Being forced to work from home now, I launched into cleaning out stuff on my hard disk and dug into long unvisited folders.

There are many Sankey diagrams still sitting there. So, you might eventually see a higher posting frequency again over the next couple of weeks. At least something good…
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Came across an interesting article by Tei Carpenter, ‘Waste Not, Want More: Zeroing In on Designing Waste’ in the Avery Review 33 (September 2018). It describes a transition to a zero waste scenario for New York in 2030.

This is the Sankey diagram for the waste situation today (that is… 2018). An incredible 12,838 tonnes per year. Of which 75% would theoretically be recyclable. Instead, 80% end up as refuse, while only 20% are “diverted”.
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There is also a second Sankey diagram that shows how the city would handle its waste in 2030 with a zero waste strategy. Read the article at Avery Review or download as PDF.

The 2013 Triple Crown not only marked the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's memorable performances as he marched to glory in 1973, it also was notable for also being 35 years since Affirmed and Alydar dueled through the three classic races. One other important, although not as well-known, observance was that it also marked the 50th […]

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Invasive species (of all kinds) keep things interesting on Lake Minnetonka. Howard's Point Marina is still going strong. The owner said he bought it because "it's a neighborhood treasure."

Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk has tried to stay prepared if the NHL season restarts but, at least, his family worries are behind him.

Casey O'Brien captured national attention this past season, featured on ESPN College GameDay for his years-long battle with osteosarcoma.

Not everyone who wants to will be fishing when walleye season opens Saturday. Sitting this one out will be thousands of elderly Minnesotans who are confined to nursing homes by the pandemic, with no one allowed in and no one allowed out.

While most pro teams are named after the cities they are based in, each of Minnesota's six teams uses the state name — the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx and United. Blame the Twin Cities.

Chris checks in with Eimear King, the new voice on The Future of Photography and answers a question on photographic travel preparations, including camera time zones and some really nifty Lightroom stuff, so you can focus on the really important things. [sc:podlovebutton] Links: SPONSOR: HoneyBook. Get 50% off with code TOPFLOOR Download the MP3 for … Continue reading "873 The Flowers and the Bees"

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Are you one of those people who have given their camera a name? If the answer is yes, .. this might be one of the most normal things in the world. Today i’d like to explore the emotional relationship between us and our photographic machines. Special guest: Monika Andrae. Photo by William Daigneault Links: Photo … Continue reading "883 The Man Machine Connection"

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Chris takes a break from packing for his trip to share some additional details of the Moscow Extension of the Lake Baikal workshop. And then adds a little sound-seeing from the Moscow subway. Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email Support the show on Patreon or via SEPA

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Four relatively narrow policy topics hint at the difficulties ahead: small-business relief, education, city and state solvency, and employment.

U.N.'s World Press Freedom Day's theme of "Journalism without Fear or Favour" is reflected in an array of award-winning work.

The Racing and Community Development Act of 2020, which will protect the long-term future of horse racing in Maryland through the rebuilding of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park into state-of-the art facilities, was one of many bills Gov. Larry Hogan allowed to become law without his signature on Thursday, May 7. The legislation, which […]

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Catch up quickly on what's happened today in the world of Thoroughbred racing with the Paulick Report's News Minute. In today's edition, Scott Jagow shares news about an overseas-based horse pointing for starts in the U.S., including the Breeders' Cup Classic. Also, the latest on one of this year's Kentucky Derby runners who's been backed […]

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The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

In the midst of school closures and a sudden need for child care among the families of medical professionals, a group of University of Minnesota students saw an opportunity to put their passion to work. The non-profit MN CovidSitters offers child care and assistive services for free of charge and has grown to over 300 volunteers since its inception in early March. The organization has since inspired others to do the same internationally and across the United States.

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The quarterback says he's not worried about the Madden Curse.

Baltimore snagged Ohio State star running back J.K. Dobbins, wide receivers Devin Duvernay of Texas and James Proche of SMU and a pair of offensive linemen.

Bob Dylan, Prince, the Time and even the Replacements all showed off his impressions on them.

Three hospitals in Md. are working together to set a strategy for caring of Ebola patients.

Cummings says on MSNBC that security will have to be upgraded at the White House, and it will have to strike a balance.

A nurse who caught Ebola while caring for the patient diagnosed in Dallas was released from a hospital Friday, free of the virus.

Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event. “More than 70 people who tested positive for the coronavirus since an April 24 rally at the Wisconsin state Capitol indicated they had attended a large gathering, but the state Department of Health Services cant’ say if they were at the rally because it is … Continue reading Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event

The Hall of Fame defensive end also had his name on a chain of restaurants.

The mayor said he would like to see the complex town down and replaced with a development akin to Prince George's County's National Harbor.

Nurses worry about a lack of masks and gowns with more elective procedures.

More than 30 buildings, many dating to the 1880s or earlier, had to be torn down or have their front lopped off 20 feet.

Consumers will find the farmers market experience to be altered due to social distancing guidelines.

This Mother's Day, we salute four Twin Cities women who have risen to the challenge during chaotic times.

Planning pays off for creators of garden oasis in St. Bonifacius.

Minnesota high schools are manufacturing protective gear

An inventive spirit, and some naughtiness, has fueled actor Dean Holt for 25 years at CTC, the only acting job he's ever had.

In my opinion the most amazing part of this story is wagering on horse racing in Pennsylvania is up. I guess people don't read all the stories about how crooked the Pennsylvania Racing Commission is and all the under handed goings on at the racetracks in the state. Anybody that would bet on racing in Pa. deserves what they get.

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

It takes a special football player to be a wide receiver in Navy's vaunted triple option offense, and senior Brandon Colon is that special player who fits the mold of a big blocking and pass catching MIdshipmen wide receiver.

An action-packed day of world-class racing and a multitude of activities on and off-track is in store when Laurel Park hosts the 32nd annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Saturday, Oct. 21. Listen to WBAL Radio interview with Country Life Farm's Mike Pons who describes as like Christmas in October for Maryland racing

What a few weeks it has been for Navy's Malcolm Perry as he has literally stood the college football world on its head for the Midshipmen. Hear Scott Wykoff's WBAL NewsRadio 1090 feature interview with Navy's Mr Everything on offense.

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney is a hero in more ways than one to some Baltimore City Public Schools students who attend the very same elementary school that he attended in northeast Baltimore.

Listen to Scott Wykoff's WBAL NewsRadio 1090 interview with Mike Pons of Country Life Farm as Md's top new stallion settles into his stall at Md's oldest continuous operating Thoroughbred breeding farm & birthplace of Cigar.

Kweisi Mfume returns to Washington in chaotic times.

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Sharing is expected to make her 2020 debut on May 23 at Churchill Downs, according to co-owner Eclipse Thoroughbreds' Twitter account. Following the track's announcement of an adjusted stakes schedule on Monday, the 3-year-old filly will aim for the $100,000 Tepin Stakes, held over a mile on the turf course. […]

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What began in March as a small camp consisting of about a couple dozen homeless adults has now swelled to more than 100 residents in tents. Known as "Camp Quarantine," the fast-growing encampment has raised alarms over the health of the camp residents amid the coronavirus pandemic. Construction crews will begin installing a large metal fence around a homeless camp. Police are also expected to be on site too. The fence is being erected to contain the growth of the sprawling camp, which now has about 100 residents in rows of tents. The camp is located on Met Council property along the light-rail line near E. 28th Street and Hiawatha Avenue.

Since 1926, Howard's Point Marina in Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka has served up live bait, fishing accessories, refreshments and other necessities for enjoying time on the water.

What’s new? The new and shiny reduce_sum facility released with Stan 2.23 is far more user-friendly and makes it easier to scale Stan programs with more CPU cores than it was before. While Stan is awesome for writing models, as the size of the data or complexity of the model increases it can become impractical […]

After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. Visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, but visitors are welcome at some of the sites.

A sheriff's deputy in North Carolina is facing criminal charges after authorities say he led a group of armed people to wrong home in a search for a missing girl.

Bruising convention battle calls into question party unity behind the Peterson challenger.