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I was at a friend's house recently admiring her flock of chickens. I just love chickens.
Amidst all the orange and black, the tan and blue, were three of the cutest black-and-white flecked birds — with feathers bursting from their heads. I couldn't stop staring!
These birds look like can-can girls — I must have one! What … IS it?
"It's called a Spritzhsuben," said my friend — I'll call her "Debbie."
"A WHAT?!" I said, falling over in laughter into a pile of chicken dung. "A spritzenharken? Hahah! A spritledoodle? I (gasp) want (gasp) one!"
I grew up with a couple of Rhode Island reds and a few Plymouth Rock hens. Maybe a leghorn was in there for good measure. I guess I just assumed they were all named after areas back East, like Cleveland, or Intercourse, Pennsylvania.
A Spritzenhoofer? A Spritzenheimer?
Another friend I'll call "Randy," backed Debbie up, showing me his flock.
"Your black chicken is an australorpe," he said.
"No way. A what? An astrodrop? An acropork? Megadork?"
"And that one's a buff orpington," he said pointing to one that appeared as if she'd just arrived on the ballroom floor with a sweeping gown.
A butt orpington? A buck orwelian?
"There's a Barbu D'uccle," Randy continued, pointing to a black-tailed, orange, white and black speckled bird.
"Barbecue da uncle?"
"No," he said. "Ooh! That one's a Golden Sexlink, and the one that just came out of the coop? That's a cuckoo maran."
A Golden Sexlink? A cuckoo moron? Who comes up with these names?!
Oh this is good. So I did a little research.
There's a Dorking, a white bird with a moustache so big it'd put the 70s to shame. This bird needs to sign up for the Moustache March competition.
Naked neck: You need not thank me for the visual!
Frizzle! Ha! This looks like it exploded, with fluff and quills in all directions.
A Rumpless waterfowl! They don't even show a photo of this bird, and I'm not sure I want to see. Next!
Scots Dumpy! Bwhaha!
Dong Tau — isn't that No. 5 on the Chinese restaurant menu? It is? Oh. Never mind.
Westalischer Totleger! Royalty, no doubt.
Barbu du Grubbe! Barbecue your grub — of course!
My butt ophirton and astrodome hens are named Greta and Henrietta. I can't wait to add a Spritzenhoopla-whatever.
But when I returned from vacation, Debbie told me a cougar got to one of the Spritzenhockle-heimers … birds. She wants one that's left, of course, and the third has "a condition," she said.
She could hardly contain her mirth.
His beak crosses itself, like crossed fingers. You have to trim it like a dog's nail — and it has a quick in the center to make life exciting.
"I tried filing it with a file," Debbie said. "That chicken was not happy about that."
"How'd the uh, beak-clipping go, then?" I asked.
"Well, OK; a little blood, but the thing is, you have to do it every three or four months. In all my years of having chickens, I'd never even heard of it. I'm just not sure you want to take on another special-needs pet …"
Yeah. And this condition is called?
Scissor beak!
I shall name this chicken Edward Scissor Beak!
But no. I can't. It's going to be challenging enough. Greta? She's transformed into a Garth. And Henrietta? Hank. Sigh.


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2018 Buick Enclave spied
The Buick Enclave is a full-scale sport utility vehicle that was constructed on the Lambda platform of General Motors. The model was previewed at the Intercontinental Motor Show held in North America in 2006. The design of the SUV is partly derived from the concept of the Buick Centieme sedan, which was displayed at the Auto Show held in Detroit in 2003. The 2018 Buick Enclave is expected to come with notable changes, particularly in terms of weight reducing measures to display it as a high-performance vehicle in the crossover segment.
2018 Buick Enclave Exterior
The 2018 Enclave is expected to come with several external changes. Unlike the original model that was built on the Lambda platform, the new model Enclave will be built with an innovative structural design, which is expected to be the C1XX Chi platform. This will significantly reduce the overall weight of the vehicle, be assisting greatly in offering better performance and enhanced fuel saving. Furthermore, the new SUV comes equipped with new exterior elements to get a luxurious as well as an aggressive look. Under covered body, it's possible to see Five LED running lights, but nothing else.
Buick Enclave 2018 Interior
Similar to the exterior, the interior of the 2018 Buick Enclave is also expected to come with new interior features to vie competently with its class competitors. All the seats inside the vehicle will be made of high-quality leather to offer a comfortable ride to the passengers. The occupants of the new Enclave will have an entertainment rides, as the cabin comes equipped with the latest version of the infotainment system. As most of the latest Buick models are offered with the dynamic styling, buyers can expect the new vehicle with the same styling.
Although the engine options for the 2018 Buick Enclave have not yet confirmed by the automaker, it is definite that it would come with different engines as those of the earlier models. It is most likely that the new vehicle would come equipped with a V6, gasoline power unit with the capacity of 3.6 liters. Through this powertrain, the vehicle would get the maximum power output of 288 horsepower.
Another engine(rumored) that is expected to power the new vehicle will most likely be V6 twin-turbo power unit with the capacity of 3.0 liters. This is offered to the new Enclave to satisfy buyers who expect more power from the new Enclave.
Although these two power units offer the essential power to the new vehicle, they are expected to offer a poor fuel economy. Therefore, the automaker has plans to offer the new model vehicle a fuel-competent turbo-four powertrain with the capacity of 2.0 liters.
Although the type of transmission system is not yet confirmed, it is expected for sure that the new SUV will be offered with a nine-speed automatic transmission system.
Base cost and the date of release
According to rumors, new Buick Enclave 2018 release date will be during the concluding part of 2017. As the automaker has not yet revealed the base price, the estimated cost is expected to be $ 50,000.
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I wake at dawn to do yoga on a mountain top. Mist rises in the valley below as the clouds float into the sky above like a curtain peeling back. I sleep in a mud-and-straw hut with a thatched roof. Orange curtains, the same color as the monk's robes, hang in front of the fine blue netting which covers the windows.
Cooking classes commence once we've all gathered in the Coffee Shop each morning. The Coffee Shop has, technically speaking, neither walls nor corners. There are a woven mats covering the floors, two long low benches molded from the same earthen clay as the floor and counter, shelves of books in both Thai and English, bamboo curtains, pillars made from whole logs (bark intact), dozens of pillows, and – somewhere (I can't manage to spot it though I've tried) – an espresso machine. The cappuccinos are wonderful but the fruit shakes are amazing – as is the homemade bread, still hot from the oven that we eat for breakfast each morning.
The classes themselves cover two full days and are as casual as the Coffee Shop – and equally scenic. A long wooden table with just enough seats overlooks a view of the valley. Umbrellas provide a bit of shade, hanging off the edge behind us and threatening to sail down. A large gas canister connects to several simple steel-frame "cookers" on the opposite side; pots and pans perch precariously on top. Fresh vegetables are heaped on the table. There are no measuring cups or spoons; instead we're directed to make everything to taste – our own taste. We're not allowed to take notes but encouraged to experiment.
The food is unbelievably delicious.
The other members of my cooking class are lovely. A Canadian woman who intends to open an organic vegetarian restaurant in Alberta. A British woman with a contagious giggle that I share my hut with – one flashlight and no sense of direction between the two of us we spend an inordinate amount of time wandering around giggling until someone finds us and leads us back. A photographer from Holland on his way to Laos to buy a houseboat, open a restaurant on the roof and a gallery on the deck. ("Maybe," he couches his dream, "I go to see if it is possible – and if not, I keep on traveling.") An innkeeper from Baja California with a passion for natural building and self-sustainability. (He introduces himself as Mexican; we all do a double-take at his blond hair and undeniably American accent, at first.) We're all friends within a few hours, good friends by the second day.
We'd all assembled at Yao and Krit's restaurant in Chiang Mai. Krit waits tables while waiting for us. (On the grounds of a temple, Wat Suan Dok, the restaurant has the same name as the nearby organic farm – Pun Pun – that You Sabai works with hand-in-hand. 'The Farm" refers to You Sabai, Pun Pun, and The Panya Project collectively, I gather. You Sabai is "upstairs" while "downstairs" – Pun Pun is down a slick and steep mud path through an orange grove and Panya's across the way – host internships and workshops on organic growing, permaculture, earthen building, and self-sustainability.) Throwing our packs ahead of us we all climb into the truck-van-bus that runs from the city to the Farm. The ride is an hour or so; outside the city and past successively smaller neighborhoods and towns. Concrete disappears, replaced by old wooden houses and shacks, telephone lines and smog giving way to trees and fields.
Our first lesson takes place at a small market; Krit, several shopping lists clutched in his hand, leads us through. We learn about the rampant overuse of MSG in Thailand and the growing lack or organic produce. He teaches us about each of the vegetables he buys, lectures on soy sauce and noodles. Every item that he spots is another opportunity to share something with us and he often interrupts himself to get back on track when he realizes he's jumped ahead. The tour of the farm, once we get there, is similar. We see the half-finished meeting hall, the vegetable plots and banana trees (the list of possible uses of the banana tree takes over twenty minutes for him to go through and includes him lopping off a branch, making a hobby horse, and galloping around on it).
We start the first morning off by grinding soy beans and making our own soy milk and tofu. Lunch is Pad Thai and Papaya Salad (long shaved strips of papaya with carrots and tomatoes, coated in a spicy sauce made from crushed green chilies, soy sauce, tamarind broth and more). Spring Rolls, Green Curry, and Noodles in a Vegetable Gravy for dinner. I eat as much food in that one day as I've been, normally, eating in an entire week – and I can feel it the next morning at yoga; taste buds, however, win out over my digestive system and I'm cooking again the next day, sitting out only a few rounds. Mushroom Soup (it starts with a broth from lemongrass, garlic, and galanka and continues with as many vegetables as we can fit in our pots). Panang Curry (as with all the curries, we make even the curry paste from scratch and then fry it in oil and coconut milk before stewing the vegetables and tofu). A Spicy Glass Noodle Salad. And then, then, there's still dinner. Stir-fried Vegetables with Cashews. Pumpkin in Sweet Coconut Milk. Massaman Curry. Sticky Rice with Mangos (topped with coconut cream and roasted sesame seeds).
(And yes, those of you keeping track did read that correctly – the cooking course was vegetarian. My family is probably reeling in surprise and, honestly, I hadn't quite realized that when I signed up… I can't say that I minded living vegetarian for a week, but I'm not about to give up – or turn down – meat if it's available.)
Krit chatters away as he cooks. Jokes and puns, childhood stories, nutritional facts and spiritual tidbits, even gentle teasing pour out over us. His accent is thick but it doesn't matter; we learn his facial expressions (a variety of smiles) and watch his hands. He passes us things to cut, peel, smash, and prepare. Yao, a string of bells on her ankle announcing her, wanders in out and out for the more technical of the prep work. Her seemingly-stern precision is belied by her incredibly wide smile (it seems wider even than her face and I have to stop, on multiple occasions, to wonder how it fits). Krit has university degrees in engineering and mass communication but, as he explains: "Yao and I – we like to cook." In addition to running the cooking classes and Coffee Shop and hosting guests at You Sabai, they run a restaurant in Chiang Mai.
[I ended up at You Sabai entirely thanks to Matador and Rucksack Wanderer… incidentally. THANK YOU!]


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PHEAA Begins Servicing Federal Direct Loans
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Agency passes U.S. Department of Education validation process
Harrisburg, PA (July 2, 2010)—The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) today announced that it had successfully completed the acceptance and validation process with the U.S. Department of Education (Department) to begin receiving and servicing new Federal Direct Loans.
In June 2009, PHEAA was one of four servicers to be awarded a Federal Loan Servicing Contract with the Department to service the nation's growing federally-owned student loan portfolio. In August 2009, PHEAA was approved by the Department to service Federal FFEL loans sold to the Department under the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act (ECASLA). Under this portion of the servicing contract, PHEAA is currently servicing loans for 1.5 million borrowers.
"This is great news for PHEAA and the Commonwealth," said Representative William Adolph, PHEAA Board Chairman. "I have witnessed the dedication and commitment of all PHEAA staff who have worked so hard to make this happen - helping to ensure PHEAA's continued strength as it fulfills its public service mission for Pennsylvania families."
To handle additional student loan capacity and meet federal requirements, PHEAA upgraded a number of existing systems and implemented additional security measures within the agency. The need for additional staffing to service loans from the Department allowed PHEAA to accept applications for 150 full-time and summer positions in its customer service and collection call centers.
"In a difficult economic environment with high unemployment rates, PHEAA was able to offer significant employment opportunities to residents of Pennsylvania," said Senator Sean Logan, PHEAA Board Vice Chairman. "As the federal government's loan portfolio continues to grow and new business opportunities arise, PHEAA has proven it has the ability to respond quickly to keep pace with ongoing changes in the student loan industry."
Last year, PHEAA launched its new MyFedLoan.org website where borrowers who have their loans assigned to PHEAA for servicing can manage their accounts online and access important information about repayment options, while schools can access and customize PHEAA's student loan default prevention materials.
PHEAA will continue working closely with students, families, schools and lending partners by servicing loans for its existing customers, administering the State Grant and other state-funded student aid programs and providing early awareness and outreach services and programs to Pennsylvania residents.


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Right to water
The right to water means the possibility that everyone can access both physically and financially, to enough clean water to take care of their personal and domestic needs. Access to clean drinking water is as fundamental to the survival of people and towns as preserving cultural practices or ensuring proper hygiene.
Although providing drinking water is an essential condition to developing a project for autonomous life, recognition of this right is very recent. Specifically, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) derives the right to water from the right to food and the right to health. In their General Comment 15, the Committee defines the right to water as the access to "sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water for personal and domestic uses". An adequate amount of safe water is necessary to prevent mortality of dehydration and to reduce the transmission of waterborne diseases, for consumption, cooking and personal and domestic hygiene. Also, the population should be informed about the water resources, the quality and so on.
The standard principles that they expressly recognized of the right to water, as well as the General Comment 15 of CESCR what interprets them, are of the regional field. In this regard, it is also worthy to note the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa- articles 15 and 18-the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, article 14- and the Protocol of San Salvador- article 11.


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Music industry joins forces in support of Music Modernization Act and other proposed legislation
Several U.S. music industry organizations have voiced their unified support for three pieces of proposed legislation. More than 20 groups issued a joint press release to endorse the Music Modernization Act of 2017, the CLASSICS Act, and the AMP Act. Continue Reading


text: We have stayed in the cottage three times and each time the place gets nicer. Always clean and very tastefully decorated. Michaele is the best Inn keeper we have ever met. She is very accommodating and is a wonderful host. The cottage is a great place for a family or two couples to stay. The breakfasts are extremely tasty and the service is friendly and warm. The location is right in the middle of the action and your parking is right on the property. But you won't need your car as you are walking distance to everything.


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A Hands on Cadaver Dissection "Open verus Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery"
- Category: Otology Neuro-otology
- Date: 14th May 2012 - 15th May 2012
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
We are extremely fortunate that Carl Snyderman and Paul Gardner have agreed to organise what we are sure will be an excellent course. / Theme: Open vs Endoscopic: A Comparison of Skull Base Approaches / The Proposed Format: all dissection; no lectures; half prosection; half self-dissection; duration 2 days. Organised around skull base regions and show open and endoscopic approaches.
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Benefit for Childhood Fractured, Art to end Child Abuse
Tickets for Monday June 4th at Uncommon Ground.
A great line up of theatre and musical professionals to entertain, inform and excite you. Win some amazing prizes in our raffle.
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Honda VTR Firestorm HISS Top Yoke Conversion
Very Important: Our VTR Firestorm topyoke conversion is a complete replacement top yoke in 25mm thick billet aluminium. We do not supply the thin German adapter plates as we do not like the dubious single bolt fitment or look of these imported parts.
We MAKE ALL YOKES in our Lancaster, UK workshop.
We CONTROL ALL aspects of the yoke kit manufacture and brakeline manufacture in our workshop!
We DO NOT CONTROL black anodising of the parts we make, this is a seperate company!
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Black anodising will add 10 working days to the delivery time, we cannot make this process faster!
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Killin' It
Remember six months ago when I broke my leg skiing? Today I walked 25km – the most difficult portion of our week-long walking tour through England's Cotswolds. Hills, muddy trails, fields of sheep, steps, I did it all. I'm so grateful to be healed and strong again.
Remember six years ago when I quit drinking and thought vacations would be a drag? We have been smiling and laughing this whole trip.
Remember six hours ago when my flat iron refuse to work on a converter? Welp, that's not even bothering me. Look at this picture, wonky hair, no make up, sweaty and full of JOY!!
If you're struggling today, keep going. Do the next right thing, and then the next, and then do it some more. Things will get better. I promise.
PS – We were overtaken by no less than 5 elderly couples today. I'm talking, WHOOSH! Brits are serious walkers, they don't mess around. As I watched yet another pair of silver heads bob past us and into the distance, I remembered "COMPARISON IS THE THEIF OF JOY" and giggled.
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Love it Jean! The pictures look great and you definitely look like the embodiment of Joy in that picture. I wanted to stay on the theme of 6s. This month I mark my 6 month of sobriety. Six months ago I was trapped in quicksand of alcohol abuse. I was struggling to get out, yet sinking deeper both in despair, hopelessness, powerlessness, and my drinking. It was impossible for me to envision life after drinking, and yet here I am 6 mos and 9 days later. Yes I have my days of irrational "what if I i had just one…" thinking moments, especially now that the warmer days are upon us, but knowing that it's never just one and my commitment to my sobriety journey, gives more power and control over my life's path. Today I will continue Killin' it! Enjoy the rest of your vacation looking forward to seeing more pics!
Onward, day 189!


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Home ministry briefs cricket board on security stepsSeptember 30th, 2008 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The home ministry officials Tuesday apprised the Indian cricket board representatives of the security measures in place for the India-Australia Test series and said they were satisfied with the arrangements.Former board president Inderjit Singh Bindra and chairman of media committee Rajeev Shukla met the union home secretary and other ministry officials and urged to ensure that there is better coordination between the two organisations in providing fool-proof security during the four Tests in Bangalore, Mohali, Delhi and Nagpur.
Essentially, the ministry sought to convey to the board officials that it was keeping track of the cricket series even though it was occupied with the overall security concerns of the country during the festive season in view of the recent bombings.
A list of dos and don'ts have been finalised, though no specific instructions have been issued by the ministry to the board. The board officials, on their part, gave their inputs to beef up security.
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Boston Trip with The Revere Hotel
A few weeks ago the girls got on a train to Boston to check out the new revamp of the Revere Hotel Boston. It was my first time to visit Boston and I loved the vibes so much! The architecture of the houses are so lovely as we explored Newbury street for shopping.
The hotel had many new design concepts added for a more modern industrial look. There was metal and wood accents throughout the hotel which I loved! The second we all checked in – we got into one room and ordered there delicious lobster rolls! Oh how I love a yummy lobster roll and Revere Boston pulled it off! The second day we explored around and went to Harvard campus and went to a yummy restaurant called Saltie Girl ( they have amazing seafood options! ).
The hotel had a beautiful new rooftop that we got to take a look and snap a few pics on! The first night we arrived there was a sunset trying to peak through the clouds as the weather was quite gloomy all weekend unfortunately but the revere boston made it a great time otherwise.
We went to an event of the relaunch of the hotel the first day we arrived and got to tour the hotel and see an impersonator of Paul Revere which was neat to see!
We all would love to come back to Boston and visit again soon.
Thanks so much for a lovely stay Revere Boston Hotel!


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Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite's 120 Entrance
(209) 379-2373 www.rushcreeklodge.com
New Yosemite Lodge
A contemporary mountain resort, Rush Creek Lodge is the first new resort to open in the Yosemite National Park area in more than 25 years.
Set on twenty woodland acres, less than a mile from the Yosemite's Highway 120 West entrance, the new lodge provides a resort base camp with a rustic modern sensibility at the doorstep of the Park along Highway 120.
Lodging at Rush Creek Lodge
The resort boasts a mix of 143 tastefully appointed rooms, suites and hillside villas, each with a deck overlooking nature and most providing a front-row seat to the stunning Sierra sunsets. All rooms feature a stylish sitting area, private bathroom, custom artwork and furnishings, refrigerator and complimentary Wi-Fi and are designed to accommodate both couples and families.
Nestled on twenty woodland acres at the doorstep to the iconic Yosemite National Park, Rush Creek Lodge is a superbly designed "destination within a destination" that features a grand main lodge, restaurant and tavern, central swimming pool and hot tub area with poolside bar, full-service recreation department, general store, meeting and event space and a variety of innovative amenities for entertainment and relaxation.
Recreation and Activities
Rush Creek Lodge enables leisure travelers, families and groups to make the most of their visit to Yosemite by providing a rich offering of activities both in the Park and at the property. A full-service onsite recreation department helps guests explore the Yosemite landscape by offering guided excursions and wellness programs, as well as a complimentary "recreation concierge" advice desk and daily on-site activities.
In the Main Lodge, guests will find a spacious lounge with fireplace and a fun-filled game room with an indoor tree house. Throughout the property, outdoor seating areas and fireplaces await, as well as innovative play areas, a gold panning stream, a fly-casting pond and other opportunities for discovery, entertainment and relaxation, including a large salt water pool and two spacious hot tubs.
Winemaker Weekend at Rush Creek
Some of Napa's coolest winemakers up to Rush Creek year round where the chef pairs food with the featured wines, many of them boutique. Packages that include lodging, breakfast, and nightly food and wine pairings starting at just $550 per person for the entire weekend for an incredible value. In winter there are few things better than snowshoeing through pristine snow in giant Sequoia groves just minutes away and return to the lodge for an incredible evening of wine and food. Rush Creek, the area's first new lodge in 25 years.
For the Winemaker Weekend Feb. 16-18, 2018, join Napa's Michael Trujillo of Trujillo Wines at Rush Creek Lodge. For his Winemaker Weekend, Trujillo, who has 35 years of winemaking experience, has chosen a full spectrum of wines that include something for every palate. Rush Creek Lodge's Chef Tony is creating a variety of food pairings to honor Michael's craftsmanship and playful personality. Trujillo is known for producing some of the best boutique wines from the Napa Valley.
Rush Creek serves fresh, hearty, sophisticated California lodge cuisine in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including a restaurant with a wood-fired oven and a display kitchen, a cozy tavern with an expansive terrace and an inviting pool bar. Menu items change seasonally to incorporate the finest available local, organic and sustainable ingredients and are designed to accentuate every dining experience with a distinctive High Sierra flair.
Groups and Events
Ideal for destination events, retreats and weddings, Rush Creek Lodge features customizable, full-service meeting and event space for groups up to 250. Open air and indoor meeting facilities, including a vaulted ceiling event hall with an outdoor plaza, a poolside BBQ area, multiple dining venues and a hillside amphitheater, can accommodate casual or sophisticated get-togethers throughout the seasons. Rush Creek's on-site catering team tailors plated, buffet and family style meals to each group's needs and desires.
Rush Creek also offers customized recreation and activity packages for groups, including guided trips and team building. Rush Creek's varied onsite activities and guest areas promote fun-filled, relaxing, informal interactions and bonding throughout a group's stay – fostering the important connections desired in a group getaway.
For more information:
(209) 379-2373
34001 Highway 120, Groveland, California 95321
Rush Creek Lodge is a sister property to the Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite's north entrance at Hetch Hetchy.


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The new-look High Street will be a more welcoming and accessible area at the heart of Hounslow.
The revamp of the High Street will see new seating and paving installed, trees planted, and will remove existing clutter to transform the appearance of the street and provide new facilities for outdoor events and performances.
The £2 million project is being delivered by the council, and is funded by London Borough of Hounslow and the Mayor of London's Outer London Fund, designed to support economic growth in London's high streets.
Councillor Steve Curran, cabinet member for housing, planning and regeneration, said: "These works are a turning point for the High Street, and the town, that will transform the street environment, attract further investment and boost the local economy.
"We are creating an environment which will boost shops and businesses and make the town centre a place where people want to be and somewhere we are all proud of."
The programme is being carried out by Hounslow Highways, and will be completed in two phases. The first sees work taking place on Bell Square, between the bend of the Staines Road carriageway to the west and Bell Road to the east. The second phase will see works taking place along the pedestrianised part of the High Street, and is due to start in the new year.
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When I saw the announcement for the Urban Decay After Glow highlight palette on Instagram, I was skeptical – I bought the blue shade of their Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid (Skywalk) and I was less than impressed. It didn't have enough glow or sparkle to be a really crazy highlight, but the color wasn't really blendable enough to set up a base to put other highlight on top. I'll play around with it and see if I can find a way to make it really shine, but I just wasn't impressed. But I should have known that Urban Decay would kill it when it comes to a pressed powder palette – their shimmer shadows are some of the best on the market (the mattes are a little more inconsistent, but still pretty good overall) and this palette swatches like a dream!
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Director: Simon West
Cast: Jason Statham, Milo Ventimiglia, Stanley Tucci, Michael Angarano, Sofia Vergara, Hope Davis, Anne Heche
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 92 minutes
Synopsis: Nick Wild (Statham) runs a private security business in Las Vegas, and he has a gambling problem. After crossing paths with a woman from his past he finds himself caught up with one of the local gangsters Danny DeMarco (Ventimiglia), and has one night to make it out of Vegas.
Those who have seen the trailer will be expecting WILD CARD to be yet another Jason Statham action film, full of explosive fight sequences and witty put-downs. Sadly all of the expected action is only what is glimpsed during the trailer, with the film more of a drama than all-out action movie.
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It is during these scenes that the story seems to find a purpose – Wild searching for information about the small time crook and eventually helping his ex with her mission. Ventimiglia is great as villain DeMarco, even if his name makes him sound like and Eastenders character. The scene in which Holly extracts her bloody vengeance on the men who have wronged her is potentially the best in the entire 92 minute run time. It is full of tension and torment; the male portion of the viewing audience will find themselves squirming in their seat and crossing their legs. Once it is all over, and Holly and Wild part ways, the film tumbles back down into a muddled mess. We do however finally get the fight promised in the trailer with it all shoe-horned into the last twenty minutes.
As is to be expected from the man behind CON AIR and THE EXPENDABLES 2 the action sequences are great. Statham is a dab hand at killing bad guys, and in WILD CARD he wipes out an entire casino full of them. The final climatic battle sees him take down a small army with just a spoon and a fish knife (and I don't mean the sharp type you use for gutting), why a downtrodden diner gives patrons a posh fish knife I don't know, but Nick Wild shows just how deadly they can be.
One positive is that WILD CARD does showcase the bleakness of a gambling addiction; Wild's seemingly crazy decision to keep on playing when he has amassed a small fortune is a true reflection of those afflicted with the addiction. Other than that it doesn't really do anything to enrich cinematic themes.
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Birth Certificate Assam
Birth certificate is identified documents of age proof which is issued by the department of health and family welfare. If you are interested to know about Birth Certificate Assam then read this page. Here you will provide you details related to Duplicate birth certificate, delayed birth certificates, Online Application forms etc. According to Births and Deaths Act, 1969 it is mandatory to register the birth of the child within 21 days of the child birth. Through birth certificate citizens can apply for the government documents like passport, pan card, driving license, voter ID card and other services.
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Birth Certificate Assam
Documents Required for Birth Certificate
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- Marriage certificate of the parents
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The seeds of Tibetan Healing Fund are traced back to Dr. Kunchok Gyaltsen's work in early 1990s. Particularly, in 1994, Dr. Gyaltsen used his personal living money to support children at his village's primary school, Serkya Village Primary School. Then he was able to expand the Serkya Village Primary School from grades one to three to include grades four to six. This project was well received by the villagers, but many students were still not able to attend the school due to lack of resources.
While studying in the United States from 1996 to 2001, Dr. Gyaltsen was able to raise money from his public lectures and teachings for a scholarship program to ensure that all village children in Serkya could attend school. In 2001, prior to Dr. Gyaltsen's graduation from School for International Training (SIT), Vermont, USA and Mahidol University Thailand, Dr. Gyaltsen presented his vision of creating an international humanitarian organization to his graduate school colleagues and a professor to establish Tibetan Healing Fund. The initial supporters who helped establish Tibetan Healing Fund were Professor Paul Ventura, Jessica Ravetz, Daniel Dodd, Jennie Quan, Angela Vuagniaux, Meredith Aikman, Kerry and Jon Secrest and Chris Moore. Meantime, Tashi Rinpoche, one of the highest lamas at Kumbum Monastery and a well-known Tibetan physician, was the main mentor of Dr. Gyaltsen's work. The founding board members glimpsed a tremendous opportunity for positive change in the Tibetan areas, especially because of Dr. Gyaltsen's close connection to the people in the Tibetan regions, his knowledge of health, education and international development and because of his position as director of the local Tibetan medical hospital.
On July 30, 2001, THF was formally certified as a non-profit organization under the State of Washington, USA. THF partnered with Kumbum Tibetan Medical Hospital in Tso-Ngon Province (ch: Qinghai), P. R. China to implement both health and education projects in three counties in the Tibetan areas. THF was established by a dedicated team of volunteers both in the USA and P.R. China. In the USA, there have been many friends, families, communities, and organizations that deeply cared about the urgent needs of education and primary health care for rural Tibetan women and children. Similarly, a group of well educated and passionate local Tibetan teachers, doctors, administrators, students, farmers, and herders have been involved to implement the projects.
From the beginning of the organization up to now, there have been so many people who have contributed their time, resources and donations over the years to help in the developmental process of this organization; the list is endless with names and THF is grateful.
Please click on the link to view the following people have served or are currently serving as THF Board Member and Leadership Team since the founding of THF in 2001. More>>
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Doctor insights on:
Splenic Infarction In Children
What causes a splenic infarction?
No Blood to Spleen: A splenic infarction occurs when there is not enough blood going to the spleen to give it nutrients & oxygen its cells need to survive. Anything that cuts off blood supply to the spleen can cause an infarct. Ex. Trauma causing blood vessels to be destroyed, sickle cell anemia & other problems that lead to clogged arteries going to the spleen, autoimmune disease, blood cell disease, emboli, etc. ...Read more
Splenic Infarction (Definition)
An infarct is simply tissue that is devoid of blood circulation, usually leading to death of the cells downstream to the blockage. The spleen is part of the immune system in the left upper quadrant. A splenic infarct is when a part or all of the spleen's circulation is interrupted causing part of the spleen to shrink or die. It is often associated with pain in the ...Read more
Can you die from a splenic infarction?
Yes, but unlikely: A very large splenic infarction can be fatal, but this is unusual. The underlying cause of the infarction needs to be determined, and treatment suggested. Atrial fibrillation or other heart rhythm disturbance is a common cause of splenic infarction. ...Read more
Does splenic infarction usually cause many symptoms?
Sometimes: A lot of time you feel nothing, but sometimes it can be very painful on the left upper part of the abdomen. You can get fevers and chills too. A ct scan of the abdomen can confirm this diagnosis. ...Read more
What is the definition or description of: splenic infarction?
Description below: An infarct is simply tissue that is devoid of blood circulation, usually leading to death of the cells downstream to the blockage. The spleen is part of the immune system in the left upper quadrant. A splenic infarct is when a part or all of the spleen's circulation is interrupted causing part of the spleen to shrink or die. It is often associated with pain in the area and sometimes fever. ...Read more
What is the treatment for splenic infarction?
Symptomatic: Treat the symptoms like pain etc. But if the infarction is extensive, probably splenectomy. ...Read more
I was just diagnosed with splenic infarction. The hospital couldn`t give me much info. What do I need to do and how long does the pain last? Dangerous?
Doctor: I assume this was diagnosed as a result of CT scan of the abdomen after ER visit. You need prescription medicine for pain relief but you are already on Lortab. You have Factor V Leiden which is a cause of splenic infarction. Be sure a doctor is following you. Good luck. ...Read more
My husband has a very large splenic infarction caused when they had to embolize his splenic artery. Does his spleen need to be removed?
Not necessarily: Is he having a lot of pain? Is the original issue that required arterial embolization still active? How much of the vascular arcade was embolized? It is in your husband's best interest to keep in touch with the doc who performed the procedure. ...Read more
I understand that when blood flow has been cutoff to the spleen it is a splenic infarction. How long can one live with this if no surgery is done?
It's not fatal: You can infarct whole chunks of your spleen and it'll grow back; the infarct ends up as a little white shrunken divot. You won't know it's happening. Infarcting the entire spleen is unusual except in sickle cell disease, where it's usually gone in childhood with most folks none the worse apart from being more vulnerable to pneumococci (get immunized) and other bacteria (be vigilant). ...Read more
Ok I had a spleenic infarction the dr told me basically it was a ruptured spleen and should get better and it still hurts after 8 months?
Why infarction?: You should find out why you had an infarction. For ex - if you have blood clots in the heart they can continue to cause problems to your spleen. If you now have a cyst in the spleen it may be growing and causing pain. In the absence of fever it is unlikely to be an infection. I would get a ct scan to see if anything has changed in your spleen. It may give clues to your pain or underlying problem. ...Read more
Is a spleen infarction cause by some type of bacteria infection?
Splenic infarcts: Sometimes. The main causes of splenic infarcts are clots (thrown from the heart which can be from a heart valve infection or an enlarged heart w/ blood pooling then clotting; or due to someone w/a disease wh/causes clots like sickle cell or cancer), a rapidly enlarging spleen outgrowing its blood supply (infections like mono/cmv or certain blood diseases); rarely autoimmune diseases cause infarcts. ...Read more
Can you get a spleen infarction from having hidradenitis suppurativa I went to the hospital and they told me I had a infarction of the spleen?
No: This is separate problem from your hidradenitis. ...Read more
Intermittent sharp pain in upper left side for a couple days. Past splenic infarct. Should I see Dr? What could be causing this to happen?
Yes: Given the history of a past splenic infarct (do you still have the spleen?) I would call your doctor for appointment ...Read more
Can you have a splenic infarct and have no underlying condition?
Splenic infarct: It's possible but until a hematologist does the work up and gives you the clean bill of health that it was just a coincidence, I would not just right it off. Last time I looked, this is not a terribly common thing to happen unless there is trauma and the spleen is an incredibly important organ. ...Read more
What are the most common underlying conditions that would cause a splenic infarct? And how long do they take to show up?
Sickle cell disease: Any enlarged spleen is susceptible to infarction. Common causes are sickle cell disease and bacterial endocarditis. Some infarcts may be silent and others may cause pain immediately. ...Read more
Cbc shows no sign of underlying condition after having a splenic infarct. Should I still be worried that there could be a condition that hasn't showed?
Possibly: Unless you had some accident, with an injury to your spleen or you are known to have a very enlarged spleen, further testing is often done by a hematologist and cardiologist. Hematologists check for conditions that cause blood to clot excessively. Cardiologists rule out heart conditions that can cause a small clot to flow into and block the artery of the spleen. See if these tests were done. ...Read more
Does having a splenic infarct always mean something else is going on? Such as autoimmune or cancer?
Usually: Splenic infarct common in sickle cell disease and gaucher disease, from thrombosis. Clot formation in infections (such as infectious mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus infection, malaria. Hematological malignancies such as leukemia etc. Idiopathic venous thrombosis can also be etiology. ...Read more
Splenic infarct diagnosed in jan still have pain in left side low grade fevers blood work abnormal but not to significant. Why?
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This is high complexity medicine. Check with your doc.
Tell your doc about your fever! discuss Pneumovax and other vaccinations asap. ...Read more
Splenic infarct diagnosed jan '13. Currently running fever between 99.7-100.7 for 8 days. Dr said b/c of spleen nothing he can offer. Any advice?
Source of infection: In my surgical training I had a few similar patients with ur complaints & the spleen was a source of infection and was seeding episodes of sepsis with fever and chills. The cure was slenectomy & the symptoms never returned & the spleen cultures were positive 4 bacteria. Not common but it is an idea. ...Read more
Splenic infarct and now dr says he wishes he could ff 2 yrs so we will know what is wrong with me either autoimmune or cancer? Is he right? Scared!
Splenic infarction: I didn't understand what u mean by ff. The cause of splenic infarction doesn't have to be always bad ones. Ofcourse there are possibilities of malignancy but there are other causes like rhythm problems with heart or atherosclerosis of blood vessels. We have to try and find out the cause, follow with your doc. ...Read more
What does infarct on spleen mean and how is it treated. What tests need to be performed.
Compromised tissue: An infarct is a decrease in blood supply to an area. In the spleen if the tissues don't get blood supply the tissue becomes necrotic and infarcts. Te good news is that if the majority of the splenic tissue is healthy. ...Read more
Would smoking cause a splenic infarct in a 32yr old female who is not on birth control?
Possible: Smoking increases blood clotting in the entire body. So, it may not be the main cause, but it could definitely contribute. Now that she has an infarct, she really needs to quit. ...Read more
Splenic infarct 7mo ago dr want to remove spleen still have pain low grade fevers fatigue scared of the risk of no spleen opinions on to have or not?
Spleen concerns: This is a complicated issue. First, the issue of why, at 32, you had a splenic infarct? Were you on a birth control pill, if not I would suggest blood tests to check for abnormal blood coagulation. How much of the spleen was damaged? Removing it increases your risk of infection for the rest of your life, so there has to be a good reason to do it. Have other causes of fever been checked? ...Read more
8 months post splenic infarct. About 50% necrosis of spleen. Dr's found no reason. Random blood clot? Anything to look out for now? Any more test?
Splenic infarct: Did you see a hematologist? Certain types of hemoglobinopathies can be associated with spleen infarcts. ...Read more
Splenic infarct diagnosed 1/10/13. Today sharp stabbing pain in area of body where spleen is located. Is this normal? No fever. Feeling tired.
Splenic infarct: Basically, would be best to see a doctor for formal evaluation. ...Read more
Would a splenic infarct that ended with about 50% necrosis be enough the suppress my immune system? Could it cause oral thrush as a side effect?
No, and no.: Half a spleen still works very well, and absence of spleen suppresses response to bloodborne infections, not superficial ones like thrush. You have to look for a different cause. ...Read more
Would you thyroid and your spleen have anything to do with one another? Splenic infarct diagnosed 1/10/2013 and TSH of 4.703. Wondering if connected?
TSH and spleen: Your elevated TSH is not connected to your splenic infarction. See a physician and start a work up for your high tsh. Good luck. ...Read more
How long should splenic infarct last? Severe pain gone except for on occasion. Still have low grade fever & mild pain occasionally. Please give advice
Splenic infarct: It may take a few months to complete get scared, however, as soon as active inflammation subsides, it should feel much better. This may take 3-4 weeks roughly. ...Read more
Most common underlying condition that causes splenic infarct when you do not have sickle cell or heart problem? Seemingly healthy 32 yr old female.
Mist common are: Malignant hematologic conditions like leukemia, lymphoma and myelofibrosis; hypercoagulable states like protein s and c deficiency and lupus anticoagulant; autoimmune/collagen vascular disease like systemic lupus erythematosus. These are few of the most common ones. Hope it helpful you. ...Read more
Splenic infarct 1/10/13. No fever and no sickle cell. Earlier today I had some sharp pain in area of spleen and then some dull pain. Feel fine. Normal?
No: A splenic infarct in a 32 year old is never normal. This requires a detailed evaluation to rule underlying cardiac or coagulation issues. ...Read more
Infarction (Definition)
When the blood supply of a tissue is compromised by whatever mechanism, the tissue will stop working and if blood flow is not restored, the tissue will eventually die ("infarct", both verb and noun). The clinical picture that runs with development of an infarct ("heart attack"; ...Read more
Upper Abdomen (Definition)
Draw a transverse line through the umbilicus and the upper abdomen includes every part of the belly above this line and below the ...Read more


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On July 20th 2007 I posted an article on my blog as well as on Ismaili Mail in which I talked about the creation according to the Quran and leading personalities in the world of Islam. In it I tried to show the cascading upward sequence of types of knowledge ranging from the rational intellect of the mind to the transcendental knowledge of the divine. One commenter posted 2 splendid quotes to underscore the clear difference between these two types of knowledge. My response was to quote our present Imam on how one specific kind of rational knowledge(among others), namely, that involved with learning about our universe-what is it made of and how does it operate-can be used as a springboard or platform to facilitate the search for the higher knowledge referred to in those 2 quotes:
I spoke about this topic at greater length in another article posted to Ismaili Mail:
Excerpt of speech made by Mowlana Hazar Imam at the founding of the Aga Khan University In Karachi, Pakistan in 1983:
"..........In Islamic belief, knowledge is two-fold. There is that revealed through the Holy Prophet (s.a.s.) and that which man discovers by virtue of his own intellect. Nor do these two involve any contradiction, provided man remembers that his own mind is itself the creation of God. Without this humility, no balance is possible. With it, there are no barriers. Indeed, one strength of Islam has always lain in its belief that creation is not static but continuous, that through scientific and other endeavours, God has opened and continues to open new windows for us to see the marvels of His creation....."
On the Oregon Trail, somewhere between Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho, U.S.A.
Islam, eminently logical, placing the greatest emphasis on knowledge, purports to understand God's creation:Aga Khan 4(2006)
The God of the Quran is the One whose Ayats(Signs) are the Universe in which we live, move and have our being:Aga Khan 3(1952)
Our interpretation of Islam places enormous value on knowledge. Knowledge is the reflection of faith if it is used properly. Seek out that knowledge and use it properly:Aga Khan 4(2005)
All human beings, by their nature, desire to know(Aristotle, The Metaphysics, a few hundred years BC)


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May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it.
~Irish Blessing
First of all, check out my previous post and my call for guest bloggers! Second, yes, it is indeed #32. Thanks to Juicy in Italy and Megan Dub-Yuh for pointing out my error =)
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I love learning more about my fellow MilSpouse bloggers! MilSpouse Friday Fill-in is taking off even better than I could have ever hoped. I learned so much about my fellow bloggers and can't wait to learn more… and hopefully even MORE will join in as we go.
Here's the skinny for newcomers about MilSpouse Friday Fill-ins (and when I say MilSpouse, I mean significant others, too!):
Each week, I'll post a list of questions on Thursday (so you can have your blog ready on Friday). Come back here on Friday and enter your blog post into Mr. Linky so others know who else participated and we can all visit other blogs. And please feel free to use the button above!
- Do you or your {spouse} ever wish your {spouse} was in a different branch of the military? submitted by The Turner Family
- What duty station(s) are on your "No Way, Hell No, Not Going, Have Fun Unaccompanied" list and why? submitted by Every Branch
- If you could be one age forever, what age would you choose and why? submitted by Three Krakens
- If you were a breakfast cereal, which one would you be? submitted by the C.W.
- What is your morning beverage of choice and why? submitted by NH Girl Displaced
Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with tomorrow!


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I've been eyeing Jeffree Star's Cosmetics for a while now, but never thought about actually buying anything (shipping from the US and all that crap). However, as soon as he made a video about this palette, I was hooked. It was released a few weeks ago and I somehow managed to get my hands on it!
It's called Beauty Killer and consists of 10 vibrant and amazing eye shadows. You get a great range of colours as well. I simply LOVE Expensive, what an amazing blue colour. They are very buttery, pigmented and blendable. Over all, this feels like an expensive palette but cost me only 45$ + 10$ shipping. Oh and shipping wise, this baby was in my hands within a week! How amazing is that?
I went totally outside of my comfort zone and created 2 different looks for you using the Beauty Killer. I think this might be my favourite palette to go on holidays with as it has literally all the shades for natural day look and crazy evening extravaganza.
Let me know what you think!
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Hi I am Kiri and welcome to wonderfully random. I created this blog after reading numerous blogs and watching YouTube Channels; my blog is as the name suggests my random life so that I take the chance to appreciate the blessings in my life. So often I am so busy doing that I miss how amazing that event was or that time in my life was so my blog makes me stop and think about that.
Luke and I got married in March 2010 one of the best days of my life he is everything that is cliché when you read it my best friend, soul mate, the biggest blessing and he is able to chill out this relentless personality that I have.
We are part of a church in Doncaster and as great as Luke is nothing compares to the Love and Hope that I have found in Jesus Christ. For the rest of my days I want to spend my life serving the One who gave everything to me and that's not in a traditional ministry setting I firmly believe that you can serve God from any job you are in. After all Jesus went out into the world this blog helps me share my faith as well.
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Engineering giant Rolls Royce has been in the news recently, and not for the right reasons. So what's the deal with these bribery allegations?
What were the allegations?
Following what was described as "the largest individual investigation conducted by the SFO to date", Rolls Royce has admitted making payments over a sustained period to middle-men in six countries, to assist in securing orders for its aero engines and turbines.
What's wrong with that?
Under the Bribery Act 2010, it is a criminal offence to offer, promise or give a financial or other advantage to another person with the intention of inducing someone to perform improperly a relevant function or activity, or to or to reward someone for doing so.
Surely that was the liability of the individuals?
Yes, but corporate entities cannot hide behind an individual's wrongdoing: commercial organisations are criminally liable if a person associated with them bribes another person intending to obtain or retain business, or an advantage in the conduct of business, for that organisation. The only defence is if the organisation can show it has adequate preventative safeguards in place.
But all this was overseas. Surely that is not a crime here?
Wrong: A function or activity is a relevant function or activity even if it has no connection with the United Kingdom, and is performed in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
So who was investigating?
The enquiries into Rolls Royce's conduct was carried out by investigators from three countries – the UK, US and Brazil. The investigation, which lasted some five years, examined 30 million documents, and cost more than £13m.
What is a DPA?
A DPA is a Deferred Prosecution Agreement: these were introduced on 24 February 2014, under the provisions of Schedule 17 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013, and comprise an agreement between a prosecutor and an organisation (they are not available for individuals) which could be prosecuted, allowing a prosecution to be suspended for a defined period, provided the organisation meets certain specified conditions.
A DPA enables a corporate body to make full reparation for criminal behaviour without the collateral damage of a conviction (for example sanctions, or reputational damage that could destroy the jobs and investments of innocent people).
So is a DPA just a stitch up?
No. A DPA must be a punishment. It cannot be a cosy deal. Corruption is regarded as a serious criminal offence, and the sanction should acknowledge that, in particular compensation (where appropriate), disgorgement of illegal gain, and an additional fine, in order to deter others. It has to be a just financial sanction, that stands up to scrutiny, and is constructed on a transparent and principled basis.
DPAs are concluded under the supervision of a judge, who must be convinced that the DPA is 'in the interests of justice' and that the terms are 'fair, reasonable and proportionate.' They are transparent, public events, hence the publicity surrounding the Rolls Royce case.
A DPA will only be available where the company co-operates with the prosecution authorities.
What happened with Rolls Royce?
Under the DPA approved by Sir Brian Leveson, the President of the Queen's Bench Division, Rolls Royce agreed to pay £671m to settle the allegations that it had corruptly paid out substantial sums in order to secure orders in Thailand, India, Russia and elsewhere. It admits wrongdoing, and will submit to other measures to monitor its conduct over a specific period.
If it does not break the agreement, it will not be prosecuted at the end of the agreed period.
In a statement read out in court, the company said that it "apologised unreservedly for the conduct which has been uncovered"
So who's next?
In July 2016, the SFO opened an investigation into Airbus in relation to allegations concerning its third-party consultants. The company has said that it continues to co-operate with the authorities. It is not known whether this will also be viewed as appropriate for a DPA.
Richard Walford is a barrister at Serle Court


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Educational Resources
Catalina Island Conservancy
The Catalina Island Conservancy practices land stewardship on eighty-eight percent of Catalina Island through a balance of conservation, education and recreation. Balancing the needs and desires of over one million yearly visitors with the needs of the land proves a considerable task.
Check out the Catalina Island Conservancy for more info on Catalina natural history.
CELP Curriculum Guide
The CELP Curriculum Guide presents an overlay of the progression of a week at CELP. These themes can be applied to programs throughout the week to provide a fluid week of instruction by connecting aspects of each community to culminate a student's experience with a greater understanding of our connection to the communities at Howlands Landing and to student's home communities.
Everything living is part of a community.
- What defines a community?
- What communities are you a part of?
- What do you need from your community?
While every community is unique, each function under the same principles of sustainability.
- Everything Runs on Energy
- There is No Waste in Nature
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- Everything is Connected
Every community on earth is connected
- How are humans connected to the ocean?
- How do our actions affect the global environment?
- Actions have far reaching consequences
What is your role in your community?
- What important lessons can we learn from nature?
- How can you give back to your community?
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At the present time I have all the figures put away and all the lights taken down except for the lights on the 2 houses and the 2 outer perimiter fence lines. Since the weather will not get out of the 30's for the next week or more (I have 3″ of snow on the ground), it could be a while before they come down…but come down they will.
It appears that we have set a new record for attendance, even with the weekend we lost due to snow. One day alone (the Thursday before Christmas) accounted for over 6, 000 visitors. Based on car, limo & bus counts (and remember I wasn't there 100% of the time), the estimated total exceeded 40,000. The donations to the Shrine Children's Hospitals were down slightly, but we still ended up giving them another $5,000 for a total of $23,000 over the last 5 years.
Had great coverage from the Tennessean (at least the Williamson county inserts) with mulitple articles (and letters to the editor). Channel 4 came thru with an excellent 5 minute clip, which was shown mulitple times (including Talk of the Town). Fox also had a nice clip on it too (although no interview was involved). And CNN picked up on the Channel 4 clip, so it went national (the 4th time thats happened)…had emails from several friends around the country who saw it.
We had visitors from over 20 countries (only reflects the ones I talked with) and almost all of the states.
As for this blog, hits were up considerably from last year, with one day exceeding 300. The pre-Christmas average was over 80 per day.
And now its time to plan for next year.
I'll be back in October with the 2011 program! Thanks for all your support!


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Except I was also eating a doughnut while sitting in the tub. I'm beginning to feel that my life is one giant HBO Girls parody.
A few days ago I submitted my application for my Project Management certification exam. I just got a notification that it was approved. Hurray. I'm on my way to manage projects professionally after the examination. Because projects needs managing and directing as they develop. And the development needs directions and management. And I'm there to manage and direct projects. Ha.
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Congrats on your certification!ReplyDelete
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
great..project management.. are you an engineer dear?ReplyDelete
Congrats on project certification! Call me clueless, but what sort of projects>ReplyDelete
Juliette Laura
congratulations for your application being approved! :)ReplyDelete
I love the quote about "sleeping".... hahahahah!! So funny!ReplyDelete
Congrats for being approved my girl!! You have to celebrate it ;)
HAve a nice friday!
Haha 'HBO girls' :P dearie, and congratulationsReplyDelete
with your approval of your exams!
Are you going for the PMP perchance? It should be breeze for you if it is ^_^ It really is a lot of common sense (which I suppose is in short supply now that I think about it...)ReplyDelete
That's great news! I'm not sure how parody still exists, given that reality can be so strange--who needs parody??? :)ReplyDelete
A Girl's parody...hahaReplyDelete
And yeah girl, go manage and direct! I think you'll be awesome at that :)
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Congratulations! :)ReplyDelete
Ericka from the Philippines
Congrats dear!ReplyDelete
Exciting news!ReplyDelete
Hahaha, I think you are twisting some things there... congrats!ReplyDelete
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BRUSH WITH LOVE is a story full of heart, art, and romance. Set in a small town with wide open spaces, some fun characters, and a charming old man who is trying to do one more thing before he loses his battle to Alzheimers, will charm readers. While friendships and sweet romance will bring a smile to readers' faces and tug on their hearts. Christian and LDS romance readers are sure to adore this story!
I loved this story! I loved the characters (even the quirky ones), the setting, the very sweet romance, the humor, and the relationships, particularly Lana's friendships with Ingrid, Walt and LeVan. I loved Lana from the beginning when her story pulled on my heart and then as she continues to deal with her traumatic beginning in trying to open her heart. I loved the banter and heated arguments between Lana and Walt and how I could always feel this flame between them, and the sweet way their relationship develops. There's this part with a slow dance that was swoon worthy in the sweetest way. Then there's LeVan... he is so much fun! I loved his mischievousness and wisdom.
There are a few inspirational moments as well that resonated with me, like Lana's prayer towards the beginning on the beach. This element of the story is very light and not particularly religious specific enough to not do well with those of other faiths or those who don't mind a light religious aspect in their books. It lent some authenticity to the characters for who they are.
In the end, was it what I wished for? Yes! I loved this story from beginning to end and the way it pulled on my emotions and left me happily-ever-after content! It's just what I needed.
Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.
This book was so great! I loved Lana, in the first chapter of the book, you learn a lot about her and how she lives her life. She's at a beach wedding, but knows that kind of wedding isn't for her. Her best friend, Ingrid asks her what kind of wedding she'd have, but she doesn't ever really answer. She wants a wedding in a Temple, but she's a bit afraid to tell her friend about being a Mormon. I loved the way you see Lana change throughout the book. The girl who dances around questions like this disappears and a new girl takes her place.
I like the way we see things from Lana's perspective in this book, but I couldn't help but wonder how Ingrid's perspective would be different. Or maybe even Walt's. I wish I could have seen inside his head sometimes.
I thought the plot was well done. Lana thinks she's going to get one thing, but ends up getting thrown for a loop and ending up with such a completely different thing, she can't help but grow through the experience. I loved seeing her with LeVan, her kindness and compassion really come out around him. It was kind of sad though, the way she had to push Walt away to give LeVan what he wanted.
I really enjoyed everything about this book, the plot, the setting, the characters, the story line. So great!
I loved everything about this book. The art, the humour, the characters, especially LeVan and Lana, as well as the side characters who all added to the heart of the story. It is far more than a romance novel. It is a story about love in so many of its forms. It's a story about seeking for the pearls in life.


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Primed for perfection.
Elevating the Prime System to the next level, the Karakoram Women's Prime-X Splitboard Binding stands out from the SL by shaving off 85 grams of weight and increasing the stiffness of the chassis. Then, a 7075-T6 aluminum toestay adds flex underfoot to absorb harsh chatter and keep foot fatigue at bay, while a Reaction highback supports, flexes where you need it, and responds insanely fast. This results in a performance that allows you to travel lighter, faster, and longer, and most importantly, ride harder than the rest of your group.
Built with a Reaction highback, the Prime-X's high-quality Dupont Zytel ST highback optimizes its strength-to-weight ratio, and maintains a medium flex for lateral support when you need it most. A stiffer flex is found in the Open Binding chassis for unrivaled response and an uncompromising board feel, while the X-Type Heelcup offers high sidewalls for more support and better power transfer while side-hilling. This heelcup is also made from 7075-T6 aluminum, which is twice as strong as standard aluminum, and is cored out for featherweight performance.
The Prime-X features Dual Ride-Stride forward lean that quickly toggles between Ride and Walk modes with a 1/4-turn of the forward lean adjuster. In Walk mode, the -8 degree forward lean elongates your stride to conserve energy on the long uphill skin. Ride mode delivers 0 to 22 degrees of forward lean (2 degree adjustable increments) for quick-turning response when you're charging steeps. Then, its Solid Ride four-point attachment increases your stance options (-30 to 30 degrees) and improves ergonomics. Four wide preloaded contact points direct energy to the edges for unmatched response and control when you're riding high-consequence terrain.
The Flip-Speed Riser deploys with the simple flick of your pole basket to get you moving upwards with zero hassle, and features different heights for different terrain. Engage the shorter riser on long, flatter approaches or flip the taller riser during intimidating, steeper climbs. The heel lock-down is ideal for skating across flats and side-steeping small hills, while the quick-release touring bracket makes for fast-and-easy transitions from touring to riding without taking your foot out of the binding. Best of all, the Prime Interface has no moving parts, so you never have to worry about losing parts in the snow.
- Tough, light, and speedy split binding for demanding BC days
- Reaction highback is cored out and offers medium flex
- Fast and convenient switch from tour to ride mode
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Hands down the best
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've rode split binding models from almost every major brand and the Prime is my personal set up. The board control is the best hands down. Without going into the ride to in-depth, I'd like to cover some of the new upgrades that make this year's editions that much better.
The New Risers
They are amazing, hands down the best on the market. Karakoram fixed the durability issues with the new model and created and easier riser to use in the process. I used almost every proto type during the process of changing the risers and the version that went to production is well worth the effort of going through a testing process. You will be pleased.
Heal Lock in Ski Mode
The next part of the risers that is new is the heal lock for ski mode. SO MUCH BETTER! Before I would pop out of the lock when I would heavily flex the ski but not anymore! The heal lock is solid now. You can stomp, smash and ski!
Heal Lock in Ride Mode
This subtle difference is huge! I love how it pulls the binding down. It helps you not have to clean off as much snow or ice and it creates a tighter lock to the board. This is also part of constant testing by Karakoram. Science at work.
This is hands down the greatest advancement in splitboarding over the last few years. Bold statement, I know. Imagine all the advantages of a hard boot for the up and out but the soft boot for the way down. I literally have had the flex lock just sitting in my bin for half of last season. I put them on this year and immediately felt like a dumbass. Skating, skinning, skiing, side stepping, slope testing and about anything else that starts with an s feel immediately more stable. You will fly on long approaches or exits.
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Here's a Reason Not to Cross This Guy's Surf Fishing Line
Not all days spent surf fishing are good days.
I'm pretty sure that the saying goes something like "even a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work".
Pretty sure what this guy is about to experience on a surf fishing trip makes a good day at work seem better.
Not so sure that I'd be able to simply walk away after someone decided to break my surf fishing rod over their knee.
Speaking of surf fishing, now is the time to get a buddy and plan a northeast fall fishing trip for monster stripped bass! When the water temps start to fall, you know that it's on for some killer striper fishing out east and the prime place to be is Montauk, NY. Known for the insane schools of stripers during the autumn season, Montauk is home to some of New England's largest caught stripers each year.
To keep an eye on the conditions, check out Montauk-Online's website, it's up to date with surf conditions to fishing reports and will make it much easier to plan your trip out east. There are plenty of affordable hotels nearby and several awesome pubs up and down the coastline for a brew after a long day & night of fishing.
Other than packing all of your surf fishing gear, be sure to pack plenty of warm clothes because you could be wading through water with an air temp of 45 degrees or less.
Tight lines!