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New reverse vending machine encourages sustainability
By Andreas Pelekis, Contributing Writer|September 9, 2022
Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa for The Lafayette
The reverse vending machine only accepts aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
In August, Lafayette College installed an Atlas Reverse Vending Machine in the Farinon Student Center, which was brought in with the help of the Lafayette Office of Sustainability, Bon Appetit and Coca-Cola. Not only is it new to Lafayette's ever-growing campus, but the reverse vending machine is also the first of its kind in Pennsylvania.
The machine crushes recyclables in order to create more storage space, which ultimately allows it to hold up to 1000 items. It also exclusively takes aluminum cans and plastic bottles, which reminds students of what should and should not be recycled.
"The machine has sensor technology, which allows it to identify recyclables as they enter through the conveyor belt opening," Christopher Brown, manager of Bon Appetit wrote in an email. "It also allows for promotions and challenges through an interactive screen display. Students can compete for the highest recycling rates or win prizes for their participation."
Many students have spoken highly of the machine, which is so popular that it often fills up.
"[My] friends have tried to use the machine but it's often full and has to be reset," Ellie Pisacane '25 said.
The reverse vending machine has been praised among students involved with sustainability and climate activism. This project is just one of the many steps Lafayette has taken in order to meet its carbon neutrality goal by 2035.
"[We are] working closely with the College's sustainability department on waste reduction … while following our Bon Appetit standards and principles," Brown wrote.
Sustainability Director Samantha Smith said that she is looking forward to "incorporating challenges and competitions to further increase usage of the machine and understanding of recycling on campus."
These creative ideas implemented by the Office of Sustainability were preceded by confusion over recycling on campus.
"Many of my roommates and I wouldn't know where the appropriate places to recycle were," Pisacane said. "Our dorms didn't really promote recycling on a regular basis and this new feature to campus will definitely educate students a lot more."
On top of raising awareness for recycling, the new machine has been referred to as a stepping stone to help improve climate activism on a local level.
"It's important to partake in renewable energy to improve the world and environment, and expanding things like this on campus certainly helps. Machines like this on campus could be eventually used throughout Easton," Chris Allen '26 said. "[The machine] will help lower emissions in our community and every step in combating climate change matters on a local level. A healthier world and relying on knowledge of climate science is the first step to a more sustainable community."
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Tanya Witek • Sep 9, 2022 at 6:24 pm
Great article! Very interesting to read about this technology!
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Investigators say the commuter plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot when it went down.
The commuter flight that crashed and killed 50 people near Buffalo dropped 800 feet in five seconds shortly before impact, a federal aviation official says.
Steve Chealander, a National Transportation Safety Board member, says information from the plane's flight data recorder indicates the aircraft pitched upward at an angle of 31 degrees then downward 45 degrees in the final moments of Flight 3407.
He says the plane rolled to the left at 46 degrees then snapped back to the right at 105 degrees.
At a Sunday briefing, Chealander says radar data shows Flight 3407 fell from 1,800 feet above sea level to 1,000 feet in five seconds.
The doomed commuter plane was on autopilot when it crashed, investigators say, which may have hampered the pilot's ability to "feel" changes in the handling qualities of the airplane.
The plan crashed flat on top of a house, killing all 49 people on board and one person on the ground.
The commuter plane was on autopilot when it went down in icy weather, indicating that the pilot may have violated federal safety recommendations and the airline's own policy for flying in such conditions, Chealander said Sunday.
Chealander said the company that operated the flight recommends pilots fly manually in icy conditions. Pilots are required to do so in severe ice.
"You may be able in a manual mode to sense something sooner than the autopilot can sense it," Chealander told The Associated Press in an interview, explaining why the NTSB also recommends that pilots disengage the autopilot in icy conditions.
The preliminary investigation indicates the autopilot was still on when the plane crashed, he said. That has not been confirmed by information from the plane's flight data recorder.
The pilots of Continental Flight 3407 discussed "significant" ice buildup on their wings and windshield just before crashing into a home Thursday night in a suburban neighborhood near the Buffalo airport. Forty-nine people aboard the plane were killed, as well as the homeowner.
The flight was run by Colgan Air, which operates a fleet of 51 regional turboprops for Continental Connection, United Express and US Airways Express.
In a December safety alert issued by the NTSB, the agency said pilots in icy conditions should turn off or limit the use of the autopilot to better "feel" changes in the handling qualities of the airplane.
Chealander also said Colgan, like most airline companies, had begun following NTSB recommendations that pilots use deicing systems as soon as they enter conditions that might lead to icing.
He said it was not yet clear exactly when the pilot on Flight 3407 turned on the plane's advanced deicing system.
The storm could hamper recovery efforts, but "the investigation will continue snow, rain or shine," said David Bissonette, the town's emergency coordinator.
Recovery crews could need as much as four days to remove the remains from the site. Chealander described the efforts as an "excavation."
"Keep in mind, there's an airplane that fell on top of a house, and they're now intermingled," he said.
Once all the remains are recovered, the focus will turn to removing wreckage of the 74-seat aircraft from the residential neighborhood where it went down Thursday night near the end of a flight from Newark, N.J.
About 150 people were working at the site. The blue tail of the plane still stuck out from a mound of black ash and rubble.
The turboprop, flying through light snow and mist, crashed belly first into the house, with the aircraft's nose pointed away from the airport.
Investigators did not offer an explanation, but the orientation raised the possibility that the pilot was fighting an icy airplane. Possible explanations are that the aircraft was spinning or flipped upon impact.
According to the flight data recorder, the plane's safety systems warned the pilot that the aircraft was perilously close to losing lift and plummeting from the sky.
Moments before the crash, a "stick shaker" and "stick pusher" mechanism had activated to warn the pilot that the plane was about to lose aerodynamic lift, a condition called a stall. When the "stick pusher" engaged, it would have pointed the nose of the plane toward the ground to try to increase lift.
Indicator lights showed that deicing equipment on the tail, wings and propeller appeared to be working, Chealander said.
Investigators who examined both engines said it appears they were working normally at the time of the crash, too.
Experts were also analyzing data from the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, including statements by crew members describing a buildup of ice on the wings and windshield, Chealander said.
The NTSB planned to use that data to determine whether the plane was in a flat spin before it crashed. Flight data indicated "severe" pitching and rolling before impact.
Other aircraft in the area Thursday night told air traffic controllers they also experienced icing around the time that the plane went down.
Icing is one of several elements being examined by investigators, Chealander said, adding that a full report will probably take a year.
One aspect of the investigation will focus on the crew, their training and whether they had enough time to rest between flights. Other investigators will review the weather and the mechanics of the plane.
About 200 residents are looking for answers from government officials in the aftermath of the Continental Connection Flight 3407 crash.
People gathered for a 90-minute information session Sunday at the Clarence High School.
They raised questions about several subjects, including when daily routines will return to normal and what is being done to address the mental health needs of local school children during the upcoming midwinter recess.


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Prof Osman Sankoh COR, commonly known as Mallam O., is the Statistician General and CEO of Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL). He is also the Vice-Chair of the United Nations Statistical Commission. He served as Rapporteur of the UN Statistical Commission for two terms. From April 2020 to June 2021, Prof Sankoh served Njala University, the second largest public university of Sierra Leone, as Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal.
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What would you think if you heard that a state's animal mascot was the grizzly bear? Would you think it was in a heavily populated, industry laden state of warm climates and barren terrain? Or perhaps in a coastal state along the eastern seaboard known for its sudden surge of winter inhabitants when retired seniors escape the frozen cold of the north? Probably neither. A grizzly bear habitat brings to mind a heavily forested area with mountainous elevations and snow covered peaks, cold winters and enough room for them to roam, hunt and reproduce without the encroachment of human civilization upsetting their natural rhythms. How well do you think that Montana would fill this bill? If you answered a definite yes, you must know a little about this beautiful, remote, yet hospitable state. Montana is a state with locations in both the Great Plains region of the United States and also the Pacific Northwest region. It holds at least 77 different mountain ranges in its western half, all part of the great Rocky Mountains that run through that part of the state. It is easy to see how it got its name from the Spanish word Montana, which means mountain. Because of its majestic landscape, Montana is also called the "Treasure State" and the "Land of Shining Mountains". Many people simply refer to it as "Big Sky Country" because of its vast wide open spaces, particularly in the eastern half of the state, where the sky does indeed seem to go on forever. Although this state is rated in the top five of the 50 United States in land measure, there are only 6 other states with lower populations. That makes a lot of land to go around to a very sparse number of people, comparatively. Due to its vast land area, Montana's primary economy is one based on farming with mining and lumbering coming close behind. Another great boost to Montana's economy is the amount of revenue produced by the huge number of people visiting the famous national parks which comprise a lot of its territory. These parks include at least five entrances to the world renowned Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Little Big Horn National Monument, Lewis and Clark Caverns and the National Bison Range. In all Montana has a total of eight National Forests and over 20 National Wildlife Refuges. What a lot to see! Montana is also home to a vast number of rivers which not only afford some awesome fishing to natives and tourists alike, but also serve as a source of electricity to help provide power wherever needed. Some of these are the mighty Clark Fork River, the Missouri River, the Yellowstone River and the Blackfoot and Bitterroot Rivers. All of these larger sources of water as well as the many smaller rivers and streams are of major importance to Montana not only as a source of hydroelectricity, but also for farming as well. The largest natural fresh water lake west of Lake Michigan is located in Montana and is called Flathead Lake. This and other man made reservoirs are an essential part of the state's recreational credits, too. As with all of the United States, Native Americans were the first inhabitants of Montana. These included such groups as the Crow, the Cheyenne and the Blackfeet. Some of the lesser known factions included the Assiniboine, the Gros Ventres, the Pend d'Oreille and the Kalispel people. Today there are many Native American reservations located within the borders of Montana. Some of these include the Blackfeet Indian Reservation located east of Glacier National Park and borders Canada to the north, the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation which is located about 100 miles east of the 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn site, and the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation also located in northern Montana about 40 miles south of the Canadian border. Montana was the location where the Native American's staged their final stand to keep their land. This occurred near the present day town of Hardin and was a monumental event in history between the standoff of the United States government and the Native Americans. With the natural soaring topography of the western half of Montana, the glorious sightseeing that is offered at every turn and the mighty peaks with their snowy tops making a majestic backdrop to the scenery, it is a forgone conclusion that one of Montana's greatest tourism attractions is the fantastic skiing offered on its lofty mountain tops. One of the most famous resorts in the state is the Big Sky Resort located between Bozeman and West Yellowstone. This is a full service year round resort that offers world class skiing trails and slopes in the winter with wonderful accommodations available to fit any budget. During the summer months when the slope are closed, the area offers spa services and retreats, exquisite dining experiences and shopping to satisfy all levels of enthusiasts. Another ski area worth a visit is the Showdown Ski Area near White Sulphur Springs, Montana. It is located in the middle of the Lewis and Clark National Forest in the beautiful Little Belt Mountains. With breathtaking scenery that seems to be everywhere one turns in Montana, this resort is famous for its all natural snow field, fun, family atmosphere and warm hearted atmosphere. Skiing in the state of Montana is definitely a snow sport aficionado's paradise. With all of the natural beauty surrounding every corner of Montana, it only makes sense to be a day (or two or three) trip person's dream come true. In this state you will discover almost 147,000 square miles of land area with about 69,000miles of highways and byways to travel. One exciting option is to follow the Lewis and Clark Trail and see where they forged their way through the wilderness. Another beautiful trip to make is to go along the Trail of the Bear and see the sights of Big Sky Country. If wanting to explore the southwestern part of the state known as Gold West Country is your choice, be prepared to drive through large farming valleys surrounded by awe inspiring snowcapped mountains. This area is also conveniently situated between the famous Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, both which can provide a sightseeing family with days of driving delight. In this area of the state you will find a lifestyle that is slower paced and simpler where friendly people abound and have a deep sense of satisfaction and pride in their surroundings. There will be many interesting stops along the route that takes you through this part of the state. Expect to be thrilled by the natural wildness and breathtaking beauty you will find along the way. Ghost towns, gigantic ranches and rushing rivers that are filled with jumping trout all await the lucky traveler. If wanting a taste of the few natural and unspoiled areas that are still present in this ever expanding country of ours is what you're looking for, look no further than Montana. You won't be disappointed!
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this event has come and gone. We will update this page with info about next year's OC Beach Lights Spectacular as soon as we have it.
Enjoy this free, family fun laser light show every week in Ocean City!
Returning to Ocean City MD this summer are fun and exciting FREE events for the entire family!First is the OC Beach Lights Spectacular Show. These shows feature lasers, lights, video, fireworks, music and special effects all displayed on a 5 story tall giant beach ball. These shows will be lighting up the beach at North Division Street three times every Sunday night, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, with a special Patriotic Show Saturday May 28th. Show times are 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm. Shows are visible along the south end of the beach and boardwalk with the best viewing area on the boardwalk at North Division Street.
See the full schedule and come to Ocean City to enjoy the show!


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Mel explores pathway of opportunities at Multicap
With over 25 years customer relations experience and children with disability, it's no wonder Mel is kicking goals at Multicap gaining experience in three different positions in only three years.
Mel set out to make a difference when she initially joined the Multicap team as a Disability Support Worker (DSW) in mid-2019 after accomplishing a Certificate III in Individual Support as part of the first Skilling Queenslanders for Work program held in Rockhampton.
Not only was Mel nominated for the Queensland Training Awards, but she was also offered a position as a DSW. Only 12 months later she was promoted to Service Leader and even stepped up to relieve the Service Manager.
Looking to gain more experience, Mel was successful in her application for the new position of Customer Relationship Officer for Central and North Queensland region in March.
"I've made a difference as a DSW, as a Service Leader and now I'm excited about the difference I can make in this new role," Mel said. "I'm planning on increasing Multicap's network within the region to boost enquiries as well as work closely with our operations teams to onboard new customers.
"If I can grow our customer base in the region, there may be opportunities for another Customer Relationship Officer to join the team and even potential for me to gain enough experience and knowledge to become a Support Coordinator or Plan Manager one day. With the support of Multicap together with my hard work and determination, I see so many potential opportunities," she said.
When she was a little girl, Mel wanted to be a truck driver but instead she has worked in customer service roles across a range of industries including, hospitality, finance, real estate, retail and tourism.
"My customer relations experience has strengthened my natural ability to talk to people and together with reading body language, I'm able to make meaningful connections with people," she said.
While Mel has had many highlights since working at Multicap, there are a couple that really stand out.
"When working as a DSW in community access, Hub programs and Supported Independent Living, I favoured weekly music session as I was able to create a dance and teach the customers – it was very rewarding to witness all the customers engaged in a common interest.
"Another highlight while in the Service Leader position was being able to direct my passion for medication and our policies to staff by delivering medication training for our onboarding induction," Mel said.
At only 40 years old, Mel has three children – two with a disability – and is a proud Grandma and despite growing up around aged care and friends and family with disability, she never really thought about pursuing a career in the industry.
"I think because disability was just part of my daily life, I never really considered it as a career, but I truly wish I joined the industry sooner," Mel said. "Better late than never!"
In her spare time, Mel tends to her beautiful rose garden.


I was really planning on getting a speed workout in on Wednesday of this week. My body (and cramps) had another idea, so I just decided to do the elliptical workout as hard and fast as I could - which means LOTS of sweat!
I have a 15K this upcoming weekend, which I am excited about. I have never done that distance in a race before, so I am interested to see how it goes. Also, I am hoping that I can stick with a fast pace (one that would give me a sub-2 hour half marathon) and see how I feel.
As you can see, my stretching and foam rolling really dropped off at the end of the week. I REALLY need to get back into that (I have just felt so lethargic once I sit down after the full day that even reaching down to touch my toes feels like too much work). Planning a 4 miler with Ry today (once he wakes up that is) - and LOTS of stretching (since my body is uber sore from this week).


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The European Historical Population Samples Network (EHPS-Net) brings together scholars to create a common format for databases containing non-aggregated information on persons, families and households. This format or Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) aims to form an integrated and joint interface between many European databases in order to transcend the currently regional and national studies.
EHPS-Net started in June 2011 and is an ESF Research Networking Programme.
Conference "Gender discrimination in Modern Greece". Norwegian Institute, Athens - June 26, 2023
Call for proposals - deadline April 1, 2023
Research course at Lund University
The Center for Economic Demography and Department of Economic History at Lund University will host a two-week intensive course on Living Conditions and Demographic Change in Pre-Industrial Societies from 2-12 September 2019.
New website HoPES
The Tampere Research Group for History of Population, Environments and Social Structures (HoPES) launched a new website.
EHPS-Net Repository
The first extraction software, the 'Episodes file creator' from Luciana Quaranta, is now available on the EHPS-Net Repository.
Workshop 'Finding the Way through Historical Data. The use of GIS on historical databases'
On 25 and 26 June 2018, in Lisbon, the workshop 'Finding the Way through Historical Data. The use of GIS on historical databases' will take place.
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The European Science Foundation (ESF) provides a platform for its Member Organisations to advance science and explore new directions for research at the European level.
Established in 1974 as an independent non-governmental organisation, the ESF currently serves 78 Member Organisations across 30 countries.
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In the Swedish company Åkerlund & Rausing in 1943 invented cardboard packaging, which is used today for drinks of all kinds. It was developed after an idea of the entrepreneur Ruben Rausing (1895-1983) by the chemist Erik Wallenberg (1915-1999), the engineer Harry Järund and the sales manager Erik Torudd after many attempts. Rausing and Wallenberg founded the company "Tetra Pak AB" in 1951 (incidentally, it was not until about fifty years after the revolutionary invention that Tetra Pak was forced to confirm that Wallenberg was the true inventor and Ruben Rausing was only the source of ideas). Completely new was the coating of cardboard (paper) with plastics. The name derives from the original tetrahedral shape (three-sided pyramid), which the packaging assumed earlier due to its production. An already filled cardboard tube is namely clamped twisted by 90 ° and cut off. Tetra Pak was first used for milk in 1951.
The company has achieved that Tetrapak is used as a synonym for all similar packaging, although today is the most common type known as "Tetra Brik" cuboid or brick shaped. Since the 1980s, Tetra Pak has also been used for wine, with initially mostly simpler qualities. Due to the valid in August 2009 EU wine market but now also within the EU quality wines be bottled in Tetra Pak. Apart from the aesthetic impression Tetra Pak has the advantage that (compared to glass), the liquid is perfectly protected against the influence of light and the cuboid are perfectly stackable. In 2007, the trading house led Cordier Mestrezat For the first time in Belgian supermarkets, bottled Bordeaux wines bottled in Tetra Pak. Included is a special straw with four parallel channels. This is intended to spread wine across the tongue and to imitate drinking from a glass. Other unorthodox forms are Bag-in-Box and KeyKeg, See also a complete list below wine vessels,
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Branding is more than simply a company's logo, it is the visual representation of that company and its message. Your brand is how the public connects with your company, it's a badge of trust that then is placed on the products and services that you represent. Branding does not stop with a logo, it continues on through a website, business cards, uniforms or corporate attire, signage, invoices, delivery trucks, and social media accounts. Because of the vast use and application of a brand, it must be carefully chosen, and have purpose and meaning behind it.
In today's Digital Marketplace, the importance of branding and branding strategy cannot be overstated.
When a company, like Tracey Road Equipment of Central New York, has been around for 35 years its branding strategy becomes outdated. At this point it is time to revaluate if that message is still valid, if it is still recognizable in the ever changing landscape of today's marketplace, and if rebranding is in order.
In this case, Tracey Road Equipment felt that the original logo needed to simply be adapted to a cleaner more modern feel, and not completely abandoned. This began the process of identity rebranding and logo updating.
It all began with the logo. I offered a wide range of logo adaptations from clean and modern, to grungy and textured. In the end, after rounds of group critiques and changes, a final logo redesign was agreed upon. The new logo took the central "chevron" shape image of the original boxy logo, and gave it a sleek new chrome finish, with 3-dimensional touches to help it really pop.
This was back in 2011, right around the time the company was celebrating it's 35th anniversary. What an accomplishment! Now, 4 years later as we approach the 40th anniversary of this family owned business, the logo has subtly evolved again. The result, a clean, flat, simplified version of the same "chevron" inspired look that was chosen in the original rebranding.
There are many benefits to being a long standing corporation, but for those businesses it is imperative that an eye is always kept on the current state of marketing and is able to remain competitive and relevant. Rebranding is not a choice to be made lightly, it is a serious commitment that takes work to implement, but will breath new life into an established brand, and drive it forward for years to come.


Dancila, a member of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) since 1996, became a member of the European Parliament in 2009. She was then elected for another term in 2014, but left the MEP job at the end of January 2018 when she officially took over the position of prime minister of Romania.
"After nine largely invisible years in Parliament, Dancila was plucked from obscurity to become prime minister of Romania in 2018 by Liviu Dragnea, the controversial leader of the country's Social Democrats. She quickly came under fire from Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, who asked her to resign after three months in office, accusing her of incompetence and of operating under instructions from party colleagues. Dancila is currently presiding over Romania's heavily criticized six-month EU presidency," reads the Politico presentation of Viorica Dancila.
The list published by Politico Europe, which was made by political editor Ryan Heath, comes in the context of the upcoming European elections, and the Politico journalist explained that "some on this list matter for what they did after they left the Parliament, rather than what they did as MEPs." According to Ryan Heath, 109 MEPs quit during the 2014-2019 term and at least four left to become prime minister or president in their home country.


Sandy Koufax (born December 30, 1935) is a former American Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher….who pitched 12 seasons for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1966…..when at age 36 in 1972….became the youngest player ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame….and has been hailed as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
Sandy Koufax's career peaked with a run of six outstanding years from 1961 to 1966….before arthritis in his left elbow ended his career prematurely at age 30. He was an All-Star for six seasons….along was being the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1963. He won three Cy Young Awards in 1963, 1965 and 1966….who by unanimous votes, making him the first three-time Cy Young winner in baseball history….as well as the only one to win three times when one overall award was given for all of major league baseball instead of one award for each league. Koufax also won the NL Triple Crown for pitchers those same three years by leading the NL in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average.
Koufax was the first major league pitcher to pitch four no-hitters….plus being the eighth pitcher to pitch a perfect game in baseball history. Despite his comparatively short career, Koufax's 2,396 career strikeouts ranked 7th in history….when as of his retirement, at the time trailing only Warren Spahn (2,583) among left-handers. Koufax, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martínez, and Nolan Ryan are the only four pitchers elected to the Hall of Fame who had more strikeouts than innings pitched.
This video highlights the great Nolan Ryan tying Koufax's 4 no hitters record….as Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. (born January 31, 1947), nicknamed The Ryan Express and Big Tex, is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and a previous chief executive officer (CEO) of the Texas Rangers. He is currently an executive adviser to the owner of the Houston Astros.
Ryan enjoyed a major league record 27-year baseball career that spanned four decades….from 1966 to 1993….as he pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. Ryan, a hard-throwing, right-handed pitcher that threw pitches that were regularly clocked above 100 miles per hour (161 km/h). He maintained this velocity throughout his career….even into his 40's….who was also known to throw a devastating 12–6 curveball at exceptional velocity for a breaking ball. His 5,714 career strikeouts is an MLB record by a significant margin and will be difficult for any future pitcher to surpass….as he leads the runner-up, Randy Johnson, by 839 strikeouts. Similarly, Ryan's 2,795 bases on balls lead second-place Steve Carlton by 962 while walking over 50% more hitters than any other pitcher in MLB history. Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven…. three more than any other pitcher….plus he is tied with Bob Feller for the most one-hitters with 12….as he also pitched 18 two-hitters. Despite the seven no-hitters, he was never the winning pitcher of a perfect game, nor did he ever win a Cy Young Award.


Although not far from Washington, DC, we live in the fairly rural area of Calvert County. Like a lot of carnivals and fairs, there is always an animal exhibit featuring cows, sheep, pigs, and other assorted barn animals for show. Make sure to visit the animals either early in the morning or early evening, not during the hottest part of the day. There's better light too as the morning and evening sun, being low in the sky, will usually allow some nice light into the sides of the buildings (although this depends on your fair's facilities of course). It's a great opportunity to get up close because most of the animals are easily accessible from the walkways. You're also likely to find younger animals which is always a treat. Just watch yourself that an adventurous creature doesn't mistake your camera strap for a treat!
Most fairs also have photo exhibits and competitions with entries submitted from local residents. Be sure to check out the results of the photo competition, you just might find a friend or two that won first place. My friend and fellow Calvert Photography Club member Bonnie Bryant achieved 5 first premium awards for her work. You can check out her award winning shots here (flamingo), here (lighthouse sunrise), and here (gorilla portrait).
When it comes to the rides, this is where you can get very creative. I recommend timing your visit to cover sunset. The sky colors in the late evening are perfect backdrops for the rides, it also becomes dark enough you can start to take longer exposures w/o the need for a neutral density filter.
The shot at the left (0.6 sec., f/6.3, ISO640) was taken just as the sun was setting and in this case I did use an ND filter. After sunset the light is low enough a filter isn't required. The shot at the very top was taken w/o any filter at all. As long as you've got your tripod you can capture photos like this.
I was originally trying to capture this Ferris wheel above w/o any people. I setup the tripod low to the ground and kept trying to time the shot between people walking by. I didn't have much time to work as the sun was setting quickly. Toward the end the kids came by and "accidentally" got in front of the shot after I'd triggered the shutter. I chimped to see and I'm so glad I did because I liked the shot with the silhouettes much better than I did by itself. So I asked them to stand still for a few moments while I recomposed and rattled off a few more shots. This one ended up being one of my favorites.
The colors of sunset don't last long and then you're stuck with the dark skies. This is a time to concentrate on the lights of the rides themselves. Ferris wheels and any ride that has changing light patterns can be a great subject. I took probably 20 shots of this ride below within a couple minutes and every one has a different light pattern. You never know what it'll look like...the pattern you see with your eye changes unpredictably once you push the exposure to 1 seconds or longer.
Another thing you want to try for are the people shots. There is quite a variety of people you'll find at these events, lots of interesting and colorful folks. With so many people, it's also a great opportunity to capture the hustle of the movement with a slightly long exposure. Believe it or not, the shot at the left was a 2½ exposure (f/14, ISO 200, 10mm). The ride operator happened to be checking his phone just after measuring a child's height (and politely dismissing him because the kid was unfortunately too small to ride). When people stop to check their phone, they end up being remarkably still...the perfect time to trigger the shutter. I ended up really liking this shot because of the mixture of movement, from the total blur of the Ferris wheel to the crowd movement to the still parts of the structure and the operator. Not sure what it is, but this shot just oozes the fair and carnival feel more than any of the others.
The lights in these environments are excellent backdrops for portraits and subjects with shallow depth of field. The bokeh can be spectacular, as in these two shots below taken with a 50mm prime...my favorite lens for bokeh and shallow DoF shots. The background blur in these shots is not the same as blur applied in post processing. If you're looking for photos with backgrounds like this you really need to get it right in the field as this effect is virtually impossible to recreate accurately on your computer.
to keep the background completely out of focus.
out more of the structure but still keeping it blurry.
Subject isolation with a shallow depth of field.
We stayed until the end, letting the kids ride the rides until we heard the official "we're closing" announcement over the loud speakers. I ended the evening waiting for the kids to finish their rides while the waxing gibbous moon came up over the trees. If you find yourself waiting for the kids to finish their rides (or maybe the adults are riding too!), don't just stand around, keep your camera out and look around for opportunities. When you're stationary waiting, it's a great excuse to use your senses, do some people watching, or even shoot for the moon.


I loved this West on the Green wedding! Lauren & Michael are very dear friends of ours and so it was a real pleasure to be asked to photograph their big day. Now I know what you are thinking – I had no idea you could get married here either. But ill tell you what – it was a fantastic modern venue and perfect for a city wedding. Plus it had the added bonus of as much beer as you can drink! West on the Green is part of the amazing Templeton building and right on the edge of Glasgow Green. If you get married there you have literally the full park to explore for your photos.
On the morning of the wedding I went to Grand Central Hotel to see the Lauren getting ready (another amazing venue – you can see previous adventures of min there by clicking here). The girls were prepared by Sophie and her highly talented staff from Polished Beauty Salon. Lauren looked absolutely amazing. There were so many great wee moments such as her Dad coming in and seeing his wee girl all ready for her wedding (there was not a dry eye in the house). We got some great photos of Lauren in the hotel before we headed out. Then just to prove she was the coolest bride ever, Lauren rocked up to her wedding in a white hackney taxi!
They were married lovely humanist ceremony with a classic hand fastening. We then headed out to 'The Green' for some memorable photos. I got one of my favourite ever confetti photos (there's so much going on in the photo, its hilarious – see below) and thanks to some illegal creative parking we got some really cool and unique photos using the McLennan Arch before any traffic wardens appeared (its like the Arc De triumph but in Glasgow).
All in all we had a thoroughly brilliant day, thanks again for having me as part of it. Ill let the photos do the talking from here.
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A Farewell to a Hot Professor
By Jason Schwartz·	 5/4/2011, 2:44 p.m.
Well, this is a sad day for Boston. BU's student newspaper, the Daily Free Press, is reporting that the hottest prof in the city could soon be done here. We are talking of course about Lesley Yoder, the BU French teacher and PhD candidate who is set to graduate this month. How renowned are the looks of Mademoiselle Yoder? Back in 2006, we wrote about how RateMyProfessors.com — a site that collects student evaluations of profs — had her listed as the number one hottest teacher in all the country. We reported:
One of Yoder's pupils suggests in a post that she don a certain pair of jeans a bit more often. But Yoder laughs it all off. "I don't take it seriously or get offended. But then, I've got mostly favorable ratings, so it's easy for me to say."
The Daily Free Press says that Yoder came in fourth place this year in RateMyProfessors.com's standings, but that has hardly diminished her place in our hearts. Au revoir, Miss Yoder. We'll always have BU.
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L'Esprit de Mopti () is a 1999 documentary film about the city of Mopti, Mali, directed by Moussa Ouane.

Synopsis
In central Mali, where desert and savannah meet, lies Mopti, a major Muslim city and commercial junction on the Niger river. Every Thursday, merchants from different ethnic groups meet at the market. All the languages spoken in Mali are used in Mopti where bartering reigns according to ancient tradition. This is the "spirit of Mopti", made up of tolerance, humour, respect for the other, exchange and trade. This documentary describes this spirit through five representative characters: a Dogon, a Bozo, a Fulani herder, a Tuareg stockbreeder, and a Bella son of the city and carter.

Awards
 2000 Golden Dhow Award in the documentary video category at the Festival of the Dhow Countries (Zanzibar International Film Festival).
 Vues d'Afrique Montréal 2000
 FESPACO 2001

References

External links

1999 films
French documentary films
1999 documentary films
Malian documentary films
Documentary films about cities
Mopti
1990s French-language films
1990s French films


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Don't turn up your snout: Scrapple Trail celebrates love-it or loathe-it breakfast meat
Patricia Talorico
You either love or loathe the loaf.
Scrapple, the breakfast meat made with pig parts not often talked about — like snouts, livers and hearts — a thick layer of cornmeal mush, and sprinkles of herbs and spices, is not for everyone.
But devout scrapple fans are steadfast in their belief these greyish, brick-like blocks of mystery meat are better than bacon, and maybe even more satisfying than sausage.
And no more proof is needed than a quick scroll through the Scrapple Trail, a year-old, public Facebook page that now counts more than 7,200 members.
Scrapple haters, don't yuck on this regional yum. The Scrapple Trail Facebook page celebrates and sings a passionate love song for the porky loaf that admirers seem to like best when it is sliced, fried until crisp, but still has a tender center.
"How is scrapple not like EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE? That stuff is amazing and I would stand behind it!!!!" wrote one fan on the page last December.
The Scrapple Trail page was started as a lark by three Maryland residents Clayton Mitchell, Bunky Luffman and Robert Zimberoff, who serve as its administrators.
The men, who know each other through Maryland political circles, got to talking about regional foods while attending the 18th annual Taste of the Eastern Shore on Feb. 13, 2020.
The gathering featured classic Lower Eastern Shore regional foods such as fried chicken, soft-shell crabs, locally grown oysters and Smith Island Cake.
But all three men were surprised not to find a trace of scrapple, a dish Mitchell and Luffman grew up eating in Maryland and one that Zimberoff discovered, and fell in love with, after moving to the area from Chicago.
A day after the event, Valentine's Day 2020 appropriately enough, the trio created the Maryland Scrapple Trail Facebook page as an ode to the breakfast meat most popular in the Mid-Atlantic region.
A month later, they changed the name simply to Scrapple Trail.
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While they gave themselves jokey titles — Luffman is the Scrapple Trail's "commander," Mitchell serves as "consigliere" and Zimberoff is "the deputy secretary" — the men are serious in their pursuit of most varieties of scrapple, a staple of diner menus in Maryland and Delaware.
Well, maybe not vegan scrapple. "Blasphemy," Mitchell said, laughing.
Where's the scrapple?
The plan for the Scrapple Trail was to highlight and create a guide to area restaurants, cafes, local butchers and stores that make or sell scrapple. Members could follow along virtually or in person.
Initially, scrapple lovers planned Sunday meet-up meals. The first was at Twinny's Place, a family-style restaurant in Galena, Maryland, that goes back to the 1950s. About 40 people turned out to eat everything from scrapple gravy to scrapple sandwiches to scrapple fries.
The next stop was Cindy's Kitchen, a casual restaurant in Cambridge, Maryland, where high praise was given to the Old Bay Hot Sauce that adds spicy sass to slabs of scrapple that's usually seasoned with sage and pepper.
But, about a month after the Facebook page was created, the coronavirus pandemic began shutting down restaurants and area events. Fans now mostly post photos of their own scrapple meals along with places to find the breakfast meat.
Shout-outs are given to scrapple finds. One member recently gave thumbs-up to the $16.95 breakfast burger at Two Stones Pub in Middletown that combines scrapple, bacon and scrambled eggs on a garlic brioche that's slathered with sriracha ketchup. The restaurant also has scrapple nachos, the fan wrote.
Haass Family Butcher Shop in Dover gets frequent compliments for its homemade scrapple that's been a part of the store since it opened in 1955.
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Dogfish Head's limited production scrapple stout, Beer for Breakfast, first made in 2014, still gets mentioned, though it's not among the Milton brewery's 2021 releases.
And Off the Hoof, a scrapple-flavored vodka from Painted Stave Distilling in Smyrna, has intrigued brunch lovers who are looking to beef up a Bloody Mary.
Members also talk about places where they've discovered scrapple tacos, scrapple maki rolls, scrapple cheesesteaks, scrapple Wellington and, yes, even vegan scrapple.
Mitchell who likes scrapple's "earthy" taste and jokingly calls it "the candy of gray meat" said he never anticipated the Facebook page's popularity.
About two weeks after its creation, the Scrapple Trail had 600 members, he said.
"It just escalated," Zimberoff said. "We really just thought it was going to be friends of friends."
But members have been growing steadily.
"We thought it was just going to be Maryland people. Now, we have someone on a Army base in Oklahoma asking where to get scrapple," Mitchell said.
Everything but the oink
The allure of scrapple is in no way new. Scrapple, an Old World delicacy, likely dates back to hog butchering days in 16th-century Germany, according to The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia.
Every part of the pig, except the oink, as the old saw goes, was used by thrifty cooks and all leftovers scraps, including offal, were made into an early version of scrapple, then more closely resembling blood pudding.
As German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia and Chester County in the 17th and 18th century, they re-created the dish, but also began adding cornmeal and sometimes buckwheat, along with herbs like sage. The ingredients were cooked in broth until mushy and then poured and cooled in loaf pans.
In 1863, Isaac S. Habbersett opened Habbersett Pork Products in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the first company to mass-produce scrapple, according to the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia.
Delaware has since become one of the world's largest scrapple producers. The breakfast meat has been a part of the state's economy since 1926 when brothers Ralph and Paul Adams opened the RAPA manufacturing plant in Bridgeville, Delaware. The brothers created the original scrapple brand recipes still in use today.
It's not hard to miss the distinctive, almost livery-aroma of scrapple throughout the tiny Sussex County town of Bridgeville when RAPA is cooking up batches.
Zimberoff jokes he can smell it in Maryland "when the winds are blowing in the right direction."
RAPA now makes scrapple with smoked jalapenos, beef, bacon and a turkey version. Since 1998, RAPA also has produced Greensboro scrapple, a brand with a combination of pork and beef that's popular in Maryland's Eastern Shore and is sometimes called "the prime rib of scrapple."
Mitchell, whose favorite scrapple brand is Greensboro, said debating which brand is the best is part of the fun of Facebook page.
"It's like rooting for sports teams," he said.
Conversation about scrapple condiments – ketchup versus maple syrup – is a welcomed hot topic, as is the argument whether scrapple is better sliced thin or thick.
What is not allowed, and will likely you get booted off the page, is any mention of politics. Go somewhere else. The administrators say they get enough of that in their day jobs.
Clayton Mitchell's roots run deep in Maryland's Eastern Shore political scene. He is the son of the late R. Clayton Mitchell Jr., a gentleman farmer and former Democratic legislator who became speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Mitchell's father was so well-known, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan renamed the former Kent Narrows Bridge, a part of U.S. routes 50 and 301, in Mitchell's father's honor a year before the legislator's death in 2019.
Bunky Luffman of Delmar, Maryland, is the special advisor to the Secretary at Maryland Department of Natural Resources. And Robert Zimberoff, a former journalist and legislative director of the Maryland House of Delegates, is now the Eastern Shore Apprenticeship Navigator at Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program.
When coronavirus pandemic concerns ease and restaurants are allowed to open at full capacity again, the Scrapple Trail administrators say they would like to see a return to brunch meet-ups. They want to post about future road trips to restaurants serving scrapple in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A bus trip to Bridgeville's annual Apple-Scrapple Festival also might be in the works if the celebration resumes this October.
But, for now, scrapple cooking will continue at home.
"I cook 2 pounds at a time," said Luffman, who eats the breakfast meat weekly and seldom has leftovers. "It never goes back in the fridge."
Contact Patricia Talorico at (302) 324-2861 or ptalorico@delawareonline.com and on Twitter @pattytalorico


Wise words, Prime Minister. Uttered 14 months ago, they need to become part of the Australian mainstream vernacular. The understandable anger over the ghastly horror of Paris will only give rise to hate in our community, and this is exactly what Daesh (Islamic State) want.
As difficult as it is to maintain composure and withhold a kneejerk reaction in the face of horrendous terror, we need to stop and think. Ponder for a moment. If Australia did, as some suggest, close the doors to all Muslims, or, as others suggest, 'reform' Islam as if it's as simple as economic policy, then this country validates the anti-Western narrative of the fanatics – they don't want you here. Join us. Give your life meaning.
Never before has the famous maxim that 'hate breeds hate' been more relevant to our times.
"…We all need to come together. I know how that sounds. I know it is a cliche, but it is also true because it is exactly what ISIL doesn't want.
"So, if you are a member of Parliament or a has-been member of Parliament preaching hate at a time when what we actually need is more love — you are helping ISIL. They have told us that. If you are a Muslim leader telling your community they have no place here or basically them saying the same thing — you are helping ISIL.
"They have told us that. If you are just someone with a Facebook or Twitter account firing off misguided messages of hate, you are helping ISIL — They have told us that.
Aly's words are based on reason and careful thought. Pauline Hanson's are based on emotion and an undercurrent of prejudice. It's views such as hers, echoed throughout many corners of the Australian community, that are most dangerous. They are the child of ignorance.
Imagine a royal commission into a religion. It's akin to the Salem witch trials and the Spanish Inquisition. Can we really be surprised that some young, idealistic Islamic youths would struggle 'live our way of life' when their own society, sanctioned by the media and some politicians, sponsor a hate-filled kangaroo court purely designed to validate hate?
This is exactly what Daesh wants. A divided Australia suspicious of Muslims inevitably makes young, disenfranchised Islamic people feel like outsiders in this country, and all of a sudden their message about the evils of the West and the virtues of taking up arms against it starts to hold weight. In our hate, we confirm their message.
Our sense certainty during these dangerous times could be the most pernicious threat to our wellbeing. There is talk of World War Three, and it's true that when the world plunged into previous conflict it was due to misguided black and white ideas on the world. If the western world responds in irrational hate against all of Islam, it will perpetuate the very thing it fears: the crumbling of its tolerant and egalitarian way of life to make way for a culture of suspicion, fear, and hate.
Mainstream Muslims are not the enemy, ignorance is. The often quoted line that 'not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslim' is a stark example. The majority of terror attacks in Europe come from separatist groups motivated by a myriad of political agendas. 94 percent of terror attacks in the U.S since the 1980s have been committed by non-Muslims, ranging from Latino related groups to Left and Right Wing radicals. Yet this is what we're not told.
We should mourn the tragic loss of life across the world as a result of what is, in every sense of the word, evil. Yet our capacity for good is diminished by an irrational want to hate in the face of little truth. Let not Daesh's ignorance triumph over our reason.


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A very popular trend right now, wedding sparklers are taking the wedding circuit by storm. Sparklers for weddings are great additions for your guests to interact and celebrate your special day! Sparklers can be used for decoration during the reception and grand send-offs. Account for all your guests and have enough sparklers on hand! Have them lit and ready when you leave as a married couple. Summer nights, sparklers lit, it's the perfect combination. The photos will make for an unforgettable memory.
Summer weddings are great..minus the summer heat! If your ceremony or reception is held outdoors, take the proper precautions to ensure your guests are cool and comfortable. Rent fans or provide shade for your guests. Keeping cool is very important! Set-up "hydration stations" with water or fruit infused water to make sure everybody is enjoying themselves!
Having a summer wedding leaves room for lots of creativity. Look at Pinterest for summer cocktail recipes! Your guests will love to sip on a refreshing summer inspired cocktail while dancing and celebrating your special day. Pinterest recipes can be made non-alcoholic as well! That way, all of your guests can enjoy the refreshing taste of summer!
As we've mentioned, the summer heat can be sweltering! Depending where you plan to have your wedding and reception, plan for an evening wedding. If your wedding is in the evening, you will be wed as the sun sets and your reception will take place at night! Bonus, it will still be warm in the summer night and allow for your guests to dance the night away.
Create your menu based off summer inspired cuisine! Summer weddings give you the opportunity to grill out, serve chilled foods and other selections. Keep the menu light and fun! Serve shrimp cocktails, fresh fruit or small sandwiches. If you want to do a picnic or grill theme, serve hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, watermelon, chicken wings, popsicles etc. Depending on your theme, summer offers a wide variety of options for refreshing food options.
Now it's time to start planning a beautiful summer wedding! Use our 5 tips to make it the celebration of a lifetime!


SARATOGA, CA--(Collegiate Presswire - March 12, 2007) - NBX.com, an online sports entertainment web site, has launched its latest game, a free March Madness contest that allows all participants to compete for the cash even when the twists and turns of every NCAA Tournament destroy their brackets, it was announced today.
"The thrills and excitement of the NCAA Tournament always play tricks on brackets in every office pool around the country," NBX CEO Toby Corey said. "Minutes after this NCAA Tournament field was announced the experts were already predicting upsets, it happens every year. Our new March Madness tournament will allow everyone to compete head to head with their friends and co-workers even if their brackets explode in the first two rounds. They can battle for cash and bragging rights until the very end."
The contest will begin March 15 after the play-in game between Florida A&M and Niagara is complete. To enter players simply login at www.nbx.com, click on the NCAA March Madness contest and make their picks in the NBX Fantasy Sportsbook™. In addition to the March Madness contest, NBX.com has just launched the first multi-tournament fantasy sportsbook competitions. The new weekly sports specific tournaments include the NBA, NHL and MLB Weekly with cash prizes. The NBX Classic and the NBX Weekly combine all the action from the major sports, including the NBA, NHL, NCAA, NFL and MLB, into one tournament. Points are reset each week in the NBX Weekly to maintain a level playing field for all participants, while the NBX Classic plays like a traditional sports book and also features head-to-head buddy bets. All tournaments and contests at NBX.com are points-based and completely free to play.
NBX Inc. (No Boundaries Experience) offers the multi-tournament NBX Fantasy Sportsbook™ contests integrated with the MyNBX™ Social Network and unfiltered sports media programs, providing the ultimate, interactive sports competition to avid sports fans. All NBX offerings are completely free. The NBX Fantasy Sportsbook allows sports fans to "wager" using NBX points, not their hard-earned cash. Players compete for bragging rights, weekly cash and prizes plus a chance to qualify for free NBX World Sports Betting Championship tournaments with $5,000 grand prizes.
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All you need to know about electric vehicles
Electric vehicles: the lowdown
02 August 2010 by Parkers
New Government confirms £5,000 grant
Zero company car tax for next five years
Exempt from VED and congestion charge
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The first electric vehicles from mainstream car manufacturers are due to go on sale later this year, but there are a host of questions surrounding the new technology.
They are likely to be expensive to buy and there are concerns over their range and the recharging infrastructure, but the good news is that they are exempt from company car tax for the next five years and also avoid road tax and congestion charges.
We have gathered all the information to let you decide if going electric will be a buzz, or leave you feeling flat.
Why the sudden interest in electric vehicles?
Firstly, the government wants the UK to be a world leader in zero carbon vehicles and because electric vehicles (EVs) do not produce any emissions from the exhaust pipe there is a clearly an agenda it needs to push through. Secondly, car manufacturers have been tasked by Europe with reducing their average CO2 emissions down to 130g/km by 2012 and a host of zero emission models will help drop their average considerably.
So are they really zero emission vehicles then?
Yes and no. The cars are powered by battery packs which supply the electric motors so there are zero emissions from the car. However, the battery packs need recharging, and to do this you have to plug into the national grid, which is supplied by coal-fired power stations. Burning coal produces a lot of emissions.
So I can recharge an electric car by plugging in at home?
Yes, and at the office or via on-street recharging bays. However, the infrastructure is still in its infancy and London, naturally, is leading the way. Other cities such as Brighton and Milton Keynes are also installing on-street recharging units. Certain car companies are also mulling over the idea of having 'quick drop' recharging stations dotted around the country, most probably at selected dealerships.
So once fully charged, how far will I be able to travel in an electric car?
It varies, but 100 miles seems to be the longest distance claimed by any of the car manufacturers. So if you're covering 500 miles a week up and down the motorway EVs are probably not for you. But for inner-city and short-hop drivers, they could be viable.
How much will an EV cost?
Again, it varies. Mitsubishi recently announced that its i-MiEV city car will cost £38,699, or £33,699 once the government's £5,000 discount is taken into account. Nissan has set the price of its Leaf hatchback at £23,990 (again, after the £5,000 grant), while Renault claims that its EVs will cost the same as an equivalent diesel-engined model once that £5,000 subsidy is applied.
£38k? I could but a Porsche for that. Why so expensive?
New technology always carries a premium and the car companies simply aren't going to build enough of these electric vehicles to enjoy economies of scale. And the battery packs are incredibly expensive - between £10,000 and £15,000. Some of the EVs will come with the battery included in the price (such as the Mitsubishi and Nissan), while others will come as a shell and the driver then has to lease the battery pack.
What about having one as a company car?
The good news is that these vehicles are exempt from company car tax for the next five years. Compared with a diesel family hatchback such as a Ford Focus, that will save you around £500 per annum. EVs are also exempt from road tax and the London congestion charge.
When can I buy one?
The Mitsubishi is on sale now, and Citroen will be next when it launches the C-ZERO (a re-badged version of the Mitsubishi) later this year. In 2011 many more will arrive: Nissan's Leaf hatchback (below) in March and the Renault Kangoo van and Twizy city car in the middle of the year, followed by the Fluence saloon and Zoe hatchback in 2012. Peugeot will launch the iOn (again, a rebadged Mitsibishi/Citroen) at some point in 2011, along with Ford's Transit Connect small van. 2012 will see the arrival of the Focus Electric.


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Home » Swiss private equity firm to acquire Bravo Brio Restaurant Group
Swiss private equity firm to acquire Bravo Brio Restaurant Group
The $100 million transaction will be complete by the end of the second quarter.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – GP Investments Ltd., a Switzerland-based private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (BBRG) Inc. for approximately $100 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2018.
BBRG, which operates Bravo! Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille restaurants, had annual sales of more than $400 million in the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, the company said. It owns and operates 110 locations in 32 states across the US.
"Bravo Brio has two best-in-class Italian restaurant brands, an enduring culture and a team committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to its guests," said Antonio Bonchristiano, CEO of GP Investments. "We are pleased to be partnering with the company and its leadership to build an even stronger foundation for value creation and profitable growth. As a private entity, we will have greater flexibility to take a long-term view as we invest in Bravo Brio's future growth and expansion, which will drive rewards for the company and our investors."
BBRG will continue to be operated as an independent company upon closing of the transaction and will remain based in Columbus.
"We are confident that this transaction maximizes value for our shareholders," said Alton F. Doody III, chairman of the board of BBRG. "GP has a distinguished track record of being an active and valuable partner to its invested companies through its operationally-oriented approach, which we expect will greatly enhance our ability to maximize the potential of our Bravo Brio brands nationwide."
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Wayne Logan and Philip Chapman of the Nelson Whakatu Menzshed receive a generous donation from The Car Company and Shane Drummond (right).
Gain more confidence to be adventurous in the kitchen.
Impress your kids and friends.
Improve your health by eating better.
Keep up your energy levels all day long.
Sam admires the stunning carving on the Waka presently stored at the Menzshed for Waitangi Day Celebrations.
Welcome to the latest round-up of Shed related items from the Executive, and around the country.
Click the link to find the National Menzshed news letter.
The Committee hopes that you all had a good Christmas break and wishes you and your loved all the very best for 2019.
With the new year comes new challenges and goals and for our shed it has become apparent with our growing membership that our use of the main shed space needs to be addressed.
We would like to ask for volunteers to form a "Workshop Team" to oversee development of the main shed into a space that can be effectively used by members for personal and community projects.The "Team" will also evaluate any donations offered to the Shed so that we can gauge how useful potential donated items might be and if we wish to take them.
With a number of landmark events occurring at the Shed in recent weeks we decided to hold an Open Day to celebrate the fantastic progress that had been made since MNW moved into our new premises at the old Reliance engineering shop on Haven Rd. Primarily the Opening marked the fact that we are truly operational now, with a well appointed machine shop, smoko room, additional space for large projects, office space for seminars and meetings, and a number of other workshop bays including electrical repair, welding bay , metal turning , paint shop, carving area and boat repair.
The formal part of the day began with a unveiling of a traditional crafted wooden nameplate over our front entrance carved by father and son carvers Shane and Cairo, a supporting karakia, and an unveiling and speech by city councillor Stuart Walker to mark the occasion. Stuart noted the great progress that had been made by the group and how the setup had occurred so quickly and efficiently through the combined efforts of the members, while also reaffirming the councils commitment to continuing support of the Nelson Whakatu Menzshed initiative with appropriate funding and assistance with new purpose built premises in the future. A steady stream of visitors were welcomed with a sausage sizzle (compliments of Mega mitre 10) and a guided tour, with a number of new members joining up on the day.
Our host Sheddies received lots of positive feedback about the general buzz occurring in the Shed environment, the number of community assisted projects already implemented, and the great facilities and equipment that had been amassed and operational in the Shed itself. It also provided us with a additional opportunity to market our purpose and brand to fellow Nelsonians, including the launch of our new Community Assist programme, and it's certainly an event we will replicate regularly in the future to keep in contact with our surrounding and supportive local community.
Colin has modified this metal band-saw. He has renewed the base and raised the platform to an ergonomically sensible height suitable for older users. The addition of pull-out handles with which to comfortably tilt and roll the device into the best location adds to its safe usage. The variable speed pulley system is cleverly concealed in an easily accessible enclosure on the left top. A clamp allowing a firm grip on pieces being sawn has been added, as has an adjustable horizontal work-piece support bar and a retractable tray below which catches the fine metal waste from the saw. Altogether a supreme effort. Colin gets this week's Oreo Award for Innovation.
An exchange job by John.
Still lots of sorting to do.
Safety guards for band saw.
Colin and Peter fix the hole.
Ian gives a good coating.
Robert's stairway to the stars.
Ian makes pallet storage platform.
Pallet platform with Alex helping.
Kent makes more predator traps.
Stephen building a yurt floor.
Loaves and Fishes tub support.
Pantry shelves for Loaves and Fishes.
Metal bandsaw with a difference.
Trent assisting with timber storage.
Getting there with the timber stack.
Oreo Award to Colin for innovation.
Mark makes a lemon tree protector.
Multi purpose shelter by Mark.
Mark and Ken fix on legs.
Saw Horses needed for other projects.
Work Box rolls in on custom roller.
Larrise Hall asked for help constructing a huge table for one of her entries in the Light Nelson Festival. The Nelson/Whakatu Menzshed came to the party. Below are a sequence of the day's effort. Saw horses and table tops had already been expertly consructed and these together with many 4 by 2's needed to be transported to the site at "The Queen's Gardens" all to be snuggly fitted together, but not without some initial head scratching and a blip or two.
Saw Horses ready to gallop away.
Waiting for instructions, where's the foreman?
A successful day's fun was had by all.
18 recent photos below of the new shed and activities within.
The Workbox delivered to the Reliance building ready for finishing work ie interior lining, shelving, painting etc.
The Nelson Menzshed groups have merged and been given the Reliance Engineering building as a new base by the Nelson City Council.
An old engineering shed in Nelson has an enthusiastic bunch of new occupants in the form of Menzshed members.
Almost two years after the Nelson Menzshed asked the Nelson City Council for help in finding suitable premises, the organisation has a new home in the old Reliance Engineering building on Haven Rd.
The two urban Menzshed groups, Nelson and, Whakatū merged last year and are in the process of getting the shed set up. Co-chair Philip Chapman said the group had been given a year lease on the council-owned building and $10,000 from the community fund to get it going.
Fellow co-chair Denis Moriarty said the group were ''absolutely delighted'' with the space.
Moriarty said the group had about 50 members who came from different backgrounds and had a diverse range of skills.
It was '' hammer time'' that brought them all together, the chance to work on projects, seek help from others and give back to the community.
The new premises included a design room, seminar room and of course, a smoko room.
''It looks like everyone is just sitting around having a cup of tea but it is basically the engine room of a Menzshed, it's about mateship, fellowship, fraternity and sharing ideas,'' Moriarty said.
Chapman said the council understood that men could suffer from social isolation in old age and that the Menzshed aimed to combat that.
''All the research indicates it is males that don't have networks so this shed fills a real gap for those men.
''If you set up a support group for older men over a cup of coffee, no-one would come.
''You set up a shed and you get hundreds.
''There are hundreds of men with great skills just out there painting their letterbox for the tenth time, bored out of their trees,'' Chapman said.
Chapman said they were keen to hear from anyone who wanted to join, or had tools to donate and could help in getting the shed set up.
Anyone interested in joining the Menzshed can drop into the shed at 234 Haven Rd on Tuesday or Thursday from 9.00 am onwards.
A brief pictorial journey of the Menzshed settin up.


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EDEN HAZARD has revealed what it felt like to score the winner against Manchester United.
The Chelsea superstar netted the only goal of the game yesterday as the Blues beat United to go a huge ten points clear at the top.
Hazard's stunner was his 18th in all competitions this season and was enough to hold off United.
Hazard said: "It is always good when you score at Stamford Bridge, and against Man United it is very good when the goal gives three points for the team.
Yesterday's victory has all but handed Chelsea the league title but Hazard is taking nothing for granted yet.
He added: "When you win this game it is very important for the rest of the season.
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The CNA Salary in Ohio is mostly determined by three factors: work location, organization and level of expertise. Certified nursing assistants work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, home heath care agencies and as self employed business owners.
A certified nursing assistant is a health care professional who takes care of a patient's daily needs. A CNA can be found in a variety of health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and adult day care centers. Some CNAs are also hired by private patients to provide care in the patient's home.
A CNA works in tandem with nurses and doctors to ensure the health and wellbeing of the sick and elderly. They have daily contact with their charges and doctors and nurses depend on them to assess and report any changes in the patient's condition.
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To work as a CNA in Ohio, all you need is a GED or high school diploma and CNA training. However, to really get a good job as a CNA in Ohio, you are going to have to put in some work and take the time to achieve experience in the field. Experience and expertise are rewarded with higher pay and good benefits in the health care sector in Ohio.
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