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Could you live off the grid?
Image credit: ASHLEY COOPER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
By Helena Pozniak
Published Monday, August 8, 2022
Living entirely off-grid seems like a pipe dream for most – but some households have shown it isn't as challenging as you'd think... granted, you have to have some spare cash lying around.
Thick mud, dark days and dodgy showers haven't dented the allure of living off the grid for Rachael and her young family. Today's soaring energy costs and wider price rises make the idea of self-sufficiency even more appealing for a growing number of 'off-gridders' – people who choose to live without connection to the national grid and other utilities, and without the bills.
Rachael and her husband Fraser grow their own food, keep bees, and harvest solar energy to keep their home running. Her children – both under two – have 4.5 acres of woodland to play in, and feast on homegrown greengages, blackberries and sweet chestnuts. Two dogs add extra security to their fenced-in plot – if it's gloomy in the winter, summer days on their wooded South Lincolnshire land are glorious.
"A day of rain to fill the tanks, followed by a day of full sun to top up the batteries, is the best weather ever," says Rachael. Sunshine feeds the array of solar panels on a barn built by Fraser, and they harvest and purify rainwater, which they consume with care.
Five years ago, Rachael and Fraser took the plunge to move off-grid and onto a plot that Fraser had bought more than a decade earlier. Once a bleak and barren piece of land, he planned to use it as a base for his tree surgery business. Rachael had moved up from Cambridge, but they couldn't afford to renovate their bungalow. "We felt trapped – we had lots we wanted to do but couldn't afford it," she says. "We didn't want to be stuck with a mortgage for 30 years. We wanted to give our children a life close to nature that had freedom and we felt this was the best route."
There's often sniping from viewers of their YouTube channel 'The Off Grid Family' – they live with most mod cons after all, not least a tumble dryer, the internet, hot water and flushing toilets. They monitor everything from security through to their energy usage via their mobiles, and they still do a weekly food shop – the nearest town is half an hour away.
"People have this assumption that off-grid living has to be nomadic and simple," says Rachael. "We don't see it as a step backwards – instead, this is what the future could look like. If you understand your own water, power and food, you can take responsibility for your own consumption. And that gives you a real sense of achievement."
Interest in their lifestyle is soaring, and entrepreneurs in renewable energy say they're fielding a growing number of enquiries about becoming energy self-sufficient. Dozens of social media groups are devoted to off-grid living, most of them US based, where hazards might include marauding bears, extreme weather, and misbehaving composting toilets. While Rachael faces down the odd hairy spider, the claggy Lincolnshire mud is her greatest enemy. "When we started this, we turned to YouTube to see examples of how it might look, and the vast majority were in America or Canada... we thought that was a shame – we feel really strongly about living this way."
An estimated 150,000 people live off grid in the UK, according to community website Off-Grid.net, but most who do opt to live out of campervans, house boats, converted buses, tents and yurts. Some 25,000 are thought to live in traditional but energy-self-sufficient homes – in some cases well-heeled professionals who've built a dream property too remote or expensive to link up to the national grid. Many off-gridders are to be found in Wales, where the government's One Planet Development scheme allows people to build homes on farmland beyond normal planning areas, provided they meet certain criteria. Rachael and Fraser still live in a static caravan, and plan eventually to build their own home, but are cagey about planning regulations.
Then there are self-sufficient groups such as that to be found on the Scottish island of Eigg – the first community in the world to launch its own off-grid system fed by solar, wind and hydro energy – all of which is channelled into a high-voltage underground local grid. There residents are fined if they use too much energy at once and think twice about switching on the kettle while the washing machine is running. Even Eigg runs on 90-95 per cent renewables, backed-up by generators when the weather doesn't meet islanders' needs.
An expensive-to-run generator powered Rachael and Fraser's living when they first moved in – at the time they had no heating or running water, not even a flushing toilet; temperatures dropped that February to -10°C, Rachael remembers. "It was rough – but as spring came, we started to get things in place." They've gone on to have two children, install solar power and rig a sizeable water storage and filtration system, powered by a pump.
Fraser is a tree surgeon and Rachael a primary school teacher – but they're now solar energy experts, builders, beekeepers, plumbers, jam makers and fruit growers. Fraser has planted oak, ash, hornbeam and beech, silver birch and medlar alongside other fruit and native trees. He's also improved the soil over the years with mulch and wood chippings, and planted hedgerows now thick with wildlife. And in a gruelling few days, he's built a fence to keep out the hungry rabbits that threaten to munch their lettuce and carrots.
Last year, the couple installed their own solar energy system, comprising 20 solar panels, adaptors to regulate the flow of energy and a control panel to help monitor energy generation, usage and storage. Seven lithium-ion batteries store excess power and back up during night and dull winter days. On a good day, they'll generate more solar energy than they use, but there are times when they are more reliant on backup. "We are constantly monitoring our energy – we know if it's been a good or a bad day," says Rachael. Solar provides all of their electricity needs, and they still use gas for cooking and hot water. A petrol generator tops up their batteries – in their first year of solar it provided 17 per cent of power in the winter months "which we're keen to cut down this winter coming", says Rachael.
They use wood grown on site and coppiced by Fraser to heat their home. While the couple don't have a wind turbine, "we generally find anything with moving parts is more likely to go wrong", they are considering building their own wood gas generator, which would provide a relatively clean and sustainable source of energy.
None of this is cheap – Rachael and Fraser's solar system cost some £23,000, but the costs of hooking up to the national grid can run into six figures – although, of course, there are no subsequent energy bills.
How much power does a family need? According to Ofgem, the average household uses 8kWh of electricity and 33kWh of gas a day. "A good smart system will also allow you to store the excess energy produced for future use, meaning it should more than match the family's or the individual's needs," says Bruce Wang, chief executive of US-China battery and portable power station manufacturer EcoFlow. "It's feasible to use a smart-home ecosystem to live off-grid in the long term, although it depends on energy consumption."
One of the first innovations the couple introduced was a water filtration system – but this relied initially on a generator to pump the rainwater water through the system; the cost of this was prohibitive, so for most of the day, they had no power or running water. "Imagine that with a young baby," says Rachael. In drier times, they'd bring in water from family homes nearby. Now the £2,000 system runs on a computer-controlled pump, and the couple plan to invest in a UV water purifier.
Seven years earlier, a contractor dug a bore hole on site for a ground supply, but water turned out to be salty, much to Fraser's disgust – this encounter has led him to tackle any new projects himself. But their water needs have increased since they built polytunnels planted with thirsty vegetables, and they plan to install a 10,000-litre tank and build a shallow well with a pump for a more reliable supply – and more crops. "Price hikes, the pandemic – it made you realise food supply isn't guaranteed," says Rachael.
This 'good life'-style self-sufficiency has led the couple to pore over instruction videos online and order equipment – which wouldn't have been possible without a relatively cheap, battery-powered sim internet router. Easy access to the internet has been transformative, says Fraser. He can now check in on security cameras remotely and in real-time – he stores much of machinery on site and has suffered frequent thefts. "And now you don't have to stand outside in the freezing cold to get a signal."
Going off-grid requires investment up front, but the payback comes in the lifestyle and lack of bills, though engineers point out that off-gridders are committing to long-term upkeep of the equipment they install. And it's not always a greener choice – particularly as the national grid is powered by a greater mix of clean energy – new renewable energy equipment and newly built homes will have a carbon footprint.
And there are low points – for instance, when a failing shower in winter requires a freezing trip outside to fix the tank. Holding down two full-time jobs – Rachael is currently on maternity leave – and managing the property is demanding, alongside looking after two children. Their days begin around 6am and can finish around midnight. Any spare time they spend recording more 'how-to' videos for their YouTube channel. But now the couple have tasted privacy and freedom, there is no going back. "Some neighbours have half-a-million-pound houses, but they're so close to each other, I would just rather live in my mobile home," says Fraser. This is a lifelong choice, says Rachael. "We're in it for the long haul, because we've felt the benefits it brings and have seen the amazing impact it's having on the lives and development of our children."
Innovations on the horizon for off-grid living
Batteries to store excess clean energy are essential to cushion off-gridders when renewables run short. Off-grid solar – a nice-to-have choice in the West – is the only energy option for millions of people around the world. However, to achieve universal access to electricity, the off-grid solar sector would need to serve some 132 million households, according to World Bank estimates. Innovative battery storage is considered key to driving a sustainable future.
Lithium-ion batteries are favoured over traditional lead-acid batteries for off-grid living, say experts, as they're faster to charge and discharge, can cope with larger loads, and last longer. But they still have a shelf life and aren't designed for easy repair or reuse, says Carlton Cummins, co-founder of clean technology start-up Aceleron. "We need to create things that can be reused rather than disposed of," he says. His company has designed a modular, serviceable battery and an all-in-one sustainable energy storage system (Offgen) with an integrated adaptor – it is, says Cummins, more easily repairable and easily upgradeable. "It's designed to be serviceable, which is really important if you're out there with limited access to resources. You can take the unit apart, remove a module and install another one. When you are out there and off-grid, you need to be able to support yourself."
Solar – the preferred clean energy for off-grid living – can be combined with wind power in an off-grid system.
Wind turbines traditionally require height and a steady breeze to work efficiently, but a new design could work better close to buildings. Two or three hexagonal panels less than a metre across could generate enough energy to power an average home, says Victoria Phillips, wind lead engineer at Katrick Technologies, a Glasgow-based start-up. "You can pair these with solar, or simply increase the number of panels you need." Unlike traditional turbines, these panels still work well in gusty and low winds and are less intrusive. "We've had a phenomenal number of enquiries from people who've been looking for technology to power their homes," she says. Each hexagon contains 12 mini aerofoils, which oscillate and provide a larger surface area than a single turbine – and if one fails, the others will continue to work. Ducts help direct wind flow and the panels function in wind speeds as low as 2-3m/s (4-7mph). "We've designed it so it can operate in very low winds compared to standard rotational turbines," says Phillips. Now in the final stages of development, a prototype will go on trial in December; larger-scale versions could be used in industrial locations such as airports or in energy farms to enable 24-hour production.
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package conf

import (
	"io"
	"os"
	"path"
	"path/filepath"
	"regexp"
	"runtime"
	"strconv"
	"strings"
	"time"

	beego "github.com/astaxie/beego/logs"
	"github.com/sirupsen/logrus"
)

// GOPATH contains the gopath of the env
var GOPATH string

// LogDir is the log directory for logs.json
var LogDir string

// LogFile name
var LogFile string

func init() {
	GOPATH = os.Getenv("GOPATH")
	if GOPATH == "" {
		GOPATH = defaultGOPATH()
	}

	appPath := GOPATH + "/src/github.com/snagles/docker-registry-manager/app"
	LogDir = appPath + "/logs/"
	LogFile = LogDir + "/log.json"

	// create log dir if needed
	if _, err := os.Stat(LogDir); os.IsNotExist(err) {
		if err = os.MkdirAll(LogDir, 0755); err != nil {
			logrus.Fatal(err)
		}
	}

	// Create the log file if needed
	if _, err := os.Stat(LogFile); os.IsNotExist(err) {
		if _, err = os.Create(LogFile); err != nil {
			logrus.Fatal(err)
		}
	}

	// Setup logrus with the json events log
	f, _ := os.OpenFile(LogFile, os.O_WRONLY|os.O_CREATE|os.O_APPEND, 0755)
	logrus.AddHook(NewFileHook(f, &logrus.JSONFormatter{}))

	// log to std out for docker logs
	logrus.SetOutput(os.Stdout)
	logrus.AddHook(ContextHook{})

	// Connect the beego logs to the other logs
	beego.Register("docker-registry-manager", NewBeegoHook)
	beego.SetLogger("docker-registry-manager", "")
	beego.EnableFuncCallDepth(true)
}

type registryLogger struct {
	Level int `json:"level"`
}

func NewBeegoHook() beego.Logger { return &registryLogger{Level: 0} }

// Init returns nothing since theres no additional config optios needed
func (rl *registryLogger) Init(jsonconfig string) error { return nil }

// Destroy is a empty method
func (rl *registryLogger) Destroy() {}

// Flush is a empty method
func (rl *registryLogger) Flush() {}

// WriteMsg will write the msg and level into es
func (rl *registryLogger) WriteMsg(when time.Time, msg string, level int) error {
	if level < int(logrus.GetLevel()) {
		return nil
	}

	switch level {
	// beego is reverse order
	case 0:
		logrus.Panic(msg)
	case 1:
		logrus.Panic(msg)
	case 2:
		logrus.Panic(msg)
	case 3:
		logrus.Error(msg)
	case 4:
		logrus.Warn(msg)
	case 5:
		logrus.Info(msg)
	case 6:
		logrus.Info(msg)
	case 7:
		logrus.Debug(msg)
	}
	return nil
}

type ContextHook struct{}

func (hook ContextHook) Levels() []logrus.Level {
	return logrus.AllLevels
}

func (hook ContextHook) Fire(entry *logrus.Entry) error {
	pc := make([]uintptr, 3, 3)
	cnt := runtime.Callers(6, pc)

	for i := 0; i < cnt; i++ {
		fu := runtime.FuncForPC(pc[i] - 1)
		name := fu.Name()
		if !strings.Contains(name, "github.com/sirupsen/logrus") {

			if strings.Contains(name, "registryLogger") {
				// Remove the prefix beego attaches
				r := regexp.MustCompile(`\[[A-Z]\] \[(.*):(.*)\] (.*)`)
				message := r.FindAllStringSubmatch(entry.Message, 1)

				// add the caller as a separate field
				entry.Data["file"] = message[0][1]
				line, _ := strconv.Atoi(message[0][2])
				entry.Data["line"] = line
				entry.Message = message[0][3]
				entry.Data["source"] = "beego"
				break
			} else {
				file, line := fu.FileLine(pc[i] - 1)
				entry.Data["file"] = path.Base(file)
				entry.Data["line"] = line
				entry.Data["source"] = "app"
				break
			}
		}

	}
	return nil
}

type FileHook struct {
	writer    io.Writer
	formatter logrus.Formatter
}

func NewFileHook(w io.Writer, f logrus.Formatter) logrus.Hook {
	return FileHook{
		writer:    w,
		formatter: f,
	}
}

func (h FileHook) Fire(e *logrus.Entry) error {
	b, err := h.formatter.Format(e)
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	_, err = h.writer.Write(b)
	return err
}

// Levels returns all logrus levels.
func (h FileHook) Levels() []logrus.Level {
	return logrus.AllLevels
}

func defaultGOPATH() string {
	env := "HOME"
	if runtime.GOOS == "windows" {
		env = "USERPROFILE"
	} else if runtime.GOOS == "plan9" {
		env = "home"
	}
	if home := os.Getenv(env); home != "" {
		def := filepath.Join(home, "go")
		if filepath.Clean(def) == filepath.Clean(runtime.GOROOT()) {
			// Don't set the default GOPATH to GOROOT,
			// as that will trigger warnings from the go tool.
			return ""
		}
		return def
	}
	return ""
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Take a break from the Holiday Madness and Shopping Frenzy!! Please join us at California Pizza Kitchen in Walnut Creek to help us make Grad Night 2011 the best it can be!! Enjoy a great meal, take a well deserved break, and have a bit of fun, while helping the Class of 2011. The restaurant is donating 20% of the proceeds to help us offset our costs and invite all of you to participate! We hope to see you there! Please download the flyer HERE and take it with you when you go. The fundraiser runs from 11:00am til 10:00pm. Thanks from the Class of 2011.


The objective of this descriptive study was to determine Felis domesticus (cat) and Canis familiaris (dog) protein epitopes that bind strongly to selected HLA class II alleles to identify synthetic vaccine candidate epitopes and to identify individuals/populations who are likely to respond to vaccines. FASTA amino acid sequences of experimentally validated allergenic proteins of house cat and dog were identified using International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) allergen nomenclature database. NetMHCII 2.2 server was used to determine binding affinities in the form of 1-log 50 k and in nM with commonly found HLA II alleles. Screening of house cat and dog allergenic proteins identified 4 (with 2 isoforms for chain 1 and 3 isoforms for chain 2 for fel d 1) and 6 proteins, respectively. Number of strong binders from each protein against each HLA type was determined as potential candidate for allergen immunotherapy. HLA-DRB1*0101 bound maximum number of epitopes (207 and 275 from house cat and dog, respectively) while HLA-DRB1*0802 bound none. We conclude that HLA specific epitope prediction can help identify synthetic peptide vaccine candidates and predict response as well.
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In 2013, the rubber meets the road for health care reform.
Health care forecast
By DAVID NATHER
THREE AREAS TO WATCH
Health and Human Services: Getting ready for launch — By 2014, health insurance exchanges need to be ready to go in all 50 states, and HHS will have to run many of them on its own — and set up "partnerships" to help other states get theirs off the ground. The department will also have to persuade as many states as possible to expand Medicaid now that doing so is optional.
Outlook: Watch for HHS to find new ways to demonstrate flexibility — on both exchanges and Medicaid — as it tries to get maximum participation from the states. But that won't satisfy many red-state governors, and HHS will have to find new ways to fill the gaps in states that want nothing to do with Obamacare.
States: Making up their minds — The states now have more time to plan their exchanges. They can tell HHS whether they'll run their own exchange as late as Dec. 14, and they can wait until Feb. 15 to say if they want to set up a "partnership" exchange with the federal government. But now they have to decide whether to do either of those — or just let HHS run the whole show. They also need to decide whether to expand their Medicaid programs, although there's no hard deadline for that.
Outlook: Political pressure on red-state governors may lead them to back away from setting up health exchanges, but some could revisit the issue down the road. And while there will be some holdouts on Medicaid, most will probably find some way to expand — especially if HHS is open to some partial expansions.
Congress: Medicare deal, Obamacare oversight — Congress will still be the stage for any long-term deal on Medicare savings. But with divided control once again, the Republican House won't be able to repeal the health care law, and the Democratic Senate won't be able to make any major fixes if things go wrong. That leaves oversight as the one major activity Congress can perform.
Outlook: Expect lots of House hearings — and more subpoenas — over Obamacare and a Medicare Advantage quality demonstration program. There could also be targeted attacks on the law, such as moves to repeal unpopular pieces — like the Independent Payment Advisory Board or the medical device tax — or to overturn rules like the one that allows tax credits for people who get insurance through the federal exchanges.
FIVE KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
Patty Murray: She's in line to be the new chairwoman of the Senate Budget Committee and is sure to have an important voice in shaping any long-term deal on Medicare savings — perhaps pushing back on Obama if he goes too far. But will she have any more success than she did as co-chair of the supercommittee?
Paul Ryan: He's returning to his role as House Budget Committee chairman, and he'll still have a critical role in any Medicare deal despite his loss as Mitt Romney's running mate. If anything, he'll be more interesting to watch now: He has to decide how hard to push for some version of Medicare premium support, and he has to negotiate in a way that keeps his options open for 2016.
Gary Cohen: The director of the HHS Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight has been on the job only since this summer, but he'll have a critical role to play as the agency rolls out final rules and prepares for the launch of the health reform law's major components in 2014. He'll have to work especially hard to make sure HHS can step in to help the states that won't run their own health insurance exchanges.
Mike Leavitt: He would have run Romney's transition, but now the former HHS secretary and Utah governor is expected to return to his consulting practice. That would allow him to resume the role he had before: advising states, including those with Republican governors, on how to move ahead on exchanges so they don't give up that power to the federal government.
Rick Scott: Everyone's waiting for the Florida governor's next act since he declared he's ready to talk with the Obama administration about finding common ground on the health care law. He still talks like someone who will never really see eye to eye with the administration, but now that he claims he's dropped his all-out opposition to the law, what's his endgame?
Patty Murray
Mike Leavitt
2012 Policy Report Card

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The gas recovery plant is the primary part of the landfill gas plant, which consists of a number of gas extraction wells with necessary suction lines.
The gas extraction wells are placed in a network across the landfill site to ensure a stable recovery of the gas.
The most important feature landfill plants is the individual regulation of the extraction of each single gas well.
The gas is led through individual condensate separators immediately before the gas module to protect the module against unintended ingress of water.


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Theresa will address this in her upcoming talk.
Managing data and gleaning proper insights from it is crucial. But that is becoming harder by the minute as the size of data keeps growing.
Big Data is real. We have known this for a while now.
A 2011 study by IBM addressed data explosion as a trend to watch.
Domo.com tracks information creation on the Internet. Their data over the years shows huge increases in every facet of information creation. The number of tweets, sent each minute of the day, is a good illustration of this trend: We had 100,000 in June 2012. It rose to 277,000 in April 2014; and stands at 347,222 in August 2015!
The growth rate is pretty steady and there is no end in sight.
The infographic on the right gives the picture of various channels of data creation as of 2015.
Admittedly, this captures the overall picture that includes consumer data, but business data is going through similar explosion.
"As Big Data risks becoming too big to be useful, look for 2016 to be the year of Small Data as companies and individuals realize that much of what they collect isn't being used. Turns out analysis of relatively small datasets can help companies understand and solve critical business problems that are a subset of the Big Data picture," writes Beverly Macy of UCLA Anderson School of Management.
With Big Data, you are looking for a needle in the haystack when you try to isolate the good data. But the problem of bad data is not limited to Big Data.
B2B data collection endures special challenges, be it big or small data. Some of it arise from crappy data entered by people who want to withhold information.
If you have worked with form data, you have seen it.
More than the blatantly fake data like these - usually gathered through website collection points - some data are just hard to come by. Absence of important data is somewhat like bad data.
We are talking about fields like actual titles, job functions, buying roles, etc.
Daunting as these challenges seem, help is on the way. Theresa Kushner, co-author of two books on data-driven marketing in the B2B marketplace, will be speaking to NorCal BMA audience with tips and tricks for rising above these challenges and putting in place an effective data analytics plan.
Sign up and get the scoop!
Kushner, VP of Enterprise Information Management at VMware, is passionate about extracting marketing value from data, big or small. She will be talking to us about the complete data management cycle, from acquisition through organization, analysis, and ultimately extraction of insights for decision making.
From her hour-long talk, you will have an understanding of what data you really need, how you evaluate which data is most important, what kind of environment you need, and where you start to extract insights.
She will bring these points to life with a sprinkling of case histories throughout the presentation.
If you are interested in data analytics and data-driven marketing, don't miss this opportunity!
Mark your calendar now and sign up to reserve your spot.
Theresa Kushner, Vice President of Enterprise Information Management at VMware, specializes in extracting marketing value from data, big or small.
She finds her passion for harnessing data growing just as data gets bigger. Her crusade is against BAD DATA, the bane of marketers.
A 20+ year veteran in the field, Theresa Kushner joined VMware in 2012. She grew VMware's data capability starting with data governance and master data management, expanding to business intelligence and advanced analytics. Her team was recognized by The Data Warehousing Institute for Best Enterprise Business Intelligence in 2015. At VMware, Theresa helped launch the company's women's initiative, VMwomen.
Before joining VMware, Theresa was Senior Director of Customer Intelligence at Cisco Systems. She joined Cisco in 2006 from IBM in Armonk, NY. At IBM and Cisco she managed similar functions responsible for increasing market share, driving revenue and applying insights from company data both in the U.S. and Europe.
Kevin Bolden (VP and Global Head of Marketing Insights and Analytics at HP) says, "[As Senior Director, Customer Intelligence at Cisco], Theresa has done a fantastic job - her understanding of the domain, the information, and the business process has been fantastic."
Bryan Maach (Managing Director, Career Solutions at ACT) observes, "Theresa's unwavering demonstration of integrity, dedication, and excellence truly inspires others around her to do their very best."
Maria Villar (Global VP, Data management & Governance, SAP) offers, "Theresa is an expert in direct marketing, customer intelligence and data management."
Theresa and Maria Villar co-authored the book "Managing Your Business Data from Chaos to Confidence," published in 2006.
Theresa has co-authored with Ruth Stevens the book "B2B Data-Driven Marketing: Sources, Uses, Results," just released in June 2015.


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Noam Chomsky: How Climate Change Became a "Liberal Hoax" + Dmitry Orlov: Peak Oil Lessons From The Soviet Union
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videonation | January 24, 2011
In this sixth video in the series "Peak Oil and a Changing Climate" from The Nation and On The Earth Productions, linguist, philosopher and political activist Noam Chomsky talks about the Chamber of Commerce, the American Petroleum Institute and other business lobbies enthusiastically carrying out campaigns "to try and convince the population that global warming is a liberal hoax." According to Chomsky, this massive public relations campaign has succeeded in leading a good portion of the population into doubting the human causes of global warming.
Known for his criticism of the media, Chomsky doesn't hold back in this clip, laying blame on mainstream media outlets such as the New York Times, which will run frontpage articles on what meteorologists think about global warming. "Meteorologists are pretty faces reading scripts telling you whether it's going to rain tomorrow," Chomsky says. "What do they have to say any more than your barber?" All this is part of the media's pursuit of "fabled objectivity."
Of particular concern for Chomsky is the atmosphere of anger, fear and hostility that currently reigns in America. The public's hatred of Democrats, Republicans, big business and banks and the public's distrust of scientists all lead to general disregard for the findings of "pointy-headed elitists." The 2010 elections could be interpreted as a "death knell for the species" because most of the new Republicans in Congress are global warming deniers. "If this was happening in some small country," Chomsky concludes, "it wouldn't matter much. But when it's happening in the richest, most powerful country in the world, it's a danger to the survival of the species."
Visit http://www.TheNation.com to learn more about "Peak Oil and a Changing Climate," and to see the other videos in the series.
Noam Chomsky: How Climate Change Became a 'Liberal Hoax'
Dmitry Orlov: Peak Oil Lessons From The Soviet Union
Dmitry Orlov, engineer and author, warns that the US's reliance on diminishing fuel supplies might be sending it down the same path the Soviet Union took before it collapsed.
In this fifth video in the series "Peak Oil and a Changing Climate" from The Nation and On The Earth Productions, Orlov, who was an eyewitness to the collapse of the Soviet Union, asserts that run-away debt and national bankruptcy will lead the US to its demise, just as it did for Moscow. As oil becomes more expensive and scarcer, the US will no longer be able to finance its importation and the economy will hit a wall, he says.
"Sixty percent of all of our transportation fuels are imported—a lot of that is on credit. A large chunk of the trade deficit is actually in transportation fuels. When those stop arriving because of our inability to borrow more money, then the economy is at a standstill," he says.
Solomon, Nader, Cornel West and Chomsky: Building a Powerful Left in the U.S.
Peak Oil and a Changing Climate
From Snowstorms to Heat Waves, How Global Warming Causes Extreme Weather and Climate Instability
After Peak Oil, Are We Heading Towards Social Collapse? By Emily Spence
Dmitry Orlov: Seizing the Mid-Collapse Moment (must-see)
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Injustices
The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted
by Ian Millhiser
Nonfiction / Political Science / American Government / Judicial Branch / Government / Judicial Branch
Now with a new epilogue– an unprecedented and unwavering history of the Supreme Court showing how its decisions have consistently favored the moneyed and powerful.
Few American institutions have inflicted greater suffering on ordinary people than the Supreme Court of the United States. Since its inception, the justices of the Supreme Court have shaped a nation where children toiled in coal mines, where Americans could be forced into camps because of their race, and where a woman could be sterilized against her will by state law. The Court was the midwife of Jim Crow, the right hand of union busters, and the dead hand of the Confederacy. Nor is the modern Court a vast improvement, with its incursions on voting rights and its willingness to place elections for sale.
In this powerful indictment of a venerated institution, Ian Millhiser tells the history of the Supreme Court through the eyes of the everyday people who have suffered the most from it. America ratified three constitutional amendments to provide equal rights to freed slaves, but the justices spent thirty years largely dismantling these amendments. Then they spent the next forty years rewriting them into a shield for the wealthy and the powerful. In the Warren era and the few years following it, progressive justices restored the Constitution's promises of equality, free speech, and fair justice for the accused. But, Millhiser contends, that was an historic accident. Indeed, if it weren't for several unpredictable events, Brown v. Board of Education could have gone the other way.
In Injustices, Millhiser argues that the Supreme Court has seized power for itself that rightfully belongs to the people's elected representatives, and has bent the arc of American history away from justice.
"As Ian Millhiser illustrates in his trenchant, persuasive, and profoundly dispiriting book Injustices, the Supreme Court has consistently and unapologetically used its authority to thwart progress and perpetuate inequality."—Slate
"Injustices is a powerful indictment of the strongest institution of the United States.... A must-read for all Americans."—Washington Review of Books


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Student is asked to review and identify an HRQOL disparity in the CDC HRQOL Surveillance Summary document (contains national-level data), and write a policy brief using scientific literature to support any recommendations. Students at an intermediate-level should also consider evaluation and budget issues.
Student learns to read and understand scientific literature, identify disparities and propose policy solutions, and develop an evaluation plan and budget.
Student is asked to review and identify an HRQOL disparity in the CDC HRQOL Surveillance Summary document (contains state or community-level data) and write a policy brief using scientific literature to support any recommendations. Students at an intermediate-level should also consider evaluation and budget issues. This is identical to assignment 1, except this assignment requires use of state- or community-level data instead of national data. Suggested sources of such state and community data are provided.


Dubbo's economic diversity provides a strong foundation for city development and employment.
The City has around 3,700 businesses. The largest industry employer is the retail sector, followed by healthcare and the social assistance sector and education and training.
Employment growth rates in Dubbo are above the NSW average.
Dubbo is well-equipped to support a 'knowledge economy'.
There are several training, apprenticeships and pathways programs available through private and public organisations.
Dubbo Chamber of Commerce maintains a comprehensive calendar of upcoming business events including Accredited Training Programs, business workshops, networking events and Dubbo Chamber events.


Join us for this fascinating new series of talks and gain further insight into the creative practices of past winners and finalists of the prestigious Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes. Jane Hutcheon will be in conversation with Del Kathryn Barton, winner of the Archibald Prize in 2008 and 2013 and finalist in the Archibald Prize five times.
Del has experienced this prize from both sides having been painted by Marc Etherington in 2015. Join Del and Jane has they discuss her career, her inspiration and the secret to entering a prize-winning portrait.


"Where do you recommend to eat?" is one of the most asked questions from our guests. Undoubtedly, we have our local favorites, but at the same time, our local favorties might not fit your taste buds or the atmosphere you expect on vacation. So, we'll start with some suggestions and then list some of the restaurants we frequent in the immediate vicinity. We will certainly offer our favorites in other regions of Maui as well.
Stopping at a grocery store to pick-up a few items before your arrival at our Inn may make some sense. Know first that we do provide juice and milk for breakfast and our municipal water is great water to drink. From the airport (hwy #32) is a Safeway Store on your left as you enter Wailuku Town. From Lahaina/Kihei way (hwy #30) is a Foodland Store on your right as you enter Wailuku Town.
Mama's Fish House and Old Lahaina Luau: These two establishments are known to book up months in advance, so if you are considering eating there, book early.
Gianotto's: Pizzaʻs, hoagies and salads are the main fare. Nothing fancy with inside and outside seating, but great food. David moved here from Jersey around 10 years ago. And they are the only restaurant that delivers to our Inn.
Saeng Thai: Hard to find (small sign) with quiet indoor/outdoor atmoshere and great Thai food at reasonable prices.
Saigon Cafe: If you want a fun place to eat, this is it, thanks to the joking waiters. Mainly Vietnamese food. Say hi to Jennifer for us. It's not unusual that Jennifer does not have a website, especially considering she didn't even have a sign for a long time.
The Mill House Restaurant: One of the newer restaurants on Maui, The Mill House has taken the island by storm. Offering some of the highest quality farm to table cuisine you'll ever experience, Chef Jeff Scheer has put this restaurant at the Maui Tropical Plantation on the map.
Wailuku Coffee Company: Great place for a morning pick-me-up. Coffee drinks and an assortment of wraps and sandwiches in a charming setting on Wailuku's Market Street. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Wailuku First Friday: A free monthly street event on the First Friday of each month. Many choices of different ethnic food along the streets with a Beer/Wine Garden.
Bridget & Bernards: If you like German food and beer, this is the spot. Itʻs in the Kahului industrial area with indoor and outdoor seating.
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course: Casual lunch and dinner establishment overlooking the Maui Lani Golf Course. Great steak and seafood options at reasonable prices. Indoor and outdoor dining.
Da Kitchen: What locals and visitors like is the "huge" plates of food for reasonable prices. No alcohol.
Bistro Casonova: The upbeat bar atmosphere certainly complements the fine Italian food they offer. It also offers outside dining.
Ale House: A Sports Bar atmosphere with comfort food and occasional music.
Beach Bums: A Sports Bar atmosphere with good burgers and brew with nightly music.
Maalaea General Store: A quick stop for deli snacks and drinks for your travels to and from West Maui. Great proprietors.


The Language of Flowers. This is my first work in a projected series combining flower tattoos, and floriography, the Victorian era secret meaning of flowers. Each tattoo message will include flowers/herbs thought to possess magical qualities, or have the ability to bring good luck or ward off evil etc.


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Hidden Gems of New England
Featuring exclusive vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, this singular journey through the picturesque heart of New England visits summer and autumn landmarks, artists studios, historic sites, farms and wild natural settings that evoke the spirit of a place whose ideas shaped America.
Explore the best of New England on a journey through its picturesque heart, discovering new insights into landmark sites and historic homes, where country farms and nature's dramatically contrasting vistas evoke the spirit of a place whose ideas shaped America.
Classic New England lives in Boston Common, in the White Mountains aglow with autumn colors, in the general store, the diamond at Fenway Park, and the sustainable soil of Billings Farm... the drama of the rugged Maine coast... in Augustus Saint-Gaudens' studio where images of American heroes were forged, in millwheels, covered bridges, and white-steepled churches, and the rocky soil that has long been fertile ground for thinkers, artists, writers, inventors, entrepreneurs and Revolutionaries. This is, as Dayton Duncan observes, Ken Burns's backyard: New England has always had a special place in American history and American thought. And New England has become Ken Burns's backyard - not just the place where he's raised his family and made his documentaries in the classic New England town of Walpole, New Hampshire, but also a place intertwined with many of the stories he's told: Mark Twain, Baseball, The Civil War and The National Parks: America's Best Idea. It's a distinct region with its own beauty and its own secret treasures - and who better to share them but one of its proudest residents.
Traveling Well Includes:
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Filmed vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns & Dayton Duncan that tell the stories of visionaries and ordinary people that shaped the places that define New England
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Visit Ken Burns's private studio in Walpole, New Hampshire
Guided tour of legendary Fenway Park
Private tour and lunch at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Learn about the world of sustainable farming and forestry methods at Billings Farm and Museum
Day 1 Boston Welcome to Boston
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Westin Copley Place, Boston. A transfer is included from Logan International Airport to The Westin Copley Place, Boston. Please join us this evening for a welcome reception at the hotel, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Boston.
Lodging: The Westin Copley Place, Boston
Meals: D
Day 2 Boston Fenway Park, historic Boston
In his films Baseball and The Tenth Inning, Ken Burns offers a glimpse into the soul of our national pastime; for many, it lives at Fenway Park, America's oldest ballpark and home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Past glories come alive on a walking tour of the stadium that may include some its most famous landmarks, such as the Triangle, Pesky's Pole, the former location of Duffy's Cliff, and the legendary Green Monster of left field. Next, an orientation tour of the city follows the historic Freedom Trail from the Back Bay's Copley Square to Augustus Saint-Gaudens' memorial to Col. Robert Gould Shaw in Boston Common, the State House, the Old North Church, the Old State House and the South Meeting House. The remainder of the day is free to explore Boston as you please.
Meals: B, L
Day 3 Pittsfield Lexington & Concord and on to the Berkshires
Depart the city of Boston for the nearby flashpoint of the American Revolution, the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord. First, travel to the Lexington Battle Green, where the shot heard 'round the world that signaled the beginning of hostilities was fired; and Concord's Old North Bridge and iconic Minuteman statue, cast from the bronze of Civil War cannons, in Minute Man National Historic Park. Head west across the center of Massachusetts, stopping for lunch en route to the city of Pittsfield in the Berkshires, for a late afternoon arrival at your boutique hotel created from a pair of 19th-century commercial buildings on the National Historic Register.
Lodging: Hotel On North
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4 Manchester Legacies of Rockwell & the Shakers in the Berkshires
Aglow with blazing foliage in autumn, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts have long been a retreat for artists and writers. Begin today's discoveries in Stockbridge at the Norman Rockwell Museum, dedicated to the beloved illustrator whose hundreds of covers for the Saturday Evening Post depicting scenes from small-town America - including here in Stockbridge, where he spent the last 25 years of his life - illuminated the lives of ordinary people with humor and pathos; view many original works by Rockwell, and visit his preserved studio. Next, head to Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield for a private Lunch, Grace & Song tour of this former Shaker settlement, founded in 1783 and active through 1960. Today it's a living-history museum featuring 20 authentic Shaker buildings, costumed interpreters, rich collections of Shaker furniture and artifacts, a working farm with extensive gardens and heritage-breed livestock and more. Continue on to Manchester, Vermont, for an overnight at a historic New England mountain resort, The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa.
Lodging: The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Day 5 Woodstock Ken Burns's Backyard & Billings Farm
Depart your Vermont resort and drive into the New Hampshire countryside for an exclusive insider look at Ken Burns's private film studio in Walpole, where his Florentine Films was founded, and some free time in town. When railroad executive Frederick Billings (for whom the town in Montana is named) retired in 1871 and returned to his Woodstock, Vermont, roots to start a dairy farm, he opened a book called Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh. Embracing its ideas of sustainable land use and forest conservation, within a few short years Billings had created a model farm whose cows and produce gained national attention. Hop back into Vermont and meet the Jersey cows at Billings Farm and Museum, and get a firsthand look at its farming and forestry methods, which changed ideas about farming in turn-of-the-century New England. Have lunch in town; in fall, indulge in autumnal panoramas of New Hampshire's White Mountains, arriving for a two-night stay at a true New England classic since 1902 - the spectacular Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, a National Historic Landmark.
Lodging: Omni Mount Washington Resort
Meals: B, D
Day 6 Bretton Woods Discovering the White Mountains
Your day in the beautiful White Mountains starts with a New Hampshire Maple Experience, and a tasting of maple syrup, other maple sugar products, and homemade sour pickles. Back at the Omni Mount Washington, enjoy lunch and a free afternoon; if you wish, take a hotel history tour of your famous Bretton Woods resort, where you'll have dinner at your leisure tonight.
Day 7 Ogunquit Charms of Coastal Maine
A wildlife talk at your White Mountains resort this morning offers an appreciation of the ecology of the glorious landscapes, summer and autumn, that you'll journey through today as you wind your way to Maine. You'll arrive midday at Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, named by the Abenaki tribe, because the word means beautiful place by the sea. The area is known for its stunning walking trails - you'll have an opportunity to explore this quintessential coastal Maine region with a walk along the famed Marginal Way trail that hugs the sea. Originally developed in 1925, the trail is only 1.25 miles - with spectacular breathtaking vistas and iconic scenery. Arrive for an overnight stay at your oceanfront hotel; join us for a farewell reception and dinner.
Lodging: Stage Neck Inn
Day 8 Boston Journey Home
Tour ends: Boston. Drive directly to Boston's Logan International Airport from Stage Neck Inn after breakfast. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in; flights should not be booked before 2:00 PM. The group transport will drop guests off at the airport and then drive 3.5 miles to drop off at Boston South Station (for trains).
Meals: B
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Itinerary Changes - Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice.
Featuring exclusive vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, this singular journey through the picturesque heart of New England visits summer and autumn landmarks, artists studios, historic sites, farms and wild natural settings that evok...


Wysong, a pet food manufacturer, sued six competitors, alleging that their packages used images of "premium meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables" that "do not fairly represent the actual ingredients of the packages." The court dismissed the complaint without further leave to amend.
However, the court concluded that Wysong didn't explain how any particular image was false or misleading in context, but just attached photos of hundreds of defendants' packages to its complaint and broadly alleged that every image was false and/or misleading in at least one of the three ways identified above. But the packages varied widely: Some used large images of premium ingredients, while others used smaller images; some put premium ingredients in the center, while others tucked the images in a bottom corner; some used words or names that highlighted or identified the depicted premium ingredients while others didn't; some depicted a single image of a premium ingredient, while some used more than one; some came in large bags, others in small cans.
The court found that the images weren't literally false. An image of a premium ingredient on a pet food package, standing alone, didn't "unambiguously," "necessarily," and "unavoidably," convey that the food in the package contained the exact cut or grade of the ingredient pictured, because a reasonable consumer could understand the image as merely identifying the type of ingredients in the product.
Likewise, it is possible that consumers viewing Defendants' packaging would understand that the images of premium ingredients on Defendants' packages are for "identification purposes only" and are used to help consumers determine the types of meats, poultry, fish, and/or vegetables included in, or the flavors of, the pet food they are purchasing. Thus, as in Scotts Co., Wysong's literal falsity claim fails. So too with the "primary species" theory—an image of an animal doesn't unambiguously communicate that meat from that animal is the primary animal ingredient. And so too with the animal by-product theory.
Although misleadingness is often a question of fact, it can also be resolved on a motion to dismiss where appropriate. The court found Wysong's theories deficient because they didn't account for context. The court found it implausible that every image of a premium ingredient – no matter its characteristics or context – conveyed the same misleading message about the product's contents. By contrast, complaints about food packaging that survived a motion to dismiss provided details about specific images, their placement on the packaging, their relationship to the product names/slogans/verbal claims/other advertising, etc.
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Mulier Fortis has put together this slideshow of our Remembrance Sunday celebrations at Blackfen - Missa Cantata in the morning and blessing of graves at the local cemetery in the afternoon. The title picture shows me blessing the grave of the first parish priest of Blackfen, Fr Adolf Koch. This is always the first grave that I go to.
Many thanks to one of the senior servers for lending the Mass vestments from his private collection.
I have my own copy of the Missale Defunctorum picked up via the internet at a reasonable price before Summorum Pontificum. My MC had a useful second copy for the absolutions at the catafalque which he got in a second-hand bookshop. It was amusing to see that it originally belonged to the parish of the Holy Ghost, Balham where my good friend Fr Stephen Langridge (Southwark Vocations Director) is parish priest.


Item notes : Wachsmann's original recording no.: 54.28. Item notes : From available documentation: this song was chosen by the amakondere team as their best and favorite, as a farewell to the visitors. It begins with a solo trumpet call 3 or 4 times for perhpas 20". Note the drooping pitch of the final chord, like the exhausted bellows of a harmonium. Performer notes : The different names of the trumpets are: mukulembezi; ntabyo; njegembe; kagunda; kaisiki; and nakamunsale.


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Thanks to its strategic location in the heart of Sukhumvit, this soi has a plethora of hotels and apartment buildings along it, as well as a handful of restaurants and spas to its name.
At the top of Sukhumvit Soi 19 where it corners onto the main road is the Westin Grande, an international standard, modern high rise hotel that's incredibly popular with Western tourists.
It's a 5* and has the luxury facilities to match: a rooftop pool, spa, childcare services, executive club lounge, concierge and beauty salon.
El Gaucho is one of Bangkok's favourite steakhouses and this Soi 19 branch is just one of the few establishments they've opened in the city.
They only use fresh and locally sourced products and complement the food with a wide selection of international wines.
The Black Swan, formerly on Soi 14, can now be found on Sukhumvit Soi 19 as one of Bangkok's most popular British pubs.
They have live sports and happy hours, are family friendly, serve breakfast and traditional pub food throughout the day, and even have a Sunday roast available. Local and international beers are on tap, along with a variety of guest beers.
A 4* boutique hotel found just past the back of Terminal 21 on Soi 19. There are just 8 floors at SilQ, with a maximum of 7 rooms per floor, so you can be reasonably assured of a quiet and relaxing stay.
Facilities include a garden and a lounge, and a restaurant serving up buffet breakfasts.
Another semi-outdoor bar similar to the one on Sukhumvit Soi 7, this beer garden serves up food and drink throughout the day and night, closing at 1am.
The food is a mixture of European and Thai cuisines and the kitchen closes at midnight. Plenty of fans keep the place pretty cool.
Paris Miki serves up authentic French pastries and cakes around half way down Sukhumvit Soi 19. They also take orders for delivery.
A must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth!
On a subsoi off Soi 19 (21/3) is the low-cost gym, Tony's. You can get memberships ranging from just one day all the way up to one year (for just 4,900 baht!).


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The Global Fabriano in Aquarello exhibition was established seven years ago to unite the world of watercolour by creating a place and a forum to display and discuss an international selection of watercolours. Rayne has been selected by Alfonso Tejada, alongside David McEown, to be the Canadian Representatives.
Featuring a Show & Sale of works by members of the Group of Seven and paintings by gallery artists chosen for this event.
The Global Fabriano in Aquarello exhibition was established seven years ago to unite the world of watercolour by creating a place and a forum to display and discuss an international selection of watercolours. Invitation to exhibit by Afonso Tejada.
Featuring Historical paintings and a select group of works by the gallery's Contemporary artists.
"Joint Exhibition: Rayne Tunley and John Hood"
"A Tribute to Tom Tomson"
BIOWOMAN – an artistic movement that started in St. Petersburg in 2013, and has travelled from Russia to Germany, Israel, France, USA and Canada. This mobile exhibition project was aimed at promoting the works of women artists all around the world.
Contemporary and historical paintings featured during this exhibition. Artists included: Bobs Cogill Haworth, Claire Shoniker, E. Jane Hunter, Rayne Tunley, Paraskeva Clark and others.
"Alfredo Guati Rojo", "World of Watercolor"


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Aguiluz, a lead character in the Mulawin series played by Richard Gutierrez
Tikoy Aguiluz (born 1952), Filipino film director, producer, screenwriter, and cinematographer

Spanish-language surnames

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Where to Sell Diamonds: What The Rubik's Cube Tells Us About Value
What does a Rubik's cube have in common with a rare diamond? More than you might think. Nothing proves rarity quite like setting a record for it, as shown by the media buzz caused after a world record was set by Fred Cuellar, founder and CEO of Diamond Cutters International (DCI). Cuellar created a diamond Rubik's Cube Masterpiece that the Guinness Book of World Records has acknowledged as the "World's Most Expensive Toy."
The cube costed a whopping $2.5 million to make. Cuellar, the inventor of this version of the Rubik's cube, said that creating a rare piece of jewelry as a fitting tribute to the Rubik's cube was not an easy task.
"When I first saw his plastic toy I thought to myself, this is far too incredible a puzzle; it needs to be made of the finest most precious material," Cuellar said. "I had to honor Rubik and ultimately Planck, using my own skills and talents, so I created the Rubik's Masterpiece."
How does a rare invention tell you how to or where to sell diamonds? The Rubik's cube masterpiece proves that quality is king, and will always be recognized as such. Even original Rubik's cube inventor Erno Rubik called Cuellar's version of his puzzle a masterpiece worth so much more than it's cost to compose, saying: "This is my Mona Lisa."
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America Needs Democrats to Follow AOC's Lead on Their Virginia Loss
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Democrats need to make themselves look unelectable to the average person for conservatives to regain power
Greg Cambra
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is hellbent on keeping the Democratic Party moving further to the Left if that's possible.
That's great news for conservatives and regular middle-class Americans who want to live in a functional country. The last time we had one was in 2019 under President Trump when we had record low unemployment for Blacks and Hispanics, store shelves were full, gas was affordable, wages were rising, little inflation, a working supply chain, and not everything was about race. Since we had mean tweets, we couldn't have normal things and Biden got elected.
If Democrats like AOC were clear-thinking people, they would realize all their far-left policies and ideas we've dealt with the past year ruined the country and they should recalibrate. Any good political strategist or politician would say to rethink things when a party won the presidency by 10 points in a state loses the governorship next year. The Democratic Party of Bill Clinton in the 1990s did that and regained electoral success after the drubbing they got in 1994, but not the party of Biden.
Since we had mean tweets, we couldn't have normal things and Biden got elected.
Democrats are committed to woke causes and refuse to back off from toxic Critical Race Theory ideas. They are so out of touch with reality when they deny CRT principals are getting taught in schools that they get enraged when a Republican says they will stop them from getting implemented. Why would someone get upset over people stopping something they say isn't happening? It's 1984 doublespeak in real life.
AOC indicated her wing of the party, which is running the show, doesn't intend to back off their extremism. She said, "On the election front, I actually think we have good news as well. I know that Virginia was a huge bummer. And honestly, if anything, I think that the results show the limits of trying to run a fully 100% super moderated campaign that does not excite speak to or energize a progressive base and frankly, we weren't even really invited to contribute on that race."
Nothing was moderate about the McAuliffe campaign. It was full of far-left tropes like saying parents shouldn't have a role in what schools teach their kids. He introduced racial quotas and non-merit-based hiring when he complained there were too many White teachers. What if he said there were too many BIPOC, LGBT, BAME, or whatever other acronyms they come up with to divide people? He was more concerned about getting teachers that had a certain appearance instead of saying he would attract the best.
Any good political strategist or politician would say to rethink things when a party won the presidency by 10 points in a state loses the governorship next year.
That's moderate in the world of AOC and got mocked by conservatives and independents. Candidates she would consider "progressive" lost big around the country who campaigned on Biden's agenda. If the party keeps listening to people like AOC in 2022 and 2024, they will be in for more big losses. Biden's policies aren't designed to bring America back to how it functioned in 2019. The more Americans see that the better chances conservatives have a chance to get into office in blue areas like Virginia.
The Democratic Party as it's made up today is on course for self-destruction. You can only focus on people's differences through ideas like diversity, inclusion, and equity before you divide everyone against each other instead of paying attention to what should unite us as Americans. People can't afford high gas, grocery, and electricity prices when their wages don't adjust. It won't take long for Americans to get fed up with the government intruding into aspects of life where they have no business with unconstitutional COVID restrictions.
Moderate Democrats like JFK and Bill Clinton are rare and don't have any power in today's party. The extremists who are out of touch with reality and who have no regard for the Constitution are in charge. AOC and her crowd should keep up their extremism to get people like them out of office and get conservatives elected nationwide and sensible Democrats elected in areas where Republicans aren't competitive. Conservatives and moderates should do everything they could to encourage the Left to implode on themselves so America can get back on track.
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2021 Toyota Estima/Previa Facelift, Hybrid, Release Date & Price
We believe that Toyota will not immediately end the story of Estima Minivan. We believe they will release the latest generation or new replacement with the same target market, 2021 Toyota Estima with newer technology, Hybrid Engine maybe.
Estima is a type of minivan owned by Toyota automotive company. Since it first appeared in 2006, this car has always received a positive response in the market. Estima is superior because it combines an electric engine and also gasoline, making it unique. Toyota will release the 2021 Toyota Estima with a new look and features.
Surely these changes will provide refreshments for Estima fans around the world. Toyota also definitely wants to provide the best quality cars and adjust them to the changing times. The following is some information about the latest Toyota Estima, which will appear in 2021.
New Estima Interior Updates
2021 Toyota Estima Redesign Exterior
2021 Toyota Estima Hybrid Engine
Safety System
2021 Toyota Estima Release Date & Price
Good and spacious interior design can certainly give the driver and passenger comfort. Therefore, Toyota made modifications to the Estima interior design. Toyota does have a goal to increase comfort for all consumers. This car uses an increasingly broad wheelbase to increase space on the inside.
In addition, this car also modifies the dashboard by the cockpit. The goal is that the driver can concentrate while driving because the design is not too distracting. In addition, the driver can maneuver easily because the safety sensor standards are quite well known. Of course, some other things such as entertainment and other features use the latest technology.
Other interior modifications are in some other parts, such as wheelbase. This minivan will use a larger wheelbase than the previous version. So that Toyota gives more space to the interior because the car's wheelbase is a few inches wider.
The latest version of Estima will not change the height, length, and size of the car. However, it seems that Toyota will provide additional cargo distance to the new Estima. This will greatly benefit you who use this car with other family members. Surely this car will have a plus to provide a wide interior design for your comfort.
The exterior design also did not escape the attention of the Toyota Estima, which will come out in 2021. The visual appearance of this car will be made to be more contemporary and modern. This car has a change in the front that accentuates a minivan. These changes also seem to influence the aggressiveness of this car.
At Estima in 2021, there will be additional fog lights, new LEDs for daylight, and carved guards. In addition, the wheels and rearview mirrors on the left and right sides are redesigned to improve performance. There is even the addition of new lights on the back.
In addition, the latest Estima model will be made slimmer, which will produce better aerodynamics. This Toyota minivan is also rearranging the components on the front door of the car and changing the lighting fixtures. Then this minivan also changes the grille used so that the wheels used will be changed.
Toyota is very concerned about the needs of the rider for lighting. Therefore, Estima lighting has a variety of lights that can be used for certain purposes. In addition, the latest appearance of Estima will be more decorated with a new rim and mirror design.
2021 Toyota Estima utilises a combination of gasoline and electronic engines that make the engine's performance better. The petrol powertrain that this minivan uses is 2.4 litres, and the electric motor uses 13 kW for the front wheels.
As for the rear, Estima uses an 18 kW motor. This car can help you achieve everything you need because it has a total output of 190 horsepower. Meanwhile, this car will not change too much on speed and acceleration. The speed of this car is still the same as before because the acceleration level is still unfamiliar.
The highest speed level owned by this car is reaching 115 mph. Apart from this, it is likely that this car will come with statistics reaching 0-60 mph. There is no definitive news about the use of fuel in the latest version of Estima. However, it seems like this car still won't make any changes to save on fuel usage.
2021 Toyota Estima modifies its safety level. Reportedly this minivan uses the latest safety technology in all its specifications. It's just that none of these cars will add a special safety system and will only use existing standards in previous versions.
In general, this minivan has a good security standard, and no one has considered it bad until now. So that the new version of Estima uses security standards that still use the old standard. However, it seems that for higher trims, security equipment will be better than before.
As previously discussed, this car has a very good security system. These safety standards are similar to the well-known Safety Sense. This system will protect motorists and passengers from adaptive cruising control and avoid high beams automatically.
In addition, this car will also protect you with a pre-collision system by detecting pedestrians, and there is also a lane keep assist. Of course, this should be the standard security system that is in every car. Therefore Toyota applies the system to the latest Estima version.
The New Toyota Estima will reportedly appear on the market later this year, but this can change according to current conditions. Of course, there are already many people waiting for the hybrid version of this Toyota minivan. Some of the advantages offered by Estima make fans waiting to try the car immediately.
The base model owned by Estima is around $25,000 or even close to $33,000. However, the price forecast may change, given the current conditions are not stable. At least Estima fans can prepare for such a large fee if they want to have a Toyota Estima that will emerge in 2021.
That was the information that you can find out about the 2021 Toyota Estima. This car is one of the mainstays of Toyota's minivan with reliable performance. No wonder many people want to feel what it's like to drive a car immediately.
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Winamp and Shoutcast live on after Radionomy buys them from AOL
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One of the key players in the birth of the MP3 music revolution was scheduled to shut down on December 20th, 2013. But that didn't happen. If you've noticed that the Winamp music player and Shoutcast internet radio service are both still up and running, there's a reason for that.
Internet radio service Radionomy has confirmed that it bought Winamp and Shoutcast from AOL and plan to keep both up and running.
While AOL never really figured out how to monetize Winamp, Radionomy says it gets a lot in the deal, including a solid audio and video player, access to a catalog of 60,000 online radio stations, and tools for managing podcasts.
Radionomy is based in Belgium and functions internationally, but the move gives it a wider presence in the United States. Hopefully they'll also figure out how to monetize (and possibly update) the platform so there's not another threat of a shutdown anytime soon.
via The Verge
Tagged: mp3, radionomy, shoutcast, software, winamp
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3 replies on "Winamp and Shoutcast live on after Radionomy buys them from AOL"
Prasad Tiruvalluri says:
Yeah! I bought this app (Android).. Not sure what happens to that purchase….
WinAMP is a very lightweight and powerful MP3 player, I'm still using up to now. It is much better than crappy windows Media Player or other MP3 player out there.
Long Live WinAMP !!!
$7846611 says:
Long Live Winamp! It REALLY WHIPS THE LAMA'S ASS! Thank goodness AOL is out of the picture. Maybe this whole thing can be resurrected and brought back from the dead to lead the pack once more…