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Stanthorpe Orchards.
The season of mellow fruitfulness is in full swing at Stanthorpe, and the orchards are well worth a visit (writes a correpsondent). It is not many years since this district was condemned by agriculturists for its sterility, yet now the landscape is diversified by orchards in all stages of development.
The transformation has been almost magical in its rapidity. The early apples and peaches are now ready, and are being despatched daily in large quantities to the markets. One morning last week six and a half tons of fruit were sent from Ballandean siding to Brisbane, one orchardist accounting for more than 300 cases.
It is gratifying to know that the crop is unusually prolific, and that there is an entire absence of the fruit fly. A stroll through an orchard at this season cannot fail to be absorbing - to the palate. If you go before a meal it is just as well to leave instructions with the cook to refrain from making any preparations for your return. Apicius is said to have desired the neck of a stork that he might enjoy his meals longer. In the Stanthorpe orchards one has a fierce desire for the neck of a giraffe.
However discriminating your palate, and however large your storage capacity may be, there are so many varieties of fruit to sample that the appetite becomes pathetically hebetated before you have got half way through the orchard. Of peaches, the most delicious appear to be "Hale's Early," a prodigious yellow slipstone, and "Brigg's" ruddy-cheeked "Red May," which melt like kisses, being abundantly juicy and exquisitly flavoured.
Of apples, the old "Galdstone" and the saffron-streaked "Gravenstein" are conspicuously fine, the latter being the eating apple par excellence, with yellow flesh that bites hard, and oozes runnels of juice with just a suspicion of acidity. The "Gladstone," seen from a distance, might be the celebrated golden apples Hercules set out to find in the Hesperides. Unlike that doughty warrior, however, we suffered no inconvenience in reaching the fruit, there being not even a codlin moth to molest our progress.
When you give your mouth the freedom on one of these apples you feel disposed, like Mark Twain's small boy, to hold out little hope of there being even so much as the core left. Even in these fair gardens there are apples of discord, but they are generally reserved by an unkind destiny for the marauding schoolboy on his nocturnal visits. They are the green apples which have a deplorable weakness for making discord in the epigastric region.
There is also a luxuriant crop of apricots of ample size. Twelve trees on one property are estimated to yield twenty cases of fruit each, and even this is considered a moderate calculation. Orchardists, in common with farmers, resent the imputation of prosperity, although to the impartial mind there are everywhere unmistakable outward and visible signs of worldly comfort.
The orchards at sunset are strangely beautiful. The long regular rows of symmetrical trees seem painted on a background of gold and sapphire, some of which has drifted amongst the emeral foliage and transmuted the fruit to monster jewels. Gradually the sunset fades, and the fruit gleams like dull, smouldering fire. Then the trees are gathered into the gloom, and become black, solemn shapes, mere phantoms of perished splendour.
Description source: The Brisbane Courier, 7 January 1907
Image source: Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 27137
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The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
Photos available for media use. All photos should be attributed “Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor.”
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
Photos available for media use. All photos should be attributed “Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor.”
Impossible to see the President. As expected, security very tight.
Numerous protestors across the street from the Hilton. They included a diversified group including those against the Keystone pipeline, pro-life people and Latino groups protesting the adminstration's deportation policies.
The general opinion in the Latino community is that the Dream Reform Act is nothing but a sham. Obama used it as a trick to help himself get re-elected. It also serves as a means by which the government collected names and other information on people that could be used against them in the future. It also helps reinforce the militarization of the border with Mexico.
As for the KXL tar sands pipeline, conservationists and environmentalists
fear that another oil disaster is inevitable given the shoddy and neglectful safety records of the oil companies. Tar sands is dilbit oil which means diluted bitumen. It is diluted because it is otherwise too thick to flow through a pipeline. It is literally tar and much harder to clean up after a spill.Three years ago there was a spill of dilbit oil in the Kalamazoo River near Marshall Michigan. As spills go, it apparently wasn't even that large, but it's still being cleaned up today.
And the taxpayers were on the hook for at least part of the expenses incurred by the President's trip. According to the Air Force, Air Force One costs $180,000 an hour to operate. The taxpayer foots the bill for security and anything else not related to politics. No estimates or information on the total cost.
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GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
Photos available for media use. All photos should be attributed “Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor.”
GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF HOBET PROJECT
Development sites identified and plans for road construction underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 12, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the first phase of the Hobet project is underway, including preliminary site development plans and the release of a Division of Highways request for qualification (RFQ) for the design and construction of an access road.
"After announcing the Hobet project during my State of the State address in January, I have worked tirelessly to move this project forward, because the people of southern West Virginia and our entire state deserve to see it become a reality," Gov. Tomblin said. "Today, I'm proud of the steps we have taken to launch the first phase of this project, establishing a clear path forward that will ensure it reaches its full potential, helping to diversify our state's economy and provide new opportunities to those who have called this region home for generations."
With the help of Marshall University's Center for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences, mapping of the site has been completed to provide a more accurate representation of the size and scope of the project. In its entirety, the Hobet property includes more than 12,000 acres of land. Mapping has also helped the team identify prospective sites for strategic development moving forward. In the coming weeks, West Virginia University will launch an industry-specific site analysis to determine the best uses for prospective development.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released an RFQ for the design and construction of an access road to the site. The route will include a new 2.6-mile road, heading west from U.S. Route 119 and W.Va. Route 3 to the existing haul road north of Danville in Boone County. The road will provide access to the Phase I development area, covering nearly 4,000 acres west of Corridor G. The DOH plans to award a contract in October 2016, and construction is slated to begin March 2017. The state has submitted a federal transportation grant application to fund this new stretch of four-lane road.
Local utility companies have identified existing utility lines, and the state continues to develop plans to extend water, sewer and fiber infrastructure to the site. Costs will be determined as part of the DOT bid process.
The project has received support from local landowners, and final negotiations are underway. Land titles will be transferred to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The state continues to work to secure necessary land titles and outline the next phases of development for the property. The state also continues to pursue additional federal funds to support the Hobet project, help diversify the state's economy and support local community projects.
Photos available for media use. All photos should be attributed “Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor.”
An inaugural meeting between mentors from four federal government departments in BC and 11 skilled new Canadians marked the start of a ground-breaking mentoring program led by the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC).
Canadian Heritage, along with Passport Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Western Economic Diversification Canada are all participating in the first program phase.
Over the next four months, immigrant professionals will work with their Canadian peers to learn about local business practices, increase their understanding of the BC workplace culture, access professional networks, and boost their cross-cultural communication and career-search skills.
Venue provided by Department of Canadian Heritage. Orientations facilitated and supported by Chris Mara and Astarte Sands from Mosaic BC, Laurie Sing from ISSofBC, and representatives from S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
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To diversify livelihoods and improve women’s economic freedom, UNDP has implemented several other projects in Herat districts. These include: 6 raisin houses, 10 greenhouses, 1 apiary, and kitchen gardens for 30 women.
UNDP’s Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP), is a five-year project, made possible by the Global Environment Facility Least Developed Countries Fund. Over the next three years, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, UNDP will implement more than 100 livelihoods projects, including building more greenhouses and training farmers on food processing and food storage, as well as protecting 800 hectares of land from flooding, irrigate 4,000 hectares of agricultural land and repairing 30 canals.
© UNDP Afghanistan / S. Omer Sadaat / 2017
Austrian armaments manufacturer Steyr diversified into automobile production in 1915 and introduced the streamlined 120. The six-cylinder, 1385cc side-valve engine was replaced in 1937 with an overhead-valve 2260cc engine, and the 220 was born. The sleek, aerodynamic body was available in four body styles: five-passenger limousine, five-passenger cabriolet, and two different specially-bodied cabriolets, both by Gläser Coachworks of Dresden, Germany. The two-passenger roadster is very rare, with only six ever made; only two have survived. With 55hp and a four-speed transmission, all the 220s would have been considered high-performance cars in their day. A Steyr 220 was also involved in one of the few successful escapes from the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Three Polish political prisoners and a Ukrainian mechanic managed to steal a few Nazi staff uniforms from the laundry room, as well as the camp commandant’s Steyr 220. Armed and disguised as Nazi officers, they drove up to the main gate, which didn’t immediately open. One of the prisoners happened to be dressed as an SS officer, and, although terrified, summoned the courage to bark a command at the guards. The guards proceeded to open the barrier, and the four men drove straight out of the camp, never to be recaptured.
As seen at the 2021 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Greenwich, CT.
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
Sun Lei Doctoral thesis defense, The Antecedents of Diversification Strategy and Its Impacts on Performances: Empirical Evidences from Radio and TV Sector in China, took place at ISCTE-IUL B2.03 auditorium on the 27th of september 2016. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
Andrew Saxton, MP for North Vancouver and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
Impossible to see the President. As expected, security very tight.
Numerous protestors across the street from the Hilton. They included a diversified group including those against the Keystone pipeline, pro-life people and Latino groups protesting the adminstration's deportation policies.
The general opinion in the Latino community is that the Dream Reform Act is nothing but a sham. Obama used it as a trick to help himself get re-elected. It also serves as a means by which the government collected names and other information on people that could be used against them in the future. It also helps reinforce the militarization of the border with Mexico.
As for the KXL tar sands pipeline, conservationists and environmentalists
fear that another oil disaster is inevitable given the shoddy and neglectful safety records of the oil companies. Tar sands is dilbit oil which means diluted bitumen. It is diluted because it is otherwise too thick to flow through a pipeline. It is literally tar and much harder to clean up after a spill.Three years ago there was a spill of dilbit oil in the Kalamazoo River near Marshall Michigan. As spills go, it apparently wasn't even that large, but it's still being cleaned up today.
And the taxpayers were on the hook for at least part of the expenses incurred by the President's trip. According to the Air Force, Air Force One costs $180,000 an hour to operate. The taxpayer foots the bill for security and anything else not related to politics. No estimates or information on the total cost.
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
State education leaders announced that the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) will soon spearhead a new pilot program, Aspiring to Educate, that aims to cultivate and diversify the city’s educator pool. The pilot – which is the first of its kind in the nation - is a partnership between the state Department of Education (PDE), SDP, seven area colleges and universities, and local education and youth organizations.
“Aspiring to Educate will help Pennsylvania attract, recruit, train and retain a new generation of teachers and school leaders,” Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera said during the announcement at the Community College of Philadelphia. “It will not only help the commonwealth address the shortage of educators and the lack of diversity in the teacher pipeline but will also provide a career pathway for students into the teaching profession.”
Since 2013, the number of people seeking teaching certification has shrunk by more than 65 percent. In addition, while Pennsylvania has more than 120,000 teachers, 96 percent are white, making the state’s educator workforce the least diverse in the country.
“Community College of Philadelphia is proud and excited to participate in the Aspiring to Educate program,” said President Dr. Donald Generals. “We look forward to collaborating with our partners in order to meet the goals of this innovative initiative. The educational community has come together to address the needs of our students and strengthen learning at all levels.”
In addition to the community college, higher education partners include Cheyney, West Chester, Temple, Drexel, Arcadia and Cabrini universities. The program is also being sponsored by the Philadelphia Youth Network and The Center for Black Educator Development.
Under the program, the SDP will identify at least 20 current juniors or seniors who excel academically and have expressed an interest in becoming teachers. The district and students will then work with the community college and universities to develop specific plans for each student to enroll at one of the schools. Once enrolled, students will receive financial assistance for their postsecondary education through a combination of free or reduced tuition offered by the partnering institution.
The school district expects to select its first cohort of students in January. From the time they are accepted into the program, students will be mentored through the Philadelphia Youth Network and the Center for Black Educator Development, an organization founded by former Philadelphia teacher and principal Sharif El-Mekki to recruit more minority students into the teaching field.
“Research confirms that there are many benefits of students of color having teachers of color, including a decrease in disciplinary referrals and punitive discipline, improved grades and access to rigorous courses, and the ability for students of color to experience consistent high expectations and role modeling,” said El-Mekki. “Also, the role of mentorship and coaching in teacher recruitment and retention is paramount and I am excited that the Department of Education is leading this effort through the robust Aspiring to Educate program.”
Students will continue to be mentored as they progress through their teacher preparation programs so they have the supports they need to thrive. Upon graduating, students will be encouraged to return to the School District of Philadelphia and teach in the city’s most high-need areas.
Officials said they expect to expand the Aspiring to Educate program into other high-need areas of the state in the coming years.
The SDP pilot will recruit students into the program’s Youth Pathway. The program also includes a pathway for adults who have some college credits and want to become teachers and a postbaccalaureate pathway, for individuals who already have a college degree and want to pursue a teaching career.
For more information about Pennsylvania’s education policies and programs, please visit the Department of Education’s website. Follow PDE on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, or Pinterest.
DDiamond diversification
DDiamond understanding for enterprises, employees of diverse talent and diversity is an important competitive advantage, as the brand around the world continue to grow, more and more employees also render DDiamond diversified appearance.
DDiamond Group's greatest strength comes from having deep talented staff, the brand continues to play an innovative spirit and creativity. We believe that good management of diversified talents can help enterprises to develop their potential, but also extended DDiamond technology, knowledge and intercultural perspective, let the world know more about DDiamond diversification and changing customer and communication and interaction, providing customers high-quality goods and services.
DDiamond believe must respect, dignity. We strive to create a supportive and understanding of the working environment for staff to be able to play all potential here. DDiamond's success reflects the quality and skills of employees, as well as our commitment to diversity.
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DDiamond believes that all employees must be respected, company policies and support that is built on this faith, therefore Bulgari will not because of race, creed, colour, physical, psychiatric disorders, religion, sex, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, family background, terms of service or age, to employees or applicants. Company policy also DDiamond follows all in favour of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity between the State and local laws.
Talent recruitment
DDiamond as the internationalization of enterprises, attaches great importance to the company in the world of recruitment matters, success for all employees. With different cultural, linguistic, local workforce, able to provide our valuable knowledge to understand the intricacies of international markets. DDiamond is committed to maintaining an emphasis on various points of view and experience of a diverse work environment.
Career development and promotion
DDiamond as employer, is committed to creating a work environment to attract talents, providing talent a success of the stage. DDiamond according to employee performance to provide incentives and promotion opportunities, all managers are trained, the need for fair and objective way and evaluation reports.
Caption:
Khalil, 36, Karimaâs husband in a beekeeping uniform.
Diversified livelihoods such as beekeeping can help improve the income of rural communities. Apart from producing honey to sell to market, beekeeping helps promote conservation of the natural environment, which many poor communities depend on for food and energy
UNDPâs Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP) is committed to helping vulnerable rural families increase their incomes.
As part of the livelihood component, the project provided four beehives, beekeeping tools and jars for honey, including a 12-day training that gave beneficiaries the necessary skills to maintain their beekeeping business.
© UNDP Afghanistan / S. Omer Sadaat / 2018
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For Karima, one of the happiest moments of her life was when she earned her first thousand Afghani (US$ 15), when she sold a kilo of honey made from her own bee-keeping business. It may seem like a small amount, but for Karima, it was life changing!
Karima is a housewife and a mother of four. Her husband could barely feed the family from the work he could get, so Karimaâs contribution to the household income was significant.
She has seen a lot in her life. She still remembers the agony and frustration when they had no money and their son was sick. As tears well in her eyes, she relates, âWe were not able to buy him medicine. We couldnât do anything but cry and wait for him to either die or recover by himself.â
Her husband, Khalil, who was very fond of honey, tried his hand at beekeeping before, but because he didnât know how to maintain his beehives, his bees all died.
But, Karima and Khalil did not give up. They decided to seek help from the Directorate of Agriculture in Herat city.
UNDPâs Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP) is committed to helping vulnerable rural families increase their incomes.
As part of the livelihood component, the project provided four beehives, beekeeping tools and jars for honey, and, crucially, a 12-day training that gave beneficiaries the necessary skills to maintain their beekeeping business. Karima, who lives in in Qala Safid village in Herat province, was one of the recipients.
âWe learned many things about the bee keeping,â says Karima, âlike feeding times, honey extraction and reproduction of honey bees - things I never knew before.â She adds, âI once used lemon to bring back unconscious bees back to normal.â
Now, equipped with the knowledge and materials, Karima and Khalil expanded their apiary from just four to ten beehives, and they plan to increase the number to 13 in the next year. With the business growing, they are now making 80 to 90 thousand Afghanis each year by selling their honey.
âMy bees are our breadwinners now!â Karima says, looking at her queen bee proudly. âI feel like the queen is representing me and looking after the honey factory!â
Beekeeping requires less inputs for production compared to other agricultural activities and livelihoods. It requires less land, water and labor to generate high levels of income.
With low initial support, beekeepers can get an immediate high income. Thatâs why beekeeping has the potential to transform thousands of lives here in Herat province.
âBy the grace of God, we have a reliable income now and can buy what we need, including medicines or treatment,â says Karima.
Beekeeping in rural areas, where the communities have limited resources such as land and water, can help boost incomes for families like Karimaâs. In addition, beekeeping helps boost food security, and assists crop production through pollination. Almonds, apples, blueberries, cantaloupes, cherries, cranberries, cucumbers, sunflowers, watermelon and many other crops all rely on honey bees for pollination. Diversified livelihoods such as bee increasingly improve the income of rural communities consequently people can adapt and manage climate change risks.
So, thanks to her new beekeeping skills, Karima and Khalil truly have a reason to âbeeâ cheerful!
© UNDP Afghanistan / S. Omer Sadaat / 2018
Delia Niles de Boone talks to Army Wellness Center staffers about ways to diversify her exercise routine at the Fitness Fest, Friday, outside of the South Post Commissary. (Photo by Tina Ray/Paraglide)
Jen Turner supervised oil rigs in Alberta and Saskatchewan for 10 years. While the oil and gas industry was in the bust phase she and thousands of workers found work hard to come by. She discovered Iron and Earth an organization of former oilsands workers that is advocating for diversification into renewable energy and job training for those in the industry. Photo David Dodge, GreenEnergyFutures.ca See video, blog and photos: www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/first-nations-oilsands-...
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
Last year, the Sul Ross Library acquired digital magazine reading platform Flipster, and also began diversifying its magazine offerings to better reflect patrons’ reading interests. While both new and old physical magazines do not leave the Library, patrons are welcome to come in and read them any time during operating hours. The current issue of popular titles can be found on the first floor (the same first floor that houses one of the best views in Alpine), and all back issues are shelved in the periodicals section on the second floor next to the Archives of the Big Bend.
Newer titles include:
Billboard Magazine
Essence (also on Flipster; must log in to view)
InStyle (also on Flipster; must log in to view)
MAD Magazine
People en Español (also on Flipster; must log in to view)
Out
While all of these titles are not yet available through Flipster, lots of great titles are available for download through their app using your favorite device or desktop. Get a refresher on how to use Flipster by clicking HERE.
Got a suggestion for the Library collection? Fill out this form or ask a librarian.
Now hurry up with your leisure reading before the long semester starts on January 22!
(Photo by Paul Slocumb)
Diversification of household income sources though small livestock activities
An important part of the ‘Making a Living from Livestock’ project involves strengthening of livestock commodity associations such as LCDs and ISALS. Bambelelani Goat group has been a beneficiary of the project in this aspect. Established in 2014, the 17-member goat group has grown from humble beginnings to operating a successful enterprise through their lending and savings. Through the project they have been assisted with trainings in goat husbandry, veterinary services for their goats, as well as financial management skills that have proved crucial in helping them to sustain their successful business for the past 3 years.
Diversification, crop rotation, inter cropping and good soil and water management will boost nutrition and livelihoods as seen by the Bhoochetana movement which has reached over 3 million farm households in Karnataka in India. This huge impact stems from tailored solutions being spread from within the community via motivated farmers (farm facilitators), trained by the government and scientists.
grocery store turned restaurant and greenhouse
parking lot turned farm-park
light poles turned PV tree
study to densify and diversify suburbia.
-reuse of vacant grocery store and parking lot as farm and restaurant
see more at forrestfulton.com
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
The companies in this year’s class represent the ever-growing and diversifying entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our companies come from all over the country and bring unique skills, background and expertise to Boulder this summer. While individually different, they are all fueled by an unquenchable desire to improve the world by solving big problems.
This year’s class includes companies that are focused on helping brides get the dress they dream of (while staying within their budget) to enabling any child to make music to wearables that notify a loved one if you feel unsafe to helping home buyers/sellers save money and many more. These 10 companies stood out for their drive and passion to do something great and it’s a true honor and privilege to work with them.
We’re very excited to introduce the Techstars Boulder 2015 class:
adHawk: A mobile app that provides a bird’s eye view of all your digital marketing data in one place.
Blazing DB: An SQL database at supercomputer speeds that’s incredibly easy to use.
Edify: Empower every kid in the world to make their own music.
Flytedesk: A platform for buying and selling uncollected media, starting with college newspapers.
HobbyDB: The definitive database for collectors and hobbyists to manage and monetize their collections.
MadKudu: Data science that helps sales and support teams fight customer churn.
Revolar: The world’s smartest personal safety wearable device keeps you safe anytime, anywhere.
Stryd: The world’s first running power meter that helps runners improve their performance.
TRELORA: A commission-free real estate company, replacing percentage-based commissions with one flat fee.
Photography by 23rd Studios Boulder - for permissions please contact www.23rdstudios.com - info@23rdstudios.com
Female member of small farmer group of North West Crop Diversification Project (NCDP) of BRAC Agriculture program in Taraganj, Rangpur.