text: Board of EPP The board of EPP is a group of individuals focused on ensuring the organization's mission is carried out while sharing EPP's accomplishments and goals to the public. We would also like to recognize here our Executive Director, Lee Dudley. Steve Tannenbaum – Board Treasurer – Partner since 2009 Steve is the owner of Tannenbaum Consulting, LLC and has been a CPA for 30 years. He assists EPP in their financial needs and has been a board member for the past six years. Steve owns Dante, a gray Holsteiner that he competes with in the jumper ring. Steve has competed all over Colorado under the tutelage of Celia Thomas of Cross the Meadows Farm. Shelly Houston – Chairman of the Board – Partner since 2011 Shelly grew up in the New Mexico area showing Arabian horses in a variety of events. She is an accomplished collegiate equestrian judge. Shelly has been involved with EPP since its inception and a board member since 2011. Shelly is an account manager for AmeriFund. Lee Dudley – Executive Director Lee created Equine Partnership Program in 2007 on shoe-string budget using her own horses in her backyard. She has grown the organization from two horses and five clients to seven horses and twenty clients per week. She has also expanded the company to include two additional therapists and has rescued and rehabilitated ten horses to date. Although she is not on the Board of Directors, she is a crucial part of EPP and we are so happy to have her as the Executive Director and one of the Mental Health Therapists serving EPP.


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Paul Gordon here at The Magick Lounge on Thursday 26 November, 7.30 p.m. Book now to make sure you don't miss out on a great, entertaining lecture on commercial close-up and walk-round magic! More quotes…
* Top entertainment and a great lecture of 'do-able' (to quote) magic! Wolverhampton Magicians
* Excellent lecture; very well constructed! Tony Griffith, Weston Wizards
* A wonderful, wonderful lecture; great card magic! Mike Alderman, Essex Magicians
* Startling good lecture. So much fun and so much magic. You were outstanding and we all had a great time! Tony Dawson, Magical Mayhem
* One of the best lectures I've ever seen… Steve Vickers, Cornish Magical Society
Mustn't forget the Weekly Wheeze this time…
Adam is always keen on working out and keeping fit. I asked him what his secret was. He said he started by standing with a half-kilo potato sack in each hand, extending his arms straight out to his sides and holding them there as long as he could. After a few weeks he moved up to one-kilo potato sacks, then two-kilo potato sacks… Finally he got to where he could lift a 25-kilo potato sack in each hand and hold his arms straight out for more than a full minute!
I understand that next he's going to start putting a few potatoes in the sacks.

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I have just recently seen this and for all those who haven't yet played any of the smugglers games or other games in this package, this should be a good offer.
Till may 21, you can get smugglers 5, smugglers 5 invasion, smugglers 5 invasion, the warrior within, smugglers 5 DLC the smugglers guild, dead but alive and of love and sorrow for a reduced price.
normaly you would pay about 50 dollars for all the games, but now you are just paying around 5 bucks.
I don't know if all of these games are accessible, but maybe someone can tell a bit more, I know that at leased the smugglers games are doable, haven't yet tryed out the others.
Here is the link to the sale.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1 … es_bundle/
Greetings Moritz.
der Kirchturmpfal zum Himmel steht,
Der Wein geweiht, die Erde bebt.
Dem Herr seih nah im Stoßgebet


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I have some code which is projecting 3D points onto a 2D surface based on the user's viewpoint. The top graph shows the actual points that I get from my code. The y values seem to be correct, but the x values are off. The blue x values in the top graph should be more like the bottom graph (stretching from 1 to -1).
I need to somehow take the blue x and orange y values from the top graph and get the desired x values that you see in the bottom graph. I don't know much about curve fitting. Does anyone know any combination of trigonometric functions that I can apply to the top values to get the desired x values in the bottom graph?
EDIT: To get the x and y values requires a full page of code which takes x y z of a point, x y z of the camera, azimuth pitch roll of the camera and somehow churns out an x,y coordinate which is appropriate for displaying the point on the screen. I was hoping that just knowing the values of X and Y relative to each other would be enough to allow us to unsqueeze the x line.
If it helps, I've uploaded a CSV file containing the points used to make this graph at: http://g42.org/temp/projectionXY.csv
Those points represent calculations starting at -45 degrees horizontal and -45 degrees vertical and then progressing along the horizontal by 5 degree increments until it reaches +45. It then increments the vertical by 5 degrees and starts again.
In other words, the camera is pointed down 45 degrees and left 45 degrees and then is moved along a horizontal path until it reaches right 45 degrees and then goes up 5 degrees and repeats.
For what it's worth, here's the actual code.
double ax = obj.p().x();
double ay = obj.p().y();
double az = obj.p().z();
double cx = northPole.x();
double cy = northPole.y();
double cz = northPole.z();
double pi180 = Math.PI / 180;
// Adjust ax, ay, az to bring the point into the frame of reference of the fixed camera
double ax2, ay2, az2;
// Rotate the point clockwise around the z-axis by its longitude
ax2 = ax * Math.cos(cam.lon()*pi180) + ay * Math.sin(cam.lon()*pi180);
ay2 = -ax * Math.sin(cam.lon()*pi180) + ay * Math.cos(cam.lon()*pi180);
ax = ax2;
ay = ay2;
// Rotate around y-axis by minus (90 - latitude)
ax2 = ax * Math.cos((90-cam.lat())*pi180) - az * Math.sin((90-cam.lat())*pi180);
az2 = ax * Math.sin((90-cam.lat())*pi180) + az * Math.cos((90-cam.lat())*pi180);
ax = ax2;
az = az2;
double cosOx = Math.cos(pitch*pi180);
double sinOx = Math.sin(pitch*pi180);
double cosOy = Math.cos(roll*pi180);
double sinOy = Math.sin(roll*pi180);
double cosOz = Math.cos(azimuth*pi180);
double sinOz = Math.sin(azimuth*pi180);
double p1 = sinOz * ay + cosOz * ax;
double p2 = cosOz * ay - sinOz * ax;
double dz = cosOx * (cosOy * az + sinOy * p1) - sinOx * p2;
double dx = ( cosOy * p1) - sinOy * az;
double dy = sinOx * (cosOy * az + sinOy * p1) + cosOx * p2;
double bx = -dx/dz;
double by = dy/dz;
In the above code, bx is the "x" on the graph image. by is the "y" on the graph image. The dz value is only used to determine if the value is in front of or behind the viewer. If it's positive then it's in front. Other than that I don't use its value for anything.
EDIT 2: I figured out the solution empirically. Since dy was being calculated correctly I just played around with manipulations that were similar to dy until I got a result for dx which looked correct. The end result is that the source code above would have the following two lines change:
double dx = sinOx * (-sinOy * az + cosOy * p1) + sinOx * p2;
double bx = -dx/dz - 1.086087667;
Ideally I'd like to understand why this works, but honestly I'm just thrilled that I've finally got the projection code working like it's supposed to.
If anyone has an alternate way of expressing the above change which doesn't require the ugly -1.086087667 there, I'd love to see it.


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When you're on the road, things don't always go to plan. A couple of winters ago I set out alone to cycle the Mawson Trail, a 900-kilometre mountain-bike route from the city of Adelaide deep into the Flinders Ranges. It's arid country mostly – South Australia likes to call itself the driest state on the driest inhabited continent – and I left with the expectation that water might be my biggest issue. But I expected too little water, not too much.
I'd only reached the Barossa Valley when I discovered that good grape-growing soil wasn't necessarily good cycling soil. The soil through the Barossa was clay, and as I rode across its wet winter tracks I quickly discovered that clay goes onto things very well but doesn't necessarily come back off.
Out of Kapunda, my wheels stopped turning, jammed solid with mud. I cleared the mud and rode on, then cleared it again. And so I advanced fitfully, muddy metre by muddy metre. Soon my chain was so clogged with clay that the cage of the rear derailleur snapped. To fix it, I needed to somehow find the bike beneath the mud so, jumping fences, I threw the bike into a farmer's dam, scrubbed it down and fashioned the chain into a single-speed fixie, sans derailleur.
I rode on – surely I could cycle another 750 kilometres of outback tracks in one gear – but within a few hundred metres my bike was again mobile mud. Every moving part clattered and cluttered, at least until the chain locked again and both wheels ceased to turn. I'd never encountered mud like it. Riding on was impossible.
I pushed my bike back to a main road and hitched a ride into Adelaide. When I took the bike into a store for a new derailleur, it required a chisel to remove the now-hardened clay.
The postscript to the story is that I returned a couple of days later to the Mawson Trail about 100 kilometres north of Kapunda, at Burra. From here the outback was in sniffing distance, and I figured the clay would be long behind me. I pedalled out of town… and straight into red clay. Ten kilometres up the trail, my chain locked and the new derailleur cage snapped. In a paddock beside the Barrier Highway, it was time to give up.


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I purchased this brush set awhile ago from Hautelook, and now that I've had the chance to use it and wash the brushes a few times, I decided it was time for a review! I received a set of Crown brushes from iFabbo awhile ago that I reviewed and really enjoyed, so that's why I picked up this larger set.
This set comes with ten brushes:
Flat-top buffing brush
Fluffy powder brush
Angled blush brush
Flat foundation brush
Eye shader
Eye fluffy blender
Angled brow brush
Mini-fan brush
Eyeliner brush
This set is synthetic. The brushes have red handles and the bristles are very soft. I LOVE the case that these come in. It stays clean, is easy to wipe down, and holds the brushes perfectly.
The eye brushes are decent. I'm pretty loyal to my MAC 239 and 217, but the blender in here is decent. The shader brush works well, but it doesn't replace my 239 by any means. What makes this set perfect for travel is that I just take out the fan brush and the eye liner brush, and add the 239 and 217 to it.
The face brushes are my favorite in this set. The flat-top brush is fantastic, and it's easy to clean, which is always appreciated! I tend to use the fluffy powder brush for blush and bronzer, and then I use the angled brush for highlighter. The flat foundation brush works well for under eye concealer.
Another thing I like about this set is that it is SO lightweight. It doesn't feel clunky and it's easy to put into my travel bag.
This set retails for $60 on the Crown Brush website, but I paid $30 for mine on Hautelook. Crown Brush is frequently on there, so I would wait for that to get this set or other Crown Brush sets if you're interested. 🙂


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We are looking for a software developer who has just graduated and who is keen to learn what makes a startup successful.
We offer experience learning industry's best practices in an environment with no ceiling to what you can achieve, where only your own perspective will limit you.
We work in ASP.net, jQuery, Angular/WebAPI, T-SQL. We run our own backbone servers and security. We are interested in creativity, speed, data security, and working as a team that highly values each other. We're looking to develop Angular.js/webapi/Rx.net components; nUnit testing sets; interop with cutting-edge SAASs like Salesforce; and the fastest T-SQL database possible. We have the plan, we know how we're going to do (most :)) of it. And we need you to help us.
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In 2013, "Star Wars: A New Hope" became the first major motion picture to be dubbed into the Navajo language. more...
December 14 , 1911 : The first explorers reached the South Pole. more...
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A welding torch is a mechanical tool that fuses an open flame with gas fuel and oxygen to melt two pieces of metal together, creating a tight seam. This torch is used for many purposes and in many industries. Two of the most common varieties are metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welders.
A welding torch consists of a long metal stem that usually is bent at an angle at the end in order to allow the welder to aim it appropriately. The end of welding torches all feature a small, controlled flame. The metal stem is comprised of two pipes carrying gas fuel and oxygen. The welding torch is attached to a fuel source by hoses, and the welder can adjust the mix of fuel and oxygen. When the fuel and oxygen are ignited, they create a small blue flame.
The flame reaches a temperature hot enough to melt metals as diverse as tin, aluminum and steel. The welding torch is placed between two pieces of metal and creates sparks as it heats the metals to their melting point. A welding torch takes only a few seconds to begin connecting the two metals. The flame is moved along the surface of both metals, essentially melting them together and forming a strong bond.
The MIG welding torch is the more common type, and it uses oxygen, gas and fire to meld two metals together. The TIG torch on the other hand, uses the same process of heating to join metals but focuses on utilizing tungsten electrodes in order to make the weld. This benefits the welder because the torch creates its own shield of gas, reducing the splatter from hot metals.
No matter what type of welding torch is being used, the results are crucial in many industries. Metalworking is the primary place where torches are utilized, ranging from places such as auto manufacturers, ship builders and a variety of heavy metal industries. In addition to production, welders are used in many repair capacities, including plumbing, repairing car frames and fixing machinery. In addition, welding torches are used in the arts, particularly with metalworking sculptures. These tools have found a use in an impressively diverse selection of industries.
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Top trends sighted at Colombia Fashion Week
Aug 03, 2019 | By Sidney Morgan-Petro
Feb 25, 2014
Paris: Body conscious silhouettes and micro-short hemlines remained the focus at Anthony Vaccarello for Fall, this season updated by sturdy shearling jackets and coats, menswear touches and a recent runway must-have: the turtleneck sweater. — Nina Stotler
Key Items: Motorcycle jackets / Cutout leather dresses / Tapered menswear trousers / Chunky turtlenecks / Asymmetrical miniskirts / Wool overcoats
Color: Black / White / Charcoal / Burgundy / Cream
Materials + Trim: Slick leather / Shearling / Satin / Patent leather / Gabardine / Bonded wool / Ribbed knits / Chiffon / Ruffles / Zippers / Tab closures
Print + Pattern: Animal motifs
Accessories + Footwear: Ankle strap stilettos / Skinny belts / Asymmetrical pumps / Knit collars
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Change language to Spanish for a student
You can now change language for a student in a classroom to Spanish. Please follow the below steps :
Step 1 : Visit the 'Roster' tab on your dashboard.
Step 2 : Find the respective student and click on 'Edit'
Step 3 : Select the language from the dropdown and click 'Save Details'. Now your student can access Splash Math in the language of your choosing.


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5 Essential Questions to Ask Your Digital Media Buyer
Full disclosure, I'm notoriously frugal with my money; bad news for my friends but great news for my clients, because it's an approach I apply to my work in digital media buying. As someone who has personally managed over $2 million in digital media buys I've had an opportunity to work on the front line of hundreds of campaigns. Here is what I know for sure that I wish more organizations looking to hire a media buyer knew before they start:
- If you don't ask the right questions you could waste a lot of money
- Applying traditional media buying practices to digital marketing strategies eliminates its fundamental advantages
Before we get started…
The title of this post is five essential questions to ask your digital media buyer, but the first few questions you need to ask yourself:
- How would you like your media buyer to be involved?
- Do you require a hands off/on solution?
- What percentage of your campaign's media buy is digital?
- What are your campaign objectives?
- Who is your target market?
- Do you want to be involved in media selection process?
Each digital media buyer has his/her/its own internal processes and procedures for managing everything from account management to the execution of a campaign. Find a company that fits with your personal needs.
Are you bidding on a Cost-Per-Click (CPC) or Cost-Per-Thousand (CPM) basis?
I hate having to start this article with technical jargon but this tip could save your ass!
Let me explain these terms briefly: CPC is a payment model where you only pay for your advertisements when a person clicks on an ad; the CPM model is impression-based and you pay each time your ad appears on a webpage (ie: makes an 'impression').
CPC is preferred by advertisers (ie. you, your clients) because it guarantees you do not pay for your advertising unless you receive clicks.
CMP is prefered by publishers (ie. media websites like CBC or the Weather Network, etc.) because it guarantees they get paid for each time an ad loads on their website (ie: makes an 'impression'), regardless of whether it receives clicks. That ad could load at the bottom of a page that a visitor never sees – still counts. Ouch!
So why is this important?
If you invest a majority of your budget in CMP marketing you could receive impressions but very few clicks, reducing the overall traffic to your website.
If your purpose for engaging in digital advertising is to reach consumers and ask them to do something (ie: visit your website, sign up for something, purchase something), you should be investing the majority of your media buy in CPC marketing not CPM. If your purpose for engaging in digital advertising is to achieve mass awareness of your brand/message and budget is not an issue, CPM may be an option. As well, many networks don't offer CPC (because it's less profitable), and some organizations are looking to be included on those networks anyway.
In my experience, I have never met a company that, knowing this, has chosen CPM over CPC.
What ad formats are available?
On the web the sky is really the limit. From video ads, to interactive banner ads, you have an opportunity to let your creativity shine.
The most popular options available to advertisers are:
- Static Banner Ads: Flattened banner ads, these are the most common format
- Interactive Banner Ads: Typically flash ads or gifs. The sky is really the limit in terms of design and interactivity.
- Text Ads: A few lines of text that are sometimes accompanied by a thumbnail.
- Video Ads: 15-30 second video ads that link back to your website.
A media buyer should be able to recommend the networks that match the types of ad formats you intend to create.
How are the ads being targeted?
Long gone are the days of plopping an ad in the "features" section of the local newspaper, and hoping to reach your target audience. With web advertising, granular targeting options exist for reaching people based on their interest, career, age, gender, location and much more.
It is important to ask your media buyer which targeting options are available for your campaign. A good rule of thumb is that a higher percentage of your budget should be invested in the networks that are the most targeted. Far too often I've seen digital media buying companies investing the large majority of a company's budget in the least targeted networks. This could spell disaster for your campaign, reduce the amount of traffic you receive and ultimately leave you feeling ripped off.
How is our campaign being optimized?
Set it and forget it doesn't apply on the web! Most digital display networks offered by traditional media buying companies (think newspapers, magazines, radio, tv stations) do not offer an opportunity to refine the campaign over time. This is a fundamental issue with most digital display advertising today.
As marketers we hope that our assumptions about our target audience are correct, in fact we rely on it to mold and develop our marketing strategies. However, I've discovered that even the best strategies based on extensive consumer research need to be optimized to achieve the best results.
Now you're probably wondering what type of optimizations are available. Well, that really depends on the network you are advertising on. If it is the Google Adwords network you have the opportunity to refine keywords, placements, interests, topics. If it's Facebook you can target interests, age, geographic location, and page likes. LinkedIn can be refined based on careers, geographic location, and groups. And each network can have it's creative, be that ad text or banner ad design tested and optimized to produce the best results.
Ultimately, when you are considering hiring a media buying company ensure they are working with you to produce the best results, not simply buying your ads and then wiping their hands clean.
What type of reporting is offered?
One of the most important differentiators between traditional and digital marketing is the reporting. It still amazes me the level of granular reporting options that are available to businesses using analytics tools, most of which are free.
A media buying professional should be able to walk you through the recommended metrics to monitor during your campaign. They should also have an understanding of the metrics available for your campaign, as they tend to differ from platform to platform.
In any case I would recommend monitoring the following metrics:
- Conversions: the amount of people that took the desired action on your website. This could be a form fill, downloading a white paper, buying a product, liking a social media page, watching a video and just about anything else that you can dream up.
- Visits: The amount of visits to your website from the advertising.
- Cost Per Click: The price you paid per click to drive a person to the website.
- Cost Per Thousand: The amount you paid per 1,000 impressions
- Impressions: The amount of times you ad was "viewed" during the campaign.
- Click Through Rate: The amount of people who see your ad divided by the amount of people who click your ad.
Additional metrics that may be of interest:
- Geographic Location: The location of your website's traffic
- Keywords: The terms and phrases people searched to find your ads.
- Time On Site: The amount of time a visitor spent browsing your website.
- Bounce Rate: The amount of people who visited your website and went on to view two or more pages, divided by the amount of people who landed on your website and immediately left.
With these tips you will be well on your way to hiring a fantastic digital media buyer and generating better results for your clients. If you would like a second look at anything your current media buyer has produced let us know, we'd be happy to provide our two cents.


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Nowadays, you have to type on your computer at least 20 words per minute to find a suitable job. Here is a free website, very easy to use, where you can choose the languages and your keyboard type. You dont have to download any softwares or to save it in your hard drive. You also can practice as much as you want to increase your speed up to 60 words per minute. Yes, that fast!
Click here if you want to learn how to type with your ten fingers.
**Google Translate
This website is also very easy to use. And you have all the languages inside. Type your word or sentence, select the languages and it will translate it.


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Did the Apocalypse Just Start?
Over the past 48 hours, compelling evidence has emerged that a long-anticipated End Times is finally upon us. Let's have a look.
Over the past 48 hours, compelling evidence has emerged that a long-anticipated End Times is finally upon us. Let's have a look.
Think it's been hot the last few days? Well, you need to shut-up and stop complaining. Be thankful you're not living through the Middle East's scorcher of a heatwave.
Exposed yourself in the park and now suffering the consequences?
Celebrate by turning the heating on for 30 minutes.
The team behind it reckons it could be applied to all kinds of surfaces, from glass to clothing.
It's not just the heating doing the planet in, it's the colding too.
Humans aren't very good at dealing with heat, but some life forms have to live with scorching temperatures and extreme drought all the time.
We suspected it was coming, and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has just confirmed it.
The newly formed composite has some crazy potential applications.
Land temperatures, ocean temperatures, sea levels, and greenhouse gas levels all broke long-standing records.
Beat easyJet at baggage fee game, but collapses on flight due to the heat from wearing all his nice shirts at once.
When you're hacking your way through a sweltering jungle in virtual reality, wouldn't you like to feel as disgustingly hot and humid as your video game character? No?
Hacker Ken Kawamoto shows us how with a technique called thermal projection mapping.
Great news for the people dwelling in buildings using the stuff – bad news for the air conditioning companies.
Developers now plan to put knotted handkerchief on Canary Wharf.
Bad news for sheep needing to get across London this week.


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In October 2008, the month after Lehman failed and the Great Recession started, industrial bellwether Caterpillar underwent a series of 19 consecutive, record, declines in Global dealer retail sales declines, finally emerging from its unprecedented funk in May of 2010, just in time to celebrate the start of financial and economic Greece's collapse which ended with a sovereign default. Well, as of July 2014, that record is no longer valid, because starting with a -1% drop in Global retail sales in December 2012, CAT has now posted a new record of 20 consecutive global delaer retail sales declines, after a -9% Y/Y print for the month of July.
In other words, for Caterpillar, the Great Recovery is now worse than the Great Recession.
Of course, in a world in which fundamentals no longer matter, the stock price of CAT is just shy of its all time high.
Why? Because instead of investing in growing its business, R&D or its future, the company has redirected the bulk of its cash flow to do precisely what we said companies would do under ZIRP until such time as the Fed's despotic stranglehold on all assets finally ends: buying back its all stock with a relentless fervor, in fact, the higher the stock rises, the more CAT buys back.
Needless to say, all of this is assured a very happy ending.
Source: Retail Statistics


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If you are looking to find some of the best spots in Chicago which are the real hub for meeting cougar women, you have come to the right place. Dating a cougar is very fashionable and in trend in the great city. If you are looking to make the most of cougar dating in Chicago area, the pubs are the perfect place to try your luck. Here is a rundown of the pubs you must visit to find a local cougar woman.
Top 5 Clubs for Meeting a Chicago Cougar
1.The lodge
With retro décor and a history dating back to 1957, this is a great place to catch up on some cougars. This pub is known for serving some of the best drinks and it is often frequented by too many Chicago cougars. The drinks are cheap and so it is a good place to catch up and sip some beer.
2.Howl at the moon
This bar is famously known for cougar hunting. Every Thursday, this bar hosts a cougar night and this is one night you must not miss at any cost. Of course, you will find stiff competition because there will be too many cougar women and an equal number of hot men vying for the top spot.
3.The redhead piano bar
If you are looking for a bar which is a little sophisticated and upscale, you should check out the redhead piano bar. It is important to know that this is one of those upscale bars and so you need to dress smart. Those who don't dress perfectly might fail to get an entry by the bouncers. So, you need to be sure that you are putting your best display before you enter this upscale cougar club.
4.The green mill
Looking for all that jazz and bling? Worry not as this is undoubtedly one of the finest bars you will ever find. The green mill is a great place where cougars hang out with younger men. Here you can get your storage liquor and at the same time, listening to some jazz music will be one of the best ways to enjoy your time. You will find a lot of classic cougars dropping here.
5.Hangge- uppe
Yet another vibrant club which is frequented by cougars, this is surely the cougar club to watch out for. This club was set 40 years back and make sure to dance and tap your feet here. Cougars from all over the world come here to catch some hot men in action.
These are five of the top spots where you can fancy your chance of dating cougars. So, which one are you going to visit? Make sure to put on your best charm and win the heart of a cougar after all, it isn't easy and often the condition is too tough.
Of course, these bars are all great places to sip on some amazing drinks too. So, don't even bother wasting your time, get in action, kick some jazz and off you go. Happy cougar hunting!


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Water ski lot in Crystal Point Estates Luxury Lake Community
Here's your chance to join this luxury lake community that has a passion for water skiing, with a waterfront lot offering 165 feet of lakefront on this tournament slalom water ski lake. The ski lake measures approximately 2,250 ft in length and includes a ramp and turn arounds at each end. This prime waterfront lot is perfect for someone searching for that perfect spot upon which to build their custom dreamhouse and be able to water ski at a moment's notice.
Crystal Point Estates – Water ski community with a great Gilbert location
Crystal Point Estates is ideally located within minutes of parks, schools, and countless other amenities. Less than 1/2 mile away is the 40 acres McQueen Park which includes an activity center, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, and list goes on and on. Freestone Park, the flagship of Gilbert Parks is less than 3 miles from Crystal Point and includes one awesome skate park. The Hale Centre Theatre is another high priority place to visit. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and the Southeast Regional Library are also within minutes of this luxury lake community. Also attractive is the 20 minute commute to Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix.
Satellite view of Crystal Point Estates
Call me for details regarding pricing, financing, lot size and information regarding the Crystal Point Estates CC&R's at 480-326-8571.
Update: At the end of June 2010, this lot sold for $400,000 according to the Maricopa county recorder.


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Professor VN Parthiban, holds 8 Master of Law degrees (ML), 10 Master of Arts degrees (MA), 8 Master of Commerce degrees (M.Com), 3 Master of Science Degrees (MSc), 12 research degrees (MPhil), and 9 Master of Business Administration degrees (MBA). He also teaches more than a hundred subjects in various colleges across Chennai.
Yes you read it right, the man has degrees more in number than double his age! Nowadays, when we are done with a maximum of 2 degrees, he shows no signs of stopping. A true example that age doesn't matter in acquiring knowledge!
"I really enjoy studying. It's not difficult at all," he said. "I have been continuously in the process of preparing for exams and applying for new degrees or diploma courses," he told the Sunday Indian.
Source: indiatoday
Not 5 not 50, he has 145 degrees! The professor's visiting card is like a book in itself, overflowing with dozens of his academic qualifications.
Professor VN Parthiban comes from a humble family in Chennai, and during his days, it was not very easy to go to a college. He says that failure has been an integral part of his journey so far. "I struggled hard to finish my first college degree and got a job in the judiciary department", he said. He started applying to so many courses, that there were times when he studied for the wrong subject and failed the paper.
He also admitted that he has a Mathematics phobia, saying, "I registered for Actuarial Sciences which I could not finish as it involved lot of mathematics which required a lot of effort."
Professor has sacrificed all of it in writing exams, so much that invigilators know him by face.
But all of the 145 degrees has taken a toll on his memory, he finds it difficult to recollect people's faces and he even forgets directions to a place he visits every day.
No matter whatever the consequences are, Professor Parthiban wants to continue his journey of life learning and collecting more and more degrees all way!
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Tapes Explained.
There are 4 types of Tape Cassette used with Dictation Machines. This article is designed to help you understand the different types of recording media.
Philips Mini Cassette
Mini Cassette is by far the most popular and is the industry standard for Dictation. The Cassettes measure 5.5cm x 3.5cm. They are manufactured mainly by Philips & Sanyo. They come in two types 15 minutes a side (Philips 0005) and 30 minutes a side .(Philips 0007) The latter are not recommended for heavy use as the tape is very thin and prone to breaking.
Grundig Steno Cassette 670
Micro Cassette
Micro Cassette was originally designed by the Japanese to replace the Standard Music Cassette. When this didnt happen, they targeted the dictation market, where they have had some success. They are not as robust as Mini Cassette and the mechanisms that drive them are more complicated. They are often confused with Mini Cassette but are slightly smaller (5cm x 3.5cm). However they are not compatible in any way.
Compact Music Cassette
Compact Music Cassettes or Standard Cassettes, as they are sometimes called, are rarely used these days for dictation. This because their physical size makes them too big to fit the Pocket Dictation Machines that have become so popular in recent years. It measuures 10cm x 6,5cm.


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Recruitment Notification Highlights
- 1 MSTC Recruitment 2018
- 1.1 About Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited (MSTC)
- 1.2 Details About MSTC Recruitment 2018
- 1.3 MSTC Post-Wise Details
- 1.4 MSTC Posts Education Qualification
- 1.5 MSTC Vacancies Age Limit
- 1.6 MSTC Posts Age Relaxation
- 1.7 MSTC Jobs Salary
- 1.8 MSTC Openings Selection Procedure
- 1.9 How to Apply for MSTC Recruitment 2018
Dear readers welcome to the page of MSTC Recruitment Notification 2018. Recently Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited Limited (MSTC) released the advertisement of MSTC Recruitment Notification 2018. Contenders who are interested and eligible they can apply for MSTC Recruitment 2018. Here Candidates can get the full details about Latest MSTC Jobs. Dear aspirants who are applied for this jobs prepare effectively by using the previous papers and syllabus to reach your goal.
MSTC Recruitment 2018
Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited which is also known Shortly as MSTC and having official website i.e, www.mstcindia.co.in. It has presented with e-Auction portal namely, www.mstcecommerce.com which has become an immensely popular tool for transacting business over the internet in a most transparent and fair manner. The portal provides a virtual marketplace for domestic sellers and buyers to do business in metal scrap (ferrous/non-ferrous), surplus stores, machinery, obsolete spares, vehicles, minerals and agriculture & forest produce etc. MSTC has recently developed an e-Procurement portal and is ready with end-to-end e-Procurement services. Now, MSTC announced Recruitment notification 2018 to fill up Multiple vacant positions across the country in various Departments. Candidates having GATE qualification are eligible to apply. The organization is looking for the hardworking Candidates. It is looking for both Freshers as wells as Experienced candidates. So, Without Delay Competitors can apply for these Vacancies. Candidates who are interested in these vacancies should submit their applications in prescribed formats for these positions on or before the last date. Selection of the candidates will be based on the performance shown during different rounds conducted by the Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited (MSTC). Prepare well for MSTC exam by practicing various Previous Papers.
Good News, for all Candidates who are searching MSTC Recruitment 2018 then you are in right place, we will provide complete information for MSTC Job 2018. All candidates who are applying for theses posts are requested to read the MSTC Recruitment Notification before going to apply. So that contenders will get an idea about eligibility, application and selection procedure and also information need to fill application etc. Job aspirant is advised to read this page carefully, we are providing information like Posts Details, Number of Vacancies, Age limit, Qualification, Selection Procedure, Age Relaxation, Applying link, Start Date, and last Date to apply etc. Nowadays there is a heavy competition for every Govt jobs so, contenders are advised to prepare a correct schedule and follow the timetable to perform well in the exam. Candidates who are interested in State Government Jobs and other Central Government Jobs Openings can now check them on our site ie., www.recruitmentsyllabus.com for Regular updates and more Detailed Information.
About Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited (MSTC)
MSTC Limited is a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. The company was set up on 9th September 1964 to act as a regulating authority for export of ferrous scrap with an investment of Rs 6 lakh. The government of India, Members ofSteel Arc Furnace Association and members of ISSAI had made with the investment. MSTC became a subsidiary of SAIL in 1974. In 1982, it got delinked from SAIL and became an independent company under Ministry of Steel. It was a canalizing agency for import of ferrous scrap till 1992. Since its inception in 1964, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, MSTC Limited has endeavored to become one of the stalwarts of the nation's steel industry. Today it stands as a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU. Till 1991 MSTC was the canalizing agency of Government of India for import of scrap and ship for Ships for breaking. After decimalization, MSTC established itself as a major player in importing bulk raw material for various industries. It has emerged as the only Public Sector Company in India dealing in e-Commerce. The Marketing Division looks after the bulk procurement of industrial raw materials for its Principals. The sourcing is done either from foreign manufacturers/traders or from domestic producers. The list of items that are procured includes HMS, HR Coil, Billets, Wire Rods, LAM Coke, Coking coal, Naphtha, Crude oil, Thermal coal etc which are mainly consumed by the steel, petroleum and power industries in the country.
Details About MSTC Recruitment 2018
|Organization Name
|Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited
|Also Known As
|Post Name(s)
|Number Of Vacancies
|Multiple Positions
|Job Location
|check below for qualification information
|Application Mode
|Official Website
MSTC Post-Wise Details
|Name of the Vacant Post
|No.Of Posts
|Last Date for Applying
|upcoming in 2018
|Manager & Trainee
|26 Posts
|upcoming in 2018
|Officer on Special Duty
|upcoming in 2018
|Junior Computer Assistant
|1 post
|upcoming in 2018
MSTC Posts Education Qualification
Attentive Contenders can apply for MSTC Recruitment 2018 for the following positions as per their Qualifications as follows
- Stenographer: Minimum Higher Secondary or equivalent with stenography speed of 80 words per minute & typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer. Proficiency in computer application is essential.
- Manager & Trainee: Bachelor Degree Master degree, ICWA or its similar Qualification from any recognized Board or University.
- Officer on Special Duty: Graduation (in any discipline) from any government-approved institution.
- Junior Computer Assistant: Graduation Degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/University.
MSTC Vacancies Age Limit
Contenders can apply for the positions according to their Following Age limit
- Stenographer: As per company norms.
- Manager & Trainee: Maximum Age is 28 years.
- Officer on Special Duty: Age must be below 58 years.
- Junior Computer Assistant: Maximum Age is 35 years.
MSTC Posts Age Relaxation
- For SC/ST candidates: 05 years
- For OBC candidates: 03 years
- For PWD candidates: 10 years
MSTC Jobs Salary
Selected candidates for MSTC Recruitment will be paid as follows:
- Stenographer: Rs.20,000 per Month.
- Manager & Trainee: Rs.45,500 per Month.
- Officer on Special Duty: Rs.16,000 per Month.
- Junior Computer Assistant: Rs. 17,500 – 30,070/- Per month.
MSTC Openings Selection Procedure
The selection procedure will be decided by MSTC depending upon the response received against the post. The Selection criteria can be by way of personal Interview or by way of Group Discussion followed by personal interview. The decision of MSTC will be final. E-mails will be sent to the shortlisted candidates. The final selection of the candidates will be based on the performance in the Personal Interview, where after "Offer of appointment" shall be issued.
How to Apply for MSTC Recruitment 2018
- Log on through the website www.mstcindia.co.in
- Click on "Careers".
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In this way, students will be given a platform at a local conference to share their work and connect with other young academics from around the state. The NYFS seeks to
encourage young scholars to continue their studies and become active contributors to the fields of folklore, ethnomusicology, anthropology and more.
Theme: Latino Folk Culture and Expressive Traditions – A cumbia group belting-out Colombian tunes at an outdoor cumbiamba, a Peruvian curandero diagnosing a patient through the use of animals, a Mexican family building a Dia? de los Muertos altar
in their home, a de?cima verse sung by a Puerto Rican jibaro—all of these are examples of Latino Expressive Traditions.
While some of these forms have roots in African traditions and others have roots in Indigenous traditions, all are considered Latino Expressive Traditions or Folk Arts.
These traditions speak to what Latinos say, believe, make, know and do—-things that they first learned from their families and community.
The length and breadth of Latino traditions literally covers two continents- and transnational migration to major US cities such as Miami, Chicago, San Antonio, Newark and New York have ensured that the impact of Latino culture continues to be profound. We support papers which explore the topic of Latino Expressive Traditions from both the homeland perspective and immigrant perspective. The organizers particularly encourage papers that address Latino traditions in New York's tri-state area.
Students can cover any number of topics related to traditional performing arts, materials arts, vernacular culture, sacred arts, etc. as long as the research is with a particular Latino group. While attendees should be graduate students from any academic program- they do not have to major in folklore or Latino studies. Participants can be ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, historians, etc.
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When we go skiing, the boot of our car is always about to explode, no matter if we go for a couple of days or for a full week. Not that we pack a lot (except my step-father), but ski clothes and equipments are and will always be more voluminous than beach clothes and equipments!
In order to reduce the size of my bag as much as I can, I cautiously choose my clothes.
Ski outfit
Of course style is important when skiing. But it will always be less important than security and comfort for me.
Over the years, I have improved my outfit to take into consideration those 3 criteria.
Let's start by what we see:
Helmet: I wear a black Salomon helmet.
Here, security takes priority over style. Believe me, I don't wear an helmet because I like it. Neither because I'm afraid of myself. But because I'm afraid of people who don't ski well but nonetheless think they're the best and don't control their speed
and don't respect the priority of the downhill skiers, the 2 most basic rules when skiing.
I don't really like my helmet but it does the job. I will change it though when I will find one that I like more. This is just for an aesthetic reason as it never had an impact. But at the first impact, a helmet need to be changed.
Jacket: I wear a red Canada Goose jacket.
This is definitely the stylish piece of my outfit.
I like it because it's very warm and I'm easy to locate.
With my mother and my sister, we form the Canada Goose team, as they both have the same model of jacket, my mother in black and my sister in dark grey.
Trousers: I wear a classic black pair of trousers from the French sport brand Decathlon.
I like it because I don't fear to get it dirty or damaged when I take a ski lift.
Mittens: I wear black Canada Goose mittens.
I like them because they are so warm that I don't need to put silk gloves underneath.
I've always preferred mittens than gloves because I can clench my fingers together when they're cold.
Buff: I wear a black Buff.
I like it because it's light and warm.
I use it to cover my ears and my throat. I put it at the edge of my chin to be able to cover my mouth, my nose and my cheeks when my face is cold.
Ski boots: I have my own pair of ski boots. For many years, I had a pair of Lange but since last year I have a pair of Technica.
I like them because they're easy to put on and don't hurt.
As soon as my feet stopped to grow, I beg for my own pair. I never liked the awful smell of rented ski boots.
Skis: I don't have my own pair of skis.
Indeed, I prefer to rent a pair every time I go skiing because I want to enjoy the newest technologies and I don't want to fear to damage them.
Now let's move on what we don't see:
Underwear: I wear a wool long sleeves zip neck tee-shirt and a pair of wool thighs from Devold. And under my tights, I wear a wool hipster from Kari Traa because I tend to be always cold in my bum.
I only rely on Norwegian brands for my underwear because they really master how to make them warm and comfortable. I'm sure that brands from other countries might be as good but I prefer to promote the Norwegian brands.
Jumper: Depending of the temperature, I wear a handmade Norwegian jumper knitted by my grandmother many years ago.
I love it so much.
Socks: I wear a pair of normal socks or of wool socks.
My only requirement is that they need to be thin.
Afterski outfit
After a well deserved shower, I get change for the after ski activities. Don't expect anything crazy. When I go skiing, I really go for skiing. I'm quite exhausted at the end of the day and like to take it easy with a walk in the village to have a look at the shops.
I don't like because who keep the same outfit for the after ski but I don't like either people who dress like they do in the city.
This is why I try to adopt a casual-sporty look.
Jacket: I wear the same jacket than for skiing. It allows me to save space in my bag.
Headband or beanie: Most of the time, I wear one that I made myself.
Mittens: I wear mittens knitted by my Norwegian grand-mother. I don't have the level to knit my own yet. But it might come…
Trousers: I always wear a pair of jeans.
Boots: I have a nice pair of Ugg that I bought in Australia.
I like them because they have nonslip soles and are so warm that I can wear them barefoot or with very thin tights.
And you, how do you dress for skiing and after skiing?


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The Four Seasons, the restaurant on Park Avenue that is a lunchtime haunt for movie stars, wealthy financiers and titans of real estate and media, may have to vacate its space over something faced every day by far less renowned establishments: a steep rent increase.
The restaurant's lease in the Seagram Building, the bronze-toned masterpiece that was designed by Mies van der Rohe, runs until 2016. Offices in the building command some of the highest rents in the city. But the landlord contends that the rent for the restaurant, where lunch in the Grill Room easily runs over $100 per person, is woefully below the market rate.
And now negotiations between the restaurant and its landlord suggest that the restaurant will have to pay three times as much rent to remain in the Seagram Building. Talks between the two sides continue, but the Four Seasons is also scouring the neighborhood for a suitable but less expensive home.
"It's a shame, but I think the Four Seasons will have to establish itself elsewhere," said one real estate executive who had been briefed on the negotiations for the restaurant's lease but asked not to be identified because he was divulging private discussions.
The negotiations come as constantly escalating real estate values are reshaping the city's restaurant landscape. The restaurateur Alan Stillman announced last year that he had lost the lease for the Park Avenue, a restaurant in a landmark building at 100 East 63rd Street, and would be forced to close. His Post House restaurant on East 61st Street also closed last year.
The Four Seasons has hired Michael R. Laginestra, a vice chairman of CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, as its representative. The negotiations were reported by The New York Post.
"That's an old story," said Julian Niccolini, an owner of the Four Seasons. "I think we should be here, no? Nobody's contemplating any move unless they want us to move." When he was asked if the landlord's side had suggested that the Four Seasons leave the space it has occupied since 1959, Mr. Niccolini said, "Of course not."
Mr. Laginestra said he would not comment on the negotiations.
Aby J. Rosen, the developer who controls the building, said in an email that no decisions had been made about the future of the Four Seasons. But he said he was intent on raising the rent to "fair market value," or about $3 million a year, plus a percentage of revenue, up from its current level of $1 million a year plus a percentage of revenue, about $500,000.
The Four Seasons' current rent is $27 per square foot, according to a report on the building's finances by Fitch, the rating agency, and dates to 1959 and the property's original owners, the Seagram family.
"That's a very low number," said Jeffrey D. Roseman, a retail broker at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, a real estate firm. "It's got to be worth four times that. It's not kept up with the times."
Some real estate executives suspect that Mr. Rosen may decide to set up his own restaurant, as he did in 2010 at Lever House, the glass-box skyscraper diagonally across Park Avenue, which he also controls. Despite its windowless space, the restaurant, Casa Lever, has been a huge success.
Mr. Rosen and his partner Michael Fuchs, along with the investors Harry Lis and Peter Brant, paid $379 million for the Seagram Building in 2000. But beginning in 2011, Mr. Rosen and Mr. Fuchs broke up with their investors, ultimately buying Mr. Brant's and Mr. Lis's shares for undisclosed amounts.
Mr. Rosen and Mr. Fuchs refinanced the property last year, getting the mortgage and $270 million in additional loans, according to Real Capital Analytics, a real estate data firm. Mr. Brant said on Thursday that when he still had a stake in the building, "the rent was on the low side." He added that "there was never a negotiation" with the owners of the Four Seasons, who include Mr. Niccolini and Alex von Bidder. "It was a grandfathered lease," he said.
The negotiations come as the building is preparing to take down a Picasso tapestry, "Le Tricorne," that is closely identified with the restaurant. Mr. Rosen's company has told the New York Landmarks Conservancy, which owns the mural, that the limestone wall behind the mural needs repairs and could give way. The conservancy is worried that removing "Le Tricorne" could ruin it.
"Le Tricorne" was excluded when the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission gave the Four Seasons landmark status in 1989, recognizing van der Rohe's work on the building and Philip Johnson's work in designing the restaurant.
Mr. Niccolini of the Four Seasons maintained that the negotiations had not focused on how much the restaurant's rent should be. "We haven't gotten to that point yet," he said.
The talks so far had been "about being here," he said.
"I'm not allowed to say anything else," he said. "We are not going to negotiate the lease in the press. This restaurant was designed by Philip Johnson. The building was designed by Mies van der Rohe. I don't think anybody is going to take the Philip Johnson away from the restaurant."
He was asked if anyone could take the restaurant away from the Philip Johnson. "I can't say," he said. "Life goes on. We're happy we're here."


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text: MOVIES Catching Your Breath on the Croisette 1:31 AM PDT 5/5/2011 by Rebecca Leffer FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Stephan Schraps The hectic festival and its market can take their toll on body and soul, so consider these restorative timeouts before heading to parties -- like THR's bash for Jodie Foster. Cannes can be an endurance test: First come those 8:30 a.m. press screenings at the Palais before you must rush off to a luncheon on one of the yachts floating in the harbor. Afternoons are for checking in with all those film companies headquartered at the Majestic, Le Grand and the Carlton before hitting the early evening cocktail parties. Then grab your invite and rush back to the Palais for a red carpet premiere before a marathon night of champagne-fueled partying -- on May 18, for example, The Hollywood Reporter will toast Jodie Foster at the Hotel Martinez. Such nonstop schedules can wear down even the fittest of the fit. But the Croisette doesn't have to be a forbidding obstacle course. THR has scouted all the spots -- from secrets like a hidden salad bar and an energy-boosting herbologist to luxuriant oases like the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc -- guaranteed to help the die-hard Cannes veteran catch a second wind before jumping back into the fray. Noosa Dragging a bit after that wild night at the Wild Bunch villa? Head to Noosa, Cannes' self-described "Happy Shop." All of the herbs at Noosa are indeed legal. The store's founder and owner, Sebastien Kahn, is an expert in natural health remedies and offers a special "Detox Pack" during the Festival de Cannes that includes peppermint essential oil (anti-nausea and good for hangover headaches) and Kulau coconut water (Kahn describes the natural dehydration cure and energizer as "a natural Red Bull to get ready for a night out") or apple cider vinegar ("for gastric troubles," says Kahn) for €21. 12 boulevard de la Republique Vinya Yoga If you're looking for an "om" away from home, Le Sens de Yoga Vinyasa Yoga Studio offers classes to help you stay centered during the festival craziness. The yoga center hosts more than 20 hours of sessions per week, including anti-stress hatha yoga classes, more dynamic energizing vinyasa flow classes and even wake-up yoga reflexology to get you ready for your long festival days. For visitors, the "discovery pass" -- three classes for €30 -- is a bargain. 14 rue Buttrura Chivas Lounge Chivas is in the house. Literally. The whiskey brand will be hosting its own ephemeral house, decorated like a funky living room, open to those who can score an invite or a badge from the operators of the Cherie Cheri Beach. Cherie Cheri Beach Citronelle If you don't have time for a leisurely restaurant lunch, for some quick and healthy take-out fare head to Citronelle (which means "lemongrass" in French). The tiny spot just behind the Palais offers food to go for the health-conscious, including make-your-own "pick and mix" salads with a choice of about eight different grains such as quinoa or rice, and protein combos like a provençal chicken or a veggie option such as beets with feta and mint. "Everything is fresh every day and we try to stay as local as possible," Citronelle's owner Sylvie Bargier explains. The shop may be close to the Croisette, but the prices are a far cry from typical local fare -- a large salad and juice will cost you less than €10. 16 rue Bivouac Napoleon Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc So maybe you can't snare a reservation -- maybe you can't even afford a room at this poshest of Cote d'Azur getaways. (During the festival, the most basic rooms cost €700 a night, junior suites run €1,200 and the prices for larger suites and villas are available only on request.) But you can still taxi out to Antibes and spend an afternoon enjoying the manicured grounds as you stroll to the Bellini Bar. Beware, though, the tariffs are stiff: While you can nurse a demi bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut for just €60, if you spring for a magnum of Roederer Cristal 2002, it will cost you €900. Still, intoxicated by the scene with its always heady mix of A-list stars and barking moguls, you may well decide to linger on for dinner in either the Restaurant or the Grill & Lounge Bar (reservations are recommended). For a starter, the blue lobster "on a mirror of peas" goes for €72, but the steak Diane "flambeed tableside" is a relatively reasonable €50. Fortunately, the hotel, which for years insisted all guests pay in cash, has recently begun taking cards. Boulevard JFK, Antibes Hotel Martinez After you've walked yet again all the way from the Majestic to the Martinez (where The Hollywood Reporter will host a party in honor of Jodie Foster on May 18), treat your tired toes to a "Feet Extreme Comfort" massage at the Martinez's seventh-floor spa. Priced at €70, the half-hour treatment is short enough to fit into your hectic day. 73 boulevard de la Croisette Majestic Hotel The Majestic is stepping up its hospitality this year with a new "beauty bars" offer during the festival. Five beauty bars will provide manicures and pedicures, eyebrow care, eyelash treatments, a makeup bar by Sisley and a "bun bar" for hair. Open to hotel guests and festival badge holders, prices at the Majestic's in-house spa, the U-Spa Barriere, run from €50 to €85 for manicures and €80 to €95 for pedicures. Although you might wake up looking like Shrek, the treatments will leave you beautiful by the time your lunch meeting starts. 10 boulevard de la Croisette Hotel Carlton Detox is on the menu at the Carlton. The hotel's executive chef Laurent Bunel has partnered with a team of doctors and nutritionists led by famed plastic surgeon Henry Delmar to offer a special menu. Says Delmar, it is designed around "a hypocaloric diet to eliminate bad fats, offering particular foods in a particular order to eliminate the toxins quickly." Dishes will include a selection of exotic fruits as an appetizer, followed by a cold pumpkin soup with ginger; a tomato, fennel and licorice terrine; and steamed lobster with ginger and basmati rice. The detox is part of a package that includes a night at the hotel plus lunch and dinner for €480, although individual dishes will be on the regular lunch menu. 58 boulevard de la Croisette Villa Schweppes Effervescent Schweppes is set to mix things up on the 3.14 Beach throughout the fest, offering those who are awarded a pass from its organizers a welcome break from business courtesy of La Clique and film promotion and communication agency Deja. During the day, tired festgoers can relax in a solarium, a rest corner with day beds or Jacuzzis. Buzzing business types can use their adrenaline rush for table tennis competitions, paddleboard, petanque or foosball, and fatigued ladies can take advantage of the USLU nail bar. When the sun goes down, the Villa Schweppes will provide music and live entertainment by Le Baron DJs Greg Boust and Tete d'Affiche and party until 2 a.m. "It will be the best place to recover from a crazy night or escape the madness of the Croisette," La Clique's Chi Chi Menendez says of the new hotspot. 3.14 Beach Joffrey Belloy If you want your own personal trainer on the Croisette, call Joffrey Belloy from May 16 to 19. The former NFL Europe player and two-time French football champion will whip you into shape midfestival when you're really starting to feel the Riviera burn. He runs a personal-training company, which is based out of Paris but caters to the Cannes region as well. Rates range from €150 for a one-hour workout to €200 for an hour and a half. Contact +33-(0)6-15-72-37-84 Chateau du Cercle Paris-based Le Cercle is one of France's most exclusive clubs. Its membership is full of successful entrepreneurs who pay €100 per month to toss ideas around with each other and create new business opportunities. For Cannes, it opens up an offshoot, Le Chateau du Cercle, in a luxurious chateau atop the Suquet, near the old port. Membership during the fest is €500, and applicants will need to prove they fit the "spirit of the club." Only a five-minute walk from the Palais -- although there are shuttles for those who prefer not to hoof it -- the atmosphere is a lot more rarefied than the haggling over B-pictures on the market floor. For example, Vincent Maravel, CEO of Wild Bunch, the film production and distribution company that operates as a subsidiary of StudioCanal, is likely to be found holding court. By day, Le Cercle will host garden parties, private screenings and sometimes press junkets on the terrace. In the evening there are private dinners. And at the stroke of midnight, the Chateau is then transformed into a bar and nightclub. 35 rue Louis Perissol Electrolux In the run-up to this year's Festival de Cannes, Electrolux, a purveyor of vacuum cleaners, washing machines and fine kitchenware, cooked up plans to host its first pavilion at the festival, alongside the Germans, the Slovenians and the Chinese. During the 12-day event, none other than Alain Ducasse and his team will be cooking inside what will be known as the Electrolux Agora Pavilion for opening and closing night and for official events, for which invitations will be required. On the beach by the Palais Amplitude Bio If you've opted to stay in an apartment and are cooking your own healthy meals, stock up on organic produce at Amplitude Bio, a large shop not far from the Palais. It sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh and packaged foods, plus organic breads delivered daily. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, Amplitude Bio caters to specific dietary needs with sugar-free, salt-free and gluten-free products, protein products for athletes and other supplements for do-it-yourself detox. The shop even has its own in-house naturopathic doctor who gives free in-store consultations on Tuesdays. 3 rue Leopold Bucquet The Hollywood Reporter When you find yourself on the Croisette, drop by the terrace of the JW Marriott Cannes, as the former Palais Stephanie Hotel has been rechristened. There The Hollywood Reporter staff will be welcoming industry types looking for a convenient place to meet. The streetside location is great for people-watching, the Marriott will be offering a special menu, and the first issue of the THR Festival Daily, offering complete product listings, will be available. 50 boulevard de la Croisette SURVIVAL TIPS 1. Flat shoes Heels may be de rigueur on the red carpet, but for day, ditch the Louboutins. 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- Next period, money no object?I am feeling 7TV at the moment.
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- Red DwarfSpacedThe W alking DeadSupernaturalThe ShieldWith Band of Brothers, The Big Bang Theory, Firefly, Boomtown and Lost getting an honourable mention.
- Favourite book and author?The Postman by David Brin. The book not the film. The books is a good read and is all about taking responsibility. I don't recommend stuff like books likely but this book had a massive effect on me when I read it. From a recommendation from White Dwarf back in the days when it did book reviews.
- Greatest General? Can't count yourself!!Wellington. For doing the best with what he had.
- Favourite Wargames rules?At the moment it's all Ambush Alley
- Widnes Vikings. It's a Rugby League team. If you don't know what that is you should really find out. I was never really sure why they are call Vikings but Vikings are pretty cool. It's got something to do with Widnes being the town of my birth.
- If you had a only use once time machine, when and where would you go?26th October 2009. If I knew then what I know now.
- Last meal on Death Row?Dodo eggs on toast. Not being executed until I've had my eggs.
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Censored.Ow, ow ow, Stop hitting me. Errrr, I'm in my fantasy relationship
- If your life were a movie, who would play you?Sam Worthington. The likeness is uncanny.
- Favourite Comic Superhero?Batman. Who cannot like the Dark Knight? (I exclude Batman and Robin film of course, obviously)
- Favourite Military quote?
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
Napoleon Bonaparte
- Historical destination to visit?The Inca Trail
- Biggest Wargaming regret?Not finding some people to game with who share my areas of interests.
- Favourite Fantasy job?Nothing. I could enjoy my life doing some hobby stuff and a bit of travelling
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Tomorrow is a Long Time – Bob Dylan
She's Got You High – Mumm Ra
Hard To Handle – Otis Redding
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
Another Girl Another Planet - The Only Ones
There really are too many to mention but these will do for now.
Another Girl Another Planet - The Only Ones
There really are too many to mention but these will do for now.
- Favourite Wargaming Moment?Coming third in the Command Decision world championships. It was a small competition.
- The miserable Git question, what upsets you?You know who you are. There are so many things that this list would take three or four days to write.
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My Aunt Susan wanted to learn how to make macarons, so one day last month, she came over and we made two batches of coffee, chocolate and lemon macarons. The lemons were a flop - they didn't rise! How sad, thus no pictures of the disastrous flat lemon ones, but here are the coffee and chocolate ones.


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1958 Yellow Jacket Wooden Boat before and after. This watercraft had severe wood-rot and in some places missing the wood completely. As you can see, we replaced the entire topside and applied a high grade marine finish. a clear epoxy finish was applied to the inside and complete hull. This boat was put back to it's original condition and color. We were even able to find the Yellow Jacket decal!
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Custom made "hide-away" baby bed. We built this piece for a customer who needed a portable crib for his grandchildren. It fits over a twin bed and when not in use can be folded and stored.
1950's executive desk that we made a new leg for. Notice the beautiful book match walnut.
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- In 2012, monitoring of nitrogen dioxide indicated that the WHO long-term guideline was met at 98 percent of monitoring sites (121 out of 124). Those where the WHO guideline was exceeded are close to state highways and busy local roads.
- In 2012, all 15 regional council and unitary authority monitoring sites that can be compared directly to guidelines, met both the WHO long-term guideline and national short-term standard for nitrogen dioxide. Many of these sites are where high concentrations are expected.
Nitrogen dioxide and why it's important
Nitrogen dioxide is a gas and can be directly emitted into the air. However, it is most often formed when nitric oxide emissions react with other chemicals in the air. Both nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide (collectively known as nitrogen oxide) are emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, gas, diesel, and oil, and from natural sources such as volcanoes. Transport, particularly heavy-duty diesel vehicles, and some industrial activities, are especially important emission sources.
Nitrogen dioxide has been linked to increases in asthma symptoms, and reduced lung development and function in children. Nitrogen dioxide can also reduce the lung's defences against bacteria, making people more susceptible to infections.
Case study: The WHO long-term nitrogen dioxide guideline is met most of the time
In 2012, monitoring of nitrogen dioxide indicated that the World Health Organization (WHO) long-term (annual) guideline of 40 µg/m3 was met at 98 percent of monitoring sites (121 out of 124). However, each year, between 2010 and 2012, three to six sites are likely to exceed the WHO guideline. These sites are close to busy local roads and state highways in major urban centres.
These findings are based on the New Zealand Transport Agency's monitoring network which uses a screening method. This method gives a good indication of nitrogen dioxide concentrations at a number of sites; but it does not enable the recorded concentrations to be used to determine whether the WHO long-term guideline is exceeded.
Figures 15–17 show the annual average nitrogen dioxide concentrations for three different location types from 2010 to 2012:
- close to state highways (70 in 2012, 69 in 2011, and 68 in 2010)
- close to busy local roads (34 sites in 2012, 33 in 2011, and 32 in 2010)
- urban background sites (not close to state highways or local roads) (20 sites in 2012, 19 in 2011, and 15 in 2010).
The WHO long-term guideline shows a minimum level of protection against health risks from long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide.
The concentrations at busy local roads and state highway sites vary, with a few sites likely to exceed the WHO long-term guideline. The urban background sites are well below the WHO guideline.
Concentrations are typically much higher in winter than in summer. This is likely because winter conditions prevent dispersal, rather than an increase in transport emissions or winter-specific emission sources.
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In addition to the New Zealand Transport Agency's monitoring, three regional councils and one unitary authority also monitor nitrogen dioxide and were doing so before 2010. The monitoring methods used by regional councils and unitary authorities can be compared with the WHO long-term guideline, unlike the New Zealand Transport Agency monitoring, which is indicative only (see figures 15, 16, and 17).
Figure 18 shows the levels of nitrogen dioxide concentrations in Auckland and Wellington. Two types of sites are represented: 'peak sites' (where concentrations are expected to be high, such as busy transport sites – Queen Street and Khyber Pass Road in Auckland, and Central Wellington) and 'background sites' (where concentrations are expected to be low, such as urban areas away from busy roads – Glen Eden, Auckland and Upper Hutt, Wellington).
At Khyber Pass Road and Central Wellington, concentrations have decreased since monitoring began. In contrast, concentrations at Glen Eden and Upper Hutt have remained relatively constant. In 2012, all 15 monitoring sites of the three regional councils and one unitary authority that monitor nitrogen dioxide met the WHO long-term guideline.
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This graph shows annual average nitrogen dioxide concentrations – selected locations, 2002–12. Visit the data files page for the full breakdown of the data.
Nitrogen dioxide monitoring for short-term exposure
In 2012, hourly nitrogen dioxide concentrations were recorded by four councils at 15 monitoring sites. These sites met the one-hour standard for nitrogen dioxide provided in the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality. Most of these monitoring sites are at peak sites. This therefore suggests that concentrations of these pollutants in non-monitored locations would also likely be lower than the national standard.


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The golden rule in GOT is to never presume. George R.R. Martin takes pleasure in your shortcomings.
However, against our better judgement (which tells us to just wait and see, scoff), we're hedging our bets on Jon Snow being much more than a soggy corpse in the upcoming season.
Despite everyone behind the series insisting that he is actually dead, there are plenty of theories fuelling the rumour mill to argue otherwise.
No one's buying into their futile attempts to fool us. We know the game, HBO... we think.
First, there was the hair. Kit Harington may be moaning about his mop to whichever journalist panders to it, but he still hasn't cut it - because HBO has a deal with him to maintain his lustrous locks.
Now he's been spotted disembarking a flight in Belfast with Tom Wlaschiha (aka Jaqen H'ghar, worshipper of the Many-Faced God), man-bun intact.
Fan site Watchers on the Wall received a tip and photos from a reader who claims she was on the plane with the actors.
In Belfast.
Where they shoot scenes at the Wall, Castle Black and Winterfell.
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How to Leverage Top Business Growth Strategies in 2016Monika Jansen
Curious as to what other small business owners are doing to spur growth this year? This infographic contains some really interesting results from a survey the Small Business Administration conducted among small business owners. Among the findings were the "Top Five Small Business Growth Strategies for 2016." They are:
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Online advertising is getting expensive depending on the network, so instead I'd focus on three areas of marketing – all of which are super important in 2016 and for the foreseeable future:
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For B2B small businesses: Bundle services to create products or flat-out create products (think worksheets and hands-on guides) and start selling them on your website (and via social media).
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Personally, this is a major reason I have been able to grow my small business. For years, I have been pursuing partnerships – formal and informal – with other service providers whose clients need my copywriting services (and I, in turn, send my partners clients who need their services). I highly recommend this strategy, but if you're a bit gun-shy, talk to your attorney about partnership agreements.
If your marketing works, you'll need to hire more people this year. As you go through the process, keep in mind that it's smarter to hire for values and culture fit than for skills. You can teach someone technical skills, but you can't teach people to embrace your values, culture, or mission. Either they do, or they don't.
Have your clients been asking for new products or services? Invest some money and conduct thorough research to figure out if it makes financial sense to pursue these new opportunities. If they do, you could really see growth skyrocket this year.
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