text:
Dab The Sky, Griztronics, Whipped Cream join Skrillex, Diplo, Illenium, and more to complete Decadence AZ's 2019 lineup
Phoenix is quickly becoming one of electronic music's favorite New Year's destinations with Decadence. The festival's consistent ability to lock in top-tier electronic talent gives party goers a two-day sonic snapshot of the year's most popular music just ahead of the ball drop. While there's no snow or skating in sight, Phoenix generally tends to make up for its lack of winter with an unbeatable year-ending Decadence lineup. Now, previously announced headliners Skrillex, Diplo, Illenium, Malaa and Tchami are joined by a final wave of talent that completes this year's billing.
Dabin and Said The Sky will perform under their joint Dab The Sky banner, GRiZ and Subtronics will perform as Griztronics, and breakout producer Whipped Cream all round out this year's lineup. Additional firepower comes by way of Night Bass boss AC Slater, Zeds Dead, JOYRYDE, Fisher, and Jamie Jones. Decadence runs December 30 – 31 at Rawhide Events Center. See the full lineup below.
Featured image: Chloe Kinally
arizona, Dab The sky, decadence, Festival, Griztronics, News, NYE, whipped cream	arizona, Dab The sky, decadence, Festival, Griztronics, News, NYE, WHIPPED CREAM
Getter, Troyboi, Adventure Club, and more top Goldrush phase two lineup
Festival July 11, 2019 0 Comments
Goldrush Music Festival its preparing for it's third edition, bringing a little extra heat to the tail end of Arizona's summer swelter. The festival announced the first phase of 2019's lineup in June with electronic power players like ZHU, Alison Wonderland, and Destructo topping the initial wave of talent for this year's iteration. Now, Goldrush is following up with an equally stacked second phase billing that includes Getter, Adventure Club, Green Velvet, Troyboi and more.
The two-day event, running September 27 – 28 features a diverse array of electronic and hip-hop acts, from Zomboy to Sheck Wes, Hermitude to Lil Texas, with tons in between. Tickets to Goldrush are on sale now, don't sleep. See the full festival lineup below.
Alison Wonderland, arizona, EDM, Festival, Getter, Goldrush, Green Velvet, Hip Hop, News, Troyboi	Alison Wonderland, arizona, edm, Festival, getter, Goldrush, Green Velvet, Hip Hop, News, Troyboi
Madame X Is The Best Madonna Album In A Long Time
Festival June 13, 2019 0 Comments
"Hey young people – you're getting older every second. It's what we do. One day someone will tell you to stop and you'll be all like 'fuck you' just like Madonna." That was former Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes on Twitter the night of the Billboard Music Awards. Madonna and Colombian reggaeton star … More »
Uncategorized	*NSYNC, 6lack, Ariana Grande, arizona, Avicii, Big Little Lies, Bill Murray, Billy Ray Cyrus, Britney Spears, Cardi B, Céline Dion, Chris Brown, DaBaby, Daddy Yankee, DJ Snake, Donald Trump, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, George Jackson, Halsey, iggy azalea, j. balvin, Jessie Reyez, Jimmy Fallon, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, kaskade, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Lagy Gaga, Lance Bass, Lil Nas X, Madonna, Maggie Rogers, Maluma, Meghan Trainor, Meryl Streep, Miley Cyrus, Natti Natash, pharrell, Pitbull, playboi carti, pusha t, Rihanna, Romeo Santos, Rosalía, stephen colbert, Taylor Swift, The Roots, The Week In Pop, Thomas Rhett, Tom Cruise, Tyga
FORM Arcosanti announces Florence + The Machine as first headliner ahead of 2019 lineup
Festival February 4, 2019 0 Comments
FORM Arcosanti is prepping a return to Arizona's high desert in May, and, coinciding with Florence + The Machine's announcement of their upcoming North American summer tour, the band has been revealed to be the festival's first headliner for the 2019 iteration. FORM, now in its sixth year, occupies Arizona's unique micro-city, Arcosanti, and just like the host venue, the event has built a rich artistic history of being anything but ordinary in a short amount of time.
Florence + The Machine top this year's lineup which is expected to land in full in the first week of February. Past headliners have included Flying Lotus, Solange, and James Blake, along with annual performances by Skrillex and the festival's curators and organizers, OWSLA-signed Hundred Waters. Florence, embarking on a 17-stop run alongside FORM alumni Blood Orange and Perfume Genius, is a a telling, and exciting lead announcement from FORM, signaling another impeccably programmed event slated for May 10 – 12 at Arcosanti.
Arcosanti, arizona, Florence & The Machine, Form, headliner, Hundred Waters, Lineup, News, skrillex	Arcosanti, arizona, Florence & The Machine, Form, headliner, Hundred Waters, lineup, News, Skrillex
Decadence Arizona partners with fundraising platform Surreal for a variety of once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences [Giveaway]
Festival December 2, 2018 0 Comments
In recent years, Arizona has become a New Year's Eve hotspot for EDM revelers with the rise of Decadence — one of the most increasingly in-demand festivals of the year, marked by blockbuster lineups and one-of-a-kind fan experiences. This year, the festival is promising headline performances from Eric Prydz and Skrillex, with Above & Beyond, REZZ, Porter Robinson, and Marshmello all featured on the 2018 lineup as well. Though more than just an immersive festival environment and a stacked talent roster, Decadence is also promoting once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences through their renewed partnership with fundraising platform Surreal this year.
This year's proceeds will benefit Childhelp, a national nonprofit organization which provides emotional, educational, and spiritual support to abused, neglected and at-risk children. For a small donation through the platform, fans and festival goers can enter to win a handful of exciting VIP experiences with some of this year's performers including: getting dunked on by Shaquille O'Neal before his b2b performance with NGHTMRE, or throwing tacos on stage with Paz. There's a meet and greet with Marshmello up for grabs, a photo opp with Alison Wonderland, and festival hangs with 4B. Prize winners also get two VIP tickets to Decadence AZ for themselves and a friend, roundtrip airfare courtesy of Orbitz and hotel accommodations in addition to their artist experience. Fans can also gain an extry to the contest of their choosing by subscribing to Childhelp's newsletter.
Enter to win a Surreal experience at Decadence this year and donate to help a child in need.
arizona, Childhelp, Contest, decadence, donation, Eric Prydz, Fundraiser, Giveaway, News, skrillex, Surreal, VIP experience	arizona, Childhelp, Contest, decadence, donation, eric prydz, Fundraiser, Giveaway, News, Skrillex, Surreal, VIP experience
FORM Arcosanti shares stellar 2018 recap visuals and early 2019 ticket sale details
FORM Arcosanti redefines what a festival can be each year.
Taking place in the experimental micro-city of Arcosanti in Arizona, the festival boasts breathtakingly intimate performances with zero overlap, an inspiring community of capped participants to ensure intimacy, devoid of VIP sections, accented with immersive art, cliffside pool parties, and more – not to mention the fact that the festival is backdropped by Arcosanti's otherworldly architecture and natural landscapes.
Now, the Hundred Waters'-curated FORM has announced a limited number of early bird passes are on sale for the festival's 2019 edition. The festival has also shared stunning visuals that capture the 2018 edition and showcase the Arizona eco-city in an impeccably tantalizing light, albeit in just 60 seconds.
More information and tickets can be found here.
arizona, Form, form acrosanti, FORM Arcosanti 2018, News, recap, Video, Videos	arizona, Form, form acrosanti, Form Arcosanti 2018, News, recap, Video, Videos
Goldrush founder tells us the secrets of successful event promotion in AZ [Q+A]
Festival September 24, 2018 0 Comments
Arizona's general interest in dance music had been on the rise for quite some time, but it seemed to have needed a true place it could call home within the state — outside a number of select venues and events. Enter institutional brand Relentless Beats with their newest Goldrush endeavor. The shiny new Western-themed gathering, which, despite its short tenure on the circuit, has risen as a hub for mining the shiniest artistic nuggets that the industry has to offer. Goldrush carved out a niche in the Arizona sphere with ease for its inaugural 2017 edition, bringing a multitude of dance acts across the spectrum spanning from Migos, to Nicole Moudaber, to Barclay Crenshaw.
A festival of this nature would not be successful had it not been for the tenured organizers behind-the-scenes who perpetually have their ears to the ground, and a vision of success. Relentless Beats in particular has risen as the voice of dance music in the region, having created some of Arizona's most sought-after events to date — like the New Year's celebration Decadence, for example, or a number of club nights that bring in talent from across the country and world. Goldrush, however, is shaping up to be their largest venture yet, despite being in just its second year of production. Curious as to the mechanics behind throwing a festival that's a guaranteed success among a saturated market in general, we sat down with one of the prime leaders of Goldrush and Relentless beats, Thomas Turner, to pick his brain on putting a gargantuan event together, hurdles they've faced, new additions to the festival, and more.
Tell us a bit about yourself. How did you get started in event promotion/organization?
I started producing underground electronic events in the 90s, after being influenced by European house music. Specifically progressive house.
How did the idea for Gold Rush come about, and what kicked its formation into action for you?
The western town we produce Goldrush in was a tourist destination North of Scottsdale, when i was growing up. When i saw it in its setting at Wild Horse Pass, many years after being relocated, i salivated at the idea of producing a western themed music event- it was just many years to soon and we needed to pick the right time for something so niche. I had a lot of time to think about the name and it finally felt right in 2017.
We've read your goal is to curate cutting-edge lineups. What is your methodology for finding acts that you feel haven't been booked for an event of this nature before?
For us the process is long and detailed when it comes to breaking and sustaining an act's brand in the market. We want the fans to get a great show as well as the act.
How was the process of getting Gold Rush off the ground last year? Any kinks you encountered while throwing its first edition that you've ironed out for this year?
Certainly the first year always encounters some hurdles and we are constantly looking to fine tune the experience, but the thing I like most is us getting our arms around hosting the best event in the space. And while it years to see our ultimate vision, we have made major strides this year.
What kinds of expansions or cool things can we expect for year 2 of Gold Rush, now that the festival is hitting its stride?
For one the mainstage is now on a new patch of grass called The Riverwalk, which we are very excited about. In addition, we have moved from 16+ to 18+ with later hours to better serve our core fan base.
What can you say about the AZ dance scene and how it's grown over the years?
The Arizona dance scene is tremendous and i really can't say enough good things about how strong the electronic music culture is here. We rival major markets in overall ticket volume, yet are a fraction of their size.
Who are you most excited about on the bill this year?
I'm personally most excited to see Vince Staples, Chris Lake, Loud Luxury, & of course my boy illenium
Any final words for Gold Rush attendees?
I can't wait to see all the costumes & outfits and spend two amazing nights with everyone. Let's ride AZ!
arizona, Features, Festival, Goldrush, Q&A, thomas turner	arizona, Features, Festival, Goldrush, Q&A, Thomas Turner
Skrillex booked for double duty New Year's Eve festivals
Festival August 17, 2018 0 Comments
These days, a Skrillex set is hard to come by. However, this New Year's Eve, fans will help him ring in 2019 at not only the previously-announced Snowta in Minneapolis, but at Arizona's most coveted NYE experience, Decadence the day before.
Skrillex is no stranger to Decadence, either. He and Diplo closed out the fest in 2015 together in the height of their short-lived stint as Jack Ü. This year, Skrilly will join Porter Robinson as Decadence co-headliners to be announced thus far.
While the rest of the lineup for Decadence has yet to be announced, previously-booked acts have included Kaskade, deadmau5, Disclosure. Needless to say, the event is an inexorable can't-miss for Arizonian EDM enthusiasts.
Decadence will be held December 30-31. Tickets are available now.
arizona, decadence, Minneapolis, News, NYE, porter robinson, skrillex, Snowta	arizona, decadence, Minneapolis, News, NYE, porter robinson, Skrillex, Snowta
ARIZONA – People Crying Every Night (Friz Remix)
Festival April 23, 2018 0 Comments
Los Angeles producer Friz elegantly remixed ARIZONA's "People Crying Every Night." Featuring a refreshing production technique, Friz adds his own flair to the original with alluring beats, dreamy undertones, and an infectious melody. The remix flaunts an emotive orchestra of synths that bring a playful vibe to bittersweet lyrics.
Friz brings a colorful tone to each of his creations, showcasing a knack for rousing listeners with moving progressions and uplifting harmonies. His upbeat sound gives listeners an unforgettable experience by evoking captivating sentiments with contrasts of prominent bass lines and iridescent notes. With his latest, Friz will undoubtebly mesmorize fans for his innovative rendition on ARIZONA's classic style.
arizona, Friz, Music, people crying every night, Remix	#Music, arizona, Friz, people crying every night, Remix
FORM Arcosanti delivers impeccably curated lineup including Chance The Rapper, Skrillex, Charli XCX and more for fifth annual installment
It has been half a decade since Hundred Waters began bringing their creative friends to Arizona's high desert micro-city, Arocosanti. Now, the OWSLA-championed trio have curated their finest lineup yet ahead of the fifth installment of FORM Arcosanti. The model-challenging festival alternative is gearing up for its biggest edition in yet, with a bill topped by newcomers Chance The Rapper, Charli XCX, The Black Madonna, Fleet Foxes and Beach House. FORM participants experience intimate annual performances by Skrillex and Hundred Waters, along with slated appearances this year by Mija, SOPHIE, Tennyson, Daniel Caesar and more. Local Arizona legends, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra are also scheduled to make their festival debut.
The weekend-long event applies meticulous focus on creating an inclusive, inviting, and creative space not only for performances and visual showcases, but for education and social discourse as well. This year FORM has partnered with the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Chance The Rapper's youth-empowerment initiative SocialWorks.
The fifth iteration of FORM is scheduled to take place from May 11-13.
arizona, Chance The Rapper, Charli XCX, fesitval, form arcosanti, Hundred Waters, Lineup, Mija, News, SOPHIE, Tennyson, The Black Madonna	arizona, chance the rapper, Charli XCX, fesitval, form arcosanti, Hundred Waters, lineup, Mija, News, SOPHIE, Tennyson, The Black Madonna


Happy May! In case you did not know, May 1st is the International Day of Action. Several UC Davis students, faculty, and community members attended the rally in Sacramento to voice their support and solidarity for those who may be undocumented. Professor Natalia Deeb-Sossa of Chicana/o Studies and Professor Robyn Rodriguez of Asian American Studies. Both these professors brought in students to collaborate with TANA in order to create posters for the demonstration to resist the current agenda of our president. We made a total of 4 posters! La Luche Sigue!


text:
Baltimore County schools to pay for retirees' unpaid premiums following ransomware attack
Tim Tooten, WBAL-TV
Thousands of Baltimore County Public Schools retirees received a bit of good news Thursday regarding issues they've been having with their pensions. The school system now says it's willing to forgive any unpaid premiums, up to $2,000 per retiree.
The problems stem from a ransomware attack in 2020 that nearly crippled the school district's technology system and at the same time caused quite a few headaches for retirees.
"People started calling, they're like, 'My husband died, and I'm still paying for him.' We even have deceased people who are still not getting their money back," said Stephanie Foy, a retired Baltimore County teacher and member of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County Retired.
Foy is very familiar with the issue. She got word at last Tuesday's Board of Education meeting that those retirees will finally get a break.
"As a result of these efforts, we are pleased to report that the remaining retirees who owe a balance of an unpaid premium to Baltimore County Public Schools will be forgiven up to $2,000 of those remaining premiums," the board said during the meeting
"Well, for me, it means I'm not (going to) have to pay $930.24, but, see, the thing is, there are retirees who are not in TABCO Retired, which is the organization representing retirees. They're only 400-plus members, and I said 9,700 retirees. You see the problem?" Foy said.
The school system plans to make good on its promise thanks to money from the county executive. In a statement, his press secretary said the county will be approving forgiveness of up to $745,000 in contributions that BCPS owes to the other post employee benefit trust fund.
BCPS is working directly with retirees to identify opportunities to resolve outstanding balances. The school system said detailed notices will be mailed out to retirees this week.
Even as this is being sorted out, the school system said it will continue to deal with any additional concerns raised by retirees.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Hints & Tips - Color Store, Inc.
When viewing paint swatches, always hold them up as if they are on a wall and it will give you a better representation of the color. When you have it narrowed down to 2 colors, buy large 18 x 18 swatches or sample pints of the colors to test them out in your home.
If your ceiling is white and you get a spot of paint on it while rolling or brushing, wait until the paint is dry and lightly scrape it off with a utility knife.
Paint the inside of a light switch cover the wall color so that way you will always have a portable swatch of the color if you ever lose your paper swatch.
Use a note card and write down the color name and number as well as the product and sheen that you are using. Then, wipe a small sample of the paint on the back.
A good quality paint brush will last for many years if properly stored. After your brush is thoroughly cleaned out and dry, place it back in the cardboard sleeve that it came in. This will help protect it from dirt and will help it to maintain its shape.
Using the right size and type of roller will help you achieve a smooth finish. For smooth walls, use a woven 3/8" nap roller cover that is made for all paints, and for textured ceilings, use a 1/2" polyester or knit roller cover that is made for flat paints.
When is it time to repaint the exterior of your home? Most experts would say every five to ten years, depending on the climate and exposure. If you want a more specific answer, look to see if the finish has dulled, or collected a dusting of powdery pigment. Both are telltale signs that it's time to repaint.
When painting an exterior, work on one side at a time, going through all the steps: scrape, sand or powerwash old siding, prime and paint, before moving on to the next side. While it's tempting to scrape down the whole house once you get started, working one side at a time means your newly cleaned or primed surface gets a quick coat of paint, rather than sitting exposed to the elements.
Spring-cleaning often extends to the outside of your home, making spring a favorite time for repainting. Optimum painting temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 90, when weather is dry and there is no rain in the forecast.
If you use rags to apply paint thinner or other solvents, make sure to spread them out on the ground to dry when you're done. If they're still wet by the end of the day, soak them in a bucket of water. Solvent-soaked rags can generate enough heat to spontaneously combust if left in a heap without cleaning.


text:
The Civil Service (Management Functions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994
Whole Order
Open whole Order
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
Coming into operation
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 19th day of July 1994
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974(1) and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—
Title and commencement
1. This Order may be cited as the Civil Service (Management Functions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 and shall come into operation on the expiration of 2 months from the day on which it is made.
2. The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954(2) shall apply to Article 1 and the following provisions of this Order as it applies to a Measure of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Delegation of functions
3.—(1) This Article applies to any function with respect to the management of the Northern Ireland Civil Service—
(a)which has been delegated to the Secretary of State by Letters Patent of Her Majesty; and
(b)which, immediately before the coming into operation of this Order, is exercisable through the Department of Finance and Personnel.
(2) The Department of Finance and Personnel may, to such extent and subject to such conditions as it thinks fit, delegate any function to which this Article applies to any servant of the Crown.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (2), the conditions subject to which a function may be delegated under that paragraph include a condition prohibiting, to such extent as may be specified in the condition, the carrying out of the function under the authority of the person to whom it is delegated.
(4) Without prejudice to any rule of law with respect to the carrying out of functions under the authority of a person in charge of a government department, where a function is delegated under paragraph (2), the person to whom the function is delegated may, subject to the terms of the delegation, authorise a servant of the Crown for whom he is responsible to carry out the function on his behalf.
Power to authorise exercise of functions without approval etc.
4.—(1) This Article applies to any statutory power which—
(a)relates to the appointment or management of members of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, and
(b)requires for its exercise the sanction of a department (whether by way of approval, consent, agreement or otherwise).
(2) The department whose sanction is required for the exercise of a power to which this Article applies may, to such extent and subject to such conditions as the department thinks fit, authorise its exercise without the department's sanction.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (2), the conditions which may be imposed on an authorisation under that paragraph include a condition prohibiting, to such extent as may be specified in the condition, the exercise of the power concerned under the authority of the person by whom it is exercisable.
(4) In this Article "department" has the same meaning as in the Ministries Act (Northern Ireland) 1944(3) and includes the head of a Department.
N. H. Nicholls
Clerk of the Privy Council
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes provision with respect to functions relating to the management of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Article 3 of the Order empowers the Department of Finance and Personnel to delegate any function with respect to the management of the Northern Ireland Civil Service to any servant of the Crown. Article 4 enables a department to authorise any person who requires the approval of that department for the exercise of a statutory power relating to the appointment or management of Northern Ireland civil servants to exercise the power without that approval.
1954 c. 33 (N.I.)
PrintThe Whole Order
PDF The Whole Order
Web page The Whole Order


In the year of 2010 Hansen & Justnæs invested in new a CNC machine and Staircon to automate their CNC production in order to increase the stair productivity. They also wanted the software to make the construction process easier.
They are very satisfied with their investment in Staircon.
– With Staircon we can make customized staircases with great design, something we could not do before. Our production efficiency has increased; we doubled our production within the first six months! We are pleased with the way Staircon interacts with our 5 axis machine. The customer support is very good and that is of great importance for us, says Tor Justnæs, CEO Hansen & Justnæs, Norway.
Hansen & Justnæs AS Trevarefabrikk, Norway produces wooden windows, doors and staircases. They have produced stairs since 1917 focusing on quality and reliability.


With the Pier on your left, walk past the private development of beach huts (coloured beach huts all in one style) towards Frinton. The numbering of beach huts restarts at number 1 after the new development and you'll find Mollie who is number 19A. This is approximately a 2-minute walk.
Mollie (no.19A), is located on the front row and is a very bright pink and blue colour (not easy to miss) and you'll find a Millie's Beach Huts for hire sign on her. It's close to the candy coloured disabled access beach hut. But if you've gone past May's café – you have gone too far.
One of our closest beach huts to the pier Mollie is perfect for couples, individuals seeking time out, or families with children.
One piece of advice I would give is that this section of the promenade can be very busy during the summer months and school holidays. If you like to let your dog calm down and have a bit of space, then you may want to choose a hut a bit further away from the pier.
Located close the pier, Mollie's closest toilets are directly opposite the Pier. Baby changing is also available in the same building. These are open all year round (yep even Christmas Day!). Just turn left out of the hut and head towards the pier. Males are on the same level as the pier (with baby changing on this level too). Ladies are up the ramp/stairs.
The closest tap can be found just a few steps away. Turn left out of the beach hut and you'll find a little path up towards the road behind the beach hut (where the candy-striped disabled access toilet is). Note that the tap is on the second row.
You'll find the second tap just to the right-hand side of Mays' cafe which is on the front row (turn right out of the beach hut and approx 10 beach huts away).
Had a great time in Mollie. Great views of the beach and its location let us just run in and out of the sea when we wanted. Was lovely inside with loads of seats. Was able to have the obligatory cup of tea as well. Will Def come back.
A beautiful beach hut in a fantastic location. We had a lovely day here. Mollie had everything we needed and it was great for being able to go straight down to the beach. We would definitely hire Mollie again.


The Viking and Blue Hills is a 35.5km, grade 5 Circuit hike located in Alpine National Park Victoria. The hike should take approximately 3 days to complete.
The The Viking and Blue Hills circuit takes you deep into the heart of the Razor – Viking Wilderness, a large area of remote rugged undisturbed land. There is no vehicle access into or within the Razor – Viking Wilderness. Likewise, there are no signposts or walking track markers. Here hikers will need to be well equipped, self reliant and experienced in navigation; and prepared to meet nature on its own terms.
The trail commences at Van Dammes Helipad at the end of East Riley Road (a 4WD recommended track that may be accessible by 2WD, check conditions). From the helipad head North West along Van Dammes Track for approximately 1.7km, turning left at the junction of the Australian Alpine Walking Track (Selwyn Track). After a further 500m you will pass Harry Shepherds Track on your right. Keep left at this point, continuing along the AAWT (Selwyn Track, West Buffalo Track) and continue west across the Barry Saddle towards the Viking.
After approximately 7.8km you will reach the summit of the Viking and enjoy amazing views across the Wonangatta Valley to the south west. From the Viking you can continue to head north west for approximately 2km along the AAWT, down onto the Viking Saddle where there is an open saddle which is ideal for a campsite. There are a few gully heads near the saddle where you may search for water but it can be scarce at the best of times so don't rely on finding any. Water may also be found around the rocky formations on the Viking but again, don't rely on this. If you didn't want to descend to the Viking Saddle you may be able to find small sheltered camp sites between The Viking and South Viking.
If you camped on the Viking Saddle, return via the AAWT to the summit of The Viking. Heading south, pick your way over rocky outcrops towards the South Viking. On reaching, or before the summit, turn East and walk for approximately 2.5km and you will find yourself at the start of the Blue Hills Spur. From this point descend the spur for approximately 5.7km until it intersects with the Wonnangatta Track. Turn left at this point and follow the Wonnangatta track for 1.2km. Turn right at Rileys Track and follow Rileys Creek downstream until you locate a suitable campsite. You should be able to locate water in Rileys Creek but as with all sources in the Viking Wilderness do not rely on this.
Return to the junction of Rileys Creek and Wonnangatta Tracks and follow the Wonnangatta Track along its length to the Van Damme Helipad and your start point. This section is a gradual ascent and should be a welcome change of pace from the previous day.
Barry Saddle: Collect water from the water tank on the AAWT.
The Viking: Search in gullies on approach to the Viking as well as around rocky outcrops for pockets of water.
This walk is rated extremely difficult (Grade 5) and varies from well marked trails to lightly trekked wilderness. You will need to be fit, well prepared and possess excellent navigation skills. There is very little water along this trail so you will need to carry adequate supplies and have a thorough understanding of water procurement.
376km, approximately 5.5hrs from Melbourne.
From Melbourne CBD, get on Citylink/State Route 43 in West Melbourne from Flinders St/State Route 30, Wurundjeri Way/State Route 55 and Footscray Rd/State Route 32. Take Hume Fwy/National Highway M31 to Snow Rd/C522 in Wangaratta South. Take the exit for C522 from Hume Fwy/National Highway M31. Continue on C522 to Myrtleford.
From Myrtleford head south west along the Buffalo River Road (C526) towards Lake Buffalo. Continue south along this road. Not far from Lake Buffalo, the Buffalo River Road becomes Abbeyard Road which twists and turns through the Alpine National Park before turning left onto East Buffalo Road. At this point the road condition deteriorates and a 4WD may be required. Follow the East Buffalo Road, then right onto East Riley Road. Continue along this road, past Riley Hut (a good camp site for your arrival night) to the Van Dammes Helipad and your start point. Total distance from Myrtleford to Van Dammes Helipad is approximately 90km and could take you approximately 2 hours depending on road conditions.
Does anyone have experience doing this in 2 days at this time of the year?
Grade 5. Nice. Lets do it!


text:
Articles by Day: June 9, 2016
2016 > June > 09
Donor Spotlight: The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation
The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Inc. was established with the mission to help support organizations to increase arts, music, and culture in the community, as well as education and human services. For thirteen years, the Foundation has impacted the Southern Maryland and Greater DC area thanks to founder and President Nancy Peery Marriott, who is fueled not only by the area's needs but by her own passion for the arts.
Originally from Palo Alto, California, Mrs. Marriott is an accomplished lyric soprano who received her B.A. from the University of Utah and continued her vocal studies at the LONGY School of Music and the University of Maryland. Mrs. Marriott has performed at the highest level in some of the most prestigious venues across the United States, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Boston's Symphony Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York. Young Audiences is both grateful and excited to work with Mrs. Marriott and the Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation.
In 1950, Young Audiences' founder Nina Collier hosted a well-known violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, to play for and talk with a group of children in her Baltimore home. Noticing how much the children enjoyed the experience, she organized a series of 20 chamber music concerts for Baltimore City elementary students, launching an organization that now provides diverse and inspiring arts experiences to over 183,000 students throughout the state. Like the Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Young Audiences was founded on a belief in the power of music. This has made the Foundation an ideal partner as we work to give all children the opportunity to learn in, through, and about the arts.
During the first year of partnership with the Foundation nearly a decade ago, Young Audiences reached 20,809 students in southern Maryland's Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Since that time, the number of students reached has grown by over 40%, and we now annually give nearly 30,000 Montgomery and Prince George's County students opportunities for artful learning. Young Audiences is deeply grateful for the support of the Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation.
Categorized: Donor Spotlight
Tagged: donor spotlight, Montgomery County, Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Prince George's County


Each block is meticulously placed by hand to get the perfect ombre effect! Printed on linen with heavy cotton backing and complete with a zipper enclosure, this pillow is both durable and washable. This pillow is finished with hand sewn tassels for the perfect detail. Comes with a down feather pillow insert.


text:
This 1987 Fleetwood Camper is Our Home! We'll Keep it Class C.
Who you gonna call? AAA!
Take a virtual step inside Retro Injection's new base of operations! After eleven great years of service, the house has been sold. We moved the arcade from New York to Arizona, and we'll be joining it in this vintage Class C motorhome, which my wife Adrienne dubbed "The Bunker." This RV was immaculately cared for by her first owner and received tuneups and replacement parts from the gentleman who sold her to us. Built on a Ford chassis, our Fleetwood camper has a new air conditioner, a fresh fridge and a replaced radiator. The Rallye is leakproof and ready to roll, with over eleven grand worth of improvements between previous owners. (We've got the stack of receipts.) Most impressively, the body is totally rust free! In New York, that's the stuff of legend, because five months of road salt makes Swiss cheese out of new vehicles. Being presentable isn't just a vanity issue, as many RV parks will scrutinize campers over ten years old: If you're an eyesore, you're out of luck, Chuck. Before I go any further, I want to give a huge thanks to my mom and in-laws for their help with this monster.
I have some great '80s memories of hanging out in my grandmother's motorhome. I would join my dad and grandfather on their excursions to Watkins Glen racetrack, where I'd climb up on the roof and take everything in:
Our RV reminded me a lot of those days. Grandma ended up careening the above motorhome into a hedge, after her brakes failed. Another time, she used a chair to pin a home-invader raccoon to the wall, while my uncle called the cops! She was ninety-five at that point.
We scored a great deal on our rolling abode. The seller told us that he had been working on the RV for his ex-wife. No further explanations were necessary. It took a little while to get the knack of starting a vehicle with a carburetor. After my dad showed up to rescue us from an in-town stranding, I learned the gas needed to be held down while turning the ignition. Life-changing stuff, people.
Nothing says "the '80s" like brown striping. UPDATE: A vandal pulled off the pictured "Econoline" emblem! Seriously? I found a replacement on eBay.
Upon leaving our very first stop after buying the RV (Country Pride Restaurants for the win!), I was met with a horrifying sound followed by a lack of ignition. A guy in a pickup truck pulled up at that very moment, and told me to wait a second. "You either blew your water pump or your radiator's shot," he informed me. I felt sick, and it wasn't from the fish I'd just consumed. Sure enough, I got out and was witness to Coolant Lake. I'm far from Mr. Goodwrench, so I was thankful for the fellow sojourner's help. He spotted the culprit in seconds: a loose hose. I was instructed to go inside and purchase two gallons of antifreeze, and was shown how to "burp" the radiator. He even had the driver to tighten the hose connection! I'm convinced the perfectly-timed encounter was Divine intervention. That two gallons of antifreeze? The TA truck stop gouged me to the tune of forty bucks, but my options were pretty much nonexistent.
Adrienne caught the moment of truth from the chase vehicle.
My wife decided to give the interior a little love by reupholstering the cushions. Inspired by Pinterest, the seller covered them with plastic tablecloths to be spill-proof. A good idea in theory, but less than ideal in the desert heat, and they would last about three seconds under the wrath of our Persian cat. (We'll also be toting two dwarf hamsters, so it'll be a full house.)
The big reveal!
Daffy makes her first appearance on the blog. Not that she's thrilled about it.
I'm sitting on Adrienne's handiwork as I type in the former arcade. The finished cushions look like they came from a factory, and I'm in awe of her talent. (She also makes a really cute Ghostbuster.) We bought the material from Jo-Ann Fabric at deep discount, which was fortunate because we needed enough to cover a football field.
Here's the complete set of cushions, for the dinette and bed. She banged these out in a few weeks, not bad considering the insanity life has been throwing at us.
What's poppin'?
"You have to use your hands?! That's like a baby's toy!" - A young Elijah Wood
My wife also constructed the curtains, a huge upgrade over what were actually pillowcases! (That's how a guy solves a problem.) Her new window treatments are backed with room-darkening curtains, so no one looking in will know how swanky our digs truly are. (Unless they're Retro Injection readers, but I wouldn't take those odds.)
Adrienne came up with an impressive Amazon camper shopping list, only some of which I would have understood without her guidance. Here's a sneak peek at our swag, including exciting gear like sewage tubing.
Did we forget anything?
I found the following WWE Legends M.U.S.C.L.E. figures at Five Below. At least in my mind, their placement has significance.
Macho Man Randy Savage is by the fuel gauge, because when your stomach is empty, you've gotta snap into a Slim Jim. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is on the "hot" side of the temperature gauge due to his "Hot Rod" shirt, and Andre the Giant is next to the CD player, representing its huge sound! (It would have been nice if the RV had a vintage tape deck, but what can you do?) These guys and the Bluesmobile are attached to the console with 3M sticky tabs.
We'll roll the odometer and sell the rig as new! (Kidding.)
Yes, the cigarette lighter is accessible over the Bluesmobile!
Even the hood of the stove got decked out.
Adrienne also sewed these pillow covers.
Extra credit if you get the movie reference printed on the keychain.
This vehicle will serve as our temporary home as we explore Arizona. When we were there in May 2019, we almost made the mistake of buying a house out of a combination of convenience and desperation. The place looked great, and so did the surrounding couple of blocks, but when we looked up the address on a police database, there were over eighty violent crimes in that neighborhood in the previous month! No thanks, REALTOR lady. We'll now be able to bounce around RV parks and Wal-Marts, while we get a feel for different areas.
I can't look at our Rallye without thinking of Rodimus Prime, a camper G1 Transformer, complete with rooftop AC! ("Autobot Commander.") The figure below is currently in our Arizona storage unit (somewhere). It's comforting to know that we've got a little safety net across the country, even though Adrienne thinks I've got too much stuff.
The Fleetwood transforms and rolls out!


6 ★ COME BACK Limited SALE !! ! ★ [Pure base] Simultaneously slim body line and elastic care! PPC cream 1 + 1 Synergy effect to make decomposition progress with PPC ingredients! further! Free Shipping!
82 (Certified Refurbished) Logitech Keys-to-Go Ultra-Portable Stand-Alone Keyboard COMPATIBLE DEVICE..
177 video thumbnail [JBL Pulse 3] 2017 Statement! JBL pulse 3 Bluetooth speaker / Next business day / no extra charge !! / Vivid LED sound with eyes!
200 POCOPHONE F1 SNAPDRAGON 845 1 YEAR LOCAL XIAOMI set IMDA APPROVED! ARMOURED EDITION ava!


From the M62 junction 20 follow signs for Oldham along the A627(M). Take the 2nd exit off the A627(M) following signs for Ashton and Oldham. At the top of the slip take the 2nd exit off the roundabout towards Oldham along the A627, follow the road through the traffic lights and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit off staying on the A627. Follow the road round and at the 1st exit go down the slip road, then straight back up the opposite slip road taking you back onto the A627 but keep left. Follow the road up another slip road onto a roundabout (there are lots of traffic lights here). Take the 4th exit off the roundabout towards Ashton under Lyne along the A627 again. Follow the road for approx. 3 miles, the road goes down the hill and climbs again, you will then come to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights and follow the road down the dip and up over the bridge, you will eventually come to a roundabout, take the 1st exit off the roundabout, the club entrance is approx. ¼ mile on your right.
From the M67 junction 1 follow signs for Ashton under Lyne along the A6017 for approx. 2 miles, along this road go through the set of traffic lights and at roundabout (the Boundary pub is directly in front of you) take the 2nd exit towards Ashton under Lyne staying on the A6017. When you come to the large island in the middle of the road follow signs for Oldham and Town centre. At the other side of the large island carry straight on following signs for Oldham. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit towards Oldham along the A627, follow the road until you come to a Peugeot garage on your left just before a set of traffic lights. Turn right at the lights and follow the road down the dip and up over the bridge, you will eventually come to a roundabout, take the 1st exit off the roundabout, the club entrance is approx. ¼ mile on your right.


Registration is now well under way for the Mindfulness Science and Practice Conference and workshops to be held in Melbourne, 1 – 2 March 2013.
The conference website gives details of the optional workshops and conference, and instructions for registering and, if needed, booking accommodation.
Please note that a late fee will be added to registrations that are paid after 25 January 2013.
Please also note that submissions for poster presentations will be considered until 25 January. The abstract template is available from the website.


In recent years, people have seen museums in Chinese cities change a lot. What used to be stern and cold institutions have moved closer to people's lives in order to attract more visitors.
The Bulgarian city of Plovdiv was on Saturday inaugurated as one of two ancient cities to share the honor of being a European capital of culture for 2019.
The Chrysler Building, one of the most iconic structures in New York, has been put up for sale by its owners, Emirati investment firm Mubadala and real estate group Tishman Speyer.
Ice shaped like blossoming lotus and cute hedgehogs are among the attractions that recently made a salt lake known as "China's Dead Sea" a hot spot in the biting winter of North China.
Tourism chiefs in Wales on Tuesday launched 2019 as their Year of Discovery to encourage international visitors to discover hidden gems and world-famous attractions.
Japan on Monday began collecting a departure tax of 1,000 yen ($9) from individual travelers departing the country.
The state-owned Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) will launch direct scheduled flight from Myanmar's Yangon to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province of China, beginning on Dec. 28, according to the airline on Thursday.
Thailand has announced the arrival of the 10 millionth Chinese visitor in 2018 in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, a milestone for the country's tourism industry.
Caretaker Tourism Minister Avedis Guidanian said on November 29 that the total number of tourists to Lebanon will reach 2 million by the end of this year despite the complicated political situation and the absence of government in the country.
When Sutem Lakkao's grandmother and father died, they were buried much as their ancestors had been: on the beach, close to their beloved boats so they could listen to the waves and watch over the Chao Lay community of fisherfolk in their afterlife.
The fortunes and misfortunes of one of Britain's greatest institutions, the public house, was put under the microscope on Monday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Italian cities are increasingly faced with the dilemma of developing tourism for revenues or offering its residents a high quality of life. Data shows that they cannot have both.
With late autumn approaching, numerous domestic and foreign photographers and tourists are flocking to Tachuan village in the city of Huangshan, East China's Anhui Province to photograph the colorful autumn scenery.
When a giant colorful balloon appeared on the ground near the pristine lake of the Fewa Lake in Nepal's most popular tourism destination Pokhara on the morning of November 17, hundreds of people gathered for the unusual scene with excitement.
A row is raging over Australia's warming-damaged Great Barrier Reef, with firms worried that scientists' apocalyptic warnings are scaring visitors out of the water.
Sri Lanka's national airline said on Wednesday it has stopped serving cashews after the country's president flew into a rage over nuts served to him on a flight to Colombo.
For more and more Chinese tourists who are willing to explore unique scenery rather than follow the traditional routes of grand capitals, the hilltop village of Civita di Bagnoregio in central Italy has become a popular holiday destination.


A transition to a gradient-based systems approach to scientific research in the Luquillo Experimental Forest (LEF) has yielded a new ability to understand the patterns of variability in abiotic conditions and the resultant structure and function of the LEF ecosystems. The location and topography of the Luquillo Mountains result in strong elevational gradients of temperature, soil moisture, microtopography, solar radiation and other physical characterizations. These gradients offer an exceptional opportunity to understand the response of species to environmental conditions across spatial and temporal scales through the use of spatial simulation models. We know now that the four forest type classification does not capture the biotic reality of the gradual transitions of vegetation and environmental gradients with elevation. We review the evolution of the increasing use of gradients in research in the LEF, and provide evidence that ecosystem structure and function are responding to gradients in environmental conditions based on a series of empirical studies and spatial simulation models of structure and function. Based on these studies, we believe that the gradients perspective is an appropriate conceptual framework for investigating the biota of this ecosystem and provides a strong basis for understanding their relation with the physical environment of the LEF over the long term.


While providing fresh fruit and the odd yoga class for staff are important contributors to a well workforce, employers are beginning to realise that these one-off initiatives are only a small part of the wellbeing picture.
Thriving workplaces occur when mentally healthy practices are embedded into the DNA of an organisation – from policy and practice to the way people greet each other in the hallway.
Our 'More than a Fruitbowl' podcast series will provide short, sharp episodes for you to download information quickly and on the go! Episodes will provide quick take-aways that people leaders and anyone responsible for the wellbeing of employees can easily apply in their own organisation.
In March, SuperFriend – together with our Victorian Workplace Mental Wellbeing Collaboration partners VicHealth and WorkSafe Victoria – hosted another breakfast event for leaders, people managers and HR roles.
This event was focussed around sleep-related fatigue and featured a presentation by Professor Drew Dawson. Professor Dawson is internationally recognised for his contributions in the areas of sleep and fatigue research, organisational psychology and human behaviour, and the effects of sleep loss on the health and well-being of employees.
We sat down with him to find out more about the duties of employers when it comes to the sleep of workers.
Celia Burrows created this resource which describes a positive approach to workplace mental health and wellbeing. In the podcast Celia also refers to Tony LaMontagne's 'Integrated model of workplace wellbeing' which can be found on page 6.
Visit here to access the PERMA(H) test which will allow you and your colleagues to assess your own levels of wellbeing at work so you are able to adjust your conditions accordingly as much as possible to increase your level of wellbeing.
What are the defining roles you play in life?
What have been your most important life experiences?
What are the greatest contributions you CAN make?


Please join us to hear from exceptional board members about how to transition from being an excellent Executive/Leader to being an excellent Board Member (they are not the same role).
* Are you currently a board member and if so, of how many organizations?
* Are you currently a paid board member for an organization?


text:
Relief bill might stop Golden Gate Bridge…
Relief bill might stop Golden Gate Bridge district layoffs
A worker washes a platform at the Golden Gate Ferry Terminal in Larkspur on March 31, 2020. The ferry schedule has been modified because of fewer riders due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal)
By Will Houston | whouston@marinij.com |
Nearly 150 Bay Area bus and ferry workers facing layoffs in less than two weeks might be keeping their jobs after a new federal coronavirus relief package was sent to President Donald Trump's desk on Tuesday.
In response to the $900 billion relief package, the governing board for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is set to meet on Wednesday to consider rescinding its Nov. 13 decision to lay off 146 bus and ferry employees and to cut pay by 10% for its managers, administrators and board members through furloughs.
"We're thrilled," said Denis Mulligan, the district's general manager. "It's a welcome lifeline and it couldn't have happened any later."
Shane Weinstein, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1575 that represents about 250 bus drivers with the district, said the meeting came as "very welcome news" to the many workers who face losing their jobs in less than two weeks.
"I just know that this right here is going to be able to give us some more time and more space for the vaccine to take effect," Weinstein said.
The new coronavirus stimulus package includes $14 billion for mass transit, of which about $975 million is expected to go to Bay Area transit agencies, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Whether Trump will sign this latest relief bill is unclear. On Tuesday afternoon, Trump posted a video on Twitter calling on Congress to amend the bill in order to increase stimulus checks from the proposed $600 to $2,000 per person and to eliminate "wasteful and unnecessary" spending contained in the package.
The Golden Gate Bridge district was the first major transit provider in the Bay Area to approve mass layoffs following months of plummeting ridership and bridge toll revenues that subsidize the district's ferry and bus services. While the district received $52 million in previous federal stimulus dollars from March, these funds dried up in November and the district faces a multi-million deficit in mid-2021.
Other Bay Area transit agencies are facing the possibility of similar cuts. Providers such as San Francisco Muni and BART already eyeing potential layoffs if conditions don't improve.
"They're in the front of the pack on this because of the nature of the losses, because of the nature of their revenue stream," Metropolitan Transportation Commission spokesman Randy Rentschler said of the Golden Gate Bridge district. "They just got to the tripwire first. But those issues are going to be replicated at all the other transit districts too, at some point."
Despite the district losing 96% and 75% of its ferry and bus ridership, respectively, federal relief funds from the CARES Act allowed the district to keep staff on the payroll. After the funds dried up in November with no replacement in sight, the district approved the layoffs to address a projected $48 million deficit by mid-2021.
The bridge district board voted in November to cut 205 positions — 146 of which are filled — on Jan. 4 and approved a $2.1 million severance package that included extending health benefits to the end of May. Board members and administrators were given a 10% pay cut through furloughs.
How much of the new stimulus funding the bridge district could receive is unclear and could be for some time. Bay Area transit providers received $1.3 billion from the CARES Act passed in March, which was distributed in two payments this year by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission following months of debate on how the money should be used.
"It took us two tranches last time to get that," Rentschler said. "That may happen again."
While the bridge district layoffs could be rescinded, they're not entirely off the table.
"If, however, bridge traffic and the associated toll revenue do not return to normal levels in the coming months, or if there is not further additional new coronavirus relief, then the district will face a financial shortfall when this new federal financial relief runs out that will necessitate a new consideration of options to reduce costs or raise revenues," the district staff report states.
But the new stimulus funds would buy more time for the district to plan ahead.
"We'll continue to do everything we can to reduce costs and make this money last as long as possible," Mulligan said.
Weinstein said he is optimistic that this possibility will be avoided under the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
"We're hopeful that if we did need extra funds that it would be much easier under this administration to get," Weinstein said.
More information about Wednesday's board meeting is online at bit.ly/2Jghadu
Golden Gate Transit
Will Houston
More in Transportation
SMART looks to ultraviolet light as coronavirus blocker
Ferry operator wants to cut Tiburon, Angel Island service
Sausalito intersection to get dedicated bike crossing
Borenstein: The radical shift in Bay Area housing, jobs and transit


text:
Tag Archives: DJ Bettencourt
NH Politics, Opinion
O'brien the Butcher — Hack That Is
Bill O'Brien, the embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives in New Hampshire has had quite a ride through New Hampshire politics the last two years. Seemingly a man of extremes; extreme wealth and extreme views, swept in on a wave of libertarian Free Stater support combined with love and support from the far-right Tea Party, O'Brien came in with a mission and a plan. But looking back at his near two year tenure, one has to wonder, did he achieve his plan? We will leave that for the reader to decide while we detail some of the more interesting aspects of O'Brien's service to the people of New Hampshire.
In order to provide an orderly and logical progression of events, we'll start with the most recent and then move back in time. First off, the brouhaha he created at the state house this past Friday. On that day O'Brien had planned a press conference to snag a great photo-op and possibly some national attention with a potentially huge issue; the problems with the federal welfare program's EBT card, detailed here. But O'Brien misfired by creating a distracting side-show event by excluding the Concord Monitor press crew from the press conference.
The Monitor press crew never gained entrance, but did due their duty with other reporters and writers, returned fire to O'Brien in spades. Apparently O'Brien had been seething since the cartoon's publication in May, prompted by the transgression on the house floor, detailed here., but failed to understand, sometimes its best to let bygones be bygones.
The story made the rounds all over the internet. But as reported in Raw Story, not all in the House found House Rep. Steve Vallaincourt's [(R) Manchester] actions off the mark, Rep. Dick Drisko told the Nashua Telegraph, "Vaillancourt was definitely out of line when he walked out and said, 'Sieg Heil' but it was good commentary on the dictatorial style of Bill O'Brien." This of course prompted the cartoon by Mike Marland.
The out-cry over the cartoon reached such fever pitch from the Tea Party side of the state that the Concord Monitor editorial board had no choice but to explain how newspapers work; that unlike O'Brien, they don't run an authoritarian establishment. In fact they allow their writers freedom of their own speech. The editorial board even went so far as to put on the hair-shirt in deference to O'Brien's tender sensibilities and express due shame about their unruly writers.
Apparently that capitulation didn't cure the offense to O'Brien's position and stature. So he couldn't resist the chance to show the Monitor who's boss around those parts. Shortly after the no entrada incident House staffer Shannon Bettencourt (the one closing the door on the Monitor crew) issued a churlish statement to the press wherein she chides, "When the Concord Monitor proves they have chosen to become a responsible media outlet, we'll be happy to invite them to future media events."
So much for the EBT story. O'Brien misplayed again, losing an opportunity literally handed to him to get front and center on a favorite GOP campaign tactic — using welfare to pit the proletariat against each other in jealous fuming over pennies while the GOP rapes the government for millions. Oh well, the GOP will now have to wait for another opportunity. Even the Union Leader's gallant efforts to give the story CPR with a lead-off on the Sunday front page failed to catch a spark. Like the old adage goes, in the world of journalism, old news is no news. It was reported, it was eclipsed, it was killed.
Now let's go back in time a little more, where we get to D. J. Bettoncourt, former House Majority leader, a Republican from Salem and O'Brien's young protege and law school student attending UNH. Just before Bettoncourt's graduation from law school, O'Brien learned of some serious problems with Bettencourt's inner ethical compass.
As detailed in links provided here, O'Brien had plenty of opportunity to wipe his hands clean of this mess quickly and with the dignity his position requires. He had known about the issue before it hit the public and could of dealt with it then. But instead in a decision only he really understands, decided to allow Bettencourt to not reveal his wrongdoing, remain in the house and resign with no mention of the real cause as shown in this first announcement detailed here on May 25th.
Represenative Guida (R), owner of the firm that Bettencourt had lied about interning for, outraged that Bettencourt failed to disclose the whole reason for his resignation, did the right thing and disclosed the entire story to the press. Suddenly speculation mounted everywhere about what O'Brien might have known about the shady ethical and moral judgment of his personal under-study.
Once the issue went public, O'Brien clumsily and evasively said he was "shocked" at the whole story, denied knowing anything more and pressed to sweep it over with talk about the house agenda. Sadly it seems O'Brien either isn't bothered by dishonesty or struggles to understand the association of the scandal with his failure in judgment. O'Brien's failure to act quickly to put out this fire caused plenty of wonder about O'Brien's character. Did he fail to exercise due diligence by simply relying on Bettencourt's version of events or did he already know the full story, but chose arrogantly instead to continue the charade to the public?
As noted by Steve Vallaincourt in NH Insider, "Bettencourt's swift public disgrace is all the more astonishing when you consider that this young leader had spent much of his brief tenure schooling others on matters of legal rectitude, civility and purportedly high-minded ethics. (Earlier this month, Bettencourt questioned attorney Jim Bassett's qualifications for the state Supreme Court."[emphasis ours] Did O'Brien fail to see the seriousness of this matter that seemed so obvious to everyone else?
But it doesn't end there. When Bettencourt announced his resignation, he also announced he would take a position as spokesperson for O'Brien's newly formed NH Legal Rights Foundation. Many in the press and the public noted it rather odd that such an ethically challenged individual would be welcome in an organization that claimed to deal in matters of law. A few days later, the NHLRF made the decision to rid themselves of Bettencourt. Again one wonders why O'Brien allowed Bettencourt to continue this public deception of character and even potentially tarnish another organization in the process.
While NHLRF did in fact push Bettencourt out, again it wasn't until the public got wind of the whole story. Its interesting to note that O'Brien has no problem bullying and moving around his opponents with little forethought or explanation, but seems to have a hard time moving the chess pieces on his personal game board.
If we look just a little further back we find another mini-scandal again. In early May O'Brien suffered his first ethical embarrassment with his Chief of Staff, Robert Mead resigning after the discovery of his falsely claiming mileage reimbursements for restricted political campaign work. As pointed out in the Union Leader article here, Mead made roughly $65,000 in his position, certainly Mead couldn't have claimed economic desperation for feeling justified at stealing $456 from his employer. Apparently in the mind of Bill and his friends, its ok for his friends to steal from government, but when it comes to funding government, that's stealing from them [note the intro music playing the Kinks, "He's a well respected man about town, doing the best things so conservatively." apparently the Kink's sarcasm was lost on them?]
While these sites here , here and here put forward a good list of O'Brien's history, here are some highlights:
– turning away citizens who attempt to enter the house gallery during public session,
– nationally embarrassing incident in which birthers demonstrate their inability to distinguish a legislative session from a bar room and O'Brien backs them up
– demonstrating his partisan motivations for the voter ID law which became another national embarrassment for New Hampshire
– an incident wherein House Rep Emerson (R) Rindge, claimed that she was bullied by Bettencourt and O'Brien over some amendments she'd put to the house budget. O'Brien strongly denied the incident, but another Rep came forward and said he'd heard most of the "one sided" shouting match. This again became national news as Emerson soon after sponsored a bill to eliminate bullying among house members.
– the ill-advised and tobacco industry pressured removal of the tobacco tax which caused a serious budget shortfall this year, proving despite the Tea Party and Free Stater beliefs, taxes have a purpose. Especially telling is how this action undercuts the favorite theory of the Tea Party/Free Staters that commerce will naturally come running to make up funding short-falls.
The industry pressured the legislature to drop the ten cent tax with the enticement that it would increase sales and over the border travel to the state. Then cynically, once the state dropped the ten cent tax, the cigarette companies raised their prices by ten cents. This effectively transferred that ten cents from the state and tax-payer to the pockets of big business, making them millions at the expense of the state. O'Brien proved himself a dupe for loopy policy ideas that most policy-makers, even if they spout the rhetoric for their cheer-leaders, know better than to actually implement them.
– serving as such an obedient slave to the extreme right, O'Brien put up the Right to Work (for less rightly says the AFL-CIO) bill up and when it was shot down, resurrected that poor dead horse again and again to the point where legislators were begging O'Brien to just let the thing go and die already.
– the embattled $456 dollar transportation forger Chief of Staff Mead wasn't completely banished; O'Brien gives him a new job working for the NH House GOP office, making one wonder if falsifying records really isn't a big thing at all to O'Brien or the GOP.
– O'Brien works to pull back the state requirement that insurance companies cover birth control on women's plans
– a habit of perfunctorily removing people from posts or committees who don't tow his far-right agenda
– orders all house reps to follow the same email communication standards as hired employees, threatens removal of those who don't obey. Many see the move as violating the constitutional right to free speech of elected officials, who work for their constituents, not O'Brien.
– O'Brien, with apparent little ability to judge a thinking public, tried to pass himself as some kind of economic wizard by building a thin thread of association between his pushing through extremist budget policies and the low unemployment rate in New Hampshire. Nope! That was shot down prettily easily and his claims faded into the ether.
– oversaw redistricting which was challenged in court by two major communities, Manchester and Concord, representing their concerns about losing funding and also that of smaller communities that will lose representation. While the court challenge was lost and the redistricting stays, Democrats already vow they will be redrawn in the future, at more expense to the state.
In looking at his history, O'Brien no longer looks so much like the charging bear he portends with his huff and bluff but more like a fumbling, bumbling political hack in way over his head.
Tagged DJ Bettencourt, Mike Marland, new hamsphire, NH House of Representatives, politics, Speaker O'Brien


Viewing post in Joggernauts at The MIX E3 in LA!
"...we all started to scream out colors, such as, "Green! Purple! Blue, it's your turn!" in order to collaboratively make it through the level, though we died a lot along the way. Although it looks deceptively simple, Joggernauts is a difficult but fun game that requires strategy amongst friends."


text:
The UK government must "urgently" deliver plans showing how it intends to both tackle and prepare for climate change. This is the key message within the latest annual progress report published today by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the government's official climate advisers.
Carbon Brief 29th June 2017 read more »
A decentralised energy system, more ambitious renewable energy targets and a stronger low-carbon heat and transport policy are all listed in the second part of edie's feature exploring the most critical areas of green policy that Theresa May's new Government must prioritise.
Edie 28th June 2017 read more »
Ofgem has announced its decision on how to pay for embedded generation, which is to accept its March 'minded to' decision. This is the latest stage in what is known as the embedded generation saga – explained earlier. IGov deplores this latest Ofgem decision. As IGov has argued before, we think that Ofgem should not take this narrow decision about embedded benefits now but wait until a clear decision on the institutional needs of GB energy system transformation has been clarified – including a decision on the methodology to be used when valuing distributed energy resources (DER) . As the reset the reset blog argued, GB is making too many decisions from too many policy statements and too many Consultations without a coherent institutional framework for them to fit into. This is leading to non-joined-up energy policy making, and this latest decision by Ofgem is just one more of those unhelpful decisions.
IGov 28th June 2017 read more »
Household energy bills and carbon emissions will rise unless ministers devise new policies to save power, a report says. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) confirms that bills and emissions have been forced down since 2008 by EU energy efficiency rules. Appliances like fridges, freezers and boilers are now designed to use less energy for the same work. Ministers say they will make new energy efficiency policy in the Autumn. But the government's critics point out that its Clean Growth plan for an efficient low-carbon society is already many months behind schedule. The CCC says the UK must shift much more swiftly towards electric cars to reduce carbon and tackle local air pollution. It also says a strategy is urgently needed to insulate millions of homes and create new forms of heating that don't foul the air or crank up climate change. The report's finding on home energy bills will surprise people amidst allegations of energy company profiteering and fears that many households find energy prices too high. It confirms that although the cost per unit of electricity and gas has indeed risen, household bills have fallen thanks to EU and UK efficiency standards which forced engineers to design appliances that use less energy. It says since 2008, when the Climate Change Act was introduced, electricity demand is down 17% (despite all our gadgets) and gas demand is 23% lower, thanks to better insulation and UK rules on improved boilers.
BBC 28th June 2017 read more »
A key Government advisory body has called for an electric vehicle boom to help meet legally binding climate targets. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC), an independent advisory body, has urged the Government to set a target that electric vehicles should make up at least 60pc of new cars and vans sold in the UK by the end of the next decade. The drive should include financial support, tax incentives and a strategy to roll out electric vehicle charging infrastructure as well as tougher emissions standards on new car sales beyond 2020, the committee said.
Telegraph 28th June 2017 read more »
Energy Policy | News | News 2017 | News June 2017


This morning, at 8:05 AM, 15 years after her death, I felt safe and loved surrounded by the oh so capable arms of Aunty Karen and my boyfriend David as we watched time end one year and start another.
Thank-you to everyone for your kind words and messages of support.
A special thanks to Sandy for the beautiful orchids!
And Aunty Carol, you did not know it but the moment you sent your text, the haunting sounds of your recording Be Still echoed across cemetery grounds. I am pretty sure I heard an angel or two singing along!


Summer is here and we are looking forward to fun, fashion, family, and friends.
With summer travel coming for many families, we have outfitted our Fashion House with fresh summer essentials. Bleach wash denims, full brim straw hats, colorful cover-ups, and bold iconic prints are a few of our favorites.
Our spa and salon teams are busy tuning up our clients with summer looks, including body scrubs, healthy skin care, perfect toes, and of course sun kissed hair styles. We are so proud of the team as they are all very focused on modernizing their craft by training throughout the summer.
We are finalizing event schedules, getting client feedback, and watching trends to bring our clients the best "hand selected" collections ever. As Merchants, we have packed schedules in New York working on editing the Resort and Pre-Spring 2016 collections; we are both feeling great about the continued modernization of fashion with diverse influences.
To all of our clients and friends, may we all enjoy peace, health and happiness.


// $html is what you're going to render.
This was originally posted on the mojolive blog 5 years ago, but I want to preserve it here if/when it goes down.
When I started working as a web developer, there wasn't a lot of guidance about what that meant as a career choice. Of course, back then we were getting over the excitement of the blink tag and the new design opportunities afforded by table tags. I had to figure out a career path, and I did manage to do just that by watching a lot of soccer.
1. It's not a solo effort.
Rare is the player that can take the ball from one end line, dribble past 11 opponents, and score the winning goal. Even if they manage to do it during a game, they're likely to use their hand to score the next goal.
It is tempting to think of your career as a solo effort, particularly in technical fields where introverts seek shelter. But the people you work alongside, meet at conventions, and connect with can be invaluable resources when you're looking for the next challenge in your career. Even at a small company, you'll have to work alongside other programmers, manager, designers, and end users.
It pays off to make the effort and get to know them beyond the current project, I wouldn't be working at mojoLive if I hadn't worked with Sandy previously. Take part in your local community events and conferences too, they're great for expanding your network's reach outside of colleagues, schoolmates, and clients.
When you're watching a game, and maybe dreading a scoreless tie, the entire game can change instantly. A player with a simple flick, a mazy dribble, or an audacious goal can change the tempo and momentum of the rest of the match. It's impossible for a soccer coach to plan every movement or play, like an American football or baseball manager.
It's also impossible to plan every single move in a career, no matter how good your plan is; economic conditions can change and new technologies may become popular. You have to leave room for chance and serendipity to play a part in your career, and be willing to take a risk and make a change when an opportunity presents itself.
Once a player passes 30 years old, fans and coaches inevitably start asking how much longer they can play. Like any other athlete, the shelf life of a soccer player is limited by his physical condition. Some players can defy time; Preki was named Major League Soccer's MVP at the ripe old age of 40.
For most of us, physical traits don't affect our job performance so drastically. But, your own shelf life is limited by the skills you acquire and use each year. If you find yourself in a rut, using the same programming language all the time, one technology stack, or targeting a single platform, make it a point to look outside your comfort zone.
The best players have an almost single-minded focus on soccer. It might make them dull at dinner parties but it gives them an edge. They spend extra time after practice running through drills on their own, or hitting the gym on their off days.
Likewise, extra-curricular projects can help you learn something new. Always building Drupal sites? Check out python and django. Have an idea that could be a useful product? Build it in your spare time, to see just what it takes to build something from start to finish.
I came to the game late and only started playing soccer recreationally in college. I quickly learned that playing with better players made me improve faster. Not that I ever became more than a barely adequate player, but playing with them meant I had to try to be quicker, and play smarter.
Once you find a comfort zone, it's tempting to stay in it but you risk stagnation. If you find that you're a big fish in a little pond or you're a little bored with the work you're doing, its time to think about working on more ambitious projects. For programmers, a ready avenue to collaborate with other top-notch developers is through open source projects, or simply sharing code on github.
It seems every team has at least one player who is one dimensional but the coach loves for some reason. The worst is watching a player who can only shoot with his left foot. Inevitably, they'll be one-on-one with the goalkeep, but the ball will be on their right foot. As they waste time maneauvering to get the ball on their favored left foot, a defender has time to recover and tackle the ball away.
Don't be predictable. Don't stick blindly to always using the same solution whether its PHP, Drupal, or jQuery. For some projects, you'll waste time trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, when a faster, cheaper solution. It's also tempting to think of yourself as a "Back-end programmer" or a "Front-end engineer". Learning to do both not only improves your versatility, but you can speak intelligently about what it takes to do both.
This post explains an approach to generating fantasy maps that is really interesting. One part of generating a non-grid based map, is to use create Voronoi polygons around some random number of x,y points on the map. There's a lot of heavy math involved, but there are libraries for calculating them with Python and even PHP.
Ben Ramsey shared how he got started with PHP and had the great idea of asking others to write about their stories and tagging it as #20yearsofphp. This is my story.
When I graduated from college in 2000, I began looking for a job without a clear idea of what I wanted to do. In grad school I had done some projects using HTML, ASP, and ShockWave for various professors and figured I could get a job building web sites until I decided on something. I replied to a job posting (I think it was on hotjobs.com) and in September 2000 I started working as a web developer at Forum One. Thanks to that job, I spent a week working in San Francisco after meeting my (future) wife on a previous trip to California. We'd get married in 2004.
At the time, PHP4 had just been released. I worked on projects which still used PHP3, or interfaced via Perl CGI scripts to save data in a custom-build in-house CMS. I think my first actual PHP project was for a local Jewish Temple. Like other junior devs at that job, I took a shot at replacing the Perl scripts with my own PHP versions. Luckily, I never inflicted them on my colleagues.
From there, PHP was a gateway to learning about Linux, web servers, databases & SQL, and so much more. Thanks to PHP (and Drupal) I worked for my favorite soccer team, D.C. United. Today I'm grateful that, through running php[architect] I get to work not only with Eli, Kevin, Sandy, and Heather on daily basis but also with the wider PHP community through php[architect]'s magazine, books, and conferences.
I don't think I could have planned the last 15 years better. Here's to the next 20!
When I started out of school 15 years ago, it was very easy for me to just sit and bang out code with little preparation or thought put into it. I'd come back, if there was time, and clean up some bit or I'd come back months later and have no clue what I meant to do and kick myself for the decisions and shortcuts I'd take. Nowadays, I'm a lot more reflective when I start something, even if its a simple class. If I can, I bounce ideas off of colleagues, which at the minimum forces me to articulate the pros/cons of approaches I'm considering. I spend less time actually writing code, but have cleaner, easier to use code as a result and usually there's time re-factor and clean up the rough edges.
My friend Sandy shared a link to a fascinating natural experiment comparing the productivity of two similarly tasked developer teams. If you haven't read it already, take a minute to check it out. I've seen this need for visibility throughout my career.
In agency work, you tend to track hours worked on a project. I'd bristle when each quarter the list of "most billable" employees. Great! If those folks are junior developers, chances are their also creating a lot of "billable" work that pulls in other people. A list of people who were the busiest in the last 3 months, when you should be encouraging people to get the most done in the least amount a time. A better metric, though harder to calculate and report, would be to figure out revenue per hour. That's not so difficult to do per project, but it gets hairy in trying to tie it directly to people but it can be done.
If you're part of an internal development team, upper management may use "seeing butts in seats" as a proxy for people getting work done. This encourages people to hang around just to look busy, and discourages using remote workers. In this case, metrics you'd like to look at are more tied to business outcomes, things like site uptime, conversion rates, sales, etc.
Still, if you want to measure actual productivity, in terms of what tasks your development team what can you do? This is where I think a good habit of issue+SCM tracking, rigorous testing , and continuous integration can really shine.
Issue tracking can let you report the number of issues you've addressed.
Unit testing can report on the health of your code base by looking at test coverage, number of tests added/created, etc.
Continuous integration can then give you ongoing performance metrics. How often are we producing successful builds? How often are we deploying code to production?
I'm sure that just scratches the surface of what you can do. How do you measure developer productivity?
alias cwdiff="wdiff -n -w $'\033[30;41m' -x $'\033[0m' -y $'\033[30;42m' -z $'\033[0m'"
wdiff compares two files by default but in can also parse the output of a diff file. By piping svn diff to it, you can see the changes word for word. In the example below, I'm reviewing the changes made by a specific commit and using less to page the output, the -r flag keeps the colors intact.
Words that were deleted will be in red, additions are in green.
Also, if you need to share your changes with a designer (who maybe needs to update a PDF…), with this ansi2html script from pixelbeat.org, you can generate HTML output showing your changes. I found that its useful to run the generated HTML through fold so that the lines wrap if you email it to someone.
Finally, you can wrap all this functionality into a simple bash script that you can save anywhere. Pipe it the output of a svn diff or diff command, and get nice HTML as a result. It assumes ansi2html is somewhere in your executables $PATH.
I wish I'd known about this plugin 6 months ago, but better late than never. This is a useful jQuery plugin that will use Raphael.js to draw a clickable map of the United States. Its easy to style and bind event listeners to react to clicks on particular states.
Easily add a an interactive map of the USA and States to your webpage without using Flash.


This monograph is a multidisciplinary journey to the temporal world of science, technology and society. It is being presented as Advanced Knowledge Management System (AKMS). In its core is a 3D definition of TIME. The AKMS is the scientific foundation for everything, the technological base for any change, and societal base for understanding change, any change. The monograph's journey begins with a thought experiment that solves the longitude problem that Newton and others failed to understand and solve. It is then applied to physics, biology, and engineering. The supplements are used to apply to the social sciences, such as decision making and problem solving, economic issues, quantum economics, and so on. So far there are three supplements: 1) Quantum Decision Making and Problem Solving; 2) Economic Issues for Restructuring Economies; and 3) The Facts of Time and Change. Future supplements include Quantum Economics; Quantum Finance; the Evolution of the Concept of TIME; Quantum Living: A Blueprint for Improving QOL. A social network is also being conceptualized to help people share knowledge for improving Quality of Life (QOL).


Articles in Journals (Selection) | Professor Dumitru Nedelcu, Ph.D.
1. Andrei Mazurchevici, Dumitru Nedelcu, Eduard Laurentiu Nitu, Sever-Gabriel Racz, Ramona Popa, (2019), Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials by FDM Technology: A Review, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, manuscript accepted, IF: 0,543.
6. Dumitru Nedelcu, Loredana Santo, Antonio Gabriel Santos, Plavanescu Simona, (2015), Mechanical Behaviour Evaluation of Arboform Material Samples by Bending Deflection Test, Materiale Plastice, 52(4), 423-426, IF 1,248.
8. Radu Comăneci, Luchian Zaharia, Dumitru Nedelcu (2015), Combining circular-to-rectangular direct extrusion and equal channel angular pressing: analysis and simulation, IJEMS, 22, 527-533, IF 0,543.
9.Viorel Paunoiu, Mamane Abdou Saadatou, Dumitru Nedelcu, Mircea Octavian,(2015), Experimental and numerical investigations of sheet metal circular bending, IJEMS, 22, 487-496, IF 0,543.
10. Dumitru Nedelcu, Simona Plavanescu (Mazurchevici), Viorel Paunoiu (2015), Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Injection Molded Arboform Parts, IJEMS, 22, 534-540, IF 0,543.
11. Carausu, C., Pruteanu, O., Ciofu, C., Nedelcu D., (2015), Bearings Rings Processing by Cold Plastic Deformation, Physics and Technics, 2, 53-57.
13. Dumitru Nedelcu, Radu Comaneci, (2014), Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Technology of Samples obtained by Injection from Arboblend, Special Issue on Evolution of Engineering, Technologies and Materials, ModTech2013 International Conference, 27-29 June, Sinaia, Romania, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, 21, 272-276, IF: 0,543.
14. Teodor Daniel Mîndru, Dumitru Nedelcu, (2014), Study of microindentation and differential scanning calorimetry of reinforced polyamide, Special Issue on Evolution of Engineering, Technologies and Materials, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, 21, 333-340, IF: 0,543.
17. Dumitru Nedelcu, Ioan Carcea, (2013), Technology for Obtaining Samples of Layered Composite Material with Metallic Matrix, Metals and Materials International, 19(1), 105~112, doi: 10.1007/s12540-013-1017-2, IF: 1,952.
18. Ioan Carcea, Dumitru Nedelcu, (2012), Technology for obtaining composite material with metallic matrix and Si-C particles, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 27(6), 694-701, published by: Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/10426914.2011.602786, IF: 2,669.
19. Dumitru Nedelcu, Andrei Stefan, Daniel Mindru, Simona Plavanescu, (2012), Flexural Properties of Samples Obtained from Liquid Wood, Selected Engineering Problems Journal, ISSN 2299-954x, 3, 151-155, Gliwice, Poland, indexed by Index-Copernicus and BazTech.
20. Dumitru Nedelcu, I. Carcea, L. Tabacaru, C. Ciofu, (2011), Some aspects of processing and properties of composite material with Si-C particles, Acta Physica Polonica A, 120 (2), ISSN 0587-4246, 344-348, IF: 0,857.
21. Dumitru Nedelcu, Romeu Chelariu, Ciprian Ciofu, (2011), The structural analysis of composite materials reinforced with Si-C particles, Selected Engineering Problems Journal, 2, 273-281, Gliwice-Poland, indexed by Index-Copernicus and BazTech.
22. Badea Cristinel, Zagan Remus, Tăbăcaru Lucian, Axinte Eugen and Nedelcu Dumitru, (2011),Elimination techniques of microbiological agents in water purification processes with uv radiation, Journal of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sanitation, 6(1), 51-62, ISSN 0126-2807, indexed by CABI, DOAJ, EBSCO, Geobase, Googlescholar, IndexCopernicus, OpenJ-Gate, Scirus.
23. Dumitru Nedelcu, Radu Comaneci, Romeu Chelariu, Lucian Tabacaru, (2010), Some experimental aspects concerning the stratified composite materials with metallic matrix, International Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies, II (2), 65-71 ISSN 2067-3604, indexed by Engineering Village-Inspec and Index Copernicus.
24. Dumitru Nedelcu, Daniel Mindru, Catalin Fetecau, Viorel Cohal, Gheorghe Cretu, (2010), Some aspects regarding the simulation of two-component injection process, Materiale Plastice, 47(2), ISSN 0025-5289, 225-230, IF: 1,248.
25. Dumitru Nedelcu, Radu Comaneci, Romeu Chelariu & Lucian Tabacaru, (2009), Overview of composite material technology with Si-C particles reinforcement International Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies, I (1), 57-63, ISSN 2067-3604, indexed by Engineering Village-Inspec and Index Copernicus.
26. Dumitru Nedelcu, Fetecau Catalin, Ciofu Ciprian, Mindru Daniel, (2009), Aspects regarding the use of FEM for calculus performing at the injection moulding of a high accuracy part, Materiale Plastice, 46(3), 269-273, ISSN 0025-5289, IF: 1,248.
27. Dumitru Nedelcu, Romeo Chelariu, Lucian Tabacaru, (2009), Some considerations about the analyzing of traction break surface of reinforcement composite material with Si-C particles, Metalurgia International, 11, 69-72, ISSN 1582-2214, IF: 0,147.
28. Ion Postolache, Catalin Fetecau, Felicia Stan, Dumitru Nedelcu, 2009, Study of the polymer flow through tubular runner, Materiale Plastice, 46(4), 458-461, ISSN 0025-5289, IF: 1,248.
29. Dumitru Nedelcu, Lucian Tabacaru, Petru Dusa, Ioan Carcea, Viorel Cohal, 2009, Experimental researches regarding the samples from composite material with particles reinforcement, Metalurgia International, 11, 65-69, ISSN 1582-2214, IF: 0,147.
31. Cobzaru Petru, Nedelcu Dumitru, Tabacaru Lucian, Merticaru Vasile, (2008), Aspecte ale cercetarilor asupra obtinerii materialelor compozite aluminiu-fibre de carbon, Annals of Ovidiu University, Mechanical series, X (1), 115-120, ISSN 1224-1776 (indexed by Engineering Village-Inspec).
32. Ciprian Ciofu, Dumitru Nedelcu, Chatter control during milling process of grooves shafts, International Scientific Journal Acta Universitatis Pontica Euxinus, VI (7), 37-41, ISSN 1312-1669, indexed by Engineering Village-Inspec and CSA.
33. Dumitru Nedelcu, (2007),The main aspects of economical and financial risk management in manufacturing engineering, Academic Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 55-60, ISSN 1583-7904, indexed by Index Copernicus.
34. Dumitru Nedelcu, Ciprian Ciofu, Petru Cobzaru, (2007), The aspects regarding technological parameters influences above precision and profile error of shafts groove obtained using cold plastic method, Machine Building and Electrical Engineering Journal, 1-2, Machinintelekt-Ltd publisher, 80-83, ISSN 1313-0226.


Chicle necklace is a colorful and cheerful garment, that reminds me the tempting dispensers full of bubble gum balls. With the assorted pom poms, my concept is to offer multiple ways to combine it with the color of your outfit. Chicle is that kind of "candy" that based on the chosen combination, it will provide you the "taste" of your moment.


text:
- This style is eye catching and memorable
- Beautiful and sleek
- Great for all ages

### Cons

- Could be hard to read for some
- Maybe too much blue
- Image background could take a long time to load

## Visual Style 2

### Pros

- It is cute and playful
- Has a fun approach to a science topic
- Works well as a theme

### Cons

- Could be seen as a kids website
- Have to use images as backgrounds to the articles
- No colour variance in the text

## Visual Style 1

### Pros

- Crisp and clean
- Very simple and stunning
- Will be easy to maintain

### Cons

- To boring
- Too much white?
- Older users might not understand that the text is the button

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
YFN Lucci: Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Wife, Kids, Net Worth
May 13, 2022 by Noor
YFN Lucci: Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Wife, Kids, Net Worth: YFN Lucci is a popular American rapper, singer as well as a songwriter. He was born on the 16th of February 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, The United States of America. YFN began rapping when was just 16 years old. At present, YFN has carved a niche in the music industry with his talent and singing. He is presently trending on the internet.
In this article, you will get to know about YFN Lucci's bio, age, height, family, parents, siblings, career, songs, lifestyle, net worth, wife, children, facts, etc. We have covered everything about YFN for our beloved readers in this article. So scroll down to read this article to know everything about YFN Lucci!
YFN Lucci's Life and Education
YFN Lucci Family, Parents, and Siblings
YFN Lucci's Physical Appearance
YFN Lucci Career- Rapper, Singer, and Songwriter
YFN Lucci Net Worth, Income Sources, and Lifestyle
YFN Lucci's Personal Life, Wife, and Children
YFN Lucci Bio, Height, Weight, Profile, Net Worth
Some Lesser Known Facts About YFN Lucci
He was born on the 16th of February 1991. The birthplace of YFN is Atlanta, Georgia, The United States of America. And YFN belongs to the American nationality. The current age of the popular rapper YFN is 31 years old as of 2022. And the zodiac sign of YFN is Aquarius as per his date of birth. The popular rapper YFN celebrates his birthday on the 16th of February each year. He is a resident of America.
Let us tell you that YFN's real birth name is Rayshawn Lamar Bennett. But he is professionally known as YFN Lucci. If we talk about YFN education, he is well-educated. We don't know from which school YFN received his high school education. Perhaps, YFN must have received his high school education in his hometown. There is no information available regarding YFN's education at the moment.
There has been no information found regarding YFN's family on the internet at the moment. After doing a lot of research, we were not able to find the names of YFN's parents on the internet at the time of writing this article. Regarding YFN's siblings, he has an elder brother in the family. The name of YFN's brother is YFN Kay. YFN's elder brother YFN Kay is also a popular rapper by profession.
YFN has a nice-looking physical appearance. He is 5 feet and 8 inches tall by height. The weight of YFN's body is around 72 kg. YFN has black color beautiful eyes as well as black color hair. He belongs to mixed ethnicity. And he has a stylish personality. YFN Lucci is dashing, charming, and talented. YFN has a cheerful face with a captivating smile. He wears trendy clothes.
YFN Lucci is a popular American rapper, singer, and songwriter by profession. At present, YFN has a professional rapping career. He began rapping when he was just 16 years old. And YFN released his debut mixtape named Wish Me Well in 2014. After two years, YFN released his second mixtape named Wish Me WELL 2, which included the hit single " Key to the Streets" in 2016.
Apart from this, YFN also released his debut extended play named Long Live Nut in April 2017. Later YFN released his first studio album entitled Ray Ray From Summerhill on the 9th of March 2018. And he released his single "Wet (She Got That) on the 14th of February 2020. YFN also released his third mixtape, Wish Me Well 3.
The various sources of income for YFN Lucci are repping, singing, songwriting, and others. YFN earns a good income from various sources. According to the sources, the estimated net worth of the popular YFN Lucci is $1 million USD as of 2022. He is spending a lavish lifestyle.
There is no proper information available regarding YFN Lucci's personal life at the moment. Therefore, we don't know whether he is married or not. YFN Lucci's marital status is not yet revealed. As per Wikipedia, YFN was in a publicized on-again, off-again relationship with the daughter of Lil Wayne, Reginae Carter in 2018 and 2020. And YFN is the father of four children from two different mothers. There has been no accurate information found regarding YFN Lucci's wife and partner at the moment. We will update it.
Here is the full bio of YFN Lucci, his family, mother, father, brother, sister, spouse, children, school, education, hometown, profession, nationality, body measurements, age, height, weight, eye colour, hair colour, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, cast, birthday, birthplace, hobbies, address, zodiac sign, date of birth, religion, net worth.
Name YFN Lucci
Nickname Not Known
Profession Rapper, Singer, and Songwriter
Height (approx.) in centimeters– Not Known
in feet inches-"5'8
in pounds– Not Known
Figure Measurement (approx.) Not Known
Date of Birth 16 February 1991
Birth Place Atlanta, Georgia, The United States of America
Zodiac sign/Sun sign Aquarius
Hometown Not Known
Hobbies/Interests Not Known
Affairs/Boyfriends/Girlfriends Not Known
Sexuality Not Known
Siblings Brother: YFN Kay
Husband/Wife/Spouse Not Known
Net Worth $1 Million USD as of 2022
YFN Lucci has been featured on the official page of Wikipedia.
YFN Lucci is an American celebrity.
YFN has various tattoos on his body.
YFN has gathered 4.8 million followers on his verified Instagram account as of May 2022.
He loves his children and prefers to play with them.
Also Read: Faith Lianne: Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Birthday, Career, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Subscribe to us to get the latest updates about YFN Lucci!
Categories Rappers, Singers


We will be exploring our birth charts and horoscopes through art. The first session will be expressed the qualities of our Sun signs.
These workshops are suitable for experienced and complete beginners to Astrology or Art.
The workshops will follow a pattern of a brief introduction to the Astrological subject and the connection with each person's chart followed by plenty of time to create.
Participants will have free choice of materials available at Artspace or may bring your own.
This course is led by Deborah Maw, a qualified Astrological Counsellor of 20 years, teacher and artist.
The sessions are free, but a donation to Artspace is appreciated.