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PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Philadelphia Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by Opening Day.
Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, said Saturday he is just weeks away from starting to swing a bat.
"In two to three weeks -- that would be nice," Utley said. "If everything goes as planned, that's what we want to do. And right now, we're on schedule."
Utley joined his World Series champion teammates Cole Hamels, Brad Lidge and Shane Victorino at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday for a televised meet-and-greet with fans.
Unlike his teammates, Utley has made more than the occasional visits offseason.
The three-time All-Star stayed in Philadelphia during the offseason and turned the ballpark into his office. Utley works out with the Phillies training staff five days a week and hopes to be ready when the season starts April 5 against the Atlanta Braves.
"It's about listening to my body. Right now, we are listening and it's responding well," Utley said. "If that continues to happen, then I don't see why I won't be ready for Opening Day."
"If there are some setbacks -- which are a possibility -- I'm not going to be dumb about it and move through it," Utley added. "I'll listen to my body and when it's ready, it's ready. Hopefully that will be Opening Day."
Utley, who hit .292 with a career-high 33 home runs in 2008, first felt pain in his hip in May or June last season. He played through the injury and helped lift the Phillies to their first World Series title since 1980 by hitting pivotal home runs in the first games of the NL Championship Series and World Series.
Shortly after the season ended, Utley and the team medical staff decided the best way to correct his hip would be through arthroscopic surgery, a process that included an estimated four to six months of recovery time.
While continuing his rehab -- which will move from Philadelphia to Clearwater, Fla., early next month -- Utley has stayed on course to return within that time frame. In the last month, he has added more strength conditioning to his program and is running on an underwater treadmill.
Utley said he should be cleared to run on land about the same time he can hit.
"Everything that we've done so far, there have been no problems," Utley said.
If Utley isn't ready when the regular season begins, the Phillies will likely turn to reserve utility man Eric Bruntlett, infield prospect Jason Donald or former Atlanta second baseman Marcus Giles, who has been invited to spring training.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he was "cautiously optimistic" that Utley would be available on Opening Day.
"I know how [Utley] works out," added manager Charlie Manuel. "He's more determined than anyone in the world, really."
Game notes
The competition for the Phillies' fifth starter spot will be a four-pitcher race between Chan Ho Park, Kyle Kendrick, J.A. Happ and prospect Carlos Carrasco. Amaro said Adam Eaton, entering the final year of a three-year, $24.5 million contract, is not involved in the competition. ... In addition to inquiring about former All-Stars Nomar Garciaparra and Moises Alou, the Phillies have contacted Ty Wigginton, Mark Grudzielanek and Kevin Millar to fill their void for a right-handed bat off the bench. ... Lidge will be honored at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association dinner Monday night as 2008's Outstanding Professional Athlete.


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The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine permitted Lorimer Ventures to buy more than 25% of shares in Datagroup Holding (both based in Cyprus), reads a statement made by the Committee.
Lorimer Ventures is affiliated with the Horizon Capital private equity firm.
Datagroup Holding is the majoritarian shareholder of the Datagroup closed joint-stock company (Kyiv).
But both sides did not disclose the exact size of the stockholding sold.
Datagroup was created through the merger of several telecommunications companies in Kyiv and Ukrainian regions.
The company is controlled by several individuals, including the founder of the company — Oleksandr Kardakov.
Horizon Capital is a company with foreign capital registered in Ukraine to manage direct investment funds, invest in businesses with the mid-size level of capitalisation, great growth potential and profitability in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus.

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Tips For Insurance Customers
California Department of Insurance
Purchasing the right insurance that meets your needs can be challenging. Insurance can be one of the most important ongoing purchases you make to protect yourself and your family from financial hardship. Since your needs and financial situation change over time, it is important to understand and review your insurance policies on a regular basis to decide if the same policies are still right for you. If you are considering buying, reviewing, or replacing insurance, the following quick tips can be helpful to you:
Check Out Your Agent and Company
Contact the California Department of Insurance (CDI) at 800-927-4357 or access the Web Site www.insurance.ca.gov to see if an agent or company is licensed to sell insurance. Check the license status before you purchase insurance. All agents are required to print their license numbers on all business cards, quotations, and advertisements.
Don't Feel Pressured or Intimidated by an Agent
It is not always the best idea to purchase insurance the first time you meet with an agent. Agents should never use high-pressure sales tactics. Remember the power of the word "No," and don't feel obligated to make a purchase on the spot. Always seek the advice of someone you trust if you are unsure about making a purchase.
Answer All Questions on the Application Correctly
Omitting or falsifying information can cause the company to deny your claim or cancel your policy. Never leave blanks on an application for insurance. Dishonest agents may take advantage and fill in the blanks with incorrect information without your approval.
Never Sign Something You Don't Understand
If an agent is unwilling to explain a policy to your satisfaction, then don't sign or buy the policy. When you need clarification, ask the agent questions and make a point to take notes documenting the answers. It is always a good idea to have a record of what was said for future reference and for comparison with other policies.
Compare Policies Carefully
It is important to buy the best coverage that meets your needs and budget. Be sure to compare coverage as well as price when choosing between insurance policies. Don't buy coverage that you can't afford. Also, be aware of duplicate coverage between policies you currently have and policies you are considering.
Make Payments Promptly
When participating in a payment plan, be careful to pay on time and to make time allowances for mailing. Don't count on the company offering a grace period for late payments. A late payment is a valid reason for a company to cancel your policy. Never pay your insurance premium in cash, and make checks or money orders payable to the insurance company, agency name, or other billing institution as instructed.
Always Read Your Policy
Upon receiving your policy, read it thoroughly to determine if it is exactly what you purchased and what you need. Contact your agent or insurance company immediately if you find errors or if you need further explanation. Most life and health policies have a "free-look" period of between 10 to 30 days, so don't delay opening your mail and reading your policy.


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Saturday, 29 July 2017
Leaders of Libya's Strongest Factions Sign Accord in Paris
The French President Emmanual Macron has hosted the two most influential leaders in Libya in what is being called an attempt to re-unite the totally fractured failed state that has plagued Libyan politics since 2011 when the revolutionary leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown during a NATO invasion.
In reality, Macron is engaging in a big face-saving exercise on two fronts. Although the NATO war on Libya was largely authored and agitated for by Hillary Clinton, because of Barack Obama's apparent reticence to associate himself with the kind of aggressive western war against a Muslim majority country that many at the time still associated with George W. Bush, French President Nicholas Sarkozy became the public cheerleader for the disastrous war, complete with a premature 'Mission Accomplished' moment in Tripoli along with then British Prime Minister David Cameron.
After years of total oblivion in Libya, 2016 saw the rise of Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar, a former officer of the The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Gaddafi's post 1977 Libyan state). Haftar had relocated to the United States after falling out with Gaddafi in 1990. In spite of having relations with both Gaddafi's state and the United States, many welcomed Haftar back as he was seen as having experience and real credentials in a country whose self-proclaimed leaders frequently lack both.
Haftar's loyalty lies with the Libyan House of Representatives, one of Libya's competing governments which is based in the city of Tobruk near the Egyptian border. Haftar's leadership of the Libyan National Army which is loyal to the Tobruk government has recently scored major gains against jihadist factions.
The infamous city of Benghazi was recently liberated from jihadists by the Libyan National Army, something which clearly puts Haftar in a position of strength at the negotiating table.
With the backing of the Arab state which has always had the most vested interests in Libya, Egypt, Haftar is clearly in a position where he is respected not only in many parts of Libya but in the wider Arab world. Hafter's forces for example, cooperated with Egypt during an anti-terrorist bombing campaign by the Egyptian Air Force on Libyan soil.
Haftar's partnership with Egypt has de-facto earned him credibility in the UAE which openly supports the Tobruk government and one might also say in Saudi Arabia which remains more subdued on the matter. Even though Libya's once thriving economy remains in tatters, the Libyan House of Representatives supported the Saudi/UAE/Egyptian/Bahraini position against Qatar in a symbolic showing of unity. While Russia has not formally endorsed the Libyan House of Representatives, Haftar has travelled to Moscow and is generally seen as enjoying good relations with Russian officials.
[Posted at the SpookyWeather blog, July 29th, 2017.]
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All of the mini-scripts should be fairly simple to create. I need these to be completely CLEAN. Every script should be in a seperate PHP file named appropriately, and should have a CAPTCHA image security code (simple code is fine).
The scripts should be text/form fields/verification image only and should be left-aligned.
All of the scripts should display the results on the same page as the form so as to allow for the user to check another site.
Note that all of these scripts need to be seperate (if a user only wants to upload one script, then that means it should work without the rest of them uploaded - no dependencies between scripts please!)
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Feel free to let me know if there are some you can do and some you can't do -- I may select you as long as you are priced reasonably.
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SCOTTISH singing sensation Nina Nesbitt has been touring Scotland today- alongside some of her biggest fans.
Nina was in Edinburgh and Glasgow HMV for signing sessions of her new album Peroxide.
Before meeting her fans at the store she met with a few backstage and played them a song .
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Parents at a Brooklyn elementary school claim they were never adequately told about spiked lead levels in the water — including a classroom drinking fountain with 1,000 times the federal safety limit.
Each of the roughly 50 moms and dads polled at PS 289 in Crown Heights on Wednesday morning said they knew nothing of any tainted taps — which were all taken out of service — until a Post report this week.
"I try my best not to lose my cool, but any parent, when it comes to your child, your first instinct is to be protective, and it made me angry to know that the level of lead in the school is so high," said mom Thomasina Austin.
A fountain in Room 222 at the school had a lead level of 15,000 parts per billion in a December test, 1,000 times the allowable level and three times the amount considered toxic by the EPA. It was higher even than the top reading of 13,200 ppb registered at the peak of the Flint, Mich., water crisis.
Department of Education spokeswoman Toya Holness said a letter explaining the situation was given to students to hand to parents after the readings emerged. But a parade of moms and dads scoffed at that approach Wednesday, noting their kids shouldn't be entrusted with the delivery of such important paperwork.
"I don't understand why would you trust a 5- or a 6-year-old to bring something like that home when we are still trying to work on them to bring homework home," said parent Roni Oakley, 30.
The DOE stressed on Wednesday that all relevant information — including lead-reading levels — has always been posted to the school's website for parents to check.
The department posted an updated note to PS 289's homepage Wednesday on remediation efforts. It also passed out physical copies to parents in front of the school.
The note reported that the Room 222 drinking fountain and another that tested above the 15 ppb federal threshold had been remediated and placed back into service.
The DOE has staunchly maintained that any contaminated taps are removed and fixed before ever being made available for use.
The Post reported this week that roughly one out of every 20 elementary school taps registered lead levels high enough to require removal and repair.
Mayor Bill de Blasio ripped The Post's coverage of the matter Wednesday. He focused his critique on comparisons to Flint's water crisis, calling them "absolutely unfair and inaccurate and alarmist."


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"Look at these pictures. It's shocking. Does that look like rehabilitated wetlands to you?"
Retired Fallbrook elementary school teacher Joan McConnell had just returned on Sunday (January 24) from the site of the former San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club.
Two years ago, the 50-year-old Bonsall golf course was transformed into a "mitigation bank," a process that promises to return it to wetlands to compensate for development elsewhere. But McConnell says it appears as if nothing has been done to advance it to its natural state.
"It's a trash heap," says McConnell. "There doesn't seem to be any conversion to true wetlands, as they promised. The clubhouse is boarded up and there is graffiti everywhere. It's dreadful. There are residences right next door. Now we fear it will be repeated in our own back yard."
McConnell and Fallbrook business owner Teresa Platt are trying to rally their fellow neighbors in Fallbrook's serene Gird Valley to keep their 120-acre, 18-hole Fallbrook Golf Course (also called Fallbrook Golf Club) from a similar fate.
They were spurred into action when they heard last week that some 60 acres of the "back nine" had entered escrow to also become "mitigation credits." The two are circulating a "Save Fallbrook Golf Course" petition that maintains that if neighbors don't get involved, the Fallbrook course could be destined to become another "weed patch surrounded by thousands of angry and disgusted neighbors," just like the former San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club about six miles away.
The petition mentions that Fallbrook Golf Course owners Jack and Bonnie Lamberson and grandson A.J. Lanari are selling about half of their course. When they bought the course in July 2012, the Lambersons were heralded as longtime Fallbrook residents with a love of their community.
Press accounts mentioned that when they took over, the course, its restaurant/bar, and golf shop had a staff of 44.
"They have been running it into the ground," says Platt, who claims the staff has shrunk to fewer than ten.
"Trees are falling down. Pathways are not being maintained," says McConnell.
"All the ground-keepers are gone," says Platt. "The gopher patrol was fired. The guys who used to water the fairways in the middle of the night are gone."
"This is very near and dear to everyone in the immediate vicinity," says Platt. "The Gird Valley is such a treasure. You have a beautiful county park [Live Oak Park] on the north end."
Grandson A.J. Lanari is the namesake of the golf course lounge called A.J.'s Tap House. He said by phone that I would need to talk with his grandfather for official answers, but that he was aware that the "back nine was in escrow."
A call to Jack Lamberson was not returned. McConnell and Platt have been meeting with local groups, including the Fallbrook Republican Women Federated and a men's golf group that frequents the course, urging them to get involved. They have arranged for a community meeting on the subject, 3 p.m. Saturday January 30 at the Fallbrook Library.
They say that a united public outcry may move the Fallbrook Planning Group into blocking the necessary permits that would allow it to move into the mitigation process.
Last year, 47 acres of undeveloped land immediately adjacent to the golf course was purchased by the nonprofit Fallbrook Land Conservancy, which turned it into a preserve. That property, home to red-tail hawks, mule deer, and bobcats, abuts the 60 acres of the Fallbrook's back nine holes.
"I have recently heard a lot of rumors about the property," says conservancy executive director Mike Peters, noting that his group has not taken a position on the alleged sale. But he did say that if the Fallbrook Golf Course property follows San Luis Rey Downs into mitigation, it could take up to ten years for the property to be turned back into its natural riparian state.
Peters says that numerous state and federal agencies — such as the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Army Corps of Engineers — need to get involved and that takes time. If the land is sold, he says, it is probably due to the reality that "It's hard for golf courses to cut it anymore."
McConnell admits that Lamberson is probably "losing money hand over fist." But that if someone were to buy the course it could be returned to its previous state as a thriving business in a bucolic setting.
"Five years ago it was hard to get a tee time," says McConnell. "Eventually we hope that someone who loves it will buy it."
Attempts to find out about the state of the former San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club were not productive. Kevin Knowles of the Sausalito-based Conservation Land Group says his group is not involved with the Fallbrook Golf Course but would not stay on the phone long enough to describe the state of the Bonsall property.
More from SDReader
- More stories by Ken Leighton
- Bonsall – suburbia's edge — July 15, 2019
- Carmel Valley accidental pond to be drained — Dec. 12, 2018
- San Luis Rey Downs turns hotel over to renters — June 6, 2017
- Yes, again: Fallbrook Golf Course a no-sale — July 28, 2016
- Fallbrook Golf Course sale falls through — March 14, 2016
See info on this issue at SaveFallbrookGolfCourse (dot) com and join us all for a meeting at the Fallbrook Library Saturday at 3 PM. Thank you and thanks to Ken Leighton for the time he spent working on this very detailed article!
Isn't this what the environmentalists want? Everything back to nature? Of course it becomes a weed patch and the only humans that use it are the homeless. That should be good for property values.
Here we go again, having an established course fold up and let the grounds go to hell. Just in No County, which should be a hotbed of golfing activity, we've lost the Escondido course, and the San Luis Rey Downs course. Yet, it wasn't so long ago that Reidy Creek and Twin Oaks Valley got new courses.
The younger generations seem to lack the desire to play golf that the older ones did, and hence courses are not as heavily used. But it sure seems a shame to lose those old and established courses.
To Roxanne Greene - Yes, according to Mary Niez, a San Diego County spokesperson, 60 (not 65) acres of the former 180 San Luis Re Downs golf facility just closed escrow and will become part of the San Luis Rey River Park. And while I agree that should have been included in the article, it is true that the other 120 acres are proceeding into the mitigation process with the Sausalito-based Conservation Land Group. That process is long and ongoing. The fact that the process is so long and open ended is part of the story. Clearly, the above article references the plight of that 120 acres.
As of Monday morning, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy has removed the "Gird Road Property" from its list of "Preserves" on its website. Will Shakespeare, a member of the FLC board told me that it was mistake that it was included in that list (and appeared so until Sunday, January 31).


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We are surrounded with problems that are hard to solve and we must solve them
Albert Einstein famously said that "we cannot solve the problem with the same thinking we used when we created them".
Conventional linear planning and problem solving processes using the same thinking that created some of these undesirable problems in the first place aren't not going to result in the visionary, creative ideas and innovative solutions required to solve them.
Innovation is in essence about seeing, perceiving and solving problems in creative ways! It requires a sense of urgent passionate purpose and visionary dreaming and thinking to play with solving difficult problems so as to improve the quality of people lives and the way we live.


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The second novel in the best-selling author's Nantucket Brides trilogy doubles up on romance with twin brothers and reincarnated lovers.
Prince Graydon Montgomery is attending his cousin's wedding on Nantucket when Toby Wyndam catches him impersonating his twin brother. The fact that Toby is the only person who can distinguish the heir to the Lanconian throne from his self-indulgent sibling hearkens back to an old family legend saying that's the way to recognize true love. Though Graydon is as gentle and humble as a modern-day royal can be (he cooks, drives and wears T-shirts), his hand has already been promised to Lady Danna Hexonbath, whom his brother secretly loves. So Graydon contrives to stay with Toby on Nantucket while she organizes a decadent wedding for a best-selling author—and sends his brother to Lanconia in his place to give himself a little freedom before his engagement party. When Graydon's sword-wielding entourage arrives to keep him in check, the delightfully stoic bodyguards also give Toby a crash course on Lanconian customs, from which kinds of cheese they prefer to their attitudes about social class. Deveraux's fictitious country ingeniously keeps her prince out of the public eye while giving him a sense of duty that stops him from getting with the times and marrying a commoner. Toby, who's still a virgin, also holds on to antiquated ideals to avoid getting her heart broken in a doomed relationship. Little do the lovers know that their future happiness depends on time traveling to Regency-era Nantucket to reunite a couple separated by similar circumstances. If only the paranormal element of the plot had been introduced sooner; Toby's research into her town's history gives her and Graydon a mystery to solve while they resist each other's charms and inspires her plan for a beautiful Regency-themed wedding complete with empire-waist gowns and tailcoats.
This charming sequel should be read in sequence to clarify the circumstances that bring Graydon and Toby together, but the lovers from different worlds are soon caught in an engrossing period romance that transcends time.


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The latest piece during the holidays, at first glance, appears rather dark. I lost my mother on Christmas Eve a few years ago. It wasn't so long before that that I lost my father. Much of my work explores my own mortality and my own misgivings of life and death.
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Olu Deniz holidays 2019 / 2020
Renowned for its striking landscapes and famous Blue Lagoon, the sparkling Turkish gem of Olu Deniz is a must-visit for holidaymakers looking for sea and sand combined with a hefty dose of action and adventure. Nestled away on Turkey's south-west coast, this magnificent resort is abundant in natural beauty. Majestic jagged mountains and shimmering seas provide an ideal backdrop for paragliding flights as well as a myriad of water sports on offer. With our cheap holidays, you can kick back and unwind on the tranquil seafront, take a diving trip beneath the water's surface or indulge in a traditional Turkish bath – you'll love the diversity that comes with Olu Deniz holidays.
The popular coastal resort of Olu Deniz is one of Turkey's much-visited, beach-boasting tourist destinations that promise holidaymakers a stay filled with sea and sun.
Olu Deniz attractions can be found primarily around the water, in particular in the form of the stunning Blue Lagoon, a nature reserve boasting some of the stillest water and prettiest beaches in Turkey. The fresh fish found in the restaurants along the beachfront allows you to indulge in the culinary riches while the neighbouring bars offer a great place to sit with a cocktail and enjoy one of the town's beautiful sunsets.
Outside of the town you'll find a combination of attractive scenery, historic and engaging towns and even more treats for the beach bums among you, meaning you'll never be short of things to do in Olu Deniz.
The Blue Lagoon Hotel offers the perfect base of operations to experience the region, situated at the top end of the famous strip you can enjoy easy access to Olu Deniz while still being nestled against the backdrop of woodlands and jagged mountains.
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Take a trip to the nearby tourist town of Fethiye to indulge in a little bit of culture, one of the further afield Olu Deniz attractions. If you make it up to the town on a Tuesday you will be able to experience the bustling farmer's market. Here you can purchase a variety of local goods and produce – the fresh fish stand is particularly intriguing.
Fethiye is also home to some fascinating cave tombs which you can locate in the cliffs found on the south side of town. These Lycian Sarcophagi are a fantastic site to visit, as is the Hellenistic amphitheatre set down by the coast.
Another worthwhile destination to pay a visit to outside of Olu Deniz is the eerie ghost town of Kayakoy. The town consists of hundreds of abandoned houses, churches and chapels, as well as an impressive old fountain that dates back to 1888. It is certainly a bizarre experience to wander this deserted town.
Shopaholics needn't be without anything to do on their Olu Deniz holidays either. Pay a visit to the paved street on Carsi Caddesi to find a myriad of colourful shops selling an array of beachwear and souvenirs, as well as some great deals on designer goods. For a vast choice, travel to nearby Fethiye. Here, you'll be able to buy hand-woven carpets, quality leather and beautiful hand-crafted jewellery. As a relaxing finale to your Olu Deniz holidays, indulge in a traditional Turkish hammam in the neighbouring town of Ortaca. Unwind with a Turkish steam bath before enveloping your body in a massage of olive oil – perfect for soothing your skin post-sunshine and indulging your senses before you even think of stepping on board your flight home.
Eating out
There is a burgeoning restaurant scene in Olu Deniz with a variety of cuisines on offer for visitors including local Turkish cuisine, some great fresh seafood and numerous international specialities that cater to tourists.Joseph's Restaurant is arguably the most popular eatery in Olu Deniz, combining very friendly service with a great range of dishes from various cuisines, including some good Turkish meals such as the tasty Pide, a pizza-like meal. Buzz Bar has some fantastically fresh seafood on offer to diners, caught that very day from the waters you peer upon as you tuck in to your meal. The bar is also a great place to catch the sunset with a drink in hand.
Head on down to the promenade and you'll find some of the most mouth-watering Turkish restaurants on offer, paired with unrestricted views of the golden sand. From traditional mezze to succulent meat kebabs and freshly-caught seafood, you'll find some delicious Turkish treats to feast upon on your holidays.
The Turkey Dalaman area is a great family holiday destination, and there are many things to do in Olu Deniz for parents and their young ones.The considerable safety of the calm, still waters of the Blue Lagoon provide a fantastic setting for families to take to the water for a paddle or swim with limited danger. The lagoon is called the Dead Sea for a reason; even during storms the water remains completely unaffected.
Families that find they need a little bit of time away from the sea should consider visiting the Grand Ucel Water Park. The park is on the site of the Grand Ucel Hotel, though families can access the slides and pools even if they aren't guests at the hotel. There is a restaurant and a bar at the park serving various meals, drinks and refreshing ice cream.
Action & Adventure
The majority of things to do in Olu Deniz to get active tend to be found around the beaches. Besides swimming in the calm and clear waters of the Blue Lagoon, you can also parasail and kayak in these parts, allowing you to explore further, whether from the sky or from the water.For something a little more extreme, head to nearby Calis Beach where you can try your hand at some kite surfing through the blustery breezes along this part of the coast.For some action away from the water, paying a visit to Butterfly Valley near the village of Faralya will allow you to explore some more of the area's natural beauty, this time by foot. There are some pretty waterfalls to discover as well as many attractive butterflies - hence the name.
You've come on holiday to relax, so you'll be pleased to hear there are many things to do in Olu Deniz to help you feel chilled.Relaxing on the beautiful beaches with the clear, lapping water and mountain scenery will provide you with much of your chill pill dosage. Calis Beach is located just to the north of Olu Deniz beyond the town of Fethiye. It is a great spot to lounge about in the sun or sip on a cool beer in one of the bars by the waterfront. The Blue Lagoon is ideal for a bit of recharging. Known as the 'Dead Sea', the still and calm water creates perfect conditions for a nap session on a lilo.
There are a number of resorts dotted around this area, many of which have great pool complexes with access if you buy a drink from the hotel bar. If you need some further pampering, head to Sanctuary Day Spa and Turkish Baths to reach relaxation euphoria.
Sun, sea and sand are an obligatory package on your holidays to Olu Deniz, making the beach a prime location for your break away. The mesmerising sands of the Belcekiz Beach offer an ideal place to unwind and the Belcekiz promenade is host to a series of well-kept gardens for strolling alongside. Whether you're looking to stay at a stunning beachside hotel or an apartment with a spectacular view, there is a great range of accommodation to be found on Olu Deniz. If you'd rather explore the surrounding resorts in the Dalaman area, pay a visit to Fethiye for its rich history and vibrant markets or take a day trip to the nearby lively resort of Hisaronu.
Holidays in Olu Deniz are incomplete without a trip to its famous Blue Lagoon. Beginning at the western end of the main beach, these turquoise waters are a dreamlike spot for keen swimmers, as well as those looking to rest on the nearby sun loungers and parasols. Keep your eyes peeled for loggerhead turtles that inhabit these pond-still waters.
There's not many holiday destinations better than Oludeniz for sun, sea and a non-stop nightlife! Your holiday will be non-stop – if you want it to be that is! Down by the beach you'll find One For The Road a friendly and scenic destination to start your evening, with one or several for the road to get you in the mood! As you walk along the beach you can also take in Shadows Bar for its live dancing funky music and sizzling meals. The Mojito Bar is a must for Motown and dance fans, with a superb selection of cocktails and beers to get you in the mood for some proper dancefloor action. For any pool hustlers, head to Relax Cocktail Bar for some 8 ball action as well as a huge variety of fresh fruit and mixer flavours. Oludeniz makes for a fantastic nightlife holiday, blending Turkish mystique with plenty of home comforts for Europeans.
Couples can get away from it all on a holiday to Oludeniz, and the Turkish seaside resort is idyllic. If you're an action and adventure aficionado, no problem. If you're looking for some culture and history, it's perfect. Or if you're looking for more of a feet up and bask in the sun type of time, then you'll love it. True adventures can literally go sky high with some parasailing and paragliding off the bay, water skiing, jet skiing and speed boat tours in the shimmering blue waters, and tours around the magical hills and coastal areas surrounding Oludeniz. After all that hot work, a bit of swimming and snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon off Oludeniz beach is fantastic for cooling off after a stint on the sun lounger! If all that sounds like fun but hard work, perfect ways to wind down are never too far away either in Oludeniz. Spa experiences, genuine Turkish baths and boat trips could be just what the doctor ordered, or you can simply head down to the beach to chill out in one of the fantastic bars on the golden sands. Couples' holidays and Oludeniz go together like love and marriage!
Alongside all of Oludeniz's tourism, nightlife and fun, there is a deep cultural and historical tradition to be explored. An excursion out to the nearby ancient Kaya Village ghost town is a fantastic experience, with its abandoned amphitheatre, streets and dwellings taking you back in time for a while. As well as historical splendour, Oludeniz is also host to a buoyant arts scene with the showpiece being the annual Oludeniz Culture and Art Festival. This celebration of the town's culture is a lively fusion of dance, singing, concerts, arts and writers mixed with local people and tourists for a truly enjoyable experience. You'll also be able to sample some splendid local dishes and delicious seafood, all washed down of course with more than generous portions of the Turkish favourite, raki. Turkey's rich history is well represented in Oludeniz, and your holiday will be all the more enjoyable for it. Holidays to the town blend culture, sea and sand with perfect measure, and we're confident you'll fall in love with Oludeniz.
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For a century, the major economies of Western Europe, the United States and Japan have dominated innovation. Today, they have been joined by large emerging economies, spearheaded by China.
We can measure innovation by output indicators, such as patents, that tell us about past success, and input indicators, such as research and development (R&D), which reflect the willingness to invest into the future. In both cases, global innovation is under rapid transformation.
Structural shifts in Global Innovation
Having bypassed the Japanese patent office (JPO) in 2010, China's patent office (SIPO) overtook its US counterpart (USPTO) to become the largest in the world in 2012, as measured by the number of patent applications received. While the European Patent Office (EPO) and the offices of Germany and the UK have seen growth, those of France and Italy have recently received fewer applications.
Some argue that higher patent quality and commercial value are better illustrated by triadic patents, in which inventors simultaneously seek patent protection in three of the world's largest markets (US, EU, Japan). In these fields, the shares of the US, the EU, and Japan stayed equal (about 30% each) from 2000 to 2010. Nevertheless, only diamonds are forever. Even triadic patents reflect past monopolies, which will fade out over time.
As evidenced by the 2014 Global R&D Funding Forecast, R&D investment is rebounding in the US and growth is likely to continue through 2020. Meanwhile, China's innovation capabilities are closing up with advanced economies, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, and by mid-decade, the Eurozone's core economies, including France.
In turn, shifts in student performance suggest that these changes are long-term by nature. According to the latest OECD PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) results, students in the US and Europe are falling behind their counterparts in China and emerging Asia. Internationally, Shanghai dominates math, sciences and reading. It is followed by Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Of the advanced countries, only Finland, Japan, Canada and Ireland remain in the top-10 lists.
The dramatic ascent of the emerging nations in education and skills only reflects a broader structural trend in global innovation.
Eclipse of "Triad Power"
Following the devastation of World War II and the subsequent reconstruction, the major economies in Western Europe enjoyed Les Trente Glorieuses; three decades of rapid economic growth, while Japan followed in the footprints.
In the process, the US superiority in innovation began to diminish relative to competition from Europe and Japan, as reflected by the subsequent "trade wars." The innovative capacities of the OECD member countries converged substantially.
Today the old era of US, Western European and Japanese dominance – or 'Triad power' as Kenichi Ohmae once called it – is fading away. Like Europe's core economies in the postwar era, China has been engaged in catch-up growth hoping to move higher in the value-added chain, especially after 2001, when it became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Currently, US companies still dominate 35% of R&D investment by the top 2000 companies worldwide, according to the 2013 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. The US is followed by Europe (33.6%), most importantly Germany (10%), France (5%), UK (4%) and Switzerland (4%).
China's R&D currently ranks only 10th relative to the US or Europe and other large emerging economies in the Scorecard. However, these Chinese firms already account for almost half of all emerging-country multinationals in the top-2000.
Europe at crossroads
Only a decade ago – after years of Euro euphoria – there was still great anticipation in Brussels that Europe was about to enter a new era of growth and prosperity, fueled by innovation.
The buzzword was the "Lisbon Strategy," a 10-year development plan devised in 2000 for the European Union. The idea was to make the EU "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world."
Only a few years later, it became painfully clear that few objectives would be achieved. Nonetheless, in March 2010 the European Commission proposed a new Europe 2020 strategy. Unsurprisingly, it was ignored amidst the turmoil of the European debt crisis.
Even if Europe's current challenges could be resolved without a "lost decade," but its level of innovation continues to deteriorate, the region would continue to stagnate or fall behind its counterparts. Ultimately, this would be reflected in European living standards and social support systems – particularly as aging demographics and barriers against skilled immigrants will penalize the region's productivity and growth.
What next?
Today, the U.S., China, Japan and Europe account for 80% of the more than $1.6 trillion invested in R&D across the world. The ongoing shift of China's growth model from investments and exports to consumption is likely to increase its R&D investments, in both relative and absolute terms.
Due to growth differentials, China is positioned to bypass Europe before the end of the 2010s, whereas the U.S. could fall behind China by the early 2020s.
As Premier Li Keqiang has argued, China's R&D as a percentage of GDP should increase to 2% of GDP in 2014 and to 2.2% by 2015. In the past few years, this R&D intensity has eroded in many European countries. In the UK, it is now barely 1.7%, while the average of EU-28 countries is only 2.1%.
Due to its massive population scale, China's catch-up with the U.S. or Europe in innovation intensity (R&D expenditures divided by population) will take a lot longer.
In view of these structural trends, innovation in the advanced economies should not be seen as a win-lose game against emerging economies, but as a win-win race with emerging economies.
It requires a new mindset in advanced economies; one that is internally calibrated to competitiveness and pro-growth policies; and that is externally attuned to partnerships in emerging economies to participate in their catch-up growth.
The article was first published in The European Business Review Jul/Aug 2014 edition. http://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/?p=4945


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Artworks by Renowned Artist Sol LeWitt Come to Austin
Landmarks has added two new Sol LeWitt artworks to the public art collection of The University of Texas. The monumental pieces are located at the Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Computer Science Hall.
At the Speedway entrance to the complex, the concrete block structure Circle with Towers provides the community with an opportunity to interact with world-class art. Inside the building Wall Drawing #520 depicts brightly-colored floating cubes on three walls leading to the auditorium of the complex.
Sol LeWitt is recognized as a pioneer of minimal and conceptual art. His pieces are found in noteworthy museums worldwide, including The Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris and the Tate Modern, London.
Landmarks is the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin. Its curated collection contains more than 30 modern and contemporary works. The collection and its supporting programs enhance the university's position as a leading education and research institution and provide a source of civic pride and welfare.
Opening Celebration
Learn more about LeWitt and his works in the Landmarks collection at a lecture given by Veronica Roberts, former director of research for the Sol LeWitt Wall Drawing Catalogue Raisonné and curator of modern and contemporary art at The Blanton Museum of Art. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Public Lecture by Veronica Roberts
March 21, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Ground floor auditorium of the complex
Landmarks has also also arranged for local food truck The Peached Tortilla to provide its award-winning menu at reasonable prices during a special lunch event offering guided tours of the LeWitt pieces.
Lunch With Landmarks
12:00-2:00 pm, Thursday, March 21 2013
Speedway entrance to the complex, just south of 24th Street
For those who can't make it to the event, a biography of Sol Lewitt and discussions of Circle with Towers and Wall Drawing #520 are available on the Landmarks website.


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AC Immune to discontinue development of ACI-91 small molecule
- Phase II results do not demonstrate efficacy of ACI-91 in patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease
- ACI-91 drug in-licensed with different mode-of-action from in-house therapies under development
Lausanne, Switzerland, 31 January, 2013 – AC Immune SA today announced that it has stopped development of the small molecular entity ACI-91. This follows results of a Phase II trial in 63 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
The Phase II clinical study was based on intriguing pre-clinical data which suggested that ACI-91 eliminates the Abeta peptide from the brain and improves cognition. Based on these results and the known peripheral effects outside the brain for short-term use of ACI-91, it was decided to conduct a limited Phase II study in Alzheimer's patients to evaluate the safety of long-term administration of the drug.
Although the overall tolerability of ACI-91 was rated as good in most patients, it was associated with a general, but statistically not significant, decrease of measures of cognitive performance and clinical function. There were also no consistent effects on biomarkers of the disease.
It is presumed that the negative effect on cognition is likely to be related to ACI-91's unexpected central anticholinergic properties, to which the study population may have been relatively susceptible. Consequently any potential positive peripheral effect of ACI-91, as shown in the pre-clinical studies, was not strong enough to outweigh these anticholinergic properties.
Prof. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune said: "We are disappointed at these Phase II clinical results, particularly in view of the convincing pre-clinical data and ACI-91's long-standing safety record in other indications. As a small biotechnology company we have to make judicious use of our scientific and financial resources, and so will now focus on our own home-grown molecules with different modes-of-action from ACI-91. We remain convinced that our strategy to target both the Abeta and Tau proteins will lead to a breakthrough therapy for Alzheimer's disease."
AC Immune has one of the industry's broadest pipelines focused on Alzheimer's disease, with two therapies in clinical trials and a rich portfolio of pre-clinical compounds.
The anti-Abeta antibody (crenezumab) for passive immunization is partnered with Genentech and is in Phase II; it was selected in May 2012 by the Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative as the preferred therapy for the world's first preventative trial in patients. AC Immune's vaccine ACI-24 is being developed in-house and is in a Phase I/IIa trial.
About ACI-91
ACI-91 (pirenzepine) was in-licensed. It is approved in a number of European countries for the treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers.
ACI-91 is a muscarinic acetylcholine inhibitor which indirectly down-regulates the expression and activity of the beta-secretase BACE-1 in pre-clinical studies. BACE-1 is regarded as a key target for therapies treating Alzheimer's disease. Evidence suggests that inhibiting BACE-1 decreases the production of the Abeta peptide and therefore may reduce amyloid plaque formation which is associated with the disease.
About the Phase II trial
The primary objective was to assess safety and tolerability including examination for potential negative effects on cognition during 12 months treatment with ACI-91 compared to placebo.
Secondary objectives included assessing the biochemical effects of ACI-91 on biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease such as BACE-1, Abeta and total Tau and to explore the effects of ACI-91 on cognition, global function, activities of daily living and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
The Phase II trial enrolled 63 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease in 16 centers across Germany and Austria. They were treated with oral doses of 75 mg of ACI-91 or placebo twice a day (total daily dose 150 mg) for 12 months, on top of standard therapy of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer´s is the most common form of dementia. It is degenerative, irreversible and terminal. The memory and thinking of the patients is progressively destroyed. Besides the personal aspect there is a huge social and economic impact. Alzheimer´s disease is recognized as a significant health crisis of the 21st century with currently more than 36 million patients worldwide. This number is expected to double in the next 20 years and to triple to more than 116 million by 2050. In 2010 global worldwide costs were estimated to be USD 604 billion and were exceeding 1% of the global domestic product (Reference: World Alzheimer Report 2011, Alzheimer's Disease International).
Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease, but it has become increasingly clear that it develops because of a complex series of events that take place in the brain over a long period of time. Two proteins – Tau and Abeta - are perceived as the major causes of neurodegeneration: tangles and other abnormal forms of Tau protein accumulate inside the brain cells, while plaques and oligomers formed by Abeta occur outside the brain cells of people with Alzheimer's disease.
About AC Immune SA
AC Immune SA is a Swiss-based biopharmaceutical company and a leader in Alzheimer´s disease drug development. AC Immune develops innovative therapeutics with "best in class" potential against Alzheimer´s disease and other conformational diseases along three axes: vaccines, antibodies and small molecules. The anti-Abeta antibody (crenezumab) for passive immunization is partnered with Genentech and is in Phase II development; it has been selected for the first groundbreaking Alzheimer's prevention trial. The company pursues the Phase I/IIa in clinical development of the vaccine ACI-24. These two clinical programs are focused on Alzheimer's disease, and are backed by a rich portfolio of preclinical compounds. A preclinical stage anti-Tau antibody is also partnered with Genentech. The therapeutic molecules are leveraged for Alzheimer´s disease diagnostic and other central nervous system and non-CNS diseases, such as Glaucoma. Since its foundation in 2003, AC Immune has raised CHF 64 million from private investors.
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Competition: Premier League – Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace
Venue: Stamford Bridge – Sunday, May 3rd – 13:30 BST (08:30 ET)
Match Odds: Chelsea 1/3 – Draw 4/1 – Crystal Palace 17/2
Match Preview
Chelsea host Crystal Palace on Sunday with the chance to secure their first Premier League title since 2010. Jose Mourinho's men have been edging closer to the title with each passing week but have still come under criticism for their style of play.
They come into the game after a 3-1 away win at Leicester City on Wednesday. Their first-half performance in that tie was below par and with Leicester leading at the break it looked as if Chelsea would struggle in the second-half, though they went on to win and are now just one game away from the title.Embed from Getty Images
Palace can take positives from the way in which Leicester unlocked the Chelsea defence but it will be surprising if the Blues don't wrap up the championship this week.
The champions elect are unbeaten in 14 games and have looked like they have setup in a style to completely avoid defeat in recent weeks. However, a draw in this one is not what they will want and anything other than a win will be scrutinised.
Crystal Palace have been completely rejuvenated since Alan Pardew took over the side and are looking strong candidates for a mid-table finish.Embed from Getty Images
Palace had won four on the bounce but have suffered back-to-back defeats which comes as a surprise with both of those games at home.
Pardew will have his players pumped as always and they will be hoping to spoil Chelsea's day. Palace have a tough run-in and will be grateful they are not struggling in and around the relegation zone with just four weeks to go.
Team News
Chelsea look set to be without Diego Costa and Loic Remy for this game, though Oscar could return after missing out in midweek as a precaution following his heavy-hitting challenge with Arsenal's keeper David Ospina. As we have seen this season Mourinho isn't one for chopping and changing, so we could expect a very similar lineup to the one that played at Leicester.
Crystal Palace could be without Frazier Campbell and Marouane Chamakh who both face late fitness tests. Joel Ward and Jerome Thomas remain sidelined.
Key Points
Chelsea's last five: W/W/W/D/W
Crystal Palace's last five: W/W/W/L/L
Key Stat: Champions elect – Chelsea are just three points from the title and can wrap things up with a win this weekend.
Key Player: Eden Hazard – Even with Chelsea's style being criticised the PFA Player of the Year continues to excite and he will be the focal point of Chelsea's attacks as usual.Embed from Getty Images
Score Prediction
Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace – Chelsea to secure the Premier League title against a Palace side who will not make things easy and frustrate Mourinho's men as much as possible.


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|Cruising the San Juan's
|The Beautiful San Juan Islands
|Approaching Anacortes
Leonard had worn his Metlakatla shirt which he had purchased in Alaska; and as we passed a lady in the crowd, she lit up with excitement and asked us if we were from Metlakatla. We had visited the town on our recent trip we told her, and had enjoyed the Native village and dance performance. She said she lived in Ketchikan and we chatted some more.
|At Anacortes Arts Festival
|Elliott Bay Marina, Seattle
|Mr. Heron Welcomes us Home


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Ever since 1950 they stand for innovative solutions in the field of measuring and control technology, with more than 145 employees contributing to their success. Every year, they invest 10% of their turnover in development and research. Fischer's newest state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities enable them to produce quality "made in Germany" according to the latest applicable standards.
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Pam Bachman
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Pam lives in Powell with her husband, Ron. The Bachmans have two adult children. Pam loves golf, traveling, and reading.


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Douglas County. 10 miles north of Alexandria on Highway 29.
The lakes and rolling terrain of Lake Carlos State Park were born from the last glacier. The mammoth ice block that melted to form Lake Carlos left a deep, clean lake (150 feet deep in places) noted for its abundance of fish. The 1,250-acre park lies within the scenic Leaf Hills Region, a transition zone between the prairies to the southwest and the coniferous forests to the northeast. With more than 15 miles of hiking trails, you can hike through stands of hardwood trees one minute, then cross a grassy meadow to a woodland pond or marsh the next. It is this combination of grassland, wetland, and wooded ridge that makes the park a treat for hikers.


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Candied Pecans are a spiced, salty-sweet snack perfect for an edible gift! They are easy to make and easily customizable to your tastes. My version has halved pecans, cinnamon, regular & brown sugar, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, a little bit of ground nutmeg and Harrissa seasoning.
Candied Pecans
Hi Everyone, these candied pecans are so easy to make and so delicious! They are a perfect addition to the holiday table being a salty-sweet snack which appeals to so many people.
They are perfect for gift giving too be it for a hostess gift or holiday gift. All you need are some lidded mason jars, some ribbon and perhaps some fabric to add some flair.
These are also great on a cheese board to serve as appetizer. When they are around, I personally, have a hard time resisting them, so much so, that I had to package them up to give away 🙂 Those crispy bits on the outside are heaven….
Process Photos for Candied Pecans
Here are some helpful process photos for this Candied Pecans recipe:
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Helpful Kitchen Tools for Candied Pecans
- large mixing bowls
- metal whisk
- wet measure
- fork
- rimed baking sheet
- Silicone baking mat
- parchment paper
- lidded pint mason jars for gift giving
If you make this Candied Pecans recipe, let me know in the comments below! Thank you in advance!
Thank you for reading and following along! Best, ~Sara
Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans are a spiced, salty-sweet snack perfect for an edible gift! They are easy to make and easily customizable to your tastes. My version has halved pecans, cinnamon, regular and brown sugar, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, a little bit of ground nutmeg and Harissa seasoning.
Candied Pecans
- 11.4 (approximately) halved pecans, plain, unsalted, you can use up to 16 ounces (1 pound) pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Saigon is most fragrant)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1 pinch)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher or Sea salt (I prefer crushed Gourmet "Cyprus White Flake Mediterranean Finishing Salt" for this recipe)
- 1 large egg white (save the yolk for another recipe)
- 1 tablespoon filtered water
- 1/4 teaspoon (or more to taste) organic ground Harissa seasoning or the same amount of ground Cayenne
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- drizzle of maple syrup
Helpful Kitchen Tools for Candied Pecans
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, add both sugars, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and Harissa seasoning. Combine evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, mix egg white, vanilla extract and water together. Add the halved pecans to the egg white mixture and coat completely.
- Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture over the coated pecans and use a fork to toss until the pecans are coated completely.
- Spread the pecans on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in a 250 degree F oven for 1 hour until evenly cooked and browned. Every 15-20 minutes toss the pecans so they bake evenly.
- When they are done, allow to cool thoroughly. Optionally, package in lidded mason jars. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 701 Total Fat: 58g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 50g Cholesterol: 62mg Sodium: 544mg Carbohydrates: 46g Fiber: 8g Sugar: 37g Protein: 9g
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By allowing text to automatically flow from one box to another, CSS Regions bring the power and flexibility of complex layout to the web. This makes it easier to build pages with layout similar to traditional newspapers and magazines, but it goes beyond that.
A recent code contest with CSS Regions on CodePen showed us how creative folks can twist and turn this technology to explore new reading experiences. A big "Thank you!" goes out to all those who worked on the demos.
However, regions can do more than just flow text across boxes.
Another use case
Regions work by disconnecting the visual rendering of elements from their order in the DOM. This gives a hint to a potential new use case – building adaptive UI for web applications. I do emphasize on the adaptive term because this accounts for the user and device context.
If you're building a truly desktop and mobile-friendly web application you want to carefully consider both adjusting to screen size as well as the context in which the web app is being used. For mobile, this usually means repositioning of layout and controls across the screen. However, there are limitations in what you can adjust because of the DOM order of elements.
Here's one idea to explore:
Moving UI controls with Regions
With CSS Regions, elements can be collected into named flows, and then be visually rendered in other places in the layout, without touching their DOM order. It's useful to think of regions as applying a visual transformation to elements, moving them from one box to another.
By adding media queries to the mix, you can move links, buttons and controls to optimize the UI for a specific context.
A common design pattern seen in mobile apps is to group non-essential controls under a menu that slides in from the side.
Using CSS Regions, it's easy to collect elements from the page and visually nest them under a menu that can be toggled on and off.
@media screen and (max-width: 30rem) { #account, #language, footer a{ /* collect elements into the 'controls' named flow */ flow-into: controls } #menu{ /* render elements from the 'controls' named flow into #menu */ flow-from: controls } }
This code states that, for narrow viewports of 30rem or less, some of the UI controls will be taken from their normal desktop layout position, moved to a named flow called 'controls' and then rendered in another element identified by the 'menu' ID. Arbitrarily positioned elements can be pulled in together regardless of the DOM order. Notice the controls from the bottom of the page move in the side menu, together with the controls from the top of the page.
See an example of the idea in this adaptive UI demo. Resize the browser window and notice how the highlighted elements are moved under a slide-out menu when the viewport gets too narrow.
Make sure to use a browser that supports CSS Regions and that you have enabled any necessary experimental flags.
Chris Coyier from CSS Tricks has explored a similar idea with CSS Regions which he dubbed content folding. In a nutshell, it allows nesting content such as images, embedded media or ads in between paragraphs of an article when the viewport is narrow.
Alternatively, this content can be positioned in a sidebar when there is enough horizontal space in the viewport.
More options for adaptive layouts
These examples show that CSS Regions can go far beyond flowing text between boxes. They are building blocks for doing highly adaptive layout on the web. For web developers and designers, this means breaking free from the limitations imposed by element DOM order and opening up a lot more creative approaches for adaptive and responsive designs.


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Sulphur - The Fourth Major Plant Nutrient
Sulphur Construction Materials
Environment, Health and Safety
Environment, Health and Safety
TSI's annual symposium consistently attracts the sulphur industry's senior management and major producers, consumers, brokers, and service providers. Use the link below to see who attended this year's event.
Registered delegate have access to a list of their fellow delegates which includes names and approved contact information. For assistance please contact email@example.com.
Click here to learn more about the other activities of TSI's Information and Advocacy working group


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It's a given that learning must have concrete and measurable business results. It's also a given that learning professionals are required to show the hard numbers proving learning has a positive return on investment. Yet this is where things start to get tricky.
Measuring the business results of learning is often talked about, but real-world implementation of this often requires additional work. This is where the Kirkpatrick model is often invoked. The model is a very valuable tool, since it positively and conclusively communicates the fact that workplace learning should have concrete behavior and performance-related results. These are the four levels of the model:
- Level 1: reaction – are learners reacting positively to the event?
- Level 2: learning – did learners acquire the required learning (and retain it)?
- Level 3: behavior – did learners apply what they learned on-the-job?
- Level 4: outcomes – did learning result in the targeted outcome (i.e. change behavior and impact the business)
The "learning" and "performance" levels
The two lower "learning" levels of the model – ensuring that learning is well-received by learners and that it results in positive knowledge retention – are already measured by L&D professionals and fit naturally in the flow of training employees.
Yet, the next two "performance" phases of the model – made to check whether a behavior change occurred as a result of learning – are usually not within easy reach of the learning practitioner.
In this article, we will discuss how the two lower levels of the model (the "learning measurement levels") are addressed by modern learning systems and how the two higher levels of the model (the "performance measurement levels" can be accomplished as well, without bringing in consultants or setting up laborious observations and measurements.
Measuring the "learning" levels
In fact, as elearning systems evolve, they grow to contain inherent assessment and feedback, almost obviating the need to assess and or ask for learners' reactions in other systems. This can be done directly in the system.
For instance, throughout training "covert" assessment is carried out and there are many opportunities to ask for learner feedback. Think of an eLearning gamified system – some of the learning quizzes or simulations teach, but they can also be used for assessment or to gauge learner reactions. Repetitive learning and spaced repetition don't just help learners retrieve and retain knowledge – they also measure learning retention over time. Similarly, additional questions such as the likelihood the user will apply the knowledge at work can be asked and the answers can be analyzed.
This is a great improvement over one-time assessment events which provide a snapshot of knowledge at a given point but don't give enough visibility as to knowledge retention over time. The existence of many measurements over time can give L&D professionals a real understanding of whether the forgetting curve is at play, what types of knowledge are and aren't retained, and can be very valuable in applying remedial learning.
Measuring the "performance" levels
The two next levels – the impact of learning on behavior and business results – are non-trivial, to say the least. This gap in the ability to communicate the true business impact of learning isn't just cosmetic or a disadvantage of office politics. It also hampers the ability to apply corrective learning, truthfully evaluate learning outcomes and plan for better ones.
Yet learning professionals aren't often at a place where they can measure performance easily or even have the basic visibility into these metrics. A simple case can be training on a new product and checking whether that new product is actually sold, but there are more complex cases like safety training, new processes, software etc. As a result, measurement isn't done often and it is usually done at some (considerable) expense – the cost of measuring and making observations, the cost of guessing or receiving partial (and often biased) responses from employees.
The main ways of measuring the impact of performance are as follows:
- Self reporting (e.g. ticking a box): can be biased or incorrect or be based on a mistaken understanding of the required behavior (think overconfidence)
- Through external behavioral observations: require having people go around and make observations, may be inconclusive, labor intensive and make employees behave differently when observed
- By looking at general KPIs: for instance, checking new product sales across the entire team. This will "average out" results and may prevent identifying areas where more intervention is needed.
- By using performance integration: this requires integration of performance tracking, which will provide for the best performance and learning correlation, but can be expensive to develop in house
The future: performance integration for all learning
Platforms such as performance gamification platforms that tie learning and performance solve the problem.
These platforms measure employee KPIs (measuring behavior through existing enterprise applications, such as a CRM), as well as learning. The result immediately covers the "performance" levels – since real-time performance, such as new product sales, proposals etc – can be tied to actual training, as well as the timing and repetition of training. This brings in a new era where all four levels of the Kirkpatrick model are covered and learning professionals can show, by clicking a report, the true business impact of learning.
Why it really matters
Tying performance to learning is even more thrilling when actual performance metrics can be used as a prompt for learning.
As you can see in the picture above (a shot of Gameffective's user interface), when performance and learning are mixed together things begin to get interesting. In this case, the employee can see their performance metrics, and the color coding explains their achievement for that given time period.
The system tracks this performance and prompts (in the booster – the small lightning sign) a learning activity based on that specific KPI, taking into account past learning, actual performance and more. In this way, the most important learning is served to the employee on an almost daily basis, requiring 5-10 minutes of learning engagement – with the assurance that the most relevant learning is pushed to the employee.
When learning and performance are tracked, managers can determine how competent, knowledgeable and proficient users are, and platforms such as Gameffective's platform can prompt learning automatically based on the understanding of learning and performance. This is the future of eLearning.


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Oban kitchen range
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Our Oban shaker style range blends elegant simplicity with distinctly classic design. This contrasts beautifully with sleek and modern appliances and accessories for a contemporary look or enhance its traditional style with glass fascias and tongue and groove panelling.
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Cycling Through Paradise
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Height: 35′
Width: 18′
Length: 55′
In celebration of Taiwan's Cycling Festival, China Airline's presents "Cycling Through Paradise". The 2013 entry pays homage to the annual Taiwan Cycling Festival.
The goal behind the annual Taiwan Cycling Festival is to introduce the Taiwan cycling experience to people of Taiwan and to people overseas looking for new, healthy, and inviting travel destinations.Taiwan's breathtaking landscape – oversized sea cliffs and densely forested mountains are best seen on two wheels. In recent years Taiwan has embraced the world of cycling with great enthusiasm and the creation of thousands of kilometers of cycling paths, including two round-the-island routes, and a host of other cycling friendly infrastructure projects. Some of the best cycling routes in the world pass through Taiwan's beautiful scenery.
The deck of the float features swirling groupings of orchids, iris, roses and mums in brilliant colors creating the look of a crashing waterfall, magnificent palm trees and native architecture. Along for the ride are cyclists pedaling through the majestic landscape. China Airlines began its Rose Parade participation in 1987. This year's entry will "wow" the crowd with its magnificent floral detail and cultural beauty!
The floating pink clouds will be solid packed pink roses. There are two floral waterfalls, sculpted orchids, sculpted plumeria, ferns and leaves. The pagoda is 30ft tall and decorated in seeds, mums, coconut, strawflower, statice and seaweed. The decks will include king protea, anthurium, roses, ornamental kale, oncidium and dendrobium orchids. The palm trees will be decorated in corn husk with catlaya orchids and carnations. The waterfalls will have blue and white iris, white orchids, hydrangea, roses and carnations.


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This is the Truth
Lately at work, I need something to distract me from blowing people away. I don't normally complain about work too much on this here blog, but I have to tell you...lately....I want to have one of these at my desk.
And I want to do this whenever someone comes to my desk to ask another stupid question:
Yes, I do work in an office, but it is not a corporate office. I don't DO corporate. It is very relaxed and chill (for the most part). Well, at least it used to be. Some newbies were hired, and they came from corporate places. So the second they walked in the door, it's been corporate mentality around here and it has sucked for everyone. SUCKED. What is WITH people like that who blow into a place and think they can change everything all at once to the way THEY want it? Does the word corporate actually stand for DOUCHE because this is what I am beginning to realize. Complaints have been made on my part (and many others') and I feel like if we aren't taken seriously, I may have to peace on out of here.
Anyway, that my shit that's going on. Life and blah blah shit shit.
Guess what's going on with my nails SOON? These babies!
Anyway, that my shit that's going on. Life and blah blah shit shit.
Guess what's going on with my nails SOON? These babies!
I love them. Tim Burton is brilliant in merging Halloween with Christmas. Need to watch that movie again now...
Also, just as a woohoo to me, I made my weight loss goal. I lost 23 pounds, bringing me from 158 to 135. And that's it, I don't need to lose any more weight or I will look like a waif. I am 5'6, so any more will be too much. Now I just need to work on toning. Which means more strength training. I hate strength training, but I will do it. It's another challenge I will set for myself and meet my goal!
|Jeggings Sam! Jeggings!
Please excuse my fucking face, this was pre-coffee. And morning. Hate morning. Also, please excuse my language.
And never mind the ever present cats. Speaking of cats...I met a goal, therefore a reward may be coming my way. A reward that is painful yet worth it. Did you guess tattoo? Well then you would be correct.
My friends, it's time for another.
And it might be big.


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The Fling Tent is the most eco friendly tent ever made. It's designed for use during mass events like music festivals.
We invested loads of dedication in order to make this tent. It will launch for the festival season in 2017.
You could be the first in the world with a biodegradable camping tent. You could be the one making this dream true.
Biodegradable tents are the best option for cheap festival tents. Just follow us on our FB page or Twitter page.
A great choice for branded eco tents for your festival or company
A cool eco alternative for other cheap tents.
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Most tents are made from environmental harmful fabrics.
As an average half of tents on music festivals will only be used one singe season.
Up to 35% of all tents pitched are left behind on the camp site from music festivals.
No, don't worry.
The tent fabric will biodegrade under the influence of micro organisms.
Those are very active on a compost tray – but a lot less on the camp site.
It would however not be very wise to leave your tent out for extended periods. It's meant to disappear at some stage!
Yes, it is.
The fabrics we use are more expensive than most other budget tent. But we have brought back the tent to maximum simplicity leaving just the functionality you need.
You're not paying for zippers, little storage bags, meters of guy lines and more whistles and bells.
We are very soon starting a Kickstarter. You can be the very first in the world with a light biodegradable tent.
Yes, the fabric is. However – the poles and pegs are not yet compostable. We are researching this matter and hope to offer the most eco friendly solution soon.
The fabric from the tent is made of fabrics from the PEVA group (Poly Ethylene Vinyl Acetate). No know harmful additives are used in this fabric.
We are using a PLA mixture that is certified compostable.
It feels like plastic. The fabric can be compared with some kinds of shower curtains.
The poles are made from recycled PVC – the pegs are aluminum. We can provide biodegradable pegs too. But those are quite expensive.
In fact – we expect the poles to live longer than the rest of the tent. They are quite rigid. One the tent is "composted" you might use your poles for a second tent. Or a third…
The tent weights less than 2kg and is packed really small. That makes it easier to travel to the festival campsite.
By just sliding the two poles in and pounding 4 pegs into the ground the tent is ready for you for the first night.
This is an easy way for responsible behavior. As this is the most eco-friendly tent ever made – comparing to 99,9% of other harmful tents – you're part of a game changing program.
Jakob De Proft is passionated on finding sustainable solution for camping sites on mass events. He spend several years at finding the best possible way to produce reliable biodegradable camping tents. And it will not stop there as everything can be better. He is now partnering with different actors in order to close the circle into a close-to-cradle-to-cradle system making used tents into new products.
Jakob is also coaching and supporting people and organisations into becoming more sustainable.
Having camped a lot he now works together with different tent factories in Europe.
Feel free to contact us for any question regarding the Fling Tent.
The Fling Tent is a product from Sheltercare BVBA – a small and dedicated company that about to change your world.


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