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I began German Pulse in 2011 out of a passion I never thought I would have: promoting the German culture in America. See, most German-American organizations have failed to keep up with the progressing culture of Germany, leading to a continuous decline in memberships and activity. Not only did I see this collapse from the inside, I was one of the many in my generation to say "forget it" and walk away.

Yet through an unexpected turn of events, I saw the light. I saw that Germany was more than the oompah music, lederhosen, and beer. The exciting discovery of the German culture of today lit a fire under my ass and led me to start a revolution to reignite the passion missing in the community. My goal with German Pulse was, and is, to help German-Americans discover, connect with and grow the connection with their heritage.

What started as a hobby project has over the years turned into a 60+ hour/week for just me, and aside from some small advertising revenue and occasional sponsorships, German Pulse has been self-funded. I love doing what I do though, and the more I dig, the more exciting my job becomes as I uncover the reality behind Germany's culture.

The one site has now grown into three ( German PulseConnect and LGBT Germany), and the content has expanded from covering just the headlines to now original videos and curated music playlists, and there are even more exciting ideas in the pipeline.

Fans like yourself have praised the direction that the German Pulse Network is heading, and your support is what keeps me going, but the site can only go so far on limited financial resources.

Making money from ads is becoming less reliable, and while I could always sell my soul to a few big companies and trick my awesome followers into reading elaborate native ads, Patreon offers what could hopefully be a better solution.

Patreon is a value-for-value model that allows fans like yourself to make a reoccurring donation each month to gain exclusive content and special recognition that then has the added benefit of making sure German Pulse can continue its mission for years to come. Any amount, even just $1/month, makes a lasting difference and earns you eternal gratitude!

Nope. Everything you are used to finding on German Pulse will continue being free and there will never be a paywall restricting access. Patreon supporters will get supplemental content, early access to items, deals or other fun goodies as a thank you for their support, but these are just added bonuses. If you are not in the financial position to donate, do not worry... your continued support as a follower means the world to me and nothing at German Pulse will be taken away.

Our first few Patreon goals cover what it would cost to keep German Pulse running in its current state. Below is a basic breakdown of what that entails:

  • Hosting & Domains. We have to pay a hosting company a fee every month for a main server that our sites live on and you then have free access to view. This also covers the yearly costs of making sure we own the URL's you use to find the site.
  • Advertising and Facebook "Boosts". Your word of mouth is the best form of advertisement, but we also have to spend money on traditional ads to reach beyond your friend circle. Facebook also puts harsh limits on how many of our page followers actually see the content we post unless we pay to "Boost". If we are lucky, that "Boost" will reach about a quarter of you.
  • Licenses and Equipment. There are various licenses we must pay every year to keep the software needed to manage the sites active, including keeping you safe from hackers and malware. As we move into more video content, additional equipment is needed to provide you with quality productions.
  • Myself. No, I'm not trying to be greedy so I can go on elaborate shopping sprees with your generous donation. Though I do need to continue paying my modest bills and put food on the table (I'd be happy to share pictures of what I cook). I currently run the sites as my full-time job.

As I mentioned, that first set of goals is what it will take to keep things in their current form, but I would love to provide an even better experience for you and the rest of the German Pulse followers. That is where some added goals come into play that would unlock the resources to move forward with the grand plan. Below is a sampling of what that would look like:

  • Further Buildout of Connect. With the newly launched German Pulse Connect, we are slowly rolling out the directory of every German-inspired restaurant and bar across America. The plan isn't to stop there though. The vision is to turn the site into the most comprehensive searchable database of anything German in this country, but that is going to require manpower beyond this staff of one.
  • Hire Additional Staff. Aside from the occasional volunteer, German Pulse is run by one person... myself. I only sleep 4-6 hours/night, but even that doesn't free up enough time to get every task done.
  • Additional Video Series' and Episodes. There are several new video series in the planning stage, but the resources aren't currently there to bring them to the screen. Additional funding would not only allow these videos to come to life, it would also pave the way for a more consistent release schedule for our current lineup.
  • Website Development. On top of creating all of the content you see, I am also the one running the development of the site behind the scenes. This includes the maintenance on the three sites and their continued development and needed redesigns as the years carry on. Having the financial resources to hire additional developer support would free up more time to keep creating and bring out new features at a faster pace.

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  • Database Tools: The basic spreadsheets aren't cutting it anymore. As Connect grows, robust databasing software will be needed to keep things organized and in sync.
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Designer and artist, Patricia Wilson, has captured the essence of nature in these three inspiring little books of poetry combined with fine art.

Each book contains ten poems paired with her watercolor paintings, and they are sure to bring inspiration, comfort, and joy to your heart.

Available as e-books.

A portion of my proceeds benefits Habitat for Humanity of Smith County, Texas for seniors, veterans, and those in need of safe, decent affordable housing.

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Official website of the New England Patriots

Bill Belichick Video Conference Call Fri Aug 07 | 08:50 AM - 09:20 AM

Analysis: Patriots D tough, but Panthers make the plays

The loss, in and of itself, is not a significant setback, coming on the road against a strong team that was hungry for revenge and desperate for a win, but there are causes for concern for the defending Super Bowl champions.

New England's run game was stymied for the second week in a row, as the Panthers held Patriots RB Corey Dillon to 36 yards on 14 carries. After averaging 109 yards per start and 4.7 yards per rush in 2004, Dillon has only 99 yards in the season's first two games and per-carry average of only 2.7 yards.

Also, the defensive backfield is once again riddled with injuries. CB Randall Gay suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return. The team was already playing without cornerbacks Chad Scott and Tyrone Poole, who were both injured in the opener against the Raiders. Rookie safety James Sanders also missed the game with an injury. After breaking camp with six cornerbacks, the Patriots were down to three healthy bodies -- Asante Samuel, Duane Starks and Ellis Hobbs -- just halfway through their second game.

Punter Josh Miller also was hurt, suffering an apparent shoulder injury while trying to make a tackle. The extent of his injury is not known, but his loss would be a real blow. Miller averaged 48 yards on seven punts on Sunday and also kicked very well in the opener.

Another concern is the team's spotty coverage on kickoffs and punts. Carolina's Chris Gamble returned a second-quarter punt 76 yards, with Larry Izzo and Hobbs both missing tackles along the left sideline. Carolina's Steve Smith also averaged 17 yards on four punt returns (not including his returns of 27 and 77 yards that were called back on penalties.) The Patriots also surrendered a 35-yard kickoff return by Rod Smart.

The other major factor contributing to Sunday's loss -- penalties -- is less worrisome because it can be fixed.

The Patriots committed 12 penalties for 86 yards, and some of them really hurt.

The most painful might have been safety Eugene Wilson's pass interference penalty in the end zone with 1:54 remaining in the first half. Following Gamble's 76-yard punt return to the New England 13-yard line, the Patriots appeared to have made a critical defensive stand, forcing a 3rd-and-7. But Wilson was flagged for bumping Panthers WR Ricky Proehl, and the Panthers got the ball on the 1-yard line and quickly scored to take a 17-7 lead.

No less painful was a hands-to-the face penalty against LB Rosevelt Colvin with 7:13 remaining in the first quarter that negated an interception by Starks at the Carolina 47.

TE Daniel Graham and guard Russ Hochstein (substituting for the injured Stephen Neal) were each called for two false starts in the second half. The team totaled six false start penalties for the game.

"We need to play better," said Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick after the game. "Think we're going to win any more games playing like this? You can't play like this. We gotta play better. We gotta coach better. We gotta do a better job. This won't be good enough. It wasn't good enough today. It won't be good enough against anyone else either."

The Panthers took control in the third quarter by forcing a turnover and converting it for a critical touchdown. Patriots QB Tom Brady took a deep drop and was looking to his right when Panthers DE Mike Rucker beat Patriots tackle Matt Light and knocked the ball from Brady's hand as he reached back to pass. DE Julius Peppers picked up the ball and returned it to the New England 12. RB Stephen Davis gained 10 yards on the next play, setting up a touchdown that gave Carolina a 27-17 lead.

Just five minutes earlier, the Patriots had climbed back within three at 20-17 on a Mike Vrabel interception return for a touchdown.

After the subsequent fumble and touchdown, the Patriots had four more possessions, but they gained only 17 yards on 16 plays and never again advanced beyond their own 39-yard line.

While the Patriots had their problems on offense and special teams, the defense played very well, allowing only 250 yards. Davis averaged only 3.1 yards per carry (25 for 77) and QB Jake Delhomme, under constant pressure, completed only 11 of 26 passes for 154 yards with an interception and no touchdowns.

The Panthers converted only five of 14 third-down attempts, and there were some big defensive stops along the way. Early in the second quarter, a strong New England pass rush flushed Delhomme and forced him to throw incomplete on the run, ending a drive. On a third-and-8 midway through the third-quarter, Samuel made a great play to break up a Delhomme pass intended for Keary Colbert. Harrison also put a huge hit on Smith to stop him one yard short of a first down to halt a fourth-quarter drive.

Sunday's defeat -- only the third Patriots' loss in 36 games -- was more of a Panthers' success than a Patriots' failure. Carolina played stifling defense, holding New England to 288 yards and four-of-14 on third-down attempts.

"They played well," said Belichick. "They played a good football game. They played better then we did. They deserved to win. They outplayed us. They outcoached us. They outperformed us."

The Panthers got some great individual plays, including a diving interception by LB Will Witherspoon with 9:11 remaining in the second quarter. Rucker's forced fumble also was an outstanding play. Delhomme twice beat New England blitzes with great passes: a 12-yard throw on the run to TE Kris Mangum on a 3rd-and-8 and a 41-yarder to Proehl under heavy pressure in the pocket.

Brady had an up-and-down day, completing 23 of 44 passes for 270 yards and touchdown. He made an alert pass to WR Troy Brown on a blown coverage in the first quarter, and Brown raced 71 yards up the right sideline to the Carolina 1-yard line. Brady hit Graham for a touchdown on the next play.

Deion Branch had a team-leading eight catches for 60 yards. Brown had three receptions for 87 yards, and David Givens caught five for 56 yards.

The Patriots have their work cut out for the week ahead as they prepare to face the Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are 2-0 after beating the Texans 27-7 on Sunday. In their first two games, Pittsburgh has outscored its opponents 61-14.

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“EVOLVE is such an important message in today’s world. Paul Davis gives some important clues to how to build business success from the inside out.”  ~ Marianne Williamson – author of four #1 New York Times best selling books

Paul Davis’s EVOLVE reminds us that successful businesses are those that make a profit while at the same time bringing benefits to the wider community. To enable employees to ‘get up in the morning looking forward to coming to work’ is an objective that every business can strive to achieve because, with that spirit, everyone wins, including customers! ~ Senator Feargal Quinn – President, Superquinn

Paul was able to give me the guidance of exactly what I needed to do within my business and relationships which I found invaluable.

Colin O'Brien - Business Owner

The advice Paul gives is not just helpful for business success, but for success in your life.

The shocks that markets globally have experienced in the last couple of years have forced large sections of the global economy to re-examine not just the ‘nuts and bolts’ of their business but also how business is done. Many of Paul’s concepts will resonate with readers as elements they bring, or aspire to bring, to their own business lives but this book gives a context and holistic approach which will be invaluable and inspirational. This is a very timely publication. ~ Ian Talbot – CEO, Chambers Ireland

Every thought that we think has a ripple effect throughout the whole world and the conditions of the world. If we become a model of what we would like to see in the world, we’ll have a better world. And in life as in business, there are forces of destiny that work in the background, and the power of your soul has an effect on the circumstances that show up in your life. This interplay between destiny and free will means that sometimes destiny has the leading hand, and other times free will has the leading hand. What Paul explains in this book is how you can harness these forces of destiny and the power of your thoughts so as to reach your own success in business and more importantly in life to make this a better world. ~ Dr David R Hamilton PhD – Scientist & Hay House Author

For some unknown reason, during the last decade, many people parked their values at the door of the job and gave in to the call of Mammon. This has led directly to the times of high anxiety we live in now. People are, once again, examining their values. Are the principles we espouse carried through in the practice and behaviours? Paul addresses these questions and comes up with interesting conclusions. ~ Tina Roche – CEO, Business in the Community Ireland

Business consultant Paul Davis has produced a useful blueprint for business success with his newly published book, EVOLVE. The book offers practical guidance on steps towards success, along with some good motivational advice and an ethos that is in keeping with the demanding economic climate. The book comes with nods of approval from Senator Feargal Quinn, and from Ian Talbot of Chambers Ireland. Senator Quinn said: The book reminds us that successful businesses are those that make a profit, while at the same time bringing benefits to the wider community. ~ Joe Dermondy –  Irish Examiner

The importance of finding your authentic self and developing your career and life in a positive manner around your key qualities is the central theme of this book from business consultant Paul Davis. The author places emphasis on the need for values and spirituality in the quest for contentment and success. Too much conscious thinking clouds our actions, leading to inaction or despair, he notes. Successful business people, he suggests, follow their intuition and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude. The advice here is to listen to your subconscious mind through the practice of meditating. Written as a very practical self-help guide, EVOLVE  should prove useful to those experiencing self-doubt or difficult challenges in their business or personal lives. ~ Frank Dillon – Irish Times

I couldn’t wait to get this book. The insights in to the mind of Paul Davis! I always knew he was an excellent business mentor and personal associate; having worked with him first hand but now I know the secrets of his successful approach and understand how he works. Its a subtle approach (with just enough force). This book is the same. It’s a keeper book; one to dip into over and over again. I’ve just finished it and need to start all over again. So many people ‘plod’ along in life and business with their own personal A to Z of excuses for not succeeding; for living uninspired lives without purpose. Evolve seems to cut through the excuses with ease and introduces focus and clarity. Read it, and don’t look back. Look forward – to a purposeful and fulfilled life. ~ Eibhlin Johnston, Amazon

As a business owner, who has worked with the author of this book, reading the book is the next best thing to having Paul step into your business with his own special brand of enquiry and help. This book brought me back again to question why it is I do what I do, and to rediscover again my passion for my work, and to develop again the clarity of vision for where I want to be with myself and my business in the future. It helped me to reassess and firm up my core personal and business values, and reminded me of the contribution that we as business owners make to the community and society as a whole, and in some ways the responsibility that brings with it. Its a fabulous read for anyone who wishes to rediscover their passion and belief in their work, while making a profit and making a contribution to the wider community in the process. The book is a guide for your journey. ~ Deirdre, Amazon

I just read your wonderful book. I am a struggling business owner and yours is the first book I have read in ages that hits the nail on the head for me. I found it revived my flagging spirit. Food for the brain and soul. Many thanks for this book. ~ Majella

I have been lucky to have had Paul guiding me in developing my business over the last few years. Reading this book has refreshed for me the valuable insights that I have received from him. He is very passionate about helping people and this comes across in the book. The important lesson to be learned is “the more you give the more you will receive”. Enjoy it! ~ JPC, Amazon

Great to see an Irish man (even better that he is an accountant by trade!) write a book like this that is so greatly needed in our business community now. People are realising that with all the changes being forced on them that they need to look within themselves for answers on a personal and professional level. Well done Paul, an easy read written with honesty. Good to see this material written and produced in our country. ~ Paula Reddy

I have read many management books but I am not an expert in such matters. What I can say is I wish I was given this book 30 years ago. It is a brilliant book, fantastically written, superb English and complete mastery of his subject area, and he is so well read. The absolute best business book I have ever read and a great life book. ~ DC

Paul Davis’s “EVOLVE” is one of the most inspiring and emotionally overwhelming books I have read. It made me take a deep look at myself and what I want from life. The realisation was profound…I am the only person that is holding me back, no one else is responsible. The book is very well written and the message flowed eloquently from beginning to end. It was so personal, it felt like Paul was in the room reading to me. Once you read the book, you realise that we are not alone in this world. We need to make the most of what talents we have and embrace them, not run away from them. “EVOLVE” has certainly changed my outlook on life both personally and, in business. Thanks Paul. ~ Katherine, Amazon

My initial reaction to the book was Michael Gerber meets Napoleon Hill. The key message for me is that if you can align your personal goals and your business goals you have a much better chance of success in business and life. This book guides you through this process of alignment but also deals with a lot of the issues that are blocking people from succeeding. The new economic environment means new opportunities and new challenges. This book will help you uncover the opportunities that are right in front of you and assist you overcoming the challenges and obstacles put in your way. “EVOLVE” could be a game changer! ~ KG, Amazon


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FRONTLINE'S Response to the University of Phoenix's "THE FACTS"

May 7, 2010

For-profit institutions are under-regulated

U of P: University of Phoenix is one of the most heavily regulated institutions in the country. Since our inception, we have participated in 30 accreditation visits by regional accrediting bodies, 35 evaluations by state education agencies and undergone 10 administrative reviews by U.S. Department of Education. At our last Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit, University of Phoenix was awarded a 10-year grant of accreditation - the longest period of time for which an institution can receive approval without an interim review visit.

FRONTLINE Responds: The University of Phoenix sets great store by its oversight, in particular by the accreditation process. But that process is considered "problematic." In a speech on April 28, a senior Department of Education official described it that way, pointing out the "inherent conflicts of interest" that exist because accreditation is a peer review process and likening it to the way credit rating agencies work on Wall Street. He also pledged new federal guidance on the way accreditation should work.

For-profit institutions lack quality standards

U of P: University of Phoenix offers a comprehensive approach to higher education, with more than 100 degree programs at the associate through doctoral levels. Our programs are held to the same rigorous accreditation standards as public four-year colleges and universities, in addition to the myriad of regulatory standards for a market-driven institution. University of Phoenix is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, one of six regional accrediting bodies considered to be the gold standard of accreditation. Regional accreditation is as rigorous for University of Phoenix as it is for the other colleges and universities accredited by the North Central Association, which include Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, Ohio State University and University of Arizona, to name a few. University of Phoenix is also approved by higher education regulating agencies or bodies in 43 states, with additional program-specific state approvals as required. State approvals include rigorous academic standards, and site reviews by teams of higher education experts are often required.

FRONTLINE Responds: The accreditation standards, as critics have noted, are not necessarily a good gauge of a University's success in teaching. Accreditation does not mean that the University of Phoenix has the same academic standards as other accredited universities.

The University of Phoenix does do more than other for-profit colleges in publishing information on its student body and outcomes in the form of an Annual Academic Report (AAR), which it started in 2008.

FRONTLINE was interested in reporting further on the quality of education at the University of Phoenix beyond what is in its AAR, including the differences between online and ground campus courses. In a letter to the University of Phoenix, FRONTLINE asked a series of questions about enrollments, retention and completion, but the University declined to provide the information requested.

For-profit institutions' cost of tuition is approximately five to six times that of community colleges

U of P: It is important to note that while public institutions are subsidized by taxpayers and represent a hefty portion of a state's annual budget, for-profit institutions such as University of Phoenix cost taxpayers substantially less than public and non-profit institutions. Our tuition is in the mid-range nationally for private universities, and our textbook and material costs are dramatically lower than average due to our innovations in making them available in electronic format.

FRONTLINE Responds: The University of Phoenix correctly points out that public universities are subsidized and that for-profit colleges cost the taxpayer substantially less in direct expenditures. However, they did not mention that they receive 86 percent of their revenue from federally backed student loans and that another significant source of Phoenix's revenue is tuition paid for by federally backed loans for students in the US military. So, as many observers have noted, taxpayers are underwriting the for-profit business model and the profits that inure to the benefit of shareholders and executives.

Students of for-profit institutions struggle with excessive debt

U of P: University of Phoenix promotes responsible borrowing practices and is committed to enhancing financial literacy and reducing student debt. In fact, student debt loads at the University are within national averages compared to both public and private, non-profit four-year colleges and universities. Our students (graduating between July 2007 and June 2008) average in loans between $14,200 for associate degrees and $25,221 for bachelor's degrees compared to the national average of $13,041-29,793 (or a mean of $23,200) as reported by the Institute for College Access and Success' December 2009 report, Student Debt and the Class of 2008. Additionally, our most recently reported student loan default rate of 9.3 percent is below the national average of 9.8 percent for comparable schools and well below the national average of 11.0 percent for all proprietary schools combined. University of Phoenix promotes responsible borrowing practices and is committed to enhancing financial literacy and reducing student debt. We have recently introduced a series of tools to assist students in better understanding the direct and indirect costs of their education, enabling them to make informed payment decisions. Additionally, we have dedicated resources and established partnerships with student loan servicers to communicate early and often with students to help them understand their rights and responsibilities regarding student loan repayment.

FRONTLINE Responds:  The University of Phoenix does not point out that their default rate measures only a small proportion of its total defaults.  The federal government requires schools to report only the "official" rate - but this rate measures defaults only in the first two years after a student starts repayment.  A high official default rate could seriously impact their business as it can trigger a government cut off of access to federal student loans. Moreover, the Government Accounting Office (GAO), in a recent report, noted default rates at for-profit colleges over three and four years after graduation and these show they increase significantly above the "official" two-year rate.

For a fuller discussion of student debt and for-profit colleges, see Chapter X of College Inc. and the latest report from College Board, entitled "Who Borrows Most?" and published in April 2010.

Enrollment counselors at for-profit institutions are incentivized to enroll anyone

U of P: University of Phoenix is committed to providing access to a quality education, while better identifying and enrolling only those students who have a reasonable chance of success in our rigorous degree programs. While enrollment advisors for University of Phoenix are compensated in part based on enrollment factors, the majority of their compensation is based on non-enrollment factors, including student retention, customer service, judgment, professional development, working relationships and communication skills.

FRONTLINE Responds: Enrollment counselors at the University of Phoenix and other for-profit colleges are incentivized to enroll large numbers of new students every quarter.  As FRONTLINE reported, The University of Phoenix, with no admission of wrongdoing, settled last December with the government and two former enrollment counselors for $67.5 million over incentive compensation issues. Incentive compensation for enrollment counselors was banned by Congress in 1992. In 2002, the Department of Education issued rules interpreting the congressional ban that permitted incentive compensation in certain circumstances. These so-called safe harbors are under review in the current rule-making process initiated by the Obama administration last year. New rules on this and other issues that will affect for-profit colleges will be issued before the end of the year.

For-profit institutions' marketing spend greatly exceeds investments in faculty

U of P: University of Phoenix spends almost twice as much on instructional costs and services than we do on sales and marketing. It is important to note, however, that any measured speculation about our marketing spend should be put into context with our size and scope. University of Phoenix is the largest institution of higher learning in the U.S., serving more than 450,000 students with 100 degree programs offered online and on-campus at more than 200 locations in the U.S. Therefore, our marketing is national, versus local in scope.

FRONTLINE Responds: The University of Phoenix's owner, Apollo Group, argues that it spends almost twice as much on what it calls "instructional costs" as on sales and marketing.  It gets there by defining "instructional costs" broadly. But Apollo's own figures show that in 2007 and 2008, the company spent significantly more on sales and marketing than on teaching and classroom expenses.  In 2008, for example, Apollo Group spent over $800 million on sales and marketing that year, but only $675 million directly on teaching and classroom expenses.

The rest of "instructional costs" includes expenses such as pay for general administrators, the cost of bad debt when students fail to pay their bills, and the cost of processing financial aid.

Apollo did not provide this breakdown in its 2009 annual financial report.

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Trails are one of the best ways for you to connect with the landscape and experience the immeasurable beauty and solitude of this park. Grasslands is a prairie wilderness with limited services and preparation is key to having a safe and enjoyable experience.

Front country hiking

Front Country Trails are either built paths or identified with flex marker stakes. These trails are identified on the Park map and are easily accessible to visitors.

Backcountry hiking

A wilderness hiking experience for the free-spirited hiker! Hikers randomly explore and enjoy the native prairie landscape without the constraints of trails, markers or limits! Remember to bring your GPS, map and compass!

Know Before You Go

Your Limits – Choose a trail that suits your skills and experience, and those within your party.

Plan Ahead – Check trail conditions and road conditions with park staff, some roads within the park are impassable when wet. Inform friends or family of your itinerary and how to contact you. Check the weather forecast before leaving. Acquire a backcountry camping permit for all overnight trips.

Services in this area are limited. When travelling by vehicle, make sure to fuel up before heading into the park or traveling between the East and West Blocks.

Be Prepared – Hike with a group. One person in your party should be familiar with wilderness first aid. Ensure you have adequate water, food, clothing and equipment for at least one day longer than your intended trip. Carry a first-aid kit, cellphone, GPS/compass and map. Cell phone service in the park is limited.

You are responsible for your own safety.

Be aware of your surroundings and become familiar with the area before heading out. Always carry a map and GPS/compass. Roads may become impassable when wet. Please check road and trail conditions at the Visitor Centres.

Bring at least 2-3 litres/person/day. Surface water is not suitable to drink due to high salinity. Potable water is available at the Frenchman Valley and Rock Creek campgrounds.

Do not feed or approach wildlife – this harms their health, alters their natural behaviour, and exposes you to danger.

Rattlesnakes - Beware of rattlesnakes. Do not wear headphones so that you may hear the rattle sound. Wear boots or shoes that cover your ankles and long, loose fitting pants. Do not step on or over rocks or shrubs. Keep children close by. Protective snake gaiters can be borrowed from the West Block Visitor Centre and Campground Office.

Bison - Maintain 100 metre distance from bison (length of a football field). Startled or irritated bison can respond aggressively. If you encounter bison along the Ecotour Scenic Drive, remain in your vehicle and proceed slowly. Maintain extra caution during May and June when cows are very protective of newborn calves and in July and August during breeding season, when hiking with pets, cycling and when on horseback.

Be prepared for extreme heat and sudden weather changes. Severe winds and lightning storms are dangerous and it can be difficult to find shelter. Always check weather forecasts before leaving, plan your trip to avoid the heat of the day and make sure to pack all necessary supplies and equipment. Roads in the park can become impassable when wet.

Wildfire is common on the prairies and extremely dangerous. Lightning storms and strong winds are a contributing factor. If you see smoke, report it to 911 immediately. Fire travels quickly, be prepared to evacuate. If fire traps you, head for low vegetation areas (gravel roads, prairie dog colonies) or burned areas (the “black zone”).

Call 911 or Park Dispatch 1-877-852-3100. Cell phone reception is limited.

Respect the environment

  • Pack out all garbage including food waste, diapers, and hygiene products.
  • To dispose of human waste, select a spot at least 70 m away from trails, campsites and water sources. Dig a shallow hole with a stick or heel of your boot. Cover the hole with soil or rocks afterwards. Pack out toilet paper.
  • Keep your pet on a leash at all times. Pets are not permitted on prairie dog colonies.
  • Wildflowers, horns, antlers, rocks, fossils, arrowheads, tipi rings and all other natural and historical objects in a national park are protected by law. Leave them in their natural setting for others to discover and enjoy.

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During the 1990s and early 2000s, increased competition from emerging markets drove many large manufacturing facilities to outsource production. Recently, we have witnessed an uptick in domestic manufacturing (reshoring) due to increases in both international shipping costs and in domestic manufacturing productivity driven by trends such as design-build, robotics, Lean Six Sigma analysis, and Value Stream Mapping. These tools have helped identify methods to increase productivity gains and cost-saving practices in painting operations as well. These include utilizing automated blasting equipment to reduce surface preparation time, plural-component sprayers to reduce waste and VOCs, robotic painting to increase efficiency and quality control, and painting structural steel in fabrication shops prior to shipping to the construction site.

Over the past 10 years, industrial maintenance coatings based on polyaspartic coatings have demonstrated proven performance and increased productivity in a variety of corrosion protection applications. This article reviews the chemistry and technical performance of polyaspartic coatings, and outlines their advantages and disadvantages versus traditional coatings.

Polyaspartics make up a special class of hindered secondary amines whose reactivity can and has been custom-designed for desired performance in specific coating applications. The reactivity of these amines is heavily influenced by their steric hindrance and intra-molecular hydrogen bonding. Compared to typical secondary amines, polyaspartic chemistry allows coatings to be formulated with a sufficient pot life to allow the use of traditional application equipment. The selection of specific polyaspartic resin(s) and polyisocyanate(s) allows the formulator to optimize the pot life and dry time for specific applications. For example, shop-applied coatings can be formulated for plural-component application, which allows further improvement in productivity.

Compared to traditional polyurethane chemistry, the enhanced reactivity between the amine and the polyisocyanates in polyaspartic chemistry enables the formulator to forgo using tin catalysis, which allows the coating to be applied at higher film thicknesses than traditional polyurethane coatings. It also eliminates microblistering from the carbon dioxide gas produced by tin catalyzing the isocyanate reaction with water when polyurethane coatings are applied at high humidities (Figure 1).

Water unaided by a tin catalyst does not react with the polyisocyanate at a competitive rate to the polyaspartic resin, dissolved water or atmospheric moisture vapor catalyzes the polyaspartic curing reaction. This enables a unique situation in which the coating cures quickly due to the coating’s surface area exposure to atmospheric moisture, yet the formulation maintains a workable pot life. Figure 2 shows the effect of humidity on the reaction conversion of a polyisocyanate and a polyaspartic resin at room temperature. At 100% humidity, the reaction approaches complete conversion in less than 20 min. Conversely, at 0% humidity, the reaction only reaches 10% of conversion in an hour.

Catalytic effects of atmospheric moisture are advantageous; however, they can cause the coating to dry at various speeds, depending on environmental conditions. Early coating formulations based on traditional polyisocyanate trimers and biurets displayed sensitivity to temperature/humidity conditions that affected not only the drying times, but also the recoat adhesion window for touch-up. In higher-temperature/humidity environments, coatings would rapidly crosslink, imparting high chemical resistance and retarding the ability of touch-up coatings to penetrate into the original coating. This can lead to inter-coating adhesive failure. Bayer has developed second-generation isocyanate crosslinkers whose reactivity is designed to overcome the aforementioned issues.1 The isocyanate crosslinker balances crosslink density, reactivity and chemical resistance, resulting in a well-rounded balance of performance properties.

While thick-film applications are advantageous when productivity is valued by the end user, these applications also create other, less-obvious advantages. The enhanced productivity has been documented in the literature2,3 and also manifests itself in reduced life cycle cost from labor cost reductions.4,5 Aside from the obvious productivity advantages, fewer coats lead to less waste, and fewer steps reduce complexity. Additional advantages of thick-film polyaspartic applications include their ability to cure at low temperatures, low-VOC formulations, compatibility with VOC-exempt solvents, and excellent edge retention and weatherability.

Due to the advantages listed above, polyaspartic technology has been successfully used in many coatings applications. Currently, the most popular application for polyaspartic formulations is for residential floor coatings, due to the technology’s rapid return-to-service and excellent weatherability characteristics. Other applications include industrial maintenance and industrial finish applications. Although these markets are more risk-averse, case studies done over many years prove the technology’s ability to perform long-term in many demanding applications and environments. Recently, three independent studies evaluated two-coat polyaspartic coatings technology. The studies were performed by NEPCOAT,6 the British Columbia Ministry of Transport7 and the Federal Highway Administration.8 All three studies found that two-coat zinc/polyaspartic systems provided performance equivalent to three-coat zinc/epoxy/urethane systems.

Case Studies

Several case studies on the service life of industrial maintenance polyaspartic technologies in a range of applications have been documented. These studies highlight the long-term performance (over eight years) of polyaspartic coatings in these applications:

  • Maintenance application of a DTM polyaspartic coating on hopper railcars;9
  • Shop-applied DTM polyaspartic coating on structural steel;10
  • Maintenance application of a two-coat polyaspartic coating on a bridge.

In each of these applications, the ability to be applied thickly, cure rapidly and resist UV degradation were key factors in their selection.

Case Study 1 – Railcar Exteriors

In 2002, 52 hopper railcars were painted using a DTM polyaspartic coating over a SSPC SP-6 commercial blast (Figure 3). The coating was applied at 8-12 mils dry film thickness using an airless spray application unit. Each railcar was stenciled approximately 3.5 h after the polyaspartic coating was applied, and the car was moved outside to allow the coating of the next railcar. Compared to the alternative weatherable coatings system (epoxy/polyurethane), the single-coat polyaspartic coating provided a labor savings of 33% and reduced the total coating application time by one third, from 15.5 h to 10.5 h.9 Figure 4 shows that the coating’s edge retention prevented corrosion in hard-to-coat areas on the railcar’s top catwalk over 11 years of continuous service. Typically railcars are repainted after 10 years; however, these coatings far exceeded the traditional coating’s life cycle due to their inherent UV stability and thick-film performance characteristics.

Case Study 2 – Marine Corps Museum

In 2005, a new Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA, was rapidly constructed as a tribute to both the Marine Corps’ 230-year history and its contribution to the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. The museum was built on a tight timeline and with strict budget constraints. The centerpiece was a soaring atrium skylight supported by structural steel beams. Due to an accelerated construction schedule targeted to meeting opening day ceremonies and the desire to avoid the cost and difficulty of painting the steel beams once they had been lifted into position, the beams were painted in the fabrication shop with a DTM polyaspartic coating. The coating’s fast cure times kept the steel moving through the fabrication shop, and its inherent light stability ensured that the coating would not fade over the years from its exposure to direct sunlight. Once fabricated and painted, the beams were carefully assembled on site and serve as the main structural support for the atrium (Figure 5).

The museum was revisited after eight years of service and, as seen in Figure 6, the appearance of the structural steel’s coating remains intact, with no fading or loss of gloss noted. Maintenance personnel reported they were extremely satisfied with the coating’s performance to date, and that only the high-touch, high-traffic handrails needed touching up since the original application.

Case Study 3 – Connecticut Bridges 1186 and 1189

In 2002 the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) studied the performance and cost savings of using a two-coat polyaspartic (zinc epoxy/polyaspartic) versus a traditional three-coat system (zinc/epoxy/urethane). The first application of the two-coat polyaspartic technology occurred on a small bridge underpass carrying I-84 in 2002. CT DOT reevaluated this bridge in 2013 after 11 years of service (Figure 7). The coating was in excellent condition. CT DOT has no plans for additional maintenance on this bridge in the near future.

Due to the initial success of the two-coat polyaspartic system, a head-to-head evaluation of the polyaspartic technology versus the traditional three-coat system was initiated on another I-84 overpass (Figure 8). In 2002/2003 CT DOT documented the time and cost savings of the two-coat polyaspartic system over the three-coat system through rapid deployment to be approximately $6 per sq. foot, and indirect cost savings of $18 per sq. foot when including the benefits of less traffic congestion.4 The three-coat system was applied at a rate of 383 ft2 per day, while the two-coat system was applied at rate of 504 ft2 per day, representing a 31% increase in productivity.

Both the three-coat side and two-coat side of bridge 1199 were inspected in 2013 after 11 years of service. The bridge had been inspected in 2010 by a third-party inspector who reported less than 2% overall rust for both sides. The performance of the three-coat and two-coat system was compared. Overall, the traditional three-coat system was superior, with very few signs of corrosion (Figure 9). The two-coat system looked well, but did have some areas of rust due to under-application and poor surface preparation. In areas where the polyaspartic coating was properly applied, the coating’s condition remained excellent.

Recently, we have seen a resurgence of domestic manufacturing due to significant technology and design improvements. Design improvements in infrastructure fabrication require that every step in the construction process be as lean as possible. Polyaspartic coatings are one cost-saving solution – offering both increased productivity and reduced labor costs in tough corrosion protection applications. Polyaspartic coatings provide the long service life necessary for long-term asset protection.

1    Desmodur® XP 2763 brochure.

2    Fultz, B.; Corbert,W.; Best, K. “Time is Money: Improving Shop and Field Coating Throughput by Reducing Finish Coat Handling Time” SSPC Proceedings 2011.

3    Castler, B. “Rapid Deployment Technology: A New Concept for Connecticut,” International Bridge Conference, Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA, June 10, 2003.

4    Kline, E.S.; Angeloff, C.A. P.E., “Rapid Deployment: A Potential Approach to Reducing the Costs of Painting Steel Overpass Bridges over Busy Highways,” JPCL2000, 1, 79–85.

5    Helsel J. “Practical considerations for the life cycle evaluation of zinc rich coatings, galvanized steel and thermal sprayed metals for industrial structures in moderate environmental exposures”  SSPC Proceedings 2007.

6    http://data.ntpep.org/Module/SSC/Search.aspx.

7    O’Donahue M., et al. “Innovative Coating Systems for Steel Bridges: A Review of Developments” JPCL 2013, 1, 34-52.

8    www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/06sep/06.cfm.

9    Bayer Railcar BTR.

10  Bayer Marine Corps Museum BTR, www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com/4/MarineMuseumBTR.pdf.


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In a New York court yesterday a compensation claim against the UN was brought on behalf of the victims of the 2010 cholera outbreak in Haiti, the origins of which have been traced back to the organisation. More than 8,000 people have been killed with over 650,000 becoming ill as a result of the on-going outbreak of a disease that was previously only rarely experienced in Haiti despite numerous outbreaks in the region.

As noted in a previous Peace News blog piece, a number of scientific studies have shown that the cholera strain was likely brought into the country by Nepalese UN troops and spread after a river was contaminated with human waste from their barracks. Despite this, whilst professing his “profound sympathy for the terrible suffering caused by the cholera epidemic”, in February the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, dismissed such compensation claims citing the organisation’s immunities privileges.

One such study was entitled ‘Peacekeeping without Accountability’, a Yale University report published in August that provided a comprehensive analysis of the cause of the cholera outbreak the conclusion of which was in line with previous scientific investigations, stating that its research “overwhelming demonstrates” the origin was from the UN. As a consequence of these findings the report stressed that the organisation should be required to remedy as best as is possible the outbreak’s consequences and prevent its further spread.

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One man who, if anyone does, qualifies for the title of legendary must surely be Dr. Motte. An original through and through, this DJ, producer and remixer from the original vanguard of Technos few pioneering souls initiated and successfully staged what became the biggest cultural celebration of music, tolerance, love and indeed life itself, that the world has ever seen: the Loveparade.

Even with such achievments to his credit, Dr. Motte has stayed true to his ideals, true to the underground that has been his home for decades. By his chosen way of life, he remains attuned to and a part of that all important zeitgeist. Now like then, he stands for peace, love, unity and respect.

His sound is sophisticated, energetic and multi-faceted. He combines thrilling Acid sounds and rousing club grooves with driving Techno beats and takes his audience on a thrilling trip through his universe.

“Anyone who understands music as a culture’s social responsibility is and will always remain progressive.”Dr. Motte

Electronic music fans and dancers worldwide are pilgrimaging to Dr. Mottes performances, the cult DJ is building musical bridges uniting people of all ages. Where the doctor spins the records, oldschool ravers and generation z share the same dance floor and all of them enjoy a very special sense of community. Whether on big tours through Australia, India or Japan, internationally acclaimed festivals like the Antaris Project near Berlin, the Why Not? Festival Göterborg (Sweden), the World Club Dome in Frankfurt / Main, at Club Gigs in the Projekt Club Beirut (Lebanon), the Pepper Club in Shenzhen (China) or the Thuishaven (Netherlands).

Dr. Motte is preferably invited to events in his prime discipline, the parade: His special performances at huge street festivals such as the City Parade Brussels (Belgium), the Street Parade Zurich (Switzerland) or the Glebe Street Fair Melbourne (Australia) are always highlights. As well as his yearly birthday party at Suicide Circus Berlin. Dr. Motte always invites old and new, national and international guests to the Dr. Motte’s Birthday Celebration, such as Ken Ishii, Robert Babicz, DJ T-1000 a.k.a. Alan Oldham, Patrick Chardronnet, Housemeister, Ströme, Dinamite and many more.

Unusual locations and extraordinary contexts, this is where Dr. Motte loves to express himself artistically. A dream came true when in early 2018 he was invited by the organisers of the ambient festival Klangsphäre. The audience in the sold-out Zeiss Planetarium Bochum experienced a musical journey through the endless expanses of his musical cosmos, while seated under starry skies.

He was drawn from expansive rooms to smaller ones: Dr. Motte is hosting a suite in the Hotel Berlin, Berlin for the project You, Me & Berlin, welcoming guests with a collection of private photos and a host letter including his personal recommendations for the stay. So visitors to Berlin can get to know the city from the artist’s own personal perspective.

The space dedicated to the Techno movement for the exhibition Oh Yeah! 90 Jahre Popkultur – to be seen in the Museum für Kommunikation Berlin from April to September 2018 – was revised by Dr. Motte and his team. For this he provided photographic and other exhibits, such as the original template for the poster of the first Loveparade. For the associated sound station, he recorded a mix on The True Spirit Of The Loveparade. On the occasion of the Lange Nacht der Museen on August 25, 2018 a limited tape will be released and Dr. Motte is going to invite to a rave in the museum’s yard.

For many years, Dr. Motte has been engaged in charity projects, among them he was a guest DJ at the Live Ball Wien, Laut gegen Nazis, the CSD or the initiator or supporter of initiatives such as FAIRplay – Gemeinsam gegen GEMAinheiten or Fly for Sage for the Sage Hospital e. V. With his longtime partner Ellen Dosch he organized the events Beasts’n’Beats – A Fundraving Party at Berlin clubs Watergate and Salon zur wilden Renate benefitting the local society for the prevention of cruelty to animals Tierschutzverein Berlin e. V. and the Berlin animal shelter.

As a musician and a forefather of Rave culture, Dr. Motte is internationally demanded as a speaker and talk guest on panels and events such as Listen! Brussels, the Stuttgart Electronic Music Festival SEMF, 24/7 Twenty Four Hours In Our World by Resident Advisor as well as at Masterclasses, as in the 3iS Institut International de l’image and du son in Bordeaux, France.

The documentary film Sound of Berlin – A Journey Through the Capital of Electronic Music was first shown on May 18, 2018. Together with the founder of the famous club Tresor Dimitri Hegemann, DJ-legends like Juan Atkins, Monolink, Matthias Kaden, Marc Houle and Pan-Pot and many other giants of Berlin club culture, Dr. Motte talked about the special charm of the German capital.

Up until 1989 Matthias Roeingh a.k.a. Dr. Motte led a relatively low-key life. Born in Spandau in 1960 he tiptoed through the scene – from 1981 to 1984 with his band ‘Toten Piloten’ (dead pilots), a Berlin Funk band. In 1985, in search of new musical experiences, the autodidact swapped drums and sticks for vinyls and turntables. In his then club, Turbine Rosenheim, he developed his specific style of mixing at an early stage, for which he drew from a wide repertoire of Jazz, Punk, Funk, Soul, Disco and EBM. Like no other, back then he managed to fuse all these genres. At Turbine Rosenheim just two years later, he organized the first Acid House parties in Berlin.

Dr. Motte is a co-founder of cult label Space Teddy Recordings and in 1992 – for the first time under the name of Dr. Mottes Euphorhythm – he released his first album Chill Out Planet Earth. In the same year another record was released on Tresor Records, that brought the international breakthrough for Berlin Techno and is still considered one of the most important records of the time: 3Phase feat. Dr. Motte – Der Klang der Familie. This successful cooperation was followed by many more, including Robert Babicz, Gabriel Le Mar, Tom Wax, Westbam, Namito, 3 Phase, Johnny Klimek, Paul Browse, Marc Van Linden, DJ Dag and many others.

As an explorer on the constant search for new sound, Dr. Motte founded his record label PRAXXIZ in 2010 on which he uncompromisingly presents music reflecting his personal tastes and understanding of high-quality electronic music. The German FAZEmag commented on the Best Of PRAXXIZ CD compilation: “With the sounds of modernity PRAXXIZ transfers the spirit of the past into the future.”

In 2015, Dr. Motte celebrated his 30th DJ anniversary with an international tour using the theme of the first Loveparade: FRIEDE. FREUDE. EIERKUCHEN. // 30 Years Of Dr. Motte. His touring schedule took him to Australia – in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut – China, Italy, India, Poland, Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands and of course Germany.

In 1989, before Dr. Motte was successful with his music productions and remixes, he realised an idea that should open a new chapter in music history: A demonstration to represent contemporary culture of electronic dance music called the Loveparade.

It was registered as a political demonstration and took place on July 1st 1989, in Berlin. Six weeks earlier, Dr. Motte came up with the idea after friends had told him about illegal raves in England that were busted by the police. But instead of going home, somebody started to play music from a boom box and the people started a spontaneous street party in front of the venue. Dr. Motte was inspired by this and wondered how this spirit could find expression in Berlin, as well. And finally, while also sitting in front of a party venue in Berlin-Kreuzberg, he had the idea to announce a political demonstration.

What in the beginning should only have been a “dancing together on the streets” soon became political, as the authorities asked for the subject of the demonstration. And so Dr. Motte and the founding team decided to dedicate the demonstration for “Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen” (engl. peace, joy, pancakes):“Peace” for disarmament also interpersonal, “joy” for music and dance as a means of communication and “pancakes” for fair food distribution.

Techno culture became the most important youth movement of the 90s, the Loveparade its unofficial public holiday. Within ten years, the number of participants rose from 150 to fabulous 1.5 million ravers dancing peacefully on the Straße des 17. Juni. Despite the overwhelming, also commercial success of the parade,
Dr. Motte remained true to his clear, musical line and its original spirit. Following the sale of the
Loveparade brand in November 2005 and right after the parade in the following summer, he distanced himself publicly for idealistic reasons and those concerning its content.

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Hi Ravers,

first of all, I wanna wish you a happy new yeah and a phat 2020! I hope you’ve had a great start into the new decade.

Days are finally getting longer, again, and that fills me up with hope, energy and joy! I am really looking forward to everything we have in the making. You must have noticed that we founded a non-profit organization named RAVE THE PLANET. We want to revive the spirit of the original BERLIN LOVEPARADE with a new overall concept and have come up with tons of fresh ideas. For example a very special fundraising concept, we call it FUNDRAVING.

But this is only the beginning. We are demanding electronic music culture to being listed as Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO. Check our website for more: www.ravetheplanet.com

What else is going on this year? This summer (of love) I will turn 30 for the second time. Of course this will be celebrated in a big way, with an open air rave on July 11th. More info soon!

Now let’s rush into the new golden twenties and let’s rave the planet!

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The Birth of the Cold War's Hunter Killer Submarines

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Launched during the last days of the Third Reich in an attempt to restart the Battle of the Atlantic, the majority of these revolutionary Electro-U-boats never saw action. Instead they became the forebears of the Cold War’s much dreaded hunter killer submarines.

The massive Type XXI was planned to replace the conventional ‘Atlantic’ U-boat that had seen service so far in the war. The Type XXIII was a smaller coastal version. The new Electo-U-boats were the first submarines to operate primarily submerged, as opposed to spending large periods of time on the surface. Hitler’s new designs utilized huge number of batteries to improve the time they could spend underwater, as much as several days, and only needed to surface to periscope depth for recharging via a schnorkel.

The idea for this book came about when the author was asked to sort through files in the German U-boat Museum. Slotted in among the highly technical information were some fascinating personal logbook annotations from men who served in these boats. These non-technical, human anecdotes have been transformed to form the core of this book.

Rather than compiling a technical treatise, this book makes maximum use of the personal accounts to tell the human story of how this new generation of submarines went to war under the incredibly harsh conditions that prevailed at the time. Accompanied by more than 100 images, this unique operational information is mirrored with similar reports from conventional schnorkel-fitted U-boats, which were at sea at about the same time, to provide a comparison with earlier types. It is, therefore, possible to appreciate the improvements in German U-boat design that were made in such an incredibly short period of time to place the electro-U-boat among the great technical achievements of the 20th Century.

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No Mercy from the Japanese (ePub)

A Survivor's Account of the Burma Railway and the Hellships 1942–1945

WWII Prisoners Of War Japan & the Pacific Front Military

By Cecil Lowry, John Wyatt
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By the laws of statistics John Wyatt should not be here today to tell his story. He firmly believes that someone somewhere was looking after him during those four years. Examine the odds stacked against him and his readers will understand why he hold this view. During the conflict in Malaya and Singapore his regiment lost two thirds of its men. More than three hundred patients and staff in the Alexandra Military Hospital were slaughtered by the Japanese - he was one of the few survivors still alive today. Twenty six percent of British soldiers slaving on the Burma Railway died. More than fifty men out of around six hundred died aboard the Asaka Maru and the Hakasan Maru. Many more did not manage to survive the harshest Japanese winter of 1944/45, the coldest in Japan since record began. John's experiences make for the most compelling and graphic reading. The courage, endurance and resilience of men like him never ceases to amaze.

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Pershing County and WNDD Launch Downtown Lovelock Virtual Visioning Tour

As part of the EPA Brownfields Programs, Pershing County Economic Development Authority and Western Nevada Development District have launched a new virtual tour to solicit public input and feedback.

The tour combines a five minute video and short questionnaire related to proposed usages of sites around Downtown Lovelock including Main Street, Cornell Avenue, and 11th Street. The entire tour should take around 10 minutes to complete.

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Pershing County and the City of Lovelock is partnering with Pershing, Humboldt, and Lander Counties in requesting information to enhancing broadband infrastructure within their jurisdictions to increase opportunities for new and existing service providers to invest in providing better service and closing the digital divide that exists in Rural Nevada.

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Safety fears, cost blowouts on Perth Airport tunnel Metronet project

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HOPES the McGowan Government’s $2.5 billion Metronet project will finish on time and budget are sinking fast, with fears of a “catastrophic” workplace accident bogging down the first stage of Labor’s flagship election promise.

The Colin Barnett-approved $1.8 billion Forrestfield Airport Link is so riddled with safety and engineering concerns that even Perth Airport believes the joint venture partners are “not delivering the degree of risk control required”.

But Salini Impregilo-NRW says it has no problems with unions or any safety authority reviewing its workplace, and is doing “everything we can” to make sure no accidents occur.

The 8km twin-bored underground rail link will see three new stations created — Redcliffe, Airport Central and Forrestfield — and has been earmarked for completion by 2020.

The Sunday Times has obtained photographs, videos and documents revealing what unions claim are shoddy workmanship and poor safety practices outlawed on Australian construction sites.

Complaints include workers being forced to negotiate knee-deep water while going about tasks, electrical wires in pools of slurry, pipes and ladders used by workers as non-compliant work platforms, and major concerns over tonnes of concrete poured into huge sink holes as stop-gap measures.

Other problems include constant flooding in the tunnels, major cracks in the tunnel roof’s housing, electrical leads not properly covered, flooding overflows from a water treatment plant and a range of, what unions say, are dangerous work practices.

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On one occasion, water levels were so high inside the tunnels that a rubber dinghy was used to transport workers.

The CFMEU claims some workers do not understand a large number bosses who are on 457-visas. The workers claim the bosses do not have the language skills to communicate instructions.

Two workers have been injured on the site since work began last year.

The CFMEU’s OH&S officer Bob Benkesser said the site should be shut down immediately for an independent engineering and safety audit.

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SINRW project director Richard Graham batted off union criticism about the project’s 457-visa holders. “This is a project of international significance, which has required specialist international skills,” he said.

“We are proud of the workforce and believe they are operating in high-functioning teams where the communication between supervisors and workers is excellent.”

He said SINRW “adhered to both the International Tunnelling Association’s risk management practices and the International Tunnelling Insurers’ Group code of practice for risk management of tunnel works”.

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Shadow Transport minister Liza Harvey believed a major safety audit and review was needed to restore faith in the project.

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XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace Force Pet Dryer w/ Heat (3 HP)

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XPower B-24 3HP 150 CFM 12.0A Thermal Ace Dog Grooming Force Pet Dryer

The XPOWER B-24 Heated Force Dryer gives you the power and heat to dry pets fast, while only drawing a max of 12 amps! The Thermal Ace's 3 HP motor features variable speed control along with dual heat settings gives you complete control over the amount of air and motor-heated temperature you need to dry any dog, small or large sized, short or long coated. The dual temperature options provide heat instantly to dry and set coats even faster. Like all XPOWER dryers, the B-24 is extremely lightweight and at least 40% quieter than most dryers in the market.

Its rugged and lightweight ABS housing makes it super durable and the filter system protects the motor from debris for maximum efficiency. The B-24 comes complete with three secure screw-on styling nozzles and 8 ft long x 1.7 inch diameter thermal hose. The washable 3-filter system keeps the motor at top efficiency and easily accessible for cleaning. The B-24 is compatible with our wall mount kits (WMK-2)  for convenient and secure storage or stand mount kits (SMK-3) for hands free operation. With a one year limited manufacturer warranty, the XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace Force Dryer is precision engineered for many years of service.

  • Best multi-purpose pet grooming dryer for all groomers!
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    • Volts / Cycle: 115V / 60 Hz
    • Motor: 3 HP
    • Power: 12 A
    • Rated Airflow: 150 CFM
    • Speeds: Variable Speed Control
    • RPM: 31,000
    • Unit Weight (lbs): 8.8
    • Unit Dimensions (L x W x H): 14″ x 6.3″ x 9.2″
    • Box Weight (lbs): 10.2
    • Box Dimensions (L x W x H): 17.7″ x 9.8″ x 9.6″
    • Cord Length: 10 ft
    • Hose Length: 8 ft
    • Nozzle Attachments: Yes
    • Housing: Injection Mold ABS
    • Dual Thermal Protection: Yes
    • Safety Certifications: ETL / CETL
    • Warranty: 1 Year Limited

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        XPOWER Warranty covers the unit from defects in materials and craftsmanship. The Warranty covers normal use for a term of one year from the original date of purchase including parts, labor and one way shipping. The XPOWER Air Mover Housing is covered for a term of five years from the date of original purchase.

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        LTL (less-than-truckload) Freight is used when shipments are 120 lb+ or for oversized equipment, which results in a truck with a large container delivering your order. Our freight carrier will contact you once your order makes it to the distribution center closest to the delivery address specified, and set up an appointment time for delivery.

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        Our standard Free Freight Shipping option for LTL deliveries is curbside, which is to a delivery to a Commercial Address and does not include a liftgate. If your order is to be shipped freight, you will have the option to specify whether the item will be delivered to a Residential, Limited Access, or Commercial address. If there is no option to select a shipping location, then this cost is already included in the price.

        We strongly recommend adding the optional Liftgate for all deliveries to locations without a loading dock or forklift.

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        This option specifies whether the delivery location is a Commercial, Residential, Residential Business, or a Limited Access address.

        • Commercial - These addresses are those defined by our freight carriers and/or zoned by local municipalities as commercial sites. Typically these addresses are zoned as commercial real estate or are used exclusively for business. Most commercial sites have tractor-trailer access and a loading dock.
        • Residential - If the address used a residence, select this option. This includes Apartment/Condo complexes and dormitories.
        • Residential Business - Any business being operated from a home, apartment, or other dwelling where people live on the premises is considered to be a Residential Business.
        • Limited Access - Locations where deliveries are restricted, limited, or very far from a distribution center. Examples Include:
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          • Recreational Areas - Camps, Parks, Fairs, Carnivals, etc.
          • Individual Storage Units
          • Sites - Convention Centers, Construction Sites, Mines
          • Schools and Universities
          • Commercial establishments not open to the walk-in public during normal business hours

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        A liftgate is a hydraulic lift that is attached to the back of a truck that can lower freight to ground level. Freight carriers prevent their drivers from assisting with the unloading of heavy equipment other than using a liftgate to ground level. We highly recommend any delivery address without a loading dock, select this option.

        However, please know that for certain very long items, such as Kennels over 6' in length, a Liftgate will not be able to bring the entire order down to ground level. Please have the necessary manpower available to receive your items with limited delay to the driver.

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