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In an unexpected shocker for fans, British-Irish actor Daniel Day-Lewis has announced his retirement post the completion of his now-last film, Phantom Thread.
The reclusive triple-Oscar awardee had, on a previous occasion, taken a hiatus from acting until his appearance in Gangs of New York (2002). This time though, a return seems unlikely. Over the years, the acclaimed method actor has delivered a plethora of characters, each so convincing that one would be hard-pressed to find a trace of Day-Lewis in them.
Now that the Paul Thomas Anderson movie will not release till Christmas this year, here are some of Day-Lewis' memorable performances to fill the void, in no particular order:
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)
Day-Lewis plays Tomas, a Czech surgeon in this adaptation of the eponymous Milan Kundera novel. As the womanizer who is conflicted in his emotional attachment with his wife, Day-Lewis delivers a decidedly grey character with conviction.
A Room With A View (1985)
While the film is dominated by Helena Bonham Carter as Lucy and Julian Sands as George, Daniel Day-Lewis earns your attention as the uppity Cecil Vyse, Lucy's fiance. His Edwardian-era snobbishness and pretentious demeanour is- as is always the case with Day-Lewis- so convincing that you feel instant hate towards the character, and instense awe for the actor.
There Will Be Blood (2007)
Another in the series of compelling portrayals, Day-Lewis plays oil prospector Daniel Plainview with spine-chilling finesse. Hailed as a quintessential American masterpiece, the Paul Thomas Anderson film follows the rise of the unscrupulous businessman during the Texas oil boom, and Day-Lewis embodies the capitalist, exploitative spirit, like no one else. His performance won him his second Oscar after My Left Foot.
The Last Of The Mohicans (1992)
To say that Daniel Day-Lewis has taken 'stepping into the character's shoes' very seriously would be an understatement. His dedication is evident in the Michael Mann-directed The Last of the Mohicans where he plays Hawkeye/Nathaniel Poe- the white warrior in a Native American clan with the ease of a seasoned soldier.
My Left Foot (1989)
Arguably Day-Lewis' finest performance, if one could find any common reference to compare his performances to. His incredibly accurate portrayal as Christy Brown, the Irish artist who suffered from cerebral palsy redefined method acting, and also won Day-Lewis his first Oscar.
Gangs of New York (2002)
Menacing, is the only way to describe Day-Lewis in character as Bill "the Butcher" Cutting, a gang leader spearheading the "natives" against the immigrant Irish Catholics. Daniel Day-Lewis actually apprenticed with a butcher to learn the skills that get the goon his nickname. While the Scorcese movie is an average East Coast-gunslinger, Day-Lewis shines with his on-point accent and maniacal persona.
Lincoln (2012)
While the Oscar nod to Daniel Day-Lewis' turn as the iconic American president was not a surprise, it is the unsettling resemblance between the two that holds you spellbound. And while makeup artists are to be credited for the physical appearance, the actor deserves to be lauded for convincingly portraying a well-loved legend without much reference regarding his persona, demeanour and even voice.
No list does justice to describe the overwhelming, albeit infrequent, roles that Daniel Day-Lewis has essayed. His preparation for his roles are the stuff of urban legends, and the man- who will regrettably appear before audiences for the last time this December- an institution in himself.
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Services and organisation
The ITS organisation is based around five broad service areas. Each area owns a set of discrete services – each service has a Service Owner and a service Team. One service team can deliver more than one service, but they would normally be complementary to each other.
The service areas, services and service owners are:
|IT Services Director
|Mike Roberts
|Head of Service Delivery
|Steve Robinson
|Kerry Gorry
|Patrick Ryan
|Learning Spaces & Collaborative Environments
|Jonathan Owen
|Service Management
|Shane Parsons
|Service Desk, Desk-side and Self-Service
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|Training, App Support and Call Centre
|Angela Roxburgh
|Deputy Director &
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|John Dale
|Web Publishing Development
|Mat Mannion
|Unix Platform Support
|Yann Lawrence
|Mike Duckett
|Web Content
Sara Lever / Karen Mortimer
|Application Management
|David Hall
|Student Administration
|Pat McLanaghan
|Server Provisioning
|Dean Hughes
|Learning Systems
|Russell Boyatt
|Printing Services
|Chris Wood
|Head of Academic Technology and Digital Transformation
|Amber Thomas
|Academic Technology
Amber Thomas
|Natasha Nakariakova
|Julie Sherriff
|Head of Core Infrastructure
|Malcolm Days
|Network & Telecomms
|Shaun Buffery
|Steve Silver
|IT Security
|Stephen Shaw
|Head of Cloud Services
|Des Butcher
|Identity Management - Development
|Alan Braley
|Identity Management BAU
|Daniel Harrison
|Application Delivery
|Mark Miners
|Management Information
|Maria Crabtree
|Simon Trejtnar
|Business & Service Analysis
|Nikki Lindsell
|Project Management Office
|James Farnhill
ITS delivers approximately 24 discrete services that are described in our service catalogue.
Each service is managed by a Service Owner. Services are monitored through a monthly Service Review Board where all Service Owners meet with IT managers and staff who work with user groups.Some service have additional dedicated Service Boards where users of the service meet with the Service Owner and members of the service team.
A typical Service Review Board agenda would cover :
- General overview
- Incident report : trends, volumes, response and resolution times
- Service metrics review
- Service Improvement projects
- Status of current service improvement projects
- Proposals for future service improvement projects
- Resource monitoring, prioritization and allocation
- (Quarterly) Risk Management review
In addition to Service Teams and the Service Review Board, the Service Desk and Business and Service Analysis team provide a mechanism for users to raise queations about services and propose changes.
In addition to ITS roles and teams there are other groups within the University that influence the services to be delivered.
Faculty IT committees provide input through Service Boards and the Business and Service Analysis team – as well as providing more formal input through releant project and programme boards. Administrative and Professional Services Group also acts as a formal route to request service changes, updates and reports.
APSG is a formally constituted University committee and has responsibility for agreeing overall strategic direction in the development and allocation of information resources.

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by Ernest Hogan
People always ask me why I live in Arizona. The truth is, it's not all dystopian political turmoil. The state is a wonderful, weird mix of human eccentricity and strange, natural beauty. I never go long without encountering something that amazes and inspires me -- like the ocotillo.
The ocotillo has thin, twisting branches -- it's also know as the Vine Cactus -- with thorns and sometimes green leaves and red flowers at the tips. In the dry season it looks like vegetal barbed wire. To people used to the plants of wetter climates, it looks otherworldly.
I can see how it inspired Melinda Palacio in her novel Ocotillo Dreams. It survives in a hostile environment, bringing a unique beauty to the world.
And there is a great deal of beauty and joy in Ocotillo Dreams. It's not a dreary account of the torture of an oppressed people. The Latinos, a diverse group of people (in life and this novel), lead lives full of rico textures, rhythms, and flavors -- and this novel captures them well. It also moves through the space and time travel of Mexican-American life, with personal lives tangled up in history and politics, from the Eighties into the Nineties, from San Francisco to Chandler, Arizona. There are also some complicated love lives worthy of a telenovela.
Isola, the main character, and the other women in the book show the reality of the strong Latina. I've always wondered where the stereotype of the passive Latin female came from. There aren't any in my family.
But, of course, the novel isn't all pretty flowers and leaves. It runs headlong into the infamous immigrations sweeps of 1997. Ethnic romance turns into dystopia:
It's 1997," Isola screeched. Didn't we learn anything from the Japanese internment camps? They can't do that!"
After all, 1984 was a long time ago.
It may seem jarring, but Palacio brings it all together the way that unlikely juxtapositions do in Latino life. She keeps it real, and human, but touches magic realism with the dream that explains the title:
The red tips of the ocotillo are covered in blood and drip onto the woman's face. When I reach her, I have a strong feeling that I know her, but I don't recognize her because the blood is covering her face. Despite the blood and her being in the desert, she is singing and she is beautiful.
And none of it crushes the spirits of the ocotillo dreamers.
It is 2012. As Arizona politicians dream dystopian dreams, we can learn something from the ocotillo. It can look dead, but sprout green leaves. Fences made from dead, thorny branches often come back to leafy, flowery life.
That's life in this dreaming desert.
Ernest Hogan is getting ready to launch the ebook version of his acclaimed novel, Cortez on Jupiter.


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One of the current trends when it comes to honeymoon travel is to forego the long two week honeymoon abroad, in favour of taking a shorter holiday close to home. These shorter getaways have been dubbed minimoons.
The word 'minimoon' didn't even exist a few years ago, and now it has made it into the Oxford English dictionary! More couples than ever before are opting to take short breaks after their wedding rather than the traditional long getaway.
The Benefits of a Minimoon
There are a number of reasons why minimoons are advantageous. First of all, a shorter getaway closer to home allows the couple to splurge on a more luxurious property, rather than spending the honeymoon on a mediocre resort for two weeks. Also, due to the credit crunch many couples are seeing their budgets stretched tightly. A more humble honeymoon allows them to still enjoy themselves without putting too much financial stress on their new union. The minimoon allows couples to invest the difference in their future – such as putting it toward a down payment for a home or a savings fund for a child's education.
Another reason for minimoons is that the couple might not have enough vacation days between them to go away for a long time, especially if they want to save those vacation days for other events such as visiting family. Or, perhaps their schedule is very hectic with a lot of commitments after the wedding and they simply can't squeeze in the time to take two weeks off for a vacation.
Taking a small 'quickie holiday' doesn't stop newlywed couples from going on a longer romantic getaway later when it is more convenient or affordable. Some couples even go with their children on a 'Familymoon'.
Designing the Perfect Minimoon
A minimoon can be just as thrilling as a full on honeymoon. If you are planning a minimoon for yourself and your new spouse, think about how you can make the getaway as special as possible.
Some of the best minimoon destinations are city breaks. How about a five star romantic Barcelona Break for Two, featuring a sailboat cruise and a tasting menu dinner at one of Barcelona's leading restaurants? Or maybe try a wonderfully sweet Romance in Bruges getaway which includes a two night stay at a luxury boutique hotel in Bruges with a horse drawn carriage ride through the history city? These experiences offer just the right blend of magic, romance and luxury – making them perfect for a minimoon.
You don't have to even leave the UK for minimoons. If you are only spending a short time away, it makes sense to stay within the country so you don't have to travel too far. For example, there is a West End Theatre Break for Two which includes two premium theatre tickets and a pre-theatre dinner at a Michelin starred restaurant. You could also consider heading to the rugged highlands of Scotland, the gorgeous landscapes of the Lake District or perhaps the stunning coast of Cornwall on your mini-moon.
Self-catering can also be a great idea for a mini-moon and can give you a lot of privacy and freedom. Perhaps you could rent a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales or the Cotswolds for a few days and enjoy going on long hikes and cuddling up by the fire in the evenings.
The idea of minimoons is that you don't have to follow tradition when you are planning your wedding or your honeymoon. If a shorter getaway works better for you, then feel free to design the adventure that suits your needs. You should feel free to plan the holiday that would be the most fun for yourself and your new partner – whether you are into relaxing on the beach, dining in fine restaurants, perusing art galleries, hiking in the wilderness or visiting wineries.
There are many things that you can do on a mini-moon together, but the most important thing is that you are spending time with your sweetheart and enjoying each other's company!


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An exhibition of wearable art exploring the connection between art, design and contemporary jewellery.
.M Contemporary gallery Sydney September 16 - 26 October 2014
Photographed by Justin Ridler.
Styled by Mark Vassallo.
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I had to hold down the shutter on my iPhone to actually catch him looking into the camera, but it was worth it in the end.
We're halfway through the year, a fact that caught me by surprise this weekend. I asked my husband if he didn't think it was a little early to be worrying about hurricanes (Hurricane Arthur was thankfully a non event in Annapolis). He said, "Well, it's July fourth." Even though I was right then baking cookies for various holiday events, it had somehow escaped me that June was over.
We've been soaking up the weather, whether it be rainy, mild, or crazy hot. It's not snowing and cold, so we can deal.
My husband even whipped out his phone and got in some camera action.
I will focus on enjoying this summer and not on how fast it is going by. Rinse, repeat.


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How to make your child happy is not something difficult. Don't stress over that. In this post,I will share with you some simple ways to make your child smile always.
How to make your child happy:Children are gifts from God.They are always relying on their parents for everything they need.They normally show love to their mother's than their fathers.This is because,they spend greater time with their mothers than their fathers.Children love gifts. So if you are a parent,be fond of buying gifts for your children. There are different types of gifts out there. Depending on the age of your child,find the right gifts for them.
As a parent, when you go out to work,try to buy gifts for your children. Gifts like toys, clothes, and sometimes sweets like chocolates and toffee. Yes!,children like sweets. But don't give to them in greater quantities.Remember that too much sugar is dangerous.
If you are free in the house; Take your kids to the gifts shop or boutique to buy things they need.By doing so, you will make your children happy.
They always enjoy outdoors very much.Make your child happy by occasionally taking him or her to the field.I mean the children's park or the recreational ground.Take photographs of your child whiles he or she plays around.
You can join the fun.Make your child look extremely happy when you are out there with him or her.
When you come home,show the photos you took to your child.He or she will feel excited to see those photos. Keep the photos well by printing them and put them in a photo album. If you like,you can duplicate it.Should if some get detoriated.Then you replace them with the duplicate.
Know How To Make Your Child Happy In School
How to make your child happy in school is almost the same as how you treat him/her in the house.
It is all about taking your responsibility as a parent. Buy your child any thing he/she will need in school. Things like books,pens,crayons, etc.Pay every school bill given to you.Attend PTA(Parent Teacher Association) meetings.
To make your child happy in school, you can promise to buy him/her something.Your promise will encourage your child to learn hard. Tell your child that if he/she performs well,you have a special package awaiting.Make sure you honor your promise to make your child happy.
If you have a car or there is a family car,take your child to school.When your child closes, bring him/her back home.This will make your child happy.It shows how much you love and care for your child.
If you don't have a car and don't want to rely on the school bus.Pay a driver to take your child to and from school all the time.This is a special kind of treatment you can give to your child.
As a Parent, you can occasionally visit your children in school.Yes!, a surprise visit to make your children happy. This will make your children know that you really love and care about them.
Other Ways To Make Your Child Happy
There are other ways to make your child happy. I mean many ways but this post can't cover all.I will just share with you some of the other ways you can use to make your child happy.
When it is the birthday of your child, throw a party for him/her.That is a kind of family celebration. The party necessarily shouldn't be big.Just a simple birthday. Invite some friends of your child to join the celebration.Let your child feel good.He/she will be fond of you.This will let your child listen to you.Your child will become obedient.Because you always make him/her happy.
Make your child happy by buying him/her game console; Or download kids game unto his/her computer. Download games that will help your child think fast.Example of such games are puzzles and other brain teasers.
You can also buy Rubik's cube for your kid.That alone will sharpen your child's brain. Your child will be a smart thinker and do well in school as well.
Here Is How To Make Your Child Happy And .
For you to know how to make your child happy and confident; Adopt this methods I'm about to give you.Children are fast learners and whatever you tell them will stay in their minds.
In the first place, give encouraging messages to your child.Always give them positive thoughts. Drive every doubts out of your child. Tell him/her it is possible to to anything for success.
Visit any library close to you to borrow books that are full of inspirational stories.You can also go to the book shop to buy such kind of books. This will help your child to develop confidence and feel happy in life.
Don't let your child associate himself/herself with pessimists. Pessimists can put doubt into your child. So try your best to protect your child from such kind of people.
Hopefully, this post about how to make your child happy has helped you with some ideas.Try them and surely your child will be happy. Sometimes you have to pamper your child to feel happy and special. But as you entertain your child;Don't forget to discipline him or her.
Share this post if you really find it helpful.You can also share your thoughts in the comment box.I welcome your feedback as well.Have fun with your child.Make your child happy always.


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Innovation is the key to long-term competitiveness and a central building block for growth and success both nationally and internationally. Particularly in the age of digitization, innovation is taking on an increasingly significant role. Only with professional innovation management can you reach the four relevant targets:
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Murphy's law strikes again. The moment you publish something (be it a textbook or a software), you find a bug. Yesterday I put on the web new versions of both my diffyqs notes and my real analysis notes. Already yesterday I found that when I posted the real anal notes on lulu, I forgot to update the book cover to state that I'm now at UCSD. OK, that's a minor thing, who cares.
Today I was preparing for my diffy qs class and found an error in the notes. Actually I think I spotted this error in the spring when I taught at UIUC, but somehow forgot to fix it. So I find the first significant typo in the notes the day after posting new versions of the notes. And putting up new versions of the diffy qs notes is not as trivial as it may seem. It takes about 2 hours just to build the HTML version. This is because I have tex4ht do all math as images. Doing some of the math using CSS is faster, but then you get different font for some equations (as some are done using images and some using CSS).
If jsmath actually worked right, I would use that. But since I generally have a hard time making jsmath display things correctly on my own system, I assume that it doesn't work right for a lot of people. Also jsmath seems to break for me for the pages as large as the notes. Mathml would be the perfect solution if it would work properly and consistently on all browsers. Right now for mathml and tex4ht you have to first decide on a browser to support, which beats the whole idea.
Browser developers are generally interested in floating 3d fish rather than actually useful stuff like supporting mathml properly. One of the reasons I am sticking to firefox is because the fact that they do support mathml reasonably, and have for a while, is an indication of sanity on the part of the developers.


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New RNA lab could spawn jobs
SUNY sees potential in leasing space at colleges to businesses doing research
ALBANY -- The University at Albany's announcement Friday of the creation of The RNA Institute, a new $12.5 million biomedical research center, was just as much about job creation as it was about science discoveries.
The university attracted top RNA scientist and entrepreneur Paul Agris from North Carolina State University to head the new institute, which is building a new 15,000-square-foot lab inside UAlbany's Life Sciences building.
RNA is a hot topic in the biotech world because it is a molecule that can turn genes and critical proteins in the body on and off.
Scientists believe RNA research can hold great promise in treating high-profile disease such as drug-resistant bacterial infections, HIV and cancer.
Large pharmaceutical companies such as Merck & Co. and GlaxoSmithKline have spent billions of dollars acquiring or partnering with companies working on RNA drugs, some of those companies small start-ups.
And Agris himself has founded two companies back in North Carolina focusing on RNA drugs. The RNA Institute is partnering with more than 35 research entities, including corporate, government and academic labs. Those combined entities have a total of 200 employees in the Capital Region. About 60 will be working at the UAlbany campus and are bringing in $12 million a year in federal grant money for RNA research, some of it from stimulus funding.
One of the first companies to announce plans to collaborate with the institute is Thermo Fisher Scientific, a major lab equipment supplier and consulting firm headquartered outside Boston.
"The environment we are creating is very much like what you would find in a pharmaceutical company," Agris said. "It's a stimulus in itself to create this institute."
Agris would have tried to bring one of his start-up companies with him to UAlbany, but current state law prohibits businesses from leasing space from state universities.
He said that back at North Carolina State, there are no such restrictions, and companies like Bayer and the software company Red Hat have a presence on the school's Centennial Campus.
Changes could be coming. State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, who attended Friday's event, supports Gov. David Paterson's Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act that would allow state schools to lease space to businesses doing research.
UAlbany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is able to lease space to companies like IBM and the Sematech computer chip research consortium because its real estate is owned by a separate nonprofit.
"If SUNY is to create an economic engine, then it needs to have this type of legislation," Agris said.
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, also attended the ceremonies. He said federal stimulus funds coming into the new center will help create jobs.
"The innovation that can come as a boost to our economy is a driving force," Tonko said. "We know it is going to open doors for good opportunities."


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Scene It? Box Office Smash
Self proclaimed film buffs will never pass up an opportunity to show everyone how much they know. Whether or not you care, they will happily inform you that Robert De Niro, for example, put on an unprecedented sixty pounds for the last few scenes in Raging Bull. Or that Daniel Day Lewis strapped himself to a chair for months prior and during filming of another biopic, My Left Foot. Here's another for you: did you know that Christopher Walken was very nearly cast as Han Solo in the much loved Star Wars trilogy? Or that oranges were used as a foreboding symbol of death in all The Godfather films?
Oh, where was I again?
Scene It? Box Office Smash isn't a complicated beast to get your head around. It's a trivia game… about movies. Much like the first Scene It?, you and up to four other players – local or through Live this time – can test your knowledge (or lack of) on films ranging from the 1940s, all the way to the present day covering cult films, summer blockbusters, family favourites, or Hollywood classics. The variety on display is something everyone will be able to appreciate. Of course, just throwing question after question at you isn't something you would expect from a videogame, and thankfully Scene It? has a number of different ways in which to essentially barrage you with, well, question after question.
For example, one of my favourite rounds gives a 16bit animation of a scene from a famous movie; the player then has up to four possible answers to choose from. It's a great section with bags of charm, and seeing King Leonidas kick a Persian into a black abyss in pixel form never gets old. Another great round comes in the form of film clips, where the player is shown a brief scene from a film, that varies between the likes of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to Steven Spielberg's E.T., and success in this section not only comes from your knowledge of the film, but your ability to listen and observe. If you don't, it'll come as a bit of a shock when the game asks you to recall what kind of food a character started choking on, or what brand of bubble bath someone used in a scene. There are some rounds on the other hand, you will dread facing. For instance, the round where you have to name the movie from the end credits alone. Or trying to put four films in chronological order can become an exercise in patience, more so than good memory.
My Avatar and IWith the recent NXE dashboard update, Scene It? Box Office Smash allows players to use their avatars in-game, as well as taking them online. It won't change the game in any meaningful way, but it's a novel idea and an example of what Xbox 360 owners can expect in the near future.Scene It? also attempts to create an authentic game show feeling as opposed to a written multiple choice exam in two ways. One: the announcer that comments on your progress, chipping in with 'hilarious' quips at every opportunity is generally about as bearable as any other presenter you'll find on TV at the moment. The admittedly short interludes between rounds that couples this idiot aren't any more welcome and only break up the action. The second method, on the other hand, genuinely mixes up how you play and ultimately, how you react to being told you're not so smart. Scene It? enables players to customise their games (either long or short), so if you have a friend that likes to buzz in immediately, taking nothing but an educated guess with a one-in-four chance of being correct, you can put a stop to that particular shenanigan by deducting points for an incorrect answer (watch him or her weep). In addition to a timer that eats away at your potential points haul where a swift correct answer is just what divides the whole field. And bonus points awarded for meeting certain goals like answering three questions in a row – games become increasingly tense affairs, where no matter how learned you are in film, it always remains or at least feels competitive.
Unfortunately, like any kind of trivia, Scene It?'s shelf life is finite. It won't take long for repeat questions to rear their ugly head, and while you'll eventually remember the answers to all the rounds, it won't feel at all satisfying because you only know it out of mental conditioning and reverberation, and not because you know and/or love the movie(s). This is a conundrum the developers should have seen coming; would it have been too much to ask for more questions via marketplace? Scene It? is also an experience that will only be of any worth in (good) company. If you can't get real, tangible friends to play with you then Live acts as a more than adequate alternative – just good luck finding games.
And it is this limited lifespan that ultimately relegates Scene It? to nothing more than holiday entertainment fodder. You can argue that it's supposed to be played irregularly like a board game, but if that is the case then why not buy a board game for half the price instead? However, look past the briefness of what's on offer and there's a richly entertaining game to be had. It may not be a box office smash, but if you take a few friends along with you, Scene It? is worth the price of admission. Popcorn not included.


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Our history continues to motivate us, but it is our passionate employees who are the driving force. If you are looking for an energetic company with a great culture that values you, this is the place.
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About Us
Our Aims
The Human Rights Act came into effect in October 2000 in the UK and all public authorities, including NHS organisations, have a positive obligation to respect and promote peoples' human rights.
The Human Rights Act is underpinned by the core values of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy for all. These values are at the heart of high quality health and social care and for the past five years, the Department of Health, British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) and four NHS Trusts have been working together to develop examples of how a human rights based approach can be put into practice in healthcare. (see section on Good Practice)
Who runs it?
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Who funds it?
The Human Rights in Healthcare Programme has been funded by The Department of Health.
The programme is on hold (January 2013) until continuation funding is found.


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Using such rich source material as the history of personal computing, the 1999 movie "The Pirates of Silicon Valley" quickly became one of our favorites.
Noah Wyle portrays Steve Jobs, and he obviously figures quite prominently in it.
Here are our favorite moments from the movie that chronicle Steve's rise, fall, and rise in the tech world.
UPDATE: TNT will air two showings of "Pirates of Silicon Valley" back-to-back tonight at 8 PM and 10 PM as a tribute to Jobs, reports Deadline.


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Preventive conservation looks to strategies and solutions that prevent damage and delay the
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The conservators of Albion Conservation Consultancy have over fifty years of experience. Our specialism has been Textile Conservation, of which tapestry conservation has had a prominent place within our body of work. We have published in The Conservator (UKIC) and Conservation Journal (AIC). Commensurate with our knowledge that the first priority for all artworks is preventive conservation, we have used our continuing study of what constitutes best practice in Preventive Conservation and Collections Management and Care to benefit our clients and their collections. Our clients in the UK have included: The National Trust For England And Wales, The National Trust For Scotland, The Glamis Castle Trust, The Palace of Holyrood House, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, amongst many private and public collections. We continue to follow ethical guidelines, using minimal conservation practices and the documentation essential for responsible Collections and Conservation Management.


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Kare Metal Atelier created the first metal furniture designed and produced in Turkey during 1950's. Sadi Ozis designs* from Kare Metal portfolio will be exhibited at "Documenting Modern Furniture in Turkey" exhibition organized by the support of Izmir Economy University. The exhibition will take place between February 6th and 24th at Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center, Izmir.
Neptun Ozis, head of karre design, will participate in the panel which is in line with the exhibiton where he will speak about the history and style of Kare Metal (February 6th, Izmir Economy University).


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What it is
The condition involving splitting and tearing nails (and those with a fissure down the middle) actually has a name: onychoschizia.
What causes it
Excessive hand- and dishwashing, nail polish removers, and cold weather
Clawing to the Top
Great nails start with new habits
1. Avoid Water
Wear gloves when doing dishes and skip the antibacterial soaps, which can be drying, says Nia Terezakis, a dermatologist in New Orleans.
2. Keep Things Lubricated
Apply lotion before and after washing hands. Massage it into cuticles and nails.
3. Go Gentle
Wear gloves in cold weather. Resist using nails to pick up things or clean dirt from other nails. (And step away from those glue-on talons and gel nail polish.)
Only the Strong Survive
So consider calling in reinforcements.
Derma E Age-Defying Hand Creme is nongreasy and features green tea and olive oil to protect skin and cuticles. dermae.com
Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer Treatment has horsetail extract to strengthen nails. butterlondon.com
Sally Hansen VitaSurge Strength GeL combines vitamins E and C to help increase flexibility. drugstore.com
Barielle Growth Activator for Natural Nails contains garlic enzymes to stimulate growth and seed oil to nourish. barielle.com
Scale It Back
The surface of the nail has small keratin fibers that are oriented in the same direction, like the scales of a fish. To keep them flat, avoid pushing back cuticles with harsh metal tools and using fingernails to dig under things. (Yes, that includes the pull tabs on cans.)


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Dog houses, the ultimate refuge for your pet! Whether you're looking to home your dog for just a couple of hours a day while you're at work or as a permanent fixture, we've got you covered. A dog house provides shelter, security and comfort. Dog houses come in various shapes, sizes and build. However, my guess is […]Continue reading
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Juventus are eyeing Chelsea's Ramires as a potential replacement for Manchester City target, Paul Pogba, according to Gazetta dello Sport.
Ramires has made 23 appearances in an injury-stricken season and when fit has struggled to break into the first team as a result of Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic's consistency in the holding midfield role.
Pogba is heavily tipped to move on this summer and City have been eyeing the highly sought after midfield powerhouse, though Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid are all chasing the 22 year old.Embed from Getty Images
Ramires is valued at £22 million by transfermarkt.co.uk and could be one of Mourinho's players to sell to generate funds to freshen up his squad.
City will need Juventus to have a replacement lined up for Pogba if they are to stand any chance of securing his services.
Ramires is out for Chelsea's remaining two games through injury and could have played his last game for the club if the rumours are true.
Will Ramires play a key role in Manchester City's chances of signing Paul Pogba this sumer?


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In this post you'll learn to take advantage of Filter Hooks in your WordPress Child Themes. Filter Hooks are an essential weapon in your WordPress Theming arsenal. With them you'll have almost complete control over the HTML created by your WordPress Theme—without touching any template files.
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It's impossible to imagine SF operator in our days with usage of NVG during night time. But even polymeric materials usage hasn't leaded NVGs to be more light.
That's why in most cases SF operatives use counterweight elements for NVG stabilization. They usually use batteries,IR markers or any other different equipment in this role. It allows to stabileze the helmet and exclude any extra movements of it.
RAID GEAR has designed this module for OPS-CORE\LSHZ-1+ -type helmets, which have velcro at the outer side, which has special pocket for counterweight elements and velcro for IR markers and patches. .
1. Special counterweight element pocket (can be used as battery pouch).
2. A lot of velcro for patches.
3. Compatible with any modern OPS-CORE type helmets.
4. Elastic band is designed for mount of different tactical equipment, like IR markers.
Cordura 1000D, Elastic Bands.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
My friend Nelly over at ChallengeYourselfToSuccess.com has been doing challenges for months, and they say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so...
I just finished a 16-week challenge to do morning pages every day. Morning pages are three pages written in longhand on any topic, and are defined in Julia Cameron's book "The Artist's Way." I ended up missing only one day in the whole 16 weeks. Yay!
My next challenge is called "Two Things." Every day I pick two things to do in the morning, and I have to do both of them by the end of the day. Naturally, these are not intended to be things that will take a lot of time. Also I'm giving myself the day off on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. The challenge runs until May 1, 2012.
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Public Hearing for Solid Waste Convenience Center Site
The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the County Office Building on McIntire Road to allow citizens to share comments regarding the site selection for a convenience center to serve southern Albemarle County. The Board will be choosing between a site in the Mill Creek area near the Monticello Fire Rescue Station and a site in Keene and welcomes public input regarding their final site decision.
The Board of Supervisors has decided to construct three convenience centers around the County that will provide clean, safe, well managed and convenient locations for county residents to dispose of solid waste and trash in a way that is more accessible and cost effective than current services. Complete information about the project, including a Frequently Asked Questions document is available on the project website - www.albemarle.org/ConvenienceCenters.
The Board came to this decision following a very comprehensive analysis of operations and associated costs at Ivy, including the following major factors:
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BC: Quin Washington | January 13, 2012 5th period | www.google.com www.JamesMonroe.org
FC: 5th President of the United States James Monroe | 'a little flattery will support a man through great fatigue'
1: James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States. He was born in Westmoreland County, Virgina. He studied Law under Thomas Jefferson from 1780 to 1783. During the War of 1812, Monroe held the critical roles of Secretary of State and the Secretary of War under President James Madison.
4: 2.James was famous for the Monroe Doctrine | 3. Monroe as lieutenant in the War | 1. Monroe's fifth President coin
5: James Monroe father which was Spence Monroe, was of Scottish, and his mother Elizabeth Jones Monroe,was of Welsh descend. Monroe entered college at the age of 16, at College of William and Mary but in 1776 left to fight in the American Revolution.


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|Energy Procurement
With worldwide energy markets becoming increasingly deregulated, opportunities for energy procurement options, once unavailable to energy consumers, are now becoming increasingly obtainable. To make best use of these options, energy end-users need to understand their full range of alternatives and then have the opportunity to make educated decisions.
Bridgestone Associates, Ltd. provides a range of services related to the procurement of energy and the energy supply decision making process.


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Ullswater Steamer
Lake District Attractions, Lake District Activities Ullswater Steamer is an award winning Lake District attraction celebrating their 150th year sailing on England's most beautiful lake.
Currently there are four vessels operating on lake cruises on Ullswater. We create the perfect opportunity to combine a lake cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District. With miles of bridleways linked by the Ullswater Steamer routes there are so many opportunities for exploring the area or simply relax and enjoy the glory of nature through the seasons.
Ullswater Steamer Lady of the Lake
Launched on 26th June, 1877 she is believed to be the oldest working passenger vessel in the world. Designed by Mr Douglas Hebson of Penrith and built in Glasgow by Joseph Seath & Company. She was transported in three sections by rail to Penrith then horse drays to Waterside where she was assembled at Elder Beck.
Raven was launched on the 11th July, 1889. On 18th July, 1889 an article in the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald published the following "It is questionable if there be any boat to beat, or even equal this little craft on any lake in this country". There is a commentary handset option onboard which gives detailed information about our history and famous faces associated with Ullswater.
Ullswater Steamer Lady Dorothy
Lady Dorothy joined the fleet in 2001, she was a sea-going vessel from Guernsey and her arrival meant for the first time winter sailings were introduced into the timetable.
Lady Wakefield
Lady Wakefield was renamed in a recommissioning ceremony by HRH Princess Alexandra in April, 2007. She was originally known as Berry Castle, Golden Cormorant and latterly Totnes Castle. Built in 1949 in Dartmouth, she had worked on the River Dart and Plymouth Sound before her arrival on Ullswater.
Contact: Ullswater 'Steamers'
The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US
Tel: 017684 82229 Fax: 017684 82669
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There is good parking at both Glenridding and Pooley Bridge, although it is pay and display. I have usually taken the steamer to Howtown and walked back to my car. I recommend if you would like to incorporate a steamer ride upon the lake and a walk, that you take a look at my Ullswater Lake walks. This is one of my favorite low level walks.


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The entrepreneur may choose to open a sales area. This space dedicated to welcoming customers (about 30 m²), should face the street and some equipment should be put in the window. It is usually equipped with a reception desk and shelves to arrange reconditioned equipment. It must always be tidy, clean and well lit.
These areas are socially important, because they enable computer science fans to meet and different generations to mix. They are also educational places that help to reduce the digital divide.


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Month: September 2013
Attraction, attachment, and commitment
Beyond the norms of society and the ideas of flawless protagonists, beyond the issues of whether you would ever do this or that, and beyond families …. there is a film.
The Bollywood's idea of romance is so simple: you meet THE ONE made for you, with divine intervention if needed, and after a few twists and turns you are married. The End. Yashraj films is perhaps the one most associated with this "filmy" notion of love and relationship, so its not just strange, but also refreshing to see them take a whole new angle to this tangled knot.
But when you are not looking for THE ONE, don't even know whether one exists, and unsure how to recognise them when you even meet them, then how do you untangle this? You go by attraction, of course. Physical, yes, but also something about the person that just says yes. At least thats what our guys do in Shuddha Desi Romance. They are treading on scary grounds: scared of commitment, as well as of their partners' lack of it. And for people who see marriage mainly through the window of the wedding, everything in marriage is bound to seem distasteful.
The three main characters all have different attitudes, and have severe hang-ups. They are tugged by the felt need of "settling" and they screw up their own and each others' lives in the process.
In a film devoid of the filmy "family", Rishi Kapoor as Goyal the wedding organiser acts as the voice of society, telling lovers off some times, and helping them at others…. but only if the aim is to get married. He, more than most people, knows what a charade the weddings are, doesn't much believe in marriage either, but sees no other path ahead for these lost souls.
The dialogue by Jaideep Sahni is crackling, and a few instances of deliberate repetition serve to highlight some similarity, or difference. Repeated situations create characters out of peripheral characters and bathrooms emerge as a character in themselves. Director Manish Sharma of Band Baaja Baraat stays with the weddings theme but gets much more down to nitty gritty and off the dreamy skies in this one. Jaipur is fantastic, and used brilliantly. I think the music will have a long shelf life; rather I hope it does. It's fresh, quirky and totally relevant to the story being told.
And the actors….. Lets just remember one thing first. Vaani Kapoor is new, Sushant has done just one film before this, and Parineeti has done two, but was in a supporting role in her first. None of them let that show. There are seasoned performances throughout this film. I thought Sushant in particular gave a really nuanced performance as a guy straddling vulnerability and everyday creepiness.
All in all, the film is like its characters: flawed but with merits. It tries to say something, but is not totally coherent. But while the characters may at times have fleeting romances, the film wants to stay with you. I'd advice you to open your arms and embrace it.


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Hair Extension Care Instructions
Care instruction before installation
- Brush hair extension or use a fine tooth comb to detangle.
- Wet hair with warm water.
- Condition hair from roots to ends with conditioner (a must)
- Gently Shampoo hair with a good detangling shampoo
- Re Apply conditioner and comb from ends to roots
- Rinse hair extension with lukewarm water
- Dry hair and proceed to installation
After care instructions
- Brush hair or use a fine tooth comb to detangle.
- Wet hair with warm water.
- Apply conditioner and comb through from ends to roots (a must)
- In the process gently massage hair in a downward motion
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
- Gently Shampoo hair with a good detangling shampoo(repeat if needed)
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
- Re Apply conditioner and comb from ends to roots
- Gently squeeze out excess water and pat dry the hair. (do not rub or roll hair dry into the towel).
- Dry and style hair as recommended by your stylist
Styling tips
- For maintaining the natural curl pattern of the hair comb hair thoroughly from ends to roots
- Rewet the hair with water
- Apply your choice of leave in products to amplify the curls
Recommended line of product
Rusk deep shine Shampoo & Conditioner (sulfate free)
TGI catwalks curl rock shampoo, conditioner and leave in conditioner.
Curly Sexy Hair Shampoo and conditioner.
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Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites
Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites make delicious, healthy after school snacks or simple gluten free appetizers. Easy to make and the recipe can be customized to whatever you have on hand in the fridge! It's hard to find quinoa recipes for kids, but these quinoa bites are the perfect healthy snack or side dish recipe with plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and protein. My kids couldn't keep their fingers off of this easy muffin tin recipe.
This post was written several years ago, but it all still holds true, except my big guys is now in second grade and the little one will be off to Kindergarten in the fall. I thank everyone close to me – my friends and family – and those whom I have never met before that read my blog, make my recipes, and allow me to keep doing a job a love, building a business of my own, while being able to have the flexibility to be there for my family. Thank you all!
2015 is a year of change here at Cupcakes & Kale Chips. Honestly, I keep wondering if my readers notice and care, but, you know, I've gotta do what I've gotta do. I started this blog as a hobby, but I discovered a passion and a world of opportunities. To keep it going, it costs money. So I started taking some paying gigs to offset the costs. Then I realized that this could actually become a real job, and while I am blessed that I don't have to work, I've gotten to the point where I need something else to give me a true feeling of personal satisfaction, and I want to help ensure the security of my family should, God forbid, something awful happen.
People like what I do – readers make my recipes! I get asked to contribute to sites, and speak at conferences, giving me a sense of fulfillment. As a former straight A student (no lie, I think the only B's I ever got were in gym and handwriting) who then went on to a successful career with a big pharma company, after several years away from having these types of tangible measures of success, this is important to me, and makes me a better person, a happier person. And, therefore, a better, happier mom.
Plus, The Bug is off to Kindergarten in the fall. The little dude wakes up every morning asking to go to school, but I'm still working from home. So, I don't have to drop them off at 7am and then not see them again until 6pm, which is what would have happened if I had never left my former career to be a stay-at-home mom. For me, this is the best of all possible worlds.
They go to school between 8:30 and 9, then I pick them up after nap and snack, around 3pm to 4pm. Sometimes we come home, sometimes we are off to karate, or meeting Daddy for dinner, or getting haircuts, or whatever. They're happy, I'm happy, and we enjoy our mornings and evenings together. Tonight we had a crazy newspaper snowball fight – it was awesome!
And as I always say, all moms and parents have to make the choices that are the best for themselves and their families.
So yes, you are seeing some more sponsored posts. You are seeing affiliate links and you'll probably start seeing shopping lists. If you click on those to head over to Amazon and then, while you're there, you happen to buy anything, not just the product I linked to, I'll make a little commission. It doesn't cost you anything, don't worry! As I make these changes, I hope you'll continue to support me and follow along.
Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites are the ultimate reflection of what I do here on Cupcakes & Kale Chips.
Whether I am making a recipe for a client, finally writing down something I've made over and over again like Worcestershire Sauce Cast Iron Cube Steaks, putting a creative twist on a classic like the Shepherd's Pie Loaded Baked Potatoes everyone loves, or, like this recipe, randomly throwing something together and realizing that I NEED to share the recipe with all of you, my recipes reflect how I cook for my family.
How to Make Cheesy Quinoa Bites with Vegetables
Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites were born from two hungry little boys and me staring into the fridge at containers of leftovers. Now, my boys aren't fans of just eating quinoa straight up. I have to be a quinoa ninja, so in this case, I went with two surefire bets – adding cheese and making it into finger food. Of course, I also had to add the leftover vegetables I had in the fridge too. And it was a total success! I had to stop them from polishing off the whole batch just so I could grab some photos. Heck, I had to stop myself too!
And as I said, this was literally invented because I had leftovers in the fridge, along with my usual giant stash of Cabot cheese. So I make it with a mixture of broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower for the photos. In the video you'll see peas and carrots. You can even get a little more fancy and make Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Bites. It's totally your choice, so use whatever you have on hand, or whatever you are trying to sneak past your kids. I won't tell. It'll be our little secret!
If your kids are like mine, they'll want to dip those Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites…
Another cheesy way to get the kids to eat their veggies is this Slow-Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Wine and Glue. Or how about some Cauliflower Pizza Crust from Princess Pinky Girl? And another sneaky quinoa finger food are these Quinoa Buffalo Bites from Wonky Wonderful.
A couple of things you may need to make this recipe:
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Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites Recipe
It can be hard to find quinoa recipes for kids. But when you add plenty of cheese and turn them into crispy finger food, you can be sure the little ones will gobble them up. Make them as an easy vegetarian lunch recipe, or a side dish or snack.
Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites
- 1 cup cooked quinoa , cooled
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup vegetables , chopped and cooked {steamed, roasted, etc}
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the cups of the mini muffin tin, and press down to pack it in firmly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- If you do not finish them, store leftovers in the refrigerator.


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Amidst all the recent tablet launch rumors, there comes a new one. A Taiwanese newspaper has reported that Apple has begun to assemble components for a new 7 inch iPad in Taiwan.
The iPad 2 will have a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with IPS technology and a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. It will probably be using a Cortex A9 processor and will have 512 MB RAM (double that of the iPad).
It will also be lighter than the iPad, and should weigh around 500 gms.
None of these rumors are substantiated but according to most experts, we should be seeing a new iPad pretty soon.
The tablet space is seeing a lot of action. Samsung, Asus and MSI and Notion Ink, all are planning their own tablets. Most of them will be cheaper than the iPad and will run either Android or Windows 7.


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Rome Day Trip to Bracciano, Italy
When the best answer to "What to do in Rome?" is to get out of town for a day trip, try venturing to Bracciano in Italy's Lazio region.
Take a train north out of Rome (leaving from Ostiense Station) for an hour or so, to Bracciano. Watch for the Castello Odescalchi breaking from the fig trees, the centro storico (historic center) huddled up against it and the lake revealing itself in bits.
Bracciano is one of three towns situated on Lago Bracciano (Lake Bracciano). Actually, only Anguillara and Trevignano are on the lake; Bracciano and its castle lumber above it. The town is far enough from Rome to feel as if you're getting away and small enough to see it all, yet large enough not to get bored. It's where I go for a day trip when I want out of the city.
Bracciano's main tourist attractions are the Castello Odescalchi and the picturesque streets of the historic center.
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Join an English language guided tour through the sumptuous halls of the Renaissance-era castle. Through the paned windows, admire the view of the verdurous hill toward the lake or look over the parapet of the corner tower at the unique chaos of terra cotta roofs.
The entrance ticket to the Castle is only seven Euros, tour included. If you're lucky and it's spring or early-fall, you might even catch an elegant Italian (or non-Italian) wedding; Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were married here in 2006.
Afterward, take a stroll through the narrow, winding streets of Bracciano's historic center.
Don't worry about getting lost, for the ways all seem to meet at the sentinella (sentry). Here, the view of olive trees stretches down to the lake, fringed by the distant Apennine Mountains. In the winter, their peaks are white and I'm reminded of how thankful I am that the snow is so far away.
To the left of the sentinella, there is a trail that leads down to the lake.
It's pretty steep and the gravel is loose but I've always thought the adventure is worth it. There is also a paved path – very steep at first – down to the lake. It branches right off Via del Lago, which is a left off the main street, Via Principe di Napoli.
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In winter, Lake Bracciano is velvet purple; in summer it's cobalt blue. The lake is volcanic in origin and very deep at the center.
In the summer there's a scheduled ferry that travels between the lake's three towns, paddle boats to rent and camping grounds.
There are bars and restaurants along the waterfront selling chairs and umbrellas, but there's lots of free beach too. If it's cold when you go, the lake will be a husk of its summer self, but when else would you have the whole expanse to yourself?
During lunchtime (13.30-16.30) the streets are nearly deserted.
But you're lucky, because Bracciano has lots of excellent restaurants. Eat pasta at Il Vagone, which you can find by taking a right out of the train station and then continuing straight. In the historic center, don't miss Clara and Sisto's porchetta, roasted in an ancient oven according to an old family recipe. Or there's a handful of places serving sumptuous food in the piazza under the castle.
For espresso or dessert, stop in to Caffé Grand'Italia. The sweets, cookies, cakes and gelato lining the glass cases taste as fantastic as they look.
After lunch, Bracciano seems to magically swell with activity once again. The residents pour out onto the streets to do their grocery shopping. They linger on corners and benches, talking and enjoying their city. Sit in the Piazza del Comune and join them, or do some shopping yourself.
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When you're finally ready, clamber back on the train to drowsily watch the undulant landscape of Italy's Lazio region passing by, an ideal finish to a day well spent.
Getting there:
Tren Italia website for Rome train schedules.
Amber's favorite Belle trip tips for Bracciano:
Clara and Sisto's porchetta: In summer, at the small restaurant on Via del Lago. You'll find it on the left side (going down to the lake), on the corner near the stairs. The big pig sits out front in a glass case. You can't miss it.
Caffé Grand'Italia: Perfect for coffee, gelato and pastries, because Travel Belles need their gelato. It's located at Via Principe di Napoli, 9/11, Bracciano.
* Photos: Gabriella C. Marino and courtesy of Castello Odescalchi
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Barbara Conelli
Amber, thank you for this article. Summer nights are magical in Bracciano, and you're right, you can never get lost! Old Italian cities and villages were built in a very ingenious way. The Lazio countryside is worth visiting and although most people stay just in Rome, venturing out of the big city is absolutely worth it! Personally, I love Italian countryside and especially the lakes, so I never miss the opportunity to travel and explore places off the beaten track…
We honeymooned in Italy and I loved Rome. If I could go back in time to college I would have studied abroad there. And I could have found all those amazing out of the way places like Bracciano, too. Sigh…thanks for sharing!
I've visited Florence but not Rome. Your trip sounds beautiful. I might have to check out Rome next time I'm in the region.
I am fond of these small European towns and don't like capitals. It seems to me that only in small town you can see the real face of the country.
Judith Works
The little town fronting the lake and the castle are pleasant respites from the Roman scene. We also like the lakeside towns of Anguillara, and Trevignano Romano where we are lucky enough to have a friend. A month ago we were at Lake Bolsena just for a quick espresso jolt before heading cross-country to Spello. It seemed that fall was coming early: it was cold and windy and the lake was covered with white caps


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Pre-Crisis is a term used to describe characters, items, realities or events that took place during DC Comics' publishing history prior to the 1985-86 Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series. The term is used by industry professionals and consumers, and is widely considered to be an out-of-universe phrase; which is to say – characters within the DC universe continuity (with rare exception), do not use the term "Pre-Crisis" when referring to events preceding the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Compare with Post-Crisis.
The Crisis on Infinite Earths series effectively re-booted the internal DC universe from the dawn of time onward. A new history was written – one that rendered many of the older DC stories apocryphal. Characters, timelines, and events from the varying alternate realities were condensed into one modernized mainstream reality, excising many characters that would otherwise be construed as redundant.
All occurrences relating to the Golden Age or Silver Age of comic book publishing are germane to the Pre-Crisis continuity. This does not apply to stories that have been retroactively crafted to have taken place during these respective eras (ala the Silver Age comic book crossover series).
The following is a list of articles pertaining to Pre-Crisis material that is considered apocryphal, and is no longer validated in the modern continuity of DC Comics history.
There are a few characters whose existence is rooted in the Pre-Crisis alternate Earth continuity, but have survived the revisionist effects of the Crisis on Infinite Earths. See the 2006 limited series Infinite Crisis for more details.


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The town of Graskop is situated in the Mpumalanga area, approximately 4½ hours from Johannesburg and 2 hours from the Kruger National Park. On this page you will find a list of outdoor things to do in Graskop.
Graskop Adventures
Graskop Adventures
Big Swing
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Gorge Swing
Take a wild swing out on a cable over the depths of the Graskop Gorge, swinging around like Tarzan - and get a fab view of the Graskop Falls while you're there. Or do a zip line slide across the gorge. Either way, your heart rate will soar.


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Recently named by Las Vegas Weekly as "the #1 greatest show in Las Vegas history", Absinthe is the provocative but unforgettable variety show which delivers that 'only in Vegas' experience you came looking for.
Absinthe at Caesars Palace is a fantastical blend of carnival and spectacle, featuring wild, outlandish acts performed on an intimate, circular stage where the audience is as close to the action as you can possibly get.
Grab a drink and enter Spiegelworld's wondrous tent, an immersive adult playground which transports you to another dimension. Not for the faint-hearted, these ridiculously talented and sexy performers from across the globe mix outrageous comedy with jaw-dropping feats of virtuosity and danger.
Hosted by the filthy rich (and just plain filthy) Gazillionaire and inspired by the absinthe-drenched cabarets of late 19th century Europe, Absinthe is an intoxicating cocktail of circus, burlesque and vaudeville for a 21st century audience. The New York Times said "Imagine Cirque du Soleil as channeled through The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Though this racy, adults-only show is downright hilarious, it's definitely not for timid audiences. It has all the elements of an R-rated movie, but with more glam and laughs.
- Rated #1 Greatest Shows in Las Vegas History - Las Vegas Weekly.
- Park in the front valet. The red and white tent theater space is located outdoors on the Roman Plaza, right on the Strip.
- Come with an open mind, as the show definitely goes beyond most comfort levels. For ages 18 and above.
- Ideal for someone who can't decide what to see in Las Vegas, Absinthe has it all from outrageous comedy to seductive burlesque to jaw-dropping acrobatics.
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Photos from Pip Noon's wedding reception
Here are some pictures from the wedding reception of the band's cornet player, Pip Noon taken by G. Bates.
Somersham Town Band Primary School Project
180 year 3 to 6 children from Somersham Primary School .had a blow. on a brass instrument on Monday, September 10th. This followed a launch assembly when the whole school came in to the music of Toy Story, played by a contingent of Somersham Town Band, and clapped along to German Oomph Pa (sic) before being shown how a brass instrument works by Musical Director, David Chambers, who demonstrated with a length of hose pipe and half a fizzy drink bottle! Teachers were then invited to try blowing one of the instruments much to the pupils. amusement. New head-teacher, Mr Haynes, drew the loudest applause with his masterful growling on the bass! A team of band members then toured classrooms to give pupils there opportunity to .have a blow.. This diversion from literacy or numeracy was greeted with great enthusiasm and a cacophony of noise echoed through corridors. Many children expressed a wish to advantage of the free lessons and instrument loan which this project offers. Financial constraints currently limit the band to offering 14 places but attempts to raise more funds continue.
The band with our President Mr David Dew - Summer 2005
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Craters Of The Last Ark
A unique Aron Kodesh poses dilemmas as congregation prepares for move.
On a philosophical level, Lincoln Square Synagogue's leaders have been thinking about how much, or little, of the congregation's history — including physical artifacts — should be incorporated into its new building.
On a practical level, they are facing an immediate issue, if not crisis, of what to do about the unique Aron Kodesh, or holy ark, that has been the signature symbol of its main sanctuary since 1995. A large wooden structure, the ark opens to a brightly lit space where eight Torah scrolls rest, each in place in an ascending ladder that revolves when touched lightly.
The $100,000 ark was designed and constructed by artist and architectural designer Edward Jacobs at the request of the late Martha Cohen, a longtime member of the synagogue and its staff, as a gift in memory of her parents, who perished in the Holocaust. The ark evokes warm feelings among many members who both remember Cohen fondly and marvel at its unique qualities; but others find the design impractical and too kitschy.
Some time ago the leaders of the congregation decided that the synagogue's new main sanctuary should have a new ark befitting its surroundings, but that it would be appropriate to have the old ark placed in the Beit Midrash, or study hall where weekday and alternative Shabbat services would be held.
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But for whatever reason — intentional or due to oversight, depending on whom you ask — no action was taken until quite recently.
Jacobs, who lives in Israel and is the son-in-law of Shlomo Riskin, Lincoln Square's founding rabbi, is deeply upset at the possibility that the ark might be left behind and have to be dismantled and buried, the halachic requirement for unwanted sacred items.
Synagogue officials say that is a last-resort option and that they have been trying for many months to determine the means and costs of moving the ark, either into the new Beit Midrash or into storage until another home for it is found, perhaps in another synagogue, yeshiva or museum.
Since the ark was built into the ceiling and anchored into the floor of the sanctuary, various structural engineers have been unable to give the congregation's leaders an accurate estimate of what is involved. Jacobs says he could have overseen the operation personally but was not asked, other than one e-mail query 18 months ago to inquire whether he would be willing to remove two feet off the top of the ark so it could fit into the new Beit Midrash. He said no, adding that it would fit in the space as is.
Jacobs says he is still willing to fly to New York and supervise the delicate task; he estimates it would cost about $30,000 to dismantle, crate and transport the ark to a storage site for several months while a final decision is made about its fate.
Synagogue leaders say Jacobs declined to get involved after learning the ark was not being considered for the new main sanctuary, and it is only now, in the midst of the complicated move, that he has spoken up. They have balked at the potential expense, unknown until Jacobs' estimate this week, which does not deal with possibly transporting and installing the ark in the new building. Lincoln Square officials say that in the last two years they have been stringent about finances.
Both sides agree they are up against a tight deadline; the congregation must be out of its current building in the next few days.
"When you say the words 'kodesh' [as in Aron Kodesh, or holy ark] and 'disposed of' in the same sentence, people go crazy," notes Richard Kestenbaum, the president of Lincoln Square.
"We've been struggling with this issue for a long time, and it is part of dealing with our history — past and future."
He said he was hopeful a good solution could be found to honor the ark and Cohen's memory.


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Oral cancer is a condition where cancerous cells grow in the mouth. It can affect any part of the mouth. Anyone can suffer from oral cancer. However, your chances of getting this condition are higher if you have HPV, use alcohol or smoke. You are also more likely to get oral cancer if you had neck or head cancer in the past.
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Bicentennial Chocolate
Flameworked American Pressed Glass Cullet, Red Oak, Mixed Media
The piece was created from a small and dwindling stockpile of glass factory scraps. The "Chocolate" color was made into a popular line of glass tableware for the Fenton Glass Factory in the 60's-80's. The color is no longer in production and therefore this piece will be one of the last created out of this intense creamy brown.
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