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bestmarijuanaguide.com Announces Launch of Cannabis Directory and Reviews on April 1st, 2020

bestmarijuanaguide.com, the premier online directory for cannabis products, suppliers, and dispensaries has announced it launch on the morning of April 1st, 2020.




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New And Notable: Sprawl Repair Manual, Republic Of Drivers & Urban Mass Transit's Life Story

There is a wealth of research and literature explaining suburban sprawl and the urgent need to retrofit suburbia. However, until now there has been no single guide that directly explains how to repair typical sprawl elements.


Sprawl Repair Manual demonstrates a step-by-step design process for the re-balancing and re-urbanization of suburbia into more sustainable, economical, energy- and resource-efficient patterns, from the region and the community to the block and the individual building. (Even more information can be found at the Sprawl Repair Manual website).


Author Galina Tachieva asserts in this exceptionally useful (and exceptionaly handsome) book that sprawl repair will require a proactive and aggressive approach, focused on design, regulation and incentives.


The work provides much-needed, single-volume reference for fixing sprawl, incorporating changes into the regulatory system, and implementing repairs through incentives and permitting strategies. It draws on more than two decades of practical experience in the field of repairing and building communities to analyze the current pattern of sprawl development, disassemble it into its elemental components, and present a process for transforming them into human-scale, sustainable elements.


The techniques are illustrated both two- and three-dimensionally, providing users with clear methodologies for the sprawl repair interventions, some of which are radical, but all of which will produce positive results.


Rising gas prices, sprawl and congestion, global warming, even obesity—driving is a factor in many of the most contentious issues of our time. So how did we get here? How did automobile use become so vital to the identity of Americans?


Republic Of Drivers: A Cultural History Of Automobility In America looks back at the period between 1895 and 1961—from the founding of the first automobile factory in America to the creation of the Interstate Highway System—to find out how driving evolved into a crucial symbol of freedom and agency.


Author Cotten Seiler combs through a vast number of historical, social scientific, philosophical, and literary sources to illustrate the importance of driving to modern American conceptions of the self and the social and political order.


He finds that as the figure of the driver blurred into the figure of the citizen, automobility became a powerful resource for women, African Americans, and others seeking entry into the public sphere.


And yet, he argues, the individualistic but anonymous act of driving has also monopolized our thinking about freedom and democracy, discouraging the crafting of a more sustainable way of life.


As our fantasies of the open road turn into fears of a looming energy crisis, Seiler shows us just how we ended up a republic of drivers—and where we might be headed.


In Urban Mass Transit: The Life Story Of A Technology, the history of mass transit is vividly illustrated as the technological and social struggles that have accompanied urbanization and the need for an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation in cities.


From the omnibus and horsecar in the 1830s to the renaissance of urban mass transit at the turn of the 21st century, author Robert C. Post depicts mass transit as a technological system that provided an essential complement to industrialization, urbanization and, ultimately, to the rise of consumer culture.


At the heart of the story is the streetcar, a conveyance that played a central role in the development of U.S. cities and towns. Once dominating the urban landscape, the streetcar has all but disappeared. Post traces its evolution and demise, debunking the urban myth that the downfall of the electric streetcar was directly attributable to the corporate malfeasance of General Motors and others from the automotive world.


Post concludes with a meditation on the prospects for mass transit in a postmodern society that must face up to the contradictions of privatized mobility and the reality of dwindling natural resources.






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Creating Opportunities Out of Nothing: The Start Up Story of Nigerian Kator Hule

Kator redesigned the traditional model of micro-finance to work for Nigerian entrepreneurs




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Hollywood’s Innovation Story

Scott Kirsner, author of "Inventing the Movies: Hollywood's Epic Battle Between Innovation and the Status Quo, from Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs."




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The Secret History of White-Collar Offices

Nikil Saval, editor at n+1, on how gender, politics, and unions have affected the American workplace since the Civil War.




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Michael Lynton on Surviving the Biggest Corporate Hack in History

The CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment discusses the crisis with editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius.




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A Brief History of 21st Century Economics

Tim Sullivan, co-author with Ray Fisman of "The Inner Lives of Markets," on how we shape economic theory -- and how it shapes us.




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Why Management History Needs to Reckon with Slavery

Caitlin Rosenthal, assistant professor of history at UC Berkeley, argues there are strong parallels between the accounting practices used by slaveholders and modern business practices. While we know slavery's economic impact on the United States, Rosenthal says we need to look closer at the details — down to accounting ledgers – to truly understand what abolitionists and slaves were up against, and how those practices still influence business and management today. She's the author of the book, "Accounting for Slavery: Masters and Management."




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FarFaria, the Leading Children's iPad Storybook App, Partners with Twin Sisters Productions to Launch Six Captivating Stories

Committed to bring continuous excitement to reading, FarFaria adds musical component to already stellar library.




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Classic Hostess Celebrates Easter! Online Drink Dispenser Retailer Promotes New Easter Entertaining, Decor and Gifting Inventory

Make it the best Easter ever. Decorate with style, entertain with ease and give beautiful unique gifts to create a memorable EGGCELLENT holiday. It is about Family, Eggs and Bunnies of course.




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Navigating the 2013 Regulatory Landscape for 401(k)s

7:30 to 10 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013
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At least 3 New York children have died from a mysterious, possibly coronavirus-related inflammatory illness which can cause heart trouble

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Three children who had COVID-19 in New York are dead, after they developed rare heart issues that may be linked to the novel coronavirus. 

"The illness has taken the lives of three young New Yorkers," Governor Cuomo said at a news conference on Saturday. All three kids were under 10 years old

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Elon Musk says Tesla will 'immediately' leave California after coronavirus shutdowns forced the company to close its main car factory (TSLA)

Reuters

  • Elon Musk says Tesla may leave its Palo Alto headquarters and Fremont, California factory. 
  • In a tweet Saturday morning, the chief executive continued his outrage against shelter-in-place orders that have forced most non-essential businesses to close. 
  • Last week, Musk likened the rules to fascism, and urged leaders to "give people their goddamn freedom back." 
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

After a week of decrying coronavirus shelter-in-place orders that have left Tesla's main factory shuttered and unable to produce vehicles, Elon Musk says the company may move its factory out of the state.

"Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately," the chief executive said on Twitter Saturday morning. "The unelected & ignorant 'Interim Health Officer' of Alameda is acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense!"

See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs). This is the latest step to ensure availability of respirators. More information at the USDOL website.




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Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respiratory Protection Standard

This Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) is intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard (63 FR 1152; January 8, 1998). OSHA’s goal for this document is to provide small entities with a comprehensive step-by-step guide complete with checklists and commonly asked questions that will aid both employees and employers in small businesses with a better understanding of OSHA’s respiratory protection standard.




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396- This Day in Esoteric Political History

In times like these, we could all use a little historical perspective. In this new podcast from Radiotopia, Jody Avirgan, political historian Nicole Hemmer, and special guests rescue moments from U.S. history to map our journey through a tumultuous year.

On this episode of 99% Invisible, Jody talks with Roman about his new show and we play two short episodes of This Day in Esoteric Political History.

Subscribe to This Day in Esoteric Political History on Apple Podcasts




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NECA Legislative Top Story 3/27/20: CARES Act Phase III Provisions Bring Benefits to NECA Contractors

On March 26, 2020, the Senate passed “Phase III” of the Coronavirus Response Package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in a 96-0 vote.




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NECA Legislative Top Story 4/3/20: NECA Wants To Hear From You!

Congress Continues Work on Coronavirus Phase IV Legislation

Congress has returned home to their districts for recess until April 20, 2020, but staff has continued working on Phase IV of the coronavirus response legislation. NECA Government Affairs has been in constant contact with congressional staff to ensure our contractor’s concerns are voiced, and needs are met. As the efforts to support the economy and the American people continue, NECA is working to secure the inclusion of infrastructure investment and multiemployer pension reform, along with several other issue areas, in any upcoming package.

Take Action: Tell NECA what legislative provisions will provide the most relief for your company. NECA will compile our asks and communicate those with Congress to ensure our collective voice is heard. Please send your comments to NECAGovtAffairs@necanet.org by April 8, 2020.   




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HTC VIVE and The Wild collaborate with adidas to revamp design and storytelling process

The sports brand enhanced its workflow with collaborative virtual reality




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The story of Sweetish House Mafia: Proof's in the crumbs

The entire business started via social media posts and SHM began with mobile deliveries from the back of a Tata Nano.




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Independent directors face mandatory e-registration

The registration process will be in addition to the Directors Identification Number, where a KYC process was recently undertaken.




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SCCM Pod-277 Respiratory Dysfunction Associated With Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Children

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Guillaume Emeriaud, MD, PhD.




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SCCM Pod-279 Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Consensus Recommendations From the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Neal J. Thomas, MD




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SCCM Pod-332 Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically-Ill Children with Acute Respiratory Failure

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Mary Jo C. Grant, APRN, PhD, about the article, Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically-Ill Children with Acute Respiratory Failure, published in the December 2016 issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.




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Hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory now. Here's what you need to know

The way you buy gold changed from January 15 as hallmarking has now become mandatory. There are four components that you should look for on the hallmarked gold jewellery to ensure the purity of gold. Here is a look at each of them in detail.




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Victory Lap: Year Seven

Can I just start by saying, holy shit… year seven? I mean, what the hell have I been doing for the last seven years? (Besides...




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Road along Nepal border falls within Indian territory

In response to queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district Uttarakhand, MEA Spokesperson stated, “We have seen the Press Release dated 9th May 2020 issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal pertaining to the inauguration of a road in India.”




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All natural—in pursuit of an American travel story

Image credit: iStock If you have completed your American travel bucket list by visiting Los Angeles, New York City, and the likes, then we suggest you rehas...




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Brains behind idiot box: A quick look at the history of television

The first public demonstration of colour TV broadcast happened this week 90 years ago, setting the foundation for a major change in the way audio-visual media is consumed.




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In Milestone for Sentencing Reform, Attorney General Holder Announces Record Reduction in Mandatory Minimums Against Nonviolent Drug Offenders




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SEC Directs Equity Exchanges and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to Improve Governance of Market Data Plans

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued an order directing the equity exchanges and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (the participants) to submit a new National Market System plan (NMS plan) with a modernized governance…




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Reference Laboratory, Pain Clinic, and Two Individuals Agree to Pay $41 Million to Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Urine Drug Testing




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Testing Laboratory Agrees to Pay Up to $43 Million to Resolve Allegations of Medically Unnecessary Tests




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National African American History Month: Remembering Rosa Parks’ Work to Address Sexual Assault




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2-Year-Old Just Right Mike Latest Success Story For Sire Cajun Breeze

Trainer Michael Yates' leap of faith in Cajun Breeze's stallion potential once again paid dividends at Gulfstream Park Friday, when Just Right Mike defeated a group of well-bred 2-year-olds to graduate in Race 2. The Florida-bred son of Cajun Breeze, who finished third in his debut April 17 after being bumped at the start, chased […]

The post 2-Year-Old Just Right Mike Latest Success Story For Sire Cajun Breeze appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.




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Nicoletti, Courtney Handicap Gulfstream’s Rainbow 6 Mandatory Payout

Gulfstream Park's mandatory payout of its 20-cent Rainbow 6 is expected to have a final pool Saturday of more than $6 million. The sequence, which begins in the seventh race with a $55,000 allowance event at five furlongs on the turf, also includes the 4-year-old debut of Preakness (G1) winner War of Will in the […]

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Coronavirus in Sweden, what’s the story?

  This post is by Phil Price, not Andrew. I’m going to say right up front that I’m not going to give sources for everything I say here, or indeed for most of it. If you want to know where I get something, please do a web search. If you can’t find a source quickly, […]




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Best econ story evah

Someone who wishes to remain anonymous writes: Here’s a joke we used to tell about someone in econ grad school, a few decades ago. Two economists were walking down the street. The first one says: “Isn’t that a $20 bill?” The second one says: “Can’t be. If it were, somebody would have picked it up […]




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Hey, you. Yeah, you! Stop what you’re doing RIGHT NOW and read this Stigler article on the history of robust statistics

I originally gave this post the title, “Stigler: The Changing History of Robustness,” but then I was afraid nobody would read it. In the current environment of Move Fast and Break Things, not so many people care about robustness. Also, the widespread use of robustness checks to paper over brittle conclusions has given robustness a […]




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Bigfork High School Cave Club Completes Inventory and Impact Mapping of Caves in Grand Canyon National Park

In April 2011, five students from Bigfork High School Cave Club (Bigfork, MT) and their sponsor spent a week with Grand Canyon National Park Hydrologist and Cave Resources Manager, Steve Rice, conducting cave resource inventories, impact analysis, and repeat photography of several backcountry cave sites. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bigfork-high-school-cave-club-completes-inventory-and-impact-mapping-of-caves-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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History to Come Alive at Grand Canyon National Park

Travel back in time and meet eight of Grand Canyon National Park’s most influential people during “Echoes from the Canyon”, the park’s first living history event on Friday, August 3, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-27_echoes.htm




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Darryl Haley to Help Grand Canyon Celebrate Black History Month and “Healthy Parks Healthy People”

This weekend, Darryl Haley, former New England Patriot, Ironman Triathlete, and world-renowned fitness trainer, will be joining Grand Canyon National Park's Diversity Council in celebrating Black History Month and enjoying the Grand Canyon as a place to have fun, learn something, and get healthy at the same time. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-20_darryl.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Recently Celebrated Black History Month and Healthy Parks Healthy People with Darryl Haley

On, Friday, February 22, Grand Canyon National Park and special guest Darryl Haley kicked off a weekend celebration of Black History Month and Healthy Parks Healthy People. This groundbreaking event was a part of the Grand Canyon Diversity Council’s effort to increase diversity and inclusivity in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-14_haley.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Presents Living History Performance of President Theodore Roosevelt

On June 23rd, 2013, Grand Canyon National Park will host “President Theodore Roosevelt Salutes the National Park Service.” This special program is a living history portrayal of the 26th President of the United States as performed by Joe Wiegand at 8:30pm, Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at McKee Amphitheater located on the South Rim behind Park Headquarters near Parking Lot A. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-presents-living-history-performance-of-president-theodore-roosevelt.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Black History Month with Special Guest Audrey Peterman

Grand Canyon National Park will host author and conservation activist Audrey Peterman for a special evening program on Monday, March 3 in honor of Black History Month. Ms. Peterman and her husband Frank authored the book Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why Every American Should Care. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-black-history-month-with-special-guest-audrey-peterman.htm




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Living History Returns to Grand Canyon with Fourth Annual “Echoes from the Canyon” Event

Relive Grand Canyon's history with park rangers in character as notable figures from the past. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/echoes-from-the-canyon-returns.htm




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Dark Skies Storytelling at Grand Canyon on Friday, February 26

Grand Canyon National Park invites public to a special dark skies program with Charley Bulletts from the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/darkskiesstorytellingatgrand-canyon.htm




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UPDATED: Mandatory Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues

Beginning at 8 am on Thursday, June 23rd Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mandatory-water-conservation.htm




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UPDATE: Continued Mandatory Water Conservation at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues

Grand Canyon National Park remains at mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/continued-mandatory.htm




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Enjoy Free Entrance, Bike Your Park Day, and Arizona Storytellers at Grand Canyon for National Public Lands Day September 24

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with free entrance to Grand Canyon National Park Saturday, September 24. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm