text: Ok , as most are aware the test units are out now , at gamestation and HMV and game also have them i suspect. Anyway the indications of low stock numbers in the uk are more rampant at Gamestation i found this out when i wanted to change my colour to black which at pre-order they said " You can change to black if want to at any time" , and they pretty much said no straight away totally going against what they said above. but the staff member also told me that they had ordered the number of units needed , now this does make me wonder are they expecting to sell out day 1 or has nintendo told them to provide pre-orders only i wonder? I must say if the small box the demo units are in is classy it is so small, and remember smaller is better it is less cardboard to go in the bin eventually saving the world !. Sorry About the thread title i was not thinking.


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Now that I'm two weeks into PiYo, Beachbody and Chalene Johnson's new at-home workout program, I wanted to write a post for anyone who's wondering if the program is right for them, wants to know exactly what Piyo is, and what you can expect from the workouts.
What is PiYo?
You've likely heard of it – PiYo is a workout that blends Pilates and Yoga into one workout.
To me, PiYo workouts are stretching and bodyweight resistance exercises rolled into one. The workout moves at such a pace that you will be burning calories and toning your muscles at the same time. Just be prepared to sweat.
Why Chalene Created PiYO
Chalene says she loved yoga, but could not sit still for the lengths of time yoga has you sitting still for, so she invented PiYo. This is the first workout program I've ever done from Chalene, and I have to say, I really like her as a trainer. She does a really great job of explaining the moves all while keeping you motivated with her positive attitude so you give your all each and every workout.
So far, I LOVE the PiYo workouts. I have been recovering from a minor back injury and knew this program would be perfect, since there are no jumps. However, the bodyweight exercises still get your heart pumping to burn fat.
Who the PiYo Workout is Made For
Everyone! Yes, this is one of those workouts anyone can do: beginner, intermediate, advanced, younger, older, guy, girl, it really doesn't matter. Usually, I can't say this about Beachbody workout programs, but I can for these reasons:
- It is not high impact, so it is very easy on the joints
- There are no complex dance moves, so you can have three left feet and do PiYo
- There is always someone doing a move modifier on screen, so if you lack flexibility or can't keep up with Chalene, the modifier is always performing a less intense version you can follow
Let's just say my boyfriend has not missed a PiYo workout with me in almost two weeks. I have actually heard him utter the words "that was a great workout" and talk about how athletes would benefit from the flexibility and core training.
As with any workout, it's as tough as you want to make it and even the more advanced person will find this workout fun and challenging. It's just challenging in a different way.
How PiYo Workouts Create Results
Since you don't use any weights or do any straight cardio in PiYo, you might be wondering how you could possibly get great results – or perhaps you're just wondering what type of results you'll get with PiYo.
The program promises: Get Ready To Define Yourself
And honestly, that is exactly the type of results I am already beginning to see. My shoulders, triceps, and my oblique muscles are starting to appear. And they're not big bulky like many women are afraid of getting, they are getting defined. Friends have already begun to compliment my arms and shoulders, so I really can't wait to see how I look after the full 8 weeks! I didn't have much to lose anyways…just really wanted to define myself.
And just to make note, I have dropped a half inch off my calf measurement in this short amount of time. Let's just say for a girl with naturally larger calves, this is by far what I am most excited about. I have never dropped below 14″ calves in my adult life…woo-hoo! I have also lost weight and inches and am seeing my 4-pack when not flexing.
Are the PiYo Workouts Too Easy?
Usually, you hear how Beachbody programs are way too difficult for people, they can't keep up, so after a few workouts, they quit. With PiYo, I have heard the opposite – that the workouts are too easy.
I believe this statement comes from two of the PiYo workouts: Define: Lower Body and Define: Upper Body. Both of these workouts are shorter – less than 25 minutes each.
However, these two workouts are only done during the first 15 days of the program and are meant to teach you the moves, so you get used to performing the moves quickly and with proper form. They prepare you for the rest of the PiYo program, which is better than being thrown in with the lions.
Once I have done all the workouts at least once, I will start reviewing them individually. For now, I can honestly tell you that the PiYo Core workout will leave your obliques on fire and the Buns workout will give you killer legs and a toned, lifted bottom.
Form is of the Utmost PiYo Importance
As strange as it sounds, every time I repeat a PiYo workout, it gets harder than the previous time I did the workout. That's because with PiYo, proper exercise form and body control is more important than in any other workout program I've done.
It is really easy just to go through the movements without doing the moves correctly, but if you listen to Chalene and do the moves as she explains while keeping your core tight, PiYo is an amazing and tough workout. Plus, if you don't perform the moves properly, you will likely injure yourself, since some of the moves are pretty crazy…hello, PiYo pike and punter's kick :)
Two PiYo DVD Packages to Choose From
PiYo Base Package – the $59.85 PiYo base kit comes with:
The Workouts:
- Align: The Fundamentals (40 min.)
- Define: Lower Body (20 min.)
- Define: Upper Body (20 min.)
- Sweat (35 min.)
- Core (30 min.)
- Strength Intervals (25 min.)
- Drench (45 min.)
- Sculpt (30 min.)
- Buns (25 min.)
- Quick Start Guide
- Get Lean Eating Plan
- PiYo 60-Day Workout Calendar
- Tape Measure
- 24/7 Online Support
It is always best if you are going to order PiYo or any Beachbody program to do so through Team Beachbody, because you will always get a FREE bonus workout – something you will not find elsewhere. In this case, the free workout is "Hardcore on the Floor". Here is the link to order.
PiYo Deluxe Package – the PiYo deluxe kit comes with all of the above plus:
- Two Accelerated Workouts:
- Full Body Blast (30 min.)
- Strong Legs (30 min.)
- Equipment:
- Beachbody Strength Slides with Booties
- FREE bonus Yoga Mat
The PiYO deluxe workout package costs $119.70. Click here to learn more.
Still have questions about PiYo? Please leave a comment below.


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The new year could mean new beginnings, but there are also career resolutions you might want to avoid. Emily Zorza, division director for OfficeTeam, a division of Robert Half International (link: www.roberthalf.com), joined us in our ABC7 studio to give tips.
Emily's Tips:
1. "I want a promotion."
TIP: Set up a meeting with your manager to discuss your career objectives and the ways in which you can bring more value to your firm in an advanced position.
2. "I want a raise."
TIP: Research salary trends -- for example, consult industry resources such as the annual Salary Guide (link: http://www.accountemps.com/salarycenter) from Robert Half to determine average pay rates for someone in your position.
3. "I want a new job."
TIP: Schedule time each week to revise your resume, build your LinkedIn profile, research new job opportunities and set up meetings with business contacts.
4. "I want to build my network."
TIP: Join at least one professional association, and attend meetings regularly. At work, foster your internal network by joining cross-departmental teams and participating in companywide activities.
5. "I want to enhance my marketability."
TIP: Pursue a certification, learn a new software application or take a course to develop your skill set.
6. "I want to improve my work performance."
TIP: Meet with your boss to identify areas for improvement and establish career objectives.
Tips for Office Etiquette
1. Keep it "PG-rated."
2. Don't air grievances publicly.
3. Take a breather.
4. Put the tweezers away.


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Mcdonald's Recruiting, Selecting and Training for Success
The reputation of any business ultimately depends on the quality of its products. High quality products need high quality people to create, design, produce and deliver them. So if a business is to maintain its reputation it needs to do well at recruiting high quality employees. For any business offering a large element of personal service, an ability to recruit, train and retain high quality staff is particularly vital.
This Case Study looks at how McDonald's, the world's largest and fastest growing global restaurant chain; uses recruitment and training policies with practices that are designed to attract, identify, develop and retain the high calibre of staff its line of business requires.
McDonald's opened its first UK restaurant October 1974. In December 2004, there were over 1330 McDonald's restaurants operating in the UK. Around 60% of these are owned and operated by the company. The remainder are operated by franchisees. McDonald's is a large scale employer. In September 2004 in the UK the company-owned restaurants employed 43,491 people: 40,699 hourly-paid restaurant employees, 2,292 restaurant management, and 500 office staff. McDonald's franchisees employed a further 25,000 people.
A typical McDonald's restaurant employs about 60 people. Most employees are paid by the hour and are referred to as 'crew members'. Their primary responsibility is to prepare the food, serve customers and carry out tasks for the efficient running of the restaurants.
Other hourly-paid employees who work alongside them include Training Squad Members, Dining Area Host/esses, Party Entertainers, Administrative Assistants, Security Co-ordinators, Maintenance Staff, Night Closers, Floor Managers and Shift Running Floor Managers. These employees carry out more specific job functions. Their overall role, however, is to ensure the restaurant runs efficiently.
The remaining restaurant-based employees are salaried managers. It is their responsibility to manage the restaurant's operations, crew and business performance.
Each McDonald's restaurant is structured as an independent business, with restaurant management responsible for accounting, operations, inventory control, community relations, training and human resources.
The remaining company employees are salaried office staff, working in either the Corporate or Regional Departments.
02_The importance of recruitment
For McDonald's, people are its most important asset. This is because customer satisfaction begins with the attitudes and abilities of employees and committed, effective workers are the best route to success. For these reasons, McDonald's strives to attract and hire the best, and to provide the best place to work.
All businesses experience staff turnover for various reasons e.g. career change, leaving the area, returning to education, a new opportunity elsewhere. Recruiting and training staff is very expensive and businesses will look to keep staff turnover to a minimum. One way of doing this is to 'choose wisely, and treat well'.
McDonald's needs people who want to excel in delivering outstanding service. To ensure the company recruits the right people, it has identified essential skills and behaviours that applicants should be able to demonstrate. For each position there is a job description outlining typical duties and responsibilities and a person specification defining personal skills and competences.
03_Recruiting suitable applicants
Under McDonald's recruitment policy, each individual restaurant is responsible for filling hourly-paid positions. The Management Recruitment department in East Finchley co-ordinates the recruitment of managers.
For recruiting hourly-paid employees McDonald's use several avenues. Positions are generally advertised in the restaurant. The company's recruitment history shows this is the best method of hiring quality staff e.g. people living locally and/or friends of existing...
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Ann Pancake writes of Appalachia. Originally from Romney, West Virginia, Pancake's characters often find their place in a similar climate. She is an accomplished writer in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, her work spanning countless journals, most recently Georgia Review, Harvard Review, and here, as part of the Melanie Brown Lecture tribute issue, in The Fourth River.
As part of the Melanie Brown Series, Pancake's essay "Our Own Kind" delves into an upbringing in West Virginia. She illustrates a childhood in which her and her brother fought tirelessly against gender stereotypes. Their personal struggle to break free of gender roles led them to physical fights with each other, until finally, they were able to find out how to be "[their own kind of boy, [their] own kind of girl." An upbringing in rural West Virginia exasperated the internal struggle for Pancake. But she doesn't come to blame Appalachia for her hardships. She instead celebrates the hardships and West Virginia in her stunning description of the place she comes from.
Pancake is an avid admirer of her roots. She reiterates in "Our Own Kind," that her childhood among the rough outdoors made her into the person she is today. In an interview with Appalachian Journal, she says, "Appalachians have qualities that other Americans need. If dominant America would adapt certain Appalachian characteristics, the culture at large would have more life-sustaining qualities." She denotes this idea in her creative work by portraying her characters as self-sufficient, passionate folks with their own, unique ways of living.
In my interview with Pancake, I asked: "What is your favorite thing about 'Our Own Kind?'" She responded: "I think my favorite thing about the essay is how much it meant to my brother Sam, one of the main characters, and the kinds of conversations he and I had after he read it."
After doing research on Pancake's history as a writer, I asked her questions about her writing life, as well. After earning a B.A. in English from West Virginia University, Pancake traveled the world, spending time in Japan, Thailand, and American-Somoa. She then came back to the United States and began work on her M.A. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She would eventually go on to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Washington at Seattle. She's published a novella, a collection of short stories, a novel, several personal essays, several academic articles, and even poetry.
When asked what surprises her most about her writing life, she said, "That I've actually published several books and that I had the stamina to finish a novel. I still can't believe I did that."
Pancake's surprise at her success is admirable, but unexpected. As an astounding writer of nature, place, and human connection, she has earned the right to brag about her achievements. Her work spans all genres and she is proficient at telling both nonfiction and fictional tales. The writing world is lucky to have Ann Pancake as a contributor. And we at The Fourth River are lucky to have had the pleasure of publishing her work.


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17 November, 2014
Fall into Winter
Cardigan : Primark / White Crop top : Topshop / Mom Jeans : BDG Urban Outfitters
Shoes : Public Desire / Bag : Celine
Winter is coming closer and closer and I'm too excited walking through snow and hang out with my family next to a huge christmas tree . School started just 2 weeks ago and christmas and new year's eve is in a couple weeks, so that means HOLIDAYS :)) Yes--.The temperature fell from about 16 degrees to 8 degrees and I had to pick my winter jacket out of my closet even I don't want to wear it because I don't feel the winter or even the beginning of winter .
Couple weeks ago I was scrolling through my instagram feed and someone liked a picture from a british shoe label called Public Desire , I clicked on their profile and looked down all of the photos they had . And Oh my Goodness these shoes were all perfect . I'm wearing boots called fritha and holly malolly they fit so well . If you like grungy booties or heels or whatever shoe you want I think you definetly will find something , best invetion I have ever done . I really recomment this label and you should go and check them out .
(link is down below) .
Matching Mom jeans with those shoes makes me giving a high five to myself :DD
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Each generation has its definition of beauty, being tall and slender has been overthrown by having large and round bottoms in the 20th century. With this particular trend came the innovation of buttock augmentation which involves fat grafting, butt implants and sometimes a mixture of both to create the right size for behind depending on the client's desires. Buttock augmentation requires a professional with years of experience, a good education background in this field and not least a conscience professional who prioritize the health, aims and desires of a patient. Dr. Mark Mofid is a highly recommended expert with these qualities and more.
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Currently, Dr. Mark Mofid serves as a Surgeon in Different hospitals at San Diego and La Jolla while still attending to his gluteal augmentation clients. According to Dr. Mofid, while performing buttock augmentation, he places intramuscular implants only and does not insert implants larger than 330cc not even if the patient beg for it. Many patients push for larger implants believing that it will make them easily noticeable and thus give them fame while in reality, they increase the risks of other complications like malposition and higher palpability rates.
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Skip to comments.Don't 'Shop me Bro - White House Warns: Don't Photoshop Obama Gun Pic
Posted on 02/02/2013 8:10:33 AM PST by GraceG
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Didn't he just take a 9 hour Air Force 1 flight? Where to? Judging by the gray in his hair it was last week...
First they want to ban guns and now its on to banning photoshopping of pictures with guns. Talk about a slippery slope!
What an amazing picture! Is that the new Iranian air defense system? I don't know how anything could penetrate a missile shield that dense. Have you seen the new Iranian stealth fighter?
The Iranians must be nigh invincible now...
When the heck does anyone shoot that close to a road?? Most ranges have gravel roads at best.
Good catch! It's well worth a question at the next White House press briefing. Of course no one will ask it.
My impression: It was staged.
Of course it was. His entire presidency is staged. So much so that its getting to the point where the actions of his propaganda machine are even predictable (e.g., distracting news released to reduce the effect of negative events, Friday afternoon news dumps, etc.). His political playbook is becoming more transparent by the day.
As we well know, the 2nd Amendment has absolutely nothing to do with hunting. It wouldn't matter if President Obama shoots skeet 12 hours a day. That also has nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment.
My guess is there is a BFA (blank firing adapter) in the end of the barrel and he is shooting a blank. Which explains the smoke.
Well at least they knew better than to stag this photo with him wearing a pair of men's jeans instead of the mom jeans he normally wears...
I have not shot skeet for several years but the picture looks staged...several things look wrong...
Why didn't they get a Duck Dynasty guy out there to at least make this appear to be believable?
Oh wait, they're white Christians who actually know how to shoot....
He went skeet shooting on his BIRTHDAY?
Uh huh.
LOL. I like the "Per White House Rules. . .. " line at the bottom.
Is Obama left handed?
Because he has no idea how to shoot
True but he is a "sharpshooter" when it comes to blaming others. He can sense his prey from a great distance, train his sights on the "target", and rapidly fire off volleys of verbal attacks against his opponents until they are polically wounded. :)
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Deployment Options
Deployment Options
You can install WEPOS in the following ways:
Installation from the WEPOS Setup disks
If you want to do a simple setup on a single machine and install components from only one setup disk, using the setup wizard on the WEPOS setup disks is the easiest way to do it. Be sure to read Information to Collect Before Setup and Decisions to Make Before Setup before beginning.
You can also use the disks with an answer file for unattended setup. See Installing from the Setup Disks for more information.
Network installation
Unicast Remote Boot
To use this option, you'll run through setup on one machine, copy the image to a server, and download the image to POS devices.
See Installing with Unicast Remote Boot for more information.


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- Is there a smartphone app for DRF Bets?
- Are foreign races available for wagering on the DRF Bets app?
- Why are some tracks restricted from wagering on the DRF app?
- Why can't I find a track I'm looking for on the DRF app?
- What kind of wagers can I place on the DRF iPhone app?
- Is Harness racing available for wagering on the DRF app?
- Is there a DRF Bets mobile web site that I can access on my mobile browser?


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Tour de Cure - June 18th
Grady Williams Memorial Freedom Days Triathlon - July 2nd
Bottomless Triathlon - July 9th
Tour de Los Alamos (NMRS Road Bike Race) - July 9th
Way to go Robert!! Two medals in one week!
Rober Abernathy 3rd/4 26:40 (5K) 1:04:04 (30K) 10:50 (400m) (40-44)
Robert Abernathy 336/1121 in AG (40-44), 2905th/17,113
Jennell Higgs 2nd/2 1:29:16 (13-14)
Alyssa Higgs 1st/1 1:16:14 (15-17)
Amy Cole 1st/8 1:12:59 (20-24)
Ephraim Ford 5th/13 1:14:23 (25-29)
Julie Ford 2nd/5 1:20:37 (30-34)
Christian Krueger 1st/23 1:02:30 (35-39)
Shingo Date 16th/23 1:24:22 (35-39)
Matt Perini 6th/16 1:10:53 (40-44)
Sandy Nolan 2nd/8 1:13:53 (40-44)
Rheda Brown 7th/8 1:53:07 (50-54)
On Memorial Day Alyssa, E.P., Ephraim, Julie, Steven, & Mike got down and slimey at the Sahuarita Lake Tri in
Arizona (1000 meter swim - 25 km bike - 5 km run). Below are the results and you can eventually
check the website for all of the RESULTS.
The T1 and T2 times seem to be added to the swim and bike splits, respectively. It also appears
that Alyssa set the all-time women's record for the swim split by 26 seconds!
Alyssa 1st/2 in 15-19 AG
Swim 0:12:22 Bike 0:53:56 Run 0:28:44 Total 1:35:02
Julie Ford 3rd/20 in 30-34 AG
0:17:44 0:56:30 0:23:09 1:37:23
Mike Montoya 1st/39 in 35-39 AG, 5th overall!
0:12:42 0:41:20 0:19:09 1:13:11
Steven Montoya 3rd/29 in AG
0:14:52 0:49:22 0:21:31 1:25:45
Ephraim Ford 6th/29 in AG
0:16:45 0:51:31 0:21:26 1:29:42
E.P. Higgs 17th/30 in AG
0:16:39 0:52:15 0:25:33 1:34:27
Robert Abernathy came in 7th out of 23 participants in
mens 40-44 age group with a time of 1:50:29. Shingo Date finished 6th out
of 12 participants in mens 35-39 AG with a posted time of 1:48:17. Full results are at the official
Shingo Date made the trek to Albuquerque to run a rather grueling uphill 10k. Good job, Shingo!
Shingo Date 8th/20 in Men 0-39
Total time 56:39.5 ** 9:07/M
Click on the logo or here for Cerillos del Coyote mountain bike race results
From the official web site for the
Magdalena Ridge Observatory:
"Intensive road maintenance and repair, including cleaning out culverts, will commence on March 21. This is in preparation for the Single Telescope construction which will start on or about April 18. In consultation with Dennis Aldrich of the USFS, Forest Road 235 will be closed to the public on work days from March 21 until further notice. Work days currently are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. The road is open during non-work hours and on weekends. In mid-April work days may be extended to six days per week, and hours may change. This site will be updated accordingly.
According to Rob Selina, site engineer for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory, the guards were misinformed and work days do not include weekends, so the road is closed only on weekdays from 6 AM to 5 PM, and some Saturdays for the next 3 years and possibly much longer, depending upon how long the construction lasts.
Hares are still unkown so feel free to volunteer.
Read one of the Hash Trash reviews from
May 2005's Cinco De Mayo Hash,
April 2005's Spring Forward Hash,
March 2005's St. Patty's Hash,
February 2005's Valentine's Day Hash,
January 2005's Hash,
December 2004 Red Dress Run,
November 2004's,
2004's Halloween Hash,
March 2004,
February 2004,
January 2004,
December 2003's
Red Dress Run Report,
November 2003, or
October 2003 Halloween Hash to see what hashing's about.
These are not SSR-sponsored club events!
Like to start a new regular run or ride? Contact SSR
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The Firm of Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is pleased to announce that effective 1st May 2015 we have admitted three new partners to the partnership. This brings the total number of partners at Hamilton Harrison & Mathews to 14.
The new partners are:-
1. Andrew Oduor- Commercial Department (Tax), Nairobi
2. Deborah Bubi- Mwangi- Partner, Mombasa
3. Sammy Ndolo- Commercial Department, Nairobi
The admissions demonstrate the firm's commitment to investing in our people and servicing the needs of our clients. The new partners will diversify our expertise in the tax advisory, dispute resolution and corporate/commercial practice areas. We are confident that the new partners will boost the firm's ambition to be the leading full service law firm in the region.
We invite you to join us in congratulating and welcoming the three new partners.
Andrew Oduor, Partner- Commercial Department (Tax), Nairobi office
Andrew is a tax specialist and has vast experience in taxation issues from his previous employment at Deloitte and Touche ("Deloitte"), PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC") and Oraro & Company Advocates. He also acted as a stand in tax manager atTelkom Kenya (Orange) on secondment from PwC while Telkom was in the process of recruiting a tax manager. In addition to providing his tax advisory and litigation services, he is also regularly consulted for his expert opinion on salient tax issues by the mainstream media in relation to the tax regime in Kenya. He is an international tax and transaction advisory expert, and his clients have included numerous local companies as well as multinationals.
Andrew will be heading our specialised Tax Department which will provide customised tax advice to our clients.
"I am very excited at the opportunity to serve HH&M and our clients as a Partner, a step closer to self-actualization for me. This is a firm with a rich history and strong client focus, and I am glad to be part of the team that will continue to build on the firm's successes and optimize our service offerings to our clients. Tax is my passion, an area that is growing in relevance and focus in this country and indeed, in most jurisdictions around the world, and I am excited that HH&M is the firm that will help me share that passion with and provide solutions to our clients."
Deborah Bubi- Mwangi- Partner, Mombasa office
Deborah Bubi- Mwangi has a wide range of experience in civil litigation and arbitration and heads the firm's branch in Mombasa. Deborah has represented both local and international clients in various courts and statutory tribunals. She has handled disputes relating to: employment law, banking and finance, judicial review, constitutional law, debt recovery, intellectual property rights, information and technology, telecommunications, defamation, property, carriage by air, insurance, tax law, landlord and tenant among others.
Deborah also specialises in advising on and reviewing commercial contracts of a wide range and in drafting and
reviewing employment contracts, human resource manuals, collective bargaining agreements and generally advising on employment matters.
"To say that I am excited about making partner at one of the most revered firms in this country, is an understatement! I am greatly honoured and humbled to be part of a team that not only always puts its clients' needs first but also greatly invests in the growth and development of its lawyers. I am really looking forward to playing my part in taking HH&M to greater heights especially as we seek to continue providing exceptional services to clients"
Sammy Ndolo, Partner- Commercial Department, Nairobi office
Sammy joined the firm in 2010 and has been an associate with the firm for 5 years. Since joining the firm he has been actively involved in complex and high value transaction and advisory work. Sammy has advised on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions. He has particular experience in public and private M&A, private equity transactions and equity financings as well as infrastructure, energy and natural resources matters. He also advises on equity and debt capital markets transactions. Sammy recently completed a secondment at Allen & Overy and Shell respectively, both in London.
"It is a great honour and privilege to grow in a firm such as this and I look forward to what the future holds for this great firm"


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I've been having great fun this afternoon working on an original photo I took of a firework exploding in front of our apartment in Alsancak, north coast of North Cyprus. I fiddled with PicMonkey gizmos to add colour and definition to the original photo then saved that image. And here's the interesting part – I've just invested in a really nifty little plug-in by Redfield Labs called Fractilius which produces amazing images so, once I'd got an image I liked, I saved it. Then I returned to the PicMonkey photo I'd saved earlier and added layers of the image saved from the Fractilius plug-in. The final image is below, and the photo of the firework below that.
Month: January 2014
I read an interesting post on the blog: http://dreamrly.com about patience when working with dreams and how simply working with emotions can help one understand and connect with the messages from our inner wisdom. Very timely for me as I had a dream just before I woke up about talking in public, not relying on written notes, feeling confident and feeling in touch emotionally. So I decided to incorporate these into my digital art and today's image is the result.
I have layered loads of images of water from the "water" gizmo on PicMonkey, then added in layers from the "paint" gizmo. Over that image I overlaid a photo of a stone I collected from a nearby beach here in North Cyprus which has rune markings on it. It connects me with ancient rock art and ancient wisdom. I then added two layers of a rainbow I photographed yesterday which was sending out rays of light, then added an image of a Celestite teacher's wand, one of the first crystals I ordered on eBay when I was living in the UK in 2003. I remember being inordinately pleased with myself that I'd managed to work out how to win auctions and also that I'd worked my way through PayPal too. In those days I was a real newbie with the internet and its workings but I picked up a lot through participating in eBay auctions and paying for the crystals I won. So here's the result of the digital art: Dreaming
Hawthorn & Spring
Spring is in the air here in North Cyprus. New leaves are shading the empty branches of the hawthorn and pomegranate trees with green, the meadows are green, wildflowers are springing up and fruit trees are in blossom. It's been an amazingly mild winter so far, just one week of bitingly cold winds and weather from the north, but this morning it was like a balmy spring morning at 18C with brilliant sunshine and a warm breeze. Admittedly we've yet to get through February which can be very wintery at times, but the burst of spring-like weather really lifts your spirits.
So to honour this spring energy, I've created a piece of digital art from a photo I took of a hawthorn tree silhouetted against a blue sky with the Besparmak Mountains in the background, then I've worked on it with layers of PicMonkey's "paint" gizmo, then superimposed another photo of a hawthorn tree.
Courage to Transform
Courage to Transform: digital art based on an earlier, incomplete piece of art I created with the addition of a cobra – snake being the symbol of transformation, and transformation takes courage.
In celebration of Survival day 2014
Every bare foot walk through country, every breath breathed through spirit, every special sacred space treasured and protected, every season observed and respected, the knowledge of each family member born through our blood line. Every Elder past and present , Every story re -told and shared, every word ever spoken in Traditional language, Every animal and plant that we were introduced to and encouraged to treat as kin, every crystal gifted from the earth, every one of the five children I have delivered into this extended family of knowledge and teachers. All of it comes from culture. The cultural heritage I inherited at birth and the pride with which I live every day of my life.
Aboriginal culture is alive today as it was 40,000 years ago.
Spirit of Lavender
I came across a rather lovely lavender bush yesterday, and this photo is composed of various layers of the photograph I took of the bush, plus some playing around with PicMonkey gizmos. I called this digital art "Spirit of Lavender" because it invokes the devic energies which surround this beautiful, healing plant.
Lambousa – Ancient Roman Port in North Cyprus
Since I mentioned Lambousa in my last post, I thought I'd share some photos of this fascinating piece of history.
Lambousa was an ancient port with around 10,000 inhabitants and was renowned for the wealth of its inhabitants. Unfortunately it used to get raided a lot and eventually its people moved inland to the foothills of the Besparmak Mountain range, which runs parallel to the coast of North Cyprus, and established the village of Lapta which still thrives today.
We live about five minutes away from Lambousa but as it's tucked away on the coast, we only recently became aware of its existence. We turned off the main road to Lapta and drove down a side road towards the Mediterranean, turning off just before Mare Monte, a former hotel, to head down a dirt track to the coast. There we came across open rock tombs in the earth and further on rock tombs with various numbers of individual tombs dug into the ground within the openings to the tomb space. We also came across a still-existing Roman fish pond where the sea breaks over the edge and stale water drains away at the side, so that fish catches could be kept fresh.
I think what I liked about this site was the very peaceful feeling, and a sense of tranquillity when you walk into the quiet area where most of the rock tombs are situated. I find it fascinating to see history right in front of my eyes, and to be walking where centuries ago people lived, earned a living, went fishing and managed to amass quite a bit of wealth.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Management and Services
FROM: Director of Security
1. This memorandum is for information only.
2. In July 1971, the New York Times featured an article under the by-line of William Beecher which contained an exposition of the then current status of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). It was evident from this delineation of these talks that William Beecher had obtained the information from highly classified U.S. Government documents or from a person or persons having had access to such documents.
3. In this regard, Mr. Egil E. Krogh, Jr of the White House telephonically contacted the Director of Security of this Agency and requested that this Agency provide a polygraph examiner to conduct polygraph tests on four Department of State employees. In conjunction with Mr. G. Marvin Gentile, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security, Department of State, this Office arranged for a polygraph examiner to conduct these examinations but with no CIA involvement to be acknowledged. In other words, this Office loaned the polygraph examiner to the Department of State and the polygraph examinations were conducted for Mr. G. Marvin Gentile.
4. This Office in 1970, requested approval to have disguise kits issued to approximately fourteen people. The disguise kits were never issued for operational purposes, but they were issued for practice surveillance to train local field office personnel in their use, [...] Of these fourteen disguise kits, four were returned to the Office of Technical Services.
5. In regard to other activities that this Office has conducted domestically, the following two projects are submitted:
A. Project WESTPOINTER: In September 1969, February 1970, May 1970, and October 1971, a project, similar to Project SRPOINTER, was conducted by the Office of Security, East Asia Division, and the Office of Technical Services in the San Francisco, California, area. The target was mail to the United States from Mainland China.
B. [redacted]
6. [...] an Office of Security employee, who will retire effective 29 June 1973, had a chance meeting with Mr. James W. McCord, Jr. on 24 May 1973 near the Senate Office Building. According to Mr. [...] the substance of the chance meeting was an exchange of pleasantries.
Howard J. Osborn
Director of Security
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Dominic West's family tried to persuade him not to take his BAFTA-winning role: "His family tried to talk him out of it. After all, who would want a loved one to get inside the head of Britain's most notorious serial killer? 'They were appalled,' admits the 42-year-old star of 'Appropriate Adult,' ITV's two-part drama about Fred West. 'My sisters and my wife all thought it was a terrible idea and they didn't want me to do it.' They weren't alone. 'There was definitely a sense in all the papers that it was a subject not to be tackled,' he adds. 'But I think it's the role of drama to show these things, while being mindful of the immense suffering of the victims. In the end, I think we took a very difficult subject and handled it with respect and sensitivity.'" EXPRESS
Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth return as American Country Awards hosts: "Trace Adkins will tower over Kristin Chenoweth once again as the unlikely duo have signed on to co-host the American Country Awards for the second straight year. The 'Ladies Love Country Boys' singer says he's excited to be reuniting with the 'Wicked' Broadway star. 'I'm looking forward to cutting loose again with Kristin, who's quite the firecracker comedienne, while we also take viewers through an evening of great music and awards,' Adkins said in a statement. For her part, the 4′ 11″ Chenoweth is looking forward to seeing Adkins — 6′ 6″ — and his 'big personality and even bigger boots' again." BILLBOARD
Tony-winner James Corden fills in as New York Post columnist: "When [Michael] Riedel kindly asked me to fill in for him today, I was truly honoured. My head was instantly full of ideas of how I could make this the best column ever. It would be a piece that people would talk about for years. Everyone would remember where they were when they read it. It would be passed down through generations, so our children and our children's children could enjoy what is now known as the finest 'stand in' theatrical column anyone had ever read. And yet now, as I sit in front of my computer I have no idea what to write. Where to start, even." NEW YORK POST
Cambodia makes its first Oscar submission in 18 years: "Cambodia has submitted Chhay Bora's 'Lost Loves' to the best foreign-language film category of the Academy Awards, marking the first time in 18 years that the country has sent a film to the Oscars. The Cambodia Oscar Selection Committee (COSC) voted unanimously for the historical drama, which follows the experiences of a middle-class woman during Pol Pot's genocidal regime. Chhay Bora and his wife Kauv Sotheary, who are both university professors, used 15 years of personal savings to finance the film, one of the first historical dramas made by Cambodians about life during the Khmer Rouge regime." SCREEN DAILY
Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses her record-tying 13 Emmy nominations: "On the Santa Monica set, Louis-Dreyfus got emotional discussing the whopping 13 Emmy nominations she has garnered over the past 20 years, a tally that ties her with Lucille Ball, who received the most nominations ever for a comedic actress. 'I'm really rather sort of dumbstruck by it,' she said, stealing a seat in [Nicole] Holofcener's director's chair while a dinner scene finished lighting. 'I didn't know that it was 13. The meaning of that and the history of television – I can get all teary just talking about it, to tell you the truth, because I can't believe it. It's overwhelmingly good.'" USA TODAY
Steve Pond sizes up the current state of the Oscar derby: "Beasts of the Southern Wild" is one of the few Oscar contenders from 2012 first 8 months: "… the first eight months of the year brought few films likely to square off against those at the Dolby Theatre next February. From this perspective, first-time director Benh Zeitlin's lyrical and startling 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' looks to have by far the best chance of becoming a serious contender. And newcomer Quvenzhane Wallis — who just turned nine, but who was only five when she auditioned for Zeitlin — will all-but-certainly seize Michel Hazanavicius' 2011 spot as the tongue-twisting name that Oscar-watchers had better learn to pronounce." THE WRAP
Why can't Jon Hamm ever win an Emmy? "It seems like Jon Hamm just can't catch a break. Every year that the so-called 'most acclaimed drama on TV,' 'Mad Men,' has been on the air, Hamm has gotten a lead acting Emmy nomination for playing the most important role on the show, Don Draper. And every single year, he's lost. This is despite the fact that he's been asked to carry much of the emotional load in the heavy AMC drama. Even though during the first four seasons he's had to play the ups and downs of a man trying to figure out who he is while swimming in the shark-infested waters of 1960s advertising, he's gone home from the Emmys without the top prize." ZAP2IT


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Post to all of your social media accounts from one place
Step 1: If you haven't done so already create your LinkedIn and Facebook Business pages. Or, if you only have a personal Facebook page, we recommend that you create a Business Facebook page. Follow the instructions on Facebook to create the page.
Once your LinkedIn and Facebook pages are ready, it's time to connect them to your website
Step 2: Go to your AgentMethods control panel and click on the Social Media tab. Now click on Settings in the right corner. The following page will open so that you can connect to your social media pages. Simply click on each icon and follow the instructions. Once a connection is complete, a green box will appear around each logo.
Step 3: To install the Sharing Bookmark drag the blue button to your browser's bookmark bar. Then, you can easily share any web page - just visit the page and then click on the bookmark. You will be redirected to this page with everything filled out and ready for posting!


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DEVON SOCIAL GROUP 40′s 50′s 60′s Devon
Most Social Group events attract a mixed age group. We offer lots of choice, aiming to offer plenty to appeal to most tastes and most pockets.
However, we do run some events which are especially suited to the 40′s 50′s 60′s age group. These include some great lunches and evening dinners, plus a selection of enjoyable outdoor activities. If you are in your forties, fifties, or sixties, you won't have to worry about being the wrong age group or feeling out of place.
Here's some photos…


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I've joined the weekly Friday Book Blogger Hop hosted by Jennifer over at Crazy-for-Books. I believe it will be a great way to socialize with other blog sites that are similar to mine, and make some great friends too.
If you have a blog with similar interests, please come and join the fun.
This week's question comes from Angela at Library Girl Reads: "What is the thing you like most about reading book blogs? Is it the reviews, author guest posts, articles, giveaways, or something else entirely?"
The thing I like most about reading book blogs is the reviews. I enjoy reading reviews about books that I've read to get someone else's point-of-view. It always fascinates me what someone else can derive from exactly the same material that I've read.
At the same time, I also love reading about books that I've never read or even heard of before. I've added so many books to my "to-read" list from just doing this alone.
Happy "Book Blogger Hopping!"


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Meet David Beckham the 'Spice Boy'December 12th, 2007 - 4:55 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 12 (ANI): David Beckham has had a reincarnation, as the 'Spice Boy' - the new member of the all-girls band, Spice Girls.
The former England captain earned his latest moniker as hes presently touring with the British girl group.
"He's on tour with us. He's a Spice Boy, Contactmusic quoted Beckhams wife and band member Victoria, as saying.
Meanwhile Beckham has shown off his Golden-bulge in a sexy underwear ad for Giorgio Armani.
The full-frontal shot is the LA Galaxy star's first US advert for the Italian underwear giant, with more planned for the future.
Becks has signed a three-year deal, rumured to be worth about 20 million dollars and his images will be plastered on billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.
The campaign has been shot by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. (ANI)
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No smoking quotes – Quit smoking because smoking isn't good for you:
Smoking quotes, no smoking quotes, quit smoking quotes and captions, In this post, you will get all this. Smoking isn't good, and no one will deny from this.
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Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites (the chemicals it breaks down into) will now have passed from your body via your urine. Symptoms of chemical withdrawal have peaked in intensity, including restlessness. The number of cues induced crave episodes experienced during any quitting day have peaked for the "average" ex-user. Lung bronchial tubes leading to air sacs (alveoli) are beginning to relax in recovering smokers. Breathing is becoming easier, and your lung's functional abilities are starting to increase.
Say no Smoking Quotes:
Your craving to smoke is TEMPORARY but the damage to your lungs is PERMANENT. Which suffering will you chose?
A cigarette a day keeps the doctor in pay!
Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times. _ Mark Twain
Smoking is hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, and dangerous to the lungs. _ King James
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Smoking answers the existential question: how you are going to die.
The true face of smoking is disease, death, and horror – not the glamor and sophistication the pushers in the tobacco industry try to portray. _ David Byrne
Quit Smoking Quotes:
People always come up to me and say that my smoking is bothering them… Well, it's killing me! _ Wendy Liebman
To know more about LUNG cancer….keep SMOKING
When you smoke the weed, it reveals you to yourself. _ Bob Marley
Get me well so I can get on television and tell people to stop smoking. _ Nat King Cole
Health is not everything, but without health, everything else is nothing.
Smoking is a habit that drains your money and kills you slowly, Quit smoking, starts living.
Smoking is the leading cause of statistics.
Stop Smoking slogan:
Looking for motivation to quit smoking? Just look into the eyes of your loved ones and ask yourself if they deserve to die because of your second-hand smoke.
You're always better off if you quit smoking; it's never too late. _ Loni Anderson
If we see you smoking, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action. _ Douglas Adams
Smoking says a lot about your personality. It shows that you don't care about your own health, your loved ones and how you influence your children.
Long life or cigarettes? You choose.
Quit Smoking Quotes funny:
Smoking cigarettes are like paying to have your life cut shorter the most foolish thing anyone can ever do.
You're always better off if you quit smoking, it's never too late. – Loni Anderson
I tried to stop smoking cigarettes by telling myself "I don't want to smoke", but I didn't believe myself.
They say: "Smoking is killing slowly". But I'm not in hurry!
I really hate cigarettes, because whenever I see one, I burn it!
It has been proven that all people who smoke die… It has also been proven that all people who don't smoke die too!
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One thousand Americans stop smoking every day – by dying.
Your life is in your hands, to make of it what you choose.
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If you're thinking about smoking think again.
Smoking is like getting burned inside but you can never feel it.
Smoking doesn't help even when you think it does.
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Neighborhood Services
The mission of the Office of Neighborhood Services is to improve the quality of life for Columbia's residents through fairly and swiftly enforcing city codes related to residential life and build a sense of community by offering valuable volunteer opportunities, providing resources for neighborhood leaders to solve issues independently and managing donations to support our community.
Rules, Contact information, and Documentation governing rentals in the City of Columbia
Rental Housing Compliance
The Rental Unit Conservation Law regulates the licensing, operation, standards and conditions for rental housing within the City of Columbia. This regulation specifies that all rental housing is issued a Certificate of Compliance. This certificate is a statement that the rental unit for which it was issued meets the general licensing ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Property Maintenance Code and other applicable standards. It is unlawful to operate within the city any apartment house, rooming house, two-family dwelling, or a single rental unit without a current certificate of compliance.
Procedure for issuance of a certificate
- Have the vented mechanical appliances, gas furnace, boiler, water heaters, etc., inspected and certified by a licensed heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic. You will need to arrange for this inspection with an HVAC contractor. Have the mechanic complete the HVAC certification form.
- Apply for a rental certificate on the application form provided by the Office of Neighborhood Services. You must submit a completed HVAC certification form, the rental application and the required fees to the Office of Neighborhood Services.
- After submitting your application and fees, you will be notified of your inspection date and time.
- The inspector will meet you at the property for your inspection appointment. If there are no violations noted at the inspection the certificate will be issued.
We recommend that owners and renters of rental housing familiarize themselves with the Rental Unit Conservation Law that can be found in the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article V.


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This card by Bobbie Meyer was done with 2 sets that go great together- Fontastic (retiring background stamp) and Off the Chart from the spring mini catalog. I thought it was a great pairing of sets!
I love quick and easy cards that make a big impact. I am sorry to see some of these retiring sets go, but OOH I can't wait to see the new ones!


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By KIM FERGUSON Photos by ROB AND WYNTER PHOTOGRAPHY
The altar looked like something out of a Southern fairytale: distressed columns, romantic single-flame candles, urns draped with lush ivory and peach-colored floral arrangements.
Ashley Robertson's August 12 wedding to Charles Woods at Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson was everything she dreamed it would be thanks to her initial ideas for time-honored Southern nuptials and Deborah Simmons' planning and execution.
"The wedding's overall look was Southern traditional, with florals in ivory, creams and a touch of peach roses," said Simmons, master wedding planner of Signature Occasions, a wedding and event-planning company based out of Ridgeland.
Vintage and sentiment-inspired details set the tone for this romantic affair. The lace handkerchiefs Robertson carried belonged to her great-great maternal grandmother and the bridegroom's paternal great-great grandmother. An heirloom butterfly pin was attached to the bride's bouquet of white hydrangea, Tiffany peach roses, Playa Bianca, mini white spray roses, succulents, dusty miller and silver brunia.
Robertson was the picture of classic elegance in her custom-made Martina Liana gown featuring a bateau neckline with the bodice made of Alencon lace with hand-beaded embellishments. Her flowing skirt was made of silk English net, and her veil was chapel length with a rolled pencil edge.
Robertson's father escorted her down a flower- trimmed, candlelit aisle, while Dr. Robert Knupp and the Magnolia Strings Quartet provided the ceremony's music, creating an elevated ambiance. Perfectly coordinated with the ceremony's pastel blossoms were the floor-length, champagne-colored Joanne August gowns worn by the attendants.
Following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held at The Railroad District in Jackson. With its industrial chic interior and dark exposed ceiling, it was a blank canvas for Simmons, whose objective was to lend a garden feel to the space.
"The bride and groom were both from Jackson but now live in Washington, D.C.," Simmons said. "They wanted their D.C. friends to experience a true Southern wedding."
The opulent reception featured large lanterns and greenery garlands; a special painting by the bride displayed prominently on a mercury glass table; guest tables decked with linens made of luxurious, champagne-colored, sequi- ned organza; complementary cocktail tables of solid champagne sequin; and clear Chiavari guest seating.
The focal point of the reception was the ceiling, which had been transformed into a blanket of custom silver-beaded chandeliers, hundreds of twinkling bubble lights and a cascade of ivory roses. Guests danced to the sounds of the band Compositionz underneath this dazzling floral canopy.
A vast array of food was served on tables that were covered in camel crush linen topped with silver serving pieces, while a waterfall of roses was suspended above the food table. Fresh Cut Catering and Floral provided the decadent Southern menu, which included, among other things, a charcuterie table, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits in martini glasses and bacon-wrapped risotto forks.
"This was an upscale event with an expansive menu and opulent florals. There was no expense spared. The bride and her family were definitely geared toward making the guest experience the exceptional," said Simmons. "Working with Ashley and her parents to create the perfect Southern wedding was a true joy."
"Our unparalleled personal service, attention to the smallest detail and a passion for finding just the right element to make your wedding or event unforgettable, are just a few of the reasons brides and clients throughout the South choose Signature Occasions," Simmons said.
Likewise, even the bride and groom's exit from the reception was perfectly planned and uniquely Southern. Under a shower of rose petals, they departed in the groom's grandfather's antique Lincoln convertible. It was the conclusion of a fairytale wedding but only the beginning of something more magical.


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Peter Skwiot Smith is a product designer & artist based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
While he occasionally designs identities & record sleeves, he is currently the senior manager of product design at
Ameriprise Financial
. When not designing, you can find him either in the kitchen or on a bicycle.
Selected Works
Project Run / Target.com
Mix&Match / Target.com
Argot Records 06–10
When Love Lived
Excerpts From Sea
Dylan J McDonald
Identity Work


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As Australia's leading language services business – we see the impact of language each day, and we recognise the value in keeping people connected.
Part of our role as a leader is to grow community perceptions and drive initiatives that help even more uptake and innovation in our sector. Our LanguageLoop Industry Innovation Grants Program is part of our ongoing effort – with funds provided to professional development and cutting-edge research to redefine what's possible for our industry.
The Industry Innovation Grants Program aims to:
The grants program is open to individuals and public and private organisations. LanguageLoop recognises likely interest from not-for-profits, educational institutions, academics, community groups and local government.
Our grants committee cannot consider applications for matters such as: capital works; multi-year projects; capital equipment purchases; general fundraising; recurrent operating expenses; retrospective project costs; travel and accommodation costs; activities that are the responsibility of government; projects for private or individual benefit; projects with high administrative costs (including travel); and activities for or at private or residential premises.


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Nike Pro Bra
Get the coverage you want. The Nike Pro Women's Sports Bra has Dri-FIT sweat-wicking functionality for light-impact protection. The low profile and racerback design will provide you with enough room for a complete range of motion.
- 88% Polyester/12% Spandex
- Dri-FIT fabric to wick sweat away and help keep you dry and comfortable
- Compression fit with nylon stabilizers in the straps for excellent support and minimized bounce
- Low-profile bonded seams on the straps and sides for a smooth feel and streamlined look
- Racerback design for enhanced range of motion


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I have been busy playing even though I haven't been posting very many creations. I have been trying to get things organized for my upcoming open house for the NEW CATALOG on Sunday!! It probably wouldn't be so time consuming but since I have not seriously been pursuing my business since the baby was born things aren't as organized as I would like them to be. The story of my life with three kids. I am sure many of you can relate :-) But as I prepare for the new catalog debut I thought I would share some sneak peeks with you!!
Here is a card featuring some of our new paper, colors and stamps. This is my version of Andrea Walford's card. I didn't have the time or patience for all the layering she did but I still love the card.
RECIPE: DSP--Bella Rose; CS--Whisper White & Ridinghood Red; Ink--Basic Black & Ridinghood Red; and Stamps--Heard from the Heart.
Bella Rose
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How can Conversational UI help you?
Conversational UI, also known as chatbots are virtual assistants that help customers communicate with the enterprise systems through easily available messaging applications.
Chatbots use artificial intelligence and natural language processing techniques to seamlessly mimic human language and serve request in a friendly and conversational manner.
Chatbots offer two-fold benefits to businesses
- Enhanced Productivity
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- Improved Customer Engagement
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- Easy User Adoption
- 24*7 Availability
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- Immediate Answers
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- First Point Resolution
How do these chatbots work?
What can these chatbots do?
Chatbots successfully bridge the communication gap between customers and enterprise applications
How Do Chatbots Help In The Supply Chain Ecosystem?
Chatbots add more agility to the supply chain ecosystem and make it more convenient thus creating a streamlined and more responsive line of communication.
- Procurement
- Finance
- Retail
- Warehouse
Orders, view procurement analytics and more.
This leads to –
operational efficiency
Faster response to
urgent request
Mobile access to
complex applications
cash flow informationand more.
This leads to –
Easy access to
financial KPIs
Quick Inter-department
Streamlining reporting
The customers can easily get store information (address, phone, timings),
locate items in store, get discounted deals and more which –
Increases customer
Improves visibility of
order fulfilment
Increases brand
monitoring stock levels & re-order levels of goods are of prime importance.
All of this can be done with the help of a chatbot. Chatbots help in –
Real-time alerts
on delays
Lower time to response
for shipment issues
Reduces hassle of
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Hunting should be banned
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I accept this debate.
Since Pro has not established any rules, here are a couple guidelines to follow:
1) Be polite and respectful. Avoid the ad hominem logical fallacy.
2) Sources are not necessary, but recommended.
We have rather limited amount space to work with here, so if Pro doesn't mind, I'll propose an outline for the debate. In my first round, I'll state my assertion, the burden of proof, an overview of what Pro will have to argue, and then I'll state my argument(s). In Pro's second round, he will articulate his case and refute my argument(s). In my second round, I'll refute his case and defend my argument. I will not make any new arguments in the final round. Message me or comment if this seems unfair, Pro.
That being said, I'll start.
Pro's resolution is that hunting is bad and therefore should be banned.
As Con, I believe that poaching is bad, however, I assert that other forms of hunting are not bad and should not be banned.
Burden of proof lies entirely with Pro to prove why hunting is entirely bad and should be banned.
Before continuing, let me clarify how I can win. Pro's resolution is that hunting is bad and should be banned, so I can prove that any aspect of hunting can be good and their resolution will be negated. Pro did not specify in his resolution what form of hunting they were referring to, so they will have to argue against it on a broad scale.
Hunting: The activity or sport of chasing and killing live wild animals
Poaching: To hunt wild animals illegally
Pro, if you disagree with these definitions, feel free to propose new ones.
Pro asserts in their second sentence that some animals are hunted to extinction and they are not wrong. Poaching is essentially the act of killing animals that are protected by the government of any particular country. The reason for the protection is usually because the animal in question is an endangered species. However, the issue is that poaching is already illegal (banned), so Pro cannot use the argument that animals are being hunted to extinction. Since that point won't support Pro's resolution, they are left to argue that the hunting of common animals (deer, rabbits, ducks, etc.) in general is bad and should be banned.
Hunting to Survive
Human Life > Animal Life
It's common knowledge that human lives are more valued than animal lives. So in the case of a survival situation where a human has to hunt animals for food to keep from starving to death, hunting is good. To further elaborate, if an animal life is taken to save a human life in the form of hunting to eat, this specific form of hunting is therefore not bad as it has saved a life.
Brief Syllogism
(P1) Some forms of hunting can be generally considered bad.
(P2) Some forms of hunting can be generally considered good.
(C) Hunting is not entirely bad nor is it entirely good.
Pro's resolution is effectively negated.
To conclude, Pro has to provide evidence/reasoning that hunting is bad, but they cannot use poaching (illegally hunting endangered animals) as an argument as it is already resolved. As well as that, Pro will have to argue against the "Hunting to Survive" and "Brief Syllogism" arguments as they are currently negating their resolution. In my next (and final) round, I will refute Pro's arguments then defend my argument(s).
Vote Con.
Pro has made a false accusation that the content of my round 1 arguments are not geunine. This is a red herring as it attempts to derail the topic of the debate.
I extend all my arguments.
Pro has failed to uphold their burden of proof and their resolution remains negated.
Vote Con.
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Reasons for voting decision: PRO did not rebut any of CONs points, poaching or hunting to survive, instead accused CON of plagiarism. Whereas CON rebutted CONs contention there are instances where hunting is good; poaching is already illegal therefore a non issue. Conduct to CON due to PROs accusation, S&P are equal, neither side showed glaring errors. Sources are equal, neither side used them.
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Reasons for voting decision: Pro provided a weak and unsubstantiated claim. He falsely accused Con of copy and pasting so that merits a loss of conduct. Con provided in depth arguments that showed that hunting is necessary and these successfully negated Pro's assertions and since Pro offered up no rebuttal he loses by default.
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Ok, first of all i'd like to send out a bit of sympathy to the victims of the shooting in Colorado and to their families. Batman has a new nemesis.. and he's a d*%$#bag. Aurora, CO... my heart goes out to the families effected by the stupidity of madmen.
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Over the last few years my favorite meal has slowly changed. It used to be, with absolute certainty, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, garlic bread my Grandma Forbes's no-bake, cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce, even at Death's door. The dessert part of this last supper hasn't changed. I don't think it ever will.
The best part about Thanksgiving on the old Forbes farm was Bessie Forbes's cheesecake. It's a simple thing to make. It starts with a cookie crust. She used Honey Maid graham crackers. I use a mixture of graham and Biscoff crumbs when I make it, but there's something about the memory of her crust that mine will probably never top. Next is an eight-ounce brick of Philadelphia cream cheese, a can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, and 1/3 cup of lemon juice. Here again I tend to deviate from her recipe and I use a mix of lime and lemon juice. To me this is what cooking is all about, embracing old memories and techniques while crafting new ones at the same time.
After you get your non-custard, but custardy base together, you can either pour it into your prepared crust, or add in a cup or so of whipped cream. My mom prefers no extra fluff and Grandma Forbes used Dream Whip. I stick to whipped cream, I even have plans to make this easy cheesecake when I appear on Chopped or some other cooking show in the future.
The cheesecake needs to spend some time in the refrigerator. This is where the no-bake part happens. There's chemistry at work is essentially curdling. The absence of so much water in the sweetened condensed milk means that the casein proteins in the milk react with the acid to thicken without eggs or heat.
The above paragraph is also one of those little gems I love to learn about when I research food history and chemistry. I love learning why foods do what they do because of human desire and interaction, or just because of the process of nature. This is the magic I have come to know, and it has taken many years of study.
I truly believe in Stephen King's aphorism that one must "read a lot and write a lot" in order to become a better writer. There is no way to avoid this. Even the greats read and wrote many words that never saw the light. Many of those words were also excised with the editing pen (many superfluous words were excised from this blog post as well). These are the magic wands and words. "Get busy reading or get busy writing," as I've begun to tell my self.
The same holds true with cooking, and overcoming extreme picky eating.
Yes, I am a picky eater. It used to be really bad. I can remember refusing to eat baked potatoes as a kid. Nowadays however, when cooked perfectly, there is nothing like piercing the papery brown skin of a russet with just a fork and fighting with the emerging steam to reveal the fluffy starch inside. I even just like them with a pat of butter, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream (yet another foodstuff I used to shun because I didn't like the tanginess). But you have to remember to close the open potato again so that the butter and sour cream melt into the flesh before too much heat escapes.
Next, and this may sound strange coming from a "red blooded American," but I used to not be such a big fan of steak. That is until I discovered the two magic words: "medium rare." The juice is the best part of a piece of meat and until I first asked for my steak to be cooked a less than the family standard of above medium, I was quite unaware of this fact. Now a thick ribeye, with plenty of marbling, is the third component of my favorite meal.
One of my favorite ways to season a steak is to get some Montreal Steak Seasoning and add ancho chili powder in a 4:1 ratio. I call this my "stupid easy steak seasoning." Another favorite seasoning, for lesser cuts like sirloin or flatiron, I use a wet marinade made of soy sauce, brown sugar, and crushed garlic. Also, if you're cooking your meat at home, be sure to take it out about an hour before introducing your beef to some heat. This helps to keep the meat tender because refrigerator cold meeting extreme heat tends to cause steaks or burgers to seize.
The final miracle is this: sometime around the age of five I developed an aversion to about 90% of foodstuffs that come from the ground. According to my parents practically overnight I stopped eating things like beans, carrots, celery, and all forms of lettuces. Until recently I would gag anytime I tried to eat a salad. I still tried over the years, especially post high school, to keep trying salad, but I could never make it past a bite or two. Then on a trip to West Wendover, Nevada with my grandmother, her sister, her two daughters, and a cousin we decided to eat at the nice Italian restaurant called Romanza.
For dinner I ordered my standby of chicken alfredo and a cocktail called an Italian Wedding Cake (amaretto is just lovely, isn't it?). Everyone but me at the table asked for the Caesar salad. I had probably initially asked for the soup, but for some reason I decided to tell the waitress that I wanted give the Caesar a try. Why not? I was pretty sure I had never tried Caesar dressing before. About this time I was about five years into my culinary self-education and I had seen or read that Caesar dressing was made up of one of the "eww-ist" of ingredients—anchovies. But I was feeling daring in the wake of the gambling atmosphere of the town.
The waitress brought out the big wooden bowl started to assemble our salad tableside. I watched closely as the pale yellow dressing met the emerald and jade green leaves. She sprinkled the grated Parmesan cheese over the bowl as though it were snow. I mean snow cheese, what could be better? Then croutons, previously the only salad ingredient I liked aside from black olives. And then the tempo of this the symphony sped up as she tossed the ingredients together into a crescendo of edible music. I could swear I was literally enchanted by all of these ingredients coming together for the first time in my memory. This is the closest I have ever come to having a synesthetic moment. Synesthesia is a condition some people have there they see music or hear color. Upon reflection I swear I could not only hear and taste and see the salad, but I was sure that many of these senses had been transposed and exchanged. Magic, evolution, experience, whatever you want to call it, after that meal I started experimenting more with salads. And now I can't imagine my favorite meal without a Caesar.
There is something refreshing when one enjoys a crunchy and crisp salad with a tangy dressing, right before the richness of a medium rare steak and a creamy butter baked potato. Followed by a slice of no-bake cheesecake with raspberry sauce, made up of it's own science and magic, is a meal made up of the evolution of my palate.
When the raw is transformed it reignites memory, and this is why I study food in fiction. Human memory can be found in any text, and the deepest memories any of us have are usually of food. Food can be sustenance and the building blocks of civilization, but it is also a symbol of love and our connection to both the Earth and one another. A meal is just another magical form of communication.
Featured image taken by Ginger Lee Thomason in 2017 on iPhone 6. Salad, steak, and baked potato images are stock and the cheesecake martini glasses were taken by Ginger Lee Thomason on iPhone 4.
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