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New Westminster's Riverfront Vision
New Westminster has a vision to reconnect with the Fraser and Brunette Rivers through a continuous waterfront experience, improved neighbourhood connections and year-round public spaces.
660 Quayside Drive & Westminster Pier Park Expansion
The development at 660 Quayside Drive will include two residential towers, a three-storey commercial building with child care and retail, and approximately two acres of park. The park will include an extension to Westminster Pier Park, a public plaza, and esplanade space. The development will also include a pedestrian and cyclist overpass at Sixth Street and improved pedestrian and cyclist access to the waterfront.
Over the last 20 years, New Westminster has made exceptional progress re-redefining the riverfront as a valuable asset. The City has started reconnecting residents, visitors and businesses with the two rivers that define our community - a transformation that's being realized through the implementation of neighbourhood plans and policies plus public and private investments that bring new opportunities to the waterfront. In 2016, Council endorsed (in principle) the concept of an expanded Riverfront Vision that incorporates the full riverfront throughout the City. This vision is supported by three goals:
Continuity. Creating a continuous network of attractive Greenways and parks.
Connectivity. Providing connections from all neighbourhoods to the river.
Activity. Programing and animating the riverfront with an active, engaging and dynamic series of experiences compatible with existing industrial uses that entice visitors to explore its many destinations and adjacent amenities.
Riverfront Vision
The riverfront is the City's most significant cultural and economic asset. Home to vibrant public spaces, quality recreation and progressive business and housing, it's an integral component of the local economy. A living link to the City's past, the Waterfront provides New Westminster with employment, services and tourism opportunities.
What's our Riverfront Vision? To seamlessly connect our riverfront through a system of parks and greenways running the length of the city and to provide improved connections from neighbourhoods to the river. Along with enhanced access and facilities, the riverfront's recreation and tourism potential will be bolstered by public spaces and activities that generate interest for all demographics, all year long.
Waterfront Vision (February 29, 2016 Council Report)
Downtown Waterfront Vision (Sept 19, 2011 Council Report, July 6, 2015 Council Report)
Supporting projects
Existing and proposed projects that support the proposed waterfront vision are outlined in the map below. To see the map's legend, click the expander button in the top left corner of the map.
1.	Ecological Restoration of Lower Brunette River
Encompassing the reaches of the river between North Road and its mouth on the Fraser River, the lower Brunette River is a fish-bearing stream that's been severely affected by urban development and flood prevention projects. The Brunette Basin Watershed Plan was a 2001 collaboration between Metro Vancouver and various regional partners.
Metro Vancouver owns lands designated for liquid waste along the Lower Brunette River and has responsibilities for managing designated drainage facilities in this watershed. Partners to the watershed plan include the Brunette Basin Coordinating Committee and the Sapperton Fish and Game Club – two organizations that respectively, have coordinated municipal stewardship and been instrumental in returning salmon to this river. Learn more about this restoration project through Metro Vancouver's Ecological Health Action Plan.
2. Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway
The Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway is a joint project of Metro Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster. Once complete, it will connect New Westminster Quay to Burnaby Mountain and Downtown Vancouver and eventually to the broader regional trail system.
New Westminster is currently working with TransLink to provide pedestrian and bicycle access to the Greenway and nearby employment area via Sapperton SkyTrain Station. The City has received a Canada 150 grant to complete the Braid Street section of the Greenway.
Click here to review the original Metro Vancouver report and here to read the July 2018 update.
3. Cumberland Point Park
Located at the mouth of the Brunette River, this park will provide a picnic area and rest stop along the greenway. Two conceptual design options for Cumberland Point were developed in 2014.
A public input processes was undertaken in 2015 to decide on these options, and construction of the nearby Sapperton Pump Station is ongoing. The full completion of the project is expected in 2020.
The following Metro Vancouver report provides an update on the status of planning for the park.
Click here to view the Metro Vancouver report and for project updates, see Metro Vancouver's project page.
4. Sapperton Landing Park
Built in 2001 as a legacy of the Millennium SkyTrain Line, Sapperton Landing Park is a 9-acre green space that includes habitat restoration wetlands, walking/cycling paths, a picnic area, washrooms and parking. For more information, visit the park's page through New Westminster's Department of Parks and Recreation.
5. Additional North-South Connections
There is currently only one connection to the Riverfront between 4th Street and Braid Street at Cumberland Street. The City is exploring opportunities for other connections to the Riverfront, including an elevator connection to Sapperton SkyTrain Station.
6. Riverfront Connection
There is currently no direct connection on the 800m-long span of waterfront between Westminster Pier Park and Sapperton Landing Park. Greenway users are required to use the Central Valley Greenway connection between Cumberland Street and the Downtown. The City is working with Metro Vancouver and other stakeholders to develop this connection.
Learn more on the project webpage.
7. Westminster Pier Park
Open since 2012, this award-winning park was built on former industrial riverfront property by the federal and provincial governments. Incorporating historic elements that celebrate the City's history and Riverfront, the park includes a playground, basketball and volleyball courts, sitting areas and spaces for community gatherings. Planning is underway to create a pedestrian overpass to the park at Sixth Street, as part of the redevelopment of 660 Quayside Drive.
For more information, visit the park's page through New Westminster's Department of Parks and Recreation.
8. Timber wharf at Westminster Pier Park
As part of the interim development for the east end of Westminster Pier Park ("Timber Wharf" section), a series of inviting and fun park activities and features were developed based on community consultation. These include volleyball courts, beach-side hammocks, kids' water feature and sandy play area.
9. Fourth Street Overpass
This fully-accessible overpass connects Columbia Street and the eastern side of the Downtown to Westminster Pier Park and the riverfront Greenway system via stairs and an elevator. The overpass incorporates a lookout platform and innovative lighting features.
Learn more about the overpass here.
10. East Parkade Public Art
This large scale public art installation depicts songbirds resting on branches and is a playful counterpoint to the industrial façade of the Parkade and the working riverfront. These monumental fragments of the natural world introduce something lighthearted, gentle, and domestic. The large scale mural transforms the façade of the utilitarian Parkade into an iconic image visible from Westminster Pier Park, the Fraser River and the Skybridge.
Learn more about the artwork here.
11. Front Street Parkade
The portion of the Front Street Parkade west of 6th Street has been removed, and the existing Frontage Road on this section of Front Street is being redesigned as a "Mews". The Mews is envisioned to become an attractive, safe and pedestrian-friendly great street of which residents and merchants alike can be proud. The contemporary design for the mews will include a widened sidewalk, street furniture, lighting, street trees, traffic-calming, planters and angled parking to access local businesses. A continuous paving treatment for the street and sidewalk reinforces the idea of a 'shared street' (i.e. designed to facilitate a wide range of activities including local access, pedestrian and bicycle movement, social interaction, commercial and restaurant activity).
To learn more, see the City's Strategic Initiatives page on the Front Street Mews and the Front Street Parkage.
12. Front Street Mews
The portion of the Front Street Parkade west of 6th Street has been removed, and the existing Frontage Road on this section of Front Street is being redesigned as a "Mews". The Mews is envisioned to become an attractive, safe and pedestrian-friendly great street of which residents and merchants alike can be proud. The Mews feature a widened sidewalk, street furniture, lighting, street trees, traffic-calming, planters and angled parking to access local businesses. A continuous paving treatment for the street and sidewalk reinforces the idea of a 'shared street' (i.e. designed to facilitate a wide range of activities including local access, pedestrian and bicycle movement, social interaction, commercial and restaurant activity).
The site is now host to one of the City's most exciting events, Fridays on Front.
13. 660 Quayside Drive
The development at 660 Quayside Drive will include two residential towers, a three-storey commercial building with child care and retail, and approximately two acres of park. The park will include an extension to Westminster Pier Park, a public plaza, and esplanade space. The development will also include a pedestrian and cyclist overpass at Sixth Street and improved pedestrian and cyclist access to the riverfront.
To learn more, visit the project page for this development.
14. Fraser River Discovery Centre and Experience the Fraser
Experience The Fraser Network (ETF) is a unique vision that will connect communities, historic and cultural sites and parks along the Lower Fraser River. The Canyon to Coast Trail and Recreational Blueway are the backbone of the project, connecting Hope to the Salish Sea by way of 550 kilometres of trail, 43% of which is already in place.
The Fraser River Discovery Centre is ETF's urban portal, providing a gateway to the network for Metro Vancouver.
15. Westminster Quay Pedestrian and Accessibility Upgrades
New pedestrian connections are being developed from New Westminster SkyTrain Station to the Inn at the Quay and River Market on the McInnes Overpass and from 6th Street to Westminster Pier Park in conjunction with the redevelopment of 660 Quayside Drive and 1000 Quayside Drive. These connections will provide an attractive pedestrian experience with additional connections between the Downtown and the riverfront.
16. Waterfront Esplanade
From unique trees and flower beds to the City's famous hanging baskets, Riverfront Esplanade is known for its horticultural displays. Park benches, viewpoints, interpretive signage, public art and Riverfront Market make this walk a regional draw.
The adjoining Quayside Park offers two playgrounds. The larger, which is located near the train bridge at the west end of the Esplanade, has water theme play features such as a submarine, lighthouse, swings, sand, lookout towers, water fountain, washrooms, park benches and picnic tables. The second features a single tugboat play structure located near the Riverfront Market and World's Tallest Tin Soldier.
Learn more on our Parks and Recreation website.
17. Q2Q Pedestrian and Cycling Link
A direct pedestrian and bicycle link between the Quayside and Queensborough neighbourhoods is a long-standing City priority, connecting a large number of local and regional destinations, including high density residential and employment centres, and providing better access to frequent transit service. The Q to Q Ferry, which launched in May 2018, offers a convenient way for people who are walking or cycling to travel between Queensborough and Downtown. The concept of a Q2Q Bridge was studied carefully, and remains a long-range consideration, but at this time the funding required to achieve it is beyond the City's capacity.
To learn more, visit the Q2Q Ferry webpage.
18. Poplar Landing (future residential area and Muni Evers Park)
In June of 2018, consultations were held over the potential for a new at Poplar Landing which will be developed for future recreation use (Muni Evers Park) and a residential area. The site will be held jointly by the City and Metro Vancouver. The consultation period has currently ended and Staff are sorting through feedback to work on next steps.
To learn more about the consultation, please visit the project page.
19. BC Parkway
The BC Parkway is a 26-kilometre, multi-use path that parallels the Expo SkyTrain Line, connecting Surrey City Centre, New Westminster's Quay, South Burnaby and Vancouver. The New Westminster section of the Parkway has several scenic overlooks of the waterfront, connecting it to the redesigned Queensborough Bridge interchange, which allows access to both bridge sidewalks, Burnaby, Delta and Richmond. Learn more about the BC Parkway on TransLink's website.
20. North Arm North Waterfront Trail
As outlined in the Official Community Plan and Trail and Greenways Master Plan, there is a long range vision for a connection along the western portion of the city's Waterfront and adjacent lands. While this portion of the Waterfront remains an integral component of the working industrial Waterfront, as opportunities arise the City will work towards a trail in this area.
21. Potential Stewardson Way Crossing
The City is investigating the potential of a pedestrian and cycle connection across Stewardson Way near Twentieth Street. This proposed connection would provide an important link by bringing residents from the west side of the city to the BC Parkway and down to the Waterfront.
22. Ewen Avenue Greenway
Ewen Avenue is the main east-west corridor that runs the length of Queensborough. It is the community's central spine, connecting residential areas to shops, schools, and recreation areas. Ewen Avenue also provides a key link for residents connecting to the Highway, the Queensborough Bridge, and the rest of the city. With the continued growth and expansion of Queensborough, a detailed and functional design concept was created in order to accommodate various modes of transportation including pedestrians, cyclists and transit. The design was broken down into 3 phases, with an anticipated completion for the fall of 2018.
To learn more, see the project update webpage.
23. Queensborough Perimeter Trail
The City is developing a perimeter trail around Queensborough to promote active living and transportation, and connect the neighbourhood with the Fraser River and a broader regional Greenway network. 7.1 km of new trails were added in 2011, featuring river vistas, lookout points, wheelchair accessibility, trees, flowers, benches and a dock.
24. Branding and Marketing
A branding and marketing plan has been developed to provide a cohesive and comprehensive brand and related marketing strategy for the City's Riverfront. This process will include focused stakeholder meetings to help inform the process and ensure it best reflects the values of the community, including residents, businesses, as well as other organizations and stakeholders.
25. Downtown Public Realm and Architectural Guidelines
In 2011, the City of New Westminster adopted the Downtown Community Plan as a response to the significant shift in the social, economic, and environmental landscape of Downtown New Westminster that resulted from recent land use changes. That document defines and celebrates the uniqueness of Downtown in numerous ways.
In 2016, the City adopted the the Downtown Building and Public Realm Design Guidelines and Master Plan, which is intended to set forth a vision, lay out a masterplan, and provide a toolkit with which to build upon the Downtown Community Plan. These descriptive and illustrative guidelines are for design professionals, developers, City staff, Council, and the community to utilize when development occurs. They will inform a wide range of development projects within the Downtown Core.
To learn more, see the Downtown Building Public Realm Guidelines and Master Plan here.
26. Working Waterfront
The City has protected existing industrial lands for economic development and employment purposes and been working with SFU on an research initiative that documents and celebrates the industrial and commercial heritage of New Westminster's Waterfront. This project has included number of international speakers and a recent historical exhibit at the Anvil Centre.
27. Tourism Plan
The City and Tourism New West have been working to develop a new Tourism Plan, which will identify a series of actions to promote the riverfront as a tourism- related asset throughout the city, including additional events and animation. The results of this plan will be presented to the public upon its completion.
28. Water related activities
The Downtown Community Plan includes actions that promote water activities through amenities such as marinas and piers, and natural places along the foreshore for boating and kayaking, and places where people can interact with the water. As opportunities arise through park and greenway development the City will work to safely incorporate these activities.
29. Public Art
The Public Art Policy supports public art on city-owned public spaces and where appropriate would look at parks and other public spaces along the waterfront as potential locations for new installations.


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In 2011, EU-27 greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 3.3 % compared to 2010. This was mainly due to the milder winter of 2011 in many countries, leading to lower heating demand from the residential and commercial sectors. In general, emissions from natural gas combustion fell, while emissions resulting from solid fuel consumption increased due to higher coal consumption in 2011 compared to 2010 levels.
This decrease in emissions continues the overall decreasing trend since 2004, with the exception of 2010, when emissions temporarily increased due to increased economic growth in many countries coupled with a colder winter. With respect to 1990 levels, EU‑27 emissions have decreased by 18.4 % (Figure 1). At a sectoral level, emissions decreased in all main emitting sectors except transport and production and consumption of fluorinated gases (F-gases), where they increased considerably in percentage terms. CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production decreased by 15.9% compared to 1990.
In the EU-15, 2011 GHG emissions decreased by 4.2 % compared to 2010 – a decrease of 159.6 Mt CO2-eq in absolute values. This implies that EU‑15 greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 14.7 % below the 1990 level in 2011 or 14.9 % below the base-year level. CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production are also decreased by 9.3% with respect to 1990. The European Union remains well on track to achieve its Kyoto Protocol target (an 8% reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions compared to base-year level, to be achieved during the period from 2008 to 2012). A detailed assessment of progress towards Kyoto targets and 2020 targets in Europe is provided in the EEA's 2012 report on Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections and will be updated in October 2013.
Note: Trends in EU greenhouse gas emissions for the period 1990/base year - 2011
Greenhouse gas emissions by EU Member State: Change 2010 – 2011
Note: Greenhouse gas emissions by EU Member State: Absolute change 2010-2011
decreased by 3.3 % (155.0 Mt CO2-eq.) in the EU-27;
decreased by 4.2 % (159.6 Mt CO2-eq.) in the EU-15.
In absolute terms, emissions decreased most in the United Kingdom (-41.3 Mt CO2-eq.), France (-28.7 Mt CO2-eq.) and Germany (-27.0 Mt CO2-eq.), accounting for about 62% of total EU-27 net decrease (Figure 2).
The energy sector is the main contributor to this decrease, mainly due to the effect of the milder winter, which contributed to lower demand for heating in almost all EU Member States.
Emission reduction from electricity and heat production has been quite significant, in particular in the United Kingdom and France. In both countries, the reduction in the demand for electricity was accompanied by greater use of nuclear power and lower use of gas (UK) and coal (France) for electricity generation. In Germany, higher temperatures appear to be one of the main reasons for the strong reduction, as CO2 emissions from households and services decreased by more than 15.6% (-104 Mt in absolute terms). Reduced emissions have also been reported in manufacturing industries, excluding iron and steel category, especially by Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and UK. The main reasons are the decline in the cement production (Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy) but also a shift from oil to natural gas in the UK manufacturing industry.
At the opposite side, only few EU Member States have increased emissions in 2011 compared to 2010. Bulgaria (+ 9.6%), Romania (+ 5.8%) and Estonia (+ 4.8%) are the countries reporting the largest relative emission increases in 2011, while Spain has also marginally increased its level of emissions by +0.5% (an absolute increase of 1.8 Mt CO2-eq).
At EU level, the use of renewable energy sources has experienced an overall decrease in 2011, mainly due to the contraction of the hydroelectricity production by 16%, while wind and solar energy continued to grow strongly.
decreased by 18.4 % (1,024.2 Mt CO2-eq.) in the EU-27;
decreased by 14.7 % (623.8 Mt CO2-eq.) in the EU-15;
The 1990-2011 trend in total EU-27 greenhouse gas emissions is dominated by the two largest emitters, Germany and the United Kingdom, accounting for about one third of EU-27 GHG emissions. These two Member States have achieved total emission reductions in 2011 of 549 Mt of CO2-eq compared to 1990.
The main reasons for the favorable trend in Germany were increasing efficiency in power and heating plants, and the economic restructuring of the five new Länder after German reunification. The reduction of GHG emissions in the United Kingdom was primarily the result of liberalising energy markets in the 1990s and the subsequent fuel switches from oil and coal to gas in electricity production, and N2O emission reduction measures in the production of adipic acid.
Significant changes were also observed in Romania (- 121.1 Mt CO2-eq), France (- 70.9 Mt CO2-eq.) and Spain (+67.7 Mt CO2-eq.)
In relative terms, emissions decreased strongly in the EU-27 between 1990 and 2000, mainly due to the introduction of market economies and the consequent restructuring or closure of heavily polluting and energy-intensive industries. The decrease was not been as strong in the EU-15 countries during the same period because of the economic development of southern European countries, accompanied by rising incomes, higher living standards and, consequently, higher energy demand. However since 2000, the trends have been almost identical in the EU-15 and in the EU-27, with GHG levels reaching a maximum in 2004 and continuously decreasing since (with the exception of 2010). In relative terms, between 1990 and 2011, emissions decreased most in Latvia (-56.3 %), Lithuania (-55.7 %), and Romania (-49.5 %) while emissions increased most in Malta (+50.6 %), Cyprus (+50.3 %), Spain (+23.9 %), and Portugal (+14.8 %).
Absolute change of GHG emissions by sector in the EU-27, 2010-2011 and total GHG emissions by sector in the EU-27, 2011
Note: Absolute change of GHG emissions by sector in the EU-27, 2010-2011 and total GHG emissions by sector in the EU-27, 2011
Absolute change in emissions by sector in EU-27, 1990 -2011
Note: Absolute change in emissions by sector in EU-27, 1990 -2011
In 2011, greenhouse gas emissions due to energy supply and use, including transport, represent about 79.4 % of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27 (80 % for the EU-15). Emissions from agriculture account for 10.2 % of total emissions, followed by industrial processes (7.3 %) and waste (2.9%) (Figure 3).
Greenhouse gas emissions from energy supply and use decreased by 4.9 % in 2011, due to significant reductions of CO2 emissions from the households and services sector and from energy industries.
The residential and commercial sectors contributed most to lower emissions in the EU in 2011. The key reason for the 104 Mt (82 of which from residential) decrease in emissions was the milder winter in almost all EU countries in 2011, which reduced the demand for heating, particularly by households.
Emissions from manufacturing industries and construction have decreased by 11.5 Mt of CO2, due to significant decreases in almost all manufacturing sectors. In general the consumption of liquid and gaseous fuels in industry has decreased but was partially counterbalanced by an increased use of solid fuels and biomass.
Heat and electricity production remains the largest contributor to GHG emissions in the EU, accounting for 26.6 % of total GHG emissions in 2011. CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production decreased by -1.6 % in 2011 (19.8 Mt), driven by the significant decrease in use of liquid and gaseous fuels in the sector, part of which was caused by the low demand for heating supplied via distributed systems from district heating and combined heat and power thermal stations. It should be noted, however, that coal use increased, resulting in slightly higher CO2 emissions per unit of fossil energy generated.
CH4 emissions from fugitive emissions increased slightly (0.34 %), mainly due to the increase of coal mining.
For a more detailed analysis, see 'Why did greenhouse gas emissions decrease in the EU in 2011? EEA analysis in brief'.
Transport accounts for 20.2 % of total emissions in 2011. Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 1% in 2011, mainly due to CO2 emissions from road transport (which represents more than 94 % of domestic transport emissions).
Between 2010 and 2011, CO2 emissions from international aviation increased by 2.7 % and CO2 emissions from international navigation (maritime transport) by 7.4%. In absolute terms, total CO2 emissions from international bunkers decreased by 14.8 Mt in 2011.
N2O emissions increased by about 25.5 % between 1990 and 2011 (an increase of 1.9 Mt CO2 eq). N2O emissions from gasoline cars increased in the 1990s due to the implementation of catalytic converter in the early Euro vehicles (mainly Euro 1), but decreased thereafter (for post Euro 2 vehicles). A further reduction in emissions was achieved due to the penetration of low and zero sulphur gasoline. In contrast, N2O emissions from diesel cars increase with Euro technologies for both passenger cars and heavy duty vehicles (and in particular with the introduction of Euro V trucks). N2O emissions increased by 0.1 Mt CO2-eq in 2011 compared to 2010.
Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, N2O and fluorinated gases) decreased by 0.9 % (2.9 Mt CO2-eq) between 2010 and 2011.
CO2 emissions from cement production decreased by 0.8 Mt.
N2O emissions from chemical industries decreased by 4.7 Mt CO2-eq, mainly driven by decreases in Belgium, France and the United Kingdom.
CO2 emissions from metal production decreased by approximately 2.2 Mt, mainly due to the decrease in the production of iron and steel. This follows a substantial increase in emissions in 2010 which was attributed to the recovery from the economic crisis.
HFCs emissions from the consumption of F-gases (HFCs are main substitutes for ozone depleting CFCs that were gradually phased out in the 1990s) increased by 3.3 %, increasing the total emissions from industrial processes by 2.6 Mt CO2 eq. The use of HFCs in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment is the main contributor to this increase.
Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture decreased by 23.1% in 2011 compared to 1990, following the general declining trend observed in the past two decades. In 2011, emissions increased, due a rise of emissions from agricultural soils.
CO2 accounted for the largest absolute decrease (147.5 Mt) and a relative change of -3.8% in emissions in 2011 due to the decreased heating demand and the reduced liquid and gas fuels in seat and public electricity sector. About 82% of all EU greenhouse gas emissions are CO2 related, 94% stemming from fossil fuel combustion and the remaining 6% from industrial processes.
F-gases from industrial processes were the only group of greenhouse gases that increased significantly in 2011 (+2.9 % corresponding to a net increase of 2.5 Mt CO2 eq.), continuing the long trend observed since 1990. The increase is consistent with both the general warmer climatic conditions in Europe and increased comfort standards (e.g. mobile air conditioning), as well as with the phasing out of ozone depleting CFCs in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Between 1990 and 2011, greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27 decreased in all sectors except in the transport sector and in the consumption of HFCs and SF6, where they increased significantly (an increase of 146.3 Mt CO2-eq. and of 79.4 Mt CO2-eq respectively) (Figure 5). Furthermore, CO2 emissions from international aviation and navigation increased by 95.2 % and 48.3 %, respectively. The largest absolute decrease was observed in emissions from manufacturing industries and construction and from energy production (about 289.9 Mt and 262.0 Mt CO2 eq. respectively).
significant reductions in nitrous oxide emissions in the chemical industry (adipic acid production) in France, Germany and the United Kingdom,
the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and its successive reforms that indirectly contributed to CH4 emission reductions,
the reduction of synthetic fertilizers applied to agricultural soils (in accordance with the Nitrates Directive and other EU/national policies).
Since 2004 and up to 2008, final energy demand in the households sector and the tertiary sector in the EU‑27 has been decreasing, which has resulted in decreasing total emissions. The very abrupt decrease of emissions of approximately 7.3% between 2008 and 2009 is attributed to the effects of the economic recession, while the increase of about 111.8 Mt CO2-eq in the next year, namely 2010, is related to the economic recovery as well as to the colder winter.
News What does waste look like? Photo, cartoon and video competition The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching a new competition for artistic depictions of waste in Europe. Each European generates approximately half a tonne of household waste on average. A lot of this so-called waste is actually a useful resource, but only two fifths is recycled, according to a recent analysis.
Press Release Greenhouse gases: 2011 emissions lower than previously estimated Greenhouse gases fell by 3.3 % in the EU in 2011, leading to the lowest level of emissions in reports going back to 1990. The decrease in 2011 was also the third largest over this period, according to official data compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and reported by the EU to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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Teachers are the only people willing to stay in school indefinitely. Tyler Perry in these unflinching poems presents a no-holds-barred glimpse at the working life of a contemporary teacher, based on his experiences as an instructor at a Calgary junior high school. Employing several poetic modes including prose-poem, anecdote, ghazal, incantation and more, Perry masterfully allows the reader to share his insider's insights into the physical settings of hallway and classroom, the high energy swirl of his students, and especially the pain, fear and triumphs generated by the educational process itself.
Perry's poems transmit a visceral reaction to the teaching world–we share the anguish, guilt and small pleasures of teachers and students as, in the pressure cooker of the mandatory curriculum, each lashes out at the other, and each displays surprising tenderness and appreciation. Searing portraits of kids in trouble, and teachers making hurtful errors as they practice their profession are here, as well as convincing glimpses of the rewards available to everyone involved when, for a moment, a classroom becomes a true place of learning. Above all, Perry's deft command of metaphor freshens our vision of a world many of us would never want to revisit: here is the teacher as fast-food cook, photocopier as temperamental bully, school gossip as indelible stain, routine as a flood that can drown the school outcast.
These poems are as startling and accomplished as if someone could describe flowers so exactly we can literally smell their delicate aroma. Via Perry's art, we are the teacher standing before the class, or hunched over a desk marking assignments, or watching the end-of-day press of students hurtle past the rows of lockers toward outside, toward the rest of their lives. Perry's achievement is singular, effective, moving, and much needed if we believe education is the key to our nation's, our community's future.


Constuction is about to get underway at the expansion for the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved a $935 million price tag for the second phase of the convention center's expansion. A fourth hall for the convention center will soon be under construction - on the vacant site where the Riviera used to stand. The project will employee thousands of construction workers.


Get the first look at WUUC's budget for 2019-2020.
The Senior Youth will host a Bingo fundraiser immediately following the service on Sunday, April 28 to raise funds for attending General Assembly this year. Lunch will also be available for purchase.
Vote on budget, and new board and nominations committee members.
Please consider being a blood donor during the Interfaith Blood Drive on July 9, 1-7 p.m. (dinner break: 3-3:45 p.m.) in the WUUC sanctuary. Contact Dewey Millar for an appointment – not required but recommended for priority if there's a crowd – at dewmillar@gmail.com (425) 867-1781.


Healthy lunch recipes- Summer lunch recipes you can make quickly!
Summer is here and if you're looking for healthy lunch recipes, we have a ton! The perfect summer lunch recipes to get lunch on the table fast.
Summer lunch recipes don't have to be a boring sandwich. We have lots of healthy lunch recipes that the entire family will love. These are quick, healthy and best of all budget friendly! I can't wait to try some of these new ones.
The combination of the crispy, blackened fish and fresh, bright salsa = the PERFECT BITE.
These are the best chicken tacos and they are so easy to make. Only 3 ingredients!
These Crock Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches are a snap to make, and the homemade Caesar dressing is packed with protein!
Traditionally, Caprese salads do not contain any balsamic vinegar, avocados, or chicken, but that has changed to make way for this bowl of epic flavours.
This grilled chicken avocado salad is topped with homemade jalapeno cilantro dressing. It is the perfect easy summer salad, and great for quick lunches!
This simple and inexpensive salad is delicious. It's the perfect compliment for any BBQ, family gathering or summer snack.
This healthy version of the classic taco salad is delicious and perfect for a quick summer lunch to go.
If you're looking for a healthy alternative to mayo-laden tuna salad, this Mediterranean tuna salad is sure to please.
Hot and spicy jerk shrimp along with sweet and juicy pineapple on a stick is a fabulous combo!
Marinated Vegetable Salad is a healthy, make-ahead salad recipe highlighting crunchy summer vegetables. Quick, easy, and fresh!
if you have 25 minutes and a handful of pantry and fridge staples, you have the easiest and tastiest way to eat your veggies: Quick and Crispy Vegetable Fritters.
These Thai-style lettuce wraps will please your taste buds, super healthy and delicious.
This German cucumber salad is easy, creamy and good.
The broccoli and spinach keep it healthy, and the garlic, lemon, and red pepper make it extra tasty.
This healthy, flavorful salad comes together so quickly and easily, and it is guaranteed to be a hit with your entire family!
Easy and quick yet tasty and healthy avocado toast with cucumber and basil leaves.
In a rush? These grilled burritos filled with chicken and broccoli are done in a flash and are family friendly!
These healthy lunch recipes should give us plenty of menu plan ideas for this summer.
I love quick and easy meals that are also healthy. The Cucumber and Onion Salad is a big hit in our family. So inexpensive and easy.
Which summer lunch recipes do you plan to try?


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Calero History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Calero. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, but does not necessarily denote nobility. The Calero family lived in Bologna, where Grazia Calegari was one of 10 members elected to the provisional government in 1394.
Early Origins of the Calero family
The surname Calero was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region.
Important Dates for the Calero family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Calero research. More information is included under the topic Early Calero History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Calero Spelling Variations
Italian surnames come in far more variations than the names of most other nationalities. Regional traditions and dialects are a decisive factor in this characteristic. For example, northern names tend to end in "o", while southern in "i". Also important, but not unique to Italy, was the fact that before dictionaries and the printing press most scribes simply spelled words according to their sounds. The predictable result was an enormous number of spelling variations. The recorded spellings of Calero include Callegari, Callegaro, Callegaris, Calegari, Calegaris, Calligari, Calligaro, Caligari, Caligaris, Calleghèr, Callighèr, Galligari, Galligài, Calgari, Calgaro, Calliari, Calliàri, Caliari, Caliàri, Cagliari, Cagliàri, Callieri, Callièri, Calieri, Calièri, Caliero, Calièro, Calleri, Callèri, Caleri, Calèri, Caglieri, Caglièri, Cagliero, Caglièro, Caglieris, Caglièris, Callegarini, Callegarìn, Cagliarotti, Cagliartti, Callierotti, Calliertti, Caglierotti and many more.
Early Notables of the Calero family (pre 1700)
Prominent among members of the family was Francesco Antonio Calegari, a philosopher and singer in 1656; Antonio Callegari of Brescia, a famous sculptor, and produced three children, Luca, Giuseppe, and Santo, all of whom followed their father's trade; their works can be seen in Brescia today; Antonio Calegari, a sculptor in Bologna in 1744; Giovanni Calegari (born 1753), an architect in Bologna; Giovanni Battista Callegari was born in Parma in 1785 and became...
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Calero migration to the United States
Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Calero or a variant listed above:
Calero Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Francisco Calero, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1803 [1]
Franco Calero, aged 32, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1823 [1]
F Calero, aged 25, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1826 [1]
Alonso Calero, who landed in Rio de la Plata in 1835 [1]
Antonio Clemente Calero, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1858 [1]
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Viant Calero, aged 24, who landed in America from Merida, in 1903
Pedro Calero, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Merida, in 1905
Juan Calero, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States, in 1918
Bernardo Calero, aged 19, who settled in America from Mexico City, Mexico, in 1923
Jesus Calero, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1923
Contemporary Notables of the name Calero (post 1700)
Róger Calero (b. 1969), Nicaraguan-born, American journalist
Dennis Calero (b. 1972), American illustrator and comic book artist
Sergeant First Class Agustín Ramos Calero (1919-1989), American soldier in World War II, recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart (4 times) and French Croix de Guerre
Rudel Calero (b. 1982), Nicaraguan footballer, member of the Nicaragua national football team
Ricardo Carvalho Calero (1910-1990), Spanish philologist, academic and writer
Patricio Calero (b. 1977), Ecuador two-time gold and bronze medalist boxer
Miguel Ángel Calero Rodríguez (b. 1971), Colombian football goalkeeper
Marisol Calero (b. 1963), Puerto Rican actress and singer
Kiko Calero (b. 1975), Puerto Rican Major League Baseball relief pitcher
Inés María Calero (1969-1987), Miss Venezuela titleholder for 1987
^ Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Gerry Fitzgerald and Susan A. Mastroianni, of Fitzgerald Mastroianni Advertising of Springfield, talk with Gary P. Fishlock, right, President and chief executrive officer of the STCU Credit Union, during Wednesday'ss 2009 Market Show held at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD - Gregory P. Bialecki, the state's secretary of Housing and Economic Development told business leaders Wednesday that he is starting to see positive signs in the state's economy.
"In some of these cases the good news is the less-bad news," Bialecki said. "But there are companies out there who are moving forward."
Bialecki spoke at a breakfast that kicked off the Affiliated Chamber of Commerce of Greater Springfield's 2009 Business Market Show at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. He filled in for announced keynote speaker Gov. Deval L. Patrick, who instead attended the funeral of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler J. Trahan, 23, of Freetown, who was killed April 30 in Iraq.
Wednesday's breakfast drew a crowd of 500, according to the Chamber.
Bialecki cited small companies in the "green" renewable energy industry that are hiring one or two people at a time as they gear up to take advantage of federal stimulus funds. He also said the state's core industries, like education and research, are fundamentally strong compared to those in states like Michigan and Ohio that had a concentration of the auto industry.
"Everything is relative," he said. "There is no indication in Massachusetts that we are experiencing anything more than a normal downturn in the business cycle."
Responding to questions from reporters, Bialecki said it is unlikely that the state will take any action on casino gambling until the fall, after the state budget is passed.
"There was a feeling that gaming could provide us some immediate revenue relief," he said.
But capital for building casinos would be difficult to get in the recession, Bialecki said. So the administration's feeling is that casino money won't arrive in time to help the budget.
Bialecki spoke the same day the state Senate released a $26.7 billion budget that cut aid to local communities by 30 percent below the $1.182 billion approved this year.
Some at the chamber breakfast wore lapel pins opposing a state House of Representatives proposal that could increase the state sales tax by 25 percent, from 5 to 6.25 percent. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts released a study Monday saying that tax increase could cost 12,000 private-sector jobs.
"The governor is very concerned about increasing the sales tax because of the effect it would have on small business," Bialecki said when asked about the proposed increase.
But Patrick isn't ruling out a sales-tax increase, he said.
Bialecki toured the Business Market Show following breakfast.
All 190 booths at the trade show were sold this year, an increase over the 175 booths sold in 2008.
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History of Alex Ferrone Gallery
As the only one of its kind on the North Fork, Alex Ferrone Gallery exhibits and sells contemporary fine art works by mid-career and emerging photographic artists. Photography admirers and collectors enjoy opportunities to meet exhibiting artists at special events including receptions, luncheon Gallery Talks, and educational workshops.
Owner and Director, Alex Ferrone has organized and curated numerous exhibits for the Gallery, which is now in its sixth season. The Gallery has successfully represented works by award-winning photographic artists including master printmaker Dan Welden, Michael Edelson, Linda K. Alpern, and Carolyn Conrad, as well as Gerry Giliberti, Ennid Berger, Sandra Carrion, Roz Dimon, and Colin Goldberg, among many others. The Gallery runs the gamut of varying artistic styles and photographic techniques exhibited - from traditional black & white works, solarplate etchings, and abstract and surreal pieces, to alternative photographic processes including nineteenth century techniques, photograms, and cyanotypes. Images produced by artists using varying substrates such as wood, rice paper, and metal have also been shown in the Gallery, as well as a hybrid of mediums including digital technology, paint, and encaustic wax.
Alex Ferrone Gallery has been host to national and international juried exhibitions that have included prestigious jurors such as Lisa Chalif, curator of The Heckscher Museum of Art; Charles A. Riley II, art critic, curator, and Director of Nassau County Museum of Art; as well as gallerists and curators, Esperanza León and Glynis Berry. The Director, Alex Ferrone, has also participated as an outside juror for exhibitions including at Fotofoto Gallery in Huntington.
The Gallery is also active with the community and has hosted several charity events and drives for organizations including Peconic Public Broadcasting WPPB, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Community Action Southold Town (CAST), and North Fork Parish Outreach, among others. Alex Ferrone Gallery also offers promotional sponsorship partnerships with local business, including wineries and restaurants for Gallery events, and Ferrone curates art exhibits for some of the area wineries as well.
History of the physical building -
formerly the Wickham-Corwin, Grathwohl House
The Gallery sits on Main Road in a Cutchogue historic landmark building (circa 1820) built by by the Wickham family (most likely Frances Wickham). During Colonial times, the land itself belonged to Alvah Horton, who owned the farm on the east side of Alvah's Lane. The current house supposedly began as a one-story Cape Cod however, like so many other farmhouses on the North Fork, was enlarged (ca.1858).
In 1940, Corwin Grathwohl, a distant relative of one of the home's earlier owners, Shubel Corwin, bought the house and converted it into his carpenter shop. The second story became an apartment. When he retired in 1975, the first floor was converted into offices. The garage and barn appear to date to the 1820s and are original to the site. Designated a Southold Town Registered Landmark in 1985, the house was placed on the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities roster in 1986.
The house remained in the Grathwohl family for over 70 years until purchased by Richard Wayne Abatelli of Abatelli Realty and photographer Alex Ferrone in 2012. Ferrone and Abatelli renovated the space and have transformed the building and property to an intimate art gallery with new community appeal. The Gallery opened its first exhibition in August of 2013. Additional renovations began this summer on an outer building on the property, as a new photography studio and educational workshop space will be completed this year.
About the Director, Alex Ferrone:
Alex Ferrone has resided on the North Fork for ten years and has many ties to the East End community from her eighteen plus years of aerial photography clientele, to contacts through a number of East End organizations for which she has volunteered. Her artistic and business organization memberships have included National Association of Women Artists, East End Photographers Group, Long Island Wine Council, East End Arts, North Fork Promotion Council, East End Women's Network, and the Mattituck, Riverhead, and North Fork Chambers of Commerce.
A fine art photographer herself, Ferrone has presented her works in numerous gallery and museum exhibits regionally in New York, Texas, Florida, and in Italy. Her work has been featured on TV and has been published in magazines and periodicals regionally, nationally, and internationally including Wine Spectator, Vanity Fair Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Robb Report. To view her commercial and fine art photography, visit: AlexFerrone.com.


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That September 24th 1968 spent in San Giovanni Rotondo next to the corpse of Padre Pio of Pietralcina was the longest and most bitter night of my life. Only then did I realize how much he had become an active part of my existence and I completely felt the bewilderment of someone who had lost his father, that father.
At the end of the wake, I found myself beside an elderly priest, with gentle and clear eyes, feeble and almost fragile in the dark habit of the Minim Friars. Very humble in all his ways, he managed to hide his strong personality behind a facade of graceful and tender refinement, beyond which it was difficult to penetrate. Only the rare twinkling of his amazing blue eyes revealed the powerful determination of an eagle in the humble candour of a dove.
Only later on did I realize that that night Padre Pio of Pietralcina had given me his last gift, the most important one, by not leaving me orphaned but entrusting my soul to another Padre Pio, to another himself.
When Padre Pio Delle piane was transferred from Rimini to Rome, as the superior of the convent of Madonna della Luce, I had the chance to meet him very often. He wanted me to come and see him every time I went to Rome, and it was difficult to escape his kind hospitality.
In almost every encounter – remembering the shepherd children of Fatima and what the Blessed Virgin had asked them – he always talked about the need to make children pray and to create Children's Prayer Nests.
He wanted me to go to Fatima with him in July 1972, to take part in a week of spirituality organized by some of Padre Pio of Pietralcina's spiritual children. During the trip he took the microphone, although he had always been very shy, to urge everyone to make children pray.
Then he invited me to participate in a pilgrimage that his prayer group of Madonna della Luce made to Collevalenza, to the sanctuary of Gesù Misericordioso created by Mother Speranza. On the bus, he took the microphone and again started to talk about the need to create Children's Prayer Nests. But this time he added a new note: «Priests, he said, must make children pray». I was the only priest there… and I asked him jokingly if he really meant me, if by chance he wanted me to devote myself to this apostolate among children. He answered with a serious and forceful tone of voice, but one full of bitterness: «It's urgent and necessary… it's already too late».
I felt, in those few words – it wasn't my habit to waste them – all the anxiety and discouragement of a prophet who isn't listened to, of the saint who isn't understood.
When I went back to Bagnella di Omegna (NO), I started to review all my biblical knowledge from this new perspective. I gathered information on the last Marian apparitions in which the main characters were children; I started to approach the pupils of a few elementary schools and talk to them about the shepherd children of Fatima.
The enthusiasm with which the fifth grade children of Sister Stefania, in Borgomanero (NO), accepted the message of Fatima encouraged me to repeat the experiment wherever the occasion arose: in Taranto, Aquila, Sulmona, Mafalda, Ischia, Torre de' Passeri, Manduria; wherever the children said a generous «yes» to our Mother's invitation, by consecrating themselves to Her and promising to pray the Rosary.
The photocopier wasn't good enough anymore to join the children of the various Nests; the need and idea arose to print a booklet in the print shop.
I spoke about it to Padre Pio, who was already living at his sister's house because of his illness: he was enthusiastic about it, and he established its format, the number of pages and the topics to be discussed. When I brought him the first drafts and read them to him, we realized that a page remained blank. After a moment of thought he said: "I would like to insert the consecration of families to the Heart of Jesus and Mary". His sister Emilia gave me the leaflets with the formula he used and we printed it on the back cover; then, by the express wish of Padre Pio, we included it again in each issue. On this occasion he also gave his blessing to the children of the Prayer Nests.
When, with the help of Father Vittorio Narducci, Giuseppe, Mariella, the youth of Sulmona and some teachers, we started to approach children on a wider scale, we always went to him first to point out the various problems and to receive instructions. He always gave the same answer to every question: «Our Lady… Our Lady will take care of it…» and, smiling at our little faith, he added: «Our Lady will precede you, Our Lady will accompany you, Our Lady will follow you».
Frankly, we all testify that what we have done and are doing is not our work; at times we had the feeling that we were following a fixed path, as if we were walking on tracks. Our Lady… always, only, everywhere Our Lady. When, during the last moments of his life, I asked him to leave us with a thought as his will, he only said: «Our Lady…». The same inheritance of the dying Jesus, the same as Padre Pio of Pietralcina.
In the last Mass we concelebrated on the morning of the Immaculate Conception, four days before his death, at the moment of the offertory I promised him to do everything possible to convey the message of the Virgin Mary to all the children in the world. However, I set the condition that it be him, in me, guiding Our Lady's Armata Bianca. His eyes lit up and with an emotional smile he agreed many times. And he smiled again when I told him that on that day, Fr. Vittorio was in Giulianova (TE) for the consecration of fifty children to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and that we put the offering of that "yes" into his hands, so that he would present it to Our Mother when he entered into Heaven.
And «all the children of the Prayer Nests» were there, around him, in the white roses and snow-white lilies that Christian, a five-year-old boy, brought to him from Pescara. An expression of their purity and love.
That last night was so tender, with Christian who fell asleep next to his great friend, in his mother's arms. I saw in Chris all the children of the world who would accept Padre Pio's gift of love: «Our Lady…love Our Lady…give yourselves to Our Lady…».
I have written this to bear witness to the Truth: whatever good Our Lady has done and will do with the Children's Prayer Nests is thanks to Padre Pio Dellepiane, the fruits of his life which was consumed for the triumph of Love of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Padre Pio Dellepiane died in Rome on December 12, 1976. The process of beatification began in 1990 and the diocesan phase ended in 1998. The Servant of God is now buried in the Roman Basilica of S. Andrea delle Fratte, where Our Lady of Miracles appeared to the Jewish Ratisbonne. The cause of beatification is still underway. At the canonical identification his body was uncorrupted.


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Ian's keeping his trousers under wraps
THE most eagerly-awaited moment in the 124th Open Championship, which started at St Andrews today, will be the unveiling of Ian Poulter's latest pair of trousers.
Last summer, the 29-year-old flamboyant Englishman caused a sensation when he appeared on the first tee at Royal Troon wearing Union Jack strides. Since then, Poulter, pictured during practice yesterday, has become the fashion trend-setter of world golf.
There is a more serious side to his fairway cat-walks, because they are raising money for children's charities.
Poulter has not employed a top fashion designer this time. Instead, he asked the public at large for their ideas and had to wade through more than 2,000 entries to pick the winner.
"The youngest was three, the oldest was 82," said the Ryder Cup star.
Jack Nicklaus, a three-time winner of the Claret Jug, was expected to be more soberly attired when he made his 38th appearance this morning.
Tiger Woods, who romped to the title here five years ago, was also among the early starters but another past champion, Tony Jacklin, for whom Mancunian Martin Wild was caddying, got a lie-in because he was not out until late.
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The Hitman 2 July Roadmap Just Dropped
We're All Going to Jail
The newest Hitman 2 mission just recently released on June 25th. This mission takes Agent 47 to a New York City bank to assassinate a high-value target. Some of you might still be playing it, either completing it for the first time or playing through the level a different way than you did the last. That being said, there is more news about Hitman 2. The developers for the game just dropped a video on their YouTube channel detailing what is going to be next for Agent 47.
Tons of new content is on the way. Firstly there is going to be a new mission called "The Prison" on July 30th. This mission takes to a prison that is located in what looks like Russia. It is then the player's job to whack an inmate. It is surprising that this hasn't been a mission before. The trailer makes it seem like you will be able to scale a cliff and just kill the target with a sniper rifle. But there are definitely going to be many more options than that.
The other news is a bunch of new challenges are going to slowly come out as July progresses. There is a new escalation contract that comes out tomorrow. Compleating some of the challenges will unlock certain costumes or wacky gadgets. Anniversary costumes will also be available for free for those players with an IOI account.
IOI seems to be very diligent when it comes to maintaining Hitman 2. The consistent flow of updates and meaningful content is a welcome and unfortunately rare sight in today's gaming industry. If you have already become tired of playing on the newest New York bank mission, then you can reoccupy yourself with the abundance of challenges that are coming this July. "The Prison" is only 27 days away.
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12-AUG-16 – Trecora Resources (TREC:BUY) TREC revenues plummeted as the drop in South Hampton Resources revenues more than offset those of Trecora Chemical gains. However, income related to bargain purchase acquisition and AMAK helped earnings to reach a record high of $12.1 million. We are maintaining our last BUY rating and $18.00 price target, which will be updated following our review of the 10-Q.
Total revenues fell 17.7% to $48.9 million in Q2:16 from $59.4 million in the same quarter of previous year, as the South Hampton Resources segment net revenues plunged 22.7% (more than offsetting 31.8% gain in revenues of TC segment) due to reduction in both petrochemical sales volume and average sales price of petrochemical products which declined 13.3% and 13.1% respectively.
Gross profit margin deteriorated to 22.5% for the quarter compared to 25.6% in Q2:15, following the slump in revenues. But it remained flat with respect to Q1:16.
Adjusted EBITDA (excluding equity in AMAK earnings/losses, share based compensation and bargain purchase gain) dropped to $8.8 million in Q2:16 from $12.3 million in the year earlier quarter.
TREC net income jumped 89.6% to $12.1 million or $0.48 per diluted share in Q2:16 from $6.4 million or $0.25 per diluted share, primarily attributable to the benefit realized from bargain purchase acquisition (BASF) and equity income from earnings of Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (AMAK).
Cash & equivalents decreased to $9.4 million at the quarter end compared to $14.2 million in Q1:16.
Book value per common share increased to $6.65 in Q2:16 from $6.14 in Q1:16.


You know that Imagine! does amazing things for its community, but did you know that it is also an amazing place to work? Check out the very short video below created by Imagine!'s Human Resources department to share that message with potential employees.
Today, I'd like to acknowledge Erie Community Center for its support of Out & About. Out & About's Catalog program utilized the Erie Community Center's community room and recreation center for its Healthy Living class last spring.
Thank you, Erie Community Center, for your support of your community and all of its members.
This week's Technology Tuesday is another installation of Chris's Corner, brought to us by Imagine! Technology Specialist Chris Baumgart. We've already shared ways that Imagine! is using technology to help individuals we serve make beautiful music on their own. Today, Chris talks about the next step he's exploring: how to use multiple iPads to make the experience of creating music more interactive among several musicians.
Welcome back, fellow Corner-ians! At the beginning of the year, we showed you some of the amazing adaptations you can make to an orchestral setting using MIDI technology. If you missed that post, have no fear! You can simply check it out here!
Not to give too much away, but we're just now beginning to take this one step further. By capturing MIDI signals sent over a WiFi network, we are now turning iPads into accessible musical instruments. Depicted below, you will see a couple of participants, including our good friend Robert, using iPads as instruments that feed into the live mix.
The app depicted above is a free app (Fiddlewax Blue) which allows individuals to either play the instrument locally (choosing from all types of instruments, guitar, piano, etc.), or to enable MIDI output so that the user can play as a member of a group (band, orchestra, jam session, etc.). But this app also has its limitations. The layout can't be changed, and for some users, there may simply be too many options. We started working with a different paid app (Beatsurfing) which allows us a fully customizable layout (pictured below).
Quickly and easily depending on each individual's needs, target skills, and/or preferences. Haven't seen enough yet? Check out this demo video! (Please note: If you must critique on the musical content of the video, please do so gently, for I do not consider myself a musician by any means). Enjoy! And, as always, stay tuned for more to come!
Today I'd like to offer my congratulations to Bridget Carroll and Thupten Dawa, two Imagine! employees who were honored Wednesday during Alliance's Annual Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Awareness Day in Denver. The two are pictured below getting an ovation from a packed house at the Denver Art Museum, which hosted the event.
Bridget and Dawa were among a select group of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) from across the state who were recognized by Alliance for their excellent and dedicated work on behalf of individuals with I/DD.
The recognition was well deserved. Bridget and Dawa, on behalf of all of us at Imagine!, thank you for all you do!
Check out a few more pictures from the celebratory event below.
Today, I'd like to acknowledge West View Recreation Center in Westminster for its support of Out & About. Last summer, Out & About rented out a space at West View Rec Center for their Summer Camp Art Exploration class. The folks at West View were very accommodating and open to Out & About doing an potentially messy art project in their space.
Thank you, West View Recreation Center, for your support of your community and all of its members.
I was reintroduced to the song above recently, and a line jumped out at me that I hadn't really noticed before. The idea that "You'll never see the end of the road when you're travelling with me" really resonates with me, both in my personal life and in my work experience.
I won't bore you with the personal stuff, so let me talk a little about the work part.
One thing that I have always appreciated about Imagine! is the number of people who have worked here, are working here now, and who I have no doubt will continue to work here who are never satisfied with the status quo. They are always looking two or three steps ahead to see what can be done better or more efficiently.
I wish I knew exactly how this very distinct aspect of Imagine!'s culture came to be. It may be a result of a highly educated staff. It may be the result of being part of a community that has always prided itself on being different and ahead of the curve in its thinking. But whatever the reason, the results are undeniable. Imagine! stands out locally, state-wide, nationally, and even internationally as an innovative leader in providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Because of this culture at Imagine!, nobody here ever expects to see the end of the road as we continually move forward. Of course, we establish sign posts and move toward those, but they are only temporary stops. We are always exploring, and the path we are traveling twists and turns, and then there are side roads to discover. We don't want to "arrive" – because then what? There is always something else that can be learned from the continual move forward. Stasis equals stagnation. If we think we're "there," then we will miss what's next.
So today I'd just like to offer a simple "thanks" to my co-workers, or more appropriately, my co-travelers at Imagine!. Thank you for letting me explore with you. Thank you for blazing trails. Thank you for learning every step of the way, and for sharing what you've learned with others. I hope to travel with you for many more years, and I hope we never arrive . . . together.
collaboration Imagine! is undertaking with the University of Colorado to help address issues around new technology we develop to help assist those we serve.
Two 'SmartHomes' have been developed by Imagine! to explore the use of technology to aid people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There is now a partnership with the University of Colorado School of Engineering as a result of Imagine!'s efforts in this area. Imagine! brainstorms ideas based on the needs of individuals served, then presents these ideas to a freshman level engineering class. The engineering students design the ideas as part of a semester-long class project. Who owns these ideas and projects? This is a question of intellectual property. How are these concepts, projects, and products managed? What about collaborative efforts? How should Imagine! and CU address this issue, such that these relationships can continue to grow?
This is a vitally important case study, as we have seen many viable products come out of our collaboration with the engineering students, and we want to explore how to take the very best of those products to see if we can produce them on a larger scale so more people may use them. But we need to make sure we are doing that appropriately, and this case study should help guide as moving forward.
Thanks to students Alyssa Proctor, Jessi McArthur, Vanessa Harmoush, and Cassy Olson for agreeing to take on this case study and assist Imagine! as we continue to look for the most efficient and effective ways to incorporate technology into the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they may engage in their communities in meaningful ways that benefit us all.
Today, I'd like to acknowledge Parlando School for the Arts for its support of Out & About. Parlando, housed at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder, hosted three music classes for Out & About's Summer Camp last year. They provided the classes free to Out & About. The classes were facilitated by Elle Tyler, piano facility member at Parlando. Out & About's "Music and Movement" section of Summer Camp was definitely enriched thanks to Parlando!
Thank you, Parlando School for the Arts, for your support of the community and all of its members.
Bonus Parlando support of Out & About!
Out & About's Centre Stage 2015 program is well on its way and the big performance is coming up! This year, the play is being directed by Kristel Brown of Parlando School of the Arts.
Not sure what Centre Stage is all about? Click here for more details!
Imagine! is renovating its main administrative office building, located at 1400 Dixon Street in Lafayette, CO., starting February 23.
The motivation behind the renovation is so that we can create workspaces that will better serve our needs, and more importantly, the needs of those we serve, moving forward. We are excited about this renovation, but it will mean some temporary and minor disruptions.
All phone lines and email address of Imagine! employees will remain active.
If you have a meeting that was scheduled at Imagine!'s Dixon Street building or in the John Taylor Conference Center anytime from February 23 through June 1, the person(s) who scheduled the meeting will contact you with the new location. If you are not contacted or not sure who to contact, just call Imagine!'s main phone number at 303-665-7789.
A little more than a month ago, we let you know that students of Sri Kurniawan, Associate Professor at the Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), are collaborating with Imagine! by having some of her students help to create apps for Imagine! clients as part of a student project.
Today, we'd like to share some specifics about this semester's projects. This year we will be working with two teams to develop five HTML5 applications for people with cognitive disabilities. The general purpose of these applications is to provide access to, and teach basic educational/communication skills to, adults with disabilities in a way that is age appropriate and customizable to the interests of the individual. One of the goals of this project is to develop a database for each game to track the progress of the user over time. The apps will be developed to incorporate an errorless learning approach (meaning, users will always select the correct answers before moving on to the next question). Each application with have two different modes of operation, a teaching mode and a testing mode. The teaching mode is a practice mode where the user gets to play freely but is still within the errorless teaching approach. The testing mode is password protected and needs to be facilitated by an administrator. This mode records the user's results which can be stored, and then accessed and compared for data analysis at a later time.
This year we are working on a "concept" game, a basic sign language game, a "Simon" game for the visually impaired, and a basic object identification game.
In the "concept" game, users will be tested on their knowledge of which is amount is bigger, which is smaller, longer, shorter, fuller, emptier, etc.
The basic sign game will incorporate videos of basic sign language and asked the user to identify the correct photo/icon equivalent.
The object identification game will teach and test users on their environmental knowledge.
The Simon game will allow folks with visual and cognitive impairments to play games independently.
Imagine! is very grateful to the University of California, Santa Cruz for all of their work on these projects and for the development partnership to create solutions for the cognitively disabled. We'll be sure to keep you posted on the progress!
Yes, February just started, but that's not too early for the fine folks who work for Imagine!'s Out & About department to begin preparing for this year's Summer Camp.
The video below will give you a preview of things to come.
Out & About's Summer Camp Program is designed for school aged kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Summer Camp offers ten weeks of full days, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and is available to children ages 7 - 21.
Activities include fishing, equine assisted opportunities, art exploration, swimming, movement, sports and games, gardening, as well as lots of scheduled field trips to local venues such as Water World, Elitch Gardens, and the Wildlife Experience. The goal of Out & About's Summer Camp is to provide a sense of acceptance and self among peers, to enhance participant's quality of life through the development of socialization skills and coordination skills, and to promote community integration.
For more information, please email Elena Ciaravino at eciaravino@imaginecolorado.org, or call her at 303-926-6457.
Today, I'd like to acknowledge Growing Gardens for its support of Out & About. Out & About has been partnering with Growing Gardens for many years to host a facilitated gardening class. Participants learn about all things gardening, including composting, bugs, planting, and eating fresh veggies. Participants always seem to be smiling at Growing Gardens, and they have fun while learning.
Thank you, Growing Gardens, for your support of your community and all of its members.


What is Raw and Why Raw?
The science underlying the raw food diet for canines is deeply rooted in the modern experience and research of large carnivore caretakers within zoos and wild animal rehabilitation centers. Our owner, Paul Haire, first became aware of the important science while briefly hosting a 100 lb Bobcat and his trainer at his home in Del Ray in the 90s.
A raw diet mimics as closely as possible what canines ate before they became domesticated: Raw meat, meaty bones and vegetable scraps. A raw diet should also be nutritionally complete and balanced to provide the needed spectrum of vitamins, minerals, essential fats, enzymes and other trace elements your dog needs.
Our raw products are either already complete and balanced or become so with our 100% natural food-sourced fortifier which is added once per day.
Healthier teeth from the introduction of raw meaty bones (RMB).
Raw feeders find that their dogs have more energy and a healthier body mass.
Since many of the developed dog allergies are due to grains and processed foods, a raw diet provides as close to a hypoallergenic diet as possible and eliminates many common causes.
Firmer and more consistent bowel movements. Many times movements are in the form of smaller balls that turn grey or white and will crumble if forgotten.
We subscribe to the Biologically Appropriate Raw Food model (B.A.R.F.) which can include fruits and vegetables. This is opposed to the Prey model (whole animals) which is based on dogs being solely carnivorous. The Prey model feeds complete animal carcasses.
The fact is that dogs have become domesticated as have their digestive systems over 1000s of years so they are no longer strictly carnivores. Fruits and vegetables have become part of a normal diet and are "appropriate" in the B.A.R.F.
Additionally, dogs in the wild who chase and kill prey are subject to the foods that animal has eaten, as well, and which usually include greens and fruits. It has been observed that often times wolves will eat the stomach intestines first, and some believe this is because the wolves are searching for those foods eaten by their prey; grass, berries, leaves, etc.
What are Raw Meaty Bones (RMB)?
RMB are an important component to a dog's raw diet; they are a fantastic source of protein, fat, calcium, phosphorous and more. Of course like other bones they also promote healthy teeth and gums and provide a natural form of calcium that promotes skeletal health.
Raw bones are not cooked and as such do not suffer from excessive splintering.
Plus, your dog really loves bones!!
RMB can be used even if your dog is not on a full raw diet and their benefits are the same whether you are feeding kibble or raw. RMB should always be given to a dog with supervision and never cook bones as they become brittle.
Most, but not all dogs, should transition to a raw diet not unlike transitioning from one kibble to another. The time allowed will vary based on your experiences and your dog. Mixing a smaller amount of raw to your kibble and gradually increasing the percentage should provide less of a chance of an upset stomach that may occur when you introduce the relatively rich meats.
The percentages used in a raw dog's diet vary and can be based on the dog itself to include its age and health level or even one's researched opinion really.
Adjust this total WEIGHT derived from calculation above down by the percentage of RMBs added.
So you will be giving your dog .3 pounds of RMBs and 2.7 pounds of raw food.
When starting Raw for the first time there is generally a detox period.
Dogs on a raw diet tend to drink less water in the long term as well. Raw food contains a much higher water content than dry kibble.
What is High Pressure Pasteurization and do I want it?
High Pressure Pasteurization, or HPP, is a method developed by the USDA for human foods as a method of eliminating pathogenic microbes in foods such as salmonella, Listeria and E. Coli. which is known to cause illness in humans.
High Pressure Pasteurization (non-thermal) is a controversial topic among advocates of a raw diet. Each side has arguments for/against HPP.
Supporters of HPP propose that HPP provides a safer product by eliminating most food borne germs such as those already mentioned.
They also hold that it creates a safer product since it also destroys microorganisms that cause spoilage.
Opponents to HPP believe that it essentially sterilizes the raw food and one of the top benefits of raw is the good microbes it contains and did contain when dogs were undomesticated. Following the ideology of feeding as close to the foods previously hunted by dogs it is reasonable to assume that the prey actually killed by dogs, too, included both "good" and "bad" microbes.
As an answer to the argument regarding the "bad" microbes such as salmonella, those in the anti-hpp camp point out that dogs are very well equipped to deal with bacteria because a dog's system is built differently than a human's in terms of dealing with microbes and bacteria.
A dog's saliva has antibacterial properties and it contains lysozyme. Lysozyme is an enzyme that lyses and destroys harmful bacteria.
Their short digestive tract is designed to push through food and bacteria quickly without giving bacteria time to colonize.
The extremely acidic environment in the gut is also a good bacteria colonization deterrent and dogs, even those not on a raw diet shed salmonella and other bacteria in their feces indicating that it can be successfully passed through the bacteria resistant environment inside the dog.
Believed cases where the bacteria in raw meat purportedly hurt a dog may very likely to be a result of an immunocompromised system or some underlying previous problem.
The HPP process results in the denaturation of proteins. Denaturation can be beneficial in aiding digestion but this is only in the case of substandard proteins often found in cheaper dry kibble and by changing the structure of raw proteins you actually make the food harder to digest.
Additionally, most raw food providers not only use USDA inspected meats, which are further tested for nutrients and pathogens thus lessen any potential for high loads of toxins of any kind, but also follow responsible food processing guidelines and there is actually a lower risk of recall due to bad microbes than those of dry kibble.
If your dog has a weakened immune system for any health reason we suggest you consult your Vet before introducing a raw diet.
Regardless of whether the HPP process is utilized or not, you are handling an uncooked product. Even with the HPP process there is a risk of recontamination after the process. You should follow the same guidelines you would with human raw foods to prevent illness and cross contamination in your kitchen. Wash your hands and preparation area thoroughly before working with other foods.
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