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On Sunday Jan 30, 2011 my baby had continuous vomiting staring 9PM onwards, I was afraid he'll get dehydrated after about 5 throw ups. I rushed him to the hospital at 1:00AM January 31.
My little angel suffered from bacterial infection that cause him to have diarrhea. We stayed for 2 days at the hospital until his condition improved. On Wednesday morning his pediatrician approved his discharged and gave us prescriptions and instruction for his continues medication at home. Baby xye had to take suspension antibiotic (zinnat) and erceflora for diarrhea for 5 days and pedialite for hydration.
On Saturday, gone are my worries he's sick no more. Well, I learned so much from this experience, yayas should be guided accordingly, have to follow-up everything from food preparation, bottle sterilizing and everything. Because babies are most delicate and should be kept away from bacterias, virus or anything that invites them.
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|An Arik Air aircraft on the tarmac
Arik Air has said that no one has been caught stealing fuel from its aircraft and that the airline is in no way complicit in any theft whatsoever.
Three suspects were caught at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos in the early hours of Sunday siphoning Jet A1 (aviation fuel) but it was purported to be from an Arik Aircraft with registration 5N-MID.
The airline however came out today to state that there was a theft but from a fuel truck and not from an Arik Air aircraft as previously reported.
The airline also said it does not have an aircraft with registration number 5N MID in its fleet.
The suspects were arrested by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel after illegally draining fuel from the truck belonging to one of the major oil marketers at the ramp.
It was discovered that the deal was done in connivance with the truck driver.
Arik Air management hereby absolved the airline of any complicity in the theft.
The airline has an excellent safety record and will continue to operate with the highest safety standards it is known for.

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How and why did you get involved with Irvine Beat FM? : I loved listening to it, decided I wanted to be on it and they said yes.
What are your favourite types of music? : Poppy dancy cheese
Name your favourite artist(s) : Abba, Simple Minds, Al Stewart
Name your favourite album(s) : 'Year Of The Cat' by Al Stewart.
Name a song that makes you hit "Repeat" when you listen to it : Carly Simon – Why
Name a song you can't help singing along to : Tasmin Archer – Sleeping Satellite
Favourite novelty song : Paloma Blanca (the George Baker Selection version obviously)
Favourite concert(s)/gig(s) : All three Suede gigs in the 90s. And Morrissey at Motherwell Civic circa 94.
Which, if any, musical instruments can you play? : Any instrument I like. Mostly can't be bothered though as playing records on the radio is easier and more fun
What do you love about Irvine? : One of my best mates is from here.
Irvine Meadow or Irvine Victoria? : Irvine Meadow
What's your favourite breakfast? : A fry up with dumpling
What's your favourite dinner? : Steak and sausage pie
What's your favourite biscuit? : Viscount
If it's my round, what drink should I get you? : Quadruple vodka and coke
If you have a day off and some cash in your pocket, what would you do? : Buy 2 portable barbeques and head round to mates for feeding and watering
When did you last have a lie-in? : Right now
What are the last three things you bought? : Taxi to parents for tea, taxi to train station and taxi back from friend's house
Have you met anybody famous? : Yes
Who is your favourite interviewee? : The late great Richard Whitely
Favourite Book? : Filth by Irvine Welsh
Do you look like any celebrities? : Bamber Gascoigne.


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Malnutrition rising: ending hunger by 2030 at risk, warns Oxfam
Malnutrition is up and the huge number of people suffering from chronic hunger has remained virtually the same as last year.
Hurricane Matthew: International community must respond now to prevent more loss of life
Food, shelter and clean water are needed urgently by people in southern Haiti following the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew last week. Oxfam fears that the current death toll of at least 800 will increase further. The international community must act immediately to mitigate the loss of entire harvests and to counter any possible spikes of cholera. Oxfam is sending 3 tons of water purifying supplies to Haiti.
Devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew is likely to worsen - Oxfam calls for immediate international action
As Oxfam teams access the most affected areas in Haiti, the destruction left by hurricane Matthew is more evident, as well as the urgent humanitarian needs of those affected.
Oxfam congratulates António Guterres on UN Secretary-General appointment
Oxfam congratulates António Guterres on his appointment to what is arguably one of most challenging jobs on the planet. Mr. Guterres brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role to guide the UN in the years to come.
More than 1.5 million people without running water in Aleppo for five days
More than 1.5 million people in Aleppo have been without running water for five days, as battles rage around key water infrastructure and power to pumping stations is cut, leaving civilians at risk of water-borne diseases, Oxfam warned today. The international agency called for action to halt attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as the Syrian-Russian offensive enters its third week.
Donors must close $2 billion gap at today's UN El Nino appeal meeting
The international community must plug a $2 billion funding gap for countries hit by El Nino-related drought and storms. These have left a staggering 60 million people around the world facing crop failures and worsening hunger.
El Nino drought forces Malawi to declare a food emergency: urgent action needed
The international community must act swiftly and decisively on the Malawi Government's "declaration of emergency" where people are facing worsening hunger because of El Nino-related drought and country-wide crop failures.
Oxfam suspends aid operations in Moria camp in protest to the suspension of migrants' rights by the EU and Turkey
Oxfam has today suspended all of its operations in the Moria camp, on the Greek island of Lesvos, in response to the deteriorating treatment of migrants due to the recent deal struck between the EU and Turkey. The Greek authorities are transforming reception facilities into detention centers, where people will be held pending their mass return to Turkey.
Oxfam water filters arrive in Fiji for Cyclone Winston response
Oxfam water filtering equipment that will be vital in preventing the spread of waterborne disease in the weeks following Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston has arrived on the ground in Fiji, as Oxfam steps up its response.
Southern Africa faces "litmus test" to help millions of people now suffering from worsening regional food crisis
Aid donors and southern African governments must take immediate and substantial action to help poor people cope with a rapidly-deteriorating regional food crisis, fuelled by El Nino-related drought and crop failures.


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At their best, mathematical proofs have "much in common with a good detective story".
That was the claim put forward by Marcus du Sautoy, the Charles Simonyi professor for the public understanding of science and professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford, in a discussion with Booker prizewinning novelist Ben Okri on "Narrative Wizardry".
Mathematics, he explained to the audience at Jewish Book Week on 21 February, is far from being "simply a list of all the true statements we can discover about number". Instead, mathematicians are best seen as "storytellers" – and "the quality of a good proof is one that has many things in common with the act of great storytelling".
When the 17th-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat stated but did not prove his celebrated Last Theorem, for example, Professor du Sautoy suggested that he created a new "mathematical peak in the distance".
This meant that "the challenge for subsequent generations of mathematicians was to find a pathway leading from the familiar territory that mathematicians had already navigated to this foreign new land…At times you arrive at what looks like an impasse and need to take that characteristic lateral step, moving sideways or even backwards to find a way around," he said. "Sometimes you need to wait for new mathematical characters like imaginary numbers or the calculus to be created so you can continue your journey."
Professor du Sautoy continued: "A successful proof is like a set of signposts that allow all subsequent mathematicians to make the same journey. Readers of the proof will experience the same exciting realisation as its author that this path allows them to reach the distant peak."
This "'aha' moment we experience when all the strands seem to come together to resolve the mathematical mystery", Professor du Sautoy went on, can be compared to "the moment of harmonic resolution in a piece of music or the revelation of whodunnit in a murder mystery".
When "creating a new piece of mathematics", he went on, "the choices I will make will be motivated by the desire to take my audience on an interesting mathematical journey full of twists and turns and surprises. I want to tease an audience with the challenge of why two seemingly unconnected mathematical characters should have anything to do with each other. And then, as the proof unfolds, there is a gradual realisation or sudden moment of recognition that these two ideas are actually one and the same character."
Much of the pleasure we derive from this comes from a "desire to have the enigma resolved. In that sense, a mathematical proof shares much in common with a good detective story," he added.


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Care New England, UNAP Reach Agreement to Keep up to 200 Healthcare Jobs at Memorial
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
"We are pleased that this agreement creates a tangible plan for the continuation of important healthcare services and jobs in Pawtucket and the Blackstone Valley. Part of the agreement requires the parties to actively work with local officials in reaching out to the community to advance this model and the UNAP looks forward to doing its part," said Chris Callaci, UNAP general counsel in a statement on Monday morning.
The agreement comes after UNAP filed a lawsuit in Superior Court last week in an effort to preserve healthcare services and jobs at Memorial.
As a result of the agreement, the filing has been withdrawn.
"We are grateful to Mayors Grebien and Diossa for advocating not only on behalf of the people of their communities, but for urging that UNAP be brought into the process. We worked well and quickly with CNE leaders on this particular agreement and hope to continue in a relationship of mutual trust and respect moving forward," Callaci said.
"Today's update to the community represents the collaboration and determination of CNE, the Governor's Office, the Mayor of Pawtucket, and representatives from the union to ensure a comprehensive plan of care is developed and implemented," Said James Fanale, MD, CNE Executive Vice President "As we move forward with this plan, we do so with a patient- and community-centered focus demonstrating our commitment to the Blackstone Valley and health care throughout the entire state. This means we must adapt to the changes by moving towards the future of health care."
The Agreement
Per the terms of the agreement, the following services are expected to continue on the campus of Memorial Hospital:
Family Care and Internal Medicine Centers: At the site in Pawtucket primary care physicians and nurse practitioners will provide comprehensive health care services in the outpatient clinic setting. What this means is that they will continue to treat general medical needs and provide care for a vast array of non-emergency health conditions. For example, primary care providers treat acute medical conditions such as the common cold, sinus infections, stomach problems and skin rashes, but they also treat chronic health problems such as depression, asthma, high blood pressure, and allergies. This also includes services currently provided in the Family Care Center by a part-time nutritionist and by a part-time psychologist. They also provide preventive care and coordinate any specialty care patients need, treating each as a whole person with unique experiences and concerns. These will continue to be delivered in a way that is patient-centered, coordinated and committed to quality and safety. Currently, the Family Care and Internal Medicine Centers have approximately 20,000 patient primary care visits per year. It CNE's hope that it will be able to maintain a comparable volume of patient activity at the Pawtucket site.
Ancillary Services: There will be certain ancillary services commonly associated with primary care practices, such as plain-film X-rays (chest films and bone x-rays), mammograms and phlebotomy (blood draws for lab work). CNE hopes to contract for physical and occupational therapy services at our Pawtucket location and to provide diabetes education by certified diabetes educators.
Physician Specialties: Subject to retaining grant funding associated with research in pediatric neurodevelopment, CNE plans to continue the pediatrics and pediatric neurodevelopment practices. CNE also expects to make available rotating physician specialty consultations at our primary care site in Pawtucket as appropriate to complement the primary care practice. Initially, the planned specialties include oncology, cardiology (including some cardiology testing), dermatology, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine and general and orthopedic surgery. CNE will also continue anticoagulation/coumadin clinic services as currently provided at the site. CNE will need to find physicians who are willing to contract to provide several of these services and develop plans that consider feasibility and patient demand and because it wants to assure that the services it offers there can be sustained in the long term.
Walk-in Clinic Services: CNE is developing a plan to provide walk-in services to help serve the needs of community members who need ready access to healthcare but do not require hospital-level care. This will be helped by the ability to access the physicians and ancillary services CNE will have at our site in Pawtucket and address the needs of many patients who need quick access to care in the local community. Many patients who present in emergency departments do not require hospital-level care and CNE believes we will be able to help serve the needs of these patients who would otherwise have presented at an emergency department but are appropriate for outpatient primary care walk-in clinic services for injuries and ailments such as cuts, sprains, and strains, minor traumas, cold, flu and headache. As of now, CNE plans for the walk-in clinic to be open 8:00-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 8:00 to 8:00 on Wednesdays. People coming to the clinic for care will not need to be existing patients of CNE physician practices to seek primary or urgent care on a walk-in basis and CNE will not turn away any patients based on insurance or ability to pay.
Related Slideshow: GoLocal: Benchmark Poll, October 2017
Next year, in November of 2018, there will be a statewide general election for Governor and many other state offices. How likely is it that you will vote in this election?
Will you definitely be voting, will you probably be voting, are you 50-50...
Definitely be voting: 78%
Probably be voting: 13%
50-50: 9%
What would you say is the number one problem facing Rhode Island that you would like the Governor to address?
Jobs and economy: 21%
Education: 12%
Taxes: 12%
Roads: 12%
State budget: 9%
Corruption/Public integrity: .8%
Healthcare: 3%
Governor: 3%
Homelessness: 2%
Immigration: 2%
Other: 7%
Don't know: .9%
Recently, a proposal has been made to permit the issuance of $81 million in bonds by the State to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox. If there was an election today on this issue, would you vote to approve or reject issuing $81 million in financing supported moral obligation bonds to build the stadium?
Net: Approve: 28%
Definitely approve: 15%
Probably approve: 14%
Net: Reject: 67%
Probably reject: 19%
Definitely reject: 48%
Don't know: 4%
The next question is about the total income of YOUR HOUSEHOLD for the PAST 12 MONTHS. Please include your income PLUS the income of all members living in your household (including cohabiting partners and armed forces members living at home).
$50,000 or less: 27%
More $50,000 but less than $75,000: 13%
More $75,000 but less than $100,000: 13%
More $100,000 but less than $150,000: 17%
$150,000 or more: 13%
Don't know/refused: 17%
What particular ethnic group or nationality - such as English, French, Italian, Irish, Latino, Jewish, African American, and so forth - do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to?
American/None: 21%
English: 13%
Italian: 13%
Irish: 12%
Black or African American: 6%
Latino/Hispanic: 6%
French: 6%
Portuguese: 3%
Jewish: 3%
German: 1%
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The Roller-Coaster Of Alex Arshinkoff
More than four decades ago a bushy-haired young man walked up to my desk at the Beacon Journal and introduced himself. He wanted me to know that he was running for the Fifth Ward council seat in downtown Akron. When he told me he was a Republican challenging a rough-cut drawling Democrat, Cliff Nicholson, I replied that he had no chance.
"That's a Democratic Ward," I said in disbelief of his brash mission, "where they don't even bother to count the Republican votes."
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Ohio Senator Joe Schiavoni Announces Job Growth Plan
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni announced a comprehensive plan to increase job growth and employment through targeted investments Tuesday. This legislative package is the latest in a series of bills the senator has introduced to improve Ohio's small business climate and bolster job growth, a release from Schiavoni's office said.
"We've spent too long waiting for the Republicans' plan to work," Schiavoni said. "It's time to proactively invest in our state to expand small businesses, strengthen our economy, and create good paying jobs right now."
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Writing support is available to all Capilano University students, faculty and staff. Instructors from the English department provide drop-in consultations with the goal of helping Capilano students write clearly, logically and effectively in their fields of study. Students from any subject area, of any writing ability – from beginner to advanced – and at any stage of their writing assignments – from ideas for getting started to fine-tuning a final draft – are welcome.
Students! These are the resources we offer you:
- a drop-in centre where you can work on your writing assignments with faculty who are available to answer your questions and offer feedback and instruction. Since many university writing assignments are based on reading, we also offer assistance with reading those texts,
- a large collection of information handouts and exercises on many aspects of writing such as using commas correctly, using MLA or APA styles of documentation, or how to write a psychology paper,
- a computer lab with 20 computers and a printer,
- an online Ask an Instructor service,
- an extensive collection of dictionaries and reference books on grammar, composition, language, literature, and research,
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Ask an Expert: Should I Be Concerned About Airbnb?
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I'm a small landlord in North Florida, and I recently found out that my tenant in a 3-bedroom home has been renting out at least one spare bedroom via Airbnb. I haven't had any neighbors complain, and I haven't heard about any other problems. But I'm worried about future tenants and possible liability. Should I be concerned? What are my options?
–Alex, St. Augustine, Florida
Dear Alex,
You're right to be concerned! The unauthorized subletting of your property does expose you to some hazards that you probably didn't bargain for when you leased your rental home to your current tenant. They're relatively simple to address–depending on your tolerance for risk and your relationship with your tenant–but you should first familiarize yourself with the issues involved so you can make an informed decision.
But first, a bit of background about Airbnb.
The Basics on Airbnb Liabilities for Landlords
Airbnb is just one of several emerging home-sharing applications. Sometimes called peer-to-peer renting applications, these platforms allow people to rent out spare bedrooms or other living spaces to travelers on a short-term basis. Anyone can create an account and post an ad to find a renter for anywhere from a week to 5 months. You agree on a rental price, and then voila! There's a new tenant in the dwelling. Except in your case, as the unit's landlord, you didn't consent to the arrangement!
From your perspective, there are several issues you should be concerned with. First, you didn't screen these individuals. You had no opportunity to run a criminal background check or a credit check. You didn't get to call the renters' previous landlords to sniff out any problems. You don't know their intentions: A middle-aged couple staying overnight on their way to visit their grandchildren is one thing–a traveling rock band of 22-year-olds touring the region in their beat-up van with thousands of dollars of equipment, plus the traditional lifestyle choices of 22-year-olds in rock bands… that's another thing. And you have no way of knowing which of these two scenarios is playing out in your rental.
These temporary tenants could cause severe problems with the neighbors. They could damage your property, either maliciously or negligently. They could throw a crazy party or bring drugs onto the property. They could rob or otherwise harm your tenant or a neighbor, exposing you to a ton of potential liability.
Under this arrangement, your lessee gets all the benefit–the extra rental income–while you get all the risk!
Meanwhile, your standard landlord insurance policy can't adequately protect you. These policies are designed to protect you against liabilities that may arise from a long-term tenant with a vested interest in staying on good terms with you, who has filled out a complete rental application, and whom you've had the opportunity to screen.
None of this applies to the Airbnb crowd. If they cause a problem, and you wind up with liability or funding a defense in court, your landlord insurance policy may well deny the claim.
Additionally, if you're a member of a homeowners association, your tenant may have placed you in violation of your CC&R. Restrictions on subletting are very common, especially in popular vacation areas. Some condominium and homeowners associations forbid it altogether, so your tenant could be exposing you to fines and other sanctions from your HOA.
Now, it could be worse. Unlike a general classified ad platform like Craigslist, Airbnb offers $1 million in liability insurance protection to hosts under its Host Protection Insurance Program–so you aren't completely exposed.
But even so, there are significant problems from your point of view as an absent landlord: The Host Protection Insurance Program from Airbnb specifically excludes coverage for damages arising from assault, battery, sexual abuse, or molestation by the host–your primary tenant. So you're still exposed to certain risks, and your landlord insurance policy may well exclude coverage, because your home is not supposed to be used for anything other than residential leasing.
In addition, if the guest says that they got sick from mold in the unit, the Airbnb insurance policy also excludes that. The Host Protection Insurance Program policy also does not provide accommodation or coverage for damage or loss to the Host's property.
It also excludes liquor liability. If your tenant provides booze to the guests, and they hurt someone or cause damage as a result, you could potentially be liable–and the Host Protection Insurance Program will exclude you.
All of these are good reasons to discourage or prohibit any kind of subletting arrangement. But there's more: In Florida, landlords and hotel operators are supposed to collect and remit a transient tax of 6% on short-term rentals, for example. Now, Airbnb generally collects and forwards this tax on your behalf, so in many ways, Airbnb is a cut above the rest–and certainly much better than a Craigslist posting. But who's to say that your tenant is only using Airbnb to book guests? This is another way in which you could be exposed to problems from the unauthorized use of your property for short-term rentals.
Can You Evict?
If you have a properly worded lease and it prohibits or restricts subletting, you can file to evict your tenant. However, you can't evict if your tenant is not in violation of the lease.
You can probably make a good deal of progress by appealing to common sense. I'm not sure I'd trust your tenants' goodwill and sense of ethics if they didn't level with you about the subletting to begin with, but you could explain to them that the arrangement actually exposes both of you to substantial liability. Your tenant should immediately stop subletting via Airbnb or any other platform (insist on cancelling future reservations and refunding deposits), and you both go on as landlord and tenant. Your tenant keeps his or her place to live, and you keep collecting rent and don't wind up with an expensive vacancy.
There is one other option: You could arrange for additional insurance coverage–a short-term rental rider on your landlord insurance policy may work. (Speak with your property & casualty insurance agent.) Then, work out a revenue-sharing agreement with your tenant. This is the best case scenario if your tenant is mature, responsible, and trustworthy–but if that were the case, you probably wouldn't have gotten blindsided by the Airbnb clients in the first place.
Writing about personal finance and investments since 1999, Jason Van Steenwyk started as a reporter with Mutual Funds Magazine and served as editor of Investors' Digest. He now publishes feature articles in many publications including Annuity Selling Guide, Bankrate.com, and more.


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She has developed her BSL over the last 20 years and is a qualified interpreter, registered with NRCPD. She has a number of publications relating to mental health and deafness has presented at national and international conferences on the subject and has also delivered many training courses to interpreters.
Over 20 years Dr O'Rourke has carried out many medico-legal assessments and works as an expert witness in relation to criminal, personal injury and family proceedings. She has particular expertise assisting the Courts in relation to vulnerable witnesses and defendants. In this context she has worked in partnership to develop a new resource for police officers in carrying out the Truth and Lies test with deaf people and is lead author of a 'Toolkit for Lawyers' working with deaf people in the criminal justice system published by the Advocates Training Council.
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Almost all autographs have been obtained in person or from private signing sessions. Skegoniel Autographs have taken part in signing sessions (through EPS and Iconic Signings) with the likes of: Sir Bobby Robson, Martin Johnson, Tottenham 1961 double team, Glenn Hoddle, Robinho, John Grieg, Mike Tyson, Steven Gerrard, Sir Tom Finney, Wayne Rooney, etc.
What is a certificate of authenticity?
A certificate of authenticity is simply our guarantee that the item is genuine, often containing photo proof of the sporting star signing. Please see an example below
How do i know that the autograph is genuine?
Almost all autographs are obtained private signing sessions, this is where we pay the sporting star to sign items under a controlled environment. Most of are signing sessions are arranged through either iconic signings (www.iconicsignings.co.uk) or through public signing events such as collectormania (http://www.collectormania.com/). These are highly respected groups with limited membership. The majority of items come with photo proof of the sporting star signing.
Postage InformationAll items will be despatched within 1 working day.
All postage quoted is for UK delivery only. If you require an item to be delivered outside the UK please contact us first for a quote.
If you are not happy with are product for any reason, returns are always accepted in exchange for a full refund.
Christmas Post Information
2nd Class - Wednesday 18th December - 12 noon
1st Class - Friday 20th December - 12 noon
Special Delivery - Monday 23rd December - 1pm
If you order an item and selcted Special Delivery it will be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas providing you complete payment by 1pm 23rd December.
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EFITAM is clearly a modern company dedicated to developing all patterns of various metal types for structural use, such as aircraft fuselage, onboard electronic housings, tubular assemblies.
EFITAM works closely with the customer to develop the right product: advising on the best technological solutions, helping optimize the design with sheet metal shaping, machining, surface treatment, assembly or combination of.
EFITAM keeps in close touch with the customer throughout the whole product life cycle: starting from materials and technological processes selection, through prototype design and testing till final product manufacturing. EFITAM advises also the customer about solutions to generate costs savings and production capacity increase. Supplying spares for already-in-use products is another way for EFITAM to maintain client relationship.
EFITAM products are manufactured in France, by a company that specializes in processing material thanks to state-of-the-art systems and tools:
– Catia V5 and Solidworks for design and calculation
– 8-axis lathe/mill machining and 5-axis laser cutting
– digital-control sheet metal bending machine
– digital-control pipe bending machine
– robotic TIG welding
– chemical processing
– coating
Lean organization throughout production lines allows EFITAM to optimize production cycles and to deliver the final product to the client in a JUST-IN-TIME manner.
EFITAM has a wide network of industrial partners, ready to share their expertise and technologies according to EFITAM's specifications.
EFITAM's catalog gathers over 14. 000 references (parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies) manufactured from a whole set of materials. Production batches range from 1 to 1000 pieces, in accordance to client's needs.
EFITAM's policy in terms of personnel management is to put emphasis on long-term employment so as to encourage employees' commitment to the enterprise.
EFITAM has established a Quality Policy based on the highest standards: ISO 9001, EN9100, EADS and DASSAULT Aviation authorizations, Nuclear Authorization, NADCAP…
Welcome to a world that sets high-level standards and requires mastering technological complexity.


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Job expirat
Senior SAP Basis Administrator
• Design and maintain the technical system land scape of the SAP servers.
• Install and configure all required SAP database servers and application servers.
• SAP MC Service guard cluster configuration/management.
• Complex tuning issues regarding interdependencies SAP,DB and OS.
• Monitor all SAP systems (work processes, users, system logs, short dumps, locks, developer traces, system traces, disk space, etc.)
• Monitor DB load, follow-up EarlyWatch reports and provide recommendations, BWA support and monitoring
• Administer the SAP database as database administrator (plan and perform database upgrades, apply database maintenance, design and maintain physical database layout, perform database reorganizations, design and implement backup and restore strategy, maintain database security, administer database performance, manage database storage, database problem determination and resolution, etc.).
• Liaise with SAP support for technical issues.
• SAP Frontend(SAPGUI) and SAPClient tools installation and configuration.
Technical requirements:
• Over 5 years working experience on SAP Basis administration in large scale organization.
• SAP Basis Certification mandatory(C_TADM51_70 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION (ORACLE DB).
• SAP PI technology a plus(C_TBIT51_73 SAP NetWeaver SAP Certified Technology. Associate-Process Integration with SAPNetWeaver).
• Proven experience in managing global SAP projects.
Ideal candidate:
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent ability to work cross functionally within an organization.
• Strong analytical skills, strong critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and service delivery excellence.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
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ANDREW SYMONDS grabbed his second man of the match award in three days to earn Lancashire a chance of Twenty20 finals glory on July 30.
Their 17 run win over Derbyshire in front of 10,000 Old Trafford fans last night took them to the Brit Oval where they will face Surrey in the semi.
And captain Mark Chilton said: "I'm dead chuffed. We got beat in the semi last year and, hopefully, we can go one better, get into the final and take the trophy.
"I don't know whether we will be able to use Andy Flintoff. But if he is available I'm sure we can fit him into the side. Seriously, it would be great to have him."
The Brit Oval showpiece comes in between Tests, but it would be up to England to decide whether to free Freddie if Lancashire get into the final.
Symonds followed up his spectacular debut in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy victory over Sussex with another outstanding all-round performance, an unbeaten half-century in Lancashire's 189-7, a wicket and a remarkable run-out.
"I'm enjoying myself," he said. "The people here have welcomed me, the dressing room is very relaxed and we are winning matches."
Big hitter
The Aussie is an instant hero in Manchester, but the man of the match award could just have easily have gone to one of two dyed in the wool Englishmen.
Mal Loye's hugely entertaining and influential 73 off 32 balls was a show-stopper, while Gary Keedy's three wickets spell stopped a brave Derbyshire reply in its tracks.
Tom Lungley's first over went for 21, including two sixes as the Lancashire opener smashed his way to a 22 balls half-century.
Loye has revelled in Twenty20 recently and his innings last night prompted former England captain Nasser Hussain to sate: "It was one of the best innings I've ever seen in this competition."
Derbyshire refused to lie down and, with the removal of fielding restrictions, Lancashire found boundaries much harder to come by. Only Symonds looked really comfortable. He faced 24 balls before claiming his first four, but then blasted Jon Moss for three sixes in one over.
A total of 189-7 always looked formidable, even when Aussies Michael DiVenuto and Jon Moss were piling on runs at 10 an over.
In the qualifiers it was Brad Hodge and Muttiah Muralitharan causing mayhem for Lancashire. Last night the left arm of Keedy sent Derbyshire sliding into trouble.
He had Moss lbw and bowled DiVenuto as he tried to carve a shot through the covers. When he lured big-hitting Hassan Adnan into being stumped, Derbyshire had stumbled from 78-1 to 121-4.
An over of Symonds' magic followed. First he held on to a fierce straight drive from Luke Sutton, then shocked Graeme Welch by fielding a Travis Friend shot off his own bowling, and flicking the ball backwards to hit the stumps.
Welch, backing up, failed by inches in a desperate lunge to get back into his crease.
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Happy Thursday everyone,
I am a makeup junkie and you can never have enough highlighters 😉 With the holidays coming up, I spotted this beautiful art work. This my fellow glow pros is the Dior Nude Air Luminizer in "Skyline" and retails at 53,99 Euros. It is the most beautiful highlighter I have ever seen, and has received awesome online reviews, and then I swatched it.
It would not pick up on a brush, (kind of unfortunate for a highlighter), I had to dig my fingers in to get any pigment and had to apply it on my face with my fingers like you would a poor quality glitter eye shadow. The salesperson was as shocked as I was. Sitting on the face due to the application, it sat, like a beautiful golden stripe. When I blended it out it just dissipated into a puff of glitter. Now I get that this is for the holidays, so I get that it might be sparkly. But, in the pan it gives you no hint of how glittery it is, sitting in the pan you would think that this just has an amazing sheen. It didn't, it was all glitter and with the slightest of blending, that's all there was, no highlight, just a faint glitter trail.
I am so glad I went into the store to buy it. As a junkie I would have ordered it online but was near my local store so went in. For that price point I am looking for real sheen and glow, if I want glitter I can go with drugstore.
Fellow glow pros be warned.


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Mastic Sealants and Glues
Without many of the sealants, glues and foams around today the building techniques that we use would be vastly different. But you would be mistaken for thinking that many of these products are a modern invention. For instance, the mastic that we use for gluing or sealing has been around for centuries, and during the ottoman rule of Chios, a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea, mastic from the mastic tree was worth its weight in gold, and the penalty for stealing it was execution. Of course, the products we now have that involve mastic can be made from several different chemicals that are combined to have a variety of uses, and many of them would be harmful if we were to chew them, which is where the word mastic ( from the Greek word for masticate) comes from.
We are primarily interested in the use of mastics in the construction industry and they are many. Below are just a few of the uses for mastic.
- Exterior oil based sealant
- Mastic asphalt is a sticky black highly viscous liquid
- A putty-like paste used as a joint sealer in building work
- A construction adhesive used to bond floor, wall and ceiling tiles etc.
- Stone mastic asphalt used as a surfacing material
- Decorators caulk for filling cracks and gaps
Types of Mastics Available – In Plastic Tubes for use in a Mastic Gun
Silicone Sealant –
General purpose mastic for forming a waterproof seal between most building materials. – does not stick well to plastic- normal paint will not stick to it- not advisable for filling joints over 8mm wide. Typical use sealing UPVC window frames to brickwork. Ideally only use where the movement of the materials sealed will be minimal. Areas where it is used will tend to smell like your local chip shop for a few hours.
Silicone Sanitary Grade -
As above, designed for forming waterproof seals in bathrooms, has a fungicidal additive to stop mould growth. Typical uses- sealing bath or basin to wall tiling- sealing shower trays to tiles.
High or Low Modulus -
Silicone sealants are often sold with this description on the packaging. 9 out of 10 builders will not know the difference. Well if you're interested and most people won't. It's all to do with the chains of polymer- High is longer chains for more stretch. Low is the opposite. I could also offer you more technical blurb but life is too short.
Glazing Silicone -
Designed to offer more adhesion to non porous substrates.
Roof and Gutter Sealant –
Usually a rubber type sealant that will adhere to Bitumen, Plastic, and most other substrates- used for sealing gutters, cracks in flat roofs, and most have the ability to be used in damp situations. A sod to remove from hands and clothes- wear gloves.
Acrylic Sealants –
Used for sealing wooden frames to brickwork – has the benefit of being able to be painted over. Water based so easy to remove surplus.
Decorators Caulk -
Used to fill cracks in interior situations prior to decorating- Comes in White. Great for sealing gaps in new skirting boards- water based very easy to apply- fill the gap wipe over with a sponge – leave it to dry then paint.
Polyurethane Sealants -
Now we get to the serious sealants. Much harder to use & will stick to just about everything including you. Originally formulated for the Engineering & Automotive industry. Now commonly used for general construction and readily available under many trade names. Far greater tensile strength than any other mastics- Best used in dry conditions will outperform all other mastics available & you can over paint. On the down side -much harder to use especially in cold weather- Tip keep it in a warm room for a few hours prior to use. It's more expensive to buy- but you get what you pay for. Another Tip when using mastic for filling joints that are likely to expand in width- Use a backing foam ( polyethylene foam is designed for this- comes in all widths and depths – Use it to fill the bottom of the joint leaving it well below the surface – That way the mastic only seals edge to edge.
High Temperature Sealant -
Used to seal fire ducts and any other gap that needs to be protected from heat
Glues have also been around for thousands of years, and most of them used to stink to high heaven when using them. There are several glues that can be found in nature, such as tree resin, or limpets shells stuck to rocks, and bitumen, which could spell death for unsuspecting creatures wandering into a bitumen pool. But today we have turned glues to our advantage.
We use bitumen to construct our roads, and the techniques we use are not too dissimilar from those of the ancient Babylonians. And we still use glues made from the hide, bone or hooves of animals. But the most significant transformation in the formation of modern glues came with the introduction of man-made polymers, but the types of glues available today are as varied as the materials that we use.
Wood glues
Initially made from animal parts, many wood glues are now made from polymers and can be used to assemble joinery products, but most of them have poor gap-filling abilities and also require clamping under pressure to be most effective. There are glues on the market that will expand into joints but may compromise the strength of the joint. Most woodworkers will attempt to use tight-fitting joints that require as little glue as possible to achieve a strong bond.
PVA glue
Perhaps one of the best known glues is PVA (polyvinyl acetate) which is very popular amongst hobbyists and children alike, as it is very easy to use and is also non-toxic. It is not ideal for constant or heavy loads as it does tend to creep or move over a prolonged period of time.
Other Wood Glues to Consider
Powdered Glue -
Based on urea formaldehyde- used extensively in furniture & Joinery manufacture. Mix with water into a paste apply with a brush to both sides of the joint – wipes up easily- Joints require cramping whilst glue sets.
Polyurethane Glue -
A very strong waterproof glue- will also fill gaps. Joints need cramping. On the down side – Messy to use – short shelf life once opened.
Contact Adhesive -
Ideal for bonding laminates & flooring materials, actually will stick pretty much all materials together except plastic and rubber as long as they are dry and tight fitting- Just apply a thin coat to each of the faces with a fine notched applicator. Wait until the adhesive is touch dry and carefully stick together- You won't get a second chance once its stuck its not coming back off so get it right first time. On the upside no cramping needed.
Glass and ceramic glues
There are several multipurpose glues around that will bond glass and ceramics, but it is better to use a specialized version to achieve the best results. Acrylic latex based cements will have a good resistance to water and heat and are normally sold in tubes for ease of use. You can also use silicone rubber adhesives as they form a very strong bond and will have a good resistance to water and temperature extremes. When using these types of glues it is essential that the surfaces are clean and free from dust.
Metal glues and fillers
Several of the glues used for bonding metal come in two parts. Usually epoxy resin based, when mixed together they create a chemical reaction that hardens the glue, which can often be used as a filler and sealant. Their drying times can vary from 30 minutes to 12 hours, and may take as long as two days to cure or harden completely. Those glues that can also act as fillers can be used to repair gutters, seal pipes or even car repairs.
Plastic glues
Plastic can present a problem when it comes to being glued as many of the solvents found in glues will melt plastic. There are several plastic glues around, some of which are plastic themselves, and so it's important to know what type of plastic you are dealing with. Model cement will form a strong bond between polystyrenes and acrylics which covers most plastics except for plastic foam. It usually sets in about 10 minutes but can take around 24 hours to cure.
Vinyl adhesive will also form a strong waterproof bond and does not usually require clamping. It sets quite quickly and cures in about 20 minutes.
Acrylic solvent is a bit different as it is not strictly speaking and adhesive and it works by melting the acrylic bonding surfaces together. The surfaces do need to be clamped for the process to work and usually sets in about five minutes.
There are also superglues and contact adhesives which can be used to join plastics. These need a great deal of care when using them as they can easily join fingers together.
Expanding foam products are designed to expand and harden upon contact with the air. They are sold as a DIY product in spray canisters and can be used for a variety of applications. The most popular being gap or hole filling. The fact that they expand can present a large problem to the uninitiated as a whole canister could end up filling a space that is 80 times its original size. It is best to spray a small amount at a time and monitor the expansion so that you don't overfill the area and have a large amount of foam to cut back once it has hardened.
The canisters also come in waterproof and fire resistant versions, to name just a few. The product is even finding a use in the film and art world where it is used to create lightweight and inexpensive props which are then finished to resemble more solid objects. It is important to wear gloves when using the foam as it will stain your hands black which can take several days to remove.
The insulation industry is also using expanding foam in larger amounts to spray lofts and walls as an effective insulation product.
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Where Do I Enter The Coupon On Mixbook.com?
Perfect for most occasions, Mixbook is the destination for those looking for that unique gift or memento. The ability to upload pictures and turn them into books, cards, calendars, and more is extremely tempting. However, despite the many online coupons available, a common question is "how do i redeem the promotional code during checkout?". Follow the tutorial below and you're problem will be solved.
Since there are so many different products that can be created, no tuturial can cover all the options. Let's keep it simple and presume you are the point of clicking "START BOOK"
A new window should open, and you will be asked to select photos to appear in your book.
Drag and drop until all the images you desire appear in the window. When ready click ADD TO CART.


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Hope Spotlight: Pastor Collins Ochieng, Mathare Valley
Nairobi, Kenya — Pastor Collins Ochieng came to the Mathare Valley slum of Nairobi, Kenya in 1991. He and his brother moved there because of the lack of money they had to live elsewhere. He made a living fixing shoes, but he felt his purpose was never fulfilled. He saw his friends killed, succumb to alcoholism and drugs, and fall off the grid. "Life in Mathare is hard," he said. "To live, you need to live with your own power and no one else – or so I thought."
In 1997, he was walking through the slum and met another local pastor from Mathare who preached the Good News of Jesus Christ to him. Pastor Ochieng told him, "I am not ready to be saved." But the pastor didn't give up on him. He tracked him down a few weeks later – and that day, Pastor Ochieng gave his life to Christ. "I was ready to move on with salvation!" he rejoiced. He knew this was from God and asked the pastor to teach him more about Christ.
When he matured in his faith, he knew he wanted to teach others the Gospel. In 1997, he joined Outreach Community Church (OCC), Bright Hope's partner church in Mathare Valley. He was mentored and given the opportunity to attend Bible School. After two years, he earned his certificate. He then studied for four more years and earned his diploma in Biblical Studies. In 2008, he was ordained as a pastor. "I was such a happy man," he said. "It was time to move ahead. Thank God for saving my life!"
As the current administrative pastor at OCC, Pastor Ochieng serves by running church logistics, music, offerings, and leading the ushers. But life as a pastor in Mathare is challenging. He said, "As pastors, we need to give up a lot. We need to give to others and not ourselves. We must work hard spiritually and physically." But amongst the poverty and challenges in Mathare, Pastor Ochieng has Hope. His vision for his church is to "teach God's Word and grow our people to become respectable people in our community. Someone once reached out to me and I saw the light. I want to do the same for the undone."
Pastor Ochieng had a message for Bright Hope and our allies supporting OCC and Mathare Valley. "Thank you for praying for us and with us. You are a good friend to us. God can open doors for us to preach more to our community, and we thank you. I believe in the Good News of Jesus Christ! God bless all of you."


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Earlier this week, TMZ asked comedian Sarah Silverman about Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's health, she went on a tirade.
Partial transcript as follows:
REPORTER: What do you think about Hillary Clinton's health? Do you think she is healthy?
SILVERMAN: Yeah, I think she's healthy. I think anyone bringing up her health is a f*cking as*hole. She's f*cking — she's as healthy, believe me, she's fine!
REPORTER She's fine? Clean bill of health?
SILVERMAN: I don't know, I have no idea.
REPORTER: Later Sarah.
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text: February 13, 2013 Neil O'Keeffe Supa Model Management LaunchesA brand new agency helmed by the very experienced Charles Clark has opened in central London. The roster of stars is very impressive, and we are particularly enamoured with the super strong angles of Tim Schuhmacher from Germany. He is featured in our upcoming second issue in April. See more at http://valstrom.com/102788/1093362/go-see/tim-supa


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If you want a 720p LCD projector Visual Apex has one great deal. The initial price is $1300, but there is a $50 off coupon code "superbowl50". Then there is a $100 mail in rebate which brings the cost down to $1150. Then they throw in a free mount and a free second bulb worth $350. If you factor in the cost of the bulb and the mount, you end up paying $750 for the projector. Why get this over the DLP alternatives? Large 2x zoom, lens shift, and no rainbows for people who see them. Review.
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8800GT 512MB for $223 shipped
A very good deal on by far the best bang for buck video card out there. This store has very good customer ratings. Lowest price at newegg.com for an 8800gt 512mb is $256 shipped and this particular card is $275.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sharp DT-510 Projector $1000 at Costco.com
Another Darkchip3 720p Projector drops to $1000. For $1000 only the Infocus 7210 gives you as much bang for the buck. The sharp also is not as loud as the 7210, has a shorter throw and has cheaper bulbs.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Borther 20ppm Laser Printer $55 shipped free
New Egg has a great deal on a Brother HL-2040 laser printer
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Morgan Shorts and Striped Lark Tee
Hi! It's taken me a while, but I'm finally posting this outfit I made to wear on the 4th of July. I almost didn't do a blog post about this outfit because I've talked about both of these patterns already. I think this is my 10th Lark tee and this is the third time I've… Continue reading Morgan Shorts and Striped Lark Tee


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An enthusiastic crowd of over 300 guests and media helped to create a memorable 8th Annual NYC Event. Some of New York City's most prestigious chefs provided an evening of culinary adventure in support of STREETS International.
Street Food Tasting Stations featured: Chefs Robert Danhi, Southeast Asian Specialist; Aaron Bludorn, Café Boulud; Daniel Holzman & Michael Chernow; The Meatball Shop; PJ Calapa, Ai Fiori; Wylie Dufresne, Alder; Leah Cohen, Pig & Khao; Ron Hsu, Le Colonial; James Briscione, Institute of Culinary Education; Thomas Chen, Tuome; Sam Mason, OddFellows; and Sweet Afton Mixologists Rob Mohally & Mike Di Tota.
An energetic live and silent auction featured a luxury 10-day Vietnam holiday, a glorious 5-day body, mind and soul retreat at Lapinha Spa in Brazil, and an inspiring 3-day getaway in old Quebec at Le Monastere des Augustines, with all proceeds going directly to support the disadvantaged youth whose lives STREETS will change forever.
2015 Sponsors
Alka and Nikki Thukral
The Chefs' Warehouse
Elias B. Cohen
Gruber Palumberi Raffaele, P.C .
Meister, Seelig, and Fine LLP
MKM Food Service Equipment and Supplies
New Wave Design and Contracting
Red Boat Fish Sauce
Robert W. Baird and Co.
US Foods
Thank you to all the great chefs, event sponsors, guests and especially the event committee for making this night a great success.
Aaron Bludorn | Café Boulud
James Briscione | Institute of Culinary Education
PJ Calapa | Ai Fiori
Thomas Chen | Tuome
Leah Cohen | Pig & Khao
Robert Danhi & Lou Symensma | SE Asian Specialist | ChoLon & Cho77
Mike Di Tota & Rob Mohally | Sweet Afton Bar
Mylie Dufresne | Alder
Daniel Holzman | The Meatball Shop
Ron Hsu | Le Colonial
Sam Mason | OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
Ruairi Curtin & Jacqueline Lundquist, Event Co-Chairperson
Christia Grdovic Baltz, Phillip Baltz, Kathryn Boes, Frank Carpenteri, Jr., Claire Handleman, David Golden, Courtney Givens, Emily Ionescu, Mathew Leone, Michael McCarthy, John Murphy, Virginia Ng, Viet Nguyen, Rick Smilow and Alka Thukral.


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Loki: Agent of Asgard #1
- Story by
- Al Ewing
- Art by
- Lee Garbett
- Colors by
- Nolan Woodard
- Letters by
- Clayton Cowles
- Cover by
- Jenny Frison
- Publisher
- Marvel Comics
Wacky and magical, Al Ewing and Lee Garbett's "Loki Agent of Asgard" #1 is proof that blatant fan service can also make for a brilliant comic. It's an utterly enjoyable caper brightened by quotable moments and clever turns that only stopped making me smile when I had to laugh aloud.
Reviews use the phrase "for new and old readers alike" all the time, but this issue is actually actively designed for both. Aside from the surprise ending, it's an entirely self-contained adventure, but Ewing still manages to get the reader firmly into Loki's headspace. With a character that's gone through this many transformations, that's a whole lot of history to condense, and Ewing picks all the right bits to incorporate.
For experienced readers, the script also brings in a whole bundle of references: to Fraction's "Hawkeye," to the original "Avengers," to "Civil War" – and, of course, to Loki's love of breakfast meats. It even presents the references in a referential way, with plays on classic Marvel "true believers" captions. Admittedly, all of these events are unfamiliar to new readers, but they're incorporated so that they don't confuse. Rather than being integrated as real plot pieces in the issue's self-contained story, they're presented almost as FYIs from Loki's subconscious, so new readers don't have to absorb all this new information in order to understand what's currently happening. This approach is partly made possible by the character Ewing is dealing with. Loki is glib, so the writer can get away with tossing off lines about murder or betrayal because Loki would. Still, I have to respect the planning that it takes to create in-jokes for old readers without alienating the new.
These references aren't the only way that the issue is brilliantly set up. It's constantly turning expectations on their heads, both as a whole and from panel to panel. It doesn't just open and close with a surprise. Even the way it moves from moment to moment is unexpected. (Not to let loose a spoiler – but also most definitely to let loose a spoiler – if the portrayal of Thor initially seems irritatingly off, just finish the comic.)
Aside from the liveliness of the script itself, Lee Garbett puts so much character into everything he draws. From faces to body language, he makes even the most workmanlike scenes feel expressive and interesting. There was even one panel where I could tell that a silhouette was panicked – silhouettes don't have faces! With Cowles on letters, they made some beautiful panels out of what could have been cluttered, text-heavy pages. On one page in particular, there are no fewer than 11 captions, but they're worked perfectly into a lean, vertical skyscraper shot that makes the page feel almost empty. Woodard is also spot-on. I didn't love his colors in "Marvel NOW! Point One" #1, but here they're great.
With the best description of magic I've read in a while and a delightfully designed story, this first issue is much better thought out than most of its protagonist's schemes. "Loki: Agent of Asgard" #1 is everything I hoped it would be: joyful, sassy and just immensely well done.


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The Year in Your Garden – Lessons
The Year in Your Garden Lessons are a popular choice with novice gardeners and those more knowledgeable.
Together, we look at your garden with a new eye. There is time to consider what works and what doesn't. You have plenty of time to ask questions in between the sessions and Plews offers support both during and after the Year in Your Garden course.
Plews Gardening Lessons are taught by a qualified gardening teacher and your garden is your classroom.
The emphasis in the garden lessons is very much on you and your garden. General theories are discussed, but the manner in which they are implemented is individual to you.
It is fair to say that Plews Gardening Lessons are a mix of practical and theory. There is hands on demonstration and guided practice. And the theory behind the 'why' of gardening is explained and discussed
You'll be taught by a qualified gardening teacher and garden designer and member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Marie is a life-long gardener who uses her experience and qualifications so you can enjoy gardening in your garden.
The gardening lessons are based on a general lesson plan. This is then customised so it is individual to you, your gardening skills and knowledge (or lack of). As the course lasts a year, we allow ourselves flexibility, so may amend some of the gardening topics.
Handouts and 'homework' are included.
With the Year in Your Garden lessons, there is also time for garden visits. These can be inspirational and helpful. For example, where a total revamp of a vegetable plot is planned as part of the garden course.
These garden lessons are most likely to be of 2 hours duration each. We'll get together in the classroom, your garden, approximately every month.
Exactly how many garden lessons will make up your personal gardening course will be discussed and agreed. It will depend on the size of your garden, your gardening knowledge, how much theory you'd like to learn, garden visits, and so on.
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The town of Nagymányok (SW Hungary) is spending HUF 490 million to convert an old briquette factory into a logistics base and add infrastructure to its industrial park, Mayor Béla Karl told state news wire MTI.
This year's Sziget Festival, the annual week-long musical extravaganza on an island in the Danube in Budapest, drew a new record 565,000 visitors, the festival organizers said on Wednesday at the end of the event, national news agency MTI reported.
Klára Dobrev, the managing director of Altus Portfólió, has protested against a fine imposed on the asset management firm by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) in a statement sent to state news agency MTI on Tuesday, accusing the central bank of making a politically motivated decision.
A government decision published on Monday in the official gazette stipulates that computers used in Hungarian public administration should not be allowed to run software by Russian antivirus software developer Kaspersky Lab.
The national day of Hungary, August 20, is celebrated every year with many events in Budapest. One is the Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe), a series of concerts and a craft fair.
Young Hungarians are aware of the necessity to save money for retirement, but do not act accordingly, at least not until the age of 40, a study by pension fund OTP Nyugdíjpénztár shows.
Budapest is placed relatively high as a liveable city, in 34th place on a list of 140 world cities compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Most European cities earned lower scores.
Hungary's net external financing capacity - the combined surpluses of the current and capital accounts - was EUR 1.38 billion in the second quarter of 2018, state news agency MTI calculated, based on monthly preliminary data released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Tuesday.
Agricultural producer prices overall remained unchanged in June 2018 compared to June 2017, resulting from an increase of 3.5% in the average price of crop products and a decline of 5.6% in prices of livestock and animal products, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on Tuesday.
Hungary's government has discussed a ban on skyscrapers in Budapest to preserve the traditional profile of the capital. However, the ban would not apply to the planned office building of national oil and gas company MOL.
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Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937) was a pioneer of aviation, and the first solo female to cross the Atlantic in an aircraft. As well as being a decorated pilot, Earhart was an advocate of women's rights, a best-selling author, a fashion designer and icon, and an aeronautical engineering consultant. During a round the world flying attempt in 1937, Amelia and her plane vanished somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, sparking a decades-long mystery as to where she ended up.
Madeleine de Scudéry
Academic and novelist Madeleine de Scudéry (1607-1701) is widely credited with being France's first woman to publicly achieve a highly educated status. She founded her own salon, the Société du Samedi, and quickly became Paris' leading literary hostess. She was an advocate of classical rhetorical theory and an important figure in the push for female education.
Rosa May Billinghurst
Rosa May Billinghurst was a campaigner and activist within the suffragette movement. Despite having mobility issues, she and her tricycle were common features of marches, and later direct action, as women in Britain fought against the authorities in an effort to have their votes recognised.
Sobekneferu was an Egyptian king who ruled between 1806 and 1802 BC. She is widely credited with being the first woman to take the title of king, and to rule the kingdom alone.
Franziska Scanagatta
Franziska Scanagatta was a Lieutenant in the Austrian army, serving between 1797 and 1800. She was able to enlist after disguising herself as a boy and taking her brother's place at the military school. She maintained her assumed identity throughout her military career, receiving promotions and medals along the way. Despite being forced to resign her position after the authorities were alerted to her gender, Franziska left the army with a military pension, and more importantly with the respect of her peers and superiors.
Murasaki Shikibu
Author Murasaki Shikibu is widely credited with writing the world's first novel. The Tale of Genji (源氏物語) was first published in or around 1000. The Japanese noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to the Imperial Court was a talented poet and writer with a flair for story-telling, and her works are still studied by literary scholars and Japanese students more than a millennium later.
Elizabeth Cochran Seaman (Nellie Bly)
Born Elizabeth Cochran in Pittsburgh in 1864, Nellie Bly was a renowned undercover journalist who focused her work on women, vulnerable people and oppressed societies. She is perhaps best known for her work exposing conditions in US asylums, which saw her being voluntarily committed to an institution for ten days. Bly also broke a world record by making it around the world in 72 days, and she was also an inventor, industrialist and charity worker.
Chilonis was a Spartan ruler who married a prince and gave birth to a future king - but she was also a soldier and warrior in her own right and a crucial part of the battle to secure Sparta against her husband's efforts to claim the throne for his own. This assault on Sparta occurred in 272 BC, and ultimately led to Chilonis breaking free of her abusive husband , who was forced into exile after his efforts to conquer the throne failed.
L'Inconnue de la Seine
The L'Inconnue de la Seine, or the 'Unknown of the Seine', was an unidentified woman found in Paris' Seine River in the late 1880s. She became an icon in European culture during the turn of the 20th Century, prompting a number of artistic works including stories, sculptures and even a ballet. Her death mask was reproduced and hung in homes all over the continent, and this image of the unknown woman eventually became the inspiration for the modern CPR doll.


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The technique of rowing a gondola with one ore while standing and facing forward is called Voga alla Veneta. It is a movement of both grace and efficiency for it allows the gondolier to move the gondola surprisingly quickly and with precision along the narrow and often crowded canals of Venice.
My wife and I spent several days wandering around in Venice last fall enjoying the ambiance of one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. The complexity of the canals and pedestrian walkways in Venice is so confusing and difficult to navigate that the casual visitor is virtually guaranteed to become quickly lost.
After countless hours of wandering around with only the vaguest notion of where we were, I was pretty much resigned to the fate of being just another "tourist with a camera". As I walked around, I had in the back of my mind a vague concept of a black and white gondola picture I was hoping to take, but try as I might, I just couldn't seem to find the right light or location to put it together.
Late in the afternoon on our the last day in Venice, we were crossing Piazza San Marco and my wife mentioned that we hadn't seen the nearby "Bridge of Sighs", so we headed over to the Rio de Palazzo to take a look. The Bridge of Sighs is a famous tourist sight, and predictably, there were both crowds of tourists on the bridges and gondolas vying for position in the canal. However, when I saw this canal and the gondolas, the image that had been submerged in my subconscious finally floated to the surface and I knew this was what I was looking for.
With the sun setting, we rushed down through several minor passageways to a small, narrow bridge where I could look out over the gondolas coming down the canal. The light was perfect, reflecting down the canal, back lighting the gondolas and giving a mirror-like quality to the water. I had only a few minutes to get my picture before it was too dark. Luckily, there was a gondola coming through at just the right moment and I squeezed off several shots as it passed below the bridge. I set the shutter speed at 1/250 of a second to freeze the gondolier's movements, while the aperture was set to f/8 to give some depth of field. In an attempt to hold it all together I set the ISO at 1250.
The result: well, initially it was disappointing. In colour this image is rather dull; the flat light from that overcast, slightly foggy day gave a lifeless appearance to everything. Not at all what I had remembered. So after opening the raw file in Camera Raw, I made some basic exposure adjustments, and exported it into Photoshop. There, I reduced the noise with Topaz Labs' DeNoise plugin and converted the image to black & white using Nik Software's Silver Effects Pro. Some further adjustments to brightness and contrast in Photoshop were needed to balance the reflections from the water, but it's those mid grey tones that really bring this image to life. So as it turned out, this was exactly the image I was looking for, but the reality is that it existed as much in my imagination as it did in the real world.
This image is available for sale as a fine art print, see: Voga-alla-Venta.
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Happy Wednesday!!!
This is my first WIAW!! I am so excited to join the party as I always love reading about what other bloggers post and as a food blog I have yet to really post about the food I am eating!!
Breakfast:Yesterday my big breakfast came first at 7:30 am after my 4th weigh in! Normally I have a small protein/carb snack at 5am on my way to my first client but no eating before weigh-ins so I was staaarrrving! Lucky for me I have the best roommate who was making an egg scramble with some of the leftover taco chicken we had made Sunday night! The scramble was delicious- I added spinach and sauteed onions into mine and served it over a toasted corn tortilla from Trader Joes! Talk about a great way to start your day!Mid-morning snack:My midmorning snack was a small protein smoothie, with 1/4 c of almond milk, frozen strawberries, spinach, and a scoop of Publix greenwise vanilla protein powder which is my new favorite protein powder!Lunch:I had a midmorning client and some errands to run so by the time lunch rolled around I was ready to eat! I cooked up some lean ground beef with onions, and then mixed in some quinoa and leftover zucchini! I topped it all with 1/5 of an avocado! YUM! This was so filling and delicious and kept me going through he stuff I needed to do at home and a nice pool filled afternoon before my afternoon client!Afternoon snack:By the pool I had a nectarine (Abby and I are loving the TJs nectarine boxes right now) and 2 protein balls that I had made earlier with one scoop of chocolate protein powder, one scoop of vanilla protein powder, dates and pb! However these went un-pictured because they look gross and I forgot hahaha.Dinner:Last night for dinner Abby and I met my friend Heather for 2-1 pizza and beer at Mafioza's which is a phenomenal pizza place near us in the 12 South area!! Any time 2-1s involve both pizza and beer means a good night for me! Sadly these also went without a photo as I was too busy stuffing my face to take a picture! I choose a slice with pesto, italian sausage, and plum tomatoes…. OMG so amazing! If you live in Nashville take advantage of Tuesdays there!Desert:Somehow, I still had macros left so desert was a bowl of Vanilla Chobani withVanilla Chex and Chocolate chips!It was a good food day had by all! Now I am off to a marathon client afternoon!! woohoo! Have a great Wednesday yall!Peace, Love, and be Sperry!xxooMegan


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Ecstasy & our 'polydrug' culture
18 September 2000
Published in the Byron Shire Echo
That unmatched form and figure of blown youth
Blasted with ecstasy.
Tobacco and alcohol have long been Australia's leading drug problems, and alcohol dominates our drug treatment system. To compound this situation, since the late 1960s there has been an astonishing growth in illegal drug use.
Most users probably consume drugs (licit and illicit) in moderation. However there is a very dark underside to our drug culture - characterised by dependence, illness and crime.
'Polydrug' use
Since the early 1960s, when alcohol and nicotine reigned alone, we've increasingly been in a 'poly drug culture'. And, while the danger of 'mixing drinks' has now been disproven, ironically mixing drugs has emerged as a major cause of death worldwide.
In US cities, alcohol and cannabis are often used with crack and cocaine hydrochloride. In New York, 'criss-crossing' involves inhaling lines of cocaine and heroin alternately. In Chicago, tobacco and crack are smoked together in a 'bazooka'.
Compounding this is the booming entrepreneurship of distributors. Tobacco companies have access to marketing expertise, media and government - which may explain their pre-eminence in the world drug market. Yet even relatively small players are displaying bold innovation: Washington State's metamphetamine producers connect mobile laboratories to electricity poles.
In US cities, joints are laced with crack to introduce the user to a more serious form of addiction - and the supplier to a more consistent revenue stream. In Chicago, fierce competition among crack dealers has led to marketing schemes such as 2-for-1 deals, and free samples.
Liquor companies worldwide attract young consumers with sweet low-alcohol drinks such as Coconut Rum Cola, Vodka Raspberry Drink and Two Dogs Lemon Brew - to gently lure youngsters off soft drinks and on to alcoholic ones. Employing the same 'gateway' strategy, ecstasy pills are sometimes 'topped up' with cocaine, amphetamine or heroin, to sway users to more lasting use-patterns.
New hybrids of cannabis, such as Northern Lights and Early Pearl, are marketed on the strength of their dramatically elevated THC levels. These new cannabis strains are putting increasing numbers of young people into hospital emergency wards in the US.
The club drugs
All this, so the thinking goes, makes the 'club drugs' look pretty good. Ecstasy - the most popular - doesn't lead to addiction, bad behaviours or 'other' crime. Ecstasy parties and doofs are usually alcohol-free and peaceful. Ecstasy is not only a stimulant, but a mild psychedelic. No wonder it's attractive.
But it would be wrong to romanticise what is, after all, a neurotoxin: ecstasy can also cause confusion, depression, sleep problems, anxiety, impaired memory, and paranoia - even weeks after taking it.
Because there aren't yet many clinical studies of the drug, it would be foolhardy to conclude that ecstasy is 'safe till proven unsafe'. This is not a logic we (in this region) are currently applying to genetically modified food.
Chronic ecstasy abuse appears to cause long-term damage to neurons containing the neurotransmitter serotonin - which helps regulate emotion, memory, sleep, pain, and cognitive processes. Because of this, it's speculated that ecstasy use may increase depression in later life.
Pregnant ecstasy users produce babies with congenital abnormalities at five times the average.
Higher ecstasy doses increase body temperature (notably in hot, crowded dance venues), which can lead to kidney and cardiovascular system failure.
There were 60 ecstasy fatalities in the UK rave scene till 1996. Unpredictable pill doses, and contaminants - both of which are common - probably contributed to these.
'Techno bunnies' (younger kids) often attend rave parties. According to one survey, ecstasy has been used by a disturbing 1.7% of Australia's 12-year-olds. Half of them take it monthly.
There's little doubt as to ecstasy's pluses: it can enhance empathy, self-esteem and mood. Ecstasy parties are favoured by girls because males are less predatory. And, although jaw-clenching, sweating and post-dose depression are common enough, the majority of E users do not experience lasting ill-effects.
Because of this, ecstasy remains one of our most popular underground drugs.
Ecstasy is illegal - which some research suggests makes it more attractive; and which leaves quality control up to criminals.
Law enforcement is sometimes counter-productive: for example, police roadblocks near raves cause ravers to swallow all their drugs in the car - increasing the risk of drug-affected driving.
Police, too, sometimes close down rave parties - forcing people who are 'peaking' to drive home, often with a car full of people.
How to return some sense of reality to our public policy on drugs such as ecstasy?
Strangely enough, we probably need to begin by tackling cannabis - the least harmful and most popular illicit drug.
Legalising cannabis would reduce consumption of alcohol, the nation's most lethal drug - and would make an annual $5 billion hole in the cashflow of organised crime. The GST on cannabis would earn us half a billion dollars annually.
But way above this, cannabis legalisation would provide us with invaluable lessons on how to revise our policies on ecstasy, and the whole spectrum of drugs now taken by such large numbers of Australians.
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Text & photos Copyright © Estrella Azul THE ANASTASIE FĂTU BOTANICAL GARDEN in Iași, Romania, founded in 1856, has a rich history. And it is one of the establishing members of the Botanic Gardens of Romania Association. These are some of the reasons I wanted to visit it during a recent trip to Iași....November 17th, 2017 | STAFF, EUROPE, GARDENS & PARKS, SHOWS/FESTIVALS/HOLIDAYS, WALKING/HIKING | Read More
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Story by Milli Thornton. Photos Copyright © Milli Thornton. ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ First published five Christmases ago, this story is being republished by popular demand. The Village Pantry still holds open house every year, and this year it was again held on December 3. ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ SINCE 2003, in...December 30th, 2016 | STAFF, USA MAINLAND, Historic/Museums, SHOWS/FESTIVALS/HOLIDAYS | Read More
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Text & photos © Estrella Azul. Feature photo: Miskolc City at night. I LEFT FOR HUNGARY by bus on a Thursday night in 2010, and the person sitting next to me immediately proved to be quite exhausting. She got annoyed about why I sat in "her" seat, which I'd been assigned randomly...August 26th, 2016 | STAFF, EUROPE, Historic/Museums, Interesting Towns, SHOWS/FESTIVALS/HOLIDAYS | Read More
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By staff writer Estrella Azul. Photos Copyright © Estrella Azul WHEN I VISITED one of my friends from Hungary, I made sure to plan my vacation so that I could spend a week with her sight-seeing near Miskolc and, before traveling back home, a couple of days in Debrecen as well. In Hungary, August 20th...February 14th, 2014 | ENTERTAINMENT, STAFF, EUROPE, MEMORIES, SHOWS/FESTIVALS/HOLIDAYS | Read More
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A small town an hour outside of Paris which hosts the biggest motorsport event in the world, the history and heritage of this race is just incredible. At over 8 miles long and using public roads through scenic forests at over 200mph…welcome to the Circuit De La Sarthe…welcome to The Le Mans 24 hour.
This has to be the easiest blog I have ever written, but also the most difficult, the number of stories I have would make this entry about 5 pages long! Nothing can prepare you for the scale of this race, it is huge, its a logistical nightmare to get around, you get to wherever you can; however you can, walking, media shuttles, local buses, mopeds, taxi's even your bicycle!
I've always wanted to shoot Le Mans, but never had the right contacts to make it happen, but Formula E helped me out. I was officially shooting for Lucas Di Grassi, Nico Prost, Karun Chandhok as well as Current E, which meant a lot of running up and down the pit lane.
Now I could just go on and on about this race, instead, I'll just tell you my top 3 moments.
3. The drivers parade. For anyone who has never been to Le Mans, the drivers parade takes place through the town, where the drivers sit in a convertible & wave to the crowd while throwing autographed pictures, t-shirts even USB sticks! The atmosphere is wonderful & I love the fact that fans can get so close to their heroes, you should've seen the tears flowing from teenage girls faces as Patrick Dempsey passed!
2. The pitlane at night. The smell of fuel and burning rubber are 2 things I sorely miss in Formula E, but there sure is an abundance in the pitlane at this race. The pitboxes are lit up with floodlights which add some amazing effects to the cars, similiar to F1 night races. You can go right up and close and get some intense shots of the cars being worked on and the drivers swapping. However, It is one scary place to be, these cars stop for no one and you have to really keep your wits about you, if you get in the way, the mechanic will fling you out of the way, say goodbye to your camera & future accreditations.
1. Mulsanne to Indianapolis. There are certain moments and places in your lifetime you will never forget. The stretch of road between Mulsanne & Indianapolis in my opinion, is the greatest piece of race circuit on the planet. It is so dangerous, the entire outside of Indianapolis is a red zone for photographers, which means we're not allowed to stand and shoot there, only walk through. As the cars exit Mulsanne corner, they gather speed down a long straight which narrows and undulates. The LMP1's hit over 200mph and some go flat out through the Indianapolis kink to the right and brake hard for the next left on their way to Arnage corner. There's a nasty bump on the road just before the braking zone which kicked up sparks from under the Nismo and unsettled a lot of cars…scary! I cannot explain the sound, the engine noise reverberates off the trees and creates alien noises that echo everywhere, gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.
So will I be going next year? Only a fool wouldn't, I'm hinging on a contract with one of the big teams or my Formula E brothers (drivers)..it truly is a magnificent event & even as a spectator, I would recommend it 100%, go with a group of friends, you will not regret it, the atmosphere is truly unique.


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