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Here is a short thank you note to the folks at LEI and a video announcement of my latest book. I tried out a website called AutoMagical over the weekend as a test. Here is what I was able to create in about 10 minutes as a sample. The site auto creates some short video style content to augment a blog post.Read More
Author: Art Smalley
4 Types of Problems
Now available at the LEI bookstore!Read More
4 Types of Problems Ready for Order
I am very happy to announce that after a couple years of hard work my latest book entitled 4 Types of Problems is now available for order through the Lean Enterprise Institute. I will be posting some updates, excerpts, and conducting some podcasts in the upcoming month. Thanks to John Shook for helping see this book through and all the folks at LEI getting it ready for publish...Read More
Practice Over Theory
Here is a bit of history for those interested. I received a question about the first Toyota Production System manual ever written. For many years the primary driver of the Lean / TPS efforts inside of Toyota was of course Taiichi Ohno. However for almost two decades he opposed the codification of the system into any type of manual. Some people have interpreted that reluctance o...Read More
John Shook, President & Chairman LEI
ArtofLean.com with its substantive content both historical and up-to-date is a great place to go to verify the consistency of your lean activities with the original source.Read More
Russ Scaffede, Retired VP Toyota Motor Manufacturing
This is one of the most dynamic websites for lean practitioners I have ever seen. This site is loaded with first had information accumulated and presented by one of the leading experts on the Toyota Production System in the U.S.Read More
Marek Piatkowski, Former Manager Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
A great resource and highly valuable for anyone interested in applying Toyota Production System / Lean Transformation principles.Read More
Problem Solving Interview with LEI
Chet Marchwinski of LEI conducted a short interview with Art Smalley regarding problem solving and improvement. The video was just posted on-line by LEI at the following link: http://www.lean.org/LeanPost/Posting.cfm?LeanPostId=628 The book on the 4 Types of Problems is due to be published by LEI later this year. I will announce any updates when we hear of a release date ...Read More
Monterrey Mexico Lean Conference 2016
I accepted an invitation to speak at a lean conference in Monterrey Mexico on September 6th and 7th. I delivered the opening keynote and two workshops all on the topic of 4 Types of Problems. The book will be published in a couple more months (I hope) by the Lean Enterprise Institute. I will post updates as soon as I am informed of any release dates. In the mean time for those ...Read More
2016 Lean Management Conference Wroklaw Poland
Here are copies of the four presentations I presented earlier this month at the 2016 Lean Management Conference in Wroklaw Poland. Over 450 people attended the conference and the feedback was quite positive. I delivered the opening keynote presentation on Leadership Shaping Principles in addition to learning sessions on Toyota Kaizen Methods and The Four Types of Problems. My n...Read More


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Does fighting help N.H.L. teams win?
The question has come up ever since Fred Shero's mid-'70s Broad Street Bullies flouted the rules of the game and brawled their way to two straight Stanley Cups — and were then dethroned by a Canadiens dynasty committed to clean play and artistry as an explicit antidote to the Flyers' antics.
The question has arisen again with the upstart Rangers and the defending champion Boston Bruins atop the Eastern Conference standings.
The teams, which met for the first time this season Saturday, lead the N.H.L. in fights per game (Rangers 0.77, and Boston 0.72).
"One thing we won't do is change our style of play," Bruins Coach Claude Julien said last week. "We're Stanley Cup champions, so I don't see why we should have to change."
Rangers Coach John Tortorella has said several times that he values players who "have their teammates' backs," part of the hard-working identity he has tried to instill in the Rangers.Continue reading the main story
The two teams' lofty positions in the standings may suggest that dropping the gloves is the pathway to victory. But statistics show the opposite is true: for more than 30 years, successful teams in the N.H.L. have tended to fight less.
Since 1979-80, teams that finished among the bottom three in fighting majors have wound up atop the regular-season standings 10 times and won the Stanley Cup 11 times.
In contrast, pugnacious teams that finished among the top three in fighting majors wound up with only two regular-season titles and two Stanley Cups.
The post-1980 roll call of teams that won the Cup while rarely fighting is long. It includes the 1984 and '87 editions of the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, the '91 and '92 Penguins, the '94 Rangers, the '96 Avalanche, the '06 Hurricanes and all four champion Red Wings teams of the modern era (1997, '98, '02 and '08).
"I wanted to play four lines, especially in the playoffs," said Scotty Bowman, who coached the Penguins and the Red Wings to championships. "That was always my theory. You have to stand up to the other team, but if you have a guy that just specializes in fighting, it's a handicap."
The NBC analyst Pierre McGuire was a scout and assistant with Pittsburgh when it won the Stanley Cup in 1991 and '92 under Bob Johnson and Bowman.
"Bob and Scotty were into skill guys," McGuire said. "When the other team put tough guys on the ice, they'd put skill guys out. They figured they could expose the other team and light 'em up."
The N.H.L. has been slowly but steadily moving away from fighting since the late 1980s, when there was an average of 1.3 fights a game. Today the average is about 0.5.
The trend away from fighting has accelerated this season, and the issue has received increased attention since the deaths of the enforcers Derek Boogaard, Rick Rypien and Wade Belak and with further evidence that repeated blows to the head could be linked to brain damage in players.
Fighting majors in the N.H.L. have declined 25 percent this season, according to USA Today, to 519 in the first half of this season from 697 in the first half of last season.
But leaving aside health or moral concerns and concentrating purely on tactics, the evidence suggests that fighting hinders success.
On average, teams that won the regular-season title since 1980 finished the equivalent of 21st in fighting majors in a 30-team N.H.L. Teams that won the Stanley Cup in that period finished the equivalent of 20th in fighting majors.
On very rare occasions, a team that likes to fight will win the regular-season title, like the 1980 Flyers or the 1991 Blackhawks. Just as rarely, such a team wins the Stanley Cup.
Anaheim did in 2007, when it led the league in fighting. Boston won it last season while finishing tied for second in fighting. And although the Bruins enthralled a lot of fans in their Stanley Cup run, many others despised them for the perceived violence of their play.
The enforcer is fast disappearing from N.H.L. rosters as fighting declines. For example, neither the Bruins nor the Rangers carry a classic enforcer who plays just a handful of shifts and fights during one of them. This month, two of the last remaining enforcers were sent down to the minors: Colton Orr by Toronto and Steve MacIntyre by the Penguins.
What about fighting as a tactic within games — is the old adage true, that a fight provides a lift?
"Any benefit there might be to fighting is so small as to be inconsequential," said Gabriel Desjardins, part of the new generation of advanced hockey statisticians that has emerged in the last few years.
Desjardins runs the Web site behindthenet.ca and consults for N.H.L. teams.
In one study, he examined what happened in the 10 minutes after every fight in 2008-9 for which a clear winner was chosen by fans voting on the popular site hockeyfights.com. Desjardins found that the team of the winning fighter had an uptick of 0.07 goals — or, as he said, "winning a fight is worth a little more than 1/80th of a win in the standings."
Two other statisticians who do consulting work with N.H.L. clubs, Kevin Mongeon and Mike Boyle of the Sports Analytics Institute, say that fights did tend to open up a game, increasing offense in the five minutes that follow.
"On average, every 10 to 11 fights, a goal is created," they said.
But, Mongeon and Boyle added, "fighting has no effect on winning"; the goals scored in those five minutes are almost evenly divided between goals for and goals against.
Another statistics group, PowerScout Hockey, analyzed the three minutes of play that followed 1,563 fights from October 2009 to Dec. 21, 2011, and came to the same conclusion.
"We found that fighting by itself does not significantly help a team score more goals or win more games, but it can often increase short-term momentum for one or both teams," said Marc Appleby, the chief executive of PowerScout Hockey.
The company's research found that it would take 30 to 60 fights to generate a single extra victory.Continue reading the main story

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Why You Need to Focus on High-Value Work
One of the things that I always do when I have a list of tasks at work is ask myself if a task is high-value work or low-value work. What I mean by that is determine the amount of benefits that could potentially come about from completing a particular task. After all, I want to make sure that I am making the best use of my time and energy. I want to be optimally productive in producing the results that I am seeking.
Time and your energy are finite resources and you need to manage them in an optimal fashion. In you every day work life, you might have a set of things that you could be working on and they all need to be completed, but some produce more valuable results than others. The tasks that have a better return on investment of your time and energy are the ones that you want to concentrate on more than the other tasks.
What constitutes high-value work?
High-value work will have a far greater impact when completed than low-value work. Some of the questions you can ask yourself in helping you determine which work you should focus on more include the following:
- Is the work going to affect just one person, a large group of people, an entire organization, or significant number of customers?
- What is the cost savings of your work? Is it a negligible amount or a substantial amount?
- Do you have the necessary resources to complete the work or will you run into too many road blocks that could waste too much of your time and energy?
- How much of a priority is this work compared to your other tasks?
Managing low-value work
I am not saying that low-value work is not important and not worth your time. I simply look at them as low priority tasks that will need to be completed, but they yield very little benefits. Essentially, you need to manage your time and energy levels in a way where you maximize focus on high-value work. Then you can focus on the low-value work during down times in your work day where you don't need to spend as much energy to complete them.
It is the high-value work that is going to showcase your skills and show others what you are capable of doing. In addition, it is work that will be more challenging and exciting for you to complete. I recommend taking the time to look at all of your work tasks and figure out which ones are going to bring the most success when completed.


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Visual Art Career: Blogging
In Jamaica, the career of blogging is little understood, but is fast catching on. Several persons can master this career especially if you have had some experience and an affair with journalism. Blogging itself, on a website or on an actual blog is perhaps the latest career for visual and literary artists alike. Well more … Continue reading
Jamaican photographers support online Art Careers library
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Arts career library in Jamaica
It's full time we as Jamaicans reacquaint ourselves or become even slightly familiar with the elements and mechanisms of art as an exciting career. After all, their is art when you choose the clothes you wear, designed by someone; there is art in motion in areas such as architecture. Continue reading


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This view of the mountain and its volcanic crater clearly shows the central dome, the toe of the surrounding glacier (world's fastest moving!), and red hydrothermally altered rock on Mt. St. Helens.
Takeoff from helipad from North Fork Survivors tourist compound. This is bigfoot country!
On the way up the Toutle River, we cross a recently built sediment dam.
Flying up the river we see that the most recent lahar passes through and has eroded past lahars.
Up at Spirit Lake we can see how high the lake sloshed up on this protruding peninsula. The landslide which initiated the eruption in 1980 was soon overtaken by the lateral pyroclastic blast, which leveled the trees on the peninsula before the landslide hit the lake. The sloshing dislodged the flattened trees and those are the logs you see floating in the lake today. So, the areas on the peninsula not covered with logs are where the lake sloshed.
Looking up towards the mountain from Spirit Lake, one sees the landslide material which initiated the 1980 eruption.
Streams have made deep cuts in the Mt. St. Helens landslide.
Cross sections through the structure of the mountain can be glimpsed from the helicopter.
Cross sections reveal hydrothermal alteration in the rocks.
The glacier in the crater is sandwiched between the central cone, left, and the wall of the crater, right.
Recent lahar surface shows progress of growth and channel working that have been happening since the 1980 eruption.
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Watch the live blast of the ufc 200 live : Cormier vs. Jones 2 press seminar the following on Bloody Elbow, starting at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT from the Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
Today ufc 200 seat tickets are on sales, and the next press conference to market the best July 9th pay-per-view has been organised at the Madison Square Garden Movie theater in NEW YORK. You may already know by now, Conor McGregor is from UFC 200, and rather than McGregor vs. Diaz 2 as the key event, it will likely be Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2 to unify their light heavyweight game titles.
You can view the live blast of today's press discussion near the top of this page start at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Cormier and jones are anticipated to be there, as well as UFC women's bantamweight champ Miesha Tate, her challenger Amanda Nunes, plus featherweight competitors Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, who will struggle for the interim belt.
The press seminar will be wide open to the general public, so if we're blessed, some fun could be got by us occasions out of the fans.
Before UFC 197's weigh-ins commence, the UFC is having a press seminar for the feature fighters on UFC 200, TUF 23 Finale, and UFC Attack Night 90. Conor McGregor is not part of the list certainly, and also no more an integral part of UFC 200, therefore the lineup has altered. Here's the expected set of fighters set to wait this press conference, that will promote the UFC's 2016 International Fight Week (July 7th-9th):
Miesha Tate
Amanda Nunes
Jose Aldo
Frankie Edgar
Cain Velasquez
Travis Browne
TUF 23 Finale
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Claudia Gadelha
UFC Fight Evening 90
Rafael dos Anjos
Eddie Alvarez
Nate Diaz is absent from that list noticeably, presumably because he does not have a new opposition yet because of this event.
You can view the UFC 200 press discussion live stream today at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT. All you have to to do is press the play button near the top of the page.


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We share a win-win effort where our caregivers are individually responsible for and rewarded through the happiness, comfort and enjoyment experienced by our resident's. The needs and desires of each resident are treated with individually developed intensive programs that enhance and promote an independent lifestyle. We strive to incorporate every aspect of a resident's condition and lifestyle into his or her individualized treatment plan.
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The New York Times published an article earlier this year explaining how the New York State Attorney General in the U.S. accused major retailers of fraudulently labeling several of their supplements. These supplements included gigko biloba, ginseng, valerian root, St. John's wort, and more.
It was also discovered that some stores were not even including the additives on the ingredient list of the supplements. That sort of practice is very concerning, particularly because so many people take supplements regularly to ensure they are getting all they need from their diets.
Over 50% of adults in the United States take supplements, and almost one third of the population in Australia and the United Kingdom do. Over time, our diets and bodies change, and it is often necessary to take a supplemental form of the vitamins and minerals we can't get from food in order for us to work at our highest levels.
Making Sense of the Confusing Shelves
Supplements themselves can be very confusing at first. There are shelves and shelves at retail stores that stock nutritional products that are overloaded with every vitamin in the alphabet, from Vitamin A to Zinc.
Many of us feel overwhelmed just looking at the supplement section! The products have different doses, formulations, and percentages on their labels.
Helpful Tips to Navigate Supplements
The first and most important tip we have to offer is to make your best attempt to get enough nutrients from your diet before relying on supplements. We know that is not always possible, so here are some easy to follow tips to help you navigate the seemingly overwhelming world of supplements:
- Checking the reputation of the brand manufacturer, their suppliers, and their record of quality is helpful, but what is most important is what is actually in the supplement.
- Buy drugs at drug shops and health foods at health food stores.
- Do your own research. To receive the optimal benefits from supplements, there are specific dosages for specific people, at specific frequencies and durations.
- Take care when reading the labels. Choose a supplement based on what you've found in your research and not just what the label advertises.
- If you're looking for specific nutrients, add the phrases "most bio available" or "most absorbable form" to your search.
- Reach out to a natural health care practitioner who can make the best recommendations for you.
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 15/21-28
Today's story has a heavy theological overlay. It addresses directly an issue which is no longer with us; whether there was room in the church for gentiles and indirectly a question which will always be with us, the problem of diversity. The story is vivid enough that we have no solid reason to doubt that Jesus did perform a healing for a gentile woman. However it is unlikely that the dialogue occurred the way it is written. Probably the author of the Gospel wanted to make the point that faith was not limited to Jews, but gentiles had it too. The lesson for us is that we cannot draw lines which set borders to God's love.
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Once upon a time a certain family moved into a neighborhood. They were dark skinned and mysterious. They had four or five children, no one was sure how many, and they kept to themselves. The spoke English some of the time, but more often people heard them speaking a strange foreign language with a lot of breathing sounds tossed in. The word spread around the neighborhood that they were Arabs and from Iraq. Well, there goes the neighborhood. Who wants to live in a neighborhood with Iraqi Arabs. They were probably spies for Sadaam Hussein. They obviously had a lot of money because one of their cars was a Mercedes and the other a Lexus; and the mother and the daughters dressed in chic current fashions, over-dressed the other women in the neighborhood said. Sometimes they had parties at which a lot of very suspicious characters appeared, many of them looking like they might be carrying bombs in their suit cases, except they didn't have suitcases. The rumor spread in the neighborhood that they were either oil millionaires or terrorists, and maybe both. Finally someone called the FBI and reported them. We know about them said the FBI and we're watching them. The neighborhood set up a watch. Cars patrolled the street outside their house every night. Finally when school began, didn't three of their dark-skinned kids show up at the door of the Catholic school and weren't they admitted just like everyone else. A delegation waited on the parish priest and said how come you're letting those Iraqi-Arabs into our school? It's not for Muslims or anyone else, only for Catholics. Oh, they're Catholics all right. Their family has been Catholic for maybe fifteen hundred years. They were Nestorians or something like that but now they're Catholic. They go to mass at one of their own churches, but they don't have a school down there. Their pastor called and asked me if we could make room for them, so of course we did. The people left the rectory grumbling, who ever heard of Arab Catholics.
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Silver Airways Gets Condé Nast Award
Silver Airways announced that it has been named one of the Top 10 "Best U.S. Airlines" in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler's 26th annual Readers' Choice Awards.
This is the second distinction the Ft. Lauderdale-based airline has received this year. In February, Silver Airways was named the "2013 Regional Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World (ATW) in recognition of the carrier's outstanding growth and achievements since its launch in May 2011. To commemorate the twin 2013 industry and passenger awards, Silver Airways is saying "Thank You" with a "Double WOW!" fare sale, beginning November 12, 2013.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and Silver Airways' leadership, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our 900 team members for their unwavering commitment to the highest level of customer service," said Matthew Ray, Chairman of the Board of Silver Airways. "When we launched Silver Airways just two short years ago, a primary objective was to create a world class service delivery strategy that could consistently win customer satisfaction and build brand loyalty. To be recognized by Condé Nast readers is a great affirmation that our strategy is working, and an even greater motivation to keep improving. This is a tremendous testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Silver Airways team, and I look forward to the company's continued success."
"It was an honor to be recognized earlier this year by our peers in the industry as the '2013 Regional Airline of the Year,' so we are doubly pleased that our customers share that view by honoring us with the recognition that we are one of the best airlines in the U.S.," said President and CEO Dave Pflieger. "It is great validation that we are on the right track to reaching our goal of becoming the best regional airline in the world," the airline's chief executive noted.
In recognition of the twin honors and to thank its loyal customers, Silver Airways is launching a "Double WOW!" fare sale starting as low as $68* that will be available now through 11:59pm EDT on November 14, 2013 at www.silverairways.com <http://www.silverairways.com>/readerschoice. Reservations also can be made by calling Silver Airways toll-free at 1-800-881-4999.
In just under two years of flying, Silver Airways has enjoyed dramatic growth. The carrier now operates the largest fleet of 34-seat Saab 340Bplus aircraft in the world, and has doubled its route network with the opening of new hubs in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta that serve communities in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. At the same time, Silver Airways has expanded its Florida routes to become the largest intra-state carrier, and also operates more daily flights to the Bahamas than any other airline.
In addition to expanding its network and improving its flight schedule, Silver Airways has enhanced its codeshare agreement with United Airlines and implemented numerous other strategic and operational initiatives designed to deliver exceptional passenger satisfaction and performance.
"It is gratifying to see that our customers value all that Silver Airways has to offer: the reliability and comfort of our large fleet of 34-seat Saab 340plus aircraft; the convenience of the most nonstop intra-Florida routes and Bahamas destinations; the ease, reach and rewards of United Airlines, our terrific codeshare partner; the satisfaction of getting better assistance and fantastic deals through our new website, state-of-the-art reservation system and call center; and last but certainly not least, the professionalism, dedication, and customer service focus of our exceptionally talented, Silver Airways team," Pflieger said.
The results of this year's Readers' Choice Awards can be found in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler magazine and online at www.CondeNastTraveler.com/rca. Almost 80,000 readers cast 1.3 million votes making this year's poll the largest turnout in the history of the magazine's Reader's Choice survey. Final scores (out of 100) represent the percentage of readers who rated a city, island, cruise line, airline, hotel, and resort "excellent" or "very good." Silver Airways entered the Top Ten Best U.S. Airline list for the first time in its two-year flying history in the number eight (8) spot.
In February, 2103 Silver Airways won top honors as "Regional Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World (ATW), and in doing so was the first U.S.-based airline to win the coveted ATW Regional Airline of the Year award since 2008. The carrier was honored in recognition of its outstanding growth and achievements, as well as its contributions toward elevating the overall aviation industry.
About Silver Airways
Silver Airways Corp. (IATA: 3M) is a U.S. owned and operated airline operating almost 200 daily scheduled flights to/from 46 gateways in Florida, the Bahamas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Montana.
Silver Airways was named the recipient of Air Transport World's (ATW) 2013 Regional Airline of the Year Award, and, in doing so, was the first U.S. airline to win regional aviation's top honor since 2008. This award recognized Silver's outstanding achievements as well as the company's contributions toward elevating the entire regional aviation industry overall.
The Silver Airways fleet is comprised of over 32 aircraft. It operates both Saab 340B plus aircraft (with a capacity of 34 passengers in a spacious, noise reduction equipped cabin), each powered by highly reliable, fuel-efficient GE jet-turbine propeller engines, and Beechcraft 1900D aircraft (maximum seating capacity: 19 passengers). The Beech 1900s currently operate in the airline's Cleveland and Montana networks.
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It doesn't matter whether you're new to Oracle Retail, have an active implementation project that is running or have an existing deployment in production. The same issue applies: You are making a significant investment in the technology and need to develop a reliable and efficient batch schedule.If you're new to Oracle Retail, you are no doubt embarking on a major project to improve your competitive position in the retail market. With that in mind, your goals will be to shrink the time-to-market for your retail implementation, lower the reliability risks associated with in-house developed solutions and improve the visibility and control of retail business processes.In this eBook, you will discover a series of recommendations for operating a fail-safe and efficient Oracle Retail operational environment. You will also understand how automation enables you to streamline the execution of your Oracle Retail batch operations and increase the day-to-day efficiency of your operations teams.
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Premises licences
A premises licence is required for the sale or supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, or the provision of late night refreshment.
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Further information
How do I apply?
Application forms are available below to apply for a new licence and to make changes to an existing licence. Guidance documents are also provided below. Policy documents can be viewed on the Policy and guidance page.
What does it cost?
Fees are set nationally, and can be viewed on our policy and guidance page.
What is the process?
The law says applications must be granted if there are no representations. This means that an application will be granted with the hours and conditions set out in the application form. There will be additional mandatory conditions added to the licence according to the activities the licence allows.
If relevant representations are received then the application will be determined following a formal hearing. After a hearing the licence may be granted as applied for, granted with shorter hours or reduced activities, granted with additional conditions, or refused. An application for an alcohol licence may also be granted subject to a different designated supervisor being named on the licence.
Sale and supply of alcohol
Every sale of alcohol must be made or supervised by a personal licence holder. Please visit our personal licences page for more details. The licence must also name a designated premises supervisor, who must hold a personal licence.
Due to the importance of the role, it is considered good practice for more than one personal licence holder to be associated with each licensed premises.
Immigration checks
New rules were introduced on 6 April 2017, which require immigration checks to be carried out on individuals and partnerships applying for a premises licence. The applicant must send a copy of their completed application to the Alcohol and Licensing Team, Home Office, Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY, or email it to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Regulated entertainment
There have been a number of changes to regulated entertainment since the Licensing Act was made in 2003. The situation at April 2015 is explained in the attachment below.
How do I object to an application?
Please see the details on our policy and guidance page.
How do I change my existing licence?
Various changes may be made to an existing licence through a formal application. These include:
- full variation
- minor variation
- variation of designated premises supervisor.
A change of name or address of licence holder or designated premises supervisor must be made in writing, but there is no prescribed form. The existing licence must be submitted with the request, or a reason given why it can't be provided.
How do I complain about an existing licence?
There is a formal process for existing licences to be reviewed if the licensing objectives are not being upheld. A responsible authority or any other person can apply for a review using the form below.
Copies must be given to the licensing authority, the police, the fire service and the licence holder. There is a 28 day representation period followed by a formal review hearing three to four weeks later. After a review hearing the panel has a range of options ranging from taking no action to revoking the licence.


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Building An Ecohouse (Passive) in Franche-Comté
Our friends Thomas and Li are constructing an ecological house of straw bales in Héricourt in the province of Franche-Comté, France. We helped them doing all kinds of construction work without much prior building experience and got hands-on with ecological challenges. We painted, plastered, varnished, worked on parquet and tiles, cleaned dust and construction waste, cut the grass, weeded the garden, cooked, etc. It was fun to do some physical work for a change, or not really work because we were volunteering. We were especially happy because it was not our house as we are perfectionists. All tiny gaps and unsymmetrical lines here and there in any house would drive us crazy if we had to own it.


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Isotope brings the culture of comics to SF's best festival of indie music, film and art!
With superstar painter/performer/animator/web cartoonist/graphic novelist Jamaica Dyer!
Featuring Jamaica Dyer drawing FOX HEAD STEW before your very eyes with musical soundtrack by female-fronted psychrock supergroup HIKING. And also featuring a duo comic art installation inside Public Works Gallery for Noise Pop Weekend, and our crack team of Sequential Reporters reporting on shows and interviewing Noise Pop's amazing selection of bands. Featured cartoonists include – Ed Luce, Katie Loungua, Beth Dean, Mari Naomi, Jean Chen, Justin Hall, Danger Bob DeSilva, Kelly Martin, Dyami Serna, Peter S. Conrad, Brie Spielmann, Josh Richardson, Matt DeLight, Star St Germain and many more. Many featured on SPIN Magazine's website, see the complete series of strips here.
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M ost ducks are remarkably fond of water. Come to think of it, so are most fish.
This happy coincidence provides an abundance of double-dip potential that more coastal hunters should utilize. Assuming weather conditions are reasonable, catchable fish in marshes and bayous and bays often are within reach of the camo-clad opportunist.
Regardless of venue, the typical duck hunt is an early affair. Even die-hards waiting for the celebrated late-morning flights of pintails and mallards tend to lose stoke after about 10 a.m. When the nearest "spoonie" starts looking pretty good, then it's time to pick up the decoys.
This leaves the rest of the day for a combo session. This is especially true if realistic fishing potential is within a short walk or quick drive.
The biggest problem is having the grit to follow through with a fishing rod. The "rack monster" starts beckoning after a late hunter's breakfast. But forcing yourself to give it a go sometimes can pay big dividends.
For example, I was on a two-day Louisiana duck hunt last December, the guest of a friend with access to a private marsh. The brackish backwater cut with canals and sloughs sits on the east side of Lake Calcasieu.
The weather was damp and blustering, favorable for low duck movement, and we enjoyed a fine shoot. We were back at his bay house by 9 a.m. Before succumbing to sleep, I opted to grab my light casting outfit and a small box of lures and walk down to a nearby drainpipe that feeds the marsh.
The conditions weren't especially "fishy;" but, well, I was there. And the drizzle had stopped.
I rigged with a 1/4-ounce jig fitted with a pearl/chartreuse Norton Sand Shad, Jr. The first cast—yes, the first cast—drew a heavy pull. The murky water boiled with the copper flash of a no-nonsense redfish. We traded line about five minutes before I slid it against the bank.
It was a fine red, at least 30 inches, glowing with health and thick from gorging on mullet and crabs. I pushed the jig hook from the glum jaw and watched it scoot free.
During a one-hour session while walking the bank within sight of the duck camp, I caught and released six redfish between 28 and 32 inches, all on the single lure. It doesn't get much easier than that. I thought of the many days I've waded long hours for far less.
Oh, yes, I also hooked an outrageous alligator gar. I spied a lazy swirl and chunked out. The gar snatched the jig and wallowed up and looked five feet long. The little reel buzzed as the brute surged across an open channel. Mercifully, the hook pulled from the toothy jaw.
Unlikely prehistoric encounters aside, the six gorgeous redfish were a grand complement to the morning limit of greenwings and gray ducks.
Admittedly, that session was exceptional, but it occurred because I had the foresight to toss a fishing rod in with the ducking duffel.
For several seasons, I duck hunted on a middle coastal ranch near the Lavaca River. A large network of marsh ponds drained into Lavaca Bay, and the area was a magnet for ducks—not to mention fish.
Between hunts, we could sight cast to tailing and cruising redfish in several of the shallow back "lakes." The bottom was goo-pie soft in places but we were determined. Mud or no mud, it's hard not to press forward when the saucy pennants of blue-tipped tails are waggling in the fall light.
Come to think of it, the wooden bridge spanning the primary bayou feeding the marsh was an excellent intercept area for flounders. Small tandem jigs tipped with dead shrimp racked up some impressive strings of flatfish.
Bay flats offer classic double-dip possibilities. The late sporting artist Jack Cowan utilized this theme in numerous paintings—redfish tailing in the decoy spreads, or waders stringing reds with stilt blinds in the background and bull sprigs hovering overhead. You get pumped just looking at those beautiful images.
And they are real. Hurricane Harvey certainly stirred things up along the middle coast, but the fish are there and the flights of pintails and redheads will come. It remains only for the hunter-turned-angler to capitalize on the wading or drifting opportunities.
Hey, you're already in chest waders; all you need is a rod and a gung-ho mindset. A couple of friends and I recently rallied for a double-dip morning off Matagorda Island. Frankly, our duck hunt was lousy—two muffed chances at early teal and that was it. The keenly anticipated flights of redheads and pintails failed to materialize.
But the December morning was dead-solid perfect for wade fishing. The air was mild, the sun was bright, and the green tide was riffled by a moderate southeast wind. We ran the center console to a nearby cove and hopped out into thigh-deep water.
The bottom of the primary bay was hard sand that soon gave way to the crunching of oyster shells. We eased along the reef, working about 25 or 30 yards apart. I'd like to say that we "killed 'em," but we didn't. We caught 8 or 10 redfish, mostly small, but the impromptu session saved the duckless dawn.
I don't recall what the other guys were using—plastics, probably—but I went with the glittering promise of a 1/2-ounce spoon.
When you feel as if you are in the middle of a classic Cowan painting, that's just what you do. Old timers might remember the 1983 Gulf Coast Conservation Association stamp/print. That first powerful "save the redfish" image showed a shin-deep Texas wader, cool and loose, poised in a slight crouch. He was wearing a cowboy-type hat and flicking a side-arm cast with a gold spoon at a pod of redfish gliding across sparkling sand and grass.
That's our cherished school fishing, and it's often within reach of the nearest duck hunt.
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The Year of Health
2013 has turned into the year of health. I've gotten into the habit of exercising three times a week. For two months I cut out sugar and limited the amount of starchy carbohydrates I consumed. And now, I've decided to give my body a rest and temporarily cut out meat, dairy, and limit my intake of gluten and refined sugar. It's been a week and a half without meat and I haven't had any cravings for it, except for eggs which I've also temporarily cut out. But by far the most surprising information I've learned so far is how much I rely on dairy products. Yogurt, butter, milk, cream. I had no idea how much a part of my diet these were until I restricted myself from them.
Meals have been obviously very vegetable heavy lately. I still don't eat too much refined carbs like white rice or flour, so I've been bulking up my meals with beans, quinoa, and cauliflower rice. Not permitting butter has significantly cut out any urge to bake desserts (for myself, not for my business of course). I have no desire to use margarine, earth balance, or vegetable shortening. Instead, I like to indulge in buying the best fruit of the season. I used to pass on fruits like berries, apricots, and cherries because they can get pricey, but I think replacing butter and flour with fruit is worth the cost!
There are a few reasons why I've decided to temporarily follow a vegan diet (it's just easier to call it that). One is to give my body a break and see how it reacts to a diet without dairy (will my face finally clear up?). Another is to see if I can do it (I like to test myself). And finally, a very large reason is because I am forever contemplating what diet is best not only for my body but for the environment. I try to consume foods that are locally sourced and limit the amount of bananas, coconut milk, and exotic superfoods. I buy pasture raised eggs, organic fruits and vegetables from the farmer's market, and make my own processed foods to reduce packaging. But I know that's not enough. I won't pretend like I know anything about farming, rotating crops, and other sustainable practices. But I do know that monocrops can't be good for the land and that I don't want GMOs anywhere around me. I want to learn more about where my food comes from and how it was grown/raised. I want to know what happened to the male chicks they didn't need and if they were tossed into the chipper. I want to know who picked my fruit and if they were paid fairly. I hope that I do eventually find answers and can share them with you. We'll see where this experiment takes me.


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A recent report indicates that Ohio has seen auto insurance rates drop for the third straight year.
The state's Department of Insurance, relying on data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, stated that Ohio had the 11th lowest rates for auto insurance in the country in 2007. In 2006, the state had the 13th lowest rates.
"Ohio has a healthy, dynamic and competitive auto insurance marketplace that helps drive the prices of premiums lower to the benefit of consumers," Mary Jo Hudson, director of the department, said.
On average, the cost of an auto insurance policy came to $628.31 in premiums for 2007, which compares to the national average of $794.98. For 2006, the average paid on premiums in the state came in at $654.33.
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From howtofixbikes.blogspot.com comes this video on how to replace your chain. The best part for me starts roughly at the 40 second mark where a secret weapon for chain removal is revealed. Total time of the video is 4:03.
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In this video, after installing the new chain with a pin, the mechanic jerks the chain back and forth horizontally at the end to loosen it up. That seems to me to be bad, chain-weakening advice that will deform the plates at the points where it's stressed. The proper way to loosen the link that you just joined is to put the chain tool on the other side of the chain and apply only a little pressure on the pin. This gives a little separation to the inside plates and pin that you just forced together without causing any deformation of the holes in the chain plates.
The bolt cutters for rusty chain removal are fun, though.
Loved the front derailleur threading commentary.
Sounded familiar...
That is the proper tool, also used for spoke removal.
Grego: If you are able to deform the plates in that way, use a good chain. I tried pressing the pin the other way but that does not always do the trick.
To set the clearance after riveting a chain, most good tools have a place for putting the chain that supports inside the plates.
It sounds like CS has just tried flipping the chain tool to the other side, which as stated will not ease any clearance in there.
What happened to big ring , big cassette cog + 2 links ??(and you put the chain through the rear changer only when you are ready to install the correct length chain !)
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Disclaiming part of a mark that is descriptive, informational or generic is important because it shows the trademark office that you are not attempting to gain an exclusive license to use a term that cannot be registered under trademark law. Additionally, disclaimers can aid courts in deciding trademark disputes when assessing the rights of two parties whose marks conflict.
Material That Cannot be Registered
A disclaimer will be required in a trademark application anytime there is material that cannot be registered associated with the trademark. For example, if you wanted to trademark your business name, "Little Franky's Diner," the "diner" portion of your trademark registration should be disclaimed, as that portion of the mark is descriptive and generic.
Determining What to Disclaim
There are two major ways to determine what material should be disclaimed from a trademark application. An ideal trademark is original, unique and inherently distinctive. You should start by assessing if any part of your mark is generic, informational or merely descriptive. These aspects of a mark will not be granted protection so you should disclaim them. In addition to generic, informational and descriptive elements of your mark, you should perform a background search to make sure that no part of your mark will infringe on another trademark and subsequently disclaim or amend any infringing portions of your mark.
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When completing your trademark application, the second section of the application is titled, Mark Information. In the Mark Information section you will see the text, "No claim is made to the exclusive right to use 'BLANK' apart from the mark as shown." In the blank, you may type in any word you desire to disclaim as part of your trademark application. If you desire to disclaim multiple words or elements of your trademark registration, you may explain further in the Miscellaneous Statement portion of the Mark Information section of the application.


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These are a few recent projects. They have a fresh, graphic look while retaining the feel of my painterly style.
A few of many food and wine pieces I have created for a wide variety of clients including Wine spectator Magazine, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, and Marriott Hotels.
Wine Guy - Wine Spectator Magazine
Chef - Millennium Hotels and Resorts
As an artist, this may be as close as I ever come to the world of high finance, but I have been honored to depict it's ins, outs, ups and downs by prestigious firms such as Paine-Webber, and publications like The Wall Street Journal, and Investment News.
Bridging - Paine Webber, Municipal Funds Division
Welcome - Wall Street Journal
Coming from my own background in music, theatre, and art, it is always a pleasure to create imagery which relates to these disciplines. I have been inspired by working on projects for the Kennedy Center for the Arts Millennium Stage, the Chicago Jazz and Blues Festival, a unique concert by Aretha Franklin at Madison Square Garden, the cover of Symphony Magazine, and artwork for many other cultural institutions and events.
Percussion! - Symphony Magazine
Fiddler on the Roof - Arizona Theatre Company
Target World Music Series - Kennedy Center, Washington DC
Jazz - Chicago Jazz and Blues Festival
Of interest and concern to us all - the well-being of others and of ourselves. I've been fortunate to learn much in my research making illustrations which convey these sometimes, complex, abstract ideas.My understanding has been enriched through depicting everything from proactive practices we can use in our everyday lives for Lavender Magazine, to pictures depicting doctor patient relationships for the University of Minnesota, and imagery about how to best care for our loved ones in their final moments for Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
Continuum - Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Healthy Heart - Lavender Magazine
Blood Donation
Caring Physicians - University of Minnesota
End of Life Pain Management - Minnesota Medical Magazine
A life-long interest in math and the sciences has provided me with an area of rich inquiry and interesting creative challenges. Whether studying the digital, 3D model of a protein molecule to accurately depict the subtle twists of it's strands for a client like R&D Systems Research, creating the key imagery for a ten-year nationally touring exhibition for the Science Museum of Minnesota, or simply exploring the laws of physics that define our universe - gravity, inertia, momentum, etc.I am always curious about the world around me.
TGF-𝛽 Super Family - R&D Systems
The Game of GMOs
Wild Music - Science Museum of Minnesota
A love of travel inspires my art. Colors, patterns, the "light" of many places fill my work. I respond to the rich diversity of the world's cultural traditions. Capturing the atmosphere of an Italian villa in Umbria, the ambiance of San Antonio's famed Riverwalk for the San Antonio Tourism Council, or the patois of the French Quarter for the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. I'm always ready for my next adventure.
River Walk - San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
Germaine - CD cover art, Café Accordion Orchestra
Villa Maria - Umbria. Italy
Buskers - New Orleans Convention and Visiters Bureau
Almost there...
La Sirena - Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Puerto Vallarta, Mexica
One of my most interesting and challenging editorial projects was a piece for Colgate University's Scene Magazine dealing with one of their professor's experiences as a UN representative during the genocide in Rwanda.. The article was explicit and searing. I asked how they would like me to approach this sensitive topic and the art director replied, "don't hold back."
Another assignment from the same client involved incidents of racist graffiti appearing on campus and how the University was trying to address the problem by encouraging dialogue and open communication.
The Boiling Point - Colgate University Scene Magazine
Conflict - Colgate University Scene Magazine.
Communication - Colgate University Scene Magazine.
One of the most enjoyable projects I have worked on was the rebranding of the Minneapolis Foundation - the oldest philanthropic organization in Minnesota. The purpose was to update the image of an older, established institution to better compete with new online fund-raising organizations. The agency handling the project commissioned me to create a piece of key artwork as the basis for the new image. This was the beginning of a successful, long-term relationship during which I created a collection of new imagery every few years which was used for everything from billboards to corporate reports.Other projects have included an artistic interpretation of Reader's Digest's Pegasus logo in celebration of their 75th anniversary and an institutional poster for the Target READ program.
Community - The Minneapolis Foundation, branding key art
Growth - The Minneapolis Foundation, Donor Fund
Pegasus - Reader's Digest 75th anniversary commemoration.
Target READ program.
An issue that becomes more pressing everyday. What can we do to reduce our impact on the planet we live on?
Energy Alternatives
The Boiling Point - Colgate University Scene Magazine.
When you are ready to kick back and relax - float in the pool, sip a martini. and Indulge yourself in a few of life's pleasures.
The Pool
One Martini
Some things we do simply because it is the right thing to do. We must all lend our talents to making this world a better, safer, more abundant place for everyone.To quote one of my heroes,the late Senator Paul Wellstone:"We all do better, when we all do better."Among the causes I care about and have contributed my artwork to are the American Breast Cancer Foundation, American Red Cross, Art 4 Shelter, Caring and Sharing Hands, Covenant House NYC, Minnesota Aids Project, Rainbow Families, and many others.
Marriage Equality - Project 515
Community Quilt - Rainbow Families


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Ohio State 65 - 61 Michigan
Ohio State closes on 10-0 run to edge MichiganMar 4, 2007 - 1:53 AM ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Ticker) -- With the conference crown already wrapped up, Ohio State still did not want to head into the Big Ten Conference tournament on a losing note.
Jamar Butler scored the final four points of a closing 10-point run as No. 1 Ohio State rallied for a 65-61 victory over archrival Michigan.
Ron Lewis and freshman Greg Oden scored 16 points apiece for the Buckeyes, who won their 13th straight conference contest, second-best all-time behind a 14-game run in 1960-61.
"We were playing for ourselves," Oden said. "You never want to go into the tournament losing, so it was big to get this victory. It gives us confidence going into the tournaments coming up, and it shows us what we need to work on."
Oden shot 6-of-8 from the floor and converted 4-of-5 free throws using his right hand but played just 23 minutes due to foul trouble. Because of his injured wrist, Oden had been shooting his free throws lefthanded.
"My teammates help out a lot when I'm on the bench with foul trouble, and when I'm in the game by helping me not pick up any more fouls," Oden said.
With the 7-0 freshman bench-ridden, Othello Hunter stepped up and scored eight points in 17 minutes off the bench and the Buckeyes compensated for 44 percent (23-of-52) shooting by turning over the ball just eight times while forcing 13.
"They're very talented. They come with a lot of weapons; there's no question they're an outstanding team, a talented team - conference champions," Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said. "They made plays down the stretch that allowed them to win this game. We have a six-point lead with two minutes and some change to go, and we didn't score again."
Ohio State (27-3, 15-1 Big Ten) trailed throughout but forged a 55-55 tie on Oden's inside hoop with 4:40 left. Michigan, however, looked poised to tie its school record of 18 home wins on Senior Day after a 3-pointer by Jerret Smith and a three-point play by Courtney Sims made it 61-55 with 3:54 left.
But that was the last points the Wolverines (20-11, 8-8) mustered, as the Buckeyes forced several turnovers and missed shots en route to their 14th straight win overall.
"We were down six points and (coach Thad Matta) said we've got them where we need them," freshman guard Mike Conley Jr. said. "You normally say that when you're up by points. But we believed everything he said because he has so much confidence in each and every one of us. We stepped on the court after that; we all had a little more pep and energy.
"We never lost our confidence. With the players we have, being down six points is not a big deficit."
Conley Jr. drove the lane for two, Oden added a follow shot and Lewis sank two free throws for a 61-61 tie with 2:21 left.
Butler then gave Ohio State the lead when he converted a 2-on-1 fast-break reverse layup. After Dion Harris missed the front end of a 1-on-1 with 48 ticks left, Conley missed an open 3-pointer but Ivan Harris secured the offensive rebound and passed to Butler, who was fouled with 10 seconds left. He calmly sank both free throws to ice the victory.
"This was a great win," Matta said. "We were really fortunate to come in here and get a win. Michigan took it to us early. We were really fortunate to be down (just one point) at halftime."
Dion Harris scored 19 points and Sims added 11 for Michigan.
"We still had the game with about 2 1/2 minutes left, but we just gave up offensive rebounds and turned it over. I think it was three times in a row when we gave up an offensive rebound or turned it over," Dion Harris said.
The Wolverines scored the first five points of the game and opened their biggest lead, 27-19, on a dunk by Brent Petway with 5:03 left. But Ohio State closed the half on a 10-5 spurt. Lewis knocked down two 3-pointers and a jumper during the run as the Buckeyes closed within 34-33 at the half.
Dion Harris and Smith combined for 19 points in then first 20 minutes, while their backcourt counterparts Conley and Butler had five points on 2-of-9 shooting.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 18, 2014) - GreenStar Agricultural Corporation (TSX VENTURE:GRE) ("GreenStar" or the "Corporation"), a producer of canned tomato paste, canned peaches, mandarin oranges and grapes, and a supplier of fresh mandarin oranges, young bamboo shoots and mature bamboo, announced today that it has retained Questrade Inc. ("Questrade") to provide market-making services in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange guidelines. The term of the agreement is twelve months, beginning February 19, 2014, at a cost of $5,170 per month. The appointment of Questrade is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. Though GreenStar and Questrade are unrelated and unaffiliated entities and Questrade will not receive shares or options as compensation, Questrade and its clients have or may have a direct interest in the securities of the Corporation.
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Questrade Inc. provides Canadians with high-speed, direct-access trading in the U.S. and Canadian stock and options markets through its IQ trading platforms. Questrade offers market-making services on behalf of TSX and TSX Venture Exchange listed companies providing liquidity on the stock exchange for shareholders.
About GreenStar Agricultural Corporation
GreenStar operates two main divisions, agricultural and food processing. The agricultural division is involved in the cultivation and harvesting of agricultural products such as fresh fruit and vegetables, for sale either directly as fresh fruit and vegetables or canned, and sold overseas and domestically. The food processing division is primarily involved in the processing of canned food, which includes canned tomato paste, canned boiled bamboo shoots, canned oranges, canned peaches and various other types of fruits and vegetables.
GreenStar has been operating for over 19 years. Through the application of science and technology in production, quality control and assurance, and business operations and management, GreenStar has focused on maintaining product and reputational excellence with a high standard of food quality. Key assets include a well established management team, modern production facilities, and a close partnership with local farmers.
GreenStar Agricultural Corp. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "GRE".
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I really enjoyed my stay at the Ashley hotel - Thanks Anita - you made me feel very welcome and for taking time and interest to chat to me - it's the human touch which makes all the difference. I would recommend, all staff I met were friendly & helpful. The location is very central and there is a 24 hour desk - so always someone available. This was reassuring to me as a lone traveller. The hotel was clean and functional and full of charm. Thanks to you all for making my stay so enjoyable.
The administration staff is super friendly and very welcoming. A heart warming experience. Thank you!
Breakfast was an experience in itself .Great service and amazing choice catering to everybody's dietary requirements.👏
It was a good experience - a quaint-like experience in a modern city - a familial feel to it. Warm reception and great breakfast service. Make sure fruit bowls and juices are topped up regularly!
Overall, we were delighted with the Ashley Hotel. The staff, without exception, were most charming, friendly and helpful, dealing efficiently and quickly with any problems we encountered, like finding us a garage nearby when we suffered a puncture, and recommending restaurants, and finding us parking accommodation. The hotel is extremely well run, everything works, like hot water, shower and heating. Our double room was rather small, but beautifully quiet. The lighting over the bed is rudimentary, not allowing for either person in the bed to have his/her own light on separately while the other one sleeps. The bed was comfortable. Everything was perfectly clean. Breakfast was served quickly and to a reasonably late hour of 10 am. The bacon was very good. The hotel is very conveniently situated for the city's amenities. We would happily recommend The Ashley.


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Doing The Right Thing –
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Even If No One Is Looking
Cairdea Design & Marketing prides itself on being a Socially Responsible Business with a focus on environmental stewardship and community activism.From the choices we make in our daily operations to the green products we offer our clients, Cairdea is committed to sustainable business practices.
We collaborate with and promote manufacturers and vendors who share our eco-friendly commitment. We champion local organizations and events that promote conservationism and environmental education.
Cairdea also believes that it does indeed "take a village" and, to that end, we focus our corporate responsibility locally.
From our local schools and community theater to health care and family services Cairdea is dedicated to supporting our community and our volunteer spirit is spread throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Cairdea is committed to outreach and assistance.
A partial list of the organizations Cairdea supports (click below for more info):
• Alameda Education Foundation
• Alameda Free Library Foundation
• Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
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Once Hurricane Irma's outer bands headed north of Miami, Enrique Iglesias decided to drive around his hometown and assess the damage caused by the catastrophic hurricane.
"Driving on US-1, check this out," the "Súbeme la Radio" singer points the camera to show the giant uprooted trees on the road behind him.
Iglesias was completely taken back by the aftermath on the streets that he frequents daily.
"Wow. Oh man, it's really sad what's going on in Miami. What's going on with this hurricane and all the lives it's affected. It sucks," he says to the camera.


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FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
FUE, involves removing healthy hair follicles from donor area on the scalp (usually at the back of the head where the hairs are plentiful) and grafting them into the bald or thinning area. FUE can give very natural results because individual hair follicles are removed, only small, scares which are virtually not visible and post-surgical pain and discomfort is minimized. Patients are able to return to work the next day. The procedure is very effective and has no side effects.
The hairs on the nape continue to grow and they do not fall out. The roots of these hairs are unexposed to the destructive affects of hormones. Thus, it is possible to take healthy roots of hairs from a nape and to transplant them to the bald area of a head. Thus, they will grow for all your life the same way grew on the nape. By using the FUE method we can extract hairs from your body, chest, leg, back, and beard.
No stitches, no linear scars, no senseless in recipients site, no swelling at face, no cut in skin, no cut of blood veins, donor area is not compromised, un-affected flexibility of skin, multiple time possibility of hair transplantation and discomfort is minimized.
FUE can give you very natural results. The advantage over strip harvesting is that FUE harvesting negates the need for large area of scalp tissues to the harvested, so there is no linear incision on the back of the head and it does not leave a liner scar. Recovery from FUE is within seven days.
Micro Injectors are disposable and give a denser look of hairs at your bald area. A natural angle (30-45 degree) of hair follicles is given to your bald area it is only possible by using Micro Injector for close/thick plantation which gives natural bounce to your hairs. Post surgical pain and discomfort is minimized. By many years of research our experts invented new technology in hair transplant (Micro Injector). By using disposable injectors and FUE tools. We ensure complete sterilization and eliminate any risk of cross transmission of communicable diseases. This is the most updated technology available for men and women of all ages. Micro Injector takes too little time for transplant the hair follicles to "recipient site". Thus, your most follicular units become transplanted and no swelling appears at your face. That is why we use Micro Injector.
Virtually it takes three months. After six to nine months transplanted hair will be fully mature and will continue to grow for life time. The hairs on the nape continue to grow and will do not fall out. The roots of these hairs are unexposed to the destructive affects of hormones. Thus, it is possible to take healthy roots of hairs from the nape and to transplant them to the bald areas of the head. Thus, they will grow for all your life the same way as they grew on the nape.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) OR Strip harvesting
Strip harvesting is an old and most common technique that moves strip of skin from "donor site" and then stitched up the skin to bald area of the body known as the "recipient site". This hair transplant procedure is called FUT or Strip Harvesting. Strip harvesting leaves a "pencil thin" linear scar in the donor area. Disadvantages of FUT are bald area become senseless up to nine months, decrease of skin flexibility, donor area becomes short, about 1500 hair follicles damages during dissect, unbearable pain and remaining hair falls after some time by cutting of veins.
Hair replacement system is non surgical hair loss solution. Hair Skill has an affordable, non surgical hair loss solution for you. Hair skill can help you restore your hairs and confidence. Wig offer an instant all over hair replacement solution. We want you to have gorgeous hair. The quality and beauty of our pieces (wings) allow for stunning results and giving the appearance of your own natural hairs. We provide a complimentary consultation in a private room by a trained fitter. Our wigs are 100% natural human hair.
There are various methods of attachment. Wigs can be applied by using tape, clips, or a liquid adhesive and can be removed at any time or left on for one month at a time by using the proper adhesive. Wigs can be the best suited to men and women experiencing alopecia, cancer treatments and looking for quick change to their current style.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
Our blood plasma (PRP) contain active growth factors which can promote hair growth. PRP therapy is used hair restoration for better growth of hair. With a needle, your own blood plasma (PRP) is injected into the scalp. It is an injectable treatment which uses the patient's own blood. PRP procedure used for the treatment of hair thinning. PRP hair restoration is suitable for men and women. PRP is an exciting non surgical therapeutic option for patients who require stimulation of hair growth for hair loss conditions.
The primary purpose of using PRP in hair restoration is to stimulate inactive or newly implanted hair follicles into an active growth phase. PRP contain essential proteins that stimulate natural hair growth. The treatment can also be combined with hair transplant. PRP is showing impressive results in reversing hair loss. The people who have lost all hair cannot undergo this treatment as it does not help grew new hair. It can only make the existing thinning hair thicker by strengthening the hair follicles.


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William I. Baucus papers, 1903-1919
The William I. Baucus papers (MC 36) contain a small collection of postcards and a photograph album reflecting the travels and the engineering work in which Baucus was engaged. The postcards, collected or posted, include images of Panama (1903-1904), such as the Culebra cut, Cuba (1908), Grand Turk Island (1912), and the Dominican Republic (1912).
The photograph album contains images of engineering work sites in Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico as part of Baucus's work, responsibilities, and travels as a civil engineer for the United States Army Corps of Engineers between 1905 and 1913. The album highlights key individuals responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal: John F. Stevens, Theodore Shonts, President Theodore Roosevelt, and William Gorgas. Also included are images of key locations within the Canal Zone such as Gatun Lake and dam, Corozal, Culebra Cut, Pedro Miguel Locks, Ancon, and the Chagres River. Images of engineering equipment used by the French and Americans are included such as the Bucyrus Steam Shovel, and the Lidgerwood Unloader. Panama natives and town folk are also highlighted where water systems, roads, and wharves are concerned.
Additional notable geographic locations included within the album are Santo Domingo, Cuba, and Dominican Republic all of which highlight indigenous populations, homes, cities, harbors, engineering work, customs and festivals. Baucus includes numerous photographs that highlight the various battlegrounds and landmarks during the Spanish American War in 1898 as well. For example the Siege of Santo Domingo, Battle of San Juan Hill, Chiriqui Fortress, El Morro Castle, and El Caney Battlefield are all well documented throughout.


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Hey lovely humans!
I go by a lot of names, but mostly Amber. I identify as pansexual, gender fluid, kinky, and polyamorous. I am pretty much all of the things. I'm serious, silly, artsy, studious, lazy, intellectual, bratty, attentive, oblivious, reflective, moody, athletic, receptive, clever, obsessive, and so many other words that help me to understand and share what it means to be me.
I'm drawn into depth, enraptured by passion, and aroused by connection. I feel sexy when look into the eyes of the person before me and see understanding, acceptance, and desire. I also have a really nice ass. My butt doesn't make me feel sexy simply through existing though, since I don't view nudity as inherently sexual. It just helps with the 'desire' part mentioned before. Despite this, I do enjoy wiggling it at people enough for it to be considered a hobby.
This photo shoot was meant to capture all of the natural beauty that I have learned to hold dear. In it, I am naked to every capacity of the word. I'm sharing myself now, not without fear, but with without shame. I feel at ease when I'm bound in rope—I'm free to submit, and I'm open to trust. My partner Jason, the wonderful person rigging me, has been with me through my best and my worst, and his adaptive and accepting personality created the perfect space for me to express all of who I am for you.


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My face book page – port orange area news – is turning out to be more efficient and effective than posting on this web site
On facebook port orange area news you will find the police radio log.
On all postings on face book , it is easier for my readers to post comments.
My twitter account, port orange news @poimages also has police radio log entries, but follow up info on police calls are found on my face book account.
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Rundown has helped Cayman's theatre-goers laugh at themselves for 20 years with fresh material each year, pertinent to the times and events. This year's comedy is not only directed and designed by CNCF's Artistic Director, Henry Muttoo, but due to the emigration of main writer David Martins, Muttoo has for the most part written it as well. The show is a mixture of comedy and song, performed in a review style with loosely linked skits.
Leroy Holness, Morgan DaCosta, Rita Estevanovich and Quincy Brown, seniors of the 'Rundown Bunch' are back again this year to make you laugh 'til your belly hurts'. Holness entertains with his familiar "Ital" Rasta character and in one skit, Quincy Brown plays a popular host on the Cock Crow Radio's 'Talkacross" listeners call-in programme. Brown also has a major singing role in the show.
Other familiar Rundown players are Brian Braggs, Michael McLaughlin, Fritz McPherson, Giselle Webb and the one and only Evelyn Walsh. Joining the Rundown cast for the first time is Lorna Bush, to whom audiences were introduced as 'Ma' in the 'De Honeymoon Over'.
Cayman's multicultural mix, especially its many accents, and the misunderstandings that can occur as a result, has always been a Rundown favourite and this year is no exception.
"We have a core of six or so and subsequent to the auditions in December, we now have a cast of about 10. The script is being pulled together at the moment with a couple of classic pieces adapted around which we'll build the show," Muttoo says.
"Things happen, so you like to be up to date and it develops as you go along. People do get in touch and suggest politics and so on, but I have to keep reminding them that this is funny.
Sometimes they want you to say things they would like to say. We do review things and make fun of certain things, a lot of which is topical but some of which could lend itself to virtually any society," he adds.
Planning is also under way for Cayfest, which, given a reduction in the Foundation's funding, has been scaled down somewhat this year. During January the planning of the various competitions commenced and the photography and short film competitions are now underway.
For more information on Rundown, Cayfest or any of the programmes of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, visit their website at www.artscayman.org or call 949-5477


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Galvanized Metal Three-Tiered Tray Stand
Complement the charming elegance of your home with Galvanized Metal Three-Tiered Tray Stand. This delightful tray features three tiers of different sizes for small, medium, and large items. Use it in your living room to store remotes and pads of paper or use it in your office for the bits and baubles that are housed messily on your desk!
- Base Diameter: 12 1/2"
- Height: 18 3/4"
Note: Not intended for food use.
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Duplo USA ANNOUNCES ITS DC-545HC Slitter/Cutter/Creaser through Canon Program
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Santa Ana, CA – February 1, 2005 – Duplo U.S.A. announced today the introduction of its DC-545HC Slitter/Cutter/Creaser through Canon U.S.A.'S Imaging Systems Group Alliance and Industry Marketing (AIM) program. This pairing of Canon digital color printing systems and Duplo finishing equipment will provide customers in the production and commercial printing marketplace with a streamlined solution for the finishing of short-run digital color print jobs. "In order to achieve true print on demand, finishing on demand is a must. Users are able to immediately take digitally printed output directly off the print device and load it into the DC-545HC's high capacity feeder," says Duplo Vice President of Sales Peter Tu.


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R. Stevie Moore
This guy again. The Godfather of DIY home recording. Hundreds of self-released albums over the past 50 years. Dozens issued on countless indie labels since 1976. Pop craftsman, crafty grandpop, notorious curmudgeon. Blah blah blah blah blah. Most recently teamed with Jason Falkner on the album Make It Be (Bar/None, 2017).
Since R. Stevie can't make a decent living on his music, he's trying to accomplish the task in the Afterlife. This album is an upgrade from the lo-fi, damaged-equipment home recording process for which RSM has become legendary. With a career-long sweep, R. Stevie took some of his best home-recorded lo-fi songs and re-recorded them with full-studio sparkle. All recordings were made in the past 15 years, with tracks captured in five U.S. states. Some compositions date from the 1970s to the 1990s, and there's a few newer tunes. The album lacks one thing: filler. Lou Reed famously said about his final Velvet Underground album: "I gave them an album loaded with hits," then he walked away. Afterlife is R. Stevie's Loaded—an album full of hits. He's walking away with a cane, a bum knee, and cataracts.
Afterlife was compiled and produced by Irwin Chusid (who oversees the musical estates of Sun Ra, Raymond Scott, and others). Chusid, a WFMU DJ since 1975, has been a compatriot of RSM since they met in 1978 after R. Stevie relocated to New Jersey from his native Nashville (to which he returned in 2010). It's often been pointed out that RSM's daddy Bob played bass with Elvis. But we won't dwell on that here.
Afterlife features sideman work by Ariel Pink, Jason Falkner, Lane Steinberg, and Chusid. It was mastered by veteran producer-musician Kramer (who has previously recorded with RSM). There's a biopic in the works. It's called Cool Daddio: The Second Youth of R. Stevie Moore (Spring Films), and with luck it might hit the cinema circuit in 2019.
R. Stevie will not be touring to promote this album. He's sick of traveling, his misanthropy's been acting up, and he prefers the comforts of his messy nest. But he will talk to journalists on the phone or via email. Just don't ask about his daddy. It's a worn-out topic. Sorry we brought it up.
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner - Make It Be
In a partnership with Lost Colony Music, Bar None Records is thrilled to announce the release of R Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner Make It Be on Friday, March 10, 2017. The album was recorded at Rhetoric, in Hollywood CA by Jason Falkner. The grand majority of songs were composed by Moore with one by Falkner, one co-written by the pair, one co-written by Roger Ferguson. Then there's a wonderful rendition of Huey Smith & The Clowns "Don't You Just Know It."
What happens when R. Stevie Moore and Jason Falkner get together to record, arrange, and mix R. Stevie's songs? We get to hear an audacious realization of these songs' full potential in an epic collaboration no one saw coming. Moore and Falkner burst through your door with "I H8 Ppl" and take you on a journey through rock, pop, and experimental textures. Anchors such as "Play My Self Some Music" and "Sincero Amore," keep the effort focused, while guitar-only interludes and spoken word pieces push boundaries.
The New York Times dubbed R Stevie Moore a "lo-fi legend;" he has over 400 releases to his credit having started making music in 1968.
Jason Falkner is a power pop pioneer who started his career in the 80's with The Three O'clock and is a founding member of Jellyfish. He has released numerous solo records and has worked with such greats as Beck, Air, Aimee Mann, Travis and Paul McCartney.
Moore and Falkner are legends on their own but, as Make It Be loudly announces, their voices, performances, and arrangements have always been a match made in heaven waiting to be realized here on earth.


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Date: 18 May 2016, 8:30 - 12:00
Host: Lundgrens, Tuborg Havnevej 19, Hellerup
Trade Sanctions and Anti-bribery Risk Seminar
- Are you a Danish company with activities in the United States?
- Do you conduct transactions in U.S. dollars or engage in business in countries where the U.S. Government imposes economic sanctions?
- Do you engage in business in countries where requests for bribes are common?
- If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, have you implemented the compliance steps necessary to reduce the risk of costly enforcement actions by the U.S. Government?
Despite recent changes in sanctions attitudes (for instance, towards Iran), U.S. restrictions continue to pose the risk of large penalties, as shown by record fines against such EU companies as BNP Paribas and BAE Industries. The recent $623 million penalty against Olympus Corporation also shows that the U.S. Government continues to vigilantly enforce anti-bribery laws. Many practitioners believe that the risk of illegal trade, especially with Iranian companies, has actually increased, because many non-U.S. companies and their salespeople mistakenly believe that it is "open season" for trading with Iran and that "everyone else is doing it."
Understanding the ways in which the U.S. Government enforces its high-risk regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) is essential for all companies that operate in the international arena.
At this seminar we learned:
- the essentials of the anti-bribery and OFAC economic sanctions regulations, including the new rules for engaging with Iran
- proper identification of risks and compliance measures to address anti-bribery and economic sanctions risk
- ways to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in costly enforcement actions by the U.S. Government.
The seminar also provided information on recent key developments in EU/Danish export controls, including the recent relaxation of the sanctions against Iran.
We heard from US legal experts from Foley & Lardner LLP, Lundgrens (formerly Rønne & Lundgren), one of Denmark's fastest growing law firms, and DSV, with a practical case on compliance.
Registration, coffee and networking
FCPA 101: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Greg Husisian, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
The essentials of U.S. anti-bribery regulations and the compliance expectations of the US government
Recent Developments
Mogens Aarestrup Vind, Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Lundgrens
Key developments in EU/Danish export controls and economic sanctions
Coffee and networking
Coping with US regulation of exports and international conduct
Greg Husisian, Foley & Lardner LLP and Mogens Aarestrup Vind, Lundgrens
The essentials of US export controls, economic sanctions, and the scope of the eased Iranian sanctions. Differences between the EU relaxation of the sanctions against Iran and the US way forward
Identifying and Managing Risk
Greg Husisian and Jim Peterson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Conducting a risk assessment, implementing compliance programs, and avoiding costly enforcement actions
Dealing with compliance
Peter Ring, Group General Counsel, DSV
Real life examples and the DSV approach
Q&A and Wrap-Up


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Not unlike his first-name counterpart from across the pond, Mr. Malick, the great British filmmaker Terence Davies creates contemplative, handsome movie essays on life and love and loss. His pictures also, mercifully, have an actual plot. The House of Mirth (2000), a magnificent Edith Wharton adaptation, is a textured examination of societal mores (toplined by a daring, nervy tour de force from Gillian Anderson), and The Deep Blue Sea (2011), starring Rachel Weisz, is one of the great thwarted-passion dramas of recent years, featuring a Tom Hiddleston performance that no Tom Hiddleston fan worth her salt should ever miss.
Davies' new film doesn't reach the high bar set by those two, but in its best moments Sunset Song presents a lovely, unfussy, elegiac tale of life on a Scottish farm just before the start of World War I. The source material is a 1932 novel by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, a classic on par with The Grapes of Wrath in its native country, which chronicles the liberation of a teenage girl named Chris (former fashion model Agyness Deyn) as she matures into a woman. Early on, Davies comments incisively on the chattel existence of females when he cuts from the noise of Chris' mother's agonized coital shrieks to the sound—nine months later—of the excruciating childbirth of twins.
That transition helps explain why the matriarch (Daniela Nardini) fatally poisons herself and the newborns a few weeks later. "She was pregnant again, and it unbalanced her," says the town doctor. (The word "bairn," a Scottish colloquialism for baby, is frequently used, and the film is being released with subtitles to assist non-Scots with understanding the dialogue.) The loss of their mother leaves Chris and her brother (the Hiddleston-ish Jack Greenlees) to fend for themselves against their brutal dad (played by brutal dad de rigueur Peter Mullan), a humorless tyrant who regularly belts his son and in one scene makes a not-too-veiled sexual advance on his daughter.
The father eventually shuffles off his mortal coil—and not a minute too soon, since the resourceful Mullan is often reduced to villainous grunting—which segues into Sunset Song's languidly gorgeous middle section, as Chris meets and marries a local boy named Ewan (Kevin Guthrie). Together, the couple rejects the austerity of their forbearers by living a blithe, romantic life—until war breaks out and Ewan is pressured to enlist. The film takes a false turn in its final act, but there is a certain melancholy enchantment in Davies' golden-hued countryside. When a crowd sings "Auld Lang Syne" at a wedding reception, he makes you feel the tender warmth of a hearth fire alighted in the world. B+
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