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Developing Leadership and Improving the Governance of Nonprofit Organizations.
the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria back again.
responsibilities of nonprofit organization boards of directors.
as we will be calling it for the rest of this lecture, resource development.
Here are the questions this short lecture today will address.
First of all, what is fundraising/resource development and why is it important?
Second, what should be the board's role in resource development?
implementing their role in resource development?
Fourth, what basic information should be in a resource development plan?
in carrying out resource development responsibilities?
we wind up with some questions to inform your own peer-to-peer discussions.
First, let's discuss this question of terminology.
and then we're talking about resource development.
What's the difference between these two things?
Improving the Effectiveness of Boards of Directors of Nonprofit Organizations..
those who relate to boards consider to be important and difficult.
and others, the term they use has often been fundraising.
I don't think we do a very good job of fundraising.
accurate term probably, it's resource development.
has the financial resources to carry out what it wants to do.
such as human resources, leadership resources.
You'll hear about those later.
with the more accurate term, resource development.
And it is a key board responsibility without any question.
The question that does remain is how should a board play that role?
looking at the survey findings over 1,000 respondents, board members and others.
three was resource development, and that's why it's important.
boards often feel they're not doing a good enough job of it.
Well, let's look into that in more detail now.
the organization has the financial resources it needs to fulfill its mission.
And that's very true, but what does it mean in practice?
What does it mean to ensure that the organization has the financial resources?
We have to break that down a little more.
that there is an effective resource development plan or strategy in place.
assess the results of resource development efforts.
And some would say, well, that’s all a board really needs to do.
doing well, then of course, they’ve got to get some action from management, etc.
especially in places like board committees.
we are calling these activities optional.
every board to get involved with all of them.
And we'll talk soon about which ones any given board should opt into.
how it should be evaluated once it's in place.
They can also help implement certain resource development activities.
other kinds of fundraising activities which we'll get into later.
And then there's always the fact that boards are made up of individual people.
And as individuals, members can do two things.
help on an individual basis, help raise money for the organization.
sometimes it's misused, but it's the word.
which is a little harsh, and we'll talk about if that's always true.
break out, required and optional.
Resource development work we were just talking about.
and we identified three basic models of governance and nonprofit organizations.
We call them Governance only, Working boards, and Mixed model boards.
mixed model boards are most appropriate.
new, unable to afford professional management.
for a fee to come in and help out with that.
in more direct proactive fundraising activities.
even desirable because board-based resource development committees.
especially others with valuable experience and contacts in fundraising.
resource development work through a board-based committee.
volunteers on committees that are outside of the board.
performing their role in resource development.
why do boards get in such a stew about this business of resource development?
one of them is rather subtle and not always something that people are aware of.
And that's the cultural backgrounds that board members come from.
different parts of the same country where there are sub-cultures.
there's a longer tradition of looking to governments to help those in need.
And the reluctance to as individuals, ask people to donate money.
valuing individualism and minimal government involvement in people's lives.
There's much less reluctance to ask for donations for charitable purposes.
there are many more pragmatic and practical reasons.
when board people go out looking for new recruits to the board.
experience or willingness to engage in resource development activities.
they don't actually communicate it to the potential board members beforehand.
aware that they're expected to do things and they go, I never signed up for that.
board members come on but sad truth of the matter is.
practice in doing any of the activities that are expected of them.
training of new members doesn't cover this kind of activity.
of problems between the CEO and professional resource development staff.
to help with resource development.
And they just differ from those of the board chair and board members.
all nonprofit organizations that have to raise resources to keep going.
that there is a resource development plan and then tracking how well it works.
what do you think should go into a resource development plan?
In an ideal world, what should the board be provided with?
existing money comes from, what are the resources that are needed?
The amounts that are going to be needed and the time they're going to be needed.
percentage of the contribution is made from each of those sources to the budget?
it takes a little work.
or unfortunately, a decrease in their contributions?
we're going to talk in just a moment about what those might be.
the plan would provide resource development goals.
existing and potential new sources of funding.
there needs to be a statement of how the organization.
Or the board is going to track the results of its resource development plan.
understanding of the sources of income, two kinds of sources.
what percentage of the total budget each source contributes to.
the potential sources of income that might bring income in the future.
checklist of the basic sources of income and potential income.
There are basically four sources, four kinds of sources.
the organization in the sense of being users of its services.
arts organizations, museums, and so on, audiences, attendees.
registration fees, things of that sort.
And those who are based on members can get membership dues.
Also it's possible to ask these sources for donations.
asks you to donate money on top of your membership dues.
Second set of sources are those that come from third parties.
municipal, state or provincial, local, all levels.
service paid, or outright grants.
These are not quite as numerous as they used to be, but they still do exist.
sometimes have money to spare to provide to your organization.
that's corporations or businesses in two forms.
the other being outright donations.
not the ones who are users of the service or members, but the general public.
you name it, there's probably a -thon, right?
Auctions, galas, dances, dinners, potluck suppers, the list is endless.
But then there are also direct public outreach campaigns.
such as Twitter and Facebook and so on.
soliciting on the street, in malls, and so on.
to raise money to build buildings and facilities, etc.
has been growing substantially in the past 10 to 15 years.
nonprofits but with businesses that are designed to produce profits.
that lays out the existing sources and the potential sources.
the future is the root of a really useful resource development plan.
in carrying out their resource development responsibilities.
should be involved in the optional resource development activities.
ensuring that fundraising targets are met and that sort of thing.
proactive involvement in fundraising through committees and individuals.
affordability, better use of time?
benefits of using paid professional fundraisers, two kinds.
development manager, a person of that signed.
there are many of them who are specialists in helping organizations raise money.
that difficult cost benefit analysis has to be engaged in.
to how people feel about approaching others for money.
taken apart, and if necessary, it has to be changed.
not me, I don't like having to ask people for money.
The other aspect of it is, even though boards may be willing and even able.
to help in the resource development through, say, a committee.
which includes their expected involvement in R&D, resource development.
Then it's not likely to happen nearly as well.
among boards that have said they want to help and have got their members on side.
then it's going to be a difficult thing to pull off.
on resource development for boards that are there.
much more detail than we are able to do in a short talk like this.
the board's role in it with some questions for your peer-to-peer discussions.
wrong answers to these questions.
them to this day, so you should find them interesting.
the board's role in fundraising.
And the question is, why do so many boards have trouble with this?
as much trouble with, why this one?
avoid getting involved in direct fundraising activities.
It's not a suitable thing for boards to do.
keep the role of the board as a collectivity to just oversight.
now feels it should be more proactive.
and the board feels it should become more proactive.
How would you go about changing it?


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As you may know I am obsessed with learning and teaching. How do we learn? What is the best way to learn a new skill? How can I best coach this skill? How can improve on my methods? These questions are constantly running through my head which is what makes coaching such a great passion for me. Well about 5 months ago I hit the Jackpot!
I have learned some truly amazing information on learning and mastering skill. Two books in particular have really opened my eyes, Slow Practice Will Get You There Faster by Ernest Dras and The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. The first book is written by a renowned tennis coach about golf and the second explains the science of learning backing up (and then some) the first with the science behind why slow practice and "deep" practice work so well. If you are fascinated by learning and have always wondered how some people go on to be great at something while others seem to try hard but not get to the top these book are both great reads and I highly recommend them. If you are more a "cliff notes" type scholar I will give you some of my biggest takeaways from the books.
What both of these books explain is Slow, “Deep” or “Deliberate” practice is the best and fastest way to master anything, whether it is playing an instrument, mastering a martial art or becoming a better mountain biker.
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How does this effect you and your mountain bike riding? If you are like me and all of my students so far, when you first started riding your either had no instruction or improper instruction and started doing some things incorrectly (which for me meant, getting my weight back on descents, riding to upright with straight arms, braking in corners, etc. a ton of bad habits). Unfortunately the Myelin Sheath doesn’t know what is correct or not so the more you ride incorrectly the more you build up that insulation around that wire. Which means the more and more powerful that bad habit becomes. Then you read a “tip” on how to ride better (like in my mini-course) and now you know you should ride with your weight on the pedals instead of getting your weight back. You then practice this by coasting down your driveway with all of your weight on your pedals. Congratulations, you have just created a new, perfect habit! Don’t get too excited yet though, that habit or “wire” isn’t insulated to well so it doesn’t always fire correctly. You are committed to change though so you practice it five times a day for a week. Now the Myelin Sheath has gotten thicker and the wire works better but, the old wire has 8 years of Myelin Sheath building around it so the old habit still takes over when you aren’t focused on the new habit and when ever the least bit of fear creeps into you.
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China is taking up responsibilities from mother nature, as it aims to create artificial rain in an area which is 1.7 times the size of France. China’s northwestern provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Ningxia and Xinjiang are considered to be the country’s largest deserts and are currently at the threat of a drought. The area experiences hot and dry climate during the summer, and a cold one during the winter.
To reduce the problems of their citizens, China has decided to resolve the issue through artificial means. It plans to spend 1.15 million yuan ($168 million) to use cloud seeding techniques for inducing rainfall in its parched northwestern provinces.
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The Cloud seeding works by sending planes and rockets to penetrate clouds with dry ice or silver iodide catalysts, which induce or increase rainfall. China has been using the cloud seeding technique for quite some time to remove the perennial northern smog from its atmosphere.
The cloud seeding technology first made headlines back in 2008, when China launched 1,100 silver iodide rockets into Beijing’s skies to disperse the rain bearing clouds threatening to halt the Olympics opening ceremony.
Now, the purpose of seeding is ‘community service,’ as China hopes to alleviate the drought through this technique. The economic giant has already spent a whopping $150 million on a single cloud-seeding program, which is about ten times more than what the U.S. spends per year.
According to the South China Morning Post, this artificial rainfall enhancement technique has increased rainfall by 50 billion cubic meters from 2006 to 2016, which is roughly 1.5 times the size of Lake Mead. But amidst all the praise, some studies have warned against the overuse of this technique. These studies claim that we may face some significant long-term problems as a consequence of stopping nature take its due course.
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Little Nightmares is getting a twee sibling in Very Little Nightmares, an iOS companion to the original game. Very Little Nightmares will have a unique story from its predecessor and is built as a mobile puzzle adventure game. Players will again jump into the role of the Character Formerly Known as Six, now called The Girl in the Yellow Raincoat. She’s wandering through a new area set in an aging mansion, known simply as The Nest. The story is set before the events of Little Nightmares and fills in more of Six’s backstory. As with Little Nightmares, the spaces will have traps and monsters hidden in dark nooks and corners.
Like the main storyline and DLC additions to Little Nightmares, this should be a good game for younger horror fans. Parents will need to play it themselves before handing over their devices, as the kid-friendly graphics belie dark themes and cutesy gore. Very Little Nightmares may be less scary than the original game, given its USK 6 and PEGI 7 ratings. The Common Sense media rates Little Nightmares as 13+, and the ESRB rated it Teen. Jumping from a teen to young child rating is no small feat, implying that the disturbing elements of Little Nightmares might have been sanitized out of the new game. As a note, we suggest games that may appeal to younger fans but do not rate the age appropriateness of any game. Parents should preview any recommended game to make their own determination before allowing their children to play.
While the age ratings and story tie-in are apparent from the game’s page on the Bandai Namco site, developer consistency is not. Alike Studio is developing Very Little Nightmares for mobile devices. Little Nightmares was the indie brainchild of Tarsier Studios, who have made no mention whatsoever of Very Little Nightmares on their website or social media pages. Alike Studio is another indie team, hailing from Barcelona and specializing in mobile games. The decision to develop a prequel to a cult-favorite indie game minus the original indie team that made it would be suspect enough, but Bandai Namco isn’t stopping there.
Very Little Nightmares is only slated for release on iOS, with no other option available to even sign up for their email-exclusive newsletter for the game. Considering the rapid rate at which Apple is hemorrhaging global market share, combined with the social issues the Apple Store has faced after pressuring application developers to change their independent properties to meet Apple’s variable community standards, an iOS-only mobile game seems like an odd business choice. Fully half of the mobile market does not own or want an iOS device, and most indie gamers dislike corporate grubbing on indie names. Given those two issues, Very Little Nightmares is facing an uphill battle that it seems to be fighting by watering down the story to make it appealing to former-scene-kid moms of elementary students. It’s an interesting strategy, but whether it im0pacts the ability to actually develop a good game remains to be seen.

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Water is the most important commodity for daily life and the water industry in England is heavily regulated. The role of our regulators is to ensure that we adhere to our licence obligations. There are a number of regulators we work with on a daily basis, each governing a specific area of the industry.
Customers are represented in the water industry by an independent body called the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). CCWater acts on behalf of water and sewerage customers in England and Wales.
We are independently regulated, along with all other water companies in England and Wales, by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI). The DWI acts on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the National Assembly for Wales. Its role is to assess the wholesomeness of water supplies. It also undertakes technical audits of water suppliers to examine all aspects of water quality, treatment and monitoring.
In addition, the DWI requires each water supplier to submit quality data on a monthly basis for scrutiny. Where necessary, the DWI can require a company to implement schemes to improve water quality, and will monitor their progress.
The Environment Agency (EA) seeks to maintain and improve the quality of ‘raw’ water in England and Wales, and is responsible for issuing water companies with abstraction licences. The EA is concerned with the quality of fresh surface and underground water, marine and estuarial waters, and strives to prevent/reduce the threat of water contamination.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs has overall responsibility for all aspects of water law and policy in England, including waster supply, water resources management and regulatory systems for the water environment, drinking water and water industry.

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Legendary Detroit musician Waajeed is back with a brand new LP titled From the Dirt. The incredibly talented producer, who was close to J Dilla back in the day, releasing music for Slum Village, creates an infectious and incredibly poignant new album that really exceeds all expectations.
The grooves on this project are so dynamic and fun that it’s impossible not to want to move along to the records. The opener “From The Dirt” brings that energy tenfold, with thick, wonky synths that give the track such a g-funk sound to it, with incredible drums that are perfect for the dance floor. Detroit house has never sounded better this year. Tracks such as “After You Left” and “Power In Numbers” have pummelling beats that have grit and menacing energy to them, especially on the latter track with its raw and powerful bassline that sounds like a sports car engine starting and restarting, looped into a crazy hard-hitting beat that just takes over the entire track with its energy. The features on this record provide soul, such as CJay Hill on “Make It Happen,” with incredible vocals that add depth to the track, or Ideeyah on “I Ain’t Safe” and “Strength,” with hypnotic vocals that are backed by dynamic, heavy beats that bring so much rhythm and soul to the track.
As usual, there’s so much I could say about this record, but it really is a spectacular testament to Waajeed’s talents as a musician and a composer. The legend has been in the game for decades, and still continues to produce immensely captivating music that are so relevant to our time as well. Nothing but love and respect to you.
You can listen to Waajeed’s From the Dirt below via Bandcamp, and make sure you support! Released via Dirt Tech Reck.

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Brian Lowndes Print make every effort to look after the environment. We have recently moved to chemical free plate processing, which we feel is important in today’s market.
All employees are encouraged to use techniques to avoid, reduce, or control waste and pollution and to comply with relevant legal/local government requirements.
Re-cycling and re-use is done wherever possible. Environment issues are taken into consideration for any new investments.
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It’s 1192, and the Third Crusade is failing. Even so, Dante de Montcada, Spanish knight, fights for Christendom. At the fall of St. Jean d? Acre, Frankish vanquishers hold hostage the wealthy and high-born of Islam, their ransom named, their lives held in King Richard’s hand. Dante has loved ones among the captives, which ignites a conflict of loyalties in a land long at war.
Richard the Lionheart, a warrior king and brilliant strategist, wears the mantle of authority as a man born to it, a man whose dedication to purpose is bone deep. When ransom is denied his captives, Richard is forced to make a ruthless decision. Appearances must be maintained, images adhered to and perceptions bolstered, no matter the cost.
Richard isn?t alone in the field of hard choices. Dante stands against king and kin to save the lives of those he loves and finds that his choices are not without victims, his allegiance not without cost, his course not without guilt.
Sometimes the knighthood proves a trial of extraordinary severity for a man of conscience.
...Nothing is clich?d. Everything stands alone as a brilliant work of prose akin to any of the classics. All lovers of great literature should know of this masterpiece that weaves the honor of the knight, with the responsibility due family, into the love for a woman, through the cultural milieu of warring religions, at the pursuit for truth, with the hands of brotherly friendship at one’s side. DANTE’S CROSS is a burden to bear and a triumph in which all can rejoice. "
Dante de Montcada pondered the words, their truth absolute. There was little else to occupy him for the moment, while he awaited a return to battle.
And so he had done on the bloody fields of Palestine. He had taken up the sword, a weapon of war that fit his hand and suited his disposition. He reckoned himself good for little else.
He sat his fine Spanish charger in expert fashion, honored every knightly vow he had taken, but in his dark eyes lay a shadow of discontent. Hidden deep in his heart was a temperament that ran to recklessness, a trait that would cost him mightily.
He turned in his saddle and scanned the plain, then let his gaze fall heavy upon the fortress.
Around him thousands more fought to retake the mighty St. Jean d? Acre, a Crusader fortress on the coastal plain of Outremer, lost to the infidel three years past. The bastion now suffered continuous assault by Crusading men-at-arms, as well she should for her deception and disloyalty, blood being the cost of their ambition and the fee for their claim. A great prize demanded great payment.
Less arrogant in her position now after two long years under siege, she sat in stone-faced silence, her fortifications marred by the constant pounding of siege engines. St. Jean d? Acre’s bulwarks challenged the sea on three sides, and on this side her magnificent stone curtain drew a straight line across the arm of land upon which she rested. Her battlemented wall reached skyward, fingers outstretched toward Heaven as though pleading with God for mercy. Her vast walls and spires and loopholes, her breastwork and towers and grand galleries, gates strengthened with iron, were at once a gem and a scar on the coast of Outremer.
The sun shot glints from sword and shield and polished link, from bowmen and foot, from siege engine and mantlet. During the brief lull in the fighting, Dante removed his fine Spanish gauntlets, then raised one hand to shield his eyes from the glare.
To the inland east and on the outlying edge of the fighting, tendrils of smoke curled from a charred wooden barricade near him. With his back to the fortress curtain, he along with hundreds more guarded their flank against attack.
Beside him sat Iago Calderon, a young lion among many occupying the plain, a man trained to war. Dark hair, a piercing glance and a nervousness that spoke of both an extraordinary courage and a depthless fear marked him among men. Possessed of a sober spirit, he laid claim to a powerful gift of which he rarely spoke and a hidden past about which he refused to speak at all.
Iago crossed both hands on his saddlebow, his reins loose on his horse’s neck. He nodded toward the plain. "It seems they are not of a mind to withdraw and shall come at us again."
Dante nodded, certain the enemy would once more sling forth their minions to unleash havoc upon the faithful of Christendom. After being thrown back yet again, the Saracens were regrouping. "There’s time enough left in the day." He pushed against his own chest to reposition a spaulder, then shrugged his linked mesh up higher onto his shoulders, hot in the sun’s relentless burn.
In the momentary calm he silently crafted a prayer for Sakeena, his forbidden love -- heathenish some would say -- inside St. Jean d? Acre. He had loved her all his days and dreamt of her each night.
"You think of her," Iago said, as though he read Dante’s thoughts. "You court disaster if you do not let her go." There was sternness in the warning, an aspect that grew each time the caution was uttered and that was often.
Though Dante loved his friend as a brother, Iago’s intrusive remarks aggravated an already tender wound. "I invite no such disaster, but if it should befall me then I shall gladly fight it." He could not afford the distraction but was rendered helpless before the power of her memory.
"She should have been away long ago," he added, the remark strained with worry.
Iago turned, gazing over his shoulder toward St. Jean. "Perhaps so. But she has power beyond what you see. And," he added cautiously, "she loves her brother."
"But why did Asad not send her away?" A question he asked of himself more than of his companion. Of a certainty she loved her brother. As did Dante, though they now were called enemy rather than friend.
"He is not devoid of scruples and does little without reason, generally good reason." Iago grasped his friend’s arm. His dark eyes reflected the gravity felt in his grip. "There are many things, Dante, that require your attention and your skill. Leave this preoccupation that may well cost you your life. And perchance hers, as well."
Dante pulled away and focused on the activity at St. Jean’s feet.
Hundreds of Franks again stormed the fortress, their voices raised, weapons poised. Trebuchets sat loaded, fat stones in their slings and counter weights raised, ready at the command. As Dante gazed at the montage of men and horses and tents and weaponry, an expression of grim determination deepened the character easily seen in his face. The day would yet yield up much blood and suffering before the sun disappeared into the sea and, he hoped, took its great heat with it. Such was the price of arrogance and foolish pride.
He massaged his right arm, flexing his hand, his sword sheathed for the moment and gauntlets at rest on his saddlebow. He wiped dust and sweat from his face with the tail of his crimson and gold surcoat, the colors of Don Sabiano de Montcada’s house, one that grew more and more foreign to him. Though a Spaniard, bone and blood, at twenty-nine years of age he had never seen Spain and so felt little allegiance to his country. He motioned for a squire to bring him a water flask.
After nine years of hard fighting he longed for a respite from war, from the hostility that ravaged this land. He tipped the flask to his lips and allowed the tepid water to track down his chin and throat, refreshing against the sweltering July heat. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.
"He comes!" A man stood in his stirrups and pointed toward the sea. The shout echoed along the line and rose above the heads of men and horses gathered at St. Jean d? Acre’s feet. Standards hung limp in the sun’s mighty heat, exquisite Templar crosses, red on a checkered field of black and white, beside those of the Knights of St. John. King Guy’s silken insignia and the ensign of King Phillip’s men rippled long and extravagant, a field alive with splendor, brilliant color and majesty, with bloodied steel and the shouts of the brave.
A roar rose from those gathered, rippled as a tidal wave across the floor of the plain and flayed the clouds with its volume. Weapons spiked the air as warriors raised their blades in salute. Dante’s stallion shook his head and danced away from the clamor.
The brilliant blue of the Mediterranean, a smooth line that scored the horizon beyond St. Jean, was broken by a mast. A tall ship swayed in the distance under full sail, and soon another and more ships followed.
After two long years under bitter siege, St. Jean must tremble in dreaded expectation. With this much anticipated arrival the Franks were sure to have her soon, and pay she would for her insolence.
Xavier galloped up the hill, often glancing back at the sea and its favored passengers. Dante watched his brother approach until he reined in close by, his face flushed, blue eyes alive with excitement, dark tendrils clinging to his damp brow. "He comes, Dante! He has arrived at last!" The voice of youth and all its innocence, the voice of one who knew not the ways of war.
Dante smiled at his younger brother with genuine affection. "He does, indeed." It was a joyous moment for those who had held their ground, suffered the afflictions of illness and baneful weather, often with barely enough to eat. A Godsend, this fleet and its royal passengers.
"You have good reason to leave your post?" Dante asked.
"There’s little danger," Xavier answered, as if that judgment were his to make. "Now that he’s here, please say you?ll ask for me."
Such hope radiated from his beautiful and beloved expression and such craving lay in the words he spoke. Xavier had entered his twenty-first year last winter, and he was fired with the enthusiasm of youth. His hand begged for a sword, his chest for plate, his zeal for the blood of the Saracen -- commendable aspirations -- but he lacked the heart of a warrior.
"Give me the chance to enter St. Jean d? Acre beside you!" Xavier pleaded.
Dante shook his head and braced for an argument repeated often of late. "You possess a great gift. Give it to the world in place of hurt." A request that fell upon ears deafened by false shouts of glory. He again tipped the water to his parched lips, then handed the flask to a waiting squire. "Render beauty rather than death."
"Bah! I long to taste the sweetness of victory! I yearn to fight, to feel the rush of battle --"
"You don?t belong here," Dante said as much to himself as to his younger brother.
"I do belong here!" Xavier’s color heightened.
Dante leaned from his saddle and grabbed his brother’s arm. "Then feast your eyes upon the harvest you shall reap." He pointed to the field where blood and bile and terrible groanings told the tale of war.
Xavier glanced toward the battleground and quickly averted his gaze, paling at the sight.
"I do belong," he insisted, but the words lacked their previous force. "Outremer is my home, Dante. I must have the chance to defend it!"
"Defend? We are not defending, brother, we are in constant retreat," Dante snapped.
"Sakeena and Asad are inside," Xavier said, trying another approach.
"I know where they are," he answered more forcefully than he intended. Not a moment passed that his thoughts did not turn in their direction, Sakeena and her brother.
Xavier clenched his fist. "Let me help get her out."
"You can?t get her out." He looked toward the fortress and the impossibly constructed stone. "None can." Though voiced at a whisper, it had the power of truth and birthed paralyzing fear in his heart.
The three watched the flagship tack into port, her sails trimmed, her cargo more precious than gold. The French fleet sailed on, set to array beyond St. Jean d? Acre, and a more beautiful sight they had yet to behold. Now she would fall. Now in the throes of defeat she would spill her treasures into Christian hands and bring to an end the bitter siege.
"You shall need me," Xavier pleaded, this time with respect. "Ask for me."
"Return to your post, brother, one you should not have abandoned." Xavier was safely assigned to his father’s guard, a post that held little danger and one that suited him well.
Anger brightened Xavier’s eyes and heated the words of a threat. "If you will not ask for me, Casado will."
Dante looked at him sharply and answered with the same heat in his own voice. "And if he does, you shall refuse."
Xavier spat on the ground and spun his horse, put spur to flank and galloped down the hill.
"The sooner you ask for him the better it will be for you." Iago yanked a gauntlet on tight. "Xavier is right. If you do not ask for him, your elder brother will. In the end your father shall see him placed, either with you or with Casado."
An honest prediction perhaps, but one Dante refused to consider. He shook his head. It would not happen that way.
With a knowing inflection, Iago added, "Casado is a dangerous man who fears his brothers and loves his rank."
"And he is also wise enough to leave Xavier alone." A talented man of exceptional skill, Xavier waged his war on canvas, his best weapon the stroke of a brush. He fought to conquer true form, the deepening of shadow and the perfect choice of color, a gift he naively neglected in favor of a call to arms that would either see him dead or ruined.
A flurry of activity below and a chaotic rush for the dock captured Dante’s interest and replaced dark conjecture with the shining glare of hope, the prospect of unity which perchance might herald victory. At least here at St. Jean d? Acre, if nowhere else.
Though the distance prevented clarity of detail, from the ship a man appeared with a spring in his step, graceful of movement, lean of body, a deportment that made plain his royal birth. Dante shouted with the others, a roar of celebration, his heart filled with gladness and pride.
At long last he had arrived, the Duke of Anjou, Duke of Aquitaine, the King of England, Richard I, the Lionheart set foot on Outremer’s precious soil.

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"Charters without Lotteries: Testing Takeovers in New Orleans and Boston"
with Yeon-Koo Che and Yosuke Yasuda, American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, 2015, 7(1): 1-42.
with Kyle Bagwell, American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, Vol. 5, No.2, May 2013, 213-59.
editors, Oxford Handbook of Market Design. Oxford University Press.
with Tayfun Sönmez in Advances in Economics and Econometrics Theory and Applications, Tenth World Congress, Volume II.
"Accountability and Flexibility in Public Schools: Evidence from Boston's Charters and Pilots"
"Resolving Conflicting Preferences in School Choice: the Boston Mechanism Reconsidered"
"Strategyproofness versus Efficiency in Matching with Indifferences: Redesigning the NYC High School Match"
"Do Parents Value School Effectiveness?"
"Minimizing Justified Envy in School Choice: The Design of New Orleans' OneApp"
"Small High Schools and Student Achievement: Lottery-Based Evidence from New York"
"The Optimal Chips Mechanism in a Model of Favors"


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Mainly cloudy. Low 38F. Winds ablaze and variable..
Mainly cloudy. Low 38F. Winds ablaze and variable.


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P.S. Gals, don't think that this is just a male thing. Some of you play video games too, but the same researchers say that women who love their Xbox or Playstation are more likely to be depressed, citing video games and technology as a way to "self medicate."
What do you think about these findings? I'd hardly think that a Wii (playing tennis, yoga, etc.) would be a source of depression. Then again, if you're stuck in your bedroom playing The Sims all day and night, yeah. What about your man? Is he a video game addict?
P.S. Facebook: good or bad for your health?


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Tost's racing career began at an early age when he competed in Formula Ford and Formula Three, before working as a team manager at the Austrian based Walter Lechner Racing School. In 1993, he joined Willi Weber Management, best known for managing Michael Schumacher, where he looked after Ralf Schumacher's early career in Japan.
His first foray into F1 was in 2001 when he moved to BMW, where he worked as track operations manager until he moved to the newly-formed Toro Rosso (previously Minardi) in 2006. The team finished their first season with a single point, but they finished the following year with eight points, meriting a respectable sixth place.
However, the season was not without controversy, as American Scott Speed was dismissed in July 2007 after his third successive retirement. After spinning out in heavy rain at the Nürburgring, the American was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with Tost, which the Toro Rosso boss denied. Speed subsequently launched a verbal attack on him, claiming he was "out of control".
At the end of the 2007 season he was accused by David Coulthard of circulating rumours of a move to Red Bull for two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. Coulthard, who had already signed a contract with Red Bull for the 2008 season, claimed it was inappropriate of him to comment on the team owned by the same parent company.
His greatest moment in the sport came at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix when Red Bull protégé Sebastian Vettel qualified on pole and went on to take a lights to flag victory. However, the other teams were not as impressed and demanded that Toro Rosso constructed its own chassis rather than using a Red Bull. The FIA agreed and from 2010 onwards Toro Rosso have been on their own.
Never a stranger to controversy, Tost changed his driver line-up mid-season again in 2009. After a string of disappointing results, Toro Rosso released veteran ChampCar driver Sebastien Bourdais and replaced him with 19-year-old Jaime Alguersuari, who became the youngest driver in the history of F1. Bourdais threatened legal proceedings for unfair dismissal, and he also alleged he was sacked via text message, but this was strenuously denied by Tost.
His decision to introduce Alguersuari - the Spaniard never having driven a single lap in an F1 car - sparked further outrage, with drivers claiming Alguersuari threatened the safety of other competitors. In 2010 he kept Alguersuari and Buemi but the car was nothing special and the team lacked the resources to develop it.
2011 brought more success and 41 points, meaning Toro Rosso finished comfortably ahead of Williams in the constructors' championship. However, Alguersuari's and Buemi's opportunity to impress had run its course and both were dropped in favour of the next generation of Red Bull proteges, Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne.


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The Christian Science Monitor featured a piece on how New Hampshire is leading the country in innovative ways to measure learning and teaching. The state’s Performance Assessment of Competency Education (PACE) program replaces standardized, multiple-choice style tests with teacher-developed “common tasks” that are given throughout the year.
Looking up information isn’t cheating – because it’s not her memory of basic facts that’s being tested.
“Knowledge is at our fingertips…. But we want to see that our students can really pull that together, can think through, can apply their understanding to real-world situations,” says Donna Palley, Concord’s assistant superintendent.
Read more about PACE here.


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On October 5, 2015, officials from T.J. Regional Health announced that T.J. Regional Health of Glasgow, Kentucky is making a proposal to acquire and operate Westlake Regional Hospital and its clinics, the healthcare facility that is owned and operated by Adair County Public Hospital Corporation and Adair County Hospital District and located in Columbia, Kentucky. The Corporation and the Hospital District are in Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The proposed acquisition is contingent upon multiple factors, including reaching certain agreements with creditors, confirmation of a Chapter 9 bankruptcy plan by the Bankruptcy Court and receipt of approvals from state and federal healthcare regulators.
Westlake Regional Hospital, the hub of medical care for Columbia, Kentucky and the surrounding Adair County community, has experienced financial distress since at least 2007. Adair County Public Hospital Corporation and the Hospital District filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection on July 31, 2013. Westlake has continued with its healthcare operations and treatment of patients during the Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings while debt continued to escalate to unmanageable levels.
Westlake Regional Hospital CEO, Neal Gold said, “I am excited about the proposal that T.J. Regional Health has submitted. It happened because a lot of good people at both organizations had a vision for the healthcare services in our community that will move us into the next decade. The people of Columbia and Adair County will greatly benefit from T.J. Regional Health having a presence in the market.” According to T.J. officials, Neal Gold will remain with the organization to facilitate in a smooth transition.
The Westlake Board of Directors supports the T.J. Regional Health proposal. According to the Westlake Board of Directors, if the transaction is approved, the hospital will now have access to new clinical, operational and financial resources that will strengthen the healthcare services for the community.
Chairperson of Westlake Board of Directors, Richard Grant, said, “As Chairman of the Board it is very important to me that the healthcare services be maintained for the residents of Adair County and the surrounding communities. T.J. Regional Health has stepped in while Westlake is in a bankruptcy proceeding and provided a way for our community to maintain access to primary and specialty care, diagnostic services and emergency care.” Under its proposal, T.J. Regional Health will not receive any monies from the Adair County Hospital District in the proposed acquisition.
T.J. Regional Health is excited about future prospects for Westlake Regional Hospital, to the extent all required approvals can be obtained. “Westlake has been an important part of the healthcare infrastructure of Columbia and Adair County for 35 years. We see great opportunities to collaborate with the physicians and employees to grow the health care services and continue its efforts to advance the health status across the region,” stated Bud Wethington, President and CEO of T.J. Regional Health.
The next step in the process is the submission of a plan of adjustment and disclosure statement by the Adair County Public Hospital Corporation and the Hospital District to the Bankruptcy Court. The plan of adjustment will ultimately have to be voted by creditors and receive the approval of the Bankruptcy Court. T.J. Regional Health will also be meeting state and federal healthcare regulators regarding necessary approvals from those entities.
T.J. Regional Health is the parent company of T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Partners which currently employs over 50 primary care and specialty physicians and providers. T.J. Regional Health opened the T.J. Health Pavilion in 2013 which houses outpatient services for T.J. Samson Community Hospital as well as T.J. Urgent Care, T.J. Pavilion Pharmacy and the T.J. Health Partners medical offices. T.J. Samson has been awarded the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality and safety.


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Saskia McCulloch: A Celebrity's Opinion.
I've just returned home after an amazing few days in Auckland with the rest of my delegation to COP19. The weekend in a phrase was “brain exploding”, but exhilarating for all. The weekend was filled with talks, presentation and discussions both within the delegation and with (incredibly) valuable minds. They were excellent in providing us with insight into the processes at the conference, and up to date information about the science behind climate change. I am so thankful to all these people for taking the time to share their wisdom with us!
Posted on October 28, 2013 by Saskia McCulloch and filed under UN Climate Talks 2013 and tagged #trainingweekend #honeharawira #celebrity #nzpolitics Saskia McCulloch.


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The Board believes in and supports the principles of corporate governance and seeks to discharge its operational, strategic and fiduciary responsibilities to ensure good management practices. The Board represents the shareholders’ interest in terms of optimizing long-term financial returns and is committed to its responsibilities for all the constituents of its business i.e., customers, employees, suppliers and the general public.
The Board, which is accountable for achieving and maintaining such standards of good governance, comprises the Non-Executive Chairman, the Managing Director, Wholetime Director & CFO and five Non-Executive Directors.
In Akzo Nobel India’s corporate structure, the roles and responsibilities of the Chairman, Managing Director and Wholetime Director & CFO have been clearly demarcated and laid down.
All significant issues requiring strategic direction are decided after they have been critically examined by the Board with the full involvement of the Non-Executive Directors, who impart the benefit of their vast experience and skills to bring qualitative improvement to the decision-making process.
The Board, through its effective supervision of the business operations of the Company, ensures that each business remains committed to achieving operational excellence while observing the highest ethical standards.
The functioning of the Board is further supplemented by its Audit Committee, Remuneration and Nominations Committee and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee.
Dr S Misra chairs the Audit Committee, Mr R Gopalakrishnan, the Remuneration and Nominations Committee and Mr A Uppal, the Shareholders / Investors Grievance Committee.
The Audit Committee is assisted by the internal audit function. It has full access to all relevant information to independently and comprehensively review all internal controls.
The Remuneration and Nominations Committee reviews the performance of the Managing Director and Wholetime Director and recommends the remuneration payable as well as recommends nominations for appointment to the Board, when required to do so.
The Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee, assisted by the Company Secretary, performs the crucial role of overview of shareholder servicing and redressing complaints.
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The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released a new report that looks at SUV and crossover thefts between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013, and ranks the top 10 most stolen of the group. The study’s criteria were refined to only include 2011, 2012, and 2013 model-year vehicles, which revealed a total 21,711 SUVs and crossovers reported stolen during that period, with a variety of Fords topping the list.
Evaluating thefts by state, California had the highest number at 3531, followed by Florida with a distant 1897. Michigan and Texas weren't far behind with 1834 and 1686 thefts, respectively. New York rounds out the top five with 1577 thefts. Breaking results down by core based statistical area (CBSA) are different though, with New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA boasting the most thefts at 2530 SUVs and crossovers stolen. In second place is Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI with 1701, with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA in third place with 1300 theftss. Below are the top 10 SUVs and crossovers stolen between 2011 and 2013, according to the NICB.


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Don't worry: The Italians designed the thing to look great at any of its five ride heights.
Yesterday, with a Mediterranean flourish, two women clad in surprisingly-comprehensive dresses pulled a satin sheet from a windswept lump and revealed the new Maserati Levante. It is, as Maserati will tell you, the Maserati of SUVs, though that designation is equal parts meaningful and tautology. The “Maserati” of something—vacuums, lawnmowers, what have you—might be the most graceful and sensuous of its type; were Maserati to paste a trident on a Jeep Cherokee, that too would be a Maserati SUV. With the Levante, Maserati is making a hard case for the former.
Denuded, the new Levante evokes the shape of much more pedestrian fare: Infiniti's QX60, another wagonoid. That isn’t unfortunate, just a testament to the fact that there are only so many ways to shape a sport utility. (The new Jaguar F-Pace beautifully apes the first-generation BMW X5.) With eyes stolen from Maserati’s Afieri Concept, the Levante harbors as much squinty menace as its Quattroporte and Ghibli siblings and the typical Maserati cues, trident-inspired wheels, scalloped grill and fender portholes work together handsomely. Still, the Levante in person suffers some of what has undermined the Ghibli: a lack of presence. It’s striking but a little stubby, like Peter Dinklage.
Dynamically, the Levante is bound to be athletic. In the U.S., it will come in two guises: The base model, at $72,000, with a 345-horsepower version of the Maserati 3-liter, twin-turbo V-6, and the S, priced around $83,000, with a 424-horsepower version of that same engine. The de rigeur 8-speed ZF transmission will be seamless; adaptive dampers and what Maserati says is the SUV world’s lowest center of gravity will keep things nice and planted, like a ball of burrata dropped on a tile floor. Perfect 50:50 front-rear weight distribution is nice, and gives future owners an excuse to demand passengers take odd seats to maintain balance, like a stewardess on a small regional turbo-prop.
I’m ambivalent. Unlike the aforementioned F-Pace, or Lincoln’s exuberant Navigator Concept, I didn’t immediately love the Levante. Then again, I had my fingers crossed for a run of original, 1967 Ghiblis suspended over monster-truck tires, which is called “setting yourself up for disappointment.” To muster up some appropriately passionate love for Maserati’s new truck, I talked to Giovanni Ribotta, Maserati’s Chief Exterior Designer. No one can better convince you of a child’s charms that its father. Here are four.
The front of the Levante embodies the on-road/off-road duality Maserati wanted for its first truck. A dark, carbon fiber-effect skidplate juts out a touch beyond the bumper, almost like the spoiler of a racing car. According to Ribotta, the skid-plate is self-consciously “off-road, but integrated into a dynamic front.” As far as hammer-screwdrivers go, it’s a cute one.
Ribotta pointed out that, absent bumpers and a couple other modern affectations, the Levante is working in the same design framework as some of Maserati’s most famous coupes. In his words: “The Levante shape is defined by a strong center spine and the four fenders—as a racing car, from the past. Like the Birdcage or a Type 61.” Does the Mercedes GLC bear the footprint of a 300SL Gullwing? We have yet to hear that case made.
When asked if he might be offended when future Levante owners adorned his streamlined design with awkward racks, rails and boxes, as SUV owners are wont to do, Ribotta smiled graciously. “We did our roof rails. We designed every accessory that will go on the car. With the engineering team, we tried to make the rails as slender as possible. And as beautiful. We aren’t angry.” If you do buy a Levante and take the thing to Vail, you won't enjoy the transgressive thrill of spoiling a the Levante's slick design. Settle instead for a drive in Maserati's handsome stab at market share—it should be a good one.
What's it like inside Maserati's first-ever SUV? Find out with a 360-degree virtual tour.
The Bentley Bentayga Is the Most Expensive SUV. Ever.
Our first drive goes off-road, while Bentley’s styling team runs off the rails.
Because everyone needs an overdesigned mall mauler.
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PALMDALE, Caif. — Vets 4 Veterans, the Antelope Valley group that works to prevent veteran homelessness, is looking for a few — or a lot — of good community volunteers for its 5K “Color Blast Fun Run” coming up in June.
This year’s 5K run pursues the mission of preventing homelessness and assisting the college educations of Antelope Valley troops who have served in our nation’s armed services. The 5K “Color Blast Fun Run” races out of the blocks at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, at Pelona Vista Park at 37800 Tierra Subida Ave., in Palmdale.
“Color runs have become so popular recently, with runners having a ball when they race through a cloud of brightly colored powder and turn into racing flashes of color,” Vets4Veterans Board Member Carol Rice said. “It just adds a whole new dimension of fun to a 5K run.
Vets4Veterans is a local 501(c)3 charitable organization, is in its 9th year of supporting veterans through scholarships, counseling, immediate needs assistance and the acquisition of a temporary housing solution for at-risk veterans and their families.
“The warriors who defend our country deserve access to all programs that may assist them to live better,” said Vets4Veterans President Tom Hilzendeger, himself a Vietnam War veteran.
FREE — Mini-Patriots (under 5 years), includes bandana.
All runners must be registered.
To make reservations, volunteer, or be a sponsor, call Tom Hilzendeger at 661-714-0454, or go to www.avvets4veterans.org or search on www.Active.com.


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Just like Video 1 on this topic, this lesson applies to anyone who’s studied Italian (or another European language) for more than a year and isn’t happy!
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TheseThe concept for this artwork is based around the core idea of ‘explorations of urban life’. Shown through the use of narrative based, pattern and abstract imagery. The artwork aims to reflect the vibrant Mount Lawley suburb with strong links to young contemporary art and culture. Ideas of identity, community, journey and growth contributing and adding to a strong sense of place within the site location.
The artwork concept is split across two major outcomes: Location One and Location Two.
An area of 2D based mural artwork. A large scale contemporary street based work centered around two heavily patterned figures. The figures are interacting across a narrative which aims to evoke ideas of connection, growth of the area and the exploration of urban life. The images, textures and patterns used are abstract references to the local architecture/homes, growth/gardens, community connection and sense of place specific to the site location. The selected colour palette references the vibrant local contemporary art scene while having a complimentary link to the terra cotta hues in the building accents, integrating the artwork into the overall design. The heavily patterned work will also disguise the bin and transformer door on site.
An area of 3D based artwork - manufactured and installed as a large scale perforated screen. Grid like geometric patterns which relate to location one represent structure/mapping / the built environment/ modern city life. The geometric areas climb 75% the height of the building merging into an area representing growth and nature. Combining the core themes of the overall concept while referencing visual imagery from the artwork in locations one. This contributes to integrating the individual artwork locations and imagery into one combined outcome / greater narrative across the entire building.

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If you own a digital video security system, chances are you also own Closed Circuit TeleVision or CCTV power distribution boxes. These are literally the powerhouse for the digital video cameras and illuminators used in complete systems.
There are three major components to a digital video security and surveillance system; the cameras, the Digital Video Recorder or DVR, and the monitor(s).As far as power requirements are concerned both the DVR and the monitor normally take care of themselves. In other words, they both have household 110 AC plug-in cords, so all you need to do to get them power is plug them into an outlet (we recommend a properly rated surge suppressor). The cameras on the other hand, are a different story altogether.
Most digital video cameras these days require 12 Volts Direct Current or VDC. Some cameras use 24 Volts Alternating Current or VAC. There are some advantages and disadvantages to each. DC will lose its charge much more rapidly and significantly over long cable runs than AC. This is why to this day, the electricity in our home is AC because AC can travel much further than DC without as much power degradation. On the other hand, 12 VDC is a relatively low and safer voltage to deal with.
Nonetheless, a digital video camera can’t just plug into a wall outlet. In addition, whether the camera is designed to use AC or DC power, a special transformer will be needed to “step down” household power. This is where the CCTV power distribution boxes come in.
CCTV power distribution boxes are basically electronic transformers that step down the voltage and current of typical household type (110 VAC) to either a 12 VDC or a 24AC output. Most digital video security camera power distribution boxes come in 4, 8, 9, and 16 channels. Depending on the cameras you use it is possible that you will need to mix and match more than one power distribution boxes.
The CCTV power distribution box either plugs into a wall outlet or is hardwired into the household electrical system. Each individual camera’s pair of power supply wires are connected to screw posts inside the distribution box. Normally the power distribution box is going to be located in very close proximity to the DVR.
This is why Security Camera King’s Siamese 18/2 wire is so convenient. Once the camera cable is run all that need to be done is to strip some of the insulation of the cable to free up the two 18 gauge power wires. They can then be routed to the power distribution box while the coaxial cable and be fixed to a BNC connector and plugged into the back of the DVR unit.
There are many advantages to a CCTV power distribution box. First some units may be expandable to allow more channels. Also power distribution boxes provide a nice, neat, and professional looking installation. No special plugs or leads are required as the individual wire is fixed to a secure screw post. One of the most important features of the CCTV power distribution box is that once it is mounted and the wires have been connected, they are much less likely to be tampered with compared to other types of camera power supplies.
Another alternative is to use a 4 channel output switching supply. This is great provided your camera doesn’t require more than 500mA of power consumption. However, once again, things could get a bit tedious using this type of power supply if you have a 32 camera system. In addition, the ends of the wires need to be fitted with leads that have 2.5mm or 2.1mm plugs.
The bottom dollar here as to what type of power supply to use is determined by your camera, accessories, and how far you will need to run cable to any of these devices. CCTV power distribution boxes are the perfect solution for systems with many cameras while systems with only a few cameras may be better served by the 4 channel output switching supply.


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Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the introduction of Southern white rhinoceros to our animal family. Four young females are now roaming in the Zoo’s former elephant exhibit.
The four captive-born white rhinos came from a reserve in South Africa and are slowly adjusting to the new sights, sounds, and smells that come with their new home here in Nashville. Keepers are monitoring the rhinos until they become more comfortable in their outdoor habitat. Because the young rhinos are still a little nervous, there is no guarantee that they will be out on any certain day or time, but your best chance to see them is before noon.
While the Southern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum) is the least endangered of the living rhino species with 21,077 remaining in the wild, they are listed as near threatened due to habitat loss and illegal poaching. In South Africa alone, poachers kill three or more rhinos per day to feed the demand for horn on the black market. Nashville Zoo brings local awareness of the critical status of all five rhino species during its annual conservation concert, Rockin’ for Rhinos and also supports the International Rhino Foundation through financial contributions.
The Southern white rhino is the largest species of rhino. It has a wide mouth used for grazing and is the most social of all the rhino species living in family groups as opposed to being solitary. White rhinos can live up to 50 years or more, with males tipping the scale at nearly 6,000 pounds. Females are considerably smaller, but can still weigh in at an impressive 4,000 pounds. At close to six feet tall, white rhinos can run as fast as 35 miles per hour and are surprisingly quick and nimble for their size.
Nashville Zoo’s African Savanna exhibit was originally funded by the Cal Turner Foundation. The addition of Southern white rhinos and exhibit renovations were made possible by generous support and funding from Kathryn and David Brown, Patricia and Rodes Hart, the Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation, Katie and Kevin Crumbo, Babs and Bill Freeman, Julie and George Stadler and a grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

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I am curious to what the expert’s opinion as to what is the best and most accurate white paint for Stormtrooper armor. I know sometimes people have to repaint their armor to match the color of a newly painted helmet. Is there one that’s considered closest to screen accurate? What is the most commonly used, if not for the armor but for getting that screen look helmet?
I know many people have gone for the Humbrol white No22 in the 120ml size. It's quite robust for trooping too.
Plastikote white gloss is good.
Hmm, interesting… Do people brush it on or do they use a sprayer?
Spraying gets a more even result and you use less paint. I think it's pretty certain that the originals were spray-painted as painting by hand would take too long - then details were painted by hand afterwards.
I like the Rustoleum Pro enamel Gloss white. It's not pure white, it has that accurate milky off white and gives a great gloss finish. Be warned, it's very easy to mess up as it's pretty finicky for a rattle can paint.
I have hand painted all my trooper lids with the humbrol #21 white and you dont see any brush marks.
I like this as the helmets instantly get the off white aged look we see in original found lids and the odd drip too, if you slap it on nice and thick.
Back to the screen used stuff, i believe that the armour was more if a cream colour and the helmets were sprayed white, but to be exact is a tough one.
Just a heads up, the original armor wasn't painted, just the "stunt" helmets, and they didn't match each other, so if you're going for "accurate" they shouldn't match unless you have a hero style lid.
In other words don't sweat it too much if they don't match.
Is this just your theory or do you know this for a fact?
Based on archive pics I have -- yes fact. The only areas I could see painted on the armor were rivet heads and where the glue seeped out where parts were joined.
Be warned, it's very easy to mess up as it's pretty finicky for a rattle can paint.
I know. I just found out the hard way.
do you doubt there weren´t painted? i always thought that was a fact?
TM, after our PM's I did a lot more studying of the pics and I am more convinced of my stance. Man, I wish we could show some of these pics.
Having had access to countless archive images and personal access to original replica parts I am sure of this.
TM - Quite right that people shouldnt assume anything and my "expose" of the AT-AT proved that. Although as a case in point, we always knew the AT-AT was Black ABS that was painted - the revelation was that grey not white paint was used. Which does back up another bug-bear of mine - that too many people rely ONLY on photo eidence.


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Turn the club into your own personal runway with these fun and flirty frocks.
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