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I'm often asked, "When do you ever take a breather from everything you do?" The answer is, when the walls start coming in and the computer screen has taken over my life, I've just got to step outside. I have some local places I visit – sometimes I go by myself, other times I take…
You Belong Among The Wildflowers
I enjoy many of Tom Petty's songs. The Wildflowers seems appropriate to share during this time of year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozgmyx919a4 Here is a sampling of the local flowers ready for the garden. Digitalis Orange Star Multi-colored Marigolds Dahlias Violas Love, the color blue? Then add a Hydrangea. How does your garden grow? This is a great…
As the year is coming to an end, I thought I would share some of my favorite hummingbird photos over this past year. They represent the smallest of my favorite birds and my fountain is a great place to watch them.
Pelicans Rule
I suppose at some point I will tire of photographing pelicans. But it hasn't happened yet. While I am Born To Talk, and enjoy hosting my weekly radio show with a variety of interesting people that have their own personal story to tell, I do enjoy the quiet time of being outdoors with my trusty…
Profiles from the Bird World
On this Wordless Wednesday, what better way to express myself then through my camera lens. Profiles from one of my favorite pastimes, birds with their beautiful eyes and expressions.
Welcome To My World
Chinese Water Dragon, mugging for the camera. Are you sayin' "I'm Fat?"Now what, my beak is too long for my body?I need a pedicure!Me too! Found a peanut! Are you starring at my butt?That's all folks.
Great Blue Heron
There are times when I just keep my focus on one magnificent bird. Today, it's the Great Blue Heron.Another great Wordless Wednesday, brought to you by my Panasonic Lumix Camera!
Can You See Me Now?
Do you ever want to just bury your head?Or do you prefer a close-up?Is your life in balance?Or are you just all wet?However, you see your day, don't forget to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Sometimes it's like a lyric in a song. The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind. The answer…
Flower Power Part 2
Sharing the beautiful colors of the fall flowers in the New England landscape.
Flower Power Part 1
The power of the flower as seen through my camera in New England. Words are unnecessary on this Wordless Wednesday.


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The Barn (2018)
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The Incantation (2018)
22,700 views In this picturesque paranormal thriller, a young American girl, Lucy Bellerose (Sam Valentine), has a chance of a lifetime to visit her ancestors ominous castle in the south of France. However, things are not as they seem as she finds that her family is hiding deep, dark secrets about their nefarious past, far away from prying eyes. Unbeknownst to Lucy, the region is also home to centuries of witchcraft and occult folklore. After meeting the strident Vicar of Borley and her socially awkward Chambermaid, Mary, Lucy begins to question her place in the family. Abel Baddon, a devilishly handsome traveling salesman, (Dean Cain "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"), tries to assuage he...
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Unsung Hero – Youssef Aziz
It's been quite a long time since I wrote any posts on my blog, but there are certain things that can't be kept silent for too long. This is a message of gratitude to an unsung hero.
I'd like you to meet Youssef Aziz,
a dear friend of mine, an activist, an a true unsung hero in several NGOs I'm engaged with.
This gentleman works behind the scenes, does double the effort than most, has the kindest of hearts and a brilliance that is rare to find.
Topping all of that, he is down to earth and a true believer in the values of the organizations he joins/founds/advises.
What triggered my post is the fact that this week…one of the dear NGOs to his heart, and mine, has been officially shut down. It wasn't shut down by force or by external factors but by an unanimous Board decision, including Mr. Aziz. The choice was tough for all of us, but I know for a fact that it is by far the toughest on him than any of us.
In spite of all that, he's been orchestrating the process, handing all the necessary documents and coordination to ensure a smooth and successful transitioning for the status of the organization.
But his efforts, input and value is not just about this NGO, but rather for the past 9 years I've known him in, he's been the most trustworthy, consistent and resourceful individual in my volunteering experience.
So to you Youssef I want to say, your work shows when the organizations you're involved in succeeds in whatever decisions it takes. To you I say, and bluntly, if it wasn't for you, at least 4 NGOs that you and I know of/volunteer with/advised, wouldn't have succeeded or existed. So what you've done, is setup the infrastructure for those NGOs to be built on, serve others and grow.
On my behalf, and undoubtedly on the behalf of many others, I say thank you for who you are, what you've done and what you continue to do day in day out.
From 2013 to 2014: Reflections & Projections
Now that we've embarked on 2014, and after spending some time reflecting on how everything went in 2013 in my life, I'd like to share some of the milestones and things that were important to me in 2013 and some of those that I have planned for 2014.
Over the years, I've learned that when we share and write what we have achieved, we value it more, and when we do the same for what we dream and plan of, we somehow become more psychologically motivated and committed to achieve it. So I do recommend you share the same, whether here as a comment on this blog posts or with your network somehow.
So here it goes:
· Read A Lot: Just a quick estimate, I read around 3 articles daily on topics of interest, each ranging from 1 to 5 pages. So if I take an average, I read about 1,000+ different topics in 2013 alone.
· Learned to Let Go: For someone like me who likes to stay on top of things and feeling in-control, it was a tough journey. But nevertheless, I did manage to let go of some personal relations, roles in NGOs and the actual need to be in-control of so many things.
· Spent More Quality Time: Yes, this was a key goal for me to have a more balanced life in 2013, and I am glad to say I truly value the quality time I spent with family, friends and loved ones.
· Traveled to New Places: In 2013 alone, I traveled to new cities I never visited before and are London, Oxford, Cappadocia, Mersin, Khartoum and Dubai.
· Slept More Daily: As of early December, I managed to sustain a 6~8 hour sleep per day (up from just 3~4 hours previously).
· Got Promoted: Through my work at CMCS Lebanon, I got promoted to the position of Deputy Operations Manager and will be starting my new role as of January 2014.
· Coordinated A New Program at AUB-CEC: Also through CMCS Lebanon and in collaboration with AUB CEC, I'm proud to say I played a key role in launching and coordinating the Region's 1st Project Management Postgraduate Diploma. But to be honest, team work is everything, and the team I work with at CMCS and AUB are the ones who truly made it all happen.
· Trained A Lot: Throughout 2013 I gave more than 10 training courses at AUB and others, while I've also introduced a new certificate based training course about Business Analysis called Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) which I'm also the only certified professional in Lebanon till now.
NGOS & Volunteer Work:
· Transitioned Out of Aie Serve: For 7 years, I served as a co-founder and president of Aie Serve and it was about time to let a new leadership come in place and shine. So I'm proud to say that we successfully did an elections where a whole new Board was elected and I transitioned to become one of the organization's Advisors.
· Revived Global Shapers Beirut Hub: In December, leaders of the Global Shapers Community from the World Economic Forum visited Beirut, and with their support and some Shapers in Beirut, I'm glad to say that I'm playing a role in reviving the previously dormant Beirut Hub. Thus 6 new Global Shapers were recruited in December.
· Launched A Youth Project at PMI Lebanon Chapter: With the support of my fellow PMI Lebanon Chapter Board, we're launching a new Project Management for Youth Initiative in collaboration with PMI- Educational Foundation.
· Partnered with CSR AL Ahli: Another highlight for me is making a partnership between Aie Serve and CSR Al Ahli Group to provide Mentors for CSR in Action program to give Social Innovators who are working on serving the community the needed support to succeed.
· Coached, Mentored & Trained Youth: Throughout the year, I realized I enjoy and become full of energy when I am training or coaching or mentoring youth, and thus I spent hours and days with 10s of them in training workshops, meetings, sessions and retreats.
· Take Care of My Body: A healthy mind is in a healthy body they say, thus I'll be focusing taking better care of my own body whether through sports, a healthier diet or just simply less stressful schedule.
· Sustain Balance: Keep on the sleeping habits, take more vacations and continue spending quality time in abundance.
· Keep Reading: With my current reading habits I guess I'm on the right track.
· Excel At Managing Operations: Now that my new role involves working in Operations Management, I'll be going the extra mile to learn more about it and excel at it.
· Expand Training Regionally: Now that CMCS has some stellar training courses and workshops, it's prime time to take them regionally in 2014.
· Start My Masters: I've got my eye on 2 Master Programs, and will be registering in one of them before the end of year if God wills. Eventually, it's about time I proceed my academic growth after acquiring 3 professional certificates in the past 3 years which are PMP, CBAP and GPM-b.
NGOs & Volunteer Work:
· Support Aie Serve's Growth & Sustainability: With a new Board in place and a Strategic Planning Retreat scheduled early January, I'll be doing all I can to ensure the new Board and all Aie Servians continue their work properly, grow and enjoy the journey.
· Grow Global Shapers Beirut Hub: Now that we have a bigger team, January will be the month when the Hub will do their first event.
· Transition Out of More NGOs: New challenges arise every now and then and in 2014, I'll make sure to take on some of those, but to do that, I'll need to drop of some of the current load. In this context, I'll be transitioning out of my role in PMI Lebanon Chapter and Alumni UNESCO Club.
· Building A Regional Network for Rule of Law: Through being a John Smith Trust Fellow, I'll be working with other fellows all around the region from Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, and Bahrain, to build and institutionalize a network of chapters in each country to promote and work on rule of law.
That is about it for the time being, and I hope you enjoyed it and perhaps got inspired by a few things here and there.
I'd really like to get to know your reflections on 2013 and your plans for 2014! 🙂
PMI's International Development CoP Member Spotlight – Afif Tabsh, PMP, CBAP
Dear Friends,
I'm glad to share with you the below interview/article written about me and published in Project Management Institute (PMI's) International Development Community of Practice. Link to the official article on PMI's website for PMI Members is here.
Enjoy the below and let me know what you think,
International Development CoP Member Spotlight
Afif Tabsh, PMP, CBAP
Consultant & Trainer at CMCS – Cofounder & President at Aie Serve
About Afif
As a management consultant and trainer at CMCS Lebanon I assist corporations and NGOs in Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Human Capital Management, Project & Program Management and Leadership.
I'm especially interested in the fields of Youth Empowerment, Diversity & Acceptance, Leadership, NGO & SME Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Coaching & Consultancy, and Training Techniques.
I've participated, organized, trained and was a guest speaker in numerous conferences, camps, workshops, conventions and seminars under Aie Serve, PMI, UNDP, UNESCO, Rotary, Youth Economic Forum, AUB Alumni Council, Arab Economic Form, LAU Peace & Justice Institute among others.
What Does International Development Mean to You?
With our growing interconnected world, global diversity is becoming a key topic on discussion panels as people from all walks of life are becoming interconnected with each other, do business together, volunteer for similar causes, even though they might be thousands of miles away.
Thus respecting differences and accepting the other has become a crucial factor of successful projects, programs and organizations at large, worldwide.
What Are You Most Passionate About?
I'm very passionate about professional volunteering, this has been reflected through the NGOs and clubs I have founded and others that I'm engaged in at the Board level.
Who Is Your Hero & Why?
My biggest hero so far has been my father who was able to balance a very busy life as a doctor with his passion for serving the community and promoting active citizenship along with taking care of his family and private life.
What Is One Strategy for Inclusion that You Can Share?
One of my best strategies is believing in the potential of individuals and focusing on respecting the differences, accepting the other and loving them for their humanity. Every person has a lot of potential to give, it's just a matter of taking your time to understand them and see things from their perspective, know what they are good at and put it to work. When working in teams, it proves to be the best tool to really utilize the full potential of the team, as you don't point fingers at them or have a prejudgment that they are incapable, but rather start from the preposition that they have the potential and you're just there to uncover it.
What Exciting Projects, Programs or Portfolios Are Your Working On?
I'm currently working on 4 very exciting programs in the volunteer youth NGO I'm leading called Aie Serve (www.AieServe.org – http://www.Facebook.com/AieServe). The programs are:
- Aie Power – Platform for Youth to Transfer Project Ideas into Reality
- Aie Consult – Incubator & Consultancy Program for Youth Led NGOs
- Aie Skills – Training Program to Empower Youth with Soft, Life and Managerial skills
- Aie Clubs – Network of Youth Lead Clubs in Universities and Local Areas that do Community Development, Service and Awareness Activities
What Is Your Favorite Book & Author?
I have 3 favorite books:
- Who Moved My Cheese
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
What Have You Done to Change the World? What Will Your Legacy Be?
One of my proudest achievements is Aie Serve, I cannot say enough about it. I co-founded the organization 6 years ago with a group of friends from all walks of life, different countries, different majors, different ethnicity and different interests but with a shared vision: Serving The Community. From there it grew from a group of friends, to a team and an organization.
The true value of Aie Serve is not just what it does, but the fact that it is run completely by volunteers and the way it is managed internally. The core values of the organization drive it, and drive its programs and way of work. Those core values are simple, yet powerful as they make the way to move forward simple and straight forward.
Our values are: Respect, Acceptance & Love.
Respecting others' point of views and beliefs no matter what, accepting differences and considering them the seeds of diversity and finally, loving others for who they are, and not for their background, ethnicity, beliefs, colour or economic status.
If You Weren't In Project Management, What Would You Be Doing?
If I wasn't in project management I would be in the field of talent or human capital management. I believe working with, developing, empowering, and supporting people is absolutely crucial for everything we do in this world. Human potential is infinite, thus those who know how to tap into it, grow it and sustain it, will lead success.
Aie Serve Animation Video
Dear Friends and Readers,
It is with great pride that I share with you the Animation Video for the NGO that is dearest to my heart, Aie Serve. In this context, I invite you to watch the video, check the website, the Facebook Page join the organization or share with me ideas if you'd like to collaborate/partner to better serve the youth!


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Excuse me, but I don't understand the Panthers euphoria over Sunday's game. Yes Cam Newton was spectacular (a rookie debut record 422 passing yards and 2 touchdowns; & rushed for 18 yards and a TD), but last I checked Carolina came up 7 points short and lost the 2011 season opener. If I may borrow a line from former NFL head coach Herm Edwards, "You play to win the game!" And after a lackluster 2-14 season, winning should be all that matters to the Panthers and those that cheer for them. There are no moral victories in the NFL.
Look, I get it, Panthers fans are enthralled with Newton and they have every right to feel that way. This team didn't score 21 points in a single game until week 7 last year when they got their first win versus San Francisco 23-20. But Carolina was up 21-14 in the 4th quarter and couldn't hold on. Not only that, they lost to a team they beat last year without Cam Newton. Yes, fans want to see improvement, but when you have a chance to win -- especially on the road in the NFL -- you need to take advantage of it.
That is why I was so surprised by the excitement of the fans and even the media that cover this team in the wake of Sunday's defeat. I can guarantee you no one in the Panthers locker room is patting themselves on the back after the loss. Not the coaches, not the players and especially not Cam Newton. A die hard Panthers fan told me he hoped the Panthers could win 6 games this season. Certainly and improvement from last year's 2-14 campaign. Well guess what, Sunday was one of the winnable 6.
--Jason Brown
Monday, September 12, 2011
Confused by Panthers Euphoria in Wake of Loss
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Implementation Phase: Activities May 2014 - October 2014
The activities started with a National Seminar on Water Resources, held in Guatemala in July 2014 and attended by more than 120 mayors and government officials.
Since any bilateral or multilateral dialogue has to be based on scientific information, this phase was devoted to identify sources of data and to compile all available information about groundwater on the Trifinio area.
At the same time, the project's objectives, work methodology and expected results and indicators were shared with stakeholders in the three countries. At Plan Trifinio level, this includes the tri-national executive and technical bodies, countries representatives and a tri-national inter-institutional group of researchers.
Main results of this phase
- Hydrogeology component: The experts of the three countries agree that more extensive studies are needed to characterize the aquifer, such as geoelectrical surveys, hydrochemical analyses, tests of aquifer vulnerability, monitoring of piezometric levels and pumping tests.
- GIS component: The system design of a GIS proposal duly integrated, classified, prioritized and geo-referenced in accordance with existing and available information in the Trifinio Plan was approved by the Trinational Commission of the Plan Trifinio. Information was catalogued by overarching themes, themes and subthemes, each with its respective numerical code. Hardware and software specifications were defined in order to ensure a future connection with the global GGRETA IMS.
- Gender component: There is no institutional policy on the theme at the level of the Plan Trifinio. The work of women is recognized in the different projects, but there are no records, statistics, indicators or evidence reflecting the role women play in the different activities and most projects do not have a formal gender component. A proposal, including concepts and applications of a gender approach, was prepared in order to include a gender component in all Trifinio projects. Since some Women Offices at municipal level are very active, joint activities have been organized to raise awareness on women's role regarding water issues.
The main conclusion of this phase is that information gathered in the zone appears as indicating the existence of several aquifers (a multi-aquifer formation), and also that all elements of the complex system are not shared by the three countries. This calls for more specific studies, especially geoelectrical surveys, in order to define the correct delineation of of the Trifinio aquifer system.
National Seminar
A 'National Seminar on Water Resources' was held in Guatemala, in La Antigua Guatemala on the 2nd of July 2014. For more information about this seminar, including presentations, please click on the button below.


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Friday, March 27, 2015
Contiguous Images Of A Busy Little Week
Life has been up to its old tricks again - getting in the way of blogging. Monday was shopping in Leeds (although I was allowed to abandon the GLW in the new Trinity Centre and wander off on my own taking photographs). I spent a large chunk of Tuesday at the bank moving relatively small amounts of money from one bank account to another. I am still unclear as to why I did this other than the bank manager said he thought it was a good idea. I was so mentally exhausted by this mindless activity that I could do little for the rest of the day other than scan a few old negatives. One was a picture of Halifax back in the 1960s : a time when shops were not encased in glass and concrete and when bank managers worried that your overdraft was too large rather than too small.
Wednesday was a pleasant Spring day and a fine day to kick off a new project that my mate Steve and I are undertaking. I won't go into detail about the nature of the project now other than to say we made our way to the Wapentake of Agbrigg and Morley to undertake some photographic explorations. Thursday has already faded into a beery blur brought about by a lunchtime meeting of the Old Gits Luncheon Club. One of our members is about to move permanently to France so it was an occasion of fond farewells and endless pints of beer, nonsensical speeches and ...... even more pints of beer. Which takes us to Friday - more shopping and just enough time to squeeze out this blog post.
As I scan my old 35mm negatives, I see my life in terms of contiguous images which serve to remind me - thirty years down the timeline - that I went to Halifax the day after Auntie Amy got married (or some such thing). The problem with digital images is that they come in individual lumps - each file is sacred and alone like some Paul Simon Rock or Island. So this week I am sewing a few images together within a 35mm framework so that, if I make it to 2040, I will remember this busy little week.
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Alan, that's what it's all about, sewing up the future for our own past selves, somehow.ReplyDelete
Oh yes. I am a rock, I am an island..... And most of my photographs these days would baffle any archivist. Except when I am obviously in Bern or somewhere almost all my images seem to be of crisps! Hard to date. Or patchwork. Easier to sew but even harder to date.ReplyDelete
If anyone ever looks at my photo collection they will say "What was she thinking?" :)ReplyDelete
I wish I had labelled my negatives. But you never did label negatives, did you? or at least I didn't. In latter years I did keep them in a negative file and at least put the month and the year on.ReplyDelete
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Colombo Skyline
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Package Itinerary
Day 1 Airport - Colombo ( 40 kms/2 hrs )
City tour in Colombo : you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.more...
Day 2 Colombo - Kandy (120 km/4 Hrs)
City Tour: While on your city tour, you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world including the semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening, you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)more...
Day 3 Day at leisure
Day 4 Kandy to Bentota (180kms / hrs)
On your city tour, you would enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour which is relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience, then visit the Turtle Hatchery. It is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.more...
Day 5 Day at leisure
Day 6 Bentota to Airport (50 kms/2hrs)
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The Sunderland players may have let the club down on the pitch at Everton but their travelling supporters were in fine voice off it.
We captured this video footage of the Sunderland fans urging their side on despite conceding six at Goodison Park.
Can you spot yourself in the crowd?


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Sarah's Vineyard, In the Butterfly Garden
Whatever you bring for the potluck, whatever you buy at the bar
Dress code:
It is time for the Annual OhioSMART Picnic
(This is instead of our normal Third Saturday educational Night)
Anyone who would like to come mingle with like-minded folks while enjoying a picnic. This event is for everyone, but also helpful to anyone new that would like to come socialize/get information in a casual environment.
Please RSVP here so we can keep an eye on how much space we need to try to claim at the vineyard.
Join OhioSMART for their annual picnic, in the Butterfly Garden at Sarah's Vineyard. We are hosting our picnic in place of our usual Third Saturday educational night, as that is the weekend of the Republican National Convention. Between traffic near our usual venue, and the temporary ban on certain objects in the vicinity of the convention, the Board has decided to take the show on the road.
Please bring a potluck item to share.
If you are 21+, enjoy wine from the vineyard. If you are under 21, please do not do anything you are not supposed to do. Anyone who drinks, please drink responsibly.
There are no grills available or allowed, so please do not bring food that needs to be cooked onsite. Also, do not bring things that require electricity, as there are no outlets available.
This is a vanilla venue, so dress and act accordingly.
The only alcohol allowed here is what you buy from the vineyard itself, so please respect both their rules and the Ohio Law regarding that.
Bring sunblock, since it's a midday event!
If you need to renew your membership or sign up for a new one, this is your last chance before the July Fifth Saturday Members Only Party! If you are not current by this date, you will have to wait til August First Friday to pay for membership!
Location Info:
Sarah's is located off Steels Corners, right by Blossom/Porthouse Theatre. It is easily accessible to Rte. 8 and I-77, or you can drive through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, if you like taking scenic routes. The Butterfly Garden, where we'll meet, is both ornamental and educational, and includes a koi pond and picnic tables. Interested in more fun in the area? Check out Porthouse Theatre's production of Ring of Fire that night!
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For more information on the vineyard and their wines, please visit sarahsvineyardwinery.com .
Stay tuned for a food thread once things get a bit closer, and for more information, check in with Zia1982


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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Polymer Emulsion Market: By Type (Acrylics, Polyurethane), By Application (Adhesive & Sealants, Paints & Coatings), By End-User (Building & Construction, Chemicals), & By Region--Forecast (2016-2021)" report to their offering.
Globally, rising demand of polymer emulsion from paints and coatings, adhesives, and paper and textile industry, stringent government regulations for the protection of environment, low capital requirement for setting up manufacturing units, rising awareness about green buildings and advantageous properties of polymer emulsion are the prime growth drivers of global polymer emulsion market.
In addition, emergence of water and bio-based polymer emulsions, increase in adoption of polymer emulsion for application in newer industrial vertical, and emerging economies such as China, India and others, will create new opportunities for global polymer emulsion market. However, volatile prices and availability of raw materials, and availability of substitute compounds are the key restraints for global polymer emulsion market.
Geographically Asia Pacific dominated global polymer emulsion market, with approximately 50% market share because of growing construction activities and developing paint and coating industry. Asia Pacific is projected to have fastest growth, owing to rapidly increasing automobile industry, rise in infrastructure, and upcoming stringent government regulations in developing nations such as China, and India in this region.
Companies Mentioned
- The DOW Chemical Company
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- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Asian Paints Ltd
- Financiera Maderera, S.A.
- Clariant AG
- Omnova Solutions Inc.
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3. Market Landscape
4. Market Forces
5. Strategic Analysis
6. Polymer Emulsion Market, By Type
7. Polymer Emulsion Market, By Application
8. Polymer Emulsion Market, By End-User
9. Polymer Emulsion Market, By Geography
10. Polymer Emulsion - Market Entropy
11. Company Profiles
12. Appendix
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In children's hospices, special needs schools and hospital schools, Philip has been pioneering Poetry Therapy with profoundly disabled children, using his teaching and performance knowledge alongside his intuitive bardic and dramatic vocal and rhythmical skills.
Guided by Music Therapy, he has developed a new therapy based on the musicality and dynamism of the word that helps to evoke and express the feelings and choices of children by listening profoundly to their emotional and spiritual wishes.
His work was featured in an article in The Times which resulted in the donation of £2000 from a lady in Luxembourg. As a result, a new charity - The Alice Fund - was set up, to support the use of poetry in arts therapies for special needs children.
A pioneering therapy has been introduced into The School for Profound Education.
The Fire Poet, otherwise known as Philip Wells has been performing unique poetry to the learners at the school as a way of helping them communicate.
He uses different tones of voice, improvised words and nonsensical language, music and rhythm, while delivering his poetry and says the response from the children has been extraordinary, adding: "The changes in many of the young people have been apparent, many of them becoming more responsive, and effectively communicating. And even if in only a small way, interacting and responding to their surroundings.
"Although they can't form words, some of the learners have started using their voice more, becoming louder and making sounds during the sessions."
Although it is not a completely new therapy, Phil has developed poetry therapy by fusing musicality, dynamics, and tone of voice, rhythm and props which he says is a crucial part of his work.
"It reflects back to childhood behaviour, when a child is in the learning process. By using creative language, juggling syllables, words and rhythms, the children can travel on a journey and express themselves."
Philip's performances are spontaneous and give way for a form of communication which crosses the language barrier, in one-to-one sessions and bigger group sessions.
Music Therapist at the school, Claire Wood, said the introduction of poetry therapy has given them all something new to work with. "Music therapy and poetry complement each other really well," she says.
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Ischemic Stroke Intervention
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The Rise of Stroke Intervention
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Mechanical Thrombectomy Trials in Acute Ischemic Stroke
An overview of the new class I evidence supporting intra-arterial treatment for acute ischemic stroke.
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Interventional Stroke Trials: What's Needed, What's Next?
Recent favorable data have added to our stroke management understanding and capabilities but also have presented new key questions to address.
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A Candid Look at Stroke Guidelines
Summary, significance, and the reasons why the SNIS published its own guidelines.
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Perspectives on Best Practices and Tips for Stent Retriever Use
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Building the Ideal Stroke Network With Telemedicine
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New Coding for Endovascular Stroke Therapy in 2016
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James Morrison has become a stay-at-home parent by building a recording studio in his house.
The Wonderful World hitmaker installed recording equipment at his property in Brighton, England so he can work on his next album while spending more time with his young daughter, Elsie.
He says, "I've got a nice little room set up in my house. I've got a drum kit there. It's exciting for me. I'm not (Led Zeppelin drummer) John Bonham, but I can scrape a beat together then work it into the computer and spit it out the other end. And that's the thing, if you've got it, you can practice. I've never really had the space to do that until now.
"There's not really anyone around that's gonna complain - other than (my partner) Gill! So it's alright. I don't think I'm gonna do anyone's head in (annoy anyone)... That's the whole point. So I can make music and be with Elsie."


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Following the Club's AGM the club all puppy lists will be held by the Puppy Advisor. Use of this list is conditional to the rules set out in the club's existing puppy list. Only members with 2 years continuous membership shall be entitled to use this register.
Owners shall not use the Puppy List more than once in any 12 month period.
For a litter to be eligible for the Puppy List, the owner of either the bitch or the dog must have been a Club member for at least two years and the litter should have been bred, reared and will be sold in accordance with the RRCGB's Code of Ethics. On no account should puppies leave the nest before they are 7 weeks old.
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Helveticoin is an ERC-20 based crypto currency used as digital asset on and for the first blockchain based crowdfunding platform made in Switzerland. Helveticoin Foundation wants to build a platform that allows entrepreneurs and independent, small and medium-sized enterprises to present their projects to a wide range of potential investors and possibly fund them through cryptocurrencies. Our goal is to build a platform for the people that are refused or incapable of receiving governmental and industrial support pertaining to their sector and location or lack of resources.
Helveticoin wants to back people and enterprises from every sector or industry. But investors can profit off Helveticoin and its upcoming platform as well. A procentual part of community funded projects gets divided by the holders of helveticoins, which are receiving a payback through holding coins. the splitting is proportional to the total numbers of the tokens and will work with smart contracts.
Helveticoin is - as indicated by its name - based, hosted and created in Switzerland, where there is an in depth convenient environment for running a blockchain based digital asset. Switzerland gets often refered as crypto valley due to its wide and comprehensive acceptance for cryptocurrencies and a friendly sphere for technical development, even in sectors as conservative as finance or banking - for instance, certain regions let Swiss citizens already pay their taxes in cryptocurrencies, thus Bitcoin. Switzerland has also a strong history as one of worlds number one banking sectors and the associated security and anonymity for customers as in the Swiss banking secret. Helveticoin Foundation combines progressive and advanced blockchain technology on the basis of these national key values in order to deliver a platform, where all parties involved can profit off. We want to challenge investors and the way people are achieving funds by offering a new possibility to do so utilizing the blockchain, increasing the speed, cyber-security and anonymity of the involved persons and stakeholders and opening room for ideas by new people in a completely new market.
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We believe that cryptopcurrencies have the potential to change and revolutionize the global modern ecosystem. Not just in form of digital currencies or assets, also the underlaying blockchain technology, that can get utilized in many different ways as a decentralized data system, is capable of changing industries, sectors and business processes worldwide. There are tons of possible use cases getting implemented on a daily basis, but also, when you're only comparing the blockchain as currency, there are many aspects of them providing an easy way that could solve problems that financial companies and institutions face globally.
Nowadays, in most western and modern countries there are several ways for entrepreneurs, groups or companies that allow them to get some type of investment for the realization of their vision – which can, for example, be projects as tools, technologies, inventions or detections that could possibly change the world, by being completely new or adopting earlier methods and thoughts that may weren't as convenient so people didn't actually use it. But what is with people, entrepreneurs and enterprises in less developed environments, where they simply don't have the possibility to request an investment? Or people, that are refused of getting support, because their ideas might be too groundbreaking and scaring to the institutions and their stakeholders that are handing out these loans? For anybody of us it's not a secret that a smaller part of the people living on this earth do have these possibilities, because it just has been that way in the past of all of our lives. But nobody speaks about it, because they see a problem that seems to big to resolve.
Based in switzerland, which gets often referred as crypto valley due to the wide acceptance of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, we are working on this project since 2015. Our main goal is not just the platform and the help and support we could offer to these people in need, nor is it the change of our lives due to such revolutionary ideas – even though it's exciting, for all of us.
Through events like the crisis in 2008, people like us lost our trust and started to recognize problems in our current system, which applies for most advanced and modern countries worldwide. This was the era where the bitcoin and the whole blockchain technology was founded. Blockchain may aroused excitement and adaption since it's invention, but cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, is still ages from being common even though it's technology could solve most of the global, financial problems we have.
So what we really want to do is coming up with an use case for cryptocurrencies, that gets actually used. An use case, that offers more than the solutions we have besides the blockchain. An use case that's so self-explaining, that people will get inspired by it's simplicity and ultimately drives the adoption of this forward thinking idea of the independent blockchain.
This use case, the platform that will be called Helveti, will offer an alternative possibility of collecting funds for independent ideas, concepts and projects. Our vision is to build the first, global blockchain based crowdfunding platform. The solution we are working on is and ERC-20 based token which works by smart contacts on the blockchain. We are stoked to provide possible crowdfunding based investments to everybody's projects and want to approach the people, that were refused to get fundings or investments not exclusively, but for the very first time. People were refused to get governmental, institutional, private or sector based fundings or investments due to several reasons, as their location, their sector, their stakeholder relationships or even their idea itself. By using cryptocurrencies, we do not only provide financial independency, the possibility to disposing the money they own without interactions, control or charges by thirds or the completely anonymity of their funds. Also is the blockchain free to use, and easy accessible for everyone that has the possibility to enter the Internet.
Helveticoin is a digital asset used as profit shares on this platform. A procentual part of the by the community funded projects gets divided by the holders of helveticoins, which are receiving a payback through holding coins. the splitting is proportional to the total numbers of the tokens and works by smart contacts. The Helveticoins will get exclusively offered during our Token Sale. The offering is split into three stages, the Pre-Sale, the ICO and the Crowdsale. Learn more here.
We, the Helveticoin foundation are a Swiss team consisting primarily of programers, consultants, students and engineers from the IT sector, but also people from different branches as marketing for example, who are enthusiastic about cryptocurrencies and their rise and potential. Based in Zürich, Switzerlands biggest city, we are working together in terms of cryptocurrencies since 2015.
We are believing that cryptocurrencies are our future appertaining to financing and can help and change the ecosystem of single people, whole industries and independent companies worldwide. We see significant issues in the the global financial system, which is mostly controlled by private banks and western governments, where mainly the rich profit and the poor suffer – cryptocurrency could be resolving these issues in the future by making money accessible, transparent, fast and ownable for everybody and implementing thoughtful use cases that revolutionize the way that we live – through the power of the people.
2015 we started to develop use cases and we've came to senses that there are tons of people out there with ideas that could change the way of our lives, but are refused to get support or the possibility to scoop the potential of their ideas due to several impacts. We believe in the wide adoption of cryptocurrencies and We are working as a collective on the Helveti project.
We will pay out all the Tokens once the Tokensale is done to prevent trading before our official trading start on exchanges and markets and as our KYC team needs to double-check all participants.
No, Helveticoin are utility tokens for the upcoming platform Helveti.
Helveticoins (HEL) will be only sold here, but we are working on getting listed on your favorite exchange as soon as possible!
No, Helveticoin has a pre-mined coin pool.
Is there a possibility that users will try to fund prohibited or restricted projects on the Helveticoin platform?
Yes, unfortunately there is. We will build a team of content administrators that will do their best in order to keep the platform free from illegal projects.


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Business leader Bob Reina has built a hard-earned career out of improving his prospects and becoming more innovative in the world of communications. As the founder and CEO of his company Talk Fusion, Reina aims to share this passion with other businesses around the world and help them to realize their own potential through the most advanced marketing techniques.
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This image is from a photo of a woman in an African country, worried about cost of food during last year's raise in rice prices. As a mom, I feel her pain. Her head covering is flowing past her to the right, in the wind. I thought of angel wings when I painted this, keeping the strokes loose and abstracted. I pray for all moms everywhere, as they pray for their children.
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Once a player has chosen a character, class, and name, the first experience you have with the story of [i]Guild Wars 2[/i] is the opening cinematic.
Some of you may be thinking: "A cut scene? Skip, skip! Where's the gameplay?" But hold on there! These gorgeous cinematics aren't just a warmed-over reiteration of the box text; they tell the history of your chosen race and set the stage for the grand drama that's about to unfold. Plus, the opening cinematic offers you a chance to see the concrete results of your character's history and personality choices. We wrote them for [i]you![/i]
[i]Guild Wars 2[/i] is like an epic, interactive fantasy novel in which your player character is the main character, and the cinematics are the prologue. To give you a taste of what's in store for you character, over the next few days we're going to show you the five opening sequences that kick off players' [i]Guild Wars 2[/i] storylines.
These are not the complete sequences you see when you create your character; we're just going to show you the first part of each cinematic, which immerses you in the lore of the races. Your character actually appears in the introductory cinematic, and since every player will experience a different cinematic sequence based on your race, the biographical choices you make, and the appearance of your character, we want you to experience that for yourself.
Let's take a look at the intro sequences that are well-known to most people who've played in our betas: the human, norn, and charr cinematic introductions.
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[left]We wanted to establish several key points in this cinematic: humans were once the predominant race, a people with many kingdoms spread all across Tyria, but now they are in decline; and despite these dark times, they still have faith, even if it feels more distant. Visually, we wanted to show the amazing vistas of Divinity's Reach and the last great human nation of Kryta.[/left]
The second half of the cinematic is set by a player's choice of social class—is your character a member of the gentry, a hardworking commoner, or do they hail from the streets? The moving imagery in each option is very different, and the writing is designed to convey the mood and give you a distinct feel for each background and setting.
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[left]Because the norn are a less familiar race, we wanted to establish their place in Tyria. They are a hearty race of shape-shifting adventurers who have been pushed south by adversity, but fighting every inch of the way. The norn are an incredibly adventurous race who prize the glory of accomplishment above all. We wanted to present images that showed their snowy landscape, their courage, and their deep spirituality.[/left]
[left]In the second part of the cinematic, we illustrate the player's past history, their outlook on life, and which Spirit of the Wild—Bear, Snow Leopard, Raven, or Wolf—they feel the most affinity for.[/left]
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[left]Those who played the original [i]Guild Wars[/i] will recognize the savage charr, the implacable foes of mankind, and they will have certain expectations. We needed to live up to those player expectations, but, much like with the humans, we also need to make sure that players know who the charr in Tyria are [i]now,[/i] 250 years beyond the time of the first game.[/left]
The charr are fierce, militant, and uncompromising. But their point of view on history had yet to be told, and it's an important perspective in understanding their story in [i]Guild Wars 2[/i]. For the first time, the charr aren't just "the bad guys." They have a reason to be angry, and have reclaimed much of the land once stolen from them by humanity. The defining aspect of a charr's life is which legion they choose; their training, culture, and lifestyle all stem from the legion in which they were raised. Therefore, the opening cinematic is designed to play up the differences between those legions.
We'll talk about the cinematics for the other races in an upcoming blog! Stay tuned.


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Nashville based, Australian-born husband and wife country duo, Mark and Jay O'Shea have been chosen to feature in the "Friends of Australia" program, working closely with Tourism Australia to help promote travel Down Under.
The Friends of Australia program involves sports stars, fashion designers, leading chefs, environmentalists, entrepreneurs and artists, along with some of Australia's most influential high-achievers and opinion leaders.
"Tourism Australia's Friends of Australia program has proved to be very successful in getting influential local and internationally-based Australians to motivate and inspire others about our great country, through their passion, their story-telling and extended networks," said Andrew McEvoy, Managing Director, Tourism Australia.
Influential people such as the celebrity chef Curtis Stone, children's supergroup The Wiggles, entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Academy award-winning director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge and Australia) are among the advocates.
"We are thrilled to be a part of this program and humbled to be included in such prestigious company," says Jay O'Shea.
"It's second nature for us to want to share the beauty of Australia with the world and we're excited to be able to take that beyond just Vegemite and Kangaroos!" adds Mark.
O'Shea's testimonial videos will be released this week on-line at http://lensonaustralia.viotv.com and on Tourism Australia's Facebook page of more than 1.7 Million fans.
About O'Shea: With their seamless harmonies, eclectic country-soul sensibility carrying them into the top five of the hit CMT television series, Can You Duet, husband and wife duo O'Shea were welcomed wholeheartedly onto one of country music's most prominent stages. And while Can You Duet offered America its first introduction to O'Shea, the show in fact represents merely a single step in this talented duo's nearly 20-year musical journey. Individually, Mark and Jay O'Shea have an impressive string of writing and artist credits that span the globe; while Mark has won multiple CMAA awards (the Australian equivalent of the US CMA Awards), Jay has penned a #1 pop song in Europe and toured as a backing vocalist for rock legends, INXS. Their recent single "SMASH" reached #1 on the Australian Country Music Channel's Top 30 and their debut album Mr & Mrs is set for release later this year. For more on O'SHEA visit: http://www.therealoshea.com.
About Tourism Australia: Tourism Australia is the Australia Government agency responsible for the international and domestic marketing of Australia as a destination for leisure and business travel. For more information, please visit:http://www.tourism.australia.com.


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Established in 2008, iNet is a leading telecoms network provider and one of the pioneers of cloud-hosted call centre solutions in the UK. iNet provides cloud-based telephony services to blue chip businesses looking to benefit from IP technology and call delivery to call centres around the world. This is supported by the largest UK telephone infrastructure. In December 2013, iNet announced a strategic partnership with Volacom to create the only fully-integrated, end-to-end solution for call centres currently available.


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3CX Brings VoIP Solutions to Spain through Partnership
Recently, 3CX has been working to expand the reach of its VoIP solutions. The Htek partner has helped companies in Sorgues, Azerbaijan and South Africa improve their communications systems as of late. Now, 3CX is looking to expand its reach further through a new strategic partnership with Madrid, Spain-based Comunicaciones Reunidas, SL (CRSL). Thanks to this new pairing, CRSL will become an official distributor of 3CX VoIP solutions.
CRSL has been a major played in the Spanish ICT market since 1990. In the following years, it has positioned itself as an important partner to some of the largest Spanish VADs. This is in large part due to its comprehensive end-to-end service for VADs, which is applicable to a variety of scenarios, from marketing, distribution and training, to provisioning a wide variety of network, telecommunications and security solutions.
Although CRSL has been successful for decades now, the company's manager, Vincente Rubio, felt that stronger VoIP solutions were needed to help their customers get the most out of operations. He commented on the decision to choose 3CX's IP PBX for these enhancements, saying, "As a wholesaler specialized in telecommunications with more than 25 years of experience in the sector, at Comunicaciones Reunidas we believe that the incorporation of 3CX's Unified Communications Solution into our catalog will allow us to both offer the widest range of communications solutions to our current Distribution Channel and to grow and build our customer and partner base."
True to Rubio's word, this new partnership is practically guaranteed to benefit customers. 3CX will allow CRSL Partners to offer their own added-value services. According to the announcement, "The Partners will be able to complete their offers with telephone traffic packages, performing integrations with other applications and even creating their own integration developments according to their client's needs. All of this will allow them to market it as a subscription or pay-as-you-go model, with annual or monthly installments, which also include maintenance and updating both 3CX and their own applications and development carried out services."
As for 3CX, its presence in the Spanish market is growing rapidly as a result of this partnership. So it looks like this deal is a win for everyone.
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The Sea Ray 410 Express is a two stateroom floor plan with accommodations for six people. The forward stateroom has a full size pedestal bed as well as private access to the head & shower.. The sitting area on the starboard side can be closed off with a circular pocket door converting it to a second stateroom with bunks. The salon & galley area is very large with plenty of storage and counter space. The large settee also converts to a berth for two.
The forward cockpit sole lifts electrically for easy engine access and provides the extra work space needed for you or your mechanic.
Please see CUSTOM EXHAUST in pictures.
The owner keeps her in excellent condition as you will see when stepping on her for the first time.
Contact : Dick Simon @ 949-485-0832
Inside cabin amenities ensure comfort by way of two staterooms, a spacious, fully-equipped galley. A large, flush-mounted skylight brightens the interior of the 410 Express, making it easy to appreciate the design and detailing. The large head area has dual doors that allow private entry from the forward stateroom. Extra guests No problem. The spacious salon becomes a stateroom at the touch of a button with an electric slide-out sofa bed. Everything is meticulously crafted - from the cabinetry and counter tops to the mirrors - to create a sense of flow and elegance throughout the interior. For easy access to engine components, the 410 Express Cruiser has an electrically operated engine hatch that lifts the forward cockpit sole to expose the entire engine compartment.
Interior carpeting was installed in 2016
New Black Sunbrella Enclosure with Makrolon window panels installed in 2016
Blue Under Water Lighting
MPI Horizon MerCruiser Inboards (Gasoline) w/ Freshwater Cooling
Both engines were rebuilt and NEW CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM ADDED. see picture's
Hour meters show 1510 & 1498 hours, owner say's rebuild was done at approximately 1200 hours
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The Goldfinch follows the extraordinarily tragic story of Theo Decker, who, at the age of 13, is living an ordinary life in New York City with his mother until fate places the two of them in the way of a bomb at the world famous Met. Theo is lucky to survive and in the aftermath of the bomb takes a priceless painting by an old Dutch master with him as he stumbles out of the museum. His mother perishes and he is taken in by a friend's high-society family, but just as life begins to sort itself out again, his deadbeat Dad arrives in New York to take Theo home to Las Vegas. In Vegas, Theo makes friends with a young Russian named Boris; the two of them get lost in a haze of drugs and alcohol, helping Theo to escape the feeling that his life is heading in the wrong direction. Years later back in New York, Theo lives within the dark, dusty world of antiques, and though from an outsider's perspective he is successful and living a life worthy of envy, that morning at the museum stays with him in more ways than one. The painting, so small and unassuming, has such a strong hold over him that he's forced to follow it into the world of underground art, where his former risk-taking is laughable in the face of new dangers.
I had been anticipating reading this book for such a long time that I actually felt some trepidation upon starting it. What I can say for sure is this: The Goldfinch pulled me in as only great books do. I read it nonstop for about 5 days, right through to the end (it's a whopping 771 pages). Tartt is a master of creating characters, each had their own perfectly crafted voice, background, and personality; as I was reading it occurred to me that she must have spent an inordinate amount of time observing other people in order to be able to portray such realness in her characters. My one big criticism of the story is that at times, it felt as though Tartt may have gone off on metaphorical, long-winded tangents just for the sake of beautiful writing, not because the details were necessary to the story. In that way, the story could feel a little manic and didn't appeal to me. Though I had originally picked up this story because I thought it belonged to the art fiction sub-genre, little of the story actually focused on the artwork itself, as it was more of a thread that carried through the character's lives, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for the art aspects of it. Definitely a good read to tackle this summer, and maybe even a great discussion piece for an ambitious book club!
Bottom Line Rating: 5/5
- Title: The Goldfinch
- Author: Donna Tartt
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2013
- Price: $16 on Amazon
- Format: Hardcover
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Most people who know me, know that I have been a part of the Knights of Columbus for more than just a few years. Actually, I'm approaching a quarter century as a Knight. We're most known for helping others - something that has been an inherent part of 'me' since I learned as an aspiring Cub Scout in the 60s about 'do a good deed for others'. So, when I received a call from a friend saying that he knew of someone who needed to get a refrigerator from one place to another, and if he could volunteer myself and my truck, Starship Elvis, it would be done. This would also require the assistance of my youngest son – all 6'5" of him. Pushing 22, he's starting to catch on just a little bit that there is life beyond getting the next (now) legal cold one, and girls. Actually, despite certain intellectual limitations of his own, he does his best to help others – his dream is to one day run a surf camp for disabled people. So, when I texted him about going with me to North Carolina on Saturday, his immediate response was "ROAD TRIP – YEAH!!"
I've made numerous trips to the OBX (Outer Banks) as I like to visit the lighthouses and other places that you have seen on my website. This trip was going to be different. It wasn't about going to some well-known place, but more of a very rural town in north-central NC about 125 miles West-South West from Virginia Beach. A few things were immediately noticeable as we crossed the line from Suffolk, Virginia into somewhere in North Carolina –
We learned a whole bunch about how life could be – if given a chance. Places that have real general stores, not of the Cracker Barrel® or LL Bean® variety – but real ones. Like getting an ice cream cone with Yahoo® mixed in with it. Trust me on this one – my son wants to go back and get some more. Places where you can get a chance to leave the silliness of living in a metropolitan area with a strong tourism sector (that would be Vah Beach y'all…) where the noise of traffic, sirens, loud car stereos, etc. just doesn't happen. Instead, you hear birds (a relatively warm day in the mid-40s) and other critters. You don't see 300x500 ft. billboards advertising the latest t-shirts, saltwater taffy, hammocks, bbq, or whatever collectible you could imagine, like you do along some highways. Of course, this would seem to limit the ability for local law enforcement to 'observe from concealment' for any unsuspecting motorists who think they can exceed the speed limit through Deputy Billy Bob's territory. That would be a BIG negative. Nope – if you follow the rules, you'll do just fine. You don't - you'll get a fine. Pretty simple. The lady we were helping is a native to these parts – and she made sure that we had a good understanding about the area, as only someone of her age would know, and share. You got a whole new appreciation for things, listening to her. We arrived at her auntie's home – note I said 'home' not 'house'. There's a difference. Again – trust me on this one. We showed up, are greeted by her auntie and uncle – who proceeded to make sure we got the refrigerator taken care of. No worries between my son and I – we're both 'fairly capable' when it comes to picking big heavy things up… I figured we'd 'chat' for a few minutes and then head back up to Virginia Beach. Wrong!! "We're going to break bread here…" – meaning, eat lunch. Okay, 'lunch' was a full-on turkey dinner like you get once a year at Thanksgiving. Looking around – you could tell that this was a real home full of real memories and a fondness for family gatherings and friends 'popping-round'. This was the kind of place that seemingly only exists in Norman Rockwell paintings. Well, I'm here to tell you that in Robersonville, North Carolina, Norman Rockwell must have met Andy Griffin. This place is as genuinely 'country laid-back' as you will find. My idle musings were quietly interrupted with a "Would you like sweet tea or New York (pronounced New Yawk) sweet tea? Not knowing the difference, I found out that "New Yawk" sweet tea is roughly 2lbs. of sugar to one glass of tea. Needless to say, staying alert after all of that food was not an issue… and in turn, we learned a lot more about how life is in this part of the United States – peaceful, with purpose, and without hang-ups or a nearby Starbucks® to run to. In fact, I don't recall seeing one the whole time we were there. Imagine that!! After a spell, we returned home, enjoying the peaceful ride getting back into Virginia Beach just at sunset. Along with all of the noise and silliness, and roughly 30 Star Bucks® between Chesapeake and Vah Beach. Oh yeah, those potholes? They ate my son in-law's car for lunch on Friday, along with 20-something other motorists. It made the local news – again. VDOT – gotta' love em'…
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The New Year brings with it many desires of what we'd like to change in life. From our lifestyles to our appearance and everything in between, the start of the New Year is a great time to capitalize on this newfound motivation and inspiration. If you are looking for a way to change your appearance in the New Year, consider these 10 ways to take the plunge.
1. Get a more daring haircut that gives you a new style. Picking out and getting a new haircut is one of the first things many women do in the New Year. And what better time to try a new cut and style? Get a new look the most basic way with a great new hairstyle you'll love to show off.
2. Try a new hair color if you are looking for a bigger change. You can also try basic highlights for a less drastic change. New hair colors are a great way to change the way you look and feel, whether for the New Year, a midlife change, or after the end of a phase in life, such as after a divorce or breakup.
3. If you want less of a change, find five new hairstyles you can do yourself and work them into your routine. Practice until you are happy with the results and don't forget to consider adding some new hair accessories to your collection, too.
4. Pick out some new makeup that is different from what you already own. Choose colored eyeliners or darker ones, pick new hues of eye shadow, and change up your lip color from time to time. New makeup is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to change up your look for a New Year.
5. Ditch some of your older clothes for new fashions to give you confidence and style. Out with the old, in with the new. Make room for some new clothes for both work and play by donating your worn clothing to a charity like Purple Heart or Goodwill, and then you'll feel less guilty when picking out your new wardrobe.
6. Get manicures once or twice a month or do your own nails at home. This can become costly if you go to the salon all the time, so don't be afraid to experiment on your own manicures, pedicures, and even French manicures at home.
7. Get a new pair of glasses or switch to contacts. Even if you have 20/20 vision, you can even try a pair of glasses with regular lenses just to make a fashion statement. For a bigger change, consider trying a pair of colored contact lenses. They'll be a bit pricey but you might enjoy peeping a different color for a few months or even the year.
8. Get longer eyelashes. Consider eyelash extensions or very simply, a better mascara product to give you longer, more noticeable lashes.
9. Try teeth whitening products to give you a brighter smile. Rembrandt and Crest both offer great at-home teeth whitening options, among other brands. You can also consider professional whitening services if needed or desired.
10. Don't sweat the small stuff – less stress in your life can really impact your appearance. Get your vibrancy back by letting go of the things you cannot change. Try not to obsess over things unless you absolutely must. Why do you think they call them "worry lines"?


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Do Justice. Stories based on the history of Civil Rights in the US.
Wednesday, 6 December 2017 -
7:20pm to 9:30pm
Stretten Avenue,CB4 3EP Cambridge
Free. Donations
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A unique chance to hear two amazing storytellers from the States perform stories based on the history of Civil Rights in the US.
We each have a voice. But if we are silent though our cause is just, how can we make a difference? The voices that rose from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s in the United States help us answer this question. Come along as Sheila Arnold and Sarah Brady present an interactive program of faithfulness, courage, reconciliation, and hope.
4 Stretten Avenue Cambridge.
Free: donations.
Numbers limited.
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I'm using Django and Python 2.6, and I want to grow my application using a MySQL backend. Problem is that there isn't a win32 package for MySQLdb on Python 2.6.
Now I'm no hacker, but I thought I might compile it myself using MSVC++9 Express. But I run into a problem that the compiler quickly can't find
config_win.h, which I assume is a header file for MySQL so that the MySQLdb package can know what calls it can make into MySQL.
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People will never agree when it comes to naming the planet's best chef, but it's hard to argue that these five famous feast-fixers wouldn't at least get great seats at the chef's dinner table without reservation.
1. Emeril Lagasse
From taking over the reigns after Chef Paul Prudhomme at the world-renown Commander's Palace in New Orleans, to currently earning an estimated $150M in annual revenue from his various culinary enterprises, Emeril has made the most of every moment spent beneath his chef's jacket. On top of opening several successful restaurants around the world and selling dry goods in supermarkets everywhere, he's been a voice in a Disney Movie (The Princess and The Frog), a Top Chef judge, and has even created chicken recipes used to feed astronauts at the International Space Station. With galaxy-spanning gastronomic abilities like these, who needs Michelin stars?
2. Wolfgang Puck
The Mozart of munchies made his bones in Beverly Hills' famed restaurant Spago, and has since gone on to cater the Academy Awards' Governors Ball since 1994, appear on television and in movies frequently (Tales From the Crypt, The Smurfs, even a mention in Die Hard), and open restaurants around the country. Those of us who aren't starring in the next Coen brother's film can still enjoy his fancy fare at Wolfgang Puck Express casual eateries, where his signature dishes like house-smoked salmon pizza are accessibly prices for proles. Don't worry; he'll still sell you a $200 toaster oven if you're buying.
3. James Beard
Lebron surely eats the best food a man can chew, but even the world's greatest baller must bow to the braising, broiling and baking skills of the kitchen's King James. Famous for bringing French cuisine to the U.S., then helping establish American fine dining, Beard wrote 20 cookbooks, is credited as having the first cooking show on television and after his death had his NYC home turned into a monument (at the behest of equally legendary foodsperson Julia Child) where great rising chefs are highlighted and given awards for their culinary achievements. Not bad for a guy who starred in ads for Shasta soda beverages–hey, those culinary school bills gotta be paid!
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4. Rachael Ray
With 30-minute recipes, down-home cuteness by the Crock-Pot, and a little help from Oprah, this little lady created her own recipe for stardom. Critics are quick to point out her absence of formal training–she admits her lack of ingredient measurement makes her bad at baking–but multiple Emmy awards, millions of book sales, a championship win alongside Mario Batali on Iron Chef America, and even a 500-degree photo spread in FHM, you can't say this NY-bred beauty isn't a true breadwinner, regardless of whether or not she can actually work an oven.
5. Julia Child
This child (pun possibly intended) of wealthy Massachusetts elites earned a degree in English and worked as a home furnishings copywriter before becoming arguably the most important figure in the history of American culinary art. She and husband Paul were pseudo-spies during World War II and moved to Paris in 1948, where Child attended Le Cordon Bleu. They toured Europe together for years, eating everything digestible before returning to the States, at which point Julia started translating her favorite French recipes into English, and becoming an overnight television sensation in the process. Before her passing, she made lots of money, won Peabody and Emmy awards, started her own institute of wine and food (with Robert Mondavi), and won a National Book Award. Now we know why so many television chefs act so childish.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Trying to Get Back in the Routine
Labels: beadlines, blox, cruffle, flux, rain, rock 'n roll, TootsieMoon
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Looks great & really set me off chuckling for the central Tootsie Moon looks like a long caterpillar with lots of eyes. Love the way Cruffle has Beadlines suspending the Flux/Rock 'n' Roll panel. Have fun with the Studio!ReplyDelete
Paula (PEP)Replies
hahahaha! i started with that line of TootsieMoon and went from there. thank you for pointing out it looks like a caterpillar - which totally makes sense with all the flowers. i wondered how it tied in - now it makes sense :)Delete
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S.G.E. Management, LLC v. TorresPetition for certiorari denied on October 2, 2017
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Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the respondents in this case.
Issues: (1) Whether a RICO fraud plaintiff must prove reliance in order to establish causation, as this Court held in Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity, or whether reliance is no longer required; and (2) whether, to certify a RICO fraud class action, the plaintiff must show that reliance is a common issue because virtually all class members would have relied, or whether it is sufficient to show merely that it "follows logically" that some class members would have relied.
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- Petition of the day (Aurora Barnes)
|Proceedings and Orders
|Feb 02 2017
|Application (16A788) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 27, 2017 to March 29, 2017, submitted to Justice Thomas.
|Feb 15 2017
|Application (16A788) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until March 29, 2017.
|Mar 06 2017
|Application (16A788) to extend further the time from March 29, 2017 to April 28, 2017, submitted to Justice Thomas.
|Mar 07 2017
|Application (16A788) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until April 28, 2017.
|Apr 28 2017
|Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 1, 2017)
|May 08 2017
|Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for petitioners.
|May 23 2017
|Order extending time to file response to petition to and including July 24, 2017.
|May 31 2017
|Brief amicus curiae of Professor Mark Moller filed.
|Jun 01 2017
|Brief amici curiae of Independent Associates filed.
|Jun 01 2017
|Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
|Jul 24 2017
|Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including July 27, 2017.
|Jul 27 2017
|Brief of respondents Juan R. Torres, et al. in opposition filed.
|Aug 14 2017
|Reply of petitioners S.G.E. Management, et al. filed.
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Lauric Acid in Coconut Oil
Much of the value of coconut oil lies in its lauric acid content. Lauric acid makes up about 50% of coconut oil, making coconut oil one of the richest sources of this medium-chain fatty acid. Lauric acid is the same fatty acid present in human breastmilk which protects the infant against many disease-causing microorganisms. Inside… Read More Lauric Acid in Coconut Oil


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Objectives: This two-day workshop gives leaders the basic groundwork about how emotions impact the workplace. It also explores how the leader's emotions impact his or her work team and equips the leader with some guidelines for addressing his/her emotions in the workplace. In addition, this workshop helps leaders to discover their core purpose and vision as it relates to being a leader. The participant will:
Learn that emotions are an integral part of everyone's work experience and are impacted by the leader
Learn that emotions impact productivity and quality output
Discover how and why the leader should find reasons to express gratitude in the workplace
Learn how to identify his or her emotions in the workplace and the impact the emotions have on his or her team
Develop guildelines for expressing emotions that contribute to the overall productivity and quality of the team
Explore his or her fundamental beliefs and values about leadership that drive his/ her workplace behavior
Evaluate which beliefs and values contribute positively and negatively to his or her leadership approach


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CCIQ is proud to work with the following partners in the Sunshine Coast region. Each of our partners has committed to be champions of small business, helping nurture, grow and support commerce within their region. We encourage you to contact our partners and see how they can help power your business potential.