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International Conference on access to civil nuclear energy - France in the United States / Embassy of France in Washington, D.C.
I wanted to say to you once again, how much France appreciates the clarity of your preliminary statements. It was high time. We need an honest man and a courageous man. Believe that we will support your action.
Nowadays, we commonly hear that we have entered a new nuclear age, which you have called the “Renaissance” of nuclear energy.
The analogy with this glorious period of European history is bound to give rise to much debate. But there are some common features with the Renaissance, such as questioning old ways of thinking and irrational fears, and having faith in science and technology, which were features of the Renaissance.
It is up to us to turn this rediscovery of nuclear energy into an opportunity for progress and cooperation by mankind.
The history of nuclear energy has been closely intertwined with the history of contemporary France, ever since Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity in 1896. In the 1970s France made a historic choice to create a complete nuclear energy industry for massive electricity production.
And all of the successive governments, from the left and the right, have consistently upheld this choice in favour of civil nuclear energy. France has 58 reactors. France has continued her commitment with the two third-generation EPRs that she is building. France will have 60 nuclear reactors. France is continuing her research efforts. France wants to cooperate with all countries that wish to use civil nuclear energy.
France has launched the massive ITER fusion power research project with seven partners representing some 34 countries. Construction will start in June.
France’s lead does not confer any special privileges. But it does give France a duty to share her experience with all countries wishing to start or resume civil nuclear energy programmes. It is clear, it is our policy, it is our will.
I have suggested holding a meeting of Energy Ministers in cooperation with the IAEA and the OECD. I would like this forum to be an opportunity for all of us to benefit from each other’s points of view.
The global population is growing in size and wealth. We will need 40% more energy by 2030. I am telling this to all the ideologues outside this room: we need to come up with 40% more energy by 2030. Ideologies advocating degrowth or inward-looking solutions offer no answer.
Ideologies that advocate degrowth are selfish ideologies that want to keep the poor in poverty. That is what degrowth means: shutting those who have nothing out of progress and a better life.
The priority is the fight against climate change. I say this under the watchful eye of Jean-Louis Borloo and I wish to salute his action in this area. My predecessor said “our house is on fire”. Therefore, we must do whatever it takes to save our home, to save our planet, to comply with our objectives with regard to fighting global warming. We need nuclear energy. There is not a single serious person who could think that we can meet our objectives with renewable energy sources alone.
But France is not saying: “nuclear energy is all we need”. We are saying: “we need civil nuclear energy and we need renewable energy sources”. We need both to protect the planet and to live up to our commitments in the fight against global warming.
I would also like to add that 80% of the increase in electricity consumption between now and 2030 will come from countries that are not members of the OECD. This means that nuclear energy must take root in new countries, or else those countries will not see economic progress and will not end poverty. Let us be clear, France’s vision is of a world that will not be divided between countries with nuclear technology, jealously guarding their privileges, and nations demanding a right to nuclear know-how that the others deny them. That is not our vision. In France’s view, civil nuclear energy can be the cement of a new international solidarity, where each country will need the others to advance.
Governments will play an absolutely crucial role, since switching to nuclear energy requires a strong scientific commitment, because generations of technicians and engineers will have to be trained.
It will require a strong financial commitment for initial investment, modernization and then decommissioning.
It will require a commitment to safety and security, because we are accountable to our citizens for safety and security.
Some will say that this or that country is not up to the task. I feel that this type of prejudice stems from a distain for others that is intolerable since there have been nuclear accidents in “northern” countries. The North does not have any lessons to teach the South. My conviction lies in the opposite direction. As long as our governments work together over time, with a shared vision, safety and security will be objectives that we can all meet.
I would now like to present to you the points that I feel are critical for a successful nuclear energy renaissance.
1/ First of all, let me address the elephant in the room, financing: I cannot understand and I cannot accept the ostracism of nuclear energy by international financing. It is a scandal. International financial institutions do not currently finance civil nuclear energy projects. The current situation means that countries are condemned to rely on more costly energy that causes greater pollution. What a fine result! I propose to change that by demanding that the World Bank, the EBRD and the other development banks make a firm commitment to finance clean civil nuclear energy.
Then there is another scandal surrounding the allocation of carbon credits through clean development mechanisms. Outdated ideology means that a country developing civil nuclear energy cannot obtain carbon credits. And yet, these credits are used to finance all other forms of decarbonized energy! Now, civil nuclear energy is completely decarbonized. So, what is the logic behind this position? There isn’t any. But what are the consequences of this situation? Rarer and more costly carbon credits, and a distortion of investment choices. And who suffers? The poorest countries. Therefore, I propose that carbon credits be used to finance all forms of decarbonized energy under the new global architecture after 2013 and I call on all other countries that share this position to join us. Do we or do we not want to meet the objectives for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from carbonized energy? To meet them, we need both nuclear energy and renewable energy.
2/ My second recommendation is that we take pains to involve our citizens closely in the projects. The time when a nuclear plant, or, in my opinion, any other sensitive industrial plant, such as chemical or oil plants, could be imposed on the population with no regard for citizens’ concerns is now in the past. Secrecy gives rise to anxiety. Our projects have to be transparent and France says to all countries wishing to develop civil nuclear energy: “the best tool for convincing your citizens is transparency”. There can be no development of civil nuclear energy without a commitment to transparency.
3/ My third proposal is to make training a priority. It is not merely a question of training engineers and technicians to run power plants, even though this is the crux of the matter. We have to master the scientific and economic aspects, by which I mean building plants, project management and marketing electricity. We choose to be interdependent. It is in our mutual interest that nuclear energy be developed by men and women with a solid training in these fields.
France has already opened up to the world. We have increased the number of students studying nuclear energy threefold since 2007.
There is, my dear friends, a huge problem with educating our elites. There is a shortage, all over the world, of engineers and technicians in the sector. We have tripled the number of students in France. This year, France’s international masters programme will take students from all over the world, including Jordan, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, China, India, Vietnam, Tunisia and Algeria. We want to share our expertise with you. There is work for everyone to do. In 2009, France’s Atomic Energy Commission, which is now called the Atomic and Alternative Energy Commission, accepted more than 1,000 doctoral and post-doctoral students in its programmes, including 14% from the Maghreb.
This is a good thing. But we want to do even more and we will step up our efforts by creating an International Nuclear Energy Institute that will include an International Nuclear Energy School. It will bring together the best teachers and researchers to provide very high quality education at Saclay, where we will create the largest campus in Europe, and at Cadarache. The Institute will be an integral part of the international network of specialized Centres of Excellence now taking shape. We will set up the first Centre in Jordan. Other nuclear energy training centres backed by France will be developed, like the Franco-Chinese Nuclear Energy Institute that we are creating in cooperation with the University of Canton. Ultimately, I hope that a vast scientific network will take shape and bring together international efforts. I should add that I asked Bernard Kouchner to open up a large number of scholarships for foreign students in nuclear studies. As you can see, we need, every one of us in the world needs, to train generations of engineers and technicians. No country can manage on its own, but the country that took the lead in civil nuclear energy is willing to share its skills, its expertise and its experience with you.
4/ My fourth proposal is to make safety a collective priority. Let us be clear, nuclear energy is not innocuous. Even though all human activities carry risks: just think of the disasters and thousands of casualties caused by oil, coal, chemicals and gas! Nuclear safety is not a domestic issue, Mr Director General; it is a collective concern.
Thanks to unwavering vigilance, there has never been a significant nuclear accident in Western Europe. On the other hand, just think of the worldwide trauma caused by the accidents at Chernobyl and in the United States.
The task of supervision must be given to an independent safety authority. I do not subscribe to blindly following the precautionary principle, which usually leads to no action at all. But given the real risks, we must apply strict standards.
We still need to make progress in Europe, dear José Manuel Barroso. In June 2009, we adopted – I should say finally adopted! It is our fault – a nuclear safety Directive. The European regulators are holding a conference in Brussels in 2011 to enhance cooperation. And plans for a European safety training institute are also on the table. It could become the first in an international network of nuclear safety experts.
Each country will have to make its own choices. But to inform future decision-making, I would like to see an independent body, under the aegis of the IAEA, develop an international scoreboard based on indisputable science and technology. I am asking you, Mr Director General, to rank the reactors on the market according to the safety criterion. Because today, the market only ranks them by price. Let the IAEA take responsibility for saying: here are the different reactors on the market and here are their safety rankings.
President Obama has invited several dozen countries to Washington next month to discuss nuclear security. The United Nations Security Council has already set out binding principles in UNSCR 1540. The more nuclear plants there are in the world, the more strictly the Security Council’s decisions will have to be enforced.
5/ The fifth priority is compliance with non-proliferation.
Non-proliferation is a cornerstone of international security. A fresh arms race would not be in anyone’s interest. Nobody wants to have a country that cheats in its neighbourhood. I would like to stress once again just how historic Libya’s voluntary decisions in 2003 were in this context. I do not share all of Libya’s choices and statements, far from it. But Libya voluntarily renounced nuclear arms in 2003, and we would like other countries to do the same today. I see observers being very severe with some countries, forgetting what they have done, and being too lenient with other countries, refusing to see what they are doing.
We cannot ask for civil nuclear energy cooperation, with the long-term partnership and responsibility that it entails, and then renege on our international obligations. That is the proposal that France is putting on the table. Therefore, I propose that we suspend our nuclear cooperation with countries that do not comply with their obligations.
The European Union has already decided to do so and the G8 has already proposed doing so. In my conception of law and justice, a person who cheats should not have the same rights as an honest person. France will be adamant when it comes to defending every country’s right to access nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. But France will be just as adamant in her opposition to those countries that violate collective security standards. If countries comply with international law, they will be entitled to cooperation to achieve access to civil nuclear energy. If they violate it, they will not be entitled to any cooperation.
6/ The last point concerns access to nuclear fuel. Given the scale of the investment and the lifetime of the projects, some countries are legitimately worried about the risk of interruption of fuel deliveries. Fuel supply security is now ensured by long-term agreements. I believe that we must do more and establish supply safeguards within the framework of the IAEA, Mr Director General. This will be a collective commitment to have other suppliers step in in the event of an interruption of the supply. To make this commitment credible, I propose setting up a fuel bank at the IAEA that will be financed through international contributions. The plans are ready and the financing exists, since the European Union, under the French Presidency, with the consent of Mr Barroso, decided to contribute €25 million to complete the project.
If the number of reactors increases massively, the issue of building new enrichment or reprocessing/recycling plants to meet industry needs may come up. A few years ago, some countries wanted to prohibit new countries from acquiring these capacities on the grounds that they are dangerous per se. France rejects this approach. It would be an economic aberration as well as a violation of the legitimate right to develop energy for peaceful purposes.
Finally, a Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty is urgently needed and the IAEA needs to be given more resources for closer scrutiny of sensitive technology.
7/ In conclusion, I would like to address the issue of spent fuel and final waste management. Given the accumulation of spent fuel, some countries rely on long-term storage of untreated waste. This is the choice of the United States, Sweden and Finland.
Other countries recycle their spent fuel. This is the choice of France, Russia and Japan. Recycling enables them to get the most value out of their uranium resources while reducing the final waste that has to be stored to a minimum. I think that this is the most promising approach for the future. That is why France will continue to cooperate with many countries by making its reprocessing and recycling facilities available to any country that does not have them.
As you can see, responsible development of nuclear energy is a critical issue for the future of our planet.
We have to work together to achieve new nuclear governance based on an enhanced IAEA, and we are counting on Mr Amano for that, and for the affirmation of a collective vision.
I hope that your work, speerheaded by Jean-Louis Borloo, will lay the foundations for this. Ladies and gentlemen, we do not have to tell the world to make a choice between progress and security or between poverty and respect for the environment. What we have, thanks to the work of researchers in the twentieth century, is substantial energy. Let us share it as well as possible and let us make the best use of it for environmental purposes, for peaceful purposes, to help your countries end poverty, and to help with the transition as fossil energy runs out, and let us do so in tandem with the development of renewable energy sources.
This is France’s commitment. France is not doing this to teach anyone a lesson. France is not doing this to raise her profile or even to set an example. France is doing this because she is convinced that sharing civil nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is a decisive step towards addressing environmental concerns and towards ensuring a better global distribution of wealth.


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Here is an update about our plans for Purangi Reserve and changes to boat ramp permits and parking in the Mercury Bay Area.
The pine trees on the south end of the Purangi reserve, close to the playground, toilet block and neighbouring properties have been identified as senescent (overly mature) and pose a risk to these amenities.
"So we're proposing 15-20 pine trees within this reserve be removed in July and in the future all senescent pine trees be removed as part of the Reserve Management process, taking into consideration coastal erosion, wind, view and the Cook 250 celebrations," says Derek Thompson, our Community Facilities Manager.
We will also seek advice from our Coastal Engineer around coastal erosion issues.
"We would like to re-plant the area with more suitable vegetation, and as part of the upcoming review of the Reserve Management Plans for Mercury Bay we would consider input from the community on future uses of the reserve," says Mr Thompson.
We are about to start a review of our reserve management plans for Coromandel-Colville, Mercury Bay, Whangamata, Tairua-Pauanui and Thames-Thames Coast.
These plans need to be updated every 10 years and so it's time to look at the overall policies and objectives for the management of our reserves. A review of Mercury Bay reserves will begin mid-2018 with consultation on drafts of plan updates likely to be available early-2019.
For more information including how you can have your say click here.
To view the current Mercury Bay South Reserve Management Plan click here.
From 1 July 2018 there will be a recreational boat launching/trailer parking permit fee at the Purangi boat ramp following the facility upgrade.
The implementation of the fee was postponed due to vandalism of the previously installed honesty box.
A new honesty box, along with signage and camera will be installed at the boat ramp and anyone caught vandalising the equipment will be prosecuted.
With a new pontoon also now in place at the Matarangi boat ramp, parking fees will also be implemented from 1 July 2018.
You can pay at the honesty box on-site, $80 for an annual fee or $10 for a day permit. For a list of where permits can be purchased and more information visit www.tcdc.govt.nz/boatramps.
During the month of June, pay and display parking will be introduced at the Grange Rd car park, which is the top carpark for access to the Cathedral Cove walk.
There will be a flat charge of $15.00 per vehicle with a four-hour time limit.
From 1 October to 30 April each year the Grange Road car park is a drop-off area only with no parking other than two accessibility parks that have a four hour time limit.
Our Council has joined with Go Kiwi to provide a shuttle bus service, through our peak summer holiday period. It runs from the Hahei Visitor car park to the start of the Cathedral Cove walking track at the top of Grange Rd.
The Grange Road car park will be open for visitors 1 May - 1 October 2018, free of charge until June 2018. After that time, paid parking will be implemented.
To read more about the Cathedral Cove park and ride shuttle visit www.go-kiwi.co.nz.


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NK cell receptors belong to 2 distinct groups: the immunoglobulin superfamily for the killer cell inhibitory receptors (KIRs) (MIM.602992), and the C-type lectin superfamily for the NKG2 receptors (MIM.161555).
These inhibitory receptors possess ’immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motifs’ (ITIMs) in their cytoplasmic domains that recruit SH2 domain-containing protein-tyrosine phosphatases, resulting in inactivation of NK cells.
Certain isoforms of NK cell receptors lack ITIM sequences, and these non-inhibitory receptors activate, rather than inhibit, NK cells.
Cell surface immunoglobulin receptors, T-cell antigen receptors (MIM.186880), and certain Fc receptors noncovalently associate with small transmembrane proteins, such as CD3-delta (CD3D)(MIM.186790), -gamma (CD3G) (MIM.186740), -epsilon (CD3E) (MIM.186830), -zeta (CD3Z) (MIM.186780), CD79-alpha (MIM.112205), -beta (MIM.147245), and FCER1G (MIM.147139), that contain an ’immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif’ (ITAM) sequence and are required for signal transduction by these receptor complexes.

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However, "memorable" doesn't always translate to profitable. The reality is Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists hear dozens of pitches a week.
Relay the right information, in the right way.
Over the years, we have noticed that there is a definite formula for pitching VCs. Unfortunately, many founders who aren't privy to this information, risk making mistakes that can easily be avoided.
As can be expected, several factors go into determining whether or not to invest in a startup (some instinctual, some quantitative). Not every investor will assign the same weight to every metric. With that said, there are some data points and factors most seed round investors care about.
How much traction do you have? Anyone can blow-up a pie graph, projecting market share, but those numbers don't mean much until you have proven a demand for your product. VCs want to invest in sustainable businesses, and that means illustrating how you have seen consistent product demand.
How does your product fit into the overall market? Is there room for growth?
Investors want to see data that indicates you’re building something others are willing and able to pay for.
Depending on the type of startup, requirements may differ between month over month revenue and growth rates. All metrics should be confirmed with VC contacts.
You might only be based in San Francisco today, but what about 1-2 years from now?
Will your manufacturing process change?
What type of financing will you need to expand?
Whether you plan to expand nationally or internationally, know how you will scale when the time is right.
What is your average cost per customer? How do you acquire new customers? And why does this strategy work?
Marketing should be a core part of every business plan from day one. Telling your investors you "do online marketing" isn't enough. Be prepared to get specific (e.g. paid advertising campaigns on Facebook, organic search traffic methods, cold calling).
While valuing mature companies is fairly straightforward — market capitalization and sales multiples can be used to provide a solid foundation — valuing startups can sometimes be more ambiguous.
Liquidation preferences are created to ensure that investors get paid promptly should your company either sell or go out of business. Here's a helpful article to help you determine yours: WTF Is a Liquidation Preference?
How much equity will you retain as a founder? Standard vesting clauses typically last four years, with a one-year "cliff." For example, if you have 50 percent equity, and leave after two years, you will only retain 25 percent. Here's a good primer on how it works.
How do you value a company? Especially one that hasn't seen much traction because you started it three months ago.
While there are many methods to consider, it's important to remember the primary function of early-stage valuations: Communicating how much stake a VC will get in return for his investment.
Early valuations are based on demonstrated traction, revenues, market demand, and reputation.
The investment you receive should allow your startup to achieve significant growth during the next 18 months, so that you can successfully raise the next round of investment.
Higher valuations aren't always better (the more money you get, the more quickly you are expected to grow). It really depends on your strategy.
Here's an article that looks at how to arrive at the valuation you need.
Once you have gathered your supporting information, and identified what you need, it's time to target the VCs who best align with your goals.
Investment firms can generally be divided into two categories: Top-tier and second-tier. As expected, the competition to get in front of top-tier investors can be tough, but the networking required to get there is absolutely worth it.
Find out everything you need to know about building a tech startup in Silicon Valley. From the best Venture Capitalists to the best networking events, get The Silicon Valley Startup Guide.
How many firms should you be targeting? Well, that really depends on your goals. However, in general, early-stage startups should target at least 100 investment firms to perfect pitch, and then determine your top 20 to target with that perfect pitch.
Once you have identified your target firms, spend some time studying the backgrounds of the firms' individual investors to find your best match. Consider the unique individuals you plan to meet with and tailor your pitch accordingly.
How well do they know our industry?
Will they need to be educated with detailed examples?
What successful startups have they backed in the past and why?
What do we have in common with those companies (and how can we demonstrate that)?
Will we be meeting with decision makers or supporting team members?
How big is their fund?
As you gather this information, you may find a variety of background info that can improve your pitch. For example, if this investor has a variety of educational companies in their portfolio, they may be especially interested in how your app could potentially expand into that direction.
The Bottom Line: Always personalize your pitch.
Remember: Investors are people too. Obviously, you want to make a favorable impression on the individuals you are about to meet. However, avoid elevating them in your mind as having more value than yourself. They need you as much as you need them.
With that said, the best way to make a great impression is to be authentic. Most investors are pretty good at reading people. Don't try to make your personality "bigger" than it is and don't pretend you "have it all figured out" when you don't.
A suggestion: Begin by asking your VCs what they most want emphasized within your presentation. This way, you can customize your pitch to address this specific point of interest. Don't rearrange the whole thing; just make sure to spend a little more time on that one area.
"I knew that no one had the ability to execute my plan as well as I did," Young said. "Sure, they could read my blueprints, but building it was another story."
Translation: Ideas are a dime a dozen; executing them is what counts.
Craft a 2-minute introduction that paves the way for what is to come.
A memorable tagline that encompasses your overall vision.
An explanation of who you serve, what you provide and why.
The goal is to keep it simple so VCs don't have to struggle to figure out what the presentation will cover.
Don't say: We provide SQL, in-memory scale-out architecture that is ACID compliant, blazing fast, and real-time decision-making capable.
Say: We make in-memory data 100x faster than traditional alternatives.
If this were one of those "make your own story" books (i.e. turn to page 45, and the princess travels to Mars; turn to page 65, and she accepts a job with Google), you would now have the choice between two plot directions: Emphasizing Metrics vs. Emphasizing Market Demand.
Show me the numbers! If you have strong metrics, you'll want to highlight those upfront.
Are you using industry standard metrics?
Do your numbers support each other?
Can you elaborate if asked?
However, what if you have not yet achieved much traction? Should you still lead with numbers? Probably not. While you will want to emphasize potential growth by discussing things like Total Market Share (TAM), you will want to begin by emphasizing the specific problem you're seeking to solve.
How did you come across this particular need in the marketplace? Why is the need so strong? And what is the one reason your product is most equipped to feel that need?
Again, emphasizing TAM and market share is great. But, also consider providing visual aids that illustrate the specific segment of the market you are reaching. Your primary goal is to convince the VCs that demand for what you are offering is significant, and that there really isn't anything else like it on the market. Fail to clearly articulate why your product is different, and investors may be wary of its unproven nature.
Next, it's time to tell your story.
In 2007, twenty-something's Joe Gebbia and Brian Chesky were struggling to pay rent. The duo caught wind of a design conference coming to San Francisco and came up with an idea: Rent out three airbeds on their living room floor to conference attendees who couldn't find available hotel rooms. The next day they created a website, and six days later they had a 30-year-old Indian man, a 35-year-old woman from Boston and a 45-year-old father of four from Utah sleeping on their floor. Thus, Airbnb was born.
The most powerful way to explain your company's value is within the context of a story. Don't rush this part; it's the part that makes people care. If you don't naturally have a great company origin story, consider creating a fictional story that clearly illustrates the problem your customer is seeking to solve and how your company delights them in the end. Videos, photos, and reenactments are all fantastic; get creative.
It's a famous euphemism when it comes to sales and marketing, and for a good reason. Listing off a bunch of features is incredibly boring. Thus, when you begin to explain the details of your product, focus on the benefits instead of features. Understandably, some people have trouble differentiating the two.
An easy way to keep this straight is to remember: A feature is what your product does, a benefit is what it allows your customer to do/experience (i.e. peace of mind, money saved, convenience).
FEATURE: Airbnb provides customers and homeowners with a digital platform for renting rooms out.
BENEFIT: Homeowners make money and renters save money while getting a more intimate travel experience with our digital platform.
One of the biggest stumbling blocks many VCs have is understanding why anyone should care about a new company. Your job is to demonstrate that your product is proprietary and that customers are motivated to get out their credit cards.
Once you have demonstrated the value of what you have, it's time to talk revenue.
What makes this product different than what is already on the market?
What is their revenue model and is it dependable?
Are they profitable right now? (compare CAC to LTV to prove profitability).
While numbers are important, they aren't deal-breakers. Great ideas, and great teams, can be just as important when evaluating startups. For this reason, you want to finish up by talking about why your team is especially qualified to pull this off.
You could have the best product in the world, but without the right team in place it's not going to work. In lieu of awesome numbers, passionate, hardworking, and smart founders can often sway deals in their favor.
Do emphasize relevant training and educational experiences that demonstrate you know what you are doing. With that said, don't assume you need a lofty resume to make a strong impression. When it comes to entrepreneurship, passion counts.
Standout entrepreneurs are more than their background; they are enthusiastic sales people, recruiters, and evangelists. Show investors why this company matters to you by helping them get to know you.
Finally, prepare a brief summary of your pitch. Just like your introduction, you will want to emphasize what you do, how you do it and the metrics that most prove your credibility. Also, consider closing with that tagline you came up with earlier.
Once you have finished, be prepared to answer questions. If you have done your homework (much of which was outlined in this article), you will have nothing to worry about. Remember: Investors are people too! And they want to see you succeed. Finally, don't leave without understanding exactly what will happen next and how you will be back in touch.
However you describe it, pitching VCs is an unavoidable part of growing a tech startup. If you believe in your product, stop at nothing to let people know about it. And if someone isn’t interested, find out why. Then come back with something they will be interested in.
One of the best ways to perfect your pitch is to surround yourself with others who are familiar with the process. Then, practice, practice, practice!
At RocketSpace, you'll find a talented community of founders, mentors, and investors to work alongside. With stringent vetting in place, we only admit startups who are building minimum viable products and scaling intelligently. With a strong tech community to bounce ideas and practice pitches off of, RocketSpace's tech startup campus members can prepare to face the challenges of raising VC, and scaling.

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… meanwhile the following email posting from the USA Architecture 2030 programme makes sobering reading.
Rapidly accelerating climate change (global warming), which is caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is now fueling dangerous regional and global environmental events. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration illustrates that buildings are responsible for almost half (48%) of all GHG emissions annually. Seventy-six percent of all electricity generated by US power plants goes to supply the Building Sector. Therefore, immediate action in the Building Sector is essential if we are to avoid hazardous climate change.
This entry was posted in carbon, construction, News, sustainability on July 26, 2007 by martin brown.
How about carbon neutral campuses (campi?) for the NW by 2010 ???
This entry was posted in carbon, construction, facilities management, futures, green buildings, News, sustainability on July 26, 2007 by martin brown.
Dealing with the effects of heavy rain is one thing but, if recent climate change research proves correct, how will we cope with what lies ahead?
This entry was posted in carbon, futures, News, sustainability on July 25, 2007 by martin brown.
The Code measures the sustainability of a new home. It went live in England as a voluntary standard in April 2007. This consultation document follows on from the positive response received to Building a Greener Future: Towards Zero Carbon Development, where we asked if rating against the Code should be mandatory.
Consultation is aimed at Housing development industry, architects, construction companies, planners, energy efficiency specialists, environmental stakeholders and academics.
This entry was posted in carbon, construction, green buildings, housing, News, sustainability on July 25, 2007 by martin brown.
This entry was posted in admin, construction, links, News, sustainability on July 23, 2007 by martin brown.
In essence, to me it means collaboratively working together to address sustainability issues, focusing effort on what matters, promoting access to the design and production of goods and knowledge, rather than everyone focusing on their own thing, duplicating effort, be it a product, strategy or service.
Competitiveness arises from starting at a more mature level.
The three rules for open source are: nobody owns it, everybody uses it, and everybody can improve it. … The open source web-base tools are fantastically powerful and the fastest collaborative media we have to shape our future.
Open source is a set of principles and practices that promote access to the design and production of goods and knowledge.
This entry was posted in futures, innovation, open source, sustainability on July 23, 2007 by martin brown.
Around 85 percent of all the buildings that will exist in New York City in 25 years are already standing, according to reporter J. Alex Tarquino in this past Sunday’s edition of The New York Times. 80 percent of the city’s greenhouse gas pollution is created by building energy use — with residential buildings taking up about one-third of that energy.
So however advanced green building methods become, however energy-efficient, we’re going to make the biggest gains in cutting energy use — thus lowering particulate and greenhouse gas pollution — by transforming these older buildings.
The article makes a valid point of focusing equally on the facilities management aspect of the built enviroment as the construction.
There are so many figures around as to the built environments contribution to carbon and other ”greenhouse’ gases.
Sometimes it feels we are patting fog…do we really know? As Dave over at Carbon Coach has been pointing out for many years now…if carbon gases were purple then the sky would have changed colour in our lifetimes, and we would be living in a purple haze now – but we would take action …but as its colourless…we don’t.
This entry was posted in carbon, construction, facilities management, green buildings, sustainability on July 23, 2007 by martin brown.


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Cosmetic Dentistry For patients who want to have a brighter or straighter smile, Dr. Prestwich is happy to offer customized care with some of today’s best cosmetic services.
Family Dentistry Dr. Prestwich is happy to meet the general dentistry needs of parents and children alike. For optimal oral health, we recommend that your family see.
SameDay Crowns It used to take two appointments to restore a tooth with a crown. But Dr. Prestwich can provide the restorative care you need with same day crowns.
When you come to Ivory Dental in Albuquerque, you can expect personalized care that runs the gamut from general and family dentistry to cosmetic and restorative care. Whether you’re looking for an office to help you with dental cleanings and exams, or you want to boost your smile’s appearance and functionality, Dr. Brendon Prestwich offers a range of services to help you and the rest of your family achieve optimal oral health and more.
At Ivory Dental, Dr. Prestwich is happy to see parents and kids for general checkups and cleanings. During your appointment, Dr. Prestwich will complete a thorough oral exam and explain your needs, in addition to recommending a specific treatment plan. Your visit will also include a dental cleaning to help you clear away bacteria and plaque. Cleaning your smile will help protect you from gum disease, plaque, and other oral health problems. For optimal oral health, we recommend that patients see us at least twice a year for regular care.
Do you wish you have a brighter, whiter, or straighter smile? Dr. Prestwich offers cosmetic dental care for patients from Albuquerque and beyond. During your consultation with us, Dr. Prestwich will assess your needs and talk to you about your own goals for your smile. We promise to help you come up with a treatment plan that will help you achieve your dreams to experience better oral health and self-confidence.
If you've lost a tooth because of an accident, injury, or gum disease, Dr. Prestwich may be able to fill in your smile's gap with a crown and bridge, also known as a fixed bridge. In addition to completing your smile, your crown and bridge will give your face a more youthful appearance and improve functionality while preventing remaining teeth from moving out of alignment.
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NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Central Pacific Ocean and obtained infrared data on Walaka, now weakened to a tropical storm with limited thunderstorm development.
Infrared satellite data at 5:40 a.m. EDT (0940 UTC) on Oct. 5, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite revealed strongest storms with the coldest cloud top temperatures in a small area around Walaka’s center. MODIS found coldest cloud tops had temperatures near minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 53 degrees Celsius). NASA research has found that cloud top temperatures that cold have the capability to generate heavy rainfall.
At 5 a.m. EDT (0900 UTC) on Friday, Oct. 5, the center of Tropical Storm Walaka was located near latitude 30.6 degrees north and longitude 168.3 degrees west. Walaka is about 480 miles (770 km) north-northwest of the French Frigate Shoals. Walaka is moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 kph). A turn toward the north is expected tonight, followed by an acceleration toward the northeast Friday through Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 kph) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center or CPHC said Walaka will be over cool sea surface temperatures through the remainder of its journey across the Pacific, with vertical wind shear expected to increase substantially Friday night and Saturday, Oct. 6. Steady weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Walaka is expected to become a post-tropical low by Saturday evening.
CPHC noted that ocean swells generated by Walaka will continue to affect portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and the main Hawaiian Islands tonight, Oct. 5.
NASA’s Terra satellite analyzed Hurricane Walaka in infrared light as continued to lash the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Central Pacific Ocean.
NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center or CPHC said a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to French Frigate Shoals to Maro Reef.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the largest contiguous fully protected conservation area under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world, according to the monument’s website. It encompasses 582,578 square miles of the Pacific Ocean (1,508,870 square kilometers) – an area larger than all the country’s national parks combined. The name Papahānaumokuākea commemorates the union of two Hawaiian ancestors – Papahānaumoku and Wākea – who gave rise to the Hawaiian Archipelago, the taro plant, and the Hawaiian people.
On Oct. 4 at 4:55 a.m. EDT (0855 UTC) the MODIS instrument or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer aboard NASA’s Terra satellite observed Hurricane Walaka and found powerful thunderstorms around the center of circulation. Infrared light that revealed cloud top temperatures were coldest as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 56.6 degrees Celsius). NASA research has shown that storms with cloud tops that high in the troposphere and that cold have the capability to generate heavy rain.
At 5 a.m. HST (11 a.m. EDT/1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Walaka was located near latitude 26.8 degrees north and longitude 166.5 degrees west. That’s about 200 miles (325 km) north of the French Frigate Shoals.
Walaka is moving toward the north near 20 mph (31 kph). It is expected to slow its forward speed and turn toward the north-northwest later today and tonight. From Friday through early Saturday morning, Walaka is forecast to move toward the north-northeast at a faster forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph (175 kph) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected to continue during the next couple of days, but Walaka is forecast to remain a hurricane through early Friday morning.
An infrared look by NASA’s Terra satellite found a ring of intense storms around the wide eye of Hurricane Walaka in the Central Pacific Ocean. Walaka remains a dangerous category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Johnston Atoll, the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from French Frigate and Shoals to Maro Reef. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to French and Frigate Shoals.
On Oct. 3 at 5:45 a.m. EDT (0945 UTC) the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Terra satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures in infrared light. MODIS found cloud top temperatures of strongest thunderstorms ringed around the wide eye. Those temperatures were as cold as or colder than minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 62.2 degrees Celsius). They were embedded in a large area that circled the eye where cloud top temperatures were as cold as or colder than minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 56.6 degrees Celsius). Cloud top temperatures that cold indicate strong storms that have the capability to create heavy rain.
CPHC noted at 2 a.m. HST (8 a.m. EDT/1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Walaka was located near latitude 18.9 degrees north and longitude 169.8 degrees west. That’s about 150 miles (240 km) north of Johnston Island.
Walaka is moving toward the north near 14 mph (23 kph), and it is expected to turn toward the north-northeast with a faster forward motion later today and tonight. Maximum sustained winds are now near 140 mph (225 kph) with higher gusts. Some gradual weakening is possible starting from today or tonight through Thursday, but Walaka is forecast to remain a powerful hurricane when it crosses the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument tonight.
Infrared satellite imagery provides temperature data, and when NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Central Pacific Ocean, it analyzed Hurricane Walaka. Walaka is a Category 4 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument aboard Aqua provided that infrared data on Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 UTC) MODIS data showed cloud top temperatures in strongest storms around Walaka’s center and in a fragmented band of thunderstorms east of the center of circulation. They were as cold as or colder than minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 56.6 degrees Celsius). NASA research indicates very cold cloud tops with the potential to generate very heavy rainfall.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite passed over the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and analyzed Walaka’s rainfall and cloud structure as it was strengthening into a hurricane.
Walaka formed southwest of the Hawaiian Islands on Saturday, Sept. 29. At 5 p.m. HST on Sunday, Sept. 30, Walaka strengthened to a hurricane.
The GPM core observatory recently had a couple good looks at tropical storm Walaka as it was intensifying into a powerful hurricane. GPM passed directly over tropical storm Walaka when it was located south of the Hawaiian islands on September 30, 2018 at 8:38 a.m. HST (1838 UTC).
Data collected by GPM’s Microwave Imager (GMI) and Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) instruments showed that Walaka was well organized and very close to hurricane intensity. GPM’s Radar (DPR Ku Band) data revealed intense convective storms in a large feeder band that was wrapping around the tropical storm’s northeastern side and storms wrapping around a forming eye wall. GPM’s DPR found rain falling at a rate of almost 6.5 inches (165 mm) per hour in the intense storms in the feeder band northeast of Walaka’s center of circulation.
Walaka had strengthened to hurricane intensity when GPM flew above about twelve hours later at 8:07 p.m. HST (Oct. 1, 2018 at 0607 UTC). Walaka had developed an eye and was undergoing rapid intensification. The intensifying hurricane is passing well to the south of the Hawaiian Islands.
The GPM satellite’s Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) data were used to show the structure of precipitation within intensifying tropical storm Walaka. The simulated 3D view of Walaka, looking from the southwest, showed storm tops of powerful storms wrapping into the center of the tropical storm. A tall convective storm was located in a line northwest of Walaka’s center. It was found by DPR to reach heights above 8.5 miles (13.7 km). GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japanese space agency JAXA.
On Monday, October 1, 2018, NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center or CPHC noted that a Hurricane Warning is in effect for Johnston Atoll. Also, interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Walaka.
At 5 p.m. HST/11 p.m. EDT (0300 UTC, Oct. 1) on Sept. 30 or , the center of Hurricane Walaka was located near latitude 11.9 degrees north and longitude 166.4 degrees west. Walaka is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 kph) and this motion is expected to slow and become northwest on Monday, then north on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 kph) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast through Tuesday.
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) predicts that Hurricane Walaka will continue to strengthen and re-curve to the north later today. Walaka is expected to be a powerful category four hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale when it passes just to the west of Johnson Atoll in a couple days. Walaka is not expected to have a significant effect on the Hawaiian Islands.

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Selection of articles published about the search and discoveries about King Richard III and the search for the king in Leicester 2012.
List of news coverage on the KRA-website is available here.
Archaeology.com: The Rehabilitation of Richard III, by Samir S. Patel – Article about the archaeological research, with interesting quotes by Philippa Langley and Richard Buckley.
The Guardian: King Richard III’s medieval inn recreated by archaeologists – by Maev Kennedy – About the model of the Blue Boar Inn, last inn where King Richard III stayed before his death at Bosworth, recreated by the University of Leicester.
GeeksAreSexy.net: 2012 in Review: 9 Important Archaeological Discoveries – King Richard III is no. 8 of those important discoveries of the year 2012. The message, that the DNA research will take another 12 years to finish, requires to keep patient.
Yorkshire Post: Winter of discontent as we await the truth – Among other points, poses the question if Tudor King Henry VI intentionally prevented pilgrimages to the burial place of King Richard III by placing him in a friary instead of an openly accessible parish church.
The Guardian: Genetic testing: To catch a king, by Joanna Moorhead – How the research about King Richard III and his relatives today goes on.

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When you buy your totem jewelry, you’re giving back to nature. We donate 10% of all profits to Rainforest Trust – a conservation project that donates 100% of all donates to protect animals all over the world.
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Chicken menudo tomato based dish and a variation of pork menudo and resembles chicken afritada because of one ingredient, the bell peppers. Pork menudo doesn’t have bell peppers. Cooking is almost the same on the dishes I’ve mentioned and it is easier.
One advantage of cooking chicken dish compared to pork dishes is the shorter time needed to cook it. Chicken is also healthier compared to pork. In cooking this chicken menudo, if you don’t like to include chicken liver, you can use liver spread. In the pork menudo dish, it is tastier to include the pork liver so the same thing as in chicken menudo.
Chicken menudo tomato based dish and a variation of pork menudo and resembles chicken afritada because of one ingredient, the bell peppers.
In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breast in calamansi and soy sauce for at least 10 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
In a pot, heat some cooking oil and fry the potatoes and carrots until light brown. Set aside.
In the same pot, saute garlic and onion until the fragrant and soft.
Add the chicken and saute for at least 2 minutes in medium low fire.
Add water and laurel leaves and bring to a boil. Remove the scum floating on the broth.
Then add the chicken liver, tomato sauce and ketchup and stir. Simmer for at least 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add the green peas, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, hotdogs, raisins, salt and pepper. Simmer again for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
Amazing, i love your recipe thank you so much… Godbless!
Hi Babylen, thanks for visiting the blog and for the kind words. Godbless you too!
Hi Kylen, thanks and God bless you too.
Hi Ellen, You are welcome!

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J. MARTINEZ & ASOCIADOS GABINETE TECNICO DE PERITACIONES SOCIEDAD LIMITADA.
J MARTINEZ AUTOMOCION CUENCA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA.
J. MARTINEZ HERRERO 2003 SL.

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For Kristin Armstrong, the path from University of Idaho student to three-time Olympic gold medalist was one of determination and grit.
While she’s now a household name for cycling excellence, the longtime Boise resident didn’t necessarily shine at UI for her athletic prowess.
Armstrong learned that grit in the classrooms at UI, where she focused on her studies, but was also part of a supportive environment where she could connect with her professors and be held accountable for the work she did.
It also took focus for her to excel and find balance among her various passions, whether it was bonding with her sisters at Kappa Kappa Gamma, training for a season with the track and cross-country teams, keeping her body and mind healthy, or taking part in intramurals — including ultimate Frisbee, soccer and softball.
“The college experience that I dreamed of having, I had at the University of Idaho,” said Armstrong, who has had a distinguished career in sports medicine after graduating from the College of Education in 1995. Her intentions were to go on to physical therapy or physician’s assistant school, but after realizing she couldn’t do it all, she followed the path of becoming a professional athlete.
Armstrong would take up cycling in the years following her time at UI. She went on to earn gold medals in the cycling time trial at the 2008 Beijing, 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympic games.
That achievement — as well as her passion for helping others live active, healthy lives — is why UI officials chose to rename the portion of Paradise Path that crosses UI’s campus the Kristin Armstrong Bike Path. The path will be dedicated Sept. 9.
It’s not the first route named in Armstrong’s honor: The road to the Bogus Basin ski area, a popular cycling route near Boise, also is named for her — a fact she said keeps fellow cyclists inspired as they climb to the base elevation at 5,790 feet.
“I’ve had fellow cyclists say all they wanted to do halfway up the mountain is turn around and then they see my sign and say, ‘Kristin Armstrong wouldn’t turn around,’” she said.
While Paradise Path may not boast a several-thousand-foot rise in elevation, Armstrong still hopes the newly named bike path will inspire generations of families and kids in the community, as well as the students who use it for their commute.
“The University of Idaho was great to me, I learned so much there,” Armstrong said. The supportive environment and overall college experience is one she looks back on with fondness.
A longtime Boise resident, Armstrong recently retired from competitive cycling after winning a third gold medal last summer in Rio. She and husband Joe Savola – also a UI alum – have one son, Lucas, age 7. Armstrong spends her time public speaking, being a mom and recently accepted a job with USA Cycling. She will serve as USA Cycling’s endurance performance director, helping the next generation of Olympic cyclists go after their dreams of gold during the 2020 games in Tokyo.
“I can’t imagine anything better than helping the best cyclist in the nation bring home the gold. I have four Olympics under my belt and have a lot of experiences to share. And, of course, will continue to put my sports medicine degree from UI to good use,” she said.
Due to air quality concerns, parade is canceled.

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Right when you enter, the strong aroma of medicinal marijuana hits your nostrils so hard you can almost taste it. Over twelve different strains clog your nose of smelly cannabis and yummy edibles. Humboldt Patient Resource Center, also know as HPRC, has been serving Humboldt county for over 15 years.
Michelle Sealy, a bud-tender at HPRC, discusses the patients most preferred cannabis offered.
“Gorilla Glue #4, Girl Scout Cookie, and Titan OG are the winners of the people,” Sealy said.
Sealy also talks about concentrates and edibles that all their patients love.
Sealy explained how each KIVA bar has 100 milligrams of THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana, compared to 5 milligrams for the bites. According to Ricardo Baca, an author for the marijuana publication The Cannabist, the average dose for a person is 10 milligrams.
Another budtender from HPRC, Mark Moore, talked about the exciting plans their clinic has for the special day of April 20.
Moore goes on to mention how HPRC will also be hosting a delicious barbecue for their patients and also to the community at their location on the corner of 6th and J street in Arcata.
Caeden Williams, a new worker at HPRC, discussed the changes they have seen in patients since the medicinal marijuana laws have passed.
Williams explains how as a new employee he is excited to adapt with the new change, but also nervous to see how it will play out.
Moore had one last thing to say the patients of HPRC.
“We are here to fulfill the needs of everyone, from new patients to old ones, we have what you need,” Moore said.


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Vaccinations & Immunizations - The Milford Pediatric Group, P.C.
Vaccinations/Immunizations have historically been uncontroversial, and considered a normal, responsible part of raising a child. Recent headlines have created a lot of confusion, and The Milford Pediatric Group wants to help you separate fact from fiction. Choosing to not vaccinate your child can be a life-threatening decision. Many illnesses that children are vaccinated for are deadly illnesses and viruses that had long been eradicated in the U.S., but have resurfaced lately due to parents choosing not to vaccinate.
We believe that fears of vaccinations are a normal concern for parents, as any medical procedure is a concern. We do not judge parents for having concerns, we instead work diligently to give parents as much information as they request. We want what is best for your child, and our reputation depends on that.
It is a common misperception that children can “build up an immunity” to diseases on their own. This is patently untrue, and is, in fact, the reason for vaccinations. Vaccinations are the very thing that helps children build up a safe immunity to certain diseases while reducing the chances of your child contracting that disease. We follow the CDC and ACIP guidelines for childhood vaccination schedules.
All schools, both public and private, require proof that certain vaccinations/immunizations are up to date. In addition to their potentially life saving capabilities, they can also protect you and your entire family. Children still contract diseases that they are vaccinated for in the U.S. with recent resurgences in measles and pertussis (whooping cough). Immunizations help to protect the health of future generations by effectively attempting to stamp out certain diseases.


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COME CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN EDGARTOWN!
Come join Edgartown National Bank for delicious food, music, give aways, and of course Wine and Cheese on December 8 at 6pm. Call 508-560-4662.
An old favorite is back! Don’t miss this wonderful village display, it will delight young & old. Call 508-693-7662.
December 9th – 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
December 10th – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
December 11th – 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Visit Santa and have your photo taken by Vineyard Selfies and receive an instant printed photo with a $5 donation to the MV Boys and Girls Club. Call 508-627-7000.
Join Vineyard History Tours for a light hearted look at Christmas & Island History! Tour starts at the Old Whaling Church at 5pm on Friday, December 9th. $15 per person. Call 508-627-8619.
Ride the Horse Drawn Wagon and Sing Carols while riding between the Mini Park and Harbor View Hotel. Call 774-563-9485.
Join the Harbor View Hotel Friday, December 9th, to enjoy Holiday Music by the West Tisbury Handbell Choir! Call 508-627-7000.
Come join Donaroma’s Nursery in their Enchanted Forest on December 9 at 5pm. Enjoy refreshments, bell ringers, and a light show. Please call 508-627-8366.
PechaKucha is a fun presentation of 20 images that can be shown for 20 seconds. PechaKucha nights are informal gatherings where creative people get together and share their ideas, works, thoughts, travel snaps – just about anything! Call Katy at 508-627-4441 x123 or e-mail kfuller@mvmuseum.org with questions.
Celebrate the joys of the holiday season with the annual Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse. Join us for a fun filled evening with activities, photos with Santa, bell choir performance, holiday treats, delicious food, and added surprises in honor of the Harbor Views 125th anniversary including your favorite holiday music from The Joanne Cassidy Band. Call 508-627-7000 with questions.
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust Friday, December 9th. The Island’s premier high school choral group, the MVRHS Minnesingers, performs a concert of seasonal favorites at the magnificent Old Whaling Church. As an added attraction, the Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Chorus will join the Minnesingers on stage. A concert you won’t want to miss! Admission is $15 per person. Call 508-627-4440 x122 with questions.
Join The Trustees in a winter wonderland lighthouse tour! Sit back and enjoy a guided over-sand vehicle ride along the barrier beach to the remote Cape Poge Lighthouse (while keeping your eyes peeled for signs of snowy owls)! Enjoy a warm drink in the festively decorated Cape Poge Light, climb the lighthouse’s spiral staircase and discover intriguing stories of the keepers of the light. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required.
Member Adult:$28; Member Child:$16; Nonmember Adult: $35; Nonmember Child:$20.We will also be offering a complimentary pick-up from the Chappy Ferry for the tour.
Take care of your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and enjoy a refreshing pint from The Newes from America Pub. Call 401-486-6923 with questions.
Join Saint Andrews Church on Saturday, December 10th, at 10am for their Christmas Party! Free food & beverages will be provided. The event is to raise awareness for the Vineyard House, Island Homeless Shelter, Children of Jerusalem, Turkey Dinners for Island Families, and Christmas Card for Veterans! Call 508-627-5330 for details.
The 24th Annual Art and Crafts Festival at the Edgartown School to benefit the 8th Grade class of 2017. Over 30 Island Artists and Craftspeople. Free event, free parking, food available. Please call 508-560-6721.
Join the Plum Hill Pre-School at the Port Hunter Saturday, December 10th, for their Elves Fair! There will be crafts for kids, a silent auction, warm lunch & treats, and gifts for sale! The proceeds from the event will benefit the Plum Hill Pre-School. Call 917-843-0457.
Not quite 4th of July but sure is a runner-up. Join the fun to see floats, animals, music, dancers, kids, fire engines, and of course Santa. The parade will take place on Main Street between Pease Point Way and Water Street.
Come by Espresso Love Saturday, December 10th, for a cookie contest! It’s a fun way to raise money for parents who can not afford gifts for their children. Call 508-627-9211.
Come by the Vineyard Square for Felix Neck’s Pop-Up Natural History Museum where you will learn about and see live animals! Call 508-627-4850.
The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard will be selling cat yummies and organic dog biscuit stocking stuffers on Saturday, December 10 at 11:30am. Join them in making the holidays a more enjoyable time for your four legged friends! The event will benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard. If you have any questions please call (508)-322-2201.
Spindrift Studios will be holding a Dance Show at the Vineyard Square Hotel on Saturday, December 10th . They will be holding 3 shows with starting times of 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm, all performed by Spindrift Studio students ages 7-17. With any questions please call (508)-939-1157.
Come join the Vineyard Square Hotel on December 10 at noon for an all-age holiday dance party with DJ Shizz! The event will take place outdoors on the square after the parade! It’s the perfect chance to show your holiday moves. Call 508-627-4311 x105 for details.
Come join Morning Glory Farm for our Holiday Open House with Our Train Village on Saturday, December 10th. There will be samplings of Farm Food , Popcorn Bar, S’mores, and Raffles from 12pm-5pm, hay rides 2pm-3:30pm. Call 508-627-9003.
Taste the Vineyard’s great chowders and select your favorites! The event will be held at the Kelly House parking lot on December 10th. (Sponsored by MVY, Edgartown National Bank, and Edgartown Board of Trade.) This event will benefit The Red Stocking, admission free is $9. Call 508-560-4662.
Follow Santa to the Kelley House after the parade for photos in the Historic Kelley House Hotel lobby by the fireplace. Donations will be accepted for Rising Tide Equestrian Program. Call 508-627-7000.
Rosewater Market & Takeaway presents an afternoon of cookie decorating. Decorate to your hearts desire. $1.00 from every cookie sold goes to the Animal Shelter. Please call 508-627-1270 with questions.
Join Edgartown Library for an open house all day (10am-5pm) Saturday, December 10th, and a gift making craft for adults and kids from 1pm-3pm. All supplies will be provided, call 508-627-4221.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy homemade sweet Christmas treats while sharing their Christmas wishes in red and green sticky notes to be displayed in our fireplace in the parlor room at the hotel! Call 917-588-2015 for details.
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust Saturday, December 10th. The Island’s premier high school choral group, the MVRHS Minnesingers, performs a concert of seasonal favorites at the magnificent Old Whaling Church. As an added attraction, the Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Chorus will join the Minnesingers on stage. Admission is $15-Adults, $10-Students & Seniors, Kids 12 and younger- FREE! Special visit by Santa Claus!
The original and longest-running Breakfast with Santa! The charitable event is hosted by Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and The Wharf Pub. All proceeds go to Jim Lambert Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to three Island students each year in the amount of $1,000 each. Come out and take photos with Santa and enjoy the breakfast buffet.
The breakfast is run entirely on donations and by volunteers, so come support this important community event! The event is $4 for children, $8 for adults, and $5 for pictures with Santa. Call 508-693-0085 with any questions.
Come join Past & Presents on Sunday, December 11th, to have Elfie paint your face before you go on your treasure hunt around town! Call 508-627-6686.
The Federated Church, located at 45 South Summer St, will be hosting a Carol Sing on Sunday, December 11th, at 2pm. Minister of Music Peter R. Boak will play the piano and lead the festive singing. Following the singing, light refreshments will be served. It’s a free event and open to all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy joyous music in celebration of the season.
Please join us for a Vineyard Conservation Society winter walk at Morning Glory Farm. Owner Jim Athearn will guide us around the fields on a walk about 1 3/4 mi long. Cider & cookies will be served at the farm stand afterwards. This event is free and open to the public. Call 508-693-9588 x14 with questions.
In the spirit of thankfulness for our close-knit Island community, where dreams can come true, is the untold story of one teammate on the Vineyarders, Martha’s Vineyard’s high school’s football team.
This account coincides with the infamous “Island Cup” high school football game between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, which happens to be on Thanksgiving weekend this year.
The football rivalry between the sister Islands can be traced back to the 1940’s. It has captured national attention including a 2002 segment of the game that aired at halftime during a nationally-televised University of Notre Dame game.
Born and raised on the Vineyard my nephew, Joshua Paulson displayed impressive talent while playing football during 7th and 8th grade. In the fall of 2004 when Josh was a freshman at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School he was a member of the Vineyarders.
High school football had taken over Josh’s life (and his mother’s also). I watched from the sidelines how football introduced him to a world of new friends, new challenges, and a developing a sense of identity as he was excelling in the sport.
Then during an off-Island game Josh sustained an injury to his leg which required immediate surgery at the nearest hospital. As fate had it, the attending surgeon was one of the top surgeons in our New England area. Yet, the prognosis was not promising. The injury was so traumatic it usually resulted from a motorcycle accident, not high school football tackles.
It was difficult for Joshua and our family to accept the truth. We were told the injured leg would stop growing. We were told he would most likely never play sports again.
The next few weeks while he was bed-ridden Josh’s team, coaches, family and friends rallied around him…as his teachers did their best to continue his education. Yet his spirit was more broken than his leg. I recall one day bringing him lunch. Trying to cheer him up… suggesting I open the window shades… coaxing him to eat… all to no avail. I left as downhearted as him.
By now the homecoming game was approaching. Josh had medical permission to sit in his wheel chair on the sidelines with his team…but not for entire game. When he arrived his teammates ran over and gingerly maneuvered him into his wheelchair.
At halftime his mother watched with tears as the Vineyarders wheeled him, bobbing up and down, with his leg straight out in a full cast to the middle of the field. In the chill of that autumn evening the stadium lights illuminated more than an injured teenage boy surrounded by team camaraderie.
It also illuminated small town magic. Everyone in the packed bleachers gave Joshua a standing ovation. This was the beginning of a despondent teenage boy having his spirit renewed. This was the beginning of his decision not to let the injury beat him. Amazingly…..
By the time Joshua Paulson was a high school senior in the 2007 football season he had not only become one of the Vineyarders captains but he was also one of the team’s star players…What?
He was blessed that that the growth plates in his legs had peaked before the accident. Furthermore… with community and team camaraderie, fantastic physical therapy, hard work, determination, and incredible coaches, Josh was able to live his high school dream. After sitting on the sidelines with his team during the rest of his freshman he was able to play football and other sports for the next three years.
The 2007 season was exciting for the team. The Vineyarders had been one of ten high school football teams chosen to be profiled by the NBC sports division, and they were playing well.
“MV continued its impressive stretch through a rough non-league schedule…..
The grand finale for the Vineyarders was securing the Island’s 5th continuous win against the Nantucket Whalers for the Island Cup, where Joshua scored three touchdowns.
It was no surprise that later Josh proudly represented Martha’s Vineyard when he was the first Islander in four years selected to play in the 30th Anniversary of the Shriners Football Classic.
Through growing up in our Island community and playing high school sports Joshua discovered a sense of honor and victory. He learned that he could become whatever he wanted in life. But most of all he learned leadership and camaraderie, which has led him to become a successful adult. I am sure that is true for many young people when they discover their niche in high school.
Our team at Breakwater Real Estate is grateful for the amazing Island community where we work and live. We are also grateful to all our former and current clients who also have discovered the magic of Martha’s Vineyard.
We are rooting for the Vineyarders to win the Island Cup.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 26th, 1:30 pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Advice to newcomers…arrive early, this event has had up to 4,000 fans attending! Go Vineyarders!!!

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text: This past weekend, Tyler The Creator threw his fourth annual carnival#CampFlogGnaw in Los Angeles, California. There were multiple Ferris wheel's (with the Cherry Bomb logo at the center), an indoor skatepark in collaboration with Vans, the debut of Tyler's new "GOLF HOME" furniture line, a hot dog eating contest, and plenty other hysteria. Musical guests that performed across three different stages included Snoop Dogg, Rocky, Willow Smith (and, of course, Tyler himself). Around 30,000 people made it out to enjoy the festivities. Hopefully one year we can make it out there to get first-hand coverage.

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4 girls growing up as best friends on the south side of Chicago all have their own personal battles that they deal with while still trying to get through this crazy experiment called “Life”. As the girls grow into women and their professional lives, we see elements of the past continue to play a major factor in their lives as they are now adults.
Two best friends are setting things up to have the date night of theirs lives with their girlfriends and the ladies are looking forward to a great time out with their men. Until all four of them have their own personal conflicts bloom while on this date, turning this into the double date from hell.
Its one week before high school graduation for these teens on the south side of Chicago and after leaving a party on the way home, one of the teenagers has a near fatal encounter with a southside police officer. With graduation just 7 days away how does this shooting affect not only the friends but the school and the entire city?
The concluding chapter of the Enchanted Forest Trilogy, the Fall of the Big Bad Wolf illustrates the effect of the Enchanted Forest now that The Big Bad Wolf (now known as “Lord Wolf”) has taken the throne and now has presidential power over the land. Unbeknownst to the residents of the forest, they are in great danger as he is pushing the land and world to total annihilation. Can he be stopped?
In the sequel to “The Trial of Goldilocks”, this story follows up on the after math of the arrest of both Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf. Red sees the true side of everyone from the Enchanted Forest and it forces her to reevaluate her plan. But meanwhile there is a new enemy on the outside that could play a profound influence on Red to get out of prison and extract her revenge.
This is not in school suspension, this is not out of school suspension, this isn’t even parent conference, this is much different, this…is….THE DETENTION CLUB! These students, are all here for an individual reason and will learn a lesson on the effect of bullying in a lesson that they will never forget by an eclectic teacher.
Goldilocks is currently on trial and fighting for her life as she is being tried for burglary, theft and destruction of private property to the home of the Bears family. As Goldie is being tried and is being judged by her peers does she have enough to overcome the odds and walk away a free woman? Or will she come up short as the judge throws the book at her?
A young girl is embarking on her final days of high school, with graduation just around the corner, so are the road blocks and deterrents that are thrown her way to distract her from her goal of graduating and going to college. But one very unexpected road block could be more determinantal that she realizes.
This was the follow up of “Montgomery’s Barber Shop”, and just like the original show we are back at the shop, the chairs are filled, the conversations are flowing and the jokes are happening. The only difference is today the show is being used as a polling center and the top talk today is all political. Opinions will be heard and knowledge will be absorbed by the young and the old.
The shop is open and ready for business! Mr. Montgomery’s oldest son has taken the helms of the legendary local barbershop and is now the epicenter of the neighborhood. Mr. Montgomery’s shop is always a great time with good conversation, good banter and great music!

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