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A cruise of Irish Music, Song and Dance - The Big Session on the High Seas! PORTS OF CALL: Port Canaveral, Great Stirrup, Bahamas, Nassau. Joanie Madden heads up an Irish Music Royalty cruise including; Maura O'Connell, Tommy Sands, Don Stiffe, Matt Cunningham Band, Cathie Ryan, Arty McGlynn and Nollaig Casey, Ennis (Newfoundland),
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Jimmy Crowley
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Jimmy Crowley has been a central figure in the Irish folk scene since the enthusiastic reception of his debut album The Boys of Fairhill in 1977. With his band Stokers Lodge their mission was to present the street ballads of Cork city complimented by the ornate folk songs of the rural hinterland of Cork and Kerry in an exciting orchestration of uilleann pipes, concertina, autoharp, harmonium, mandolin, bouzouki and guitar in their native accent. The second album, Camphouse Ballads hurtled the band into the vortex of the folk scene; they were now performing at folk festivals and making tv appearances in Ireland, Britain and America .Both albums were produced by Micheál �? Dómhnaill of the Bothy Band. Like Chris Twomey of Stokers Lodge, Micheál was a seminal influence in Jimmy�??s musical education.
Mairtin de COGAIN
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"The Irish storyteller, singer and actor Mairtin de COGAIN (vocals, bodhran) sent, together with Brian Miller (guitar, bouzouki, Shruti Box), Norah Rendell (flute, whistles, vocals) and guest fiddler Nathan Gourley greetings from his home town, was added Live in St. Paul, Minnesota." "Mairtin sings cover versions, traditional and original songs, telling his stories and plays with the band tunes fleet. There is "The Star of Sunday's Well", a text from the 19th Century by William B. Guiney, a poet from Cork; Mairtin sings the poem A Capella for Shruti Box. "Jiggin 'around Cork" is a set of traditional jigs from Cork, performed brilliantly with tin whistle, bouzouki, fiddle and bodhran. Then he tells the audience says "How to make proper tea", a real laugh. Norah, Mairtin and the audience sing "Johnny go boating", as you would most like to sing myself, and Norah charmed with the beautiful guitar ballad "The Rose of Coburg Street." The Irish text of "Gr�?¡ d�?¡ raibh" comes from Mairtin, the music he wrote with The Fuchsia Band, a rhythmic folk song. Another highlight is the up-beat set of "Reel Cork like," Fiddling with great, bouzouki / bodhran rhythm and the rich sound of the Irish flute." "The album is a fun trip to the in my opinion most beautiful city in Ireland, the typical chant of Corkish English, the rousing tunes and great songs can travel thoughts. "
CelticFest Mississippi 2013
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CelticFest Mississippi is an annual celebration of the music, dance and culture of Celtic nations and will celebrate its 22nd year on September 6-8 at the Miss. Agricultural and Forestry Museum. CelticFest, founded and organized by the Celtic Heritage Society, will kick off the weekend events on Friday from 7:00 p.m. till midnight and run from 10:00 a.m. to midnight the following two days.
New York Trad Fest
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On Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013, we will feature local masters of traditional Irish, bluegrass and "old-timey" American music. With the Saturday concert at Connolly�??s Klub 45, and events at other Manhattan venues, the New York Tradfest will include concerts, informal music sessions and singers circles, and a special "Masters of Trad" presentation on traditional music heroes in New York City. Your Festival MC will be Don �??Tunemeister�?? Meade
The Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra
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Founded in 2000 by Professor Mick Moloney, The Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra (or WSHSO, for short) is based at New York University and made up of musicians from the City's Irish music community. The WSHSO plays traditional Irish music and recalls the Irish-American dance bands of the early twentieth century, like The Four Provinces Orchestra, Dan Sullivan's Shamrock Band, Pat Roche's Harp and Shamrock Orchestra, and Erin's Pride Orchestra. The WSHSO performs regularly and has appeared at Symphony Space, St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, the American Irish Historical Society, the Consulate General of Ireland in New York, the Irish Arts Center, Town Hall, the University Club, the Manhattan Club at Rosie O'Grady's, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, WFUV radio, New York's City Hall, Battery Park, South Street Seaport Museum and, of course, NYU's Glucksman Ireland House.
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Proper nutrition can impact athlete's performance
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Todd Dykes talks to a dietitian about what student athletes should be eating and drinking to stay healthy
The high school football season kicks off in the Tri-state Friday night.Before players take the field, they need to concentrate not only on the game plan, but also what they put into their bodies, dietitians say.Understanding how food and hydration can help an athlete is registered dietitian Michele Macedonio's business."They first need to realize that nutrition is part of their conditioning," Macedonio said.She is on a mission to help young athletes understand how the right kinds of fluids and carbohydrates can impact performance."The goal of hydration is not to over-hydrate or under-hydrate, but to replace what you lose in sweat," Macedonio said. "The key is to replace the water weight and electrolytes that athletes lose during a practice or a game."When it comes to what to eat, Macedonio says carbohydrates are critical."The amount of carbohydrate for an athlete going into practice or a game is just as important as the fact that they have the carbohydrate," she said.Macedonio says an example of solid pre-game meal is a peanut butter sandwich, homemade trail mix, or an orange. Another option is an energy chew gum, a new product from Gatorade for children who don't eat those foods."(The product) doesn't really have a lot of carbohydrates, but it's enough to get your energy flowing so that you start right at the gate," Macedonio said.Carbohydrates are so beneficial because young athletes need to have enough time to digest whatever they eat, Macedonio said.Protein takes longer to make its way through the system, and the biggest offender are foods high in fat.
The high school football season kicks off in the Tri-state Friday night.
Before players take the field, they need to concentrate not only on the game plan, but also what they put into their bodies, dietitians say.
Understanding how food and hydration can help an athlete is registered dietitian Michele Macedonio's business.
"They first need to realize that nutrition is part of their conditioning," Macedonio said.
She is on a mission to help young athletes understand how the right kinds of fluids and carbohydrates can impact performance.
"The goal of hydration is not to over-hydrate or under-hydrate, but to replace what you lose in sweat," Macedonio said. "The key is to replace the water weight and electrolytes that athletes lose during a practice or a game."
When it comes to what to eat, Macedonio says carbohydrates are critical.
"The amount of carbohydrate for an athlete going into practice or a game is just as important as the fact that they have the carbohydrate," she said.
Macedonio says an example of solid pre-game meal is a peanut butter sandwich, homemade trail mix, or an orange. Another option is an energy chew gum, a new product from Gatorade for children who don't eat those foods.
"(The product) doesn't really have a lot of carbohydrates, but it's enough to get your energy flowing so that you start right at the gate," Macedonio said.
Carbohydrates are so beneficial because young athletes need to have enough time to digest whatever they eat, Macedonio said.
Protein takes longer to make its way through the system, and the biggest offender are foods high in fat.

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Q: Trying to pass string after # in URL to a PHP variable I am trying to find a way to do this but I know I can't do this the way I was trying to because of server side (php) vs client side (js).
I am trying to get the variable after the # sign in the url, for example if it was www.test.com/hello#4213 I would want to get the string 4213. So far I have used the following function
function GetURLParameter(sParam) {
    var sPageURL = window.location.hash.substring(1);
    var sURLVariables = sPageURL.split('&');
    for (var i = 0; i < sURLVariables.length; i++) {
        var sParameterName = sURLVariables[i].split('=');
        if (sParameterName[0] == sParam) {
            return sParameterName[1];
        }
    }
}

Now the problem is I am trying to put this into a PHP variable that I need so that I can get information about the product. To be more specific I am using this in Magento to get the SKU after the # sign and then dynamically create a page with the photo and image. So far I have all the code working other than this part.
The question is How can I pass the JS variable to PHP?
Thanks!

A: what, you want 4213 is js, then:
var str="www.test.com/hello#4213";
var n=str.lastIndexOf("#") + 1;
alert(str.substring(n));

you haven't explained clearly how you will pass js vars back to php, maybe a clearer explaination would be good

A: try with this code, May be its help you
<script type="text/javascript">
document.observe('dom:loaded', function(){
    var pageURL = window.location.href;
    var lastStr = pageURL.lastIndexOf("#") + 1;
    alert(pageURL.substring(lastStr));
});
</script>

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Will electric cars ever replace petrol?
September 30, 2018 Howard Crimsen News, Public Health 0
According to a new report, electric cars could produce around half the emissions of a fuel powered vehicle over their lifetime. If these figures are accurate, then electric vehicles could have a significant impact on protecting against climate change. But how do electric vehicles work, and what are the concerns? And, will they ever be able to fully replace petrol and diesel cars?
How do electric vehicles work?
As of last year, it was estimated that there were over three million electric and hybrid cars being used globally. Electric cars are held to the same high standards of testing and safety as petrol cars and they're increasing in popularity. But they still only make up a small proportion of car sales. So how exactly do they work?
Electric vehicles are usually powered by rechargeable batteries, which power the electric motor, allowing the vehicle to run. Charge points can be installed in the owner's home, and there are a growing number of charging stations available in public places. Most cars will run for around 100 to 150 miles before they need to be re-charged.
Environmental effects
The vast majority of experts agree that electric vehicles are better for the environment than fossil fueled vehicles. They have no exhaust and don't emit any pollutants. Considering that air pollution is at a record high, the environmental benefits are one of the biggest selling points for the electric car industry.
Will they ever replace petrol vehicles?
In recent years, there's been a move towards electric vehicles. A number of major manufacturers, including Ford, have made deals to manufacture more electric and hybrid vehicles and develop new technology. Additionally, some cities and local councils have introduced "petrol free zones" or "low emission zones" in order to reduce emissions. Electric cars are exempt from these zones.
Although there are clear benefits to electric vehicles, we're a long way away from them being able to replace petrol altogether. In order for this to happen, there would need to be a lot more investment in the technology and in the infrastructure, for example, installing enough charge points and increasing the number of miles they are able to travel for without needing recharging.
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Director and engineer of the Khabarovsk MUP was sent under house arrest for bribes
In Khabarovsk, the director and chief engineer of the city's municipal enterprise, the Scientific and Production Center for the Organization of Road Traffic, was sent under house arrest. They are suspected of taking bribes.
According to the press service of the Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in the Khabarovsk Territory, in the autumn of 2018, a representative of a commercial organization from Novosibirsk addressed the suspects and asked for help to fulfill the contract for installing specialized equipment. The attackers agreed and demanded in return, in addition to official transfers between the organizations, to pay 300 thousand rubles to them personally. The man agreed and passed the required amount, which the suspects equally divided among themselves.
The criminal case was filed on the operational materials of police officers. During the investigation, the suspects confessed.
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FunDay Monday 2016 Season Ends with "HomeTown USA" Event!
North Hempstead, NY – Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the final FunDay Monday of the 2016 season will be "HomeTown USA" on August 29. "HomeTown USA" will feature a salute to our Armed Forces and celebrate American traditions. It is part of the Town's FunDay Monday program, which is a free senior program held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday throughout the summer.
The Northport VA Mobile Unit will also be at the event and equipped with eligibility specialist to explain benefits, provide medical evaluations, and assist veterans in applying for a VA medical card. To reserve a time slot with the mobile unit, call (631) 261-4400, ext. 7084.
This FunDay Monday is sponsored by Northwell Health, Parker Jewish, and AgeWell New York, and hosted by the Town's Department of Community Services. FunDay Monday offers hundreds of seniors from across the Town an opportunity to gather for games, music, dancing, entertainment, and exercise.
In addition to enjoying the celebrations, seniors can participate in a variety of activities, such as Line Dancing (10 a.m.), Zumba (10a.m.), Fitness (11a.m.), Mahjong (11 a.m.), and Tai Chi (12:30 p.m.).
FREE transportation is available from various points throughout the Town. For further information, or for a pick-up location near you, please call 311 or dial (516) 869-6311.


The purpose of this study is to create a spatial decision support system for sustainable landscape design in an urban setting. As more and more of the worlds population concentrates in cites, the design of these spaces becomes critical to global sustainability. The built environment exhibits different environmental conditions than its rural or natural counterparts— the following study focuses on building a GIS model of unique sun exposure conditions at a site, and using this model in a spatial decision support system. The system will compare the exposure needs of just over 150 native or near native plants with the exposure availability of Tucson's Historic Y Building, and provide tailored list for each area. This will allow for design flexibility within sustainable parameters.
The "Final Document" was provided to the Tucson Audubon Society for use at the Historic Y Building.


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First Look. Andre Benjamin as Jimi Hendrix.
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Here's a taste of what's to come in the biopic starring Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix. There's no official release date for the film but will make it's debut at the Austin festival SXSW on March 12th.
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Matt Sapaula Net Worth, PHP Agency Millionaire
Matt's new Rolls Royce Ghost
Matt Sapaula was in the Marine Corps for eight years. After he got out, he took $500 and used it to get licensed to sell life insurance in California.
For 12 years, he was a personal producer. In fact, he was the number one salesperson out of 25,000 licensed agents. This, despite having zero experience in business, sales, or even insurance.
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The more money he made, the more he reinvested back into himself. Books, self-study courses, college, coaching, you name it.
"I figured out there were three major skills I needed. The first was how to get along with people. So I learned human nature. I learned body language. Human interaction," Matt said.
"The second thing is financial literacy. Basic knowledge of money. Basic budgeting. Basic understanding of financial statements. Insurance 101. Understanding 401(k)s, retirement plans. Basic articulation and vocabulary of this category. Nothing fancy. Nothing crazy."
"And the third area here—of basic skills you need in order to be successful—is that I needed to embrace personal development and leadership development. I had to grow. I had to develop as a human being," he explained.
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His career exploded, though, when he met his mentor: Mr. Valuetainment himself, Patrick Bet-David. Matt went from burnt-out, multiple-six-figure earner to multi-millionaire, with a much better work-life balance.
The key? Systems and scalability. Of course, that came in the form of joining Patrick's network marketing company (which just so happened to sell life insurance), called the PHP Agency.
Personally, I'd rather sleep on a stained mattress left on the side of the street for bulk pickup than join an MLM, but good for Matt. Five years and $42 million in sales later, he's not regretting his decision to get involved.
How much of that did Matt personally pocket? Dunno. But it appears he now has equity in the company. On his homepage, Matt lists himself as co-owner and Chief Distribution Officer of PHP Agency, Inc. Hmm. Well-played.
Matt Sapaula doing his thing at the office
On top of that, taking a page outta Patrick's playbook, Matt's become somewhat of an online influencer himself. His YouTube channel—7 Figure Squad, which is all about becoming a first generation millionaire—has been steadily gaining subscribers over the past few months.
His Instagram account—@MoneySmartGuy, where he shares a mix of motivational content, family stuff, general business advice, and a splash of lifestyle marketing—has nearly 400k followers.
Matt appears to monetize his audience via merchandise sales, ad revenue, speaking engagements, and coaching. Oh, and indirectly recruiting people into the PHP Agency. Let's not forget that.
Anyhoo. All income streams considered, we believe Matt Sapaula has a net worth of approximately $6.5 million dollars.
RELATED: What Is Jason Stone's Net Worth And How Does The So-Called Millionaire Mentor Really Make His Money?
Cory Johnson: CEO of a business he has yet to launch. As seen on your mom's phone. Scaled to 7-figures in seven seconds selling a course on selling courses. Kidding. Watch this.


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On one of our recent dates, Kathy and I had stopped by the local pet store to browse around a bit. While passing by the fish, I noticed tank full of fish that were even more brightly colored than the usual tropicals. When asked, a salesperson explained to me that they were GloFish: zebra fish that had been genetically engineered to include a fluorescing protein created by a jellyfish gene. Originally created with an eye toward detecting toxic chemical spills, they are even more eye-catching than the photos show.
The next day, I was listening to an episode of WNYC's excellent Radio Lab program where they discussed some young bioengineers who got tired of having to smell E. Coli, which is notoriously poopie-scented, all day in their lab. They began by introducing wintergreen genes, and soon had minty-fresh E. Coli in their lab. They then went a step further by having the bacteria start producing a banana smell when full grown, so that the scientists could tell if a culture was ready for experimentation with the merest whiff.
And of course, we've had genetically modified foods on our supermarket shelves since the early 1990s. Various GM varieties are more disease and pest-resistant than their unmodified counterparts, have higher yields, last longer without added preservatives, and have their vitamin content boosted.
So, in many ways, it seems like we're at the dawn of a golden age of bioengineering. We're able to improve on naturally grown foods, we can engineer unpleasant characteristics out of experimental organisms, and we can even tailor our pets to make them more interesting and fun. What's not to like?
Because fluorescent fish are unique, their sale is covered by a substantial number of patents and pending patent applications. The providers of GloFish® fluorescent fish, 5-D Tropical and Segrest Farms, are the only distributors that have the necessary licenses to produce and market fluorescent fish within the United States. The production of fluorescent fish by any other party, or the sale of any fluorescent fish not originally distributed by 5-D Tropical or Segrest Farms, is strictly prohibited.
If you could duplicate a person other than yourself, who would it be?
that, with or without the clonee's consent. Once human cloning technology is available all you'll need is the desired DNA, and that can be very easily obtained: It is called DNA piracy. The ease of stealing DNA for cloning purposes raises the following question: how is the law going to protect my genes and what legal remedies are afforded in such a case.
Yep, the folks out in California are already planning for what happens if you get a strand of Cindy Crawford's hair and decide to make your own Cindy clone using the DNA therein. More troubling, is it possible for corporations to copyright certain genetic sequences? And if so, can they then bring action for infringement against people who have those sequences in their own genome naturally? There are lots of lines to be drawn here, and it's not always at all clear where they should be scribed.
Once we have the technology, is is OK to genetically engineer Multiple Sclerosis out of our babies? If so, what else can we change while our kids are still on the drawing board? Can we then choose eye color, hair color, and attractiveness? Could we add a few inches of height to give our kid a psychological advantage? Could we add a few more inches to give them an advantage in basketball? Should our modified basketball player be in the same league as non-modified players, or should there be a GMNBA?
And what of biodiversity? Artificial genes from GM crops can "leak" into the wild population. Even without GM, lots of farms have moved to monocultures — the planting of only the single highest-yield variety of their crop. This tendency would likely be exaggerated further if GM crops showed even better yields than their naturally occurring counterparts. This monoculture farming means that an entire crop can be wiped out by a disease to which it happens to be susceptible. Ironically, it also results in having access to less raw genetic material as the less popular strains are bred out of existence.
Finally, what happens when the bioengineers who may have more malevolent intent start fooling around with this stuff? Freeman Dyson, the futurist who conceived that trusty science fiction chestnut the Dyson Sphere, talks about children having access to home genetic engineering kits. This sounds like great fun as long as kids are just making unicorns or, as South Park would have it, a monkey with five butts.
But what happens when we start bioengineering weapons? Little Timmy could toss together a few genes from bird flu, the cold, SARS, bubonic plague, and a dash of smallpox, mix well, and viola! Instant highly-virulent superweapon! Take it further: engineer it to attack specific racial traits, and you could have a Final Solution that would cause history's atrocities to look wan and insignificant.
It seems that we have discovered a very powerful tool here. As with all powerful tools, it enables us to accomplish amazing things that were previously impossible, but also has the potential to cause irreparable damage if used irresponsibly. Thus, while our enthusiasm here may tempt us to rush in to a Brave New GM World, I think it's vital that we approach this new territory with caution. Pay attention to these discussions, befriend a bioethicist, and encourage our lawmakers to take these issues seriously. Our children and their unicorns are depending on us.
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S&P Global Inc.'s $500 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as joint book-running managers, and BMO Capital Markets Corp., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and The Williams Capital Group, L.P. as co-managers, in connection with S&P Global Inc.'s investment-grade SEC-registered offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.500% senior notes due 2048, guaranteed by Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC.
S&P Global Inc. is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.
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Hellfire: The Story of Australia, Japan and the Prisoners of War is a history book written by Australian journalist and author Cameron Forbes published by Macmillan Publishers in 2005. It tells the stories of Australian prisoners of war of the Japanese during the Second World War, with particular focus on the Burma Railway.

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Stantec signs letter of intent to acquire New England's FST
Century-old firm has broad, deep experience in infrastructure design
August 27, 2015 08:00 ET | Source: Stantec Inc.
BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS and EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2015) - North American design firm Stantec (NYSE:STN)(TSX:STN) will expand its Northeast presence with the planned acquisition of Fay, Spofford & Thorndike (FST), a 280-person Burlington, Mass.-based engineering, planning and environmental firm. With nine offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and New York, FST complements Stantec's fast growing team of 1,200 people across the Northeast.
FST brings a 100-year history of delivering vital transportation and water infrastructure, buildings design and environmental solutions for hundreds of communities and private businesses across the Northeast US. The firm's portfolio of projects includes airports, bridges, roadways, railways, marine/waterfront, water and wastewater treatment systems, trail design, and environmental services.
"FST's recognized design excellence and commitment to local communities closely align with Stantec's strengths," said Bob Gomes, Stantec president and chief executive officer, announcing the acquisition letter of intent today. "Together, we bring even greater resources to handle the challenges ahead, whether it's aging infrastructure, population growth, or general community resilience." The acquisition is expected to close in October.
FST's distinguished portfolio includes a span of services for major clients and local communities. Among their recent work: design as part of a Design/Build team to replace the 90-year-old Turner Center Bridge between Turner and Greene, Maine; design of the I-93/I-95 Interchange in Canton for MassDOT; design for the $33 million Logan Express Garage and Terminal for Massport; the Plymco Mill brownfields restoration in Plymouth, Mass; owner's representative for runway safety improvements at Logan International Airport; and design and construction administration for major facilities for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and the Boston Water & Sewer Commission.
"Stantec's community-based culture, philosophy, and mission mirrors the values that FST has embraced throughout our rich history," said Peter J. Howe, president and CEO of FST. "Their technical diversity, depth of resources, and stature, will allow our dedicated staff to continue to work on the biggest and most complex projects in the region, and our clients will quickly realize some compelling benefits, including the enhanced services we can offer by drawing from across the Stantec community."
Stantec's current presence in New England includes 11 offices in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Stantec is one of the United States' largest engineering and architecture firms, as ranked by national publications such as Engineering News Record and Building Design & Construction. Across the US, Stantec has more than 6,500 employees in 162 offices.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 15,000 employees working in over 250 locations. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work-professional consulting in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics-begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. For more information, visit www.stantec.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is a significant risk that a number of factors could cause actual future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this news release. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risk that the proposed transaction does not close when expected or at all or that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized.
Design with community in mind
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Stantec Media Relations
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Stantec Investor Relations
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Stantec Inc.


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Potluck & Poison Ivy: Monica Potts The Joint Comedy Theater 301 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114
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Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm.
$35/ticket (includes dinner & the show). Cash bar.
Location: The Joint Theater and Coffeehouse301 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Monica Potts is a senior politics reporter for the website FiveThirtyEight. Her previous work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Republic, among other publications, and on NPR. She was a 2015–16 New America Fellow and is a former senior writer with The American Prospect. She lives in Clinton, Arkansas. monicapotts.com
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As professor Hall pointed out, sustainable petroleum recovery was once considered an oxymoron. Our research group changed that false perception and tagged artificial toxic chemicals as the actul offender, not environment friendly carbon dioxide. Of course, Al Gore fanatics don't like it, but petroleum bullies don't like it either because they are in bed with the chemical industry that we condemn. And you thought Science wasn't politicized?!
Prof. Hall talked about Mayan and ancient cultures. We covered this topic in our book on Pharmaceutical Engineering. Here is an excerpt.
This book is about finding cause of diseases and proposing cures. Taking the time to look into the real science and moving away from dogma science that has incapacitated European education system for many centuries, this book invokes a paradigm shift.
health disorders. There, he covered definitions, causes of disease, dietetics, pulse, urine analysis and so on.


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In econometrics, the Bry and Boschan routine finds statistical maxima and minima while using certain censoring rules and phase and cycle length constraints.

The OECD has composite leading indicators and turning points that are recession indicators with peak through the trough turning points chronologies determined by the rules in a computer routine (Bry and Boschan)

The U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) uses a computer routine (Bry and Boschan) and includes a Phase-Average Trend (PAT) detrending procedure. The turning point detection algorithm is decoupled from the de-trending procedure.

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Lead poisoning occurs when too much lead is in the body. Even small amounts of lead from old paint chips or leaded dust can harm the body, especially in children younger than 6. A blood test is the only way to detect lead poisoning and is recommended in children ages 1 through 5. If you suspect lead exposure, contact your health care provider about obtaining a blood test for lead. If an individual is found to have an abnormal level of lead in their blood, an Environmental Health Specialist at the Department of Public Health will help coordinate investigative services with the State.
The Caldwell County Department of Public Health does not conduct environmental lead testing (paint chips, dust, soil, water, etc.) but can refer the public to local resources.


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Welcome onboard Wigan and Leigh College
What a start to 2020 for the Sheridan Lifts team.
Not only have we confirmed a new lift maintenance contract with one of our most prestigious high end retailers to date in Princess Yachts, we're also making waves (hope you appreciate the pun) in the education sector too.
I sat down with our Lift Service Sales Manager Chris Grailey who bought me up to speed on one particular contract of note that has been agreed since we returned to the offices after our Christmas break. Chris commented:
"It's been an amazing and very busy start to the year" he enthused
"I'm delighted to welcome Wigan and Leigh College on board with Sheridan Lifts following a successful in-depth tender process.
The college has 23 units on site spread over a number of campuses, Wigan and Leigh has now been added to our ever-growing list of higher educational facilities throughout the region and this acquisition further enhances our reputation as the number 1 lift contractor in the north of England.
Wigan sits on the River Douglas in North West England
I asked him if all the lifts across these campuses were passenger lifts.
"No, they're actually not. They're made up of a mixture of passenger lifts, goods lifts and platform lifts from a variety of manufacturers. The great things about Sheridan Lifts is that we can look after any lifts and have 40 years of industry experience to draw from"
Great news indeed. You can view some of our other work within the education sector here.
So, if a new year for your company is the signal to make a few changes, perhaps your lift maintenance contract is up for tender or you're in search of a new lift, why not give us a call?
We have lift engineers covering 95% of the United Kingdom with specialist lift technicians on hand too. Drop us a line using the contact form below.


If you thought your "virtual" business doesn't need a local Google, Yahoo!, or Bing listing, I have news for you! Having a high Google / Yahoo! / Bing map listing (which is free) makes it much easier to get found by your ideal customers, no matter where they are located.
1) Most business miss out on FREE traffic by not claiming their local listings. The really savvy businesses are doing this, and leaving their local competitors in the dust! To claim your listing Google, for example, you need to create an account on Google's Local Business Center. Even if your business is virtual, having a local listing will increase your ranking - which means more visitors and more customers, at NO COST!
I just did this for one of my private coaching clients; it took about 5 minutes to get the basic information in, and his business now shows up as the #1 organic (read: free) map result for acupuncture in Lake Forest, CA!
2) Another opportunity that most entrepreneurs miss is to enhance their listing with pictures or videos. Google as well as the other search engines make this very easy and have step-by-step tutorials to walk you through this process.
Why add pictures or videos? Put yourself in your customer's shoes for a minute. Imagine "Googling" "Chicago personal trainer" and seeing a bunch of dots on the map of Chicago. Each dot represents a business. But one listing is more than a dot - you can actually see a picture of the trainer, or even a video they have on YouTube! Now, which listing is more engaging? As an business owner, don't miss this free chance to stand out from your competition.
3) Yelp, Citysearch, and other websites where your clients can leave feedback about you do matter! These are additional free opportunities for you to get found by clients who are actively looking for help with their health, finances, fitness, shopping, relationships, marriages.. Again, no cost to you! I think you see the trend here. I used to think Yelp was just for restaurants, but Shannon explained that any site where your clients can leave feedback and testimonials must be considered as part of your overall local search strategy. Those testimonials and reviews add up and actually affect your Google ranking as well! Which, once again, means more visitors, at no cost.
Imagine how many more ideal clients you can attract when you get found on a Google map, or at the top of the local results on Yahoo! or Bing.
So if you are a coach, a personal trainer, a chiropractor, a wellness consultant, an attorney, a personal chef, a caterer, a matchmaker, a designer, a stylist, a healer, a massage therapist, a retailer.. ok to cut this short if you run a business, you need to come to my webinar with Shannon Evans TODAY, Dec. 16, at Noon Pacific.
In the meantime, share your thoughts and experiences with Google Local in the comments below!


The Gerrard family has been a force in real estate and development in the upper Midwest for nearly 60 years. The tradition began with M. William Gerrard, when he founded his real estate brokerage firm in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1954. His momentum and vision carried sons Mike, Peter, and Paul and daughter Nancy into real estate careers as well. They have formed residential development companies, retail brokerages, general construction, and property management firms.
As second generation real estate brokers, developers, contractors, and managers, the Gerrard family has a solid history and knowledge of many communities, especially in Wisconsin. Gerrard Corporation has a history of going above and beyond what is required for a standard development, which has contributed to the long-term success of these properties, along with consistently high occupancy levels and tenant satisfaction.
Nancy Hyde Gerrard (mother) commissioned this plaque to honor memories of Michael Gerrard, her oldest son.


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Eko welcomes the opportunity to partner with research institutions, resellers & distributors, and healthcare technology platforms to advance our mission of improving cardiovascular care.
FeatureD RESEARCH partner
We partner with academic medical centers and research institutions around the world to develop and validate our clinical algorithms. For example, Northwestern Medicine and Eko are partnering on a novel clinical trial designed to develop and validate Valvular Heart Disease screening algorithms. The clinical trial is part of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute's new Center for Artificial Intelligence.
Become a Research Partner
Featured RESELLER PARTNER
We're proud to partner with healthcare resellers and distributors to expand our reach and bring our platform to any health system. For example, Eko and Iron Bow Technologies have partnered to deliver Eko's cardiac monitoring solutions to the Veterans Health Administration. If you're a reseller or distributor interested in collaborating, we'd love to hear from you.
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SDK & API Integrators
Using our SDKs and APIs, remote patient monitoring, EHR, and telehealth platforms can integrate our devices and software directly into their clinical workflow. For example, Healthcare Recovery Solutions, a remote monitoring platform serving over 120 health systems, has embedded the Eko SDK and API directly into the HRS software application, giving over 100,000 patients access to Eko's technology with the touch of a button.
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NewsMaking Hope Happen for Olha
Making Hope Happen for Olha
Olha T. lived in a beautiful village in the Ukraine. She never considered the possibility that she could one day become a refugee. But in 2014, separatists started a war in Ukraine; the war that has been raging for the last five years. In the violence, Olha lost friends, relatives, and neighbors. She became very scared for the life of her sons and husband, and made a difficult decision to flee the country with the family.
Olha was lucky enough to receive refugee status and arrived in Philadelphia in October 2018. She and her husband Ruslan were referred to the refugee assistance program at JEVS Center for New Americans.
Only 36-years-old, Olha spoke poor English and was really worried about her family's future in a new country. But, she had a goal to become self-sufficient. She was extremely determined and showed amazing drive. Olha worked closely with her JEVS employment counselor Yana Kanevsky, who did an extensive job search to match Olha's skills and interests, and assisted her on work ethics, interviewing skills, and preparing a resume. Olha had excellent attendance in the program, always encouraging her classmates to follow her example.
Olha is a person of many talents. Before the war in Ukraine, she was a soloist in a chorus, lead actress at a local studio performing in a famous drama, and also worked as a teacher of Ukrainian literature and language. Once in Philadelphia, she wanted to support her family while also helping people, so she concentrated her job search in the social services field.
She credits her employment counselor at JEVS with helping her to find her first job in America as a home health aid, a position she was offered on the spot during her interview. Olha keeps in touch with Yana for additional support as she navigates her new life here.
As a graduate of Ternopol National University with a bachelor's degree in Ukrainian literature and language, Olha has her sights set on improving her English and attending a community college to become a social worker. Olha has a big heart and a willingness to assist people as she was helped. She also hopes to read her favorite 'White Fang' by Jack London in its original language: English.
For her hard work toward her dreams, untiring spirit, and proactively searching for employment, Olha was recently awarded the "Rising Star" Award through the state's refugee assistance program.
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Have you heard about the recent social media trend called the "yoga selfie"? In fact, it's already managed to cause some controversy in the yoga community. And there are some logical reasons for that.
The essence of yoga is looking inward and connecting to yourself, which, in fact, doesn't seem to have anything in common with image-centric selfie culture. On the other hand, how about the inspiring effect this kind of picture can have on others? Maybe your immaculate selfie will encourage someone else to start practicing yoga as well.
The controversy still exists, and people keep arguing about it. Take a look at the infographic below to find out more information.
What do you think about yoga selfies? Write in the comments below.


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Accounting methods: Private companies have options
Businesses need financial information that's accurate, relevant and timely. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires publicly traded companies to follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), often considered the "gold standard" in financial reporting in the United States. But privately held companies can use simplified alternative accounting methods. What's right for your business depends on its size, regulatory and contractual requirements, management's future plans and the needs of its stakeholders.
Menu of accounting methods
Here's an overview of the accounting methods available for small and medium-sized entities (SMEs):
GAAP. This framework follows rules set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). It's based on the accrual method of accounting, where revenues and expenses are matched to the reporting period in which they're earned and incurred, respectively. Under this method, companies report receivables for revenue that's earned but not yet collected and payables for expenses that are incurred but not yet paid. Prepaid (and accrued) expenses are also reported on an accrual-basis balance sheet.
Financial Reporting Framework for SMEs. This framework is rooted in GAAP, but it's adjusted to accommodate the needs of private businesses. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), this simplified framework blends traditional accounting principles with accrual-basis income tax accounting methods.
This non-GAAP framework is based on historic cost, steering away from complex, fair-value-based standards that have been implemented in recent years. For example, it retains the familiar accounting for revenue recognition and leases. It also includes targeted disclosure requirements and provides a degree of optionality, enabling SMEs to customize their financial statements to meet the needs of stakeholders.
Tax-basis method. Under this method, companies use the same accounting principles for book and federal income tax purposes. The U.S. tax code provides the rules that apply under this method.
Cash-basis method. This is the simplest reporting method. Revenues are recognized when received from customers and expenses when the company pays them. But there's a potential downside: Revenues for the period aren't necessarily matched to the related expenses for the period. This can lead to fluctuations in profits and financial ratios when comparing performance over time.
Discuss the following questions with your accounting professional to help select the right method for your business:
How big is your business?
How quickly is it growing?
Who will use its financial statements and for what purpose?
Do you plan to raise capital?
Do you plan to apply for debt financing?
Do you anticipate changes in the revenue your business generates, the products and services it offers, or the area it serves?
Are you planning to sell the business or merge with another business?
For example, the cash- or tax-basis method may be appropriate for a single-owner business without any debt that uses its financial statements for internal purposes only. But larger private firms may decide it's advantageous to comply with GAAP to attract outside investors, obtain loans, satisfy bonding and regulatory requirements, and evaluate strategic business decisions.
What's right for you?
As your business grows in size, sophistication and complexity, it may be time to upgrade to a more complicated and consistent method of accounting. Contact us to help select a reporting framework that suits your current needs.
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How to Get Yelp Reviews Unfiltered
Here's a frustrating issue: what if you've gotten dozens of new reviews that you want to show off…but some of them aren't showing up?
Yelp has a feature that automatically "filters" certain reviews. This happens so that they can show users the most relevant, or highly valued, reviews. While this is usually a good thing, reviews that end up filtered are as good as useless since they cannot be seen.
Many business owners have started trying to find ways to unfilter reviews. And that's exactly what we'll be discussing in this guide.
How to Unfilter Yelp Reviews
Access Your Yelp Reviews
Scroll to the Bottom of the Page and Click on the Reviews That Are "Not Recommended"
View Your Filtered Reviews
Here's what each step entails:
1. Access Your Yelp Reviews
To get started, make sure that you log into the right profile by heading to biz.yelp.com and signing in.
From there, you will arrive at your Dashboard where you can see a lot of information about your Yelp profile. Scroll to the left of the screen and click on "Reviews" in the sidebar.
Clicking this will land you on a new page filled with all of your reviews. Here, you can see all of the reviews that your customers will see live on your profile.
3. Scroll to the Bottom of the Page and Click on the Reviews That Are "Not Recommended"
Now that you've seen all of your reviews, scroll to the very bottom of the page to view your filtered reviews.
You will see a notice that says "X other reviews that are currently not recommended."
While it may not look like a link, go ahead and click that sentence.
4. View Your Filtered Reviews
Now that you've clicked through to view all of the reviews that Yelp does not recommend, you will land on a page like this:
On this page, you will be able to see a log of all the reviews that Yelp thinks aren't valuable. This can happen for a few reasons, including reviews from users who have no Yelp friends. Sometimes, reviews can also get flagged automatically as suspicious.
5. Add the User
One way that you can try and have a review unfiltered is to add the user. While this isn't a fool-proof method, you can improve the likelihood that a review will become visible because the user now has a Yelp friend.
You can do this by clicking on their name in the review. It should be blue and clickable so that you can go to their profile.
Once you arrive on their profile, click "Add Friend"
6. Comment Back
Another option that you have to try and get a review unfiltered is to interact with it. By posting a public response, you can try to demonstrate to Yelp that their review is perfect.
Though it can feel like a difficult task to have a review unfiltered, these simple steps could help you get a few more reviews visible on your profile.
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