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The Disney Stores Design by Me t-shirt contest afforded me the chance to make some new Disney friends. Below is an interview with one of the five finalists, Jasmine. I've gotten to know her via Facebook, and have enjoyed her photo compositions with her new baby. She's also a fantastic painter, a skill I've never been able to do. Like me, Jasmine is a huge fan and designer who took a chance on an idea for a shirt that Disney responded to. Here's hoping we'll see more of her ideas in the Parks someday!
Tell us a little about your self:
My name is Jasmine Contois and I'm 30, married and have one child, Aidan. I'm currently a freelance Graphic Designer.
I was born and raised in Port Washington New York located on Long Island just 30 minutes outside of New York City. I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be an artist.
Walt Disney is the reason I wanted to be an artist. I wanted to move people with my art. Disney provided me with the inspiration and motivation to be a great artist. When I was 11 my parents signed me up to take a class with the Disney Animators at MGM Studios in Walt Disney World. The animators told me that the best school to go to was Pratt Institute. I knew right then and there that that's where I was going to go. When I applied to Pratt and was accepted on early admission I was over the moon. I received my undergraduate degree in Graphic Design.
After graduating from college I started working for a design company called Mada Design. It was a great working experience. I met many talented people and learned a lot about the business. It's also the place where I met my very talented husband. I worked on designing many things such as, books, trading cards, style guides, packaging, and logos. I continue to work with many of my friends at Studio 2.0. and I work for Rocket Digital Arts.
Favorite Disney movie or attraction:
Well it's hard to pick just one but I love Lady and the Tramp and Sleeping Beauty. I also love Aladdin because I always wanted to be a Disney Princess and felt having a Princess named Jasmine was little gift to me.
My favorite attractions are the Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Tiki Birds, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Cinderella's Castle, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, and the Matterhorn.
Why Disney:
Disney has had a huge influence on many aspects of my life. Disney has taught me to be a good artist, an animal lover, and to believe in dreams. Disney to me means the very best. They have the best movies, animation, entertainment, and theme parks. I do believe if you dream it, you can build it and when you wish upon a star dreams do come true. For every princess there is a prince.
My parents first introduced me to Disney World at the age of 3 and I thought, "this place is great. I can't believe one man made all of this for me." I fell in love with the Wonderful World of Color and the Disneyland program on TV. I thought Walt Disney was such a great and talented man with great values. I wanted to grow up to be like him. I love Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Meeting them in the parks was like meeting the President to me, and still is. Having the tradition of going to Disney every year and now being able to introduce that to my son has meant the world to me. Most of my education has come from watching Disney programs such as Donald in MatheMagic Land, Davy Crockett, and the Great American Adventure in Epcot.
The Disney Parks have been my vacation destination for years. Where else can you go to be totally immersed in fantasy. I cry every time I see Cinderella's castle and I cry every time I have say goodbye to it at the end of a vacation. I'm always moved my Jiminy Cricket's "When You Wish Upon a Star" during the Wishes Fireworks. That song sums up what Disney had taught me. I have wished on many stars and most of them have come true. For years I dreamt of going to Disneyland. A chance to see it in person and not just on TV. Finally my dream came true in 2000 when my father decided to take me to Disneyland as a graduation present. It was more magical than I could have ever imagined. It was like being in Walt's house. Being able to walk the same streets that Walt walked sent chills up my spine. Disneyland has a charm that can not be replicated anywhere else.
One day I met my Prince Charming and introduced him to Disney. He fell in love with the same things that I love about Disney. Now we are raising a Disney Family. It has been fun seeing Disney through my son's eyes.
Have you ever entered a contest like this before:
I entered a logo contest for a non-profit company that helps raise awareness about the importance of taking care of your pets and bringing them to the vet. My design came in third.
Have you ever tried to design for Disney before:
Yes. I worked on several Disney properties through my work with The Topps Company. My biggest claim to fame is the Club Penguin Trading Cards. I designed the Club Penguin Trading Cards and packaging that is currently being sold in the parks. I also have designed High School Musical, Toy Story 3 and Hannah Montana Trading Cards.
How did you come to your design:
My design came pretty quickly. I loved watching the Wonderful World of Color as a child. I always thought the kaleidoscope was a great graphic. I thought why not make a kaleidoscope made of Mickey iconography.
Tell us about your Design Process:
When I'm really passionate about something, the design comes quickly. I saw the contest on the Disney Store website and I knew what I was going to do. I immediately sat down and started to draw out elements of Mickey Mouse in Illustrator. I combined the elements and started to make my kaleidoscope pattern.
Would You do this Again:
Of course I would. I felt this contest was a very positive experience. I never thought I would have gotten as far as I did. As a huge Disney fan it was a great honor to be recognized by Disney for my design. I have made new friends, gotten some new followers on my facebook fanpage and had my name put out there. I feel accepted by the Disney Company. I also appreciate the other designs in the contest. I was in good company.
You can find more about Jasmine here, and here.
Many, many thanks to Jasmine for sharing with us. I look forward to seeing more of her work in the future.


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Life today has become so crowded and complicated for so many of us. Too often it is about things that are not really that important.
We need to stop, rethink and take inventory, get rid of what is excess and not necessary. Most of it could probably be given to someone who could use it or really needs it. This is not only true for material things but even more so about people and our time.
Too many out there are lonely and in need of a friend . Sometimes a simple hello or visit would make a world of difference. An invitation for a cup of coffee and a chat could so impact a life in the positive. A visit just to talk or a card saying Hi, I was thinking of you today. It takes so little of our time but can sometimes be a very real lifeline to someone else!
Even too often in the church this happens and it is not what Jesus desires for us. We are a community and community interacts with each other. We need not overlook those not in our circle of friends but instead reach out and include all.
I learned a very important lesson years ago when trying to plan on attending a women's conference. I would not know until the last moment if I would be able to attend. The lady handling the reservations said " I won't be able to put you with who you are usually with." I told her to put me with anyone who needed a roomate to share a room with (after a prompting from the Lord). It turned out to be such a blessing getting to really know someone who otherwise I might never have know more personally! I would not have traded it for anything and it was a lesson well learned!
This is my year to simplify material things in my life and yet expand getting to know others on a deeper level. It is already growing me in so many ways. As a daughter of the King, He loves each one of us. In showing that love to others it is so simple to do by just reaching out but with no agenda in mind. The ways are unending.
Proverbs 16: 8 – Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
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We all know that one of the most difficult places to vacuum is the home's staircase. There are many different sizes and shapes of staircases in existence today. Most of them designed in such a way that it is difficult to access all the joints and corners very easily. The problem has further been compounded by the fact that many of the available vacuum cleaners are not designed to access these inaccessible areas when vacuum cleaners. This means we all have to content with cleaning the surface of the staircase and hoping that the remaining dirt in the joints will not be visible. However, thanks to innovation, the industry has seen improvements in designs and technology of vacuum cleaners that can easily clean the staircases without any problem. After a thorough research, we have come up with some of the best stair case vacuum cleaners to demystify an area that has been shrouded in mystery for some time. After a careful research, we have compiled a thoroughly informed list of some of the best vacuum for stairs in the market to help you make an informed decision.
The Top 5 Best Vacuum For Stairs in the Market
To begin with, the Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-free Vacuum is a light, long vacuum cleaner that has the capability of cleaning further away from where you are standing than most of the other cleaners. It comes with a soft rolling cleaner head that combines smooth and hard fibers to simultaneously get rid of very fine dust particles as well as large debris.
In addition to that, it is fitted with the HEPA filtration technology that ensures all the dirt and dust particles are filtered from the suction to expel allergens and other unhealthy particles. The result is clean air exiting from the other end. Another outstanding feature of the Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-free Vacuum is the powerful V6 motor. The motor provides three times more suction power than the normal motor making this one the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner in the market.
Some of its best features:
- HEPA filtration technology
- V6 powerful motor
- Soft roll cleaner for removing both fine particles ad large debris.
- It has a powerful motor that provides three times more suction power than other vacuums.
- It is balanced to allow easy cleaning at the top, in the middle and at the bottom.
- It has a motorized tool that is designed to get rid of pet hairs and fine dirt from the ground.
- It is cordless
- There is no switch to keep it on so you have to push the trigger constantly.
The Dayson V6 animal cord-free vacuum is another top quality stair vacuum which is similar to the previous model with slight improvements in its power. It comes fitted with V6 motor that is just as powerful as the previous model and has the ability to suck debris three times faster than the average vacuum.
An important improvement in this model is the fact that it gives a stronger suction power when switched to maximum mode. In addition to that, it has a maximum runtime of about 20 minutes although it varies depending on the attachment on the head.
Motorized attachment will obviously consume more power than non-motorized ones. The overall battery charge time is about 3.5 hours. It is also balanced to provide easy cleaning at the top, bottom and in the middle. Additionally, the wand can easily be detached for handheld cleaning. This is one of the Best Vacuum for stairs in the market today.
Some of its best features:
- A direct drive cleaner head with 75 percent more power.
- V6 motor
- Long lasting battery
- Extra attachment for easy cleaning of different areas.
- It has a runtime of up to 20 minutes depending on the attached head.
- It has a powerful V6 motor that can suck debris up to three times faster.
- It has a detachable wand that enables you to clean while holding the vacuum in your hand.
- Power Battery
- Lack of an ON/OFF switch makes it cumbersome to power while vacuum cleaning.
The Bissell 3624 SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner is an exemplary corded vacuum cleaner that is designed to get rid of the stubborn dirt and debris from hard to reach areas of you staircase.
It comes with a 5 flex hose that will come in handy when you need to clean up tough stains and spots from your stairs. Additionally, the Bissell 3624 SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner comes with a number of attachment tools including 6 tools for stairs, 3 tools for tough stain removal and a cleaning formula.
This gives you a variety of options to choose from when getting rid of the tough stains from your stair. The cleaning formula only serves to make your work easier during cleaning. This is another Best vacuum for stairs in the market today.
Some of its best features include:
- 9 different attachment tools for easy cleaning
- Long reach 22 power cord
- A stretch hose
- It has a long cord that allows you to reach different places.
- It has a hose that can clean tough stains and dirt.
- It comes with a cleaning formula to help you with the cleaning.
- It is light and hence easy to carry around
- It comes with a cord which makes it cumbersome to maneuver.
The Hoover F5914900 SteamVac Carpet Cleaner with Clean Surge combines a number of features to provide a high quality cleaning for your upholstery and stairs all in one sitting. It comes with 12-amp motor that helps suck out some of the most stubborn dirt and spots from the stairs.
Included in the package are 5 different spinning brushes that can be used to clean carpets, upholstery and even bare floors. One outstanding feature of this vacuum is the clean surge feature that allows you to get rid of the stubborn spots by giving a burst of cleaning solution during those cleaning sessions.
On top of all these features, the Hoover F5914900 SteamVac Carpet Cleaner with Clean Surge has two water tanks that are used to store clean and dirty water. It therefore becomes easy to rinse after cleaning your stairs.
Some of its best features:
- 12-amp motor
- Two water tanks
- Clean surge feature
- It has two water tanks for storing both clean and dirty water
- It has 5 spinning brushes to make cleaning easier.
- It comes with a cleaning solution.
- It is corded which may limit your cleaning radius.
The Shark Rocket TruePet Ultra-Light Upright (HV322) is another ultra modern stair vacuum cleaner that combines a number of top quality features to give you unrivaled output as far as cleaning is concerned. For starters, the vacuum cleaner is ultra light weighing slightly over 19 pounds.
This makes it easier for you to clean some of the most unreachable places on the stairs. In addition to that, the Shark Rocket TruePet Ultra-Light Upright (HV322) is among the few vacuum cleaners that never lose its suction power when you are working. This gives it an operational edge over its competitors.
Also, it comes with a truepet motorized brush that easily gets rid of the hidden dirt and spots when you clean while holding it in your hand. It features LED lights at the nozzle to allow you to clearly see some of the dirt hidden under the crevices while cleaning under low light conditions.
Some of its best features:
- It is ultra light
- LED lights at the nozzle
- Motorized brush
- It is lightweight hence easy to carry while cleaning.
- It does not lose its power while cleaning.
- It has LED lights at the nozzle to provide lighting under low light conditions.
- The battery does not last long under high power.
The BISSELL PowerGlide Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum with Lift-Off Technology, 2763 operates more like a few of its earlier models except for one thing; it does not lose power during runtime. This allows it to give the best lasting suction performance when in operation without stopping.
Also, it has a multi-filtration technology that allows it to filter the air under various levels hence ensuring the air is free of any allergens that might cause harm to you and your family. It also has a swivel steering that allows you to easily clean under crevices and maneuver through unreachable corners of the stairs.
An on/off switch that switches the brush roll on is included to prevent particles from scattering all over during cleaning. And with the collapsible handle, storage of the device has never been easier.
Some of its best features:
- Lift-Off technology
- TurboEraser tool
- Collapsible handle
- It features the Lift-Off technology that easily sucks dirt into a vacuum.
- It has a swivel steering that allows for easy maneuverability
- It has a turbo eraser that easily gets rid of stubborn dirt and spots from the floor.
- The cord limits its area of operation.
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum (NV352) is another lightweight stair vacuum that is preferred by most users because of its portability. Like all the previous models before it, it comes with a powerful motor that does not lose power during operation. This allows you to get uniform cleaning from start to finish. The HEPA technology helps to ensure the suction is clean and completely free of any allergens that might cause harm.
It also features a transparent water tank that gives you a clear view of the level of water in the tank as you clean. And like all its predecessors, it comes with a swivel steering that makes it easy to maneuver around the house as you clean. The bagless dust cap is large enough to store dirt for a longer time before the need for a replacement. Its portability ensures that you can carry it from one place to another without any help whatsoever.
Some f its best features:
- Swivel steering
- Ultra light
- Easy to Maneuver
- It is light weight which makes it easier for you to carry it from one place to another
- It does not lose power during suction.
- It has a large capacity dust cap.
- It has an anti allergen seal
- It has no battery which means it has to be plugged into a socket.
The Black+Decker BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt is another powerful design from Black + Decker that features a number of exclusive features that exemplifies it character. To begin with, the vacuum is designed with the lithium technology that ensures the battery provides fade free power during operation.
Another outstanding feature of this design is the exclusive pivoting nozzle that ensures it provides enough power to get rid of stubborn dirt and debris on your stair case. It comes with a powerful motor that provides three times more suction power than the conventional models.
It also has a three stage filtration process that ensures the resulting air is clean and free from any allergens that might be harmful to you and your family. The patented cyclone technology means that the filter is kept free from debris and dust which keeps it clean at all times. This is one of the cheap and Best vacuum for stairs in the market today.
Some of its best features:
- Fade free battery power
- 20V motor
- Cyclonic technology
- Powerful nozzle
- It has a three stage filtration system which keeps the air clean and free from allergens.
- It features the fade free technology that maintains battery power.
- It has a high performing motor that gives it three times more power than the conventional vacuums.
- It does not have a variety of attachment tools
The Eureka EasyClean Corded Hand-Held Vacuum is a unique vacuum cleaner with the capabilities of cleaning stairs, upholstery and even floors. It comes with a stretch hose that can be able to clean distant surfaces. It is among the few vacuum cleaners that come with two different motors. One of the motors is used to power the revolving brush while the other is used for suction.
This ensures more power output. It is fitted with an on board crevice tool that allows you to easily clean carpeted floors and stairs. The clear dust cup can easily be cleaned. And with slightly over 4 pounds, it is among the lightest stair vacuum cleaners you will ever find in the market.
Some of its best features:
- 2 motors
- On board crevice tool
- A bagless filter
- 20-foot cord
- It comes with lithium technology which ensures fade free power.
- It has a 20 foot cord that can easily be folded for storage.
- It is lightweight
- It has less power
The Dyson V6 Trigger is the same vacuum cleaner as the DC 58 handheld. Not many changes have been made by the manufacturers to the product besides the name. Be that as it may, the vacuum cleaner is easily among the most powerful vacuums in the market today. With a digital V6 motor, it has the capacity to output three times more power than conventional vacuum cleaners in the market.
In addition to that, it has the cyclone technology that has 15 cyclones on either side working in parallel to improve the capture of dust and debris. Also, it is very small and portable which means it can easily be held in your hand while cleaning.
Some of its best features:
- V6 motor
- Cyclone technology
- 2 Tier Radial cyclones increase airflow
- It is light and ergonomically designed
- It has a powerful suction that does not fade
- Its power is almost twice that of any other handheld design.
- The battery does not last long when on maximum power
How we tested, what we found
During this research, we conducted a number of tests to identify which vacuum cleaners reached our threshold in terms of quality. We soiled both bare and carpeted stairs with different types of dirt including pet hairs, dust particles both small and large. We wanted to find out how each of the different stair vacuum cleaners picked up the different particles and we recorded the results.
Also, we dropped some of the particles in hard to reach areas of the staircases such as in between steps and behind the rails to try and find out how easily each of the vacuums maneuvered to get rid of the debris. And to be fair in our judgment, we ensured each of the available attachments for every vacuum was put to use to make sure all the available options were exhausted in our findings. The motor power of each of the vacuums was also considered since that is a major factor in determining which of the vacuums was better than the other. The results were effectively recorded as well.
For vacuum cleaners with cords, we recorded the lengths of the cords and tested how each of the cords affected the effectiveness of the vacuum. We found out that the more portable a vacuum was the better it was at cleaning. Also, the warranty attached to each vacuum was a deciding factor in determining how good a vacuum cleaner was.
Which type of stair vacuum is right for you
There are different types and designs of stair vacuums that are available in the market. Each one of them comes with a host of advantages and disadvantages. It is important to consider all these advantages before buying one.
1. Handheld stair vacuums
The handheld stair vacuums are usually relatively smaller than the other normal vacuum cleaners. Some of them have cords while others come without cords. They are more portable and are usually lighter than the other models. Even though the surface of cleaning is smaller, they have the capacity to get rid of both smaller and larger debris from some unreachable places on the stairs.
2. Canister vacuums
Canister vacuums are usually preferred if they have hoses long enough to reach the top of the stairs. In case it is not that long, it may be a problem to effectively clean your stairs. Also, the cleaning head should not be wider than the width of your stair case if you are to find a good stair vacuum.
3. Upright vacuums
The upright vacuums are usually very convenient because the effectiveness does not depend on the length of the hose. You will be moving with the vacuum as you clean so you do not have to worry about the length of the hose. However, ensure the vacuum is light enough to be carried up the stairs and back.
4. Cordless vacuums
The cordless vacuums are usually the best for staircases. This is because you are not limited to the length of the cord and you can easily move from place to place. They are usually dependent on a battery and the battery life determines how long you will vacuum the stairs before you break for a recharge.
Things to consider when buying a best vacuum for stairs
Before you set out to buy a stair vacuum, there are a number of important factors that you must put into consideration. We have outlined some of them below to keep you informed before you sign that check.
1. Weight
For a stair vacuum, the weight of the vacuum will matter more than anything. The lighter the vacuum the easier it will be for you to carry it up the stairs and back. If you go for a heavier vacuum, you will find it cumbersome to carry the vacuum from time to time.
2. Length of the hose
A longer hose will give you all the freedom you require to clean the stairs. You will be able to easily clean the top of the stairs without the need to move the vacuum. So the longer the hose, the better the vacuum.
3. An included stair tool
A vacuum that comes with an included stair tool makes it easier for you to clean the stairs. If you are lucky enough to get this simple yet important tool, you will be grateful. So be patient and go for the one with a stair tool.
4. The vacuum's power
When going for a stair vacuum, a more powerful option will be better for you. The reason the power is important is because when you have a lengthy hose, you will need enough power to sustain the suction up the hose without compromise. So ensure you go for the vacuum with the most power.
5. Warranty
While this should not come as a deal breaker, the warranty of the vacuum determines how confident the manufacturer is with his product. It is always good to go for an extended warranty if you have the option.
Final Verdict
There are several stair vacuums with different designs and functionality in the market. Some of them are more powerful than others while others are generally lighter. Several factors will inform the choice of which best vacuum for stairs you will go for. However, it is important to choose one that not only makes you comfortable but also makes it easier for you to maneuver the stairs without straining a muscle. After you go through our review, you will definitely not make a mistake during your purchase. Remember, there is something for everyone.


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Kumar, Rajnish and Madras, Giridhar and Modak, Jayant (2004) Enzymatic Synthesis of Ethyl Palmitate in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 43 (7). pp. 1568-1573.
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The esterification of palmitic acid with ethanol was investigated at various temperatures (35- 70 °C) in the presence of three lipases (Novozym 435, Lipolase 100T, and hog pancreas lipase) in supercritical carbon dioxide $(SCCO_2)$ and under solvent-free conditions. All enzymes showed an optimum temperature of 55 °C under both conditions. The effect of water and ethanol addition on the esterification of acid was also investigated. The conversion obtained in $SCCO_2$ and under solvent-free conditions with Novozym at optimal conditions was 74 and 97%, respectively. Although a higher apparent yield was obtained under the solvent-free conditions due to higher substrate and enzyme concentrations, the reaction in supercritical carbon dioxide is better because of lower enzyme loading, higher reaction rates and easier downstream processing.
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Written on the 30 January 2018 by Kevin Conolly
Member for Riverstone Kevin Conolly is pleased to announce that children between six months and five years old will be eligible for free flu jabs this year, with the program starting in April.
The $3.5million influenza vaccination program offered by the NSW Government follows last year's severe flu season.
"Last year our community, like many in NSW, was hit hard by the flu season," Mr Conolly said.
"So introducing this program means more than 400,000 children across the State will be eligible to receive better protection not only for them, but also for their families and the wider community.
"We all know how horrendous the flu can be and this is especially hard on the smallest members of our families.
"Little kids are also most likely to spread the flu so a free flu jab will not only keep them safe, but will protect others they come into contact with." Mr Conolly said.
Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said NSW childhood vaccination rates had increased by 6.3 per cent since 2010, to 93.9 per cent in 2017.
"We already have the some of the best childhood vaccination rates in the country and this free flu jab will go even further to protect our little ones from potentially deadly flu infections," Mr Hazzard said.
Children who have never had a flu vaccination will need two doses, one month apart. The vaccine will cover four strains of influenza virus, two A strains and two B strains, likely to be circulating this winter.
Last year there were more than 12,000 confirmed cases of influenza in children under five, with many more likely to not to have been tested.
For more information, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation
Author: Kevin Conolly
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Through this website, I will keep you up to date with the latest news.
I am committed to working tirelessly to deliver the infrastructure and services needed in our local area.
You can also use this website to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or views that you might like to raise with me.


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Bob is a perfectionist and drives himself hard to achieve high standards, and expects it of others. Bob focuses on procedures and the Management Control system, rather than on the people doing the work.
Bob's team does not handle conflict well. Anger and frustration spill over with no project compass, comments evolve into anger directed at colleagues or contractor. Personalities become entwined with issues. The Management team is rapidly becoming bogged down, overwhelmed with detail and procrastination. In an effort to catch up, they have dropped many of their meetings. They waste time in pointless debate of opinions. They are now too busy to plan.
Bob doesn't believe in incentives or motivation. People are here to do a job and Bob becomes even more demanding. Some of his crew leave, confirming Bob's opinion that they will always be looking for higher wages elsewhere. The client finally accuses Bob of deliberately lagging so he can renegotiate late payments. Unfortunately, Bob loses it and tells the client to stop trying to tell him how to do his job, and points out how uncooperative the client has been to work with.
Bob is tired and close to burnout. Thank God his wife left him after the last project, or he would be getting hell at home! He believes that projects are just hard work and exhausting to manage. Unfortunately for his project team, he will be right every time.
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Together with his Management Team, they anticipate problems they will face and, as a group, they design strategies to handle them. They learn to plan and communicate well. Andrew creates a focused team, heading in one direction, making a coherent offering with respect for a leader they want to succeed for. They maintain their communication and continue to plan even under increasing pressure.
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Contemporary anglers who achieve consistent fishing success have more likely than not learned to master the art of fishing soft plastic baits. Fishing this new genre of lures takes knowledge and skill, and Pete Barrett has an abundance of both. His experience can be your key to success. Within the pages of this comprehensive volume Pete presents the readers with the benefits of his extensive experience and his soft bait wisdom. The insights that you will gain from his popular book, Fishing Soft Baits in Saltwater are sure to result in more bites and more fish on the end of your line.
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Never ever chew with your mouth open. That's rule number one, and here are a few more dining rules kids need to be taught.
Let's start training our children in the basic table manners. Table manners also show your respect to those around you. Table manners show one's upbringing, refinement, and awareness towards other people. These are a few easy-to-follow tricks.
First and foremost, switch off your mobiles before settling down. You don't need interruptions when you enjoy your meal. Make sure you wait for the others to be seated.
Make sure when you are seated for a meal your posture is upright and you don't lean on to the chair or table. This also supports proper digestion.
Make sure you put your napkin on your lap.
When you start your meal, make sure that everyone else on the table is served.
Make sure you hold your spoon, fork, and knife in the right hands.
If you are not using one of your hands, make sure you keep that hand down and not on the table.
Always ask someone to pass you the dish rather than leaning on the table to get it.
It is fine to have certain foods with your hands, depending on what the food is.
The most important table etiquette is: do not chew and talk with food in your mouth and avoid smacking noises and chewing with your mouth open. This creates discomfort to the others. Make sure to take small bites to avoid this.
If you need to get up while having your meal, say "excuse me, I'll be right back".
Once you're done with your meal, fold your napkin and place it on the left side of your plate.
So, let's start practising these in our homes and train our little ones.


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- Author:
- agore
- Posted:
- June 14, 2012
- Language:
- Python
- Version:
- 1.4
- Tags:
- get decorator post
- Score:
- 2 (after 2 ratings)
Django does not have a clean, built-in mechanism to separate GET and POST implementations. This simple decorator provides this behavior. Django does provide an alternate way using class-based views, but defining class for each of your view functions may be an overkill. You can name the get and post functions anything you wish, but you need to make sure they are returned in the same order (get first and then post).
Example usage:
def edit(request, id):
form = EditForm(id, request.POST or None)
def get():
return render(request, 'edit.html', {'form' : form})
def post():
if form.is_valid():
return redirect('list')
return get, post
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def formview(func):
Decorator for separating GET and POST implementations
def viewfunction(request):
#Write code which needs to be called for both
def get():
#return GET view to be rendered
def post():
#return view after form POST
#Make sure to return get, post functions in the same order
return get, post
def wrapped(request, *args, **kargs):
get, post = func(request, *args, **kargs)
if request.method == "POST":
return post()
return get()
return wrapped
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- cootetom (on June 14, 2012):
Nice example of "Simple is better than complex". I like it.
- robbtolli (on July 16, 2012):
"Django does not have a clean, built-in mechanism to separate GET and POST implementations."
Yes it does. Use a class based view and derive your class from ProcessFormView. Then, simply define get() and post() methods.
See the Django ProcessFormView docs.
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This is the fifth in our series of Good Decision-Making Guides for Public Bodies. These Guides highlight what is best practice in decision-making and offer simple and practical tips to reduce the risk of challenge to your decisions. In this Guide, we look at:
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Although providing excellent patient care remains the top priority, more and more skilled nursing facilities are offering additional benefits and harnessing technology to raise the living experience of their residents. In a highly competitive market, and with many of these facilities providing top-class medical care to their residents, what sets the successful ones apart is the focus on the experience and satisfaction levels of their residents. In a survey conducted by McKinsey & Co., 63 percent of the respondents said that they would change nursing facilities if offered better food and entertainment options.
Of all the amenities that nursing facilities are now offering their residents, high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity stands out. According to Pew Research Center, 90 percent of higher-income seniors use the Internet these days. They rely heavily on the Internet to stay in touch with their friends and family. Those with limited mobility but with a passion for travel can use the Internet to take a virtual tour of the world. The Internet also gives seniors the option of learning something new with hundreds of online websites offering courses across numerous topics.
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High-speed secured Internet is a great tool for facility management such as staffing, planning duties, billing, etc. According to a survey by HIMSS, more than 80 percent of facilities using cloud servers offer facilities such as real-time monitoring of residents.
According to a recent survey of such facilities, 83 percent of physicians and 71 percent of nurses use mobile technology to care for their patients. This means that, using a smartphone or a mobile device, a caregiver can access a resident's medical records, manage dosages of medicines, schedule therapy sessions, and write progress notes in real-time. Real-time monitoring of residents helps to keep a tab on their condition, which is important, especially for those who suffer from chronic ailments. Physicians can use e-prescribing tools and immediately transfer the prescription to the pharmacy in cases of emergency, so that the needed medicines can be delivered quickly.
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) regulations is mandatory for all skilled nursing facilities. The provisions of these acts also make it imperative for all nursing facilities to provide quick access to the resident's Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI). The HITECH Act says that any facility found willfully neglecting this provision can be fined between $250,000 and $1.5 million. This means that all health records must be available instantly and must remain secure. This will only be possible if Wi-Fi facilities are provided to the caregivers.
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Offering Wi-Fi services can also become a major factor that relatives consider when deciding on a facility. Offering Wi-Fi and high speed Internet to relatives and friends of residents while they are visiting could make all the difference. The visitors are able to check their emails, attend calls, or check on their kids while spending time with their loved ones. The facilities, on the other hand, are able to increase their revenue. A few nursing facilities offer these services for free while others charge an additional fee for the service. The price charged is based on the bandwidth and speed, providing the visitors a number of options to choose from.
A leading skilled nursing facility decided to step up its offering for seniors by recently launching a tech facility program offering mobile devices on rent apart from providing Wi-Fi connectivity. The residents of this particular facility are all seniors, and some of them don't own mobile devices. Others are unable to handle their devices by themselves. Through such a program, residents can connect with their near and dear ones and see them virtually every day. Many ideas like this one become available when a facility decides to embrace Wi-Fi technology.
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A short trip to LIME China
We have been visiting our trading setup in China last week and the trip was successful.
We believe that LIME CHINA will work according to our expectations and we are pleased that Sophia Su will take the leadership by providing the best service to our clients.
The Fujian province of China is a charming area near the seaside. Our office is located in Shishi city, but the main city of the area is Xiamen.
The industrial organization in the textile sector of this area is specialized in Jackets / Outerwear production. Jerseys and shirts are also a part of the setup in China.
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Lending to BVI Borrower on Holiday Let Portfolio
We recently completed a £2,900,000 facility to a BVI borrower ultimately owned by a non-UK national who lives overseas. The security assets comprised holiday lets located in a remote part of Cornwall and a development property in Bath. The borrower wanted to refinance a loan which was about to expire pending the sale of some assets in eastern Europe.
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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran my latest column, which is entitled "Stop Stereotyping Evangelicals." It deals with the changing role of evangelicals in politics--which I find positive--as many evangelicals are moving from being married to any single political party. Hopefully, efforts like the recent "An Evangelical Manifesto" will help evangelicals to play a prophetic and not a partisan role in politics.
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Ryan Health Center
645 10th Avenue (between 45th and 46th streets)
Monday 8:30am – 7:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am – 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Every other Saturday 9:30am – 1:00 pm
Our thanks go to the Ryan Center – Walter DeLaCruz, Chair; William Murphy, Executive Director; and Micheal Slater, who handled the daily details. The hanging of the show (and other details) was handled by our own Charles Dexter with help from a corps of volunteers; Linda Calvet's photo was featured on the postcard, which was designed by Anne Chamberlain and printed courtesy of the Center.
We hope you have a chance to stop by, and if you did not participate this year, that you will consider contributing to a future exhibit. Congratulations to all!


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Thank you guys so much your comments last week! I was stoked to see all the positive responses on Twitter, too. I truly appreciate your support in my blogging adventures.
This week's comment roundup:
Exercise vs. Depression: Round 1. FIGHT!
Several of you commented on being open about depression. It's important to me to lay it all out there, because it seems as though few bloggers, especially food and fitness bloggers, talk about it much, if at all. I was so surprised — and proud — when Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point announced on her blog that her "big secret" from her book, Operation Beautiful, was that she used to engage in self-harm. It's easy to read your friends' Facebook pages or your favorite blogs and think, "They're all so happy, and lead such perfect, interesting lives. What's wrong with me?" In fact, I recently got a comment like that from a childhood friend who found me on Facebook! I'm certainly not happy 100% of the time; it's that I don't want to depress my friends, and I get the support I need for my foul moods outside of social media. (Sorry, boyfriend. <3) I also don't want to dwell on things. If I look at my Twitter feed or Facebook page, I would rather remember fun things from the past couple weeks rather than the numerous bitchy moments I suffer through.
So long story short, I may not emote about it, and your friends and favorite bloggers may not talk about it, but I want you to know that you're not alone if you feel depressed, whether it's "sometimes" or "all the time."
Speaking of which, Darcy said:
For myself, exercise doesn't make me feel immediately better all of the time (in fact, sometimes I have a major crash *after* a run, or just want to cry while I'm running) so that motivation does not exist for me (I wonder if there are others who feel that way).
I'm going to lay this out there: I cried like a baby during two or three Bikram yoga classes earlier this summer! It would have been super embarrassing if not for the fact that you sweat so much during Bikram that I doubt anyone could tell tears from sweat. 😉 And sometimes I get so pissed on a run that I'll just start sprinting like a bat out of hell. (I like to call it fartlek therapy.) So yes, others do feel that way. Even though exercise is an effective treatment for depression, sometimes you just gotta feel what you gotta feel, and nothing is that "magic bullet" that will suddenly make everything better.
How to Start a Fitness Program
I enjoyed doing a little research about my favorite introductory (or re-introductory) fitness program, the Couch to 5K. Natasha made a great point when she said:
A 10-min mile is pretty fast, but maybe with motivational music it could be done. At my peak, I was running a 12-min mile which I worked VERY hard to achieve.
You're totally right, Natasha! I run somewhere between 11- and 12-minute miles myself, and it took a lot of hard work to get there. At the end of the Couch to 5K program, you might not be running 5K in exactly 30 minutes, but you will be able to run (or maintain a higher pace at your substitute exercise, such as the elliptical or rowing machine) for 30 minutes at a time without walk breaks. For general health and wellness, doing so three times a week is an awesome goal. If you decide to participate in a 5K run, your time might run more in the 35-40 minute range. The good news is that running events are saturated with incredibly positive energy from the runners, the organizers, and your own nerves; I usually run slightly faster than normal at races compared to my training runs.


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This is my first TMI Thursday. I have lots of embarrassing moments to share, but I have to figure out the best...
***Alright, folks, you know the rules. Join us all in humiliating the crap out of yourself every Thursday by sharing some completely tasteless, wholly unclassy, "how many readers can I estrange THIS week??" TMI story about your life. Or hell, about someone else's!
Turns out the creator of this day has declared this her last TMI Thursday. Seeing as how it's my first, it may not also be my last, we'll see. Speaking of firsts, that gives me an idea for my TMI story.
So, my first real love was the guy I was dating my freshman year of college. We'll call him Adam. He and I both came to college with a relationship intact and all intentions of maintaining those relationships. Anyone who's gone to college trying to hold onto their high school sweetheart can comiserate. Anyway, we met, quickly became part of the same group of friends and then started hanging out. We lived the closest together of all our friends so we spent the most time together, but we didn't take the relationship any further than friendship until both of us were out of our previous relationships. I'm still very proud of that fact. After we both endured very painful breakups, we turned to each other for comfort. This guy became one of my best friends before he was ever anything else.
Where's the TMI part, you wonder? The things I had to go through to get and keep this guy now make me cringe with embarrassment. I consider myself an independent woman, but I more than bent over backwards to prove to him that I was right for him and he was right for me.
First, there was another girl in our group of friends who liked him. She wasn't in a relationship when she got to college. During one of our sleepover (imagine 13 eighteen year olds crammed onto the living room floor of a tiny tiny apartment, she made her move. I was laying near him and had to listen to them making out. Turns out they actually had sex the next week, but only the once (that's the story being stuck to til this day). I basically told him I knew it and then let it go for the sake of us. Yup, I should've been like, if you want her and she'll help you cheat on your girlfriend, I don't want any part of that, but I stayed and worked on our friendship.
Second, there was a girl in our pep team who like him. One trip we took to an away football game, she and I went and he didn't. I spent the night at his house the night before because I was sick. He made me soup and let me sleep in his bed so I could feel better. I woke up at about 10 pm to hear voices talking in his living room. She was there! I called him into the room to ask why she was there. He said they were friends and she just came over to hang out and I was sick and couldn't keep him company so I shouldn't mind. I was flabbergasted. When I re-read my diary from that year, I was feeling and thinking some pretty toxic things in that time period. But what did I do? I still fell asleep talking to him on the phone every night that weekend and he was the first person I went to see when I got back from the trip.
Third, when I went with him to visit his hometown around Easter, he confessed that he had cheated on me with his ex-girlfriend who he had sworn he hadn't spoken to since they broke up. We promised each other to cut off contact with our exes to give us a real chance. I had stuck to the promise, he had broken it in the worst way. What did I do? I thought about it for about 20 minutes and chose to forgive him as long as he promised not to do it again.
Don't get me wrong, I did my fair share of horrible things. They were mostly confined to sulking and starting arguments about things other than why I was really mad. But, I bent over backwards for a man I loved before I even loved him. I did things I'm ashamed of even now. 20 minutes!! Who forgives someone who apologizes about something they swore they'd never do in 20 minutes?! And I meant it too. I never brought it up to him again after that point. I'm prouf of my ability to truly forgive, but embarrassed by the depths I would go to for a man who didn't truly deserve it at the time.
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On Thursday 22nd of June, year four set off on an adventure to the Peace Center.
Walking through Warrington town center we considered why the peace center was built and what it stood for.
We had a great time staying over with all our friends and trying some orienteering around Sankey Valley.
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OpenEBS use case - CI/CD
Problem Statement
Application developers of containerized applications rely on the development ecosystem for agility. CI/CD is part of the eco-system that enables applications to be tested through various pipelines (CI) and deployed into production automatically (CD) at the end of successful CI. Many of these containerized applications are stateful in nature, databases in most cases, go through state changes while being tested in the CI pipeline stages. When one of the stages of pipeline fails, developers would like to reproduce the state of the stateful application for further debugging. DevOps admins need a solution where preserving the state of the application at each stage of the pipeline is very easy and seamlessly integrated into the CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins using the API.
OpenEBS solution
OpenEBS provides a perfect solution for this problem. OpenEBS has integrated the snapshot capabilities into Kubernetes way of taking stateful application snapshots and provides a snapshot provisioner to reproduce the state of the application from a given snapshot.
DevOps admin integrates Jenkins/Travis/other CI-CD systems to provision and take snapshot as shown above. At the end of CI pipeline, the OpenEBS volume and all the snapshots are deleted/destroyed. Once CD is done, DevOps admin configures the OpenEBS volume such that periodic snapshots are taken and preserved.
apiVersion: volumesnapshot.external-storage.k8s.io/v1
kind: VolumeSnapshot
name: snapshot-demo
namespace: default
persistentVolumeClaimName: demo-vol1-claim
The following command creates the snapshot named snapshot-demo.
$ cd e2e/ansible/playbooks/feature/snapshots/kubectl_snapshot
$ kubectl apply -f snapshot.yaml
volumesnapshot "snapshot-demo" created
$ kubectl get volumesnapshot
snapshot-demo 18s
When a stage of CI pipeline fails, the DevOps admin can easily restore the state of the stateful application and provide access to the application developer, most likely in an automated way.
After a snapshot is created, it can be used to restore to a new PVC. To do this we need to create a special StorageClass implemented by snapshot-provisioner. We will then create a PersistentVolumeClaim referencing this StorageClass for dynamically provision new PersistentVolume.
You can use
$ vi restore-storageclass.yaml to create the yaml and add the below entries.
kind: StorageClass
apiVersion: storage.k8s.io/v1
name: snapshot-promoter
provisioner: volumesnapshot.external-storage.k8s.io/snapshot-promoter
Once the restore-storageclass.yaml is created, you have to deploy the yaml by using the below command.
$ kubectl apply -f restore-storageclass.yaml
We can now create a PersistentVolumeClaim that will use the StorageClass to dynamically provision a PersistentVolume that contains the info of our snapshot. Please create yaml that will delpoy a PersistentVolumeClaim using the below entries. Use
$ vi restore-pvc.yaml command to create the yaml and then add the below entries to the yaml.
apiVersion: v1
kind: PersistentVolumeClaim
name: demo-snap-vol-claim
snapshot.alpha.kubernetes.io/snapshot: snapshot-demo
storageClassName: snapshot-promoter
accessModes: ReadWriteOnce
storage: 5Gi
Once the restore-pvc.yaml is created , you have to deploy the yaml by using the below command.
$ kubectl apply -f restore-pvc.yaml
Finally mount the "demo-snap-vol-claim" PersistentVolumeClaim into a percona-snapsot Pod to see that the snapshot was restored properly. While deploying the percona-snapshot Pod you have to edit the deplyment yaml and mention the restore PersistentVolumeClaim name, volume name and volume mount accordingly. Please find the below example for your reference.
With OpenEBS , developers and DevOps admin can easily and seamlessly automate the process of reproducing the status of a failed stateful application pipeline stage.


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- Current test methods lack the sensitivity, ease of use, and rapid results required to respond quickly to the threat of carbapenemase-producing organisms.
(1) Judd WR, et al. Clinical and economic impact of meropenem resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa–infected patients. American Journal of Infection Control. June 2016. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196655316303431); (2) https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/10/pdfs/11-0655.pdf; (3) http://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/cre/CRE-guidance-508.pdf
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- Comprehensive infection control measures should be applied to patients who are colonized or infected with carbapenemase-producing organisms.3
(3) http://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/cre/CRE-guidance-508.pdf
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Born: 1217. Died: 1274.
- Traditional Christian doctrines are correct, and innovations are erroneous.
- The wish to introduce new doctrines is the expression of a bad moral character, and so is curiosity (the wish to find things out independently of their relevance to salvation).
- People need discipline not only of their conduct but also of their intellect, including ssubmission to proper authority and extending even to mortification of the intellect.
- All truth is in Christ: There can be no truths that are unrelated to Christ, and nothing can ever be correctly understood, even about the natural world, if Christ is left out.
- Christ contains all truth because Christ contains the creative archetypes (called 'exemplars' or 'exemplary ideas') of all real things.
- The natural world is a mirror of Go, and by lookingin this mirror we can see God, or, more precisely, we can see some of the examplars, all of which are in God.
- The soul's journey to God begins by looking in this way into the mirror of nature, and then proceeds by turning first inward into our own souls, and then upward into God.
- To prove the existence of God, we do not ave to finish the ascent; a complete proof is available at every level, even the lowest.
He was born in 1217 with the baptismal name, John.
His admiration for the saint led him to join the Franciscans. He changed his name to Bonaventure upon entering the Order of Friars Minor in 1238. He continued his studies at the University of Paris with the founder of the Franciscan School.
In 1257, he was elected Minister General of the Friars Minor. Bonaventure was requested to write a "legend" of St. Francis, which became the saint's official biography. The study of Saint Francis deepened his own mystic life, as expressed in his writing "Journey of the Mind to God."
The degree of Doctor of the Church was bestowed on him and Thomas Aquinas in 1267. Six years later, he was created Cardinal-Bishop of Albano by Gregory X.
He died on July 15, 1274.
Bonaventure was canonized in 1482 by Pope Sixtus IV.
- Breviloquium, 1257
- Commentary on the Gospel of Luke: 1, 2 and 3
- Commentaries on the Four Books of Sentences of Master Peter Lombard, 1250-52
- The Five Feasts of the Child Jesus
- The Journey of the Mind into God, 1259
- Itinerarium Mentis ad Deum
- The Legend of St. Francis, 1261


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by Benjamin Grossman
Should never shut up. With their mouths closed how could we write of the existence of souls? Yes, these entrances shrink all other entrances. How many times did Peter Pan come through Wendy's door? If not for a window, what would've become of our beloved Romeo and Juliet? Where would Rapunzel let down her hair? What friends would our teenagers rely on to sneak out of the house? A window is an ideal womb: it allows one out into the world and then allows them to return. Even the mirror on the wall would say no other is so fair. There are reasons beyond beauty that history builds its home amongst the stained glass. No window is just a window. They are knights in translucent armor, brewers of love, instruments of rebels.
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Those well aquainted with Blackadder the Third will know that The Prince Regent was not blessed with political prowess. Instead he was more of an extravagant dandy dedicated to a lavish lifestyle resulting in life-threatening obesity and a nasty laudanum habit. Fortunately for us though some pretty spectacular architecture & aesthetic follies survive from his indulgent reign. including a coaching inn overlooking Regents Park that now houses York & Albany.
I think the porky prince would have approved of this Ramsay restaurant with rooms headed up by Angela Hartnet and head chef Colin Buchan. This multifaceted operation includes three dining areas; a bar, slightly beige main area and a cosy downstairs with a view of the pass and open kitchen. Rooms are available upstairs and a deli is open next door during the day, all adding to the self appointed 'lifestyle experience' that is popular with a range of customers from preened waggies to business men and more casual Camden types.
We ordered the quail breast ravioli with spinach, truffle and shallot along with grilled ox tongue with macadamia, carrot and pickled mushrooms. Mains might include cannon of lamb, onion purée, rainbow chard, confit potatoes & green olives or roasted pollock on toast, cauliflower purée, pine nut cream & caper beurre noisette. These dishes aren't shy but self-assured with the main ingredient sitting proud. Clever portion sizing means that the richness doesn't overwhelm and there is room for pud. Location and splendid surroundings do come at a price don't forget, with starters at around the £10 mark and mains more like £20.
Attention to detail makes all the difference. An aversion to wheat was expertly accommodated and gluten free bread was bought out. Wine by the carafe and a list organised by flavour is a real help and knowledgeable unfaltering staff bolstered the experience.
Food: 4/5
Venue: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Cuisine type: British/Italian
Meal for two (excluding drinks): £80
Wine: £7 glass, £12 carafe , £20 bottle
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Twist and Shout Square
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worsted weight yarn in two colors
size "H" or "I" hook
w/ 1st color,
ch 10, join w/ sl st to form ring
Rnd 1: sl st in ring, ch 3 - counts as 1st dc, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, (4 dc in ring, ch 1) 3x, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 2: * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) bet 2nd and 3rd dc, sc in ch-sp, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to same st as last join
Finish off
w/ 2nd color
Rnd 3: join w/ sc to any ch-sp, * (4 tr, ch 1, 4 tr) in sc, sc in ch-sp, rep from * around - omitting sc on last rep, join w/ sl st to 1st sc
Finish off
Weave in ends.
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Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and constitutes Turkey's country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. It is also the fifth largest city in the world. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus strait in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. For nearly sixteen centuries following its reestablishment as Constantinople in 330 AD, Istanbul served as an imperial capital for the Roman and Byzantine, the Latin, and the Ottoman empires. Istanbul is the fifth-most-popular tourist destination in the world.
This Istanbul Walkabout takes you through the Süleymaniye Mosque where Sezer Unal and I hunt for some spicy food in Istanbul. Previously I had tired Kebap, Köfte, Iskender, Pide and Döner which didn't stimulate my tastebuds much. I was looking for a bit more spice in life here. On Sezer's suggestion we visited Alibaba in the Süleymaniye Mosque annexe. Alibaba has been serving their customers since 1939. The steward at Alibaba was pretty sure that I'll have smoke coming out of my ears once I ate their beans with two varieties of chillies – red and a green one. They didn't move much in me and the steward went "Masha'Allah".
After the Süleymaniye Mosque eating jaunt, we relaxed on the top of Mimar Sinan Teras Cafe where Sezer introduced me to Dibek Turkish Coffee. Dibek coffee is made by pounding coffee beans with some gums which makes the final product a bit thicker than the usual Turkish coffee. Another unique thing about Dibek coffee is that it is made in cups that are put directly on hot coals.
On Istanbul walkabout, we next walked from to Süleymaniye Mosque via Istanbul University to Sultan Ahmet Mosque and Hagia Sofia and then onwards to Eminönü. At Eminönü we embarked on the Funicular to Taksim Square. Sezer abandoned the Istanbul walkabout here.
Taksim Square took me to Istiklal Street which is a great place for shopping for both branded as well as local goods. It's a street soaked in history and offers some great eating spaces. Istiklal street also has some amazing street performances.
Evening Istanbul walkabout took us to The Golden Horn where the Bosphorus meets the Sea of Marmara. Here, we savoured some of the freshest food available while cherishing the well lit Istanbul skyline. Karaköy, which is being touted as the most happening area for clubbing in Istanbul was deserted at 11:30 PM as we passed through it.
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August has muscled its way in and there's nothing you can do about it. Get ready; there's plenty of shit to be done.
August is a demanding sonuvabitch. August is a Monday, no two ways about it. You've had the weekend, and now it's time to grind.
August points down the road toward September, and says "That's your rest."
August is sweaty. August is full. August is what you've been preparing for.
August is a playoff race – there's no room for beginners. August just got done lifting weights and sure looks like it.
August isn't patient, but it's rich. Sleep later, the fun is as intense as the work in August. August is a pagan celebration of absolute movement – complete, frantic, spastic, unending, unquestioning, vital movement.
August is out of synch – too many moving parts. There're gears grinding, missed moments and not a moment to think.
August is first grade, or freshman year. There's no wisdom in August – you'll sort through it all later. August is caffeinated, sleepless adventure.
August is when filing systems go to hell, when stacks stack up, the start of the hole you'll spend the rest of the year digging out of.
August is blue collar, not decadent like September. August is experience showing the newby how it's all done.
There's nothing mystical or mysterious about it: August'll kick your ass.
"August was awesome," you'll say when September hits, "but who the hell's idea was that nonsense?"
August has given me more newness than anything else in a long time. August is all five sense set on high, pushing the limits. August is the price you pay and the reward at the same time.
If August were a band, it'd have four guitarists, bass, drums, keys, horns, backup singers and special guests sitting in on harmonica and pedal steel.
August really should be two months.


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Team Inzozi in Rwanda
Today we left arrived in Gasarabwayi with plans to begin building some solar units and start training. Bruce led the training group while Patrick and I (Jeremy) began assembling units. The church selected two elders to be trained and supplied with equipment to produce and maintain the solar panels and lights. However, by the end of the day many others also joined in the learning process and helped us create 22 solar panels. It was a busy day of soldering wires, fixing solar panels, and learning new words for everyone. Training went very well, thanks in no small part to our translator, Peter, and before the end of the day several people had been trained in using multi-meters and building solar panels. Tomorrow we will begin assembling the lamps.
Patrick had also gotten together with some members of the church to collect sports equipment (soccer balls, volleyballs, and the like) for the elementary school next door. Carrying a bag of balls can attract a lot of attention in Gasarabwayi, and we were welcomed by many hundreds of the schoolchildren to the school. During a small ceremony Patrick presented the balls to the school's principle and teachers who thanked MCC for the gesture.
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On September 30, 2014, Judge Beryl A. Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Rule 206(4)-5 (Rule) for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found that jurisdiction for review of the Rule lies exclusively with the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (Court of Appeals). As detailed in our August 11 mailing, the New York and Tennessee State Republican Parties sued the SEC on August 7, challenging the Rule and seeking an injunction against enforcement of the Rule's political contribution restrictions with respect to federal contributions.
In the opinion dismissing this suit, Judge Howell explained that initial review of agency rules usually occurs at the district court level unless a statute specifically grants jurisdiction for direct review to a court of appeals. In this case, the court found that the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Act) vests jurisdiction for judicial review of its rules in the Court of Appeals. Specifically, under Section 213 of the Act, a party aggrieved by an order issued by the SEC must obtain review of such order with the Court of Appeals, and must do so by filing a petition within 60 days of the order. Based on Investment Company Institute v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 551 F.2d 1270 (D.C. Cir. 1977), and subsequent precedent, Judge Howell found that direct review of SEC rules promulgated under the Act rests within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals because the term "order" encompasses the term "rule" for purposes of the jurisdictional issue.
Although the court dismissed the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, in dicta contained in a lengthy footnote, Judge Howell also cast serious doubt over the question of the plaintiffs' standing to bring the suit.
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When visiting a foreign country you tend to notice a few differences.
Like the fact that fish head soup is a delicacy (yes, with the eyes and teeth still inside) or that they all walk on certain sides of the road opposite to what we, as Westerners, would consider the 'correct side' (even though those who ride bikes don't really stay in their designated lane).
That when eating noodle soup one should slurp as loud as possible to show the chef you like the meal. Or that businessman dressed in black suits and white shirts do in fact travel via bicycle and listen to music. (What would a Japanese businessman listen to on the way to work?)
How restrooms in a foreign country are vastly different than 'Western' style. (They even have instructions on how to use a Western, which I initially laughed at but then realized I needed instructions on how to use an Eastern latrine.) Or how shrines and temples are everywhere, and in certain cases the vending machines sell beer.
But there are similarities, too.
Like the fact that even the Japanese take pictures of their food and take selfies. Or how the commute is always one to fall asleep on (if you're on a train) or become crazy because of (if you're driving). Trust me on this, the Japanese folks drive just as crazy as we do. If not crazier.
How enjoying a good meal is universal. And relaxation time (in the form of gardens, zen and flower, and hot baths) is essential to being happy.
We even recognized some local eateries (McDonalds) and exercise centers (Curves). The kids chat loudly, snacks are everything, and everyone gets excited over Disney. It was nice to see some common threads weaving us Western and Easterners together. (Aside from the importance of work, school, family, and friends, of course.)
The differences far outweigh the similarities though, but that's why people travel to foreign lands. To experience new things. To see the world through another culture's eyes. To learn and grow as humans.
And I'd like to think that this particular Japan trip helped me do just that.
Honestly, the trip could be summed up in one word: Amazing.
I'm glad to be back home. Glad to be back to my routine. Glad to spend time with friends and cook Western food. But I'm thrilled I got to visit a foreign country, and that I got to do it with my family. We made memories to last a lifetime.
I hope the great blogosphere had a lovely few weeks without me!
Warmest regards,
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
What Christmas Means to Me
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I too think it's silly when people get upset over Christmas. Many people (including myself) just use it as an excuse to see family, cook a nice meal, and exchange presents - what's the harm in that? Merry Christmas, man!ReplyDelete
For me Christmas is always a special time.Spirit is always there. Nice pictures. Kisses, Adam:)ReplyDelete
Great post, Adam! And you're right, you don't need to be a believing or practising Christian to benefit from the Christmas message and holiday.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas Adam!!!ReplyDelete
Very true, people who get upset over it need to get a life. Merry ChristmasReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your Christmasses;)ReplyDelete
What a lovely and thoughtful post, Adam. Christmas greetings to you, Daisy, and family!ReplyDelete
Merry ChristmasReplyDelete
Awe this is really lovely and sweet :) happy holidays! <3ReplyDelete
Btw I went ahead and liked your Facebook page! Hope you could do the same and like mine back too :) I'd really appreciate it!
Such a lovely post, Adam:) And I so agree about cherishing the time we have with family and friends. My husband works on some holidays, and it's super hard when an important part of the family is not there.ReplyDelete
My family is agnostic also, but Christmas is huge with us. Like you, we see it as a time to spend cherishing the time we have with family.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas to you Adam!
Nicely said. The celebration of Christmas changes as we get older but it changes in good ways as we transfer our sense of love and wonder to the next generation. Take care and Merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
This is what Christmas is all about. You said it perfectly!ReplyDelete


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If you missed Justin Timberlake's performance with Jay Z at Candlestick Park last week, you may still be in luck. The star has announced a new Bay Area stop at San Jose's SAP Center on January 19.
The show is part of Timberlake's solo world tour, and will follow the release of a new full-length called The 20/20 Experience — 2 of 2 on September 30.
Tickets go on sale on Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. on Live Nation, but there are two ways to grab tickets before that date. If you join Timberlake's new fan club The Tennessee Kids or are a MasterCard credit card holder, you can get them at 10 a.m. on July 31.


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Winner of Reigate & Banstead Writes
5th Jun 19
We're delighted to share the winning entry for the Reigate Writes competition among schools in Surrey, which was won by 12 year old Katy Adanaya from Warwick School.
Over 450 young writers entered the 2019 round of Reigate and Banstead Writes and after a marathon judging process, a story of the dastardly Black Knight of Reigate Castle by Katy Adanaya beat off all other creative competitors to be crowned the overall winner.
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