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Hobbies· Sailing, Automotive, Rock climbing, Cycling, Camping, Racing
What Clients say:
Mark is one of the hardest working agents I have ever met and I am an agent on the East Coast for 17 years. He is creative in his marketing, innovative in his thought process and tireless in his efforts to "get the job done". Effecting this transaction from opposite coasts was challenging but Mark was available and able every step of the way. I give him the highest marks in every area and facet of this business.
All five stars were earned by Mark Peveler, especially. All other working professionals with him in our closing on a house was nothing short of "outstanding", seriously. I hope the same will be your experience too. He has really impressive personal connections at the quick of a text or phone call that provide the answers we needed through the entire research and purchase process. Lastly, he has New constructions too, which we also looked at. If you are looking for high-class new housing, used contructions, land, or appartments, rentals-he has a lot of areas of experience in all these I'm aware. Most important is Mark is a true gentlemen whom my respect is high as he helped us while yet still living Internationally from U.S. military service. I just happen to call agents and Mark stood above over agents we spoke to as a matter of first impressions for real estate and that conversation to get things moving. Plow through personal doubts and move, thank you very much. His office is very experienced and the work they did and do are smooth transactions that helped our family move back to home USA. Thank you~
Mr. Peveler was great. He provided me with all of the information I needed to find a property, he was patient and helpful in every way. He was very knowledgeable of the area, trends, and history.
I can not being to tell you how highly we think of Mark Peveler. He always returns calls, texts and emails. He takes the time to really listen to your needs and will answer any questions you might have. Buying and selling a home is a stressful process and having a realtor you can trust and depend on is essential to a successful outcome. Every step of the way he is committed. Not only is Mark a fantastic realtor he is an amazing person.
Mark listed and sold a home for me in 2013. He was the best realtor. He answered every question. He returned calls quickly. The one thing that especially impresses me about Mark is his knowled ge of the area. He knows so much about the Las Vegas valley. He knows so many details about all the neighborhoods and the schools. He knows where to go to have fun. He also is so meticulous about his job. I would recommend him to anyone!!
We actually live in California but used Mark to find a loan company. Mark recommended Becca Green at Guild Mortgage. The process was so incredibly smooth, even for being out of state. When we had questions about what was going on, Mark was quick to answer. He also compared how the loan would work in Nevada so we knew what to look for.I have had several other questions since then about refinancing, second properties, maintenance, etc. Mark always answers, refers you to the right people, and gives examples of his experience to back up what he tells you. His integrity and knowledge make him a great realtor.
Mark Peveler's dedication, knowledge, and expertise made our home sale effortless. He regarded our needs as his utmost priority. Mark treated us as if we were family. Without hesitation, we respect, recommend, and trust Mark with our real estate needs.
We have used Mark several times to purchase homes. He has great knowledge in real estate and is fantastic to work with. I would recommend him for anyone looking to buy or sell their home. Brian C
Mark was very helpful in our time of trouble, seeking and finding a buyer for the sale of our home of 20 years. He helped us understand the entire sale process. We will forever be grateful to Mark!
Mark was soo helpful and gracious with his time! He went above and beyond explaining all details and transactions with my parents. I have feel confident in his abilities and have referred close friends toward Mark and he has delivered! Thank you soo much for all your time and efforts!
We relocated from Seattle, WA to Las Vegas. We met Mark through a friend, who he had helped find a home. Mark spent a lot of time with us exploring numerous properties and options. Mark found us a home we could rent until we were able to buy? Mark stuck with us through at least seven offers that were beat out by cash investors and he never gave up. We ended up purchasing the home we were renting from the owner. Mark was happy for us. We have developed a great friendship with Mark and enjoy spending time with him and his family. Mark is not only mindful of your wish list but also respects your budget. If you want a Realtor that will work diligently for you until you find your perfect home, then hire Mark Peveler, you will be so happy that you did!!!
Mark was great, and kept helping us for over a year as we stumbled through some of life's curve balls when trying to buy a home. He learned what we were looking for and kept us within our parameters. And he was great at keeping us informed of what to expect when going conventional, FHA, or VA.
If you are looking for a honest, knowledgeable, and professional agent in Vegas area to sell/buy your house, Mark definitely is one of the best realtors over there. Mark helped me to find very nice properties during the last few years. From my working experience with him, he is a very honest and hard working person. I strongly recommend him as your agent in Vegas for your investment.
Mark showed us several house before we were able to find the 1 we really loved. He was patient since we were so specific on what we wanted. He was very knowledgeable on areas, builders and school locations. He checks all the appliances, ac & pool equipment to let you know how old or new something is.
Mark did an amazing job helping us to sell our home in Henderson NV. At a time when the housing crisis had a created a very tight market, Mark was able to negoitate an exceptional price for our home. Marks knowedge of the Las Vegas home market and his many years of developing relationships within the community, his integrity and hard work make him the only person I will list with.
Mark helped us sell our town home and he helped us purchase 2 different properties here in Las Vegas! We enjoyed working with him so much that we just kept calling him back. We looked at dozens of properties. Poor Mark was fielding our calls and emails 24/7 and he was always prompt, courteous, and very helpful. He is also a skilled fix-it man, so he acted as a good source of information on items that would surely raise red flags upon inspection. With our first home, after 3 months of living in the place, the winter hit. We quickly realized that our heat was not working. This was upsetting because the A/C & Heating system were brand new! Mark came by with his ladder, got up on our roof, saw that the gas wasn't connected, noted that a few items would be needed to repair it.... and THEN he went to the store to purchase those items and came back to fix everything for us! This guy is something special! We can't thank him enough.
Mark Peveler put in a LOT of time helping locate and negotiate a home for us at a great price. At that time, I was in the home-flipping business. Mark probably invested as many man-hours with us for one sale as he typically would for three or four normal transactions, and for not much commission, due to the low cost of the property. But you would never have known it by his friendly and professional way of treating us. He knew his market VERY well, was timely in all he did, and exceeded our expectations with his communication and response to the urgency of our situation.If you need a realtor...Mark's definitely your guy!!
My wife and I contacted Mark on a referral from another very satisfied client and friend. We were new to Las Vegas and were looking for a rental home, and subsequent purchase. This was early 2012, and housing was tight with many investors snapping up available inventory. Mark was very patient showing us many homes for rent, and helping us finalize a deal. Later that year Mark helped make several offers for home purchase and finally closing a deal. We absolutely recommend Mark as a fine real estate agent.
Mark listed and sold a home for me in 2013. He was the best realtor. He answered every question. He returned calls quickly. The one thing that especially impresses me about Mark is his knowledge of the area. He knows so much about the Las Vegas valley. He knows so many details about all the neighborhoods and the schools. He knows where to go to have fun. He also is so meticulous about his job. I would recommend him to anyone!!
We had located back to So.Calif. and had thought to rent out our house, we ended up with the renters from hell and decided to sell the property. Mark sold the house without ever seeing inside, the renters would not let him in. The renters left a nice little water leak and Mark took of all the mold remediation for me. I would highly recommend Mark.
I had a condo I wanted to short sell because I was upside down and moving to another country. Mark set this all up for me with very minimal cost. I was very pleased with the end result and would highly recommend Mark as your agent. Thanks again Mark.
Mark was always working for us even when he was working for someone else. It was like Mark catered to our wants and needs. When I would call him, he quickly made arrangements to be there for us: morning, noon or night. His attentiveness, smiles and giggles got me through the toughest trials and tribulations of buying a home. We now have the home of our dreams and cannot be more grateful to have had Mark there with us through every step of the entire process. I would recommend Mark to anyone wanting complete support for this life changing event.
Mark is there from the time you start looking for what you want until you find what you want. Mark is there to answer all questions. There are a lot of Realtors out there and I am sure most of them work just as hard. Mark knows the area and is familiar with old homes, new homes, and homes under construction. Just give him a detailed list of what you want and your price range. I bought a home with Mark. So if I sell my home I will list it with Mark.
Very helpful when we were moving from across the country to the Las Vegas Valley. He bent over backwards to help us find just the right home! Mark is a top notch Realtor that works for you.
5 years ago, Mark helped us choose our house which we have today. We got a really good deal, and our house value has increased almost 70% since we purchased it. Mark is also very responsible. He is willing to go the extra mile to help his clients choose the right home.
Mark Peveler is a great agent. Mark helped me and my sister purchase some property in Las Vegas. I know if it wasn't for Mark negotiations with the Seller we would not have the property of our dreams. He is very responsive and knowledgeable. He makes everyone happy. If you want a really excellent real estate agent Mark is the one to pick.
Mark Peveler was very attentive to our requests and thought out of the box by having an open house to show off our city view. We sold our house on the first day! Thanks Mark for your help selling our house!


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| 90's Music Enthusiast | Positivity Preacher | Baby Mama | Awkward Dancer | Dog Whisperer |
Every single person in that spin room! Knowing that each one of them is there for a different reason fuels me to help make the 50 minutes more than just about getting a great workout. I hope they laugh, they cry, and think at least once "that's my jam!".
I ran my first marathon off the couch in 2013 because I told my friend I would. My integrity is everything.

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2 person shelter on sled base, 900 denier fabric, full thermal skin, bench seat, RPSX pole system, auger mounts behind seat, includes travel cover
Set Up: 86"L x 63"W x 70"H
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Make an appointmentMontreal - Downtown
Gabriel Chamberland
Kinesiologist, Personal Trainer and Physiotherapy Student
B.Sc. Kinesiology
Gabriel has been working as a personal trainer since 2010 and is a graduate of the Intervention in Physical Activity program - Kinesiology from Université du Québec à Montreal (2013). It was during these studies that he developed an interest in rehabilitation and fitness, leading him to enroll in a baccalaureate in Physiotherapy in 2014. While studying, Gabriel continues to work with a diverse clientele and is particularly fond of teaching healthy habits through training and nutrition.
Having always been passionate about physical activity, Gabriel had the chance to practice several sports, including playing in a recreational soccer league for over 10 years, swimming and running. It is however in sprint canoe/kayak that he has stood out, representing his club in national championships from 2003 to 2009, which earned him a spot on the Quebec Team in 2008. Since then, Gabriel combines his indoor training with his new favorite rowing sport: dragon boating.
Determined to further his knowledge, Gabriel keeps himself informed on new trends in training and always looks for educational training to improve his practice.


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SOME Liverpool fans seem concerned that the Reds have not gone out like Manchester United and Arsenal and spent mega-millions in the close season to push powerfully on into what will be another fiercely competitive Premiership campaign.
United have broken the British record transfer fee twice in capturing first striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy and then securing the services of Juan Sebastian Veron. Arsenal and Chelsea have also invested heavily in new players.
Meanwhile, the Reds only signing to date has been John Arne Riise. There are those who believe Gerard Houllier should have capitalised more on the sensational treble and the cash boost it provided by making one or two more high-profile moves in the transfer market.
The logic is that you always strengthen from a position of strength. I can understand this school of thought, but I think the fans have got to trust in their manager in every way as the most important campaign Liverpool have faced for years looms on the horizon.
People forget that Houllier spent a tremendous amount of money last year. In comparison, his move for Riise might look fairly low-key, but once again it shows how the manager confronts a potential weakness and deals with it.
Left-back has not been a problem for the Reds in as much as Jamie Carragher had a wonderful season, showing so much determination and character in that role that he was rewarded with an England call-up.
But Houllier has not allowed himself to become complacent. Carragher has been playing out of position and, in a perfect situation, managers are always looking for the natural option out wide. At the same time, Houllier knows Christian Ziege's Anfield days are numbered.
Left-back therefore became a key issue and he has sorted it out while also being aware that the likes of Gregory Vignal and Djimi Traore will also be pressing their defensive claims during the new season.
Of course, Carragher may still start at left-back. No-one doubts his ability to continue in the role.
But by signing Riise, Houllier suddenly opens up other possibilities for Carragher. He may play a holding role in the middle of the park, not least because of the on-going injury concerns over Steven Gerrard. Jamie can also act as central defensive cover. In fact, he can also play at right-back, so his importance to the Reds has increased, not diminished.
The fans have also got to look at a couple of other interesting possibilities.
The return to fitness of skipper Jamie Redknapp is a massive boost and the equivalent of a major midfield signing. And don't forget Jari Litmanen. He impressed everybody after signing from Barcelona and there was a certain amount of disappointment when he suffered a late-season injury at a crucial time. Litmanen will be determined to impress during the pre-season to press his claims ready for the big kick-off.
Another positive for Houllier will be the fact that Patrik Berger missed a huge slice of last season because of injury. He came back at a crucial time during the treble run-in, improving in fitness and sharpness all the time. Berger should be reasonably fresh when he gets in his starting blocks this time out.
And so, while I understand the concerns of some that the Reds could possibly have invested more of the treble-winning cash in new stars, I can understand the manager's state of mind.
He's got three England strikers, a whole host of midfield options and a new defensive angle that suggest the Reds will be in great shape come August 19.
The summer transfer activity of United, Arsenal and Chelsea has been impressive, but I was interested to see a quote from Arsene Wenger over the weekend in which he made it clear that his club were not intimidated by the arrival of United's record signings.
Indeed, Wenger questioned whether the money was realistic or inspired by the fact that the sheer sight of United at the door encouraged selling clubs to think of a number and then throw a few noughts on the end.
Soon we will know who has improved and who has stood still. Like you, I can't wait.


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Tomato Cherry Baby | 5 Vegetable Plug Plants£3.99
Tomato Cherry Baby is superb for cold greenhouses super productive plants soon mass with dense clusters of up to 350 sweet 20g fruits per plant.
A dark chocolate coloured cherry tomato with good flavour and texture
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Tomato Black Opal is a dark chocolate coloured cherry tomato with good flavour and texture. Each plant produces between 150 and 200 fruits per plant with an average weight of 20g. It has good general disease resistance. A tasty, sweet tomato which is proving to be a firm favourite in independent taste tests.
Product Code: TOMBA5-260318Supplied as: 5 Vegetable Plug PlantsHeight: 200 cm (80" )Position: Full Sun/Green houseSutable for Patio Containers? YesHarvesting Period: July to SeptemberSpacing: 60cm (24in) Apart
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For all orders under £40 in value we make a one off P&P charge of £3.95 per order.
Smaller orders are dispatched via Royal Mail 24, larger orders via Parcelforce.
We are the only online plug plants supplier to offer a choice of a specific dispatch week for your order. When placing your order, use the drop down box above to select your required dispatch week. You can also alter dispatch weeks in the shopping basket.
All our plug plants are shipped in specially designed packaging to keep the root system in place and the foliage protected in transit.
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Growing your own tomatoes from our plug plants is easy, and we have a range of tried and tested varieties to suit all tastes.
In the Uk tomatoes will do best in a greenhouse or conservatory. They can however be grown successfully outside in the right conditions. If you are going to plant your tomatoes outside, wait until the danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny but sheltered spot, at the front of a south facing wall is ideal.
When you receive you plug plants, unpack immediately and plant into 9cm (3 1/2in) pots. Place your newly potted plants somewhere warm and bright & dont forget to water!
When the roots start to come through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot your plants ideally should re re-potted into 13cm (5in) pots. Grow on until the first truss or branch of flowers has appeared your plants are ready to be planted out into grow bags.
Prepare the grow bag by giving it a good shake to break up the compacted compost. Make some holes in the bottom of the bag to allow for drainage. Now cut out the pre marked planting holes and scoop out enough compost to allow the tomatoes to be planted. The top of the root ball should be beneath the top of the bag and have a light covereing of compost. Firm in your plants and water.
Unless you are growing a bush type tomato, the aim is to create a single stemmed plant. To achieve this your plant will need to be trained up a cane or piece of string. Tie the tomato plant to the cane or string every 10cm (4in) To train a single stem, snap out any shoots (side-shoots) that grow in the leaf joints. When your plant has produced 4 sets of trusses, pinch out the growing tip. This should make sure that more of the energy produced by the plant goes into producing fruit.
Tomatoes need a lot of water. Generally they will need watering every day, make sure that they get a good soaking on hot and sunny days. If you are out all day and hot weather is forecast, make sure to open the greenhouse door and windows before going out in the morning.
Once flowers have started to appear, feed with tomato feed around twice a week to ensure the best quality fruit. Before you know it your tomatoes will be ready for picking- enjoy!
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Tomato Golden Sunrise | 5 Vegetable Plug Plants£3.99
An attractive, golden yellow tomato with medium-sized fruits produced generously on long trusses.
Tomato Gardeners Delight | 5 Vegetable Plug Plants£3.99
High yields of cherry tomatoes. Gardener's Delight tomatoes have an excellent sweet flavour.
Tomato Sweet Million F1 | 5 Vegetable Plug Plants£3.99
Very prolific cherry tomato with excellent fruit setting ability
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A large, red, juicy, beefsteak tomato which is very well flavoured.
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An excellent, all female flowering, half length, mini cucumber that produces high yields during the summer and requires minimum care.


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How do I get enough calcium to prevent osteoporosis without consuming dairy products?
The fact that this question is even asked is an indication of exactly how effectively the powerful dairy industry has spread its propaganda. There are many non-animal sources of calcium which provide much higher-quality calcium than cow's milk does, in addition to containing many other beneficial nutrients. Leafy greens, for example (where do you think cows get their calcium?), as well as nuts and seeds.
RAWMAZING – Raw Food Diets, Calcium and Osteoporosis
How can you protect yourself from osteoporosis if you are not eating dairy products? Especially since we have been taught for years that we need to be eating dairy products to get adequate calcium. The raw food diet is typically vegan.
The Vegan Society – Healthy choices on raw vegan diets
A raw food vegan diet may be defined in various ways, but usually entails at least 80% by weight being raw plants. Many people report feeling healthier and more energetic on adopting such diets, but there are too few long-term raw food vegans for direct evaluation of the success of raw vegan diets versus other diets. We can, however, evaluate such diets against known human nutritional requirements to gain a better understanding of the ways in which appropriate raw vegan diets could benefit health.
Become a Healthier You – Plant Foods High in Calcium
Are you worried about not getting enough calcium in your diet after adopting a vegan diet? There are plant foods that are high in calcium, maybe not as high as a glass of milk or yogurt, but do know there is calcium in all plant foods. The key to getting what you need is eating a variety of foods.
unCooking101 – How can a raw foodist get enough calcium?
One of the wonderful, but sometimes confusing, things about the human body is that it is more complicated than it is made to seem. For example, if you read the label or see the advertisements, an unsuspecting person might assume that their body would obtain 25% of the calcium it needs by drinking a cup of milk.
Getting Calcium From Raw Food
We all know that calcium is well-known for bone and teeth health, but I wonder how many people know that calcium is also principal for a healthy heart, circulatory system, healthy muscle tissue, blood, and skin?


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Brett Herron, born in 1966, grew up in Durban during the height of apartheid. His father served as a member of the Durban City Council in the 1970's – as the Chairperson of the then Health & Housing Committee and as a member of Durban's inaugural Management Committee. Sunday afternoon drives in the Herron household often included driving through low-cost housing estates and townships checking on the living conditions of the residents. So, it was at a very early age that Brett became civically aware of the vast inequalities that exist in our society.
It was also at this early age that he became interested in politics and realised the power of local government to transform lives. After completing high school Brett enrolled at the then University of Natal (Durban), now UKZN, and completed a BA degree in Sociology and Legal Studies before going on to study for his LL.B degree. Brett moved into Ward 57 eight years ago when he bought a house in Observatory. He now now lives with his partner and their 3 dogs in Woodstock.
After completing his studies at the University of Natal, Brett embarked on a backpacking trip through Europe before returning to Durban to commence legal articles with a prominent law firm. He qualified as an attorney and then practised for a number of years – first in Johannesburg and then later in Cape Town. In 1997 an opportunity arose for him to live and work in New York and he spent 4 years in New York. During his time in New York he missed Africa, South Africa and Cape Town too much to consider staying any longer and so he returned to Cape Town in September 2001 – happening to be on the first flight to be allowed to depart New York after 9/11.
Upon returning to Cape Town, Brett became involved in legal skills training and the development of paralegals. He has owned and run the South African Law School, an accredited private legal skills training provider, since 2002. Over the past 9 years he has been involved in training thousands of paralegals – his School's learners come from diverse communities and have diverse aspirations – some go on to study law and become lawyers while others work in community advice offices. In 2003, Brett recognised the need for accessible legal services and so he launched the Cape Town Advice Office – a socio-legal advice office that operated within the South African Law School – providing free legal services to indigent residents of Cape Town. The Cape Town Advice Office assisted thousands of Capetonians from 2003 until 2010.
Political and other activities:
Brett became interested and involved in political activities at an early age. As a student he was involved in student politics, being a founder member and Deputy-Chair of DemSoc (Democratic Society) – an anti-apartheid university student organisation. He became involved in the then PFP, later DP, as a branch chairperson and served on the DP's Regional Executive committee in Durban. When Brett qualified as an attorney in 1994 he began to focus on his career and became less involved in active politics. Then at the end of 2007, whilst on a summer beach holiday in the Eastern Cape, he read a book written by Andrew Feinstein, a former ANC Member of Parliament, called "After the Party" which was a revealing expose' of the scandalous South African arms deal. The book had a profound impact on Brett and when he finished reading it he decided to become involved in active politics again.
Brett joined Patricia De Lille's party, the Independent Democrats (ID), and he became actively involved within ID party structures. In 2009 Brett joined the City of Cape Town as an ID Councillor – and was appointed to the Housing Portfolio Committee. Shortly after joining the committee Brett submitted a motion to the committee calling for the City to provide basic services to Backyard Dwellers – the motion led to a city workshop on backyard dwellers and contributed to the recent decision by the City to commence three pilot backyard dweller projects – the objective of which is to identify a new strategy with regards to backyard dwellers in particular the provision of basic services.
In November 2009 Brett was elected Chairperson of the Social Development Portfolio Committee – a position he held until his appointment as Mayoral Committee (Mayco) Member for Community Services.
Mayco Member for Community Services:
Brett is deeply honoured to have been appointed Mayco Member for Community Services and to have the opportunity to serve the people of Cape Town in this capacity. Community Services encompasses Sports and Recreation, Parks and Library Services. This is a large directorate that is at the frontline of delivering quality of life services to the residents of Cape Town.
ID / DA Merge:
In 2010 the ID and DA began the process of merging. Ultimately the ID will no longer exist after the 2014 General Elections. For the coming 2011 Local Government Elections, ID councillors and members who wished to make themselves available for public office submitted themselves to the DA's candidate selection process and will contest these elections as DA members. This process saw ID Leader, Patricia De Lille, selected as the DA's candidate for Mayor of the City of Cape Town. Brett was selected as the DA's candidate for Ward 57 and he contested the local government elections in May 2011.
Ward 57 Councillor / Mayoral Committee Member: Transport / Chairperson of Naming Committee
Brett was elected Councillor for Ward 57, Cape Town in May 2011. Ward 57 includes Devils Peak, Gardens, Zonnebloem, District Six, Woodstock, Walmer Estate, University Estate, Salt River, Observatory, parts of Mowbray and Rosebank.
After the 2011 elections Mayor Patricia De Lille formed her "cabinet" and Brett was appointed the Mayoral Committee Member for Transport. The Mayor also appointed Brett the Chairperson of the Naming Committee – a special committee of Council which is mandated to deal with naming, renaming and memorialisation.
Brett served as the Mayoral Committee Member for Transport until the 2016 Local Government elections. During the 2011 to 2016 term of office he provided political leadership to the implementation of the city's Bus Rapid Transit project, known as MyCiTi, which is widely regarded as the most successful BRT in Africa. He also championed and led the formulation of a groundbreaking Transit Orientated Development Strategic Framework (TOD Framework) which was recently recognised as the top Transport Strategy at UITP 2017 Congress.
Following the 2016 elections Brett was re-elected to Council and re-appointed to the Mayoral Committee. The City went through a restructuring process which included the establishment of a Transport & Urban Development Authority (TDA) which amalgamated the transport, spatial planning and housing functions into one unit in order to implement the TOD Framework and address the stubborn legacy of apartheid era spatial planning. Brett was appointed as the Mayco Member for Transport & Urban Development.


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Whether you're jetting off to a tropical paradise, or heading down to your local beach or relaxing by the pool, one of the most essential accessories you need to pack is a beach towel.
From securing your spot on the beach, spending hours lounging on it while catching a tan, using it to dry yourself off, or wrapping in it when it gets a bit cool in the evening, beach towels are the ultimate beach day accessory.
Prices for such rondie vary depending on quality and design. For the fanciest one, it could come up to $79, but you can find great deals on these beach roundies starting as low as $10+ shipping.
You might not have known they existed, but once you've tried them, they will completely change your beach day experience.
Tillow Beach Towel
This oversized Tillow beach towel will be a perfect choice whether you are sunbathing or reading or just relaxing in the sun listening to your favourite music.
The ability to keep our iphones accessible yet protected is awesome, as is the ability to cover up valuables and hide them away from the sun.
The Tillow main has some incredible features which include the following:
A removable foam pillow so there is no need to waste your precious down-time trying to build a comfy sand pillow.
A water resistant pocket for your wallet, purse, sunglasses and any other valuable.
A camouflage touch screen pocket for phone or media device. The pocket makes it easy for you to use your smartphone or tablet without get getting it wet or sandy. The pocket even has a tiny hole for you to connect your headphones making it easy for you to listen to music or an audio book.
Simple yet cute unisex designs.
Super absorbent but also dries quickly.
Beach Towel Roundie
Perfect for a day on the beach with friends or family. And quite frankly this Roundie beats a regular beach towel any day.
"Not only is it perfect to lay out on, but it's perfect to wrap up in once the sun goes down. It almost looks as if you are wearing a cute poncho when you wrap up in it," feedback from SS, one of the happy owners.
The Beach Towel Roundie is simply made for comfort with its stylish design and these awesome features:
Made from 100% pure cotton.
Fun tasseled edges.
Super absorbent.
Five foot in diameter, which means enough room for friends/kids and all the family.
Functional circle design makes adjusting to the sun incredibly. No need to move the towel anymore, just turn your body to get a perfect tan!
Easy to wash and to keep its shape, softness and its trendy pattern.
One of the best parts of having a round towel is its functionality. Not only can it be used as beach towel, but also a picnic blanket. Its shape also makes it easy to roll up, and compact enough to travel with.
After said everything said above, let's face it - round beach towels are the best way to enjoy the beach and it makes a perfect gift for any beach bunny!


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Russia harvested 28.5 million tonnes of feed
According to August 7, 2017, in all categories of Russian farms harvested 38.5 million tons of coarse and succulent fodder (excluding the carryover of last year), which corresponds to 13.6 million tons of fodder units
The total demand for rough and succulent feed for the winter 2017-2018 is 30.9 million tons of fodder units or 17.3 quintals of feed units per conventional head. In the whole country for one conventional head harvested 7.6 centners of fodder units or 44% of the needs.
Forage harvested 12.6 million tons of fodder units (in 2016 13.1 million tonnes), including 6.7 million tons of hay, 5.6 million tons of haylage, 200,9 thousand tons of straw. Pledged 1 million tonnes of feed units of green mass for silage.
Mass fodder comes in all Federal districts of the country.


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At least 27 people died Saturday in two simultaneous suicide bombings in a crowded Baghdad market, the worst attack since October in the Iraqi capital just a few hours from New Year celebrations, a police source said.
"There are 27 dead and 53 wounded," a police colonel told AFP. A previous report revealed 18 dead and 38 wounded.
Two suicide bombers blew their loads on an early morning in the busy mid-wholesale market in Al-Sinek, right in the center of Baghdad.
The latest major bombing in Baghdad occurred in mid-October when a suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of a condolence ceremony in a Shiite neighborhood, killing at least 34 people.
The attack was not claimed, but the Sunni Islamic State (IE) jihadist group claims the majority of suicide bombings and bombings in Baghdad and the rest of the country.
On the military front, the IA is fighting in Mosul, in the north of the country, against the Iraqi security forces. Mosul is the second city in Iraq and the last stronghold of jihadists in the country.


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The English nanny had a distinct way of dressing back in the Victorian era, which makes them a great costume idea for Halloween, Cosplay, and other dress up occasions. Most people probably think of the skirt,jacket and hat combination when visualizing an English nanny, or perhaps … [Read more...]
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Father Vetter is a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and presently pastor of St. Therese Parish in Wrightsville Beach. He is Chair of the Priests' Council of the Diocese. Father Vetter has been pastor of several churches in eastern North Carolina, campus minister at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke, Editor of the N.C. Catholic Newspaper, Director of Communications, and Chancellor of the Diocese of Raleigh. For many years he served on the Executive Board of the NC Council of Churches. He is a native of Burlington, N.C., and earned a B.A. in philosophy and M.Div. at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio.


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Williamstown's Xander Schmitz is the youngest cyclist in next month's three-day 25000spins Great Ocean Road Challenge, riding from Geelong to Warrnambool to raise money for children living in poverty.
Xander, 10, says he wants to use something he's good at to help people.
"I love sports and am very good at riding," he says.
"This is a very big ride for me. The first two days are over 120 kilometres and have lots of hills. So I really have to be ready for it."
Xander, a member of the Western Suburbs Triathlon Club and Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club, said his triathlon coach had tailored a special program for the ride, which will cover 300 kilometres in three days.
He said knowing there were children living in poverty made him "more than sad – really sad".
"These children don't have any books and don't even have enough to eat a lot of the time," Xander said.
"The money I'm raising will help pay for two greenhouses for a community to help kids grow their own food, or it can also get running water to a town."
His father, Warwick Schmitz, says he's really proud of Xander, who always rides with a smile on his face.
"This is a tough challenge for anyone, let alone a kid who's just turned 10. I think the thing that's so inspiring is that he's always happy; this isn't a chore for him.
"We have a lot of support from local riders when they see him and everyone can tell that he's enjoying himself. Even after three or four hours of solid riding, he's still happy."
Xander aims to raise $2500 by February 4. Visit his fundraising page at greatoceanrd25000spins2016.gofundraise.com.au/page/XanderSchmitz


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1,000 of the 7,000 flats which are to be developed in the Hulhumale' Development Project Phase II will be allocated for civil servants, says Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Speaking during a press conference held at Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure this Thursday morning, Minister Muizzu said President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom had taken the initiative to provide housing for civil servants working in the Male' area. He said the President had made the decision last Wednesday to allocate 1,000 housing units for civil servants.
He said the 1,000 flats will be divided into three categories; 300 flats will be allocated for managerial-level civil servants, 300 for admin- level civil servants and 400 flats for support service staff.
"Of the 1,000 housing units, 300 housing units will be allocated for managerial-level staff. That, according to the civil service structure is people between MX2 to EX2. The second category is the administration-rank staff. They will be allocated 300 flats. They are staff between MX2 to GS3. The third category is support service staff. They will be allocated 400 housing units. They are staff between SS4 to SS1," said Minister Muizzu.
Muizzu said the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has provided assurances work on the flats will begin soon. He said they targeted to finish 7,000 flats within one-and-a-half years, and to select tenants for the flats and sign lease agreements by April, 2018.
He said those who wished to apply for the 1,000 flats needed to submit new application forms. And that civil servants who applied for different housing schemes in the past needed to re-apply for the 1,000 flats.
Muizzu said the government had not yet finalized how it would allocate the rest of the 6,000 flats. He provided assurances the flats would be allocated for the benefit of those in most need of housing.


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Friday, 22 October 2010
Yeh, a lot of B/W, I know, but I have such an ugly brown carpet, didn't want it on the pics!
Oh and I got a mail from Missguided. Remember me writing about the Jeggings and boots I ordered? Well, the order got cancelled. Yes, cancelled, FML? Why: We found your transaction as a high risk flag, can you please provide us ID and proof of address so we can dispatch your order as soon as possible. I mailed them if I could get more Information about what I should do now, but they only answer mails from Monday to Friday from 9-5:30pm! Anybody knows what to do in that situation so that I can maybe fix that before them answering? I don't wanna wait another two weeks for my stuff to arrive!:(
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Artificial Intelligence. Machine learning. Neural networks. All terms industry professionals pitch around like buzzword baseball. But what does AI really mean? Why does it matter? And, equally important, is all AI software the same? The answer might surprise you — and is essential to understanding how this technological process can boost efficiency in your business.
AI and machine learning: What's the difference?
Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is everywhere these days. It suggests what music you should listen to, what items you should put in your digital shopping cart, what temperature your house should be — and even what movie you'll watch tonight.
Forbes describes this technology as "machines being able to carry out tasks in a way that we would consider 'smart'" — that is, mirroring human decision-making.
Machine learning is an application of AI. It's the idea of defining and refining thought patterns (algorithms) by analyzing and studying data. In other words, we teach machines to think, give them access to data, then let them learn on their own.
Machine learning by itself is not sufficient. Machines make mistakes, and to be usefully accurate, machine learning needs to be human proctored and iterative. That means that human domain experts must examine the results of machine learning and refine the algorithms to increase accuracy.
A perfect illustration of why machine learning requires human proctoring and iterative refinement is what happened early on with a popular photo app that used AI to identify faces. That app misidentified people as apes, and after justifiable outcry, humans had to intervene to retrain and refine the algorithms.
Perhaps the best way to understand AI is to think of an AI system as a newborn baby that must be fed information and instructions, and must be encouraged and corrected, in order to become a productive adult. Kids raised without formal education and attentive parenting can go awry. It's the same with AI systems.
One step further: The rise of neural networks
Neural networks apply the concept of machine learning to computer systems — again, taking a cue from the human brain and functioning on probabilities.
How it works:
- Data is fed into a system.
- Statements, decisions or predictions are made.
- Feedback is given (i.e., "this statement is correct" or "this statement is incorrect").
- The approach is modified for the future.
The key is iterative adaptability. As the feedback loop cycles on, the system's criteria automatically adjust so that it can provide the right results for any given input — quickly learning expectations and improving accuracy exponentially. But this process isn't easy, and requires elements not found in any software.
Test and repeat. Learn and synthesize. Artificial intelligence is a science and an art, but for AI software to become truly powerful — and truly valuable — it also takes these critical ingredients: human intelligence, data and time.
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Visiting the Brittany (Bretagne) region of France and checking out Quimper and the Ville Close of Concarneau, summer 2012.
You can now explore the Grand Canyon via Google Maps.
Lovely quiet beauty of the Alentejo region of Portugal, away from tourists, where warm hospitality and food awaits.
Ekorian's Mugie Camp opened in Kenya's Mugie Sanctuary, abundant wildlife for viewing.
Anantara Sanya Resort and Spa, Hainan Island, China.
Fragment Design's new luggage tag scents in collaboration with retaW.
FEATURED2013 Range Rover - a look at 12 hours of driving on and off road in sun, snow, and hail through the AZ/UT desert landscape.
Stargazing at the Miraval Resort with the University of Arizona's SkyCenter.
New Heights, Winter Sports Holidays with a Difference! Carve fresh ski tracks this year with some suggestions from the wsjournal.
Looking beyond the macaron - checking out some sweet treats in Paris.
Sleeping Around transformed 20 feet containers into luxurious hotel rooms.
Some of the best surf photography out there is coming from one the best big wave riders. Surfer Rusty Long shares his local city San Clemente, California, through his local lens.
Shetland Ponies in Cardigans! Visit Scotland is having fun with this campaign.
Stunning Hotels in Extreme Locations - four splendidly isolated hotels give you a taste of life on the edge.
If you are going to Budapest, make sure you see the Museum of Fine Arts. Then hit the nearby Széchenyi thermal baths after.
25 Vertigo-Inducing Views From the Highest Atriums on Earth, amazing views from a different perspective.
Los Angeles in black & white by photographer Blaine Suque.
The many-coloured pools of Huanglong Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province, China
A volunteer work exchange leads us to landscaping on a centuries-old French estate called the Gran Castagne.
A guide to skiing in Hakuba in Japan and the hot springs or onsen and food that comes with it.
Hawking Travel Guide to England and Scotland with photo gallery of falconry in Great Britain, from CN Traveler.
Food and Tourism Guide to Japan's second largest city and food capital: Osaka.
qualia - Voted best resort in the world in 2012, a little piece of luxury on the Great Barrier Reef.
Península Valdés, an aquatic safari with the weekend journal along Argentina's Patagonian coast, where penguins outnumber people.
10 of the World's Most Romantic Islands, just in time for Valentine's Day. Bora-Bora, pictured, from CNN Travel and T&L.
Chrome Bag's new Niko Camera Pack - "Weatherproof Video/DSLR camera backpack with customizable interior and padded laptop compartment. Guaranteed for Life."
How to Take Your Hobbies With You When You Travel, and have the best of both worlds.
Great Bear Rainforest, north of Vancouver Island, BC where there are rainforests, fjords and .. white spirit bears called Kermode. What's not to love?
Escaping the city to Hamilton Island, a tropical island paradise on the Great Barrier Reef.
Three very different foodie experiences in Bangkok - from street food to five star dining with a cooking school as well!
Staying with the locals on a vineyard in Gironde, just outside of Bordeaux, indulging in wild cépes (Porcini Mushrooms) and the relaxed French lifestyle.
Great local tips and insight for Washington, DC. Travel through the local lens of Robin Rezvani.
The Duton Hot Springs in the Colorado's Can Juan Mountains.
The ruins of a privately-owned 13th century castle overlooking the Rhona River and the French town of Vienne
Trakke - Beautiful waxed cotton bags for adventurers, handmade in the UK! These bags are built to last a lifetime!
Cheval Blanc will be opening a new hotel in the Maldives in 2013, the Cheval Blanc Randheli Hotel.
Kotor, Montenegro ... a day in the medieval city.
List of few Cold-Weather Cocktails featured in Departures, warming libations from some of the top bars in the US.
Take a tour of the sights, smells and tastes of the market any chef worth his salt in Bangkok swears by!
Opulent Hotel Lobbies, ten entrances that make a statement all on their own, as seen in Departures.
Casa del Agua is a handsome artisanal water boutique in Mexico City. Think you can't drink water in Mexico? Think again.
Top New Hotel Spas, cutting-edge rituals that take rejuvenation to new levels. Departures list of the best and brightest stars from across the globe.
Videographer Andrew Sykes distills a month in China into scenes of remarkable happiness and life.
A beautiful way to spend a summer day in the garden of Baroque Palace Philippsruhe, Hanau, Hessen, Germany, through the local lens of Michael Werner.
Desert Lotus Resort in Inner Mongolia, like a ship floating in the desert, this concrete-less lotus-shaped accommodation assimilates well into its natural environment.


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Article published on July 12, 2016.
Despite their differences, Erika and Clementine have been best friends since they were children. So when Erika needs help, Clementine should be the obvious person to turn to. Or so you'd think.
For Clementine, as a mother of a two desperately trying to practise for the audition of a lifetime, the last thing she needs is Erika asking for something, again.
But the barbecue should be the perfect way to forget their problems for a while. Especially when their hosts, Vid and Tiffany, are only too happy to distract them.
Which is how it all spirals out of control…
Jade Craddock reviewed Liane's electrifying new novel and had the opportunity to put some questions to her:
JC: In your new novel, Truly Madly Guilty, you take three ordinary couples and an ordinary gathering that transforms into an occasion that will have repercussions for them all, and there's a very real sense in which life can so easily turn on its axis, was this something that you'd considered much before writing the story and how did writing about it impact on you personally?
LM: I've always been so fascinated and appalled by stories where ordinary people suddenly find themselves in extraordinary situations with tragic consequences. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time, a moment's inattention, a tiny mistake that any of us could so easily make – suddenly your life swerves off course. I think it's something that's always at the back of my mind.
You write these closely drawn domestic dramas superbly well, what is it about them that so appeals both to you as a writer and, do you think, to readers?
I find it easier to relate to my characters and their lives if I put them in ordinary domestic settings and perhaps my readers do too. Having said that, I still love to read books with unusual, exotic settings that are like nothing I've ever encountered in my day to day life. It's just that when I sit down to write I seem to gravitate towards the ordinary. (Although I did enjoy writing a series of intergalactic adventures for children!)
I loved the relationships in the novel, not least between Clementine and Erika, it was refreshing to see female friendship explored differently as you do in the novel, and I wondered why you think Clementine and Erika's relationship survives for as long as it does and what the two women gain from it?
I think long-term friendships often become like family relationships. You might not have anything in common anymore, but you'll always have a shared history that binds you together.
There were also some interesting parental figures in the story, Erika's mum, most notably, but also Oliver's dad is touched on, and I wondered when you create these additional characters who clearly have their own stories to tell outside of the main narrative, whether there's ever any temptation to want to dip into their stories more?
No, there is no temptation because that would take away from the momentum of the story. I tend to have too many characters as it is, and readers would become frustrated with me if I started delving into the back stories of minor characters as well.
Similarly, I loved the way Harry was brought into the story and wondered at what point he came into being for you. Was he there from the outset or did he only enter the scene later?
Thank you! Harry was there from the beginning, but I was well into the novel before I decided he would have such a pivotal role.
There's a sense in the novel of however close you are to your friends and neighbours of there always being some parts of oneself and one's life that are kept back, is this something do you think that is particular to the characters in this novel and their relationships or is general to all relationships?
I think it's possibly general to all relationships, but as this is fiction, these characters probably have more to hide than a random sample of the general population!
The question of parenting is very much engrained in the fabric of this novel, how did you feel towards Clementine and Sam over what happens? There's a sense that accidents do happen, but it did make me think whether the same would have happened to any children Erika and Oliver might have, on their watch, is there some point at which parental blame can come in to it at all, do you think?
Sam and Clementine had a responsibility to watch their children, as do all parents, so of course there is an element of blame. In a perfect world no parent would take their eyes off their child for a second. I think theirs was an understandable, forgivable mistake that could happen to anyone, and in 99% of cases there would have been no price to pay at all.
There's a section in the novel which questions whether what happened would have been avoided if Clementine was less concerned with being a cellist and instead was purely a mother. As a creative mother yourself, I wondered whether you had struggled with this dilemma of your writing versus parenting or whether you felt any pressure to put motherhood first or for writing to take a back seat? And what having the outlet to write gives you?
Every working mother struggles with this, whether they're in creative field or not. My work fulfils me and pays the bills, but I have at times felt guilty when I'm on deadline and my children say, Why are you always at your computer? However, most of the time, writing is actually the ideal job for balancing career and motherhood, and I'm also very lucky to have a partner who is a stay-at-home Dad, so I'm hardly in a position to complain.
As someone from a nation obsessed with weather, it's nice to see others in the novel – be they fictional – becoming overzealous about meteorology, but there is a very acute sense of the weather in the novel and I wondered what role this plays in the wider narrative? Would the situation/novel have been different if the weather was different?
The point of the rain was to help make it easier for the reader to go back and forth between the day of the barbeque and the present day. Weather can definitely have an impact on your mood – whether it's relentless rain or relentless heat – and in Australia we're not used to long stretches of rainy days, so it absolutely made sense that my characters were all going a bit crazy with it.
This is your seventh adult novel, how easy (or not) is it to keep coming up with ideas, and when do you know you've struck on the idea for a new novel?
So far it has been easy, although I will admit I don't have an idea for my eighth novel. I know I have the right idea when I can't stop thinking about it.
Your novels have been rightly well-received across the globe, and a TV series of Big Little Lies is currently in production, with Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, have you had much involvement in this process and what are you most looking forward to about seeing your novel transformed onto the screen?
I didn't have any desire to write the screen adaptation of Big Little Lies and I was thrilled when the great David E. Kelley agreed to write it. It was wonderful to be involved from the sidelines, to visit the set and to meet the actors (especially the children) (and the celebrities!) playing my characters. I can't wait to see how it all comes together in the final product.
Given these successes, it seems as if you've achieved most things an author hopes for, so I wondered what motivates you to keep writing and if you have any other writing goals you want to achieve?
I'm motivated by my readers – their comments, their reviews, the nice things they say to me at events – and I'm motivated by the writing itself. It makes me happy and I always end up with a vaguely unsettled, dissatisfied feeling if I go for too long without writing. My goals are to continue to keeping my readers happy, and to write better books. My favourite comment of all is, "I think this one is your best one yet." That's my goal – to keep hearing that.
See also Jade's review of Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty, published by Michael Joseph on 28 July, 2016 in hardback at £12.99
I'M A WRITER . . . and an optimist with a vivid imagination.
Surviving High School by Lele Pons and Melissa de la Cruz
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Getting ready to start your fundraiser? Worried about motivating your team members? Don't, I am here to help with some useful tips and motivational tools.
Fundraising is a very rewarding experience that teaches us many valuable lessons. The importance of teamwork, realizing that you must work hard for what you want, stronger communication skills, encourages creativity and teaches us the importance of community and charity. Whether you are working towards a new piece of playground equipment or planting a community garden interacting and motivating with your team is important.
Stay positive! When you smile the whole world smiles with you. Fundraising can be a very busy time and sometimes the majority of the work involved can fall on one or two members. Keep your team engaged by sharing information such as how much you have raised, all the great things you will be able to do with the money you raise and how far away from your goal you are.
Having a Fundraiser kick off can get your team going in the right direction. Have some competitions along the way to keep the adrenaline pumping. For instance the first person to sell $100.00 or more will win a prize. You can set your own prize limits and at the same time, give your team motivation to do the best they can.
Hold a mid point team building session to catch everyone up. It doesn't have to be a long session, but an hour with a quick catch up, maybe some munchies or treats and a quick team building game so everyone will have some fun.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Trees, Seeds, Soil And The Gospel
Day 278 in my "Year In My Life Through Pictures" blog series
While looking out our back window earlier I was admiring the trees standing across our property. Some of the trees still hold limbs that were snapped during the ice storm 2 years ago, dangling in the breeze. Other new limbs have sprouted out of some of the trees and leaves are starting to bud out from the limbs. One majestic oak stands in the background, limbs like huge arms extending across the sky. Some of the trees were very damaged in the storm and are only dead stick protruding through the ground, lifeless, biding their time until they decompose enough to snap and fall to the ground.
All of these trees have similar beginning, roots if you will. They started from seeds, deposited in the ground from another tree. Some of these trees are 100 years old or older and some are only a few years old, but they all started with a seed. That is the law of nature, seeds go into the ground and life springs forth.
This reminds me of the parable of the soil types found in 3 of the gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke. There are 4 soil types that the Lord tells us about, 1) Hardened soil that totally rejects the seed (Gospel) 2) Rocky soil that bears fruit for a moment and then burn up for lack of root depth 3) Thorny soil that springs up, but is killed by the thorn bushes around it and finally 4) The good soil, that produces much fruit. Of the 4 only the last is someone truly converted, the others 2 showed momentary hope and died and the other no hope at all. What stayed the same was the seed that was sown, the Gospel. It was not tailored to each individual soil to make it more palatable, but was sown as the Lord commands. The difference in the types of soil can be seen easily as 1) people that are totally resistant to anything of God 2) those that initially show signs of repentance, but quickly get jaded. Most of the time it is those that are looking for temporary circumstances to be "fixed" so they "try" Christianity, which does not work for them since it was not true faith 3) Like the 2nd shows initial hope of true repentance, but is quickly smothered out by people and circumstances.
I was also venture to say that most of the professing Christians today fall into the 2nd and 3rd soil types. They made a momentary profession of faith, but have since fallen or never even showed the fruit of a true child of God. The thing is is that the modern "Gospel" message that permeates church buildings and crusades today is perfectly fine with these types of professions and readily calls these folks Christians. They give the hope needed in these poor souls that they are "OK" now and have "taken care of it", as long as they "really, really meant it. Really". These people hope lies in faith in a prayer, a proclamation by an alter worker, a walk down an aisle, signing a card stating they "accepted Jesus", but not actually in Jesus. Their faith is in their faith or the words of a man. All of these lead to hell and many are being sent there because of these heresies.
These people are who my heart breaks for. I was one of them for 30 years as I had faith in my faith and in the acknowledgment of a man. False converts are deceived, they believe a lie as truth and are therefore unwilling to believe the truth as the truth. That is why God has to change someone. He changed me, changed my perception of the lies and actually saved me from me, hell and my dishonoring life of sin. These people need much prayer and also need the seed of the True Gospel sown in their hearts, so God can make it take root and sprout in the good soil that He prepares.
Please pray for eyes to be opened. Pray that you are made aware of those around you that are lost and deceived so you can till their hearts with the Good News. Cast the Seed far and wide and leave the results to God. Do not expect yourself to be able to change someone's mind or heart, that's God's job. Just be a mouthpiece for what God has done for you and to you, share the Gospel of scripture then watch God work.
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Fish Fest Royalty return
For the 50th anniversary of the Festival of the Fish, the Vermilion Chamber Of Commerce sounded the call for past festival royalty to return for the anniversary and the turnout has been good, said Sandra Coe, Chamber executive director.
"Really, with all their pageants the whole goal is to build up some confidence to go out into the world and bond with each other," Coe said. "They find some forever friends doing this."
Scheduled to attend are:
• Debby Derrow-Slyker, queen, 1968
• Laura Brown, queen, 1978
• Mary (Liza) Johnston, queen, 1980
• Amber Whitt, princess, 1987
• Sarah Wardley, queen, 1996
• Erika Cann, queen, 1997
• Kristie Fox, queen, 1999
• Dana Smith, queen, 2012
• Lyn Jasper-Clark, queen, 1975
• Terra Hill, queen, 1993
•Summer Warzinik, queen, 1998
• Carrington Partin, princess, 2011-12
• Chelsea Fisher, 2013-14, queen
There also will be an appearance by Ashley Spicer, a Vermilion native who is Ms. Wheelchair Northern USA and who will compete to become Ms. Wheelchair USA.
The Festival of the Fish, one of Vermilion's two signature community gatherings for food and fun, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.
A new pageant is scheduled and some old favorites will return for the golden anniversary of the festival scheduled for June 17-19 this year.
The Perfect Perch Pageant has been added to find Vermilion's coolest couple older than the age of 50. They will be honored during the event parade scheduled for 12:30 p.m., June 17, on Liberty Avenue.
The parade will include other honorees chosen from the Guppy Pageant and Junior Miss Pageant, scheduled 2:30-4 p.m. June 17, and the Princess Pageant, which follows that day at 4 p.m.
"I always laugh because Festival of the Fish is all royalty and Woollybear is all animals," said Sandra Coe, executive director of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, referring to the fall Woollybear Festival promoted by Cleveland TV weather legend Dick Goddard.
This year, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted sent a 50th anniversary commendation on behalf of Ohioans "as a small token of their gratitude and sincere admiration for your efforts to bring the community together while providing entertainment and promoting local artists and small businesses."
"The organizers' unwavering adherence to the ongoing success of this festival is a testament to their focus and determination and should serve as an inspiration to others for what can be achieved with such ambition," Husted's commendation said.
Even with local news reports, some details about the start of the festival may have been lost in the sands of time.
In the 1960s, it appeared there was a Miss Vermilion pageant that evolved with the community Festival of the Fish, which started in 1966.
"When you're listening to the old timers in town, they all have their own spin on it," Coe said.
Early organizers were Vermilion Rotary, the town fire department and the Chamber of Commerce, and eventually the Chamber organized the festival. "But I don't know the years when that happened or if it's actual fact," Coe said.
The other honorees are police canine units from at about 10 area law enforcement agencies. They are coordinated by Vermilion police Sgt. Scott Holmes and his canine, Miro.
The mix of pageant winners and police dogs required some rearranging for the parade, because the dogs generally will not be at the front of the parade where loud sirens ring out from police cars and fire trucks, Coe said.
Based on the events of previous years, attendance at the festival could hit 25,000 over the weekend.
Festival hours run noon to 11 p.m., June 17 -18, and noon to 6 p.m., June 19.
Among the most popular events, fireworks, first added in 2013, starts at dusk June 17. Spectators can watch from Main Street Beach or from the festival area.
• The Festival of the Fish Jay Hershey 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk starts at 9 a.m., June 18, at the Vermilion YMCA, 320 Aldrich Road.
• The sand castle contest runs from 9-11 a.m., June 18, at Main Street Beach.
• The Crazy Craft Race, with the theme "All American Red Neck Yacht Club," starts at 1 p.m., June 18, at the public boat docks, 777 River Road.
• The lighted boat parade begins at dusk June 18.
For a full schedule, see www.vermilionohio.com.


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Orthographic views - normal or bug?
I try to do as much research on my own, but I have not been able to find anything on this since yesterday.
Certain 3d layers in my scene are only visible in some orthographic views and not visible in other orthographic views (I scrolled through the Front, Back, Left, and Right views to check this). And I haven't been able to figure out any rhyme or reason as to why they're visible in some ortho views but not in others.
When I select a layer in the Layers Panel, the selected layer will show a bounding box and the axis controls (the XYZ axis) in the Composition Window . . . but not in all orthographic views. In certain orthographic views, selecting a layer in the Layers Panel won't show anything highlighted in the Composition Window. I've made sure that the camera is zoomed out enough to see the whole scene in the Composition Window.
Is this a normal behavior in AE, and if so, what does the visibility of these layers in Orthographic views depend on? Or am I possibly missing some setting in my project?
Any input/thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
The unseen layers may not be located within the orthographic view. If you change the comp view size to 50%, 25% or lower, you may be able to see them outside the comp window in a wireframe view.
Dave LaRonde
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KGAN (CBS) & KFXA (Fox) Cedar Rapids, IA
Thanks for the response, Dave. I was going to note in the original post but didn't . . . I am zooming out on the comp view size (even all the way down to 3.1%) to check, but that doesn't seem to be the issue.
In case it helps (and I'm attaching a pic below) . . . I have four copies of a pre-comp of a circle laid out on the north, south, east, and west point configuration (if viewing from the TOP view). I made four text layers that are numbers (one for each circle) for trouble shooting, and copy/pasted the position of each circle to its corresponding number (so each number is in the middle of its corresponding circle).
From the front view, Circle 3 is closest to the camera, and Circle 1 furthest away. Circle 4 is to the left and Circle 2 is to the right.
Here are the layers I can see in the composition window from each ortho view:
Front: Circles: 1 only; Text Numbers: none; (And curiously, even though Text No. 1 is in the middle of
Circle 1, I can see Circle 1 highlighted in the Composition Window when I select it, but don't see
Text No. 1 highlighted in the Composition Window when I select it)
Back: Circles: All Circles visible; All Text No.s visible;
Left: Circles 1, 2, and 3 (curiously, can't see Circle 4, which is the closest to the camera from the Left View)
Text No.s 1, 2, and 3 (same thing . . . Text No. 4 is closest to the camera, and this isn't visible)
Right: Circles 1, 3, and 4 (flip of Left view . . . can't see Circle 2 or Text No. 2, both of which are the
closest to the camera in this view)
You can use the camera tools to navigate within the orthographic views. As Dave notes, you may have elements outside the viewport.
If that's not helpful, maybe you can post the AEP so we can see what you are seeing?
Walter Soyka
Designer & Mad Scientist at Keen Live [link]
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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Thanks for the help Walter (sorry for the late reply ... I have a habit of trying to problem solve every little thing that comes up instead of just figuring out work-arounds - wanting to know the ins and outs of every program so I'm prepared in the future - and for once I tried to just finish the project).
In any case, I've tried navigating within the ortho views, and it doesn't seem like that's the issue. I'm uploading the file just for curiosity's sake - at this point it's academic ... I've noticed that if I can't find something in one ortho view, I can usually find it in the opposite ortho view, so I'm at least able to keep working.
I've simplified the file so that it has just the elements/layers to problem-shoot this. Appreciate the efforts and if anyone has any input/answers, it'd be greatly appreciated. (And I'm afraid that someone is going to find out that I just didn't have something simple clicked or switched on ... but if that's the case, always good to know).
Jeff, your scene is enormously large -- the layers are very spread out. The orthographic view default cameras are not set wide to catch much, and you have to zoom it out a lot or pan it over a lot to see them.
If you press Cmd+Shift+Alt+\ it will move the camera to look at the currently selected layer. This works in the orthgraphic views as well as perspective camera views.
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Hi Walter,
Yeah, the scene is, unfortunately, very spread out. I'm still relatively new and I was following a workflow I read about to make precomps very large to get around the issue of not being able to have precomps both Continuously Rasterized (to keep vectors sharp) and still have the layers within that precomp cast shadows. In any case, lesson learned and I'll adjust my workflow in the future.
The Shift+Alt+Cmd+\ shortcut was very helpful. Thanks for that. I figure that the large scale of the scene is the culprit, and I'll just keep an eye on the ortho views on future projects.
Just on a curious note tho ... if you:
1). open the file i uploaded
2). go to the left view
.... you can select and highlight the Base 2 layer (to the left), the Base 4 layer (to the right), and the Base 3 layer (in the middle), but if you select the Base 1 layer, nothing is highlighted in the View (even though Base 1 should be in front of Base 3 in that view, just closer to the camera from that view. Then if you
3). Shift+Alt+Cmd+\ while having the Base 1 layer selected, it'll zoom into that in the view. If you then,
4). Zoom back out to where the view was before, so that Base 2, 3, and 4 are back in the View (just as they were when you opened the file), now the when the Base 1 layer is selected, you can see it highlighted in the View. This is different from when you first open the file.
Base 1 is between Base 2 (to the left) and Base 4 (to the right), pretty much on top of Base 3. But where it wasn't able to be highlighted in the View before, it is now after I do the keyboard shortcut you told me about.
That shortcut helps a lot, so thanks! Does seem to me like there is something a bit quirky going on with the ortho view, at least at very large scales. In any case ... thanks so much for taking the time! I see you and a few others that are regular (and major) helpers on this board. Much appreciated!


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There have been rumours spreading like wild fire since the beginning of last week that former Barcelona player/manager and history maker, Josep 'Pep' Guardiola will take over from current Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes at the end of the season.
The speculations were becoming stronger by every passing minute and doubts were put to bed when the German giants announced last Wednesday that indeed Mr Guardiola was to become their next manager cum the end of the season.
It was a decision well applauded by a few, but many were astonished that the former Spanish midfield pearl chose the Bavarian outfit over the likes of CFC and Manchester City. He (Pep) even stated his desire to manage in England one day since he never had the opportunity to ply his trade there as a player. Bubble bursting news for all EPL followers.
There was some outrage on the announcement by Bayern re: Guardiola. Nevertheless, his former charges at Barcelona like Captain Carles Puyol and GK Jose Pinto gave him their full backing and all the support he ever needs to succeed at the very demanding Bundesliga outfit.
However, even more despairing was the extreme displeasure shown by a very strong, passionate and dedicated Bayern Munchen fan from Bulgaria called Vasil Kotsev(@jmliak). Having temporarily retired (in his own words) his twitter account well over 6 months ago, he brought it outta retirement Wednesday night for a few hours to express his utter disgust at the appointment of Pep Guardiola.
Below are the points he raised on why he's not in the least pleased with the Gaurdiola capture.
@jmliak- I am going to bring this account out of retirement for a few tweets, because there are some things that need to be said today..
@jmliak- Bayern probably made their biggest mistake (signing Gaurdiola for next season) since appointing Jurgen Klinsmann back in 2008
@jmliak- I am going to outline why I think so, and everyone is welcome to try and counter any of my points. I actually look forward to that.
@jmliak- Point 1: Pep good for youth players? Out of the 10 youth players he introduced, only 1 (Busquets) became a regular at Barcelona.
@jmliak- Point 2: Pep is awful at transfers. Hleb, Ibra, Sanchez, Mascherano, Villa, Chygrynsky, Fab. Dani Alves is his best buy- enough said. Sold Eto'o
@jmliak- Point 3: Pep doesn't work with out and out strikers. Ruined Villa's career, nearly did the same to Ibra. Bayern currently have 3 pure strikers now.
@jmliak- Point 4: Pep did not build this Barca team. Pep inherited Van Gaal and Rijkaard's team, and despite his efforts, he did not change much.
@jmliak- Point 5: Pep didn't make Xavi world class. Xavi really is a late bloomer, and he was only given a chance when Deco left. Hardly Pep's accomplishment.
@jmliak- Point 6: Pep doesn't use wingers and they eventually leave. Hleb and Sanchez to name just two. Bayern have Ribery, Robben, Shaqiri and Muller.
@jmliak- Point 7: Pep has ;little to no input in FCB's success. He stumbled upon the best midfield and the best attacker. All he needed to do is field them.
@jmliak- Point 8: Pep just sat and watched games for free on the bench. He's a zero tactically and couldn't do anything when the going got tough.
@jmliak- Point 9: When Messi did not play well and Pep faced a coach who actually has a clue, he was helpless. Hiddink and Mourinho just 2 of them.
@jmliak- Point 10: Under Pep, Barca turned into a limited team in which 10 players supported one. Each time Messi was shut out, Barca lost.
@jmliak- Point 11: If Bayern wanted possession football and youth players, they would have stayed with Van Gaal. He is better than Pep in every aspect.
@jmliak- Point 12: Pep does not know German. No quality coach would agree to work in a country and not know the language (Quoting Mourinho here).
@jmliak- Point 13: Bayern need a coach that has tactical ability and win-at-any-cost attitude. They needed Mourinho, not Pep. Should have waited 6 months.
@jmliak- Point 14: Jupp worked really hard to build a team that is Multi-dimensional and flexible. Pep will be the end of that. Bayern shouldn't be Barca.
@jmliak- Point 15: Pep is about to work with a man thrice more stubborn, forceful, and influential than him.- Sammer. Good luck with that.
@jmliak- Point 16: Probably the biggest proof that Pep was a pawn at Barca is that his assistant is doing better than him so far in the League.
The 16 points above are just off the top of Mr Vasil's head as he put it, but some are very valid and well constructed, although I personally disagree with a few, I sincerely am with him for the first 3 points. Point 4 has some truth in it, but someone has to inherit a team. He (Pep) changed the team wholly and brought a new winning mentality to the set-up and made them very very difficult to beat…Van Gaal and Frank's teams didn't embody that.
Point 5 is what I kept hitting on in 2008. Xavi only became Barcelona's main midfield man when Anderson 'DECO' De Souza left. The Barcelona no 6 emerged from Deco's shadow to establish himself as not only a mainstay in the Blaugrana team, but the fulcrum. So Pep just monitored the situation and supported the motion.
Point 6 is a fact. But where I think Mr Kotsev is wrong is the tagging of Muller as a pure winger. In a 4-3-3 format (Pep's favoured strategy), Muller is a wing forward/left sided striker and can easily adapt to the Guardiola master plan (however and whenever it changes) because he is a technically gifted footballer. Same goes for Robben, Ribery and Shaqiri.
Mr Vasil was too angry to think straight when he was tweeting point 7. Pep is pivotal to whatever Barcelona are and will be in future. He totally brought a new meaning to tiki-taka and atttacking football. He transformed good players to great players and is the reason why Messi is regarded as one of the best footballers in History. He is the focal point of football transformation in modern times. He is that revered.
Point 8 is absolute nonsense. Arrant balderdash. If Pep wasn't tactically adept, he wouldn't have won the staggering number of titles in his time at the Catalan club. As for point 9, it is a matter of opinion really. I do not quite agree with it. Pep has a dominant record v Mourinho (Hiddink floored him tactically, though).
Point 10 is a half truth. Messi was the main beneficiary of the Guardiola ideology. Pep's Barcelona teams were built around the Argie great – that was why Eto'o and Ibra were shipped off. Leo was always the main man and that was Pep's thing.
Point 11 shows that Mr Vasil hasn't really forgiven Uli, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (KHR) and Franz Beckenbauer for showing Louis Van Gaal (LVG) the exit door. But saying Van Gaal is better than Pep in every aspect is going over the top. Possession football? Spare me that.
In Guardiola's 247 games as Barcelona manager, Hi side out-possessed every team they faced. An unreal statistic. In terms of promoting youth players, only a few have/can bettered/better Mr Van Gaal. Andres Iniesta is eternally grateful to the Dutch managerial legend for whatever he is today, and many other greats who were given a chance by LVG.
Point 12 is easily the most trivial. Pep is taking over the Reds in 6 months. That should be more than enough time to learn some German. No intelligent and well trained soldier goes to war unprepared and Josep is too super to falter in that respect.
Point 13 is also sheepishly mundane and daft (with all due respect). Pep knows how to win and it is only after next season, we can begin to judge him based on what he has done right or wrong. Mourinho is a class act, so is Guardiola.
Point 14 sees Mr Kotsev showing sympathy for the departing Fohlen Legend, Jupp Heynckes. Yes, he has made the Bayern team multi-dimensional and bla bla bla…But the Football World is a harsh place as seen with Julio Cesar Falcioni's dismissal at Boca and EL PELADO Almeyda's at the Monumental (River Plate).
These are just a few examples of how managers are shipped off at the slightest provocation, not minding what they have won or/and done; Sean O'Driscoli's at NFFC is a recent one. About the phrase/statement- 'Bayern shouldn't be Barca'. That's the idea, right? Sammer and his team want Pep to make DIE ROTEN unbeatable and unplayable like Barca were in his four years at the helm. Mr Vasil should take a chill pill here.
Point 15 shouldn't really be a problem. Sammer is stubborn, headstrong, strong-willed and very influential. Other football directors have been worse attitude-wise and still managed to get along with their coaches. Pep and Matias will come good for the sake of Bayern Munich and who knows? They might become the best of friends. Life is unpredictable you know.
Point 16 is more or less laughable. 'The end justifies the means' they say. Pep was La Liga Champion 3 of the 4 years he was at the Nou Camp and whichever way he started out every league season is inconsequential as long as he reached his set objectives. I like the phrase-'so far', as the league is still on. Don't get me wrong, Tito has been exceptional 'so far'. Not yet 'so good'
All in all, PEP GUARDIOLA's return to football has been saluted by majority of us as a welcome relief and we hope he does very well at the ALLIANZ ARENA. Wish you the best Josep the Great.
Opinions/Views are humbly welcome. Please state your minds in the comment box.
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