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She Leads Africa connected with Alima Bello, a fashion entrepreneur from Accra, Ghana to learn more about how she’s turned her passion into a full-fledged business. This is part of our series, From Startup To Grownup, which shares how young women entrepreneurs have moved beyond the startup phase and transitioned their businesses into sustainable enterprises.
How did you start Bello|Edu and what did you know about business before getting started?
This might sound cliché, but Bello|Edu started off as a personal need. It was hard looking for clothing or fashion pieces of my own aesthetic so I started designing my own stuff to have them made for me. This developed into designing for family friends and then later on I took a pattern drafting course to further develop my passion.
I majored in business administration both in secondary and undergrad so I had theoretical knowledge in business. I was also fortunate enough to work in a family-owned company so I had a bit of experience in business management before I ventured into Bello|Edu.
How long did it take for you to view your company as a serious business and start to professionalize it? Did something happen to get you to that point?
I always viewed my passion as a business. But I guess what you’re trying to ask is at what stage I started treating it as business. There came a point where I had to be firm with myself and admit that it was becoming an expensive hobby and I needed to put certain things in place in order to realise my dreams.
I tell myself that until I am able to lock down 300 – 500 orders per collection or season, this will remain a hobby.
What bad business habits did you need to give up in order to help your business grow?
Just because I like it doesn’t mean it has to make the cut. That’s a grown-up decision. This is where the business side of me has to override my creative side. I know most creatives go through this process where we tend to create or design something that speaks to us or reflects our mood at any point in time.
In business however, that design piece might not be feasible and so you have to do the bold thing and drop it. And oh, I have this impulse to buy any fabric that speaks to me. Now, that’s not a smart business choice.
What business investment was hard for you to make that you are now so grateful for?
With my theoretical and practical knowledge I don’t think any decision was hard to make. It was just a matter of prioritising and timing.
What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs interested in building a sustainable fashion business?
There’s never the right time to start a business. The time is always now.
Data is also very vital for your business. Keeping the number trends will let you know which smart and not so smart business choices to keep or to drop.

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As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, my first career was as an apparel designer. I became more interested in graphic design so earned another degree in that field. Valuable experience working for a large lithographer prepared me to start my own design service (still in the days of “cut and paste”). In the early ’80s, I was an early adapter of the computer and AutoCAD software as powerful new tools to do my work, specializing in illustration and graphic design for technical and engineering clients.
In 1984 I became an authorized AutoCAD dealer as I realized the potential of the computer for design and drafting applications. I was swept along in the wave of this exciting new technology as it quickly gained mainstream acceptance. My company, Configured Systems Inc. earned Autodesk Training Center and Novell authorizations. We provided design visualization services to many top firms in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. Based on client feedback, our team won Autodesk’s “Superior Customer Service Award” and the “Kinetix Outstanding Achievement Award” for our expertise in design visualization. When we added Adobe dealer authorization to our skill set it rekindled my long standing passion for photography using the power of their Photoshop software.
Rapid growth of my business required total involvement in day-to-day management and keeping up with the fast moving technology left little time for photography or design. I accepted an offer to buy it in 1999 and happily regained precious time for the things I most love to do such as travel, design and photography.
My photography depicts the special people, places and events in my life. Today’s digital photo technology is the powerful tool that allows me to tell the viewer a story, express a point of view and to more fully convey the images of my mind’s eye and my emotions. The hardware and software available today gives me more options than ever before to make creative and artistic choices when creating and producing my work. This very fast moving technology is a challenge to keep up with so it is an ongoing and evolving process to share what I find beautiful (and sometimes not so beautiful) in our world.
Barbara recently placed as an honorable mention at the New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 — Photography: “A Facility for Photogenia” awarded by Andrew Darlow.
Her photography depicts the special people, places and events in her life. Today’s digital photo technology is the powerful tool that allows her to tell the viewer a story, express a point of view or to more fully convey the images of her mind’s eye and emotions. The hardware and software available today gives photographers more options then ever before to make creative and artistic choices when creating and producing their work. This very fast moving technology is also a challenge to keep up with so it is an ongoing and evolving process to share what I find beautiful (and sometimes also not so beautiful) in our world.
As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, her first career was as an apparel designer. She became more interested in graphic design and so earned another degree in that field. Still in the days of “cut and paste,” her valuable experience working for a large lithographer prepared her to start her own design service. In the early ’80s, she was an early adapter of the computer and AutoCAD software, powerful new tools to do her work, and she also specialized in illustration and graphic design for technical and engineering clients.
In 1984 her husband, Paul Eggermann and I became an authorized AutoCAD dealer, as they realized the potential of the computer for design and drafting applications. She was swept along in the wave of this exciting new technology as it quickly gained mainstream acceptance. Their company, Configured Systems Inc., earned Autodesk Training Center and Novell authorization as well. They focused on providing design visualization services to many top firms in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. Based on client feedback, her team won the Autodesk’s “Superior Customer Service Award” as well as their “Kinetix Outstanding Achievement Award” which recognized the Eggermann’s expertise in providing design visualization services. They added Adobe dealer authorization to their credentials along the way as they saw the capabilities of their photography software rekindled by their long standing passion for photography.
The rapid growth of their business required total involvement in day-to-day management with little time for their first loves; photography or design. They accepted an offer to buy it in 1999 and happily regained precious time for the things they both most loved to do such as travel, design and photography.

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本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,共 150 分,考试时间 120 分钟. 第Ⅰ卷(选择题共 115 分) 第一部分:听力(30 分略) 第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分) 第一节:语法和词汇知识(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 从 A,B,C,D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.
29.一 I like a pen which 一 Will this one A.writes;work ? B.which well.
good,the food was soon sold out. B.Having tasted C.Tasting D.Tasted on Monday.
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第三部分:阅读理解(共 20 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 40 分) A During my elementary school years,I used to compare my mom with my best friend Tiffany's mom. Tiffany's mom always gave her lots of money to buy the most fashionable clothes and favorite food.Her morn allowed her to do anything she liked.I really admired Tiffany.My mom didn't give me much pocket money and she always told me that I should behave my self.1 was annoyed with her. Whenever I didn't get what 1 wanted, would complain to my mom, 1 Tiffany' mom would give her s that!1 wish she were my mom."Every time,my mom would calmly say "Poor Tiffany" . I couldn't understand her. "She shouldn't be feeling sorry for Tiffany!"I thought."She should be feeling sorry for me. " One day, couldn't help saying to Morn, I "Poor Tiffany?Lucky Tiffany! She gets everything she wants! Why do you feel sorry for her?"I burst into tears. My mom sat down next to me and said softly , "Yes,I do feel sorry for her.I have been teaching you a lesson that she will never be taught." I looked up at her."What are you talking about?" Mom said with care,"One day she will really want something.Maybe she'11 find out that she can't have it.Her mother won't always be around to give her money,and what's more,money can't buy everything." She continued,"I have taught you valuable lessons by not giving you everything you want.You'11 know how to look for bargains and save money, she won' You'11 under stand that you need to work but t. hard to get the things that you want but she won't.When Tiffany is a grown woman,she'11 wake up one day and she will be wishing that she had a mom like the one you've got.Life lessons are more important than modern clothes and delicious food.'' It took some time,but I eventually understood my mom's words.Now I am a happy and successful woman.
57.Why did the author's mom always say "Poor Tiffany"? A.She felt sorry for Tiffany because Tiffany was poor. B.She wanted to tell a lie to comfort the author. C.She thought that Tiffany was spoiled by her mother. D.She told the author this and wanted her to help Tiffany.
58.What do we learn about the author's mother? A.She was strict and taught the author to be independent. B.She cared for other people's children more than her own. C.She thought that life lessons were as important as money. D.She was so poor that she couldn't give the author much money.
59.What can we infer from the passage? A.The author was quite annoyed with her mother in the past. B.The author's mother felt sorry for Tiffany. C.Tiffany's mother took the author's mother's advice. D.The author is thankful to her mother now.
breathless audience. But Blondin was undoubtedly his own worst critic.He was never satisfied with hfs act and always tried to attract his audience with his balancing feat.One of his most daring walks was made in the darkness of night. Blondin became so famous on his tour through North America that his last performance was attended by an admiring Prince of Wales.
60.Why does the author think that Grander may be the craziest man in the world? A.Because he enjoyed entertaining people by terrifying them. B.Because many people died after seeing his feats. C.Because his greatest desire was to entertain people. D.Because he was an incomparable performer.
2.What can we infer from the first sentence in the last paragraph? A.Blondin was very content with his own performance. B.Blondin was not very very good at criticism. C.Blondin never thought that his performance was satisfy. D.Blondin didn't like criticism.
64.Which of the following can NOT be drawn from the passage? A.Blondin's success had something to do with his character. B.In order to be Successful,one should be a critic of himself. C.Blondin conquered his audience simply by his talent. D.People can get pleasure from a terrifying experience.
1.State the topic sentence in different words.
2.Summarize the main points in the paragraph. You can understand concluding sentences with this example.Consider a hamburger that you can buy at a fast?food restaurant. hamburger has a top bun, A meat, cheese, lettuce 生菜) and other elements ( , in the middle of the hamburger,and a bottom bun.Note how the top bun and the bottom bun are very similar.The top bun,in a way,is like a topic sentence,and the bottom bun is like the concluding sentence.Both buns "hold" the meat,onions,and so on.Similarly,the topic sentence and concluding sentence "hold" the supporting sentences in the paragraph.Let's see how a concluding sentence might look in our sample paragraph about Wheaton: My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features.First,it is noted for the Wheaton River,which is very wide and beautiful.Also,on the other side of the town is Wheaton Hill,which is unusual because it is very steep.The third amazing feature is the Big Old Tree.This tree stands two hundred feet tall and is probably about six hundred years old.These three landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a famous place. Notice how the concluding sentence,"these three landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a famous place",summarizes the information in the paragraph.Notice also how the concluding sentence is similar to,but not exactly the same as,the topic sentence. Usually,we begin a concluding sentence with "in conclusion'' or "in summary".Remember,not all paragraphs contain concluding sentences,especially if the paragraph is very short.However,if your paragraph is very long,it is a good idea to use a concluding sentence.
65.What does the author mainly intend to tell us in this passage? A.How to write a concluding sentence. B.What the top bun and the bottom bun are like. C.Why his hometown is a famous place. D.To use a concluding sentence in our writing.
66.Why does the author write about a hamburger? A.Because he can buy a hamburger at a fast?food restaurant. B.Because a hamburger has a top bun and a bottom bun. C.Because the top bun and the bottom bun are very similar.
D.Because he wants to explain his main idea in another way.

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Cape Town, the heart of South Africa. I’m yet to hear someone say they haven’t enjoyed their time in Cape Town. What is there not to love?! Cape Town has fallen into spot #2 for our favourite city… it would be #1 if the water wasn’t so darn cold at the beaches!
Cape Town is known for its gastronomy with some of the top restaurants and chefs in the world, friendly people, breathtaking scenery, scenic drives and unfortunately, the conflicted history. It’s definitely high on the list as one of the most affordable cities we’ve visited on our travels so far and the first city in a long while that Jacob and I have been ordering our own meals at every sitting – a real treat when you’re usually fighting over a shared meal.
How long do you need to Cape Town?
Forrrrrreeeeeeever. No, well, there really is no maximum amount of time you can spend in CT. The city, plus it’s surrounding towns, beaches and drives are simply beautiful. We spent 8 days total but spread those days over the city and out of town trips (included below). We wouldn’t recommend any less than 5 days.
There is no shortage of hotels, hostels or apartment rentals in Cape Town and they range from inexpensive to luxury. Choose your base depending on your priorities. Staying close to the city centre allows easy access to many of Cape Towns restaurants and bars along with the transport system but it is further from the beach and some of the major sites. Beach-side locations are generally more expensive, areas such as Seapoint and Greenpoint but they have the beach at your step. Regardless of where you stay, everything is very accessible via Uber or car rental.
View hotels in Cape Town.
Fortunately, we had very good family friends in Cape Town and spent our time at their place in Rondebosch.
Table Mountain is the most visited attraction in Cape Town and rightfully so. It is a large flat-topped mountain overlooking the entire city. You can reach the top via cable car or by hiking.
The first cable car up is at 8:30 am and the last down at 5:30 pm. One way will cost 125 ZAR & round trip 240 ZAR.
We recommend hiking up to the top and taking the cable car down. The walk is half the fun! Be sure to take the correct path because if you don’t you could be stuck on a much longer, tougher hike to the top. The Platteklip Gorge hike is the steepest but the most direct, it will take 1/1.5 hours to reach the top. The entrance is located 2 km past the cable car station on the right-hand side. Catch the sunrise and head out early, it’s absolutely stunning! We wouldn’t recommend it any other way.
Lions Head is another very popular mountain to hike up with 360 views of Cape Town and of course, it’s neighbouring mountain – Table Mountain. Lions Head is smaller than Table Mountain and you can reach the top with a much easier hike in about 1 hour or so. It is still quite steep at times and you’ll be navigating your way up and around rocks, but don’t give up until you reach the top!
Climbing this mountain is very popular for sunset but be careful not to walk down in the dark, it can get quite dangerous. We actually preferred this hike to Table Mountain, purely for the 360 views.
Bo Kaap is known for its cobblestone streets and brightly coloured houses, some dating back to the 1750’s. This area, a short walk from Cape Town’s city centre, is known as the Malay Quarter. Many of the slaves imported from the Dutch were from Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the Indonesian islands. Although still known as the Malay Quarter, more than 90% of the population is now Muslim.
Malay Cuisine is very popular in this area and can be found at many traditional restaurants located throughout. Apart from admiring the colourful houses, take a look in the Bo-Kaap museum and see the lifestyle of a typical 19th-century Muslim family. If you love cooking, take a cooking class with Zainie for 700 ZAR. Unfortunately, due to an emergency on her behalf, we weren’t able to do our class but we hope someone else can enjoy what she has to offer, it involves food so it must be good.
Greenmarket Square is in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre. For quite a small square, it has a big reputation. Many political protests have taken place here, it has been a slave market, a fruit and vegetable market and, during the 1950’s, a parking lot. Today, it is purely a flea market selling souvenirs’, sunglasses, music, artworks, wooden sculptures and clothing. On the weekends especially, you’ll have lots of people roaming around, and the odd entertainer. There are many places to sit and enjoy lunch or a coffee around the square.
The city centre isn’t very big so it is easily walkable on your own however we took 2 walking tours purely to learn about the history of the city including the devastating facts of the apartheid and Nelson Mandela’s influence on South Africa. They offer 2 tours, a historic tour and District Six tour.
The District six tour will take you through the area where the 60,000 people were removed from their homes in the late 1960’s. For a thorough understanding of the District Six area, visit the museum (shown above). These tours are much shorter than your regular walking tour (only 1/1.5 hours) but we found them both very informative and insightful. Definitely worth it if you are interested in the history of Cape Town.
A bustling shopping, dining and entertainment area located right along the waterfront. The waterfront was developed from redundant docklands and is now visited by many tourists as well as locals. It reminded us a lot of Circular Quay in Sydney. They also have an outdoor amphitheatre with music, dance and theatre throughout the year. You can also each Robben Island by ferry from the waterfront.
If you love burgers and milkshakes, stop in at a Gibson’s Burgers but be prepared for the 52 milkshake flavours you have to choose from! We went all out and ordered a cinnamon doughnut flavour. Apart from the aggressive sugar intake and the fact it was basically a doughnut through a straw… it was delish.
Another one of our favourites and a must visit! The Eat Food Markets are just outside the waterfront. Open every day, they have a wide selection of delicious food choices to choose from and a few bars to grab a drink, often with live music.
Woodstock was once a very dangerous area that no one dared to go but over the last 10 years, it has changed immensely and is now the creative heart of the city. This suburb is filled with galleries, studios, street art and a whole lot of hipsters. Woodstock’s most popular hangout is the ‘The Woodstock Exchange’. Set inside an urban space, it is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, social spaces, work areas, outdoor patios and funky shops. It is real business incubator aimed at all types of designers, photographers, film directors and illustrators. This place encourages creativity and collaboration among young startups and entrepreneurs and is definitely an up and coming area.
The Old Biscuit Mill is located a short walk from The Woodstock Exchange. You’ll find authentic African stores, designer shops, a jewellery shop, restaurants and workspaces. The highlight of the Mill is on Saturdays when it comes alive with over 100 food stalls, live music, markets and a very relaxed atmosphere. The markets are open from 9 am -2 pm.
The only downside of this place? The array of choices of food!! I think we sampled and ate at 8 different stalls, there was no way we could choose just 1 so make sure you come hungry! Even without the Saturday markers, the Old Biscuit Mill is worth the visit.
First things first, there is NO shortage of amazing restaurants/bars in Cape Town. Each restaurant has something unique about it and the service, cost and deliciousness make Cape Town our favourite place to eat so far.
Below is a list of the 3 most commonly visited spots in CT along with our top picks in the area.
Long Street – Long Street is Cape Town’s most iconic street. It’s a party street with a buzzing energy. It has a range of bars, rooftops and clubs. There is a variety of nightlife options for everyone. Weekends will bring locals and tourists and eventually, rowdy crowds. Many hostels and ethnic restaurants are also along here.
Kloof Street– A slightly more upmarket street with fantastic restaurants, fun shops, art galleries and bars. It is located a little out of the city centre, therefore there is a stronger “local” vibe on Kloof Street. Take a stroll up Kloof and feel like a real Capetonian.
Bree Street – Bree Street is Cape Towns “coolest” restaurant strip. A very trendy street with lots of funky restaurants and quirky shops. The street has a good mix of hospitality and retail.
The options on all of these streets really are endless.
If you know you’re heading to CT and have a special occasion, call in advance and make a booking for The Test Kitchen at The Old Biscuit Mill. This restaurant was rated #28 out of 50 in the world. 5 courses for USD $41 with an option to include a wine pairing. It was absolutely delicious and a real treat to finish off our time in Cape Town.
Muizenberg, Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak & Hout Bay were all visited in one day (in that order). It was one of our favourite drive days and very do-able in one day. Don’t get sucked into the arranged tours, renting a car is much more affordable and enjoyable.
A quick stop to the seaside town with brightly coloured houses along the beachfront. We had all sorts of fun taking photos with these houses. Muizenberg beach is also a popular place for beginner surfers.
Nestled between Simon’s Town and Cape Point, Boulders beach is highly visited due to its safe clear waters and of course, the African penguins. Boulders beach is accessible to swim and view the penguins however the majority of the penguins are found at Foxy’s beach, a short walk along the Willis Walk boardwalk. You can get really close to them from the viewing point here. Be prepared to block your noses at times, it can be quite smelly. Entrance is 60 ZAR and will grant access to both sides of the park. The access to the beach is quite hidden but it is there.
The Cape of Good Hope is the southernmost part of Africa. Tourists flock here by the busload every day to walk to the lighthouse located on the top of the cliff. A funicular is available but the walk is easy. The views, of course, are magnificent, a real treat to the eyes and you feel on top of the world. The nature reserve is large so be sure to allow at least an hour to walk around, photograph and enjoy the views.
Chapman’s Peak Drive on the Atlantic Coast runs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek in the Cape Peninsula. This drive has to be one of the most scenic breathtaking drives we’ve taken. You can’t (& shouldn’t) miss this road when doing the drive from Cape Point. Make sure to stop and take some pictures along the way.
After driving along Chapman’s Peak Drive, a stop in Hout Bay for lunch should be next on the cards, especially for all seafood lovers! Hout Bay is iconic for fresh seafood and is one of the most active fishing harbours in South Africa. We had lunch at the Look Out Deck and whilst eating, we watched the seals play right in front of the restaurant.
Robben Island is where former president Nelson Mandela was held in prison for 18 years of his sentence. Although this prison was once intended to crush the human spirit, it has turned into the complete opposite and is now visited by people from all over the world. Tours (3.5 hours) are available from the Victoria Alfred Waterfront for 300 ZAR. Online reservations are recommended. Without a tour, you cannot access the island alone. Be vary of the weather conditions, winds and rains will see the tour cancelled.
This area is noticeably more expensive than Cape Town and it shows in the real estate more than anything. We were fortunate enough to have great weather during our stay so we spent some time on the beach. Along the beach, you have endless choices of cafes and restaurants. If you feel like splurging, The Codfather is an awesome restaurant to grab a seafood lunch.
Whilst on the topic of driving, be sure to check out the detailed itinerary of our Garden Route road trip. No trip to South Africa is complete without this journey. Believe us!
As you can see, we fit quite a lot into our time in Cape Town, but to be honest, it never felt rushed. Everything is relatively close and very accessible via rental car or uber (20% cheaper than regular taxis). Certain cities make a lasting impression and this was definitely one of them. Till next time Cape Town!
I love that, this is now on top of my check list!
It should be! It’s one of our favourite cities in the world.

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The cause of the fire on board the "APL Austria" was now suspected to have been from a chemical, calcium hypochlorite, as used in chlorine manufacture. The ship was sailing off Jefferies Bay west of Port Elizabeth when the crew became aware of a fire among some containers in number 4 hold. After reporting the fire the ship was instructed to go to the shelter of Algoa Bay where tugs from either Port Elizabeth or Ngqura could assist with trying to extinguish the burning containers on Feb 12. After being unable to extinguish the fire the ship was requested to enter the port of Ngqura where fire fighting crews on the ground could assist and where some of the containers could be removed from the ship to allow access to the fire’s source. After removing a number of boxes ashore the fire was eventually brought under control and put out, allowing an investigation to commence by fire department and port officials as well as the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). An investigation has led them to believe that calcium hypochlorite, which is used for the disinfection of water, had been the cause. This chemical was found stowed in containers within the hold. Apparently the ship’s manifest did not reveal the chemical as being on board leaving the crew unaware of its presence on the ship. The "APL Austria" has remained in the port while the investigation has continued and to allow ship repair personnel access to repair the hatch covers damaged by the fire and heat.
The "APL Austria" is still docked in the port of Ngqura while mop-up operations continued. No timeline could be given as to when the operation would be completed. South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) technical adviser Captain Daron Burgess said the investigation was still under way and the cause of the fire had not yet been established. There were approximately 62 containers remaining in cargo hold No 4 for discharge. Once the hold was safe for entry, fire investigators would inspect it. The off-loading of the containers was weather-dependent and, on Feb 25, operations had to be stopped due to howling winds. The containers aboard the ship had been severely damaged and this was hampering efforts to retrieve them. The estimated damage to the ship may be in the millions of US dollars.

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It's a complete PIM system, integrating to-do management, scheduling and planning, contact and note functions. In addition, it is easy to use and responsive, while being feature-packed but not power-hungry. With its optimally-designed interface, Agenda At Once will rapidly put you in charge of your - or your team's - personal information. You'll be saving time and accomplishing so much more that you'll be wondering how you even managed without it.
ABIX - ABIX includes everything you need to store and organize ALL your information in one place. Its intuitive interface and ease of use make learning ABIX a snap. With ABIX you can manage your agenda, tasks, contacts, anniversaries, passwords and more!
StarPlanner - StarPlanner is a planning tool for virtually all organisations where people undergo treatments. For example: beauty salons, hairdressers, dentists, nail studios, small clinics, etc. You can use this tool for planning appointments with clients.


text: Lichter is the first piece in a new series of electroacoustic dub compositions. It is a massive, lurching, up-tempo percussive epic – a long-haul runaway train that keeps switching tracks without ever losing sight of its destination. Like much of Mouse on Mars’ output, Lichter deftly traverses a varied sonic landscape, encompassing elements of jazz, dub, krautrock juke and psychedelia.

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Chinchillas are adorable, gentle animals that need attentive care in order to thrive. They make great pets but are sensitive, so they should be handled delicately and housed properly. To keep them happy and healthy, you also need to provide them with a proper diet, give them opportunities for exercise, and keep their cage clean. With planning and ongoing care, your chinchilla will be a wonderful and enjoyable pet for years to come.
Provide a large, wire cage. Chinchillas should be kept in cages made of metal. Since they are extremely active animals, the larger the cage, the better. Your chinchilla's cage should be 16 by 18 by 16 inches (41 × 46 × 41 cm) at minimum.
A tall and wide cage is the best, but tall is better than wide if you can't get both.
Chinchillas love to jump, so multiple levels are great for them. Try to get a tall cage because they can jump up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) high.
Glass cages are not good for chinchillas because the glass severely limits air flow.
Make sure the cage has a solid bottom. A chinchilla can get its feet caught in wire floors, which can cause serious physical harm. A solid floor can be made of hard plastic or plywood and it is helpful if the bottom piece is removable so it can be cleaned thoroughly.
Ensure that the cage bars are close together. It's important that the chinchilla can't stick its head through the bars. If its head fits through the bars, its whole body will fit through and it can escape. These animals have a lot of fur and small bodies underneath.
If you choose a wire cage, ensure that there are no bits of wire poking out that your chinchilla could cut itself on if it does try to squeeze through the bars.
Provide a nesting box for your chinchilla. A nesting box will give your chinchilla somewhere to take refuge if it is scared or tired. This box should measure at least 20 in (50 cm) in length and 10 in (25 cm) width and height, and can be made out of a chew-proof material. The nesting box should be placed on the floor, not on any shelves, because the chinchilla might knock it down.
Proper nesting boxes can be purchased through pet supply retailers online and in some pet supply stores.
Place the cage in a high, quiet area. It's important to keep their cage in an area where it is quiet during the day so their sleep cycle is not interrupted. Also, chinchillas do not like being looked down on. You should keep their cage on a counter top or somewhere relatively high up. If you look down on them, it can severely scare them.
Chins have different psychology from cats and dogs, which are predators. They are prey animals, so they are always fearful of being attacked and eaten.
Do not put a chinchilla's cage in a spot where a dog, cat, or anything else can harm or injure it.
Keep your chinchilla cool. Chinchillas overheat easily, so it's ideal to keep them in a room that is between 60 °F (16 °C) and 70 °F (21 °C). They cannot survive temperatures over 80 °F (27 °C) or below 50 °F (10 °C). Also, keep their cage in a room with lots of air flow and make sure their cage is not in a spot where the sunlight can directly land on them. Any amount of direct sunlight can cause them to become overheated very quickly.
Do not allow them to be in high humidity, either. If you have a humid home, put them near a dehumidifier.
Provide healthy bedding. Try to use kiln-dried aspen on the floor of your chinchilla's cage. You can also use Carefresh or any other paper bedding, but be aware that, when ingested, the paper will expand in the animal's system, causing possible blockage in the digestive tract.
Some people use fleece fabric on the bottom of their chinchilla cages. If you do this, the fabric needs to washed weekly and you need to be careful to use only fleece and not other fabrics.
Also, never use cedar shavings as bedding, as the phenols in the cedar are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems. They are also poisonous to chinchillas if they try to eat them.
Remove soiled hay and bedding from the cage daily. It's important to keep the bottom of the cage clean so that the animal stays clean and disease doesn't spread. Pick up soiled bedding in areas where the chinchilla goes to the bathroom as soon as you see their waste and put new, clean bedding in its place right away.
Wash the cage with hot water weekly. It is generally suggested that you use no soap or chemicals on the inside of your chinchilla's cage. Instead, simply use hot water to clean the cage. Swish some water around the cage's plastic pan, then clean it thoroughly with hot water and let it air dry. This is a good way to kill most of the bacteria that can harm your chinchilla.
Don't ever use bleach or any other chemicals on the cage that could harm your chinchilla.
If you are housing more than 1 chinchilla in a cage, that cage should be cleaned more than once a week.
Provide a constant supply of timothy hay. Your chinchilla should have a supply of good quality timothy hay available to them at all times. Provide it in a bowl or loose on the bottom of the chinchilla's cage.
You can provide timothy hay in racks and hay balls, but be aware that chinchillas are known for getting stuck in them.
Providing hay gives your chinchilla necessary fiber. Chewing hay helps them avoid tooth overgrowth.
Give your chinchilla pellets daily. Pellets provide your chinchilla with a variety of vitamins and nutrients. Choose a pellet that is designed for chinchilla nutrition needs and follow the instructions provided with it for portion sizing. Place the pellets in a food dish and make sure that dish is cleaned daily before the pellets are put in it.
Most adult chinchillas should eat around 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of pellets every day, depending on what type of pellets they are given.
Feed chinchillas treats infrequently. Feeding them other snacks too frequently can cause digestive problems. Safe treats include raisins, carrots, apple, oats, dried blackberry leaves, rose petals from plants that have not been sprayed with poisons of any kind, unsweetened cheerios, unsweetened shredded wheat, dried rose hips, and safe wood chew sticks. However, these should be given in very small servings and should only be given once or twice a week.
Never give fruit, vegetables, nuts, or other treats that are not listed as safe.
Replace the drinking water daily. Use either filtered water or chemical-free tap water and place it in a water bottle with a sipper tube on the end of it that is connected to the side of their cage. Make sure that they have water in that bottle at all times and put clean water in it every day, even if it still has water in it from the day before.
Remember to sterilize the water bottle when changing the water. The algae that grows in their water can cause liver problems or severe diarrhea, or even kill a chinchilla.
Chinchillas cannot handle some naturally occurring bacteria or parasites in water like humans, dogs, and cats can, so you need to be sure that the water you give them is clean.
Begin handling a chinchilla weekly from an early age. If they are handled from birth, they will be tame and docile. If they have no positive physical contact with people until they are full-grown, they will likely not adjust well to being handled unless they are given extensive training.
Read a chinchilla's cues to determine if they want to be handled. Chinchillas are usually very friendly but shouldn't be over-handled. Make sure your chinchilla does not bark as you go to pick it up. If it does, don't pick it up. This is one of their ways of telling you to back off.
Chinchillas have other defenses as well, such as losing fur, biting, and spraying urine. If your chinchilla is doing any of these things, you may be handling it too much.
Lift your chinchilla properly. Lift your pet like you would for a rabbit. Slide your hand under the chinchilla's belly and place your other hand on top of the chinchilla. Use the hand under the chinchilla to support its hind legs and bum so it feels secure. Don't hold the chinchilla too tightly, but do remember that they can be squirmy, so you need to hold them firmly.
It is very important that you don't squeeze, especially around the upper torso. Chinchillas have what is known as a "floating ribcage" and you can cause severe internal injuries to it by squeezing that area.
Make sure to be gentle with them to avoid scaring them.
Give your chinchilla something to chew on for dental health. Chinchillas' teeth grow continuously and can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) a year. To avoid overgrowth, which can impact a chinchilla's ability to eat, purchase a special block of wood or pumice stone for your chinchilla to chew on. These are typically available at most pet supply stores.
Also provide your chinchilla with branches that can be climbed and gnawed on. Ensure that these branches are not cut from trees that have recently been sprayed with chemicals, or that are poisonous, such as yew, laburnum, and fresh pine.
Recommended trees are sycamore and manzanita, as they provide straight wood that is quite resistant to the chinchilla's sharp teeth. Apple tree branches are another good alternative that can be found quite easily.
Give your chinchilla dust to bathe in. Water can harm the chinchilla's fur, so you can't give it a bath with water. Instead, give them a dust bath. The "dust" bath is made with a mix of dusting powder made of volcanic ash or activated clay and is available from most pet supply businesses. Place the dust in a metal pan that is at least 6 inches (15 cm) by 12 inches (30 cm) and only allow the chinchilla access to it for about 10-15 minutes 2 to 3 times per week.
The dust baths help the chinchilla get rid of excess grease in their fur.
Do not get chinchillas wet. Their fur does not dry out like a normal animal, causing it to get damaged and moldy.
Letting your chinchilla have too much time in the dust bath will cause too much dryness on the animal's coat. However, too little dust bathing will cause their coats to build up oils, which can cause a disfiguring and deadly fungus to grow on their skin.
If you do let your pet out of the cage for supervised play time, it should be in a small room and the room should be chinchilla-proof, which means there are no wires, furniture, or other things for them to chew on.
Keep in mind that chinchillas can jump several feet (nearly 2 meters) in the air and can squeeze through tiny spaces when you let them out of their cage.
Chinchillas are nocturnal animals, so exercise time outside of the cage is best in the evening in a big area where they can run around.
Be wary of using an exercise wheel or ball. Do not provide a wire exercise wheel in their cage. Using wheels like this can cause them to injure their feet. If you want to give them a wheel, make sure it has a solid surface and is large in diameter, so they don't bend their backs too far and injure them.
Also, never use the giant hamster balls pet stores try to sell you. Instead, let them out in a supervised air-conditioned room, and allow your chinchillas to run freely.
Watch out for signs of illness. Keep an eye on the general health of your chinchilla so that you can catch health problems early and get them treated. Assess the animal's energy level and physical health daily, looking for changes in how it moves and how much it is eating and drinking. Also look over its coat, making sure there are not areas of fur loss. If you see any of these problems, consult with your veterinarian.
Look at the clarity of the chinchilla's eyes and for excess drainage from the nose, which can be signs of an infection.
Also look at the state of the chinchilla's feces. If the consistency changes dramatically, it may have a digestive problem occurring.
How often do I change the sand in their bath house?
Dr. Elliott is a veterinarian with over thirty years of experience. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987, and worked as a veterinary surgeon for 7 years. Afterward, Dr. Elliott worked as a veterinarian at an animal clinic for over a decade.
When the chinchilla bathes, the dust becomes contaminated with grease and skin debris. If the chinchilla bathes 2 or 3 times per week, change the dust at least once a week.
Chinchillas are a prey species which makes them cautious around things they are unfamiliar with. They are not naturally friendly, but can be won over by regularly spending time in the company of people.
I dislike terms such as 'low' or 'high' maintenance because each pet is a living creature with its own needs. Chinchillas are a commitment because their cage needs to be kept very clean, they need good quality food, and they need daily interaction with people if they are to be friendly.
What is a dust bath?
A dust bath is the chinchilla's way of keeping their coat clean. They have exceptionally dense fur, and shouldn't get wet. Rolling in fine volcanic ash absorbs the natural grease produced by the skin and keeps the chinchilla clean.
How long does a chinchilla live in captivity?
When well-cared for, a chinchilla can live in captivity for up to ten years.
Do chinchilas have to live in cages, say if I have my chinchilla in my bedroom would it cause any problems?
A chinchilla needs its own space where it can feel safe and secure. Putting it loose in your bedroom will not necessarily give it the space it needs, and it may destroy your room as well.
This is a temporary solution only if you have no other options. However, a chinchilla needs a lot more space than a guinea pig does. If you have to use a small cage temporarily, make sure that your chinchilla gets a lot of time out of its cage.
No, you should not poke a chinchilla. You should not poke or injure any animal that is in your care.
My chinchilla hasn't eaten or drunk water in 4 days. What should I do?
Take it to be looked at by a vet right away. It is likely very ill and it needs veterinary care as soon as possible.
How many times do I need to clean the chinchilla's cage each week?
Once a week should be sufficient for a deep cleaning, but you should remove any soiled hay or bedding daily.
Don't try to hold or get up close with your chinchilla until you earn their trust, because they are shy animals and it can be stressful for them whenever they are cornered in an unfamiliar place.
Check when you buy any item for a chinchilla from a pet store that it is made specifically for chinchillas and that it is safe.
Never feed chinchillas human food.
Keep flimsy plastic away from chinchilla cages. Ingesting plastic can cause sickness and/or death.
Chinchillas are typically not good for children, because of their rather reserved nature and delicate bodies.
To properly care for a chinchilla, keep it in a cage that’s tall enough to give it plenty of room to jump and climb. Provide bedding made from dried aspen or pine shavings, and make sure your chinchilla always has a fresh supply of clean water and timothy hay to eat. Remove soiled hay and bedding from the cage daily, and give your chinchilla a dust bath every 1-2 weeks to help prevent oils from building up on its coat. Keep reading to learn what you can give your chinchilla to chew on!
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Charito Kruvant, Chair of the Board of Directors and Founder, Creative, emphasized the need for bringing together a community of practice to share knowledge of successful interventions.
With reports of bullying in the headlines and increasingly diverse classrooms and communities, the need to teach students empathy and tolerance is as critical as ever, said education experts at an event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on June 6.
At the “Promoting Tolerance and Civility in our Schools and Communities” event, speakers drew from personal experiences and case studies across the globe from the United States to Tunisia to analyze and share lessons learned to tackle exclusion and intolerance in multicultural settings.
Opening the dialogue, Creative Associates International’s Chair of the Board of Directors and Founder, Charito Kruvant, emphasized the need for bringing together a community of practice to share knowledge of successful interventions, identify and analyze trends, and learn from each other to strengthen a culture of civility.
“I want this to be the start of a bigger conversation that leads to results,” she said.
Throughout the event, participant tackled tough challenges around issues of bullying and civility—examining evidence around the forms of exclusion and discrimination that impede the teaching of tolerance; exploring initiatives that are having success in building civility and how to scale them; and tapping into existing leadership models that educators and community leaders can implement.
The event was sponsored by Creative, in partnership with Dr. Anthony Jackson, Vice President of Education, Asia Society, and Fernando Reimers, Ph.D., Director of Global Education Initiative, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
To read the Executive Report “Promoting Civility and Tolerance in Our Schools and Communities,” click here.
Practicing social emotional intelligence in the classroom can play an essential role in mitigating bullying, building social skills and establishing an equitable, safe learning space, said academic and technical education experts.
During a Q&A with Dena Simmons, Ed.D., Director of Education at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, she emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment.
“We must create an environment in the classroom where students can be their authentic selves,” said Simmons, whose center conducts research on applying emotional intelligence to address complex social problems that disrupt education.
Simmons pulled from her own life experience in the work she does. The daughter of a mother from the island of Antigua, she grew up in the Bronx in New York City. Her family valued education and eventually enrolled her in boarding school in Connecticut. Simmons forged her way through a challenging and often unaccepting learning environment.
Previously a middle school teacher in the Bronx, Simmons drew on her own boarding school experience of feeling isolated at times to help ensure her students saw themselves reflected in what they were learning and did not feel invisible.
Experiencing intolerance and discrimination at school and in a community can result in psychological trauma that can negatively affect the mental health of children and youth and their ability to grow and learn, she added.
Simmons shared some practical suggestions that can empower teachers to encourage students to practice empathy and mindfulness.
She advised that by asking students simple yet engaging questions like, “What do you need to help manage or express your emotions? What do you like? What do you not like?” teachers can set a positive and trusting tone and cultivate social emotional intelligence in the classroom.
Along with Social Emotional Learning and empathy, it’s important to shift away from single narratives and putting people in a box, she explained.
“I hope we can all walk into a room, look around and see each other’s humanity,” she said.
Enrique Roig, Director of Citizen Security at Creative, shared a public health model to reach at-risk youth who are more susceptible to engaging in gang activity and violent extremists groups and help lower their risk factors for violence.
In a session called “Building Resiliency in Schools and Communities,” experts in education and violence prevention explained how preventative risk reduction measures can improve the resilience of learning environments and reach young people at-risk for violence before bullying escalates.
“Youth violence often starts at schools, in families and in communities,” explained Enrique Roig, Director of Citizen Security, Creative, which applies a public health model to reach at-risk youth who are more susceptible to engaging in gang activity and violent extremists groups and help lower their risk factors for violence.
Factors such as lack of parental supervision, drug use and impulsive risk taking are among the risk factors evaluated that contribute to youth joining these groups.
In May, Creative’s experts shared this public health model and a tool to empirically identify different levels of risk, at the Los Angeles Gang Prevention and Intervention Conference in California and the Strong Cities Global Network Summit in Denmark.
After the risk assessment, Creative’s programs then work through family counselors to establish positive relationships and behaviors in a family that help lower the youth’s risk factors for violence.
“In the work we’re doing at Creative, we aim to identify better ways to understand why a young, at-risk person usually between the ages of 10 and 15 decides to cross that threshold and commit acts of violence,” Roig explained.
While these individualized interventions help reach those youth most at risk of committing violence, other classroom-based initiatives have shown success in building empathy that can reduce bullying, harassment and crime, even at an early age.
David Esquith, Director of the Office of Safe and Healthy Students at the U.S. Education Department, presented the “Framework for Developing Global and Cultural Competencies to Advance Equity, Excellence and Economic Competitiveness.” The framework includes guidance for educators across the spectrum from early childhood through post-secondary education.
“We have learned that if we address Social Emotional Learning and increase kids’ ability to empathize, we can see a decrease in hateful, violent behavior that is traumatic,” said Esquith, adding that as of 2015 reports of witnessing hate crimes in schools have decreased.
Despite the progress Esquith and others referred to, news reports of bullying, hate speech and violence in educational contexts and online spaces continue, making the push for teaching empathy and tolerance ever more critical.
There is a great need for further collaboration among educators and experts to conduct additional research and refine approaches and interventions to promote tolerance and civility in the classroom, said Fernando Reimers, Ph.D., in concluding remarks.


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One of the worst threats to pedestrians and motorists is distracted driving. In 2011, more than 380,000 people were killed because of distracted drivers, according to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
These numbers are alarming; they indicate how much drivers’ attention is being lured from the road by technology such as mobile phones, on-board computers, and other gadgets.
Here are four simple ways you can prevent your technology from distracting you while you’re driving and lower your risk of hurting yourself or others.
Take your cell phone and put it on silent mode when you climb into the driver seat. Place it somewhere it won’t be in contact with your body, so you won’t feel it vibrate every time you get a text or social media message.
Looking at your cell phone while driving can be a fatal act. You could also shut your phone off completely, so you aren’t tempted to pick it up while you’re driving.
Some people aren’t just distracted by the sound of mobile alerts. They’ll look away from the road whenever their mobile device screen lights up to signal that they have a new message or update.
If you find yourself unable to keep your eyes away from that screen, then remove your device(s) from the front seat area. Place it or them in the glove compartment, in your trunk, or in the back seat, where it will be impossible to reach.
Sometimes keeping your phone out of sight will place it largely out of mind, which will dramatically improve your awareness while on the road.
Okay, so the pesky phone isn’t bothering you anymore. But many new cars now come with on-board computers, to give you access to a plethora of hands-free and screen-based controls.
The screen might show you navigation instructions or eco-efficiency metrics. But it also poses a distraction. Try to avoid looking at this screen while your vehicle is in motion.
For many of us, one of the perks of driving is getting to turn up the stereo and sing along to our favorite bands. But driving with music turned up too loud can prevent you from becoming aware of immediate threats, such as a drink driver screeching his tires nearby, an approaching siren, or the blast of a horn.
Being able to hear warning sounds can protect you from vehicular collisions and close calls.
Devices such as our car stereos, mobile technology, or on-board computer systems can diminish our ability to pay attention to the road. Start using some of the above tips during your daily commute to reduce the risk of that you’ll end up in an automobile accident.


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2. Mix with honey, lime & orange juice.
3. Leave overnight in fridge.
4. Chill soda water. Mix with juice.
5. Serve on crushed ice.
Note: I added a little grated pink apple for more texture.
May add mango juice in place of orange.

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SDC Energy says it has launched a program with partners Baja Construction and Grid Technologies to create revenue generating opportunities under Title 24 solar energy provisions.
SDC says Powering Title 24 is a trio of services that leverages parking structures into solar generating carports, combining intelligent software that monitors the electricity produced and integrates billing systems to enable the sale of solar power to tenants. “The linchpin of the program is custom financing that provides secure, flexible terms for solar installers and their customers while enabling private investors to cut their tax bills with PV incentives, the statement says.

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I have recently opened my third Instagram account. I decided that I wanted all my paintings in one account. My Seattle account wasn’t the right place for them, and my main account was just too full of too many photographs and edits and other things that I do. My new account can be found at kerrycmitchellpainter.
Then, as soon as I opened it, all of a sudden I started doing faces. I’ve been mostly painting them with watercolors in Rebelle on my computer. The iPad doesn’t have a super good watercolor app. I have used an app called Auryn Ink that’s pretty good, however.
Painter has lots of good watercolors that many people do wonderful things with. I’ve just never clicked with their watercolors. I prefer Rebelle’s watercolors. Probably because it takes less resources.
But I’m having so much fun with these faces. I haven’t done faces in years and I admit to being rusty.
So I headed over to a site called Drawing Coach. It has some very basic videos that are free that tell you where all the parts of the face belong. I got a little fuzzy on where the mouth went. On one of my paintings, it was way over on the left side, Then I had to take the painting into Painter, move it, then fix the blank area in the face, Ugh!
I also know very little about watercolor, but I’m having a lot of fun.
Rebelle recently updated to version 2 and it has improved a lot. More brushes, saves in pdf, etc.
You can get to my first two Instagram accounts by clicking on the links over on the right-hand side.
Love your artwork! Look forward to seeing more of it!
The faces are getting better and better. Good job.
She is really cute. I think she’s been in the wine, though. Look at those red eyes. 🙂 I think you should name this one Party Girl. How terrifically fun.


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Endpoint security company Carbon Black has announced that it delivered zero delayed detections and zero tainted detections in the MITRE Corporation's Adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) assessment. The MITRE assessment tests the ability to quickly detect specific adversary tactics and techniques as captured in the ATT&CK knowledge base. The evaluations for this initial testing period used a MITRE-developed APT3 emulation plan on behaviour detection, telemetry and enrichment, among other elements.
"Effective cybersecurity can't be done alone. We look forward to continued collaboration with the industry to help vendors understand their capabilities against known adversary behaviours, and empower customers to more effectively buy and deploy these security solutions." MITRE ATT&CK threat intelligence feeds for CB Response and CB ThreatHunter In conjunction with the assessment results, Carbon Black announced it has added MITRE ATT&CK threat intelligence feeds to CB Response and CB ThreatHunter to deliver new behaviour-based threat intelligence to customers. Carbon Black's MITRE ATT&CK feeds combine Carbon Black's unfiltered endpoint data collection and a collection of adversary techniques to simplify threat detection and threat hunting.
The new threat feeds map directly to the various attack tactics outlined by MITRE. "By adding ATT&CK threat intelligence feeds to Cb Response and Cb ThreatHunter, organisations now have an unfiltered view into all endpoint activity viewed through the lens of attack building blocks and behaviours noted by MITRE. We believe this results in more comprehensive and advanced threat hunting capabilities for security professionals," says Lundgren. "The ATT&CK threat intelligence feeds directly integrate detection of ATT&CK tactics and techniques into the CB Response and CB ThreatHunter products, underscoring Carbon Black's commitment to ATT&CK and other open standards and frameworks."

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Not since 1984 when Saugatuck incorporated into a home rule city have public officials given themselves a pay raise for serving in public office.
At Monday night’s meeting, the council voted to increase the compensation rate for themselves from the previous $35 per meeting for up to 24 meetings per year to $50 per meeting.
The Compensation Commission, composed of three Saugatuck residents, met on Dec. 19 and 27 to review the issue and came up with the recommendation.
The raise brings the total annual compensation level from $840 to $1,200, which is consistent with other units of government in the area, according to a ranking analysis conducted by city staff.
For example, Douglas City Council’s annual compensation is $1,200; South Haven $1,400; Wayland $1,640; and Plainwell $1,800.
In a similar move as the 2018 year begins, the Saugatuck Township Board last week unanimously voted to increase the compensation of those serving on the township’s Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Review: $75 per meeting for the former and $50 per meeting for the latter.
However, the township board declined to make any move for compensation for themselves.
Spangler further noted that he and his colleagues were getting up in years, and a higher compensation “might provide an incentive” for younger persons to run for and serve in public office in the future.
City funds have been appropriated in the fiscal year 2017/2018 budget to accommodate the new council compensation, according to Saugatuck city staff.
The increase was effective Monday, and Saugatuck City Attorney Jeff Sluggett found it to be consistent with city charter rules.

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I’ll admit, I’m not a huge pasta fan. I know that’s weird, right? I’ll cook it and eat it, but it’s not my favorite. Bread is my favorite carb! However, my fiance loves pasta and has been craving Lasagna for a while. I’ve actually never made lasagna before; not even before I went vegan. But, I was intrigued to try it, and decided to just give it a go.
My fiance isn’t vegan, but he’s super patient with me and will try (almost) anything I cook. Not only did he love this lasagna, but he had THREE helpings in one sitting! He said it was so delicious, I knew I had to remember everything I did and write it all down. Some things I just winged, and others I adapted from different recipes. This was pretty delicious, and a dish I will make again. Any vegan, and non-vegan would enjoy this dish!
Press the tofu for about 1-2 hours. You really want to get as much liquid out as possible. Then, when finished crumble into little pieces. Combine all ricotta ingredients and set aside.
Slice the sausages. Heat a sauté pan with some olive oil and cook the sausages until browned.
Add in about ¼ cup of the tomato sauce and set aside.
Layer the lasagna, add a ladle full of pasta sauce at the bottom of the dish and spread. Place 2 lasagna noodles. Add a ladle full of the sausages and spread them out. Add a layer of sauce, then some cheese, a layer of noodles, sauce, then tofu ricotta, distribute evenly. Add a layer of noodles, sauce, cheese, tomato slices. Sprinkle salt pepper and italian herb blend in each layer. Pour water along the edges of the pan. Cover lightly with foil or parchment and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Uncover, Let it sit for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Slice the sausages. Heat a sauté pan with some olive oil and cook the sausages until browned. Add in about ¼ cup of the tomato sauce and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8” square pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour & baking powder until smooth. Fold in remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. When warm enough to touch, remove foiled soufflé to a cooling rack and pull down the edges of the foil. Cut in squares and serve warm. Garnish with chopped fresh chives. Yields; 6-9 servings.


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Brian Nisbet and Tobias Knecht opened the meeting and the Working Group agreed to the draft agenda. The minutes for the RIPE 73 meeting were approved.
Brian gave a brief overview of what happened since the RIPE 73 meeting in Madrid and encouraged people to continue the good work.
Brian mentioned that unfortunately some mailing list participants made a number of inappropriate personal comments and that after talking to this person, the persistence of this behaviour led to the decision to remove this person from the list.
Brian stressed this was not and by no means an attempt to censor the discussion and this was only done because of the inappropriate ad-hominem attacks that violated the code-of-conduct.
Brian also pointed out a recent post on a survey regarding hijacking and encouraged the community to participate.
He further explained that there were relevant discussions going on in the Database WG regarding abuse-c. He clarified that the co-chairs decided to keep the discussion in the Database WG and encouraged to community to participate there.
David Hilario (RIPE Database Working Group Co-Chair) introduced the discussion regarding abuse-c currently taking place in their group.
He briefly explained there were some concerns in the way abuse-c was currently implemented, especially when people required multiple abuse-c entries. He pointed out that the Database WG had a proposed solution and asked the anti-abuse community to comment on the proposal.
Filiz Yilmaz (Akamai) asked if there would be an Impact Analysis, raising concerns about potential impact on the RIPE NCC.
Brian answered that the current proposal was limited to the technical implementation of the current policy.
Maksym Tuliev (Netassist) asked what is the criteria are for RIPE NCC to disclose information.
Richard answered most information is public, for non-public it has to be through a Dutch court.
Brian asked if he could clarify how requests for non-public data are handled.
Athina Fragkouli (RIPE NCC) said they explained the procedure as it is documented and advise them to contact the Dutch authorities.
Brian thanked Richard and said he appreciated the openness on this subject.
Cyrus Hall (Twitch), pointing to the fact citizens cannot influence the parametres, asked if that wasn’t anti-democratic.
Nathalie answered that while V&J went for critical, each sectoral department had their own responsibility to choose their own classification.
Malcolm Hutty (LINX) asked whether there was a separation in the requirements for being identified as an Essential Service Provider or if this would just apply to everyone.
Nathalie answered that both criteria applied, meaning that as a service provider you need to be mentioned in annex 2 of the Directive and that you are above the threshold in terms of scale.
Malcom further asked a clarification regarding point 5.2 and asked what service was referred to when they consider impact.
Nathalie answered she didn’t know, but legal implementation of “service” would be any service you offer.
Mohsen Souisi (AFNIC) asked how gTLD operators would be determined to be in scope and if there would be multiple notification requirements if they would all apply simultaneously.
Nathalie said the Directive spoke off “service offered in the member state” and that could therefor also apply to operators outside of the member state.
Regarding the multiple notifications to different bodies, she mentioned that there are arrangements being worked on how to organise the process when multiple authorities are involved, including a one-stop-shop model, but that CSIRT should not be part of that.
Brian closed the meeting and reminded people to submit topics for the RIPE 75 agenda.


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A sky promenade stretches across linking two buildings on the 11th floor On the 11th floor of each residential tower complimenting magnificent, unobstructed sea views.
Ideal for family gathering, party or enjoy a quiet time alone viewing the spectacular sunset or sunrise.
After a hard day's work, dip into heated Jacuzzis which are positioned to face the sea for breathtaking views all around.


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Health is your most important asset...protecting it comes naturally.
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Technology in Our Daily Lives. Technology in Our Future."
I quote, “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road.” These words were once said by Stewart Brand. In other words, technology affects each and every one of us whether we realize it or not. Technology has become such a big influential part of our lives, that we can l’t do without, from the internet, to phones, and lastly to computers.
Internet has had a huge impact on the entire population. Its resources are used daily. One might use the internet to go on Facebook to keep in touch with others, to do research on any questions they have, or maybe they just want to go on Youtube and search for some funny videos, whatever it is, you can most likely find it. John Sutter wrote an article published by CNN, on December 13,2010 called “The Internet and the ‘End of Privacy’” that went on to say “Welcome to the world of public living -- where most everything about a person's habits, location and preferences is just a few clicks away. People have really gotten comfortable not only sharing more information and different kinds, but more openly and with more people.” For example, we all or some of us here are guilty of using the internet to pick this very class, using a very nifty tool called RatemyProfessors where we can find reviews on our very own wonderful Dr. Taylor. Now let me take a moment and pass out this print off for you all to see.

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text: Textile- and Product designer born in 1983 in Oberkirch (Lucerne) Switzerland. Trained as an interior decorator seamstress before studying product- and textile design at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lucerne. She is passionate about developing creative concepts. Aline Brun helped launching a new collection for Création Baumann Langenthal, an international textile company. During her stay at Élitis in Toulouse she designed wallpapers and textile fabrics for interior design. Since 2013 Aline Brun is working on her own design projects and projects in collaboration. She likes to work with natural fabrics like linen and wool and to experiment with different kinds of movement, colors, shapes and volumes. Her great success is her cushion collection with this fancy 3-D pattern, winner of “Form Forum Masterpiece” in 2016.