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On April 4, 1998 Celine Dion met with a very lucky fan named Betty, from Pungoteague,Virginia USA. Celine and her husband, Rene Angelil, were photographed with the fan Betty and her husband Paul.
On April 4, 1998 Celine Dion appeared on the cover of the famous magazine "7 Jours", published in Quebec, Canada. The photo of the cover was taken from a special photo session made by Celine to help promote the theme song from the film "Titanic", "My heart will go on".
On April 10, 1998 Celine Dion attended to the 11th Annual Essence Awards ceremony, highlighting the contributions of outstanding African-Americans, wich took place at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. The show was broadcasted on May 21, 1998 in USA. Celine performed the song "Treat her like a lady" in duet with Diana King. They were dancing with chairs, it was a very cool performance. The ceremony was hosted by Vivica A. Fox, Eriq La Salle and Lynn Whitfield. It was produced by Fox Broadcasting Company, Bob Bain Productions and Essence Television Productions. Other artists as Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, Bill Cosby, Gaynell Colburn, Lisa Nicole Carson and many others, also attended to the show. On backstage, Celine was photographed.
April 13, 1998 - Celine Dion in New York, USA.
On April 14, 1998 Celine Dion was on rehearsal for the VH1 benefit concert titled "Divas Live", wich took place that night at the Beacon Theater in New York, USA. Celine came to the theatre with her manager and husband, Rene Angelil. During the rehearsals, Celine performed the song "The reason" in duet with singer Carole King. Celine also performed "River deep, mountain high" and "My heart will go on". Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Shania Twain and Mariah Carey also were there. At the end of the rehearsals, the divas were photographed all together.
On April 16, 1998 Celine Dion appeared on the cover of the famous magazine "Paris Match", published in France.
On April 30, 1998 Celine Dion received the title of "Officer of the Order of Quebec", termed officially in French as l´Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec. Celine received the honour during a ceremony wich took place in Ottawa, Canada. Celine was accompanied by her husband, Rene Angelil. During the ceremony, Celine declared "This is a free country", in the presence of the premier of Quebec, who had presented her with the decoration, "and today´s occasion has nothing to do with politics. If I´m being granted this honour, it is by the people, and whether it is through the government of Quebec, Canada, or France it makes no difference".
In April 1998 Celine Dion taped a TV special titled "La Soirée Spéciale: Céline Dion", wich was broadcasted on April 25, 1998 on TF1 channel in France. On backstage, Celine was photographed with singer Diana King, one of the guests of this TV special.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9885467819400637602018-03-06T23:19:08.689+00:00The Over-ThinkerAmanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-75751767781540997322012-01-04T11:49:00.000+00:002012-01-04T11:51:38.973+00:00Travel articles: Belfast, Las Vegas, Corinthia Hotel, Osea IslandBelfast: www.traveldaily.co.uk/newsletters/14Dec11.pdf

Las Vegas: www.traveldaily.co.uk/newsletters/04Jan12.pdf

Osea Island: www.traveldaily.co.uk/newsletters/21Mar11.pdf

Corinthia Hotel: www.traveldaily.co.uk/newsletters/31Aug11.pdfAmanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-62613006081596300622011-07-06T09:51:00.000+01:002011-07-06T09:59:28.722+01:00Sorry but M&M World isn't right for London.Firstly let me tell you that M&M World in London is not a world, it is a shop. What I mean by this is that despite the occasional character meet and the large plastic, dressed M&M's dotted around the store, there is nothing to do except buy. I can only describe it as like a shop you get in a theme park, except you haven't been on any ride. So as I walked around the primary coloured shop in Leicester Square yesterday all I could think was that it was totally wrong for London. Sure it had a large union jack logo, a large London bus for people to sit on and London-themed stands to have photos with but it still felt American, even the music played was Bruno Mars, Rihanna and the like.

Its only 'wow' moment is the actual chocolate itself, as it should be, which is displayed in large tubes of each colour around an entire wall. This is where I'm completely sucked in by the personal touch as M&Ms can be bagged however you want with any colour you want. It's also great as a gimmick for a work do; wedding or birthday as I believe you can also get words printed on them.

However this wasn't enough to sway me, particularly when I reached the bottom level to see people queuing alongside a red rope to pose with four M&Ms on a recreation of Abbey Road. It just sunk in either further that M&Ms are American and no matter how British it wants to be, it'll never quite 'fit in'. Still, with the amount of yellow bags I saw in Leicester Square once I walked out it seems Londoners and tourists completely adore the place. Cadbury, make your move. But don't try too hard.

Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-11329922937448672422011-06-15T12:09:00.000+01:002011-06-15T15:50:37.780+01:00Take That: Boyband to manband; tween fan to 'grown-up'I was only eight when Robbie left Take That but I remember seeing the news on television and I remember that he went a bit mad and died his hair blonde. In the run up to seeing Take That on Saturday I must admit I'd forgotten he'd rejoined - obviously I knew he had but it hadn't really sunk that he'd be there, on stage. Therefore for many girls in their tweens when the fabulous five first became four, Take That's three act-style format to its Progress Tour is perfect. Starting as a four-piece we were able to admire the comeback with what have been some of TT's best work with stadium-pleasers Rule the World, Patience and Shine. It was note perfect and simply brilliant, you cannot fault it.

Having not read reviews previously (it ruins, or heightens expectation) I wasn't ready for a Robbie solo slot. I would've paid for a ticket for this five song section alone. There have been several times I've sat watching Knebworth and the like and wanted to be singing back in those enormous crowds. Angels, Let Me Entertain You and Feel hold special memories for many and for TT to recognise the lyrics, melody and sentiment behind those songs stands to represent the quality of music they produce. Plus it got Robbie's ego out of the way for the group stuff.

From then on the show felt like one long reunion party, the recently released new-age material mixing in well with songs I'd grown up with and made up dance routines to. The audience knew when to sing, TT knew what to say and the set design moved or stayed appropriately for each song. It was a shame a previous malfunction stopped the band from performing on the robot. But then with songs and voices like theirs, TT doesn't need a spectacle. I doubt Gary Barlow found that in his X Factor auditions the next day either.

Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-18394602717192924272011-03-04T14:16:00.000+00:002011-03-04T22:32:13.579+00:00Did Patagonia make me want to go on holiday? Sort of...Maybe I'm just naive to how the film industry really works. Or it was down to the fact that I was a guest of a destination marketing firm. Whatever the reason, I found myself watching Patagonia on Wednesday thinking 'do I want to go to Patagonia?'

Before I get into that let me say that the film is a true beaut. Likeable characters, a few familiar faces, the right amount of humour, stunning cinemaphotography, a soundtrack to die for. Patagonia tells two stories of the connection between the Chile/Argentina region and Wales, following two different 'couples' in their journeys across each country. It's sentimental and traditional, in its native tongues and certainly showcases a beautiful landscape.

The film is also keen to show the similarities between the two locations. So much so that things started to become predictable and it began to feel like I'm watching an advert. Even Matio the Welsh guide in Patagonia, played by Matthew Rhys from Brothers and Sisters, says that 'lots of Welsh people come here for holidays'. Of course my cynicism hasn't been helped by the fact that I've seen at least three tour operators try to promote the destination. Patagonia that is, not Wales. At least travel companies are waking up to the screen tourism possibilities.

So what type of 'holiday' did the film portray? Well certainly one that is 'off the beaten track' (does that actually exist?), surrounded by barren desert with limited transport. It oozed the sense of a journey or discovery, the type of destination you'd go to 'find yourself'. To bring this back to a lauguage Brits would understand, Patagonian locals were shown to like their beer and there are sheep in the farms. Very Welsh. Likewise Cardiff and Buenos Aires were shown not too dissimilar to each other, both wild but friendly.

Therefore I wasn't sure whether I wanted to visit Patagonia or not when I stepped back out of the cinema. Why should I travel all that way (on a product placed Aerolineas Argentineas flight), when I could be in a similar environment in three hours down the road?Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-21287279437651437992011-02-25T11:34:00.000+00:002011-02-25T11:35:44.911+00:00Usher in the fun, not sleazeUsher's tour stop at the O2 last week showed just how a male ego can get in the way of performance. Opening the show with an album track, the smooth man unexpectedly rose from the sound booth at the back of the venue on a platform – which would have worked much better if non-hardcore fans knew the song. He tentatively floated across the audience to the stage throughout the song, and then followed it with another album track. Hmm. Finally at song three he belted out in 2004 hit 'Yeah!' (yes, 2004) and the crowd erupted into party mode.

However the party was short-lived, as the next 45 minutes were filled with uninspiring, slow album songs surrounded by the concert-standard barely dressed dancers and only one crowd-pleaser 'Love in this club'. The title of said song reflects the overtly sexual nature of Usher himself, who was certainly entertaining the ladies. Sure, the man has some amazing moves, a good body and a voice that can make you melt but arrogance will make things awkward.

Three ripped shirts later Mr Raymond decided to search the audience for a lady to sing to. Seeming as I was up on the O2's fourth level it was obvious that I would be chosen, so instead the rest of us had to wait for what felt like 10 minutes while Usher walked to and fro to pick a shawty. Then the girl he eventually 'picked' was so obviously a plant I couldn't help think I was wasting my time, plus their gyrating was so much that it borderlined pornography.
NO-ONE clapped after that song.

Either unaffected or oblivious by this, Usher returned to his platform an hour after he started on it to sing 'Burn'. With no lady to distract him it seemed he had finally turned his attention to his audience and in return, we sang back whole-heartedly. What followed was a different show to the sleazy first half. A medley of 'My Boo', 'Pop Ya Collar', 'U Remind Me' and 'You Make Me Wanna' reminded us of party Usher and the brilliant 'Caught Up' in full got the whole place jumping.
So like that bad boy we know we shouldn't like, Usher had redeemed himself from a try-hard crooner to world-class performer in two songs. His professionalism and showmanship was how I'd always thought a younger Michael Jackson would have been, with the dance moves and smooth tunes to go with it. He ended on a triple whammy of 'More', 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' and 'OMG' to the delight of the party-hungry fans.

So while a smooth talker may always appear to have the ladies in the palm of his hands, it's more than likely that he actually comes across as too sexual. Loosen up and the response will follow. Although the fit body, dancing and voice certainly help.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-77850124960195697802011-02-12T21:51:00.000+00:002011-02-12T22:52:09.363+00:00Ahead of the Brits: trying to decifer an obsession.Since a young age I've had a slight obsession with the Union Jack. It's got to the point where my room is painted like one and people buy me Union Jack-emblazoned items purely because of the pattern. For the record, I don't like everything with the flag on it and, particularly when it comes to clothing, I still have a 'style' that I'd stick to. Anyway, here is my room in all its kitsche glory.

I've been trying to figure out what it is that I like about UJ so much. Perhaps the romantic in me likes the way it symbols unity on this island (I know, I know, that's not the case now) and I am certainly proud of where I come from. In addition as a graphic design student I grew to appreciate the flag's shapes, colour and arrangement - it's only 'flaw' that Wales is not represented. I'm not pedantic enough to insist the flag is its right way up but I love that there is a correct way.

Despite that, the colours shouldn't be messed with. Rip it up; use red, white and blue patterned fabric; burn holes in it - I don't care so long as it remains in those three bold colours. Although it says something that a flag can be changed so dramatically and yet still be recognised.

Despite my love for the Jack, there is something about it that makes me cautious to wear it with pride (usually in the form of the five bags I have), particularly in a work situation or on holiday. For one I don't really want to stick out in those situations and secondly, it can appear too bold, kitsche, possibly even intimidating.

This was epitomised in Geri Halliwell's dress on the Brits 1997.

I've watched the awards religiously since I was small and as my passion for music grew, I saw that the awards showed the best of the British. Some of the most iconic moments in our popular culture have come from those awards shows - even as recent as Cheryl Cole's 'I'm-living-without-Ashley' performance last year. Okay, slight bad example, but even now when I see it I think 'yeah, go girl!'. In addition, growing up in the whole Britpop era was bound to have had an influence. It sure did on the next PM.

Actually now I've mentioned the the Spice Girls I've realised they may have had more to do with this than I thought. When Wanabee was released I was eight years old and getting heavily into popular music. These bolshy, unashamed women used the Union Jack as a symbol of confidence. This clicked in my mind last week when I ended up watching Spiceworld: The Movie(don't ask) and noticed that the flag was EVERYWHERE.

So there you go, it seems the Union Jack, despite its male name, has become synonomous with my girl power. Now I have to hope that shops calm down their Union Jack covered homeware before I get a flat, otherwise my place will be covered in the stuff.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-33111446481123317702011-01-30T15:50:00.000+00:002011-01-30T16:32:02.664+00:00Disney goes back to its rootsQuite what drew my mother and I to see Tangled this afternoon I'm unsure of, since I haven't seen a Disney film (and I mean proper Disney on its own) since The Emperor's New Groove in 2000. We're also hardly in Disney's target market at the ages of 22 and...late 40s.

So whether it was the dazzling golden hair or simply an excuse to get out of the house; we sat surrounded by eight year old girls, a few reluctant brothers and their parents after paying just under £22 to see the 3D picture.

What followed was a surprise. Disney had gone back to its roots with a fresh, sharper cut. Tangled had vivid colours, a damsel in distress, cute sidekicks and a predictable but enjoyable storyline; all tried and tested formulas in the House of Mouse. There were also songs, appearing randomly as they would in a musical or pre-2000 Disney movie. Although none were memorable, they added that Disney sparkle.

Then our heroine, Rapunzel, appeared as imperfect, slightly unsure of herself and a bit neurotic. Just how half the female population is every day. I was fascinated by how resourceful her hair was, her determination and the struggle with her mother, who was in fact the evil old lady who locked her away. The whole 'my mum won't let me do this' theme throughout the film would apply to girls of all ages and is highlighted by the brilliant 'Mother Knows Best' song sequence which nearly convinced me that indeed, she does. But then Rapunzel had the guts to get out anyway and she used the man who 'rescued' her, rather than simply jump in his arms. He's also a thief and she's a princess...cheeky little minx.

Nevertheless, Tangled's falling in love momentis just as cute and romantic as Eric and Ariel in those reeds or Aladdin and Jasmine on the carpet.

Now we need a heroine who doesn't fall in love, gets let down by the guy but gets through everything on her own just fine. I'm thinking that may be too forward thinking for Disney. Best stick to fantasising on heroes and romeos.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-29481639429165806582011-01-27T12:28:00.001+00:002011-01-27T12:34:09.894+00:00TRYP to introduce techonolgy-driven conciergeTRYP, a funky hotel brand from Wyndham Hotels Group, has revealed that its lobbies and rooms will now include 'blog walls'. As part of the chain's strategy to create social experiences in its hotels, the blog walls will show the latest information, tips and points of interest for guests. In a way this pretty much acts as a technology-driven concierge, with real-time interactive updates from guests and staff. This will be helped by the check-in pods placed in the main social hubs, known as Plaza Central, and the free Wi-Fi throughout the hotels (currently US only), including rooms. It all seems pretty swanky to me - check out the pics of Plaza Central below.

Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-1331645622123171582011-01-12T09:59:00.000+00:002011-01-12T10:03:50.201+00:00Social media overtakes phone calls as main travel communicationFacebook updates while you were on holiday used to be met with comments of disdain or disbelief that you could visit another country and be bored, or pretentious, enough to tell everyone what you were up to. But now the website, together with Twitter, FourSquare and the like, have become so essential that it has become the main form of communication whilst travelling, according to a survey commissioned by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. The ability to share news and photos to several people at once has surpassed the traditional hotel room call, made easier with the constant internet access on our mobile phones. According to the survey, which interviewed 1,000 people, 65 percent of Brits use social media to stay in touch with friends and family while travelling and 36 percent prefer to break news online than over the phone. Meanwhile, one fifth of the UK will check sites multiple times each hour (including while travelling) and three quarters of Brits are now expected to use social media sites such as TripAdvisor to make their travel plans.

What it means for your business
Social media can be just as important for connecting with business partners as your customers. The air traffic disruption caused by last month's snowfall and onboard updates from Carnival Splendour when it suffered a power failure proved how companies could reach thousands with official information in one hit. But despite its informalities and pitfalls, social media continues to host grounds to network and 56 percent of those surveyed agreed that having an active online presence was important. A further 55 percent used their profiles to meet new business contacts and maintain other relationships. It also seems to help form opinion, as 52 percent of people will check their business contact's social networking before a meeting. Although you may need to take what you read with a pinch of salt, as 60 percent of Brits are likely to lie in postings.

What this means for your customers
Ready available access to WiFi or a computer is often ranked as one of the top five amenities required by travellers, particularly in the business sector. This should be taken into consideration when choosing a hotel for clients, as 78 percent of Brits find that social media use helps them meet people when travelling for work. Indeed Sheraton had admitted that it underestimated the importance of services such as its Link@Sheraton lounges. "Along with the bigger shift toward social media from other forms of communication, what the survey drove home for us was that an experience like Link@Sheraton isn't a luxury for guests, but a necessity," explained Hoyt Harper, senior vice president and global brand leader for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. "They expect total connectivity." More than 50 percent of the chain's guests used the lounge during their stay, with 75 percent of users checking Facebook.

Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-29219391980443032082011-01-03T21:07:00.000+00:002011-01-03T21:31:04.472+00:00What 2010's top 10 says about UK musicWritten to: What's my name - Rihanna & Drake

While television continues to look bad on a good year; as will I.

All but two of the biggest selling songs of 2010 are from the US of A. Six of them could be classed as R&B, five could get away with being pure pop and one is a charity single. Almost all of them have definitely been overplayed.

Furthermore, five of them want to make us dance, three attempt to make us think about the bigger picture and there's a love song from a fittie to keep the girls happy. The majority of them invite or ask 'you' to do something. Refreshingly, all are original songs bar one, but it's for Haiti so we'll let them off.

Despite all the songs we've heard this year it seems we're a nation that's a sucker for a music heavyweight duet with a killer video and awesome chorus.

So here's the list, if you didn't know.

1. Love the way you lie - Eminem & Rihanna
2. Just the way you are - Bruno Mars
3. OMG - Usher
4. Fireflies - Owl City
5. Airplanes - B.O.B & Hayley Williams
6. California Gurls - Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg
7. We no speak Americano - Yolanda B Cool
8. Everybody Hurts - Various
9. Only Girl (in the world) - Rihanna
10. Pass Out - Tinie TempahAmanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-7259044035189684272011-01-03T14:08:00.000+00:002011-01-03T14:09:02.704+00:00Lyric of the dayDon't cry for me, coz I'm finding my way/You'll wake up one day, but it'll be too late

- Hung Up by MadonnaAmanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-12632552381701838932010-12-31T19:05:00.001+00:002010-12-31T19:13:59.716+00:00The standard new year self-reflective post.I was pulling a pint when 2010 started. Since then I have...

Got an awesome job.
Met some fab people and been to some incredible places because of that job (most notably, Wembley for an England game).
Realised my single status' potential.
Taken risks - from my first black ski slopes to seizing opportunities.
Rekindled old friendships and strengthened the ones I already had.
Bought my first lippie and wore mascara for the first time EVER.
Started to donate blood regularly.
Grew up (a bit).

So as I continue into 2011 in the manner that I have throughout most of 2010 (dancing around with too much alcohol in me), I promise to...

Ask for a pay rise.
Love all my gorgeous friends even more.
Go on a long-haul trip.
Master liquid eyeliner.

That'll do for now. Happy New Year y'all.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-68979016574102438552010-12-20T19:27:00.000+00:002010-12-20T19:29:10.129+00:002010's only way is EssexWritten to: Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas

Following a string of Essex reality television winners and that TV show, it seems that the UK has grown to love my home county. While there are already quite a few well-known Essex lads and ladies around (including Alan Sugar, Ray Winston, David Beckham, Helen Mirren and Denise van Outen), the number is growing thanks to reality television series. Olly Murs, Diversity and Chantelle Houghton have all been taken to the nation's hearts and celebrated reasonable success. Then in the last month, Stacey Solomon was crowned queen of the I'm A Celebrity jungle, Colchester's own Matt Cardle was chosen as the nation's X Factor winner and just Saturday Southend's Kara Tointon lifted the Strictly Come Dancing glitterball. Having lived in Essex all my (albeit short) life and been damn proud of it, here are my top five reasons for why I think Brits love Essex so much.

1. Confidence
At times it borderlines cockiness or plain arrogance but it's rare that Essex spawned celebrities are the hiding wallflowers in the corner. So there may be the odd outlandish claim and they've made a few mistakes but generally these people have had the guts to show the world what they've got and by the looks of things; they have the talent. Out of all of this year's contestants it seems Matt Cardle is the one who has kept his feet on the ground and not thrown a hissy-fit over a wardrobe change or song choice. However, the tabloid's stories suggest he is a bit of a ladies' man. You can take the boy out of Essex…

2. Honesty
Whether it be Lord Sugar's cutting remarks or Russell Brand's naughty jokes, the population of Essex is not afraid to tell it like it is. It's not always cutting either, I think we just generally don't think about what we're saying before it's too late, or a situation becomes so frustrating that we have to speak up. Take Stacey Solomon in the Aussie jungle. She was the only contestant with the guts to ask Gillian McKeith why the hell she was still in the competition. She also openly admitted that her music career seemed to be going nowhere and all she wanted out of I'm A Celeb was a few magazine deals.

3. The Essex Accent
Giggle all you want but a lot can be said about an Essex accent. Having lived with it myself (although mine actually isn't that bad), you come to realise an Essex accent can help cover all manner of motives. By dropping a 'h' or 't' or calling everyone sweetheart you automatically become endearing and it is seen as more 'authentic'. It is as if Essex people can be forgiven if they say something a bit daft, particularly when you have the twang to go with it. But despite this revolving around a stereotype; it can work in our favour. Take David Beckham as an example. Ol' Golden Balls has always been mocked for his little voice but his power in the football industry and money should not be overlooked. Underestimation allows for subtlety.

4. Sense of Humour
Essexians (yes I made that up) like to 'ave a larf and as a result, we don't take ourselves too seriously. Lee Evans, James Corden and Russell Brand, probably our most famous comedians, have made a living out of a degree of silliness, but they are also not afraid to poke fun at themselves. In a way this ties up the three points already made in that these comedians' confidence, honesty and accents/persona are integral to their performance. I'd also like to put forward that a montage of Lord Sugar's sayings would crack a smile or two.

5. Ambition
The story of the working class boy done good is reverent throughout many an Essex success. Heck, even Shane Ritchie entitled his book 'From Rags to Ritchies'. But seriously, Essex is one of the UK's richest counties and that cannot just be by chance. There are dreams and aspirations here with determination but, crucially, a realistic approach. Shame some don't have the class or taste to match.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-42321721746417450132010-04-15T20:51:00.000+01:002010-04-15T22:28:45.548+01:00General Election LiveBrief Facts from ITV's Live Debate Forum

20.55
Posts on ITV's website so far are favouring Nick Clegg, whose had 48-50% of the 'whose on top' votes from website users.

David Cameron is not far behind but users are criticising him for using sound bites.

All of them are using personal stories of who they have met to answer questions.

21.05
Things have evened out a bit more with Clegg seeming most popular with 39%, Cameron at 31% and Gordon Brown at 30%.

Topics so far have included immigration, crime and the expenses scandal/MP pay.

59% of users have said that the television will influence their vote the most.

Gordon Brown is attempting to build a connection to the Lib Dems but Clegg is denying it.

9.15
Clegg's rating has gone up to 60%.

Debate turns to education.

Users are noting that Cameron is mainly just 'slagging off' current policies rather than provide a solution.

People like that Gordon Brown is cracking jokes but have said that although he is saying a lot it is 'nothing'

21.23
Apparently there have ben 84,000 Tweets on the debate.

Users are saying Brown looks strong on the economy and obviously has the most experience

21.30
Most users are concerned about where money will come from for any policies as income has not been mentioned.

Debate turns to the armed forces.

Sympathy turns to Brown as users say he did not get the country into the recession.

Cameron has become third in the popularity polls.

Users also saying that Brown is making a lot of sense.

21.45
Users unhappy when the leaders 'suck up' to NHS, army etc

Most confidence in Brown to improve economy.

Several have commented that Brown's tie is pink and not red...

Clegg and Brown seem most realistic on helping the elderly and carers (a touchy subject for me)

09.57
Clegg honestly admits that politicians don't know how to solve some issues!

Brown seems stronger on policy.

Users not liking Cameron's sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious, mentions of state schools and his son

Closing Statements

Clegg: "Choose something different. Choose fairness."

Brown: "We musn't make mistakes in 1930s and 1980s [in regard to recession]. We must protect our health service, schools and police."

Cameron: "Choose hope over fear. If you work hard I'll be behind you, if you are old and become ill I will help you."

Final online poll:
1. Clegg: 45%
2. Brown: 36%
3 Cameron: 19%

Who won the debate? (ITV News figures)
Clegg: 43%
Cameron: 26%
Brown: 20%
None: 11%Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-19745850948069707822010-04-14T17:53:00.000+01:002010-04-14T18:15:55.023+01:00Easy as 1,2,3...or maybe notRecent research from onepoll.com today revealed the most confusing everyday activities for the average human being. Maths and money-led activities proved to dominate the top 10, with sums, currency conversion and interest rates all giving us brain ache. The opposite sex, offside rule, wireless networks and even selecting wine were also included. I wonder how many people really think about the theory of relativity everyday though.

Here's the top 10:

1. Algebra
2. The theory of relativity
3. Converting currency
4. The opposite sex
5. Driving in a foreign country
6. The offside rule
7. Setting up wireless networks
8. Understanding Interest rates
9. Insurance policies
10.Selecting wine from a menu

Is there anything else you would include in the list?Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-44153627046818326922010-03-30T14:28:00.000+01:002010-03-30T14:44:14.554+01:00Match maker, match maker, make me a matchWritten to: Black Eyed Peas - Rock That Body

Wow it's been aaages since I posted!

Right, so, dating agencies and advertisements.

I have nothing against websites like match.com for getting couples together, it's all rather endearing that they have things to talk about before they meet..blah, blah blah. The key part of online dating though is that, generally, these people will be sat at home on their computer/laptop/pda logging onto the website to meet people.

Why, then, do match.com's advertisements show couples meeting in day-to-day, face-to-face situations? In the animated versions a guy stops a lift for a girl and one eventually snuggles up to a girl under her umbrella. In the most recent ones, the pair exchange flirty glances across a shop. All these suggest that the couples/dates/conquest are a 'success'.

Okay, an advert of people sitting on laptops is not exciting and match.com just want to get people together but this doesn't even advertise their product properly. They are basically saying 'you'll probably meet somebody while you're out and about, just wait'.

Which is what we are all desperately doing anyway..!Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-89197526540605108092010-03-03T19:30:00.000+00:002010-03-03T19:35:16.989+00:00Pub Dilemma #7Written to: Telephone - Lady GaGa and Beyonce

Sooo..

Would you rather not be able to taste any food or lose the feeling 'down there' (otherwise known as an orgasm, More!)?

Ha, well, I won't linger on to this for too long because no-one probably cares, but it has to be food all the way. Could you imagine if you were feeling crap and couldn't eat that chocolate to get you by? Or you picked up that kebab on a night out and didn't appreciate the taste of it reducing the vile VKs you've been drinking all night?

There would no need for restaurants, and that is not good. Not good at all my friends.

So long as everything worked 'down there', you could have children and the guy was happy, you'd be alright, right?Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-84012827815639301022010-02-27T16:36:00.000+00:002010-02-27T17:09:56.616+00:00Video killed the radio starWritten to: Kanye West and Estelle - American Boy

Liz Jones' article in today's Daily Mail is one I have mixed feelings about. Entitled  How pop became PORN, she goes on about her disgust at music videos and their objectification of women.

I can completely understand what she means. Most hip-hop videos make me feel awkward and it's unnecesary. At the moment that Iyaz song comes to mind, where most of the focus is on some girl whose bikini is too small. Since trying to search it for you all to see, I've since found out that there is a milder version posted on his YouTube channel with a girl who is much more covered up. Whether that is to meet Virgin Islands culture I do not know, but it certainly suggests the video was changed for the British (and American) audience.

As much as I believe that showing women in this light is not 'right', we have to remember that this is a man's world and, to be frank, it sells. Iyaz's Replay went straight to number one. I'm sure Rihanna's Rude Boy will too this week, which is also mentioned in the article. It's the most blatent sexual video and song she's released and to be honest has some of the most hilarious lyrics I've heard. I wonder how literal the girls who listen to this would actually take it.

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It's difficult to say how kids will react to this kind of thing, but they do have a choice. It's the sort of thing they will only go looking for anyway and is almost unavoidable now.

Annoying moral conservatveness aside, what really bugs me about the Mail is their insentivity and need to limit everything into a sweeping sentence. When mentioning Rihanna, Jones says this: " an American popstar most famous for having been beaten up by her boyfriend". Excuse me, but how does this empower women exactly? Not only was Rihanna hugely successful before that scumbag, but that was a serious issue in her life and many other women's lives that should not be used in such a cutting way.

This contradiction shows just how meaningless feminism and half the crap the Daily Mail churns out is.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-78098456654897202152010-02-23T15:55:00.001+00:002010-02-23T16:04:47.893+00:00My Plug-in BabyWritten to: Whurring of London buses

Shameless plug today my friends. I'm currently working for these people, give them a few more page hits :P

http://www.traveldaily.co.uk/

Trains, Center Parcs, Devon website, Kingfisher, SITA and BA stories are mine. Also I wrote the Madeira story on the newsletter (second 'top headline', page 2)

Peace.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-4219622437053397252010-02-18T22:14:00.000+00:002010-02-18T22:26:40.220+00:00Music is my life you seeWritten to: I Turn To You - Melanie C

My commutes to and from London have resulted in me listening to my iPod alot. Out of laziness and convenience I usually just go straight to my recently played list and let the last 152 songs roll on. And on. And on. A few days later and I've become incredibly bored of these songs. Not wanting to go 'oh look I have an iPod, and Blackberry, and god knows what' I try to keep it in my bag, so just switched to a general shuffle setting.

But this did not feed what I wanted either, as I ended up skipping most of them. What is it that is making me keep all these random songs, half of which I've never listened to? Well, partly because I'll pick up anything that's free. Partly because 'you never know'. Partly because I love different music. Partly to try and fill up the 80GB iPod (I'm currently only at 15 anyway!).

Nevertheless even when I've come to make a playlist in the last week, there's nothing jumping out to say 'listen to me'. I've been turning back to my old favourites and actually listening to whole albums: Songs About Jane, From Under the Cork Tree, Northern Star, Inside In/Inside Out.

I'm quite worried that there is nothing I'm particularly enthralled by, even a listen to The Fame seemed quite tame today. Perhaps I've just not been listening to the right thing for the mood I'm in. But God, I even spent a train journey home with no music today and that is very unlike me.

What doesn't help is the fact that my earphones have broken, so only the left ear works. Having the right one in but no sound coming out is actually a bit strange.

If you have any recommendations of bands or artists with melodic songs that have a bit of attitude, let me know. Doesn't matter if it's rock, dance or pop, although I'd like to know what they're saying so I can sing along. For now I'll resist buying the tonnes of albums I could buy...Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-38777986492017135982010-02-15T22:44:00.000+00:002010-02-15T22:49:54.660+00:00I hope you had the time of your lifeWritten to: 22 - Lily Allen

Sorry I haven't updated in forever but now that I'm having to do the work experience circuit there's just no time after hour commutes (God, they are horrible).

I'm on my second week at Oxygen 10 working on their Celebrity Angels and Seasons magazines. It's going really well, I've written about 6 web stories that I uploaded myself as well, been doing bits of research and have written a four page feature!

The editor called me in Wednesday to ask if I would record a wine tasting session, prompting the conversation, between Michel Roux Jnr, David Ginola and a sommelier. Yes please! We headed to Le Gavroche in the Marble Arch area and I basically had to just record their conversation. When I got in the office the next day they asked if I wanted to write the 2,000 word feature, which of course I jumped at the chance to do!

So overall it's been pretty amazing. And there's still a few days to go!

Meanwhile I spent my weekend working so haven't had a day off in 9 days. Oh the joys of living the dream. I'm a walking cliche!Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-83400220552324321302010-01-31T23:23:00.001+00:002010-01-31T23:41:41.757+00:00I've been travelling on this road too longWritten to: Many of Horror - Biffy Clyro

I must admit that being single has certainly messed around with my head the past few months. Or should I really say that the guys I have been speaking to/seen/etc have been instead. Men, please, learn to listen, flirt, not mess around and ask us out for drinks.

Regardless, I've found myself thinking more and more about wanting a boyfriend, but for no particular reason. I'm at a stage in my life where I need the freedom, no attachments. I can see where they are stopping some people from doing what they want. Perhaps it's because everyone around me but my 15 year old cousin is in a relationship, all happily loved up in their own little world. It's sickening at the moment to be honest.

Then I see new couples who are together, or started, for all the wrong reasons. There's been quite a few of these recently, mainly all sprung from insecurities or "needing" someone. Is there still a stigma attached to being young, carefree and single? Or in this fragmented world are people just clinging onto whatever they can find?

What bugs me are the times when I need that hug, someone to say it will be ok, or that I know they are there. Right now I would LOVE for someone to meet me after work and take me for a drink. Hey, if any of you lot want to do that Valentine's Day, I'll be at work til 11ish when all the couples have emptied out of the restaurant to go and have sex.

For now, until that right guy comes along I will continue to gaze at the beautiful members of your species and shower my best friend with affection instead. Although I may have to cut down on the public Facebook loving. Don't want to look too lesbianic now, do we?

Remember that it's easier to be cynical, that way there are no expectations to be met and people surprise you more!Amanda Greenwoodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-61745681581232630022010-01-17T22:51:00.000+00:002010-01-17T23:01:30.699+00:00We are family...Written to: What's My Age Again? - Blink 182

Before I properly begin to talk about today's events I'll give you a bit of history. My nan was 82 on Thursday, one of NINE who barely speaks to her family due to on-going grudges and rows that never got sorted. Plus they all had too much pride to swallow, pick up the phone and ask how they were. Because of this, there is a huge part of my life that I don't know about.

Today two of my mum's cousins came over as part of a surprise gathering for my nan and it was amazing to hear their stories. There are Irish connections in my family, apparently a great aunt even married a Romany gypsy. Loads of my mum's cousins and they're kids live around Essex, some in the towns I visit regularly, or ones that are next to us.

My nan was one of the youngest, born in 1928. The mothers of these cousins (her sisters) were born in 1911 and 1912 (nearly 100 years ago!), so they were the same age as my nan rather than my mum. This is strange for me as my closest cousins are around my age, not my mum's!

It's incredible that I could have met, served, been served, walked past any of these people over the past 21 years and never known who they are. Part of me is angry for my nan to have not kept in touch with people, but I'm glad I have the rest of my life to meet them.

We're gathering data now so my mum can create a family tree. I can't wait!Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-17227855766604876082010-01-15T21:25:00.000+00:002010-01-15T21:36:11.253+00:00Pub Dilemma #5 and #6Written to: Taio Cruz - Come on Girl

Two this week because I've neglected it! Let me know some views please, and follow me if you're a regular reader!

Would you rather wet yourself everytime you hear "saucepan" or live with Kim Woodburn?

Ha, well. That depends how often you would hear the word saucepan really isn't it? Although I wouldn't want to take the risk of ever going into a restaurant or department store in fear that I may randomly wet myself. No.
Kim Woodburn would be bloody hilarious to live with! She'd always keep the place tidy, look after me and scare away the useless men who can't handle real women. She gets my vote anyday!

And...

Would you rather eat gum off the pavement or help a fat man go to the loo for a week?

Eurgh eurgh eurgh to both. But gum, all the way. Get it over and done with in one quick go. Or "one swell foop", as a BBC commentator said at the weekend. But still, eurgh.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-988546781940063760.post-72366935375434230302010-01-15T21:01:00.000+00:002010-01-15T21:14:21.126+00:00A Design, For LifeWritten to: Steady as She Goes - Raconteurs

So it has been decided that there has to be a symbol for sarcasm. Some corporation in America (where else) has designed an emoticon, which I can't find a decent picture of, or would show you.

Growing up as a MSN teen I see the total relevance in having a symbol like this. As a sarcastic person it is impossible to get things over to people sometimes if they do not share the same humour or point (or have a big ego, or are a bit thick). Although to be honest, no MSN conversation is exactly relationship building (sorry to those I'm currently talking to on it!)

Therefore to be able to stick this swirly thing next to a sarky remark would be beneficial and avoid confusion. But then, do you want it to be that obvious that you are being sarky, surely the element is in its subtley, or the fact that you want to appear ambiguous? Clear up misunderstandings it may do, but that takes all the fun out of it.

I've just realised I've been rather foolish. Of course there are no pictures of it online, or they wouldn't be able to make money out of it! The company currently charges $2 to use it.

I suppose I'll have to go and get it as soon as it's available to the British market. I can't wait! Everyone will finally know what I mean!

And was that sarcastic? You'll never know, I don't have the symbol yet.Amanda Greenwoodhttps://email@example.com


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Braves need to Buy, NOW
As Sully recently mentioned, the Braves remarkable run seems to be coming to a fast end. They have now fallen behind both the Marlins and the Nationals to drop into last place, 14.5 games behind the Mets, and 9 games back of the Reds in the Wild Card race.
This is why they need to buy now. They should not be sellers as the trading season begins. They have won their division 11 straight years. They have made 14 straight playoff appearances. That is their legacy. Winning world championships clearly isn't. Actaully, during this Braves run that started in 1991, the Phillies, Mets, and Marlins have combined to win four NL Pennants and two World Championships. The Braves at least got one title to make sure they're not the Buffalo Bills, but it's that run, the 11 and 14 that is their legacy.
They need to do everything at this point to extend that. Don't go down quietly. If you lose it, so be it. It was a great run. But give every effort possible to keep it alive. The reality of the situation, is that as amazing of a run as it's been, it's not a safe legacy.
The Yankees have 8 straight division titles, and 11 straight playoff appearances. And while the Yankees might not catch the Braves, you do know there is no way they'll let their streaks go down quietly.
It may be a bad baseball decision and bad long term for the Braves to try to make a run this season. So be it. Go for it. Maybe an amazing run to make the playoffs will even get the Brave fans to show up for the postseason.


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French Macarons
December 12, 2017
This class shows you hands-on teaching with sampling of macarons. Recipes will include Christmas Chai Tea, Egg Nog, Double Chocolate, and Chocolate Mint macarons.
Chef Steve Stutz from Sweet Endeavors will be teaching the event.
Date: December 12, 2017 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Martin's Supermarket | 1150 Husky Trail, Warsaw, IN 46582
Admission: $25/person
Event website: martins-supermarkets.com
Find it
Martin's Supermarket
1150 Husky TrailWarsaw, IN 46582


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843435065757993788.post5781150265037713657..comments2018-05-13T16:21:07.488-04:00Comments on Raindrops Make Things Beautiful 2: Monday Musings About StormsSherryhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-843435065757993788.post-31958278069461847812017-03-20T15:57:19.441-04:002017-03-20T15:57:19.441-04:00I guess that is why I don't really get into th...I guess that is why I don't really get into those kinds of discussions. People get so ugly and unreasonable. I'm not sticking my head in the sand when it comes to issues, but I just don't trust politicians of either side to even care or do the right thing so I just try to live my life and I do what I can to help other people. I have a friend who retired last year and she barely gets by on her SS . I help her out every month either monetarily or by sending her things she needs like toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning supplies, kitty litter. I might be in that position one day, but until I am , I do what I can to help other people.Lia Stormhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-843435065757993788.post-66722312424122572332017-03-20T15:09:54.086-04:002017-03-20T15:09:54.086-04:00We got nailed in that snowstorm. Two feet of snow ...We got nailed in that snowstorm. Two feet of snow and what a mess.

All of Trumps budget cuts will negatively affect both the ability of seniors to live in their own homes unless they have a lot of money and don't require HEAP or a HUD subsidy for heat and rent.However, when I say anything t the die hards who believe Trump is doing a great job, I'm a libtard, stupid liberal or a feral Democrat according to Rusty.

When someone says their going to cut money from things and then increase the military budget the exact amount of the cuts I have a hard time believing these cuts are going to be returned to the states to cover the programs being cut. And the names began to happen when I mentioned and showed the chart that gave how much was being cut from where. Sherryhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-843435065757993788.post-8322080237390765752017-03-20T08:40:25.407-04:002017-03-20T08:40:25.407-04:00I didn't vote for Trump, I didn't vote for...I didn't vote for Trump, I didn't vote for Hillary. I didn't vote, period. Who knows what will happen in the next few years? I just try to do the best for my life and for those whose lives I can touch. I realized a long time ago that no politician is going to save the world. Most of them have managed to help send it on the way to destruction.

I hope you fared well during that latest round of snow, the big one. I sometimes think they hype these storms up excessively like the world is ending !

Anyway, spring will arrive in due time and I hope for you that the next few weeks bring warmer weather. Lia Stormhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-843435065757993788.post-38259188348240416482017-03-15T21:21:36.584-04:002017-03-15T21:21:36.584-04:00Read this Will comment in the morning when I have ...Read this Will comment in the morning when I have my laptop. Can barely peck this out on the tablet !
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The economics and politics as applicable for the rich and famous are widely divergent from the otherwise normal economics and politics for a nation/its people.
Nepotism and favouritism come into play when the rich and famous wish to do something.
All this is evident in the recent sordid saga of IPL (India Premier League), which has become one of the largest sports franchises in the world in less than 3 years. But as is always the case in India, sports is not dominated by sports personalities, but by powerful politicians, vested interests, movie actors, and industrialists/businessmen. There is always a mess in such an environment, and too many cooks spoil the broth as well.
All possible rule violations are being cited in the media when it comes to awarding of sports franchises to various teams, all the marketing gimmicks are being analyzed to death by the Income Tax Department, everyone associated with IPL is getting investigated, and every morning newspaper brings forth some new minor scandal in the IPL saga.
It is really a pity how cricket is getting embroiled in such a scandal, which would eventually spoil the name of cricket, though there is enormous fascination for the sport all around the country. IPL is a pride for the entire country, establishing a brand new sports operation which is now being globally envied. It was indeed a shame that a leading minister got involved in one of the contracts for a new team franchise, and that led to his quick eviction from the Central Cabinet of Ministers. He was a success story in his own right, and it was a real pity to see him go. He might come back, but would be weakened as the question on ethics still hangs like a Damocles' Sword on his head. His name is yet to be cleared.
On the other hand, we see the leader of IPL getting guillotined by the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India, which has been run by politicians and/or businessmen so far. Till money was being made in tons, everyone was happy, but now that the government is investigating, all and sundry want to abandon IPL, or find a new leader for IPL, washing off all their past sins.
At the end of all this, cricket will still survive, but schools will soon introduce "Ethics 101" and "Integrity for the Rich 102", etc., because it is quite apparent that people who make it tend to violate ethics rules, and bask in the glory of it all, simply due to their "Marketing 101" being successful in an outlandish manner. We cannot let go of all this under the guise "well, all this is private enterprise".
If an entry ticket to a match can cost USD 100 or more, and if access to all matches and parties costs USD 50,000 then it is very clear – the haves will have all that can be had. No rules are sacrosanct for them. Even the law enforcement agencies will bend backwards to accommodate the rich and famous. One rule for them, the rest have all the other right rules to be followed diligently.
And, they fly to Phuket on a chartered plan which costs approximately USD 70,000 for the round trip ! Well, all that money needs to be spent, correct ?
Further, scheduled flights and passengers are getting shortchanged to accommodate the cricket stars and cricket officials – this is the ultimate penalty for being cricket fans. You miss your flight, or going to get delayed because your flight went missing !
Welcome to the playground for the Rich and Famous ! Indian Sports !!
Vijay Srinivasan
24th April 2010


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Former business secretary Vince Cable has used parliamentary privilege to allege that the current chief executive of Santander UK, Nathan Bostock, was "responsible" for the behaviour of the global restructuring group at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
The Liberal Democrat leader also said senior management at RBS knew or should have known about alleged unethical behaviour at its global restructuring group (GRG), according to an independent review.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating the GRG unit, which has been accused of profiting from the collapse of small businesses. However, the City watchdog has refused to publish a full report, produced by consultants Promontory, in the face of intense political pressure.
Read more: "Rope: Let customers hang themselves" Shocking RBS-GRG memo revealed
Cable today quoted an "incriminating phrase" from the report into the GRG unit, which said "management knew, or should have known, that this was an intended and co-ordinated strategy and that the mistreatment of business customers was a result of that".
Bostock was "responsible for that policy", Cable said in a backbench debate on the RBS GRG. Bostock joined RBS in June 2009 as head of restructuring and risk, before rising to chief financial officer in October 2013. He left RBS in August 2014 to become Santander UK chief executive in September of that year.
Read more: FCA reveals details of second RBS-GRG investigation
Clive Lewis, the Labour MP who called the debate, said the GRG activities were like an "abattoir" for small businesses, and that it showed a "full systemic failure".
The debate came after a memo published yesterday at the request of the Treasury Select Committee showed RBS staff were advised by a colleague to "let customers hang themselves" in the search for profits.
The newly appointed City minister, John Glen, said the RBS GRG scandal will be the first issue he discusses with Andrew Bailey, head of the FCA, when he meets him for the first time.
Santander and RBS declined to comment.
Read more: Exclusive: How much the City watchdog spent on its RBS small biz report


text: When most people think of "global health" they think of disease. Specially, they think of the big three: HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. But the model AMPATH has developed to respond to the health crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa demonstrates a much different understanding of global health. AMPATH makes it clear that health can not be viewed as a medical condition alone. In fact, most determinants of health are socioeconomic, not medical. For example, antiretrovirals (ARVs) are largely rendered ineffective if a patient is undernourished. ARVs are free in Kenya. But food is not. So HIV+ patients can get the drugs they need to stay alive, but without food the so-called Lazarus Effect can not commence. Which is why AMPATH not only prescribes ARVs to its HIV+ positive patients, it prescribes food to patients who are undernourished. Through it's network of vegetable farms, AMPATH now provides over 40,000 patients with food per month. Of course, to simply provide medicine and food to a patient population would just create a model of dependency - a pandemic in and of itself. Enter FPI - AMPATH's robust portfolio of income security programs. These programs help ensure that AMPATH is providing a hand up to those in need, not just a hand out. Everything from microfinance to agricultural training, a handicraft workshop to a juice factory, and business consulting to a seedling nursery are designed to provide AMPATH clients the help they need to become self-reliant citizens capable of building a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities. At AMPATH, health lies at the intersection of medical care, food security, and income stability. Perhaps those of us in global health need to rethink what we mean by the "big three."


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Nhan Dan/VNA - The UN Human Rights Council UPR working group on February 7 approved Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for the second cycle at its 18th session in Geneva, Switzerland. Vietnam presented the report on February 5. The report will now be submitted to the council's plenary meeting in around five months. The working group took note of Vietnam's achievements over the past years—particularly its socio-economic progress, poverty reduction, the high rates of school attendance at primary and secondary levels, the national action plans for children in 2012-2020 and improvements in policies towards vulnerable groups such as ethnic minorities, women and children. Participants also spoke highly of Vietnam's signing of the Convention against Torture and its participation in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. They suggested that Vietnam continue to work on judicial and legal reform while strengthening the freedoms of … [Read more...] about Vietnam's human rights report approved by UNHRC
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Mondulkiri: The Da Lat of old in the land of Cambodia
"Come to Mondulkiri and you'll find the Dalat of old," says Do Tuan Anh, director of the VietMark travel agency.The Cambodian province is often compared to Da Lat, a popular highland retreat in central Vietnam, 300km from Ho Chi Minh City. MondulkiriLocated 800m above sea level in northeastern Cambodia, Mondulkiri boasts a much cooler atmosphere than capital city PhnomPenh.It also borders three provinces of Vietnam, namely Binh Phuoc, Dak Lak and Dak Nong.In the local language, Mondulkiri means in the middle of the highlands, and its major city – Sen Monorom – translates to the place of cool air and great fun.Established by French colonialists, Mondulkiri and Da Lat share similarities in history, landscape and climate, however, the former remains undeveloped and therefore attractive to travelers looking to experience a more primitive destination. Pure beautyAbout 400km away from Phnom Penh, Mondulkiri mesmerizes travelers.The first notable feature is its … [Read more...] about Mondulkiri: The Da Lat of old in the land of Cambodia
Power-hungry Vietnam may now look to disastrous Lao dam projects
On August 16, Laos began work on its second effort to dam the lower Mekong River, despite vehement objections from environmental groups and its neighbors -- including Vietnam -- who warn that doing so will sabotage the fisheries, farms and livelihoods of around 60 million people.A week later, Vietnam said it would consider buying power from Laos due to a dire power crisis at home. Demand for electricity in Vietnam has increased over the past five years at annual growth rates of 10 percent to 12 percent, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Power consumption in the country is expected to grow 10.5 percent annually in the next four years, and 8.0 percent annually over the following decade, Nikkei Asian Review said in a recent article.The news comes as a startling about-face in policy.Vietnam has mounted some of the most strident criticism of Laos' rush to build dams and Hanoi's new interest in buying power from Vientiane will only galvanize the landlocked … [Read more...] about Power-hungry Vietnam may now look to disastrous Lao dam projects
Hydropower plants likely to affect Mekong River's fishery resources: experts
The Mekong River stretches more than 4,800km through sixcountries: China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Ithas the second biggest fish output in the world, after the Amazon River,said Nguyen Huu Thien, the former head of Vietnam's National AdvisoryGroup on assessing strategic environmental impacts of hydropower plantson the Mekong River's mainstream.About 20 percent of the globalfreshwater fish output, or 2.1 million tonnes, hail from the LowerMekong Basin (LMB), according to a 2010 report on the Mekong RiverCommission Strategic Environmental Assessment of Hydropower on theMekong Mainstream.Other estimates said the river is home to1,200 fish species. Notably, Vietnam's Mekong Delta, where the riverflows into the sea, harbours a particular diversity of species, 486,with various sizes from several metres to a few centimetres long.Fisheryresources play a crucial role in ensuring food security in the LMB,including Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, … [Read more...] about Hydropower plants likely to affect Mekong River's fishery resources: experts
Vietnam Economy 2008: Tough Challenges
The year 2008 would go down into history because of its specific characteristics. The global economic slowdown has occurred globally in both poor and rich nations, developed and developing countries. Vietnam is not an exception. In 2008 Vietnam witnesses two events: inflation and deflation. The Government of Vietnam and economists have twice adjusted its policy making to work out proper solutions to each time. "Unexpected changes"…. In thefirst sixmonths of 2008, Vietnam officially announced its crisis because of high prices of materials, fuel, foodstuff, steel... all over the world. Vietnam's high inflation was not only due to negative impacts of the global economic slowdown but also internal problems. The internal problems were firstly due to high target of economic growth rate or "overheating growth", leading to the increase in the total payment balance, and high outstanding credit debts. Normally, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Economy 2008: Tough Challenges
Power shortage hinders investment into Vietnam
>> Power shortage may hurt industry and exports>> Warning: power shortages during dry seasonPower shortages have become one of the biggest barriers for investors doing business in Vietnam, experts said. Simon Andrews spoke on the sidelines of the VBF in Hanoi on May 27. "Some European firms have been discouraged from investing in Vietnam due to the power shortfall and major investment needed to build power plants," head of the Infrastructure Working Group, Tony Foster, said at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2011 in Hanoi on May 27.According to Mr. Foster, a lack of capital has exacerbated the country's power thirst."Vietnam is estimated to need as much as USD160 billion for investment in infrastructure by 2020, including power facilities. Of that sum, available sources can meet only USD100 billion," he noted.In order to offset the shortfall, efforts should be made to stir up FDI … [Read more...] about Power shortage hinders investment into Vietnam
Vietnam to receive hydrological observation system
Vietnam will be the first Mekong River Commission's (MRC) member country to receive a hydrological observation system next January under the Hydrological Cycle Observing System project (HYCOS). A section of the Mekong River in Southern Vietnam The MRC and the country's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on November 23 discussed measures to ensure sustainable development in the river basin. Established in 1995, the MRC is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia , Laos , Thailand and Vietnam on their common specific interests—joint management of shared water resources and sustainable development of the Mekong River. HYCOS aims to establish an efficient, reliable and accurate hydrometeorological data collection and transmission system at basin level, while also strengthening relevant national and regional capacities. This information will be shared … [Read more...] about Vietnam to receive hydrological observation system
Veteran remains dedicated to finding his fallen comrades
A Hanoi veteran has spent 16 years cycling Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to find remains of his former comrades. Mr. Tan discovered a grave in the Viet-Lao Friendly Martyrs\' CemeteryTo date, 64 year-old Tieu Van Tan, who now lives in Khuong Dinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, have helped 1,400 families find the remains of their loved ones.Mr. Tan joined the army in 1964 at 17, and retired in 1992 after working for various army agencies.On July 27, 1996 Tan set aside his housework and began his journey to search for the remains of his cousin Nguyen Van Tan who died in Quang Binh Province.Some people called him crazy to spend so much time on such a hopeless task, but nothing could deter him. It took him 11 days to cycle 500 kilometres from Hanoi to Le Thuy District, Quang Binh Province. After spending a week of research, he discovered that his cousin was buried in Mai Thuy Commune. He then cycled to Hai Duong Province to inform his family.His trusty bicycle which he bought in the … [Read more...] about Veteran remains dedicated to finding his fallen comrades
Trans-Vietnam cycling tournament to begin next month
More than 300 cyclists from 15 domestic teams and twoteams from Laos and Cambodia will participate in the "Trans-Vietnam,Vietnam National Defence Cup" tournament next month. The event 's organising board will spend more than VND2 billion ($95,000) on charity work. More than 300 cyclists will compete in the "Trans-Vietnam, Vietnam National Defence Cup" cycling tournament next month. - Photo binhduong.gov.vn The tournament will begin in the southern province of Ca Mau onDecember 2 and end in the northern province of Cao Bang on December 16. From the total prize money of VND500 million (US$23,800), the tournament's winner will get VND50 million ($2,380). … [Read more...] about Trans-Vietnam cycling tournament to begin next month
Review of shortcomings needed to attract FDI
Viet Nam failed to fulfill its foreign direct investment (FDI) target for the third consecutive year in 2012. The decline indicates that the country may be less appealing to foreign investors than it once was. The country needs to assess its achievements and shortcomings to increase both quality and quantity of FDI inflow, Vietnam News Agency reports. Bui Quang Vinh, Minister of Planning and Investment: In 2010, Viet Nam sought to attract about US$23 billion in FDI, an increase of 10 per cent over 2009; however, only $18.1 billion was reported. In 2011, the nation attracted $14.7 billion despite its goal of $21 million. Last year, FDI poured into the country reached only $13 billion in comparison with the goal of $15-17 billion.As neighbouring countries such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia emerge as attractive investment destinations, if Viet Nam does not create a more favourable investment climate, FDI might continue to decline. Quoc Phuong, deputy director of the … [Read more...] about Review of shortcomings needed to attract FDI


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The Queensland premier's director-general will give up all his business interests to end conflict-of-interest claims.
Jon Grayson has been under pressure to explain links with disgraced NSW Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid and involvement with Australian Water Holdings, the company at the centre of a NSW corruption investigation.
He says he has fully disclosed his pecuniary interests but continued media coverage could distract from the government's agenda.
"I will divest my interests in full, without consideration, in private companies which I have direct interest and have prior involvement in management," he said in a letter to Premier Campbell Newman, which was read in parliament on Tuesday.
These include BT Minerals, Coal Logistics Australia, and Gasfields Water and Waste Services (GWWS).
Mr Grayson is a major shareholder in GWWS and Mr Obeid's nephew Dennis Jabour is the director.
Mr Grayson says Queensland's integrity commissioner found his business dealings should not stop him serving as director-general, and what he had done to manage conflict issues were sufficient.
Furthermore, any meetings held with former business partners or people who have common shareholdings don't put him in a position of conflict.
"I've gone beyond my strict legal obligations," Mr Grayson said in the letter.
Mr Newman says the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) found no basis to investigate Mr Grayson and advised NSW's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of that.
"Now, will the Labor Party now stop the innuendo and the smear?" Mr Newman told parliament.
"The matter is put to bed."
But Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk says given ICAC appears not to have replied yet, a cloud still hangs over Mr Grayson.
She wants his pecuniary interest register to be tabled in parliament.
"He has had direct interests in companies that deal with the Queensland government. Does this stink? Absolutely.
"This is the premier's right-hand man, who goes into cabinet meetings, who sits next to the premier when he decides who gets what contracts."
Mr Obeid, a former NSW minister, has been implicated by the ICAC for using his standing as a Labor factional leader to advance his commercial interests.


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WHAT'S THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE Between High Achievers and Average Car Sales Consultants?
Part One.
Recently, in a discussion with about thirty five other sales trainers I asked "what have you discovered that were the reasons top sales pros achieved their success?"
These trainers were top achievers themselves in a variety of big ticket sales before choosing training. I was the only automobile professional development specialist in the group. It was stimulating and enlightening to engage in this rapid-fire discussion. So...
What separates great sales guys and gals from average ones?—Part one.
Here are some of the differences you can apply, right now, today, to become the successful sales professional waiting inside you. If you are not achieving your potential, are you ready to respond and attack your career, focused like a laser or just to sit back and wait....again?
YOUR Automotivator Sales Personality Dynamics for Success
1. You treat selling as your own business, know that you have more control than anyone else as to whether you succeed or fail.
2. You are motivated and stay self motivated; you don't let the hiccups get you down for long. (People who are successful at this career aren't bothered by their failures, they learn from them.)
3. You are much more empathetic than your unsuccessful peers and understand that solving problems by putting yourself in your prospects shoes makes for better sales results.
4. You understand that just because you are having a good month or quarter, there's always tomorrow and you prepare by having strong and essential pipelines filled with qualified buyers, showroom walk-outs, past customers, service leads, orphan customers.
5. You are short and long term goal oriented. You often use things that you want or need to keep you focused on bringing home the bacon i.e. "I need a new roof, boat, deck , condo,- pick one..."
6. You have a healthy ego which forces you to be the best that you can be.
7. You want the recognition and money that comes with being the best. Nothing wrong with that!
8. You work both hard and smart.
I love this time of year! Hockey has finally started, Baseball play offs are on, Football is midseason –exciting stuff. (Even the Winnipeg Jets). We all admire the best in sports and we can't help but be impressed with the commitment each player on their team makes to personal conditioning and practice. The best athletes are coachable and always improving.
The difference between an Average and Top Performer in automobile sales is Coaching and commitment. It's true for you and me—just like in sports!
Folks, listen to your sales team leaders, they can impact your personal bottom-line with their sales coaching. Don't forget their bonus depends on your achieving success! It is a WIN-WIN! (You could also attend my sales skills specific boot camps to stimulate your motivation and sales skills.)
Here are my last thoughts for this newsletter part one, my friends.
Get up earlier—do your 'homework' and show-up ready to perform. ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH, provide solutions not BS and Ask for the order. There is more to come shortly.
Get Wealthy by Choice NOT by Chance my friends.
Great Success, and Kick some butt!
Hey, keep in touch, call with your sales challenges and I will work with you personally, okay? I mean it. Lots of sales professionals kick tires with me regularly.
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On my way to the beach
What a blast it would be
I thought very little
about what Mom would do to me.
When we reached the room
I was quiet at the spot
My Mom was good at pranking
And I knew I was caught
That night before dinner
My Mom cleaned the glass door
She knew I was going to hit hard
So she put a cushion on the floor
When she finished cleaning up
She would make some ham
She dissappeared on the spot
Then she yelled "Do you want that with jam"?
After we ate Mom's dinner
I kind of jumped the gun
I didn't know where I was going
And I got a hole in one
As I lay on the floor
My Mom's face was tearstained
I got all red in the cheeks
And my back was in pain
My Mom helped me get up
I l;aughed at myself in pity
She said she would remember this
The time I was so giddy
As my vacation came to an end
I never forgot the day
I ran into the door
And I put on a big display!
Contrary to what it says here.......I did not plan for him to run into the door! He did that all on his own!


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Our home insurance renewal has arrived and this year it comes to around $1700/yr for all our properties. I don't know if that is considered high or not. We chose a high deductible $1000 - $2000 to keep rates low.
I go through fits and starts but I'm currently into reading and have devoured 3 books. The latest read is "Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain. It's good.
I'm a closet introvert. I make my living being an extrovert and the discrepancy can be exhausting.
D and I researched potential future careers for me should I decide to do something different. We've looked air traffic controllers and technical writer. Both careers would suit an introvert.
In other news, Women's Money Week is starting on Monday. I have been invited to participate and write about one or all of the daily topics from a personal viewpoint. Next Mon - Thurs, I will be devoting my posts to this group effort.
My Quest for financial freedom alongside living a consciously cool life.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
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Air traffic controller? Really? Wow. I admire anyone who can do that, like I do anyone who chooses to be a nurse. All arrows point to huge stress and early burnout on the flipside, though, so that's something to take into consideration, as well.ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your money posts! I didn't know about Women's Money Week, so I'll have to search that out and see what it's all about.
I took the exam about a year ago and did pretty well.ReplyDelete
But and it is a big But, I'm not sure I want to switch back to full time work, much less full time shift work.
It's a neat mental exercise though.
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We have a number of fundraising events that we will be doing that we will be charging per couple. Is there a way to capture both names so the we can print a list, and possible name tags?
Official response from NationBuilder Support completed
While it's possible to configure an event page to allow people to register that they are bringing guests (see screenshot below), it's not possible to collect personal data on two individual RSVPs at once.
If it's imperative that you collect all the signup information for both attendees, your best bet would be to turn off "Allow guests" and ask them each to sign up independently.
Another option would be to personally follow up with each RSVP who indicated that they'd bring a guest and manually enter their "+1" into your nation as an RSVP.
Do you like this suggestion?
Bekah Schmidt commentedThis is important! It's incredibly messy on the back end to allow guest registration.posted 2017-09-29 11:28:16 -0700
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NationBuilder employeeTaylor Pineiro commentedChris – it's on our radar but no timeline – you should check out our integration with EventGrid in the meantime – http://nationbuilder.com/take_your_event_management_to_the_next_level_with_eventgrid_s_new_integrationposted 2016-08-22 11:10:57 -0700
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Radish Lab
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Chris Heuberger commentedCould a custom donation field be used to attach multiple guest names to a ticket purchase instead of to a person?posted 2016-08-22 08:13:58 -0700
What I'd like to do is: if the number of tickets selected is greater than 1, first and last name input fields appear below the ticket selection box for however many guest tickets have been requested. Is that possible?
I'm really trying to avoid redirecting to a feedback form after purchase, manually following up, integrating a third-party paid app, or simply not allowing multiple ticket purchases. Is there a timeline to fix this at least, so I could tell our client whichever of those workarounds we go with would be only temporary?
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Radish Lab
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Richard Willson commentedIt needs to br built in.posted 2015-09-06 18:15:51 -0700
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Ian Hines commentedI've recommended the Feedback form approach to folks many times. It's a bit clumsy, but it works perfectly.posted 2015-06-19 11:25:34 -0700
Ashley Chesser commentedHi Ian, yes I agree it's a bad solution. That's what I meant by being messy. Thanks for dissuading me from trying it out. Another thought I just had was that I could redirect people to a feedback form after they finish the RSVP process where they could give us the names of any people they are bringing. It's not ideal, as it won't populate on the RSVP list, but is better than nothing.posted 2015-06-19 11:17:02 -0700
Ian Hines commentedCustom fields are a bad "solution" to this challenge, because the data captured in the custom field is (a) attached to the person, not the RSVP and (b) permanent. So 18 months from now that person's record will still have that RSVP+1 name in a custom field. Not ideal.posted 2015-06-19 10:54:46 -0700
Also, what happens if you don't have +1. What happens if you have +5? Etc.
Ashley Chesser commentedIt doesn't seem like it would be that difficult to add a text box where the guest name could be entered and show up on the RSVP list. I don't necessarily need to add each guest to my nation, I just need the name for check-in and name tag reasons. The suggestions to either not allow a "+1" or to call each person and manually add them to the guest list are very impractical. I agree with Bob that "not having this in NationBuilder greatly diminishes its value to our organization and is not a best practice." I will look into adding custom fields next so that I can capture this info, but I think that will end up being a very messy way to capture guest names. Sigh.posted 2015-06-19 10:49:40 -0700
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Bob Dobrich commentedI strongly agree with both Dan and Steve. As fundraisers we often sell tickets as packages ( example: 2 for $XXX or a table of 8 for $XXXX) and need the ability to collect information on guests (names) and special accommodations (notes, meal option etc..). Not having this in NationBuilder greatly diminishes its value to our organization and is not a best practice. I will submit a feature request as it can not be all that difficult to add this functionality.posted 2013-07-13 19:11:25 -0700
Ian Hines commentedDan — Thank you for that feedback. I totally understand that there are limitations to only being able to collect the full contact information of the primary RSVP.posted 2013-07-01 12:24:36 -0700
It this is a super-important feature for you (and Steve), then you might consider adding a Feature Request on our suggestions page: http://nationbuilder.com/suggest
Steve Handel commentedDan – well stated. We just had out first event using the RSVPs in Nation Builder and it was confusing.posted 2013-06-30 11:39:58 -0700
It still is a good tool.
Dan Trimble commentedFor those of us who host events that require a great deal of security (e.g. Secret Service or US Marshals on site), this can a major issue as full names of attendees often need to be submitted in advance for screening.posted 2013-06-30 11:34:01 -0700
It also weakens our NationBuilder databases as it's one fewer name/details that we can collect for future community building and outreach.
Even leaving security aside and marketing, it makes things much more difficult for the check-in staff at an event. We have $500 and $1,000 contribution levels for an upcoming reception for example, among other levels. So a donor who gives $1,000 could be either $1,000 for a single person, or the $500 level for a single person + 1. Or even $250 + 4. Obviously the check-in staff will have an RSVP sheet on hand that lists all the attendees with their +1's or +4's as it may be. But it makes it more cumbersome (not difficult, just annoying) to have to have them decipher what kind of tickets these are — there are different benefits for each contribution level. For example, if they glance at the sheet and see that John Doe gave $1,000, but miss the +1, that person and his guest will get a VIP reception with photos. In reality, it's John Doe plus 1 at $500 each — no additional event benefits. It's just a small detail that's easy for people to gloss over when they are in the hurried environment of trying to check in a couple hundred people at an event. And the RSVP list in NB for an event — please correct me if I'm wrong — doesn't make a distinction between the ticket levels purchased, only the final transaction amount and the number of +guests.
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The next town from mine received between 160mm and 230mm, the creek flooded.
Some photos from the next town from where I live.
The locals looking out from their home saw a car swept from the road across the other side of the railway crossing, the lightning flashed the car looked like it was swept away because the next time the lightning flashed the car was gone. It hit the large brown heritage trail signs and bent them.
Closer to home, the lagoon is flooded. It came over the roadway a foot or so.


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The world is wide and water falls
ever as rain over the lands
and seas alike. Salt forms
in seas and seas of sand alike,
in oceans of tears, streaming down
a lady's face. So far, the call
of seas and seas of sand, and tears
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