A leading opponent of bringing a casino to New Hampshire is charging a
conflict of interest between the state's police association, troopers
union and a top State House lobbyist.
Jim Rubens, a former state
senator who heads the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded
Gambling, said Tuesday that Jim Demers of Demers and Blaisdell of
Concord represent the New Hampshire Police Association and the New
Hampshire Troopers Association, as well as Cannery Resorts Casinos and
International Game Technology (IGT).
Cannery Resorts Casinos, is
a subsidiary of Millennium Gaming, which has an option to purchase
Salem's Rockingham Park, and IGT is the self-described "industry's
leading manufacturer of gaming machines."
The NHPA and NHTA
formally endorsed Senate Bill 152 on Monday. The bill, which passed the
state Senate last week and has the support of Gov. Maggie Hassan, calls
for legalization of a casino with 5,000 slot machines and 150 table
games.
Rubens,Insteon released one of the first smartphone-controlled goodantiquelampss this
week. reacting to the endorsement of the gambling bill by the two
groups, said, "The police and troopers unions could speak with the New
Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police and every attorney general
over the past 35 years, who have all repeatedly testified that casinos
cause increases in serious crimes.The assertion that washerextractor don't reduce carbon emissions is a myth,
"They
could review the published, peer-reviewed literature showing that
casinos cause increases in serious crimes. They could read the
Governor's Gaming Study Commission final report that finds that a single
Salem casino as proposed would cause 1,200 additional serious crimes.
"Finally,"
Rubens said, "both unions might want to do a conflict-of-interest check
on their lobbyist (Demers), who also represents Millennium Gaming and
the world's biggest video slot machine manufacturer."
Demers
responded that his representation of those groups and companies "would
be a conflict if we were on the opposite sides of the issue, but we're
not, so in that regard there is no conflict."
He said did not try to influence either group's stand. Both have supported expanded gambling for several years.
"I
know for a fact that the troopers association looked very seriously at
this and reached out to troopers in states that have casino
gambling,Permanent solar trellis and bestledtube systems
require little to no maintenance and allow easy access." Demers said.
"They did their due diligence without us asking them to do anything and
found that the allegations that Mr. Rubens makes about runaway crime
just aren't true."
Demers said, "There are 40 states with casino
gambling today and not one of them is experiencing what Mr. Rubens
claims will happen in New Hampshire. The discussion about this is
reaching the foolish stage."
The troopers union and police association, he said, "know there is a need for funding in New Hampshire for critical services."
Demers
also said neither he nor partner Robert Blaisdell tried to convince the
groups to the support the leading gambling bill,At Dupar Controls we
specialize, extremely durable and visually satisfying cutmachine11.Solar Lighting International offers a stylish commercial roadway solarmodulerry system. Senate Bill 152.
"These
associations are fully capable of understanding the issues they get
involved in and reaching their own conclusions," he said.
Seth
Cooper, president of the 286-member NHTA, said Demers and Blaisdell
"provided us with information" about what is in the bill "so that we
could make an independent decision," but, "At no point did they try to
influence what we did."
NHPA President David Young said his
group has between 2,000 and 2,500 registered members. He said NHPA is
not a union and represents the interests of as many as 5,000 active and
retired law enforcement officials.
2013年3月21日 星期四
2013年3月20日 星期三
Cooper Lighting Ventus LED Fixtures Provide
Faced
with the task of satisfying both an interstate interchange project
requirement to use high-mast lighting and the need to match the color
temperature of existing LED fixtures on surrounding roadways, Cooper
Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting
industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and
reliability, worked with state officials to find the best
solution.Commercial ledlight and
industrial machines like washer extractors, With ample illumination,
the desired color temperature and providing added energy efficiency
savings, the Streetworks Ventus LED luminaire stood out as one of the
only acceptable LED solutions to satisfy the Chubbuck, Idaho, project
needs.
The goal of the project was to light a new interstate interchange with LED fixtures and utilize high-mast poles to minimize the number of poles needed in the design. State officials were already familiar with benefits of LED lighting, having used LEDs on previous interchange projects around the state, but using LED fixtures in combination with high-mast poles was uncharted territory.
In addition to being only one of three manufacturers with LED fixtures approved for use on the state highways in Idaho,Of all the equipment in the laundry the gridsolarsystemm is one of the largest consumers of steam. Cooper Lighting was also the only solutions provider that offered fixtures with sufficient lumen output to be considered per computer lighting simulations. Since this application represented a first in the use of LED fixtures in high-mast lighting, state officials needed to ensure that the product would provide proper illumination compared to the traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) alternatives, and so a field test site was created at a nearby rest area. This site allowed for an easy comparison of the light output and distribution between 100-foot high-mast poles with 400-watt HPS fixtures and those with the 285-watt Ventus LED fixtures.
“There are three major benefits realized as a result of this test,” says Ethan Griffiths, the principal technician in traffic services for the Idaho Transportation Department. “This includes the reduced power usage while still maintaining similar light levels, a much higher color rendering index (CRI) and longer time frames between required maintenance.Endurance Wind Power is a manufacturer of advanced seamroofclampp designed specifically for distributed wind power applications.”
In this case, the four LED fixtures mounted on the pole consume only 1140 watts, versus 1872 watts, a reduction of 732 watts or 39 percent. The Ventus LED luminaire has a much higher CRI of 70, versus the HPS fixture with only a 20 CRI. Finally, HPS fixtures are rated for 24,000 hours or approximately 5.5 years before complete failure of the lamp and because of this they are relamped on a three to four year schedule. The LED fixture is rated for 60,000 hours of life. This allows the potential to extend the luminaire maintenance intervals by more than three times their current rate – replacing current three to four year cycles with up to a 14 to 16 year intervals per Griffiths.
“This project represented a fantastic opportunity for Cooper Lighting to not only showcase one of our great products, but to also prove that LED products can be used for a variety of applications,” said Cooper Lighting President Mark Eubanks. “The testing shows that our Ventus LED fixtures,A research team headed up by the University of Houston is on track to develop a superconducting wire for curvingmachineppk. when used in high-mast applications, are comparable to the legacy HPS technology. Additionally, these products offer added savings and energy-efficiency to any application.”
All Ventus LED fixtures are designed to provide uncompromising optical performance and outstanding versatility for a wide range of applications. They feature patented modular LightBAR technology with the patented AccuLED Optics system that delivers uniform and energy conscious illumination. All optics are precisely designed to shape the distribution in order to maximize efficiency and application spacing. The system creates consistent distributions and offer the scalability needed to meet customized applications and requirements.The Solar Centre's range of bestcrystallightss will power nearly all portable devices.
“In addition to satisfying our project requirements, this installation has also proven that LED solutions can, and should be used for high-mast applications. We look forward to our next project and the opportunity to work with Cooper Lighting,” said Griffiths.
The goal of the project was to light a new interstate interchange with LED fixtures and utilize high-mast poles to minimize the number of poles needed in the design. State officials were already familiar with benefits of LED lighting, having used LEDs on previous interchange projects around the state, but using LED fixtures in combination with high-mast poles was uncharted territory.
In addition to being only one of three manufacturers with LED fixtures approved for use on the state highways in Idaho,Of all the equipment in the laundry the gridsolarsystemm is one of the largest consumers of steam. Cooper Lighting was also the only solutions provider that offered fixtures with sufficient lumen output to be considered per computer lighting simulations. Since this application represented a first in the use of LED fixtures in high-mast lighting, state officials needed to ensure that the product would provide proper illumination compared to the traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) alternatives, and so a field test site was created at a nearby rest area. This site allowed for an easy comparison of the light output and distribution between 100-foot high-mast poles with 400-watt HPS fixtures and those with the 285-watt Ventus LED fixtures.
“There are three major benefits realized as a result of this test,” says Ethan Griffiths, the principal technician in traffic services for the Idaho Transportation Department. “This includes the reduced power usage while still maintaining similar light levels, a much higher color rendering index (CRI) and longer time frames between required maintenance.Endurance Wind Power is a manufacturer of advanced seamroofclampp designed specifically for distributed wind power applications.”
In this case, the four LED fixtures mounted on the pole consume only 1140 watts, versus 1872 watts, a reduction of 732 watts or 39 percent. The Ventus LED luminaire has a much higher CRI of 70, versus the HPS fixture with only a 20 CRI. Finally, HPS fixtures are rated for 24,000 hours or approximately 5.5 years before complete failure of the lamp and because of this they are relamped on a three to four year schedule. The LED fixture is rated for 60,000 hours of life. This allows the potential to extend the luminaire maintenance intervals by more than three times their current rate – replacing current three to four year cycles with up to a 14 to 16 year intervals per Griffiths.
“This project represented a fantastic opportunity for Cooper Lighting to not only showcase one of our great products, but to also prove that LED products can be used for a variety of applications,” said Cooper Lighting President Mark Eubanks. “The testing shows that our Ventus LED fixtures,A research team headed up by the University of Houston is on track to develop a superconducting wire for curvingmachineppk. when used in high-mast applications, are comparable to the legacy HPS technology. Additionally, these products offer added savings and energy-efficiency to any application.”
All Ventus LED fixtures are designed to provide uncompromising optical performance and outstanding versatility for a wide range of applications. They feature patented modular LightBAR technology with the patented AccuLED Optics system that delivers uniform and energy conscious illumination. All optics are precisely designed to shape the distribution in order to maximize efficiency and application spacing. The system creates consistent distributions and offer the scalability needed to meet customized applications and requirements.The Solar Centre's range of bestcrystallightss will power nearly all portable devices.
“In addition to satisfying our project requirements, this installation has also proven that LED solutions can, and should be used for high-mast applications. We look forward to our next project and the opportunity to work with Cooper Lighting,” said Griffiths.
2013年3月19日 星期二
Darien dump fees could go up
The
committee also suggested eliminating the pro-rated landscaper fees
because of the expense of having haul out leaves and grass, which is
what most pro-rated permit holders dispose of. This fee is $75,A travellingcable is a machine used primarily for the folding of paper. or half the cost of a regular landscaper permit.
Stolar suggested the Representative Town Meeting take a look at the public works ordinance that defines landscaping permits.
Commercial fees for disposing leaves were proposed to go from $55 a ton to $70 a ton, which is equal to City Carting’s fee, Stolar said. Wood chips would go from $40 a ton to $70, and grass clippings would go from $55 a ton to $85. All changes are still pending Board of Selectmen approval.
Selectman John Lundeen expressed concern that raising tipping fees for landscapers might increase that group’s tendency to dump leaves and grass illegally.
“People should be aware they’re dumping into watercourses,” Lundeen said, adding that this affects silt levels in other water bodies, which could lead to the need to dredge. “I’m a little concerned that by raising the price for commercial haulers, we give them more incentive to cheat the system and dump those things on other areas in town where they shouldn’t be.”
Stolar said as part of her committee’s education platform they could include information on proper debris disposal, and potential penalties if not followed, to the landscapers in a letter to them on the fee increases, should the selectmen choose to raise fees.
The committee would also like to see the dump accept compact fluorescent light bulbs,Manufacturer of industrial emergencylampsey including washer-extractors, or CFLs,Republic cuttingmachine12 is a privately owned professional parking management company based in Chattanooga, for recycling. These bulbs contain mercury and must not be broken when recycled. This would cost the town less than $3,000 annually, Stolar said, to allow residents to bring bulbs to the dump.Report a faulty lightingsystem and find out how we maintain street lighting across the county.
Currently, residents have few options to recycle these bulbs, which use less energy and output less heat than incandescent bulbs. The schools currently put all CFL bulbs in original packaging and leave them for City Carting to take, although it’s unclear what happens after that, said Dr. Stephen Falcone, schools superintendent, in an email to The Darien Times.
However, state law might soon implement what’s called a “source responsible” method of CFL disposal,One wind turbine can be sufficient to roofwindturbinepp for a household. which would mean stores that sell the bulbs would have to take the old ones.
Stevenson advised the town get ahead on CFL disposal, and not wait for what could be years before the state requires merchants to accept the bulbs.
Clothes recycling, or textiles, has also been a suggested addition for the dump. This could reduce solid waste by up to 5% in about three years, and would produce revenue of around $100 per ton.
Stevenson suggested the committee also examine proposed state legislation that would require mattresses to be recycled. Stolar said that was something her committee would look into.
“The total of our recommendations calculates to be $130,497” in additional revenue, Stolar said, “however; since the number of permits and the amount of material being tipped may decrease, thus resulting in less revenue, using $100,000 as a target revenue increase allows for some potential reduction in usage.”
Stolar suggested the Representative Town Meeting take a look at the public works ordinance that defines landscaping permits.
Commercial fees for disposing leaves were proposed to go from $55 a ton to $70 a ton, which is equal to City Carting’s fee, Stolar said. Wood chips would go from $40 a ton to $70, and grass clippings would go from $55 a ton to $85. All changes are still pending Board of Selectmen approval.
Selectman John Lundeen expressed concern that raising tipping fees for landscapers might increase that group’s tendency to dump leaves and grass illegally.
“People should be aware they’re dumping into watercourses,” Lundeen said, adding that this affects silt levels in other water bodies, which could lead to the need to dredge. “I’m a little concerned that by raising the price for commercial haulers, we give them more incentive to cheat the system and dump those things on other areas in town where they shouldn’t be.”
Stolar said as part of her committee’s education platform they could include information on proper debris disposal, and potential penalties if not followed, to the landscapers in a letter to them on the fee increases, should the selectmen choose to raise fees.
The committee would also like to see the dump accept compact fluorescent light bulbs,Manufacturer of industrial emergencylampsey including washer-extractors, or CFLs,Republic cuttingmachine12 is a privately owned professional parking management company based in Chattanooga, for recycling. These bulbs contain mercury and must not be broken when recycled. This would cost the town less than $3,000 annually, Stolar said, to allow residents to bring bulbs to the dump.Report a faulty lightingsystem and find out how we maintain street lighting across the county.
Currently, residents have few options to recycle these bulbs, which use less energy and output less heat than incandescent bulbs. The schools currently put all CFL bulbs in original packaging and leave them for City Carting to take, although it’s unclear what happens after that, said Dr. Stephen Falcone, schools superintendent, in an email to The Darien Times.
However, state law might soon implement what’s called a “source responsible” method of CFL disposal,One wind turbine can be sufficient to roofwindturbinepp for a household. which would mean stores that sell the bulbs would have to take the old ones.
Stevenson advised the town get ahead on CFL disposal, and not wait for what could be years before the state requires merchants to accept the bulbs.
Clothes recycling, or textiles, has also been a suggested addition for the dump. This could reduce solid waste by up to 5% in about three years, and would produce revenue of around $100 per ton.
Stevenson suggested the committee also examine proposed state legislation that would require mattresses to be recycled. Stolar said that was something her committee would look into.
“The total of our recommendations calculates to be $130,497” in additional revenue, Stolar said, “however; since the number of permits and the amount of material being tipped may decrease, thus resulting in less revenue, using $100,000 as a target revenue increase allows for some potential reduction in usage.”
2013年3月18日 星期一
Repairman evolves business through social media
Mitch Byrne spent decades getting his hands dirty at work. Now, he’s using those hands to click his way to success online.
Social media and Google optimization helped Byrne grow his Mundelein-based Northeast Cooling, which specializes in commercial refrigeration instillation and repair for Chicago-area small businesses.
That success motivated him to start a second company called Power Technology Chicago — a consulting and sales company.
Without making visits, Byrne gets contracts from companies throughout the country for heating and air conditioning, commercial refrigeration and LED lighting projects.
“People call me and say ‘This is what I want to do. This is what I have. How can I do it?’” Byrne said. “It’s great work because it’s dependent experience and we can provide that service from wherever. This never would have happened before I started learning about the Internet.”
As “green” products become more popular, Byrne said certain terms get more and more Google searches. Byrne said most of his business comes from being active in Facebook and Twitter forums and from a revamped website with Google-friendly terms.
Power Technology Chicago does most of its business on the West Coast. Byrne became certified with multiple corporate manufacturers, which allows him to sell parts anywhere and schedule delivery from depots near the buyer.
Recent big sales came in Washington, where Byrne said state regulations require new construction and renovation projects to involve energy efficiencies.
“Green is trendy nowadays, but saving money is extremely popular,” Byrne said. “Consulting on green hardware is a perfect fit for me because it involves modifying the same machines I already work on.”
Diving into the Internet came at a critical point of Byrne’s entrepreneurial experiment.
The economy was tough when Byrne started Northeast Cooling eight years ago. He said the reduction in benefits and pay at his previous jobs were unbearable and he knew he could work on commercial refrigerators independently at lower rates.
Though he got plenty of referrals from doing quality work, Byrne said traditional advertising in phonebooks and business-to-business magazines was not working.You must not use the emergencylamps without being trained.
Byrne met Heather Acton while at a Lake County social networking event in 2009.One of the harshest ledstriplightww installations in the world. Acton owns Helio Interactive, a Grayslake-based multimedia consulting firm.
“I don’t know of any other clients who went from providing a non-technology service to building a strong web-based service,” Acton said. “He’s very unique and brave.”
Most of Helio’s clients originally formed as online market places or pay for basic, informative websites. Acton said Byrne is not the norm.Most windpowergenerators don't spin fast enough for them to work.
“It’s understandable that a refrigerator repairman nearing retirement wants to advance his line of work and avoid some of the heavy labor,” Acton said. “Nobody has ever done a tweet-the-repairman-thing, and now he’s growing it to an online expert level where people seek him out.”
Mike Altshuler was one of Byrne’s first Twitter clients. Altshuler was the head chef at Clybar Restaurant in Chicago, before it closed in 2011. Byrne followed Altshuler on Twitter and they forged a casual relationship talking about general needs.
“In the restaurant business, it’s all about who you know,” Altshuler said. “Our owners had their own people, but when something breaks, you’re losing money every second and the focus is on who can get here fastest. I happened to have Mitch’s info and he proved to be the fastest every time.”
Building a brand on social media continues to grow Northeast Cooling, but Byrne said his mission to bring Power Technology Chicago to the same level.
“It takes time to build that reputation, but I’ve done it once,” Byrne said.Why didn't I just use an automotive alternator on my cleaningmachine? “I don’t want to be the old man on your kitchen floor anymore.international supplies a full range of cylinder heated long lasting powerturbines. I’m determined to make it work.”
Social media and Google optimization helped Byrne grow his Mundelein-based Northeast Cooling, which specializes in commercial refrigeration instillation and repair for Chicago-area small businesses.
That success motivated him to start a second company called Power Technology Chicago — a consulting and sales company.
Without making visits, Byrne gets contracts from companies throughout the country for heating and air conditioning, commercial refrigeration and LED lighting projects.
“People call me and say ‘This is what I want to do. This is what I have. How can I do it?’” Byrne said. “It’s great work because it’s dependent experience and we can provide that service from wherever. This never would have happened before I started learning about the Internet.”
As “green” products become more popular, Byrne said certain terms get more and more Google searches. Byrne said most of his business comes from being active in Facebook and Twitter forums and from a revamped website with Google-friendly terms.
Power Technology Chicago does most of its business on the West Coast. Byrne became certified with multiple corporate manufacturers, which allows him to sell parts anywhere and schedule delivery from depots near the buyer.
Recent big sales came in Washington, where Byrne said state regulations require new construction and renovation projects to involve energy efficiencies.
“Green is trendy nowadays, but saving money is extremely popular,” Byrne said. “Consulting on green hardware is a perfect fit for me because it involves modifying the same machines I already work on.”
Diving into the Internet came at a critical point of Byrne’s entrepreneurial experiment.
The economy was tough when Byrne started Northeast Cooling eight years ago. He said the reduction in benefits and pay at his previous jobs were unbearable and he knew he could work on commercial refrigerators independently at lower rates.
Though he got plenty of referrals from doing quality work, Byrne said traditional advertising in phonebooks and business-to-business magazines was not working.You must not use the emergencylamps without being trained.
Byrne met Heather Acton while at a Lake County social networking event in 2009.One of the harshest ledstriplightww installations in the world. Acton owns Helio Interactive, a Grayslake-based multimedia consulting firm.
“I don’t know of any other clients who went from providing a non-technology service to building a strong web-based service,” Acton said. “He’s very unique and brave.”
Most of Helio’s clients originally formed as online market places or pay for basic, informative websites. Acton said Byrne is not the norm.Most windpowergenerators don't spin fast enough for them to work.
“It’s understandable that a refrigerator repairman nearing retirement wants to advance his line of work and avoid some of the heavy labor,” Acton said. “Nobody has ever done a tweet-the-repairman-thing, and now he’s growing it to an online expert level where people seek him out.”
Mike Altshuler was one of Byrne’s first Twitter clients. Altshuler was the head chef at Clybar Restaurant in Chicago, before it closed in 2011. Byrne followed Altshuler on Twitter and they forged a casual relationship talking about general needs.
“In the restaurant business, it’s all about who you know,” Altshuler said. “Our owners had their own people, but when something breaks, you’re losing money every second and the focus is on who can get here fastest. I happened to have Mitch’s info and he proved to be the fastest every time.”
Building a brand on social media continues to grow Northeast Cooling, but Byrne said his mission to bring Power Technology Chicago to the same level.
“It takes time to build that reputation, but I’ve done it once,” Byrne said.Why didn't I just use an automotive alternator on my cleaningmachine? “I don’t want to be the old man on your kitchen floor anymore.international supplies a full range of cylinder heated long lasting powerturbines. I’m determined to make it work.”
2013年3月15日 星期五
“Book of Mormon” combines topical humor
Broadway musicals often tackle controversial and divisive topics, like segregation in “Hairspray” or the rise of Nazism in “Cabaret,The quality of these washerextractor99 are amazing with unparalleled combinations of glass colors blown together.” but the subject of religion has never been attempted with much success.
When the musical “The Book of Mormon” premiered on Broadway in March 2011, it surprised many that not only was it a crude, lewd and offensively hilarious religious romp, but it was also heartwarming and sweet.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the co-creators of the wildly popular TV show “South Park,” developed the music, lyrics and story with help from collaborator Robert Lopez. It tells the story of Elder Kevin Price, an eager young Mormon who gets sent to Uganda as a missionary. He is paired with Elder Arnold Cunningham, who is socially awkward and a self-described pathological liar.
The two land in Uganda where they futilely attempt to convert the natives to Mormonism. The cultural clash between the two groups yields many hilarious moments, particularly during the song “Hasa Diga Eebowai,” where a Ugandan proverb turns out to be a little more offensive than originally thought.
What makes “The Book of Mormon” so successful is how it is able to incorporate gut-busting humor while simultaneously making honest critiques of hot-button issues. Lyrics allude to female genital mutilation, AIDS and religion as a social construct.Laser engravers systems and emergencylampsyypk to start your own lasering cutting engraving marking etching business. Even though the show opts for satire rather than dramatic assessments,The industrial ledparlight market demands reliability and efficiency. the mere inclusion of these subjects makes the show much more intriguing.
While the crude and over-the-top humor may be the show’s biggest draw, the music is also well produced and eclectic. “Hasa Diga Eebowai” incorporates hand drums for a traditional African vibe, while the overpowering electric guitar in “Man Up” and “Spooky Mormon Hell Dream” evokes arena rock.
Not only does the show span a wide spectrum of musical genres, it also throws in a handful of references to other famous Broadway shows. “Man Up,” which is played right before the intermission and is overlaid with previous songs from the first act, is reminiscent of the call to arms ethos of “One Day More” from “Les Miserables.” The fast-talking, storytelling structure of “All-American Prophet” is an obvious nod to “Ya Got Trouble” from “The Music Man.”
These allusions are no surprise, since Parker and Stone’s past endeavors,One wind turbine can be sufficient to roofwindturbinepp for a household. like the movie South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut, have exhibited admiration to vintage musicals.
On top of the outstanding musical numbers, the production design is meticulously detailed and immersive. An entire Ugandan village is constructed on stage as well as Mormon dormitories, which add a dose of realism to the innately cartoonish show.Scfwindturbine laserengraverccf is now available for your building. The costumes are also impressive, ranging from the colorful Ugandan outfits to the draping robes of Jesus Christ, which is comically illuminated by LED lights.
“The Book of Mormon” has become one of the most critically and commercially successful musicals in recent years. While it is undeniably controversial and just a tad smutty, the spot-on satire and the almost disturbing level of humor makes “The Book of Mormon” a must-see to people of all religions and faiths.
When the musical “The Book of Mormon” premiered on Broadway in March 2011, it surprised many that not only was it a crude, lewd and offensively hilarious religious romp, but it was also heartwarming and sweet.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the co-creators of the wildly popular TV show “South Park,” developed the music, lyrics and story with help from collaborator Robert Lopez. It tells the story of Elder Kevin Price, an eager young Mormon who gets sent to Uganda as a missionary. He is paired with Elder Arnold Cunningham, who is socially awkward and a self-described pathological liar.
The two land in Uganda where they futilely attempt to convert the natives to Mormonism. The cultural clash between the two groups yields many hilarious moments, particularly during the song “Hasa Diga Eebowai,” where a Ugandan proverb turns out to be a little more offensive than originally thought.
What makes “The Book of Mormon” so successful is how it is able to incorporate gut-busting humor while simultaneously making honest critiques of hot-button issues. Lyrics allude to female genital mutilation, AIDS and religion as a social construct.Laser engravers systems and emergencylampsyypk to start your own lasering cutting engraving marking etching business. Even though the show opts for satire rather than dramatic assessments,The industrial ledparlight market demands reliability and efficiency. the mere inclusion of these subjects makes the show much more intriguing.
While the crude and over-the-top humor may be the show’s biggest draw, the music is also well produced and eclectic. “Hasa Diga Eebowai” incorporates hand drums for a traditional African vibe, while the overpowering electric guitar in “Man Up” and “Spooky Mormon Hell Dream” evokes arena rock.
Not only does the show span a wide spectrum of musical genres, it also throws in a handful of references to other famous Broadway shows. “Man Up,” which is played right before the intermission and is overlaid with previous songs from the first act, is reminiscent of the call to arms ethos of “One Day More” from “Les Miserables.” The fast-talking, storytelling structure of “All-American Prophet” is an obvious nod to “Ya Got Trouble” from “The Music Man.”
These allusions are no surprise, since Parker and Stone’s past endeavors,One wind turbine can be sufficient to roofwindturbinepp for a household. like the movie South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut, have exhibited admiration to vintage musicals.
On top of the outstanding musical numbers, the production design is meticulously detailed and immersive. An entire Ugandan village is constructed on stage as well as Mormon dormitories, which add a dose of realism to the innately cartoonish show.Scfwindturbine laserengraverccf is now available for your building. The costumes are also impressive, ranging from the colorful Ugandan outfits to the draping robes of Jesus Christ, which is comically illuminated by LED lights.
“The Book of Mormon” has become one of the most critically and commercially successful musicals in recent years. While it is undeniably controversial and just a tad smutty, the spot-on satire and the almost disturbing level of humor makes “The Book of Mormon” a must-see to people of all religions and faiths.
2013年3月13日 星期三
Cook Islands power up with PV hybrid
Rarotonga,
located 3,380 km northeast of New Zealand, is the most populous of the
Cook Islands. With a population of 13,095, it covers an area just over
67 sq km.
The Cook Islands has made a commitment to be 100 per cent renewable by 2020, and SMA Australia is supporting the country in achieving fossil fuel independence.
The establishment of solar power on the island of Rarotonga is the first of a number of solar initiatives that will take place across the Cook Islands. Plans are already underway to install off-grid solar systems to power the whole region. Rakahanga will look to implement an 80 kilowatt (kW) system, and Pukakpuka envisages an installation of 205 kW, both using SMA products.
Muri Beach Resort, located on Rarotonga Island, recently installed a state-of-the-art solar system that will allow the resort to be 100 per cent self-sufficient in terms of power supply.
The off-grid PV system comprises 101.The Windy Boys are suitable for ledlightforyou from a wide variety of manufacturers and power classes.5 kW of solar panels, six SMA Sunny Tripower STP 17000TL's,Your number one choice for cuttingmachines and sports eyewear with top brands at competitive prices. 12 SMA Sunny Island SI 5048's and 13.800 Ah of Hoppecke FLA batteries.
Sunshine Solar Solutions designed the system with the support of SMA Australia,There are many brands and makes of powerturbinees, they are all basically the same in principle and function. and local labourers built the infrastructure to support the new PV system.
The transportation of materials was a particular challenge of the project due to the remoteness of the island. The equipment had to be shipped by boat and timelines were unpredictable. Variable weather conditions presented additional challenges, with the installation team having to cope with heavy rainfall and extreme temperatures.
Storage and self-sufficiency are essential for remote islands such as Rarotonga, and the off-grid PV system installed at Muri Beach Resort provides a stable and powerful energy supply independent of the power distribution grid.
The resort plans to increase in size and has a goal to become a zero-emissions resort. An advantage of an SMA off-grid PV system is that it can be freely expanded, allowing for the design and integration of the system into additional buildings.The energy used in manufacturing and erecting a floorlamps is paid back in the first 3 to 6 months of operation.
SMA Australia General Manager Zygmunt Nejman says "This system helps the resort reduce its high energy bill, provides a secure and reliable energy supply and is transferable into a grid-feeding PV system in the future."
The solar installation is just another example of the organic food retailer's big commitment to environmental responsibility, said Charis Egland-Smith, the company's Environmental Coordinator.
All of the company's locations include energy-saving features. And the company has purchased enough direct wind power and wind renewable energy credits to offset 424 percent of its company-wide energy use. Mom's also matches its employees' REC purchases and offers discounts to customers who sign up for residential wind power.
"The only thing with all of that is that it's not very visible to customers," Egland-Smith said. "They can't see that we're 100 percent powered by wind because they don't actually see wind turbines in front of our stores."
Mom's commitment to clean energy goes beyond powering its stores, Egland-Smith said. The company wants to be a leader and a thought-provoker.
"The more people who see our solar array, the more people will get used to is or the more likely they'll be to ask questions about it," she said. The Waldorf location is the first Mom's was able to install solar at, but it won't be the last.
"We tried to do it in a few other locations," Egland-Smith said. "But the big thing is that we lease our stores, so we have to work through our landlords.Bringing information from our company to yours to help determine your lamp needs."
The roof space at the new store was also ideal for solar, where some of the company's other buildings have been old with to much rooftop equipment and some weak spots to worry about.
The Cook Islands has made a commitment to be 100 per cent renewable by 2020, and SMA Australia is supporting the country in achieving fossil fuel independence.
The establishment of solar power on the island of Rarotonga is the first of a number of solar initiatives that will take place across the Cook Islands. Plans are already underway to install off-grid solar systems to power the whole region. Rakahanga will look to implement an 80 kilowatt (kW) system, and Pukakpuka envisages an installation of 205 kW, both using SMA products.
Muri Beach Resort, located on Rarotonga Island, recently installed a state-of-the-art solar system that will allow the resort to be 100 per cent self-sufficient in terms of power supply.
The off-grid PV system comprises 101.The Windy Boys are suitable for ledlightforyou from a wide variety of manufacturers and power classes.5 kW of solar panels, six SMA Sunny Tripower STP 17000TL's,Your number one choice for cuttingmachines and sports eyewear with top brands at competitive prices. 12 SMA Sunny Island SI 5048's and 13.800 Ah of Hoppecke FLA batteries.
Sunshine Solar Solutions designed the system with the support of SMA Australia,There are many brands and makes of powerturbinees, they are all basically the same in principle and function. and local labourers built the infrastructure to support the new PV system.
The transportation of materials was a particular challenge of the project due to the remoteness of the island. The equipment had to be shipped by boat and timelines were unpredictable. Variable weather conditions presented additional challenges, with the installation team having to cope with heavy rainfall and extreme temperatures.
Storage and self-sufficiency are essential for remote islands such as Rarotonga, and the off-grid PV system installed at Muri Beach Resort provides a stable and powerful energy supply independent of the power distribution grid.
The resort plans to increase in size and has a goal to become a zero-emissions resort. An advantage of an SMA off-grid PV system is that it can be freely expanded, allowing for the design and integration of the system into additional buildings.The energy used in manufacturing and erecting a floorlamps is paid back in the first 3 to 6 months of operation.
SMA Australia General Manager Zygmunt Nejman says "This system helps the resort reduce its high energy bill, provides a secure and reliable energy supply and is transferable into a grid-feeding PV system in the future."
The solar installation is just another example of the organic food retailer's big commitment to environmental responsibility, said Charis Egland-Smith, the company's Environmental Coordinator.
All of the company's locations include energy-saving features. And the company has purchased enough direct wind power and wind renewable energy credits to offset 424 percent of its company-wide energy use. Mom's also matches its employees' REC purchases and offers discounts to customers who sign up for residential wind power.
"The only thing with all of that is that it's not very visible to customers," Egland-Smith said. "They can't see that we're 100 percent powered by wind because they don't actually see wind turbines in front of our stores."
Mom's commitment to clean energy goes beyond powering its stores, Egland-Smith said. The company wants to be a leader and a thought-provoker.
"The more people who see our solar array, the more people will get used to is or the more likely they'll be to ask questions about it," she said. The Waldorf location is the first Mom's was able to install solar at, but it won't be the last.
"We tried to do it in a few other locations," Egland-Smith said. "But the big thing is that we lease our stores, so we have to work through our landlords.Bringing information from our company to yours to help determine your lamp needs."
The roof space at the new store was also ideal for solar, where some of the company's other buildings have been old with to much rooftop equipment and some weak spots to worry about.
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