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On Demand Print Services Limited - trading as On Demand Print Solutions Terms & Conditions of Business
The Customer's attention is drawn in particular to the provisions of clause 10.
1.1 Definitions
In these Conditions, the following definitions apply:
Business Day: a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) when banks in London are open for business.
Conditions: the terms and conditions set out in this document as amended from time to time in accordance with clause 12.6
Contract: the contract between the Supplier and the Customer for the sale and purchase of the Goods in accordance with these Conditions.
Customer: the person or firm who purchases the Goods from the Supplier.
Force Majeure Event: has the meaning given in clause 11.
Goods: the goods (or any part of them) set out in the Order.
Order: the Customer's order for the Goods, as set out in the Customer's formal purchase order, OR in the Customer's written acceptance of the Supplier's quotation.
Specification: any specification for the Goods, including any related designs, plans, drawings, copy or artwork, which is supplied by the Customer (and the Supplier where relevant).
Supplier: On Demand Print Services Limited, trading as On Demand Print Solutions (registered in England and Wales with company number 04973067).
1.2 Construction
In these Conditions, the following rules apply:
(a) A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).
(b) A reference to a party includes its personal representatives, successors or permitted assigns.
(c) A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to such statute or provision as amended or re-enacted. A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes any subordinate legislation made under that statute or statutory provision, as amended or re-enacted.
(d) Any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms.
(e) A reference to writing or written includes faxes and emails.
2.1 These Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that the Customer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.
2.2 The Order constitutes an offer by the Customer to purchase the Goods in accordance with these Conditions. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the terms of the Order and any applicable Specification are complete and accurate.
2.3 The Order shall only be deemed to be accepted when the Supplier issues a written acceptance of the Order, at which point the Contract shall come into existence.
2.4 The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. The Customer acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance or warranty made or given by or on behalf of the Supplier which is not set out in the Contract.
2.5 Any samples, drawings, descriptive matter, or advertising produced by the Supplier and any descriptions or illustrations contained in the Supplier's catalogues, brochures or websites are produced for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Goods described in them. They shall not form part of the Contract or have any contractual force.
2.6 A quotation for the Goods given by the Supplier shall not constitute an offer. A quotation shall only be valid for a period of 30 Business Days from its date of issue.
3.1 The Goods are as described in the quotation supplied and again in the subsequent final order from the Customer.
3.2 The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the Supplier in connection with any claim made against the Supplier for actual or alleged infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights arising out of or in connection with the Supplier's use of the Specification. This clause 3.2 shall survive termination of the Contract.
3.3 The Supplier reserves the right to amend the specification of the Goods if required by any applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
4.1 The Supplier shall ensure that:
(a) each delivery of the Goods is accompanied by a delivery note which shows all the relevant Customer and Supplier reference numbers, the type and quantity of the Goods (including the code number of the Goods, where applicable),
(b) if the Supplier requires the Customer to return any packaging materials to the Supplier, that fact is clearly stated on the delivery note. The Customer shall make any such packaging materials available for collection at such times as the Supplier shall reasonably request. Returns of packaging materials shall be at the Supplier's expense.
4.2 The Supplier shall deliver the Goods to the Delivery Location set out in the Order or such other location as the parties may agree at any time after the Supplier notifies the Customer that the Goods are ready.
4.3 Delivery of the Goods shall be completed on the Goods' arrival at the Delivery Location.
4.4 Any dates quoted for delivery are approximate only, and the time of delivery is not of the essence. The Supplier shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Goods that is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.
4.5 If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods, its liability shall be limited to the costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement goods of similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods. The Supplier shall have no liability for any failure to deliver the Goods to the extent that such failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.
4.6 If the Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods within three Business Days of the Supplier notifying the Customer that the Goods are ready, then, except where such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Supplier's failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract:
(a) delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have been completed at 9.00 am on the third Business Day after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready; and
(b) the Supplier shall store the Goods until delivery takes place, and charge the Customer for all related costs and expenses (including insurance).
4.7 If 10 Business Days after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not taken delivery of them, the Supplier may resell or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods. The cost of any disposal will be charged to the Customer.
4.8 The Customer shall not be entitled to reject the Goods if the Supplier delivers up to and including 5% more or less than the quantity of Goods ordered, but a pro rata adjustment shall be made to the Order invoice on receipt of notice from the Customer that the wrong quantity of Goods was delivered.
4.9 The Supplier may deliver the Goods by instalments, which shall be invoiced and paid for separately. Each instalment shall constitute a separate Contract. Any delay in delivery or defect in an instalment shall not entitle the Customer to cancel any other instalment.
5.1 The Supplier warrants that on delivery the Goods shall:
(a) conform in all material respects with their description and any applicable Specification;
(b) be free from material defects in design, material and workmanship; and
(c) be fit for any purpose held out by the Supplier.
5.2 Subject to clause 5.3, if:
(a) the Customer gives notice in writing to the Supplier that some or all of the Goods do not comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1;
(b) the written notice set out in clause 5.2(a) is given within 7 days of Delivery of the Goods as set out in clause 4; and
(c) the Supplier is given a reasonable opportunity of examining such Goods; and
(c) the Customer (if asked to do so by the Supplier) returns such Goods to the Supplier's place of business at the cost, the Supplier shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective Goods, or refund the price of the defective Goods in full. Where a quality issue effects only part of the delivery, the Supplier may refund on pro-rata basis.
5.3 The Supplier shall not be liable for Goods' failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1 in any of the following events:
(a) the Customer makes any further use of such Goods after giving notice in accordance with clause 5.2;
(b) the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow the Supplier's oral or written instructions as to the storage, commissioning, installation, use and maintenance of the Goods;
(c) the defect arises as a result of the Supplier following any drawing, design or Specification supplied by the Customer;
(d) the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of the Supplier;
(e) the defect arises as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, or abnormal storage or working conditions; or
(f) the Goods differ from their description as a result of changes made to ensure they comply with applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
5.4 Except as provided in this clause 5, the Supplier shall have no liability to the Customer in respect of the Goods' failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1.
5.5 The terms implied by sections 13 to 15 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the Contract.
5.6 These Conditions shall apply to any repaired or replacement Goods supplied by the Supplier.
6.1 The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery.
6.2 Notwithstanding delivery and the passing of risk, property in and title to the Goods shall remain with the Supplier until the Supplier has received payment of the full price (in cash of cleared funds) of (a) all Goods and (b) all other goods and/or services supplied by the Supplier to the Customer under any contract whatsoever. Payment of the full price shall include, without limitation, the amount of any interest or other sum payable under the terms of this and all other contracts between the seller and the buyer.
6.3 Until title to the Goods has passed to the Customer, the Customer shall:
(a) store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so that they remain readily identifiable as the Supplier's property;
(b) not remove, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or relating to the Goods;
(c) maintain the Goods in satisfactory condition and keep them insured against all risks for their full price from the date of delivery;
(d) notify the Supplier immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 9.2; and
(e) give the Supplier such information relating to the Goods as the Supplier may require from time to time.
6.4 If before title to the Goods passes to the Customer the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 9.2, then, without limiting any other right or remedy the Supplier may:
(i) require the Customer to deliver up all Goods in its possession which have not been irrevocably incorporated into another product; and
(ii) if the Customer fails to do so promptly, enter any premises of the Customer or of any third party where the Goods are stored in order to recover them.
7.1 The price of the Goods shall be the price set out in the Order and is exclusive of value added tax. The Customer shall, on receipt of a valid VAT invoice from the Supplier, pay to the Supplier such additional amounts in respect of VAT as are chargeable on the supply of the Goods.
7.2 The Supplier may, by giving notice to the Customer at any time before delivery, increase the price of the Goods to reflect any increase in the cost of the Goods that is due to:
(a) any factor beyond the Supplier's control (including foreign exchange fluctuations, increases in taxes and duties, and increases in labour, materials and other manufacturing costs);
(b) any request by the Customer to change the delivery date(s), quantities or types of Goods ordered, or the Specification; or
(c) any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions.
7.3 The price of the Goods is exclusive of the costs and charges of packaging, insurance and transport of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer.
7.4 The Supplier may invoice the Customer for the Goods on or at any time after the completion of delivery.
7.5 The Customer shall pay the invoice in full and in cleared funds within 30 Business Days of the date of the invoice, or as agreed. Payment shall be made to the bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier. Time of payment is of the essence.
7.6 If the Customer fails to make any payment due to the Supplier under the Contract by the due date for payment, then the Customer shall pay interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate from time to time. Such interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due date until actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgment. The Customer shall pay the interest together with the overdue amount.
7.7 The Customer shall pay all amounts due under the Contract in full without any set-off, counterclaim, deduction or withholding (except for any deduction or withholding required by law). The Supplier may at any time, without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have, set off any amount owing to it by the Customer against any amount payable by the Supplier to the Customer.
8.1 The Customer acknowledges and agrees that the Supplier may act as both the Data Controller and Data Processor in respect of all Personal Data processed pursuant to the Contract.
8.2 The Supplier warrants and represents that it shall process Personal Data only for the purpose of performing the Supplier's obligations under the Contract and based on documented instructions the Customer may give to the Supplier from time to time and in compliance with the Data Protection Laws.
9.1 If the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 9.2, the Supplier may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer.
9.2 For the purposes of clause 9.1, the relevant events are:
(a) the Customer suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts, or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts, or (being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being an individual) is deemed either unable to pay its debts or as having no reasonable prospect of so doing, in either case, within the meaning of section 268 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being a partnership) has any partner to whom any of the foregoing apply;
(b) the Customer commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors other than (where the Customer is a company) where these events take place for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;
(c) (being a company) a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of the Customer, other than for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;
(d) (being a company) an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator or if a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or if an administrator is appointed over the Customer;
(e) (being a company) the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the Customer's assets has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;
(f) a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over the Customer's assets or a receiver is appointed over the Customer's assets;
(g) (being an individual) the Customer is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or order;
(h) a creditor or encumbrancer of the Customer attaches or takes possession of, or a distress, execution, sequestration or other such process is levied or enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of its assets and such attachment or process is not discharged within 14 days;
(i) any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the Customer in any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar to any of the events mentioned in clause 9.2(a) to clause 9.2(f) (inclusive);
(j) the Customer suspends, threatens to suspends, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business;
(k) the Customer's financial position deteriorates to such an extent that in the Supplier's opinion the Customer's capability to adequately fulfil its obligations under the Contract has been placed in jeopardy; and
(l) (being an individual) the Customer dies or, by reason of illness or incapacity (whether mental or physical), is incapable of managing his or her own affairs or becomes a patient under any mental health legislation.
9.3 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may suspend provision of the Goods under the Contract or any other contract between the Customer and the Supplier if the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 9.2(a) to clause 9.2(l), or the Supplier reasonably believes that the Customer is about to become subject to any of them, or if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under this Contract on the due date for payment.
9.4 On termination of the Contract for any reason the Customer shall immediately pay to the Supplier all of the Supplier's outstanding unpaid invoices and interest.
9.5 Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect any of the parties' rights, remedies, obligations and liabilities that have accrued as at termination.
9.6 Clauses which expressly or by implication survive termination of the Contract shall continue in full force and effect.
10.1 Nothing in these Conditions shall limit or exclude the Supplier's liability for:
(a) death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or the negligence of its employees, agents or subcontractors (as applicable);
(b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
(c) breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979; or
(d) defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987;
10.2 Subject to clause 10.1:
(a) the Supplier shall under no circumstances whatever be liable to the Customer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any loss of profit, or any indirect or consequential loss arising under or in connection with the Contract; and
(b) the Supplier's total liability to the Customer in respect of all other losses arising under or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed 100% of the price of the Goods.
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under the Contract to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event means any event beyond a party's reasonable control, which by its nature could not have been foreseen, or, if it could have been foreseen, was unavoidable, including strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving its own workforce or a third party's), failure of energy sources or transport network, acts of God, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, interference by civil or military authorities, national or international calamity, armed conflict, malicious damage, breakdown of plant or machinery, nuclear, chemical or biological contamination, sonic boom, explosions, collapse of building structures, fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, loss at sea, epidemics or similar events, natural disasters or extreme adverse weather conditions, or default of suppliers or subcontractors.
12.1 Assignment and other dealings
(a) The Supplier may at any time assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the Contract.
(b) The Customer may not assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with any or all of its rights or obligations under the Contract without the prior written consent of the Supplier.
12.2 Notices
(a) Any notice or other communication given to a party under or in connection with the Contract shall be in writing, addressed to that party at its registered office (if it is a company) or its principal place of business (in any other case) or such other address as that party may have specified to the other party in writing in accordance with this clause, and shall be delivered personally, sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, commercial courier, fax or email.
(b) A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: if delivered personally, when left at the address referred to in clause 12.2(a); if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second Business Day after posting; if delivered by commercial courier, on the date and at the time that the courier's delivery receipt is signed; or, if sent by fax or email, one Business Day after transmission.
(c) The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action.
12.3 Severance
(a) If any provision or part-provision of the Contract is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract.
(b) If any provision or part-provision of this Contract is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend such provision so that, as amended, it is legal, valid and enforceable, and, to the greatest extent possible, achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.
12.4 Waiver
A waiver of any right or remedy under the Contract or law is only effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
12.5 Third party rights
A person who is not a party to the Contract shall not have any rights to enforce its terms.
12.6 Variation
Except as set out in these Conditions, no variation of the Contract, including the introduction of any additional terms and conditions, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Supplier.
12.7 Governing law
The Contract, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
12.8 Jurisdiction
Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).


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I love the LA Kings. I still remember when Wayne Gretzky joined in the late 80s. LA was on top of the world with the dominant Lakers and then the greatest hockey player joined our hockey team. Ah, the 80s. How I miss you, my favorite decade.
But, for a period of time I became an Anaheim Ducks fan, especially when they became the Ducks instead of the Mighty Ducks. I'm not a traitor; I went to high school in Anaheim and was a junior when the team started. Once I resettled permanently in LA I went back to my roots and became a diehard Kings fan once again.
So when I needed to meet someone last night at a Ducks game that started at 7 pm on a Monday night, my immediate thought was, "My God, traffic from Downtown LA is gonna suck." And then I remembered, ARTIC: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and that I can take a train (either Metrolink or Amtrak) to see the Ducks.
At just before 5 pm in Downtown Los Angeles, I boarded the subway to Union Station, a $1.75 ride. I bought my train ticket to Anaheim for $15, and from Union Station I took the 5:10 pm Amtrak Surfliner towards San Diego. Anaheim was the second stop, and I arrived at 5:50 pm. Had I taken a car I would have crawled to Anaheim and who knows how long it would have taken me.
The ARTIC is a stunning building that sits just on the either side of the parking lot of Angels Stadium and a third of a mile from the front doors of the Honda Center where the Ducks play.
As you walk through it you feel like you are in a futuristic film, though you know that this is what stations in the year 2017 are supposed to look like: well-lit, organized, easy to navigate and with plenty of food options.
When I exited the main front entrance of the station, I was in a well-lit parking lot. After a short well-lit walk, I made it to JT Schmidt's, a solid, family-friendly brewery and restaurant with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to catch dinner before the game. Once finished, I walked across Katella Avenue and was at the Honda Center in time for the opening faceoff.
Towards the end of the game they post the train times (for going South towards San Diego and North back to LA). The game ended at 9:35, and the next train back to LA didn't leave until 11. JT Schmidt's for a night cap was an option, but instead I got a Lyft back to the South Bay, which was $50 with tip.
All told, my transportation costs to the game were $66.75. Considering the cheapest parking at the game was offfsite for $20, the amount I saved in gas, toll fees (because I probably would have taken the 110 Express Lanes to the 91 to cut a bit of the traffic at 5 pm rushhour, even though that would have cost me $15) and stress, I came out ahead because I was able to work on my phone on the train ride down and the Lyft ride back.
So, score one for Hockey Train. I will use it again. I will also use it the next time I go to an Angels game.

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A smoke free policy has been introduced across all NHS grounds in Scotland with patients, visitors and staff being asked to wait until they leave NHS grounds before lighting up. The move, which takes effect from 1 April 2015, is part of a national drive to create a tobacco free generation within Scotland by 2034 and extends to hospitals, health centres and other community facilities, together with NHS offices and other non-patient buildings.
As NHS staff our responsibilities include:
Patients may be referred to the Stop Smoking Services directly by dialling 01324 566367 where they will get specialist support and advice. Nicotine Replacement therapy can be prescribed for in-patients suffering from withdrawal and is on the Symptomatic Relief policy.
To find out more and watch the new TV advert visit http://www.smokefreegrounds.org/


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Actual phone call, received about 2 minutes ago:
"Hi, is this Elena?"
"No, I'm sorry, you must have the wrong number."
"Are you sure?"
"Um. Yes."
"Can you check?"
First of all, I was in the laundry room, alone. Second, the only other person in the house is my daughter, who is not named Elena and is asleep at the moment. Third, knowing all of that I still looked around the room. Why? I have no idea.
So I did the next most logical thing. I yelled "ELENAAAAA!" Put the phone down, ran around the corner and yelled back "Tell her it's a wrong number".
Then I got back on the phone and said "Nope, sorry. No Elena here." To which the woman said "Really? Are you sure?"
And then I looked around the room again.
I'm beginning to wonder who was crazier in that whole mess...
Monday, February 21, 2011
Further Explorations into Ridiculous Conversations
4 comments:
- Brandi {not your average ordinary} said...
Tricia, this conversation is too funny! Loved it.
- February 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM
- Krystal said...
That made me laugh, that is hilarious!
- February 21, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Ha, that's pretty darn funny! :-) Lisa
- February 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM
- Janie | We Heart Paper said...
You are hilarious!
- February 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM
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"Why Learn About Equity As Students?
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.
You may hear these words tossed around in theatre conversations regarding community, casting, representation, and even by large corporate organizations such as Microsoft, AT&T, and more. In the wake of today's political climate and the increase of racially charged violent, more people are starting to realize that they cannot avoid this conversation in their professional life.
Questions that may come up for drama students are: How is this relevant to artists? How can I participate in the discussion as a student? Where can I develop the skills I need to be a meaningful contributor in this as I move into my professional life?
Come as you are for a casual, student-centered discussion around equity. Bring your questions, curiosity, and lunch to hear about some of the experiences that your fellow students bring to the table whether they're old-timers or...Read more


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We Followed Tigers - And Then We Were Killed... (2003)
01 I Love the Smell of an Autumn Forest Fire
02 Ronnie Beck, Former Child Star
03 The Coxen Switcheroo
04 Forest Skyline/Lost in It
05 The People From the Sky Said They'd Return.
Ok, I have never enjoyed 5 tracks so much. Really, this is a truly spectacular ep/album from the 3 piece band, We Followed Tigers. There are no short comings to this, it is simply just amazing down to the last detail. The talent in the band is mind blowing, and they really show it by putting out such a beautiful album. Though I can spend hours praising this and what not, I will spare you the time, so check it out yourself...
Labels: instrumental, math rock, Post-Rock


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The Simpsons: Road Rage is a video game for the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance. The game features popular characters from around the Simpsons world.
Mr. Burns develops a new type of bus that run on nuclear power. Homer thinks that the buses are to expensive, and kills the environment, so he has the idea of taking people to where they needed to go as fast as possible. He gets other friends to help him with the job. Meanwhile Mr. Burns tries to knock out Homer and his friends so he can make more money with his business.
Game Modes
There are several game modes to play, each changing the game-play experience.
Road Rage
The main mode, here the player needs to try to make the most amount of money they can within a time limit. Every time the player picks up a character time is added to the clock. When traveling with a customer they will give you money, and after you drop them off. There is 6 stages to try
Sunday Drive
Sit back and relax and get familiar with the 6 stages in Road Rage mode.
Do 10 crazy missions based on the characters personality in the show.
Head To Head
Split screen mode with 2 players. Compete to see who can deliver 5, 10, or 15 people to their desired destination. The player can change the score limit. (There is only 4 stages out of the 6 stages in road rage mode)
- Because the game is almost just a Simpsons version of SEGA's title Crazy Taxi, SEGA filed a lawsuit over EA, Fox, and Radical Entertainment, but lost.
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Sugar Cookies Recipe with Truvía® Cane Sugar Blend
Return to a simpler, sweeter time with these tender sugar classics. It's only natural. They contain 20% fewer calories* and 75% less sugar* than the full-sugar version. Makes 6 dozen cookies. To watch a video demonstration of how to make this recipe, click here.
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (30g)
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup Truvía® Cane Sugar Blend
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp skim milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
1⁄2 tsp baking soda
1⁄2 tsp salt
In a large bowl, cream together butter and Truvía® Cane Sugar Blend until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla and milk.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Place dough on a lightly floured work surface. Divide dough in half; pat each into a circle and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes or until slightly firm.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll chilled dough to 1⁄4 to 1⁄8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut with a cookie cutter and place cookies 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned.
Allow to cool 5 minutes on pan, and then place cookies on wire rack to cool completely.
*These cookies have 120 calories and 3 grams of sugar per serving compared to the full-sugar version that have 150 calories and 11 grams of sugar per serving.


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Here I am with the products I've been loving and using on a daily basis during the month of October:
1. Sephora Waterproof eye makeup remover: this is actually the best waterproof makeup remover so far! Life saver!
2. Essence Lash and Brow gel mascara: this transparent gel keeps my (long) brows in place til night. Super cheap but totally efficient!
3. MAC Pro Longwear lip pencil in "Double Time": I've been literally eating this :) love the color, a light pink-nude. It is just perfect if you want to overdraw you lips keeping a natural look. It is more than long lasting!
4. MAC Pro Longwear concealer in NC25: I wonder if there's any products of this range that I don't like :) This concealer is amazing, perfect for the undereye area.
5. Urban Decay Ultimate Ozone multipurpose primer pencil: This product is so versatile, I've used on my lips and around the eyes as well.
6. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24h in "On and on bronze": this cream eyeshadow is perfect as base or by itself for a day makeup. The whole color tattoo line is amazing and very longlasting.
And what are your October Favourites? Answer in the comments :)
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Great post I love seeing what everyone else's beauty secrets are - the hedgehog is too adorable as well! My personal favourite product this month has to be my Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation - it's perfect for the winter weather!ReplyDelete
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Cheeseburger Week
During Cheeseburger Week from January 26th to 31st, Pasadena honors Lionel Sternberger's genius in being the first to put cheese to hamburger and serve it at the Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924.
Forty of Pasadena's favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offered their signature burgers, some special creations and a deals during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week.
Some, such as El Portal, Dog Haus and Dog Haus Biergarten offer specially created burgers for Cheeseburger Week.
New in 2019 were 1919 Cafe at the Huntington Library, Art Galleries and Botanical Garden, New School of Cooking, Fox's Restaurant, Cindy's Restaurant, Millie's Cafe, The Pan and Trejo's Tacos.
Take the Cheeseburger Challenge here (live January 26th):
Pie 'n Burger, Dog Haus and Dog Haus Biergarten, The Counter and Lucky Baldwin's (and others) offer special deals for Cheeseburger Week.
Check out all the participants and see what everyone has on the menu for Cheeseburger Week by clicking here.
Again in 2019, you can vote for your favorites in the Cheeseburger Challenge. Who makes your favorite lunch counter burger? Who serves your favorite turkey burger? Who makes your favorite veggie burger? Who serves the best beverage with a burger? You decide during Cheeseburger Week, January 6th through January 11th.
Scroll down to take the Cheeseburger Challenge.
For 2019, we have added several restaurants. Some participants will include special menu items or deals for patrons during Cheeseburger Week.
Now, the official song of Cheeseburger Week:
Of course it is!
Scroll down to take the Cheeseburger Challenge.
Let's all salute Lionel Sternberger for his mastery, insight, pioneering innovation and daring in placing a piece of cheese atop a hamburger for the first time in recorded culinary history at his father's roadside stand, the Rite Spot at 1500 West Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Stop by to see the plaque honoring Lionel's culinary achievement.
The invention of the cheeseburger at the Rite Spot has been documented by the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, cheese-burger.net, Hamburger Heaven:the Illustrated History of the Hamburger and The San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Even CNN is on the story: Click here to see Casey Wian's CNN story on Cheeseburger Week 2012.
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce hosts the fifth Cheeseburger Week and Cheeseburger Challenge January 6th to 11th. Once again, you'll be able to vote for your favorites in a number of categories, from traditional lunch counter burgers to white table cloth an alternative cheeseburgers. We'll also have an alternative cheeseburger category or two, as well.
Plan to come to Pasadena for a Cheeseburger Crawl, take the Cheeseburger Challenge and celebrate Lionel Sternberger's culinary legacy in the city where the cheeseburger was first served.
Scroll down to take the Cheeseburger Challenge.
For participant address, menu and special offer information click on Restaurant Participants above.
Voting in the 2020 Cheeseburger Challenge opens January 26, 2020, and ends January 31, 2020.
Here are the participants for 2019 (will be updated for 2020 as information is available):
- 1919 Cafe at the Huntington
- Bacchus' Kitchen
- Cameron's Seafood
- Central Grille
- Cindy's
- Clearman's Galley
- The Counter
- Del Frisco's Grille
- Dog Haus (Hill Street location)
- Dog Haus Biergarten
- Du-pars
- Edwin Mills by Equator
- El Portal Restaurant
- Foothill
- Fox's Restaurant
- Green Street Restaurant
- Kathleen's Restaurant
- Kings Row Gastropub
- Lucky Baldwin's Delirium Pub and Cafe
- Lucky Baldwin's Pub
- Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste Pub and Cafe
- Mi Piace
- Millie's Cafe
- New School of Cooking
- The Pan
- Paul Martin's American Grill
- Pie 'n Burger
- Plate 38
- POP Champagne & Dessert Bar
- Robin's Wood Fire BBQ
- Rounds Premium Burgers
- Ruth's Chris Steak House – Happy Hour menu
- Slater's 50/50
- The Stand
- The Terrace at the Langham
- Trejo's Cantina
- True Food Kitchen
- Umami Burger
- Vertical Wine Bistro
- White Horse Lounge
- Whole Foods Market - Arroyo
- Women's City Club-Thursday Mixer only
- Yahaira's Cafe
Check out some more of our media coverage:
Pasadena Sinks Its Teeth into Cheeseburger Week NBC Southern California
Cheeseburger Week is a Pasadena Restaurant Week and California Restaurant Month event presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Cheeseburger Week is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo.


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Update: The last date of submission has been extended till 15th December, 2014.
Microsoft Innovation Center - Lahore is about to start its 6th batch of five months Internship Program. MIC Lahore will offer them trainings, mentorship and support needed to learn, develop and publish their apps on Universal
platform of Windows Store and Windows Phone powered by Windows Azure. They'll also get opportunity to attend trainings for Unity for gaming, ASP .NET, SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics. MIC Lahore team will help them convert their ideas into reality and take them to international arena.
Only Final Year & Fresh Graduates should Apply
Mandatory: Make sure you have successfully completed following three courses at Microsoft Virtual Academy to get maximum advantage at the internship,
Attach the updated resume highlighting the development skills and brief about the idea you want to transform into reality. Don't forget to attach MVA profile link in your CV. Indicate your availability as full time or part time internship (if part time, please specify time). Send your resume to Hamza Anjum (firstname.lastname@example.com), CC email@example.com no later than 5th Dec, 2014.
- For Further Details: Please visit MIC Lahore page at www.facebook.com/mic.lhr.pk or contact 042-35972044-45.
- You can always visit MIC Lahore at Office # 501, Level 05, Arfa Software Technology Park - Ferozepur Road Lahore.


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(refer to main competition for entry options and closing date)
At the Grand Final you will be expected to produce styles in the same category as your photographic submission, taking into account the following rules:
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Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action 2019/2020
- 120 credits
- Uppsala
- Campus 100%
- Programme syllabus
The Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action is a multidisciplinary and inter-university programme given in association with different universities in Europe and the rest of the world. It provides high-quality academic education and professional competences for a career in humanitarian action, emergency and disaster relief, and development at both national and international levels. The programme also supports a very active alumni network which, apart from being a lot of fun, supports new students in their careers with networking activities.
Why this programme?
NOHA stands for Network on Humanitarian Action, which is the organisation responsible for this joint European Master's programme.
The programme was launched in 1993 because of a growing concern about the increase in disasters and conflicts in the world and the complex consequences for society. In order to address these questions, it was felt that a more professional approach was required, combining academic higher education and professional competences. The programme is administered by the Department of Theology, but is multidisciplinary.
The education is supported by the European Commission and is one of the best-established Master's programmes in humanitarian action. NOHA links twelve core universities in Europe with many partner universities around the globe. The Master's programme has on three occasions been awarded Erasmus Mundus Programme status, thus facilitating student and scholar mobility within the network.
The Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action offers a multidisciplinary education which seeks to teach you as a student core competences for a career in humanitarian action. The overall aim is to train you to develop the analytical and practical skills needed by professional humanitarian workers - for example, an interdisciplinary understanding of emergency situations and a capacity to organise and plan humanitarian relief operations. The duration of the Master's programme is two years of full-time study.
Study abroad
In the second semester you will go on exchange to one of seven NOHA partner universities in Europe. In the third semester you can either move to a partner university in or outside Europe or take a longer work placement at a national or international organisation in the humanitarian sector and follow a career development module.
The programme leads to a Master of Arts in Theology (120 credits) with International Humanitarian Action as the main field of study.
Semester 1
The semester kicks off in the first week of September with the Intensive Programme (IP), which is organised by a NOHA university in Europe. The semester then continues with courses in international law, anthropology, management, public health and geopolitics. All modules are worth 5 credits.
Semester 2
In the second semester, you move to a partner university within the network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) and study that university's specialisation. For information on NOHA members and specialisations, please see nohanet.org. A good knowledge of French will be necessary for Aix University, whilst a knowledge of Spanish is an advantage if you wish to go to Deusto.
In turn, Uppsala receives exchange students from other NOHA universities who will study our specialisation: Conflict, Peacebuilding and Religion. The first module is Conflict and Peacebuilding, 15 credits. Exchange students then study Religion and Humanitarian Action, 5 credits, and end with Advanced Management, 5 credits, and Method, 5 credits.
Semester 3
In the third semester (30 credits) you will either move to a partner university in or outside Europe or conduct a work placement and take a course in career development.
Semester 4
The fourth and final semester is devoted to writing your Master's thesis (30 credits). The thesis module ends with a seminar where you will defend your thesis and critique another.
Learning experience
Teaching in the programme consists of lectures and seminars where you are expected to play an active part. The programme also includes extensive independent study. The language of instruction at Uppsala University is English, and at NOHA partner universities is English, French or Spanish.
This programme provides you with a high-quality academic education and professional competences tailored to a career in the areas of international humanitarian action, emergency and disaster relief, and development.
A Master's degree in International Humanitarian Action could be a suitable qualification for work in non-governmental organisations and in large international organisations such as MSF, Save the Children, the UN, EU or OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs).
Nationally, there are career possibilities in the public sector such as in the County Councils and Municipalities and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).
Application should be made via the webpage of the Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) www.nohanet.org. The application period opens on 1 October 2018 and closes on 15 April 2019. Students who wish to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship must, however, apply no later than 15 December 2018.
Information about fees
All students who begin the programme (including students from Sweden and other EU or EFTA countries) shall pay tuition fees to the NOHA Consortium. Please see the NOHA Consortium's website for more information www.nohanet.org.
Applicants who are interested in a local programme at Uppsala University with similar content are referred to Master's Programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict, 60 credits.
Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action
120 credits
Autumn 2019 - 100 % - Campus
Location: Uppsala
Application Deadline: 2019-04-15
Language of Instruction: English
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 93
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Selection: See the section "Admission Criteria" at https://www.nohanet.org/masters for information about the selection procedure.
Contact and further resources
Is this programme right for you?
For programme-specific information, please send an email to:
+46 18 471 22 36
For admissions-related or general information, please contact our applicant support team:
Engelska parken, Thunbergsvägen 3 B
Box 511, 751 20 UPPSALA
018-471 2295
Student portal
The Student Portal provides logged-on students access to course and programme pages, study results, e-transcripts, information from the student unions, file area, webmail, and more. In order to log on, you must have applied for a student account. The course and programme pages in the Student Portal can be seen without being logged on here. The pages contain basic information plus those features that the department has chosen to make accessible.


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Interview with Ben Burnett of [HERE] MAGAZINE
[HERE]: When and how did you start making art?
Alexander Wilson: I've been producing media works for about 12 years, performance and theatre for about 7 or 8 years, and I've been making music in various forms since I was a teenager. In the past few years have I been finding ways to integrate all of my aesthetic influences and interests. I think one of the things that got me into art was its ritualistic aspect, the way it creates a space and time of criticality and reflexion. I always loved the subtlety of the questions being posed in art, as though art was specifically geared to problematizing those more abstract realities we deal with, that cannot be treated with quantities and scientific reductions. Art, for me, is essentially a concern with sensation, affect, and in a certain way contingency, accident, eventfulness.
[HERE]: What is the message behind …of the trace? Can you give a rundown of the idea behind the exhibit?
Alexander Wilson: I'd rather not think of the work as having a "message". I try to distance it from my intentions. Desubjectivise. I try to have the work emerge from the process. Its initial ideas come from observations of today's hypermedia society, where everyone is walking around with TV broadcasting stations in their pockets. More than ever, our day to day behaviours are leaving traces behind in a kind of super-organismic meta-memory: our thoughts and actions are constantly being uploaded and immediately indexed for future retrieval. The "PRISM" affair is a timely example. But we are all participating in this indexing of what used to be spontaneous and provisional gestures into this global hypomnemton, where they become crystallized in history. There has emerged a certain "banality of the trace" in the same sense as Hannah Arendt wrote of the "banality of evil". We have become accustomed to being recorded, indexed, google-searched. Cyber-bullying is another example. However, with …of the trace, this idea is a starting point. I then try to create a kind evocative microcosm for it. A laser system scans the surrounding architectural features of the space, tracing lines that conform to the movements and bodies of the people in the room. (Visitor's bodies and gestures are captured with a video camera. Custom software extracts their outlines and morphs them with the outlines of the architecture. These lines are then traced back onto the architecture with a laser scanner. The algorithm accumulates and replays the visitor's motions at some moments. At other moments the reactivity happens in real-time. It is hence very sight specific, since every space will give a very different result.)
[HERE]: Your exhibits are so indebted to the work of sound and specifically sound in a place, where do you draw your influence for these public displays of sound?
Alexander Wilson: Though …of the trace might has some elements in common with the digital minimalism of audiovisual artists like Carsten Nicolai and Ryoji Ikeda, I am much less formalist in my approach. My involvement in performance with Parabolik Guerilla and in electronic music improv with, for example, K.A.N.T.N.A.G.A.N.O., feeds an element of provisionality into my audiovisual works. I want the installation to keep some of the rawness and spontaneity I find in the experimental music and performance art scenes, which are less contrived than many currents in the new media. The images produced here are more organic than geometric, and the over-all feel is more analogue-like. The synesthetic use of audio signals to drive a laser-steering mechanism will remind some of Robin Fox's or Edwin van der Heide's shows, and to some of my own performances (The Fine Tuning). But in this piece, the audio signals driving the laser are made to conform with the architecture. So in a way, the image drives the sound, which in turn drives the image. The noise visitors will hear in the installation is the actual signal used to trace the lines.


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What's New
What are Nicotine Salts?
In the beginning of electronic cigarettes, only small devices were available to consumers. E-cigs eventually became bigger and better utilizing sub ohm tanks and powerful batteries. However, a new kind of device along with a new type of e-liquid has been taking over the market recently.


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By Cyril Lavenant
Executive Director Foodservice U.K.
The NPD Group
Various forms of deals and promotions account for 28 percent of visits to Britain's out-of-home (OOH) market, adding up to 3 billion visits a year. In 2017, those visits led to about £14.5 billion in consumer spending.
Visits involving a deal or promotion grew more slowly than non-deal visits throughout 2016 and most of 2017. That slow growth can be attributed to consumers finding good value for money without using more meal deals and promotions and not being inspired by what was on offer. The majority of foodservice outlets offered a basic meal deal, a price reduction, or a voucher. The result? Nothing really stood out from the crowd. Consumers began to suffer from discount fatigue.
Despite this recent fatigue, deals and promotions remain a key part of the foodservice industry and will increase in importance as economic factors continue to put pressure on consumers' wallets. In fact, our latest data shows deals are already recovering. In 2017, deal and promotion visits grew by +2.8 percent while non-deal visits declined by -0.4 percent.
Operators need to make sure they do not return to old habits. They should focus on making their deals and promotions more targeted; this, in turn, will make deals more effective. For example, meal deals are ideal for lunch, allowing consumers to pick up a selection of items for a set price, saving them time and money. At dinner, the best promotions are price reductions or vouchers offering discounts, as dinner is the most expensive daypart, but consumers still want more choice.
Consumers love saving money – a deal or promotion is perfect for this. To really stand out from the crowd, deals and promotions must be impactful. Offering a free product (with nothing expected in return from the customer) will be a welcome surprise. Equally, offering a substantial and worthwhile reduced price for a limited time only is a great way to drive footfall. It's also a promising tactic for creating a buzz with a good chance that news of the promotion will spread via word-of-mouth.For more data and insights about the types of promotions and deals that work best in your sector, who uses promotions, and the types of products to include in deals, contact us at +442033184563 or email@example.com.


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Fight drowsiness
Imagine what it would be like to be able to refill your energy whenever you need it. From feeling exhausted for one reason or another and a few seconds later, after touching the holograms and applying the short protocol, you are energized and ready to do just anything. Well, this dream becomes in most cases […]Read more


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L.I.F.E. System Biofeedback is a therapy based on the recognition that we are all coping with multiple stresses in our complex modern world: health concerns, financial worries, work pressures, family issues, relationship problems, environmental toxins, emotional stress, fears of the future, and more.
Doctors confirm that approximately 80% of adult illness are impacted by, or even caused by, stress related issues. As we all know, continual stress is a significant risk factor for many health issues. Lexington Center for Integrative Health is committed to helping you relieve the stress in your life. Our therapy is quiet, non-invasive, reassuring and deeply helpful to your tired body and mind.
Lexington Center for Integrative Health uses L.I.F.E. System biofeedback as well as a number of other therapeutic modalities to assist in the management and reduction of stress.
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Time to ask for help
Clarke's knee pain was getting worse after each track session, but he'd put off coming to see us because he was scared we'd tell him to stop running.
September 18
Beating the Ring of Fire (and F-Bombs in the desert)
Make friends – and then destroy them. That's ultra running.
March 27, 2019
This article might make you go to sleep
This might sound like common sense and something you know already, but one thing I've realised is that even though you know it, it's often not until you actually read it again does it register and you do something with it.
March 22, 2019
Calculate your Training Load
Do you use Strava? Check out our new Loading Calculator to see if you're overtraining, undertraining, or just right.
December 14, 2018
Have you ever wondered what it's like training for and running 100km?
I recently completed the Taupo 100km Ultramarathon and have the opportunity to share my experience.
November 19, 2018
Mauao Half Marathon Training Plan
If you're training for a specific event and looking for some training guidance, our Event Plan could be for you.
November 8, 2018
Breaking down the wall
Hit the wall, or bonking is often an accepted part of endurance sport and considered one of those things that 'just happens'. But does it need to?
October 30, 2018
Sleep - your best recovery tool
We all love it, and those of us with young kids definitely wish we could get more. We've also probably been told a fair amount recently that we should be getting more. But why? How does sleep affect your training and recovery?
October 24, 2018
How returning to exercise is similar to drinking alcohol
The first session is always the hardest, but over time the soreness experienced following activity is reduced.
October 8, 2018
The long and short of it
Should long distance runners bother running short distances?
August 15, 2018
Why do I run?
This weekend saw a bucket load of rain; mud got muddier, rivers got wetter and a long run in the bush became more and more enticing.
July 17, 2018
Running the ultra marathon: when training pays off
The first casualty at an ultra marathon event is your ego.
February 19, 2018
Mental preparation is as important as physical preparation
The Tarawera Ultra Marathon is upon us. Everything Debbie and I have been working towards comes to fruition this weekend. We're as physically prepared as possible. Crucially, we're mentally ready too.
February 7, 2018
Is ultra marathon training bad for you?
Spoiler alert: not if you do it right.
January 31, 2018
The Big Wobble
The big wobble hit us when we were in the car. We'd just finished a four-hour run on the Tarawera course and we were driving through Tauriko to pick up the kids.
January 22, 2018
Little decisions make a big difference
A month to go before the Tarawera Ultra and I've become obsessed with the minutiae of running matters. Where should I put my ears: tucked under my cap or sticking out like a pixie? Should I arrange the backpack drinking hose over my left or right shoulder?
January 9, 2018
Why am I training for an ultra marathon?
What on earth made me decide to run a 102km ultra? Given free time you'll find me writing poetry or playing the piano. Ultra marathons are my wife's thing, not mine.
December 20, 2017
Train like the Hulk so you can run like the Flash
Aches and pains! I did a big run the other week. It was a reminder that over the full distance of the ultra marathon, I'm going to enjoy a smorgasbord of physical complaints.
November 24, 2017
Taking it one run at a time
Is this a familiar scenario? You're halfway through a 10km run and you're comparing it to a marathon. "Oh man, how am I ever going to run three times this distance?"
November 13, 2017
Why that question about kilometres might be wrong.
What's the most common question you get asked about your running? For me the question tends to be: "How many kilometres are you running each week?"
November 3, 2017
What's the best shoe for a 102km ultra marathon?
My feet are on my mind. I'm looking for the perfect shoe to run the 102km Tarawera Ultramarathon.
October 19, 2017
Training for an ultramarathon is more fun than I expected
A few years ago I trained for my first marathon and it sucked. It was lonely and hard and I actually quit five weeks before the event. "Running is stupid and boring" I declared.
October 10, 2017
Busting myths about running shoes
Jean-François Esculier, one of the world leaders in new trends in the prevention of running injuries recently presented some of the latest research regarding footwear. This has completely changed the way we think about and prescribe footwear.
October 6, 2017
Did you have a break from exercise over the winter?
We've got some handy tips to help you manage your training load as you get back into activity for summer.
October 4, 2017
Remember those rest days!
Just one other thing I've thought of. If it's possible, would be great to have rest days noted in our training calendar as rest days...
October 2, 2017
Still get sticky!
You can now manually mark a planned activity as done, so if you didn't have your watch, you can still get sticky!
September 28, 2017
Are you worried about how much training your kids do?
Participation in youth sports is increasingly popular, with many youngsters initiating year-around training. It is not uncommon today for preteens to train 20 or more hours each week in sports like gymnastics, or to compete in triathlons, or for children as young as 6 to play organised soccer or hockey.
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84 Lumber Classic Golf Tournament
The 84 Lumber Classic was a PGA Tour golf tournament played in southwestern Pennsylvania for several years in the 2000-aughts. It ended when 84 Lumber withdrew as the title sponsor, and no replacement title sponsor was found.
Winners of the 84 Lumber Classic
First played: 2000
Last played: 2006
Also known as: The tournament was also played under the names 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania, SEI Pennsylvania Classic and Marconi Pennsylvania Classic.
Winners of the 84 Lumber Classic
2006 — Ben Curtis
2005 — Jason Gore
2004 — Vijay Singh
2003 — J.L. Lewis
2002 — Dan Forsman
2001 — Robert Allenby
2000 — Chris DiMarco
Golf Courses: The 84 Lumber Classic was played first at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (owned by the owner of the 84 Lumber company) in Farmington, Pennsylvania (about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh), on the resort's Mystic Rock course.


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The Rhythm Stars are a fun, fresh group of talented musicians, whose many years of experience in the industry make them a force to be reckoned with. The band have played all over the UK and Europe, and recently spent a year as the resident band of The Crown and Lion, Dubai. With a large and varied repertoire of fantastic pop and rock songs spanning from the classics of the 50s and 60s to the current chart hits of today, The Rhythm Stars are well versed in how to keep your guests on the dance floor all night long. With classics by artists such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Guns 'n' Roses and AC/DC, along with modern hits by Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris and Mark Ronson, this band have something for everyone!
Full repertoire available on request.
The Rhythm Stars can also provide an Acoustic Duo and a DJ Service to take care of all your entertaiment needs.


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Ken Rutherford: Director
Kenneth R. Rutherford, Ph.D., is Director of the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery and Professor of Political Science at James Madison University. In his capacity as Director he leads fundraising and strategic planning for CISR, which for more than 21 years has been recognized as a global leader in international efforts to combat the effects of landmines and explosive remnants of war, including rehabilitating post-conflict societies. He oversees a budget of nearly two million dollars funded almost entirely by contracts and grants and a full-time staff of thirteen, around ten student researchers and employing professors on specific overseas projects. He also spearheads collaborative relationships with international institutions, such as the United Nations, global foundations and US Government bureaus involved in post-conflict economic and social activities.
Dr. Rutherford is the author or co-editor of five books, Disarming States: The International Movement to Ban Landmines; Humanitarianism Under Fire: The US and UN Intervention in Somalia; Landmines and Human Security: International Politics and War's Hidden Legacy; Reframing the Agenda: The Impact of NGO and Middle Power Cooperation in International Security Politics; and America's Buried History: Landmines in the Civil War (forthcoming Spring 2018). He has testified before Congress and the United Nations, and also published more than forty articles in numerous academic and policy journals, including World Politics, Journal of International Politics, Journal of International Law and Policy. Dr. Rutherford has delivered presentations on landmines and conventional weapons destruction in more than thirty-six countries and has been quoted in numerous publications, including The New York Times; USA Today and International Herald Tribune.
In 2005, Rutherford was recipient of a State Department Fulbright Research Award to Jordan, where he was appointed to the faculty at the University of Jordan, and researched disability rights. Dr. Rutherford co-founded the Landmine Survivors Network, which pioneered techniques in war victim assistance, providing thousands of amputees with peer mentors and artificial limbs while also advocating for global prohibition on anti-personnel landmines, and is a renowned leader in the Nobel Peace Prize-winning coalition that spearheaded the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty and the global movement that led to the 2008 Cluster Munitions Ban Treaty. Rutherford's story and work has been profiled in Reader's Digest and on television, including the BBC, NBC Dateline, HBO, The View, and Oprah. In August 1997, he escorted Diana, Princess of Wales on her last humanitarian mission to Bosnia.
He is the recipient of the Leadership in International Rehabilitation Award by Northwestern University (1998), Survivor's Award by the Marshal Legacy Institute (1999), United Nations Association-USA humanitarian award by Sir Paul McCartney (2002), "Everyday Hero" award selected as one of twenty-five American "everyday heroes" by United Airlines from 10,000 nominations, the Human Security Award by the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs at the University of California, Irvine (2014) and Global Citizen of the Year by Roots of Peace (2015). In 2013 Rutherford was included among the "one hundred most influential people in armed violence reduction" by the London-based organization Action on Armed Violence.
Previously, Dr. Rutherford served on the Political Science faculty at Missouri State University, where he was recipient of the Public Affairs Professorship (2009), Outstanding Leadership Award" (2007), and the Student Choice Award (2006–2007) "for outstanding service rendered unto the Student Population of Missouri State and for distinction of service to the MSU student body. It's the highest honor that the students can bestow." Prior to this, he served as a humanitarian worker in Kenya, Mauritania, Senegal, and Somalia.
Dr. Rutherford holds a Ph.D. from Georgetown University, and B.A. and MBA degrees from the University of Colorado, where he was inducted into it Hall of Fame for distinguished alumni (2004).


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Airports leave disabled passengers behind
Deborah Thomas et al. v.
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Suit alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Air Carrier Access Act, and Rehabilitation Act. The suit claimed that disabled passengers had been dropped to the floor, denied accessible parking, and had their wheelchairs damaged, among other violations. A facility audit of the airport was conducted, uncovering several violations of the ADA. Ultimately, the parties reached a settlement resulting in multiple renovations and new services provided by Defendants to bring their facilities nationwide and internationally into compliance with the ADA.
Suit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against Northwest Airlines (now Delta) and the Wayne County Airport Authority on behalf of five disabled passengers.
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Designed specifically for TRACE Corporate Member companies, this exclusive event, held annually in Washington, DC, offers practical compliance advice and an opportunity for companies to benchmark with their peers in an interactive environment. The program utilizes anonymous polling to facilitate benchmarking among attendees and features top level speakers from a wide variety of industry sectors who share new compliance strategies. Click here to view the agenda.
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Pearson Application Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Application Engineer
At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are now transforming Pearson to accelerate our activity in digital learning, education services and emerging markets. This will enable us to make a lasting impact in helping to solve some of the most important challenges in global education.
Pearson Lanka is currently seeking Application Engineers, who will be having hands on experience in the Datacenter and cloud space and will work as a part of a global team.
Your responsibilities are to help maintain systems stability, availability, performance levels and you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the design and build of the Pearson Technology Services, involves setting up, supporting, configuring, and maintaining middleware software for development, test, and production servers in geographically-disparate, multi-tiered environments and cloud environments by applying middleware/cloud expertise.
Reporting to the Manager – Applications Engineering, you will form part of a global team that will drive best practice in the hybrid cloud ecosystem. You will be expected to collaborate with, and support other agile product development teams and operational teams whose primary responsibilities will be to support education services in production and pre-production environments.
Based in Orion City, Colombo, you will be a passionate engineer with a hunger to learn and adapt to new technology quickly. We demand people who are naturally curious, self-starter and share learning and outcomes effectively with a distributed team.
We're proud of our people - their drive, talent and enthusiasm. Here we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes that push the limits. We're passionate about our mission to help others reach their full potential through learning and education and this passion demands we only hire the very best.
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A successful DevOps Engineer will have:
Core Skills:
● 4 year college degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, Bachelor of
Science preferred and at least 4 years of professional work experience.
● English as a business language
● Good understanding on Cloud computing services (ie: AWS, Azure).
● Competent on scripting (Bash / Shell, Python, PERL, Ruby, Powershell, Ansible etc.)
● CI/Infra Automation (ie: Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt, Docker, Kubernetes,
● Sound knowledge on Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
● Good understanding on networking, security and load-balancers (F5, HAProxy,
● Experience on relational and NoSQL Databases.
● Experience on Middleware(Tomcat, Weblogic, Apache etc) and Message Queues
● Appreciation of commercial and open source tools and appropriate usage models.
● Accepts project delivery responsibilities and demonstrate accountability to
● Makes optimum utilization of engineering tools and technologies to maintain a high
productivity level in the team.
● Provides realistic and accurate estimates and achieve on-time Delivery.
● Problem solving skills, willingness to learn new technologies.
● An appreciation of the need to consider aspects beyond the technical delivery of the
service such as design/architecture, expectation management, relationship building
and the support wrapper.
● An individual who seeks to gain an understanding of an entire system, who
understands that the system can be constantly improved by identifying the
bottlenecks and improving the feedback loops so that the correct actions can be
● A system thinker.
● Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under pressure in business impacting
● Willing to work on Roster (24
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● Object oriented, pattern based enterprise development experience.
● Understanding of DevOps and measurements of maturity
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service provider
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● Ability to work with product managers, business partners and stakeholders to
understand and help build short term and long term team goals and objectives
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● Cloud Architecture (operationalization Cloud/Non-Cloud)
● Remote computing services (ie: VMWare, Rackspace)
● Monitoring (ie: Zabbix, AppD, NewRelic, MSS, Logstash, ELK Stack, Grafana)
● Database (ie: SQL (Oracle, Postgress, SQLServer, MySQL), NoSQL(Mongo,
Cassandra, RIAK))
● SCM (ie: Git, GitHub, Stash, SVN)
● Platforms, languages and runtimes (ie: JavaEE, .Net, Ruby, Python, JavaScript,
OpenStack, node.js)
● Understanding of Agile tools (ie: Jira, Wiki's, Confluence Suite)
● Understanding of Agile concepts
Pearson's corporate values are Brave; Imaginative; Decent and Accountable. It is crucial
that these values resonate with you and you are able to embody these values. You will be
naturally positive, adaptable, proactive, organized and comfortable operating in a changing
and ambiguous environment.
In exchange for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive compensation
package, potential eligibility for an annual bonus, supportive peers and management team,
opportunities to participate in sporting and social events, career development, training
programs and other benefits. Other benefits include transportation services, potential
eligibility for Pearson Shares (save for shares scheme), and OPD / Insurance / Medical.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter and please note that only short-listed
candidates will be contacted via phone.
Primary Location: LK-1-Colombo
Work Locations: LK-Colombo-Orion City Rigel Bldg Orion City Rigel Bldg No 752 Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha Colombo 900
Job: Engineering
Organization: Technology & Operations
Employee Status: Regular Employee
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Job Posting: Aug 12, 2019
Job Unposting: Ongoing
Schedule: Full-time Regular
Req ID: 1909584
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


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The American Academy of Pediatrics Group Insurance Trust is pleased to announce a one-time, 10% dividend for the Group Life Plans through August 31, 2020 and the Group Disability Plan through October 31, 2020. We are pleased to pass along the savings to our members – along with our appreciation for their participation in the AAP Insurance Program!
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Unlike employer-based coverage, this plan is portable--which means that if you change jobs, your coverage does not terminate. Access to this plan is through your AAP membership. Just maintain your membership to keep your coverage. (See the "When Insurance Ends" section of the attached brochure.)
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Book – In the city of Amberlough, morality depends upon the time of day and everything is for sale. The Bumble Bee is the city's most notorious club, and Aristide Makricosta the club's most notorious performer. His lover, Cyril DePaul, is a covert agent, adept at keeping Aristide's secrets as well as his own. At least, until he's sent on a mission to the northern reaches of the country, investigating a new political party that seems convinced they can take over the country despite their unpopularity. And if they do, both Cyril and Aristide are going to find themselves in dire straits.
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Squeezing in this small diner to wolf down an onion burger has been an Ardmore tradition for years. Since then, generations of locals have grown up on these burgers, now fortified with salsa from a top-secret recipe. In addition to a top-notch burger, the menu also offers classic breakfast favorites as well as unique items like custard pancakes. A visit to Hamburger Inn is guaranteed to leave you satisfied.
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- Overview
Speed and large capacity equals high productivity. When the jobsite calls for large diameter chipping, look to the Vermeer BC1800XL brush chipper. Built with strength for demanding conditions, the BC1800XL possesses the power and features needed for land-clearing and tree care operations.
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Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In 177 in 449.6 cm Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended 231 in 586.7 cm Width 78.5 in 199.4 cm Height 107 in 271.8 cm Weight (without winch and hydraulic jack) 9600 lbs 4354.5 kg Weight (with winch, hydraulic jack and hydraulic chute) 9960 lbs 4517.8 kg
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Make and Model John Deere 4045HFC09 Number of Cylinders 4 Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 173 hp 129 kw Torque (Max) 492 ft-lb 667.1 Nm Fuel Tank Capacity 35 gal 132.5 L Fuel Type Diesel Air Cleaner 2 Stage Dry Oil Filter Spin-on Recommended Oil ACEA E-7 & E-6 or API CI-4 Oil Volume with Filter 15.5 qt 14.7 L Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation 30 deg Cooling Medium Liquid Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 32 gal 121.1 L Alternator 90 Fan 26" Suction Clutch Type 12" Spring Loaded Clutch Drive Engagement Manual Lever
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Make and Model Cummins QSF3.8L Tier 4 Final Number of Cylinders 4 Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 130 hp 96.9 kw Torque (Max) 360 ft-lb 488.1 Nm Fuel Type Diesel
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Make and Model John Deere Tier 4 Final 4045HFC04 Number of Cylinders 4 Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 139 hp 103.7 kw Torque (Max) 398 ft-lb 539.6 Nm Fuel Type Diesel
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Feed Roller Orientation Vertical Number of Feed Rollers 2 Feed Roller Clamp Load 380 lbs 172.4 kg Feed Roller Clamp Type Spring Feed Roller Dimension 23.5" x 18 Number of Knives 11 Weight of Feed Roller 116 lbs 52.6 kg Feed Roller Dimension (Two) 23.5" x 18 Number of Knives (2) 11 Weight of Feed Roller (Option Two) 116 lbs 52.6 kg Number of Feed Roller Motors 2 Motor Displacement 28.4 Motor Manufacturer White RE470 Feed Speed 117 ft/min Infeed Table Width 67 in 170.2 cm Infeed Table Length 36 in 91.4 cm Infeed Hopper Height 34 in 86.4 cm Infeed Throat Capacity 20" x 24" Distance from Feed Table to Ground 30.5 in 77.5 cm Infeed Table Material Thickness .2 in .5 cm
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Bottom Feed Stop Bar Standard Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter 2 in 5.1 cm Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness 11 GA Normal Sensitivity 22 deg Reduced Sensitivity 12 deg Reset Method Green Hold to Run Button Four Position Feed Control Bar Standard Diameter 2 in 5.1 cm Material Thickness 11 in 27.9 cm Positions 4: E-Stop, Forward, Neutral, Reverse Green Hold to Run Button Standard
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Material Capacity 19 in 48.3 cm Width .5 in 1.3 cm Thickness 26.1 in 66.4 cm Diameter 36 in 91.4 cm Speed 1100 Weight With Shaft 1160 lbs 526.2 kg Safety Lock - Number of Positions 4 Number of Knives 4 Knife Thickness .6 in 1.6 cm Material A8 Modified Chipper Steel Useable Edges 2 Knife Size 0.625 x 5 x 10 Number of Bolts/Knife 5 Replaceable Threaded Knife Block Yes Number of Paddles 12 Fixture Method Weld on Air Flow 3544 cfm Bedknife Size 3" x 20.25" Bedknife Thickness 1.3 in 3.2 cm Bedknife Material 1018 CD Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges 4
- Cutter Drive Components - Engine Option One
Number of Bearings 2 Bore 2.9 in 7.5 cm Type Spherical roller Manufacturer Linkbelt Dynamic Capacity 41800 lbs 18960.2 kg Static Capacity 71500 lbs 32431.9 kg Belt Idler/Tensioner Spring loaded Belt Type 5V
- Discharge System
Chute Height 110 in 279.4 cm Bottom Thickness .1 in .2 cm Top Thickness .3 in .8 cm Side Wall Thickness .1 in .3 cm Deflector Thickness .1 in .3 cm Chute Rotation Angle 270 deg Rotation Type Worm gear with rotational lock Rotational Lock Self Lock
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Tank capacity 12 gal 45.4 L Recommended Oil Type Vermeer VMF System Type Open Center Filtration Method 3 micron return, 100 micron suction Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 6.3 gpm 23.8 L/min System relief pressure 2800 psi 193.1 bar Auto Reverse PSI 2400 psi 165.5 bar Flow Control Yes Directional Control Yes Oil Cooler No
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System Voltage 12 Battery 950 cca Standard Gauges Digital Display with tachometer, hourmeter, oil pressure, water temp, and engine error codes. Fuel and DEF gauges Switches Control Panel: Ignition, throttle, Smartfeed, exhaust regeneration, and ECOIdle. Rear: Lower feed bar sensitivity Controller Vermeer ACS: CB02 Display MFD Shutdown System High temp, low pressure, Radio Remote Control Tree Commander
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Frame Description 7" x 2.13" Channel Toolbox Description Standard Tongue Description 4 x 4 x 0.375 Tongue Extension Two 12" Increments (for non winch) Hitch Type Pintle Fender Description Integrated Axle/Suspension Torflex Type - Option One Rubber Torsional Manufacturer - Option One Dexter Capacity - Option One 10,000 Tires - Option One 235/75R17.5 load range H Wheels - Option One 17.5" x 6.75" BC of 8 on 6.5" Brake Type Electric Trailer Light Type LED
- Winch Option
Winch Relief System 3000 psi 206.8 bar Winch Boom Structure 0.25 GR50 Winch Controls Forward, Reverse, Free Spool Winch Rope 7/16" Rope Length 150 ft 45.7 m Rope Line Pull 2000 lbs 907.2 kg Rope Choker 1/4"
- Other Options
Special Paint Optional Extended Warranty Optional Preventive Maintenance Optional Adjustable Height Discharge Chute Optional Hydraulic Chute Controls Optional