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Alliance Endorses Some HB 2 Recommendations and Proposes Improvements
In recent testimony before the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the Alliance endorsed several projects in the first round of HB 2 projects while recommending changes to transform Six-Year Improvement Program into one more focused on investments of greatest long-term benefit. The Alliance endorsed the selection of I-66, I-64 and the I-95 Rappahannock Bridge crossing as […]
Did They Get it Right? VDOT Releases Project Scores and Rankings
Last week, VDOT released the results of the first round of projects ranked through the new Virginia HB2 process that is intended to take the politics out of transportation project selection. Under HB2, projects are rated on their ability to mitigate congestion, encourage economic development, and improve accessibility, safety, environmental quality and land use. A […]
HB 2: Keep It Simple
In October 16th testimony, the Alliance urged the Commonwealth Transportation Board and Virginia Department of Transportation to focus predominantly on congestion reduction and economic development when rating projects in the General Assembly-mandated transportation project prioritization process known as HB 2. The Alliance noted that "HB 2 started off based on measuring value in terms of […]

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Figurative Expressionists of the New York School
Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Joan Mitchell, and Jackson Pollock were signature artists who helped to define the canons of abstract expressionism. By habit, we have underexamined their contemporaneous figurative expressionists. The former eschewed the figure in favor of the "gesture," while the latter put abstract expressionist "process as subject" at the service of humanism. This course examines both paths as symbiotic lanes of the same highway, frequently sharing formalist devices, humble or discarded materials, media as subject matter, art as critique of its precedents, dialogue with non-Western and classical Western traditions, and the influence of Hans Hofmann. Painters and sculptors who will be discussed include Emma Amos, Gandy Brodie, Robert De Niro Sr., Jackie Ferrara, Mary Frank, Irving Kriesberg, Marcia Marcus, Jay Milder, Jan and Dody Muller, Larry Rivers, Anne Tabachnick, and Bob Thompson. Get an inside look at the development of the New York School of the 1950s and '60s under the guidance of Dr. George Nelson Preston, charter member of the Phoenix Gallery, poet, art critic, professor, and founder of the Artist's Studio at 48 East Third Street, where he "orchestrated the most important poetry readings ever held in New York" (Fred W. McDarrah, in Kerouac and Friends).
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- Knowledge of figurative expressionism and signature artists from that movement
- Familiarity with the abstract expressionists and the figurative expressionists of New York School in the 1950s and '60s
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In the Japanese Buddhist architecture, the temples are generally oriented facing south, and the entrance to the sacred area is done via a southern gate, usually the largest gate in the complex, known as Nandaimon, the Great South Gate.
One of the oldest and most important Nandaimon gates in Japan, dating from the 12th century, is at Todaiji, in Nara.
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Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Governor Rick Perry stated that there are more ways to get things done other than a government shutdown during a discussion of Planned Parenthood on Tuesday's "Cavuto: Coast to Coast" on the Fox Business Network.
"We've expanded the healthcare for women in the state of Texas through multiple ways. One of which is we've passed the most sweeping tort reform in the nation in 2003 that exploded access to healthcare. If you were a pregnant female along the Rio Grande, you had to leave your county to get that prenatal care, no longer is that the case. We did stop funding for Planned Parenthood. And actually, I, after seeing those videos, I think people, whether they're pro choice or not, should be offended greatly to what they're seeing out of those videos. As a matter of fact, I called for the nonprofit status of Planned Parenthood to be pulled."
Perry responded to attacks by Democrats that GOP opposition to Planned Parenthood is just an attack on women with, "it's just not true. It's how they try to deflect off of — these videos are not defensible. When you look and see what Planned Parenthood has been up to for all of these many years, it's one of the reasons that we pulled the funding of Planned Parenthood in the state of Texas, we realized what was going on some years ago. We are for expanding healthcare for women, as I said, we did that in the state of Texas. It can happen in those states, but it's not the federal government's responsibility to be funding that type of activity at all."
Asked whether he would shut the government down to defund Planned Parenthood, Perry responded, "Well, I think this is what's wrong with Washington DC, that they can't find a way to work together, this idea that you've got to shut government down is really outside the realm of what people outside of Washington believe. We didn't shut government down in the state of Texas. We worked together to find solutions, and I think that's what they need to do in Washington DC"
Perry concluded the abortion discussion by stating that arguments that "if the other side refuses to see what's at stake, it is worth putting the running of government itself at stake" are "the same kind of false narrative that you had in the Iranian negotiation, it's either sign this negotiation or we go to war. There are a lot more ways to get things done than standing up, and taking a stand, and saying, 'We're going to shut government down.' Find a way to make government work. I think that's what Americans are looking for, whether it's dealing with the defunding of Planned Parenthood, or whether it's the funding of our military."
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Practical ways to live better on less.
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most affordable natural remedies in the world. This amazing product can be used for almost anything. Over the years, apple cider vinegar has been used to treat/help various medical conditions such as colds, sinus congestion, acid reflux, and more.
It also works well in the beauty department for hair, skin, and nails. Apple cider vinegar contains beneficial antioxidants, minerals, and also contains anti fungal and antibacterial properties. I always purchase Bragg's or Eden Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, because they are both unfiltered and include the "mother." You can purchase either at Whole Foods for only a few dollars. Take a look at my 10 favorite ways to use apple cider vinegar!
1. Make a detox drink – Mix 1 or tsp of apple cider vinegar with warm spring water. You can also add a tsp or 2 of honey if you want to sweeten up the flavor, however, I prefer to drink it plain. I use warm water because it is better for your digestion. This is a great remedy for safe, gentle, overall body detoxification. It also helps prevent heartburn when taken before a hefty meal.
2. Use as a facial toner – Apple cider vinegar works well as a natural, budget friendly face toner. Because of its' antibacterial properties, it can reduce both acne and inflammation in the skin. I have also used it as a natural remedy for facial redness/rosacea. It has calmed down my facial redness a bit over time. Make sure to dilute a mixture of 3 part water/1 part ACV and don't put the solution anywhere near your eyes!
3. Relieve sinus congestion – If you are looking for safe, natural congestion relief due to colds/flu or allergies, then look no further than apple cider vinegar. This is a great alternative to costly medicine with none of the side effects. An apple cider vinegar drink can help to thin out mucus and relieve a stuffy nose and nasal congestion. Sometimes, I can feel my sinuses draining immediately after drinking the ACV mixture.
4. Heartburn relief – It seems silly to think that an acid would help to relieve heartburn and indigestion. However, the ACV actually works to increase the level of stomach acids, which is usually low in people with GERD or acid reflux disease.
5. A soothing pain relieving bath – A bath with 1/2 cup -1 cup of ACV will help to soothe sore joints and muscles, either from exercise, repetitive use, or arthritis. The enzymes in the vinegar act as a natural anti inflammatory. Other benefits of this bath include overall detoxification and better looking skin! The smell is a bit strong, but you get used to it over time.
6. Use after shampooing to clarify hair – Apply a diluted ACV mixture after shampooing your hair to help remove buildup from styling products and shampoos. It will also leave your hair looking shiner and healthier.
7. Use as a natural cold remedy – I find that drinking hot drinks, especially ACV, during a cold helps to shorten the duration. The ACV will reduce the severity of your symptoms by breaking up the mucus, soothing a sore throat, and relieving congestion.
8. A natural energy booster – If you are feeling sluggish, an ACV mixture will help give you a boost of energy. It is a great replacement for coffee in the morning or any other time of the day that you need a pickup. I still drink coffee in the morning, however, I usually have an apple cider drink in the afternoon to prevent a mid day slump.
9. Works wonders as a natural cleaner – ACV is great for cleaning because of the anti bacterial properties, anti fungal, and anti viral properties. You can make a cleaner in any spray bottle by combining 2 parts of water to 1 part AVC. You now have yourself a cheap, effective spray with no harsh chemicals!
10. Great to drink after a workout – Because it makes the body heal faster, ACV is a great natural remedy after an intense workout. The amino acids and potassium will help you to recover after a workout, and especially help with lactic acid buildup. If you are feeling sore from heavy lifting or run down after a lengthy cardio workout, then mix yourself up an apple cider vinegar drink!
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Media powers see stock rebound in Q3
CBS, Viacom among gainers; can momentum keep going?NEW YORK -- After a dismal second quarter for big entertainment stocks, the just-ended third quarter saw shares of sector biggies gain amid ongoing strong TV advertising sales.
But analysts have mixed feelings about the year-end period, saying economic and ad-market signs for 2011 will be key drivers along with how strong investor concern about the effect of new technologies on established entertainment players will be.
"For now, it seems like sentiment will hold up as TV execs are still seeing strength into 2011," Miller Tabak analyst David Joyce said. Plus, "many of the largest companies are now or will soon start buying back stock, which should help." He mentioned Time Warner, Viacom and Disney as examples.
Similarly, Anthony DiClemente of Barclays Capital recently predicted more stock buybacks and dividends instead of major acquisitions that could hurt shares.
"That is one reason we like the stocks at recently corrected levels," he said.
Meanwhile, Benchmark analyst Frederick Moran recently downgraded the two stocks he covers, Time Warner and Viacom, from "buy" to "hold," arguing that "a stalling economic recovery could hinder advertising and home entertainment sales."
Hal Vogel, president of Vogel Capital Management and a former industry analyst, remains pessimistic.
"I remain bearish on the stocks and on the economy," he said. "None of the major [entertainment] stocks has advanced to new high ground since spring. The next move is down."
Spencer Wang of Credit Suisse recently trimmed his 2011 financial estimates for sector bigwigs because of his "more moderate" advertising-growth assumptions and prediction that investors will grow more concerned that consumers could substitute free or cheaper online video for pay TV subscriptions.
"It is not out of the realm of possibility that media trades at a discount to the S&P 500" as a result, even though sector stocks are trading slightly higher than the broader market's price/earnings multiple.
Either way, all media-conglomerate stocks rose during the third quarter, from Disney's 5.1% climb to CBS Corp.'s ad-excitement-fueled 22.7% gain, with about half of companies outperforming a 10.7% gain in the broad-based S&P 500 stock index.
Except for News Corp., all enter the year's final quarter ahead of their 2009 closes and year-to-date have outperformed the S&P 500, which ended September about 2% above its year-end 2009 figure.
But only CBS Corp. and Viacom shares begin the push to year's end above first-quarter closing prices. After all, around the end of the first quarter, many media and entertainment giants hit 52-week highs.
Year-to-date, Viacom is the best-performing conglomerate, closing Thursday at 27% above its 2009 finish and easily leaving the S&P 500 in the dust.
The weakest big-media performer this year is News Corp., whose play to buy full control of BSkyB and lower-than-expected guidance for its current fiscal year seem to have added to concerns about the future of MySpace and the firm's ability to continue growing its film business. Its shares are down more than 5% this year.
All of the conglomerates' runs have been outperformed handily by Netflix, whose shares have been soaring amid ongoing subscriber growth and recent content deals with the likes of Epix that have positioned its online-streaming service as a force.
Netflix shares have nearly tripled, from $55.09 at the end of 2009 to $162.16 on Thursday, leading some to wonder whether the stock might have little to no upside remaining.
"Good company but overvalued," said Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, who has an "underperform" rating on the stock.
Satellite TV giant DirecTV also has done particularly well. Shares this month hit their highest level since the company began using its current name. The stock closed Thursday at $41.63, up 24.8% for the year.
Disney remained the conglomerate with the largest market capitalization as of third quarter's end -- $63.3 billion, compared with 61.7 billion at the end of the second quarter, according to Bloomberg. Behind that, News Corp. ($35.8 billion vs. $32.9 billion at the end of June) again overtook Time Warner ($34.5 billion, up from $32.95 billion).
All are well below Apple's closing market value Thursday: $259.2 billion. The tech giant recently became the second-most-valuable U.S. company behind Exxon Mobil.
Which Hollywood giants have the most upside from current stock prices? Several analysts mentioned Viacom and News Corp.
Asked to pick, Joyce said, "I still say News Corp., although it is more volatile, mostly reliant on whether they can get BSkyB, [which], while expensive, could be a positive catalyst by adding recurring revenue streams and free cash flow." He rates the stock "buy" with a near-term $19 price target and a long-term target of $21.
BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield is concerned about MySpace and other parts of the firm but said recently that "the ad market has started off the fiscal year quite strong for News Corp."
Meanwhile, Gabelli & Co. analyst Christopher Marangi said Viacom continues to be his favorite content stock. He cited the start of planned stock buybacks and improving ad trends as drivers.
Similarly, DiClemente recently predicted more stock buybacks and dividends from media giants, citing Viacom -- which he rates at "overweight" -- as the conglomerate "most investable" along that theme.
Joyce on Thursday boosted his Viacom price target from $39 to $43, citing "strong third-quarter ratings gains at core cable networks that are helping to support advertising growth."
Greenfield at the beginning of the month also touted Viacom's MTV as being "in the early stages of a resurgence," arguing that its ratings and ad revenue will continue to show positive momentum during the coming months and warrant a new look at the company from investors.


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As noun, plural leaves [leevz] /livz/ (Show IPA)
one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant
any similar or corresponding lateral outgrowth of a stem
a petal:a rose leaf
leaves collectively; foliage
a unit generally comprising two printed, blank, or illustrated pages of a book, one on each side
a thin sheet of metal:silver leaf
a lamina or layer
a sliding, hinged, or detachable flat part, as of a door or tabletop
a section of a drawbridge
a single strip of metal in a leaf spring
a tooth of a small gear wheel, as of a pinion
leaf fat
shaft (def )
As verb (used without object)
to put forth leaves
to turn pages, especially quickly (usually followed by through):to leaf through a book
As verb (used with object)
to thumb or turn, as the pages of a book or magazine, in a casual or cursory inspection of the contents
As Idioms
in leaf, covered with foliage; having leaves:the pale green tint of the woods newly in leaf
take a leaf out of / from someone's book, to follow someone's example; imitate:Some countries that took a leaf out of American industry's book are now doing very well for themselves
turn over a new leaf, to begin anew; make a fresh start:Every New Year's we make resolutions to turn over a new leaf
As verb (used without object), sank or, often sunk; sunk or sunken; sinking
to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into):The battleship sank within two hours
His foot sank in the mud
Her head sinks into the pillows
to fall, drop, or descend gradually to a lower level:The river sank two feet during the dry spell
to settle or fall gradually, as a heavy structure:The tower is slowly sinking
to fall or collapse slowly from weakness, fatigue, distress, etc
:He gasped and sank to his knees
to slope downward; dip:The field sinks toward the highway
to go down toward or below the horizon:the sun sinks in the west
to penetrate, permeate, or seep (usually followed by in or into):Wipe the oil off before it sinks into the wood
to become engulfed or absorbed in or gradually to enter a state (usually followed by in or into):to sink into slumber
to be or become deeply absorbed or involved in a mood or mental state (usually followed by in or into):sunk in thought
She sank into despair
to pass or fall into some lower state, as of fortune, estimation, etc
; degenerate:to sink into poverty
to decline or deteriorate in quality or worth
to fail in physical strength or health
to decrease in amount, extent, intensity, etc
:The temperature sank to ° at noon
to become lower in volume, tone, or pitch:Her voice sank to a whisper
to enter or permeate the mind; become known or understood (usually followed by in or into):He said it four times before the words really sank in
to become concave; become hollow, as the cheeks
to drop or fall gradually into a lower position:He sank down on the bench
As verb (used with object), sank or, often sunk; sunk or sunken; sinking
to cause to become submerged or enveloped; force into or below the surface; cause to plunge in or down:The submarine sank the battleship
He sank his fist into the pillow
to cause to fall, drop, or descend gradually
to cause to penetrate:to sink an ax into a tree trunk
to lower or depress the level of:They sank the roadway by five feet
to bury, plant, or lay (a pipe, conduit, etc
) into or as if into the ground
to dig, bore, or excavate (a hole, shaft, well, etc
to bring to a worse or lower state or status
to bring to utter ruin or collapse:Drinking and gambling sank him completely
to reduce in amount, extent, intensity, etc
to lower in volume, tone, or pitch
to suppress; ignore; omit
to invest in the hope of making a profit or gaining some other return:He sank all his efforts into the business
to lose (money) in an unfortunate investment, enterprise, etc
to throw, shoot, hit, or propel (a ball) so that it goes through or into the basket, hole, pocket, etc
: She sank the ball into the side pocket
to execute (a stroke or throw) so that the ball goes through or into the basket, hole, pocket, etc
: to sink a putt; to sink a free throw
As noun
a basin or receptacle, as in a kitchen or laundry, usually connected with a water supply and drainage system, for washing dishes, clothing, etc
a low-lying, poorly drained area where waters collect and sink into the ground or evaporate
sinkhole (def )
a place of vice or corruption
a drain or sewer
a device or place for disposing of energy within a system, as a power-consuming device in an electrical circuit or a condenser in a steam engine
any pond or pit for sewage or waste, as a cesspool or a pool for industrial wastes
any natural process by which contaminants are removed from the atmosphere
As Idioms
sink one's teeth into, to bite deeply or vigorously
to do or enter into with great enthusiasm, concentration, conviction, etc
: to sink my teeth into solving the problem
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Patient Management Tools Video
Just posted on the Digital Campus blog:
Video demo of the patient management tools currently being used by Health Extension Workers on our project. This video shows the mobile protocols (using ODK), the mobile scorecard and analytics dashboard.
Since my camera broke the other day (I'm waiting for a new one to arrive), I used a flip camera for filming this, unfortunately it doesn't focus well in close up, so the images of the mobile screen don't show up well on this video, once my new camera arrives, I'll refilm the video, to better capture the mobile screen.


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I Robot
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Autores: Pedro J. Serrano Ciudad y Alicia Pérez del Amo
Things are different: Differences
Grammar: Order of adjectives in the sentence, comparatives and superlatives. Functions: Describing and asking for clothes, accepting and refusing suggestions, taking decisions. Vocabulary: Patterns, clothes and materials. Phonetics: schwa.
Autor: Asunción López
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The House
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American Media "Terminates" CFO as Financial Restatement Deadline Looms
Another chief financial officer has come and gone at debt burdened-American Media Inc. and another brave man has stepped in to take his place. The publisher of Star and the National Enquirer announced this week it has hired John Craven to serve as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. A former executive VP and CFO at Time Inc.'s Retail Marketing and Sales Division, Craven, 56, replaces Carlos Abaunza, who will stay on as a consultant with AMI for three months.


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The Football/Soccer Club provides an opportunity for members of the Brandeis IBS community to come together and share their passion for this international game. The club provides students with the ability to play on indoor and outdoor intramural teams at Brandeis and throughout the Boston area. The club also provides a network for students to watch and discuss professional soccer leagues.
The Football/Soccer Club often participates in two tournaments: the Intramural Soccer Tournaments (fall and spring) at Brandeis, and the Intramural Tournament sponsored by the Boston Graduate League.
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The story of a rock kopje in the northern Serengeti, and daily life in the Serengeti's best new camp hidden within it.
Fri, Aug 28, 2015
Say hello to these beauties. Share
At Lamai we are fortunate to have a few male and female leopards in the area, these elusive and near threatened cats are wonderful to watch as they laze about on the rocks and in trees. They remind me of house cats, however petting is unfortunately not allowed and generally not a good idea. They are opportunistic predators, very strong and smart – males can weigh as much as 90kg, so beware!!
At Lamai on the Kopje we have two resident females and we often hear them in the evenings. Their grunts sounds like a carpenter sawing a big piece of wood, a way of letting everyone know they are around. 'Our' two females are very shy and to date we have not actually seen them, just tracks on the paths in the mornings. One large and the other considerably smaller, we assume it is a mother with her cub.
Experiencing this part of Africa and its diverse and abundant wildlife is a real treat.
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Beests everywhere… Share
The middle of August is approaching and the wildebeest are still wondering around the Serengeti in vast numbers, seemingly not knowing which way to go. The seasonal rains arrived early this year and with them the wildebeests, it seems they smell the rain and follow it around, looking for moist, tender and fresh grass shoots. They are a crazy wild bunch and our guests at Lamai have enjoyed watching thousands of them migrate through the area, both on foot and in a vehicle – can you imagine walking through herd of 5000 Beests?
River crossings are a treat and always a spectacle: they tend to gather slowly at the bank of a river with the brave on the front line, hesitant to take the plunge into the turbulent water, knowing full well that death is a probability, if not by the teeth or claws of another, by their own devices – trampled and crushed as they all scramble for safety on the other side of the river. The pastures are truly greener on the other side.
All the predators are fat and healthy having had their fill of wildebeest - crocodiles lie in wait beneath the rivers water surface, cats tend to find a high vantage point allowing them to spot the weak and vulnerable, hyenas can't believe their good fortune and tend to wait on the side-lines while everyone else does the hard work. After a kill vultures, Marabou stalks, jackals all share in the bounty – no one has any manners and it is a free-for-all with every 'man' for himself. Exciting times in our neck of the woods.
The migration is a natural wonder and we look forward to sharing this rather emotional experience with you at Lamai, Helen and I love welcoming guests back after a game drive, wide eyed and bushy tailed, filled with wonder and high on adrenaline.
A special thank you goes out to Vicky for the spectacular photographs, one of the few female guides in Tanzania and our unofficial camp photographer. She has 20 years of experience in the bush and is a wealth of knowledge.
The Lamai Team.
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Put simply, every October, lots of people decide to do something special by hosting a Kenya's Biggest Coffee Morning (KBCM) at home, work or school. It's our biggest fundraising and awareness event of the year.
Every drop of coffee drunk, and delicious nibble of cake consumed will give hope and support to children and adults living with cancer – no-one should have to face cancer alone. All our services are provided free of charge.How does it work? What shall I do?
At the very heart of the event is our hosts. Wonderful people who put their hands up, and decide to run a KBCM on behalf of Faraja Cancer Support. Collectively they make an enormous impact.
In 2015 over 3,000 either hosted or attended a KBCM raising Kshs 4 million.
In 2016 over 4,000 either hosted or attended a KBCM and raised Kshs 3.13million
Many had expert cancer speaker present to. The goal for ALL OUR COFFEE MORNINGS is to raise Kshs 6 million - together we can make it happen.
Meet Alina Haq- Marketing Manager at Suite 101 and Kaya Spa at the Tribe Hotel. Over the past two years she has hosted a KBCM Coffee morning - raising Kshs 187,433. Alina came up with the genius idea of donating 10% of Kaya Spa treatments to Faraja, as well as auctioning amazing pink cakes at their Suite 101 bakery, which both staff and customers loved!
To sign up today. Call Cindy on 0727529 287 or email email@example.com
KBCM's come in all different shapes and sizes, this is what some hosts did last
year to give some inspiration for yours.
"Having a cake auction at my KBCM not only got the party going, it was a star fundraiser"- Azmina Biviji
"We agreed to contribute a percentage of a special beauty treatment for the whole month of October. Our customers loved this concept" - Susan Rodrigues, Revitalise Wellness Center
"Our whole school dressed down for the day, in exchange for a donation. The mums brought cakes in to sell to" – a popular idea used by many schools in 2015 ( Oshwal Nairobi- Juniour Academy, Brookhouse school, Hill Crest Prep School)
"I hosted a small intimate tea/lunch at home with people I knew were close to the cancer cause"- Njeri Olang ( first time host)
"Our company held a company-wide event which 400 people came to. Faraja arranged for a cancer expert to give a talk, and after we all drank lots of coffee and ate healthy cakes!"- Charles Ndegwa, EBU-Safaricom
·It's an easy event to do – both in Kenya and overseas.
·A great way to involve and teach children the importance of philanthropy..
·Works well as a company networking event which give staff the opportunity to learn from expert cancer speakers.
·To remember a loved one who has had personal experience with cancer.
·To engage customers in a different way.
·To support Faraja and make a difference to those living with cancer in Kenya.
When does Kenya's Biggest Coffee Morning (KBCM) happen?
Any day in the month of October. You pick a date and time in the month that works best for you and the people you would like to invite.
What is a KBCM's Host?
Wonderful people, at the heart of the event, whom make KBCM happen. A host(s) typically sets the date, works out who to invite and decides upon a theme. They then promote and host KBCM. Most enjoy it so much they do it again the following year.
Where do KBCM's take place?
In the past KBCM's have taken place in school grounds, at home, bridge clubs, hairdressers salons, spas, hotels, company offices, art galleries, country clubs, banks and farms.
I live overseas can I host a KBCM?
Yes! Last year we have KBCM held in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and Sri Lanka. We can email you the support kit and look forward to seeing some photo's of your event.
How much does the event raise?
In October 2015 there were 44 hosts, 3000 people attended raising Kshs 4million. In 2016 we hope to raise Kshs 6 million, and The goal for 2016 is 60 need to find lots of hosts to help us do it.
What support is given to a KBCM Host?
Lots! The fundraising team is by your side every step of the way. At the beginning, we will meet/call to chat through ideas that could work. You will also be sent at KBCM support kit which includes many ideas and items such as invites (e-invites and digital), posters to promote the event, posters to put up at the event, table cloths, collection tins and clear examples of where the monies go. The Faraja team, expert cancer speakers and cancer survivors often attend the events to.
What other support can be given?
For large gatherings, such as company hosted events or community groups, Faraja can provide expert cancer speakers. These are highly sought after and regarded. We can also provide coffee, coffee cups and pastries – kindly donated by our sponsors. If this level of support is offered we ask for an agreed pledged fundraising amount.
Often companies will make a corporate donation as they days truly benefit the health and well-being of their staff.
How much should I expect my KBCM to raise?
We encourage hosts to be ambitious with their goals. So many people have been touched by cancer you will find people are normally very supportive and generous. Last year the average KBCM raised Kshs 147K, but they ranged from Kshs 38K to Kshs 1 million. Every single shilling was put to good use.
Where does the money go?
To one of Faraja's core services that bring hope and life-saving support to those living with cancer in Kenya today. This include running month support groups, our weekly Crafts For Cure Program, free complementary therapies, movement classes like yoga and zumba, counselling, nutritional therapy and providing medical assistance grants.
For further info:
Twitter: @farajatrust
Email: email@example.com
Mobile: 0727 528 287
Facebook: www.facebook.com/farajacancersupport
To read more on how successful KBCM 2015 was
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Passports are fun reminders of where we've been. In one old passport, I'm pictured with a tired and none-too-happy infant in my arms on my way to live in Germany. This is my passport photo from my early 30's, when I was on my way to live in the Middle East with three little kids.
The other photo is my younger brother's high school graduation photo. When IBM came to interview me during my senior year in college, I declined their job offer. But my brother became a nuclear engineer — smart guy! 🙂


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Our South African Family Safari
Africa and safari go hand in hand, but with such diversity, it's often tricky to know where to start. On this whirlwind eight-night family sojourn we'll take you through the best of this captivating sub-continent. Get your pulse racing whilst you get up and close to all the wildlife that roams the miles and miles of diverse plains on safari, exercise those limbs on the polo field and then unwind in some of the most coveted spas. Sounds like the perfect family safari adventure in our opinion.
Luxurious lodging
After your arrival at Port Elizabeth airport, you'll get back in the air for a 50-minute transfer to Samara, one of the largest private reserves in the country. In true South African fashion, the diversity of both the landscape and outstanding wildlife here is just mind-blowing. Don't fret though, you'll be here for four nights so there's plenty of time to spot all the wildlife that call Samara home.Read more
Safari spotting
To kick off your family safari adventure, either head out to the plains on foot to get right up and close to the wildlife that roams the lands, or drive deep into the reserve with one of the skilled rangers. The reserve continuously attempts to reintroduce game into its plans, so keep your eyes peeled for anything from white rhinos to mountain zebras to giraffes and even a cheetah or two if you're lucky. What a way to entertain the kids, right? For a little off-roading let one of the Rangers drive you through the mountain pass and have your cameras at the ready as you'll be clicking away at the breathtaking panorama of miles and miles of plains surrounding you. After your time in the sweeping lands, retreat to your lodge where you can dip into the swimming pool to refresh yourself, and unwind on your private porch.
Flying through the plains
After four nights at this spectacular reserve, time to get back in the air to whizz to Port Elizabeth. From there you'll hit the road for three hours as you journey to the ultra luxurious, family-oriented hotel Kurland. With only 12 suites you'll really feel like this expansive estate is your own to enjoy, and with masses of activities going on both you and the youngsters will never tire of things to do during your four nights here.
On your first day get the adrenaline pumping as you explore the vast estate on the back of some quad bikes. Once you've got your bearings make use of the world-class polo facilities on your doorstep, so after an al-fresco lunch at the hotel's Katarina's bistro restaurant to fuel you, head out onto the field. After an active day on horseback, you'll probably be needing a little down time so book yourself a spa treatment to revitalise those muscles, and follow this with some detoxing fare from the chef's specifically designed healthy lifestyle choice menu.
A family day out
For an afternoon out of your paradisiacal estate, make an excursion to the elephant sanctuary, or if the little 'uns are really in the intrepid mood the snake sanctuary, where you can get to know the country's exotic wildlife. End on a high at one of the hotel's exclusive restaurants, where you'll find seasonal, organically grown produce.
After an action packed eight nights in the thick of this diverse country, you'll journey an hour and a half to George where you can fly through Johannesburg back home.


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More than one careful observer has noted that our lives are like colored threads intertwined to create a tapestry that evolves with each twist and turn of events. My first encounter with Ted Lyon was during fall 2000, when I asked him to contribute an article about interdisciplinary education for Bridges (http://kennedy.byu.edu/bridges/pdfs/BridgesWin01.pdf). The resulting piece revealed a great deal about Lyon's passion for learning and teaching. "Life is simply not a single, compartmentalized major," he declared, and his life has borne that out.
Lyon's father, T. Edgar, was named the historian for Nauvoo Restoration in 1963. On the board of directors was a man named David M. Kennedy. As Lyon's father made regular summer visits to Nauvoo, a long-lasting friendship formed between T. Edgar and Kennedy. This relationship and the Kennedy name would mean much more to Ted Lyon years later.
Lyon was raised in the community of East Mill Creek in the southeast sector of the Salt Lake Valley. He became a "mountain Lyon": backpacking, fishing, caving, and climbing in the mountains of Utah and Wyoming. At Olympus High School, he participated in football, wrestling, and track. In his junior year he met Cheryl Larsen; they were married in 1962. Among their five children, two are adopted: a girl from Wisconsin and a son from Guatemala. "We thrill to our sixteen grandchildren," said Lyon.
After serving a mission to Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1959 to 1961, Lyon returned to the University of Utah and quite casually took an introduction to Spanish literature course from Ricardo Benavides, a visiting scholar from Chile. That professor and course shifted Lyon's academic interest from biology to Latin American literature, and set his professional path in a new direction.


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Wedding Guest Book Alternative
Fingerprint Art
Fingerprint Tree
This fingerprint tree is perfect for any wedding. A fun and unforgettable alternative to a normal guest book. Traditional guest books can lie hidden away in drawers or in the attic - the beauty of fingerprint art is that it can be hung on your wall and is on display all the time! A beautiful lasting reminder of your big day!
Guests leave their unique fingerprints as leaves on the tree. They then sign their name alongside or over their fingerprints - adding the personal touch that every wedding desires!
The fingerprint tree is personalised with your details and printed on high quality 300gsm, A3 white cardstock or 210gsm, A3 soft cream cardstock (please choose from the dropdown menu).
Package Includes:
- A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) fingerprint tree artwork
- 1 x A3 Practice & instruction sheet
When you place your order, please add your personalisation details in the boxes provided.
Are these supplied with ink?
I'm afraid not - Inks are readily available online and in craft stores. My personal inks of choice are the tsukineko memento dew drop range.
Do you sell the ink?
I don't - I would need to have a massive selection of colours to meet everyone's needs - and there are lots of stores online which have an excellent choice available.
Are these mounted or framed?
The artwork is sold unmounted & unframed so that you can match the frame to your own decor (this also helps keep costs down so that the savings are passed on to you!)
How will you post my tree?
For UK buyers, the artwork will be cello wrapped and posted in a board backed envelope with an extra A3 size board for added sturdiness! Overseas buyers will receive the artwork rolled in a postal tube.
Are you a real person?
Yep...when you message me you will receive a reply from either myself - Kelly - or my colleague - Debbie (ok, so she's the boss really, as she is also my mother!)
What if I want to make some changes?
No problem - please just ask. If we're able to help, we certainly will!
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If you don't want to miss all GEW event in Myanmar, you must need this calendar. Since 15th, November, Global Entrepreneurship Week have been celebrating in Yangon. Till today there are events. Today GEW Myanmar has Startup Ecosystem town-hall.
There are six more events. Some are in Yangon, and two events will be happening in Taunggyi and Mandalay. Enjoy the weekend and don't miss the event you love!


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Jean Mangun and Tami Newman
Department of Forestry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Who Needs More Education? According to the 2000 U.S. Census, over 87% of Illinoisans live in urban environments. A large percentage of our citizenry, therefore, most frequently encounters wood and wood products in the context of lumber or furniture retail stores. The tree farmer, the logger, and the forest products industry are 'out of sight, out of mind.'
The future of Illinois forests is dependent upon environmentally literate Illinois citizens. Comprehensive environmental education programs for young and old alike are needed to produce citizens cognizant of the roles natural forest systems and resource management play in supporting our quality of life.
What Constitutes Forest Health? A forest is a living community of interdependent organisms and their physical environment. A healthy forest is a forest capable of maintaining desirable ecosystem functions and processes. Indicators of forest health include measures related to biological diversity, viable wildlife habitat, aesthetic appeal, and resource sustainability. A healthy forest provides the human community with services that include improved air quality, clean water, abundant wood products, and recreational opportunities.
Both natural and human disturbances can impact forests in positive and negative ways. In fact, natural disturbances, such as fire, insects, disease, and severe weather are essential drivers of forest renewal. A healthy forest is not static, but is resilient to disturbance and change. The challenge facing Illinois foresters is to educate the general public about the ecologically sound basis for forest management.
Landowners learn about water quality benefits of streamside vegetation. Photo credit: E. Svanda
What are Proper Forest Management Practices? Managing a forest is not mining a forest. Sound forest management evaluates current status, charts a course toward sustainable production, and implements a plan. Forest management practices incorporate planting, growing, and cutting trees to produce wood while conserving air, soil, and water quality, wildlife habitat, and landscape aesthetics.
Holly Victor-Bold, a Jackson county public school teacher, says incorporating forestry or other 'nature' literature (i.e., environmental education) is left to a teacher's own discretion. Illinois is among the ranks of states that have not incorporated structured units on local, state, or national environmental issues into their standards-based curricula.
What is the Current Status of Environmental Education in Illinois? It is vitally important for citizens to be adequately and appropriately informed on issues that affect Illinois forests and the overall environment. At present, Illinois is not listed among the 31 states which require that environmental concepts be incorporated into their K-12 curriculum. Although a variety of forest science educational materials for teachers and students are available, there are not enough personnel from private organizations or public agencies to disseminate the information effectively.
Over 90% of Illinois forestland is in private ownership, therefore, educating landowners about sustainable forest management practices is critical. Chronic budget shortfalls at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources can cause landowners to wait up to two years before requests for technical assistance are answered. As private ownership numbers continue to increase the prospect of reaching each landowner with individual assistance becomes impractical, thereby necessitating innovative demonstration programs.
"Many private forest landowners know very little about issues related to forest management and ecology. Current elementary school curriculum are very lacking on these subjects primarily due to lack of knowledge and training of teachers."
-Illinois citizen comment
What are Some Possible Solutions? The Illinois Forestry Development Council has advocated development of comprehensive statewide conservation education programs for both youth and adults since its inception. Legislative action is needed to add environmental education to the Illinois standards-based K-12 curriculum.
Adult education programs that build bridges between the forestry community and the general public by demonstrating techniques necessary to manage Illinois forests sustainably are also needed. Initiatives to build collaborative partnerships among agencies and organizations within the forestry community will be necessary to address this need and prevent duplication of effort. State support for university-based outreach and extension efforts, such as the Illinois Virtual Forest, must be maintained.
Educated citizens become land stewards. By educating Illinois citizens about forest health and sound management practices, we protect both market and non-market values of Illinois forests for citizens, communities, and the state today and in the future.
Additional Reading
Downing, A.K. & Finley, J.C. (2005). Private forest landowners: What they want in an educational program. Journal of Extension, 43(1), No. 1RIB4.
Lieberman, G.A. (1995). Pieces of a Puzzle: An Overview of the Status of Environmental Education in the United States. San Diego, CA: Science Wizards.
Lozar-Glenn, J. (2000). Environment-Based Education: A Report on its Usefulness in Creating High-Performing Schools and Students. Washington, DC: National Environmental Education & Training Foundation.
This is a publication of the Illinois Forestry Development Council. Additional copies can be obtained at http://ifdc.nres.uiuc.edu For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Robot Nut Cracker
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This is from our Previous Collections
Meet The Bot Family - they are crackers!
Width 12 cm Height 33 cm Depth 6 cm Weight 0.732 K.
Small Robots height 22 cm. Price is for one robot - see drop down box when ordering.
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Robot Nut Cracker
Retro Wooden Robots designed in the same style as the original tin plate bots, that twist, turn and crack your big nuts. Place any nut in the robot's tummy and twist the key to crack open the shell. Robot Crackers are easy to use and will break into any nut, large or small. Your new best mate for Christmas. Handmade from solid beech wood and finished with a gleaming retro themed paint job.


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January 22, 2013
Presidential Inauguration Day: For citizens of the U.S. and most other democracies, the event signifies either a peaceful transfer of power to another administration or the opportunity for a re-elected president to make cabinet changes. But in Venezuela, this year's presidential inauguration day, Jan. 10, was mired in controversy. The country's bombastic re-elected president, Hugo Chávez, has been battling cancer and couldn't make it to the ceremony. Chávez's absence generated a constitutional crisis in a country now famous for the instability of its rules. Amherst political science professor Javier Corrales—an expert on Latin American politics who has been quoted on the Venezuelan crisis byCNN, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times among others—teaches a course called "The Political Economy of Petro States: Venezuela Compared" and has been watching the nation for many years. He spoke recently with Public Affairs about what Chávez's absence means.
Could you explain the current situation in Venezuela?
Chávez is both the president and the president-elect of the country; in October he was reelected for a third time, which is itself unusual, as most presidential democracies have term limits, but not Venezuela. According to the very same constitution that Chávez helped draft, every presidential term in Venezuela ends on Jan. 10. Expiration dates for administrations is a very important provision in all democracies. In fact, it could be the most important provision of any democratic constitution—to stipulate when it is that a particular administration ends. The problem is that Chávez was—and still is—ill and could not be present for the event.
So what does the Venezuelan constitution say about situations like this? If the 'president-elect' is facing an 'absolute absence,' then the president of the National Assembly is sworn in and calls for an election. An 'absolute absence' can mean death but it can mean other things, such as extreme illness or some inability to take office. But people in his party were refusing to say that Chávez was 'absolutely absent.' If anything, he was temporarily absent and the Venezuelan constitution doesn't say anything about what happens if a president-elect is temporarily absent.
The constitution does say what needs to happen if the existing president, rather than the president-elect, is temporarily absent. There, the provision is that the vice president takes over. So my guess is that there was a dispute at the top echelon of the party about whom to swear in if Chávez is not sworn in—the president of the National Assembly, a man named Diosdado Cabello, or the vice president, Nicolás Maduro. To avoid making this decision, the party decided to not swear anyone in. The official decision was to simply postpone the swearing in ceremony, until further notice, and instead, have thousands of supporters make a public oath of loyalty to Chávez on Jan. 10.
The problem with postponing a swearing-in ceremony is that you have an outgoing government, a cabinet member in this case, telling the country, "We're not going to step down; we have the power to change when it is that we are constitutionally mandated to step down." This is not exactly a democratic precedent.
The government justifies its decision by saying that they are not doing anything wrong because Chávez has been reelected and they are 'preserving continuity,' which is what people wanted. Nevertheless, a major constitutional principle is being violated. For the government, the inauguration is a formality. For the opposition, this is a major violation of the constitution.
How are other countries in the region reacting to the crisis?
Prior to this crisis, most nations in South America had pretty good relations with Venezuela, not because they are ideologically aligned—although many of them are—but because of the economics. Venezuela is either sending a lot of aid to, or importing many goods and services from, Latin American and Caribbean countries. Venezuela exports virtually only oil and produces very little for itself, so almost everything else gets imported from places like Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico (not just the United States and China). Venezuela has one of the largest import bills in the region. It even imports gasoline, which is puzzling for a petro-state. This is one reason why Brazil, a major supplier of goods and services to Venezuela, was so eager to invite Venezuela to join Mercosur, a trade partnership in South America led by Brazil. Needless to say, all of these countries have very good relations with Venezuela—and they are not interested in jeopardizing these ties— so I don't think you'll see much pressure from abroad to force the Venezuelan government to do anything other than what it wants to do.
What do you think the people of the country are feeling?
Chávez's supporters are pleased. They like the fact that nobody in the ruling party said, 'I should be sworn in!' because they wanted Chávez, period, and are having trouble believing that Chávez might die. The non-Chavistas are appalled. Those groups see the whole affair as one more example of how lightly this government treats the rules. The opposition has been fighting the Chávez government for 14 years. And while they have narrowed the electoral gap between them and the president, there is fatigue. They do well in elections, but they still do not have numbers to defeat this president.
Is Chávez as popular as he has been in the past?
There were two important elections in 2012—one for president and the other for governors and state legislators—and in each the president's party won by 11 points, more or less. By U.S. standards, that is a very large margin. But by Latin American standards since the 2000s, that is a small margin of victory. The average incumbent president in Latin America gets re-elected by a 28-point margin of difference. Chávez's electoral coalition is shrinking.
What is being said about Chávez's health?
His last public appearance was in early December, when he surprised everyone by flying back from Havana, Cuba, where he was being treated for cancer. He showed up in Caracas at 2:30 a.m. on a Friday. The whole point of the visit was to announce who his successor would be. And that's when he announced very clearly that if something were to happen to him, if he became 'incapacitated' to carry on, his vice president, Nicolás Maduro, was to be his successor. He then immediately left for Cuba and nobody has seen him or heard his voice since. Imagine a situation in which President Obama, to give an example, travels to another country for cancer treatment and for more than a month now, there is no image of him. We do not know what kind of cancer he has, how widespread it is, his prognosis, where the surgery was—a lot of things. The government is saying that suffered serious complications during and after surgery, and as of mid-January, he was "recovering" from a pulmonary infection. Many in the opposition are calling for an independent commission to make a medical judgment on Chávez's capacity to exercise the presidency. It's not that they necessarily want Chávez to return to the presidency, but they want to force the administration to comply with rules or perhaps catch them concealing something.
How would you describe Maduro? Do you think he will be easier for the U.S. and other countries to deal with?
People say there is a pragmatic side to him. But he is a radical ideologue capable of enormous extremism. He was Venezuela's foreign minister from 2006 until early this year, and he has been responsible for some of the country's foreign policy excesses, such as supporting Iran, Syria and Libya under Muammar Gaddafi. Yet he has also been able to normalize relations with Colombia, which shows a moderate side. Nevertheless, since Maduro became Chávez's caretaker at home, he has behaved very extremist. He talks about the opposition in very menacing, very threatening terms. He rejects "reconciliation." He has already imposed one major fine on an important news-source, Globovisión, for contradicting the government's interpretation of what needed to happen on Jan. 10. If Maduro has a pragmatic and moderate side to him, Venezuelans have yet to see it.
Is it pretty much a given that Maduro will be elected president if Chávez is gone?
Analysts are having a hard time figuring out why the government isn't following one of the constitutional routes available: to declare the president absent and call for an election. This is puzzling because this is still an incredibly propitious moment for the ruling party. Chavistas are having some type of otherworldly experience. The more unseen Chávez has become, the more identified they have come to feel toward their beloved leader. In this quasi-religious moment, they will vote for whomever the party proposes—Maduro or otherwise. However, the longer the government waits to hold an election, the popularity of the ruling party will decline because increasingly unpopular decisions will have to be made—spending cutbacks, devaluation, hiring and firing decisions in the cabinet and so-on.
You don't think there will be a power struggle once Chávez is gone?
I am one of the people who is arguing that we actually just saw a power struggle. But round one was solved, probably with the help of the Cuban government and side payments to the parties involved. The decision to not swear in anyone—not Chávez, not Maduro, not Cabello—was a type of temporary settlement. But as a result of this decision, Venezuela has ended up with a two-headed government. There is Maduro, the vice president, who is not the president because no one has sworn him in, and Diasdado Cabello, who should have been sworn in after Jan. 10. And both are governing Venezuela jointly (with feedback from the Cuban government). This is not what should happen in democracies. You do not have two-headed Executive branches. These figures each represent two factions and two different ideological wings of the party. Sooner or later there is going to be disagreement. And this two-headed government could experience further splits. There are other towering figures in the government: the energy minister, for instance, and a few military generals. Without a legitimate president ruling over these power brokers, I cannot imagine long-lasting unity at the top leadership of the ruling party.
Who do you think is better for U.S. interests?
The United States has been very savvy to not get sucked into a David and Goliath-type of fight with Venezuela. The Venezuelan government has been looking for that fight since 2003, and for a while, the U.S. came close to falling into this trap. What the U.S. should do is not say too much and see what happens. There's going to be a Chavista government either way, whether the U.S. denounces this or not, so why issue criticisms that are just going to give the government more ammunition? The status quo is not favorable for the United States, agreed. But it is not that objectionable either. Venezuela is one of the most reliable oil suppliers to the United States. People like to think of the Chávez administration as the most anti-imperialist in Latin America, if not the world, but an alternative way to think of it is as the most reliable enabler of U.S. foreign policy because it provides a lot of fuel, literally. Why would the United States tinker with that?
To what extent would the U.S. feel the ripples of political instability in Venezuela?
Political instability in Venezuela would be a catastrophe for the United States and Venezuelans. Venezuela is the fifth most important supplier of oil to the United States. Venezuela is also a neighboring state of an important ally of the United States in the region, Colombia. From the U.S. perspective, Colombia is currently in the right course. The drug trade hasn't abated, but drug-related violence is down and peace talks with guerrillas are underway. If Venezuela becomes unstable, Colombia's precarious pacification process will suffer. The United States does not need another hotspot in the world.
To read more about Corrales's take on the Venezuelan crisis, visit https://www.amherst.edu/users/C/jcorrales/ven_succession_crisis_2013.


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Picturing the Illusive Cleopatra
"H ad Cleopatra's nose been shorter," Pascal wrote, "the face of the world would have been different." Besides being a femme fatale of legend, the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt was indeed a mighty historical figure. But why did Pascal think she had a big nose?
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The individual vineyard parcels are hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. The juice is settled bright and cool fermented utilising indigenous and selected yeast strains. Selected ferments are stopped to retain a small quantity of residual sugar to balance the crisp natural acidity in the finished wine. Post ferment, after time on lees the vineyard parcels are blended and bottled.
This dry style of Riesling is versatile and suited to a wide variety of foods. It has classic Marlborough Riesling characters of citrus, peach and honey and a long fresh finish. Enjoy chilled as an apéritif or a lunch wine.
Especially good with Thai or Asian-styled dishes.
Enjoy while youthful or cellar for at least three to five years for a more honeyed and complex style.
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Mystery Beer Reveal
Yesterday we hinted that the Mystery Beer, tapped for LA Beer Week, was "…from an appropriately named LA brewery." We present the reveal for the Tuesday, June 21st Mystery Beer:
Hoptonic IPA from Smog City Brewing in Torrance
(Sure the air quality in LA has improved over the years, but the city still has the moniker of being Smog City.) From their website:
This golden-hued ale flaunts the exceptional flavor and aroma of west coast hops with notes of orange, citrus peel, tropical fruit, guava and floral honey. The lightly toasted caramel malt balances the resinous hop flavors and firm, yet balanced bitterness that make this beer a full bodied hop lovers' paradise.
Grab a pint to help quench your thirst and satisfy that IPA craving!
LA Area Brews on Tap
On tap from LA Area Brewers:
Hoptonic IPA — Smog City Brewing — Torrance
Station No. 1 (Malty Red Ale) — El Segundo Brewing — El Segundo
Potential Blonde (Kölsch) — Kinetic Brewing — Lancaster
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Solution Orientation for SAS Size Optimization
The Solution Orientation training for SAS Size Optimization prepares members of your organization's project team to effectively implement the SAS Size Optimization solution. This course teaches you key concepts, terminology, and base functionality. After completing the course, participants will be prepared to engage in key business decisions that will occur in the Solution Configuration Workshop (SCW). This self-study course includes structured course notes that provide a detailed overview, essential skills, and exercises, along with a software Virtual Lab to practice.
The e-learning includes:
Who should attendAnyone who will be involved in implementing and using SAS Size Optimization, including merchants, solution administrators, IT associates, and SAS consultants
Before attending this course, you should have a familiarity with size profiling and pack optimization practices, key decision points, and data requirements within your retail organization.
This course addresses SAS Merchandise Intelligence, SAS Size Optimization software.
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Succes in Sales – No one questions that making friends is a good thing. In this workshop, you are going to discover that the business of business is making friends, and the business of all sales professionals is making friends and building relationships. Strategic friendships will make or break any business, no matter how big and no matter what kind of market.
- Discover the benefits of developing a support network of connections for success in sales.
- Understand how building relationships can help you develop your business base.
- Learn how to truly like your acquaintances—not just pretend to.
- Identify the key elements in strong working relationships, and how you might put more of these elements in your working relationships.
- Recognize the key interpersonal skills and practice using them.
- Identify some strategies to make participants feel comfortable making these connections.
Sales Bingo
How to Get People to Like You
What Influences People in Forming Relationships?
Building Customer Connections § Disclosure
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Communication Skills for Relationship Selling
Active Listening
Asking Questions
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Located 5 miles from Dufftown, The Old Manse offers luxurious accommodation in a rural setting. Close to the Malt Whisky Trail, the location is central to Speyside and is in easy reach of both the Cairngorms National Park and the Moray Coast. In addition to offering easy access to the Whisky Distilleries of Speyside, there is easy access to the waymarked walks on the Glenlivet Crown Estate. A must is the energetic climb to the summit of Benrinnes, which has spectacular views looking North across the Moray Firth to the mountains of Sutherland or to the Cairngorm Mountians to the South. There are other sporting facilities on the doorstep including Golf, Game fishing, Shooting and Stalking.
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By Marton Dunai
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that his country stood firmly against anti-Semitism today after the "crime" of failing to protect its Jewish citizens during World War Two.
Netanyahu, whose visit to Budapest has been overshadowed by Orban's flirtation with the radical right that has unnerved Hungarian Jews, responded by praising Hungary as a key ally of Israel as it faces growing hostility around the world.
Netanyahu's two-day trip comes less than a month after Orban praised Hungary's interwar leader Miklos Horthy, a Hitler ally, and used an image of Jewish U.S. financier George Soros in an anti-immigration billboard campaign.
"It is the duty of every Hungarian government to defend its citizens whatever their heritage. During World War Two Hungary did not honor this moral and political obligation," Orban told a joint news conference with Netanyahu, adopting a markedly different tone to his usually nationalist rhetoric.
"That is a crime, because we chose collaboration with the Nazis over the defense of the Jewish community. That can never happen again. The Hungarian government will defend all of its citizens in the future."
Orban has repeatedly pledged zero tolerance of anti-Semitism but some of his comments have rattled Hungarian Jews, including his praise for Horthy, who only suspended deportations of Jews after the Nazis had shipped half a million to the gas chambers.
"(Orban) reassured me in unequivocal terms (over the anti-Semitic concerns)," Netanyahu told the news conference. "I appreciate that. These are important words."
He also thanked Orban for "standing up for Israel in international forums."
"There is a new anti-Semitism expressed in anti-Zionism," Netanyahu said. "That is delegitimizing the one and only Jewish state. In many ways Hungary is at the forefront of the states that are opposed to this anti-Jewish policy and I welcome it and express the appreciation of my government."
Netanyahu's visit is the first to Hungary by a serving Israeli prime minister since the fall of communism. He will also meet the Polish, Czech and Slovak leaders in Budapest on Wednesday.
Israel has sought better bilateral ties with countries that have a vote in forums such as the European Union or the United Nations, who it hopes will help defend its interests when Israel is criticized.
Poland has just been elected to the U.N. Security Council as a non-permanent member for the next two years.
Orban and Netanyahu have found common cause on the issue of Hungarian-born Soros and his support for non-governmental organizations that have criticized their governments' policies.
Earlier this month the Israeli foreign ministry issued a statement denouncing Soros in an apparent attempt to align Israel with Hungary ahead of the Netanyahu trip.
The warm ties between Netanyahu and Orban have raised eyebrows in the European Union, where the Hungarian leader is regarded as an illiberal maverick. His party has curtailed press freedom and stymied EU efforts to tackle the migrant crisis.
On Tuesday Orban and Netanyahu also discussed mass immigration into Europe as well as other issues.
Defending his refusal to accept an EU quota of migrants, Orban said: "Hungary does not want a mixed population, it does not want to change its current ethnic makeup, it will not defer to any external pressure."
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Indians set AL mark with 21st straight victory
CLEVELAND — For more than 100 years, American League teams have gone on winning streaks of varying lengths — short ones, long ones, double-digit ones.
Nothing, though, like the one the Cleveland Indians have pieced together.
A streak for the ages.
Moving past the "Moneyball" Oakland Athletics, the Indians set the AL record with their 21st straight win on Wednesday, 5-3 over the Detroit Tigers, to join only two other teams in the past 101 years to win that many consecutive games.
Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer off Buck Farmer (4-3) and Mike Clevinger (10-5) won his fourth straight start as the Indians matched the 1935 Chicago Cubs for the second-longest streak since 1900.
And in doing so, they separated themselves from every AL team since the league was formed in 1901.
"Who would've ever thought that we'd be in this situation?" Bruce said. "I can't even imagine." Believe it.
The Indians are within five wins of catching the 1916 New York Giants, who won 26 straight.
After leading 4-1, the Indians had to overcome a costly error and rely on their bullpen to hold off the Tigers, who have lost 11 of 12 to Cleveland and saw manager Brad Ausmus and catcher James McCann ejected from the series finale.
Roberto Perez added a homer in the seventh and four Cleveland relievers finished, with Cody Allen working the ninth for his 27th save.
There was no big celebration afterward as the Indians simply congratulated one another and stuck to their routine.
"We're so focused," said Bruce, who arrived via trade last month from the New York Mets. "I thought we were playing the Royals today. … Everyone comes here and gets ready to play today and I think that's something that speaks volumes."
Edwin Encarnacion of the Indians hits an RBI single during the third inning Wednesday.
Cleveland's Jay Bruce celebrates with Jose Ramirez after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning Wednesday.


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The 4th Annual UIC Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at Anchorage Golf Course in Anchorage on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. This is an 18-hole, shotgun tournament and will start at 7AM. Registration, driving range and putting green open at 6AM. Sponsored teams and non-sponsored teams are welcome to compete. Entry fee for non-sponsored team members is $150 per person. The golf course will accommodate all levels of golfers (and non-golfers) to ensure that everyone will enjoy their day. Profits will help with future UIC Foundation efforts to provide educational scholarships to eligible Iñupiat students.
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