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A little bit about our Bed and Breakfast
West Tannacrieff is a working dairy farm set in the peaceful Ayrshire countryside.
Our B&B establishment is adjacent to our farmhouse. It is a converted byre which has been tastefully renovated and decorated into 4 spacious ensuite bedrooms, all with modern amenities.
Each room has colour tv and tea and coffee making facilities along with homemade treats.
West Tannacrieff Bed and breakfast is situated just 1 mile from the M77 on the B751 road to Kilmaurs so is easily accessible from Glasgow and Prestwick airports.
Train stations available at Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Kilmarnock.
We have 1 single room, 2 twin rooms, 1 double/family room in our homely bed and breakfast.
You have your own front door to come and go as you please, a large parking area and garden for you enjoy. There is a tv lounge and a spacious dining room for you to enjoy our hearty breakfast with homemade breads and preserves
It is an excellent base for exploring Ayrshires many tourist attractions, these include Burns Cottage, Culzean Castle and Dean Castle, Kilmarnock. We are only 20 minutes from Glasgow where you can enjoy great shopping as well as the tourist attractions of the city. You can also go on day trips to the isles of Arran, Rothsay and Cumbrae.
Ayrshire is famous for its many golf courses, these include Royal Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick.
We have a new golf course, designed by Colin Montgomery next to us at Rowallan Castle. Morris Equestrian Center is nearby where you can watch show jumping.
We hope our web site will answer any queries you may have, but if not please don't hesitate to contact us. We will be more than pleased to help in any way we can.


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London, Dublin, Miami, New York, Mexico twice (Cozumel and Punta Mita), Las Vegas twice, Denver twice and San Francisco six times all within 2015. To say I am living in a never-ending state of exhaustion is an understatement, but I wouldn't have it any other way. According to my dad, I'm hard to keep track of. In 2016, I'll need a leash. Here is a few things I deem semi-important in fashion this coming year.
1. Pantone Color(s) of the Year
Most importantly in the world of fashion 2016 is a HUGE year because for the first time ever ever, Pantone has chosen TWO colors for Color of the Year. Rose Quartz 13-1520 and Serenity 15-3919. So I guess having lavender locks like Kelly Osbourne won't go out of style, and having Coachella-esque hair year round is totally acceptable. With these two colors, I would suggest color blocking when wanting to wear together. A baby blue coat can be paired perfectly with a sheer pink gloss. Or a pale pink crossbody worn with a light blue pair of jeans.
When wearing serenity, you can dress it with a pair of dark blue jeans without being totally monochromatic. Think a light-shaded chambray worn with rich indigo denim. You probably have this outfit already living in your closet. My favorite chambray is by Rag and Bone, and favorite denim brands are Paige, Current/Elliot, Mother and Levi's.
For rose quartz, a perfect go-to is any shade of grey. For men, I love a rose-colored button down with a grey cashmere sweater or sports coat. To be completely honest I've never been a pink kind of girl, I'm actually almost kind of anti-pink. I don't know if I own any pink in my closet. So I'll get my rose quartz through lip colors or blush. My favorite would be Gaiety or New Order by Nars.
2. Havana, Cuba
With all political views aside, Havana is becoming a trendy hip destination spot for 2016. With recent change in policy with the United States, you can get there easily on a number of different American airlines. Designers such as Stella McCartney and Proenza Schouler are taking inspiration from this beautiful Caribbean country. Think bold colors, loud prints, sugar canes, ruffles, and banana empanadas.
3. Half-Moon Bag
I didn't even commit to the 'bucket bag' of 2015 even though Rebecca Minkoff named hers the 'Fiona' bag. So I guess I've been holding out for this 2016 trend, the half-moon bag. Brooklyn Beckham's mom (Victoria) presented this style in her last season's runway, and I'm into anything that has to do with Brooklyn Beckham. I absolutely ADORE (x 100) this one made by APC; I'll put this one's on my list for my birthday from my non-existent boyfriend.
4. Pleats
Dress pleats, skirt pleats, blouse pleats, skirt pleats. It's back. And you don't look totally preppy school girl wearing them; they actually look semi-elegant and not totally terrible. I recently bought a leather jacket with pleats on it that I've been drooling over by Burning Torch.
5. Fancy Pajamas
The roll-out-of-bed look just went one step further. Anything and everything you would wear to bed is totally acceptable in 2016. Silky two piece sets, dolled up in jewels topped with a blazer or fur coat. Knowing me, I probably won't brush my hair with this look either just to really fit the part.

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With so many great bands champing at the bit to play decent venues, club owners have little incentive to actually pay a band to play. In fact, in cities that the competition is the stiffest, some venues enact a "pay to play" policy: The band must purchase tickets for the night of the show from the club owner, and to make money on the gig, the band has to then sell these tickets at a markup — what a racket. But a person's got to eat, and a band has expenses, so what do you do? For starters, take a tip from the superstars (such as Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani and Sean Combs) who have successful clothing and merchandise lines. Creating and selling unique band wear and novelties at your gigs can be a lucrative business venture, and it has the added bonus of increasing your band's visibility. It's also much less awkward than standing on the corner selling tickets.
If you have an album or single that's ready for public consumption, selling that at your gig should be the priority. No matter how cool your merchandise is, ultimately, it's your music that needs to get into people's hands. The merchandise is, essentially, an "up sell," something fun for people to buy and take home from your shows after they've purchased your music. If you're putting more money into manufacturing clothing and novelty items than recording your music, it might be time to reassess your priorities.
The first choice of most bands is to manufacture a slew of T-shirts imprinted with their logos, Websites and maybe some catchy mottoes. Women often spend more on finery than men, but they aren't buying oversize T-shirts. Offer clothing that will appeal to the ladies, like baby T-shirts, skirts or even underwear (really, it can be done tastefully). Any of these items can be silk-screened with your band's logo as easily as a standard T-shirt. Also, make sure to have things that will appeal to your specific audience and are priced accordingly. For example, less expensive items — coasters, beer cozies, key-chain bottle openers, mugs, hats, pins, stickers and so forth — will be a hit with the broke, beer-drinking college kids who come to your shows.
But rather than manufacture hundreds of T-shirts with the same imprint, create unique, artistic designs and manufacture limited quantities to produce collectible T-shirts. This is a great way of adding value to any product, not just T-shirts, and it differentiates your band's novelty items from other bands selling cookie-cutter products. Everybody wants a one-of-a-kind item. Although the cost per item is higher when you don't buy in bulk, meaning a lower profit margin, the upside is that buying fewer units means less cash is required to get started.
Some printing companies will put your design on a T-shirt for about $10 — including the price of the shirt — using an inkjet printer, heat-transfer paper and a heat press. Of course, you could purchase the heat-transfer paper yourself (about a dollar a sheet), print your own designs and use mom's iron to make the transfers, but a professional heat press produces a better transfer. But for the most professional look and feel, go with silk-screened imprints. This is a more expensive process, but it yields a more durable imprint. For one-offs and very short runs, you might even consider investing in your own silk-screening setup; complete kits are available for less than $150. With runs of 20 or more pieces, it's wise to hire a professional (such as www.angrygirl.com) for overall conformity and convenience.
Other novelty items can be found at carnival supply warehouses, like Kipp Brothers in Indiana (online at www.kippbro.com). You can save money by figuring out ways to affix your artwork to the novelty items yourself. But if you aren't interested in decorating the goods personally and can afford to spend the extra money per unit, there are companies that specialize in putting your art on a variety of objects. One such company, popular among indie musicians, is CaféPress (www.cafepress.com). CaféPress can put your artwork on everything from wall clocks to mouse pads. Best of all, for online sales, the company doesn't charge money for manufacturing until an item has been ordered. Or you can buy ready-made product in bulk directly from the company to sell at your gigs.
It's easy to say that you should sell merchandise at gigs, but anybody who has tried knows that pulling it off successfully is another matter altogether. An independent group in Los Angeles that has had success selling a variety of band wear and collectibles at its shows is Midway (www.midwaymidway.com). To every gig, the group drags along a large roadcase packed full of merchandise, from T-shirts to key chains. Inside, the products are all neatly arranged and ready to be displayed by simply opening the trunk and putting it on a table. The case even has clothing racks and hangers ready to be pulled out, lights to illuminate the business transactions and a neon sign that proudly flashes the band's name. As Midway keyboardist Kevin Fischer says, "The object was to have something quick and easy to set up so that nobody would have to waste 30 minutes before the show setting up the merchandise — and to make the display eye-catching so people would be naturally drawn to it."
"The most effective way to sell merch is to have the lead singer, the 'face' of our band, personally sell stuff after each show," says Emily Weber, Midway's bass player. "Most people want to meet her anyway. Also, always offer deals on buying more than one item at a time. For example, get one for $10 or two for $18 and you save $2."
It can be difficult to put on the salesperson hat after a show, but if you're serious about your act, it's wise to treat it like a real business. Take every opportunity to generate a positive cash flow. Selling merch at your performances can provide a steady flow of cash to help fund your musical aspirations.


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Red Ed also purchases second-hand sheds and rebirths them
If your looking for used sheds or shed materials, perhaps the Sale Items page has what you need.
Sheds can also be partially second hand with other new components
added such as new iron and purlins. Red Ed can mix and match
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Xiaomi's recently established gaming brand called Black Shark has launched a new phone called Black Shark. The smartphone has all the ingredient of a flagship phone, plus it comes with support for a detachable Bluetooth gamepad.
Design and Display
Measuring 161.6 x 75.4 x 9.25mm and weighing 190 grams, the metal-bodied Black Shark phone has a unique rear panel that has an appeal of a sports car. The green-colored S logo resides at the center of the rear panel and the top lies the dual camera setup. The right side of the handset is equipped with volume buttons and power key whereas the left side is fitted with Shark key that gives access to gaming mode on the phone.
The Full HD+ resolution supporting InCell display of the phone delivers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It supports DCI-P3 color gamut and the MEMC intelligent motion compensation technology brings stutter free video quality while gaming. A fingerprint scanner enabled home button lies in the bottom bezel of the phone.
The Black Shark gaming phone is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. To prevent the device from overheating while enjoying games on it, the smartphone is equipped with multi-stage cooling technology which includes liquid cooling, heat dissipation through heat pipe, high thermal conductivity coper alloy substrate and more. The multi-layer cooling setup can reduce the temperature of the Black Shark phone by 8 degrees.
The 64 GB and 128 GB UFS 2.1 storage variants of the Black Shark include 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. It is fueled by 4,000mAh battery that includes support for Quick Charge 3.0. The handset is loaded with Joy UI which is nothing but a gaming centric Android 8.1 Oreo ROM that includes some core features of MIUI such as Mi Cloud, Mi Messaging and more. The Shark Dock functionality can be accessed while playing games to quickly access features like silent mode, DND and more.
The back panel of the Black Shark gaming phone has 12-megapixel f/1.75 aperture main sensor that is accompanied by 20-megapixel f/1.75 aperture secondary sensor. Both sensors have 6p lenses, dual-tone LED flash, bokeh effect photography and HDR.
The 20-megapixel f/2,2 aperture frontal camera is equipped with 5p lens, intelligent beauty, 4K video shooting and facial recognition. Black Shark has included a dedicated image processor for better photography experience.
Shark GamePad and Other Features
The fingerprint scanner on the phone can not only be used for unlocking phones, but while playing games it can be used to access Shark Dock. For better audio experience while gaming, the Black Shark phone offers Biso stereo speakers, Hi-Fi audio and dual Smart PA. The optimized microphone can be used for radio chats while playing games. The connectivity features available on the phone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, aGPS and GLONASS. The X-shaped designed that the company has employed for the antennas ensures that the connectivity is not obstructed when the device is held in palm for gaming.
The Shark GamePad is what it sets it apart from the other flagship phones. It features a joystick, a trigger and battery of 340mAh capacity. The battery can last for up to 30 hours of gaming. It gamepad works with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled devices that are running on Android 4.0 or higher.
Pricing and Availability
The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM variant of the Black Shark phone respectively cost 2,999 Yuan (Rs. 31,180) and 3,499 Yuan (Rs. 36,380). The GamePad can be purchased separately by spending 179 Yuan (Rs. 1,861). The handset comes in two color choices such as Polar Night Black and Sky Gray.
Xiaomi Mall and Jingdong have started receiving the pre-orders of the Black Shark gaming phone. The handset will be shipped beginning from China. At present, there is no confirmation on whether the Black Shark gaming phone will be made available outside of China.


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When We Wake by Karen Healey
I read some great YA novels last year, but also a few less than impressive ones. In my reviews, I explained my reservations about the novels I didn't like in some detail. At one point, I started to wonder whether I was being too hard on them, because, after all, those books are aimed at a younger audience. Is it fair to set the same expectations for YA as for books aimed at mature readers? Looking back, I even mentioned in some reviews that I clearly wasn't the target demographic for these novels and that someone who is closer to the YA age range would probably enjoy them more.
So, thinking about those reviews now, I'm wondering: was I just making excuses for poor writing? Shouldn't a novel feature interesting, complex characters and an original plot whether it's YA or not? There are good books and bad books in any genre. Letting YA get away with predictability, poor characterization or sloppy plotting m... Read More
Karen HealeyKaren Healey was born in Whangarei, New Zealand, and has lived in lots of places since, including Oamaru, Christchurch, Tokyo, Fuchu, and Melbourne. She is the author of the award-winning young adult urban fantasy, "Guardian of the Dead", "The Shattering", and the forthcoming "When We Wake." She likes baking, "World of Warcraft", and tripartite sentences. She used to want to be a dinosaur-hunting cowgirl, but being an author is sufficient compensation in its combination of excitement and terror.
Click here for mores stories by Karen Healey.
When We Wake — (2013-2014) Publisher: My name is Tegan Oglietti, and on the last day of my first lifetime, I was so, so happy. Sixteen-year-old Tegan is just like every other girl living in 2027–she's happiest when playing the guitar, she's falling in love for the first time, and she's joining her friends to protest the wrongs of the world: environmental collapse, social discrimination, and political injustice. But on what should have been the best day of Tegan's life, she dies–and wakes up a hundred years in the future, locked in a government facility with no idea what happened. Tegan is the first government guinea pig to be cryonically frozen and successfully revived, which makes her an instant celebrity–even though all she wants to do is try to rebuild some semblance of a normal life. But the future isn't all she hoped it would be, and when appalling secrets come to light, Tegan must make a choice: Does she keep her head down and survive, or fight for a better future? Award-winning author Karen Healey has created a haunting, cautionary tale of an inspiring protagonist living in a not-so-distant future that could easily be our own.
When We Wake: I could do with more YA like this
When We Wake by Karen Healey
Guardian of the Dead — (2010) Publisher: "You're Ellie Spencer." I opened my mouth, just as he added, "And your eyes are opening."
Seventeen-year-old Ellie Spencer is just like any other teenager at her boarding school. She hangs out with her best friend Kevin, she obsesses over Mark, a cute and mysterious bad boy, and her biggest worry is her paper deadline. But then everything changes. The news headlines are all abuzz about a local string of serial killings that all share the same morbid trademark: the victims were discovered with their eyes missing. Then a beautiful yet eerie woman enters Ellie's circle of friends and develops an unhealthy fascination with Kevin, and a crazed old man grabs Ellie in a public square and shoves a tattered Bible into her hands, exclaiming, "You need it. It will save your soul." Soon, Ellie finds herself plunged into a haunting world of vengeful fairies, Maori mythology, romance, betrayal, and an epic battle for immortality.
The Shattering — (2011) Publisher: Seventeen-year-old Keri likes to plan for every possibility. She knows what to do if you break an arm, or get caught in an earthquake or fire. But she wasn't prepared for her brother's suicide, and his death has left her shattered with grief. When her childhood friend Janna tells her it was murder, not suicide, Keri wants to believe her. After all, Janna's brother died under similar circumstances years ago, and Janna insists a visiting tourist, Sione, who also lost a brother to apparent suicide that year, has helped her find some answers. As the three dig deeper, disturbing facts begin to pile up: one boy killed every year; all older brothers; all had spent New Year's Eve in the idyllic town of Summerton. But when their search for the serial killer takes an unexpected turn, suspicion is cast on those they trust the most. As secrets shatter around them, can they save the next victim? Or will they become victims themselves?


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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Glasgow Mod Weekender 25-28 June 2009
It's not long now until the much awaited 7th Glasgow Mod Weekender, and the organisers are working hard to present their best weekender yet.
Friday Street, Scotland's Premier Mod Club, is behind the Weekender and running from Thursday 25th until Sunday 28th June, there will be four night time events and two day time events with enough of a variety of music for everyone to enjoy themselves. Starting at the Weekender's spiritual home, McChuills on Glasgow's High Street, the welcome party on Thursday night has Friday Street resident DJ's Mikey and Paul joined by guest DJs and Glasgow garage band, The Laynes. Visit www.myspace.com/thelaynes for a preview of their sounds.
Last years Friday and Saturday nights at the Winchester Club were two of the best yet, and with this years special guest DJ Michael Wink from Berlin's Blowup Club, this will not disappoint. Other guests joining Mikey, Paul and fellow resident Lenny Harkins (ex Caley Soul, Glasgow) are Andrew Symington (Divine, Glasgow), Gav Arno (Pow Wow, Sheffield) and Holly and Sarah (Eyes Wide Open, Glasgow).
Saturday and Sunday afternoon's at McChuills are always a good opportunity to hear a wide range of mod sounds, from the earliest R&B to ska, soul and psych from a collective of local and visiting DJs. There will be all sorts of stalls selling vintage clothes, records, cds and mod memorabilia. On Saturday afternoon there's a real treat with a live set from soul band Berry Tweed & the Chasers (www.myspace.com/berrytweedandthechasers).
On Sunday afternoon there's more DJs, and the line-up of scooters outside the venue is a sight to behold. Last year almost 100 scooters were lined up in preparation for the competition and rideout through Glasgow. Sunday night at The Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick Street has the goodbye party where the Weekender DJs play good old Mod classics.
There's a huge choice of accommodation in Glasgow from low cost motels, to boutique hotels. The Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick Street, Merchant City is offering reduced rates to all attending the Weekender. Call 0141 552 0001 to book, and quote Friday Street Mod Weekender. Alternatively, within a few minutes walk you'll find The Merchant Lodge, Travel Inn etc. The Friday Street Myspace page has a full list of hotels.
If you're looking for a little respite from all the music, Glasgow has probably one of the best shopping centre's outside London and Manchester, with exclusive designer wear, independent and chain stores as well as quirky vintage shops. The Merchant City area also hosts numerous top restaurants, bistros and cafes.
Admission is free to Thursday and Sunday night and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Tickets for admission to Friday and Saturday night at The Winchester Club are on sale now priced £6 from The Red Lizard Pub, Bell Street or from www.ticketweb.co.uk Any remaining tickets will be sold on the night priced £10.
For further information on the Glasgow Mod Weekender please visit www.myspace.com/fridaystreet or email email@example.com
Visit www.seeglasgow.com for accommodation and cultural information.
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Friday, 25 March 2011
New Park Run - Tredegar House
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- vanessa25 March 2011 at 13:20
And I saw on the free paper that the FOD now do a junior Parkrun once a month. the next one is on 23 April.ReplyDelete
Will the Tredegar Park venue count for the Club Championship?ReplyDelete
I'm pretty sure that it won't. It's only the FOD one. But I'm sure one of the club champs people will confirm.ReplyDelete
- vanessa25 March 2011 at 20:11
no - the times won't be comparable as the route/terrain could be very different. Only the FOD counts for the club champs.ReplyDelete
The Forest of Dean AC Junior 2k parkrun is open to any juniors. Children as young as 5 take part so it is a good opportunity, even for some of those unable to compete elsewhere, to have a go...and have some fun!ReplyDelete
Usually the FOD junior parkruns are held at 10:00am on the last Saturday of every month. However, as a special event to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the 5k FOD parkrun (and St George's day!) the junior parkrun event has been brought forward by 1 week this month to 23rd April.
Remember to register on the 'parkrun' website in advance and print off your barcode. You only need to do this once (valid for all parkruns) and it's free!
Please spread the word as it would be nice to see some young Chepstow Harriers athletes there in future.


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A dear friend of mine, Megan Stover, has just lost her father, Patrick James Nielsen, in an incredibly unexpected home accident. As I learned the news my thoughts and prayers were with she and her family, specifically her mom. Having lost my husband last March unexpectedly I can empathize with her during this difficult time. Having known her family and spent time with them makes it that much more heartbreaking.
Pat was a wonderful dad and from talking with Meg I am confident he and Mary (Meg's mom) had a solid relationship build on love and trust. He would be celebrating his 53rd birthday tomorrow (September 14th). He was 1 month away from retiring from his position as Regional Commander of the Emergency Response Team. Read more about this beloved man here.
My heart aches and tears stream knowing what this family is facing. It is so difficult to lose someone unexpectedly. Even that is such an understatement. It's so surreal. You simply don't want the reality to sink in. It might come in waves and I think it's God's way of keeping us from being on grief overload. He allows only so much pain in at a time.
I am praying for Meg and her family for peace and strength that only God can give. Having experienced it myself I am confident that God will be there to comfort them.
A year and a half ago, Mary and Kelly (Meg's sister) came to my husband, Michael's, memorial though Meg (36 weeks pregnant and living in Ireland) could not make it. Here I am in my pregnancy the same amount wanting to support her family. Mary gave me a card that I kept in my car on the dash that I read often that read:
"So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
I pray this verse does for her what it did for me, providing confidence that God is in control and is there to comfort us when we feel weak.


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After updating Universal Email to 3.0.6 DW CS4 crashes when the server behavior is double clicked. Is there any workaround or should I go back to version 3.0.5?
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Here is a very handy module that lets you do the impossible! Being a Magento shop owner/admin have you ever wanted to login as one of your customers to see how the customer portal interface, order details etc looked like? Normally such a login is impossible unless you ask your customer for the password or you yourself reset it. This module when installed will add Login As Buttons/links in the customer details and customer list admin interface. All it takes to login as a customer is to click this button or link.
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Project information
SAFC Foundation of Light - Tackle It
Tackle It uses football and sport as a gateway to engaging young people and adults in disadvantaged areas on important social and personal issues. These include healthy lifestyles, risk and resilience, substance misuse, drugs misuse, alcohol misuse, smoking cessation, racism, bullying, self esteem.
January 2013 - December 2013
Charity information: Foundation of Light
Sunderland suffers from high deprivation and the problems associated with this, including the highest levels of death directly related to alcohol in the country. Areas in Sunderland have the highest concentrations of child poverty in England- 8404 children receive free school meals. Sunderland spends £187m per year on the effects of child poverty, e.g. poor mental health, obesity, and unemployment. In 2015, 178 children were excluded from school, and under 16s committed 28% of racist incidents.
Tackle It uses coaching and workshop sessions to teach young people about positive choices which will impact on their academic and social lives. With rising levels of disengaged pupils in schools, Tackle It is seen as a needy tool using the power of football to re-engage and reinvest peoples hearts back into the community. There are specific workshops to focus on topics and areas of need for each group we engage. The project also provides young and vulnerable people with positive role models.
Aim 1
Raise awareness of, and promote positive lifestyle choices.
Activities» Educating young people about exercise, healthy diet, effects of alcohol & smoking & how to create an environment which supports positive choices.
What success will look like
1100 young people participating in Tackle It Risk and Resilience projects and 90% of young people improved knowledge of substance misuse.
Aim 2
Raise awareness of anti-social behavior and its negative impact.
Activities» Provide classroom & physical activities to promote inclusion, teamwork & communication. Participants are tasked with devising activies & guidelines.
What success will look like
600 young people engaging with the Anti-Bullying programme and 90% of young people increasing knowledge and understanding of issues.
Aim 3
Improve physical health and wellbeing of participants, both short term and long term.
Activities» Providing physical activity and opportunities for exercise whilst increasing awareness of short & long term health. Improving attitudes to exercise.
What success will look like
3200 participants engaging in Tackle It Health projects and 90% improving awareness and increasing knowledge of healthy choices.
Aim 4
Encourage active citizenship and promote integration and inclusion in the community.
Activities» Tackling issues such as bullying & racism, promoting integration, increasing motivation, self esteem & confidence and help them manage own activities.
What success will look like
1200 young people participating in anti bullying and racism projects, with 90% of participants improving knowledge and awareness of bullying and racism.
The project will have a sustained, long term impact on young people & families knowledge of & approach to issues such as health, wellbeing, citizenship, community & social impact. This will be demonstrated by evidencing change from participants undertaking pre & post course questionnaires & 'Health MOTs'. It will also have an impact on the attainment levels of young people and achievements of adults, demonstrated by monitoring increase in employability and life skills.
The largest risk to this project is a lack of funding. Foundation of Light, one of the largest football club foundations in the country, has a well developed fundraising strategy which helps preserve the longevity of this project. Foundation of Light have also forged links with the Football Foundation, Cestria Community Housing, Derwentside Homes, Caterpillar, Strategic Health Authority, and other partners who provide some financial support for this programme.
Achievements from the project are publicised across our website,matchday programmes and in press releases to the media. Major donors receive a report at the end of each academic term and an annual donor review which gives in-depth information about the project and its achievements.
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Amount Heading Description £81,000 Staffing project staff to deliver Tackle It Programmes £9,000 Active bus and equipment All resources require for delivery of programmes, plus IT support and contribution to running costs
Current Funding / Pledges
Source Amount Premier League Charitable Fund £40,000 Guaranteed
The Tackle It project will be based at a number of locations, including schools and community groups through Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham. We will also base some activities at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Directly, participants aged 7 through to adults will benefit through interaction in sessions and taking part in initiatives as part of the project. However, the project will impact on the whole community which will benefit from reductions in anti-social behaviour, general health and wellbeing of communities as well as the increased community awareness of young people.
Why Us?
Why Us?
Foundation of Light uses the power of the SAFC brand, and the enthusiasm young people in the region have for Football, to engage them in positive activities. Our charity has a track record of achieving great success running similar projects. We have ran health, wellbeing and social impact projects for a number of years and have gained various awards recognising our effectiveness at engaging young people through these activities.
Read more about the Charity running this project.
Ev Ripley Day
Ev is Head of Raising Standards at Foundation of Light. Ev is responsible for overseeing the delivery and impact monitoring of the Tackle It project.


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JT Blenker, Cr. Photog., CPP
Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer
JT Blenker turned the trip of a lifetime traveling through out the country into a career in photography focusing on our sky's, elusive for many, Milky Way Galaxy. His professional journey has gone from working for some of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies to becoming a landscape and night sky photographer that's created engaging workshops where the focus is on developing aspiring photographers into even better artists. The core tenets for every workshop is seeing and understanding light, becoming a creator with intention, and making images into artistry.
JT realized that passion, family, and happiness are the cornerstones of living a great life, and as an artist being true to yourself and engaging in experiences that move you are central to passion and creativity. Becoming engaged with the Professional Photographers of America's national, state, and local affiliates has allowed him to build heartfelt relationships with some of the best photographers alive today, as he shares his knowledge, engaging stories, and expertise through his astrophotography and landscape workshops throughout the USA. JT is a Senior Staff Writer for Fstoppers and contributes to the photographic and artistic community on an incredible scale and hopes to grow more as a speaker, writer, and educator.
Getting a bit more in depth...
I'm a Buffalo, New York native that has moved to the great state of Texas! I arrived in Dallas in the spring of 2013 with the intention of a new career and kind of fell into just that with photography.
Image making and capture took root in me with an old film camera from school and wanting to and figuring out how to shoot star trails. That was 9th grade earth science and I'm still trying to take photos of the night sky. Who would have thought that I would be chasing the same dreams so many years later. Even though my experience with photography started at a young age, and I worked in a photo lab after high school, I wasn't really engaged again until I decided to take a trip.
I was truly in a funk. The time had come where I wanted and needed a desperate change to the every day hustle and bustle. The kind of change where you get rid of anything holding you back and you fill up your gas tank and go. I stopped dreaming about doing it and just did it. I came up with this crazy idea to go on an epic road trip. I packed up my apartment, bought a new DSLR (y'know, to document my travels), and left in the middle of a snow storm. I spent three months driving the coasts of the USA from the northeast down the east coast to Marco Island, past the Gulf of Mexico where I played Tenor Saxophone on the streets of NOLA, pit stops in the Grand Canyon, to the Pacific coast and San Diego, and all the way up to Seattle stopping along the way to walk through the Red Wood National Park. This entire time I had my camera, a tent, and the permission to myself that I could do anything I wanted, everyday.
I swam in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, and slept next to the Pacific for weeks on end (which is illegal and frowned upon as I found out). I hiked the Grand Canyon, and had a beer brought down from pack mules by the Colorado River. (I lost a few toe nails to the Grand Canyon trails.) I traveled the mountain ranges along both coasts. I went to Yellowstone to experience the wildlife and landscape and found out what a grizzly bear looks like up close. These travels lasted like this for over three months and it was an amazing trip. That is how I started my way back into photography.
That trip is why I've been pursuing photography ever since. Living all those wonderful moments through a rather rushed, and not so well-conceived adventure made me realize that I want to hold onto the things, and places, and people around me. I believe photography is so important to that end. It takes a level of skill and understanding that anyone with time, patience, and sheer will can learn for themselves.
JT Blenker, Cr. Photog., CPP - PPA
Cr. Photog. : Photographic Craftsman
CPP : Certified Professional Photographer
Member of PPA : Professional Photographers of America
Member of TPPA : Texas Professional Photographers' Association
Member of Dallas PPA : Dallas Professional Photographers' Association
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Patient health outcomes to be examined
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New trial to examine use of pre-hospital blood products
University of Warwick is collaborating with researchers at the NIHR Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC) to support a ground-breaking new study to investigate the effectiveness of giving patients blood products immediately after a major injury or trauma - before they reach hospital.
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SANTA CLARA - Sophomore Briana Knight and junior Jackie Nicora, both starting outfielders for the Santa Clara softball team this season that played in every game this year, were recently named to the Pacific Coast Softball Conference All-Coastal Division First Team.
The two were the only Broncos honored in the annual conference awards, which for the first time ever was split into divisional honors with the addition of the Mountain Division this season.
This is the first time either player was honored on the conference's first team. Last season, Knight in her rookie season earned honorable mention.
Knight led the team in RBIs (26), home runs (7), hits (40), and slugging percentage (.453) while also smacking six doubles. Knight finished the season with a .270 batting average and a .953 fielding percentage.
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An Individual-based Model to Evaluate the Effect of Fisher Behavior on Reef Fish Catch Per Unit Effort
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Elizabeth Brooks
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Elizabeth Babcock
Fourth Committee Member
Liana McManus
Fifth Committee Member
John McManus
Fisher's decisions can influence the effectiveness of management measures as such decisions can allow fishers to dissipate the benefits of regulation. Furthermore, these decisions determine the spatial and temporal locations of fishery-dependent observations. In many stock assessments such observations are used to infer the abundance of fish populations and are essential in our efforts to understand the dynamics of fish stocks. In order to understand some of the ways that fisher behavior can influence our perception of abundance, an individual-based spatial model of the reef fish fishery off of the West Coast of Florida was developed. The spatial distribution of fish in the simulation was generated by combining three sets of estimates: stock size from stock assessment models, fishery-dependent catch per unit of fishing effort estimates of relative abundance, and fishery-independent estimates of spatial autocorrelation in relative abundance derived from video survey data. Simulated spatial distributions of fish abundance were used to develop a biased random walk algorithm that represented movement of reef fish from inshore nursery habitat to offshore reef habitat in two squared kilometer grids for the West Florida Shelf. Time-at-large, release location, and input movement speed from conventional tagging data were used to parameterize the biased random walk algorithm in the simulation. In order to represent fishing behavior across space and time in the simulation model, three primary decisions were modeled: when to fish, where to fish, and when to return to port. Discrete choice models were fit using logbook data from the fishery, in conjunction with data on vessel characteristics, weather, fish price, regulations, and the price of fuel in order to represent these decisions. Results from the simulation model demonstrate that catch per unit effort (CPUE) is not always proportional to stock biomass and that CPUE standardization using our current statistical methodologies is not always effective at extracting relative biomass trends from CPUE. Furthermore, although most stock assessments assume the spatial distribution of biomass across a management area to be stationary, simulation results show that changes in the spatial distribution of biomass can result from harvest occurring in particular locations and not randomly. Such interaction between the spatial distributions of fishing effort and biomass can lead to situations where relative abundance indices derived from fishery dependent data provide a biased perception of trends in stock biomass.
individual-based model, Gulf of Mexico, reef fish, catch per unit effort, simulation, fisher behavior
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Saul, Steven E., "An Individual-based Model to Evaluate the Effect of Fisher Behavior on Reef Fish Catch Per Unit Effort" (2012). Open Access Dissertations. 872.


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Even the smallest business will benefit from using accounting software rather than spreadsheets or a paper-based system. Not only does it make staying on top your company finances easier, but it also enables you to prepare and submit your tax and VAT returns faster.
But, with so many packages on the market, how do you choose one that's right for your business?
Essentially all the best accounting software packages are designed to help you manage expenses and income, send invoices and generate financial reports about your business. However, there are specific features you may want look out for. For instance, do you want a cloud-based (Software-as-a-Service — SaaS) or desktop solution?
Most people will want to choose the best online accounting software as this gives the flexibility to work on your bookkeeping at anytime and from anywhere, making it simpler to run a business remotely.
If you have little accounting knowledge, you will probably prefer a package that is more intuitive, as you won't want to spend lots of time setting up your system or searching for essential functions.
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Being able to send recurring invoices and overdue notifications automatically are great time-saving features, as is the ability to turn quotes into invoices with just a click or two, though it's not a feature of all small business accounting software. Similarly, programs that update information in real time will eliminate the need to manually input new information.
Dashboards that collate different metrics are perfect for providing an at-a-glance snapshot of your business finances, and something that you may want to look out for in the package you choose.
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Being able to process ingoing and outgoing payments along with payroll will also make life much easier, while third-party integration will work well for larger businesses that need to connect with POS systems, ecommerce, ERP, CRM, email marketing and Google apps. Again, something that not every package offers.
For manufacturers, an inventory-tracking function enables monitoring of stock levels, while consultants and service providers will want to look for a time-tracking feature to easily record and invoice billable hours.
One function that nearly every business will find useful when choosing the best accounting software package is tax preparation — being able to automatically calculate your tax and submit your statutory returns to HMRC is a great function to look out for.
Which small business accounting software is best for you?
So, which should you go for? Here's a quick assessment of some of the best small business accounting software.
Sage One — Best small business accounting software UK
Suited to start-ups, small businesses, freelancers or anyone who just needs a simple accounting system with invoice, tax assistance, and profit and loss information. It requires some accounting knowledge but remains fairly easy to use. There is chat, telephone and email support if you need it. Additional support through the Sage Business Community is also available.
Free 30-day trial. For sole traders and small businesses, plans are currently discounted and start at £6 a month.
Free Agent – Best accounting software for self-employed and contractors UK
Geared towards the small business owner, freelancers or contractors without much accounting experience. Easy to use and lets you input as many clients or projects as you need. Multi-user options and time-tracking features make it simple to track remote freelancers who can log in and complete their timesheets. Invoice creation is straightforward, with payment reminders at set dates after bills fall due. One-click reporting creates a self-assessment summary for income tax.
Free 30-day trial. For the first six months, subscriptions start at £9.50 for sole traders and £14.50 a month for limited companies.
Quickbooks — Best accounting software for medium-sized business UK
With QuickBooks, you can download and reconcile credit card transactions, organise weekly timesheets and track bank deposits. Users can take photos of bills and submit them as proof of expense or share with the stakeholder concerned. It offers customisable templates that can be branded with the business logo and desired fields to generate invoices, bills and reports.
Free 30-day trial. The £7 a month is great for the self-employed. The 'Essentials' package is £18 a month and offers a full financial management solution for small and medium-sized businesses.
Xero — Best accounting software for e-commerce and larger companies UK
Offers many third-party ecommerce add-ons and 30 different types of reports. There's a wide range of support available through community, email, training events and webinars, though not phone. Possibly not ideal for those with little or no bookkeeping knowledge.
Free 30-day trial. The basic £10 a month package is limited to five invoices per month.
Clearbooks — Simple cloud accounting software for small business UK
Offers simplified accounting to small businesses. In 2014, it won Best Cloud Accounting Software Suite in the UK Cloud Awards. Very UK-centric, a major plus for many. Generally considered intuitive and simple to use, it has a nice layout and a good selection of features.
Free 30-day trial. Monthly plans start at just £5 a month for the first three months.
Kashflow — Good accounting software for small business
Kashflow has a clear dashboard that includes a business health check score. Billing is fast and quotes can be turned into invoices with just one click. There are no limits to the number of invoices you send and new customers, suppliers and transactions can be added as needed. Good for submitting VAT returns and there is secure integration with payment card processors like SagePay and Barclaycard. Unlimited telephone support for the first two weeks, after which there is 24/7 email support.
Free 14-day trial. There is a £8 per month starter option. Small businesses plans start £15 per month for larger businesses requiring more functionality.
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If you are a small business, you could also consider one of the free cloud-based solutions such as ClearBooks Micro. Their service may be basic, but it could suit if you have minimal transactions.
Pandle — Best free cloud accounting software
If your needs are still limited but want something with more features as your grow, Pandle may be a viable option for your business. They offer a free forever plan which has unlimited everything except for more advanced features like banks feeds, receipt upload, cash flow forecasts and others which are part of a paid plan for £5 + VAT per month
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
On 25 May 2018, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect.. Under this new set of rules, businesses face increased obligations in how they process, manage and store personal information.
Because the UK will still be a member of the EU by that time, UK organisations will need to be prepared for compliance. Making sure the package you choose adheres to the GDPR standards will be most important to avoid hefty fines.
Making Tax Digital
Having an accounting software package in place will be increasingly important as the government rolls out its 'Making Tax Digital' initiative. This is aimed at making the UK tax system more effective and taxpayer-friendly. It will enable HMRC to use information they already have or can get elsewhere, for instance from an employer, bank or another government department.
This should make interacting with HMRC less complicated, as well as leading to fewer errors overpayment. If you're confused about MTD, read our post on the most frequently asked questions about Making Tax Digital.
Choosing the best accounting software for your business
As some platforms may suit you better than others, the only way to be sure what might work for you is to take advantage of the free trials on offer. Select two or three packages, try them and find out what's right for you.
Before you commit to any one package, you may also want to talk to your accountant. They know your business, so will be well-placed to offer advice on accounting software that best meets your needs.
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On Jan. 12 MMJ workers at Minnesota Medical Solutions in South St. Paul (Minn.) ratified a new, three-year union agreement. The workers are represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1189. Minnesota Medical Solutions is a Vireo Company.
It includes:
- annual wage increases for all employees
- progression increases
- additional pay for new lead positions
- premiums when training new employees
- an expansion of the current wage scale
- employer to pay increase in the cost of health insurance
- employer to pay the full health insurance premium through 2017
- holiday increases
- mileage and travel time reimbursements
- an additional position in the bargaining unit
Union Steward Nathan Noel said, "We are proud and appreciate being able to provide exceptional medical cannabis to our patients in Minnesota."
President of Local 1189 Jennifer Christensen said, "We were really pleased to be able to recommend this offer to our members. It is a fair settlement that will ensure that the company is able to recruit and retain exceptional workers. This is important not just for our members, but for the medical cannabis patients in Minnesota.
"What is really important is the employer's commitment to full-time living wage union jobs. Part-time jobs do exist but as business expands and hours become available those jobs are transformed into full-time. Minnesota Medical Solutions is leading the way nationally, and it shows in the quality of products and services that our members provide for the people of Minnesota."
UFCW Local 1189 represents 10,000 members in retail, healthcare and manufacturing/processing in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and North Dakota.
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Orange County Tax Litigation Attorney
When an IRS audit concludes, you do not have to unquestioningly accept the results. Instead, you have the option to either agree or disagree with the examination's findings. If you agree, you can simply sign the appropriate form and pay what you owe in order to complete the process. But if you disagree, you can appeal the initial decision, and if need be, bring the matter to U.S. Tax Court for additional review.
During both the auditing and Appeals processes, and any subsequent Tax Court litigation which may arise, you have the right to be represented by a qualified tax attorney or CPA -- or ideally, a combination attorney-CPA who is familiar with both the legal and financial complexities of tax matters. David W. Klasing has more than 20 years of experience helping taxpayers to minimize their liabilities while efficiently resolving IRS disputes. To arrange for an initial consultation with an Orange County tax litigation attorney, call our law offices at (800) 681-1295 today.
Is Mediation or Litigation Right for You?
Litigation is an aggressive measure which can be an extremely clear, decisive, and effective method of resolving ongoing IRS disagreements. However, this process also has the potential to become a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Therefore, before you opt to select litigation as your legal strategy, you may want to consider the less drastic alternative of mediation instead.
Mediation effectively takes the opposite approach of litigation by encouraging participants to work together toward their own, mutually agreeable solution with the help and guidance of a qualified mediator. Not only does mediation grant participants a greater degree of personal input, it also tends to be more informal, rapid, and cost-effective than litigating a case. Another important distinction is that while a judge's decision is legally binding, a mediation plan is not.
The Appeals Office offers several different mediation options as part of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. Depending on your classification as a taxpayer, and which stage of the IRS process you have reached, you may be an ideal candidate for:
- Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) -- Pre-Filing stage, available to international and large businesses.
- Early Referral -- Examination stage, available to international and large businesses, small businesses, self-employed taxpayers, and tax exempt and government entities.
- Fast Track Mediation -- Collection stage, available to small businesses and self-employed taxpayers.
- Fast Track Settlement -- See Early Referral guidelines.
- Post-Appeals Mediation -- Appeals stage, available to international and large businesses, small businesses, self-employed taxpayers, and tax exempt and government entities.
Challenging an IRS Audit in Tax Court
Mediation is an ideal solution for some taxpayers, but not all. However, there are certain steps you must go through before you can bring your dispute to U.S. Tax Court.
If you disagree with the results of an IRS audit, the first step is to hire an experienced Orange County tax litigation attorney to typically to file a formal written protest , which should contain information including but not limited to:
- A statement that you wish to appeal the examination findings.
- A list of the proposed items you wish to dispute.
- The facts and laws which support your argument.
Typically speaking, this written protest must be filed within 30 days of the date on the letter containing the audit's findings, often called the 30-day letter. If you cannot reach an agreement through Appeals within that time, or if you simply do not respond, you will then receive the 90-day letter, or Notice of Deficiency. You then have 90 days in which to petition Tax Court for an external review of the findings. However, it should be noted that an Appeals Officer will often make an evaluation to determine whether a settlement can provide resolution prior to Tax Court actually hearing the case.
If your dispute involves an amount less than $50,000, including tax, interest, and penalties, you may be eligible to use a special set of simplified court procedures. However, if you elect to use the simplified process you will lose your ability to appeal any decision rendered by the Tax Court.
If you are engaged in a dispute with the IRS, the experienced litigators at The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing can advocate on your behalf to help resolve the issue. To set up a reduced-rate initial consultation with an Orange County tax litigation attorney, call us at (949) 681-3502 or (800) 681-1295, or contact us online today.
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For any of your tax planning compliance and controversy needs in Orange County, contact the Lawyers at The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing today. Our experienced Tax Lawyers offer a reduced-rate consultation on new cases or engagements. Call (949) 681-3502 or 800-681-1295 or contact us online today to schedule a reduce rate initial consultation at our Orange County tax law offices, or at one of our other convenient locations across Southern California.


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Stop the dangerous, high-speed slaughtering of animals
As Americans' pork consumption grows,1 pork producers across the country are looking to cash in on this multi-billion dollar industry, while putting workers, the environment, and public health at huge risk – and submitting animals to added cruelty.
A little-known pilot program implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allowed pork processors to operate high-speed pig slaughtering factories that lack proper government oversight and inspection, run 20% faster than normal plants, and can slaughter an incredible 1,300 pigs every hour.2
These dangerous, high-speed facilities have caused serious worker injuries and are responsible for hazardous food safety issues, including increased fecal contamination and food-borne illnesses. What's more, the accelerated conditions force workers to take inhumane shortcuts leading to extreme suffering for animals.3
The USDA is considering expanding this program to even more facilities across the country, so we must act now to stop it.
Tell the USDA: Stop the high-speed slaughtering of animals.
The USDA implemented this high-speed pig slaughtering program, known as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Based Inspection Models Project (HIMP), over a decade ago with the intention of improving food safety and providing more benefits for consumers, when in fact it has done completely the opposite.
According to Compassion Over Killing, a Washington, DC-based animal rights organization, the HIMP program has "reduce[d] the number of government-trained inspectors at slaughter plants...shift[ed] much of the inspection and food safety control measures into the hands of the slaughter plants, and allow[ed] facilities to run slaughter lines at higher speeds than other plants where full government inspection is still taking place."4
Tell the USDA: Stop the high-speed slaughtering of animals.
Hormel Foods, one of the nation's largest factory processors of pork and best known for producing SPAM, is the country's worst culprit. Hormel operates three of the nation's five high-speed slaughtering facilities and has a long and dark history of egregious food and worker safety violations. From 2008-2011, over 600 food safety violations were reported at one single Hormel plant, and in 2012 alone, Hormel plants were slapped with over 350 worker safety violations.5
Pressure is mounting to force the USDA to end this dangerous slaughtering program. As the USDA considers expanding HIMP to more facilities, 60 members of Congress, led by progressive champion and food safety leader Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, have called on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to stop the proposed expansion of this program, citing egregious safety violations and animal cruelty at current high-speed slaughtering facilities.6
The USDA must end this program before any further expansion takes place. The safety of our food supply and the welfare of factory workers and millions of animals are at stake.
Tell the USDA: Stop the high-speed slaughtering of animals.
Thank you for your activism.
- Megan Durisin, It's Pork Over Beef in America for First Time Since 1952, Bloomberg, February 2, 2015.
- Matt Ferner, Undercover Video Appears To Show Pigs Conscious, Shaking In Pain As They Face Slaughterhouse Death," Huffington Post, November 12, 2015.
- Erica Meier, Big Pork vs. Consumers: Whose Side Is the USDA on?, Huffington Post, February 19, 2016.
- About Hormel & HIMP, Compassion Over Killing.
- WTF Hormel?!
- "Sixty Democrats ask Vilsack to delay new hog slaughter rule ", Food Safety News January 20, 2016.


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text: A little sneak peek from this years Xmas Mini Shoots. I tried to keep props fairly simple this year. I have a mini wooden sleigh, a white crate, some giant fur cones, a stick tree and lots of Santa's hats of course. For the babies I have a lovely 'Santa' tub, great for popping them in and perfect to tuck up next to big brother or sister.


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The US Navy's Towed Pinger Locator 25 (TPL-25) has been brought to Australia to assist in the hunt for the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370's black box in the remote southern Indian Ocean.
The navy equipment, which can detect signals from depths of up to 20,000 ft, would help identify the exact location of MH370's black box using 'pings', or high-pitched signals for detection.
Consisting of a towfish, tow cable, winch, generator and a control console operated from topside, the locator will be towed by another vessel as it seeks the flight data recorder.
The US navy equipment is able to detect signals which are transmitted anywhere between 3.5 kHz and 50 kHz. The pingers on the commercial aircraft's black box, which has a battery life of 30 days, usually emit short signals every second at 37.5 kHz.
The US has also sent a robotic underwater vehicle to aid the search mission.
The black box is expected to provide answers to several key questions pertaining to the mysterious disappearance of the Boeing 777 passenger jet with 239 people on board.
Meanwhile, search operations to find the plane's wreckage have resumed in the stormy stretch of the southern Indian Ocean after they were hampered by gale force winds, rain and huge waves.
At least 12 aircraft, led by the Australian search agency, will be scouring the suspected debris region, accompanied by several vessels.
"Today's search is split into three areas within the same proximity covering a cumulative 80,000 sq kms. Amsa (Australia Maritime Safety Authority) has tasked a total of 12 aircraft today to search for possible objects in the search area," the agency said in a statement.
Six countries - Australia, New Zealand, the US, Japan, China, and South Korea - are participating in the hunt.
"We are just going to keep on looking because we owe it to people to do everything we can to resolve this riddle. It is not absolutely open-ended but it is not something we will lightly abandon," Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Nine Network.


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It took me about a week to finish them. I did a few braids each day. All in all they look really nice. I have gotten alot of compliments, so I am happy, except I slacked off hard in the middle. I will be redoing the braids every so often and I am hoping to wear them until the end of the semester.
I cut alot off before I put them in and when I take them out I am definitely going to go to the salon (dominican or white) to get a really good even cut.
I dont know why but my scalp is really painful when I touch it. My braids are really loose, I did that on purpose so that cant be why. The only thing that I can think of is that I am having a growth spurt. All the hair is pushing out at the same time, and when I say this hurts.....
Back on the vits. I stopped taking them for like 2 weeks, being lazy:(.


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Whizzing past a stopped school bus? If its stop arm is extended, it'll cost you.
The Dallas City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that clears the way for cameras to be installed on 1,700 Dallas County School buses.
The ordinance, two years in the making, will operate much like the laws that allow for red-light cameras. Footage of the violation will be recorded and sent to law enforcement, and the vehicle's registered driver will receive a $300 ticket in the mail.
Enforcement of the ordinance is scheduled to start at the beginning of next school year.
"This is a great day for the kids of Dallas and their safety," said Larry Duncan, president of the Dallas County Schools board and a former City Council member.
Dallas County Schools, which operates buses for Dallas ISD and some suburban school districts, hopes to approach other municipalities to follow Dallas' lead, Duncan added.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he could imagine how the city would feel if a student were killed trying to exit a bus and cross the street.
"Fundamentally, this is the right thing to do," he said. "We'd be kicking ourselves if we didn't do this."
Dallas County Schools proposed the initiative in 2010 and installed cameras on six buses during a monthlong study.
Duncan said they found that during each bus trip, at least one driver illegally passed a stopped bus — sometimes it was as many as 10.
With 60,000 students riding 1,700 Dallas County Schools buses every day, Duncan called the study's results "a real nightmare."
Rawlings said Dallas drivers might feel as though their privacy is being violated, but the ordinance is necessary.
"More important are the lives of all those boys and girls," the mayor said. "It just blows me away that people would be passing school buses."
Duncan estimated that in the first year, the program would bring in almost $11 million in fines, covering the cost to install cameras on Dallas County Schools' fleet.
All of the revenue would go toward safety, he said, adding that the employment of crossing guards will be handled by Dallas County Schools instead of the city.
Still, if the enforcement of these automated tickets is anything like the red-light camera tickets, many violators won't pay their fines. According to a Dallas Morning News survey from last year, nearly a third of red-light camera tickets in North Texas were never paid.
It is difficult to punish drivers who choose to throw the tickets in the trash because they face a civil penalty, not a criminal one. They need not fear an arrest warrant or having the ticket show up on their driving record. However, they might, depending on the municipality, have a collection agency call to demand payment.
But even if the tickets go unpaid, several studies in Texas have shown that red-light cameras can be beneficial to public safety.
The Texas Transportation Institute, part of Texas A&M University, released a report in August showing that in two years, red-light-related crashes across the state dropped by about 27 percent compared with the two years before the cameras were installed.
Duncan said the boost in safety that will result from the bus cameras far outweighs the issue of uncollected revenue.
"I anticipate that we have to work at enforcement, but I do think it will improve over time," Duncan said. "But because it involves our kids, I think safety's much more important."


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We may still be reeling from the intense events of The Walking Dead season five finale, but that doesn't mean we can't start freaking out about the next thing. Or, rather, the thing before as AMC has just unveiled the first look at the Walking Dead prequel series, Fear The Walking Dead.
Taking place at the dawn of the zombie outbreak, and across the country from Rick and the gang in Los Angeles, "FTWD" stars Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis and others—and focuses on a family trying to hold themselves together in the face of the undead.
In case this tease wasn't enough, don't worry, "FTWD" will be around for a good long time: AMC already picked up the series for two seasons. Which should give them plenty of time to make the long trek to Atlanta, right? Right???


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Lumenus Clothing
Lumenus cites that in the decade between 2003 and 2012, more than 47,000 people died while walking on our streets. This sparked the idea for their intelligent clothing line that's designed to save lives using embedded LED lights and software that maximizes visibility. Cyclists (and runners!) can use it by entering their route into the Lumenus app, and the clothing will automatically create the appropriate brake, turn, and intersection lighting cues to make the wearer more visible to motor vehicles. Their Kickstarter fundraising goal has officially been met, so you should be able to snag Lumenus in the near future.
Go RunLites
These RunLites running gloves have everything you need for a night run. Each hand has a removable USB-charged LED light that you can set to varying brightness levels. The back-of-palm pocket can store your ID, keys, or money, and the bungee cord netting is perfect for securing hand-held pepper spray for extra safety. There's even a soft snot strip for drippy, cold-run noses. As the winner of the InnovateHER 2016 challenge, these gloves—which come in cut-off and full-finger options—will be selling fast. (Want more? Try pairing with The Best Running Apps and Tech Gear.)
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Nathan Spurs
A leader in running gear, Nathan Sports, says that drivers can more easily recognize the human form when runners wear multiple points of light. Wearing one reflective or light-up item (like a vest, arm band, or reflective headband) simply isn't enough. With these Nathan LightSpurs, your reflective gear goes down to your heels. They clip onto the back of your running shoes, are lightweight enough that you won't feel a thing, and work in any weather. (Bonus: They're great for cyclists too.)
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Glow Headphones
These new Glow headphones light up with a smartphone app and features vibrant laser technology that pulsates to your favorite music, so the sensory experience of your run gets amplified even more. And they're so much more than headphones—you can even use the button to respond to texts, snap pictures, and use voice commands. You can order Glow now through their Kickstarter page, which has raised more than $530,000. Get ready to have your own dance club workout wherever, whenever you want. (Then create the perfect playlist with the 100 Best Workout Songs.)
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TERA Intelligent Fitness Mat
The TERA Fitness Mat is a smart carpet that recognizes movement patterns and uses an app to guide you through disciplines like yoga, Pilates or Tae Bo. The mat uses LED lights and pressure sensors to detect weight shifts and show you how to perform poses correctly on the mat. (Plus, it produces a gorgeous light show). Use TERA during this 30-Minute Yoga Flow That Strengthens Your Core for a workout that lifts your spirits and tightens your middle.)
Zackees Turn Signal Gloves
Does anyone actually know the correct hand signals while biking? Yeah, we didn't think so. That's why a former Google engineer developed Zackees Turn Signal Gloves to make it easier for cyclists to communicate with cars. They use LEDs and ambient light sensors to increase brightness during the day and extend battery life during the night—you activate the blinker just by pressing your thumb against your index finger. Now you don't have to let the safety hazards of early-evening darkness keep you from biking home from work.
Nori Lights
Nori Lights Bike Illumination System
Nori Lights look off-white during the day, but switch to electric green or ice blue when you turn them on at night. The Nori Lights bicycle wheel illumination system is made up of light strips that wrap around your wheel. Activation pods keep the strips lit each time the wheel spins around and passes by the pod. If you want to stay safe without sacrificing style, these are perfect to add to your night gear arsenal. (Style Bonus: Pair with these 8 Cycling Kits You'll Actually Want to Wear).
Orphe Glow Sneakers
If you've bought every pair of neon workout sneakers you can find, but still crave a pair of crazier kicks, meet Orphe shoes. This smart shoe system was originally designed for performers and dancers, functioning both as a customizable lighting system and as musical instruments. The sole of each shoe contains advanced motion sensors and 100 full-color LEDs that wearers can control via Bluetooth with a smartphone app or a computer. They can even become virtual tap shoes—the app can emit a certain noise when you tap your heel or toe. Talk about the ultimate dance-party workout. (And just imagine the Instagrams you can create.)


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Wagging tails set to roam new off-leash dog park in Paisley development
The developing community of Paisley in southwest Edmonton is set to welcome an influx of furry friends with the ceremonial opening of an off-leash dog park to "connect people with pooches."
The 9,000-square-metre Paisley Dog Park was built by Brookfield Residential within their new development, senior development manager Peter Tsoukalas said.
"What better way to draw people together?" he said of the fenced-in space for dogs to frolic. "We're always looking at how customers interact with their communities."
The Paisley development was too small for a large structure such as a mall or community centre, said Tsoukalas, but with adjacent open land and a strong interest from animal owners, a dog park was deemed to be the biggest draw for the community.
But this wasn't the only way Brookfield wanted to assist pet owners.
Many of the new homes in the community include pet-friendly options such as pet doors, pet-washing stations and outdoor food stations, communications senior manager Kurt Kadatz said.
This is the first time in Edmonton that the Alberta-based developer has included these options for their homes, Kadatz said.
The off-leash park is one of about 40 across the city and the only one outside of the Anthony Henday Drive ring road. It was created in conjunction with the city, Tsoukalas said, and the city will now maintain the park.
After opening its gates in November 2017, the park will host an official "Paisley Unleashed" grand opening Saturday, with treats and eats for both people and their dogs.
Six pieces of agility equipment are available in the park for daily use, and Tsoukalas said an agility expert will be on hand to provide demos and tips for future use.
In its first seven months of use, Tsoukalas said the response from users has been "unreal."
"It's well-visited, well-used and people are meeting each other there."


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Applying science to flu pandemics
Are we better prepared for flu pandemics than we were in the past?
When Spanish flu hit in 1918, its cause was not known with certainty. The finger of blame was pointed at a bacterium, Haemophilus influenzae, often found in the lungs of people with flu.
In fact, H. influenzae is an opportunistic pathogen, thriving as a patient succumbs to the influenza virus. The virus causing human flu was not finally identified until 1933.
A flu vaccine came soon after – the US Army used vaccines during World War II. Flu vaccine production was insufficient for the pandemics of the 1950s and 1960s, but capacity is significantly greater now.
Antivirals were slower to arrive, first being developed in the 1960s. Oseltamivir and zanamivir were approved in 1999. Neuraminidase inhibitors were rationally designed (built to bind to a specific site on the enzyme), meaning that the emergence of resistance could be understood in molecular terms and (in theory) alternatives developed.
Another relatively new tool is genome sequencing. Viral genomes are short and can be sequenced rapidly, generating results within days. With many genome sequences available, the evolution of the virus can be mapped in fine detail. In conjunction with clinical information, such data may reveal genetic features responsible for enhanced virulence or other important traits, as well as patterns of gene swapping and virus spread.
Modelling is another new tool feeding into decision making. Computer simulations can be used to test the effects of outbreaks and various control measures, on scales ranging from the global to the local. There is also growing interest in using social media tools such as Twitter or Google searches to improve influenza forecasting.
Although inevitably simplifications, models can be refined as more is discovered about the virus and disease. While not the only factor influencing decision making, they can help to identify useful (or useless) interventions.Lead image:
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- Spanish influenza pandemic and vaccines
- Guardian: 80 years ago today – MRC researchers discover viral cause of flu
- The evolving history of influenza viruses and influenza vaccines (2013)
- Wikipedia: Discovery and development of neuraminidase inhibitors
- Large-scale sequencing and the natural history of model human RNA viruses (2012)
- A systematic review of studies on forecasting the dynamics of influenza outbreaks (2014)
- Twitter improves influenza forecasting
- Influenza forecasting with Google Flu Trends (2013)
Questions for discussion
- Do you think we are now better prepared to deal with seasonal or pandemic flu?
- What new discoveries or inventions could make the biggest difference in the future?


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Posted by ESC on February 08, 2005
In Reply to: Stayed too long at the fair posted by Susan on February 08, 2005
: Can anyone tell me the origin and meaning of the phrase "stayed too long at the fair". Thank you, Susan.
There's a song. But I don't know if that is the original use:
I wanted the music to play on forever
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
I wanted the clown to be constantly clever
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
I brought me blue ribbons to tie up my hair
But I couldn't find anybody to care
The merry-go-round is beginning to slow now
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
There is nothing to win,
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How do you get yourself and your family organized in your snow holiday? When you are actually there on the slopes, learning, falling and skiing or boarding around? This June we started our massive snow holiday (do remember I am based in Australia – June is the start of Winter for us). I learned how to ski, we got the kids into skiing and snowboarding lessons and naturally I spent a significant amount of time working out how to Organize this really well.
This is what I found so far…..
You need warm, good quality clothes. The easiest way I found is work your way from bottom to the top. Starting with ski socks, thermal undies, a snow pants, thermal shirt, (potentially a sports bra), winter jacket, neck warmer or scarf, beanie and gloves. You don't need multiples of each you just need good quality in all the things you wear.
The clothes you wear when you are organized in your snow holiday vary.
If the weather is good at the snow it can be very sunny and bright, this means you will need to alternate between your standard sunglasses and your ski-googles. Alternation is also at the order of the day in regard to; your head. If you are simply walking around a beanie will do, if you are skiing or boarding you will require your helmet, both (beanie or helmet) will keep you nice and warm. Lastly you will probably have standard shoes which you can use for walking on the snow (boots with a good grip will do the job) and when you are not wearing these, you will be in your ski boots or snowboard shoes.
Organizing for your snow holiday isn't hard, once you set up your system that is. You will find you have a multitude of pockets and zippers – this is great because they will help you be more organized. I recommend finding a spot for your cards (bank card and your life pass), have some cash on you, a place for water (you can get pretty thirsty when exercising). Store your beanie in one of your pockets and take some sunscreen / lip balm with you as this helps keep you comfy. Keep all your items in the same spot after two days on the snow you can do a quick body scan to see if you have all your items.
Carabiners' are very useful when you want to be organized in your snow holiday.
These come in so handy when you want to keep all your gear on you. All four of us had at least one carabiner, the adults had mostly two or three on their outer jacket. It is great to keep your gloves attached to your body when you are taking them off for a minute. Your keys can be nice and secure with a carabiner and they can help you with your zippers.
On one of our trips we shot a quick video talking about how to organized in your snow holiday – have a look.
If you are a skier having a bag for your ski boots and straps for your ski's is really handy. I also recommend take few bags but really big and robust bags. You are carrying a lot of gear no matter what you do when you are in the snow, allow for a bit of space and don't use your nice 'city suit case' to get damaged in this more 'rough and tumble' style of travel.
If you haven't gone to the snow (recently or ever) I encourage you to put it on your bucket list. It is a great experience for young and old.
Now you can even be organized whilst you're going to the snow as well.Home > Organize


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Just before Christmas, my family and I were shopping at a local big box store. Near the dressing rooms, my daughter spotted a young man totally passed out on the carpeted aisle, with a pile of vomit nearby. Since that's not a normal thing, we ... Read More
FEMA's Top 12 Emergency Items Analyzed by The Survival Mom
The FEMA website lists basic items that should be in every emergency kit. This is helpful information, and as I was reading the list yesterday, I added a few thoughts and tips of my own. FEMA's list items are italicized. Water Water, one gallon ... Read More
Are You Ready for a Quarantine?
This H1N1 flu bug doesn't seem to be willing to die a quiet death. I expect that this coming winter we'll see thousands of flu cases but there will be even more cases of overwrought hysteria by the media and public officials. With the ease of ... Read More