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Like father like son, the Gloftis family….

Kyle Mitchell-Smith | April 30, 2021

Hospitality and food runs deeply through the veins of Gold Coast father and son Jim and Simon Gloftis, from Miami Marketta to Hellenika with a swag of beauties in-between.

We Are Gold Coast spent the morning with Simon Gloftis chatting about the evolving dining scene over the past 10 years.

From an early age Simon Gloftis was introduced to hospitality and events by his Dad Jim Gloftis who started community markets in Melbourne in his mid 20’s. Jim gained notoriety for creating one of the strongest market communities for Melbourne’s Western suburbs.

An unlikely turn of events saw Jim and his young family relocate from Melbourne town to the Sunshine State, where Jim secured the lease to open the original Rocklea Flea Markets in Brisbane that he successfully ran for 29 years.

With community markets at the forefront of Jims mind, he continued to create spaces opening several more markets in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne. His three sons were brought up in and around the markets, often lending a hand to their hard-working dad.

“Dad got a taste of community markets at an early age and once he started the Rocklea markets there was no stopping him, he has always had a strong sense of community to create spaces for people to connect “Simon said.

Decades of experience and hard work gave Jim the opportunity to open a new style of street food market and Miami Marketta was born. Along with a creative team of event managers and artists Miami Marketta has firmly placed the Gold Coast on the national map.

Miami Marketta is built in a disused industrial area in the back streets of Mermaid Beach, creating an artists hub for people to gather. Drawing on similar principles that Jim learned from the many years prior, Marketta has created a strong connection between people and place.

Marketta has been providing good times to Gold Coast revellers and visitors to the city for nearly a decade and is a fusion of laneway dining, pop up artist events and live music.

Hellenika owner, Simon Gloftis with fresh South Australian knobby snapper (shot at Hellenika, Nobby Beach)
Jim Gloftis with son Simon.
Hellenika Restaurant, Nobby Beach was a huge game changer for the Gold Coast restaurant scene

Jim eldest son Simon started working at his father’s markets at a young age before moving into hospitality by the age of 15 where he washed dishes and delivered pizzas for the local restaurant. Determined to learn all facets of the business, Simon began cooking the pizzas and fondly recalls feeling at home in the kitchen.

“I was born in Melbourne to a Greek Father and Polish Mother which gave me an understanding of different cultures and in particular their food, coupled with growing up in and around the markets I learned the importance of community” Simon said

With a strong sense of family and business this young entrepreneur has created some of the most renowned places, both past and present, in South East Queensland. His foray into owning and operating his own business was Three Beans coffee shop in Broadbeach 20 years ago, creating one of the first real espresso bars on the Gold Coast.

Simon recalls Three Beans as a real meeting place for the community where he quickly learned all the trials and tribulations of owning and operating a small business. After a short stint in Real Estate, Simon’s path was destined for hospitality.

Not adverse to hard work and with a passion for fresh produce and good food, Simon set about seeking other opportunities, owning and operating Little Beans and Piccolo in Nobbys Beach. Firmly cementing himself in the Coasts Café scene gave Simon the perspective to realise what else the beachside community required.

Enter Hellenika was born, with well thought out planning and an extensive renovation the Greek inspired restaurant opened with gusto in 2010. Hellenika is often referred to as one of the first to move the Gold Coast dining scene into an exciting new direction, introducing a contemporary twist to authentic Greek fare.

Not stopping there; Simon was off and running (like father like son) and set about looking for another space to open a fresh new venture for Burleigh to add to his already impressive portfolio.

Burleigh and its burgeoning food scene was the place and the iconic Fish House was born. The focus was on fresh Australian seafood, top-notch service and a fine dining experience- with the most impressive views across the ocean and beyond.

The award-winning restaurant became well known both locally and nationally, creating a foodie destination. The Gloftis magic (food) touch had now extended from Broadbeach to Nobbys Beach to Burleigh, with a plethora of markets in-between.

Simons next venture post Fish House was the dazzling fine dining venue Nineteen at the Star, taking his right-hand man and executive chef Kelvin Andrews along for the ride. Nineteen quickly became known as the elegant place to dine with the best views in town.

Next stop Brisbane to reinvent his old favourite Hellenika, born on the Gold Coast and raised in Brisbane Hellenika has the same charm, service and food offering as its previous venue in Nobbys Beach.

“It was time to take the leap into Brisbane and I felt the ideal offering was Hellenika, I will always pay homage to my roots on the Gold Coast, my home is on the coast and I look forward to new ventures- I’m not intending to slow down anytime soon” Simon said.

More recently Simon and his team have opened up a new offering SK Steak & Oyster in James St Brisbane adjacent to the ever-popular Calile hotel which is a hop and skip from Hellenika. SK is a sophisticated grille with beautifully appointed booths and furniture, a fusion of New York City meets Los Angeles with a Brisbane twist.

Simon sites his family and in particular his dad as one of his mentors and inspiration behind his career along with people he has met along the way who achieve great things with little or no ego.

So, what’s next for this forward thinking, hard working father and son duo, one things for sure they will continue to create food and hospitality offerings that connect people to place-it runs freely through their blood line.

*** Yemista (Greek stuffed tomatoes and vegetables) is a family meal which Simon and his family often enjoy. There is no set recipe and can change with each meal, but always turns out Nostimo (delicious)!

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Brussels Airport explosions: No Indian among casualties

There is no Indian among the casualties following two massive explosions at Brussels airport in Belgium on Tuesday, the external affairs ministry has confirmed.

“Have spoken to our Ambassador (Manjeev Singh Puri},” external affairs ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup said.

“No reports of any Indian casualties,” he added.

Several people were killed when the two explosions devastated the departure area of the Zaventem airport in the Belgian capital on Tuesday morning, triggering panic.

The Belgian fire service told local media there were several dead and wounded in the blasts which were centred at the American Airlines check-in desk, BBC reported.

Belga news agency reported that shots were fired and shouts in Arabic were heard before the two blasts, BBC said.

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Gujarat’s Dalit outfit to gift 16-ft-long soap to Adityanath to ‘clean himself’

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New Delhi, June 3, 2017: A Dalit outfit in Gujarat has planned to prepare a 16-ft-long soap to gift it to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath so that he can bathe with it before meeting Dalits.

According to reports, a newly formed Dr Ambedkar Vechan Pratibandh Samiti outfit said the soap is for Adityanath to cleanse himself.

“The attitude of Yogi Adiyanath indicates his manuvadi (casteist) approach. He needs to cleanse himself of these impurities,”Kirit Rahtod and Kantilal Parmar, members of the samiti, said.

Reportedly, the duo is also associated with Navsarjan – an Ahmedabad-based NGO that fights for Dalit rights.

The soap will be displayed at a public function in Ahmedabad on June 9 before it is packed. Later, it will be sent to UP CM Adityanath in Lucknow.

If the report is to be believed, the soap will be prepared by a woman from the Valmiki community, considered to be the lowest rung within the Dalit community. Meanwhile, while speaking to the IE, Parman and Rahtod did not explain the reason behind the soap being 16 feet long.

This comes after the district administration in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar had distributed soaps, shampoos, and perfumes among the villagers, listed under Scheduled Castes, to make sure they “smell good” when they meet Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.

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India rejects Australia’s Wargames Request, fears China reaction

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May  31, Wednesday : India has declined an Australian request to take part in joint naval activities with the United States and Japan as it is feared of China backlash , which has recently warned over expanding the drills , according to Navy officials and diplomats said.

In January, Australia wrote a formal letter to the Defence Ministry asking to send naval ships in wargames which will take place in July  as an observer.

Four officials from India , Australia and Japan told Reuters that India blocked the proposal and suggested that Canberra send officers to watch the exercises in the Bay of Bengal from the decks of the three participating countries’ warships, instead.

As per Reuters, India is worried because China is going to set up activities in the Indian Ocean where it is building infrastructure in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan, feeding India’s anxiety about being encircled, Indian military sources and diplmats said

“India is being careful about China,” said Abhijit Singh, a former Indian navy officer and head of maritime studies at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. Pr

Presently, India and China is witnessing quarrel over a territorial dispute in the Himalayas and China’s military support to Pakistan.

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Putin opposes military action against North Korea

Russian president criticises US diplomacy in the crisis, cautioning that tougher sanctions would be counterproductive.
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Imposing tougher sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear missile programme would be counterproductive and threats of military action could trigger “a global catastrophe”, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

Putin, speaking on Tuesday after a BRICS summit in Xiamen, China, also criticised US diplomacy in the crisis and renewed his call for talks, saying North Korea would not halt its missile testing programme until it felt secure.

“Russia condemns North Korea’s exercises, we consider that they are a provocation … [But] ramping up military hysteria will lead to nothing good. It could lead to a global catastrophe,” Putin said.

“There’s no other path apart from a peaceful one.”

Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the UN, said on Monday that North Korea’s leadership is “begging for war” as she called on the body’s Security Council to impose tougher measures against the country following its most powerful nuclear test to date.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the North’s state-run agency, hailed Sunday’s test, saying it “marked a very significant occasion in attaining the final goal of completing the state nuclear force”.

Putin also criticised the US, saying it was preposterous for Washington to ask for Moscow’s help with Pyongyang after sanctioning Russian companies whom US officials accused of violating North Korea sanctions.

“It’s ridiculous to put us on the same [sanctions] list as North Korea and then ask for our help in imposing sanctions on North Korea,” said Putin.

“This is being done by people who mix up Australia with Austria.”

Putin was speaking after South Korea said an agreement with the US to scrap a weight limit on its warheads would help it respond to the North Korea threat after North Korea conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test.

Russia, which shares a border with North Korea, has repeatedly joined China in calling for negotiations with North Korea, suggesting that the US and South Korea halt all major war games in exchange for North Korea halting its testing programme.

While describing additional sanctions as “the road to nowhere”, Putin said Russia was prepared to discuss “some details” around the issue, without elaborating.

Meanwhile, Japanese politicians have demanded tougher UN sanctions on North Korea.

A resolution by Japan’s parliamentary committee on Monday condemned the North Korean nuclear test, and urged the government to take leadership in pushing for tougher punishment against the country.

Taro Kono, Japan’s foreign minister, it was time to increase pressure on North Korea and eliminate loopholes that allow some countries to continue trading with the country.

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100 Warwick Street # 101 COLEMAN Lititz, PA
$ 439,600
Property Attributes
  • MLS#PALA174954
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CityLititz
  • AreaLititz Boro
  • NeighborhoodDOWNTOWN LITITZ
  • Zip17543
  • StyleUnit/Flat
  • Price$ 439,600
  • Bedrooms2
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1564
Listing Provided Courtesy Of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Data Source:
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Property Description

The future of senior living in Lititz is expanding. The Lofts of Lititz Springs is a one-of-a-kind place created with more inspiration, more energy, more options and more excitement around every corner. Urban living senior apartments with industrial flair. Every detail of a carefree life has been designed into each apartment home. Sophisticated spaces with open-concept designs. 6 floor plans to choose from. One and two bedroom light-filled residences featuring 9ft ceilings, customized quality finishes, spacious closets with lighting and an open floor plan with expansive great room. Wooden beam, brick interior detailing and French doors lead to your own private covered terrace. Pleasant View campus amenities include a library, beauty salon, lounges, activity rooms, green house, game/card room, creative arts studio, well-equipped workshop, thrift store, model train room, chapel, state-of-the-art fitness center and an indoor heated saltwater pool with hot tub and lounge. Take a walk or bike ride on the trails. Relax in the various outdoor courtyard and gathering spaces. Monthly Service Fee Includes real estate taxes for property, utilities (except TV, telephone and internet), maintenance of interior and exterior, grounds care, trash removal, snow removal, fitness center membership, recreational programming, scheduled transportation, building insurance and use of common areas. Coleman Design: 2 bedrooms plus Den. 2 Full and 1 Half Bath. 1564sf plus 151sf Terrace with French Door Access. Corner Terrace offers multi-directional views. Full Kitchen with island, Tall Wall & Energy Efficient Appliances. Master Suite with walk-in closet and Master Bath. Laundry Room with w/d, sink & cabinetry. Guest Suite with walk-in closet and access to second bath. Great Room with lots of light.

High School
Warwick High School
Price History
12/11/2020 Listed $439,600

General Features

Accessibility 48 + Halls, Accessible Switches/Outlets, Doors - Lever Handle(s), Doors - Recede, Elevator, Grab Bars Mod, Low Pile Carpeting, No Stairs, Roll-in Shower
Appliances Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural Style Unit/Flat
Association Amenities Beauty Salon, Billiard Room, Common Grounds, Community Center, Dining Rooms, Elevator, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Fitness Center, Game Room, Hot tub, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Laundry Facilities, Library
Association Fee Includes Air Conditioning, Appliance Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Laundry, Custodial Services Maintenance, Electricity, Ext Bldg Maint, Health Club, Heat, Insurance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear
Association Y/N Yes
Bathrooms Count Main Level 3.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level 2
Community Pool Features Heated, Indoor, Saltwater
Condo/Coop Association Y/N No
Construction Completed Y/N No
Construction Materials Block, Brick, Other
Cool Fuel Electric
Cooling Central A/C
Days on Market 186
Exterior Features BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Fire Escape, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Other
Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Laminated, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
Garage Spaces 1.00
Garage Y/N No
HOA Fee 2452.00
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Heating Forced Air
High School WARWICK
High School District WARWICK
Interior Features Floor Plan - Open, Pantry, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Air Filter System, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining
Levels 1
MLS Area Lititz Boro (10537)
Municipality LITITZ BORO
New Construction Yes
Other Structures Above Grade
Ownership Other
Parking Features Assigned, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Handicap Parking, Lighted Parking, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Shared Driveway
Patio/Porch Features Terrace
Possession Other
Price Per Sq Ft 281.07
Property Type Residential
PropertyCondition Excellent
Roof Other
Security Features Fire Detection System, Main Entrance Lock, Non-Monitored, Security System, Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
Senior Community Y/N Yes
Sewer Public Sewer
Structure Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Subdivision Name DOWNTOWN LITITZ
Tax Annual Amount 0.0
Tax Year 2020
Unit Number 101 COLEMAN
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Water Access Y/N No

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 1564
Above Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Basement Y/N No
Bathrooms Half Main Level 1
Central Air Y/N Yes
Entry Level 1
Fireplace Y/N No
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Heating Y/N Yes
Hot Water Natural Gas
Laundry Type Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Living Area 1564
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Room Type Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Den, Great Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Total Baths 3
Total Bedrooms 2

Exterior Features

# Of Assigned Spaces 2
Door Features French, Sliding Glass
Garage Features Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Underground
Horse Y/N No
Navigable Water Y/N No
Parking Garage - # Of Spaces 1
Parking Lot - # Of Spaces 1
Pool Y/N Yes - Community
Spa No
Total Parking Spaces 2
Type of Parking Off Street, Parking Garage, Parking Lot
Water Oriented Y/N No
Water Source Public
Water View Y/N No
Waterfront Y/N No

Room Details

Room Dimensions Level Flooring Details
Additional Bedroom Main Walk-In Closet(s)
Den Main
Full Bath Main
Great Room Main
Kitchen Main
Laundry Main
Primary Bathroom Main Double Sink
Primary Bedroom Main Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 17543

AVG $440K
AVG 527
Year Built
AVG 1984
AVG 32
Data Provided by Walkscore ® not using MLS data

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Park One San Diego

Located on the corner of 6th Avenue and Upas Street in the Bankers Hill neighborhood, Park One condos are on the north-west corner of Balboa Park. Formerly known as Mi Arbolito originally was built to be sold as condos in 2007, but with the crash of the real estate market and economy, the developer actually lost the property to the bank.  After almost going to auction, the property was sold and the new owner rented the residences out. Now Park One has been remodeled into luxurious condominiums with each unit approximately 2,280 sf with dual master suites and a private foyer off the elevator that is not actually included in the square footage (I’d approximate it at another 120 or so sf).

 Park One | San Diego, 92103

Unit 900 #6

With 14 units, one per floor, residents experience exclusive privacy and are perched at the crest of the hill so the land gently slopes away from the tower to the East, South and West. This provides for absolutely fabulous views of Balboa Park, downtown, the San Diego Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. All residences include two underground parking spaces on one of  two levels that are accessible by two high-speed elevators. A great feature to have with all the events that happen Downtown and in Balboa Park. Some of the best features at Park One are that both bedrooms are en suite and the living area is made of a great room concept where the kitchen, dining and living room all merge together to take advantage of the amazing views.

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Park One San Diego Condos  |  Community Features

-Fitness center
-BBQ Areas in courtyard
-Assigned storage compartments in garage

Park One San Diego  |  Residence Features

-Upgraded carpeting.
-Custom bath with dual sinks and spa tub.
-Custom built-ins large walk-in closet.
-Overhead accent lighting.
-Laundry room off of dressing area.
-Custom cabinetry with granite counter tops.
-Custom tiled flooring.
-Commercial grade appliances including sub-zero refrigeration.
-Wrap-a-round “bar” for casual dining and entertaining.
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Cussing is cool. More precisely, people who cuss are cool. At least, that’s what those doing the cussing want us to think.

Beto O’Rourke, one of the 20 or so Democrats running for president, flings about the f-word to show how frustrated and angry he is about mass shootings and government’s failure to do anything to reduce their toll.

His campaign even started selling T-shirts incorporating an O’Rourke quote with the f-word.

Cool, right? And edgy.

Except that it’s hard to view anything that has become as common as cussing as edgy.

Most of us have heard admonitions from parents, teachers and others in authority, telling us that using offensive language is a sign of laziness and a limited vocabulary.

I never bought that argument completely, but I would argue that cussing does nothing to elevate discussion of a controversial topic. Nor does crass language edify the people who, presumably, the speaker or writer wants to persuade.

Supporters might argue that when people such as O’Rourke use of the f-word and other objectionable language, it shows just how passionate they are.

They have feelings. They’re concerned. They’re mad. They are compelled to speak frankly.

But cussing doesn’t denote any of that. Not anymore.

Cussing is more likely to involve someone missing a free throw than murder. That robs it of any use it might have had once as a gauge of deep feelings.

It’s commonly overheard on TV (except on old-fashioned broadcast networks), at sports venues, in the workplace and even on children’s playgrounds.

Resorting to cussing once did count as a measure of anger or passion. I mark the end of that time as 2004. That was when then vice president Dick Cheney, fed up with attacks on Halliburton, the company that made him rich, told a Democratic critic to “(expletive deleted) himself.”

That was on the floor of the U.S. Senate, and the target of the suggestion was Sen. Patrick Leahy. It was uncommon and untoward, and news stories expressed surprise that Cheney would resort to foul language in such a setting.

Consider it the last gasp of sincere indignation. Cultural trends had been leading us to such a point for a long time.

Comedian George Carlin was among the many people in entertainment pushing us toward common use of foul language. Back in the 1970s, he became internationally known with his bit about the seven dirty words you can’t say on television.

That comedy routine eventually ended up before the Supreme Court, but the ruling was less important than the message it sent. Not only by Carlin but also by other comedians and radio “shock jocks” who followed. Their message was that nothing — no words, no insult, no degradation — was off limits.

Their low standards seeped into other aspects of entertainment, and after 30 or 40 years, low standards stopped being edgy.

I still find cussing in professional or public venues a matter of bad manners. It shows a lack of respect for those who might be offended. I mean, just because you can do something in public – passing gas, cleaning your toenails, picking your nose – doesn’t mean you should.

So as much of America adopts — and celebrates, really — what were once considered dirty words, some of us continue to consider cussing crass … and oh so common.

A native of Garden City, Julie Doll is a former journalist who has worked at newspapers across Kansas.


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 By Jim Orr    News    April 29, 2021

Opening day has been pushed back tentatively to Saturday, May 1, at Mr. J's Garden Center, Kimball businessman John Morrison's new venture next to his High Point RV Park along Highway 71. Morrison...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    April 22, 2021

WTC Names Scholar Athletes

The Western Trails Conference on Monday announced its new class of scholar-athletes and scholarship recipients. Kimball High School was well-represented with a half-dozen students making the grade. The KHS scholar-athletes are seniors Sydney...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    April 8, 2021

Jax Thurin Puts Up Multiple-Title Week

What a week up-and-coming local wrestler Jax Thurin of the Tri-State Grapplers enjoyed. At the Eads, Colo., Junior Olympic Tournament on Saturday, March 27, he wrestled in the 10U division _ winning... Full story

 By Jim Orr    Sports    April 8, 2021

After a break in the action this past week, the Kimball Longhorns, Potter-Dix Coyotes and Banner County Wildcats are getting back at it. The Longhorns returned to track and field competition Tuesday... Full story

 By Jim Orr    News    April 1, 2021

TGIF In Banner County

As Banner County School's four-day school week moves through the final quarter of its second year, enrollment numbers appear to be adding up in its favor. Superintendent Evelyn Browne told the...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    March 11, 2021

Spring Sports Is In The Air

Here comes the Kimball spring sports season – a year after COVID-19 wiped out the track and golf seasons and two years since the last competitions. "After taking last year off, all schools will... Full story

 By Jim Orr    News    March 11, 2021

P-D Speech Team Heads Back To State

The Potter-Dix High School speech team is heading back to State. The Coyotes, five-time State champions since 2002, qualified for the D1 state competition at Kearney High School on March 19 after winn...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    January 14, 2021

McGinnis & Cluff 3rd, Schindler 4th At Garden

Kimball Longhorns wrestlers will be tested in four meets the rest of January following a Garden County Invite in which James McGinnis placed third at 126, Connor Cluff third at 132 and Trey Schindler fourth at 145. Next up for the Horns is SPVA...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    January 7, 2021

High School Schedules Get COVID Changes

Local high school sports returned this week with some basketball games rescheduled in recent days due to virus safety precautions. On Monday, the Potter-Dix basketball teams travelled to Morrill, where the boys won, 57-53, and girls lost, 62-14. See...

 By Jim Orr    News    January 7, 2021

When several inches of snow fell on the Kimball area overnight last Monday and Tuesday, city road crews were out and about clearing streets before many people woke up. In the photo, a plow clears...

 By Jim Orr    News    December 31, 2020

Kimball County Commissioner Daria Anderson-Faden, right, receives thanks and gifts during her last meeting Dec. 15 from commissioners Rich Flores, next to Faden, and Larry Engstrom. Anderson-Faden,...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    December 17, 2020

NSAA Sports In Orange Phase

Nebraska School Activities Association executive director Jay Bellar on Monday, Dec. 14, announced that the NSAA has decided to remain until Jan. 4 in the Orange Phase of safety measures regarding the coronavirus although the state has shifted to...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    December 10, 2020

Last year, back in the late summer of 2019, the Observer was in need of a sportswriter. Tom Southard, the face of Observer sports since 1964, wanted to finally retire. Or at least scale back his... Full story

 By Jim Orr    Sports    December 10, 2020

Wrestlers Show Coach Improvement; Schindler Wins

The young Kimball Longhorn wrestlers next compete Friday, Dec. 11, at North Platte St. Pats after showing improvement in their first two outings this year, coach Bob Culek told the Observer. Kimball opened the season Friday, Dec. 4, at Bayard and...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    December 10, 2020

Third- and fourth-grade Kimball boys are starting out strong in the Sidney Community Center League. They just had their first games this week and expect the season to go through January. Kimball beat...

 By Jim Orr    Sports    December 3, 2020

Ready For Some Winter Sports?

Here we go. The winter sports season opens this week under a number of coronavirus safety precautions for Kimball, Potter-Dix and Banner County high schools. For the Kimball Longhorns, it's time for...

 By Jim Orr    News    November 26, 2020

Potter-Dix Wins MAC

Potter-Dix High School's talented student actors have brought home yet another Minuteman Activities Conference championship for play production. Their devoted hours of daily practice paid off during... Full story

 By Jim Orr    News    November 19, 2020

Kimball About To 'Believe In Magic of Christmas"

Christmas in Kimball 2020 activities begin Thanksgiving week, kicking off the local holiday season. This year's theme is “Believe in the Magic of Christmas.” Like just about everything else this year, COVID left its mark on the planning. For one... Full story

 By Jim Orr    News    October 22, 2020

Oliver Lake

The wooded lake grounds don't get splashed with this much color every fall. Maybe just one of every 10 falls, some say. What caused it? What caused the leaves this year to wrap Oliver Lake in a... Full story

 By Jim Orr    News    October 15, 2020

Observer COVID Announcement

In an abundance of caution due to close contact with an infected individual, the Observer office will be closed to the public for a time to be determined. The Observer plans to continue publishing, but office doors will be closed and business mainly... Full story

 By Jim Orr    News    October 1, 2020

County On Fast Track To Fill That Seat

The process is in place to swiftly fill the sudden vacancy on the Kimball County Board of Commissioners. Just a few days after former Commissioner Vice Chairman Brandon Mossberg submitted his letter to resign Sept. 22 for “family reasons,” the...

 By Jim Orr    News    October 1, 2020

The Sept. 24 grand opening of Kimball Transit Service's gleaming regional headquarters building in downtown Kimball drew quite a crowd of dozens of visitors and dignitaries for the ribbon cutting,...

 By Jim Orr    News    September 24, 2020

Oh, Baby!

Millie Dee Brown, Sharleen Kaysig Graham and Graham Holz are the up-and-coming supermodels in the division for newborns to 11 months old in this year's Farmer's Day Baby Photo Contest. You can also...

 By Jim Orr    News    August 20, 2020

Community Health Fair Goes On As Scheduled

Even in a year of coronavirus challenges, the Kimball Community Health Fair went on as planned last Friday and Saturday. “Everything went very smoothly,” said Kerry Ferguson, the hospital’s director of community relations. “We had 101 partici...

 By Jim Orr    News    July 2, 2020

Nebraska Press Association Honors Tom Southard

The Nebraska Press Association has honored Tom Southard, who started writing sports for the Western Nebraska Observer in 1964, with a career achievement award. The NPA welcomed Southard on June 25...

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Manager of the Quarter - October 2015

Manager of the Quarter - October 2015
Oct 13, 2015

Rob Robichaud

Human resources director Rob Robichaud is responsible for Western Window Systems’ greatest asset: its people. Since starting with the company in November 2014, he’s focused his efforts on finding talent, establishing systems to measure workforce effectiveness, and serving as the company’s most passionate advocate.

“When we were a much smaller company, I used to know everyone’s name,” says president and CEO Scott Gates. “Now, with nearly 300 employees, I don’t. But Rob does. He makes it a point to get to know everyone.”

With a passion for company culture and a desire to see people succeed, Robichaud regularly goes above and beyond typical HR duties. From measuring things like average tenure, injuries, and participation rates of the company’s 401(k) and health insurance plans, he’s able to understand processes and analyze the effectiveness of training and onboarding practices. Through initiatives such as best practices for hiring, a skills matrix, and monthly training on company culture, Robichaud provides resources, support, and clear feedback on how individuals can thrive and help grow the company.

“Rob uses our unique culture to foster productivity,” says Gates. “He’s constantly moving and adjusting to make our business better.

Congratulations to Rob Robichaud, Western Window Systems’ manager of the quarter.

Learn more about Rob Robichaud by reading his Q&A below:

Where are you from?

What song best sums you up?
“I Hold On” by Dierks Bentley.

What is your favorite sport to watch/play?

What are your hobbies?
Being a dad, fishing, woodwork, yard work, gardening, building things, and repairing wood furniture.

Who do you look up to/admire?
Ronald Reagan.

Where do you most want to travel?
Machu Picchu.

If money was no object, what would you do?
Take a nap for starters, then build stuff with my hands for the rest of my days. Probably get into the mini-house and cabin business. Might find me living in one some day.

What is your favorite family recipe?
My dad’s gazpacho.

What is your favorite movie?
High Fidelity.

What is your biggest success up until now?
Fatherhood and surviving life in Detroit – twice!

What’s your favorite part of working at Western Window Systems?
The culture and the awesome people who own and protect our culture.

What is one fact about you that almost no one else knows?
I did not graduate high school, but overcame that by completing three college degrees and becoming a college president at one point in my career.


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Weather Resistant Barriers in Portland, OR

Weather Resistant Barrier

Home energy performance is now one of the main concerns of homebuyers, according to the National Association for Home Builders. The demand for energy-efficient homes has reached unprecedented levels, yet this demand is going largely unmet. Builders who can deliver energy-efficient homes can capture this unmet market.

The Tremco Enviro-Dri weather-resistant barrier system and TUFF-N-DRI below-grade system offer a higher level of performance, durability, and value than traditional house wraps. This liquid-applied membrane creates a continuous barrier, significantly boosting the performance of the home’s envelope.

The Enviro-Dri weather-resistant barrier system:

  • Prevents mildew and mold by protecting the sheathing system, wall cavity, and interior from liquid moisture
  • Significantly reduces unconditioned air infiltration through the building envelope, boosting home comfort by avoiding drafts
  • Minimizes conditioned air passing out of the home through the sheathing system, boosting energy performance and reducing air changes per hour
  • Allows moisture vapor to pass through the wall system, reducing the buildup of moisture and associated issues in the walls

From builders new to green home construction to energy-performance veterans, the energy experts at Westside Drywall & Insulation, Inc. can help every step of the way to deliver new energy-efficient homes.

Boosts Home Durability

Many of the builders we work with within the Pacific Northwest are looking for ways to reduce future liability by constructing homes that resist the elements. Throughout the Willamette Valley and up to Seattle, we recommend an uninterrupted weather-resistant barrier, protecting against both air and water infiltration.

This barrier is permanent once it cures and will remain intact as long as the wall is in place, even if the exterior cladding system is removed. Unlike traditional mechanically-fastened house wraps that can rip or tear and use staples or nails that puncture the system, the Enviro-Dri system creates a continuous uniform barrier that completely adheres to the sheathing system.

For this reason, the product comes with a 10-year warranty, starting on the application date. The energy-efficiency experts at Westside Drywall & Insulation, Inc. can help you build durable homes with exceptional home performance with this innovative product.

At Westside Drywall, we understand the importance of design freedom in new home construction. Our weather-resistant barrier systems are approved for use on oriented-strand board, wood fiberboard, and plywood sheathing, and can be used with all types of exterior cladding systems.

TUFF-N-DRI Below Grade Barrier Solutions:

TUFF-N-DRI H8 delivers resistance to hydrostatic pressure that is far better than competing brands.  Its superior hang strength enables TUFF-N-DRI H8 to maintain consistent coverage for enhanced performance.

  • Exceptional hang strength- TUFF-N-DRI stays where it's sprayed...doesn't slide down the wall before curing.
  • 8 feet of hydrostatic head resistance- Up to 8x greater than the competition.
  • Operational efficiency-  Consistent high quality in every gallon; ease of installation means productivity and profit.

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As the one-stop-shop for energy-efficient builders in Portland, we take the guesswork out of green home construction and provide products that meet Oregon and Washington building codes for energy efficiency. From the early design process through construction, the Westside Drywall team of experts provides solutions for innovative, energy-efficient projects by offering a suite of products that work together to achieve high levels of energy efficiency and customer value.

With decades of industry experience, Westside Drywall can tackle projects of any size. From Eugene to Portland, Oregon – as well as Seattle and Vancouver – our skilled crews help keep your projects on schedule and exceeding customer expectations.

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Posted May 3, 2021

Listen. Learn. Lead.

The last year has had a profound impact on how we want to interact with each other. Meetings have often been replaced by virtual calls. Socially distancing is built into our day-to-day. However, listening remains as important as ever, especially for leaders within an organization. This week’s Benefits Buzz guest, Whitney Johnson, has written plenty about the importance of listening and learning at work and in life.

Watch our latest episode of Benefits Buzz for tips on how to boost your listening skills to be the best leader, colleague, and family member you can be. Or keep reading for five easy tips on how to nurture your listening skills.

Listen now or subscribe!

Studies have shown that meditation can have a number of brain-healthy benefits, including stress relief, improved emotional health, and reduced aging. Johnson has found it helpful in clearing her mind so she can focus on others in conversations.

“It’s just so easy to be all over the place and have so much coming into our brain,” she said. “I feel like there’s continually a traffic jam in my brain. If I can practice meditating, that will help me have more of a meditative stance when I’m talking and listening to my family.”

Smile more

Sounds simple, right? Johnson said that displaying a positive attitude at the start of a meeting or conversation can go a long way in putting you in the right mindset to be the best listener. It also puts the person you’re talking to in the right mindset.

“Whenever you’re about to start a meeting, whether in-person or on camera, smile at them,” Johnson said. “When you are a leader, whatever you do is amplified. You’re smiling at them makes them feel safe. It makes them feel heard. It makes them feel like they matter.”

Look at them

Making good eye contact and looking directly at the person you’re talking with shows that they have your full attention. You’re listening. In that moment, you’re nowhere else but in that conversation.

Repeating something or building on what someone else says also shows that you’re paying attention. If they say something you agree with, let them know. If you have more to add, do so when the time is right.

Ask questions

Being a good listener also means being curious about what you’re having a conversation about. Ask a question. Follow up on something they said. Doing so might help the person you’re talking to think through the subject of the conversation.

“That willingness to ask even one additional question to clarify or say more about what matters to me,” Johnson said.

Would you like to learn more from Whitney Johnson? Subscribe to her newsletter or check out her books

The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own counsel.

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osa9.exe - Is osa9.exe trojan, malware, or a virus?

what is osa9.exe?
Purpose of osa9.exe:

Process or task name:

Always double check your task spelling if you are concerned about spyware or viruses, as often they use similiar spelling for these windows processes and tasks: osa9.exe

File type:
Exe program - Files with an extension of "exe" are executable programs.

Purpose of this file:
This is a program that is part of the Microsoft Office programs. This is a startup assistant for Microsoft Office. No reason to terminate this task unless you rarely use MS Office. Visit osa9.exe for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.

What is the osa9.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
This program will be found at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\

  • Is osa9.exe spyware?
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Tesla delivers record vehicles in third quarter of 2020

Tesla delivered nearly 140,000 vehicles to its customers in the third quarter. The car manufacturer has thus clearly exceeded the previous year’s figure.

Tesla Store, Santana Row, San Jose, California

While the corona pandemic is slowing the car market as a whole, Tesla continues to grow strongly. The US electric car manufacturer of star entrepreneur Elon Musk brought 139,300 vehicles to customers in the third quarter, as he announced on Friday at the company’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

Tesla thus set a new record and by far exceeded both the previous year’s figure of 97,000 cars and the previous quarter’s figure of 90,650. Analysts had expected around 137,000 deliveries. However, the share remained under pressure pre-trading in the negative overall market.

Tesla sales from Q1 2013 to Q3 2020 – third quarter comparison chart

With 124,100 units, the majority of deliveries were Tesla’s cheapest vehicle, Model 3, and the newer compact SUV, Model Y. With these offers, the tech billionaire Musk group is increasingly establishing itself in the mass market.

The older, larger and significantly more expensive models S and X are making less and less contribution to sales. According to its own information, Tesla produced a total of 145,036 vehicles in the third quarter. Information on the financial position will only follow later with the annual report. Tesla had last made four quarters in a row with a profit for the first time since the company was founded in 2003.

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The pandemic has made German corporations even more dependent on China

Without the People’s Republic, Volkswagen and other large companies would not be nearly as successful. China is the most important market for many German corporations.

FAW-Volkswagen employees at the Foshan factory – (photo by VW)

No other western industrial country has made itself as dependent on China as Germany. This is especially true for its key industries. Cars and auto parts account for more than a quarter and machines for around a fifth of total German exports to China. Electrical engineering and optics products also play a much larger role in trade with China than in the German export structure as a whole.

When it comes to imports from China, data processing equipment, electronic and optical products made up the majority again last year, with over a third of imports. This also includes electronic components, which are important preliminary products for German industry – and which would threaten the supply chain in the event of a longer failure.

Almost no large corporation can afford not to be active in China in 2020. With a turnover share of 15 percent, that is almost 200 billion euros annually, according to calculations by the Handelsblatt, China is the second most important foreign market for the 30 largest German listed companies, after the USA. The DAX companies have almost 700 subsidiaries in China.
Just over two decades ago, China hardly played a role for Germany. That changed after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the end of communism, when China opened up economically to the West. In 2007 exports already totaled 30 billion euros – just before the turn of the millennium it was five billion – only to triple last year to more than 90 billion euros.

There is a lot at stake for German companies in the Far East. On average, the more than three million German companies generate around seven percent of their sales in China. BMW, Daimler and VW as well as the semiconductor manufacturer Infineon and the sporting goods company Adidas turn over more than every fifth euro in China. For them, the country is the largest sales and thus individual market – even ahead of the home market of Germany.

Most important market for Infineon

China-dependency is probably the most advanced among car manufacturers. Daimler generates exactly one third of its sales in China and has tripled its sales there in just five years. At Volkswagen, the share of sales is even over 40 percent, in 2019 that was almost eleven million units. Without China, the group would be inconceivable today.

Infineon Wuxi, China – (photo by Infineon)

The People’s Republic is by far the most important market for Germany’s largest chip manufacturer Infineon. Infineon generates more than every third euro in China, which most recently corresponded to almost three billion euros. Germany only accounts for 15 percent of Infineon’s revenues.

That was different once. Five years ago Germany and China were still on par at 20 percent. From Infineon’s point of view, the development is not surprising. More than a third of all chips worldwide are installed in the People’s Republic. German companies experienced in late winter the extent to which lower demand from China has an impact. In view of the high loss of income as a result of the corona pandemic, the Dax companies lost almost five percent of their sales and even more than 15 percent of their operating profit in the first three months.

Responsible was the halt in China. The sporting goods manufacturers Adidas and Puma reported that their sales in China plummeted by up to 85 percent in the first few months. For Adidas, the People’s Republic is the world’s largest single market with a 22 percent share of sales.

The automotive industry association VDA therefore cut its annual forecast for the important sales market to a minus of seven percent at an early stage. In January, sales in China fell by 20 percent to 1.6 million vehicles. In the meantime, the recovery in the Far East is furthest advanced, so that the three large German carmakers are likely to be in the black for 2020 as a whole after losing profits in the first half of the year, in some cases billions.

Companies are now making up for losses in America and Europe, where the pandemic is still paralyzing parts of public life. “The latest Chinese economic data are further evidence that the upswing in China is on a broader footing and that growth is far from over after the recovery process,” says Deutsche Bank’s chief investment strategist, Ulrich Stephan.

BASF Verbund site

Accordingly, Germany’s companies are steadfastly relying on the country. Like BASF. Another large Verbund site is to be built in Guangdong for ten billion dollars by the middle of the decade, which Europe’s largest chemical manufacturer intends to operate independently. In addition, BASF and its partner Sinopec are planning to build a cracker in Nanjing.

Mr. Dai Hou-Liang (left), Chairman of the Board and the President of SINOPEC Corporation, and Dr. Martin Brudermueller, Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors, BASF SE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the two companies’ cooperation in China.

This is a large-scale plant with which oil or natural gas is broken down into basic chemical components such as ethylene, propylene and butadiene. Such basic chemicals are the basis for chemical by-products.

In the opinion of CEO Martin Brudermüller, these are systems that are expected to be in operation for 40 or 50 years: “We will not change the strategy just because the times are just a little rough,” said Brudermüller more than one person Year.

At that time, the trade conflict between the US and China reached its preliminary climax. Such disruptions have no influence on the investment intentions of German companies. The insurance company Ergo is also expanding its China business.

The subsidiary of the reinsurer Munich Re took over almost 25 percent of the shares in the state property and casualty insurer Taishan Insurance. Ergo is already active in life and health insurance. “China plays a central role in our global portfolio,” said Ergo boss Markus Rieß.

Volkswagen wants to become a leader in electromobility in the world’s largest car market with equity investments. CEO Herbert Diess never misses an opportunity to emphasize how important the country is: “In the next few decades the power center of the automotive industry will be in China,” he told journalists in Beijing. “The future of Volkswagen will be decided on the Chinese market.”

In April 2020, the group in China had almost reached the delivery figures of the previous year – i.e. at a time when the market in Europe and the USA was just bottoming out.

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When Is Easter 2103? Easter 2103 Information

In the year 2103 Easter Sunday will be on:

March 25th

Catholic Easter Sunday in 2103 was on Sunday, March 25th. Orthodox Easter Sunday in 2103 was celebrated 7 days later, on Sunday, April 1st. Usually people go to Church on Easter Sunday to join the community in celebrating the Easter Holiday and then Easter dinner with the family.

Every year Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday following the ecclesiastical full moon. This occurs on or soonest after 21 March (in some years the calculations is varied).

Most Christians including Roman Catholic, Anglican Communion and Protestant Churches refer to the week before Easter as “Holy Week” that also contains the days of the Easter Triduum.

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When Is Easter 2301? Easter 2301 Information

In the year 2301 Easter Sunday will be on:

March 24th

Catholic Easter Sunday in 2301 was on Sunday, March 24th. Orthodox Easter Sunday in 2301 was celebrated 7 days later, on Sunday, March 31st. Usually people go to Church on Easter Sunday to join the community in celebrating the Easter Holiday and then Easter dinner with the family.

Every year Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday following the ecclesiastical full moon. This occurs on or soonest after 21 March (in some years the calculations is varied).

Most Christians including Roman Catholic, Anglican Communion and Protestant Churches refer to the week before Easter as “Holy Week” that also contains the days of the Easter Triduum.

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Water Production

WGTB logo PNG 112x89 Post 48 in a series. When Green Turns Brown is an examination of a small town’s digester-energy project, in which Whitewater, Wisconsin would import other cities’ waste, claiming that the result would be both profitable and green.

There’s a question that I omitted from Post 46  (Questions on the 9.17.15 Remarks on Waste Importation).  The question concerns Whitewater City Manager Clapper’s description of how trucks would bring imported waste into the city:

….So, umm, and an inadequate site, any big trucks that come in have to snake through, they come down a long road by the power plant and by John’s Disposal…

Earlier in this series, we saw that the Donohue firm described selling water as a key goal for municipal government (“The option of producing a sellable water product is of major interest for the city…. The target would be to potentially sell this water product to the adjacent power plant.” See, Post 19, The Scope of Donohue’s Work (Part 1)).

It’s odd, about water sales, because although Donohue says that they’re very important to city government (a ‘major interest’), there’s no prominent mention of those sales in the principal slides on this project, and no mention of sales even when Mr. Clapper mentions the power plant in his explanation of waste importation.

Since no one imagines that water sales depend on water production from rain dances, or by finding supplies with dowsing rods, there’s an obvious relationship between waste into the wastewater plant and extraction of water from it.

That relationship, just as obviously depends on quantity: nothing in, nothing out.

There are other business and economic relationships to consider, too (what deals, if any, have been promised to the power plant, and who has an interest in that plant?).

The more one looks at all this, the more omissions from the municipal administration one finds (even at times when an explanation would have been easy, relevant, and material).

Whether that’s a consequence of repeated carelessness, or by calculated method, I’m not yet sure.


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Five Fabulous Walks In and Around Brisbane

Get to know Brisbane and its surrounds like a local by walking its streets.

Brisbanites love to walk, and so will you, as you discover the city and suburbs. A long walk is a chance to move slowly through the suburbs, stop at the vistas, listen to bird chatter and appreciate the flowers' fragrance.

Locals make good use of their walking trails, so you’ll always have a friendly face to chat with and check your directions. Most are shared paths so watch out for cyclists and keep to the left.

It’s also a good idea to start early, lather up with sunscreen before you head out, take a hat and keep hydrated with a water bottle on hand. Here are five paths to explore.

Take a leisurely walk alongside the Brisbane River. (©PMG)

Brisbane’s Riverwalk reaches out over the water at New Farm for around 800 metres from the end of Merthyr Road to the Howard Smith Wharves. You can take a leisurely stroll and sit for a while under the shade on the pontoon. Start with breakfast and coffee at Moray Café, then head along the river under the Story Bridge and take a right at Ivory Lane. Follow the path to Bowen Terrace and take the clifftop walk till it joins Moray Street.

There are lots of Queenslander and Art Deco style buildings to admire, and you can finish back where you started at Moray Café for another refreshing cuppa. If you don’t need to end where you started, take the City Reach of the Boardwalk which wanders 2.4 kilometres along the river bank right down to the City Botanic Gardens.

New Farm Park
Stroll through the farmers market at New Farm Park. (©Tourism and Events Queensland)

New Farm Park

New Farm Park is 15 hectares of flat parkland by the river in New Farm. It is always worth a visit but even moreso in winter to see the blooming rose display and in spring when the Jacaranda trees create a purple carpet.

Add a Saturday farmers market and a children’s adventure playground into the mix, and you may not want to leave, but a 2.5-kilometre walk along the river bank to the Teneriffe Ferry Terminal will offer some delightful river vistas. Catch a ferry back to New Farm Park, and you’ll enjoy even more water views.

The view from Kangaroo Point Cliffs
The view from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. (©Tourism and Events Queensland)

Kangaroo Point

Explore Kangaroo Point with this flat, 6-kilometre walk that starts at The Wheel of Brisbane by the Brisbane River at South Bank Parklands. From the South Bank Boardwalk, you’ll wander past River Quay Green and its collection of restaurants and cafes to the Goodwill Bridge. If time allows, stroll over the bridge and stop for a coffee at Brendan’s Café, which is almost in the centre of the bridge. The coffee and sweet treats here match the superb river view.

As you continue back along The Cliffs Boardwalk, you’ll notice ships at the Queensland Maritime Museum and plenty of places to stop and rest for a while. The long flight of steep stairs leading up to Kangaroo Point Lookout will give you an extra workout if desired.

Winding beside the mangrove-lined river bank, the path leads right around the tip of Kangaroo Point to Captain Burke Park and under the Story Bridge. At low tide, you can take stairs down to a sandy beach beside the river here. Further along the walkway, Medley Café & Restaurant offers another chance for refreshments. The walk continues to Dockside Ferry Terminal where you can take the ferry all the way back to South Bank.

Redcliffe Jetty at sunrise
Redcliffe Jetty at sunrise. (©Antonio Ribeiro/

Get your blood pumping with a walk among the Margate and Redcliffe foreshore from Pelican Park to the Redcliffe Jetty. There’s plenty of parking at Pelican Park, an area that is popular for kite sailing and jet skis. There’s also pelican feeding at 10 am daily. Birds gather for up to an hour before feeding time, but the bucket of fish doesn’t last long so do not be late.

The 7-kilometre walk to the Redcliffe Jetty also makes a great bicycle ride. You’ll travel past the Humpybong Yacht Club, the Woody Point Jetty and along the beach esplanade to Suttons Beach Park. Take Marine Parade as you get closer to Redcliffe and check out Settlement Cove Lagoon which has a huge swimming spot for children.

As you head into Redcliffe, a mural on the left marks the start of Bee Gees Way. This celebrates the early years of the brothers Gibb, who started their musical career playing at the Redcliffe Speedway. Finish with a visit to the Redcliffe Jetty Markets (Sunday 8 am-2 pm) and a stroll along the jetty.

The beautiful North Gorge Walk
The beautiful North Gorge Walk. (©Tourism and Events Queensland)

North Stradbroke Island

For a lung full of ozone-filled, fresh ocean breeze, it’s hard to beat North Stradbroke Island’s North Gorge Walk. The 1.5-kilometre trail winds around the cliff top and offers dramatic scenery as you walk on the cliff edge. You’ll need to take a ferry ride to reach North Stradbroke Island, but the chance to spot turtles, dolphins, and whales in season, makes it worth the extra effort.


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How to Maintain your Steel Building’s Exterior

Published January 30, 2018 by Whirlwind Team

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You purchased a steel building for its longevity and durability. You are impressed with the versatility steel provides as a construction material. Also, you liked the idea of lower maintenance costs.

However, there is just a little maintenance that must be performed on a regular basis to ensure your building remains as sturdy and clean as when you first erected it. Let’s take a look at what you can do to preserve your beautiful metal building.

But first…

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Practice safety

Remember to take care when using a ladder and climbing on the roof.

  • The ladder should extend to at least three feet above the roofline.
  • The ladder must remain level and on firm ground.
  • Secure the ladder to your building to keep it from falling.
  • Always have someone with you to provide help if you need it.

Use a sturdy ladder that you have inspected for damage and loose joints and use the buddy system for safety.

Once you are on the roof, be extra cautious.

  • Wear heavy-duty rubber-soled work boots.
  • Never walk on the raised ribs, walk on the valleys of the panels.
  • Try to walk only on the lines where the screws fasten the panels to the purlins.
  • Stay off the skylights and other translucent panels

Finally, never, ever walk on a wet roof.

Frequency of maintenance

How often you must perform various maintenance activities depends on the local environment. If the building is located near a saltwater coastline, you will need to check the exterior panels for corrosion more often, perhaps every three to six months instead of annually.

Areas of high pollution, high humidity and extremely dry regions may also require more frequent maintenance. Certainly, after a major storm, you will want to inspect the building and repair any damage caused by wind, branches or other debris.

Clean up immediately after assembly

As soon as your building is complete, remove any objects that are still touching the exterior, such as tools, ladders or excess panels. Pay particular attention to removing anything remaining on the roof. You don’t want anything on the roof or near a wall panel that could scratch the finish or place unnecessary weight on the structure.

With a pre-engineered steel building there should be no need to drill or cut metal but wipe panels with a soft towel to make sure any shavings or metal dust have been removed.

Trim greenery and remove snow

If there is a hedge or other greenery growing near your building, trim it back so no leaves or branches can scrape the side or top of your building. Some hollies have sharp, heavy leaves that could abrade the nearby panels. Taller trees with limbs that hang over the roof can brush the roof panels and leave scratches or wear away the coating.

After heavy snow, if your roof does not shed it quickly, carefully remove it so the roof isn’t stressed by the added weight. The same holds true for icicles or anything else heavy. Check for buckling and replace any roof panels that have failed.

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Annual maintenance of steel buildings

Once everything has been cleaned up and the brush trimmed, you can put your building on an annual maintenance program. If the building is located in areas of saltwater, blowing sand or heavy pollution, you may want to inspect and clean more frequently.

  • Clean the wall and roof panels with water and a gentle detergent to remove dirt and dust. You can use a low-pressure spray washer or a sponge or soft rag. Carefully rinse with clean water to remove remaining detergent and allow it to air dry. Never use caustic or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the protective coating.
  • Inspect any power vents and clean the fan blades of built-up dirt and debris.
  • Repair scratches. As long as the metal substrate beneath the finish is protected, you can buff away small scuffs and scratches. Anything deeper will require repainting or replacement.
  • Check the fasteners. Cycles of heat and cold can cause movement that may loosen fasteners. Screw any that have backed out snuggly into the screw hole without over-tightening. If any fasteners have rusted, replace them.
  • Clean leaves and debris out of the gutters and downspouts so there is no standing water on the roof or near the eaves.
  • Remove leaves, dirt and debris off the roof, paying close attention to the roof valleys where leaves and dirt may gather. A clean roof ensures water will flow properly to the gutters.
  • If you have overhead doors, inspect the rollers, cables, tracks and any safety features such as an auto-reverse, replace worn components and lubricate where needed.
  • Remove ground material resting against the bottom of the wall panels. It can hold moisture against the panels for prolonged periods and lead to rust formation. When you mow, aim grass clippings away from the structure.

Periodic maintenance and repair

There are some metal building components that require maintenance on an as-needed basis. For example, if the personnel door has developed an annoying squeak, you can lubricate the hinges with lightweight oil. As long as you are lubricating the door, inspect the bottom and sides of the door for damaged edges that could allow moisture into the building.

If you have sliding doors, periodically clean out the tracks so the door moves smoothly and seals properly when closed. Inspect the bracing, high-strength bolts, and main frame connections every six months for tightness if you use overhead cranes.

Anytime a panel is scratched too deeply to repair, replace it using a new panel from the same manufacturer as the building if possible. Use new fasteners and make sure it is adequately sealed. Panels with light scratches in the coating can be touched up with the appropriate paint. Left uncovered, the scratched area would soon rust, creating an area of weakness where moisture can enter the building and create more damage.

Speaking of moisture entering the building, any time you find an opening in the building envelope, inspect the insulation for moisture damage, mold and rot. When in doubt, replace the insulation as well as the panel.

Even though steel buildings are extremely durable, you can get more years out of your building by providing timely maintenance, including cleaning, repair and replacement as needed. None of the maintenance will take much time or have to be performed very often.

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Glenturret (Ruadh Maor) 2010-2021 | 10 Year Old Infrequent Flyers

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Ruadh Maor is the name given to the peated malt whisky made occasionally at Highland stalwart Glenturret, and one or two of these have been creeping onto the indie market in recent times to favourable notices across the board.

This 2010 peated Glenturret was bottled in early 2021 as a 10-year-old Ruadh Maor at a hearty 57.8% by Alistair Walker Whisky Co for their Infrequent Flyers series, having spent a finishing period in a Marsala hogshead which we'd guess has contributed an extra shade or two of that delightful dark gold colour and no doubt plenty of sweet dried fruit flavours to boot.

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Country Scotland
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Distilled Year 2010
Bottling Year 2021
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Limited Edition Yes
Bottled Produced 215
Cask Type Marsala Hogshead
Cask Number 6358
Bottle Size 70cl
ABV 57.8%
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Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright burnished copper.

Nose: An immediate and sizeable hit of cooked meat. Crispy bacon, smoked haddock. Very savoury.

Palate: Intense. Such a contrast of flavours here. Really sweet and fruity - apricots, peaches and marmalade - the Marsala cask flexing its muscles. This goes toe-to-toe with a smoky, medicinal, barbequed meat profile. Works brilliantly.

Finish: Strong, smoky and sweet - with a wee spicy note at the end.


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06-12-2013, 14:11
Has anyone tried this system? I was at Dick's Sporting Goods looking for a Steripen and saw this. It basically does the same thing, which is purifies the water with UV light. I've never seen it discussed here. Did a search and didn't come up with anything. I know it's heavy but maybe the lid, which is where the light is, works on other type bottles. Here's a link: http://shop.camelbak.com/all-clear/d/1208_cl_1533

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I work at dicks and have tried the all clear. cool idea to mix the steri pen with a bottle but you can't treat a lot of water at a time and I can drink a 32oz bottle in one gulp. I took it back right away seeing more disadvantages than advantages. it's kinda heavy, can't guarantee it will treat anything outside of its complimentary bottle and if you like using camelbaks other hydration packs, you'll still need other treatment. please save the 100$ until they figure out a better, lighter way to utilize the uv technology
whats it's suggested use you might ask? treating water while traveling to foreign countries

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ps. it says it'll work with other bottles but the bigger the bottle, the more time to wait. not to take away from your thread but I'd like to see if anyone has any good review on the lifestraw? 1000L for 20$ and you can theoretically drink from a brown puddle with no negative effects? sounds like a deal to me


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World heritage sites USA. List of UNESCO world heritage sites in USA. UNESCO world heritage sites in the US. How many world heritage sites in USA?

What Are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are milestones or regions that contain social, logical, or recorded importance. The renowned rundown of World Heritage Sites goes from beautiful towns, untainted American parks, and Chinese sanctuaries.

There are 1,121 World Heritage Sites as of June 2020 dispersed across 167 nations, with most of them situated in China, Italy, and Spain. The Great Wall of China, the city of Verona in Italy, and the Royal Alcazar of Seville are additionally a portion of the famous World Heritage Sites. Different locales remember Machu Picchu for Peru, the city of Hallstatt in Austria, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

Also, a World Heritage Site can be characterized into three classifications: social, regular, or blended. Social locales incorporate authentic structures, towns, or certain works of painting and model. These destinations ought to likewise show customs or civilizations that actually exist or have vanished. Then again, common locales contain uncommon arrangements, exceptional stone developments, or houses uncommon or imperiled plants or creatures. Common legacy locales additionally give instances of geologic and developmental cycles. Blended legacy locales are a mix of normal and social importance.

Since World Heritage Sites are assigned after a fastidious making a decision about measure, these locales should be saved and ensured to try not to lose their status. Also, UNESCO can disavow a site’s World Heritage assignment if the site isn’t as expected ensured. In the first place, the council would put it in the World Heritage in Danger list and haggle with nearby specialists to make a move. In the event that this falls flat, the site will be taken out from the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany and the Oryx Sanctuary in Oman are two of the delisted destinations.

How many world heritage sites in usa?

The United States has 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Of these, ten are social, one is blended, and twelve are regular destinations, with the vast majority of them being public parks. These locales are spots of significance in America’s rich social history and address the wonderful variety of its kin. The Mesa Verde National Park and the Yellowstone National Park were the initial two American locales to be assigned as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1978. From that point forward, an aggregate of 23 destinations in 19 states and two domains have been assigned. Two destinations are trans-limit, implying that they cross the line into Canada. A portion of these locales are featured beneath, and a full rundown of these destinations can be found at the lower part of the article.

1. Statue Of Liberty

An ageless American symbol, the Statue of Liberty is a blessing from individuals of France to the U.S. Committed in 1886, the sculpture was a production of the French stone carver Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and designed by Gustave Eiffel. From that point forward, the New York City landmark has pulled in huge number of guests and has become a postcard staple. The sculpture additionally invites most foreigners going via ocean.

In 1984, the Statue of Liberty procured its UNESCO World Heritage Site assignment and portrayed it as a “show-stopper of the human soul”, notwithstanding it being an image of American opportunity, and of the connection among France and the U.S.

Best Time to Visit: Weekday mornings
Type: Cultural
Year of Inscription: 1984

2. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

UNESCO recorded the Cahokia Mounds as a World Heritage Site in 1982. The site is the biggest pre Colombian settlement north of Mexico. Cahokia began as a Mississippian city with an expansive scope of private homes and amazing public works that have kept up their genuineness as the social, financial, and strict focus of the locals for quite a long time. The site shows divisions of work, farming, exchange and settlement structures demonstrating a pre metropolitan culture with an uncommon association. The site is situated in southwestern Illinois close to the banks of the Mississippi River and opposite the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Best Time to Visit: Weekdays in June and July
Type: Cultural
Year of Inscription: 1982

3. Yosemite National Park

Situated in the core of California, Yosemite National Park is a dazzling characteristic miracle, attracting in excess of 3 million guests every year. The recreation center was announced an UNESCO World Heritage Site USA in 1984 because of its one of a kind geologic highlights because of frigid disintegration of granitic bedrock. Yosemite houses five of the world’s tallest cascades, including the well known Yosemite Falls, Sequoia forests, huge knolls, and perfect lakes. Vacationers can appreciate a roadtrip to the recreation center, see the natural life, go stream boating, or experience outdoors throughout the late spring. Get familiar with the best an ideal opportunity to visit Yosemite National Park and the things you can do in this regular heaven.

Best Time to Visit: May to September
Type: Natural
Year of Inscription: 1984

4. Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park values being the USA and the world’s first public park, set up in 1872. Hundreds of years after, the recreation center gets a huge number of guests consistently, appreciating its staggering landscape. Subsequently, Yellowstone got its UNESCO World Heritage USA assignment for its geothermal highlights and fountains, with the recreation center having the biggest convergence of springs on the planet. In addition, many imperiled or compromised types of birds, fish, reptiles, warm blooded animals, and more are found in Yellowstone National Park. Guests can appreciate a wide assortment of exercises in Yellowstone: from outdoors, climbing, fishing, to loosening up nature strolls.

Best Time to Visit: April to May, September to October
Type: Natural
Year of Inscription: 1978

5. Grand Canyon National Park

Beside being an UNESCO World Heritage Site USA, Arizona’s Grand Canyon is additionally essential for the regarded Seven Natural Wonders list, verification of its importance. As you wonder about its notable and brilliant scene, you will observer the world’s set of experiences billions of years prior. The Grand Canyon was shaped through geologic action and disintegration by the Colorado River on the Earth’s surface. Up right up ’til today, the Grand Canyon is perhaps the most amazing views and places to see Earth’s set of experiences moving. Go horseback riding, climbing, or an energizing waterway boating experience to understand the gorge from with an improved point of view. For a definitive outing, get an opportunity to see the chasms on board a plane or helicopter.

Best Time to Visit: March to May, September to November
Type: Natural
Year of Inscription: 1979

6. Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Chaco Culture National Historical Park might be one of the lesser-known World Heritage Sites, yet it packs a great deal of history and culture. The recreation center jelly and ensures one of the country’s most significant pre-Columbian recorded and social zones. Chaco Culture National Historical Park likewise incorporates the Aztec Ruins National Monument and five Chaco Culture Archeological Protection Sites oversaw by the Bureau of Land Management. Be in wonderment of the Chacoan individuals’ structural accomplishments as you investigate what were once formal structures, kivas, and petroglyphs. Join guided visits, go climbing or trekking, or simply absorb the serene environment of the archeological site.

Best Time to Visit: August to October
Type: Cultural
Year of Inscription: 1987

7. Mammoth Cave National Park

Find the bewildering underground magnificence of Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cavern framework known around the world. The cavern shows countless long stretches of cavern framing measures and continuous geologic methods. Also, its enormous organization of caverns and limestone sections fills in as an available and visual record of the Earth’s geomorphic changes. Beside its loads and gives in, Mammoth Cave National Park is likewise known for having an assortment of greenery, some of which are jeopardized. Partake in officer drove visits around the cavern, climb on its surface, or go kayaking and fishing on the close by waterways.

Best Time to Visit: March to May, September to October
Type: Natural
Year of Inscription: 1981

UNESCO world heritage sites in USA

UNESCO SiteLocationYear of InscriptionType
Cahokia Mounds State Historic SiteMissouri1982Cultural
Carlsbad Caverns National ParkNew Mexico1995Natural
Chaco Culture National Historical ParkNew Mexico1987Cultural
Everglades National ParkFlorida1979Natural
Glacier Bay National Park and PreserveAlaska1979Natural
Grand Canyon National ParkArizona1979Natural
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee1983Natural
Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkHawaii1987Natural
Independence HallPennsylvania1979Cultural
La Fortaleza and San JuanPuerto Rico1983Cultural
Mammoth Cave National ParkKentucky1981Natural
Mesa Verde National ParkColorado1978Cultural
Monticello and the University of Virginia-CharlottesvilleVirginia1987Cultural
Monumental Earthworks of Poverty PointLouisiana2014Cultural
Olympic National ParkWashington1981Natural
Redwood National and State ParksCalifornia1980Natural
San Antonio MissionsTexas2015Cultural
Statue of LibertyNew York1984Cultural
Taos PuebloNew Mexico1992Cultural
Waterton Glacier International Peace ParkMontana1995Natural
Yellowstone National ParkWyoming, Montana, Idaho1978Natural
Yosemite National ParkCalifornia1984Natural
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Our UL Series waterproof flexible led strip incorporates a full silicon hollow cover, greatly improving the water-resistant function of products. They have a long lifetime and a high stability, are UV resistant and energy saving, work in harsh temperature conditions -2040 and does not turn yellow. The unique empty core structure makes LED’s heating sinking more effective to ensure the longest life of the LED’s.

This high-output, high-intensity LED lighting works well for lighting installations that are larger than most, or require a light that can illuminate over a long distance. Whether for illuminating signs, display, or exhibit lighting, large cabinet lighting, project lighting, and any sort of close application task lighting, this strip gives you the brightest light of any of our strips. Despite its brightness, the low energy consumption of this strip means you not only save money, but the low voltage power lessens the chance of electrical shock and fire danger.

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Taking over – it really matters

One of most the relevant milestones in the life of a wind farm is the taking over.

It happens when the contractual requirements for the wind farm are considered fulfilled by the subcontractor, except for smaller items that are noted in a “punch list” and have to be fixed as soon as possible.

The requirements for taking over are defined in the contract. They usually include a (very, very long) list of documents to be provided and all the tests to be performed.

The taking over is officialised by a taking over certificate. From this point delay liquidated damage stop accruing, and usually there is a reorganization of the bond structure (for instance the performance bond can be replaced by a warranty bond).

Additionally the clock for the defects liability period start ticking. Subcontractors have the obligation to replace defective items or equipment (for instance, a transformer) and this usually “reset” the clock for that specific equipment.

The obligations of the subcontractor are usually guaranteed by retention of payments for the punch list items and by the warranty bonds for the defect liability period.

Under FIDIC and FIDIC-like contract the subcontractor can make a claim if he consider that the employer is avoiding to issue the taking over certificate without a justified reason. This is particularly relevant if delay liquidated damages are accruing – in this case an independent third party expert is usually involved to solve the dispute.

“Sectional taking over” is another relevant concept – it means that the wind farm is not taken over as a whole but in smaller sections. Usually those sections match the wind farm internal circuits, but in theory even a single wind turbine (or even a foundation) can be taken over.

“Deemed taking over” means that if certain events happen (for instance, the wind farm start its operation) or a number of months elapse for when the takeover certificate is requested by the subcontractor the taking over is consider to have happened

Wind Farms construction contracts

Wind farms can generally be broken down into 2 separate areas of construction:

  • Turbines: supply, installation and commissioning of wind turbines and towers
  • Balance of Plant (BoP) works: everything else needed except the turbines (foundations, substations, cabling, etc.)

Several option are available to the developers:

BoP contracts types

The first option is that the wind farm Special Purpose Vehicle signs separate contracts for BoP and Supply and Installation:

If two or more separate contracts are signed, the interface risk is taken by developer.

Warranties are backed by the balance sheet of each contractor, clearly only for the works undertaken. In exchange for this risk taken by the developer, substantial savings are possible and a broader range of participant to the tender is possible.

Moreover, the project management will be more complicated and sometimes it is difficult to attribute the source of a delay or to define de interface between obligations.

Another option is an EPC structure:

In this case, we will have a fixed price and fixed delivery date, with no interface risk and a single point of contact for the developer.

On the downside, the price will increase as the wrapping entity will add his margin for taking the risk. Moreover, they are more complex and time consuming with an heavy legal cost.

The third option is an unincorporated joint venture:

In this case the subcontractors will delivery a project without the requirement to form a separate legal entity. There is a single contract between the wind farm developer and the consortium of suppliers.

This structure has the same advantage of the EPC (fixed price and delivery date, reduced interface risk) but additionally there is a greater security thanks to the exposure to balance sheets of all the company in the consortium.

Disadvantages: increased price, heavy documentation costs and complex coordination work.