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Sewage treatment plant trials new method to measure sludge
Control Components Pty Ltd
A trial study of sensor-based technology at Unitywater's Kenilworth Sewage Treatment Plant has revealed an accurate, time- and cost-saving method to measure sludge.
Effective measurement of in-situ sludge is key in the operation and maintenance of waste stabilisation ponds in sewage treatment plants (STPs). Although pond-based systems provide robust treatment, they are associated with a large carbon footprint, effluent volume and sludge build-up, requiring effective monitoring to maintain operational efficiency.
The process of sludge formation and its rafting at the base of stabilisation ponds is not well understood and is often difficult to predict. Plant operators often find themselves in a 'blind spot' as its occurrence is invisible, well below the pond water surface. While the accumulation of sludge is a slow process, efforts to remove the accumulated sludge are time consuming. De-sludging is an expensive, messy process that can lead to lengthy disruptions of the process treatment. The rate of sludge accumulation and volumetric measurements are therefore essential from a maintenance and budget perspective.
Despite the existence of several methods to measure sludge, such as use of a 'Sludge Judge', effective monitoring is time consuming and can yield inconsistent results.
Kenilworth STP trial
In October 2018, Kenilworth STP — a small-capacity Unitywater site in the Sunshine Coast hinterland — conducted a sludge survey to improve the efficiency and accuracy of sludge measurements, which were hoped to result in operational benefits and assist in the decision-making process on the timing of sludge removal.
The project trialled sensor-based technology using Cerlic's Multitracker and Blanko, an optical sensor designed to measure suspended solids, temperature and sludge blanket level.
Kenilworth STP's passive treatment stream utilises three ponds (two facultative ponds and a maturation pond) operated in series, with the resulting effluent applied to land cultivation of Vetiver grass.
The ponds were desludged and re-lined in October 2010, with approximately 6600 m3 of sludge removed at a cost of $540,000 (inflated to 2018). Significant discrepancies were apparent between the surveyed sludge volume and actual volume removed (38% increase).
Given the discrepancies in sludge volumetric measurements, as well as inefficiencies associated with the physical measurements, Unitywater was keen to trial the sensor-based technology.
Sensor-based sludge measurement
Using Cerlic's Multitracker and Blanko Sensor, a profile of mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) was logged versus pond depth. Two MLSS setpoints were adopted: one for the fluff layer (500 mg/L threshold concentration) and another for the top of the sludge blanket (5000 mg/L).
The sludge blanket threshold concentration was considered most important in the trial, representing the top of the sludge layer. The lower 'fluff' concentration was generally representative of the water column (usually 200 to 400 mg/L above the sludge blanket).
A maximum depth of 2 m was set to ensure that all the data was captured, with a maximum of 64 data points recorded as the sensor was lowered through the water column. The Multitracker emitted audio and vibration alerts when the two different concentration points were reached, logging depth and concentration values.
Measurements were taken at even intervals spanning the pond surface, resulting in 78 measurement locations covering about 70% of the pond's 5400 m2 surface area. While the distance between survey points was not exact, this was acceptable because curtain anchors provided the only way to geo-reference the survey results using 'ArcGIS' (without GPS coordinates). Each 'zone' between curtain anchors was evenly divided, resulting in grid intervals that were approximately 6–7 m.
The sensor was steadily lowered through the water column at each location until it reached the pond floor. Readings were periodically checked against readings from a 'Sludge Judge' to verify the depth of sludge accumulation and to ensure the digital readings were reliable and accurate.
The average sludge accumulation across the survey grid was 340 mm, with the maximum depth of sludge at a single point being recorded at 520 mm. These depths represent sludge with an MLSS concentration above 5000 mg/L.
The average depth of sludge was much higher on the eastern side (428 mm) versus the western side (255 mm) of the pond, which followed the slope of the pond bottom. On average, the sludge depth was equivalent to 26% of the total water column depth, with a maximum of 32% at a single point. This means that the pond is currently at approximately 75% of its hydraulic capacity — a significant reduction in operating/working volume.
The total volume of sludge in the pond was estimated using two different methods:
ArcGIS and geographic referencing of the survey locations against the baffle curtain anchors. This made it possible to extrapolate across the entire surface of the lagoon to estimate sludge depth at any given point. Knowing the surface area and depth at all points, ArcGIS was used to estimate the in-situ sludge volume in the maturation pond.
The Trapezoidal Rule was used as a spot check to validate the results produced using ArcGIS.
The above methods resulted in two different sludge volumes: 1600 m3 from ArcGIS and 1360 m3 from the Trapezoidal Rule. The discrepancy is likely because the latter method does not take into account extrapolation of data points outside of the survey grid such as pond embankments and slope, which resulted in the estimated sludge volume being lower.
The rate of sludge accumulation, since late 2010, was estimated as ranging between 31–37 mm/year averaged across the pond surface area.
The trial study found that the pond was experiencing a 25% reduction in its operational capacity due to sludge accumulation over an eight-year period. The rate of accumulation was on par with expectations (25–50 mm/year) but the variance in the sludge distribution pattern was not anticipated and was largely attributed to the improper pond geometry. The trial also identified error in the as-built versus in-situ measurements.
The trial highlighted the potential of using sensor-based technology for studying sludge characteristics and settling patterns within maturation ponds. Due to the ease of obtaining MLSS results in a fraction of the time, and the simple testing method involved, it was easy to identify the fluff layer and sludge blanket layer effectively.
The combination of the Multitracker and Blanko provided measurable benefits over physical sampling methods such as 'Sludge Judge,' including highly accurate results with less opportunity for errors, ease of data storage, as well as reduced reliance, time and labour. This is especially true if operators are interested in the stratification of the MLSS concentrations, where the time and cost associated with determining the solids content in the pond becomes significant. Taking 78 samples with high resolution data in an eight-hour period would not be feasible with other methods. It appears the sensor-based technology brings in accuracy to the supervision process.
One foreseeable challenge, however, is determining the necessary resolution of data required to obtain the desired results. This is a particular challenge to STPs with a significantly greater pond surface area to cover — this work is a step in the right direction with results that satisfy time, quality and cost.
To read the study paper in full, click here.
Study authors: Cale Maclean, Graduate (Engineering); Anthony Smith, Treatment Plant Operator; Ramraj Kulkarni, Treatment Services Planning Engineer, Unitywater; Jennie Metman, Sales Manager, Control Components; Phil Bolger, Sales Manager, Marcon Agencies.
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Dreamland Arts and Crafts Cafe-Lipa is a place where you can bond with your friends, family, your special someone without any social media getting on your way. Nowadays, its hard to truly bond because even you, admit it, you always check your social media accounts event on dates. This place have no wifi plus the signal is also weak for mobile data.
I first visited this place last 2015 with my mom and sis. And then with my friends, different sets of friends, then a bonding with my sister again. My sister even held her 13th birthday here. Even the management have changed, the quality of food is still there or even gets better.
Plus if you're into boho and gipsy style this place is for you. They even sell items that will suit your taste. Live band was being held also.
For our first food, the Beef Veggie Nachos. Different from the nachos we've been seeing right? I was a bit shocked at first but then the taste of the dish made me fall in love with it. Actually, I'm craving for it right now. The chips maybe unusual but it matches the beef and the veggies. Cabbage, onions, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber and tomatoes, plus, ketchup and mayo on top!
We love pasta! But it is my sister who's Chicken Alfredo is the favorite, of all the sauce. But nonetheless, I still have a taste and fill my tummy. It does not turn me down though. I love how milky it taste and how the noodles was cooked. They toast the bread really good.
Wings is the chicken part I love the most. Almost every resto that offers wings, I make it to the point its on the list of the food we're going to order. But sadly, I don't like the taste of their buffalo wings cause its a bit toasted and salty for me. But you should try it guys, maybe they'll cook it differently. But a big thumbs up to their detox juices.


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Finding Opportunity in Lunch
Despite dips in morning traffic, c-stores are seeing promise in the lunch daypart, working to innovate and differentiate with fresh and healthy options, comfort foods, limited-time offers and new flavors.
By Isabelle Gustafson | November 18, 2020
Even amid a global pandemic, c-stores are adding stores, kitchens, new technology and foodservice items, innovating to stay ahead of trends and avoid menu fatigue.
Thorntons Vice President Fresh Food Operations Brian Scantland said the Louisville, Ky.-based chain, with more than 200 locations in six states, is rapidly expanding its made-to-order foodservice operations. While all of its stores have some form of foodservice, fewer than half have a kitchen.
"We have 95 stores with a kitchen, and before the start of next summer, that number will grow to 155," Scantland said. "When I joined the company three and a half years ago, there were 51."
Thorntons is known for its burritos. In fact, Scantland said the top five or six best-selling items at its stores with kitchens are burritos.
Last month, Thorntons rolled out a line of three BurgerRitos — a hamburger-burrito fusion. Options include the Cheesy Breakfast, the Classic Bacon and the Spicy 3 Pepper.
"My team was in the lab, and they were hungry, but they couldn't leave the office to go get food. One of my guys wanted a hamburger, but there were no buns. So he said, 'I'm going to put it in a burrito,' and everyone laughed," Scantland said. "But he identified a 'need-state' for our guests. Now those three are among our top-five-selling items in the chain."
Scantland believes it's important to innovate on the menu. He comes from a quick-serve restaurant (QSR) background, where innovation is common, even as visits are spread out. In a typical QSR, he said, you might see a frequent customer once every 20 days. At McDonald's, maybe once every 12. But Thorntons' frequent guests visit four or five times
per week.
"If you're not constantly bringing in new items, the assortment can get pretty tired to those folks," he said.
The Holy Grail
But there are, of course, operational challenges with constant innovation. And COVID-19 has only complicated things further.
"What we've really focused on is innovation that makes sense for the operator," Scantland said. "The holy grail is when it's new to the guest, it's easily executed for operations, and it makes sense to our supply partners. That's what happened with the BurgerRito. We introduced no new hand motions, no new ingredients, the supply chain was unaffected, and we were able to move very, very quickly."
Fremont, Ohio-based FriendShip Stores is also working to innovate within its foodservice offering in a way that makes the most sense.
FriendShip is known for its fresh fried chicken, and Vice President of Foodservice and Marketing Kirk Matthews said the chain is looking for ways to add chicken to other menu items — for example, limited-time offers (LTOs) like the Tanqueray Chicken Wrap or the Barbecue Chicken Wrap.
FriendShip is also working with a local company to launch a proprietary line of sauces for its chicken, which is a relatively easy way to differentiate from other retailers, introduce new flavors and enable increased customization while still focusing on the core offer.
"There are all kinds of blends out there," Matthews said. "We still see quite a bit of hot sauce and things like that. There are also a couple of enhanced sweet-and-sour sauces out there that we're looking at, a Caribbean jerk. But barbecue sauce and honey mustard sauce are still what 70% of people ask for. So we're trying to have some different variations on those, too."
Charlottesville, Va.-based Tiger Fuel Co.'s nine Market locations also offer a dipping sauce prepared in-house, the Tiger Sauce, which includes spicy chipotle mayo and sour cream.
In addition to its fried chicken, The Market is known for its sandwiches, which include Boar's Head meats, premium cheeses and local breads. Marketing Director Sarah Whitney said one of the most popular sandwich options is the Jefferson, which is made with maple turkey, cheddar, lettuce, cranberry relish and herb mayonnaise on French bread.
Changing Dayparts
The morning daypart has been most affected by the pandemic for many c-stores, with fewer people commuting to work each day.
But at The Market, lunch has seen a notable dip in sales, in part due to COVID-19 restrictions at the University of Virginia (UVA). Before the pandemic, the chain did a lot of catering, particularly on campus.
"The university was a huge opportunity for us," Whitney said, "but also just a lot of local businesses in this area that would cater their entire team for a lunch or dinner event."
Fortunately, it's still able to cater small events. The Market also launched ordering and curbside pickup through its Market Rewards app and website in March. Now, it's working to streamline and integrate the process.
"(We are) currently working with a third party and would like to see this fully integrated through our loyalty platform with Paytronix," Whitney said.
FriendShip still does "a huge lunch business," Matthews said, which remains a big opportunity to make up for lost breakfast sales.
"We're really going to focus on that afternoon business now," he said. "That drive time, that late afternoon, stillsnackable time — we think we can capitalize on some of that."
Down the line, FriendShip is looking at adding a few healthier options, in addition to its salads and wraps. But as a whole, Matthews has seen a shift toward comfort foods since the pandemic started.
In difficult times, he said, "people kind of resonate with what they're used to and what they like and what they remember. We'll be looking at rolling out chicken pot pies, chicken biscuits, maybe even chicken chili."
Scantland noted that the definition of "comfort foods" or "craveable foods," as Thorntons calls its offers, will be different for different customers.
"A good part of my career I spent at KFC, so I know quite a bit about comfort food," he said.
While the shift toward foods like fried chicken has certainly been a phenomenon amid other crises, Scantland said that what he's noticed lately is an uptick in overall spending.
"What we are seeing is that guests, when they're out, tend to want to splurge a bit more than they would have previously," he said. "That, to me, is very reminiscent of 2009 through 2012 when maybe you can't take a trip or a vacation, or you can't buy a new car, but when you do go out, maybe you're going to add one more thing to your basket to treat yourself."
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FX is bringing "Rescue Me" back with an expanded fifth season.
Production is scheduled to begin in early 2008, pending a WGA strike, and the season will be split to air in two separate cycles.
Leary, Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico will return as executive producers and showrunners on the series, which is produced by Apostle, DreamWorks Television and Sony Pictures Television.
All of the series regulars are set to return. Along with Leary, the series stars Michael Lombardi, Tatum O'Neal, Steven Pasquale, Andrea Roth, John Scurti, Daniel Sunjata and Callie Thorne.
FX Networks president and GM John Landgraf praised the cast and crew.
"'Rescue Me' has always been the product of the unique vision and talents of Denis Leary, Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico, along with one of the best acting ensembles on television," Landgraf said. "The show has been a great source of pride to FX and remains one of the cornerstones of our respected brand of original series."
This past year, Leary received his second Emmy nomination for his role on the show, which he created with Tolan. In 2005, the pair were nominated for a writing Emmy, and Tolan also was nominated for directing.
"To have all three original producers back for Season 5 is key; their vision and execution are what make this show a success," SPT co-president Jamie Erlicht said.
Added SPT co-president Zack Van Amburg: "There is no better way to come back to a fifth season than with an expanded 22-episode order."
Last season, first-run episodes averaged 2.8 million total viewers, including 1.9 million in the key adults 18-49 demo.


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Paddys Ranges State Park, Vic
By Claudia Bouma 10th Mar 2017
Paddys Ranges State Park
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Little treasures spring from the fertile soils of Victoria's Paddys Ranges State Park.
Paddys Ranges State Park is a little gem tucked away in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields. The park owes its name to an Irish miner by the name of Paddy, who lived in the area in the 1800s.
Today it's a great spot for a family getaway, with plenty of walking tracks to explore and gold mining relics to discover.
A two-hour trip from Melbourne via Castlemaine and Maryborough will get you to the park. Facilities are limited to a long drop toilet and a small rainwater tank. It's a great place for kids with heaps of space to play or ride a bike without annoying your next-door neighbour.
Spring is the best time to visit, when wildflowers displays are at their best. Over 230 species grow in this area, including more than 30 orchid species.
Golden wattle blankets the forest's understorey in bright yellow during September and October, and the park boasts more than 140 different native birds. Keep your eyes to the sky and you might even spot the rare painted honeyeater in spring and summer!
DAY ONE — PICNIC LUNCH, BUSHWALK AND GOLDFIELDS
On your first day, head out to the Settling Ponds picnic area, which is well-signed. There are tables, a toilet and wood barbecues. A walking track winds its way through the forest and information boards along the trail provide interesting details about the history of the area.
Back in the 1800s, over 25,000 people flocked to these goldfields to test their luck, and in its heyday, the gold escort took out over 8,000 ounces of gold per week. Once the surface gold was exhausted, mining shafts were dug to bedrock, where extensive deposits of gold were often found in quartz.
The people on the goldfields relied on the forest for resources, which was stripped of timber for mining operations, railway sleepers, fence posts and firewood. The soil was constantly dug over and disturbed in the relentless search for gold.
If you're keen on doing some fossicking yourself, there are designated areas within the park where you are allowed to prospect.
DAY TWO — MARYBOROUGH
On the second day, check out the township of Maryborough, which is only a hop, skip and a jump away. Maryborough's many heritage buildings are testament to the township's rich history.
The impressive post office was built in 1877 in typical Victorian style, and the historic Maryborough railway station dates back to the 1890s. It reportedly has the longest platform in country Victoria — the building was remembered by Mark Twain as "a station with a town attached".
Beautiful Worsley Cottage was built in 1894 by stonemason Arthur Worsley and is now home to the Maryborough-Midlands Historical Society.
Established in 1881, the Flour Mill was one of the town's longest employment industries. The building now contains a display of over 200 vintage, antique and toy sewing machines and is also used for art exhibitions and historical displays.
Up on Bristol Hill, the Pioneer Memorial Tower stands 905m above sea level and is a fantastic place to watch the sunset. From here, it is an easy 5km drive back to the campground, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush.
Head to Paddys Ranges State Park and you'll be treated to beautiful weather, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and lots of fun. You might not strike any gold, but the memories made are far more precious.
- Paddys Ranges State Park is 170km north-west of Melbourne.
- Karri Track camping area is easily accessible via a good gravel road and has toilets and fireplaces. No fees apply.
- Fuel and groceries are available in Maryborough.
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Q: Detecting Runtime Errors in Arcpy Loops I am looping over a feature in Arcpy and doing several geoProcessing tasks on each feature/iteration.
The loop runs pretty well but crashes on some of the features. I dont really know why but its probably because of some geometry error or something weird.

I can see what files have been output along the way so I can simply restart the loop and bypass the bad feature.
If I could somehow detect a runtime error like above, I could restart the loop and bypass the bad features. Is there any way to fire a function on a Runtime Error event?

A: I would recommend using a try/except statement.  For example:
for fc in fclist:
    try:
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        print there was a problem with %s...moving on" % fc
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You can also get more specific and handle only ExecuteErrors using except arcpy.ExecuteError::
More details:
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Morris Brothers was a retail clothing store that became a New York City fixture between its World War II-era founding and its closing in 2007. Located from 1981 at Broadway and West 84th Street in Manhattan, the establishment was an Upper West Side retail institution alongside the likes of Zabar's delicatessen, the Thalia movie theater, and the Murder Ink bookstore. Morris Brothers became best known for its sale of summer camp clothing, often to generations of the same family.

History
Morris Krumholtz and his brother founded Morris Brothers in 1939 or 1943 (sources differ) as an Army-Navy store on Second Avenue and East 101st Street in Manhattan. The store later moved to Broadway and West 98th Street before moving first to Broadway and 85th Street and finally, in 1981, to 2322 Broadway, at West 84th Street. The family expanded that space in 1985 to .

The original store's merchandise expanded over the years to include children's clothing, before eventually dropping infant and toddlerwear to become a casualwear family clothing store and camp outfitter. Labeling summer-camp wear with children's names become a hallmark, creating a tradition that helped retain as customers former New Yorkers who had moved to the suburbs.

Proprietor Barry Krumholtz, son of founder Morris, told the press in May 2007 that landlord Eagle Court LLC had scheduled a rent increase from $600,000 annually to $1.5 million, necessitating a shutdown by the August 2007 lease expiry date.

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Signature Hardware Honored as one of 50 Fastest-Growing Web Retailers In North America
Distributor of high-quality bath fixtures and home accents recognized for outstanding sales growth.
Signature Hardware saw an extraordinary upswing in growth during the last three years.
Erlanger, KY (PRWEB) June 15, 2013
Signature Hardware is pleased to announce its recent recognition by two publications, nationally distributed Internet Retailer magazine and the Cincinnati Business Courier, for significant growth. A retailer of decorative hardware and home decor, Signature Hardware saw an extraordinary upswing in growth during the last three years.
The 2013 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide named Signature Hardware one of the 50 fastest-growing e-retailers in North America. The 2013 edition marked Signature Hardware's entrance into the Top 500, which is the magazine's yearly ranking of North America's top-grossing online retailers. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Internet Retailer has 44,000 subscribers and is the largest monthly e-retail magazine.
In June 2013, the Cincinnati Business Courier magazine recognized Signature Hardware as a winner in its annual "Fast 55" competition. The competition honors companies in the Greater Cincinnati area that have experienced rapid growth within a three-year period. Signature Hardware was named the fastest-growing tri-state company in the $50.1 million to $100 million category, one of the five revenue levels of the competition.
To be eligible for the Business Courier's "Fast 55" list, a business must be privately held and have at least $1 million in average revenue over three years. Competition winners were announced at a luncheon held on June 6th at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.
About Signature Hardware
Based in Northern Kentucky, Signature Hardware is a family-owned retailer of fine bath fixtures, plumbing supplies, hardware and home décor. Founded in 1999 by Mike and Matt Butler, Signature Hardware traces its roots to master plumber Robert Butler, a trusted expert in his Northern Kentucky community. Seventy-five years later, and with more than 150 employees, the Signature Hardware family is dedicated to delivering high-quality, state-of-the-art products from around the world and providing top-notch customer support. Discover the wide variety of products available on their site at SignatureHardware.com.
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4 How Do Alternative Energy Sources Work?
Most of the energy in the United States is produced by burning fossil fuels like coal, petroleum or natural gas, which release carbon dioxide into the air and contribute to global warming. Clean alternatives like solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower exist, but large-scale production is hindered by cost and technology. A 2009 Gallup poll showed that 77 percent of Americans favored an increase in the availability of alternative energy sources, yet only 8 percent of the nation's energy came from renewable sources that year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (see References 1). Be part of the solution instead of part of the problem by supporting the development of alternative energy from every angle.
Enroll in your electric company's "green pricing" program. Enrollment adds a surcharge to your monthly electric bill to help fund the company's effort to increase the amount of energy it gets from renewable sources. The more customers that enroll in the program, the more renewable energy the company can pull into the grid---and the less "dirty" energy that is needed. (See References 3) Also, your purchase may be tax-deductible (see References 6).
Vote for politicians who support the funding of alternative energy research. While the majority of Americans --- Democrats, Independents and Republicans --- support alternative energy research, individual politicians have the final word when it comes time to vote. Elect leaders who understand the importance of clean energy and who are willing to vote accordingly.
Vote with your wallet. Support companies who either use renewable energy or purchase credits and offsets to compensate for the manufacturing and transportation of their products. Companies who aim for carbon-neutrality are proud of their commitment and eager to be seen as green, so the information is generally accessible on the company website, if not freely advertised. Check the websites of your favorite stores and brands to find out their stance.
Invest in alternative energy producers. The main problem facing many producers is funding. Renewable energy can be costly to initiate and maintain on a scale large enough to provide commercial service, and research into new technology requires huge investment. By adding alternative energy to your stock portfolio, you'll be investing in the energy of tomorrow as well as in a cleaner planet.
Get involved. Volunteer with an organization that works to support alternative energy and reduce the nation's dependence on nonrenewable energy sources. Volunteering can take many forms, from petitioning and letter-writing campaigns to educating others about the importance of the cause.
Live the cause. Make the changes you can to reduce your personal dependence on traditional energy sources. Install solar panels or a wind turbine at your home, switch to a biodiesel-fueled car and be mindful of your overall energy use. Alternative energy is definitely one area where you can lead by example.
Brady, Angela. "How to Support the Development of Alternative Energy Sources." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/support-development-alternative-energy-sources-78650.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.
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The Start of the Chester Made Exploration Zone
August 24, 2018 | in Projects
Throughout the Chester Exploration Zone period, Chester Made offered a rich and diverse array of events and programs that promoted hands-on building, art-making, dialogue, equitable development, and placekeeping. -- and Pennsylvania Humanities Council has provided programming and backbone support of this collective effort.
In 2016 PHC received two major grants to move Chester Made into its next phase, from the National Endowment for the Arts and The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. All funds supported the development of a Chester Made Exploration Zone in the 500 block of Avenue of the States. The zone gave community members the chance to engage with one another, learn more about the city's cultural assets and history, and continue to rebuild their downtown and change perceptions about Chester.
Along with the Philadelphia-based organization Public Workshop, PHC and Chester's Artist Warehouse worked with residents to temporarily animate vacant spaces through a pop-up builder's workshop, other outdoor public art activities and tactical urbanism. PHC led efforts with Twyla Simpkins, local historians, and Widener University in the collection, interpretation, and animation of community history, as well as to conduct national exchanges with artists in Chicago and Gary, Indiana.
Throughout the Chester Exploration Zone period, Chester Made offered a rich and diverse array of events and programs that promoted hands-on building, art-making, dialogue, equitable development, and placekeeping. Between August 2016 and June 2019, Chester Made held 140 events with 6,907 participants. There were 17,777 online engagements, 6 radio appearances, 2 television appearances, and 20 live streams. Check out our Projects page to see more from these exciting programs and activities.
Chester Made project partners included the Artist Warehouse, Butcher Shop Rehab, City of Chester, Widener University, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Public Workshop, Yes We Can Achievement & Cultural Center, and Creative Research & Evaluation.
Major support has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, PECO, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Wells Fargo, and Pennsylvania Abolition Society.
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The Bad Project
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Chapter 46. The End of the Bad Project/Crystal
Crystal walked down the long, grey hospital corridor looking for room 234, carrying cards for Marianne from her friends, wondering how she could talk with Marianne about what had happened. Halfway down the hall, sunlight streamed through a window. On the windowsill sat a bright red apple. Someone had taken a single bite out of it and left it there. Crystal stopped and stared; the fruit looked like it was glowing from within. The Bad Project had glowed like that at the start. And Marianne had seemed almost immune from negative results of the project for a long time, but then…. She shook her shoulders and walked on, entered room 234.
Marianne's eyes were closed. She looked tiny in the hospital bed, her hair straggled over the pillow. Her face was pale and her skin was contracted over her bones. Crystal had finally been allowed to come up to her room, now that her condition had improved to "good". She reached out to take Marianne's hand. A tear escaped from the corner of Marianne's right eye and ran down onto the pillowcase.
"It's great to see you, Marianne," Crystal said, feeling how inadequately that phrase expressed what she felt. Thankful you still exist. It was very close.
"Oh, Crystal. I have been so bad. Fucked my life up so much. Far beyond the Bad Project. I don't deserve anyone to care what happens to me." By the end, Marianne whispered, as if the words hurt her.
Crystal was overwhelmed. She had to hug her, but tried not to press too hard. Marianne looked so fragile. After their hug, Marianne gave her a watery smile. "Shit, I grew up. Back in August, I didn't know diddly. The Bad Project was so messed up from the start. So much pain. I acted like a complete butthead. But you stuck with me through it all." Her voice sounded stronger.
"I've been so worried about you. You've been here three days, do you know how rare that is these days? Hospitals like to throw you out after only one day. You must have given them a scare. You sure gave us a fucking-A scare. But you're okay now. I'm so glad!"
"Did you see my sister? Not Susie, Lily? She came down. I never thought she would." Marianne stopped and her brow wrinkled.
Crystal said, "Sure. I saw her in the waiting room and when she asked for you at the desk, I introduced myself. She sat with Jason and me until you were moved into here and your condition was rated "fair," when she could visit. I was so jealous!"
Marianne seemed to be thinking deeply. After a minute she said, "Family counts. I never thought so, right? I've been so stupid." She was quiet a minute, then she said, "You can't deny where you come from. I guess all those Amy Tan novels I hated were trying to tell me that. And Maxine Hong Kingston. I needed to be a woman warrior, not a plain vanilla American or a Bloomsbury babe. A Chinese American woman. That's what I was born to be. Katie was a good pointer for me, if I had listened to her. I have to go back and read those books again." Her hand restlessly patted the thick woolen hospital blanket and said, "This rough blanket's not like my bedspread. It surprises me every time I touch it. But people are more surprising. I thought…"
"You thought no one cared what happened to you," Crystal said. "But we did, lots of people did. I did, your family did, Sharon did, even Liu did. I brought you cards from Sharon and Liu and from the people on the lit magazine. See, here they are. Jim gave me flowers too, but the hospital wouldn't let me bring them in. They were red tulips, in case you want to thank him. He said you told him never to send white flowers to a Chinese woman." Crystal arranged the cards on the bed table. She shook her head. "Don't give up on the world. We're there for you."Marianne had smiled when Crystal told her what Jim had said, but now she looked tearful again. Crystal wondered if she was in pain, but she said, "I have to tell you some bad news, Crystal. My sister Susie has stage 3 liver cancer, very bad. She had hepatitis B a long time ago and they think it caused this. Shit, she never thinks about herself so I bet she ignored the pain until it was so late. My Dad said the hepatitis doesn't cause any symptoms until you get liver failure or cancer. I don't know how in hell she'll manage."
"I know, I heard from Student Affairs. Sharon talked to your Mom. Susie's got to put up a fight, doesn't she? She's married, and a doctor, right?" Crystal said.
Marianne nodded. Crystal said, "Can she have someone else see her patients? What about her kids?"
Marianne said, "Patients will work out. She's associated with that non profit HMO, Kaiser Permanente, the one my mom works for too, so the other doctors in the group will cover her patients. The kids…well, that's the problem. Alfred can take care of their three kids at night, but the afternoons he can't. He's an engineer, works for an atomic energy company. They got three new orders after a long spell of nothing. He can't take leave now."
"Can they get a nanny?"
"When Susie's not working, they can't afford it. Mom said I should come live at home, go to the junior college there for the rest of this year, help Susie with Andrew, Gloria, and Ann in the afternoons. Lily can take the kids to day care and school and pick them up. But she can't stay with them after school, she has her pharmacy work in the afternoon."
"Even now, after what you've been through? Your Mom wants you to give up your life and go back under the family thumb? That sucks. Are you going to do it?"
Marianne had a calm, almost radiant expression on her face. "Susie has always been there for me. She helped me talk Mom and Dad into letting me come down to Carson. I guess I want to do it. I've done enough damage now with this Bad Project. It's time to help other people. But Crystal, I just hate how my Mom and Dad won't let me be my grown up self."
"Yeah, they may never let you. They'll be fucking 100 and you'll be 75 and they'll still be keeping you under wraps." They burst out laughing at the image, but its essential truth wasn't so funny.
"I hope I won't lose it all, go back to how I was in high school."
The two women were silent a while, wondering what would happen. Then Crystal said, "I bet you won't. Too much water under the bridge. You are a different person now. You can bid your time, no matter what they want from you. What about Carson? Will you come back?"
"Maybe. The dean said they'd let me transfer back if I want to. Of course, they haven't seen my grades. And they won't for a long time. I'll get incompletes until I take the final exams and finish the papers. They did the paperwork for the incompletes and it's all approved."
"Oh, Marianne, shit. I hate the thought that you're going. I'll miss you so much. But maybe this is right for you now. Sort of balances the universe a bit."
Marianne giggled. Crystal felt her spirits rise to hear that giggle again. Marianne said, "Karma, you mean? I don't really believe in that exactly, but it does feel like I owe some kind of debt to others. I demanded to learn all the Bad at once, never mind the consequences. I don't want to think about the Sandstroms." She turned even paler and a tear ran down her cheek. "He's dead. There's nothing I can do about that. But if I have any free time, I want to work at a center for single mothers. I'm gonna have a whole shit-load of guilt."
The two were silent for a minute. Then Marianne grinned, that old naughty co-conspirator grin that Crystal had always been drawn in by. She said, "You know, Crystal, being friends with you is the best thing that happened to me this semester."
"Same here. We'll be the virtual Room of Our Own now, forever. And maybe in reality too, when you come back to Carson." Crystal crossed her fingers to add extra power to the wish.
The two hugged each other again.
Crystal said, "I'll be back tomorrow. Keep on getting better, now." She knew she'd miss Marianne when she was at home, but she felt that her roommate had crossed a threshold and taken control of her own life. She wasn't a pawn in others' plans, she would be able to stay in her own custody. And Crystal felt she had grown up too. She had won the Forscher Award. She had begun to accept Grandma's wise thought about the power of time to heal. She would go to medical school and then, who knows? She crossed her fingers and visualized Marianne back at Carson, winning the senior writing award with Crystal looking on and clapping wildly. "We'll get there. I know we will," she whispered to herself.
As Crystal walked back down the hall, she noticed that the apple was gone from the windowsill. Just like the Bad Project, she thought. It's over, but our lives are still moving forward. She felt like she had let go of the string of a helium balloon, one that she had been guarding for a whole semester. It flew up and away and would not be hers to guard any longer. Her feet felt light on the polished linoleum floor.
A woman down the hall was sobbing. Crystal felt a pang of pain, but kept on going. A man burst from a room to her right, cursing in a loud voice. Crystal felt disconnected from him, like she was following directions to exit stage left. Her part in the play was over now. We go through hell, and the world just keeps on marching on—wasn't that one of Marianne's quotes? She couldn't remember. What came back to her was a quote from Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, psychologist and Holocaust survivor, a book that Jason had given her after her rape, "The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitudes." Marianne has chosen to help her family, and I am okay with that. I think she'll never go back to being scared to be herself, at least inside. And what do I choose? I choose to become me, really me, not this frozen person I've been. I'm scared, but I think I can do it. Amen.
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46. Chapter 46. The End of the Bad Project/Crystal
1 Chapter 1. Wants and Desires /Marianne
2 Chapter 2. Residence Hall Revelations/Marianne
3 Chapter 3. Decision Time /Crystal
4 Chapter 4. Marianne Defends Crystal at Entry Meeting/Marianne
5 Chapter 5. Butterfly and Dragon /Crystal
6 Chapter 6 Back to Silicon Valley/Marianne
7 Chapter 7. Mentoring Begins /Marianne
8 Chapter 8. Thinking It Over /Crystal
9 Chapter 9. The Red Book/Crystal
10 Chapter 10. Smoking's Next/Marianne
11 Chapter 11. Marianne Scopes Out Crystal's Dreams/Marianne
12 Chapter 12. The Literary Magazine Organizational Meeting/Marianne
13 Chapter 13. To Hollywood with the Entry Group/Marianne
14 Chapter 14. A Dress for Drinking/Marianne
15 Chapter 15. It's Drinking Time/Crystal
16 Chapter 16. The Worst Nightmare Rides Again/Crystal
17 Chapter 17. Marianne Mulls Over Sex Bad/Marianne
18 Chapter 18. Crystal and Marianne Discuss Liu/Crystal
19 Chapter 19. Lab Partners/Crystal
20 Chapter 20. Plagiarism—Crystal/Marianne
21 Chapter 21. Caught/Marianne
22 Chapter 22. Talking with Dr. Snow/Marianne
23 Chapter 23. Solo from Hell/Crystal
24 Chapter 24. Crystal Tries to Fix Her Relationship with Marianne/Crystal
25 Chapter 25. Daddy's Girl/Crystal
26 Chapter 26. Sex Bad at the Asian American Retreat/Marianne
27 Chapter 27. Clubbing in Los Angeles/Marianne
28 Chapter 28 Mandy on Forscher Committee/Marianne
29 Chapter 29. Marianne and Liu at the Restaurant/Marianne
30 Chapter 30. After Fall Break/Crystal
31 Chapter 31. Dr. Sandstrom's Ethics/Marianne
32 Chapter 32. Thanksgiving in LA/Crystal
33 Chapter 33. Doctor Dilemma/Crystal
34 Chapter 34. Pregnancy Testing/Marianne
35 Chapter 35. Sandstrom's Brainstorm/Marianne
36 Chapter 36. Crystal Is a Forscher Finalist/ Marianne
37 Chapter 37. Doctor Disaster/Crystal/Marianne
38 Chapter 38. Ghost in the Sunlight/Marianne
39 Chapter 39. Willys and Crystal Talk/ Crystal
40 Chapter 40. Guilt and Pain/Marianne
41 Chapter 41. Forscher Award is Announced/ Marianne
42 Chapter 42. The Narrow Door/Marianne
43 Chapter 43. Discovery and Rescue/Crystal
44 Chapter 44. Ringing Phone/Crystal/Don
45 Chapter 45. Bronnie's Surprise/Crystal
46 Chapter 46. The End of the Bad Project/Crystal
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In fact, Harrow the Birthplace of squash, the famous Harrow School is credited as the birthplace of this racket sport.
According to historical sources, the game was developed as an alternative to the game of Rackets.
In 1830, a few Rackets players from Harrow decided to play with a punctured ball, and therefore inventing the game.
Then the players realised that by playing with a "Squashed" Rackets' ball, the game allowed for a greater number of possibilities.
As a result the variant of Rackets' with a "Squashed" ball proved so popular that in 1846 Harrow decided to build the first court inside the school grounds.
During the early days, there was no international standardisation, and for this reason, there were many variations of rules.
One of the earliest references of the sport appears in the 1890's book "The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes" by Eustace Miles.
In the 1901 edition, Miles reports in his book that the sport is "enjoyed by thousands in England and around the world".
The first professional Squash Championship was held in England in 1920.
As years went by, the popularity of the sport grew worldwide, and so did the need for standardisation.
However, at the beginning of the 20th Century a court in London's Bath Club was chosen as the official standard.
According to the Squash World Federation, there are currently nearly 50,000 Squash courts around the world.
Also there are an estimated 20 million Squash players worldwide.
Despite active lobbying and repeated requests to get squash accepted as an olympic sport, however, to date the bids have been unsuccessful.
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Watch Rachel Denbow mix crochet with weaving techniques on The Knit Show with Vickie Howell!
"These socks are a fun tribute to our wooly, fiber friend, the sheep.
The socks are worked from the toe up and have a German, aka Double Stitch, short row heel. The face of each sheep is stitched on after the toe is knit. The tweedy yarn has little flecks of color.
The leg and instep of the sock are worked with a textured stitch to imitate a wooly fleece. The sole of the sock has a smoother stitch for comfort.


Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal is affiliated to Material for Dental Treatment, Chulalongkorn University, where Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal is currently working as Professor. Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal has authored and co-authored several national and international publications and also working as a reviewer for reputed professional journals. Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal is having an active association with different societies and academies around the world. Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal made his mark in the scientific community with the contributions and widely recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal has received several awards for the contributions to the scientific community. Dr. Pasutha Thunyakitpisal major research interest involves Herbal Medicine.
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Aleppo (arabisk: حلب, Halab) er en by i provinsen af samme navn i det nordlige Syrien. Aleppo havde før borgerkrigen  ca. 2.100.000 (2011) indbyggere , men anslås efter borgerkrigen til at have omkring 1.850.000 indbyggere .

Aleppo og Damaskus konkurrerer om, hvem der er verdens ældste fortsat beboede by. De er blandt de ældste fortsat beboede byer og er nok beboet fra det 6. årtusinde f.Kr.

Verdensarv lagt i ruiner

Den 24. april 2013, under den syriske borgerkrig blev minareten i Aleppos Umayyad Moské fuldstændigt ødelagt under et angreb som begge parter beskylder den anden for at stå bag. Den 45 meter høje minaret, der blev opført i 1090, var det eneste der var tilbage af den oprindelige moské, der blev grundlagt i 715 af Umayyad Dynastiet. Minareten stod på UNESCOs Verdensarvsliste, og UNESCO bad i november 2012 begge parter om at skåne den.

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The achievement for Body Guard no longer unlocked upon completion. When placing the pumpkin on top of the set of four iron blocks, the golem is created, but the pumpkin remains in the inventory. I have replicated the process numerous times in old and new worlds to the same end result.


We just finished this lace shrug and it turned out so beautifully we thought it would make a perfect Cottage Kit! The kit includes 2 skeins of Dream in Color Classy, the easy pattern, and a zipper bag to stash it all in. The yarn is hand painted, machine washable merino wool. The whole thing knits up on 5mm needles, and that's about all there is to it! The lace is a 12 row pattern repeat and is very easy – you can definitely do it on the dock.
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Five emerging leaders from the biotech, arts, community organization, philanthropic and education sectors gathered to share their perspectives and their visions of how Memphis can evolve.
They spoke before a sold-out crowd during New Memphis' "Celebrate What's Right: The Next Wave of Women" luncheon Tuesday, March 5, at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis.
Moderated by Becky Wilson, the panel was composed of Alana Hu, community investment manager for the First Tennessee Foundation; Victoria Jones, executive director of The Collective (CLTV); Chloe Moore, continuous improvement specialist for Seeding Success; Kayla Rodriguez Graff, CEO and co-founder of SweetBio Inc.; and Britney Thornton, founder of JUICE Orange Mound.
At First Tennessee Foundation, Hu oversees the grants process across its markets. Jones leads The CLTV, an organization working to build capacity for black artists in Memphis and using those artists to shift the culture of the city. At Seeding Success, Moore leads the design and operation work for Memphis' first early childhood education school plan, First Eight Memphis. Thornton's organization, JUICE Orange Mound, collects spare change from neighborhood residents to fund community change. Finally, Graff's company, SweetBio, uses Manuka honey for wound care in its biotech products.
The women gave their ideas on what the city should prioritize in the next three to five years.
Thornton said the city should set goals that encompass the entire Memphis community, to show how we can help people develop, enrich their lives, put them in a better position and get them to a place where they have agency and choice.
Moore said Memphis and Shelby County should interrogate what community is and contextualize why communities look the way they do – including forces like redlining and gerrymandering and how they relate to outcomes – and that communities in Memphis are interdependent.
Graff said that Memphis needs more high-growth companies and support for high-growth companies. She urged people to get involved with Memphis' startup ecosystem and lend their expertise to the next generation of big companies while they're still fledgling ventures.
And Jones said she's hoping that Memphis will champion what's currently happening in the arts and culture space, especially the young and black artists whose stories she said that we are ignoring in a lot of ways.
"It's too big of an opportunity for us to miss, and I don't understand why we keep missing it," she said.
During the panel Jones said brilliant artists and musicians exist here in huge volumes but leave for places like New York and Los Angeles because Memphis lacks infrastructure.
"The brightest, most intelligent, most innovative people will continue to leave in droves until we find ways to support them in this city," she said.
When talking about organizations propelling Memphis into the future, Hu noted the revitalization of Crosstown Concourse.


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Christiaan Barnard
Christiaan Neethling Barnard (8 November 1922 – 2 September 2001) was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant.
Barnard grew up in Beaufort West, Cape Province, Union of South Africa. His father, Adam Barnard, was a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church. One of his four brothers, Abraham, died of a heart problem at the age of five. Barnard matriculated from the Beaufort West High School in 1940, and went to study medicine at the University of Cape Town Medical School, where he obtained his MB ChB in 1945.
Barnard did his internship and residency at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, after which he worked as a general practitioner in Ceres, a rural town in the Cape Province. In 1951, he returned to Cape Town where he worked at the City Hospital as a Senior Resident Medical Officer, and in the Department of Medicine at the Groote Schuur Hospital as a registrar. He completed his master's degree, receiving Master of Medicine in 1953 from the University of Cape Town. In the same year he obtained a doctorate in medicine (MD) from the same university for a dissertation titled "The treatment of tuberculous meningitis".
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Heart Transplant, Punchline
If you think that I don't notice
that you're not looking me in the eye
then you're blind
and I don't have the time
to sit here and wonder
just what's under your skin tonight.
And I know that there's a problem
but I don't understand
if what's in my chest
is now in your hand.
I don't want to hear a word,
but I do...
Go to hell,
who needs you?
I say that 'cause I don't believe you.
Take my words the way I'm taking yours.
It's not fair you know me,
but you don't even hear me.
Listen once and listen close to me.
Even a heart transplant
wouldn't show you how I feel
would it baby?
It's tearin' up my past now,
Yeah, wouldn't show you how I feel would it now?
Those inside jokes
and the things we know
were the furthest thing from my mind.
But you let one slip,
and I forget and smile.
But I shouldn't,
'cause I hate you,
and I hope this irritates you.
As much as it does to me,
for even thinking that I don't want you
I'm not looking at you like I used to,
When you'd kiss me and when you'd want me,
What did I do...?
What did I say to make you forget?
(My dreams won't let you go)
As time goes by and wonders why
and where and how and what you've learned.
And who is this you're sitting with tonight?
I'm over you. Way over due now
and my heart lies in between my past
But if I pretend
for a minute and put all that I have into it
I swear that I can still feel your somethin'
but it's probably nothin'.
What did I do...
Tearin' up my past now
Even a heart transplant (Go to hell, who needs you)
wouldn't show you how I feel (I say that 'cause I don't believe you)
would it baby? (Go to hell, I don't want you)
It's tearin' up my past now (these words will always haunt you)
Yeah, wouldn't show you how I feel would it now? (I hate you, these words will always haunt you)
Now (Go to hell, I love you.)
(I hate you) yeah!
Even a heart transplant wouldn't show you how I feel would it now?
Even a heart transplant wouldn't show you how I feel would it baby?
Tearing up my past now.


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Clio is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 67 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Clio is located at  (40.636462, -93.450290).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 80 people, 39 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 44 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.0% of the population.

There were 39 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 57.5 years. 16.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 36.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 37 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 46 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.90% White, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 37 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $54,583 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,362. There were 10.3% of families and 10.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Wayne Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

Clio was part of Lineville–Clio Community School District until the district voted to disband in 2010. Lineville–Clio merged into Wayne on July 1, 2011. It was known as ACL Community for its namesake town names of Allerton, Clio and Lineville until 1966 when Allerton voted to join Cambria-Corydon to form Wayne Community Schools. Lineville–Clio has since merged with Wayne Community Schools in Corydon.  No classes have been held in Clio for many decades with all classes being held at the campus in Lineville before merging with Wayne Community.

Miscellaneous Facts
Clio is served by the Union Pacific Railroad,  Its predecessor (the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad purchased the Minneapolis-Kansas City "Spine Line" from the bankrupt Rock Island Railroad in the 1980s.  There has not been a depot nor passenger service in Clio since the middle 1900s, although the line is very busy with through freight traffic.

References

Cities in Iowa
Cities in Wayne County, Iowa


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Red Bull expected to confirm Sergio Perez for 2021 in 'coming week'
Red Bull are expected to confirm Sergio Perez as Max Verstappen's team-mate for 2021, perhaps as soon as the "coming week".
That's according to Formula 1 reporter Ted Kravitz who revealed the news as part of his Ted's Notebook programme on Sky F1 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
While Red Bull have never ruled Perez out of contention for a 2021 drive, their preference had always been to stick with Alex Albon for 2021.
It seems though that their stance has shifted with Perez set to be brought in to partner Verstappen for 2021, while Albon becomes a test and reserve driver.
"We are expecting an announcement maybe in the next coming week that Sergio Perez has joined the team," said Kravitz.
"And Alex Albon will stay on as a test and reserve driver.
"It does look like Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have managed to convince Dietrich Mateschitz, who wanted to keep the faith with Alex Albon, to sign Perez.
"It seems like there is nothing to lose [signing Perez]. They may as well see how it goes [with him] and if he can't do the job that they want him to do then they've Alex in reserve. That seems to be the elegant solution Red Bull has gone with."
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Ironically Albon delivered what Horner thought was his best performance in a Red Bull at the Abu Dhabi GP, finishing P4 after putting late pressure on Lewis Hamilton for a podium spot.
And afterwards he said he felt that he had done everything he could to convince Red Bull to stick with him.
"I feel like it's been my best weekend, in terms of performance," he told Motorsport.com after the Abu Dhabi GP.
"I want to say thanks for a lot of support from the guys at the factory and here. We didn't give up, we kept trying to find solutions and getting me more comfortable with the car, and it is a tricky car to drive.
"But to keep pushing and to have my best result, obviously under all the pressures of the weekend and everything going on, I'm proud of myself, and I felt like it was a good closing end to the year.
"If it's enough or not, it's not mine to say really. But of course, I feel like I've done everything. I'll leave it in the hands of the others to decide."
Horner himself told Sky F1 that it was Albon's best all-round performance of the season.
"Alex did a very good job today and it's probably been his strongest collective weekend of the season," he said.
"He's driven a good race and was putting Lewis under pressure at the end. We now have a complete set of information to analyse and work out what we'll do.
"It won't take too long and you guys will be the first to know."
Whatever happens Perez suffered a heartbreaking end to his career with Racing Point after an apparent transmission issue eliminated him from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) - "History has repeatedly demonstrated that the charism of religious life can bring about change and growth of the Church in terms of holiness and effectiveness of its mission. St. Benedict, St. Francis, St. Ignatius are examples of such historical achievements. With Pope Francis the Holy Spirit indicates this direction": is what is said in a statement sent to Fides Agency by the Conference of Religious of India (CRI), which brings together more than 130,000 monks and nuns of the active life, of several orders, showing "affection and the communion of heart and mind" with new Pope Francis. The Pope's words such as "brotherhood", "simplicity", "custody", "poverty" are appreciated, which will hopefully flourish the life of the Church. "Pope Francis can give an impetus to the renewal of the Church" and his pontificate may be "an opportunity for a renewed impetus in mission," says Brother Mani Mekkunnel, National Secretary of the CRI. Above all "the option for the poor, is expected to bring a new enthusiasm to the Church," he says.
"Catholic theology – concludes the Secretary - has always supported that the universal Church is a communion of churches", but the Church has often been perceived in the world as the "Roman Catholic Church" that exported its faith. And in some Asian countries, Christianity is called a "foreign religion." One of the challenges of this new papacy is just to make the "universal vision" of the Gospel message heard in the entire world. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 22/03/2013)


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What Is the Main Purpose of Business Technology?
Defining business technology
The role of technology in business
The benefits of business technology
The impact of technology on business
The future of business technology
The challenges of business technology
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Business technology is a term that encompasses all of the various types of technology that a business may use to increase its productivity and profits.
Business technology is the application of information processing and communication technologies in organizational processes to create value for the enterprise. More narrowly, it refers to information and communication technologies (ICTs) used in business.
The goal of business technology is to improve efficiency and effectiveness while reducing costs. ICTs can help businesses achieve this goal by automating tasks, improving communication, providing decision support, and enabling new ways of doing business.
There is no single definition of business technology, as the term can mean different things to different people. For some, it may simply refer to the use of computers in businesses; for others, it may encompass a wide range of technologies, including telephony, networking, and software applications.
Business technology is the application of various technologies for business purposes. It helps businesses to improve their performance and efficiency.
There are various types of business technologies available, such as:
– Communications technology
– Manufacturing technology
– Management technology
Business technology can be used for various purposes, such as:
– To improve communication within a business
– To improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes
– To manage and store business data more effectively
The main purpose of business technology is to make a company's operations more efficient and effective. This can be done in a number of ways, such as automating tasks, streamlining processes, or improving communication. By adopting new technologies, businesses can reduce costs, save time, and increase profits. In addition, technology can also help companies to improve customer service and compete more effectively in the marketplace.
Technology has had a profound impact on the business world. The way we communicate, the way we conduct business, and the way we market ourselves have all been changed irrevocably by technology. But what is the main purpose of business technology?
Simply put, business technology exists to make businesses more efficient. By automating tasks, by streamlining processes, and by providing access to information that was previously difficult or impossible to obtain, business technology frees up businesses to focus on more important things.
In the past, businesses had to rely on paper records and manual processes. This made it difficult to track data, to analyze trends, and to make informed decisions. Today, business technology makes it possible to track and analyze data quickly and easily. This allows businesses to make better decisions, to respond more quickly to changes in the marketplace, and to better serve their customers.
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Business technology is constantly evolving, and there is no single purpose that it serves. However, its overall goal is always the same: to make businesses more efficient and more effective.
As the world progresses, business technology is playing an increasingly important role in helping companies to stay ahead of the competition. By keeping up with the latest trends and developments in business technology, companies can gain a competitive edge and improve their bottom line.
However, it is not always easy to keep up with the latest trends, as they can be expensive and time-consuming to implement. For this reason, it is important to carefully consider the main purpose of business technology before investing in any new systems or software.
There are many different types of business technology, but some of the most popular include customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and cloud computing solutions. Each of these has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the right one for your company's needs.
CRM systems are designed to help companies manage their customer relationships more effectively. They can be used to track customer contact information, sales data, and marketing campaign results. ERP systems help companies to manage their financial and operational data more effectively. They can be used to track inventory levels, financial data, and employee performance data. Cloud computing solutions offer a number of advantages for businesses, including reduced IT costs and improved flexibility.
The purpose of business technology is to make the workplace more efficient and effective. However, technology can also pose challenges for businesses. One of the biggest challenges is how to keep up with the latest changes in technology. Technology is constantly evolving, and businesses need to evolve with it to stay competitive.
Another challenge of business technology is data security. With more and more businesses relying on digital data, there is a greater risk of data breaches. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, so businesses need to be vigilant about protecting their data.
Finally, another challenge posed by business technology is the increasing complexity of IT systems. As businesses add new applications and devices, their IT systems become more complex. This can make it difficult for employees to use the systems and can lead to downtime when systems fail.
The purpose of business technology is to decrease the costs of doing business. The main ways that businesses use technology to achieve this goal are by automating tasks, improving communication and collaboration, and increasing efficiency.
Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks that would otherwise be completed by humans. Businesses use automation to speed up processes and reduce the number of errors that can occur when tasks are completed manually. Automation can also help businesses save money on labor costs by replacing human workers with machines.
Communication and collaboration tools such as email, instant messaging, and video conferencing can help businesses improve communication between employees, partners, and customers. These tools can also help businesses save money on travel costs by allowing employees to communicate without having to meet in person.
Efficiency is the ability to get work done with a minimum amount of wasted effort or resources. Businesses use technology to increase efficiency by automating tasks, streamlining processes, and reducing waste.
The risks of business technology can be divided into two categories: operational risk and strategic risk. Operational risk is the risk of loss due to problems with the technology itself. For example, a company might lose money if its computer system crashes or if its website is hacked. Strategic risk is the risk of loss due to problems with the way the company uses technology. For example, a company might lose money if it invests in a new technology that turns out to be less effective than expected.
Technology is quickly becoming a staple in businesses across almost every industry. The use of technology in business has many benefits, including:
-Allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively
-Helping businesses to save money
-Improving communication and collaboration within businesses
-Helping businesses to reach more customers and clients
Technology can also help businesses to create better products or services, as well as improve the quality of customer service.
The purpose of business technology is to make it easier for businesses to operate and be more efficient. Technology can automate routine tasks, help businesses communicate with customers and suppliers, and provide employees with new tools to do their jobs. By making business operations more efficient, technology can help businesses save time and money.
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WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Strategies 2015–2018
Minister's Foreword
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are an important public health issue, and WA Health is pleased to endorse the state STIs, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and Aboriginal STI and BBV strategies. This represents our commitment to working towards ambitious targets to prevent, test, treat and minimise the personal and social impact of BBVs and STIs.
Notifications for STIs and BBVs have increased in Western Australia over the past decade, and represent a significant burden of disease. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI in WA, HIV notifications have been rising since 2011, hepatitis B and C are both major contributors to chronic liver disease in our community, and the incidence of STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal communities remains disproportionately high.
Fortunately, much has already been achieved in the prevention and treatment of BBVs and STIs in Western Australia. Since 2010, key achievements have included:
improvements in STI testing rates
a significant decrease in notification rates for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in the Aboriginal population
virtual elimination of HIV amongst sex workers, people who inject drugs and mother-to-child transmission
high rates of childhood vaccination for hepatitis B
disease management support through a new chronic hepatitis B and C primary care pathway.
The Western Australian Strategies for STIs, HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and Aboriginal STIs and BBVs build on these recent successes. The strategies emphasise the importance of partnerships with non-government and community organisations as together we strive to reduce the transmission and impact of STIs and BBVs in our community.
The strategies outline goals which include to:
build awareness amongst priority populations
continue to provide coordinated and responsive training and resources, and professional support programs
improve testing rates by increasing access and awareness amongst priority populations
exploit exciting new HIV and hepatitis C treatments
improve models of care in the primary health care setting
maximise ongoing community engagement with health programs by eliminating stigma and discrimination amongst priority populations
conduct ongoing evaluation of health promotion and treatment programs and services to ensure they are meeting communities' needs.
The strategies will be assessed against detailed monitoring and evaluation frameworks, which will be updated periodically to ensure responsive, current and relevant governance, and vitally, that they support our goal of reducing the transmission and impacts of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses in our community.
Hon Dr Kim Hames, MLA
Minister for Health, 2015


We have all seen Greek life portrayed in movies and television. In films such as Legally Blonde and The House Bunny and TV shows such as Greek, you are given ideas about Greek life that can sometimes be very far from the truth. So let's debunk some of these myths and set the record straight about what it's like to be Greek here at Illinois State!
MYTH: You are paying for your friends.
REALITY: While many if not all Greek organizations have fees and dues that members must pay, this does not mean that you are paying for friendships. Your Greek organization will help to break you out of your shell, but it is up to you to make the most of it. The close friendships that you form are something that money could never buy.
MYTH: All Greek organizations haze.
REALITY: This could not be further from the truth. Illinois State University has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to hazing, for which there are serious consequences. I can tell you from personal experience that rituals and traditions are something that chapters consider very special, and they want to make sure that every member feels welcome and safe.
MYTH: Academics do not come first in Greek life.
REALITY: Contrary to popular belief, Greek chapters have high expectations for their members when it comes to academics. Many chapters have GPA requirements that members must follow, and academic plans such as tutoring and library hours that they must log. Remember, we are students first!
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MYTH: There are rivalries between different Greek organizations.
REALITY: Chapters within the Illinois State Greek Community are all here to support one another. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between organizations. The Fraternity and Sorority Life office hosts events such as Greek Week during the year where chapters have the chance to participate in some friendly competition. They attend each other's philanthropy events, support one another in times of need, and celebrate successes that any chapter may have. No matter the letter, we are all Greek together.
MYTH: Illinois State only has a select group fraternities and sororities.
REALITY: Illinois State has over 35 Greek organizations here on campus, and not all of them are socially based. There are multicultural chapters, academic and major based chapters, and chapters that are also focused on community service and leadership. There are many organizations for you to choose from, and they all have their own unique set of values and ideals to offer members. It's all about what is finding what fits best for you!


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