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If you weren’t around for those days, this entire feature probably seems a bit silly. But for those of us who remember seeing a gold Zelda or a red Doom, there was a special, intangible moment of joy in seeing something stick out from all the other games. Collected here are all the specially colored carts I could recall, beginning with the Atari 2600 and ending with today’s DVD case equivalents.
Standard color: Almost 100% of the machine’s carts were black, and are perhaps better known for their all-or-nothing cover art. Sometimes they were elaborate pieces of art, others a simple bit of text printed on a plain label.
Special color: Nintendo’s two Donkey Kong games took the opposite path and went for white instead of standard black, though to be fair all of Coleco’s Atari games were white. So it’s only sort of special, as that means there are several white carts instead of just one or two.
Standard color: That wonderful, wonderful grey. If you were age 5-20 in the ‘80s or early ‘90s, you handled countless carts that looked exactly like this.
Special color: A dazzling gold Legend of Zelda immediately set it apart from every other game on the market, let alone the NES. When struck by sunlight it seemed to radiate energy like the Triforce itself, a feat that managed to make the lifeless plastic feel as integral to the Zelda experience as the groundbreaking gameplay.
Oh yeah, there were plenty of unlicensed, unofficial NES games that snuck out to the market inside of ugly and/or oddly colored carts. Color Dreams favored a pale blue, Camerica attempted to ape Zelda with its gold and silver carts while the oh-so-popular American Video Entertainment stuck with black.
Next page: Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Super NES and more! | 2019-04-25T23:54:38 | https://www.gamesradar.com/au/a-brief-history-of-colored-game-cartridges/ |
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This course consists of 4 hours in a group Monday - Friday from 9:00am until 12:40pm (20 hours a week), plus homework. This type of course is ideal for whoever would like to study while having cultural or leisure activities in the afternoon.
This course consists of 4 hours in a group from 9:00am until 12:40pm plus one extra hour of one-to-one lessons in the afternoon each day (20 group hours + 5 individual lessons a week), plus homework. Although there are lessons in the afternoon, the students still have time for leisure, social and cultural activities. This course is ideal for those who would like to have a private teacher in the afternoon.
This course consists of 6 hours in a group a day, 4 hours in the morning from 9:00am to 12:40pm with two additional hours in the afternoon, usually from 1:30pm to 3:10pm (30 hours a week). This type of course is perfect for those who would like to make the most of their time here in Sanremo.
In the current international market, foreign language proficiency is becoming more and more important for those companies which would like to increase and enhance their services. This course consists of 4 hours of Italian from 9:00am to 12:40pm in a standard group at the appropriate level plus 1 personalised hour each day in the afternoon. The student can choose from “Italian for flight assistants”, “Business Italian” and/or “Teaching Italian”. The course is open to individuals who would like to run their own business in Italy as well as companies.
CILS means “Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera” (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language).
Upon request, OMNILINGUA offers lessons for whoever needs to prepare for and pass the CILS exams, which is the title that declares the Italian Language competence level as a foreign language. This is in accordance with the Foreign University of Siena, recognised by the Italian State and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The CILS is often required for foreign participants for the admission to Italian universities.
Our CILS preparation consists of 4 group lessons every day from 9:00am to 12:40pm of a standard course plus 2 additional lessons in the afternoon. OMNILINGUA offers the necessary preparation and assistance for the students who would like to take this exam and it provides advice according to the university of their choice and the requirements for admission. The preparation takes place at OMNILINGUA in Sanremo, whereas the exams take place in authorised centres, of which the closest is Genoa.
This teaching programme is one of the most flexible and efficient. The private lessons are available for both beginners as well as more advanced language learners. The student decides, together with the teacher, the pace, the learning method, the time and the content of the lessons. Whoever makes use of the Italian language, either professionally or not, may follow a programme suited for their personal needs. An optimal and customised learning process is guaranteed.
Each lesson lasts for 50 minutes and can begin at any time of the year.
This course is ideal for people who only have a short amount of time for studying or if it is not possible to follow the lessons every day. | 2019-04-25T21:51:42 | http://www.omnilingua.net/en/italian-courses/courses-for-kids-and-adults.html |
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Cheating is also used in many different ways. For example, in computer science cheating in a computer science class was much more frowned on by the other students than, say, cheating in a gen-ed economics class.
Cheating also provides a little control for the student over their curriculum – I wish I had been able to cheat in my discrete math class, because I know now the same thing I knew then – that I was never, ever, ever going to use anything from that class, ever.
Cheating doesn’t give you any control over your curriculum. If anything, it gives you some control over what your grades look like in your official record, but that’s not the same thing.
Your point about who decides what is useful is a good one, and worth considering further.
When I was a student, and there were few humanities courses that utilized the information on the internet, information was hard to find, and “research” meant spending time in the library, looking at tables of contents and indices of rows and rows of books. And the assignments I had to do — library scavenger hunts, annotated bibliographies, reading big comprehensive books — reflected the fact that the information my professors wanted me to find was rather difficult to come across.
…And what’s even harder is teaching students to be critical of themselves. And even harder still is getting students to integrate knowledge (both personal and objective) and synthesize new knowledge.
But I think the most critical incentive to keep people from cheating is not putting so much emphasis on grades! In this capitalistic society, we tend to like a quantifiable, neatly packaged number… for everything. Without going on a complete communist-leaning diatribe of capitalism, I think this is an issue to be concerned about.
Hearing stories about how cut-throat students of large universities are (marking extra spaces on scannable test sheets) makes me grateful that I did not go to one of those large big-name schools.
We are under the illusion that people earn and deserve the grade they get. That unchallenged assumption sickens me to the point that I want to vomit. Cheating is a perfect example of how this idea is a myth.
Would I hire a B- student if I owned a business? Perhaps. If the student worked honestly through school, tried the hardest, was committed, and retained the skills and knowledge needed. What good is a grade if it wasn’t deserved or earned? And what good is knowledge if the only motivation to attain it is the black mark on a piece of paper?
I’m not saying this only because I am a A’s and B’s student, but also because I am a good student (I hope). I don’t get B’s because I am less competent than the straight-A students. I am just less efficient when it comes to anything timed. Does this mean I learn less? No.
I think I learn more. I don’t work for a grade. I work to learn.
I once came across a university in which the professors didn’t give out letter grades — instead, they gave out credit hours.
That is, if you did all the work and satisfied expectations, you got 3 credits. If you did extra work, put a lot of extra effort into the class, you could earn up to 6 credits. If you only did part of the work, you’d earn only 2 or 1 credits — or none. If I taught at a school like that, I’d have to make the syllabus a bit more modular. It would be a challenge in a skills-based course, but I could imagine a news writing course in which students who want 5 or 6 credits could complete their news writing exercises early and then spend the 2nd half of the term working as editors, coaching the less-accomplished students along.
I’m on a committee that reviews borderline applications — that is, the student doesn’t quite meet SHU’s expectations for grades or SAT scores. So we look closely at how challenging their courses are, whether their grades show a steady path upwards or downwards over their high school career, what they write about in their application essay (please, folks, if you write about how much you want to play your favorite sport, at least mention your academic aspirations too), and the strength of their letters of recommendation.
In some cases, employers want to hire someone who’s ready to step right into a job with parameters that are carefully laid out. Teachers, nurses, etc. I don’t see you fitting into a box like that, Evan, but I’ve worked with you long enough that I know your strengths and have very strong feelings about how your contributions affect the classroom.
I don’t know where I’m going with this comment because I’m sick and shouldn’t be blogging… but this time of year, it’s refreshing — and necessary — to remember that grades are a tool that we use; they signify value, but they are not valuable in and of themselves. | 2019-04-20T22:13:35 | https://jerz.setonhill.edu/blog/2006/05/08/4219/ |
Kevin Warwick is Emeritus Professor at Reading and Coventry Universities. His main research areas are artificial intelligence, biomedical systems, robotics and cyborgs. He is frequently referred to as the world’s first Cyborg. Kevin is a Chartered Engineer who has published over 600 research papers. His experiments into implant technology led to him being featured as the cover story on the US magazine, ‘Wired’. He achieved the world’s first direct electronic communication between two human nervous systems, the basis for thought communication. Another project extended human sensory input to include ultrasonics. He also linked his nervous system with the internet in order to control a robot hand directly from his neural signals. He has been awarded higher doctorates (DSc) by Imperial College and the Czech Academy of Sciences. Kevin has been awarded Honorary Doctorates by 9 Universities. | 2019-04-19T01:42:16 | http://www.medtechviews.eu/author/kevin-warwick |
Spanning eight albums of steaming spiritual jazz, from his 2001 debut Think With Your Heart to 2012’s Suite of the East, Omer Avital brings the rich melodies and churning rhythms of his Israeli homeland to music that makes audiences erupt in shouts, impromptu dances, and emotional applause.
Spanning eight albums of steaming spiritual jazz, from his 2001 debut Think With Your Heart to 2012’s Suite of the East, Omer Avital brings the rich melodies and churning rhythms of his Israeli homeland to music that makes audiences erupt in shouts, impromptu dances, and emotional applause. As Avital has continued to study composition, taking two years off in the early ’00s to embrace classical European, Middle Eastern, and North African music, his own music has grown more powerful, more deeply felt, and more inspired. New Song is the latest document of his travels.
New Song begins with the deceptively gentle “Hafla,” its piano, trumpet, and saxophone spiraling skyward over a lithe funk groove. It’s a subtle introduction to a determined record that is rich in ethnic rhythms.
What are some of the specific rhythms you play on New Song?
That’s a malfouf rhythm in “Hafla.” In Arabic, “hafla” means “to rap.” It can also mean food. It’s like the “3” part of a 3:2 clave in Cuban music. A lot of music in Africa and Asia is based on this simple rhythm in 4. It provides that rolling rhythm.
“Tsafdina” is like a trance at a midnight rave, while “Moroc” recalls Jimmy Garrison’s low-slung rhythms. What rhythms are you playing on those tracks?
The rhythm in “Tsafdina” is like a Moroccan gnawa. You usually hear it performed on something that sounds like a bass, but it’s actually a gimbri, an African instrument played by the Gnawa tribes. The gimbri is practically a bass instrument with two gut strings and one sympathetic string. It’s played for hours in ritual and healing ceremonies. “Tsafdina” is like a trance. It really connects to Coltrane’s music and to Yusef Lateef; all jazz has that trance element to it.
We use a traditional Moroccan Berber rhythm in “Maroc.” It’s a 6/8 African rhythm, like all the Afro-Cuban music. It’s coming from that tribal, ecstatic music that is connected to African-American churches, as well.
Your playing has a Mingus-like, bassistas- leader quality. But in this style of music, leading must also require a specific technique.
For this music, technique is about feeling. I also play oud, and that style is also a specific thing. But Jimmy Garrison used to do it naturally, as did Ahmed Abdul-Malik and Charlie Haden, too. Those guys had that feeling; they created that buzzing sound. It’s more Eastern. Once you get into that, it’s about open strings and vamps and keeping that buzzing sound.
How do you assimilate and adapt these different styles within your music, make them your own, and make it all so passionate?
The process works like this: You try to assimilate, you try to put it inside, and sometimes it doesn’t work. Then all of a sudden it will happen. It’s hard to control, so you have to be serious about everything you do. I don’t force things on other genres just to be special. You learn the music, and the meeting place for it all has to be authentic. And still, it’s mysterious.
From the fiery internal conflict of Cream to the brothers-in-arms bond of ZZ Top, every power trio has its own driving force. | 2019-04-25T14:43:52 | https://www.bassplayer.com/artists/omer-avital-a-world-of-mysterious-sounds |
This book aims to help people manage coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems; especially to solve problems that flow from nearby catchment (watershed) areas. Such catchment areas may be adjacent to the coral reef, or include areas a long way away and outside the jurisdiction and control of the coastal manager. This book introduces ways to reduce some of that damage through cooperation with people and industries upstream, based on the experiences of many coastal managers around the world. | 2019-04-20T04:55:17 | https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/9846 |
The International Advanced Placement Program (IAPP) at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is designed to enable qualified dentists who have graduated from an international dental school to pursue a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at our institution. This degree will allow the holder to take licensure examinations and to obtain a license to practice in the United States. The program will accept its fifth class in 2019, with a beginning date of February 17, 2020. The size of the class will be a minimum of 6 advanced placement students. Thank you for your interest in our new program. Please review this website for further information regarding admissions and the IAPP. | 2019-04-20T20:38:06 | https://www.siue.edu/dental/iapp/index.shtml |
Police in eastern Pennsylvania have charged five college students and a high school student in an alleged scheme to illegally access an online system to change high school grades.
Pottsville police allege that the students used a teacher’s password to gain access to Classroll.com, an online classroom assessment and instructional management system.
Authorities allege that the students logged on to change 10 students’ assignment grades. But detective Steve Guers says there is no evidence that any high school students other than the one charged sought to have their grades changed. In fact, Guers says the grades of the other students were lowered, not raised. | 2019-04-22T18:13:28 | https://www.databreaches.net/pa-students-charged-with-grade-changing-scheme/ |
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A billion people per day get their online news through Facebook and with this in mind the social media behemoth has released Facebook Instant Articles to make news articles easier to access.
Facebook is introducing “Instant Articles”, which will give news organisations the chance to create interactive content which is much faster to load and simpler to read, especially via a mobile device.
This is attractive for firms keen to get their content in front of young audiences, but they will also be wary of handing even more gravitas to the social network.
BBC, Buzzfeed, The Guardian, National Geographic and New York Times will all try out the system which means their articles will be hosted on Facebook's servers. This means Instant Articles will appear without the user having to wait as they follow links.
With immediacy being the imperative factor in the modern mobile world, Facebook thinks the most important aspect is speed.
It can take as long as eight seconds for a news article to load on a phone under the existing system.
In demo form, a National Geographic article filled the screen at once, and has photos which can be "liked" individually, embedded videos that autoplay, pop-out charts and maps. Facebook will provide publishers with the tools to create this engaging content.
Some companies may use those tools to make tailored content for Instant Articles but news organisations will want to experiment to see if their traffic will improve. Facebook seems confident it will, and says they will also get 100% of the revenue from any adverts that they have sold.
Media groups have watched their traffic from the social network ebb and flow with every change - one day stories can be filling timelines, the next they've disappeared without trace.
So the Instant Articles experimenters are treading carefully. An executive at one media organisation said it was difficult to resist getting involved in anything that would put your content on the phones of the social network's users.
Facebook, like Google, has always insisted that it is just a technology platform, not a media giant. With its newsfeed algorithm acting as an editor, that has long been a difficult argument to sustain, and now that it will be hosting news articles on its servers it is harder still.
Facebook is already richer than any traditional media company - and with that wealth comes ever greater power over how its audience finds out about the news.
At the moment Instant Articles is only avilable by application (which can be done here: http://instantarticles.fb.com/) but we suspect that after initial testing you will be able to use it much like the LinkedIn Publisher.
How do you think this will change things for publishers and social media marketers? Let us know in the comments below.
Apple Bot confirmed. Is an Apple Search Engine in the pipeline? | 2019-04-19T13:28:28 | https://www.digital22.com/insights/facebook-instant-articles-users-to-get-news-in-an-instant |
Definition of secondary ring in The Network Encyclopedia.
One of the two rings used in Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) networks to interconnect stations on the network. FDDI is a dual-ring topology networking architecture based on a token-passing access method. The secondary ring usually sits dark (unused), except when a fault occurs on the primary ring, in which case the network reconfigures itself to make use of the secondary ring to wrap around the fault. Because the data travels on the secondary ring in the opposite direction that it was traveling on the primary ring, when it’s put to use, the secondary ring reroutes data back the way it came, thus avoiding the problem spot. The dual-ring configuration provides FDDI with a degree of fault tolerance - if a computer or cable on the primary ring goes down, the secondary ring is put to use, working in conjunction with the portion of the primary ring that isn’t broken. This feature is known as a self-healing capability and is performed when the stations on both sides of the link concentrator reconfigure themselves when a failure occurs in the link (due to a cable break, a loose connector, or some device failure).
The FDDI specification allows the length of the two rings to reach up to 200 kilometers, with up to 1000 attached stations. However, since the secondary ring is usually used for redundancy purposes, a maximum of 500 stations is allowed on an FDDI network. Repeaters are needed every 2 kilometers around the rings.
Run the FDDI primary ring and secondary ring along different physical paths to make your FDDI network even more redundant. If an accident or disaster affects one of the rings, it might not affect the other. | 2019-04-18T20:54:45 | http://www.thenetworkencyclopedia.com/entry/secondary-ring/ |
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StarWars.com has released a new Top 10 video list for you to watch. This list highlights the ten best sound effects that have been used in the films. The sound effects used in these movies are some of the coolest that have ever been created; they are iconic and very recognizable to anyone that has seen the Star Wars saga. There's a lot of work that went into developing them. The video points our how some of these sound effects were made.
In this installment, we’re picking the galaxy’s greatest sound effects, from the destructive to the delightful. For this list, we're focusing on the best audible inventions from the Star Wars films only, ranking them on memorability, originality, and impact.
To watch the previously released Top 10 list from StarWars.com, click here.
Weird. Friendly. Funny. The tauntaun’s gentle grunts come from an Asian sea otter, which was pitched down just a little to make it sound familiar yet strange. Plus, it’s really, really fun to impersonate.
The Imperial probe droid is the sound of the Empire watching you, and it’s totally unnerving. Mixing a steady, ominous hum with distorted robotic chatter, the end result is a sound effect that’ll both scare you and let you know it’s time to pack up and leave.
First, there’s nothing. Then, a very, VERY big boom. Sound designer Ben Burtt developed an “audio black hole” for Jango Fett’s seismic charges, where the sound of the explosion is slightly delayed after ignition. The result is powerful — both visually and audibly.
When you think of speed, power, and personality, odds are you don’t think about an electric tooth brush. But when you mix it with recordings of cars and boats, tweak the tones a bit you get the bombad sounds of a podracer. An effect so cool, even the crashes sound awesome! Music to our ears.
When a voice inspires this many impressions, you know it’s a classic. Here’s how Chewbacca’s memorable growls and grunts came to be. You said it, Chewie.
How do you create a futuristic, fun, and dangerous sounding gunshot from a galaxy far, far away? Take one hammer. Slam it against radio tower cables, add a touch of bazooka, And voila — you have yourself a blaster! A sound so nice, these guys used it twice.
R2-D2 expresses joy, sorrow, and every other human emotion. And he makes us feel them, too. The lovable astromech's voice is magical — a brilliant combination of organic and electronic sounds — and it’s a big reason we love this overweight glob of grease.
Harsh, icy, and menacing. The TIE fighter scream was another result of Ben Burtt’s studio wizardry. Using an electronically stretched out elephant howl the TIE fighter scream remains synonymous with the tyranny of the Empire.
An inhale. An exhale. A defining characteristic for the saga’s central figure. Darth Vader’s mechanical breathing illustrates darkness, tragedy, and mystery. It’s the most haunting sound in Star Wars, and one that has become iconic.
It sounds elegant, it sounds majestic, and it sounds like nothing else. The Jedi weapon was the first sound created by Ben Burtt for the original Star Wars, mixing the motors of an old projector with feedback from a TV tube. In the end, a galaxy far, far away just wouldn't be the same without the lightsaber’s powerful ignition hiss and graceful hum. That’s why we rank it #1. | 2019-04-22T03:58:44 | https://geektyrant.com/news/10-best-sound-effects-from-the-star-wars-saga |
Want to build a sharp resume? Follow these tips.
https://www.chase.com/news/082817-crafting-your-resume resume, first job, how to A young woman works on her laptop in her sunny home office area. A young woman works on her laptop in her sunny home office area. 09/01/17 A young woman works on her laptop in her sunny home office area.
A resume is the first step to your career. Here's how to ace yours.
The following article is part of "The Path," a series presented by JPMorgan Chase that helps young people in their first jobs.
When Max Caldwell noticed SurveyMonkey at his campus recruiting fair, he knew he wanted to apply for a sales job with the Bay Area tech company. The University of California, Santa Cruz, economics graduate made sure to leverage his previous internship experience at an electronics company, and make it relevant to the SurveyMonkey job he wanted. The result: a resume that demonstrated sales performance using specific growth numbers.
The strategy worked. In fact, Caldwell's resume was such a hit that he used it again when he applied for his current job at a graphic design company.
What if the only college work experience you've had is working at an ice cream shop every summer? That's totally fine. There are still ways to incorporate numbers in your resume to weave an honest, convincing narrative—and get the job you want. “Emphasize positions of responsibility. If you were a cashier and handled money," Caldwell says, "that can be something that's very valuable, especially if there's some level of progress you can tell a story around."
Keep it short, advises Devin Graham, campus recruiting associate at JPMorgan Chase. "Sure, you can have tighter margins to write more, but don't include things that aren't absolutely necessary," she says.
There's no need to include an objective statement on your resume, because the goal is obvious: to find a job. You can also leave out every class you've ever taken, as well as any details about high school, says Robynn Storey of Storeyline Resumes. Photos on resumes are generally unnecessary.
If your resume is for a tech job, include skills in which you excel. Fluency in other languages may help, too. "Knowing if a candidate is fluent in French or Italian or Spanish helps us because that might be an asset in some of our roles," Graham says. Be sure to include internships and summer jobs you have had.
Add a splash of color by outlining your interests, Graham suggests, because they can serve as conversation starters when you get to the interview stage. "Including your interest in International Travel or Harry Potter, for example, is a way to make yourself memorable in a stack of resumes," Graham says.
First-generation college students should note that on their resumes because it gives hiring managers added perspective on who you are.
Image might not be everything, but it's certainly important. Including a link to your LinkedIn profile on your resume is a smart idea for a first job, especially in finance or tech, Graham says. But remember that some potential employers will check other social media profiles. So some proactive scrubbing is advised. Pictures of partying, for example, are a bad idea. Be careful about social media posts that might be interpreted as too politically-charged. The easiest solution? Keep all your social media pages private.
A major in physics or music doesn't disqualify you from a job in finance or tech, especially if you've shown interest in related activities. "If you went to an interesting coding boot camp or leadership summit that is relevant to the expertise we're looking for, that's good to see," Graham says. There are many campus events that companies like JPMorgan Chase host. Participating in them and documenting such activity on your resume is an effective way to convey interest to recruiters, and hiring managers.
"Not one thing is more important than the other. If you don't have an internship it's not a big deal, you might be able to play up something else."
"When they don't have a lot of experience, young people often get caught up in building a resume full of clichés," Storey says. "Almost everybody says they're a hard worker." In your resume, show how you've proven that you're a hard worker, and the best candidate for the job. Leadership roles in planning committees or at other jobs and internships narrate the story without platitudes that can fall flat.
Cover letters are quickly becoming a relic, so it's okay to dump them, unless a company specifically asks for one. In some cases, companies may require pre-recorded interviews, which will still allow you to make your case through video, but through a set of focused answers.
In the end, think of your resume as a college admissions package, Graham advises. "Not one thing is more important than the other. If you don't have an internship it's not a big deal, you can definitely play up something else."
Ultimately, she says, your resume's job is to make a convincing case that you're the right person for the position.
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Poornima Apte is a Chase News contributor. Her work has appeared in Venture Beat and Tech Crunch. | 2019-04-22T18:53:10 | https://www.chase.com/news/082817-crafting-your-resume |
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My TED Talk about the role humans play in the digitization game!
Half of the jobs today did not exist 20 years ago - at the beginning of the digital revolution. And now, as we enter the next stage of technolgical growth. the half-life of our jobs will be cut in half again. Exponential computing power and intelligent algorithms drive human productivity into another dimension and new technologies disrupt long established business models before lunch. How come only a small digital elite sees the potential while the majority of people is either afraid, ignorant or overconfident when it comes to our the digital future? The answer is deeply routed in our middle class intellectual way of thinking of how to educate our children and how to live a successful life. It is not the technology but our mindsets that threaten our future wellbeing.
The challenge is to disrespect those traditional middle class values, throw our outdated career concepts over bord and encourage our talents to be more entrepreneurial. We need to start now. We need to start encouraging people to become leaders and change the game. We have to enable people to be more gritty. To be more persistent. To take responsibility for themselves. Then they will learn by themselves and master change. | 2019-04-18T13:40:52 | https://www.tobiasburkhardt.com/blog/2015/11/24/why-digital-transformation-has-little-to-do-with-technology |
The suffering just never ends with this show. Still, it definitely felt like there were a lot of cool things going on in this episode. Most of all, I like the idea that Rintarou had to literally be brought into the future to see things firsthand to truly understand the gravity of it. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Well, I was wondering how the series would show the World War apocalypse, and I'm totally fine with how the series did it. Seeing the older versions of the characters was really cool.
I'm curious about how the mechanics of the time leap machine worked in this scenario. Maybe I'm just forgetting something about the time leap machine that was explained in the original series. Based on what we see in this episode, it sounds like the time leap machine sends a copy of Rintarou's mind to a different timeline, rather than outright sending his mind. Given how Amadeus worked, it makes sense.
Future Rukako was really awesome, and I liked how his story ended up progressing. I wasn't expecting him to be such a badass.
I wasn't a huge fan of seeing Rukako die, especially given how little he tends to contribute in the present day. But I will admit that his final lines were really good. The fact that he never truly felt like he deserved to be a lab member was pretty heartbreaking.
You broke time the last time you tried this, man. You sure about this? | 2019-04-25T18:05:56 | https://www.marthaurion.com/blog/2018/09/06/steinsgate-0-episode-20/ |
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We got off to a leisurely start back on Wednesday morning. After posting the previous day’s travels, we headed out to breakfast at the Cracker Barrel near the hotel, then headed back to Matt’s apartment to pick him up so I could get the nickel tour of the Florida State campus, and Brian could hit the bookstore to pick up some FSU merchandise. The campus is impressively big, but modern. It felt like it was bigger than the Boston College campus, but then, BC’s campus is tri-level, and I spent most of my time in middle campus.
And then we brought Matt back to his apartment, and it was time to hit the road. Brian had plotted a route that was mostly back roads to take us into western North Carolina.
We started on Route 27 out of Florida, and into Georgia. Nice road; for the most part we were able to maintain a reasonable speed, but it still had tons of farms and scenery. At one point we saw a sign for a general store; we stopped, and it was like something out of the thirties.
Eventually, we skirted Atlanta on the interstate, passing by Marietta, where my Aunt Dot used to live. If she were still around, we definitely would have stopped.
During the afternoon, we passed through a corner of Tennessee, ending in Asheville, North Carolina.
The only hitch was that the whole day, I was burping up breakfast. Damn you, Cracker Barrel. By the time we got to the motel, I was tired and slightly achy all over, and uninterested in dinner. I sent Brian off to get something to eat, and fell into bed.
Fortunately, the hotel had a free breakfast, and was able to to have avoid fried food for breakfast the next morning. Feeling somewhat better, we set off for Virginia via the Blue RidgeParkway, after making an abortive attempt to see the Biltmore Estate, and discovering that it was massively overpriced.
The scenery was gorgeous. There are overlooks all along, and we stopped at several. At one overlook, we took a short hike up to a mountaintop overlook. We drove up to the top of Mount Mitchell. the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, even though from it, you can see another mountain that looks taller.
After the rangers departed, we took a look at the time, and decided it was time to make up some time. We got off the parkway, and headed up to Waynesboro for the night.
Friday was the last day on the road. We skipped breakfast, as my stomach was not in a stable state, and headed onto the Skyline Drive, bound for Gettysburg.
We spent an hour or so on the Skyline Drive. It’s gorgeous. At one point, we saw a deer, and another, a bear cub.
We would have liked to have spent longer on Skyline Drive, but we needed to get to Gettysburg reasonably early. We spent some time on local Virginia roads, where we saw the Shenandoah River, and then switched to the Interstate to get to Gettysburg.
We got there around noontime, and stopped at the visitor center, where we saw a movie about the battle, and saw a huge cyclorama of the battle. Then we did an abbreviated version of the self-driving tour.
Gettysburg surprised me. First off, Gettysburg was and is an actual town, with an existence apart from the battle. The battle happened because the town roads were there. So when you do the self-driven tour, you drive out of the visitor center, past a huge cemetery (the townspeople were the ones who got stuck dealing with all the dead and wounded), into the downtown, past McDonalds and insurance offices, and then you pass some older houses, take a left and you’re on Confederate Road, where the Confederate troops were massed.
I was surprised by how big the battlefield was. The field the Confederates had to cross was huge, and the rock formations the Union troops were defending from were tall, and afforded a good view of the approaching troops. I don’t understand how Lee possibly thought he had a chance.
Gettysburg is a place where you could spend a lot of time if you wanted to, but we were just about out of time. We drove around the battlefield for an hour or so, sometimes getting out, but for the most part just looking, without stopping to read the markers. We were done for the day by 3, when we started the eight hour trip back home.
Overall, I really enjoyed the trip, gastric issues aside. For me, it was kind of a reconnaissance trip — I bought the bike to do some touring, and I was taking mental notes along the way. Hopefully, I’ll pass by these ways again.
We made the second half of the trip into Florida yesterday, traversing North and South Carolina, and Georgia on I95 before crossing into Florida and heading west along he panhandle into Tallahassee.
I was struck by how many tall straight evergreens there were growing along the highway. I knew lumber had to come from somewhere, but it clearly didn’t come from the maples and oaks I’m accustomed to in New England. These grew straight and tall, and while they had branches growing off the sides, they didn’t really have crotches where the tree splits in two and then splits again.
As we were going through Georgia, we ran into thunderstorms. At one point, as we were approaching the storms, I could see an industrial complex way off in the distance under heavy dark clouds and shrouded in mists. Then, further along, we got into the storms themselves and saw lightning pounding the ground off to our sides.
We got to Matt’s apartment around 5:45. We met his roommate and girlfriend, then checked in before taking them all out to dinner. They seemed very nice, and we hung out with them for a while afterwards before heading back to the motel.
We’re running a little early this morning; as someone forgot to turn off his alarm. After breakfast, we’ll head back over to get the nickel tour of the campus before starting to head back north.
Today was the first day of the road trip. Fundamentally, the purpose is to get my nephew Matt back to school in Florida; the plan is to get down there as rapidly as possible, then backroad it back.
We left Canton around 5:30 this morning, and drove through steadily straight through to the first exit in New Jersey, where we stopped for a coffee, fuel and bathroom break, then continued on until lunch in northern Virginia around 2, and then continued pretty much straight on until we got here in Fayettesville North Carolina. It’s been all highway driving the whole time, and most of it on I-95.
We managed to dodge a bullet just before lunch — we passed an overturned tanker truck that had tipped over coming onto the highway. It must have just happened when we passed it — there were people stopped there, but traffic hadn’t backed up very far.
We’ve passed through a couple of torrential downpours on the way down, and another one greeted us coming out of dinner.
Time to head for bed for another day of driving tomorrow. The goal is to be in Florida by the end of the day.
I’ve been thinking about picking up a new watch for a while now, and I finally pulled the trigger about a month ago. Surprise, it’s not an Apple Watch.
I’ve admired the look of classic watches for a while, but I’ve had digital watches for a long time — since at least my one hour photo days, where it was essential to log the exact time a roll of film came in and what time it was due, and I’ve gone through a succession of cheap Timex and Casio digital watches.
But at the same time, I’ve started to find myself admiring the looks of analog watches, especially the ones with biggish dials and metal bracelets. At the same time, I’ve been aware of the Apple watch, but I don’t really care for the looks of it, and there’s nothing about the functionality that I find compelling.
I started looking a little more seriously at watches the beginning of the summer, and when the battery on my last watch died, decided it was time.
I wanted a chronograph style watch, preferably with Arabic numbers, with a metal bracelet. I was willing to go moderately expensive, but not too expensive. So on a Sunday afternoon, after comparing prices online, I went over to Macy’s to take a look at watches. I ended up with a Tissot Chrono XL.
It was surprisingly heavy when I tried it on – much heavier and substantial than the watches I’d been wearing. I was a little afraid I’d get tired of the weight, but I decided to go for it anyway. I’m glad I did. I love the way this thing looks. It just looks and feels classy, and I quickly got used to the weight of it.
Moving from a digital to analog watch has been interesting. First of all, when I looked in the box, there were no instructions, just a catalog of other Tissot watches. Why?? I’ve just spent a lot of money on a watch, I’m not going to get another one right away. I needed to find out how to set it and how to use the chronograph, not peruse their history.
I was worried that I’d forgotten how to quickly tell time, but that’s been a non-issue. It’s been interesting though, that I now perceive time on the left side of the face to be much more about time before the hour than time after the hour — for example, in the photo above, it more obvious that it’s 20 to 3 than 2:35, as it would be with a digital watch.
I haven’t had to really time anything yet, so I haven’t really used the chronograph functions thoroughly. It did take me a while to find the the functions to reset the hands to their starting position — and it was a bit of a surprise to find that the “seconds” hand is on the bottom-most dial, not the main sweep second hand, which is for the chronograph. And I am finding that the while the hands do glow in the dark, they don’t glow all that brightly, and at that light level, my eyes don’t see that sharply anymore.
But overall, I’m happy with having a really nice watch for a change.
I got a text from my brother Brian last week asking if I’d like to join Pam and him on a trip to Martha’s Vineyard that Thursday. Even though it’s close by, I haven’t been to the Vineyard since I was a teenager.
We took the ferry from Woods Hole over to Vineyard Haven, one of the seven towns comprising Martha’s Vineyard. The weather was perfect – sunny, dry, slightly breezy. The island is about seven miles off the coast of Massachusetts, and the trip takes about 45 minutes each way. The view from the ferry was great, especially coming into Vineyard Haven Harbor, passing tons of boats on the way in.
Once the we arrived, Brian rented a bright red Jeep for the day. We put the roof panels in the back, and headed off around the island.
The first town we passed through was Oak Bluffs, with its gingerbread cottages and old Victorian hotels. Then we passed the beaches on the long sand spit on the way to Edgartown. Once in Edgartown, we got out and walked around town for a bit, and had lunch. Then we headed west across the island, through West Tisbury and Chilmark, to Aquinnah, where we got out to see Gay Head.
Gay Head is a clay cliff on the western end of the island; it’s one of the few pre-glacial landforms on the island. The name comes from the fact that parts of the cliff are reddish. There is a lighthouse there, and an outlook over the cliff; we got out and walked around a bit, and then it was time to head back to Vineyard Haven for the 5:00 ferry back.
We had a great time. It was nice doing the sightseeing thing, it was good to spend time with the two of them, and you couldn’t ask for better weather. The trip over and the scenery there got the photographic juices flowing.
Side Note: I’ve always been fond of the polarization effect in my pictures – a polarizer will reduce surface glare, increasing color saturation, and depending on the position of the sun, can really deepen the blue of the sky. For this trip, since it was sunny all day, I put the filter on at the beginning of the day, and never took it off. A lot of the pictures are stronger for it, but I’m also wondering if I’m overdoing it a bit. The Gay Head pictures in particular show a strong polarization effect, which borders on the unrealistic at times. And in the pictures where there isn’t much benefit to the polarization effect (shooting into the sun, for example) I’ve still picked up a slight cyan cast.
Something to think about next time I’m shooting land or sea scapes.
I first went to the Quechee Balloon Festival in 2012, with my brother and nephew Matt, who were accompanying one Matt’s friends and father to the festival. I managed to get a balloon ride, and liked it enough to do it again with them the following year.
Since then, they haven’t gone again, and I’ve wanted to go back. I figured this year would be a good year to combine a balloon flight with a short motorcycle tour. So I booked a flight for Friday night, and made motel reservations for Friday and Saturday, in case of weather trouble that would require re-booking the flight.
I left home around noon on Friday, and ran into heavy traffic in Boston and on Interstate 93 up through New Hampshire. By the time I was on I-89, I’d lost over an hour, and didn’t dare switch over to the side roads.
I did eventually get to the motel barely in time to check in, bring the bags up to the room and switch my boots for sneakers, before heading off in search of the festival grounds.
Despite being told to be there by 5 (which is why I was hurrying), they didn’t start processing reservations until 5:30. Finally, after signing off on a lot of paperwork, I got my boarding pass, and met Katherine, from the crew, who took me down to the balloon.
My pilot was Walt Rudy, of Aloft Horizons based in Ohio, and his crew chief was his wife Deb. I met my fellow passengers, and together, we helped get the balloon set up.
The balloon envelope is stored tightly packed inside a big canvas bag. It has to be pulled out to its full height on the ground, unbound, and then spread out flat on the ground.
In the meantime, the basket is laid sideways on the ground, and the envelope fastened to it. Then it was time to wait for the wind to drop, and the festival’s “balloonmeister” to give the ok to launch. It took a while for the winds to abate, but finally we got the go ahead.
The first step in getting a balloon aloft is to “cold inflate” it. The mouth of the balloon is held open by a pair of people — I was one — while fans blow air into the balloon. First there is a ripple of a bubble, and soon enough, while still lying on the ground, it’s nearly its full round shape.
Next, the pilot starts to heat the air, first with a couple of short bursts from the burner, then with longer ones. The envelope develops lift pretty quickly, and starts to pull the basket to a standing position. At that point, the three of us piled in — there is no graceful way to do it–and we sort of “idled” for a moment while Walt got the lay of the land. He added just enough heat to get us just off the ground, and his ground assistants walked the basket a few steps to get clear of our neighbors, and then he blasted the burners again and we were off.
Approaching a tree top. We went right through it.
We were probably the fourth or fifth balloon to head out. All the balloons headed south-easterly, over the Quechee Dam, Simon Pearce factory and covered bridge, and toward the Ottauquechee River. Walt tried to drop us down over the river, hoping to pick up a current of air, but the wind didn’t cooperate. We did float over the Quechee Gorge and past the bridge. At various points we could see our reflection, or the reflection of another balloon below us.
Floating in a hot air balloon is very different from flying in an airplane. You’re in the open, for one thing, and you can feel the open air around you. You can turn around and look in any direction. It was crystal clear, and we had the setting sun behind us, so the colors ahead were vibrant, while the balloons behind were backlit. And it’s mostly quiet and serene, punctured by the roar of the burners when it’s time to gain or maintain altitude.
We flew over a bend in the river, and a few farms. At one point, we passed over a stable, and Walt called down to the horses. It was peaceful and quiet, just the four of us in the basket, and the other balloons around us as we floated over the forest.
Around the half hour mark, Walt was starting to look for places to land. We would see little oases of flat ground in the middle of the forest. I could see he had his eye on one likely spot, but the winds would not cooperate, so we hopped over a hill, plowing through some tree tops, before he spotted an open field right beside Route 5, and dropped us gently to the ground.
We met the homeowners, and their children, who were rather wide-eyed about it. Walt helped them up into the basket so they could get a sense of what it was like, while the envelope deflated. The chase crew arrived only a few moments after we landed, and we had to quickly pack up the balloon – we’d taken off late, and had to get back to the festival for the Glow. As a parting gift, Walt left the homeowners a bottle of champagne, a ballooning tradition.
After the evening flights, the balloons come back to the Festival grounds for the Glow. By this time it’s dark, and the balloons are re-inflated, tethered in a row, and then the pilots fire off their burners in sync to light the envelopes. It’s very pretty.
After The Glow, I helped Walt and his crew pack the balloon back up. It had to be deflated, the envelope bound up and packed into its bag, and the basket put on a platform on the back of the van.
My plans for Saturday were pretty loose. I wanted to visit the Simon Pearce glass factory again, and then I intended to simply follow Route 4 West on the motorcycle, and see where it took me. During breakfast, Walt called me and asked me if I could drop off the boarding pass from the night before so he could turn it into the festival.
My first stop of the morning was the village of Quechee. There is a dam and a waterfall and a covered bridge there, which I’d flown over the night before. Next to the dam is an old mill, which is now the home of the Simon Pearce store, restaurant and glass factory. They make fine glassware right on the premises. The store is at street level, and the glass factory is at river level.
Once I’d picked up a vase for my mother, it was time to hit the road. Route 4 in Vermont is a really nice road for motorcycles — nice scenery, some curvy sections, not too busy, and in reasonable condition. There wasn’t anything in particular I wanted to see, I was just out for the ride.
Serendipity struck though; as I approached the junction of Route 106A, I saw signs directing me to Plymouth Notch, the birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge. “Why not”, I said, so I followed 106A, a fun road in of itself, to the Coolidge homestead.
There’s a small museum, detailing Coolidge’s life, and then you can walk through the village of Plymouth Notch, which, paving aside, is pretty much the way it was a century ago. There is a General Store, operated by his father, the Coolidge Birthplace, which is a small house attached to the back of the store, the house where Coolidge grew up, and where he took the oath of office, and the barn owned by his grandfather, part original and part a restoration. I joined a guided tour and got to see the insides of all these buildings.
After leaving Plymouth Notch, I headed back up to Route 4, and continued to follow it westward, to the fringes of Rutland, where I turned around, and headed back to the Festival.
When I got there, I found Steve and Kathy from the night before were there too, and together we helped get the balloon set up again, and helped this evening’s passengers into the basket. I was also grabbing shots of the other balloons preparing to take off. Deb offered me the chance to join the chase crew, and I accepted. I did have time before we left to get a few more pictures of the festival.
The chase crew drives the van to where the balloon lands. With luck — and we were lucky this evening — it will get there just as, or slightly before, the balloon lands. Deb, Walt, and their assistant Katherine are all from Ohio, so we had a local friend of theirs, Tiffany, with us, to navigate the roads. There was a GPS beacon aboard the balloon and Katharine and Tiffany were both tracking it; Tiffany chose the route to get us to where they anticipated the balloon would land. This time they forecast it pretty closely; as we traveled along Route 5 we saw the balloon come over the hill; Deb parked the van, and we got out to run to where the balloon was landing.
The first order of business when the balloon touched ground was to get rid of its buoyancy. Walt continued to vent hot air out the top of the balloon, and the ground crew held the basket down. If necessary, the pilot will hover an inch or so off the ground while the crew walks the basket to a more convenient spot. Passengers are not allowed to leave the basket until the pilot says so — to lose the weight of the passenger suddenly could cause the balloon to shoot back up. Once Walt gave the go ahead, we helped the passengers out of the basket.
Once the passengers were out, one crew member pulled on a rope attached to the top of the balloon. Gradually, the hot air cooled and escaped, and the envelope settled onto the ground. As it did, the basket was laid on its side, the mouth of the envelope closed, and we started to gather up the fabric of the envelope into a long thick line to drive the rest of the air out. Velcro straps were bound around the envelope at intervals to keep it tidy and compact. Once the envelope was bound up, we got it into its bag. It’s a lot of work, and fortunately the homeowner where the balloon landed helped out. He had a couple of little kids with him and Deb put them to work sitting on top of the envelope as it was put into the bag to drive the air out. Once the balloon is in the bag, we heaved it up into the truck, then hauled the basket up onto a platform on the back of the van and fastened it down.
Once everything was packed away, Walt had a short champagne ceremony with the passengers and homeowners, where he told the story of how the Montgolfier brothers invented hot air balloons, and started bringing champagne with them to reassure the people where their balloons were landing that these strange devices were friendly. Story told, he poured out a cup of champagne for everyone, and left a bottle with the homeowners.
We then headed back to the festival grounds for the Saturday night Glow. Since takeoff hadn’t been as late as our flight, we had a a little more time to get back and get set back up. Once again I helped get the balloon inflated; once it was up, I walked around to to get some more pictures.
After the glow, I helped pack up the balloon one last time, and then it was time to say goodbye to Walt and Deb, Tiffany and Katherine.
The ride back the next day was uneventful. Since I was in no particular hurry this time, I took Route 4 back through New Hampshire. The weather and scenery were great. Route 4 ended at I-93; after a few miles of backed up traffic I got off the interstate and onto Route 3A. While on this road I made an interesting discovery: I was passing along the a river, and I had a nice view of it from the bike, so I stopped to get some pictures of it. I walked back nearly a mile, but found no spot where I had a clear shot of the river; my mind must have stitched together the flashes of the river as I rode by into one continuous vista that didn’t really exist.
I got home just before four, just in time to run some errands. Overall, I had a great time. I loved being in a balloon again, and it was fun helping out, despite the fact that it’s surprisingly physical work. It was good taking the bike on a longer trip, and hopefully I can work my way up to even longer ones.
When I visited Greenwich last fall, I didn’t plan my trip very well; it was kind of spur of the moment, after starting too late, taking longer than expected at Westminster Abbey, and not being able to get onto the London Eye. I didn’t get down there until about quarter past four — just in time for everything to close. | 2019-04-20T14:19:47 | https://tedohara.net/author/tobin-dax/page/2/ |
Then, from the back of the field, Ireland’s Sinead Jennings (2001 World Champion in the lightweight single) and partner Heather Boyle started to push through from the back of the field. Ireland continued to push and in the close of the race the Irish placed second over the lower rating Australians. Germany, Ireland and Australia move on to the final.
Row2k have a photograph – Heather’s to the left, Sinead to the right. | 2019-04-24T13:56:30 | https://funferal.org/blog/2005/09/02/reports-from-fridays-race/ |
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Mr. Ashley is a senior resource executive with an over 30-year career launching, turning around, and optimizing internationally listed organizations mostly in Mining and Natural Resource Sectors. Mr. Ashley has a wide ranging and in-depth knowledge of the technical, commercial and financial aspects of the Resource sector (precious metals, base metals and bulk commodities) having held senior executive roles of a number of internationally listed entities including Normandy Mining, Cluff Resources, LionOre Mining International, Kagara Zinc, Apex Minerals and many others. He has significant international experience having worked in London, Shanghai, Turkey, Africa, Australia and now the USA. Mr. Ashley is a citizen of the USA, Australia and the UK and currently resides in California.
Mr Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA majoring in Corporate Finance. Mr Thomas is an Executive Director and Founding Partner of GTT a leading boutique corporate advisory firm based in Australia.
Mr Thomas has worked in the financial service industry for more than a decade and has extensive experience in capital markets as well as the structuring of corporate transactions.
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Mr Thomas’s previous directorships include among others AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ), Liberty Resources Ltd (ASX:LBY), Force Commodities Limited (ASX:4CE) and Applabs Technologies Ltd (ASX:ALA) where he was responsible for the sourcing and funding of numerous projects.
George is a corporate lawyer with other 7 years of experience. He is currently a Partner in the corporate team at Edwards Mac Scovell. George primarily works in mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and regulatory compliance and has particular experience in the resources sector. George graduated from the University of Western Australia with degrees in Law and Commerce (Corporate Finance and Financial Accounting).
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It’s Sternwheel Festival weekend, and any person living within 50 miles of Marietta knows what that means–throngs of people, festival food, live music on the floating stage, dozens of unique sternwheel boats lining the riverbank and of course the fireworks. The best fireworks many of us have ever seen, and promising to be even more jaw dropping for this year’s 40th anniversary. As if those features weren’t enough, there will also be sternwheel races, a classic car show, Friday night’s Merchants & Artists Walk, and numerous other activities scheduled to provide a fantastic weekend.
So when you saw a Marketplace scheduled on “Sternwheel Saturday” you may have shaken your head and wondered why. Well, after the positive reception of earlier Marketplaces, we thought “why not?”. Being careful not to detract from the excellent calendar of events coordinated by a hard working group of people, I thought we could offer an additional event to give people one more reason to spend the day downtown. Scheduled from 10-4, the Marketplace will provide a unique shopping venue and a way for residents and visitors alike to experience a bustling outdoor ‘pop-up’ market.
If you are hosting out of town guests for the weekend, you probably want them to see the best that Marietta has to offer. There is plenty of time during the day to visit the shops, browse the antique malls, and walk through the Armory lawn among the vendor’s tents. Artists, artisans, bakers and creators—it’s such a pleasure to meet and talk with these talented people. I guarantee you will find something unexpected for yourself or for a gift. Just down the street you’ll find concessions with indulgent treats, non-profits and vendors, and you’ll want to enjoy the music as you await the light show. But from 10-4, we hope you will spend a little extra time treating yourself to the tents and booths of the Marietta Marketplace. It’s our last outdoor event this year, and a long wait until next season!
An important part of the Marketplace this Saturday is The Great Food Fight, a food drive with Marietta College student groups collecting for local food pantries. Six groups will compete to collect the most food items, and any person donating will receive a raffle ticket for several prizes. So please, stop by the Armory, enjoy the Marketplace, and help the less fortunate at the same time.
See you at the Armory! | 2019-04-19T11:02:31 | https://mariettamarketplace.com/2015/09/10/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-in-marietta/ |
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Knowledge is power! Whether late sixteenth century scientist Francis Bacon first said this or not, its truth is obvious. The more you expose yourself to quality fitness and nutrition information, the better you’re able to evaluate options to determine what’s right and sustainable longterm for you.
Here are a handful of our book recommendations, shared by Anytime Fitness trainers. If you don’t like to read, audio books and documentaries are other great ways to learn and stay informed!
In order to get to a healthier place, you must figure out how to turn exercise into a gift, instead of a chore!
Many people struggle with sticking to exercise routines or healthier eating habits. We have been taught to set SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely) goals. So, we devise what seems to be a great plan, get started, and then stop over and over. Not only does this affect your ability to reach your goals, but it makes starting again harder.
In Segar’s book, you will learn how our approach to changing habits might be the very thing sabotaging our efforts. Segar provides a fantastic, easy to follow four-part system designed to help you get started for the last time! You must learn to turn exercise into a gift—something that provides you an immediate return on your investment. Whether you’re looking to overhaul your eating habits or get started with a new exercise plan, this book is a must-read.
Practical Paleo is designed to help you change your lifestyle and promote long-term health benefits.
Paleo has become a buzz word within the health and fitness communities within the past few years. “Practical Paleo” isn’t simply a cookbook because it provides much more information than recipes. It demystifies the diet and lifestyle by answering all your questions with tear-out guides, over 120 easy-to-follow recipes, and 11 30-day meal plans for everything from fat loss and athletic performance to multiple sclerosis, thyroid health, cancer recovery, and more. Did I mention the food photography makes you start salivating as soon as you thumb through the pages? “Practical Paleo” is a resource I have referenced time after time for delicious recipes and information on living a healthier lifestyle.
The Eat-Clean Diet is not an unhealthy & restrictive diet…it’s a lifestyle choice.
You could spend many hours every day in the gym, but without proper nutrition you will not reshape your body. Eating more is part of the plan, whether you’re trying to lose fat or gain lean muscle. The trick is to make sure those food options are healthy and “clean,” including healthy fats, complex carbs, and lean proteins. Although published in 2007, “The Eat-Clean Diet” is known by fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike as a nutritional bible. When followed properly, it has the ability to transform readers both mentally and physically. You can expect a faster metabolism, increased energy levels, improved mental clarity, better sleep quality, and most important, better health—all by cutting out processed foods and eating more whole and nutritionally rich options.
We need to understand how cooking our food affects what we eat.
This book is broken down into four parts: fire, water, air, and earth. Each element plays a unique role in the history of food and how it is prepared, and the author explains this and how what we eat is affected by them.
One of the points made in the fire section is that everyone who eats meat should be familiar with where it comes from and how it’s processed. That theme rings true throughout the book for everything we eat. He writes that we should never eat anything if we are not comfortable, or familiar, with its origin. Human beings are the only species on the planet who cook their food, and as such, we should know where it comes from and how cooking affects the nutritional value of everything we eat. Yet Americans spend less time cooking (but more time watching others cook, or simply talking about cooking) than people from any other nation. What are the repercussions? A four-part series of this topic, with absolutely amazing cinematography, is available on Netflix for those who prefer that medium over reading.
Have you read anything that’s been really interesting and helpful? Please share in the comments below! | 2019-04-24T20:10:19 | http://blog.anytimefitness.com/4-good-books-help-kickstart-new-healthy-habits/ |
Among the greatest forces to ever be found will be the human mind, and you can apply that in business really simply. More particularly, it is your thoughts, viewpoints, attitudes and also the resulting habits that will actually determine whether you realize your business ambitions, or not. When it comes to participating in just about any offline or on-line business, it’s really a situation of discovering precisely what is required with it. We all can easily get the expertise to generate any kind of web site, or you are able to outsource it, as well as delivering qualified visitors to the web sites. All of those responsibilities could be learned and performed by just about anybody that is actually moderately sensible and capable. However, as we all understand there’s much more to success than the basic aspects of executing jobs.
The list of detrimental, or at the very least definitely not very helpful, behaviors is long; even so we specifically discuss troubles associated with esteem, value in yourself, self confidence as well as other attributes. These represent the varieties of issues that a great number of people have, and they’ll be involved with being successful in almost every undertaking. However a great number of people today tend to ignore these personal attributes, if they have them. Certainly, it could be very difficult to cope with, and perhaps that is why lots of people today don’t for one motive or another.
decision to do something positive about it.
significance, and you also understand you will need time to develop a business.
Essentially, you can not totally transform yourself instantaneously, and you’ll be putting yourself up for irritation and setback when you try. Realize just what your obstacles are and never feel afraid of them or that you can’t overcome them. One important thought is always to lessen any resistance you have regarding the issues, and do whatever you can even while acknowledging their existence. | 2019-04-25T04:03:30 | http://www.fabiogarciareis.com/tag/business-ambitions/ |
In the AHL, Binghamton defensemen Mark Borowiecki, Fredrik Claesson, and Chris Wideman all performed well but were not able to carry the Senators past the first round of the playoffs. Matt Puempel proved he can score goals on the professional stage, and Ryan Dzingel will look to do the same next year. Mike Hoffman and Buddy Robinson are two forwards with valuable skillsets, still battling to establish themselves as well-rounded players.
Fredrik Claesson is giving himself every advantage towards earning a future NHL career. When he left Sweden’s professional system to play his first AHL season in 2012-13, the move was done with the intent to adapt to the North American game. That decision is paying dividends, as Claesson’s play for the Binghamton Senators continues to trend upward. He nearly tripled his point totals in 2013-14 from the year previous, recording three goals and 26 assists, bolstered a plus-37 rating – tied for second in the AHL. Claesson plays hard defensively, contributes offensively, and matches his toughness with on-ice intelligence.
No other Senators prospect can shoot the puck like Matt Puempel. He notched 30 goals this season in his professional debut, tied for the Binghamton Senators goal lead with Mike Hoffman. Puempel can score from the perimeter, but he serves as a power forward and can make an impact all over the ice. He possesses an NHL-caliber shot, and committed himself to rounding out his game in a bottom-line checking role for the better part of 2013-14. He plays with grit, and collected 94 penalty minutes including eight fighting majors. Injuries slowed his development following his draft year in 2011, but the first-round draft choice is back on track to challenge for an NHL job.
Since being drafted in 2008, Mark Borowiecki emerged as a leader and shutdown defenseman for the Binghamton Senators. Borowiecki dominates opponents physically to win battles, and makes safe plays with the puck. His penchant for missing big hits and allowing odd-man rushes against has largely disappeared, bringing high energy and strong defensive zone play. Entering the second half of his two-year deal, Borowiecki is guaranteed an NHL contract for 2014-15. He performed well in his 13-game NHL stint this past year, but he will need to work on puck movement in hopes of retaining a top-six NHL job. At the very least, Ottawa adds a defensive workhorse to their blue line, which allowed the third most goals against in the Eastern Conference this season.
The title befits Mike Hoffman’s performance at the 2014 AHL All-Star Skills Competition, where he was crowned fastest skater. He notched 30 goals, 37 assists in 51 AHL games played before joining Ottawa’s roster in late February, and eventually finishing eighth in AHL scoring. His skill complements his speed, and when given open ice, Hoffman can create opportunities and capitalize on them. His physicality and strength are still lacking, but Hoffman’s speed up front provides a spark the Senators could use. He only notched three goals and three helpers through 25 NHL games this season, but looked dangerous throughout.
Through the WHL regular season and playoffs, Curtis Lazar has been central to the Edmonton Oil Kings’ success. Lazar plays a 200-foot game at even strength, and contributes regularly in power play and penalty killing situations. He notched 41 goals and 35 assists through 58 regular season games, going over a point per game in the playoffs, but Lazar’s presence is felt all over the ice. His leadership qualities, defensive awareness and intelligence reflect a mature hockey player readying himself for a strong NHL career. On the World Junior Championship stage this winter, Lazar was a consistent force for Team Canada which ultimately failed to meet its own expectations. Lazar’s performance was outstanding in 2013-14, and he could be set to join the Ottawa Senators as early as next season.
Ryan Dzingel was the Ohio State Buckeyes’ top point-scorer for each of his three college seasons, but 2013-14 was his best by far. Dzingel was under a point game through his freshman and sophomore seasons, before exploding as a junior and compiling 22 goals and 24 assists through 37 games. He was recognized as a finalist for the Hobey Baker award, finishing among the top ten players to be eligible for the title. Ohio State was eliminated in the Big Ten final by late March, and shortly thereafter Dzingel joined the Binghamton Senators for a nine-game AHL stint. He produced two goals and five assists in the AHL, suggesting his emergence into an elite scorer can translate to the professional level.
Chris Wideman spent most of the 2013-14 campaign on Binghamton’s third pairing, but finished fourth among AHL defenseman in scoring. His nine goals, 42 assists ranked fourth in team points, on a Binghamton team deep in offensive talent. Wideman’s puck distribution, especially on the power play, helped Binghamton finish atop the AHL in regular season goals with 276 in 76 games played. Wideman deserves credit for the emergence in his second pro season, but he still needs to sharpen up defensively. His bid for an NHL roster spot in Ottawa looks stronger, but the Senators are in current need of defensive specialists rather than offensive contributors.
Buddy Robinson has not been a letdown for the Binghamton Senators, but he has been inconsistent. Robinson possesses a valuable set of attributes, namely his 6’5, 222 pound frame, and an above average skating ability. He plays physically, drives hard to the net and creates opportunities, but has failed to produce regularly. If Robinson continues to round out his game for another year in Binghamton, he could be NHL-ready by the time his contract expires in 2016. Robinson is yet to evolve into a NHL-calibre power forward, but he holds the requisite skills to do so.
The Ottawa Senators have a hard-hitting pest in Chris Neil, and they drafted another in Vincent Dunn. When Dunn plays his best, he plays a hard, 200-foot game. He creates turnovers, takes the body, and frustrates opponents in every way possible. At his worst, Dunn inflicts the same tactics by crossing the line too often. Dunn was a mix of both over the course of 2013-14, playing alongside Calgary Flames prospect Emile Poirier and posting 31 goals, 20 assists through 50 games. On the flip side he earned 156 penalty minutes, and was suspended four separate times by the league. The fine line between taking penalties and legal, physical play was undeniably fuzzy for Dunn this year. If he can manage his play with slightly more discipline, he can make a positive difference on the ice. | 2019-04-19T04:43:18 | http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/107887/dzingel-baillargeon-among-ottawa-senators-prospects-to-have-strong-2013-14-seasons/ |
[2012 Sept] Drones: Instruments of State Terror By Stephen Lendman State-sanctioned extrajudicial killings are lawless. Harvard’s Naz Modirzadeh said: “Not to mince words here, if it is not in a situation of armed conflict, unless it falls into the very narrow area of imminent threat then it is an extra-judicial execution.” .....drone strikes targeting rescuers “are like attacking the Red Cross on the battlefield. It’s not legitimate to attack anyone who is not a combatant.” ......Targeted killings also undermine respect for international and US rule of law principles. They’re lawless and unconscionable. Secrecy is official policy. Transparency and accountability are absent. | 2019-04-24T22:43:08 | http://whale.to/b/judicial_murders.html |
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I had planned for a early morning session before my 2 weeks off work ended but after waking up at 6 i decided to go back to bed. Waking up at 9.15 i followed the usual routine and was off out at 10.30. Reaching the river at 11 i did some clearing to ensure safe passage for the entire season. I eventually got set up and was ready to fish around 11.45.
The river was still clear despite the rain the day before and made good fishing. However again, those fishy holes were not producing. I managed a small trout further upstream and eventually hit a slow long motionless glide were i saw a rise. Anticipating another i changed to a dry fly and got in position. As i did the wind started blowing harder as the clouds rolled in. The wind was bitterly cold and my left hand was starting to numb. The river resembled a choppy lake so i soon moved on after no let up in the weather.
Switching back to a nymph the snow began to fall, it was fairly light with a mix of hail but only reassured me of how cold it was. I hit another 2 up here and lost one of them, again only small but a fish none the less. It was nearing 2 which was when the rises tend to start happening. However it was still windy cold and snowing. So i stuck to the nymph, i caught another 2 on my way up and the weather swung in my favor. The snowing stopped and the sun came from behind the clouds so i prepared for a quick hatch and set up with a dry.
A small hatch did happen and as i sat and waited, nothing rose. I moved up and down to a few swims were i have seen rises before but not today. Within 10 minutes it was snowing and blustery again. Popping on a nymph i was caught a little off guard when i hit into my biggedt fish of the day, probably about a pound but it soon slipped the hook from the poor strike as i had been repositioning my feet on my first cast. 2 casts later and i was on a snag which wasn't very forgiving in the weather which had turned to sleet. The point fly came off and my hand was too cold to tie on another fly despite my efforts so i packed up and headed home.
Sods law was the weather subsided on the way home and steam rose off the road as the sun shone bright and warm. My only thoughts were that had i held out i'd be sat in the middle of a hatch right now. I need to invest in some form of glove, but then again it is almost summer! | 2019-04-25T09:55:49 | http://irwellfishing.blogspot.com/2016/04/fly-fishing-snow-in-april.html |
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The economy added 134,000 new jobs in September as the unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent, the lowest level since 1969.
The number of new jobs was below consensus estimates, which had been reined in because Hurricane Florence affected areas of the East Coast during the month. Even so, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the survey response rate within the affected areas was within the normal range.
“It is possible that payroll employment in some industries was affected by the hurricane; however, it is not possible to quantify the net effect on employment,” said William Waitrowski, Acting Commissioner of BLS.
Average hourly income rose last month, but not quite as much as the month before. Wages increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent.
The number of people out of work but looking for a job fell by 240,000. The number of long-term unemployed – people out of work for 27 weeks or more -- was little changed at 1.4 million over the month. According to BLS, this group makes up 22.9 percent of the unemployed.
The most jobs added last month were in the professional and businesses services sector, which has been a leader all year. It added 54,000 jobs in September and has created 560,000 new jobs so far this year.
The health care sector also remained strong last month, increasing its payrolls by 26,000. Hospitals accounted for 12,000 of those new hires. So far the health care sector has hired 302,000 new employees.
Transportation and warehousing added 24,000 jobs while the construction industry added 23,000 workers. The hospitality, retail, financial, and government sectors showed little change from August to September.
July and August employment numbers were revised significantly higher. BLS revised July's job total from 147,000 to 165,000. In August, the 201,000 jobs number was increased to 270,000 for a total of 87,000 additional jobs over the two month period.
While economists generally agree the September jobs report points to a healthy economy, it may take some pressure off bond rates, which have risen this week on concerns the economy is heating up.
The yield on the Treasury Department's 10-year bond, a key benchmark for mortgage rates, has risen to 3.225 percent. That's still low on a historical basis but is near a high point for the last decade. | 2019-04-21T18:41:12 | https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/unemployment-rate-falls-to-49-year-low-in-september-100518.html |
NOTES: Dist. is the distance in arcseconds to the Associated Object. PA is the position angle, measured in degrees east of north, of the Associated Object as seen from the queried object NGC 5474:[HK83] 37. r and p are dimensionless parameters that represent the "goodness of fit" of the positional uncertainty ellipses of an input object and a nearby NED object. An association with r < 2.0 or with log (p) > 6.0 can be taken as a statistically valid position-based identification of those same two objects.To interpret these parameters in detail, please view the Help. | 2019-04-25T11:42:29 | http://ned.ipac.caltech.edu/cgi-bin/datasearch?search_type=Assoc_id&objid=7362416&objname=NGC%205474%3A%5BHK83%5D%2037&img_stamp=YES&hconst=73.0&omegam=0.27&omegav=0.73&corr_z=1&of=table |
Unless you’re speaking with someone who’s recently lost teeth, or are specifically worried about it yourself, you might not speak much about tooth loss. Even if you don’t talk about it, though, you may instinctively realize that it is, or one day may be, a real threat to your oral health.
Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. Contrary to what many believe, tooth loss is preventable. And even if you lose teeth, you can still restore their functions and preserve your smile’s beauty, health, and integrity.
Is tooth loss a natural part of aging?
It happens enough that many patients believe tooth loss is inevitable. Yet, your adult set of teeth was meant to last for life (after all, you need them to process your food). The truth is that teeth are most often lost when dental diseases are allowed to wreak havoc with your teeth, gums, and jawbone, or when your teeth are irreparably injured.
My lost tooth isn’t visible; should I still replace it?
When you think “tooth loss,” you might think “gapped smile,” but if your gap isn’t visible, then you could underestimate the importance of replacing it. If you choose not to, then the empty space in your dental ridge will throw your bite off-balance, causing the rest of your teeth to shift, or wear down under excessive amounts of bite pressure.
Why are dental implants so often-recommended?
There are several options for replacing lost teeth, each designed to address varying degrees and patterns of tooth loss. However, dental bridges, partial dentures, and complete dentures work best when supported by an appropriate number of dental implants.
Made from titanium, dental implants are inserted into the jawbone to replace the roots of your lost teeth, and to support your replacement teeth in the same manner. Increased stability, improved comfort, and the ability to help preserve your jawbone’s integrity are just a few of the reasons why dental implants are so often-recommended. | 2019-04-23T10:07:57 | https://lathropdentalcenter.com/blog/2016/06/what-do-you-really-know-about-tooth-loss/ |
Here’s a kiss to the Keys saying “This is the life”.
This is Jenna writing finally, after a while. I have been very busy lately due to online college work and my current internship at a Theater of the Sea in Islamorada, FL which has slowed me down a lot recently to the point where I no longer had anytime to blog about my experiences. So, now that my finals for the semester are out of the way, I can finally get to blog about how things have been going down here in the Florida Keys.
I personally love my internship at Theater of the Sea. So, far, I have had the best five weeks of my life getting my foot in the animal training field through some hands-on experience with the dolphins, sea lions, and rays at the park. So far, I have done some water-work training sessions with the dolphins and a sea lion named Bella as well as a couple of feeding sessions here and there with the sting rays at stingray beach. In addition, I have been assisting a lot with getting music ready for the shows and picking out volunteers to meet the animals up-close in person. Some of these people have even asked me to picked them to meet the animals too like this one grandmother from France who came to the Keys with her young grandson because he wanted to see a dolphin. When she came up to me, I was so touched by her story how it was her grandson’s dream to meet a real dolphin that I had to pick him to meet one and so, after I fulfilled his wish, I picked him for a second time to toss rings to Wilbur the sea lion and believe me, he wowed the crowed by throwing the ring from a far distance. It felt so good granting some kid his life-long wish because this is the kind of stuff that most people may never get the chance to do and also, it was Christmas and I was taught for a long time that Christmas is not really about the presents you get under the Christmas tree, it’s more about caring for those who really want to be cared for.
With a lot of delight, I am very happy to day that Tampa Bay’s Bay News 9 has confirmed that Winter the dolphin has finally been paired with Hope almost one year after Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s youngest bottlenose dolphin was first moved to the Winter Zone from the Dolphin Zone where she had been residing since the winter of 2011. The CMA staff is reporting that Winter and Hope have been getting along very well and the introduction has been a huge success. Congrats to Winter and Hope and a very successful introduction.
Back to Life in the Keys….
Since my internship is a paid one, I have decided that I will be using all my current paychecks to pay to have my SCUBA lessons be done down here in Key Largo since I found out that it’s very expensive to get certified up north while it’s cheaper down here. Plus, I have always wanted to go scuba diving in Florida’s coral reefs and see the ship wrecks that are down there. This would mean I would have stay in the Keys long after my internship ends and that would also mean finding a job down here too so that I would be able to help pay for the condo my mother and I are renting at the Moon Bay condominiums in Key Largo. I am so glad that I’m spending the holidays in paradise because I don’t have to worry too much about the cold weather. Any way, I hope you all are having a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas from the Florida Keys.
Hope in her new home at (Drums rolling).................The Winter Zone.
I am very happy to report that on January 4th (the day I visited Clearwater Marine Aquarium since the end of my first internship), Hope, a 14-month old bottlenose dolphin calf has been moved from the Dolphin Deck, to the Winter Zone. This move is just a major milestone for this dolphin because the plan is to introduce her to both Winter and Panama in the near future. However, Hope will likely be first paired with Panama who would serve as an adoptive mother to her like she has to Winter. If this goes well, then they will try to pair her with Winter who would serve as her adoptive sister (Winter tried to interact with Hope behind the gate walls just moments before her training session which left Winter swimming back to one of main gates). Just to keep you more updated, Hope has been weaned from her bottle and continues to learn new behaviors on a daily basis.
On December 11th, 2010 (about five years and one day after Winter’s rescue), Hope, who was estimated to be two to three months old, was found attempting to nurse from the carcass of her dead mother in Indian River Lagoon, FL. Due to being parentless, Hope was transfered to Clearwater Marine Aquarium under orders of the US National Marine Services for rehabilitation purposes. She has suffered from trauma and at the time of her rescue, her condition was believed to be fragile. Not only was she found in the same region in Florida where Winter was found, she was also rescued by the same two organizations that found Winter too. During her first few weeks at CMA, Hope was given 24 hour care by both the staff and volunteers and she was fed every two hours. Since she’s a young calf, Hope is fed by bottle. The formula in the bottle is made with a combination of fish, powdered milk substitute, and water that is all blended together to created a “fish milkshake”. Today, Hope, who lives at the Dolphin Deck Exhibit, is almost one year old and weights in at 150 pounds (she’s is continuing to grow constantly!). Hope was declared “non-releasable” in early 2011 due to her young age at the time of rescue. This is because Hope was never taught to neither hunt or defend herself from her mother, who she would have stayed with for up to six years in the wild. Although people can teach a dolphin how to hunt, they can’t teach them how to identify which animals are predators, how to avoid boats, and use sonar to navigate through murky waters. So, instead, she will continue to reside at Clearwater Marine Aquarium as permanent resident. Hope has been fully trained to do various behaviors for medical, mental, and developmental purposes. She is also being taught how to swallow fish on her own. The ultimate goal is to introduce Hope to Winter and eventually pair them up as sisters once she has been weaned off the bottle completely.
You can now like "The Winter Dolphin Chronicles on facebook.
Here is some good news to all of you WDC fans out there. The Winter Dolphin Chronicles is now of facebook. The facebook page has links to blog archives, links on various marine life and CMA-related articles, photos from CMA, and of course, updates on the site itself. So come visit WDC at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Winter-Dolphin-Chronicles-A-Blog-By-An-Aquarium-Intern/198874656839412 and hope to see you there.
Hope sure loves to interact with you behind the glass when she's in a very playful mood.
When ever I end up doing mobile props and I have to go down to the underwater viewing at Dolphin Deck to find people whom I can be able to share the prop with, our baby dolphin Hope, may sometimes come right up to me through the glass windows and check out what is that thing I have in my hands. It just makes me think that the seven-month old bottlenose dolphin is pretty curious about what goes on outside of her window.
For example, I was presenting a dolphin skull to a group of people at the Dolphin Deck’s underwater viewing when all of the sudden, Hope came right up to us and would not leave that window unless, she was taking a breath of fresh air. I wondered if Hope was attracted to the dolphin skull because she was constantly just hanging there with us from the comfort of her window. Because I was so curious about Hope’s curiosity about the skull, I started to face it in front of the window while opening it’s jaw. Hope’s response was to take a breath of fresh air and just stick her face to the window. It was one of the cutest experiences I had at Clearwater Marine Aquarium during my internship.
Hope sure loves that dolphin skull. One of the reasons why she'll interact with you. However, she will still interact with you if you have a few toys on you. | 2019-04-21T04:20:35 | https://thewinterdolphinchronicles.wordpress.com/tag/hope/ |
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What does the phrase “vindictive personality” mean? | 2019-04-18T10:48:52 | https://clubalthea.com/2018/08/29/top-health-info-and-tricks-to-effect-health-promotion/ |
Jamaica is jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon. The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) on Tuesday said it has partnered with Toronto-based fintech firm Blockstation to introduce its very own cryptocurrency trading platform, as soon as this year!
Under this agreement, JSE could become one of the first international traditional stock exchanges to have its own digital currency trading platform. All trading and settlement services will be in line with current regulatory and compliance standards.
According to a CoinDesk report, the trading platform is set to go live by the end of this year, although it was not immediately clear which tokens will be initially listed.
“We are very comfortable moving forward based on the training and support provided by Blockstation, and because their trading platform incorporates familiar compliance rules to ensure a fair marketplace,” said Marlene Street Forrest, managing director of the JSE.
According to a statement, a live workshop with a group of five broker members and local regulatory representatives was successfully completed.
Prior to the workshop, Blockstation had also completed successful beta tests in Jamaica with participating institutions.
“It is very important for investors to be able to invest in digital assets through their traditional financial institutions,” said Kirk Brown, head trader for Sagicor Investments, a broker member of the JSE.
Earlier this year, Jamaica’s central bank had issued a statement, cautioning local investors against cryptocurrencies and the risks involved with investing in them.
In the release, Bank of Jamaica said that digital currencies are not legal tender in the country and the central bank neither issues nor backs virtual currencies.
Currently, there is no regulatory framework in place to supervise the trading and usage of cryptocurrencies in Jamaica.
However, the bank stated that it was committed to facilitating the enhanced use of technology in financial services. | 2019-04-25T02:16:30 | https://bcfocus.com/news/jamaica-stock-exchange-to-launch-cryptocurrency-trading-platform-this-year/20990/ |
From the 90's comes an American remake of a Japanese manga series! In the vein of Super Mario Bros. and The Guyver comes Fist of the North Star.
It's an American remake of a Japanese manga featuring a British actor who sounds Australian. What is not to love about this? Featuring the death rattles of Dante Basco! | 2019-04-20T20:26:56 | http://moviefaction.libsyn.com/moviefaction-podcast-fist-of-the-north-star |
HOW NASTY IS YOUR WASHER & DRYER??
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COMMENT QUESTION: What are your biggest laundry conundrums?
I bought a used washer and dryer and once I looked closer they were pretty grody. The tray holding detergent was caked on with crud and disgusting. It’s so easy to remove and clean. Mine took a while to get clean. The gasket on the washer has some dark spots on that I’m afraid are mold. What do I use to clean it that won’t damage the seal?
@Stephanie Holmes Don't do his laundry. Unless he sees how much work it is, he won't think about it.
Baby stains!!! Also bottom of husbands white socks, or armpits of undershirts! How do I get all of that out?!? And what about rags?? I feel like they never come out clean enough!!
My mom regularly tells me I should be cleaning my filter!
We had a smell coming from our utility room so I looked up Melissa’s suggestion. We are in a rental and doubt this has ever been cleaned! I had to clean the tube with a coat hanger and got the sand and dirt out before the NASTY water came out. The smell we kept is now gone. So thanks! Again so disgusting!
The vent hose also needs to be cleaned and check the exit point outside the house too. AlwYs keep the walls and floor under your machines wiped down twice a year and keep the back if the machines and the louvered vents clean. Wipe down all hoses and electrical cords too.
this ain't a mom it's a newborn mother. hell I'd hit it and i'm over 2000 years old.
My washer does not have that drain filter door in the front of it.
Its funny because where I live it is state required to get the vent cleaned and certified annually. Not a fan of paying someone to come in, but it does make sure you have the dryer vent cleaned regularly.
A couple of questions I have pertaining to drying...How to keep the dryer balls (wool) from getting caught up in the clothes, particularly the fitted sheets. It can be so annoying. Also, how to keep sheets from forming into a big ball when I run the dryer. They don't dry evenly and I end wasting energy. I have a front loader dryer. Thanks for your tips. Great channel!
You should clean the pump filter every 2-3 months.
My daughter has run the dryer with her apron in it that still has her pen from work in the pocket. Now I have ink stains all over the inside of the dryer drum-never mind her clothes. What is the best way to get the ink off of the drum?
you forgot a very important step. replace the same amount of water in your pump before running the next cycle. it will damage the pump if you don't. just pour it into the drum and it will run down into the pump.
What is the best way to clean the groove/ door of the washing machine?
I have an issue with my black pants developing a white film on them if left in the closet for a while. So frustrating when you pull out a pair to wear and find that you now have to wash them again! I THINK it is a residue from detergent that might have a fabric softener in it. I used ECOS from Costco for years so I switched. The other day I pulled out 3 pairs of pants before finding a pair without the white film on them and am not sure if they were from the new detergent or the old. Does anyone have a clue what causes this? BTW, I hate my front loader - next one will definitely be a top loader.
Oh the filter i clean every week or two..
I thought you were 28ish!
Thanks so much to your mom!!!! I just cleaned my filter it, it was nasty!!
That is why one should read those manuals that come with every appliance.
36, are you kidding? I'd say ~30, wow!
I NEVER leave my washers door open and I've never had an issue with smells or mould.
lol. I am Eastern European and my US washer and dryer are like SF for me (still). They look like they are at least 20 years old, top load system (but no place to put detergent other than a little bleach pouring spot), it's that old that I could not even find an instructions manual and whenever I'm washing I prey for something not to go wrong! How the hell can they wash in just 15-20 minutes? Anywhere in Europe, most washing machines are smaller and need at least 1h -1h 30 minutes to wash anything! What can I do to understand my machines better? I always disinfect the washer with vinegar (on empty cycle) and in the dryer remove the lint, byt that's it😂 thanks for the tips, anyway!!
Towels are always crunchy and I can't get them soft and I can't get my top loader washing machine to smell good enough for me lol help Melissa!
Armpit stains and odor! I have tried pretreating with shout. Add vinegar, or borax to the wash. Nothing seems to help. Getting my towels to smell fresh and whites white!
I use a vacuum cleaner for the slot in the dryer (the long attachment) - will that suffice?
SOCKS. Please provide advice on socks. I never have enough of them to justify a load by themselves. And laundering them with the rest of clothes can result in pilling! Helpppp.
We have the non agitater washing machine and i don’t think it washes our clothes well...any tips?
I did that filter part on my washing machine and it completely caused a problem in that area! right after unlocking the hole I realized that I shouldn't do this because the lock was held with some sort of a seal to keep it in place and prevent water from spilling! the next wash the disaster happened, the machine is spilling water from the filter area even I made sure that it is locked tight!
My washing machine is top-load. Do I have a filter to clean as well?
I don't own enough clothes of each shade to separate my loads into whites, lights, or darks. If I did that, then my laundry would take forever because I'd be doing 3 small separate loads every time. It's doable, but it's so inconvenient that I always mix everything together. Now my whites are kinda grayish, but it's not terrible because I only have a couple white shirts. I like to keep it minimal. Any advice?
I found out about the about my washer filter when it became completely clod with dog hair. My washer came up with an alarm right in the middle of a wash cycle that it could no longer drain because the filter was clogged. I now make a monthly routine to clean it.
I had no idea what that little door was on my washer! There are many pets in the house so I’m going to check that today! Great info, thank you!
What to do if my machine doesn't have a "self-clean" type cycle? I have an older HE front loader. My biggest issues are: 1)lately stuff has not been smelling clean after some washes, so much that I'll wash multiple times, 2)hard water/detergent build up under and in the dispenser tray, and 3)mold in the rubber gasket that won't come off and my manual doesn't address how to fix this.
Your house looks like a movie set.
My biggest issue is that i live in an apartement that shares a laundryroom with all the other apartements in the building (normal situation in Sweden though) and NOONE seems to care about the cleaning! I have to start with cleaning everything berfore i can start with the actual laundry.
I haven’t ever had an issue with any front load washer. if use cold water for most of your laundry of course it will smell bad because your clothes aren’t getting clean and the detergent will be left behind. cold water should only ever be used for delicate clothes. Run a sanitize setting with your sheets or towels once a week your machine will never smell. For the filter clean it out once a month and run a sanitized setting with a dishwasher tablet that is the best cleaner for a washing machine.
I use vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser and the bleach dispenser along with dryer balls in the dryer, but still have static on clothes.
Hi Melissa! I'm a newbie to your channel and LOVE your videos! I wanted to let you know that my hubby, who usually does the laundry, doubted your "How to wash a plastic shower curtain" video. I told him to give it a try and what do you have to loose shpeel. Well It came out beautifully! He said "I stand corrected, it can be washed!" giving you kudos. I do have 2 questions for you though: 1) Where do you get the plastic colored tubs for your 2 "basket system" of decluttering and how big are they? 2). I've heard some essential oils are toxic to cats. Since I know you have at least one, Are the essential oils you promote safe for cats? Thanks in advance for your fun and informative videos.
I so love your channel most specially DIY cleaners. Does vinegar enough to clean the washing machine? I use vinegar as fabric conditioner is that vinegar enough to clean the machine? I use top load.
Could you post a link to where to buy the radiator brush you used in this video?
I know it sounds kind of weird, but using a piece of crumpled-up toilet paper to wipe your lint trap will wipe pretty much all lint off of it, regardless of how much or how little lint is on the trap.
not every machine has the handy hose. some just gush water when you open the filter so have a tray and towel handy.
how do you stop the fluff and blackness build up from the back of the condensor part of the dryer can you put vinegar in the steam water holder to neiutralise it ??
I just now saw this video. I missed the sale :( I have a laundry conundrum... my boyfriend sweats a lot during his workouts. We don’t wash clothes everyday, so the odor builds up on this shirts. After a while, the stench just sticks on the clothes no matter how many times we wash them. Do you have a solution to keeping his cloths from permanently smelling?
To avoid crispy towels use the minimum amount of detergent only every second or third wash otherwise don't use any., and use a gentle cycle.
We also have an LG front loader and from time to time I actually remove the dryer filter housing to get a deep clean. It’s really very easy and usually only 2 to 4 Phillips head screws. Once removed you have way more access to get the stuff that the brush won’t get, like coins, buttons paper, etc. Love your videos you’ve found a subscriber in me.
My biggest laundry challenge is getting oil out of my son's work clothes.
thanks to your mom. I will definitely be cleaning that drain pump.
My shirts come out of the laundry with oily-like stains all over them. Mostly cotton ones; and I hang them to dry. What causes them so they can stop appearing mysteriously on there?
You’re the best !! I love watching all your cleaning videos.
Hey, we became home owner last year and it came with a washer and dryer. After some amateur sleuthing we became aware that the previous home inhabitants had owned a large furry pet and every time I completed the laundry it would acquire a new smell (like wet dog) even after “clearing” the washer and dryer. I could get the smell to go away for short periods of time but I still have not completely illuminated it. I suppose I have not been cleaning it well as I had thought.
Melissa! Great vid! Do you have or plan to do a dishwasher clean video?
Besides being a lot more maintenance, the front loader door could be in the way when left open. A washing machine door or lid should be left open when the machine is not in use so that the machine can dry out. Top loader open lid ? Not so much a problem. Maybe people who have a stinky washer don't know the lid/door needs left up or open between uses ! My mother always left hers open....so I always have, too, & in 48+ yrs have not ever had an odor problem in my washing machine.
Leave your door open, so the cats can move in and cover your clothes in even more fur lol.
Hi Melissa! My husband forgot his pen in his jeans so it went through the washer and dryer. The inside of the dryer has a blue stain and I feel like it transfers onto white clothes. How do I remove it??
Well, I did know the pump filter existed, but only because a friend cleaned hers out then didn't fully reengage the drain hose, next run of the machine resulted in a flood and the resulting need to replace the bamboo floors in her entire lower level which led to needing to replace all of the doors because the new materials used were not the same thickness. So just a word to the wise, make sure you reattach anything you detach during cleaning or servicing of your washer.
Have your mom help with more videos!
I'm cleaning the filter once a week!
I am struggling with deodorant stains. I can never get them out of my husband's t-shirts, no matter what I try. Any tips on this one? I would be eternally grateful.
What about line drying your clothes? Every time they are done, they're really crunchy. Is there a secret that I'm missing out on?
I need to know how to get fragrance smells out of clothes. We use free and clear products but our relatives used highly fragranced products, so it takes me 3 or 4 washings or more to get those fragrances out of my kids clothes when they go for a visit. Is there an easy way to remove strong fragrances? It's so strong my kids get headaches from it. I've added vinegar to the wash and I've tried baking soda, but it takes so many washes.
I always use my vacuum with the long narrow attachment and vacuum out all the dust in the lint trap area. Really gets it clean. I always keep the top of the washer open after use..airs out but also I toss laundry in until I have a full load. I must do two loads a day with my family.
Great video! As always!! 😍 I bought something called a lint lizard...its an attachment to your vaccum that gets inside the lint trap and all the way in..like right to the aluminum vent hose that goes out of your house! It was $20 at cvs like 6 or 7 years ago, and it was the best $20 i ever spent! Every few months I’ll use it to thoroughly clean out the lint.
where can i find one of those elephant mascara wands?? | 2019-04-25T10:46:42 | http://hughesy.info/watch/zcqldoFFygo/How+To+CLEAN+YOUR+WASHER+AND+DRYER+Deep+Clean+Edition.html |
Over our years of catering we’ve lit 1000’s of fires in wood fired ovens at events. Time we shared the knowledge.
With the exception of the oven itself, this is the most important thing to get right. Ash? Oak? It doesn’t really matter. What matters is the dryness. You want it as dry as you can get it. Buy it kiln dried. Store it off the ground and protected from the British elements (read as: rain).
Fire loves air. It feeds off it. When you build your initial stack bear this in mind. Stack your kindling in the middle of the oven. Build it a little bit like a jenga tower, but with gaps in it. In the gaps put strips of cardboard.
What’s the kindling for? To light the logs. So stack the kindling almost to the top, leaving space for a couple of smaller logs. Then put them there. Lean a couple of logs on the side of the stack. Not at the front. Remember the air flow thing. When the kindling burns out and the kindling stack collapses, these logs will fall in and onto the hot embers.
Time to grab a fire wand. Ok, it’s not an actual fire wand, that’s just what we call it. It’s a weed killer, and it works. Every time. No burnt fingers relighting a lighter. No empty lungs and face full of smoke having to blow. Just put the end of the fire wand at the bottom of the kindling stack, open the gas, ignite it. Then stand there, graciously moving the fire wand along the bottom of the fire until you have a blazing fire.
Leave the door slightly ajar (quick learners will have guessed that this is for air flow). Keep half an eye on it. If it starts to lose it’s ferocity, get those lungs full of oxygen and blow at the bottom. You’ll want to wear goggles or go old school and close your eyes. Otherwise the smoke will sting. Worst case, push some more cardboard into the bottom layers, get the fire wand back in there, and give it a bit of an emergency pep.
It’s been 30 minutes. Your kindling has all burnt out to embers. Your logs have collapsed in. You might have even gone rogue and put another log on the fire. You’re ready for the push back. Or side push. Wherever you want the fire to sit, now is the time to move it there. We use a log brush/placer.
Now you’re ready to maintain the fire, get the heat just right, and cook your wood fired food. And that, ladies and gents, is going to follow in another post.
If you want to learn in person then get in touch here to find out how we can help you. You can come to us at our base in Billesley, Warwickshire or we can come to you.
Disclaimer: If you do make the choice to follow these instructions (and you should, because they work) and incur an injury or cause damage as a result, then that is your responsibility to bear, we cannot be held liable. | 2019-04-19T08:58:39 | https://thewildoven.co.uk/lighting-a-wood-fired-oven/ |
U.S.students receiving federally backed education loans may see their rates increase by more than 2 percentage points next month, the second straight year of record increases.
It's likely the rate will exceed 7.3 percent after the annual recalculation next month, said the College Loan Corp, a San Diego-based lender. Rates increased about two points last year, the highest gain in 24 years.
My friend and I were recently talking about how we as a society are so hooked onto electronics. Reading this post makes me think back to that discussion we had, and just how inseparable from electronics we have all become.
I don't mean this in a bad way, of course! Ethical concerns aside... I just hope that as memory becomes cheaper, the possibility of copying our memories onto a digital medium becomes a true reality. It's a fantasy that I daydream about all the time. | 2019-04-23T16:41:50 | http://cpasense.blogspot.com/2006/05/federal-student-loan-rates-will.html |
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Tony Farrell used to be the Principal Intelligence Analyst of South Yorkshire Police…that was until he stumbled upon the mountains of research that suggests 7/7 and the 9/11 attacks in America, at the very least were allowed to happen on purpose, as a pretext for the wider New World Order agenda in the Middle East.
“Last September I was dismissed after 17 years service because of my incompatible beliefs,” Mr. Farrell told WideShut.
Because he no longer bought the official 7/7 story theorized by the Government, when tasked with his yearly assignment in to the UK’s threat level he had to take a different stance.
“Basically because I did not believe the official versions of the attacks of 9/11 and 7/7, I refused to be perpetuate the lies in my assignment”, part of which included the threat of homegrown Islamic extremists, those deemed solely behind the 7/7 attacks, despite a string of dubious links to the intelligence services themselves.
Instead….on July 8th, 2010, Mr. Farrell handed in his assessment, this year claiming the biggest threat to society wasn’t Muslim terrorists, but those behind the New World Order.
“This stance led to my dismissal,” he concluded.
He was dismissed without any allegations of misconduct, rather a statement that his views were incompatible with the rest of the team.
Mr. Farrell has appealed the dismissal and the final hearings of the Tribunal will be heard in early September 2011. | 2019-04-22T09:33:30 | https://globalnoncompliance.webnode.com/news/former-police-intelligence-analyst-sacked-for-calling-9-11-and-london-bombings-a-monstrous-lie-pretexts-for-new-world-order/ |
BGSU Firelands is a 2,400 student, regional campus of Bowling Green State University. The University has nationally recognized programs and research in the natural and social sciences, education, arts, business, health and wellness, humanities and applied technologies. BGSU Firelands seeks talented individuals to join our community in Huron, Ohio, on the scenic shores of Lake Erie. | 2019-04-22T20:48:34 | https://www.academiccareers.com/employment/Kareno |
Proposal at the Titanic Belfast!
Today at Titanic Belfast, Australian visitor Leo Nestor shocked his Irish sweetheart Joan Butler when he got down on one knee and asked for her hand in marriage.
The 68-year-old former professional Aussie Rules player, was introduced to Dubliner Joan in D’arcy’s Bar in the Gold Coast by Fiona Logan, the sister of Ireland’s Eurovision Song Contest legend Johnny.
Leo chose his moment to propose in The Launch gallery that overlooks the famous Slipway on which Titanic was built.
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (February 4 – 10).
Mixed Marriage, Lyric Theatre, Belfast, January 30 – February 23. Set in Belfast on the eve of the Ulster Covenant, Mixed Marriage is a poetic tragedy – with earthy humour – which dissects class and religious sectarianism through the breakdown of one ordinary family.
Newry Film Club Night – Incendies, Sean Hollywod Arts Centre, Newry, Co. Down, February 6. A 2012 Canadian film which follows the journey of twin brother and sister as they attempt to unravel the mystery of their mother’s life.
Female Gothic, The Market Place Theatre, Co. Armagh, February 6. The Victorian fascination with tales of mystery and the supernatural created an enduring legacy of Gothic fiction; but it is often the male writers that we remember. Many thrilling and eerie stories from the great female writers of that era have gathered dust and been forgotten. Until now.
Ultimate Eagles, Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, February 6. The Ultimate Eagles recreate the music of The Eagles with reverence, excitement and with a new stage show that focuses its bright lights on the 1970s when the band was at its mightiest.
Ulster Orchestra JTI Lunchtime Concert Series Mozartiana, Ulster Hall, Belfast, February 6. Fifty minutes of sublime and inspiring music performed by the Ulster Orchestra and local and internationally renowned soloists.
Glenelly Historical Society Presents: Glenelly Our Home, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, February 7. An illustrated lecture depicting memories of the former homes of Glenelly. Celebrate this unique historical culture and see images of homes that are now lying derelict or as wallsteads.
Féile Chaoimhín Uí Dhochartaigh, citywide, Co. Londonderry, February 7 – 10. A four day celebration of the life of one of the best known figures in the traditional music scene in Derry. The festival will feature an all-star line-up of musicians, teachers, and performers and includes an intensive Irish language course.
A Valentine’s Massacre – Murder Mystery, Grand Opera House, Belfast, February 9. Some like it hot, and it can’t get hotter than being on the run from the mob after witnessing a St. Valentine’s Day massacre of the mafia’s making. Comedy will accompany murder, mystery and intrigue. Drinks reception and three course meal included as part of the evening.
Chinese New Year at Belfast Zoo, Antrim Road, Belfast, February 10. Celebrate Chinese New Year at the zoo and learn more about the Chinese animals at the keeper talks and feeding times. 2013 is the year of the snake and visitors born in the year of the snake will also get free admission to the zoo for the day.
Here are Jacqueline’s pick of family events taking place this weekend across the North.
Want to have a bit of family fun but learn something crucial about the world around you at the same time? Then Castle Espie is the place for you on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of February. As part of World Wetlands Day 2013, WWT Castle Espie are hosting two days of fun talks. Come with the family and interact with science to discover the 6 secrets of wetlands and explore questions such as ‘What wetland plant feeds more than 3 billion people every year?’ – ‘Why does there seem to be more flooding incidents every year?’ –‘Why do we need clean wetlands to survive as a species?’ and many more. Come and meet a collection of reptiles, amphibians and creepy crawlies and learn about their bodies, lifecycles, and adaptations. Lectures take place at 12pm and 3pm each day. Pre-booking is essential as places are limited.
The Bardic Theatre Present Lionel Bart’s OLIVER! This musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic opens Friday 1st February 2013 – Nightly @ 8pm until 16th February. Box Office: 028 87 725 286 (Stewart’s Music Shop).
Dominic Kirwan, one of Ireland’s best and most popular concert performers, embarks on a nationwide concert tour with his excellent band to coincide with the release of his new album. Dominic’s show creates a wonderful atmosphere among his audience and everybody leaves wanting more. The concert at Ardhowen on Thursday 31st January features songs from his many albums as well as others from right across the country and pop music spectrum. All tickets are £20.00.
The Terrace Hotel Magherafelt is the venue for the upcoming “Take Me Out” fundraiser on Friday 1st February in aid of the Buddy Bear Trust. Organised by the students from Magherafelt Northern Regional College to raise funds for a Conductive Educational School for kids with Cerebral Palsy – the only one of its kind in N. Ireland, this promised to be a great night out! Tickets only £5.
Drama For Kids’ presents the classic tale ‘Puss In Boots’ in aid of Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Saturday 2nd February. Puss, an accomplished creature, with wit and ingenuity persuades his master, Tom, to pass himself off as the Marquis of Carabos, with profitable and romantic results. Meet a strong selection of fine characters; Perriwinkle, the foppish Court Jester, Princess Diamond, Dame Eyebright, Count Crusher, a wicked Ogre, and many more.
The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute Show comes to the McNeill Theatre Larne on Saturday. The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse and a whole host of characters children have loved down through the years, live on stage, right before their eyes in this exciting and fun filled musical production. Featuring fantastic costumes and colourful lighting, it will be an experience for all the family to remember and cherish.
Great News from Thana at Whoosh!
After 4 great years of event catering, hard work, blood, sweat and tears – we are delighted to present the new addition to our services, the Whoosh Thai & Vietnamese Street Food Café!
What is Street Food about?
[street food] is simply ready-to-eat, hot and cold, fast, fresh and deliciously healthy food – ours is served in a comfy casual and relaxed setting.
Our dishes are prepared with quality ingredients and served fresh on the day. At Whoosh, we are obsessive about food and always use the freshest ingredients available. Our menu is small yet varied, providing an element of surprise for our customers as new dishes are introduced on a regular basis.
Sourcing local quality meats, fish and vegetables are essential to us to produce good food. Our dishes are bursting with flavours and colours but contain no MSG, no additives and no preservatives – most of them can also be prepared to suit vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Our key ingredients: love, passion and respect for food. We simply love what we do and do what we love.
In the Southeast Asian culture, eating isn’t just about food but it is also about taking time to appreciate the little things in life and to share our stories, experiences or ups and downs with family, friends, neighbours, colleagues… This is the reason why at Whoosh we love meeting new faces, making new friends and learning from others. So, we never eat alone!
So, if you fancy a quick bite, lunch or a catch-up with friends… sit-in or take -out, eat Whoosh! Eat together!
Where are we? Bellhouse Lane, Coleraine Town Centre (between First Trust Bank and Next), nearest car park: Mall Car Park.
A celebration of the very best in tourism and hospitality will take place on May 30th at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.
The Northern Ireland Tourism Awards, organised by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board in association with Diageo Northern Ireland, will showcase recent success and a high profile year for the industry, as well as looking forward to the opportunities in 2013 with the UK City of Culture, World Police and Fire Games and G8 Summit.
2012 has been a hugely significant year for tourism in Northern Ireland, dominated by world class events and activity surrounding the ni2012: our time, our place campaign which included the opening of Titanic Belfast, the new Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre and a sell-out Irish Open.
There are 11 award categories in total this year with two new categories for 2013 – ‘Customer Service Excellence’ and ‘Best ni2012 initiative’ and NITB is encouraging organisations and businesses of all sizes to apply.
Aine Kearney, NITB Director of Product Development said, “The ni2012 campaign helped to move tourism to a new level in terms of profile, economic impact and self-belief as the spotlight shone on Northern Ireland for all the right reasons. Now is the time for organisations to celebrate their achievements throughout this significant year by entering the tourism awards.
“The awards will offer businesses the opportunity to review their performance and identify their core strengths. For those who win it is an independent and prestigious endorsement of their organisation and the quality of their products and services,” she said.
“Everyone at NITB is looking forward to a wonderful night of rewarding excellence and celebrating the industry’s achievements,” she added.
Michael McCann, Country Director of Diageo Northern Ireland said, “At Diageo we are committed to working with NITB and our other industry partners to drive visitor numbers throughout Northern Ireland and leave a lasting legacy for the growth and development of tourism.
“In Northern Ireland we have an unrivalled reputation of being great hosts, ensuring that those who visit us have a great experience and it is important that the people, places and organisations that make such a valuable contribution to our tourism industry are recognised and rewarded.
“At Diageo we are proud to support the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards and we are passionate about positioning Northern Ireland as a great location to visitors both at home and abroad,” he added.
This year’s Northern Ireland Tourism Awards gala ceremony will take place in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Thursday 30th May 2013. The evening will be a glittering celebration of tourism success over the past year with a sit-down gala dinner and entertainment showcasing local talent.
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (January 28 – February 3).
Donaghadee Historical Society Talk, Donaghadee Community Centre, Co. Down, January 28. The author Stephen Cameron will give a talk to mark the 60th anniversary of the Princess Victoria Ferry Disaster. Proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Donaghadee Lifeboat, the ‘Sir Samuel Kelly’ which brought survivors to shore.
Starlight Express, Millennium Forum, Co. Londonderry, January 28 – February 9. One of the longest running musicals in British theatre history, Starlight Express has been specially designed for a new generation of audiences with an electrifying soundtrack and all-new dazzling sets and choreography.
The Young Americans, Waterfront Hall, Belfast, January 30. The world renowned Young Americans have been the pinnacle of excellence in music and dance. During this two act spectacular you will travel through time and across musical genres with vocal and dance showstoppers to rival any West End or Broadway production.
Made in Italy, Belle Isle Cookery School, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. February 1. Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish and try your hand at making fresh pasta and ravioli filled with seasonal ingredients. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner.
Oliver, Bardic Theatre, Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, February 1 – 16. Oliver was the first musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ work to become a stage hit. It follows the story of an orphan who runs away from an orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor.
Sporting Traditions through the Ages in Newry and Mourne, Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal’s Castle, Newry, Co. Down, February 1 – 28. This colourful exhibition of memorabilia will celebrate sporting traditions and achievements through the ages and will examine the important contribution sport has made to the social and cultural fabric of life in the district.
Be Wild about Wildlife, Beginner Birding – Seabirds, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, Co. Down, February 2. Come along and enjoy this great day out for bird beginners. Meeting point is at the car park. Suitable footwear is essential.
Snowdrop Walks, The Argory, Moy, Co. Armagh, February 2. As winter melts away, take a self-guided walk through the estate, enjoy a warm refreshment, buy your own snowdrop plants and pick up some essential reads in the second hand bookshop.
Furniture Upcycling Workshop, Mossley Pavilion, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, February 2. Pick a piece of furniture and learn how to transform it into something truly unique for your home. Learn how to get the ‘chalk paint look’ and other craft techniques such as crackling and decoupage. Furniture and materials provided along with an afternoon tea.
National Intermediate/ Master & Juvenile Development Cross Country Championships, Gransha, Co. Londonderry, February 3. A 12-race programme of top quality cross country action with runners aged 10 to 80 years. Local runners in particular will be trying to impress on home turf.
Ahead of this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch, RSPB invites you along to a fundraising coffee morning at Regent Street Methodist Church, Newtownards from 10am – 2pm on Thursday 24th January. Admission is by donation and you are invited to enjoy a cuppa and some sweet treats and get involved in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch. Ever wondered what wildlife visits your garden each day? Well this January we are encouraging you to get outdoors for an hour and take part in the world’s biggest wildlife survey. Once your hour is up simply get in touch and tell us what you have seen! To entice more visitors to your garden on the weekend of 26 – 27 January we will be whipping up a delicious dinner for the birds which you can take home as our gift to you.
The Spring Farm Machinery Show Fintona will be taking place on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th January at the Ecclesville Centre in Fintona. This event attracts over 12,000 farmers and contractors from across the UK and Ireland to view the latest machinery, gather technical information and network with the industry. It has always been the largest of its kind in Ireland and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever with the Ecclesville centre expanding yet again allowing room for an extra 60 exhibitors. As well as having once again grown in size, this show will have even more attractions for visitors making it the place to be in 2013. This is an extremely popular annual event showcasing all the latest and best agricultural equipment and machinery the industry has to offer.
The Westville Wedding Fair at the Westville Hotel takes place this Sunday afternoon, 27th January from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Come along for a chance to view the hotel and the facilities on offer for your special day, we well as an opportunity to meet lots of local wedding suppliers.
The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre Limavady will celebrate Burns night in style on Thursday 24th January. Willie Drennan and his band, with special guest John Trotter, will sing the songs, recite the poems and play the music of Rabbie Burns while explaining the Scottish Bard’s connection with Ulster. Willie and John will also play some popular high energy songs and tunes from their days with the Ulster Scots Folk Orchestra and Nae Goat’s Toe. A special traditional Burns supper will be provided for all those attending. Don’t miss this exceptional evening celebrating the life and work of the Bard, Rabbie Burns!
Spend some time with your family at Gosford Forest Park, where you will discover some of the rarest breeds of farm animals. (Parking charge applies). Gosford Castle boosts a walled garden, red deer park, poultry collection and ornamental pigeons in docecote. Off A28, near Markethill, Armagh 7 miles, Newry 12 miles. Nature trail, barbeque site, café. Open all year. Toilet and shower facilities available on site.
On Saturday 26th January The best of Northern Ireland One Act Amateur Dramatics compete for the honour of representing Northern Ireland in the British Festival in 2013. Three productions from the regional One Act Play festivals will perform at Theatre at The Mill for this winning title. Further information on the plays and presenting groups will be detailed closer to the festival on www.theatreatthemill.com.
Three is the magic number for Stendhal Festival of Art!
Stendhal Festival of Art is delighted to announce that the third instalment of the most all encompassing music and arts festival in Northern Ireland will take place at Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady, on August 16 and 17, 2013.
Having steadily gained momentum over the past three years, the 2013 event will see the return of everything that has proven so popular with festival goers who have attended in the first two years along with a few new additions which aim to delight and inspire.
Stendhal Festival is accepting submissions from bands and artists via their own website and this year will also be working in conjunction with New York based ReverbNation who will also be accepting applications to play at the event from January 21 until April 30.
Organiser Ross Parkhill said: “We are delighted to be partnering with ReverbNation in order to accept band submissions this year. They have a huge audience and it will no doubt open doors for us in terms of getting the festival noticed not only in Northern Ireland but the entire UK and further afield.
Anyone wishing to submit an application to play please fill in the application form on Stendhalfestival.com before midnight on April 30.
To apply through ReverbNation simply click on the link found on Stendhalfestival.com or go to www.reverbnation.comand search Stendhal Festival of Art in the search box, the closing date on ReverbNation is also April 30.
If your band does not already have a ReverbNation Press Kit, you will be able to follow links on that page to create one.
Early bird tickets for the August event are expected to be on sale in February.
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (January 14 – 20).
Walls 400! Ebrington, Co. Londonderry, January 1 – 31. Walls 400! will mark the quarter-centenary of the city walls with a series of activities to explore the contested history that the city walls represent and celebrate Derry’s walls as a present-day national heritage asset.
Kieran Goss in Concert, Ranfurly Arts and Visitor Centre, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, January 12. Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss has many fans across the globe but if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend.
Fiona Cassidy – Author in Residence, An Creagán, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, January 14, 16 & 18. Bestselling author Fiona Cassidy will be taking up residence at An Creagán to offer a series of creative writing workshops for adults.
Newtownards Market, Conway Square, Co. Down, January 19. This traditional weekly market caters for all your needs with a diverse range of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, tools and household goods.
An Evening with Dominic Kirwan, Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, January 19. One of Ireland’s best and most popular concert performers embarks on a nationwide tour with country, pop and album hits.
Arenacross, Odyssey Arena, Belfast, January 19. The crazy indoor off-spring of motocross racing. The racing is short, sharp and shockingly spectacular with huge triple jumps, killer mogul sections and fast, banked corners, all designed to provide high-octane sensory fun.
Woodland Workout, meeting at Craigavon Museum car park, Waterside House, Oxford Island, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, January 19. Start the New Year in the great outdoors and help stack rotten timber to create habitat piles for insects, coppicing hazel trees and give your brain a workout as you learn about the native flora and fauna and local folklore. Sturdy footwear and warm waterproof clothes are essential.
Man of Aran, Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre, Belfast, January 20. Robert Flaherty’s new digital restoration of the classic 1934 documentary ‘Man of Aran’ – an Irish documentary following the hardships of daily life experienced by a family living and working on the Aran Islands, just off the west coast of Ireland.
Nature Tales, the MAC, Belfast, January 20. Conjure up fantastic fairy-tales and stories in this workshop for 4-6 year olds. With help from the sculptures in Claire Morgan’s amazing exhibition, storyteller Mary-Frances will conjure up fantastic fairy-tales and stories about animals and nature, before asking you to make up your very own animal stories.
A Very Grand Canal, Waterways Ireland Headquarters, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, until January 31. An exhibition of prints, sound, film, music, photography and literature all of which have been inspired by the Grand Canal in Offaly. Artists include Geraldine O’Reilly, La Cosa Preziosa, Mixed Bag Media, Eugene O’Brien, Veronica Nicholson and Wayne Brennan.
Saturday 12th January sees the Kirkistown Racing Circuit host a short circuit karting meeting by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, featuring direct drive junior and senior classes. This event is round 3 of a 4 round Kirkistown Karting Winter Series. Admission is free.
A long time ago in the far off city of Old Peking, lived a boy called Aladdin – join him on a magical carpet ride for this classic Christmas pantomime. Get ready for another treasure-filled adventure produced by Stewartstown Dramatic Society. Its pure panto genie-us at the Burnavon Theatre Cookstown from 11th to 26th January. Tickets are £10 (£8 concession).
Roll out of bed on Saturday mornings and join the mountain biking enthusiasts at Corralea. Mountain bikers are welcome to use the trails and a qualified Trail Cycle Leader will be on site to assist and advise anyone present on skills, techniques, bike setup and where to go. The session is open to Mountain Biking enthusiasts who have their own gear (bike in working order, gloves, helmet etc..) or novices who want to experience the tracks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bike hire is available and includes helmet and gloves (minimum 12 years).
Roe Valley Arts Centre Limavady are delighted to present James Ivory’s adaptation of Peter Cameron’s novel, starring the superb Anthony Hopkins, Laura Linney and Charlotte Gainsbourg on Saturday 12th January. 28-year-old Kansas University doctoral student Omar Razaghi wins a grant to write a biography of Latin American writer Jules Gund, but Omar must first get through three people who were close to Gund – his brother, widow, and younger mistress—in order to write it. Travelling to South America to persuade this dysfunctional ensemble of oddball characters awakens a greater journey in the young writer. Never before screened in the UK, this beautifully filmed Merchant Ivory production was made following Ismail Merchant’s death. The screening will be introduced by a member of the Merchant Ivory Board and complimentary refreshments will be provided. This special screening also launches the Roe Valley January-April Film Programme.
Step back in time in style and enjoy Victorian Afternoon Tea in style in the Dining Room of Milford House Museum. Visitors can book Afternoon tea in the Dining Room where you will partake of Tea using silver and china while the Mc Crum family portraits look down on you. Enjoy delicious sandwiches cut in strips (no crusts!), smoked salmon, scones with fresh cream and jam, cakes and buns. You will be served by our guides wearing genuine nineteenth century clothing who will instruct you in the art of etiquette of Victorian Afternoon Tea. This is followed by a guided tour. Visitors can also book a living history tour set in the year 1899.
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GUARANA is a climbing plant in the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. Guarana features large leaves and clusters of flowers, and is best known for the seeds from its fruit, which are about the size of a coffee bean. As a dietary supplement, guarana is an effective stimulant its seeds contain about twice the concentration of caffeine found in coffee seeds.
Guarana is a source of caffeine and is usually used in syrups, extracts and as a flavoring. But mostly, it is known by its effect in weight loss. | 2019-04-22T04:14:47 | http://www.dermasal.eu/guarana-powder-organic |
The killers, culebras and other characters are back as FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES begins its second season tonight. We’ve got a few exclusive pics from the premiere episode to share with you.
New to the action this round are Danny Trejo as The Regulator, Esai Morales as Lord Amancio Malvado, Jeff Fahey as Uncle Eddie Cruickshank and Briana Evigan as Sonja Lam, with a guest-starring appearance by Demi Lovato. To find El Rey in your area, click here.
First Trailer, Exclusive Chat: Zane Holtz on “FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES” Season Two! | 2019-04-23T00:33:17 | http://fangoriaarchive.com/exclusive-photos-tonights-premiere-episode-of-from-dusk-till-dawn-the-series/ |
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The Chitika Mega Unit, launched exactly one year ago, due to a custom request from a publisher, and went on to do very well for other publishers. The Mega unit is a non-conventional ad size, and Chitika is the only company that offers it. Because the ad unit did so well for a test group of publishers, we made it available for all. The Mega Unit comes in sizes: 550×250, 500×250. We realize that some sites do not have the space to place such a wide ad unit, but you still would like to receive the benefits from it. So, now available is the Mega Unit Jr., size: 468×250. This will give you the large, successful size of the Mega Unit for those who do not have a 550 or 500 pixel space. To try this size out, simply edit the ad code on your page, or generate a new ad in your code panel. This all began with feedback from you, please let us know what you’d like to see! | 2019-04-25T13:04:48 | https://chitika.com/2010/05/26/welcoming-mega-unit-jr-to-the-ad-family/ |
Nothing happens, unless we make them happen. If you are looking for a job, it’s imperative that you network your way to a job. However, networking doesn’t just happen, you need to be active in your efforts and make sure you get out and meet the right people. Explore how to network your way to a job.
If you haven’t noticed, competition for all advertised jobs is fierce these days. One advertised job posting generates loads of applications from thousands of skilled and qualified candidates. This in turn means that employers can cherry-pick from a pool of potential candidates.
Finding a job takes more than just searching job sites and sifting through Newspaper ads. Creating the time to network your way to a job is important. It is tempting for you and many others to be anti-social job seekers who would rather tap away at your smartphones or iPads than strike up a conversation.
To network your way to a job, you need to connect with people at work, social functions, job fairs, conferences, online or at any gathering. Frankly, networking could be what you need to land that new job. However, if like some people, networking doesn’t come naturally to you, this article can help you to successfully network your way to a job.
Know that networking opportunities are everywhere!
“Networking happens everywhere,” says Eric Winegardner, Vice President at Monster Worldwide. You can network wherever and whenever you find people.
For most job seekers, networking to find employment means attending job fairs and talking to prospective employees. Job fairs serve a purpose, but they’re not the only networking venue you need to be. It could be as simple as going to the book store or the garden centre. Parties and weddings are just the tip of the iceberg; don’t forget about airplane rides, supermarket lines and exhibitions.
Nothing happens, unless we make them happen. Networking doesn’t just happen, you need to be active in your efforts and make sure you get out and meet people. You can start in bite size form by learning how to talk to some people you meet at business meetings, trainings, and conferences.
To network your way to a new job, you need to have an elevator speech explaining who you are, what you do, and practice enough that it rolls off your tongue. Make sure that you allow yourself to consistently meet new people. By so doing, you will learn from others about your industry, profession, and the companies you’re interested in. Always think about networking as part of your career or next job strategy. Remember your 3Fs – Friends, Family and Fools. They are the most obvious groups, these are people who probably like you because they either have to, or they just do!
Networking only works if you put yourself out there and start talking to people. Let your guard down a bit, relax, smile and be aware of what your body language communicates.
It’s not just about you networking your way to a new job. Don’t just take, but be prepared to share your knowledge with others too. Offer help to others, you’ll find them far more open to the idea of helping you down the road. Forming relationships built on trust will help you to be the person your contacts think of the next time they can find a way to help you. This will definitely help you to network your way to a job.
Go to networking events where you can meet and talk to people in the job or business that you are interested in. Perhaps take if further by offering to do some voluntary work or shadow them at work for a day or two.
Network your way to a job easily by connecting with people online. With all the free Social Media tools and sites on the Internet, it’s easy for a job seeker to get overwhelmed. The best networking site for you to join first and foremost is LinkedIn. There you can network with people who work at the company you’re interested in. On LinkedIn, know how to differentiate yourself while job hunting.
Then use Twitter to micro-communicate with people, Facebook to stay in touch once you get to know people. The less obvious ones like Ning, Yahoo! Groups have their advantages too. Another word of caution here, be sure to keep things professional on these site if you are seeking employment. Be sure to also trust your instinct to follow or not to follow.
You can also choose the best networking sites for you from some of these 20 Social Networking Sites for Business Professionals.
See How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Screen Candidates [INFOGRAPHIC].
Believe it or not, many relationships start or flourish through social networking. According to a recent report from Nielsen, Americans now spend more time using social network sites more than ever. With social networking sites, you can research and connect with other professionals. While it’s true that face to face meetings solidify relationships, when it comes to networking, you cannot ignore the opportunity to carefully select who you are prepared to network with first. You can easily start by using a professional site like LinkedIn first.
It helps if you have a stack of business cards ready to hand out. Another word of caution though – you don’t want to be the headless chicken who works the room racing to collect and hand out your cards. Always wait until you have a conversation before you exchange cards. Being genuine works, so be prepared to ask plenty of questions of others, and keep in mind that you’re trying to help them first, not the other way around.
To network your way to a job, you must stay in touch with the people you meet, like and respect them genuinely even if they can’t help you immediately. Remember that it’s not cool to go to someone only when you are desperate for something.
I can’t stress this enough – if you have been looking for a job for a year or two, it’s easy to lose self-esteem because you’ve been rejected several times, and this can affect everything, including your networking skills. Remember, staying positive makes you approachable and memorable. You have to consider each networking event an opportunity to learn something new or meet someone interesting, so leave no room for negative vibes.
Networking your way to a job is not about the quantity but the quality. Don’t judge your networking power by the number of people you connect with but by how you gain, share and give any needed knowledge and information. What are your contacts doing for you and what are you able to give back.
In any case, sharpening your networking skills will serve you well throughout your professional career, especially when job searching. Ensure that you can also categorize your network into: mentors, sponsors, promoters, informers, advisors and experts.
Remember that networking takes time and relationships won’t develop overnight, so you have to be patient.
So, have you got any tried and tested tips on how to network your way to a job? Let’s hear from you.
This is a great article. More than ever, it’s about who you know more than your capabilities and experience. Know anyone in a position of authority in any organization, you will find it easy to secure a position there. | 2019-04-24T18:18:18 | https://catherinescareercorner.com/2013/06/01/network-your-way-to-a-job/ |
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Commencement is fast approaching, and plans are in place for two ceremonies to honor graduate and undergraduate students. The full schedule of events and related information may be found on the commencement website at www.umw.edu/commencement.
Graduate teaching faculty are expected to be robed in their regalia in two processional lines on Campus Walk (between the Bell Tower and George Washington Hall) no later than 7:15 p.m. In the event of rain, please gather in the second floor hallway in GW Hall. Any graduate teaching faculty who cannot be present must inform the Dean of their respective colleges by Wednesday, May 1. Ceremony will conclude at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Full-time Administrative/Professional faculty are invited to process in the appropriate regalia. Those who wish to participate must contact Ali Gauch Hieber at [email protected] or (540) 654-1276 by Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Undergraduate full-time teaching faculty are expected to be robed in their regalia and in two equal processional lines on Campus Walk starting at the Phi Beta Kappa Key no later than 8:45 a.m. Any teaching faculty who cannot be present must inform the Dean of their respective colleges by Wednesday, May 1. Ceremony will conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m.
An invitation to the Commencement Luncheon via EventBright will be sent to all full-time faculty and administrative/professional faculty participating in the Undergraduate Commencement. Please print the complimentary lunch ticket and join us in the Chandler Ballroom immediately following the ceremony.
Full-time Administrative/Professional faculty are invited to process in the appropriate regalia. Those who wish to participate must contact Ali Gauch Hieber at [email protected] or (540) 654-1276 by Tuesday, April 30, so a seat may be reserved on stage.
Any teaching or administrative/professional faculty seated onstage and related to a graduating student may assist with the presentation of the degree provided they have notified Ali Gauch Hieber at [email protected] no later than May 1, so the script can reflect their participation.
You are welcome to call Amy Reilly at (540) 654-1241 with any additional questions that you might have. | 2019-04-26T01:50:28 | https://eagleeye.umw.edu/2019/04/17/commencement-2019-information/ |
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Sometimes a merging of the centuries just works. This beautiful Parisian apartment full of period details has been brought up to date with a sympathetic restoration and rooms full of retroinspired wallpaper designs and mid-century furniture. It now perfectly suits the lifestyle of a young family and is full of light, colour and designer details.
The colour palette has been kept neutral in the light-filled living room while the warm herringbone floor and blue chairs sing out. Curtains have been kept plain so as not to distract the eye away from the geometric rug and the modern details in the room.
The elaborate marble fireplace and gilt mirror provide quite a contrast against the modern furnishings.
The narrow galley kitchen is not short on impact thanks to the boldly coloured tiles and modern lighting. Whilst a modest breakfast bar provides extra work space and a handy place to perch for breakfast.
In order to get light into the kitchen a window has been inserted between this room and the dining room next door. This also connects the two rooms visually so that the cook does not feel isolated when entertaining.
The colour palette in the dining room picks out the yellow, grey and black from the kitchen tiles in the adjoining room.
The highly polished wooden floors flow throughout the apartment connecting all of the spaces and the retro inspired wallpaper is also another recurring theme.
Architecture and Design by Prisca Pellerin.
Extract from ‘Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes’ by Antonia Edwards, published by Prestel.
Tiny House by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design.
Tall, high-efficiency windows come right down to sofa level, letting in maximum light.
Jessica Helgerson is a Portland-based designer of residential and commercial interiors. With a long-standing interest in green building and sustainability, she has sat on a number of boards devoted to environmental preservation. In 2008, Helgerson and her husband bought a 540-square-foot cottage on five acres of farmland on Sauvie Island, an agricultural landmass on the Columbia River just north of Portland. The cottage was first built in the early 1940's as part of Vanport Village, a development constructed to house shipyard workers from Vancouver in Washington and Portland. When Vanport Village flooded in 1948, the small structure floated down the river to Sauvie Island, where it became the goose check station (a place where hunters would showcase the geese they had shot). Years later, it was remodeled and became a rental property.
One addition to the 1940s Tiny House was a green roof, which was planted with moss and ferns gathered from the Columbia River gorge.
The walls were insulated, then faced in reclaimed wood siding from a barn that had been deconstructed onsite.
Given its small footprint, Helgerson redesigned the interior of Tiny House for maximum efficiency, creating one open-plan room that comprises the dining room, living room and kitchen. This room also contains built-in sofas that double as twin beds for guests, and hidden storage underneath provides an ideal place for children’s toys. The ceiling of the main living area was opened up to give a feeling of space, but lowered over the bathroom and bedroom to make a lofted sleeping area for adults accessed via a walnut ladder. A wall of shelving provides plenty of room for books and large, low-set windows bring ample light into the interior.
One wall contains the kitchen, maximizing the available space.
The parents’ bedroom is located on the mezzanine level of the main room, which is lined with vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rugs and accessed via a walnut ladder. In addition to a separate kids’ bedroom, the built-in sofas double up as beds for guests.
The family spent four years living in the cottage. Raising chickens, turkeys and bees, they have worked towards self-sufficiency, with nearly everything they eat grown at home. A 1,200-square-foot greenhouse on the site houses vegetable gardens and fruit trees, and they’re even able to make cheese from a neighbour’s goats and cows. They now live in a larger house on the same property, making the cottage the perfect place for relatives and friends to stay.
How do you fancy a 240 m2 penthouse, with a spectacular open-plan living space on the upper floor and stunning views over the Thames?
This penthouse is arranged over the top two floors of a prominent high-rise residential development, originally designed by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, and now dramatically reconfigured by FORMstudio.
The former arrangement ignored the spatial potential offered by the distinctive, soaring wing roof and the spectacular wrap-around views over the river and to the City beyond. Now, from the entrance, a view of the river draws the visitor forward into a double height space, from which an elegantly detailed stairway leads upward, revealing the impressively spacious open-plan dining and living area above.
On the lower level, a spectacular river-facing master bedroom suite, includes a floor-to ceiling glazed oriel window cantilevered out over the water and equipped with a rotating Citterio-designed circular sofa, to exploit the Canaletto-like panoramic view. There are also two further bedroom suites.
The generous upper floor space features areas for sitting, dining/cooking and working without the need for dividing walls. The raised level of this living space has dramatically improved the river view from a sitting position and created access to the beautiful terrace.
We think we could be very happy here. Who wants to be roomies?
Doing their bit to address the need for private rentals in London, LPC Living, an award winning developer specialising in urban regeneration, have developed 22 brand new design-led homes in Finsbury Park. Fonthill Mews is set in a historic mews and former coach house, and is the perfect retreat for city dwellers, with bespoke one and two bed properties each with their own unique features. The private gated development is creative and modern whilst still retaining an array of traditional features.
A mix of natural materials, custom made fittings and industrial fixtures are found throughout the development. While each property has a stylish open plan concept, formulated by the architect to create a sense of free flowing space. Intimate corners for cosy nights and larger areas for gatherings are equally manageable in the versatile spaces. A selection of the homes have a movable kitchen island unit, which can be pushed to one side to alter the shape and atmosphere of the room. Party! We're thinking. And the kitchen cabinets vary from chalky grey-greens to blues and charcoals, adorned with smooth white and light grey marble worktops.
Large windows allow natural light to flood through each house and apartment. Many of the houses feature large glass doors that open out onto large decked terraces from the master bedrooms, overlooking the serpentine communal gardens. A neutral palette is used throughout; whitewashed American oak lines the floors whilst the walls are dip-dyed with neutral shades.
As if that wasn't enough, a handful of the properties make excellent live/work spaces, with spacious annexes lit by skylights with unobstructed views of the sky providing an impressive amount of additional space. Two of the properties harbour secret rooftop terraces, flanked with climbing vine and benefiting from pretty views of trees and neighbouring rooftops.
Now available to rent, contact Lettings Manager Alex Reach to book your viewing.
Fonthill Mews is a new project by LPC Living and was created in conjunction with site designer, Mike Baxter and is marketed exclusively by Davies & Davies Estate Agents. The brand identity for the development and all marketing materials have been created by design and communications studio, The Barefaced Movement.
We're always delighted when we find an interesting house renovation project in our in-box. This stunning house built in 1782 in a Georgian Crescent in Bath was sent to us by Claire Rendall interiors and of course we couldn't wait to find out more.
1. What was the client brief?
The house when it was bought was a classic “how not to treat a historic property,” so the brief was to bring it back to life. As many people do, the house had been hermetically sealed and was suffering badly as a result. All the fireplaces were blocked up, synthetic fitted carpets clung to every room. All walls were covered with wood-chip wallpaper and painted, secondary double glazing panels covered all of the windows. Plastic shuttering attempted to keep water out of the basement but merely kept any damp in.
All the pretty plasterwork was thick with many years of paint.
2. What improvements have you made?
The first thing was to allow the house to breath. Soggy fitted carpets were removed. Secondary double glazing panels were taken out and windows rehung. Bricks were removed from the fireplaces and the basement plastic panels were removed. Rain water could now get in but most importantly it could escape too. We fitted an Aga in the basement kitchen and this encouraged air to circulate. Suddenly the house felt drier. It’s really important to think about how these houses were built and lived in. Unfortunately, in the 1960’s and 70’s the onus was on keeping moisture out and as a result a lot was trapped in. Now we understand the sense of breathable materials such as lime plaster and natural fibres for carpets.
3. What was the budget roughly?
4. What aspect of the renovation are you most happy with?
It was a totally joy to reveal the delicate plaster mouldings. I tend not to get so upset now when I see plasterwork caked in paint because I know its protecting it. When we took the paint off the plasterwork was as crisp as the day it was fitted. We also stripped the thick gloss paint that was under the stair carpet revealing the beautiful original oak staircase, and when the spindles on the top floor were cleaned of years of thick chipped paint, I noticed that they were different sizes. I suspect that many parts of the house were recycled when it was built in the 1780’s. Certainly many of the timber beams in the basement had plugged holes showing that they had been used before, possibly as ships timbers or in other houses. I just love imagining where they had been.
For this house, I wanted it to recapture its personality. An intimate Georgian House. It had a gentleness so I used soft duck egg blues, rich Indian rugs and French linen sheets for curtains.
6. What has been the clients' reaction to the finished project?
Thrilled. It’s always lovely to find a dejected property and bring it to life. In many ways the transformation is more acute and therefore impressive.
Extract from Life Unstyled by Emily Henson, published by Ryland Peters & Small.
You'd never guess, but a mere five minutes' walk from this tranquil apartment is bustling Brixton Village, one of South London’s most vibrant areas. For six years now, Stephanie Zak and Ben Johnson have called this bijou flat their home, creating a stylish and calm haven in the centre of town. When Stephanie bought the flat – it was her first home – it was an unfinished shell and over the years she has transformed it into the cosy retreat it is today. A photographic shoot producer working mostly in interiors, she has clearly picked up a few pointers along the way and found the perfect balance between a styled and natural look. Ben is a music producer who often works from home, so it’s important that the flat is calming and inspiring, both of which are true.
Despite its small size, a huge amount of personality has been packed into the living room. Shelves flank the chimney breast and another was added above the non-working fireplace to provide more surface space for this globe-trotting couple’s collections, largely picked up on their travels. Potted plants and vases of branches bring the room to life and last longer than cut flowers.
Located one flight up in a 1930s red-brick block, the flat is petite – one small bedroom, an open-plan living room with a galley kitchen and a bathroom. The couple have added storage wherever possible: there are built-in units in the living room, a large mirrored wardrobe in the bedroom and stacks of vintage suitcases filled to the brim.
Open shelving in both the living room and kitchen allows the couple’s style to shine through. The fireplace shelves display decorative items like small plants, pictures and books, while the cupboards beneath serve as a drinks cabinet and storage for extra glassware, candles, vases and other things they’d rather not have on show.
Home and travel are priorities for Stephanie and Ben, who have found a way to combine their two passions. They rent out the flat to other travellers and the additional income they earn allows them to feed their insatiable desire to travel. Playing host has encouraged them to create order in their small home without sacrificing style. On display are cherished mementoes – photos, art and small collections – but care has also been taken to make it a well-functioning space so guests can find what they need.
In the small galley kitchen just off the living room, storage is limited. Shelves are organised into cookbooks, pots/pans, dinnerware and glassware. A large framed poster hangs on the wall, adding further to the personality of the home.
The flat is decorated with a charming mix of vintage finds, furniture found on the street and then refurbished, and accessories collected on their travels. The Moroccan wedding blanket on their bed was found in a souk in Marrakech and was a birthday gift from Ben to Stephanie, while the turquoise sari repurposed as bedroom curtains was picked up in Malaysia. Also thrown into the mix is artwork inherited from Stephanie’s Swiss grandparents and sculptures made by her sculptor mother. All in all, it makes for an enchanting home, the kind of place that compels you to stop and take it all in.
In the small bedroom, every inch of space is put to good use. The windowsill is lined with small plants and gilt frames (above) and a very tight nook at the foot of the bed gets a wooden side table for dishes of jewellery and vases of flowers, with a dressmaker’s bust adding character and doubling as necklace storage (below). To make up for the lack of built-in storage, Stephanie collects vintage suitcases and stacks them along the wall to hold items that she doesn’t need to access frequently, such as off-season clothes (also below).
I imagine you learn to be relaxed when you allow strangers to rent your home. You have little choice but to be chilled out about the fact that people are going to touch your stuff! And it shows in the sweetly laid-back way that Stephanie has styled, or rather not styled, her things.
I particularly love the shelves flanking the fireplace, where all manner of odds and ends jostle for space – photobooth snaps, dried flowers and branches, candles and postcards. It feels special but not too precious and it feels alive, as if it’s constantly evolving, thanks to the inspiration that the couple bring back from each trip.
CREATIVITY BEFORE CONSUMPTION - The small bedroom features some great ideas.
Life Unstyled by Emily Henson, published by Ryland Peters & Small.
Nina Campbell is arguably the queen of 'quintessentially English' style. Her interiors are luxurious, yet warm and cosy. Layered, but somehow ordered. Full of life, pattern and colour, and yet comforting to the eye. Can you tell we're fans?
When we were offered the chance to share with you some photographs of her London home AND share some of her words of wisdom, we said YES PLEASE. Enjoy.
What makes a perfect interior? "You need to have a spark, a flash of something that seems a bit unplanned, all the while suiting your personality and remaining practical. There’s no point in having a showcase as a home – we all need to feel that it’s our own space when we close our door. Entertaining is one of my many passions so my perfect interior needs to be inviting for when I have guests round for lively, lengthy dinners."
What tips do you have for creating the perfect interiors? "Your home is somewhere you can stamp your personality, be creative and make your own. Create the impression of space and grandeur by using some decorative tricks such as strategically placed mirrors, they reflect light and make the room feel larger. My ceilings are rather low, so I lacquered them, it adds an element of glamour to the room and makes the ceiling feel higher."
What do you like about florals within your interior? "When I use floral motifs in my home, I like to play with scale. Smaller subtle pattern works well with upholstery and pretty decorative accessories. To create a sense of drama I use larger scale prints on wallpapers, pictures and prints."
Why are hallways important? "The hallway sets the tone of the house and deserves to be considered as a space in its own right. It is a well-used room that people walk through continuously, and makes the first impression to your all of your guests."
What is the inspiration behind your design? "My focus was on creating a personable living space for myself on the first floor. The upstairs is given over entirely to my bedroom, bathroom and walk in dressing area. I used the Penrose fabric from my own collection on the walls, it’s a very soft pale blue, pink and flowery all over. Not only is this a great alternative to wallpaper, but it adds warmth and texture whilst soundproofing the room."
What are your favourite parts of the house? "My favourite element would be the chair I have in my bedroom. I can sit there and look through the window that overlooks the magnolia tree in the garden. You can barely see another house, only gardens, which is amazing for central London."
The freelance photographer, interior stylist and design consultant Ilaria Chiaratti Bonomi talks about her property in Eindhoven.
Throughout Ilaria Chiaratti Bonomi's semi-detached property in Eindhoven, Holland, is an array of crocheted cushions, blankets and decorations. The freelance photographer, interior stylist and design consultant, who contributes mainly to the Italian homes magazine Casa Facile, started crocheting home accessories when she moved from Italy to Holland in 2009.
A year later, Ilaria started her blog, IDA Interior Lifestyle, where she writes about new trends, DIY tutorials, interior styling, her crochet makes and much more. In fact, following positive feedback to her crochet pieces she started her own Etsy store and this year she launched her own yarn shop.
It was in 2012, in need of a bigger space to pursue her freelance career, that Ilaria and Alberto, her husband, moved from their 75sq metre apartment into the property you see here. “I can't say it was love at first sight – dark and heavy furniture, dull colours, and bland décor. But I saw great personality and potential with a lot of original details, such as the doors and the stained glass windows,” says Ilaria.
Now, Ilaria refers to her home as 'the happy house' as she says it's fresh, young and represents who they are; She called her previous flat 'the blue apartment' because she decorated it in different shades of blue.
The property is located in a residential area near the city centre. “Eindhoven is a nice and quiet city, the perfect size to live in. And, in the past years the city has been improved and now offers design spaces and an interesting cultural life,” says Ilaria.
She describes her interior style is a mix of flea-market pieces, hand-made and design items. She finds interior inspiration through using Pinterest – she says she's a ‘Pinterest addict’ – and by reading blogs and magazines (online and print).
Decorating the property is ongoing. “As an interior stylist I always have new ideas and, almost every week, I change the position of the objects and sometimes I even do big changes. Our friends are always curious to visit us because they know that every time there will be something different,” says Ilaria.
This article originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Heart Home magazine.
This is one of the latest projects by London-based Design Company, Studio Ashby. Inspiration for the design of the penthouse was taken from the surrounding location and reflects the spirit of lively Soho and the modern art scene in London. It's so full of charm and personality we couldn't help but be drawn in.
Interest has been introduced by filling the space with art, books, and personal mementos and by layering objects, furniture and lighting. There's also a liberal use of Liberty fabrics which is very apt as the famous London department store is just around the corner. We love the use of their peacock fabric on the headboard for example which is a great way to create a focal point in the bedroom.
Continuing that thread of the avant-garde style of the arts and crafts movement, modern art is hung throughout the penthouse. Pieces by Jake Curtis, Brent Baker and Dave Watts add to the eclectic and vibrant interior, creating a sense of a real home filled with beautiful, cherished objects.
"My home is referred to as an "artists work/live loft space" in Venice. It has an industrial feel with the high ceilings, cement floors and wire railings but since it is by the beach we wanted to add a more bohemian, colourful aspect to the decor. We wanted to make sure the white walls were filled with tons of artwork and that the furniture was cosy and inviting. We wanted to keep the room comfortable but needed to make the space a bit happier and vibrant! It is so gorgeous now. The chairs and couch are quite simple and chic, a bit more reflective of our lifestyle now." - Whitney Port.
Safavieh Milton Side Table, £194.99. Kelim Cushion Cover, £28.99. Tripod Floor Lamp, £54.99.
"Bringing Whitney Port’s unique look to your home is all about capturing a sense of her lifestyle. With a home by the beach, Whitney’s apartment is filled with colourful, bohemian décor and vibrant touches. This look works perfectly against a light palette, which helps to stop a space from feeling too overcrowded. To capture the look in your home, try incorporating colourful, soft furnishings such as rugs, throws and cushions that offer a bohemian vibe."
Brass Mirror, £69.99. Sideboard, £309.99. Palm Print, £19.99.
"A crucial element of Whitney’s home style is her collection of eye-catching art work and memorabilia from her travels. This paints a story in your home and offers visitors a sense of the people who live there. Without over-crowding your space, add ornaments garnered from your travels to styled vignettes or consider creating a gallery wall of mismatched artwork—this is great for adding vibrancy to a neutral space and helps to inject a sense of your personality into your home."
Solid Beech Wood Arm Chair, £359.99. Blue Rug, £315.17. Screen, £173.99.
"The most endearing quality of Whitney’s apartment is the sense of airy brightness. In rooms which don’t have a great deal of natural light, opt for paint in a vibrant colour to bring a splash of life and luminosity to your space. Arrange white furniture against your painted walls to ensure the colour complements its surroundings rather than clashing with them. Botanical touches and fresh flowers are another brilliant way to bring life and luster to your space—display them in a beautiful vase or planter for that extra pop of style."
Mother-of-three Sarah Szekeres lives in a five-bedroom, detached house in Caramel Valley, San Diego. The suburban area is just minutes from the beach and boasts nearby parks, schools, neighbourhood pools and open spaces. She shares the house with her husband Dave, a mergers and acquisitions attorney, and their children – Carson, five, Brooke, four, and Dylan, one.
The couple enjoy living in San Diego: “the weather averages 70 degrees year round and we love the proximity to the beach as well as the laid back and friendly attitude of the residents,” says Sarah.
They moved into the property in December 2012 attracted by its location – just ten blocks from their previous home which they still own and rent out – and given that the area was under development: “we wanted a neighbourhood with new home construction which allowed us to select the finishes on our home – cabinets, flooring, countertops, bathroom shower material – and the lot our home would be on,” she explains.
They were especially taken with the walking trail and canyon that their lot backed onto – they now get ocean breezes in the backyard – and the floor plan which suited a family of five.
On moving in, Sarah and Dave spent ten days improving the property including painting the whole interior, adding crown moulding, a bespoke master bedroom closet, white shutters and a custom garage.
A month after, interior designer Cecily Mendell helped finish the kitchen and family room nook, living room, dining room, downstairs powder room and master bedroom.
“She did a great job of nailing our style and then pushing us a little out of our comfort zone. She did a fabulous job and has impeccable style,” says Sarah.
The modern decor of the new house is greatly different from Sarah and Dave’s previous property which was smaller and Spanish in architecture: “we had dark brown cabinetry and furniture throughout and light tumbled travertine flooring with light muted colours as accents,” explains Sarah.
Currently they are in the process of finishing the backyard. The couple have spent $60,000 on improving the property. “We originally planned to spend $25,000 but the scope of the project more than doubled,” she explains.
Sarah seeks interior inspiration from Pinterest and Houzz and favours online shops such as Serena & Lily and West Elm.
This article originally appeared in the Autumn 2013 issue of Heart Home mag.
This is the eclectic home of Justin Colombik and his partner Jason Sebacher. Justin is an interior designer who designs high-profile restaurants and hotels throughout the United States (currently he's working between Chicago and San Francisco)—as well as abroad. Jason has two jobs: he is a playwright—having produced and published plays all across the country—and manages the Department for English as a Second Language at Truman College.
Their home is a condo on the top floor of a vintage four-story walkup. It's in the historic Andersonville neighborhood, on Chicago’s north side, a hop, skip, and a jump away from the lake. Consisting of one bedroom, a library (second bedroom/office), a living room, dining room, 2 foyers (front and back) and a back porch, they have lived there since 2013 and it's their first home together.
Q. What attracted you to your home in the first place?
A. The layout, the “bones,” and the neighborhood.
Q. What improvements/decorating have you done?
There was really a top-to-bottom renovation; other than moving walls (which we thankfully didn’t have to do) and the charming, old-world details that you just don’t see in new buildings (like the fittings and moldings), almost everything has been gutted to the studs, updated and/or cleaned-up.
First, we had all of those vintage details restored and touched-up. Those were an important centerpiece to the design, and we wanted to make sure they shined. In every room we repaired and painted the walls, added period moldings and refinished the floors.
The kitchen and bathroom were gutted. In the kitchen, we got new appliances suitable for a small space, cabinets, lighting fixtures. The kitchen has a convection microwave, which doubles a second oven. We configured the layout to increase storage, appliance size, and countertops with changing the size of the space we had or moving plumbing. We replaced the granite countertops with quartz. In the bathroom we updated the shower fixtures, replaced the vanity/countertop refinished the cast-iron tub, and added a stackable washer and dryer.
In the bedroom there were these bizarre three-foot-deep, full-length mirrored closets that we moved a long with the wall and install custom full height built-in modern wardrobes with lighting.
Q. What are you most proud of in your home?
A. I really love how my partner and I blend our personal styles together to create our own style. Jason would be happiest if books covered every available wall and surface, and I am more of a layered minimalist. Together we created a smart, comfortable, interesting space that we both love—lots of rich textures and great art.
Q. Are there any more improvements you wish to make in the future?
A. I’d love to have a stair go directly to the roof so we could access the rooftop and create a roof-top garden.
Q. Where do you get your inspiration from?
A. Jason and I started with what we both loved, and with how we want to live. His incredible book collection was a design challenge that we also used. While I usually get my inspiration from fashion, pop-culture and architecture, for this project, I was inspired by us.
A. To me the greatest beauty is simplicity. It’s a fine line to toe, and my style exists in the spaces of clean architectural lines, a connection to history, layers of textures, and meaningful stories.
Q. Do you have any favourite shops/market?
A. Many of the pieces in our home come from a design shop called Scout, which is a few blocks away. Amazing one of a kind finds!
Q. Have you found any real bargains?
A. When my grandparents moved from Illinois to become full-time Floridians, they gave me a lot of their furniture and art. Visiting the house was like walking through a Mad Men set; they have wonderful taste that has enhanced our homes design—as well as making it more connected to them.
Q. Do you entertain often and how?
A. Absolutely! We have a formal dining room that comfortably seats eight, and we like to fill it! Jason also has actors over for script readings.
Q. What’s your favourite menu/music for entertaining?
A. I love cooking, and work my way through interesting cookbooks I pick up—so it depends! That said, you can never go wrong with comfort food. Jason likes to put together the music for when we entertain; we both love the 80s, so there’s a lot of fun to be had.
Q. Which is your favourite room and why?
A. Personally, it’s the kitchen! I love to cook. With the great appliances, finishes, and layout, it’s such a pleasure.
You can see more of Justin's work here and here.
This four bedroom Georgian house, built in 1830 is on leafy Bromley Common and was one of the first houses built there as a hunting retreat for wealthy Londoners. Nowadays it is the home of Serge and Malin, and their children Maija 12, Elise 6, Emilio 4. Plus their 2 cats Pelle and Alfons. Malin is a photographer and location manager so it will come as no surprise that the house is available for shoots via 1st Option. And it is so full of photo-worthy opportunities that we couldn't wait to share it with you.
They have lived there now for 10 years (they also have a house in Sweden and one in France) and were first attracted by the fact that is was big enough to shoot in (or course), the style of the property (simply stunning), and the wonderful garden.
The house has been completely renovated in the time they have been there, and when we asked Malin if they had any professional help she laughed “Tradesmen only, my husband and I are a good team, I drag the things I find and love home, place it somewhere where it is in the way for everyone, and he has the feng shui and places it all eventually!” Malin must be very good at this, as she designed and sourced the materials for the greenhouse herself.
She describes her style as definitely mixed. She's inspired by her travels, her work and life itself. When she's not living that life you will find her on Pinterest. And her favourite shops are Graham and Green, made.com, tk max, antiques shops in Hastings and Whitstable and she also loves the Brocantes in France, loppis in Sweden and boot sales in the UK. “it's about picking up things that can't be replicated”.
So here's hoping she doesn't mind if we pop round.
This 4 storey 1970's townhouse in leafy Highgate, London, has recently been completely refurbished by LLI Design. The owners, a young professional couple, saw the huge potential in the house and wanted to embrace the 70's feel but not in a cliched way. The room sizes were good, being the full width of the property on each floor, and they benefited from natural light, but the circulation spaces were cramped and dark.
The result is anything but cramped and dark however, and could teach us a few lessons on how to make the most of the space we have.
The living/TV room is situated on the lower ground floor, where there is the least light, and where a rugged, semi-industrial feel has been created with brick effect wallpaper and metal furniture. The new open-tread staircase was designed to bring as much light to this area as possible and every inch of space has been utilised, including placing the TV under the stairs.
A small work area has also been positioned in a corner of this room, making the most of the window, and with a large storage cupboard in which to hide paperwork and files.
The ground floor consists of the sitting and dining areas and space has been maximised in both with the use of an L-shaped sofa in the living area and built-in banquet seating around the dining table. The visual impact of the new staircase was kept to a minimum by installing a glass balustrade with no handrail and strong pieces of artwork and graphic cushions help bring the separate zoned areas together to form a cohesive whole.
Adding a round table, 2 dining chairs, a matt black accent pendant lamp over the table and artwork above helped to define the dining area. Although it has a small footprint it can comfortably sit 6 people.
A small breakfast bar was added to the kitchen and dramatic dark bronze tiles created a backsplash between the top of the counter and the bottom of the units.
The second floor was reconfigured from a series of separate rooms into a stylish master suite, with an open plan bathroom featuring a statement freestanding bath. This is a great space-saving plan as walls, doors and corridors all take up unnecessary square footage.
The owners however, did want that WOW factor in the master suite, and this was achieved with textured porcelain wall tiles sitting easily next to the Cole & Son Fornasetti “Clouds” wallpaper, floor tiles in the bathroom that were in the format of a rug pattern and two striking bronze mirrors over the vanity unit.
The project was recently awarded - Best Interior Design Private Residence London, in the United Kingdom Property Awards 2015 / 16.
With all out thoughts now firmly on summer holidays, we couldn't resist showing you this beautiful, light-filled, holiday apartment in Barcelona. Designed by Susanna Cots Interior Design, the minimalist space and white walls are warmed by the wooden floor stretching the length of the apartment and by the wooden fenced outside space.
We particularly love the window design and the way the deep frames provide seating both inside and out, whilst also flooding the interior with that gorgeous Spanish light. And the modern fireplace built into a corner is also a favourite feature - for those cooler evenings when you just want to cosy up inside.
Henny Tate was brought up in the countryside by a mother who loves nature. Following in her footsteps she now lives in a country cottage in a small village in Wiltshire where she works as an interior designer. She discusses the inspiration behind her work and setting up a family home.
Interior Designer Henny Tate lives in a stunning grade II listed house with her three young children and husband Rupert. They fell in love with the country cottage six years ago and decided to follow their hearts and buy the property, “We had no reason to move here whatsoever!” she laughs, “but we just loved the house”.
Henny has maintained the character of the house beautifully when renovating and asserted her own style with quirky, and thrifty furnishings. Dotted around the home you can spot old church pews, re-upholstered chairs, a bargain sofa bought from her local auction house and, her favourite piece, a work top cleverly re-crafted from an old billiard table top - need I say more!
From looking at the combination of cleverly put together crafts and objects it is clear that Henny has an inherent talent. Very few could inject touches of ethnic art and colourful textiles into a quintessential English country cottage quite so effortlessly. A quick delve into her background reveals where she gets her creative flare from. Her mother, Celia Lewis, is an artist and author whose published books, ‘The Illustrated Guide to Keeping Chickens’ and ‘The Illustrated Guide to Keeping Pigs’, are proudly placed on the coffee table.
Celia’s illustrations can be seen on various cushions or table mats throughout the house and although she is not as big on nature as her Mother, it’s evident that the country theme is very close to Henny’s heart.
Henny’s earthy background and love of all things wholesome have undoubtedly influenced her attitude to life and design. She places great emphasis on homemaking, and her penchant for cultural pieces, natural fabrics and up-cycling has proved the perfect recipe for creating a beautifully nurtured family home.
This article originally appeared in the Summer 2012 issue of Heart Home mag.
This modern apartment in Barcelona was designed by Susanna Cots Interior Design for two book lovers. We were struck by the clean white lines of the space and the contrasting wooden lacquered sheet that crosses the apartment vertically and horizontally creating an emotional and warm passageway.
The starting point of the apartment is the centrally located dining room. The ceiling is dressed in wood that, at the same time, shapes the furniture that holds the TV and a fireplace. This wooden wrapping continues across the ceiling and separates the living and the water areas inside and outside. The wood even reaches the bedroom suite defining the sleeping area and finally becoming the bed head.
As reading is a large part of the daily routine of the owners, the central area is surrounded by bookshelves and in addition the studio is fully integrated into the living room creating a corner flooded in light that faces the terrace.
The bedroom suite includes a water area to evoke a relaxed feeling, with the bath next to the bed, and with a door system that turns the bath into a relaxing bench. The shower is flooded with natural light.
Throughout, the rooms have been accessorised with black touches, such as shelves and decorative lamps, creating a further contrast against the white and wood surfaces.
"Because white does not scare us, or make us feel blocked nor we are afraid of staining it. Because we do not want it to be related to trifles nor fashion crazes. Because we believe that the authenticity of white resides in its purity and brightness. Because this is the white we love." Susanna Cots.
This 4th floor apartment is situated in a newly constructed building overlooking Covent Garden piazza. The owner called on Kitesgrove to help furnish it, and we love it so much we couldn't resist asking the designers a few nosy questions.
We were engaged to completely furnish and dress our client’s newly built apartment. She wanted us to create a place of comforting respite from her demanding thespian and travel-heavy schedule.
We were handed the project as a fitted shell requiring everything entirely new from tables, chairs and beds right through to tableware and thoughtfully selected accessories. We spent time sourcing original vintage furniture from the 1950's and 60's - in line with our client’s discerning design taste and our shared appreciation for authenticity.
For this project our client had a strong and principled aesthetic vision for the space that nurtured an inspiring working relationship as we shared many sourcing trips to find unusual antiques and artwork together. Her theatrical background informed much of the design from mixing a vibrant colour palette to layering eclectic accessories.
At Kitesgrove we have an attentive design approach which aims to deliver homes that truly reflect our clients’ lifestyle and wishes. We find that our most successful projects are born out of clients engaging closely in the process where we are able to capture their imagination and the inspiration is mutual. Having said that, we work on a number of development projects and are equally adept at designing for sale. In these cases we draw inspiration from the existing architecture and locality of the space. We take careful consideration of who we imagine might live there and often draw on fine art or a particular unusual piece of furniture or lighting to inspire a theme in the design. We prioritize natural materials and regard comfort and quality as central to our work.
What has been the clients' reaction to the finished project?
Initially the apartment was intended to be let for the periods of time our client was travelling. As she became increasingly involved and enamoured by the design she began to reject this idea feeling that it was all ‘too beautiful’ to allow just anyone to live there. Since the completion of the project, we have received emails of thanks reiterating how inspired and ‘at home’ she feels in the space.
Forget everything you've ever known about student accommodation because a brand new development is launching in Newcastle, claiming to be the very best in the city and providing residents with a 'VIP student experience'.
Plummer House boasts a chic in-house bar, with its very own ice machines, sound system and eye-catching décor, other facilities also include a private cinema, on-site gym and games room, and even a 24-hour concierge team to attend to every whim. There is even a 'cold room' which will take delivery of students' online food shopping if they are not at home to receive it.
The original building was built in 1910 and is famous for hosting Tilley's tea dances in the ballroom. The original key period features have been retained including the beautiful dance floor which will provide the foundations for the inspirational new common room, wooden panelling, elegant cornicing, and full-height sash windows.
And making the very most of the original high ceilings, many rooms will benefit from mezzanine levels and the wide variety of room types available range from individual studios to four-bedroom en-suites. Ensuring that there is something to suit each student and their individual circumstances, there is even a Presidential Suite for the truly discerning student!
Priced from £20 per day, Collegiate AC is now taking booking for Plummer House and the property will welcome its first student residents in September.
A shabby cottage on a sandy beach went from a weekend bolthole to a successful holiday let for one business-minded couple.
A family trip to Camber Sands turned out to be about much more than just building sand castles for Rebecca and Mark Partridge and their three young boys, as they instantly fell in love with the area and decided to put down roots. However, it was Mark who saw the business potential in the property that they found to buy, just a stone’s throw from the beach, and he convinced Rebecca that they should let it out as a holiday home.
Rebecca has worked hard to make the 1930s coastal cottage welcoming and comfortable for anyone wishing to rent it, a mission that has been aided by her other business venture back home in Brighton. Along with business partner Jess Bird, Rebecca runs Nest, a company specialising in vintage children’s furniture.
Now called Sandways, the cottage comfortably sleeps up to 11 people, with three double bedrooms, a children’s bedroom with bunk beds and a further sofa bed in the living room. Outside there is a large decking area and a fabulous garden, complete with donkeys braying in the field that backs on to it. The clean white space is practical yet homely and a far cry from how Rebecca remembers it when they bought it. She says: “It was revolting. I just remember it all being brown, with UPVC windows and just absolutely tasteless.
Rebecca and Mark restored the entire property, re-wiring, re-plumbing and re-cladding along the way. “The en-suite bathroom was just like a little folly, it wasn’t even built-in, just the framework was there,” remembers Rebecca.
With the hard work complete, Sandways is the perfect base for families looking to make the most of what Camber Sands and its mile after mile of sandy beach has to offer.
For more information about renting Sandways visit www.cambersandscottage.co.uk.
Photographs: Simon Eldon. Words: Kelly Lavender. | 2019-04-22T04:06:41 | https://www.hearthomemag.co.uk/blog/?offset=1497517200287&category=Homes |
Palo Alto was completely Dean’s idea. I’m going to be honest and say I know close to nothing about tech things in the US and I had never heard of Silicon Valley until a couple years back when we met our investors who were from there. I’ve obviously been very sheltered because this town is where all the tech billionaires like Sirgey Brin and Larry Page (Google founders), the late Steve Jobs (Apple), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) and so many others that I need to do research about. Haha.
Anyway, we were lucky enough that our investors lived there too so they took us on a little tour, but before that we had lunch at the Google office in San Francisco.
It was an amazing opportunity because we’ve heard so much about the awesome work culture at Google and the infamous free food for everyone culture. To see it firsthand is pretty cool. I couldn’t take any pictures which is a big boooooo, but I did take a picture of their view which you can find in my previous post. Simply breathtaking.
Lunch was…. ok, pretty funny for me because even though you can take things for free, everything there was super healthy; they have like 20 different kinds of salad, and their soup was some bean soup, and their dessert was a cookie. I couldn’t eat their meat either (there was some delicious looking beef, sigh) because it wasn’t halal, so for lunch, I literally had 2 cookies. For someone who doesn’t eat vege at all, I’d suffer in California because they loveeeeeee eating clean and all their salads.
Anyway, that was the office in town. The one people want to see is the Googleplex in Mountainview near Palo Alto. I expected to see one big building that says Google on it, but it wasn’t like that. It turned out to be a huge town with lots of streets and people on bicycles, and lots of smaller buildings. There were like over 20 Google buildings there, each belonging to individual departments like Google Maps, or Android, or Instagram etc. There was nothing else there so I totally understand why it would make sense to provide food for their staff, because you would’ve had to build restaurants and cafeterias there anyway. There was nowhere else to go.
It was such a beautiful place to be at because the streets were pretty and the weather in SF is amazing all year long. Sunny but cool, so so nice. If they had something like this in Malaysia, none of us would go because we would be leaving trails of sweat along the streets. Every corner was so well thought, from the recycle bins (they’re big on recycling there!) and the colours of Google were everywhere, even on their bikes!
These bikes are free for anyone to use, even non-Google employees if they’re visiting etc. Clearly this place is not a place for heels, so don’t even bother looking pretty or dressed up. Everyone there was in sweater, backpack and sneakers, mostly.
Dean and I came prepared in our comfy shoes and sweaters. We needed to fit in, haha!
A truck to cut employee’s hair! So Google likes to call in services to come for their employees like massage trucks or haircut trucks or even food trucks. The idea is to give perks to them, but also minimise their time going out so that productivity at work is also improved because you don’t waste time moving around so much. So smart!
Then we visited Facebook but couldn’t go in because it was a much more closed campus than Google was.
We walked along the neighbourhoods of Palo Alto and their main street which was this. So beautiful but so down to earth as well.
So excited seeing a hugeeee Cheesecake Factory! Penny, you there?
It’s Steve Job’s house! (or former house, not sure if his family still lives there) It was pretty cool that our investor lives in this neighbourhood so he knew who lived where and all. But this one I had to share. Steve Jobs was always in a black top, who knew his house would be blue? The interesting thing was that his house wasn’t even one of the biggest ones in that neighbourhood!
The houses there were big but honestly not nearly as big as the mansions you see here in KL. Property there is very expensive, even a small bungalow costs tens of millions. Clearly not for the faint-hearted, Palo Alto.
All in all, it was an eye-opener going there and seeing the work culture and lifestyle at the world’s tech city. I expected machines and snooty people just at their laptops, but actually despite billion dollars of funds going in and out of that city, people are just so down to earth there. I did not find even one Lamborghini there. The guy we had lunch with actually sold his startup a couple years back for a hundred million dollars, and yet, he was in Google typing things on his Macbook at a desk next to other people. Working hard, like everyone else. It was amazing! If this was us in Malaysia getting a hundred million dollars, we’d start wearing sunnies indoors with an entourage everywhere we go, 4 bodyguards, 4 maids, 4 cars, 4 wives. Hehe.
Can’t generalise of course, but it seems like over there everyone is so independent. They drive themselves, they pick up their children from school, they cook dinner with their wife, they do house chores when they come home from work. And they all looked so happy! Puzzled, I asked our investor, “Do people here just not like to enjoy their money or something?” And he replied, “Of course we do, but maybe on other things like travel. Here, money is great but it isn’t the sole motivation. People are passionate about their ideas, their startups and even if you’re rich, you’d work because what else is there to do with your time! And if you start showing off your wealth, people look down on you.” So, it’s very much a society thing that dictates your behaviour.
I also saw beyond the free food and fun culture at Google and traced back why they have to offer all that. Talent, especially developers, is so hard to find, they said. So in order to retain talent, they need to add extra perks to make sure people don’t leave. So many tech startups are there and people are always fighting for the best people, so companies need to start offering something more than just mere salary (since money isn’t the sole motivation, people want to be happy in other ways too). It’s a very competitive world, especially over there, and a lot of companies lose out to Google because everyone wants to work at Google. Google gets the best people because they can afford to, and it kind of kills off the small boys in the tech world if they don’t offer the same or more. Reality bites, huh?
So this was my experience there. Of course it’s just my opinion and observation, you might have a completely different one if you have visited too. Do share!
Thanks for sharing with us about that tech-city miss Vivy. It’s really amazing.
absolutely love the ppl, culture & environment there. how i miss SF!
i wouldnt probably even consider going to palo alto for a holiday but for a once in a lifetime experience i probably would out of curiosity. thanks for sharing this! lovely pics!
I agree it is competitive but all of us have different career goals. At the end of the day it is very competitive within Google too. So if the career environment is not suited for an individual (say job challenges, learning opportunity, expertise knowledge) within Google, they would always look for new (ie new startups – to face the challenge of driving it to be the next big thing). Thats why these folks has such great mentality to life – not just about materialistic stuffs but beyond that, being happy, simply.
Thanx for sharing! Very informative post. Pls share more. Never heard of Palo Alto before.
..reminds me on ‘the internship’ movie!
Love everything about this post. It’s so admirable how they work and think and live. Can’t generalize lah obviously but for your investor friend at least, that’s amazing.
Well I only seen these on The Internship movie. I loved the culture ever since! I really wanted to work with these kind of company and indeed if you treat your worker nicely you will get loyalty in return. I really hope that you will success in everything you do, Vy!
Salam Vivy, thanks for sharing. The work culture is very amazing.. no wonder they can come with great ideas without the pressure of thinking what is the latest car model i should buy or what are other fancy things should i catch after this.. haha..
Just to share, i have been to a rocket city in Baikonur, and again everything are so down to earth over there. Not as what i expected in the first place. Most of their buildings and houses are made from woods or just normal blocks. Of course no high rise building there because that is the place where rocket launch. They still preserved all the histories related to space ie Yuri Gagarin house before his journay to space via Sputnik.
Love the idea of being modest and down to earth eventhough if the individual rich enough to buy 10 bungalows in klang valley..hihi (general statement here..). Our beloved Prophet Rasullullah (Peace Be Upon Him and His Family) lived in modesty. Also all the Khalifahs and Previous Islamic Rulers (Salahuddin Al-Ayubi) lived in modesty.
nice experience and thanks for sharing!
amazing post, vivy! very inspiring to know that even in a city where arguably the smartest and richest people on earth live, money is NOT the number 1 reason for happiness. that is awesome!!
Really wonderful to live in a humble and modest society. So much of what Islam teaches us. Most of the non-Muslims have the qualities of what Islam teaches us to be.. Hopefully, as Muslims we will also follow whats good. And hopefully society in Malaysia will have the thinking of people there, insyaAllah!
Salam Vivvy, have always wanted to know how the environment in Google office. Everything seems super-cool over there, no wonder they have such high spirit staff. Conducive environment and productive staff= Efficient Work. Hope to hear your stories on Silicon Valley (met one investor back in Msia, had always Google Map the valley, pretty sad huh)!
I’ve not been to the Google office in the US, but I have been to Google Malaysia. In terms of space, it’s sooo different, but I could somehow sense the Google USA culture here in their Malaysia’s office.
Oh, and they have free magnums too. Win!
i’m a teacher and last year i got to visit one popular publishing company’s office in OZ (educational materials). when you mentioned about how down to earth everyone is there, it reminded me of my visit there. the owner picked up our luggage by himself. sent us back to our hotel on his own and even the working culture there pretty much resembles the Google office. to me it’s very Islamic ☺️.
What a lovely post! I’m so in awe at their salad-eating, recycling, cycling everywhere, down-to–earth culture!!! Love how they value substance & aren’t bothered about showing off their wealth!
steve jobs had his hands on pixar in awhile. he even made the building for pixar campus. it’s now called the steve jobs building in dedication to him. i guess in theory he had childlike side. even though his slick and clean image on apple.
You should watch Pirates of Silicon Valley 🙂 interesting movie about the founders of Apple, Facebook, Microsoft etc.
Cities that are usually ‘liveable’ and fun to live in are filled with people who are humble and down to earth. People in these places don’t value (and some even look down upon) expensive cars or handbags or mansions. They value kindness, respect and good morals. Unlike where we live, where we treat people who show off as if they’re Gods. I lived in Melbourne for a bit and i’m ever so grateful for my experience. My Aussie friends taught me that life is not about money but having a great, humble and laid back lifestyle. | 2019-04-21T21:07:36 | http://www.proudduck.com/2015/11/the-tech-city/ |
New Barns Caravan Park is family run (since 1940’s) and located just outside the village of Arnside, (Cumbria), in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our park is positioned alongside natural woodland, in between New Barns Bay and White Creek, and offers you the opportunity of a very relaxing lifestyle.
You will find numerous walks with breathtaking views over the estuary. If you are someone who is a little more active then you can walk up Arnside Knott (which overlooks the park and has spectacular views over Morecambe bay, the Southern Lakeland fells and North Yorkshire).
Visit the Bob-in Café at the park entrance offering park members and visitors a chance to stop, relax and enjoy a treat from a varied menu. | 2019-04-19T16:58:27 | https://www.newbarnscaravanpark.co.uk/ |
The Everest is a cozy, 290 sq. ft. tiny home. If you are looking for a property that is ready to move-in, this may be it!
When you walk through the French-door entrance of the home, you will find yourself in the kitchen. This space features white countertops, dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel 4-burner range/oven, a deep sink, a washing/drying machine and a black refrigerator/freezer.
Across from the kitchen is a staircase (which doubles as storage cubbies) that leads up to the lofted bedrooms, and past the staircase (on the left side of the house) is the living room. Notable features of the living room include the couch, built-in fireplace and media center.
To the right of the kitchen is the full-sized bathroom furnished with a toilet, white vanity and walk-in shower.
This simple tiny home is listed for $56,000, however the owners are willing to negotiate the price and deliver the home! For more information, visit its sales listing here. | 2019-04-19T18:32:41 | https://www.tinyhousetown.net/2017/07/the-everest-290-sq-ft.html |
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BTE Netcast – Episode 1 – Oh hai! – Best. Team. Ever.
BTE Netcast – Episode 1 – Oh hai!
Long time coming, this is the first episode of our netcast. We’ve recorded quite a few of these so stay tuned because I’ll be posting all the shows in the next few days or weeks (bandwidth limitations).
In this show we talk about Wanted and introduce the revolutionary lolcat rating system. Another topic you’ll hear not only in this episode but in many to come is Halo, the game that brought us together. | 2019-04-23T18:14:43 | http://www.bestteamever.net/?p=192 |
I hadn’t planned on writing about Mother’s Day, but a discussion I heard yesterday made me change my mind. Both my Mother and my Mother-in-law have passed away, and I have been thinking about them. My Mother-in-law was an artist in addition to being the mother of three very charming boys. She loved being near water, either a lake or the ocean. The last years of her life she lived on the California Coast. Before her eyesight failed, she took sailing lessons and painted scenes of the ocean.
This is one of her paintings; the pier at Oceanside at Sunset. I am fortunate to have this one on the wall in my office.
My mother always worked outside the home. In a time when television would have you believe all mothers stayed home and all husbands worked in offices and wore suits, my family did not fit that mold. I know few families who did. When I was in grade school, I always looked forward to Thursday. Thursday was my mother’s day off from work. That meant I could go home for lunch and my mom would drive me to school. I remember being drilled on my times tables as she drove me to school. I also remember the pink plaid dress she made for me when I was eight. My Mom was an excellent seamstress and a wonderful baker. She was a strong, quiet woman.
My Mother-in-law with my late husband.
I miss them both. Happy Mother’s Day, Moms.
I am gobstruck by your offer to nominate me for the Liebster Award. Thank you, and I accept. Next steps?
Love the beach painting. Glad you decided to write about Mother’s Day.
Glad you like the painting. If you go to my blog and look at the post Liebster Award and Writing 101 there is some information about the award. Also, click on wordingwell.com/the-liebster-award and there is more information. On that page, if you scroll down, you will find a Liebster Award badge that is labeled liebster-award.png that you can copy and print on your website. | 2019-04-20T06:19:33 | https://jeanmjames.com/2015/05/08/moms-day/ |
Whether you’re headed out to hunt down squirrels or soda cans, this case of 5000 .22 Long Rifle cartridges from Winchester guarantees you’ll have enough ammunition to finish the job. Every Winchester Wildcat cartridge in this case carries a 40 grain Lead Round Nose (LRN) bullet in a brass rimfire case. The lead bullets are lubricated for reduced fouling and reliable travel down the barrel, so whether you’re hunting or plinking you know you can trust the round in your chamber.
Introduced in 1887, the .22 LR cartridge is the most common round in the world. There is a vast array of firearms chambered in .22 Long Rifle, ranging from revolvers to semi-automatic rifles. Its low recoil and low cost make it a popular choice for recreational shooting and training new shooters; it’s also effective at varmint and small game hunting. Be warned that once you start shooting, it's hard to stop; make sure you buy enough! | 2019-04-18T19:16:30 | https://www.bulkammo.com/bulk-22-lr-ammo-22lr40grlrnwinchesterwildcat-5000 |
The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports for West Eifel Volcanic Field.
The Global Volcanism Program has no Weekly Reports available for West Eifel Volcanic Field.
The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for West Eifel Volcanic Field.
The West Eifel volcanic field in the Rhineland district of western Germany SW of the city of Bonn is a dominantly Pleistocene group of 240 scoria cones, maars, and small stratovolcanoes covering an area of about 600 km2. It lies about 40 km SW of the smaller, but better known, East Eifel volcanic field. Individual vents, most of which cover a broad NW-SE-trending area extending about 50 km from the towns of Ormont on the NW to Bad Bertrich on the SE, were erupted above a mantle plume through Devonian sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Scoria cones, about half of which have produced lava flows, form two-thirds of the volcanic centers, and about 30% are maars or tuff rings, many of which are occupied by lakes. About 230 eruptions have occurred during the past 730,000 years. The latest eruptions formed the Ulmener, Pulvermaar, and Strohn maars around the end of the Pleistocene and the beginning of the Holocene.
This volcano is located within the Vulkaneifel, a UNESCO Global Geopark property.
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There is no Deformation History data available for West Eifel Volcanic Field.
There is no Emissions History data available for West Eifel Volcanic Field.
The lake-filled Weinfelder maar is one of about 80 maars of the West Eifel volcanic field in Germany, west of the Rhine River. The roughly 500-m-wide crater was formed during the late Pleistocene by explosions through nonvolcanic bedrock. About 230 eruptions during the past 730,000 years formed a 600 sq km area of maars, scoria cones, and small stratovolcanoes.
Photo by Richard Waitt, 1990 (U.S. Geological Survey).
The Mehrener maar is one of about 80 maars of the West Eifel volcanic field. The village of Mehrener is located on the shore of a lake partially filling the crater, whose rim lies behind the village. Maars, scoria cones, and small stratovolcanoes cover an area of 600 sq km west of the Rhine River. Most originated during eruptions between about 730,000 and 10,000 years ago.
The Global Volcanism Program has no maps available for West Eifel Volcanic Field.
The following 412 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.
Large Eruptions of West Eifel Volcanic Field Information about large Quaternary eruptions (VEI >= 4) is cataloged in the Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions (LaMEVE) database of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA). | 2019-04-18T10:22:17 | http://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=210010 |
Authorities have arrested a man in connection to the suspicious packages believed to be explosive that were sent to CNN and politicians across the country, according to The New York Times.
The arrest, which was made in Florida, comes after a 12th package addressed to James Clapper (former director of National Intelligence) was discovered this morning (October 26). He joined the list with the Obamas, the Clintons, Eric Holder, Cory Booker, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Maxine Waters and more.
The identity of the man arrested has not yet been shared, but law enforcement confirms the news. | 2019-04-21T12:59:36 | https://joycolumbus.com/77465/man-arrested-in-connection-with-suspicious-packages/ |
Some 4,000 Italians remain homeless.
At least 11 people were found dead in Japan on Wednesday, most of them elderly residents at a nursing home, as heavy overnight rain from Typhoon Lionrock left towns flooded across the country’s north.
Congenital infection with Zika virus should be considered a risk factor for hearing loss.
Leal MC, Muniz LF, Ferreira TS, et al. Hearing Loss in Infants with Microcephaly and Evidence of Congenital Zika Virus Infection — Brazil, November 2015–May 2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 30 August 2016. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6534e3.
Not necessarily a bad thing: A loud noise mistaken for gunfire led to rumors that spread at blazing speed in person and on social media, setting off a panic that shut down one of the nation’s busiest airports, as passengers fled terminals and burst through security cordons, and as the police struggled to figure out what was happening and to restore order.
The total number of Zika virus infections in Singapore has risen to 56. | 2019-04-22T20:25:21 | https://wordpress.utoledo.edu/disastermedicine/2016/08/ |
Opinionsite Reviews - Legit or Scam?
Opinionsite Reviews – Legit or Scam?
Opinionsite, found online at Opinionsite.com, is a market research site which describes themselves as “worldwide communities of people sharing their opinions” in exchange for rewards.
This website says that they allow their members to share their opinion in exchange for “cash and rewards.” Whenever you complete a survey with their website, you will be awarded points which you eventually will be able to exchange for cash.
You can sign up to participate in this service for free, and once you complete your registration forms, and confirm your membership by email, you will receive 1,400 points – the equivalent of $1.00 – added to your account.
After becoming a member, you will then be asked to complete a short profiling survey in exchange for another 2,800 points, or $2, added to your account. Before you begin taking member surveys, you will have $3 in your account, and you only need to accumulate the equivalent of $10 before you can cash out and request a check.
When working with a market research or survey site, one of the things you should always look at is the level you need to reach before you can receive compensation. A $10 minimum is a reasonable level, although they are not clear on how many points you will receive per survey after you have completed the membership process.
Opinionsite also has a version of their website created especially for healthcare professionals, Opinionsite health, including doctors, nurses, veterinarians, managed care professionals, and more. These surveys will deal specifically with needs related to healthcare careers.
When you become a member of Opinionsite, you also agree to receive email newsletters, account updates, and special offers which are targeted to your interests based on the information you provide to them.
This is not uncommon to some market research websites. The question of whether the website is legit must be dealt with on an individual basis, between whether you can reach the described payment amount and receive reliable payments and the volume of marketing contacts you receive.
If you are receiving unlimited amounts of contact from advertisers but can hardly complete enough surveys to reach your payout, the website is not considered a legitimate form of market research.
If you tire of the surveys or of the various marketing communications you will receive after becoming a member, you can Unsubscribe from their services at any time, however your information will still be maintained in their database unless you contact them directly and ask that they remove all your personal information from their system.
Average Rating for " Opinionsite " is 2.49 out of 5 based on 39 reviews.
Same for me. Completed 50 minute survey for $500. Never got paid and got the run around from the administrator, Pat Stuart. Will not use them again.
My experience seems to be common- survey completed, no payment and unable to raise any response . I’ve unsubscribed now .
If not a scam prior, they appear to be now. I completed a physician survey and asked for payment. Later received an email that their computer was accidentally rejecting claims and that I should again place my request. I have tried. Web site has an internal server ERROR. Do NOT waste your time on Opinionsite.
As a physician, I had done several surveys for OpinionSite. Most of the time I was credited with the points, after qualifying for the surveys. a few mos. ago I was not credited & after some back & forth with Pat Stuart, the coordinator, after about 2 mos. the lousy $35 was finally credited. More recently, a survey was completed that was supposed to pay $80. I was not credited. I contacted Pat Stuart 5X! No response! For me OpinionSite is hx. Caution is highly advised. I don't know if OpinionSit is in the process of imploding or what, but I don't want to be continuing to waste my time answering qualifying questions & participating in surveys that are not paying as claimed. I rate this at 1.
Total scam!!! Completed 15 minute survey, asked many very detailed questions about my practice and travel related diseases and vaccinations and in the end said that I didn't qualify for the survey after getting exactly what they needed. Stay away and don't waste your time!!!
Lots of requests sent to my inbox requesting survey participation. I have never "qualified" to complete a survey, and this "qualification" decision is made after multiple questions asked about disease incidence and treatment choices. Pat, if you want to make this "service" less of a scam, list the qualifications for study participation in the initial email so that practitioners who do not qualify do not have to waste their time. Also, consider compensating all of the people above who claim they have never been compensated.
Did one hour phone survey. Was supposed to receive 115.00 have yet to receive. Emailed twice finally got response and say they will check into it. Now I see I will never receive it. Wish I would of did research on them first.
multiple attempts made to complete their surveys. only able to get through part of each one before being told I did not qualify. but in the meantime, several of those surveys already had valuable survey results from my attempts. in effect -- the company receives the survey results needed for reporting, while you get paid nothing for that work.
Completed several surveys and requested PayPal credit and never received it.. Will not answer any of my emails. Also received an email from them requesting my SSN.... not happening! | 2019-04-18T20:27:42 | https://www.opportunitychecker.com/opinionsite-reviews-legit-or-scam/ |
Although for some people Sammamish is considered just another small town, our driveway gate company in Sammamish knows that this statement is not true. The town managed to get over the financial crisis in recent years, maintaining an important spot on the Washington state map. Many of the people began to fulfill their dreams of improving their houses and yards. Since we are the best iron works company in the city, we have played an active role when it comes to wrought iron fences in Sammamish. Our driveway gate company in Sammamish has established a reliable reputation in this field, so we would like you to remember our name every time you need iron related works.
We have true professionals in our company and this is excellent news for all those interested seeking an experienced contractor, with the power and skills to offer fast assistance and phenomenal gate service. Our adept technicians are well-trained, courteous, and fully knowledgeable of the latest gate systems. They don't just offer gate repairs but also excel in gate intercom installation and repair, new gate installation, and all services related to residential gate openers. They possess vast experience and the knowhow to deal with troubles efficiently. In addition, offer same day emergency electric gate repair, devote time to troubleshoot the system properly, and resolve all problems. We can be trusted for gate opener installation, maintenance service, and parts repair. With our steadfast excellence and commitment, perfect operation and gates free of problems are ensured.
Our driveway gate company in Sammamish also serves the commercial and industrial area. We are offering the best services for them as well. Do you need a new enclosed pool for your new hotel? Some classy iron bars at the entrance of your restaurant? Retractable doors for your large industrial hall, do not worry, just keep our telephone number handy and call us whenever you think about iron works. We can also provide you with state of artornamental work or even a new commercial fence for the parking space of your new mall. The possibilities are limitless.
We utilize on the most respectable product providers, such as Elite and DoorKing, so we can be sure we only provide the best quality for our customers. Our technicians are trained on advanced automatic systems and prepared to repair or install them as required. Our driveway gate company in Sammamish has established a good reputation over the years and we want to keep it this way. We are confident that we can do this because we are always working to make our operation better, and we are looking for new and affordable technologies that will make our wrought iron fences even better.
If you are considering the idea of a wrought iron fence for your home or business please think of our driveway gates company in Sammamish and give us a call. | 2019-04-22T13:10:38 | https://www.gatesrepairsammamish.com/wrought-iron-fences |
The Trend in Home Sales in Bridgewater MA 02324 - Improving, or...?
Home prices in Bridgewater on average are falling! Home prices have fallen 9.2% since June of 2011.
However, the current average listing price of homes for sale in Bridgewater, MA is up. The average listing price is $314,274, up 1.1% from a month ago. Compare this to the current median sales price of $243,270 - where half of home sales are above this amount and half are below it.
So what does all this mean? Well, if you're looking for a home in the town ofBridgewater, you may be able to find a bargain. Both prices and sales of homes are down significantly from where they were a year ago.
You can still buy a home with little or no money down. You can buy a home with no money down with a VA Loan or a USDA Rural Development Home Loan. With the FHA Mortgage program, you can purchase a home with as little as 3.5% down. With a MassHousing Loan, you can purchase a home with no money down or with as little as 3.0% down. When you're ready to buy a home, find out how much house you can afford to buy in Bridgewater or in the surrounding area.
Be sure to contact me, Lew Corcoran, toll free at 1-800-984-3341, when you're looking to get pre-approved for a purchase of your next home in Bridgewater or in the surrounding area. Otherwise you may end up frustrated, disappointed and, unfortunately, perhaps misled.
The Trend in Home Sales in Bridgewater MA 02324 - Improving, or…? | 2019-04-23T12:02:56 | http://lewiscorcoran.com/archives/2011/7 |
Greater use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) marks a U.S. transition toward a "digital society" that may profoundly affect electricity supply, demand, and delivery. RAND developed four 2001-2021 scenarios of ICT evolution and assessed their implications for U.S. electricity requirements. Even large deployment of ICTs will only modestly increase U.S. electricity use over the next two decades. The more pressing concern will be how to meet the increased need for higher-quality and more-reliable power that accompanies ICT use. | 2019-04-22T12:08:17 | https://shop.rand.org/products/electricity-requirements-for-a-digital-society |
Have you been looking for a therapeutic boarding school designed to help troubled teens from Rhode Island get their lives back on track and improve their academic performance? If so, you should consider the RTC program offered by Cedar Ridge Academy. We specialize in helping troubled teens deal with their issues and get into the college of their choice. For years, we have dedicated ourselves to offering the right support and guidance to troubled teenagers, and we are confident we can make a difference in your son or daughter's life. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible for help or additional information about the services we provide at 866-471-6629. We can help.
When at-risk youth attend an alternative school or therapeutic boarding school, parents are often hoping to see drastic changes in their behavior and school performance. At Cedar Ridge, we provide the right environment for this transformation to take place. We offer weekly therapy sessions to ensure that your son or daughter overcomes any issues they've been struggling with. At the same time, your son or daughter will be going through our carefully tailored school curriculum. Our highly trained teaching staff is ready and able to connect to each pupil due to our focus on small class sizes. We are confident that our resources make us the best option in alternative schools for troubled teens from Rhode Island.
Please don't wait to get help from Cedar Ridge Academy if you have a troubled teen from Rhode Island who has been making poor choices and struggling in school. We are confident we can make a real difference in their life and set them up to have a successful and happy life. You can reach us immediately at 866-471-6629. | 2019-04-18T16:41:13 | https://www.cedaridge.net/Therapeutic-Boarding-Schools/Rhode-Island-RI/ |
Welcome to the Year One Class Page. We look forward to sharing our learning with you. There are 29 fantastic pupils in Year One who are taught by Mrs Furnival and Mrs Worsnop (on Thursdays) The class are supported by Mrs Keinhorst and Mrs Baxter. | 2019-04-22T22:58:41 | https://pool-in-wharfedale-leeds.co.uk/page.php?id=9937 |
I am such a slow cooker girl that it’s hard for me to pull out the Instant Pot…but every single time I do, I’m so happy with my meal!
On Monday night, we had White Chicken Chili all made…in my Instant Pot! From start to finish, this supper took right at about 40 minutes. It took about 10 minutes to build pressure, 18 minutes to cook and then another 10 or so to release the pressure. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and clean up was super simple!
In your Instant Pot on the saute setting, add in your chopped onion with a drizzle of EVOO (about 2 tablespoons). Saute about five minutes. Next, add in a big pinch of both salt and pepper along with your chicken breasts, stock, soup, beans, chiles and chili powder. Place the lid on your Instant Pot and set it to the MANUEL setting for 18 minutes.
When your 18 minutes is over, allow your Instant Pot to release naturally. Remove the lid and using two forks, shred your chicken right inside your Instant Pot.
Finally, ladle into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Totally trying this next week! I’m new to my instant pot so I so appreciate the recipes!!
This looks and sounds delicious! I cannot get enough of my Instant Pot, I love it!
I made this last night for supper and it was delicious! For some reason, my IP didn’t naturally release by the 20 min mark after it was done cooking down (from 18 min) so I manually released it and temped the chicken to make sure it was done (it was totally done). Great meal and I’m pinning it for future meal planning! | 2019-04-22T08:46:37 | https://mixandmatchmama.com/2019/02/instant-pot-white-chicken-chili/ |
Installs and maintains ships’ piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines following blueprints, layouts and work orders and using hand tools and shop machines. Plans layout of pipe sections, cuts and bores holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes. Operates shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps and thermostats. Bends pipe to specified shape bolts on pipe-bending fixtures, bolts or welds brackets to support pipe systems. Connects pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, tanks and other ship equipment. Repairs, packs and adjusts valves. Tests installed systems for leaks and to ensure that system meets specifications. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
High school or equivalent education preferred, Two years on the job training at NASSCO in pipefitting or minimum three years of experience is required. Knowledge of basic marine piping systems, blueprint readings, silver-brazing procedures and military specifications. Must be able to perform marine pipefitting, bending, burning, and read blueprints and follow exact tolerances. Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any assigned shift. Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English). Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.
Set up work area with appropriate tools and materials in shop or on board ship.
Cut, bend, weld, braze, grind, and/or burn pipes to fit and connect for ship board installation.
Inspect and tag out piping systems; air tests tanks/voids; hydrostatically test the piping system and equipment.
Other duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade.
Blueprints, drawings, pipefitter handbook, measuring tools, hand tools, welding tools and leads, sawzalls, emery cloth, pipes, fire bottle, mirror, glues, extension cords, chain falls, come along, blanks, tags, pens, hydro pump, sketch pad, painting, masking, high reaching, cleaning equipment, and solvents, and personal protective equipment.
Lifting up to 50 lbs. Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed. Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints; perceiving details and making visual comparisons; using calculator to solve standard formulas; measuring and verifying task requirements. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.
General housekeeping in work areas. May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.
Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise. | 2019-04-24T19:48:48 | https://jobs.nassco.com/job/San-Diego-Pipefitter-Journeyman-CA-92113/536198300/ |
A new parasitic worm has been found in Florida. Researchers said the parasite is called a rat lungworm, which lives in rats and snails in Florida and can cause infections in people's brains.
According to Live Science, the rat lungworm was previously seen in Southern Florida, and the study is the first one to show just how damaging it is to people across the state. The researchers said that the parasite, which can usually be found in the tropics, recently appeared in the continental United States, where it is expected to continue spreading.
Human cases of rat lungworm is not new. In fact, they were known to have occurred in Hawaii for over 50 years, but did not make it to the continental United States until the mid-1980s. It first showed up in New Orleans, likely from the ships that arrived from areas already inhabited by rats. Later on, it also appeared in Louisiana and Texas.
Due to their nature, the parasites have an alarming ability to thrive in areas outside its historical range. The parasite is said to carry its life cycle in rats, snails and slugs. People can be infected by the disease if they eat raw or undercooked snails and slugs, or if they eat food that has been contaminated. Angiostrongylus cantonensis, as the parasite is known, can infect the brain and cause meningitis to those who have been infected. Other symptoms include headaches, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting and abnormal sensations in their limbs.
A new study published in PLOS One found that rat and snail samples from Alachua, Leon, St. Johns, Orange and Hillsborough tested positive for the parasite, but it is likely to be more widespread. Researchers found that the parasite also does not seem picky about the types of snails it infects, which is why they recommend washing produce to prevent infections. Children should also avoid eating snails and remember to wash their hands after handling them. | 2019-04-18T10:19:42 | https://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/60230/20170629/rat-lungworm-spreads-florida.htm |
iVvy makes it easy to search, compare book and pay for the best rental venues in Calera. Whether you are looking for a small training space, large conference room or a wedding rental, iVvy has you covered. Searches on the iVvy marketplace will show live availability of function space and pricing, and depending on the complexity of your event, allow you to make a live booking. | 2019-04-20T17:18:32 | https://www.ivvy.com/venue/calera--alabama/lunch.html |
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There is a buzz about the recently announced New Delhi’s eight-point initiative to address Kashmir’s ongoing unrest. The political initiative, as New Delhi prefers to call it, was announced following all party delegation of Indian parliamentarians to the troubled state.
Before going into discussions over whether the initiative in its totality is truly aimed at easing the tensions or just another process that would achieve nothing other than consuming time, let us underline what the plan offers?
To be precise enough the initiative says New Delhi will appoint a group of interlocutors to talk to various social and political groups of the state. It called on state government to release the jailed protesters, reviewing cases of detenues booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), review the Disturbed Areas notification and deployment of security forces. It asked for reopening of educational institutions. It also announced a financial compensation of Rs five lakh for every person killed in civil unrest since June this year and an additional assistance of Rs 100 crore for improving infrastructure in educational institutions of the state.
The announcement is presumed to bring down the tempers that are raking up over the past three months and have seen 109 people mostly teenagers and young men killed in police and paramilitary action on protesters that feel alienated with New Delhi.
Anti-India sentiment runs deep in the psyche of majority of Kashmiris because of the repeated apathy at the hands of New Delhi.
Protests seeking end of New Delhi’s rule are going on relentlessly across Muslim majority areas of state. The efforts by government forces to stop such protests often trigger clashes with youth pelting stones and police and paramilitary troopers retaliating by firing tear smoke shells and bullets.
Police action either results in deaths or wounding of civilians.
The state policy has been to use force to quell dissent especially since the inception of armed insurgency in the state.
Unfortunately state government as well as centre has not been able to come up with a strategy other than running affairs through the barrel of gun.
The gulf that is widening between the people and state government, which represents Indian Union is widening with each passing day. The confrontation has rendered Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his coalition government ineffective and gave separatists the upper hand.
Mere rhetoric and blame games won’t work. The government has to accept the aberration in the system that triggers protests relentlessly.
During the initial phase when death toll rose to 17, government ordered an inquiry promising action against the accused, the report is yet to be submitted. By now the death toll surpassed 100 besides wounding hundreds. So where stands the elected government’s promise?
Apart from this, strikes called by separatists and strict curfew imposed by authorities have paralyzed the life. The closure of markets, business establishments, educational institutions, government offices has suffered losses, some of which are tangible and some intangible.
According to estimates by economic experts, in the past 100 days, the valley alone has lost Rs 8000 crore for in wake of the cessation of service mobility, movement and businesses.
The loss to the student community cannot be quantified.
There is no denying the fact that Kashmir is a political problem and needs a political solution. Whosoever, tries to find solution to this imbroglio outside the political frame has not understood the issue and needs the fresh orientation on the subject.
In the given situation where does the eight point initiative stand?
In fact, things in Kashmir look more hopeless than ever in the past three months.
In the past there have been efforts by New Delhi as well as separatist groups to get engaged in talks to find a suitable way out but every time the moves ended in futility, for they were half-hearted.
Flicking the pages of history we come across central team meeting Hizbul Mujahideen leaders in 2000. Moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference during the tenure of governments headed by Atal Behari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh entered into talks with New Delhi. The talks failed to break ice and dialogue process could not pick up.
Besides this the renewed offer instead of being an exclusive one appears to be more generalized in nature.
So, who will be central government approaching right now for talks and what will be the agenda?
Separatists are demanding specific and absolute political concessions. Is government in New Delhi ready to give that?
As far as issue of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and curtailing security is concerned again New Delhi has contradiction. AFSA gives stationed troops the legal authority to shoot any person on mere suspicion of being a threat, and guarantees immunity from prosecution. It also provides a soldier a cover from being tried in a civilian court, for a civilian court requires the permission of home ministry in such a matter. Rights activists say more than 400 such cases are still waiting the home ministry sanction.
If on one hand government says militancy has come down drastically over the past one decade and number of militants operating in the state is less than 500, then they should equally reciprocate with meaningful gestures.
Why not curtailing the number of troops and withdrawing the special powers to the soldiers? After all after two decades of militancy, the people in the state want a change in the scenario.
Jammu and Kashmir is considered as one of the highest militarized regions in the world. Officially India does not reveal the actual number of its troops deployed in Kashmir. Rights groups say that India has deployed more than 700,000 troopers and paramilitary troopers in the region to counter militants fighting in the region. The troops are often being accused of indulging in human rights violations.
Separatists in the region have been consistently demanding the withdrawal of troops and scrapping of their special powers and have even made it a pre-condition for entering into formal talks with New Delhi. So why not acting on this before engaging into a fruitful process?
Prior to this the much talked about working groups on Kashmir nominated by Prime Minister submitted their reports, why is New Delhi taking time in considering even those recommendations.
The groups were nominated in May 2006 to find a permanent solution to the conflict in the state. One of the committees headed by former Supreme Court judge Saghir Ahmad recommended autonomy for the state.
The demand of autonomy in the region is being advocated by the pro-Indian ruling party of the region National Conference. The party has passed autonomy resolution in the state legislature in 2000, which was turned down by New Delhi.
Why pushing for fresh committees to hold dialogue process to find a solution and not start implementing the recommendations of working groups?
Reviewing cases of detainees booked under PSA and compensation to kin of deceased, the steps are not the answer to the problem instead an obligation of the responsible government to its people.
The people’s backlash that was manifested by setting ablaze anything that represents government (offices, police stations, railway sheds, etc) is highly condemnable and cannot be justified. But at the same time state cannot afford to be at war with its own people.
New Delhi has to politically equip the people, no matter mainstream leaders or the separatists. After all the people should realize that there are people listening to their demands.
So if the agenda has failed to deliver on the political front, then it is simply undoing of the eight-point- initiative. | 2019-04-26T00:12:44 | http://kashmirnewz.com/a0029.html |
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Blackberry seeds are spread by birds and often infestations arise around stumps, rocks etc. Seedlings develop very slowly and are taprooted for a year or so before becoming rhizomatous i.e. producing underground spreading rooting systems.
When spraying blackberry, coverage of of both leaves and stems must be complete. This allows maximum uptake of herbicide in to the crown and root system.
Maximum control of blackberry is obtained using a programmed approach. Not only should the spraying be taken into account, but also the follow-up work which includes burning, topdressing, oversowing and fencing.
When dense bushes are sprayed it is best to remove the old canes by either crushing or burning. This helps to prevent new plants using the old canes as shelter when becoming established. It also helps pasture to establish more quickly. It is recommended that grass seed be sown where the old plant was growing.
Grazon and Tordon Brushkiller are ideal herbicides for blackberry. They provide quick knockdown, letting you to see where you have been within a few days. They are also grass friendly, meaning they are great for small blackberry as they do not damage high quality pasture grasses like ryegrass.
Varieties of blackberry growing on the East Coast (Hastings through to Gisborne), or in Northland, are hard to kill. These require the use of metsulfuron to achieve a good kill.
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After the huge boost of winning game one of the Liga Endesa Final in Madrid, Barça go back on court tonight (10.00 PM CET) seeking another road win in this best-of-five series. The pressure has been passed over to the home side.
The Barça players are in a fine mood after things went so well in the first match, and have preferred not to talk about anything that isn’t strictly basketball related. A 2-0 lead would mean they’d just need to win one of the next two games, both at the Palau, to take the title.
Pascual once again has no injuries to worry about, meaning he’ll have to drop two players from his roster tonight. In game one, it was youngsters Todorovic and Hezonja who had to watch from the stands.
Real Madrid will need to be especially careful with Ante Tomic, who has led the scoring in three of the last six meetings between the sides and led in rebounds in four. But Marcelo Huertas has also hit some fine form, and the likes of Nachbar and captain Juan Carlos Navarro are always going to be a danger.
Real Madrid are down but by no means out. They have been aiming to win everything this season and have a block of players that have been playing together for some time now. They’re under a lot of pressure after losing the series opener, and need to go out and make amends to get their championship bid back on track.
They scored high in the first match (93), but that meant nothing when they were unable to contain Barça’s offence (98). It gives Laso, who has torn his Achilles tendon, plenty to worry about, because if they try to keep the scoring low, that would be playing right into the hands of Barça’s style. A lot hangs on the tactics deployed by the home side’s head coach in front of a Palacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid that is going to be packed to the rafters once again. | 2019-04-22T01:21:23 | https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/1123321/chance-to-go-0-2 |
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After lingering at Pinnacle Rock a little longer than we had intended, Bob and I pushed further north on the Panorama Route to check out Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This landmark location in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa, is the site of yet another astounding set of formations within the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
We had lost track of time on this day trip and landed at Bourkes Luck Potholes at 4:59 p.m. That is not significant until you realize that the attraction closes at 5 p.m. Did the attendant turn us away? Not a chance! He gladly accepted the entrance fee, 55 Rand ($5.50 CAD), and admitted us to the controlled area of the site. Located at the top end of Blyde River Canyon, the Potholes are a natural water feature carved into that section of the Drakensberg escarpment.
Before we descended a path to reach the bridges that would direct us on a self-guided tour of the Potholes, Bob and I paused to appreciate the warm golden glow afforded by the late afternoon sun.
Next thing you know, a brightly-coloured bird diverted our attention when it lit in a small deciduous tree beside the protective railing.
you see a female that flew in to join her mate. She shows no sign of a white shoulder patch. These birds are commonly found in pairs on rocky kopjes (small hills) in wooded areas, and as birds of a dry savannah habitat, their diet consists of an assortment of insects that are hawked aerially, or fruits and seeds that are foraged on the ground or from low perches in shrubs. We paused for a couple of photos but were anxious to begin exploring.
Bourke’s Luck Potholes are geological formations that have been formed over centuries by swirling eddies of water where the Treur River tumbles into the Blyde River Canyon. Blyde River means River of Joy; Treur River means River of Sorrow. We had no idea before approaching the lip of the gorge just what marvelous sights were in store for us.
We traveled to South Africa in November, and at that time of the year, the flow of water through the gorge is modest.
Still, given the constricted space between the canyon walls and the distance to the water below, Bob and I were relieved to have protective railings in place at most of the vantage points and bridges to ensure easy and safe movement from one overlook to another.
When the vantage point afforded our first clear view of the river and gorge below, we began to understand the conditions that led to the extensive water erosion that has resulted in Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
During the rainy season, the flow of water in the Treur River far outstrips the mere trickle that Bob and I saw tumbling over the precipices to join the Blyde River far below. Of course centuries ago, the forceful and untamed torrent of water made its way over the land and by the force of gravity found its way over any available drop off, gap or crack at the edge of the canyon to reach the Blyde River coursing along its own riverbed.
The sheer volume and power of the raging floodwaters carries ample amounts of water-borne sand and stones that initially began to carve out small depressions in the underlying sandstone. Those depressions subsequently induced whirlpools of water within which pebbles and stones became trapped. The continuous circular motion and abrasion by the swirling rocks accelerated the erosion.
With the passage of time, the powerful torrent of the rainy season’s high water levels caused extensive erosion because the plunging waters of the Treur River creates powerful vortices called kolks where the rushing water meets with underwater obstructions. Once small depressions were soon enlarged by small boulders that were buoyed by the water’s current and manipulated in a circular motion to grind out even larger rock basins.
The rapidly rushing water of the Treur River is constricted by the narrow channels it has carved into the rock walls over which it flows. This increases the velocity of the water’s movement. Therefore, in the Treur’s plunge pools, the kolks rotate violently and, like a tornado, they have the power to pluck monstrous chunks of rock from the walls and riverbed, even moving them downstream for thousands of metres.
That action leaves behind huge pits where pools of water collect, giving rise to the term rock-cut basin. This phenomenon is most often seen where a river flows over hard rock with a softer substrate underneath such as the sandstone that is prevalent on the Drakensberg escarpment.
All along the Panorama Route, the red sandstone of the escarpment was evident in the walls of the Blyde River Canyon.
The circular erosion of the depressions has become magnified over time, and the result is these marvelous cylindrical potholes or giant’s kettles. Bob and I were mesmerized by the perfectly circular creations that more resembled art than some of nature’s handiwork. You can see that many visitors to Bourke’s Luck Potholes toss coins into the pools of water for good luck.
Over thousands of years, the friction caused by rotating boulders has continued to erode the natural rock substrate so that the concavities grow deeper and wider. In some cases, the potholes merge, new ones are formed, and always the process results in an intricate landscape of deep hollows and outcrops of resistant rock. Equally impressive are the towering walls of the potholes that have been sculpted to reveal layers of sandstone in shades of amber, aqua, taupe and ochre.
We were so excited to have Bourke’s Luck Potholes to ourselves. Those few people touring the landscape when we arrived had soon departed so it was just me, Bob and the occasional critter moving amongst the rocks. We came across another Common Flat Lizard and the prettiest butterfly that refused to be photographed.
At the outset of our explorations, the attendant informed us that there is a defined perimeter yet no fences restricted our movements at the periphery of the designated area. The Treur River ambled across the escarpment, and flat rocks extended into the stream just begging us to explore further, but we resisted temptation.
All looked safe and sound but based on our few wildlife sightings already, we weren’t about to take any chances. We began to navigate the maze of pedestrian bridges back to the entrance of the protected site, pleased that the Golden Hour was transforming the landscape into a series of gilded features.
Perhaps the reference to gold is apropos given how Bourke’s Luck Potholes came to have its name. In the late 1880s, a gold prospector by the name of Tom Bourke staked a claim and began panning for gold at this location. Earlier signs that there might be gold in the canyon led him to believe that he would strike it rich, but his gold mining was fruitless. Ironically, other prospectors did grow rich with the discovery of gold just south of there. The only riches found on site are the thousands of coins tossed into the potholes when visitors make a wish.
Strolling back across the rocky escarpment, Bob and I contemplated the power of water and its ability to shape a landscape. There at Bourke’s Luck Potholes it is spectacularly displayed in the dramatic and intricate series of waterfalls, potholes, sculpted cliffs and reflective pools.
What we had observed at Bourke’s Luck Potholes was truly remarkable and fantastical at the same time. The power of the elements is always intimidating and reminds us of our vulnerability and our place on this Earth. | 2019-04-22T06:45:04 | https://frametoframe.ca/2015/08/exploring-bourkes-luck-potholes-south-africa/ |
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It supports multiple layers of video, images, text, multitrack audio, precise cutting and trimming, precise volume envelope control, 3D transitions, color LUT filters, and much more.
• Download more effects, overlays, stickers and more from the KineMaster Asset Store.
• Volume envelop, many effects, filters, themes and more.
• If your hardware is not up to the app's standards, the app will simply not run.
• You can connect to your Google Drive account and select images and videos from cloud storage.
• It can produce videos of any length with a 1080p resolution.
• You can share your work on YouTube, Facebook, Google+, Dropbox and more.
KineMaster supports both monthly and annual subscriptions. Subscribers of KineMaster will have full access to premium downloadable assets from its asset store, including overlays, visual effects, music, and more. If you don't want to purchase the subscription, the app offers users a trial mode, but it has a "Made with KineMaster" watermark on all videos you make. | 2019-04-24T18:04:26 | https://www.popsilla.com/kinemaster-pro-video-editor.html |
As a Reservation Agent, you will fill a pivotal role in ensuring guest satisfaction through booking guest requests to secure rooms with the property management system in a prompt, courteous and accurate manner to maximize hotel revenues. You will be focused on optimizing each guest's experience by promoting hotel services, facilities and outlets and providing information of upcoming events/functions in the hotel and surrounding areas.
Have 1 year of hotel reservations, hotel customer service and/or hotel sales experience. Brand experience preferred.
Have good computer skills and brand Property Operating Systems experience.
Books guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel. Using the reservations system; processes reservations from the Sales Department, Home Office Sales Department, or Reservations Centers.
Communicates with Travel Agencies/ Wholesalers to coordinate guest and group bookings, hotel occupancy status, and special rates.
Up sells rooms where possible according to established procedures to maximize hotel average room rate; utilizes yield management strategies to ensure a full house whenever possible.
Processes cancellations, revisions and information updates on changes; processes guest reservation requests for other hotels within the hotel system.
Ensures proper verbiage is used when answering the phones and selling hotel rooms.
Provides accurate information about the city and the surrounding attractions when asked by guests; mails hotel-specific information sheets and brochures to guests as requested.
Stays informed of current rates, rate changes and all promotions: assists Revenue Manager in rooms forecasting. Completes daily logs to record the number of calls, bookings and cancellations.
Assists with group blocks and rooming lists as needed. Pre-blocks some groups and VIP guests as needed.
Runs daily reports such as Yield Management Report, Arrivals Report, Cancellation Report, etc.
Communicates special guest or group needs to the Front Desk.
Participates as part of Revenue meetings in place of Revenue Management. | 2019-04-21T08:13:12 | https://www.hcareers.com/job/hotel-resort-reservation-agent-4B7BCDF7A7A68678 |
This entry was posted on March 25, 2010 at 9:47 pm and is filed under Tie du Jour. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. | 2019-04-21T14:06:26 | https://100days100ties.com/2010/03/25/the-combo-platter/ |
Love this look! I have those jeans as well – they’ve become a favourite. So comfy!
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Concerns have been raised over the long-term use of nutritional supplements containing chromium, after an Australian research team found the mineral is partially converted into a carcinogenic form when it enters human cells. Controversy remains over whether the dietary form of chromium is essential, with an increasing body of evidence indicating it is not safe.
OPINION: Getting fit and losing weight are consistently among the top New Year’s resolutions, and January is the boom period for the billion-dollar gym industry. While any attempt to incorporate more exercise into our lives should be welcomed, it’s time to rethink the reasons for joining the gym. And, in particular, the way we measure success when it comes to exercise.
OPINION: Stressed and tired, a pregnant mother forgets to wash her hands after blowing her two-year old daughter's nose. The daughter’s nasal mucus contains a virus which has now infected the mother and could travel across her placenta to her unborn baby. Without knowing, the mother has just unintentionally put her baby at risk of cytomegalovirus.
OPINION: Few media reports in the health sphere generate as much attention as those with screaming headlines about a new link between food and cancer.
OPINION: It seems almost inevitable that every release of a major health report from an expert body unleashes a torrent of comment from those who think they know better than qualified scientists. This week, that expert body is the World Health Organisation. Their latest report from 22 independent cancer experts from 10 countries evaluated more than 800 studies on red meat, processed meats and cancer.
OPINION: National dietary guidelines have become an easy target for those looking for a scapegoat for bad diets in prosperous countries. And an article just published in the BMJ about the scientific evidence for the US dietary guidelines provides further needless fuel for the fire.
UNSW research projects, exploring non-Alzheimer dementias, the immune system’s response to infection and cancer screening programs, have been recognised among the best in the country by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The three projects are among 20 that will be recognised at an awards ceremony tonight in Canberra for the NHMRC 2014 Research Excellence Awards and 2015 Biennial Awards.
A talk about artificial sweeteners' effects on molecular health has taken top honours at the UNSW three-minute thesis finals in a field of winners dominated by medical science. First-year PhD candidate Susan Ireland from UNSW Medicine wowed the judges with her engaging and entertaining talk on sugar alternatives and their interactions with receptors in the body which she likened to a ‘a toddler who wants more cake’.
Patients with hard-to-treat tumours could know within six months whether a cancer drug developed by UNSW researchers is more effective than traditional chemotherapy and will allow them to live a relatively normal life during treatment. The drug is part of a study, led by UNSW Professor Philip Hogg, which is investigating new ways of treating solid cancer tumours, including brain and pancreas tumours.
For the second year running UNSW researchers have come out on top in the 2016 Cancer Institute NSW Research Equipment Grants, winning a combined $1.9 million in funding. UNSW Associate Professor Richard Lock received $1,000,000 to purchase the latest generation mass spectrometer. The machine will be used to investigate treatments for leukaemia, non-small cell lung cancer, brain cancer, neuroblastoma and pancreatic cancer. | 2019-04-24T22:25:57 | https://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/news-events?page=6 |
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On Friday, April 21st, our students showcased their artistic and musical talents at the annual Washington ArtFest. Each grade level performed music on our outdoor stage and every student had artwork displayed on panels in the cafeteria. Throughout the evening students and their families also enjoyed various art activities. Click on the title above for more information and photos. | 2019-04-19T16:59:32 | https://washington.sgusd.k12.ca.us/apps/news/article/708090 |
It was quiet in the house that was turned into art to commemorate the children who bear, or bore, the brunt of the lashes of the ongoing Syrian war, except for the incessant beep of car horns battling for dominance over the soft music. If you are ever in Beyt Beirut, you will notice the car horns signal all the time. You can hear them get louder if you stare into the bullet holes through the wall, and become hypnotised by the kaleidoscope of a seperate world out in the street. I was inside, but the spotless glass window made me feel like I was outside floating in the thick air.The balcony didn’t have a floor. My little wooden stool wouldn’t be able to stay suspended forever, I thought. It wouldn’t be long before I hit the concrete below. After some minutes of gazing into the kaleidoscope, I instinctively flinched, grabbing for the rusted rail of the balcony through the glass, at which I spotted the most spectacular thing. In the distance, a group of school children with short black hair and long black hair were darting around a basketball pitch playing together. Only the tiny corner of the playground jutted out into my view. I wanted to grab that corner and drag it across the world, so all of earth would be filled by those kids playing basketball, and there was no room for anything else.
After my visit to Beyt Beirut, I could not stop noticing the reconciliatory nature of Lebanon. That the kids play basketball together, despite the past. The truths of the civil war that ended in 1990 are often hidden, hence the past is a mystery for many, so Lebanon has secret ways of showing it is moving forward. The flames of resurrection are silent. They blazed brightest when I spoke to university students about the current political system, and whether or not they are happy with the present situation. “Do you think confessionalism will work?” I blurted out later that evening after getting into a conversation with a student, that, for some reason, had M&M’s, Skittles and Maltesers spilling out of his ‘emergency backpack’ at all times. “No, ya3ni, something needs to change.” I was surprised by his automatic answer. By the fact that change is sought for by the young community, and is recognised as necessary. Two little fires lit up his eyes.
phrase that tied together our one-and-a-half hour long conversation together nicely, announced passionately by the to-be architect. As we sipped on what was left of our coffee, and said our goodbyes, I never felt warmer, because it was buttressed for me that the kids are reconciling and seeking to amend, fervently, loudly, unapologetically.
“People’s sharp tongue and insults were harsher than death.” This is the resonating conclusion Abdelwakil Al-Ibrahim, an 11 year old boy from Aleppo seeking refuge in Lebanon, came to. If I had to choose anyone I met from the whole trip that could relate to this saying the most it would probably be a cluster of old Lebanese couples who had lived through the war, shuffling down the stairs of the cinema after watching the oscar nominated “The Insult,” which, with a refreshing bluntness, addresses the weight words can carry in Lebanon. They were all perched at the very top of the viewing room, so as they descended, hand in hand, they were illuminated in soft blues and greens by the projector in the back. I couldn’t take my eyes off of them, and in that moment I remembered the words my friend had told me a few days ago “On a practical perspective, a film can’t make peace, but on an emotional perspective, it can, and that’s what films should do.” I really don’t know what this cane-clad group was feeling, but the way they held onto eachother told me it wasn’t just for physical support.
Lebanon, in its discreet way, showed me that because people’s tongues are becoming soft instead of sharp, because people are giving compliments instead of insults, and are accepting that time has smoothed insults into meaningless jokes, that basketball pitch has been spreading. Maybe it is a miracle that I even saw its little corner at all.
Life does its best to burn through the harshness. | 2019-04-21T17:02:44 | http://www.lezadig.com/beyt-beirut/ |
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91 routes available in this version.
Most routes do support Hellfish mode in this version and there will be no extra rewards on these routes.
The new high definition HUD.
Most of the HUD is complete but some parts are still untouched.
Road Rage Returns with a vengeance! Play in four classic levels fully fleshed out with missions and collectibles! This mod is decompilable, meaning you can use our assets in your own mod!
Donut Mod is a re-imagining of the original Simpsons: Hit & Run story. Currently featuring the three classic levels, all with brand new missions, cars, collectibles and secrets to find!
This mod is a demonstration mod for various features of the mod launcher. | 2019-04-18T17:10:31 | https://donutteam.com/downloads/ |
Mueller’s indictments of former Trump aides don’t directly implicate the president or provide slam-dunk evidence of collusion.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's first charges in his sprawling Russia investigation were a one-two blow that partially caught the White House off guard but also offered a measure of relief, according to several of President Donald Trump’s aides, advisers, lawyers and others close to the case.
The indictments of former campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates didn't mention Trump or the campaign. And George Papadopoulos, who cut a plea deal, was a low-level adviser who had long separated from Trump's orbit and was unknown to many senior officials.
But Mueller's moves also provided some of the strongest evidence yet of potential collusion between the campaign and Russia and created a new layer of issues in an unfolding probe that has helped keep the president's approval ratings below 40 percent, driven him periodically mad and distracted from a cohesive agenda.
Mueller on Monday accused Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman, of illegally lobbying for Ukraine, lying about his work and not paying taxes on tens of millions in profits that he held in offshore accounts. Gates, another campaign aide and a longtime Manafort associate, was also charged. Both pleaded not guilty.
While the White House had been girding for a Manafort indictment, senior officials were caught off guard by a more unsettling development — a plea deal with Papadopoulos, a former campaign adviser who said he lied to the FBI about conversations with Russia-linked officials, in which he was promised "dirt" and "thousands of emails” regarding Hillary Clinton.
More problems are likely to come. At the plea hearing for Papadopoulos earlier this month, Mueller's team said his plea was only a small part in a "large-scale" investigation.
Still, several White House officials, speaking privately to describe internal meetings, said there wasn't "as much of a freakout as you might think," in the words of one.
Trump, who has obsessed about Mueller’s probe, asked a number of people on Monday whether the charges were within the special counsel’s mandate — and how he should respond, according to one senior official and one adviser. He has kept close tabs on the investigation, several friends and aides said, asking for frequent updates on who was testifying and how the White House is responding.
While he hasn't lost his cool as frequently in recent months, he continues to complain about the probe, asking why the congressional probes continue and occasionally blasting Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the federal Russia investigation, the friends and aides said.
While Trump has complained about the investigation, his lawyers have convinced him that Mueller currently poses little threat to him — and will ultimately vindicate him. Ty Cobb, one of Trump’s personal attorneys, has urged the White House to give over all documents quickly and try to wrap up the interviews by the end of this year.
But Mueller’s investigation is still at an early stage and could produce more bombshells. Several Trump aides, including Communications Director Hope Hicks and White House counsel Don McGahn, are scheduled to meet with Mueller's team in the upcoming weeks. The White House is continuing to produce documents, senior officials said, and Mueller's team has made several follow-up requests on previous document requests.
Some Trump advisers like Steve Bannon are pushing him to fight back against Mueller and look for ways to defang his probe.
Among senior White House aides, Trump confidants, advisers and others, Manafort's indictment was only a matter of timing. Cobb had told colleagues several months ago it was likely and Trump had been told to expect the news, two advisers said.
Over the weekend, White House officials had already begun discussing a response "and a strategy to distance ourselves if it didn't involve the campaign," one official said. That came after a CNN report said charges had been filed under seal on Friday.
White House officials have also told others for several months that they expect former national security adviser Michael Flynn will be indicted, possibly for undisclosed foreign lobbying work, according to aides and advisers, and grand jury testimony has continued. Flynn's lawyer declined to comment Monday, and he hasn't been charged with any wrongdoing.
The Papadopoulos news, however, was unexpected inside the White House. Several senior White House officials and campaign aides said they knew little about him and had spent the morning trying to sift through old campaign emails to see if they'd had contact with him, if they were on calls with him and what exactly his role was.
"I have no idea who that guy is," one former senior campaign official said. "Or if he was listening to anyone or just going rogue."
Several Trump advisers and confidants noted that Papadopoulos had cooperated with investigators for months, and that federal authorities obviously saw him as valuable because he was signed up as a cooperating witness.
One line in particular stood out in the indictment to several officials: "Following his arrest, defendant PAPADOPOULOS met with the Government on numerous occasions to provide information and answer questions."
The White House took pains to cast the news as unrelated to them.
"Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. But why aren't Crooked Hillary & the Dems the focus?????" Trump wrote on Twitter. "Sorry, but there is NO collusion!"
In a lengthy soliloquy to open the daily briefing, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told a lengthy tale of reporters drinking beer at a bar and the tax rates they could face. Sanders admitted the tale was "silly," but it did soak up valuable time.
Sanders said the news that a campaign aide had pleaded guilty to lying about meetings with Russia-linked contacts to FBI agents was not as consequential as Clinton's alleged misdeeds. She said Trump had not spoken to Manafort since February and that he had only played a role in the convention.
"That doesn't have anything to do with the campaign or the campaign's activities," she said of the charges.
Sanders also said Trump had no plan to oust Mueller, a position echoed by several other officials privately — where they are often more candid.
Some Trump advisers like Steve Bannon are pushing him to fight back against Mueller and look for ways to defang his probe, according to two people with knowledge of the White House dynamics.
The White House asked allies to downplay Manafort by reminding reporters he wasn't an administration official. The strategy, two people said, is to continue to muddy the waters by focusing on Clinton and other Democrats like lobbyist Tony Podesta, who announced on Monday that he had resigned from his firm after coming under investigation by Mueller.
"The bottom line is they didn't show any collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia," said Chris Ruddy, a longtime Trump friend and CEO of Newsmax.
Barry Bennett, a former senior campaign aide, noted that Papadopoulos’ stint on the Trump campaign followed a brief role advising the presidential campaign of Ben Carson, who dropped out of the race after Trump gained steam.
Trump had previously called Papadopoulos an "excellent guy" during a March 2016 meeting with the Washington Post editorial board and was with him in a small national security meeting that Trump posted about on Twitter.
But several advisers said Monday that Trump had no idea who Papadopoulos was and simply praised him because he needed people surrounding him that sounded intelligent.
"Have no idea how he got on Trump list. Did not and would not have suggested it. All the campaigns were rushing to have a panel of foreign affairs advisers. He was one of many for Carson. Not a heavyweight," Bennett said.
A lawyer for Papadopoulos said his client would have his say at the appropriate time.
First we’ll see the cases again the current crop of accused being litigated. With fine footage from the courtroom, detailed testimony, and lots of secondary material. Like emails.
And after that? After the suspects have been convicted? No worries, we’ve got plenty of peeps to go through after this batch. Mr. Kushner and Mr. Flynn for example. Let’s make sure to go through all their emails and phone records.
Hmm … how long before the probe reaches Dirty Donald himself? A few weeks before the next elections perhaps?
Maybe this guy Papadopoulos was not a heavy hitter but that does not mean he did not provide important information. What WH aids are really doing is racking their brain wondering if they said something in front of this guy that could be used against them especially since rumor has it he was wearing a wire. I think in the end we will find about 15 people going down including Trump. For those who live in the USA this is not a interesting time but a nightmare as this admistration does its best to take away healthcare and our Country’s main retirement program and give thise funds to the rich. We wont even talk about immigrants or women right or the white hate groups that think Trump is some God. ( We have some stupid and sick people in this country) Hopefully are allies are learning from our experience that Russia hate Democracies and would love to this country and NATO to fall apart. | 2019-04-19T00:23:17 | https://www.politico.eu/article/inside-white-house-a-sense-of-both-danger-and-relief-in-muellers-first-moves/ |
Health insurance is a near necessity in today’s world. With the cost of health care rising year after year, you can’t trust your finances to assuming that you will always have good health. One bad accident and you could be on the verge of financial ruin. How do you go about selecting the right policy, at the right price for you? This article will give some insight on how to pick the best health insurance plan for you.
High risk health insurance does not have to cost as much as you would think. While many pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and certain disabilities can cause you to not get the best rates on the market, you can still do much towards keeping the premiums low. Staying as healthy as you can is the first step.
Before signing documents committing yourself to a certain insurance policy, make sure to read the fine print. There may be details to the policy that the insurance provider did not tell you about. These details could cost you a significant amount of money, and prevent you from getting the proper care.
If you fear being laid off from your job, you may consider enrolling in a plan with a low premium. Since the government program that offset much of the cost of COBRA has ended, continuing your insurance coverage in the event of a layoff would come entirely from your own pocket, which could prove very difficult if your premium is high.
If you receive a medical bill that seems way to expensive you may be able to negotiate a portion of it away! An office manager is often very reasonable, and if you are able to explain the excessive nature of a bill, he or she may be willing to reduce the price. Mistakes are made, and chances are your bill received an extra charge somewhere that was not warranted so ask and you may receive!
When purchasing a health insurance policy, always read your contract carefully before signing. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if necessary. Understanding your policy is important because it will provide you with the terms of the policy. You must have a good understanding of what your policy will cover, and what it requires of you as well.
If you change your insurance policy, be sure that you have all the facts related to your current plan. Review and remember what your total yearly payments are as well as what is covered. Also be aware of how much the coverage costs. All of this information should be stored along with details about your current plan.
When considering a new health insurance policy, learn all you can about what a deductible is and how it can affect your costs. Many policies have one. It’s basically a set amount that you will have to pay out of pocket before your coverage starts and before the insurer has to share costs. They vary from policy to policy and they have ranges. Higher deductibles can sometimes clash with coverage that has a greater percentage, but not always.
States have different regulations about health insurance coverage. You can easily find this information online. Before applying for health insurance, make sure you know what kind of coverage is recommended and if there are any forbidden practices in your state. If you move to a new state, you might need to switch to another insurance company.
Many states offer inexpensive health insurance for people who fall into lower incomes, like the unemployed. This may actually save you money compared to joining the COBRA plan, and will definitely be comparatively inexpensive compared to a private insurer. Check with your state’s Health Department to see if they offer this service.
It is better to be safe than to be sorry. This is the first lesson anyone learns when an accident befalls them without insurance. However, with health insurance being expensive as well, it is hard to make a good decision about which policy you should choose. This article sought to give some insight on how to pick what is best for you. | 2019-04-18T14:39:20 | https://lifeinsurancequoter.net/health-insurance-deal/ |
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