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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Carbon Tax and Paris Climate Change Targets Will Decimate Canadian Economy say Friends of Science Society Dismissing Citizens’ Climate Lobby Cheer-leading

As reported by CBC on Oct. 23, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government will impose a carbon tax on all Canadians, but will provide rebates, a move that was cheered in a tweet by Citizens' Climate Lobby of the US, and rejected by Friends of Science in their new report entitled "Carbon Kleptomania."

Robert Lyman, Ottawa energy policy consultant issued a new blog post to help Canadians walk through this curious offer to get money back on carbon taxes, entitled "Jane Q. Canadian's Carbon Tax Quandary."

Trudeau incorrectly claimed that Canadians have been 'polluting for free.' In fact, for almost fifty years, Canadians have been paying for billions of dollars in regulatory fees, fuel taxes, and subsidies to special interests. Carbon dioxide is not on the list of Canada's Inventory of Air Pollutants. LINK: canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-pollution/publications/emission-inventory-report-2016.html

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Trudeau incorrectly claimed that various extreme weather-related events like storms, droughts and wildfires are evidence of climate change, a common fallacy disputed by climate scientist Dr. Madhav Khandekar, former IPCC expert reviewer, WMO regional expert, and Friends of Science adviser. Dr. Judith Curry also disputed such claims in her testimony to the US Senate of Jan. 16, 2014, referring to the IPCC and SREX as sources.

Friends of Science Society says there is no evidence that taxing carbon dioxide will have any influence on climate. In a cold, vast, wintry country like Canada, such a tax will simply make life hard for ordinary people and drive industry offshore.

Though Citizen's Climate Lobby just held a conference in Ottawa, touting the so-called 'carbon dividend' plan of Mark Cameron of Canadians for Clean Prosperity, Friends of Science Society says there will be no on-going carbon dividend money from a plan whose objective it is to stop carbon emissions. In their words, this is a plan to 'tax 'em and bribe 'em with their own money."

Likewise, Citizens' Climate Lobby celebrated the Ecofiscal Commission's carbon policy proposals, which Friends of Science rebutted on April 18, 2018 in their report "Let Them Eat Carbon."

Friends of Science Society have expressed concerns that some in the scientific community are abandoning facts and evidence in favor of feelings in the climate debate, a criticism they had of Citizens' Climate Lobby adviser Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, following her visit to Calgary in March, 2018.

Friends of Science Society says many environmental non-governmental groups have been funded by foreign ClimateWorks billionaires interested in a global cap and trade system and pushing renewables – for which a 'price on carbon' is a necessity. Canadians should reject foreign interference in domestic energy and climate policies, especially those that have no benefit to climate or environment.

More crucial, rapid decarbonization, such as that proposed by the recent UN climate change report (IPCC SR15) would cause mass deaths, foretold by Prof. Michael J. Kelly of Cambridge in 2010. Consequently, carbon taxes on an increasing sliding scale should not be undertaken on rebate bribes to taxpayers.

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Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens who are celebrating its 16th year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Canada T2S 3B1
Toll-free Telephone: 1-888-789-9597
Web: friendsofscience.org
E-mail: contact(at)friendsofscience(dot)org
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Gaylord Texan Resort Prepares to Open Biggest Holiday Event in Texas

The resort's 15th annual Lone Star Christmas, presented by Pepsi, will feature a variety of holiday activities, live entertainment, and grand décor to celebrate the season!

Beginning November 9, 2018 – January 1, 2019, Lone Star Christmas will the biggest winter destination in the state of Texas, offering the most magical holiday fun! Located in the official "Christmas Capital of Texas", Gaylord's holiday events will feature:

2 million pounds of hand-carved ice featuring Rudolph

A two-story tall, 12-lane snow tubing hill made with two million pounds of real snow

A 6,000-square-foot outdoor ice skating rink

A 54-foot-tall Christmas tree adorning the atrium

Over 30,000 feet of gingerbread for decorating

Magical miniature trains throughout the property

25-foot-tall toy soldiers overlooking joyful families

2,3 00 decorated wreaths, 5,600 feet of garland, 15,000 festive ornaments, and 2,000 Poinsettias

FEATURED HOLIDAY EVENTS WILL INCLUDE:

1) ICE!® featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

ICE!, presented by Lexus and DEI, is a walk-through holiday attraction kept at a chilly 9 degrees featuring two million pounds of hand‐carved, life-size ice sculptures and scenes, an ice bar (for ages 21 and up), five ice slides, a life-sized Nativity and more! Complimentary parkas are provided, but bring your mittens and hats!

2) Snow Tubing

It's going to SNOW at Gaylord Texan! Grab a tube and enjoy a thrilling ride down our two-story, 12.-lane snow tubing hill made with two million pounds of real snow!

3) Ice Skating

Enjoy a perfect day or evening under the stars by going on a yuletide glide at Gaylord Texan's 6,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink. Christmas in Grapevine has never been more fun!

4) Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions

Delight in the reading of classic holiday stories and sing along to Christmas carols, all while enjoying a batch of Mrs. Claus' world famous cookies and a glass of ice cold milk. Read this for more information.

5) Gingerbread Decorating Corner

This fun, interactive decorating tradition just got a whole lot sweeter! You can choose from a tasty gingerbread cookie family kit, a snowman kit, a traditional gingerbread house kit. After you've decorated to your heart's content, make your way to meet The Gingerbread Man for a heartwarming hug that you can capture with your own camera.

6) Build-A-Bear Workshop®

Choose from all kinds of furry friends, add lots of stuffing and make a wish on a heart. Let your imagination soar and create your story at the exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop at Gaylord Texan!

7) Holiday Escape Rooms:

Escape the North Pole: Grab your jackets and embark on a wintry adventure with Mrs. Claus to Escape the North Pole. Solve the puzzles and riddles to make your grand escape! Read all the latest news.

Top Secret Elf Mission: Can you keep a secret? Join Santa's elves and help the little guys on a special assignment at the Top-Secret Elf Mission Escape Room. Work together, follow the clues, and most importantly… don't tell anyone of your secret mission!

8) Rudolph's Holly Jolly Breakfast

Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends, Clarice and Bumble, at Rudolph's Holly Jolly Breakfast! Children of all ages will enjoy this unique culinary event with a sing-a-long and a tasty brunch buffet!

9) Reindeer Games Scavenger Hunt featuring Rudolph and The Misfit Toys

Join team Rudolph and play reindeer games to find the Misfit Toys hiding inside Gaylord Texan's indoor gardens. All families that help Rudolph accomplish the special Christmas expedition will receive a prize!

10) The ALL-NEW Christmas Carousel
Get in the holiday spirit with a spin on our Christmas Carousel. Enjoy this timeless family-friendly activity inside our winter wonderland! Click here to read the latest news.

For more information on all of Gaylord Texan's Lone Star Christmas events and activities, or to purchase event tickets and holiday room packages, please visit http://www.christmasatgaylordtexan.com.

PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOT DATES FOR MEDIA:

BEST DATES TO CAPTURE THE CHINESE ARTISANS CARVING THE ICE! EXHIBIT:
10/29 – 11/4

BEST DATES TO CAPTURE THE ARTISAN'S "FINAL TOUCHES" ON THE NEARLY COMPLETE EXHIBIT:
11/5 – 11/8

BEST DATES TO CAPTURE ALL COMPLETED HOLIDAY EVENTS AND MAGICAL HOLIDAY DÉCOR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
11/9 – 12/30

Rudolph – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements © & ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
Pepsi – PEPSI, PEPSI-COLA and the Pepsi Globe are registered trademarks of PepsiCo, Inc.
BAB - © Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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BlumShapiro Unveils New Branding Initiative That Looks To "step forward" On Behalf of Clients

blumshapiro, the largest and most influential regional business advisory firm based in New England, announced today it has rebranded itself as blumshapiro (all lowercase) with a tagline of "step forward." This transformation is the result of an entirely new way of looking at branding, an "inside-out" assessment that revealed that blumshapiro's success is based on its ability to rapidly adapt to change.

"The new brand will allow us to communicate the true value our firm delivers," blumshapiro CEO Joseph A. Kask said. "blumshapiro' s 'step forward' is rooted in the idea that with blumshapiro as a partner, clients can confidently embrace change and use it to make their vision a reality."

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"Many branding or rebranding initiatives are done by looking at where a company can position and differentiate itself among its competitors, then fitting their company into that niche. We choose to focus on truly understanding our collective values and bringing those forward through our new brand. The outcome has been incredible. Our employees understand it because it represents them, and our clients value it because it's real."

Mr. Kask added, "Disruption and innovation are causing our clients to think differently, and our rebranding initiative showed us we have adapted to this different way of thinking and are now able to serve them in a whole new way. We don't just address what are clients are looking for, we surface things they haven't even thought about yet. This is the essence of 'step forward'—we are stepping forward confidently into a rapidly changing world to ensure the best possible future for our clients."

"Our industry is in the midst of an evolution, and any firm not willing to reimagine the role it plays in the lives of its clients will no longer be relevant," Mr. Kask said. "Adapting to changing environments is how this firm has grown in the past and will continue to grow in the future. We believe blumshapiro has an important role in this new world, and with a better understanding of who we are, our value to our communities and the difference we make in the lives of our clients, we are building a future we can all be proud of."

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blumshapiro is the largest regional business advisory firm based in New England, with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The firm, with a team of over 500, offers a diversity of services, which include auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory services. blum serves a wide range of privately held companies, government and non-profit organizations and provides non-audit services for publicly traded companies. To learn more visit us at blumshapiro.com.

Rubber Tubbers and CelebriDucks Team Up to Create the First Ever Line of Floating Collegiate Mascots For The Top Universities And Professional Sports Franchises

CelebriDucks, a manufacturer of premium celebrity rubber ducks has partnered up with Rubber Tubbers to create the first ever line of licensed collegiate on-field mascots floating on inner tubes. The first releases were USC- TOMMY TROJAN, Alabama-BIG AL, Clemson-THE TIGER, Florida-ALBERT, and Oregon State-BENNY BEAVER. This Summer they are adding Auburn-AUBIE, FSU-CIMARRON, Georgia-HAIRY DAWG, Kentucky-SCRATCH,and Tennessee-SMOKEY. They are expanding the line to include not only collegiate mascots, but team mascots for the NBA, NHL NFL, and Major League Baseball.

Craig Wolfe, CelebriDuck's president remarked, "CelebriDucks were voted the fan's favorite give-a-way by ESPN beating out Beanie Babies, Bobbleheads, Match Box Car, lunch boxes, etc. We have done events with many of the top professional sports franchises such as The New York Yankees, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Islanders, Chicago Cubs and many others. It will be fun to now create our first ever promotions with a whole brand new collectible that is so much fun because people absolutely LOVE team mascots!"

CelebriDucks is best known for their line of celebrity ducks including The Wizard of Oz, Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, and KISS among hundreds of others. The company created a Tropical Parrot for The Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville Cafés, and successfully sell their Blues Brother's ducks at all House of Blues venues nationwide. They have sold millions of ducks and are considered the top custom duck manufacturer in the world doing them for everyone from Harley-Davidson and SeaWorld to The Jersey Boys on Broadway.

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Phone:707-289-4000
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Job Seekers Lament Black Hole of Online Portals; In Era of Online Applications, Job Seekers Want Better Communication

Americans are more connected than ever as most people use digital communications in their relationships, but job seekers are lamenting the lack of direct communications with potential employers.

According to Janis Petrini, an Express Employment Professionals franchise owner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, applicants "definitely feel that applying online is a black hole. They often complain about employers not responding or ever following up with them."

Jason Patrick, an Express franchise owner in Nashville, Tennessee, offers a similar perspective.

"Attitudes about online job boards are going down," he said. "Believe it or not, in Nashville, we have had positive responses to direct phone communication with job seekers. People simply want a call back. It may be a text to let people know you want to talk, but conversation is needed."

Patricia Callihan-Bowman, an Express franchise owner in Salem, Oregon, has witnessed this firsthand.

"We have this contest going every month to determine that we've answered every single online application," she said. "So, we are answering those, and we are seeing a really good response from that. People are posting online, 'I didn't think anyone would respond to my resume, but I got a reply right back.'"

Applicants' surprise in hearing from Callihan-Bowman's office demonstrates the low expectations that so many job seekers have for online applications.

Petrini warns that being overly reliant on online job portals can cause employers to overlook strong applicants, a real danger in today's tight labor market.

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"Employers need to give people options on how to apply," she said. "They should be willing to speak with someone on the phone, in-person or over the internet. In the current market, employers need to be willing to actually speak with and learn more about every candidate who applies for a position. They can't rely on technology to filter people in or out or else they might miss out on valuable talent."

The human element is important, notes Callihan-Bowman, because it "helps job seekers get seen for who they really are sooner in the process and will likely lead to better hires for employers as well. It just might take them more time investment in the short-term."

So why are businesses so reliant on impersonal online applications?

"Because of the lack of time," Petrini said. "Ever since the recession, people are doing the jobs of two to three people at once. Many small- or mid-sized companies don't have dedicated HR teams, so the recruiting and hiring falls on the owner or hiring managers."

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Businesses "are overwhelmed with applicants," adds Callihan-Bownman. But if you don't review them carefully, "you may miss someone who is a hidden jewel."

To give job applicants more opportunities for direct communication, while still embracing the convenience of online applications, Express recently launched ExpressJobs, an app that allows applicants to submit applications and then stay in touch directly with their local staffing offices and monitor up-to-the-minute details. This approach eases fears of applications going into a "black hole," while still allowing employers to process high volumes of applications.

"As with any technology, there are growing pains. Online job applications are certainly a great example," said Bill Stoller, Express CEO. "For a while, it represented a great new frontier. But now it's time to rethink online hiring. Some level of human element in the initial stages of the hiring process is important to find the right match for the job seeker and the employer. Going forward, successful companies will find a way to allow for more direct communication between recruiters and job seekers at the outset."

If you would like to arrange for an interview with Bill Stoller to discuss this topic, please contact Sheena Karami, Director of Corporate Communications and PR, at (405) 717-5966.

About Bill Stoller
William H. "Bill" Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the international staffing company has more than 800 franchises in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Since its inception, Express has put more than 6 million people to work worldwide. More info here.

About Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals puts people to work. It generated $3.4 billion in sales and employed a record 540,000 people in 2017. Its long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually. For more information, visit ExpressPros.com.

Before You Vote, Double-Check Your Facts

As U.S. voters prepare to go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the News Literacy Project is urging them to double-check their facts before they vote. The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that works with educators and journalists to teach middle school and high school students how to sort fact from fiction in the digital age. Read related news now.

"Every election year it seems harder and harder to arm ourselves with the best possible information before casting our vote," says Alan C. Miller, founder and CEO of the News Literacy Project. "The internet makes a world of information available at our fingertips, but it also makes both age-old dirty tricks and digital-age misinformation much easier to disseminate."

To encourage voters to beware of misinformation and fight for facts, the News Literacy Project and the global communications marketing firm Edelman teamed up to create the seemingly "Easiest Quiz of All Time." In this humorous street quiz, comedian and filmmaker Mark Malkoff tests contestants about widely misremembered facts.

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What viewers learn, among other things, is that no, Darth Vader did not say "Luke, I am your father" — and, most important, that overconfidence about what we believe we know and a failure to "double-check" lead to incorrect answers and, potentially, uninformed decisions. Read here.

"In this age of information overload, we have to work harder than ever to get the facts – and it's essential that we carefully consider the source and the content of everything that we encounter before we pass it on," Miller says. "By making informed choices, we give facts a fighting chance and keep our democracy strong."

Watch the "Easiest Quiz of All Time" and visit newslit.org for more tips about how to double-check your facts.

InnerSpace Launches Wait Times Solution to Improve Smart Building Experiences

InnerSpace, an IoT indoor location intelligence provider, today announced its new Smart Building solution Wait Times to improve the customer experience and optimize operations. The new web-app and API harness the company's powerful data platform inFINITY to surface current and predicted wait times based on traffic patterns and historical knowledge of the indoor space.

Ideally suited for corporate dining services, sports facilities, and waiting rooms, Wait Times helps to inform people about expected times to be served, while also helping operators optimize staffing and service offerings to meet customer demands.

"We know that as wait times get longer, the number of people leaving dramatically increases along with the rate at which people leave. These metrics are unique to each space and identifiable through indoor location intelligence," James Wu, CEO, InnerSpace. "By using our Wait Times product, business can proactively manage wait times, adjust staffing, optimize services and generate higher revenue and throughput over time. For consumers, we make it easy to text, Slack or go online to find out how busy the space is at anytime."

InnerSpace Wait Times features include:

InnerSpace Wait Times connects to the company's indoor location intelligence platform (inFINITY) to surface current traffic metrics and predict ideal times to visit a space such as a corporate cafe. The platform leverages the proprietary InnerSpace IoT sensor to quickly capture, process, store and visualize complex indoor location data. With always-integrated location and positioning provided by monitoring electromagnetic signals from smartphones and other electronic devices, inFINITY intelligently determines how people and things behave within a building. The platform is designed to optimize operations and ultimately increase revenue.

InnerSpace's unique platform approach makes it easy for customers to deploy indoor location by providing a fully-integrated suite of analytics, dashboards, workflow tools and APIs. The company works with organizations pursuing Smart Buildings initiatives to transform corporate cafeteria operations, janitorial services, and building management solutions. Be alert to read related news.

Wait Times Demo: https://apps.innrspc.com/wait-times/innerspace?/title/Demo_Cafe
About InnerSpace: https://vimeo.com/289884280

About InnerSpace:
InnerSpace has created the world's first turnkey indoor location platform that is designed to accelerate Smart Building initiatives. The company's location data platform inFINITY, gives clients unparallelled speed-to-value with it's easy-to-install IoT sensors, out of the box analytics, and workflow initiation solutions. With InnerSpace, clients are able to put their two biggest assets - people and real estate - to work in new ways that dramatically improve the bottom line. innerspace.io Read latest news here.