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The City of Malden, assisted by Congressman Ed Markey, was awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for the procurement of Onsite Renewable Technology. Part of the grant was used to install solar panels on Malden High School and to perform an energy audit of municipal buildings. Another portion of the grant was used to procure 108 LED streetlights for an initial deployment around Malden Center on City owned streetlight poles. New LED streetlights were installed on both sides of Florence Street from Main to Commercial, on one side of Commercial Street from Route 60 to Charles Street, and LED lighting was installed where possible on both sides of Route 60 from the Beebe School to Malden High School.
Photo Courtesy of Paul Hammersley, Office of Mayor Gary Christenson.
Denis Leamy has a difference of opinion with Bernard Jackman just after the start of the game. Passions ran high. Leinster 21- 12 Munster, Magners League, RDS, Dublin.
SNV, they believe that no one should live in poverty. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, SNV dedicate their work to a society in which every individual is free to pursue his/her own sustainable development.
Their work focuses on increasing people’s incomes and access to basic services in agriculture, energy, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Their projects directly benefit millions of people (4.4M in 2018) and drive systems change by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets. By connecting their global expertise with longstanding in-country presence, they help realise locally-owned solutions. And they do so in more than 25 countries worldwide.
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. With a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, they know how governments work, which written and unwritten rules exist, and how relationships are built. The backbone of SNV team is more than 1,300 staff.
Local presence and know-how
With their extensive on-the-ground track record, they can adjust approaches when circumstances change on the ground. SNV staff are regarded as honest brokers. They know that the main predictor for a successful solution in a given country or context is the enthusiasm with which their staff and partners embrace it. Only by listening can we adapt our global expertise to each specific setting is the eye behind operations. They constantly renew with innovative global knowledge and lessons learned from practice. This adds to their value proposition and distinguishes them from local service providers.
Expertise in three sectors
SNV aim for premium quality. This is the reason why they have made a deliberate choice to focus on just three sectors:
✅agriculture
✅energy
✅WASH.
They work in selected countries where they build long-term partnerships and speak the language – literally and figuratively. In all they do, they aim to make a difference by implementing projects that create direct results and bring about systems change.
Operational excellence
SNV extensively collaborate with partners that complement and re-energise their operations such as knowledge institutions, private consultancy firms and non-governmental organisations. They invest in market-based approaches and work extensively with the private sector. They are a trusted partner of local and national governments. SNV is proud to be a not-for-profit organisation, implementing their mission exclusively through project financing. This requires them to work efficiently and invest in operational excellence every day.
For the strategic period 2019-2022, SNV will contribute to sustainable change in WASH delivery systems in at least 19 countries. Ultimately, they envision a world that enables all people’s access to affordable and reliable WASH services – leaving no one behind.
In households, schools, and health facilities, their programmes are designed to build professional, organisational, and inter-institutional capacities to deliver environmentally and financially sustainable rural and urban WASH services. Through programme implementation, joined-up thinking, and research – conducted with partners in government, private sector and civil society.
SNV contributions:
• provide evidence to integrate sanitation information in wider district-, provincial and city planning;
• assist public authorities to better target investments and oversee the efficient operationalisation of services;
• create the conditions and capacities for private sector engagement in WASH; and
• instill long-lasting sanitation and hygiene behaviours amongst consumers and professions in the frontline of WASH services delivery.
SANITATION FOR ALL CITIZENS
In the strategic period 2019–2022, SNV aims to contribute to sustainable change in WASH service delivery systems in at least 19 countries by building professional, organisational and inter-institutional capacity to deliver environmentally and financially sustainable rural and urban WASH services – for households, schools and health facilities. They encourage change and innovation from within. An example of this is the integration of housing, tax and sanitation information, and district- and provincial-wide planning for WASH.
SNV also helps public authorities target investments effectively and operate services efficiently, and we will improve the accountability of service providers and regulators. This work will be founded on evidence-based research that they conduct jointly with government, the private sector and civil society.
Their programmes will create the conditions and capacities for private-sector engagement in WASH and, where appropriate, will strengthen their ability to deliver long-lasting WASH services that are accessible, affordable and reliable.
SNV also build capacities for long-term behaviour change in hygiene, occupational health and safety, and compliance with safety standards. Furthermore, they strengthen the capacity of civil society in advocating for WASH services, and encourage collaboration between stakeholders and public authorities.
Targets for WASH 2019–2022
• 2 million people with improved access to sanitation
• 2 million people with access to drinking water
• 1 million people practising hand washing with soap
Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for Health and Development (SSH4A)
SNV works together with local authorities to develop area-wide sanitation service delivery models for their jurisdictions with the aim to create and/or change WASH systems by using a hands-on approach, working collaboratively towards improved sanitation and hygiene, and continuously reflecting and learning. The approach creates demand for sanitation services, develops sanitation supply chains in rural areas, builds capacity for behaviour change and strengthens WASH governance systems. Over the past five years this integrated approach has proven successful in more than 160 districts in 18 countries. Their operations place users at the centre of our efforts: households,schools, health facilities and public places. Understanding users, and their diversity of needs, is essential for sustainable sanitation.
Urban Sanitation and Hygiene for Health and Development (USHHD)
In urban areas SNV works on city-wide inclusive sanitation services for all. In partnership with city authorities and utilities, they aim to change the way in which human waste is managed. SNV address the needs of diverse populations, encompass all parts of the sanitation service chain and recognise that different geographical areas will require different service delivery models.
models. They guide stakeholders through a process of informed choice regarding technologies, finance strategies, regulation and service delivery models that discusses trade-offs, in particular regarding low-income groups and slum residents. Working with the private sector, they develop financially viable, sustainable business models for the treatment, re-use and safe disposal of human waste, and we work with communities on service models that are safe and affordable.
Area-wide Rural Water Supply Services (ARWSS)
We pursue an integrated rural water supply approach that looks at the sustainability of services across districts, and responds to changing communities. We endorse performance standards for water operators, irrespective of whether they are private, public or community run. Our work contributes to solving service issues relating to water, including the continuity of water services, equal access to water points, water quality, sustainability of services and resilience to extreme events (climatic and social).
SNV works with local stakeholders to develop appropriate management models and post-construction support for districts that are embedded in local WASH governance structures and supported by evidence-based behavioural change campaigns.
Opportunities for Youth Employment (OYE)
In this strategy period SNV scaled up their work on creating job opportunities for young people across agriculture, energy and WASH.
Their opportunity for youth employment (OYE) approach includes creating employment opportunities (pull), basic skills training (push), and market placement and enterprise development (match). They also help young people to find jobs by getting our network of companies in agriculture, energy and WASH interested in offering vocational training and on-the-job learning, and offering concrete employment opportunities.
They also offer help to young people to fulfill their entrepreneurial aspirations by developing their skills and knowledge through training, facilitating access to money to set themselves up, and by coaching them in leadership and business skills.
Do you imagine about rolling up in a luxurious hotel when taking a holiday, or do you take satisfaction in being able to sleep wherever you can? In a strange series of illustrations, the contrast between a seasoned traveler and a tourist are highlighted through simple figures.
These 12...
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This young Kenyan boy has just received a walking aid to help him stand up and walk. This aid, made of wood and built locally, may not look like much but it will make a real difference between exclusion and inclusion.
Legacies help us make a life-long commitment to children with disabilities – a commitment that they are not forgotten and that our teams are always standing by their side.
Handicap International is an international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster in 60 countries worldwide. We support disabled and vulnerable people by responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their fundamental rights. Our organisation is co-winner of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.
Wow what a difference today, although we still had quite an icy wind coming off the hills, in the sun it was glorious! I managed to prepare my veg plot for my tatties to go in!(got some huge blisters on my hands to prove it!!!) Hung the washing out, first time this year!!!!
Which was quite an improvement after the last couple of arctic days we've had!
Sainsbury Taste the Difference Tap Room IPA
Its 6.3%, 355mls, had an aroma that was cream, toffee and some spice to it.
Again good carbonation and good head, this was a bit better although thin in the mouth. It had a better balance of the malt, some fruitness and spice, but rather light on the bitterness, at least there was some in this beer though.
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sent to alex trebe :) this looks wierd thanks to my scanner, theres a lot of detail i lost in trying to scan it. today has been wonderful. i need to go bed before i ruin it
...after taking pictures from the lake and maybe boring you with to many pictures, i tried another motive...
...another fact is, that outside the weather is only grey...
I think this is a mushroom. Wonder about the coral/toothed mushrooms but have not found its match yet.
Servite High School's 6th Annual Gala: Staging the Difference took place on Saturday, February 7 at the Anaheim Hilton. Thank you to the Gala co-chairs, the Gala committee, event sponsors and all those who attended the event. It was a night filled with dinner, dancing and lots of fun.
The color difference between the dunes in the shade (this photo) and the sun (previous photo) is just amazing.
Hasselblad 500 c/m Zeiss CE T* 50mm f/4. Fuji Velvia 100F. E-6 process. Nikon CS 9000 ED. No software tweaks.
Top row, from left to right: Michael Smith, Special Assistant to the President, My Brother's Keeper Initiative; Joy Thomas Moore, Executive Producer of All the Difference; Krishaun Branch, Featured in All the Difference; Wes Moore, Bestselling Author and Founder/CEO of BridgeEdU; Robert Henderson, Featured in All the Difference; Tod Lending, Director and Producer of All the Difference; Marcia Cantarella, PhD, Author/Consultant on Higher Education, Access and Diversity.
Bottom row, from left to right: Isaac Park, Community Engagement and Communications Associate, POV; Aubrey Gallegos, Community Engagement and Education Director, POV; Shuling Yong, All the Difference; Bhagyashree RaoRane, Co-Producer of All the Difference; Melissa Sterne, Editor of All the Difference; and Judy Ravitz, Outreach Extensions.
Credit: POV / The American Documentary Inc.
Can't tell the difference between your Wyandottes and your Leghorns?
Stumped about what exactly Plymouth Rock an Rhode Island have to to with poultry?
Do Orpingtons, Minorcas, Cochins and Brahmas all look pretty much the same to you?
Don't be embarrassed, honey.
Millions of average people like yourself suffer the secret shame of 'Chicken Cluelessness' and this cool brightly colored vintage poultry information chart salvaged from a 1912 reference illustrated by F. E. Wright can help you finally put your "chicken shame" to rest.
This nifty original single sided chart from 1912 measures 10.25" x 7.25." It's in pristine condition; captured in full fresh and vivid color; folded neatly at the center as it was issued. It looks like it rolled off the presses yesterday; not nearly a hundred years ago.
The Photo was taken frm Chobir haat, Sorwardi Uddan.
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Feel the difference? Groglass art glass amazingly good gets rid of unwanted reflections and gives exhibited work much clearer view. These particular works we made for Reinis Hofmanis and his upcoming exhibition in France, all of them with Groglass!
At the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Charles Babbage's Difference Engine Number 2. Built in the 1990s according to Babbage's original 19th-century plans.
spot the difference
Wird China den USA den Rang ablaufen? Werden wir alle Chinesen? Vielleicht sind die Unterschiede aber gar nicht so groß? Vergleicht selbst.
Many people talk about the rival between the USA and China. Are we all becoming Chinese or will the west prevail? Here's the answer to whats' s different and what's alike. A subjective comparison between China and the USA. Guess what's where...