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Brewtrackr lets you keep a running tally of your favorite beers - IPL Beauty Machine

2013-02-05 11:47:07 | グルメ
I'm not big on to-do lists (or lists in general), but I keepone list updated pretty religiously: my favorite and leastfavorite beers. I'll try just about any locally brewed ornew craft beer I haven't had before, and my biggest problemisn't remembering which ones I've tried, it'sremembering which ones I've actually liked and which ones Iwant to avoid in the future. Until recently, I'd kept two separate task lists insideGmail. One's called "Beers I Like" and theother's called you guessed it "Beers IDon't Like". Lipo Laser Slimming Machine

Each time I came across a beer I'dhad before, I'd pull up each list to check whether I liked itor not the first time I had it. ( MORE: Hold My Calls, I m Working from the Brew Cave Today ) The problem with this, of course (aside from having two lists), isthat there's no gray area. Beers I sort of liked or sort ofdidn't like never made either list. Or sometimes they'dmake a list and the next time I ordered a particular beer,I'd wonder why I'd put it on whichever list I'dput it on. IPL Beauty Machine

In the interest of creating a more robust system for myself, Istarted using a new web app called BrewTrackr . It's basically a personal list of beers you can cobbletogether, rating each beer on a scale from one to five and leavingcomments for yourself with tasting notes. There are no dedicated apps for iPhone or Android yet the team says they're in development but the mobile web version of BrewTrackr has thankfully beenbuilt with quick access in mind. It's been far lesscumbersome than pulling up Gmail task lists, at least, thoughI'll most likely use the dedicated apps once they'reready

Tippecanoe school corporation deploys first blue birdpropane-powered school buses in indiana

2013-02-05 11:37:01 | 旅行
Tippecanoe School Corporation Deploys First Blue BirdPropane-Powered School Buses in Indiana TIPPECANOE SCHOOL CORPORATION DEPLOYS FIRST BLUE BIRDPROPANE-POWERED SCHOOL BUSES IN INDIANA FORT VALLEY, Ga. (May 11, 2012) -- With the school year coming to aclose, Tippecanoe School Corp. (TSC) in Lafayette, Ind., is gearingup to teach students, parents and administrators the benefits ofclean, safe and economical propane autogas with the deployment ofthe state's five Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision school busesprior to summer break. "We live in a farming community, and our neighbors know thatpropane is a safe, reliable and environmentally friendlyalternative to gasoline and diesel," said Kevin Neafie,transportation director of TSC, the second-largest school districtin Indiana. Vinyl Graphics Cutter

"TSC opened the doors to communication between everyoneinvolved in our adoption of propane autogas. Our drivers are onboard knowing they have a bus that is more comfortable and quieterto drive; our community is on board knowing the children aretransported safely and their taxpayer dollars are being stretchedfurther; and the district is on board knowing everyone involved isbenefiting from the switch." TSC worked with three key organizations to purchase the alternativefuel buses: Blue Bird dealer MacAllister Power Systems, propanedistributor Ferrellgas, and the Energy Department's Greater IndianaClean Cities. The deal was practically debt-free to TSC due to a$52,600 grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development and thesupport of community business owners, who donated services duringthe installation of a 1,000-gallon propane refueling station forthe buses. The county plans to install an additional refueling tankin the near future. "The Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision is the right, affordablechoice for any school system looking to be environmentally andfiscally responsible," said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of BlueBird Corporation. Cutting Plotter Machine

"Tippecanoe School Corporation will be a thrivingexample of the benefits of using American-made propane autogas.With the array of financial assistance available through grants andincentives, purchasing the Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision, or ourpropane-fueled 30-passenger Micro Bird Type A bus, is even easierand more affordable." TSC's 78-passenger Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision buses meets allapplicable School Bus Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standards,Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Boardcertifications, and uses the latest advancements in propanetechnology, including the ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogasfuel system and the Ford 6.8-liter engine. "It's exciting to see Tippecanoe School Corporation make the movetoward propane autogas, following what the state of Indiana'sDepartment of Transportation has done with the installation of 115refueling dispensers across the state," said Todd Mouw, vicepresident of sales and marketing at ROUSH CleanTech. "Schooldistrict adoption of this technology is a natural next step in thestate's push toward alternative fuels, specifically propaneautogas." As diesel prices bump against the $4.00 mark, the cost for TSCschool bus drivers to fill up with propane autogas is $1.94 pergallon. These cost savings free up funding to be allocated towardother programs to enrich the community's school children. Laserpoint Vinyl Cutter

Thesecost benefits are matched by the eco-benefits of propane autogas. "We are one step closer to TSC's goal of creating an environmentthat is conducive to better health for school children," saidNeafie. "The Propane-Powered Vision buses reduce emissions andvirtually eliminate particulates released into the atmosphere." About Blue Bird: Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C andD school buses in a variety of options and configurations. For 85years, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industrystandards with its innovative design and manufacturingcapabilities. Additionally, Blue Bird provides comprehensivefinancial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services.

Today, BlueBird has more than 1,500 employees, Georgia-based manufacturingfacilities and an extensive network of dealers and service-partsfacilities throughout North America. Its global presence can beseen in more than 60 countries through sales in Africa, Asia, theCaribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For moreinformation, visit the Blue Bird Corporation website at Blue Bird .

Ace launches new global mapping tool to help clients evaluatecatastrophe and supply chain exposures

2013-02-05 11:26:34 | グルメ
LONDON--May 11, 2012: ACE and Willis Re Analytics today launchedthe ACE Cat Web platform to help companies evaluate their owncatastrophe exposures, as well as those of their suppliers andcustomers, as part of ACE's commitment to help businesses preparefor changing risk in an increasingly globalised world. "2011 provided a wake-up call for many companies. Last year anumber of disasters, from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami tothe Thai floods, underlined the importance for every business ofunderstanding the risk exposures they face from increasingly globaland ever more complex production and supply chains." Following the worst-ever year for global catastrophe losses in2011, which highlighted the vulnerability of many companies'operations to supply chain interruption, the web-based platform isdesigned to help businesses understand better their catastropherisk profile and accumulations in different locations. Using information on earthquake, storm and flood risk madeavailable by risk modelling agency RMS along with informationprovided by the client, the ACE Cat Web Platform provides a uniqueon-line visualisation of the relative exposures that the clientfaces worldwide using a colour-coded global mapping feature.Satellite imagery can then be used to provide more detailed riskassessments of local risk by ACE's engineering specialists. Flexible Led Display Screen

Theplatform can also be used to view past and current global naturalhazard activity, including earthquake, storm and flood events,using data from USGS (the US Geological Survey). ACE will make theplatform available to its risk engineers advising existing andpotential new customers. Commenting on the launch, Derek Talbott, Executive Vice Presidentof ACE International said: "2011 provided a wake-up call for many companies. Last year anumber of disasters, from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami tothe Thai floods, underlined the importance for every business ofunderstanding the risk exposures they face from increasingly globaland ever more complex production and supply chains." "The ACE Cat Web Platform allows us to help clients by identifyingmore precisely the natural catastrophe exposures they face as aresult of doing business across multiple locations and working withsuppliers and customers who may be exposed to the same risks. China Electronic Traffic Signs

Bypinpointing accumulation hot spots, companies can better assess thestrengths and weaknesses of their supply chains and ACE can moreeasily work with them to develop the right programmes to manage therisks." Rowan Douglas, CEO Global Analytics, Willis Group, added: "Willis is delighted to support ACE's Cat Web Platform using ourmarket-leading mapping and analysis technologies. Cat Web willprovide rich insights for firms wanting greater control of theirbusiness continuity, underpinning ACE's efforts to help clientsmanage their own catastrophe exposures and those generated by theirsupply chains." About ACE: The ACE Group is one of the world's largest multiline property andcasualty insurers. With operations in 53 countries, ACE providescommercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personalaccident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and lifeinsurance to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of the ACE Group, is listed on theNew York Stock Exchange and is a component of the S&P 500 index. China Single Color Led Display

About Willis Re Analytics: Willis Re Analytics helps clients around the globe quantify risk inorder to support key business decisions. Professionals specialisingin catastrophe modelling, actuarial science, financial analysis andenterprise risk management work as integral members of each clientteam, ensuring seamless access to their expertise. Using a range ofadvanced analytical techniques, Willis Re Analytics deliversactionable, practical results to address real-world businessissues. The Willis Research Network offers further support throughopen academic research and the development of new risk models andapplications.