pr Thinking of the future: Innovations, & developments for social work practice: social media and digital technology for social work practice. By feeds.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 06:39:17 PST When: Mon Feb 8, 2016 Where: Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling Event Status: confirmed Event Description: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-of-the-future-innovations-and-developments-for-social-work-practice-tickets-19249165773 Full Article http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#event
pr Приодели творческий техперсонал Химии Развлечений!Теперь в папке #УматнаяМузыка ещё больше весёлых песен!Спасибо @auhapro за оперативность и стабильное качество! By kolbin.ru Published On :: Sat, 04 May 2019 03:18:12 +0000 Сообщение Приодели творческий техперсонал Химии Развлечений!Теперь в папке #УматнаяМузыка ещё больше весёлых песен!Спасибо @auhapro за оперативность и стабильное качество! появились сначала на Дмитрий Колбин. Full Article Ведущий Дмитрий Колбин!
pr April 2020 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:20:43 +0000 Support this blog by visiting Jim’s Patreon Page Behold: The embassy of the Peoples’ Republic of China, Washington DC, a fortification undreamed of in the most garish nightmares of the Marquis de Vauban. Only this death-star was designed by American architect, the late I.M. Pei’s outfit, Pei Partnership. What were the Chinese expecting back in 2007? Godzilla? more » The post April 2020 appeared first on Kunstler. Full Article Eyesore of the Month
pr One year after Pulse Nightclub tragedy, new NFPA standard for preparedness and response to active shooter and/or hostile events being developed By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:37:24 PDT As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub massacre in Orlando this week, a group of experts on active shooter/hostile incident response will assemble at National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) headquarters to develop NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events. It is expected that the initial standard will be completed by early 2018; then the public will have the opportunity to offer input for immediate review. Full Article
pr NFPA President Jim Pauley addresses Grenfell Tower fire as evidence of shortfalls in addressing today’s global fire problem By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:37:24 PDT In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, where 79 people died or are presumed dead and many more were injured, serious concerns and questions around flammability of exterior cladding, the lack of fire sprinklers and the notion of “shelter in place,” among other subjects, have been brought to the forefront by the news media and the public at large. Jim Pauley, president and CEO of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), addressed these troubling fire safety issues in the upcoming edition of NFPA Journal, the association’s membership publication, which will be officially released next month. Full Article
pr Leave fireworks to the professionals By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:37:24 PDT Independence Day and fireworks go hand in hand, but fireworks shouldn’t go in consumers’ hands. That’s the message the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reinforcing this Fourth of July. Fireworks annually cause devastating burns, injuries, fires, and even death, making them too dangerous to be used safely by consumers. Full Article
pr As today’s homes burn faster than ever, this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign presents critical home escape planning and practice messages By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:37:24 PDT Knowing that today’s homes burn faster than ever, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out” as the official theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 8-14, 2017. Experts say you may have as little as two minutes (or even less) to safely escape a typical home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Full Article
pr Fire chiefs share lessons learned from recent high profile emergencies including hurricanes, hi-rise fires and hostile shooting incidents at the Urban Fire Forum By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:37:24 PDT Fire chiefs from France, the United Kingdom, and the United States gathered in Quincy, Massachusetts at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Urban Fire Forum (UFF) to listen to first-hand accounts of some of the biggest emergency response incidents over the past 15 months, including hurricane response in Texas and Florida, the Grenfell Tower fire in London, and the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. Full Article
pr Virtual Press Junkets Are Happening and Could Change the Way Films Are Promoted By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:30:31 +0000 Full Article Film Jeffrey Katzenberg Marketing Netflix quibi
pr The Coronavirus is Voting for Donald TrumpVoting by mail is no cure; we're heading for a "pretend election" By www.gregpalast.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:11:14 +0000 Mail-in voting, as it currently exists, is likely to guarantee Trump's victory in the 2020 election. However, new Democratic mail-in voting proposals can be improved so the will of the people can be fully realized at the ballot box.The post The Coronavirus is Voting for Donald Trump<div id='sec-title'>Voting by mail is no cure; we're heading for a "pretend election"</div> appeared first on Greg Palast. Full Article Articles Audio Reports Elections Interviews & Chats Podcasts Coronavirus COVID-19 elections Pandemic voting Wisconsin
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pr 8 Essential Project Management Skills for Productive Work By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:00:18 +0000 Every project manager has their strengths and weaknesses. Still, to be genuinely productive, you must have a blend of project management skills that are adaptable and ready for any situation. No project is ever the same, especially when working with different stakeholders, team members, third parties, and new challenges in each moment. Project managers and [...]Read More... Full Article
pr Target Circle Deals March 29th - April 4th: 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:52:34 +0000 Lots of gaming headphone deals for those brave enough to go into stores. These are the deals: 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless headset for PC (Expires April 4th) 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming headset (Expires April 4th) 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds In-ear Gaming headset (Expires April 4th) 15% Off Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset All Varieties (Expires April 4th) 30% Off ROCCAT Kone Aimo Owl-Eye Mouse Black & White (Expires April 4th) 30% Off ROCCAT Sense Aimo Mousepad for PC Gaming (Expires April 4th) Full Article
pr Epic Game Store: Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE + Spring Sale By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:09:28 +0000 Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE (download before 4/8) The Spring Sale is now here with fresh offers across a range of top content! Don't forget, Epic Coupons acquired in our Holiday Sale are expiring May 1, 2020 2:59am EST and able to be used on any eligible purchase $14.99 or above! Spring Sale - ends 4/16 --> Full Article
pr RiteAid BonusCash rewards for Apr 5-11, 2020 ... 20% ROI on Xbox, GameStop, Apple, Google, Netflix, Nike, Panera, Fandango, AMC, & Regal GC's By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:16:09 +0000 It's a bumper crop of BonusCash at your local Rite-Aid this week, with not 1, 2, 3, but 4 gaming GC's, and 1 of those gives you even more options! Nike, GameStop, Netflix ... $5 BonusCash when you buy $25 of these items.* Google Play, AMC Theatres, Apple AppStore/iTunes, Fandango, XBOX, Panera Bread, Regal Theatres ... $6 BonusCash when you buy $30 of these items.* FYI, "GameStop" is a big win, because not only can you purchase (additional) XBOX, PSN, Nintendo, and Steam credit there, but you order the GC credit from their website, and get a redemption code instantly after checkout. For those who are new to the "Rite-Aid wellness+ reward BonusCash" program, you'll receive the $$$ amount when you purchase the minimum amount specified. Gift-cards within the same bullet-point share the same "limit 2 offers per customer", but you can earn rewards on the other bullet-point lines as well. For example, you can purchase $25 each of GameStop & Netflix (or $50 of GameStop) ... and still be able to purchase another $60 mix of Google & Apple & XBOX, and can stagger your 4 GC purchases throughout the week.Screenshot of 2 separate GC offers (bullet points) included here: Spoiler Small print (at bottom of weekly ad) and BonusCash T&C's included here: Spoiler Small print at bottom of the page *BonusCash will be awarded when you purchase eligible promoted items. Unless noted otherwise, wellness+ rewards BonusCash purchase requirements must be satisfied in a single transaction. Wellness+ BonusCash will be loaded automatically to wellness+ rewards card only for use in-store or at riteaid.com, beginning at 6AM on the day after issuance. BonusCash will expire 30 days from the date it was first issued. Buy one get one free good on items equal or lesser value of the same brand, no mix & match. Buy one get one free items offered at regular price, application sales tax applies. Wellness+ rewards enrollment required for promotional pricing and BonusCash rewards.wellness+ Terms & ConditionsEarning BonusCash BonusCash will be awarded when you purchase eligible promoted items. wellness+ BonusCash is or will be loaded automatically to wellness+ or Plenti® card only for use in-store or at riteaid.com, beginning at 6AM on the day after issuance. BonusCash for online purchases will be issued after the entire order has shipped. BonusCash will expire 30 days from the date it was first issued. The products on which wellness+ BonusCash can be earned are determined by Rite Aid, in its sole discretion, and will change from time to time without notice. wellness+ BonusCash cannot be earned from the purchase of tobacco products, alcohol, lottery tickets, gift cards, licenses, money orders, money transfers, newspapers, stamps, other mail services, dairy products, items and services distributed by RediClinic®, items distributed by Moran Foods and Save-A-Lot® Food Stores, prescriptions, or other items prohibited by law, or for the payment of prescription copays, tax or shipping costs(together, “Excluded Items”). You can check your Rite Aid BonusCash balance here.Redeeming BonusCash BonusCash is promotional in nature, has no cash value, and is not redeemable for cash - it can only be applied toward the purchase of eligible merchandise sold at Rite Aid stores and on-line at www.riteaid.com. wellness+ BonusCash cannot be used for Excluded Items or prescriptions (including co-pays). BonusCash cannot be applied to previous purchases, even if on the same day. You can redeem BonusCash during the checkout process by providing either your wellness+ card or the phone number associated with your account. Although Rite Aid may as a courtesy inform you at check-out that you have BonusCash available for redemption, you may choose to use or save your BonusCash for use on a later date, subject to expiration as described below. Online purchases made with BonusCash will ship in the normal course of business. FYI ... the limit of "2 offers per customer" is tracked by your "wellness+ rewards" account, so you'll need to limit yourself to 2 offers per line item throughout the week, and not just "2 per transaction" or "2 per day". At the time of purchase, your printed receipt will indicate how many of the "limit 2" you've met, but neither the website nor register will indicate ... if you've met the limit of 2 items per BonusCash group with the current transaction, or if the transaction you're about to complete exceeds the limit of 2 per week, or when your BonusCash rewards will expire. Luckily the mobile RiteAid app (and website) list your individual accumulation & cashing out on a per transaction basis, so that's a good way to keep tabs on the expiration dates, since you only get 30 days to spend the BonusCash once earned. Good luck! --> Full Article
pr Final Fantasy Remake - Double 10 Dollar Rewards for Preorder? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:25:58 +0000 Not sure if it was a glitch or intentional, but I got a notice this morning saying that my copy of Final Fantasy Remake Standard Edition had shipped. That made me happy enough, as I was afraid it might be delayed - had it pre-ordered on Amazon but it shifted to delivery unknown earlier in the week so I canceled it. But, back on topic - about 3 hours later I got a message that I had a 25 dollar reward. I did not have anywhere near that many points before so I looked for where they came from. When I clicked on the Final Fantasy VII Remake purchase, this is what it said: Total Points: 1142 My Best Buy Visa Purchase Bonus - 83 $10 Dollar Certificate for Final Fantasy VII Preorder - 500 $10 Dollar Certificate for Final Fantasy VII Preorder - 500 Base Points - 59 Did this happen to anyone else? Considering I preordered it when I still had Gamers Club - so got it for 51.23 ... this has been an especially Cheap Ass Gamer type of purchase. P.S. Sigh, I really miss Gamers Club. Hate spending 64.04 on new releases (that includes local tax). Full Article
pr Target Circle Deals April 12th - April 18th: 25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:39:36 +0000 25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 18th) 10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd) Full Article
pr GameStop Pro Day - 4/18 - Not Just for Pro Members Anymore By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:21:12 +0000 GameStop’s Pro Day Sale Note: For 4/18 only, Pro Deals for ALL at GameStop.com. On Saturday only, if you aren't a Pro Member, score 5,000 bonus points when you become a Power Up Rewards member and Pro Members score 2x points per dollar spent. See some of the top offers below! Top Offers: Save $70 on a Pre-Owned 1TB PlayStation 4 Pro System only $269.99 Save $100 on the limited edition Xbox One X 1TB NBA 2K20 Console only $299.99 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle only $16.99 (over 70% off) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint only $14.99 (75% off) Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order only $38.99 (35% off) $10 off Madden 20 only $19.99 $40 off NBA 2K20 only $19.99 Mortal Kombat only $18.99 (52% off) $40 off Borderlands 3 only $19.99 Buy 2 Get 1 Free All $11.99 Pop! Figures Save $30 on Red Dead Redemption II now only $29.99 Save $80 on Arcade1Up Mortal Kombat Arcade Cabinet with Riser now only $299.99 Just Dance 2020 only $18.99 (52% off) Only $10 all T-Shirts (Excludes Clearance) Save up to $35 on select games GameStop’s Pro Day Sale --> Full Article
pr Target Circle Deals April 19th - April 25th: 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:20:54 +0000 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming Headset (Expires April 25th) 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless Headset for PC (Expires April 25th) 25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 25th) 25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Wireless Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th) 25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th) 10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd) 25% Off ROCCAT Kain 102 Aimo Mouse PC Gaming, White (Expires April 25th) Full Article
pr PrideStudios: Jack Andy and Riley Mitchel By feeds.queerclick.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:06:54 +0000 After finding out about their co-worker’s secret on-the-job fuck spot, Riley Mitchel and Jack Andy sneak away the first chance they can get to check it out for themselves. They agree it’s a perfect spot where no one else would think to look for them, and not wanting to be outdone by their co-worker, they... View Article The post PrideStudios: Jack Andy and Riley Mitchel appeared first on QueerClick. Full Article Porn Site Updates Jack Andy PrideStudios Riley Mitchel
pr FamilyDick: Brotherly Affection – Chapter 2: Virtual Presentation By feeds.queerclick.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:10:38 +0000 Working from home is tough, and when Isaac Parker tries to have a productive meeting with his team, his annoying younger stepbrother, Johnny Ford, refuses to leave him alone. Pretty soon, the businessman puts the virtual meeting on mute and lets the little guy suck his cock while he works! See more at FamilyDick. The post FamilyDick: Brotherly Affection – Chapter 2: Virtual Presentation appeared first on QueerClick. Full Article Porn Site Updates FamilyDick Isaac Parker Johnny Ford
pr Cops Didn't Enforce Law On Anti-lockdown Protesters, COVID-19 Spread By crooksandliars.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:28:12 +0000 Remember the April 15th "Operation Gridlock?" in Lansing Michigan? In my piece on April 21st I said we needed to start tracking these protesters to show that they will spread the virus to other communities. Well, someone did. Cellphone data shows 300 of the people who had gathered in Lansing for "Operation Gridlock" scattered throughout the state after the protest. The color of the dot represents device activity: yellow is more activity, red is lighter Image from: Doctors at the Committee to Protect Medicare The people at the Committee to Protect Medicare released data which shows the protesters dispersing to smaller communities across Michigan in the following days. The map above shows that cellphones that were in Lansing on April 15 scattered across the state. (Link)read more Full Article anti-lockdown protests coronavirus. COVID-19 First Lt. Darren Green Michigan Department of Health and Human Services michigan protests Michigan state House Michigan State Police Robert Gordon
pr COVID-19 spread is fueled by 'stealth transmission' By feeds.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:07:15 +0000 Cases of COVID-19 that fly under the radar — without being diagnosed — appear to fuel the rapid spread of the disease. Full Article
pr New Art Prints! By hello.eboy.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:54:56 +0000 New Art prints available at our Shop. Full Article Shop Wares
pr Carousel: April 2020 By galadarling.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:24:50 +0000 My darlings, my babies, my glorious creatures… I know you’re cooped up in your house. Me too! #samesies! Aren’t we all?! If you’ve been slowly going mad, never fear… I have articles, videos, case studies, and all kinds of fascinating literature for you to digest. Here’s a round-up of the best of the web, in […] The post Carousel: April 2020 appeared first on Gala Darling. Full Article carousel
pr SokoBunny Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:37:01 +0000 NOTE: You may pre-download this game, but it will not be playable until the release date/time: 05/22/2020 – 3:00 AM (check the product page for release date/time in your region). Product Info: Developer: DillyFrameGames Publisher: DillyFrameGames Website: SokoBunny Twitter: @DillyFrameGames Full Article
pr NASCAR Heat 5 Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:50:13 +0000 NOTE: You may pre-download this game, but it will not be playable until the release date/time: 07/10/2019 (check the product page for release date/time in your region). Get three days early access when you purchase the Gold Edition. Product Info: Developer: Motorsport Games Publisher: 704 Games Company Website: NASCAR Heat 5 Twitter: @704Games / @MSportgames / @NASCARHeat Full Article
pr Oregon Deputy Fire Marshal Receives National Award for Home Fire Sprinkler Advocacy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:45:00Z NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are pleased to announce that Chase Browning from the Medford Fire Department, is the recipient of the 2019 Bringing Safety Home Award. The award recognizes Full Article home fire sprinklers hfsc bringing safety home award fire sprinklers fire sprinkler advocacy
pr NFPA and HFSC Take Home Fire Sprinkler Week 2020 Virtual; Help Us Fill the Digital World with Life Safety Messages May 17-23 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:40:00Z As the world continues to deal with the ongoing demands of COVID-19, NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) have cancelled live events that week in favor of a North America wide virtual effort to show the value of home fire sprinklers from May Full Article fire sprinkler initiative home fire sprinklers hfsc fire sprinkler advocacy home fire sprinkler week covid-19 coronavirus
pr Where Things Stand: Political Prayers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:20:12 +0000 President Trump plans to participate in the White House’s National Day of Prayer service in the Rose Garden this afternoon.... Full Article Editors' Blog COVID-19 Donald Trump prayer
pr MSI Announces Upgrade Program for Z490 Motherboards By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:37:44 +0000 MSI has announced an upgrade program if you are going to be purchasing one of their upcoming Z490 motherboards. This program is valid on motherboards purchased May 6th through June 15th. The post MSI Announces Upgrade Program for Z490 Motherboards appeared first on ThinkComputers.org. Full Article All News Hardware News MSI Upgrade Program Z490 Z490 Motherboard
pr ASRock Z490 PG Velocita Motherboard Technical Preview By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:24:58 +0000 Today we will be taking a look at the ASRock Z490 PG Velocita Motherboard. While we are not allowed to tell you about performance of these parts, we are able to give you a technical preview. The post ASRock Z490 PG Velocita Motherboard Technical Preview appeared first on ThinkComputers.org. Full Article Articles Editorials Overview Videos Videos ASRock Intel Z490 Motherboard Technical Preview Video Z490 Motherboard Z490 PG Velocita
pr Free webinar to help residents be financially prepared for wildfires By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T21:01:18Z With wildfire season already starting in some regions of the United States and around the corner in others, now is the time to start thinking about your physical and financial preparedness. To help you be better informed, NFPA is hosting two free Full Article
pr Wildfire preparedness throughout the month of May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:48:14Z First, a big shout out to all of those who participated in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day! We are always in awe of the number of people and organizations that use the day to take action to make a difference in their community. Many of Full Article wildfire preparedness wildfire mitigation tips reducing risks from wildfire immediate zone wildfire awareness month
pr Where do baby magnetars come from? Mysterious 'fast radio bursts' may provide clues. By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:37:50 +0000 Magnetars — highly magnetized, rapidly rotating super-dense stars — are among the most enigmatic creatures to inhabit the cosmos and their origins are shrouded in mystery. Full Article
pr Elon Musk shows off Starship prototype's rocket engine ahead of test fire (photo) By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:39:24 +0000 SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk just tweeted an image looking up at the belly of the latest Starship prototype, the SN4, which is on the test stand ahead of a key engine firing. Full Article
pr Dirty Business: Lack of Menstrual Equity in Colombian Prisons By www.ourbodiesourselves.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:07:11 +0000 By Charlie Ruth Castro Lee este post en español Let’s talk about menstruation – a natural and necessary process among women, but one that we have been culturally taught to hate, hide or even make fun of. Also, let me talk about a dirty business perpetrated by certain officers from INPEC, the Colombian national institution in charge of penitentiary policy. In many prisons, INPEC has routinely failed to supply adequate menstrual products for the female prison population. Being deprived of ways to deal with bleeding is outrageous, ... More The post Dirty Business: Lack of Menstrual Equity in Colombian Prisons appeared first on Our Bodies Ourselves. Full Article Activism & Resources menstruation Sex Education
pr The Very Early Perimenopause: What We Can Learn from Dr. Jerilynn Prior’s Research By www.ourbodiesourselves.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:49:19 +0000 by Nina Coslov In my early 40s, I started noticing changes in my body. A once great sleeper, I was now waking at 2 a.m. – often with lots of energy and sometimes with anxiety. I’d be awake for about 3 hours before I could get back to sleep. Around the same time, premenstrual breast tenderness returned — something I hadn’t experienced since my 20s, before I had children. Not long after, I’d notice from time to time a pervasive edginess, a revving — an energetic ... More The post The Very Early Perimenopause: What We Can Learn from Dr. Jerilynn Prior’s Research appeared first on Our Bodies Ourselves. Full Article Menopause menstruation
pr Book week 2019: the prologue By separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 22:25:00 +0000 My new year's resolution for 2019 was: Finish the books I start. Now, it must be said, I don't read enough books. I do a lot of reading for research, which does not usually involve reading books from cover to cover. (It involves reading journal articles, reading chapters, using the indices of books to find the bits I need.) Since so much of my working life is reading (including multiple books' worth of student writing each term), after work I tend to do other things. But I still want to be reading books, because there are so many good books out there and I have great respect for the writers of books and the books they write.I find it's very easy to start (reading) books. Rarely do I start reading a book and then lose interest in it. I have every intention and desire to finish most books that I start. But then some other book comes along and I just want to start that one too.(It must be said here that these days I mostly read non-fiction—and it's relatively easy to leave non-fiction unfinished. If there is a story to a non-fiction book, I generally know how the story ends, so it doesn't have that page-turner vibe that fiction can have.)At the start of 2019, there were four books that I had started months before, and had been really enjoying, yet instead of finishing them, I started other books. But thanks to my resolution, they are finished. Yay! So that was going well. Until I started starting books again. As of last week, I had seven books on the go (not counting a couple that made me say "Life's too short to spend it on this sub-par book"). And thanks to what I'm about to do, I will probably soon have 12 unfinished books heading into the LAST MONTH of 2019. So: made a resolution to reduce the number of unfinished books I have, and I am ending the year with THREE TIMES AS MANY unfinished books. What a failure!But the reason I'm starting even more books is that people send me books. Publishers send me books. I get a lot of books. They send me the books because I have a blog and they want me to help publici{s/z}e the books. I like getting the books, and I want to help authors of good books. And it helps them if I tell you about the books in a timely way. So this week, I am going to write about some of the books I've been sent this year and which I may not have read from cover to cover. For each book, I plan to read at least two chapters before telling you about it. So, I'm going to have a feel for the book, which I can tell you about, even if I haven't read the whole book.Why do this now? Two reasons:I can assuage my guilt about not writing about these books sooner by pretending that I was waiting to give you a seasonal list of books that would make great gifts for the holiday season! I have the time.I have the time because my union is about to go on strike for eight days. During this time, I am not engaging in the activities that the university pays me for. (And indeed, I will not be paid by the university for those days.) So, I'm catching up on things I want/like to do that are not within my job description. And apparently starting books and not finishing them is one of the things I like to do best. I'm only going to tell you about books I like. I'm channel(l)ing my mother: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." I'm also listening to the adage "There's no such thing as bad publicity." I've decided not to give any publicity to sub-par books. I could be scathing about them (and witty—scathing and witty go hand-in-hand). And that might be a lot of fun. But I'd just rather not shine my light on sub-par books, since that takes space and attention away from the good books. Some of the books I'll write about are by people I like. It's not that I know them well, just that I've had enough interactions with them to know we're on the same wavelength—so it's not quite nepotism (just tribalism?). And I'm going to try my best to have five posts for five days, but life happens and I might have to interpret "week" very loosely. So: stay tuned, and we'll get this book week going.Oh, and: I'm taking nominations for US-to-UK and UK-to-US Words of the Year. Are there any US-to-UK or UK-to-US borrowings that are particularly 2019-ish? They don't have to have first come to the other country this year, but they should have had particular attention or relevance in the other country this year. Please nominate them in the comments below. Full Article books
pr Free webinar on "Storage Protection under Sloped Ceilings" By community.nfpa.org Published On :: 2019-08-06T21:14:06Z In the event of a fire, a sloped ceiling may alter sprinkler performance from expected results for a conventional horizontal ceiling configuration. Prior computational studies investigated the effect of ceiling slope on sprinkler activation times and Full Article sprinkler fire protection research foundation research free webinar storage occupancy
pr RFP now open for Fire Protection Research Foundation project on “Combustible Gas Distribution in Buildings and Detector Location Analysis” By community.nfpa.org Published On :: 2019-08-27T14:26:24Z Recent experiences with combustible gas releases in residential buildings have led to a proposal for NFPA Standards Development for locating combustible gas detectors and consensus on installation location requirements. NFPA is considering a proposed Full Article building & life safety research fire protection system researchers
pr Breeching Valves – Should They be Used in Sprinkler Systems? By community.nfpa.org Published On :: 2019-09-24T20:27:32Z What on earth is a breeching valve? A breeching valve, also known as a safety shutoff valve or excess flow valve, monitors pressure and flow in a system. Upon seeing excessive flow, the valve will automatically close, essentially shutting off or Full Article nfpa 13 sprinklers research nfpa 16 breeching valve excess flow valve
pr Changing of the guard at the Fire Protection Research Foundation By community.nfpa.org Published On :: 2019-10-31T20:50:59Z Amanda Kimball has been named executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Research Foundation). The eight-year veteran of the independent, non-profit research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association replaces Casey Grant Full Article fire protection research foundation research
pr Open Request for Proposals for “Cybersecurity of Fire Protection Systems” By community.nfpa.org Published On :: 2019-12-11T15:19:38Z Fire protection systems are increasingly networked to Building Control Systems (BCS), Internet of Things (IoT), and other platforms that are, by design or oversight, exposed to the public-facing Internet. This emerging environment could lead to Full Article fire protection research foundation fire protection research iot building security cyber security
pr Request for Proposals are now open for three FPRF research projects By community.nfpa.org Published On :: 2020-03-04T14:55:27Z Request for Proposals are now open for three Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) research projects. First Responder Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Operations Training: Baseline Materials & Usage Assessment: The overall goal of Full Article fire service firefighter research fprf drones active shooter firefighter cancer suas nfpa 3000 nfpa 2400 hostile events occupational exposure asher
pr Prefab Danish home was built from CLT and weathered steel in just 3 days By inhabitat.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +0000 Set into the lush green landscape of Denmark's Fyn island, Villa Korup is a large home designed for a family of six. A collaboration between Danish architect Jan Henrik Jansen and Australian architect Marshall Blecher, Villa Korup, which features three elongated "wings", was prefabricated offsite using weathered steel and CLT panels.[...] Full Article Homes Prefab cross laminated timber CLT
pr Marine veteran converts a school bus into a nonprofit traveling art studio By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:30:00 +0000 It's safe to say that Marine veteran Jessica Rambo is not one to rest on her laurels. After 10 years of service in the Marine Corps, the mom of two worked day in and day out for two years in order to convert a 1997 Blue Bird school bus into a full-time tiny house on wheels that also serves as a roaming art studio. Now, Rambo and her two kids are about to embark on a long road trip to bring her nonprofit art organization, The Painted Buffalo Studio, to veterans around the country.[...] Full Article art studio Tiny Homes on Wheels tiny house on wheels bus conversion diy bus conversion skoolie Bus Conversions Painted Buffalo Traveling Studio diy skoolie
pr Recycled wind turbine blades proposed as a playscape for Burning Man By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:30:00 +0000 Washington-based architect and designer Michael Mannhard has unveiled designs for BladeYARD, a proposal for a Burning Man 2021 installation built from recycled wind turbine blades. Created as a visual warning of the effects of climate change and shortsighted solutions, the installation mimics a large-scale ruin with parts of the blades submerged in the sands of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.[...] Full Article Recycled Materials wind turbines environmental art Renewable Energy Climate Change landfills Burning Man nevada recycled wind turbines Exhibits Michael Mannhard Burning Man 2021 wind turbine blades BladeYARD
pr Indonesian Microlibrary uses prefab FSC-certified timber By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:30:00 +0000 In the Indonesian city of Semarang, international architecture firm SHAU has completed Microlibrary Warak Kayu, an inspiring new public space that raises the bar for community design and sustainable architecture. Prefabricated with only FSC-certified timber, the new neighborhood icon is the fifth built project in the Microlibrary series, an initiative to encourage reading in low-income areas by creating "socially performative multifunctional community spaces with environmentally conscious designs and materials." In addition to the exclusive use of sustainably grown and logged timbers, the project is the first library in Indonesia made entirely of FSC-certified wood. The Microlibrary Warak Kayu is also[...] Full Article Architecture Prefab brise soleil prefab architecture natural ventilation FSC wood fsc certified prefabrication library passive solar indonesia cross-ventilation timber architecture SHAU microlibrary Semarang Microlibrary Warak Kayu
pr This luxe, solar-powered, prefab home was completed in 6 months By inhabitat.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +0000 High-end luxury meets energy efficiency in the Jesolo Lido Pool Villa, a 320-square-meter Venetian villa in the Italian seaside resort of Jesolo. Designed by Milan-based architecture firm JMA, the holiday home was prefabricated, installed and furnished in just six months. The high-performance building envelope has been engineered to guarantee near net-zero energy usage throughout the year.[...] Full Article Homes Solar Power "energy efficiency" Prefab prefab home natural light LEDs prefabricated insulation radiant floor heating open-plan villa rooftop solar outdoor terrace thermal bridges