Florida bathroom remodeling may be a project you've considered completing for some time now. Remodeling this space in your property can prove to be a worthwhile project but you will need to consider whether it is truly going to be the best option for you. From completely changing everything in the space including the color of the walls to making minimal changes such as increasing storage abilities, there are many projects that can be completed in these areas of properties. If you have specific goals for the remodeling that will be completed in your household, then you will need to begin considering how you can achieve them.
For example, with their Florida bathroom remodeling tasks, some people in Florida determine that their main goal is to improve energy efficiency. As such, they begin to research the Florida bathroom remodeling products that are available to help them turn this goal into reality. On the other hand, you may simply desire more storage space to be incorporated with the Florida bathroom remodeling and this is a very much achievable goal as well. The important thing is to assess your needs and then begin developing a plan of action for achieving them in the Florida property.
Since so many Florida property owners are more concerned about the future of the environment than ever before, many want to ensure that they are maximizing the energy efficiency of their households with the Florida bathroom remodeling jobs that will be completed. As such, if you also have the desire to improve your house's energy efficiency levels, consider which products for the bathroom update will help you to turn this desire into reality. For example, when installing any new products in this space with the project, consider if there are energy efficient alternatives being made. This can be very beneficial because it will minimize the waste that is being created and can help you to do more for the environment.
Apart from improving the energy efficiency of the residence in Florida that you own when taking on a Florida bathroom remodeling project, another important goal should be increasing the storage room that is available in the property. This is important because you want to ensure you have the proper areas to store all of the items that need to be kept in the space from the toilet paper to the towels and more. The good news for you is that many storage stands are available to purchase from corner standing containers to ones that hang over the toilet. However, since so many of these products are available, you will need to begin considering which is going to match the theme that you are trying to achieve with the job when it will be finished. Also, be sure that the stand you buy is going to match the budget that you have for the job.
After you've made the initial Florida bathroom remodeling decisions and the job is completed, you will then expect to receive certain benefits. As such, you likely won't be disappointed with the improvements that will occur in the bathroom of the property. One first improvement that you are probably going to experience is having the amount of storage space that you need. Increasing storage areas should be a main goal with any job because it seems that room to store their items is the one thing that the majority of FL house owners lack. As such, by installing storage containers and cabinets under the new sink, you can achieve the results that you desire.
Next, you are probably going to notice a much more fluid transition between the bathroom and the other rooms in the FL house after the remodeling is complete. This can occur because the bathroom will finally be consistent with the modern style of the other household areas and will become a place that you enjoy spending time. Of course, these and other benefits are commonly occurring after Florida bathroom remodeling jobs so you will be very likely to experience them. This will ensure that your money was well spent and that you accomplished the goals you had for the remodeling job in the FL residence.
If you truly want to increase the chance that you will experience the most amount of benefits possible, with the Florida bathroom remodeling project, then be sure to hire a bathroom contractor in Florida if you feel that this would be helpful. Contractors in Florida are often widely available and have experience completing a variety of remodeling projects in bathroom areas and other household locations. This will help the job to be completed properly and may also increase the chances that all of your goals for the project will be completed.


As a new Macbook Air 11″ owner, my first impressions in regards to performance were very good. Even though my MBA 11 is running a slower CPU than my late 2009 Macbook Pro 13 (1.6ghz vs 2.26ghz), the MBA just seemed faster. Today we will take a look at some unofficial 3DMark2006 tests ran on both of my setups. These tests were ran in VMWare Fusion and in Boot Camp Windows 7 on both machines and in very similar test environments. Keep reading for all of the stats and numbers.
First things first, here are the physical specs on each of the machines we tested.
I have both Macbooks setup with Boot Camp and Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (64bit) on each. Each is running the latest VMWare Fusion 3 for virtual machine testing and each VM is allocated the same 1 cpu core and 2GB of RAM.
I ran the default 3DMark 2006 benchmark on both machines in Windows 7 in both VMWare and booting to Windows 7 directly via Boot Camp. My virtual machine used was my Boot Camp Partition. I also ran each test twice to make sure results were not skewed.
The results may surprise and delight a few of you!
Some opponents and naysayers of the new Macbook Air 11″/13″ don't really have much an argument against the CPU or overall speed of the laptop. Compared to most netbooks, the Macbook Air surpasses any of them with ease. Heck, it even bested my late 2009 Macbook Pro 13 on most tests except for the CPU score.
The numbers don't lie and the experience you get does relate to the benchmark scores. I did feel like the Macbook Air felt faster and smoother running. VMware Fusion ran rather well on it and loaded my virtual Windows 7 much faster (Flash SSD definitely makes a difference in overall system speed vs my 5400RPM platter harddrive in the Macbook Pro 13). This test may not be the fairest one for the MBP13 since it didn't have an SSD drive and in turn the numbers could jump back in its favor with such an upgrade. So there you have it, the stats and benchmarks.


master ✔ $ tree .
Behind-the-scenes when you decorate a function with task() or periodic_task(), the function registers itself with a centralized in-memory registry. When that function is called, a reference is put into the queue (along with the arguments the function was called with, etc), and when that message is consumed, the function is then looked-up in the consumer's registry. Because of the way this works, it is strongly recommended that all decorated functions be imported when the consumer starts up.
Decorator to execute a function out-of-band via the consumer.
echo "In another terminal, run 'python main.py'"
echo "Stop the consumer using Ctrl+C"
Sets field in the hash stored at key to value, only if field does not yet exist. If key does not exist, a new key holding a hash is created. If field already exists, this operation has no effect.
WireGuard is a free and open-source software application and protocol that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques to create secure point-to-point connections in routed or bridged configurations. It is run as a module inside the Linux kernel and aims for better performance than the IPsec and OpenVPN tunneling protocols.
Linus 的评价: Maybe the code isn't perfect, but I've skimmed it, and compared to the horrors that are OpenVPN and IPSec, it's a work of art.
# rpm -qa |grep kernel  |grep "4.20"
addr = os.getenv("NOTIFY_SOCKET")  # systemd default addr = "/run/systemd/notify"
3月 10 10:17:06 yiran-30-250 systemd: test.service watchdog timeout (limit 5s)!
3月 10 10:19:29 yiran-30-250 systemd: test.service watchdog timeout (limit 5s)!
3月 10 10:19:29 yiran-30-250 systemd: Unit test.service entered failed state.
3月 10 10:19:29 yiran-30-250 systemd: test.service failed.
3月 10 10:19:29 yiran-30-250 systemd: test.service holdoff time over, scheduling restart.
3月 10 10:19:30 yiran-30-250 systemd: Started A test service written in Python.
Because generator-iterators begin execution at the top of the generator's function body, there is no yield expression to receive a value when the generator has just been created. Therefore, calling send() with a non-None argument is prohibited when the generator iterator has just started, and a TypeError is raised if this occurs (presumably due to a logic error of some kind). Thus, before you can communicate with a coroutine you must first call next() or send(None) to advance its execution to the first yield expression.


In April 2014, the fully reconstructed Batthyány Mansion opened it's doors. The Mansion has a direct footpath connection with the Batthyány Castle. Exlusive rooms, lobby and restaurant welcomes our guests with a modern, charming exterior.
The new building has got 20 rooms: 8 suites, 8 standard rooms, 4 superior rooms.
We have 10 standard rooms which are located on the groundfloor and on the 1st floor. All rooms are 20-25m2.
We have 2 spacious superior rooms which are 30-35m2, extra beds can be added.
There are 2 family rooms with the size of 30-35m2.
We have 8 suites that can be found on the ground and on the 1st floor. The size of the suites is 38-40m2 where 4 people can be placed. The suits are divided into two areas, a bedroom and a living room where two extra beds can be put.
We have 5 outside apartments in our 6 hectare park, 4 of it near the castle. (cca. 50 meter)The size of the apartments are 55-60m2, and they have all got seperate living rooms, kitchen facilities.


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Getting a good night's sleep while camping outdoors is often easier said than done. You'd imagine that you'd be able to pass out quite easily after spending a full day hiking. Sadly, that isn't always the case. And while all of us here LOVE the outdoors, many hikers and campers struggle to get quality sleep while in the wilderness — even when we're downright exhausted! This is why you need to be armed with the best backpacking sleeping pad.
The best sleeping pads make you comfortable enough to get the rest you need for the activities to come in the following day.
It's not just about comfort though, sleeping pads also help keep your body warm, which can protect you from falling into hypothermia when camping in colder climates.
After researching and testing dozens of lightweight sleeping pads that fit nicely in a camping backpack, we've compiled a list of the best 10 that we could get our hands on.
Let's have a look at our reviews of the most comfortable sleeping pads for backpacking, shall we?
When it comes to versatility, we consider the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite a top choice for any hiking aficionado or backpacker. It's suitable for use during any season and is quite the maverick with its combination of excellence in support, comfort, warmth, and weight.
Most backpacking experts agree that the XLite is a good all-around choice for lightweight hiking. This pad is a bit pricey, but the value you get in return is well worth it.
The one flaw of the XLite is the fact that it makes noise when you shift your body. This is due to the heat reflective material that increases its warming capabilities. For those of you (hunters especially) that want to remain as low profile as possible, this extra "noise" might be a downside.
While this sleeping pad might be a bit noisier than other models on the market, this factor alone is not usually enough to negate all the other selling points this high-quality product brings to the market. For those of you smaller in body size, this sleeping pad also comes in a women's version that's shorter and a bit snugger in fit.
The Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XTherm is an even warmer version of the above-listed XLite pad and is one of the best sleeping pads for backpacking in colder climates. You might be wondering why we'd even put it on this list if it's essentially just a variation of the previous product. Well, what can we say, it's too good to leave out.
Insulation capabilities are often overlooked by people who want to buy a new sleeping pad, however, if you plan to go backpacking in colder areas, getting the XTherm may be the only way to get a good night's sleep without receiving a cold, rude awakening from the icy breeze every few minutes.
For its weight, the warming capabilities of this pad are incredible. It carries the same drawback as the XLite with its crinkling sound whenever you move, but as we mentioned earlier, the noise is nothing compared to all its benefits.
Let us start by saying that we haven't spent that much time using the newly released sleeping pad named Big Agnes Insulated AXL. That said, in the time we've used it, we've seen relatively good performance. It's one of the lightest sleeping pads released to date. Coming out at a measly 10.6 oz., this pad is one of the best lightweight sleeping pads available on the market, managing to contend with the industry-leading NeoAir XLite.
The AXL is thick and comfortable. It can be packed down to a small fold and is quieter than the XLite. It's pretty easy to inflate but the deflation isn't as stress-free. It's a bit wider than the previous items on the list which gives you more room at night.
The one area where the AXL falls short in comparison to the XLite is warmth. Big Agnes claims that the pad can be used in temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit but there's no live testing that verifies that.
The AXL still has a lot to offer despite its shortcomings in the heating area which is why it manages to make our list of the best backpacking sleeping pad options available to consumers.
The Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat is one of the strongest competitors that the NeoAir XLite has. In some cases, it's even a better option.
It's without a doubt one of the most comfortable sleeping pads we've ever had the honor of testing. The "Air Sprung Cells" may sound like buzzy sales talk, but in reality, the dimples trick your body into thinking that you're sleeping on a regular mattress.
It's also cheaper, inflates and deflates faster, and has thicker fabric than the NeoAir XLite. It's wider than the NeoAir XLite which gives your arms more room. Its main weakness is that it bottoms out easier. That means that you'll feel the ground whenever sitting up or leaning on one elbow.
You shouldn't face any problems with it bottoming out while you're lying down though and — unless you sleep upright — that's what really matters. It comes in numerous styles including the comfort series which sports more cushy dimples.
The REI Co-op Flash Insulated pad is the latest in a long line of high-end gear that manages to challenge industry leaders with its affordable pricing. If you like the comfortability of Sea to Summit's Air Sprung Cells, you'll love the Flash Pad too.
We don't find it as comfortable, but that's just our opinion. It also bottoms out quite easily but it's not that much of a drawback considering the value that it offers.
It's warmer than the Sea to Summit Insulated Mat but tends to be narrower around the shoulder area which might make it a bit snug for those with wide shoulders or larger builds. It's made out of a thinner material, doesn't come with a repair kit included, and much like the NeoAir pads, makes a crinkle sound when you move around. All in all, the pad is still a great value for lightweight backpackers.
If you're a tough backpacker who can fall asleep with nothing more than a rock for a pillow, you might like the Therm-A-Rest Z Lite Sol. The pad is lightweight, affordable, and is unmatched in versatility and durability. It's not as comfortable as the air pads but is pretty relaxing with its foam padding.
The foam padding compresses over time and will need to be replaced but that shouldn't cost you too much. The fact that it has a wide range of uses and is borderline indestructible should be reason enough for you to buy this pad.
The Klymit Static V is the best budget air pad readily available to consumers. It has thicker fabric than most lightweight pads and is over three inches wider than the standard pad size. It sports V-shaped air tubes — hence the name — that are rather comfortable.
The large spaces between each air chamber might cause you to bottom the pad out when shifting from side to side. It doesn't do much in the insulation area so it's recommended that you only use this pad in warmer climates.
There is a heavier — albeit more expensive — version of the pad if you're looking for something that brings more to the table. Overall, if you're on a tight budget and want to backpack in warmer areas, this pad could be a great option.
The NEMO Tensor Insulated camping pad is a quiet, soft, and rectangular pad that's comfortable yet rather lightweight. Rectangular pads give your legs more room when you're asleep. The drawback of rectangular pads is the fact that they take more time and effort to inflate. The pad is built out of rather thin fabric so you'll have to be gentle with it.
NEMO claims it can work in temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit but there are no studies confirming that. The design and comfort of the Tensor pad is worth exploring as it might just turn out to be the right pad for you.
The Big Agnes Q – Core SLX pad is a soft, lightweight, rectangular sleeping pad. It differs from the Tensor with its large side tubes that keep you centered while you sleep. It's also 1.25 inches thicker than any other pad listed above.
That said, thickness doesn't necessarily mean comfortability. We found that you won't feel very stable while sleeping on the SLX. The excessive thickness makes you feel like you're laying on a pool float.
If you do end up going with this pad, be sure to buy a pump as filling up the pad by lung will leave you gassed for hours. It sports the same 15-degree claim but again fails to provide studies that verify its validity.
The Exped SynMat HL is one of the few pads in the same warmth and weight class as the NeoAir XLite. That in itself is a major achievement. It sports a vertical baffle design that helps you stay centered while laying on the pad.
We're not overly fond of the vertical baffle support and don't find the SynMat as comfortable as the XLite. The pad is thinner than the XLite, costs more, is harder to deflate, and only sports a 2-year warranty in comparison to the — XLite's lifetime warranty.
We hope our list helps you find a great sleeping pad for your next backpacking trip. As fellow outdoor enthusiasts, we work hard to bring you reviews of the best camping equipment to help you enjoy Mother Nature in all her glory. If you don't need the lightest pad and are looking for some other options, try our general camping sleeping pads post.
As with any product, do your research and choose the pad the best fits your needs. Also, don't forget to check out our links for more info direct from the manufacturer and for the best prices online.
Did we miss anything? If you know of a product that you felt should have been included in this list, feel free to contact us and share with us your thoughts or experiences. We'd love to hear from you!
Thanks for reading and happy camping!


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Jordi Baiget i Cantons (Balaguer, 30 de desembre de 1963) és un polític, exconseller d'Empresa i Coneixement de la Generalitat de Catalunya del gener del 2016 al juliol del 2017. Fou militant de Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya i posteriorment del Partit Demòcrata i va ser secretari del Govern de Catalunya entre 2012 i 2016.

Biografia
Nascut a Balaguer, de ben petit va marxar a viure amb la seva família a Terrassa, on va viure fins a casar-se. És llicenciat en Ciències Econòmiques per la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. A la mateixa universitat va cursar estudis de postgrau en Anàlisi Econòmica. També hi va exercir de professor ajudant a la Facultat d'Economia i Empresa.

És militant de Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya des de l'any 1996, i des del 15è Congrés de CDC forma part del seu Comitè Executiu Nacional. Ja de jove havia militat a la Joventut Nacionalista de Catalunya i durant els seus estudis universitaris havia militat a la Federació Nacional d'Estudiants de Catalunya (1985). Va entrar a formar part del Servei d'Estudis del Grup Parlamentari Català de Convergència i Unió (CiU) per col·laborar en l'assessorament en aspectes econòmics, sectorials i socials. Ha estat també Secretari del Grup Parlamentari de CiU al Congrés dels Diputats d'Espanya.

Des de l'any 2004 és coordinador tècnic dels grups parlamentaris de CiU a Catalunya i a les Corts Generals. Durant la IX Legislatura de la Generalitat de Catalunya, que tingué lloc del 16 de desembre de 2010 al 25 de novembre del 2012, va ser director general de Coordinació Interdepartamental del Govern de Catalunya, càrrec que assumí des 4 de gener de 2011 fins al 27 de desembre de 2012, en què fou nomenat Secretari del Govern de la X Legislatura.

Jordi Baiget fou conseller de Túnels i Accessos de Barcelona fins a l'agost de 2014. També ha estat vicepresident tercer del Centre de Telecomunicacions i Tecnologies de la Informació de la Generalitat i vocal de la Junta de Govern de l'Institut Català de Finances i del Consell d'Administració d'Infraestructures de la Generalitat de Catalunya. També ha presidit l'Entitat Autònoma del Diari Oficial i de Publicacions de la Generalitat i ha estat membre del Consell d'Administració de Circuits de Catalunya.

El 14 de gener de 2016 va prendre possessió del càrrec de conseller d'Empresa i Coneixement de la Generalitat, després de ser nomenat el dia abans pel president de la Generalitat, Carles Puigdemont. El juliol de 2017 va sorprendre el Govern i l'opinió pública considerant que el referèndum de l'1 d'octubre podria acabar sent com la consulta del 9 de novembre. El mateix dia fou destituït pel president de la Generalitat, Carles Puigdemont. Santi Vila fou qui n'assumí la conselleria.

El 31 de gener de 2018 va declarar com a testimoni al Tribunal Suprem pel cas del procés independentista i va assegurar que era "irresponsabilitat no seguir una via pactada".

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 Funcions del Secretari de Govern

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Militants de Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya
Alumnes de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Professors de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Consellers del govern de Carles Puigdemont
Associats al Partit Demòcrata Europeu Català
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Friday, 08 September 2017 10:48
The Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, was asked by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to undertake an independent review of the national electricity market (NEM) that:
delivers on Australia's emissions reduction commitments
provides affordable electricity
ensures a high level of security and reliability
This was complicated task that needed to take into account:
the closure of ageing coal-fired power stations
escalating extreme weather events (like heatwaves, bushfires and storms) driven by climate change that test the resilience of the system
increasing gas prices
rapidly declining costs of wind, solar and battery storage
It also had to be politically palatable for the federal and state governments.
The energy users, the general public and industry just want long-term policy certainty.
The major points made by the review and the Climate Council's view are summarised below.
1. Emission Reductions
The minimum target for reducing emissions in the electricity sector should be a 28% emissions reduction below 2005 levels by 2030. While it places responsibility for more aspirational targets to 2030 and beyond with government(s), the review cautions higher targets could have 'larger consequences for energy security' and 'implications should be re-examined'.
This target is consistent with the commitment made by Australia at the Paris Climate Change conference but the electricity sector needs to bear a greater share of the reduction. It is easier to reduce emissions in the electricity sector as many of the required technologies already exist and reductions in other sectors like transport and land use are harder to achieve. The Climate Change Authority, the government appointed advisory body, suggested that electricity emissions should reduce by two-thirds by 2030 and be zero by 2050.
2. Clean Energy Target
The Finkel Review proposes introducing a Clean Energy Target, which would effectively replace the current Renewable Energy Target from 2020. Gas and coal (with carbon capture and storage) would qualify under the Clean Energy Target, as well as renewable energy. The Clean Energy Target would set a certain target amount of new 'clean' electricity (expressed as GWh or % of electricity) based on the required emissions reductions for the electricity sector. The Finkel Review leaves the target baseline and emissions trajectory to 2030 and beyond for politicians to decide.
Technologies with lower emissions, like renewables, would receive higher benefits than those with higher emissions, like gas and coal (which would still be required to be below a set emissions intensity level to receive any benefit). New coal stations that do not meet the target can still be built without penalty, increasing the emissions reduction burden from 'clean' electricity.
The Clean Energy Council website explains this mechanism in more detail. Modelling undertaken for the Finkel Review (based on 28% emissions reduction for the electricity sector) indicates the Clean Energy Target mechanism (and an emissions intensity scheme) would result in lower costs to households and businesses compared with no action at all (business as usual). The modelling shows renewable power continuing to grow, up to 42% of electricity supply by 2030 (58% still comes from fossil fuels by then, with no further brown coal closures), in contrast to business as usual of 35% renewable electricity.
Power generated by renewable energy in 2030 under the proposed Clean Energy Target – at 42% – is far too low. Under the Clean Energy Target, electricity supply from large scale renewable energy would only increase 9% from 2020–30 (about the same increase as has occurred in the past ten years, a decade marked by significant climate and energy policy uncertainty).
3. Renewable Energy Reliability
The Finkel Review recommends a new requirement on new wind and solar power plants to provide a certain level of 'dispatchable' capacity (this was called a Generator Reliability Obligation). Dispatchable capacity is electricity that is available on call, as and when needed. New wind and solar would be required to provide a certain amount of battery storage or gas generation as determined by energy market bodies so that power is available with certainty, for example, when the wind isn't blowing and other sources cannot provide sufficient power.
There was no equivalent requirement placed on new, or existing ageing gas or coal generation, despite the failure rate of ageing power stations increasing. For instance, in early February 2017, a severe heatwave across much of Australia's south east and interior caused supply issues for the South Australian and NSW energy systems at a time of peak demand. In NSW around 3000 MW of coal and gas power capacity was not available when needed in the heatwave. High power users in industry were required to scale back production at great cost.
4. Future of Coal
The Finkel Review recommendations focus on incentives to encourage new lower emissions power plants to be built, rather than phasing out or penalising polluting coal and gas plants. So the approach is intended to bring on new renewables without incentivising the phase out of existing polluting coal generators. Coal generation would continue to provide over 50% of Australia's electricity by 2030 and 24% by 2050.
Coal should be phased out much more quickly. Australia's coal-fired power stations are old, and polluting by world standards. The Finkel Review acknowledges that by 2035:
… approximately 68% of the current coal generating plants will have reached 50 years of age.
Its modelling shows most still operating at 2030 and some even by 2050. The review even considers it a 'benefit' for these old, polluting coal plants to continue operating.
The key recommendation for coal-fired power is a new requirement for power plants to provide three years notice before closing. A schedule for the closure of aged plants should have been established years ago.
5. Future of Gas
The Finkel Review provides for a continuing role for gas power generation despites the issues with methane emissions and local environmental impacts of coal seam gas extraction. It acknowledges gas prices (and, as a result gas power prices) will continue to rise in future due to the demands of liquefied natural gas exports from Queensland, and the increasing price of producing gas from unconventional gas fields.
At current gas market conditions, it observes that battery storage may be more cost effective than gas in providing security and reliability in the near future. However, the Finkel Review paradoxically urges government and industry to prioritise gas exploration and development.
See STEP Matters Issue 190 for more details on the issues with gas powered electricity.
Government Response
The Turnbull government has supported all the recommendations except the Clean Energy Target. They can't get away from the vested interests of the coal industry. There are even rumours that they would consider providing financial support for a new 'clean' coal-fired power plant.
Coal-fired power is on the way out, globally, and in Australia. Clean coal is very expensive, if not technically impossible. But using public funds to prop-up this 19th century technology would lock in climate-destroying pollution and higher power prices for decades to come.
The Turnbull government is out of step with state/territory and local governments. State and territory governments are already on track to deliver the Clean Energy Target on their own:
Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia are set to generate 40–50% renewable energy by 2030
Tasmania is already running off 90% renewable energy
ACT has contracted enough renewable energy to meet all its electricity needs by 2020
The states are setting strong targets that will help Australia reach net zero emissions by (and ideally before) 2050 in order to protect Australians from worsening climate impacts.
South Australia is about to get a 150 MW solar thermal power plant that will meet 5% of the state's power needs. The 150 MW plant near Port Augusta is expected to be operational by 2020 and will power all the South Australian government's electricity needs. The plant uses the sun as a source of heat that is reflected by mirrors onto a tower containing molten salt that is used to create steam that drives a turbine. It is expected that more of these plants will be built.
Several local governments including Ku-ring-gai, Willoughby and North Sydney, have signed up with the City Powers Partnership set up by the Climate Council. Local councils who join the partnership pledge to take five key actions across renewable energy, efficiency, transport and working together. The partnership acts as a support network for sharing expert information and establishing joint projects.
The information in this article is sourced from the Climate Council's commentary called Unpacking the Finkel Review.
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 15:52
Gas is not the Solution for Transitioning our Energy Supply away from Coal
Following the serious power blackouts that occurred in South Australia and near misses in other states, gas-fired power stations have been touted as the one of the best means to transitioning away from our aging coal-fired electricity generation system. This is short-term, simplistic thinking that will be detrimental in the longer term, and the Climate Council has just released a report explaining why. The report is called Pollution and Price: The Cost of Investing in Gas.
The Climate Council is the crowd funded organisation led by Tim Flannery that replaced the Climate Commission that was abolished by the Abbott Government shortly after they came into power. They aim to provide independent, expert information on climate change issues.
Here is a brief summary of the main findings.
Use of gas does not reduce emissions sufficiently
Australia must reduce greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by 2050 in-line with international goals. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) all produce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. Limiting global temperature rise requires that they are all phased out. Gas is not sufficiently less polluting than coal to garner any climate benefit.
Greenhouse gas emissions are produced both from gas power stations and gas production (for instance, methane from gas leaks). Methane is 86 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide over a
20-year period.
New gas power plants are less polluting than coal. However, when the entire supply chain of gas production is considered, gas is not significantly less polluting than coal. Current levels of reliance on gas power in Australia must be reduced to play our role in limiting global temperature below 2°C. Expanding gas usage is inconsistent with tackling climate change as it locks in emissions for decades into the future.
Greater reliance on gas will drive higher power prices
Australia's liquefied natural gas exports are pushing up the price of gas power as domestic gas prices are now inextricably linked to world market prices for oil. This will continue into the foreseeable future.
The most economic and accessible reserves are now being exported. Further gas expansion will drive increased reliance on unconventional gas, which is expensive. Reliance on gas power is also driving power price spikes, particularly in South Australia, Queensland and increasingly in New South Wales, due to lack of competition among gas power companies.
Investment in new gas plants is financially risky
The large increases in future gas prices and volatility resulting from liquefied natural gas exports together with domestic gas prices controlled by relatively few producers, make investments in new power plants using gas very risky. New gas power plants would rely on ageing gas production infrastructure (e.g. processing plants and high pressure pipelines) that is increasingly vulnerable to failure. Costs of updating this infrastructure and accounting for methane leakage must be factored into policy and investment decisions.
New gas infrastructure locks in carbon emissions for decades. Future regulations may impose higher costs or stricter limits on emissions in the future, impacting on the economic viability of gas production and electricity generation, stranding investments.
Significant development of new gas plants is unfeasible without a massive expansion of unconventional gas
The sheer volume of gas required, the cost, the lock in of long-term emissions, environmental risks and lack of support from communities near gas wells makes this unrealistic. Currently the emissions from unconventional gas in Australia are unknown due to a lack of measurement and data. This presents a long term carbon risk to investors as high emissions fossil fuel infrastructure faces the possibility of future regulation due to climate change. Development of new unconventional gas is entirely out of step with meeting the Australian government's climate change goals.
Renewable energy can provide a secure, affordable alternative to new fossil fuels
New renewable energy is cost competitive with new gas. The cost of renewable power and storage, particularly solar, wind and batteries, continues to fall and has no associated fuel costs. This contrasts with rising and volatile gas prices.
Technologies such as solar thermal, hydro and biomass plants can meet demand for electricity at all times of the day as well as meeting technical requirements for grid stability. Combining these technologies with wind, solar PV, and large-scale energy storage, can meet electricity demand round-the-clock. Using existing gas-fired generators and supply infrastructure prudentially to complement wind and solar power while scaling up a range of renewable energy technologies, energy storage and energy efficiency measures could deliver a limited benefit, provided the end goal is phasing out the use of all fossil fuels as quickly as possible.
The report concludes that Australia should not provide policy support for new gas power plants or gas supply infrastructure. Existing gas plants should be thought of as a short-term, expensive, emergency backup as renewable energy and storage is rapidly scaled up.

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Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO)
MAHA-METRO a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV),a 50:50 jointly owned company of Government of India and Government of Maharashtra. The existing Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) which would be reconstituted into Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO) for implementation of all metro projects including Nagpur Metro Rail Project in the State of Maharashtra outside Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the smooth implementation, execution and operations.
Project will be covered under the legal framework of the Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978; the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002; and the Railways Act, 1989, as amended from time to time.


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Ukrainian Firm Caught Over-pricing Parts for Russian-made Armored Vehicles
Our Bureau
06:21 AM, March 3, 2020
BMP-2 Infantry fighting vehicle (Image for reference)
Executives of Ukroboronprom subsidiary "Zhytomyr Armor Plant" have been charged with embezzlement while ordering parts for Russian-made armored vehicles.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) exposed the scam in which the cost of purchase increased by 750,000 hryvnia ($30,173 USD). During searches at the state-owned enterprise and at the places of registration of fictitious firms in the Kyiv region, the SBU seized documentation, equipment and about 400,000 hryvnias ($16092.57 USD), an SBU statement released to Ukrainian media said.
In the spring of 2019, the company announced a tender for the purchase of components for more than 1.5 million hryvnias ($60,000 USD). The winner of the tender of the State Defense Order was a company from the Kyiv region.The terms of competitive bidding were artificially formed to allow the company to win the tender.
"Only two participants were allowed to take part in the tender, both of whom were fictitious. The winning firm and the loser are connected through a third commercial structure and they have a common staff. The SBU has determined that the prices of spare parts were inflated by 2.7-5 times of the regular purchase price," the SBU added.
Certificates for products, in accordance with the terms of the tender, had to meet the US production standards. However, the documents showed signs of falsification. In the information databases the origin of the products is indicated as Russia while the manufacturer is a Middle-Eastern nation.
Ukrainian AN-132, newly designed transport aircraft (for representation only)
This is not the first time that Ukroboronprom has been in the eye of a corruption storm. The son of a close business partner of former President Petro Poroshenko was last year accused of selling smuggled Russian components to Ukrainian defense factories at inflated prices.
Despite increasing reliance on Western military equipment, Ukraine relies on Russian-origin equipment as the bulk of its military hardware. Strained relations with Russian have made it difficult to source parts from the original equipment manufacturers which has given rise to intermediaries of dubious credentials.
Russian origin equipment with Ukrainian Army includes tanks, armored vehciles, ships, fighter jets and transport planes.


Blaster, a miniature burro, becomes the mascot of the Colorado School of Mines.
Adolph Coors, III kidnapped and murdered near Morrison. Joseph Corbett, Jr. found guilty of the crime in 1961.
East Tincup theme park opens just south of Golden off Colfax Ave. The popular western-themed entertainment and shopping destination operates until 1963.
Magic Mountain Amusement Park officially opens for the season. Closes for good later that summer due to financial problems. Re-opens in 1971 as Heritage Square.
Lutheran Hospital, once a tuberculosis sanitorium, opens its doors as a community-based, non-profit, general medical facility in Wheat Ridge. Later becomes Lutheran Medical Center.
The Beatles perform at Red Rocks. Jefferson County Sheriff's Department personnel were on hand to control the hysteria.
A Westernaires team acts as members of U.S. Cavalry troops in the movie "Stagecoach"
Sculptured House / Spaceship House built on Genesee Mountain overlooking I-70. Designed by Charles Deaton and made famous in the 1973 Woody Allen movie "Sleeper"
Villa Italia Mall opens on a portion of the Belmar estate at the southeast corner of Alameda and Wadsworth in Lakewood.
Lakewood High School band and flag team march in President Richard Nixon's inaugural parade in Washington D.C., the only band from Colorado selected to march in the parade.
Fire at Rocky Flats plant releases a small amount of radioactive plutonium contamination, the first time the public becomes aware of contaminant releases from the plant. Fire considered the most costly industrial accident in United States history at that time.


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Asok: Wally how can you be so stress free? Wally: Its quite simple. Stress is caused by an unrealistic belief that people care about you, I, on the other hand expect pope to be like me. Lets visit ted and I'll show you how this works. Ted, do you have the budget numbers that you promised me? Thats next on my to-do lit. While he was lying to me, I told his stapler, so I came out a head. He forgot his mug, Im going to sip that puppy into my briefcase.
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Tags social media, twitter, facebook, passion, deception, trick, prank, obliviousness, technology
Boss: I don't get social media. How do I get followers? Wally: Easy. People care about passion. Find something you hate and write about it. Boss: Well, I don't like children. Wally: Perfect. And don't hold back.
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Dilbert sits in his chair and Dogbert sits on Dilbert's legs. Dogbert says, "You shouldn't care so much about what other people think of your work." Dogbert continues, "I mean, everybody scoffed at the Wright Brothers. Galileo was jailed. Columbus was ridiculed." Dogbert continues, "'Course, none of those guys had a head shaped like a torpedo."
Tuesday April 22, 1997
Tags family freindly, policy, childless people, tax, child care, lower profit sharing, time off, pick up slack, victim
Dilbert tells Alice, "This so-called 'Family Friendly' policy is like a tax on childless people." Dilbert continues, "You get child-care; I get lower profit-sharing. YOU get time off for family; I get to pick up your slack . . ." Dilbert says, "I'm a victim, but in some strange way I'm enjoying it." Alice makes a fist and rolls up her sleeve. She says, "Then you'll love this."
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"Dogbert's Ad Agency" "The commercial will show company cars braking hard to avoid pedestrians." "The message is, 'we care about people we don't even know!'" "Was it dangerous to film this?" "We'll sell the bloopers to Dick Clark." "Thud"
Tags day care is closed, tess is yeller, smokey is biter, towns people torched
Carol with a child in each hand comes up to Dilbert, who is at his computer and says, "I brought my kids to work because day care is closed." Dilbert turns around and Carol introduces the kids. "Tess is a yeller and Smokey is a biter." Later on... Dilbert, with Smokey hanging from his teeth on his arm and Tess on his leg screaming, is now standing behind Carol, who is sitting at her desk. Dilbert says, "Why is day care closed?" Carol replies, "The townspeople torched it."
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Boss: I need you to cloudwash our software. Dilbert: Cloudwash? Boss: Move some of its functions onto the internet, but call the internet a cloud. No one will take us seriously unless we're doing something in the cloud. Dilbert: Will people take us seriously if we make technology decisions based on jargon? Boss: We don't care what smart people think. There aren't many of them. We only need to convince our dumb customers. Dumb people believe anything. Dilbert: Do you believe I moved our software to the cloud yesterday? Boss: You did? Dilbert: I'm going to say yes.
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Man: "When I'm not helping team members, I like to feed the poor or read to blind people." "I don't care about money. All I want is a chance to help humanity reach its fullest potential." The Boss: "You're so wonderful. It's making me cry! You're hired." Man: "Excellent." The Boss: "Come meet the team." "I have a special skill for identifying good people." "It's part instinct, part experience." "And yes, maybe just a little ESP." "Watch this." "Alice, your favorite color is...mitten?"
Wednesday September 04, 2013
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Catbert: The big tech firms say they no longer care about hiring people who have prestigious degrees. Obviously, they're trying to sucker the rest of us into hiring idiots while they vacuum up the people from the top schools. CEO: We need to get on this. Catbert: We could say we get good results by hiring accused murderers who are out on bail.
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Dilbert: Bill Ackman just took a huge short position in our stock. Boss: I"m not worried about a cartoon cat from an old "Bloom County" comic strip. Dilbert: Maybe I care too much. Wally: That is the mantra of all defective people.


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Bleb-less Surgery and Phaco – the iStent Saga
Published Online: December 26th 2014 European Ophthalmic Review 2014;8(2):104–5 DOI: http://doi.org/10.17925/EOR.2014.08.02.104
Authors: J Garcia Feijoo
In the past years there is been a rapid evolution of cataract surgery; however, in glaucoma filtration surgery is still the 'gold standard'. New techniques and devices have been developed and may change the surgical algorithm. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is safe, can be performed ab interno through sub-1.8 mm corneal incisions and a postop intraocular pressure in mid-teens can be obtained.
MIGS, glaucoma, outflow, suprachoroidal, trabecular meshwork
Glaucoma affects over 60 million people worldwide and after cataract is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness; its prevalence is increasing due to the ageing of the population.1 If we consider the direct and indirect costs of glaucoma there is an increase in the global cost and the economic burden as glaucoma worsens.2,3 Also the impact of the disease on quality of life (QoL) of patients is important, especially in those with advanced disease and bilateral visual field damage.4
The only uncontroversial treatment modality that reduces the risk of disease progression is intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction.5 So the main objective of glaucoma management is to preserve visual function by achieving a stable and continuous IOP decrease through treatments with a good safety profile and no repercussions on QoL. However, today no therapeutic option has all these characteristics
In the past 15 years we have witnessed the rapid evolution of cataract surgery. Corneal incisions of 1.8–2.2 mm can be considered standard and microincision cataract surgery (MICS) through sub-1.8 mm is more and more common. This process has had a favourable impact on the patient's QoL. But in glaucoma surgery this evolution is still pending.
Filtration surgery (trabeculectomy and non-penetrating surgeries) is the most effective way of reducing IOP and preventing the progression of the disease, and though there is a variation on the surgical technique among surgeons, it can be considered the 'gold standard' for the majority of the patients that require surgery. But filtration surgery with or without the adjunctive use of antimetabolites has been linked to complications such as vision loss, bleb leak, inflammation, hypotony and endophthalmitis.6,7
So, and probably partially related to the fear of complications, glaucoma surgery is usually performed when topical antiglaucoma drugs and laser treatments fail to sufficiently reduce IOP or when progression in detected. This trend has probably led to a delay in the indication of surgery.
In the past years new surgeries have been developed and eventually could be the driving force for a change in the paradigm of glaucoma surgery.8 The questions would be: do we really need aggressive surgeries for all our patients, and if surgeries are undertaken, which are less effective in terms of IOP-lowering effect, but with a very good safety profile, they could help to increase the surgical indications for the benefit of patients with early glaucoma and/or those not requiring a very low IOP.
The new surgical approaches could be classified into two groups. The first being those aimed at improving the safety consequences on QoL and the reproducibility of the 'conjunctival bleb dependent surgeries'. These could be considered as 'minimally penetrating', but their mechanism of action is still the conjunctival bleb. For this reason the indications are similar to conventional filtration surgery. If these surgeries demonstrated a better safety profile and similar outcomes they could match conventional filtration surgery and eventually play an important role in the 'conventional treatment algorithm', when IOP in the low teens is required. Subconjunctival implants such us XEN (AqueSys Inc., Aliso Viejo, US) or the InnFocus MicroShunt (InnFocus, Inc., Miami, US) are examples of this approach.
The second approach is to increase the outflow, thus enhancing the physiological drainage pathways. These techniques offer an IOP reduction totally independent from the formation of a subconjunctival bleb and there is no need for antimetabolites. Using an ab interno approach and increasing the trabecular outflow or the suprachoidal drainage, these could be truly considered minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Also, if needed, they can be combined with the microincision cataract surgery (MICS) procedure.
For trabecular surgeries, the first device on the market was the G1 iStent Trabecular Micro Bypass (Glaukos Corp., Laguna Hills, US). The published studies have shown an excellent safety profile, similar to MICS surgery, and a moderate IOP reduction (around 20–30 % at 1 year) with a decrease in the number of medications (0.5–2 at 1 year).9–11 Two other devices are under investigation: the IStent inject (Glaukos Corp), designed to facilitate the implantation keeping efficacy12 and the nitinol Hydrus Schlemm canal scaffold (Ivantis Inc., Irvine, US), an 8 mm device that also expands the canal. An IOP in the mid-teens with a significant decrease in the number of medications can be expected. Both devices have shown to increase the outflow facility.13,14
The second approach is to create a controlled flow to the suprachoroidal space. This approach could be theoretically more effective, but little is known of the scarring process in this space and how it can be better controlled. Transcend Medical developed the CyPass, which is a 6.35 mm polyamide tube designed to be inserted into the suprachoidal space.15 Again the safety profile is good and the post-operative IOP is in the mid-teens with a significant decrease in the number of medications. Glaukos has also designed a suprachoidal device: the iStent Supra.
It is fair to say that there are some questions that should be answered, such as the long-term efficacy and safety, but MIGS as a group offers an excellent safety profile and can be used in combination with MICS. So these techniques are a good option for patients with early disease and co-existing cataract. Even if the IOP-lowering effect is around 20–35 % there are other potential benefits that should be considered, such as the decrease in the number of medications and the QoL effects.
But how could the results be improved? Adequate surgeon training is imperative. Correct patient selection is also important as the surgery success rate depends on the functionality of the outflow system distal components and, in the case of the suprachoroidal approach, a better understanding of the suprachoroidal wound healing. The technical evolution of the goniolens, devices and inserters will probably ease the implantation. This, for instance, is the case of the Glaukos iStent trabecular bypass evolution. The Generation 2 iStent can be easily injected into the Schlemm's canal using a multiload inserter.
It is clear that a better anatomical knowledge is required and could make the difference in the case of trabecular surgery. If we could consistently and pre-operatively assessed the collector channels and identified those with more outflow/better connection with the episcleral veins we could select the best location to insert the device and possibly improve the outcome.
Although more evidence is required, the interest in MIGS is growing and I think these procedures will have an increasing role in the management of glaucoma as an early glaucoma surgery
J Garcia Feijoo is on the advisory board/consultor surgery for ALCON, Ivantis, Glaukos and Transcend and has been involved in trials supported by Glaukos,
Transcend, Ivantis and InnFocus. No funding was received in the publication of this article.
J Garcia Feijoo, Paseo de San Francisco de Sales 23. C-2. 10ºB. Madrid 28003, Spain. E: jgarciafeijoo@hotmail.com
1. Quigley HA, Broman AT, The number of people with glaucoma worldwide in 2010 and 2020, Br J Ophthalmol, 2006;90:262–7.
2. Varma R, Lee PP, Goldberg I, Kotak S, An assessment of the health and economic burdens of glaucoma, Am J Ophthalmol, 2011;152:515–22.
3. Traverso CE, Walt JG, Kelly SP, et al., Direct costs of glaucoma and severity of the disease: a multinational long term study of resource utilisation in Europe, Br J Ophthalmol, 2005;89:1245–49.
4. Nelson P, Aspinall P, Papasouliotis O, et al., Quality of life in glaucoma and its relationship with visual function, J Glaucoma, 2003;12:139–50.
5. Leske MC, Heijl A, Hyman L, et al., Factors for progression and glaucoma treatment: the Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial, Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 2004;15:102–6.
6. Jampel HD, Musch DC, Gillespie BW, et al., Perioperative complications of trabeculectomy in the collaborative initial glaucoma treatment study (CIGTS), Am J Ophthalmol, 2005;140:16–22.
7. Ang GS, Varga Z, Shaarawy T, Postoperative infection in penetrating versus non-penetrating glaucoma surgery, Br J Ophthalmol, 2010;94:1571–6.
8. Saheb H, Ahmed IK, Micro-invasive glaucoma surgery: current perspectives and future directions, Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 2012:23:96–104.
9. Brandão LM, Grieshaber MC, Update on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and new implants, J Ophthalmol, 2013;2013:705915.
10. Arriola-Villalobos P, Martínez-de-la-Casa JM, Díaz-Valle D, et al., Combined iStent trabecular micro-bypass stent implantation and phacoemulsification for coexistent open-angle glaucoma and cataract: a long-term study, Br J Ophthalmol, 2012;96:645–9.
11. Samuelson TW, Katz LJ, Wells JM, et al., Randomized evaluation of the trabecular micro-bypass stent with phacoemulsification in patients with glaucoma and cataract, Ophthalmology, 2011;118:459–67.
12 Arriola-Villalobos P, Martínez-de-la-Casa JM, Díaz-Valle D, et al., Mid-term evaluation of the new Glaukos iStent with phacoemulsification in coexistent open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension and cataract, Br J Ophthalmol, 2013;97:1250–5.
13. Fernández-Barrientos Y, García-Feijoó J, Martínez-de-la- Casa JM, et al., Fluorophotometric study of the effect of the Glaukos trabecular microbypass stent on aqueous humor dynamics, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2010;51:3327–32.
14. Gulati V, Fan S, Hays CL, et al., A novel 8-mm Schlemm's canal scaffold reduces outflow resistance in a human anterior segment perfusion model, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2013;54:1698–1704.
15. Hoeh H, Ahmed I, Grisanti S, et al., Early postoperative safety and surgical outcomes after implantation of a suprachoroidal micro-stent for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma concomitant with cataract surgery, J Cataract Refract Surg, 2013; 39: 431–7.
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Malaysia has a government run public health care system that provides universal coverage to everyone living in Malaysia, and a high quality medical system. The Malaysian public health care system means that any medical and dental treatment in a public hospital is free for retirees, civil servants, and the needy, with nearly full medical coverage for the rest of the population.
Visitors to Malaysia or other foreigners who are not employed in Malaysia are not covered by the public health program, and they will need to have some private travel health insurance to cover their treatment, which must be in a private clinic.
Since most people living in Malaysia cannot afford the expensive private health insurance, there usually tend to be long waiting lines in public hospitals. However the few Malaysians who can afford private health insurance can get much faster medical treatment in a private clinic. Payments at a private clinic are demanded at the time of visit, with a later reimbursement from the private insurer. Because of the high cost of premiums charged by a Malaysian private health insurer, it is more inexpensive for foreigners to look for a policy from some other country that will cover them medically during the time of their stay in Malaysia.


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Arkansas vs Monsanto: Arkansas wants to ban a weed killer prone to wind drift. The chemical is Dicamba and it replaces Roundup (glyphosate) where weeds are becoming immune to glyphosate. But, it only works on Monsanto's genetically modified seeds. It kills other farmers plants. Tough luck says Monsanto.
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Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years
January 16 2018 09:22 AM
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* NGOs sceptical, say plan doesn't address refugee fears
* Myanmar to set up temporary camps on its side of the border
* Plan provides for return of orphans, children born of rape
* Refugees fear "temporary" camps in Myanmar could be long-term
* UNICEF says 520,000 children face more risk with cyclone season
Bangladesh said on Tuesday it would complete the process of returning within two years many of the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who had fled a conflict in Myanmar, following a meeting of the neighbours.
The bilateral repatriation plan, which Myanmar said would begin next Tuesday, was greeted with some skepticism from NGOs, who said it did not adequately address questions of safety, livelihoods and permanent resettlement.
A statement by the Bangladesh foreign ministry said the return effort envisages "considering the family as a unit," with Myanmar providing temporary shelter for those returning before rebuilding houses for them.
Bangladesh would set up five transit camps to send Rohingya s to two reception centres on the Myanmar side of the border, the statement said.
"Myanmar has reiterated its commitment to stop (the) outflow of Myanmar residents to Bangladesh," it said.
The statement also called for repatriating orphans and "children born out of unwarranted incidence", a reference to cases of rape resulting in pregnancy, a Bangladesh foreign ministry official said.
The rape of Rohingya women by Myanmar's security forces was widespread, according to interviews with women conducted at displacement camps by UN medics and activists. The military denies it was involved in any sexual assaults.
The meeting in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw was the first for a joint working group set up to hammer out the details of the November repatriation agreement.
The Myanmar government did not immediately issue its own statement after the meeting concluded on Tuesday.
Ko Ko Naing, director general of Myanmar's Relief and Resettlement Department in the Ministry of Social Welfare, told Reuters by telephone that Myanmar had signed the agreement with Bangladesh and was aiming to start the repatriation process by Jan. 23.
Myanmar government spokesman Zaw Htay told Reuters last week the returnees could apply for citizenship "after they pass the verification process".
A Myanmar agency set up to oversee repatriation said last week two temporary "repatriation and assessment camps" and one other site had been set up to accommodate returnees.
Myint Kyaing, permanent secretary at Myanmar's Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, told Reuters this month Myanmar would begin processing at least 150 people a day through each of the two camps by Jan. 23.
Left out of the talks between Myanmar and Bangladesh were the fears and concerns of the refugees themselves, "as if they are an inert mass of people who will go where and when they are told," Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch, told Reuters in an email.
"Where are considerations for protection of the Rohingya from Myanmar security forces who months ago were raping and killing them? How come the discussions ignore the deprivation of rights of people held in indefinite detention, which is what these so-called "temporary" accommodations may become?," Robertson asked.
'Living like prisoners'
A group of refugees at the Kutupalong Rohingya camp expressed doubt about the two "temporary settlement" camps Myanmar has agreed to establish on its side of the border.
Mohammad Farouk, 20, who arrived in Bangladesh from Maungdaw following the Aug. 25 attacks, said exchanging one camp for another made little difference - except "the camps in Myanmar will be far worse, because we will be confined there and there will be a risk to our lives."
Another resident of the Kutupalong camp compared the new transit camps to ones set up near the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe following bouts of violence in previous years "where people are living like prisoners".
"First, ask the military to give those Rohingya their homes and property back, then talk to us about returning," said the Rohingya refugee who did not want to be identified.
Some said the kind of violence they witnessed toward their community in Myanmar made it hard for them to trust the military. "Even if I don't get food or anything else here, at least there is safety. I won't feel safe if I go back to Myanmar," said Rashid Ahmed, 33.
Noor Alam, 37, who came to Kutupalong five months back, wondered if he could ever get a job in Myanmar. "They don't even call us Rohingya . Until they consider us citizens we won't go back."
Some young men in the camp worried they might be arrested on accusations of terrorism if they returned.
Camp conditions in Bangladesh are dire enough, but more than 520,000 Rohingya children are at even greater risk ahead of the cyclone season that generally begins in April, the United Nations Children's Fund said on Tuesday.
"Hundreds of thousands of children are already living in horrific conditions, and they will face an even greater risk of disease, flooding, landslides and further displacement," said Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh.
Nearly 1 million Rohingya live in Bangladesh, including those who came after previous displacements dating back to the 1990s.
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South Africa calls for permanent ceasefire in Sri Lanka
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Expressing deep concern for the safety and well-being of the 250, 000 civilians, including humanitarian aid workers, reportedly caught up in the conflict in the North-East region of Sri-Lanka, South African government Friday called for a permanent ceasefire. South Africa also urged the parties to the conflict, as a priority, respect existing safe zones and protect civilians, and to allow the delivery of relief supplies, including medicine, food, water and temporary shelters.
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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES CONCERN REGARDING THE SITUATION IN SRI LANKA
Pretoria – The South African Government has today, Friday, 30 January 2009, expressed deep concern for the safety and well-being of the 250, 000 civilians, including humanitarian aid workers, reportedly caught up in the conflict between the military forces of the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the North-East region of Sri-Lanka.
This humanitarian crisis is of great concern to South Africa, who joins the Secretary-General of the United Nations and other esteemed leaders of the international community in urging both the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE to, as a priority, respect existing safe zones and protect civilians, and further, to allow the delivery of relief supplies, including medicine, food, water and temporary shelters.
South Africa is saddened by the loss of life and expresses its condolences to all those in mourning. Furthermore, South Africa will continue to support any efforts aimed at bringing about peace and reconciliation. We believe that a lasting and sustainable political solution will be best achieved through broad consultation and peaceful dialogue amongst all the people of Sri Lanka. We therefore urge both parties to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible. The announced ceasefire should be permanent and thus create conditions for parties to consult their respective constituencies freely and regularly.
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The Crimson will try to preserve a 78-year-old streak in its Friday battle with the Bulldogs before clashing with the Bears the following night.
No matter where the mutually respected rivals sit in the standings, Harvard and Yale always skate to a competitive contest.
The last time the Harvard men's hockey team remained winless through its first four regular-season games, not a single member of the current roster was alive. In fact, neither was coach Ted Donato '91. That's because the last time the Crimson skated through its opening four contests without a victory, some members of the Harvard student body were fighting in World War II.
The year was 1940, and it stands as the only instance of a winless Crimson team through four games in the 121-year-old documented history of the Harvard hockey program.
This weekend, the Crimson (0-2-1, 0-2-1 ECAC), still in search of its first triumph of the campaign, hopes to keep this staggering streak intact when it trips down to New Haven, Conn., to visit none other than storied Ivy League rival Yale (2-1-0, 2-1-0).
Unlike their Cambridge counterparts, the Bulldogs enter the Friday tilt with multiple ticks in the win column, having defeated Brown to open the season before splitting last weekend's series with Upstate New York travel partners, then-No. 18 Cornell (loss) and Colgate (win).
The intensity of a Harvard-Yale bout, however, scarcely depends on the teams' records coming into the game.
Now-sophomore Kevin O'Neil potted both goals, including the late-game go-ahead score, in Harvard's most recent meeting with Yale last February.
In addition to potentially earning its first win of the year, the Crimson has an opportunity to avenge a season sweep at the hands of the Bulldogs in 2017-2018. In two clashes that more or less bookended last regular season, Yale held Harvard to just three combined goals.
In early November, the visiting Bulldogs handed the Crimson its first home loss in over a year, and in late-February, a pair of goals by then-freshman Kevin O'Neil soured the end of Harvard's regular season. Not dwelling on the recent past, the Crimson enters the weekend with a fresh-start mindset.
The Crimson is still searching for consistency in the opening stage of the campaign. Coach Donato has experimented with numerous line combinations and multiple starting goaltenders through three games, as the group works to improve its team defense and play a more complete, 60-minute game.
Freshmen like blue-liner Jack Rathbone are carrying much of the scoring load for the Crimson early on this season.
Early on, Harvard has received significant offensive contributions from its freshmen, such as blue-liner Jack Rathbone (2–4—6) and forwards Jack Drury (1–4—5), Casey Dornbach (1–3—4), and Baker Shore (1–1—2). With these four first-years assuming critical roles in the lineup right away, the freshman class has accounted for 44 percent of the team's total scoring through three games.
Junior defenseman Adam Fox, a Preseason All-ECAC selection, is setting the Crimson's overall scoring pace with eight points (1–7—8). The Jericho, N.Y., native is the facilitator on college hockey's second-best powerplay (.429) in the early part of the season and deservedly draws attention from every opponent.
Despite his offensive prowess, Fox's primary role is to keep other teams' forwards in check. On Friday against Yale, he and his fellow Harvard rearguards will have their hands full with Bulldogs senior Joe Snively.
Snively, also named to the Preseason All-ECAC team, has logged seven points (3–4—7) through three contests and has done significant damage to the Crimson in the past, putting up 10 points (4–6—10) in eight career appearances against Harvard.
If the Crimson wants to achieve its usual slate of goals — a Beanpot title, ECAC championship, and NCAA Tournament berth — it will have to improve its team defense.
Skating alongside the Herndon, Va., product are freshman center Curtis Hall (1–4—5) and O'Neil (2–1—3). The trio comprises Yale's most potent line offensively, combining for 68 percent of the team's scoring through its first two weekends.
In net, coach Donato will likely turn back to Lackey (0-1-1, 5.30 GAA, .780 SV%), who received the starting nod last Saturday in a 4-4 draw with Princeton after junior Cameron Gornet (0-1-0, 5.27, .833) manned the pipes the previous night against Quinnipiac. As of Tuesday, however, Lackey had not received any official indication of his role in the upcoming Ancient Eight tilts.
As the numbers of both backstops indicate, the Crimson has been porous on defense in its first three games. Until the copious goals against subside, the starting goaltender role is for the taking.
For the Bulldogs, the battle for the blue paint is no less intense. Junior Corbin Kaczperski (1-1-0, 2.53, .900) has fielded pucks in two of Yale's three games at the outset of the campaign after earning roughly half the starts in the 2018 portion of last season. Senior Sam Tucker (1-0-0, 2.00, .931), who began last campaign as the Bulldogs' number-one, has started just once this season but posted sturdier numbers in that effort.
"From the moment you commit to a school like this…it's one of the games you definitely circle on your calendar in terms of the atmosphere and the building, so it'll be really cool," said Rathbone ahead of Friday's bout with Yale.
Whether the Crimson snaps a 78-year streak on Friday or not, it will head to Providence, R.I., for a matchup with Brown (0-3-1, 0-2-1) the following evening. While the ambiance in Meehan Auditorium will be predictably more subdued than the rivalry-fueled energy at "The Whale," an equivalent two standings points are on the line.
Senior net-minder Michael Lackey looks to stave off junior Cameron Gornet from taking the starting job. But this will require a sturdy performance on the weekend.
Plus, in 2017-2018 Harvard learned the hard way not to underestimate any opponent. Despite the Bears consistently being an ECAC bottom-feeder in recent years, Brown stunned an unsuspecting Crimson team last February, commencing an end-of-season rut for coach Donato's group that extended into the first game of conference tournament play.
Much like Harvard, the Bears have benefitted from the play of their rookies early on this season. Three freshmen forwards lead the way in scoring: Justin Jallen (2–2—4), Tristan Crozier (2–1—3), and Jake Harris (1–2—3).
While Brown tied a struggling Colgate team last weekend, it also played Cornell to a close one-goal game, albeit a losing effort for the Bears. So the Crimson will not be taking its nearby ECAC opponent lightly.
As strange as it sounds, few things in college hockey are as certain as the uncertainty in the ECAC, as the conference schedule is annually rampant with parity.
On Friday night, this trend will only heighten the intensity and unpredictability of a classic Harvard-Yale clash. On Saturday, it will raise the stakes for the Crimson, as recent history has taught the squad that no two standings points ever come easily.


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In this arty Italian thriller, a Sicilian boy struggles to survive after he is inadvertently caught up in a war between feuding Mafiosos.
We hear echoes of Kubrick, De Palma and Rossellini, but can't make out Carlei's own voice.
The boy in this movie was really good. Unfortunately, evil overacting adults had to often come on the scene. If it weren't for their overly dramatic presence, this would have been a fine movie.


WHAT?? Microsoft's own Linux distribution!! That's music to my ears. Who would have thought that Microsoft will launch its own Linux distribution? In this blog, I am penning down few thoughts which struck my mind as I was wondering what might have made them take this step. I am no expert in this, so just bouncing my thoughts from a beginner's perspective.
Firstly, why Linux kernel? Why not Windows core?
Few months back I was reading articles and watching Channel9 videos to see how Windows team has created a minimal kernel for Windows (the Windows Core). When Azure Sphere was announced, I could immediately relate it to the research I did on windows core and see why MS had to take this step. Below is a brief summary of my findings (in case you didn't get a chance to go through Windows core kernel articles).
There was a time when they tried to separate out GUI component from Windows and the OS broke. So back then it wasn't possible to create a non-GUI version of Windows. Also, a change in one of the component would break multiple separate components from other departments. This made testing cycles very long and it wasn't a reliable design.
To address these issues with tangled OS code base, they formed an internal team by selecting few MS architects from all over the world whose primary motive was to extract a core kernel from Windows code base. This team of experts started ranking each component based on their role in the OS. For example, core OS components like the scheduler would be ranked at level 0 and components like the GUI would be ranked at higher levels. Next step was to decouple various components and remove any dependencies where lower ranked modules depended on higher ranked ones. Finally, they extracted the lowest rank subsystems as the "Windows Core Kernel". In recent years, they have started using this minimal core kernel and across all devices (not just desktops).
Coming back to the question, why Linux kernel?
I see few points which go in favor of using Linux kernel for IoT devices. Before digging into this, let's take a look at the Azure Sphere's OS layers.
Azure Sphere has a "customized Linux kernel" as its layer 2. Although windows team has worked really hard in last 2 decades to decouple the traditional Monolith kernel; I think it is still far from a perfect minimal kernel. The other day my sister was doing some experiments with an IoT device and told me that Linux distributions are better than Win10 IoT. Well, we might be wrong in concluding that, as it was a part of basic experiments.
I had one experience with such stuff when I was working on an embedded systems project in railways. We had to deploy a device at train stations which could network boot few embedded devices for monitoring trains. We chose a device with Linux distribution (uCLinux) and created a minimal kernel image with basic modules like TFTP, DHCP. It took me a couple of hours to get this up and running. To be honest, I don't know if it was possible to do the same thing with Windows kernel or not. But Linux distributions are surely favorite in the Embedded systems and IoT world as they are lightweight and it's very easy to customize them for small devices.
Linux is considered more secure than Windows (that's debatable). All commercial OSs have vulnerabilities. However, few fundamental concepts of Linux kernel make it more secure like opensource, privilege levels etc. It was a common myth that opensource is insecure as anyone can see the code. But having many people read the code had an opposite effect. Having more number of eyeballs watching the code base means more policing around the vulnerabilities. Anyone can contribute the security patches, almost instantly (as soon as a bug is identified). So there is very less chance of a security hole getting unnoticed.
Azure sphere's layer 3 is built for providing cloud connectivity to the IoT devices. I don't know the details of this but looks like a good option for sharing data across devices (however data protection issues might come up in few cases).
For the first time, an OS vendor is taking the initiative to secure small IoT devices. It might not be a perfect solution, but it's a good initiative for sure. Few years down the line, more IoT devices will be in use and security will become a major issue. There has also been a word coined as "zombie devices" where a hacker could control many such small IoT devices; that's a scary thought. There has to be a way to protect these millions of small devices sooner rather than later. So, its a good initiative by Azure team.
I wish it was made open source as MS's new rules are to opt for open source solutions unless there is a good reason not to. But I do understand that Azure team might have their own reasons not to do so. Maybe it is too risky to make a kernel opensource especially as it will be used for IoT security. Well, I am happy that MS is looking into securing millions of IoT devices without limiting itself to Windows kernel. I think it will be welcomed by techies from both Win and Linux worlds!


Dr. Collin, practices as an Infectious Disease Specialist in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Dr. Collin, graduated from Vrije Univ Brussel, Fac Van De Geneeskunde En De Farm, Brussel.
Dr. Rodriguez, studied at La Sabana University, in Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Rodriguez worked as a Hospitalist in Fort Pierce since 2013. She completed her Fellowship Training in Infectious Diseases Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, serving as the Chief Fellow for her fellow physicians.
Coming from Colombia, a country with many tropical infections, created her interest in the study and treatment of infectious diseases. She specializes in HIV prevention and treatment, managing chronic infections, sepsis or surgical infections, like C Difficile infection, PICC line or Infusion infection, MRSA, Meningitis, Helicobacter pylori infection, Hepatitis and Pneumonia.
Dr. Rodriguez is married and lives in St. Lucie County.
London Ocon, PA-C recently completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Lincoln Memorial University – Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee. Upon completion, Ms. Ocon obtained Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Ms Ocon previously worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in South Carolina before pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant.
London completed a Clinical Rotation in Infectious Diseases with our practice and found her passion was in Infectious Diseases. She relocated to the Treasure Coast and joined Associates in Infectious Diseases, P.A.
Associates in Infectious Diseases has Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to evaluate and treat patients in our offices, the hospitals, and nursing homes.
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Lisa moved to Port St Lucie in 1983 as a child from Virginia Beach, Va. She began working for Associates in Infectious Disease in 2013 after completing her BSN and MSN at Florida Atlantic University. She has an extensive background in pharmaceuticals and nursing. She began working for HCA in 1996 as a pharmacy technician, moonlighting at Eckerd's and Walgreens. Her innate desire to help and care for people led her into a career of nursing; completing her LPN and RN at Indian River State College. Lisa was employed by HCA, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, working as a telemetry nurse for 3 years and then a critical care nurse in the trauma intensive care unit (CCRN) for 4 years. She enjoys the challenges of working in a critical care setting. The desire for a challenging and rewarding career has led her into infectious disease. She takes great pride in working with one of the most renowned infectious disease practices in the southeast. Working for Assoc in Infectious Disease has put Lisa on the cutting edge of research and treatment and provided her with a satisfying and rewarding career. Lisa provides in-hospital infectious disease services to all Martin and St. Lucie County hospitals, specializing in acute infectious disease processes.
Dr. Collin is Friendly with excellent bed side manners. He takes his time with his patients, and is never in a rush – he right away came up with diagnosis and treatment plan. when I left there I felt all my questions were answered. His staff is friendly and attentive. The IV suite with Dawn kept me out of the hospital ! Her reassurance and care made going through this ordeal a breeze instead of the ordeal I anticipated. recommend this office anytime.
He fought to get my insurance to cover the treatment I needed and advocated for me to help speed up my care with other specialists. He is a known charitable doctor with his own not-for-profit clinic he runs to help those living with infectious diseases.
They should all be like this guy. There are people who should be in this profession and others perhaps not. Dr. Collin imparts to both patient and family a sense of trust and sincerity for which I am very grateful.
We provide in-hospital specialty care to treat and manage sepsis or surgical infections, C Difficile infection, PICC line or Infusion infection, MRSA, Meningitis, Helicobacter pylori infection and Pneumonia to decrease your length of stay in the hospital, and improve the quality of your care while an inpatient at the hospital.
Outpatient IV infusion treatment offers several advantages to patients, health care providers, and insurers. First, the length of hospital stays can be markedly reduced. Some patients may return home and resume their daily routine days or weeks before finishing therapy. In other cases, IV infusion treatment can be started as soon as the diagnosis is made, and hospitalization can be completely avoided. In-office treatment is almost always less expensive than inpatient therapy. The latest research concludes Iv infusion treatment programs have a high rate of success for a diverse collection of infectious diseases.
We also provide travel immunizations and other prevention services.


On a windy morning two Z 27500 are on the way from Cerbère to Avignon.
The Tropicana Juice Train crosses the Manatee River Bridge on a clear day.
A westbound Surfliner heads along the Pacific Coast as they depart San Clemente with an F59 that's now serving its second life in Chicago.
A New Normal: New charger locomotive 2115 leads Pacific Surfliner train 562 toward San Diego through a classic scene.
On time northbound Pacific Surfliner No. 759 from Los Angeles reaches Santa Barbara just as the sun rises.


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