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Approved by Royal Decree 8 March 1988
Modified by the General Assembly 24 October 2008
ARTICLE 1: In accordance with the law of 2 May 2002, the international association with a scientific purpose 'Conseil Européen des Urbanistes - European Council of Town Planners' whose Statutes were approved by Royal Decree on 8 March 1988 is transformed into an "association internationale sans but lucratif" [international not-for-profit association] entitled:
ECTP - CEU EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF SPATIAL PLANNERS CONSEIL EUROPÉEN DES URBANISTES (aisbl)
All documents, invoices, announcements, publications and other items emanating from the association must mention this title including the designation «aisbl».
The association may use either the French or the English name or both.
The languages used by the association are English and French. In the event of a divergence in interpretation between texts, the French text will prevail.
ARTICLE 2: The Registered Office of the association is established in Brussels, 21 rue Ernest Allard 1000 Bruxelles / Ernest Allardstraat 21 1000 Brussels. It falls within the jurisdiction of Brussels.
The Administrative Office is based at the registered office; it may be temporarily established at the office of the current Secretary General.
The association may establish branches and offices anywhere in Belgium or abroad on the decision of the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE 3: The association, which is devoid of any profit motive, has the objective of collecting, studying and promulgating information related to the exercise of the profession of planner in the Member States of the Council of Europe and across their Institutes and Associations, the defence of the rights of planners and research into a definition of their obligations.
The association may work towards this objective by all direct and indirect means at its disposal. This objective is pursued regardless of any political, linguistic or philosophical consideration.
The association will seek to bring into membership at least one member per member state of the Council of Europe.
The General Assembly may establish Internal Regulations.
ARTICLE 4: The association is constituted for an unlimited period; it will be dissolved at any time if its members determine that its objectives have been achieved.
ARTICLE 5: The international not-for-profit association is composed of Full Members, Corresponding Members and Observer Members as specified below. Each Full Member and Corresponding Member designates up to two (2) delegates to represent it who are themselves considered to be members of the association. Each year on the occasion of the Annual General meeting [the ordinary General Assembly], the Executive Committee will be required to report on the measures taken to enact this article.The Agenda of the Annual General Meeting will mention that this article has been enacted, or is in the process of being enacted.
Former Presidents of the association remain members as Présidents d'Honneur. They are not considered delegates and have neither the status nor rights of associates.
Any other former delegate may also be nominated a Président d'Honneur by the General Assembly with the limited rights above, if such a person has achieved something notable within the association.
ARTICLE 5/bis:
Full membership of the ECTP - CEU is open to those Institutes and Associations of spatial Planners established in the national States represented in the Council of Europe (hereafter called "European countries") which meet the criteria for membership adopted by the ECTP - CEU in accordance with the International Agreement and Declaration, namely:
(i) The essential object of the Institute or Association is the development and promotion of spatial planning as a distinct profession;
(ii) It is independent or able to demonstrate that it is working towards independence within a defined time;
(iii) It operates nationally; ECTP - CEU full member associations or institutes are those with a national spatial coverage. Regional, including any sub-national, interregional or local associations or institutes will be admitted as full members only where the regional scale is representative for a different ethnic or language group which is not represented in any other association or institute in that country, or where there is no national association;
(iv) It can show that (i)-(iii) can be endorsed by authoritative bodies in its member state;
(v) It consists of personal members but can also include societies or other collective bodies; the ECTP - CEU full member associations or institutes contain individual professional planners whose roles are outlined in The New Charter of Athens 2003 and who are recognised according to the national - or if appropriate - regional rules of regulation of the planning profession. Associations or institutes of sectoral planners may be admitted as corresponding members and will be encouraged to enlarge their membership criteria to accept all professional planners;
(vi) Associations or institutes including other individual members that are not fully recognised as spatial planners (i.e. students or affiliated professionals), administrative or other associate bodies can be eligible for full membership if they demonstrate that their aims and objectives coincide fully with those of the ECTP - CEU.
More than one Institute or Association from any one European country may be admitted to membership provided that they meet the criteria.
Applications for membership are referred to the Executive Committee which determines whether the criteria are met. Formal accession to the ECTP - CEU takes place at a General Assembly meeting after the adoption by the General Assembly at the Annual meeting of a recommendation by the Executive Committee that the applicant should be admitted to membership, having provided evidence that it meets the criteria.
Every full Member has voting rights.
ARTICLE 5/ter:
Corresponding Membership is open to Institutes and Associations dealing with spatial planning in European countries which do not meet the criteria for full membership as set out in Art. 5/bis above.
Corresponding Membership is open to Institutes and Associations of other professions which show an interest in spatial planning.
Corresponding Membership is open to societies, collective bodies(1), administrative bodies(2), and universities and research institutions active in the field of spatial planning.
Applications for membership are referred to the Executive Committee. Formal accession to the ECTP - CEU takes place at a General Assembly meeting after the adoption by the General Assembly at the annual meeting of the recommendation by the Executive Committee that the applicant can be admitted to corresponding membership.
(1) Societies and collective bodies: e.g. land developers, planning & renewal agencies; investment, builders & contractors' organisations; financial institutions; real estate societies; charities.
(2) Administrative bodies: e.g. ministries, departments, national or regional development agencies and local authorities (governments and public agencies & regional and local authorities).
ARTICLE 5/quater:
After the Executive Committee receives such evidence and, pending formal accession to membership in accordance with the timetable above, applicants are admitted to Observer status.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria but who can demonstrate that they are taking all practicable steps to meet the criteria, may be admitted to Observer status at the discretion of the Executive Committee for a specified period to enable them to meet the criteria. This period may be extended only if the Executive Committee is satisfied that substantial progress has been made towards meeting the criteria and that they are likely to be met within a further specified period.
Observer status is restricted to applicant members and is granted only in the circumstances set out in this article. It is not granted to bodies which clearly have no reasonable prospect of being able to meet the criteria for membership in the foreseeable future.
Observer status is open to individuals such as planners from countries where there is no organisation of planners which is or could become a full member; observer status is also opened to engineers, architects, other specialists and students.
ARTICLE 6: Any Association, Institute and Professional Grouping of planners who wishes to be part of the association must put this request in writing to the Executive Committee which will pass the request on to the next General Assembly, which is the only body competent to rule on such a proposal; it can do so without needing to justify its ruling.
Each Association, Institute and Professional Grouping of Planners which fulfils the requirements above and who has been chosen by the vote of the General Assembly becomes part of the association in the capacity of member and will be represented by a maximum of two (2) delegates in accordance with Article 5 above.
All new members are required to sign the register of Members.
This signature denotes full acceptance of the association's statutes.
ARTICLE 7: Admission to membership obliges the association to pay the current annual subscription. This sum is set each year by the General Assembly.
This subscription is payable on 28 February each year.
The General Assembly may decide to set an entrance fee at a level of its choosing.
Any Member failing to pay its subscriptions for more than six months is given notice by the Executive Committee to fulfil its obligation. This notice may be sent by email with proof of receipt of a subscription reminder. Non-payment of the subscription within half a year of this notice will result in the Member being suspended. The General Assembly can decide to exclude the Member or to downgrade the Member to observer status.
ARTICLE 8: Members may resign from the association by letter to the Executive Committee.
Any delegate who is no longer qualified to represent the Member ceases to be part of the association and is deemed to have resigned.
Any Member is at liberty to send a letter or an email to the Executive Committee at any time to indicate that one or more delegates is/are no longer the delegate(s) for that group.
Whenever a delegate ceases to be so designated by a Member, the Member nominates a replacement and informs the Executive Committee as soon as possible.
ARTICLE 9: The exclusion of an associate member can only be carried out by the General Assembly. Such a decision entails the revocation of the office of Member and that revocation must be made explicit and reasons given.
In any exclusion or revocation, the General Assembly will act on the basis of a secret ballot requiring a two thirds majority, having heard or called for explanations either from the delegate(s) in person or by delegates in the name of and on behalf of the Member which is the subject of the action.
Any Member subject to the measure above may from the following year and in subsequent years present a fresh application to become part of the association in accordance with Article 6 above showing that the reasons for the original exclusion have been eliminated.
From the point of resignation, exclusion or revocation of a Member, former delegates may not take part in General Assemblies. This provision does not apply to Présidents d'Honneur in accordance with Article 5 above.
ARTICLE 10: An alphabetical list of surnames, first names and nationality of delegates and of the Member which designated them will be prepared each year by the Executive Committee; the list will show changes notified by the Members. The list will be circulated to members of the association and can be communicated to third parties with the agreement of the Members concerned.
ARTICLE 11: The association is administered by a Council of at least three and no more than 15 administrators chosen from the delegates and serving for four years by the General Assembly; the nomination can be revoked at any time. These Administrators together constitute the Executive Committee (abbreviation ExCo).
At least one of the administrators must hold Belgian nationality.
ARTICLE 12: The administrators are not under any personal obligation related to the commitments of the association. Their responsibility is limited to the fulfilment of the mandate they have been given.
ARTICLE 13: The administrators are eligible for election in accordance with the Internal Regulations. The outgoing administrators leave office immediately after the General Assembly.
ARTICLE 14: The Executive Committee is convened and chaired by the President, or failing that by the Vice-president or another administrator designated by his or her colleagues, when the interests of the association require it and when three Administrators require it. Meetings are held at a venue to be announced at the time the meeting is called.
ARTICLE 15: The Executive Committee may meet and carry out its duties in accordance with Article 17 below if at least half of its members are present or represented. All Executive Committee decisions are taken by simple majority of the votes. The Chair has the casting vote in the event of a tie.
One or more administrators may be represented by another administrator of their own choosing.
ARTICLE 16: The deliberations of the Executive Committee are recorded in minutes signed by the majority of members who were present at the meeting and any vote. These minutes are signed by the President, an administrator-delegate or two members of the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE 17: In accordance with the provision of Article 15 above, the Executive Committee is fully empowered to carry out all administrative functions and dispositions required by the association.
Its competence extends to all actions not expressly reserved to the General Assembly. In particular it has the power to make decisions - on its own sole authority - regarding any activity serving the objectives of the association which meet the criteria set out in Article 3 above. It may among other things receive any monies, enter into all types of markets and contracts, take on and cede leases including those over terms longer than nine years; it can acquire, dispose of and exchange movable property and fixed property necessary for the achievement of the association's objective; after obtaining necessary legal authorisation it can accept gifts or legacies, consent to and accept pledges, securities and mortgages, including those subject to a clause enabling them to be sold without observing legal formalities; dispose of real property rights, privileges and resolutive actions, withdraw before or after payment from privileged registrations and mortgages, transcriptions, distraints and other encumbrances; bestow official registrations, negotiate, initiate legal proceedings as plaintiff, negotiate, reach agreements or compromises. This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. The Executive Committee may also, unless it has delegated these powers, nominate and dismiss agents and employees of the association, and set requirements, remuneration and conditions of service as well as any eventual sureties.
ARTICLE 18: The Executive Committee can delegate the day-to-day management of the association including the use of officially registered signatures necessary for such management, to one or more administrator-delegates selected from among its members and whose powers it determines. It may also confer special powers on any mandated person of its choice.
ARTICLE 19: Legal action as plaintiff or defendant is taken in the name of the association by the Executive Committee, represented by the President or by a delegated administrator.
ARTICLE 20: All actions of the association, all powers and procurations, all commitments, engagement and dismissal of agents and employees of the association, unless otherwise delegated by a special meeting of the Executive Committee, are to be signed by two administrators; they are not required to refer to any prior decision of the Executive Committee when so disposing.
ARTICLE 21: The General Assembly is the sovereign body of the association.
It consists of delegates of the Full Members, Corresponding Members and Observers. Only the first of these have the right to vote.
The following principal items are reserved to the competence of the General Assembly: 1) modifications to the statutes; 2) nomination and dismissal of administrators of the Executive Committee and their function; 3) approval of budgets and accounts; 4) the voluntary dissolution of the association; 5) admission, dismissal and exclusion of members; 6) decisions which are beyond the legal and statutory competence of the Executive Committee, including the general policy of the association; 7) the establishment of Internal Regulations.
ARTICLE 22: There should be at least one ordinary General Assembly each year, in Spring. The General Assembly may be convened in addition as many times as its proper purposes require, and at any time when requested by one third of the delegates. General Assemblies will be held at the time, date and location specified in the notice convening the meeting. All delegates must receive the notice convening the meeting.
ARTICLE 23: The Executive Committee convenes the meeting by email addressed to each member at least one month before the meeting.
The notice of meeting includes the agenda; the General Assembly can only consider items on this agenda.
ARTICLE 24: The General Assembly is chaired by the President of the Executive Committee or failing him or her, by the Vice-president or by an administrator appointed by the other administrators.
ARTICLE 25: The right to vote in the General Assembly is a function of the number of the Full Members represented by the delegates. Each Full Member is represented by two delegates who must be members of the organisation in accordance with Article 5 above.
Delegates in each country share votes between them; the number of votes is equal to the number of countries represented by the delegates except where a country is represented by more than one association, in which case the vote is apportioned by the number of associations.
Présidents d'honneur do not have the right to vote.
The minutes of each General Assembly must contain a list of the members present at the meeting and the number of votes assigned to each member from the countries represented at the General Assembly.
A delegate has the right to attend and participate in the General Assembly either in person or represented by another delegate.
ARTICLE 26: The General Assembly is quorate however many delegates are present or represented, and its decisions are taken by simply majority of votes. In the event of a tie, the President has a casting vote,
By way of derogation from the previous paragraph, Assembly decisions on modifications to the statutes, admission and exclusion of associates or voluntary dissolution of the association must be taken on the basis of conditions set out below in accordance with the principles of Belgian law and in particular the Belgian law governing not-for-profit bodies.
Notices convening General Assemblies called in order to modify the statutes must be issued at least one month before the proposed meeting; they must show expressly the intention of the proposed modifications, the Articles to be modified and the new proposed text; the General Assembly can only deliberate on such matters if two-thirds of the members are present or represented and no modification can be adopted without a three-quarters majority; if a first General Assembly fails to get the required quorum, a further General Assembly will be convened with at least two weeks' notice, and the notice convening it must repeat the proposed modifications in accordance with the requirements already listed and confirming that the procedure already outlined has been followed; this new General Assembly has the power to vote on the proposed modifications however many members are present or represented as long as it represents two thirds of the votes of the members.
The exclusion of a Member can only be effected by a three-quarters majority of votes in the General Assembly.
The voluntary dissolution of the association must be preceded by a General Assembly convened expressly for this purpose with at least one month's notice, and at which at least two thirds of the members are present or represented.
The decision must be adopted by a three quarters majority of the delegates present or represented.
This decision is not subject to judicial approval. If this first Assembly is not quorate, a new General Assembly will be convened with at least two weeks' notice; the notice convening the meeting must state that the procedure above has been followed; the second General Assembly is empowered to vote for the proposed liquidation however many members are present or represented, as long as it represents two thirds of the votes of the members.
ARTICLE 27: Decisions of the General Assembly are noted in a special register, signed by the President and the Secretary, and by any delegates who request it kept at the registered office of the association where any interested parties may consult it without removing it. If these interested parties are not delegates, permission to show the register is subject to the prior written authorisation of the Executive Committee which is not required to give any reason for its decision.
Existing copies of these minutes are signed by the President, an administrator-delegate or two administrators.
CHAPTER V: BUDGETS and ACCOUNTS
ARTICLE 28: Each year on 31 December, the annual accounts will be closed and the budget for the following year will be opened.
Both are subject to the approval of the Spring General Assembly.
ARTICLE 29: In the event of voluntary dissolution of the association, the General Assembly meeting in accordance with the requirements as to quorum and majority covered in Article 26 above will announce it, appointing one or more liquidators and determining their powers in respect of meeting liabilities. Any assets must be assigned to objectives as close as possible to those of the association being dissolved. In the event of a legal dissolution, this will be followed by a General Assembly of associates convened to the same end by the liquidator(s).
ARTICLE 30: Any clause in these statutes which is not in accordance with the Belgian Law of 2 May 2002 is regarded as null and void.
Any item not covered by these Statutes and in particular items to be announced in the Belgian official gazette (Moniteur Belge) will be subject to the same legislation.


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Born: March 2nd 1980 / Pisces
Birth Place: Georgia United States
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Ethnicity: Caucasian
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Typical Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Brown
Piercings: Navel
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Born in Georgia and raised in Florida by her middle-class parents, Sunny Lane is an Olympic hopeful turned porn star. With open-minded, strong-willed, and loving parents-who gave her the opportunity for self-expression and instilled in her the value of a good work ethic and a good education-she was a well-rounded teen who engaged in competitive roller skating and ice-skating. Later she trained as an ice dancer with the prospect of becoming an Olympic ice dancer and coach; however, she suffered a foot injury which left her unable to perform on the ice. To support herself, Sunny began dancing in adult clubs; and during her first year (2004), won the Déjà Vu Showgirl of the Year award for her exotic dancing.
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Her on-screen work has been prolific, including most genres (from oral to anal). The roles she usually fills portray the slutty ingénue or barely legal temptress who is adept at using her sexual wiles. She performs solo, group and lesbian scenes to rave reviews from both fans and peers-with some notable films including: Wide Ass, POV Fuck Movie, 100 Sexiest Pornstars Ever 2012, and her performance in The Stripper Volume 2. Among her most devoted peers are the likes of artist-producer Sean Michaels, Nina Hartley, and Ron Jeremy.
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You know you're going to have a surreal day when you wake up, boot your ancient computer into argumentative life, check your emails, and find that one of the characters from your own stories has dropped you a quick line.
One of the stories you'll find in my collection Dark Terrains is a tale called Feedback, originally published waaaaaaaay back in 1998. The story concerns a fellow called Alex Pileggi, an empath ignorant of his own abilities, who makes a markedly poor choice of profession. You can read it by downloading the collection free from here, and per the forthcoming announcement, you can even buy a paperback copy of the book here (see what benefits there are to reading this blog – actual news, ahead of the game!).
Without saying too much, Alex's eventual fate is not a pleasant one. When I saw that I had email from Alexander Pileggi yesterday, I wondered if he was writing to complain at what I did to him. It was a bizarre little moment.
Of course, Alexander is not my character, and was writing mostly to find out why I had chosen his name for the story. In most cases, I wouldn't have been able to answer, but with this particular story I knew that I had pinched the surname from Mitch Pileggi, the actor who played Skinner in The X-Files (still big when I wrote the tale). I have a terrible time coming up with surnames for characters, so make note of interesting ones that I stumble over in real life.
As I say, the moment was surreal, and made me wonder what some of my characters might have to say to me if they could email from thier fictional worlds. It's almost enough to give this horror scribe a postmodern case of existential guilt. Perhaps I should write stories with puppies in them (that, you know, don't actually get maimed, run over, or drowned) instead, to ease my conscience a little.
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Indeed, that is mighty strange, m'dear. And even stranger that someone with that rare of a name would happen upon your story.
Maybe it IS the fictional character. I bet he's pissed off!


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Sponsoring state Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Center, said he introduced the bills in an attempt to limit abortion in Michigan but acknowledged that the ban and criminal penalties he proposed could face legal challenges.
"If an elderly person reaches the end of their life, we judge their death by when their heartbeat stops," Hooker said Thursday. "Using the same line of reasoning, although I believe in life from conception, if you have a heartbeat the law should at least consider that a life."
As MLive reported, federal judges struck down similar bans in Arkansas and North Dakota, whose governor signed a six-week ban even though he acknowledged it would likely be struck down in court. Because it makes sense to spend public dollars to defend clearly unconstitutional laws.
One writer today suggested a silver lining of sorts: It showcases just how extreme some of Michigan's anti-abortion lawmakers are:
... a Michigan heartbeat ban is good news for local reproductive rights advocates beyond just the unlikelihood of it ever being put into action. For one thing, it serves as a reminder to the people of Michigan of both how extreme and intrusive anti-abortion state lawmakers really are as they not only try ban nearly all abortion in the state, but also that they have no qualms about wasting taxpayer money in an attempt to do it.
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|Hope & Love 4 Kids at Chick-Fil-A
Kyle non-profit Hope & Love 4 Kids has a kick-off for their annual backpack drive last Friday at Chick Fil A in Kyle.
They received donations of 43 school-supply-filled backpacks... AWESOME.
That was the kick-off... they are collecting until August 17. Check their website to see what items they are seeking. They are trying to supply 400+ kids with school supplies in the Kyle area. - http://www.hopeandlove4kids.org/
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This spring, Clay and I managed to plan a 9-day trip to Japan, where both of us had never been! We spent the first 3 days of our trip in Tokyo, where we stayed with my Aunt Hellen (my dad's older sister), my Japanese uncle, and my cousin Mariko. We then spent 5 days in Kyoto and returned to Tokyo for our last full day. There is so much that I want to say about our time in Japan, but for this post, I'll just share three of my personal trip highlights below:
1. Family reunion: I loved that this trip offered an opportunity for me to reconnect with my dad's side of the family. Growing up, I didn't get to know my dad's side of the family very well since most of them lived in Taiwan or Japan, both of which I had never been to. I actually didn't meet Aunt Hellen and Mariko until 2016, when they traveled to California for my wedding! This past semester, I had to make a genogram mapping out my entire family, which allowed me to learn a good deal about the relatives on my dad's side. It was really neat getting to spend time with them in person after I had just completed this assignment! My Aunt Hellen was super welcoming, meeting me and Clay at the Haneda airport when we arrived. She was so helpful in getting us oriented with the subway system during our first couple of days. Her whole family was very hospitable to us and we enjoyed staying with them in their humble home, where we got to sleep in a small traditional tatami room. One evening, Mariko took us all out to eat okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese (usually seafood) pancake. Spending time with them also inspired me and Clay to want to live a healthier lifestyle. We saw how intentional they were about eating light, healthy home cooking, as well as how mindful they were about exercising regularly. My uncle even measures his blood pressure twice a day and has been monitoring it for a couple years now. (Clay was inspired to start doing this for himself after we came back home.)
2. Cherry blossom season: Clay and I are truly thankful to have been able to experience cherry blossom season in Japan! My Aunt Hellen kept telling us how lucky we were to have made it there just in time to see the last few days of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. She said that a lot of people make plans to travel to Japan during cherry blossom season, but sometimes end up missing it because it's so hard to predict when it will come each year. It's tough to know whether the season will come early or late. Other aspects such as wind and rain also affect how long the cherry blossom season lasts, which is usually about a week or two. Cherry blossom season is quite a phenomenon to witness in Japan. Everyone from tourists to locals will go outside to enjoy it, whether it be by having a picnic underneath some cherry blossom trees or by walking along the river canal (lined with cherry blossoms) with a flute of champagne in hand. Most of our time in Tokyo was spent enjoying the cherry blossoms at several different well-known hanami spots: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Nakameguro river canal, and Chidorigafuchi moat near the Imperial Palace.
3. Japanese food: Japanese food has always been one of our favorite cuisines, but now that we have tried Japanese food in Japan, eating at a Japanese restaurant back in the States just isn't the same. Pretty much every meal was a highlight for us, whether it was eating melt-in-your-mouth sashimi at Daiwa Sushi at the Tsukiji Fish Market, delicious quality katsu at Tonkatsu Maisen in Harajuku, or tasty beef curry at Bondy in Jinbocho (a rec that Mariko gave us). Out of everything that we ate, my favorite -- that I will forever crave until I return to Japan -- is tsukemen, Japanese dipping ramen. Clay and I got to eat this a few times at Fuunji in Shinjuku and Rokurinsha (we had this one twice, once inside a subway station and one final time at the airport). If I could only have an authentic bowl of Japanese tsukemen right now...those chewy ramen noodles with a satisfying bite...and that rich dipping broth...so good. In addition to all the meals we had, we also enjoyed some yummy Japanese desserts: sakura-flavored soft serve, triangle-shaped mochi, delectable matcha cookies, "healthy" animal donuts, and even Totoro cream puffs (that were almost too cute to eat).
Clay and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in Japan, both in Tokyo and Kyoto. After this trip, we decided that Japan was one of our new top favorite travel destinations. Since there were so many places that we didn't get to see (i.e., Mt. Fuji and Hokkaido), we are very determined to return again in the future! [Note: Pictures above were only from Tokyo. Stay tuned for another post featuring Kyoto.]
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In the world of higher education, there is a growing need for online adjunct teaching by qualified experts in a number of topical areas. With so many more students taking classes from the convenience of their own home, thanks to the availability of Internet access, adjunct teachers are needed by many online colleges and universities. Getting started in online adjunct teaching is actually very simple.
Most colleges and universities now offer some form of online degree programs and are in need of skilled professionals to provide online adjunct teaching support. Getting started with online adjunct teaching generally requires a background in education or training, a familiarity with web-based classroom environments and the ability to use remote learning methods. In addition, online adjunct teaching requires strong interpersonal and time management skills.
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And it was just me and the girls. I was looking forward to it, actually. They can be rather fun. And I tried to make some play-dates with friends I haven't seen in a long time who also happen to have children. My old boyfriend from college is now married and has a one year old daughter and I thought it would be fun to do something with them. Likewise, my neighbor is still home on maternity leave with her three year old twin boys (who are friends with Zev) and three month old son. But in both cases, the nap schedules just didn't mesh up...while my girls are on one long nap/day, each of my friends still have their children on 2 naps/day, directly opposite from my girls. Oh well. I did still manage to catch up with my neighbor who walked by while my girls were napping, and I also saw my mother and sister one morning. Other than that, we spent a lot of time at an inside playground since the weather was so nasty.
The most difficult part of the day, honestly, was after 7pm and the girls were in bed. Its a weekend, and its 7pm. And I'm stuck at home with nothing to do. Which, if you know me personally, is utter torture. I don't like watching TV. I do like to read, but can only do it in short amounts, and I didn't have anything new I wanted to read. So I browsed Netflix and did a little crosswords. Yay, the happy life of a parent. And I was somewhat productive during naps: cleaned the fridge, mopped the floor, cleaned out our toy bins and tossed old toys that we weren't using anymore. So I feel a little more organized. It won't last, but at least for two hours, the house was relatively clean.
We did miss Jason and Zev. Tzelia was specifically pretty clutchy all weekend, but she also had the wonderful timing of coming down with a cold. Meorah was congested the first night, and had a hard time falling asleep...its like she KNEW it was only me. Sigh. Meorah loved seeing Jason on Facetime and kept reaching for the phone when she saw his face. We'll see how they react when they see him (and Zev) tomorrow night.
It sounds like Zev had a good time, and I can't wait to hear it from him. And see more pictures. I know they checked out Disney Land and Lego Land and the beach. Jason wants to try for all of us to take a vacation together next summer. That may work. We'll see.
Meorah is walking much better. She still knee-walks, but that has gone down dramatically. I am concerned about Tzelia's weight and we are continuing to add cream to her milk. No complaints from Zev about the leg braces, but I should make an appointment for him in a few weeks to get him looked at again.
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China Steel Corp (CSC, 中鋼), the nation's largest steelmaker, posted a 49 percent drop in third-quarter profit after cutting prices because of weak demand.
Net income declined to NT$4.72 billion (US$158 million) in the three months ended Sept. 30 from NT$9.24 billion a year earlier, according to figures derived from a nine-month earnings report released by the Siaogang District (小港), Greater Kaohsiung-based company yesterday.
That compares with the NT$3.97 billion average of 10 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
The company joins Pohang Iron & Steel Co (POSCO) of South Korea, the world's third-largest steelmaker, and Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (Baosteel, 寶鋼), China's largest steelmaker, in reporting lower earnings as the slowing global economy erodes demand in countries including China and India, squeezing the profits of steelmakers.
CSC cut domestic product prices by 4.2 percent for July and August contracts and by another 1.7 percent for September.
CSC's nine-month net income fell to NT$20.1 billion, or earnings per share of NT$1.41, from NT$33.1 billion, or NT$2.35, a year earlier, the company said in a statement.
POSCO, based in Pohang, South Korea, on Oct. 21 reported a 75 percent decline in third-quarter profit and said it would lower planned spending for this year, while Baosteel said yesterday its third-quarter net income fell 51 percent from a year earlier, according to a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
However, Angang Steel Co (鞍鋼), the largest Hong Kong-listed Chinese steelmaker, turned to a profit in the third quarter after provisions made for inventory losses fell.
Angang's net income was 19 million yuan (US$3 million) in the three months ended Sept. 30, compared with a loss of 178 million yuan a year earlier, the company said in a statement to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange yesterday.
On Thursday, Nippon Steel Corp and JFE Holdings Inc, Japan's largest steelmakers, cut their earnings forecasts as the global economic slowdown curbs demand for metals used in car manufacturing and construction.
Nippon Steel cut its current profit forecast by 22 percent to ¥180 billion (US$2.4 billion) for the financial year to March next year, according to a statement day from the Tokyo-based company yesterday. JFE reduced its full-year profit forecast by 75 percent to ¥20 billion after a loss in the second quarter.
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Kichaka Private Game Lodge
Eastern Cape Game Reserves, Eastern Cape, South Africa
At a Glance
Conveniently located less than 1 hour drive from Port Elizabeth Airport
Great Big 5 game viewing experience in malaria free reserve
Enjoy a massage at the Wellness Suite overlooking the waterhole
Go on a night drive in search of an elusive aardwolf or aardvark
Enjoy a drink on the deck whilst keeping check on the comings and goings at the waterhole below
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Game viewing is excellent all year round. Summers (October to March) are hot and wet, were as winters (May to August) are cool and dry. Daytime temperatures in summer are high and may soar above 36°C/97°F. Winter is known to produce beautiful warm days, though the evenings and early mornings can be quite chilly.
Call us on 020 3993 5269 to start planning your holiday to Kichaka Private Game Lodge or take a look at our itineraries to Eastern Cape
Kichaka is set in a lush valley between two streams in the heart of South Africa's Eastern Cape. The private 7,500 hectare reserve is malaria free and home to the Big 5, as well as a plethora of other species.
The main lodge at Kichaka is set in a magical spot, overlooking a large waterhole. It is the perfect location to take in the comings and goings of the local wildlife. Built of stone and thatch, the Lodge blends harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.
Large terraces throughout the lodge maximise the views down the valley and over the surrounding bushveld. The lounge and dining area in particular emphasise these views with decks extending outwards, encouraging Guests to eat al fresco and enjoy the Eastern Cape climate.
Above the lounge is a snug library, also with a viewing deck, offering Guests a space to curl up by the fire in the chillier months. This space is also equipped with wifi and satellite television for those who need it.
The immediate surrounds of the Camp are protected by discreet electric fencing. This serves a dual purpose: to ensure the safety of Guests and to deter the resident elephants from uprooting trees in the immediate vicinity. It also enables Guests to walk safely around Camp by themselves.
Every amenity is provided for in the ten luxury suites. Echoing the design of the main lodge, the suites are built in stone and thatch. Sliding glass doors can open two sides of the room to take best advantage of the spectacular views over the surrounding bush.
All suites have private plunge pools on secluded decks, en-suite bathrooms with his and hers vanities, showers and baths, outdoor showers, air-conditioning and under-floor heating for whatever time of year you visit.
Kichaka takes pride in offering a high level of personal and flexible service throughout. Meals can be enjoyed in the main dining room, in your suite or on one of the many decks of the Main Lodge.
The team of chefs work hard to maintain a high quality contemporary South African cuisine, making the most of locally available produce. This is combined with a carefully selected wine list of both local South African and International wines.
Experienced rangers take Guests on game drives and walks and can almost guarantee excellent sightings of all plains game and their accompanying predators. Night drives at Kichaka are not to be missed, the minimal light pollution makes for incredible star gazing on a Cosmic Safari, it is also an excellent opportunity to search for some of the more elusive nocturnal species.
If you are feeling less energetic, the waterhole below camp attracts great numbers of game and is often the chosen spot for a resident pod of hippo.
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Eastern Cape Game Reserves, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Just 110 kilometres, or a 1-hour drive from Port Elizabeth airport in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
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Fly from either Johannesburg or Cape Town direct to Port Elizabeth, from the airport either drive or be transferred the 1-hour to Kichaka. Alternatively, finish off a driving holiday along South Africa's Garden Route with a couple of days safari before flying back from Port Elizabeth to one of South Africa's International hubs.
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The medical team at Pacific Fertility Center works to accommodate every patient's unique set of circumstances. Our physicians, staff and counselors regard patient management a team effort involving superior patient care and treatment.
Individual Plans That Work
At PFC we realize that every person seeking infertility has a unique set of circumstances. We know that aspects like physical, emotional and financial considerations all come in to play, so we design a program which reflects their situation.7 Day AvailabilityOur extensive experience in infertility monitoring and treatment tells us that patients often need off hour services. With this in mind, we also schedule appointments on the weekends while our on call physicians are always there to answer any questions or concerns.Consistent Patient/ Doctor RelationshipOur doctors stay with their assigned patients throughout the treatment plan. This is very important at PFC since it allows our staff to understand all patient needs. Plus, it also gives our patients a sense of compatibility during their treatment.A patient care team includes the doctor, a clinical coordinator, nurses and medical assistants. Whenever a patients registers at PFC, they will have a team assigned for their care.Patient SupportThe physicians and staff at PFC address both medical and non-medical issues when dealing with patients. Our support system includes a committed patient care team, clinical coordinators and educators along with in house marriage and family therapists.Gold Standard LaboratoryWe have an onsite lab where all egg retrieval and embryo transfers get transported. Our lab facility is CAP certified and works with the assistance of highly trained individuals. All our lab staff specialize in embryology and andrology.Getting Started At PFCAn initial appointment with a physician at our facility gives patients to meet their doctor personally. They will then get a chance to discuss medical history, address concerns, ask questions and explore available treatments.The initial consultation may be done via phone or at the clinic. If a prospective patient resides out of town, they can opt for a complimentary phone consultation.
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Our team of physicians is recognized for their extensive clinical experience. All PFC doctors possess outstanding academic credentials along with research contributions in infertility treatment. Each PFC physician is a certified specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Our team of six physicians includes Dr. Philip E. Chenette, Dr. Carolyn R. Givens, Dr. Carl M. Herbert, Dr. Isabelle P. Ryan, Dr. Eldon D. Schriock and Dr. Liyun Li. Each doctor works with a physician care team when dealing with their patients. Together the team coordinates intake, scheduling, diagnosing, testing, and treatment for their assigned patient.Clinical Laboratory DirectorDr. Joseph Conaghan is a board certified Clinical Laboratory Director in the disciplines of Embryology and Andrology. He is also the Director at PFC where he ensures the highest quality of patient care for his clients.Nursing Staff and Cycle SpecialistsPFC's nursing and clinical coordination team is an integral component of our clinic. They assist doctors and their patients through the whole treatment cycle. The nursing staff at PFC is highly trained and display personal commitment to providing the best health care. They not only provide health care but also play a part in educating patients. They are always available to answer any concerns and explain procedures when needed.Nursing staff is available on the premises 7 days a week during clinic hours.Counseling and TherapyPFC counselor, Peggy Orlin is an important member of the clinical team. She facilitates emotionally charged topic discussions and helps patients navigate challenges they may be facing.Ms. Orlin is also a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the emotional aspects of infertility, adoption and third party family building.
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At PFC, we administer a number of successful procedures which can address many fertility challenges. When we devise a treatment plan for any patient, we take into account all aspects like work, relationships and financial concerns. Based on these considerations we offer the following treatment procedures:
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There can easily be long term implications of infertility treatments including financial considerations. To discuss this aspect of your treatment we have a financial team at PFC of two financial coordinators, an insurance coordinator and billing staff.The Financial Coordinator can help you with fees structure, plan availability and selecting the right plan for you. Financial coordinators will also help you familiarize yourself with insurance coverage and fulfilling policy requirements. They will also answer any questions you may have.The Insurance Coordinator at PFC works with HMO and IUI patients to verify eligibility and benefits. The coordinator also liaisons between patients and their insurance company.The billing staff at PFC can answer all questions regarding the patient's account. They can also assist with follow up on unpaid claims.PFC has several IVF financial plans to manage treatment costs.IVF Single Cycle PlanThis plan is for patients who can use their own eggs and uterus. It is also applicable for ovum donation and women seeking a gestational carrier. Pricing is as follows:
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Services covered in this plan include monitoring ultra sound and blood tests. Plus, anesthesia, 1 egg retrieval procedure and 1 embryo transfer procedure are also included.IVF Refund PlanThis plan is for women for whom IVF is medically indicated. It is applicable to ovum donation but not gestational carriers. Pricing is as follows:REFUND: *80%, **70%
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PACIFIC FERTILITY CENTER (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) IVF Success Rates
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|Age<35 Cycles
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|Age 38-40 Cycles
|Age 41-42 Cycles
|Age≥43 Cycles
|Philip E. Chenette, MD
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|Age 41-42
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Vanessa Ougheltree (Senior Reviewer, Editor) is a loyal reader of all genres. Her favorites include Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance and anything that has good humor, and great writing. She has been reading all her life, and is very excited to be joining in with a group of her fellow reader fangirls to participate as a reviewer and editor for this blog. As a founding member of the Fangirls Read It First Book Club, she has been happy to be introduced to new genres and new experiences that have broadened her taste in reading, and have helped to inform her writing as well.
Emily Rios (Reviewer) grew up without cable and would read her encyclopedia collection for fun. She is a critical care nurse, founder and president of the Oregon Women's Charity Association and busy mom of 4 yr old boy. She grew up in CT and has lived in OR for almost a year. She loves Victorian era books; Jane Eyre is her favorite. She also loves Othello. Emily likes mysteries, drama, books about true-to-life/ history hardships, such as Grapes of Wrath, and anything by George Orwell. She also enjoys stories about surviving in the wilderness. As a kid, she loved Goosebumps and The Babysitters Club. Harry Potter is her all time favorite series!
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Nebula3 Application Error on Drakensang Online - Techyv.com
I just purchased an ATI Radeon HD 7770 graphics card and right after the upgrade, I was prompted with the error below when I tried to log in to the Drakensang Online. I tried to upgrade everything including Java to no avail. And now I am thinking that Since the error started after changing my graphics card then maybe the issue started here. So I want to know if my graphics card is compatible or there is other issues that cause the error to appear. Any insights about this?
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D3D9RenderDevice:: SetupAdapter()has failed with 'D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE'
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Nebula3 Application Error on Drakensang Online
I think you have a good video card with AMD Radeon HD 7770 just to be used playing Drakensang Online. It seems you did not check the system requirements needed for Drakensang Online since according to several users, nobody made it available online until they pursue on asking about it. Actually, the game is not heavy on the requirements.
It can even be played on Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz. The required physical RAM is around 1 GB minimum for Microsoft Windows XP and higher for later operating systems. I'm not sure if the game is tied to a specific brand of graphics adapter because it only mentioned NVIDIA as its video card but I'm sure you can use any other graphics adapter as long as it has 256 MB video RAM.
Drakensang Online can be played on Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Check if your video card has at least 256 MB video RAM because if it only has 128 MB or lesser then you cannot play the game because it is no longer supported. If your video card has 256 MB and more then there should be no problem.
Just try updating your graphics adapter's driver by going to AMD Graphics Drivers and Software. See also AMD Graphics Driver Can't Be Unpacked for other information on how you can update your video card.
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после профы запускаю игру, отправляет на лаунчер офф сайта, просил у 4Game свои логин и пароль, или отвязаться от фогейма не отпускают, и проблему не решают


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Despite its advantages there are still many people who are skeptical of online education.
It is hard to imagine that the same learning experience can occur from a 100% online (or virtual) course.
I would tend to agree with this sentiment as I am not a believer in "one method is better than another". Personally I think a blended learning model is ideal because it leverages the benefits of both methods.
Still, online-only schools do exist and are attracting students from all over the world. The content is often delivered as a combination of pre-made elearning modules, recorded lectures, and live webinars.
Student participation is usually measured via forum participation or comments on course material.
This all sounds so great what could possibly be the down-side to an online education?
It is simple really: only a small percentage of people actually finish online courses.
For evidence of this just have a look at MOOC completion rates. They are terrible.
Granted MOOCs do have some characteristics that make them unique (for example, the fact that they are "free") and I am sure this plays a significant role in the completion figures.
Another contributing factor to these low completion rates could be the fact that many people getting online degrees are working full-time jobs at the same time.
While the virtual component of these courses makes it possible for them to access the content on their own time, there are still deadlines to meet. The lack of personal (human) touch in some of these programs does not do much to motivate the learner to meet these deadlines.
My intent of pointing out these factors is not to come down on online education. We clearly can see that it has immense benefits. I am merely mentioning these as opportunity areas.
If we want this method of education to have a greater impact then we should always be looking for ways to improve it. The first step to doing so is acknowledging that it is not perfect.


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Wireless charging is one feature on mobile devices, which usually causes peoples' opinions to be highly polarized. Call Wireless Charging a mere passing fad or call it the best thing to happen to mobile devices recently, one cannot simply ignore the fact that wireless charging is definitely here to stay. The Samsung Galaxy S5 was the most anticipated device of the year, however once it was officially unveiled, it left most people disappointed. One chunk of such people were disappointed because of the lack of wireless charging capabilities built-in into the device.
Samsung seems to have remedied that aspect to some extent. Samsung has just announced the availability of covers for the Samsung Galaxy S5, which would bring in wireless charging capabilities to the flagship smartphone. Samsung has provided a choice of four covers with built-in Qi wireless charging modules. However the color options are currently restricted to just black and white. So we have two 'back plates' (in black and white options) which maintain the dotted look of the original back cover and we also have S-View covers (again in the Zebra color options) which also has the Qi wireless charging module built-in it. All four of these covers have the gasket included in their designs which makes the Samsung Galaxy S5 waterproof. Since the covers rely on the Qi wireless charging technology, we would assume them to work flawlessly with any Qi wireless charger, including Samsung's own models, however we cannot comment on the compatibility aspects as of now. The 'standard' back wireless charging cover is going to set you back by $30, however no pricing details for the S-View covers have been released so far.
The world is still waiting for the retail availability of Samsung's latest flagship device, which has not met the hype and expectations of the Android user community. While some people definitely are all praise, most felt lack of any real innovation as a major let down. Apparently Samsung is taking these concerns seriously and is trying to please the masses with the launch of such utility based accessories. Whether or not this strategy works, only time will tell. In the meantime, have a look at the covers in the gallery below.


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The best blender for smoothies is one that makes the plant nutrition easy to digest and assimilate. Using a powerful blender can make ten times more nutrition available than your basic basic blender, giving you more nutrition and energy to sustain you throughout your day as well as keep your cells functioning optimally in order to fight off disease. After testing dozens of blenders on myself and my clients over the years, I have drawn the conclusion that the best blender for smoothies on the market today, hands down, is the
What I love most about the the Vitamix blender is that you can use it for so many things besides just smoothies. It's the one kitchen appliance that I literally use daily. It can be used to make whole food juices (instead of your
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I joke with my friends that 90% of the food I eat was made with my Vitamix! As you can see, it's sort of a one size fits all kitchen appliance. But, despite all the added benefits, let's get back to smoothies for a moment.
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increases the health benefits of even the most basic smoothies. Research indicates that breaking down the cell wall of plants releases an abundance of additional nutrients into the blood stream. Receiving a greater amount of nutrition per gram of the food you ingest will allow your body to be satisfied soon requiring you to eat fewer calories, but get double the nutrition. This is why smoothies made with the Vitamix provide us with an amazing health advantage. The power of the Vitamix lies in it's ability to rupture the cell wall of the plant and release it's essential nutrition. That's why it's the best blender for smoothies. If you thought it was a snap to throw together easy to make smoothies before, you'll be delighted to experience how the Vitamix will increase the health benefits of even the most basic smoothies.
The main solution to living a healthy lifestyle is to adopt a diet of mainly whole plant foods. Essentially, we want to go heavy on the fresh fruits and vegetables and light on the animal products which provide little nutrition per calorie. Adding smoothies to your diet made with your Vitamix is a sure way to increase your health and vitality, while feeling satisfied and energized.
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This is a blog written several years ago in April, and appropriate for this time of the year! If you are suffering from the pollen, I totally understand where you're coming from!
It is daylight, foggy,gray and raining. With any luck, we will have enough rain to wash the yellow snow off our decks, porches and cars. Yellow snow began falling about a week ago. Oh, you don't know what yellow snow is? Perhaps you call it something different wherever you live. In the South, especially in Atlanta and surrounding cities, yellow snow is commonly known as pollen. That's right – pollen. Pollen – or yellow snow, if you will be so kind as to indulge me – begins falling with spring's very first bloom (which can be as early as March – like this year) and it will fall until usually mid-to-late April. It is the most beautiful season – Spring – and for many of us – the most miserable. Our eyes water, itch, and turn red like a roadmap. Our nose drips, our voices get raspy and sometimes completely silent. We cough, hack, sneeze, wheeze, cry and whine. We take drugs to stop the symptoms. The drugs make us sleep – even at our desks at work. (Sorry, boss!)
As the season progresses, the pollen gets even thicker. It doesn't help to wash our cars or pressure wash our decks. The next day you cannot tell we have ever used water on our cars and decks. It's so bad here that the weather forecasters at all the major TV stations give the daily pollen count and rates it: low, good, fair, high, very high, and extremely dangerous for those with respiratory problems. We are already in the "extremely dangerous" range and it's only April 8th.
We have beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees here in the spring. Our state is known for its dogwood trees. I can look out the windows of my house and see cherry trees, Bradford pears, azaleas, forsythias – the list goes on. If only we didn't have to breathe their pollen. But wait – wouldn't that mess up their eco-system or nature's balance or whatever you want to call it? And if that's messed up, maybe they would not bloom and be so beautiful. I guess we will learn to live with the yellow snow!


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Patient Update
GP cover is likely to remain unpredictable for the foreseeable future due to the Practice still being short of a full time partner.
We feel the best way forward is to continue with our current system of open access at the Wallacetown site every morning from 8am to 9.45am over the next few months at least.
This is to try and make it easier to see a GP on any given day and to cope with the high demand.
We appreciate your patience during this challenging time.
Due to the dramatic increase in non attended GP and Nurse appointments, Family Medical Group have now implemented the following policy;
If you fail to attend 3 appointments within a 6 month period, you will be removed from our practice list.
Following the first and second non attended appointment, we will send you a letter.
Should a third non attendance occur during the 6 month period, you will then receive a letter advising you that you have been removed from our list. This letter will include details of how to register with another GP practice.
You will have 8 days from the date of the third letter before you are removed.
It is very unfortunate that we have had to implement these measures, but in todays climate where the demand for appointments is ever increasing, patients who book then fail to attend appointments are delaying the opportunity for others to see a health professional.
This is a very important service as bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland.
The service is open to any man or woman aged between 50-74years.
You should automatically be sent a testing kit every 2 years around the time of your birthday. If this does not happen please call 0800 0121 833 to request a kit.
Full details of the Service can be found by clicking the link below.
To see our opening times and what to do when we are closed please click the link below.
Please ensure that you keep your personal details up to date with us including any changes of address or mobile phone number to ensure we can contact you when required.
It's Your Practice: A patient guide to GP services has been put together by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) for patients.
This guide has been produced as part of the RCGP's aim to build stronger relationships between you and your doctors and encourage the involvement and inclusion of you in your own care.
The guide provides helpful information on all aspects of using GP services: from finding and choosing a practice and how to get the most out of a GP consultation to accessing health records and understanding patients' rights and responsibilities.
It is split into several sections including:
The publication is part of a push by the NHS as a whole to encourage you to understand how you can get the most out of primary care – which also includes how you can become more involved in monitoring your own health.
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The Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) and the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) this month, released the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Knowledge and Skills Framework.
BIM and Skills Framework for the information age
The BIM Knowledge and Skills Framework is critical in helping the Australian construction industry improve standards and productivity, whilst enabling them to remain globally competitive. Having a productive and profitable building and construction industry is crucial to the economy of Australia, employing one million people and contributing 9% to GDP.
It is estimated that construction spent in Australia in 2016-17, a massive $207 billion, with a reported 'typical waste of effort' at 30%. To enable the building sector to thrive efficiently in the future, steps need to be implemented to ensure Australia realises its full strategic potential.
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BIM is seen as a way to develop a Framework of principles which potentially revolutionises the construction sector in Australia, by improving the process of how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed and maintained. The Framework include practices and outcomes on which the industry can develop professional development and educational practices to improve project quality, delivery and productivity. See our previous article.
"When the building and construction sector flourishes, so does the economy. That is why it is critical that industry and governments create the conditions that will make our industry competitive and more productive," APCC Executive Director, Teresa Scott.
The positive impact that the BIM would bring, will ensure that Australia not only builds on its current education and business best practices, but brings a consistent level of expertise by adhering to a national standard. It is estimated that by following the 'Knowledge and Skills Framework' productivity would improve by 5% (in the waste) saving $3.1 billion each year.
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Meditation CDs
Meditation CDs are $12 each plus $2 each shipping and handling. I only accept checks at this time; once payment is received your CD will be mailed to you.
Body Scan and Sitting Meditiation
By Joe Nelson
Mountain & Lake Meditation with Music
By Joe Nelson
These two CDs were produced to help you relax. This may or may not be a new technique for you, and I believe there is enough guidance to help you move into a deep state of relaxation. The Mountain and Lake CD is a guided imagery with music in the background. The Body Scan and Sitting Meditation are more formal types of mindfulness meditation. All four meditations will guide you into relaxation, but before you start, find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed. This will give you the opportunity to be calm and at peace.
For CD purchases, please send $12 + $2 (S/H) for each CD to:
Joseph B. Nelson M.A., L.P., CST
2040 Douglas Drive #100
Golden Valley, MN 55422


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Prompt #19: Lightbulbs
Today's prompt is provided by ReadWritePoem:
Visit last year's prompt at ReadWritePoem. Then, list 3-5 lightbulb moments you've had in your lifetime. Is there a way to string them together in a single poem? Try it now.
Reminders for Participants: You can post your poem below in the comments, offer a link back to your site where the poem is posted, or comment about the experience of writing the poem (without actually posting the poem). If you're going to comment on other participant's poems, please remember that this is not a critique space — comments should be kept thoughtful and supportive. Lastly, remember you don't have to use the prompt to write your poem — they're here for your inspiration but they're certainly not a requirement.
Let the Wild Poeming Being!


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Tips for the Effective Use of Purging Materials
By John Pizzo
Sun Plastech
1.How do we know which type of purge is best for our facility?
These days, there are a number of commercial purging compounds (CPCs) to choose from, and they can all be grouped into several types or categories based upon the way they work. The most popular types are mechanical or chemical, and there are some newer "hybrids" that incorporate mechanical and chemical traits. Mechanical purges seem to be the best all-around type of purge when a processor is looking to perform color changes or material changes and remove contamination. They have an advantage over chemical purges since they dont require any soak time. However, in some applications where machine dead spots are an issue, this soak time could help as it allows the purge greater time to address these hard-to-clean areas. Hybrid purges may call for smaller volumes of purge initially, which is great for simple changeovers, but may require multiple purges for more heavily-contaminated machines. Ultimately, the best purge for any facility is one that has been tested and is proven to be the most effective. CPC suppliers offer free samples, so processors should be sure to test as many different purges as possible.
2.How can we tell if a purging compound is saving us money?
A good purge supplier can and should help you with this! Many suppliers have forms which calculate purging costs and savings when using their products. Some go a step further and compare the cost of the current purge method versus any other method or product the processor is testing. The supplier then can extrapolate to determine what the total savings could be in the course of a year. ASACLEAN has a Cost Savings Analysis calculator on its website in which the processor inputs its numbers and the system calculates the costs and savings.
3.We use our purging compound for color changes and material changes. Are there other uses for purging material?
Absolutely! Purging compounds should be used proactively as a part of a "preventative maintenance" program. For example, purge can be used to shut down and seal an injection molding or extrusion barrel. The benefits are two-fold: 1) providing further cleaning during shutdown; and 2) preventing carbonization, which often appears on start-up. And, while purging regularly is a great way to prevent screw-pulls, sometimes they are mandatory. If this is the case, a more aggressive grade of purge can facilitate the screw-pull by providing maximum cleaning, thereby reducing the amount of time and effort required.


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- Ghostwriting
- Copywriting
- Speechwriting
- Storytelling & Media
- Report Research & Writing
- Corporate Histories & Video
Ghostwriting Books
Let me guess: you're not a fan of writing. I don't blame you. It's tedious and frustrating and, frankly, who has the time for it these days? But you really want to publish a book. And why not? It's one of the most effective forms of branding, PR, sales and marketing all rolled up into one shiny, saddle-stitched package.
The good news is we love writing at Elle Communications. Even better news? We're pretty darn good at it too.
Simply put, ghost writing is a smart approach to solving two issues—lack of time and an incapacity (or desire) to write well—all the while ensuring credit for the work remains in your hands. Win-win.
So here's what we propose: you do what you do best – whether running a business, offering advice, litigating cases or changing the world– and we'll do the same. And together we'll produce a book that will make you proud, help you sell products, impact lives and take your self-branding to a whole new level.
Whether you want to work hands-on or prefer offering less guidance, we guarantee you the end product will reflect your vision. Together we will tell your story, ensuring your unique voice is heard loud and clear.
Other ghostwriting projects
Do you need to write an editorial, white paper, blog or article under your personal byline? No problem; we do those too.
Interested? Let's chat to see if there's a good fit.
Words are powerful. Whether numbering a few thousand or just two, how you express yourself can significantly impact your sales, promotion, event attendance, media coverage and reputation.
We can help you harness that power by carefully and strategically crafting each piece to ensure you elicit the response you want. With the right copy, we can showcase your successes, promote your triumphs and give you the edge you need.
Whether you want to create or re-vamp a website, craft a persuasive press release, write an article, produce an ad or a 140-character tweet that gets your followers talking, we can help.
Elle Communications also works with web and graphic designers to help your project move seamlessly from A to Z- from ideation to inception to publication.
Some copywriting services we offer include:
- marketing and advertising copy
- website content
- press releases
- brochures
- print and online newsletters
- magazine/newspaper articles
- e-marketing
- corporate communications
- advertorials
- slogans/mission statements
- event marketing materials
- editing & proofreading
- grant proposals
- blogs
"Elisa is such a naturally gifted writer. She can take complex concepts and make them readable and compelling to the average reader."
Amanda O'Rourke, Director of Policy and Planning, 8-80 Cities
"CICCF wanted to enlist the services of a professional writer who had the capability to capture the compelling stories about the children and families of Centennial, grateful for the services that Centennial and their highly trained staff contribute to children with special needs. Well, we got what we wanted! With her knowledge and skill set, Elisa brought the stories of the Children of Centennial to life through her understanding, compassion and willingness to understand her audience. It was, and is, a pleasure to work with someone in such a collaborative fashion who can pick up the ball and run with it!. The 40th Anniversary publication was a resounding success! We have received numerous comments as to the stories, pictures and professionalism of the publication. Many thanks, for your interest, dedication and commitment, Elisa!"
Gord Grunwell, Centennial Infant & Child Centre Foundation
Contact us to get a quote for your unique project needs and if it's not listed here, just ask.
If there's one truism about speechwriting, it's that it seems way easier than it actually is.
If you're reading this page, chances are you've already come to that frustrating epiphany. Sure, you have all these great ideas, a host of impressive facts and a few jokes to throw in for good measure. But, somehow, blending it all into a coherent, substantive oration—that doesn't put everyone to sleep – has proven challenging.
And, at some point you start wondering what your time is worth – and whether it would be better spent doing what you do best.
Here's the thing: you're not alone. Far from it. From executive assistants and middle managers struggling to find the right words, to leaders of non-profits who take on too much, to corporate executives and politicians battling the curse of too little time, it's become common practice to hire speechwriters.
And that's where we come in. We can help you craft your thoughts, facts and humorous anecdotes into compelling and engaging material. We'll give you a hand – so you can receive the applause.
Contact us to find out more.
Storytelling & Media Training Workshops
In today's highly competitive environment, one has to work that much harder to gain the attention of the media, prospective donors, stakeholders and the general public. Learning how to communicate your story is proving an essential tool for long-term sustainability. Yet, too often, individuals and organizations—particularly non-profits more focused on staying afloat than communicating— lose sight of storytelling's importance, assuming their compelling story will somehow tell – and sell—itself. It doesn't.
It's time to empower yourself. These workshops and training sessions—led by Elisa Birnbaum, an experienced broadcast and print journalist and president of Elle Communications— will give you the tools, tips and lessons you need to harness your unique stories in order to move, inspire and influence others.
In this half-day, customizable workshop, your organization will learn how to leverage its personal story to attract stakeholders, the media and the public – and get them to act.
Depending on your particular needs, you will:
- Learn storytelling best practices
- Discover what makes a story powerful and why data and facts are not enough
- Learn innovative methods to attract donors and partners through stories and case studies
- Engage in interactive exercises to understand how to implement stronger storytelling techniques.
- Understand what makes an effective video
- Learn how to leverage your "storytelling champions"
- Gain practical tips you can use every day
Media Training
Learn how to:
- Write an attractive press release and story pitch
- Make the most of social media to gain media attention
- Put your best face – and foot – forward in print and video interviews
- Strategically prepare for interviews to ensure you eloquently and impactfully communicate your story
What type of training or workshops are you interested in? We'd be happy to discuss it with you. Contact us today.
Report Research and Writing
Whether it's a white paper, annual report or another in-depth document, these projects are often time-consuming, deadline-oriented and heavily dependent on research. Wouldn't you rather be doing something else?
No sweat. We'll do it. Proficient at interviews, research and synthesizing complex material into simple, user-friendly language, Elle Communications will manage your report from start to finish, turning it around efficiently and on time.
"Elisa's questions are insightful, her research thorough, and her manner professional. But more importantly she knows how to get to the heart of the story – no matter how complex the subject – and draw out her interview subjects with grace and patience."
Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, Executive Director, Stephen Lewis Foundation
So take care of the work you enjoy. Leave the rest to us.
Contact us for more information
Corporate Histories & Videos
If you're looking to showcase talent, celebrate success, enhance credibility or promote your organization as a good corporate citizen, you may want to chronicle your history.
Some companies produce corporate histories as a tribute to outgoing executives or in honour of a special anniversary but these projects can also be used to leverage a fundraising initiative or new product, to improve branding or, simply, to boost morale.
Whether published as a full-size coffee table book, a smaller publication focused on "lessons learned", an e-book, an online microsite, DVD, audio podcast or corporate video, this unique marketing and PR tool lets you tell your distinct narrative in an engaging and compelling way.
No matter the medium or purpose, Elle Communications can manage the entire corporate history project—from researching the facts and interviewing the "featured characters", to sourcing photos and overseeing graphics and production.
Ready to produce your corporate history? We look forward to working with you.
"Elisa was instrumental in all aspects of our production, from the pre-production to the post production level. In addition to Elisa's strong work ethic and enthusiasm for her job, Elisa was a delight to work with. She was a team player and she worked well independently when she had to. Whatever task she was given, she rose to the challenge and often went beyond."
Shahzaana Satar, Producer/Director, History Television


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Mars is a long way from Earth. 56 million kilometres, in fact.
Josh Richards is part of the Mars One team gearing up to become the first four settlers of the Red Planet.
Although it's an incredible journey, we couldn't help but ask Josh what's spurring him to leave Earth.
There are a few motivators for him, the biggest that he aspires to understand life beyond our current human experience.
At the age of seven, Josh was inspired by Australian astronaut Andy Thomas, who was selected for NASA's 1992 Astronaut Corp. This huge adventure will inspire a new generation of children to dream big.