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Environmental Science
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment, incorporating its structure and functioning, and human interactions with the environment.
Environmental Science is an integrative subject that builds on a strong disciplinary base in a major subject such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, or Physics, with additional relevant study in areas including Antarctic Studies, Forestry Science, Water Resources Management, Mathematics, Science, Māori and Indigenous Studies, and Statistics.
- At UC, students combine Environmental Science with a second Science major preparing them to make a difference.
- UC operates field stations at Cass (in the Waitaha Canterbury high country) and Kawatiri Westport that are particularly well equipped for Environmental Science teaching and research.
- UC is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019).
To major in Environmental Science, you must also meet the requirements for a second Bachelor of Science (BSc) major.
Of the 360 points needed for the degree, you must complete 120 points of core Environmental Science courses, with the additional points made up of courses from the BSc Schedule and your second BSc major.
For the full major requirements see Schedule B to the Bachelor of Science.
Environmental Science is a growth area for employment. Well-educated people with strong technical and communication skills are needed to help identify, to monitor, and to contribute to solving a variety of problems associated with the environment and with the use and allocation of resources and sustainability.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Environmental Science.
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See the School's website for up-to-date location details.
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University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
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Monday April 9th 2012
With their inexplicably high production values, cringe-inducing skit intros and remarkably perceptive pop cultural commentaries, the video reviews of Half in the Bag (a side project of Mike Stoklasa's Red Letter Media site) are among the most singular pieces of film criticism the internet has to offer. In the above video (and part two here) they take soft target Jack and Jill to task with refreshing depth and consideration, not to mention several hella accurate Jill impressions. I just hope you weren't planning to get anything done in the next fifty minutes.

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HG flexed his dining muscles in the 1950's when New York restaurants were very inexpensive and contained many delights for the adventurous fledgling gourmand. An HG favorite was a warm and friendly French bistro, Fleur de Lis, located at 141 W. 69th Street. It was here that HG delved into the wonderful world of innards prepared in traditional French style. Brains in black butter. Tripe in the style of Caen. Roast kidneys and kidneys in mustard sauce. Tete de Veau (all the little goodies plucked from the head of a cow and served in a thick vinaigrette). Sweetbreads in a lush red wine sauce.These dishes ranged in price from $1.35 to $1.60. Yes, you read it right. A generous plate of Sole Meuniere was $1.15 as was a heaping bowl of mussels (accompanied by pomme frites). The most expensive dish on the menu was a one and-a-half pound lobster for $3.00. HG liked to start the meal with Saucisson and warm potato salad ($.35) or pickled herring ($.35) or a copious crabmeat cocktail ($.50). Red and white wine was served by the glass ($.25). A nice aperitif was dry, chilled sherry ($.25). The cheese selection was composed of Camembert, goat, Port du Salut and blue cheese. Served generously and at the right temperature ($.25 each) Went nicely with port ($.25 a glass). Desserts included creme caramel and chocolate mousse (each $.35). All of these prices are from the Nov. 1955 Fleur de Lis menu.
At that time, HG was a highly paid journalist ($175 a week) who supplemented his pay by moonlighting as a press agent. When HG and BSK wed in 1963 they lived at 27 W. 67th Street in a dramatic artist's studio one bedroom apartment (Rent: $140 a month). HG had left journalism for the more lucrative field of press agentry. The nearby Fleur de Lis was still going strong and the newlyweds ate there often. Prices had risen, of course, but the bistro remained quite affordable. On their wedding night (a sultry and stuffy July night) HG and BSK dined there with family members. HG had escargots (lots of garlic), mussels (lots of garlic), rare tenderloin steak (lots of garlic). Later that night, in their non-air conditioned bedroom, BSK contemplated HG, her sleep companion, her husband, her life-long partner and what she saw was a hairy man with fragrant garlic oozing from every sweaty pore. It crossed BSK's mind then (and probably not the only time during the ensuing 49 years) that she had made a dreadful mistake.


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Starting from your accommodation, this exciting day tour initiates with a short drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli, an avenue lined with trees that leads to the splendid Piazzale Michelangelo. This place is like a terrace square named for the famous artist who sculpted David, a replica of this famous statue takes pride of place in the Piazzale, gazing out over the most spectacular views of the Florence cityscape.
Nearby you can also visit the gorgeous white and green marble façade S. Miniato al Monte church, one of the purest examples of the Florentine Romanesque style. After leaving the church, in this Florence tour, we follow an uphill road, bordered by the ancient city walls, until we reach Forte Belvedere, built around 1590 by the Grand-duke Ferdinand to protect the Medici villas. Driving down from the Fort, passing the old gate to the city, the Porta Romana, we come to the imposing Pitti Palace, which hosts many galleries and museums (Gallery of Modern Art, Costume Gallery, Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Coach Museum, Silver and Porcelain museums, etc) and a magnificent park called the Boboli Gardens.
Heading back into the city center, you will visit the Academy Museum which was initiated in the 16th century as a drawing school, before being extended to a general art school now known as Accademia delle Belle Arti - The Academy of Beautiful Arts. This is the home of many famous sculptures, but the real crowd pleaser is the original David by Michelangelo.
Next stop of the tour is Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the Cathedral, the Baptistery and Campanile, Gotto's Bell Tower, which perfectly exemplifies the Gothic style of Florence. Two steps from here, we find Piazza della Repubblica, surrounded by the historical literary cafés, where long ago important intellectuals gathered together. This area, together with via Tornabuoni and via della Vigna Nuova, is also considered the best shopping place in town.
We'll drive you to the basilica of SANTA CROCE (HOLY CROSS), this Basilica is the. Its most notable features are its sixteen chapels, many of them decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his pupils, and its tombs and cenotaphs.
The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres south east of the Duomo. It is the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo, Gentile, Rossini, and Marconi etc.
Just a few steps from Santa Croce, we can visit Signoria square, where the political building of Florence called Palazzo Vecchio show you the way for the most important museum in Florence called Uffizi Gallery.
The food in Florence is very good and we will be pleased to suggest you some trattorie (local restaurants) where you can taste the florentine dishes like crostini, ribollita, pappa col pomodoro, florentin steak ecc.
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We Pick you up in the morning from your hotel and driving through the beautiful countryside of Chianti, after about one hour and a half we reach the Medieval town of San Gimignano, famous for its 13th century towers, which simbolize the prosperity of the village and wealth of its merchants.
Once we reach the village you have some time for visits pictures and your leasure.
On the way to Siena, we will stop for lunch and/or pictures in Monteriggioni, This fortress is an exemple of medieval military architecture surrounded by very high walls and 14 beautiful towers.
Another 20 minutes of relax driving through the beautiful landscape, we reach the center of Siena passing through the impressive Roman Gate and start to explore this masterpiece of Medieval Art and Architecture: Piazza del Campo with its particular slope shape where the famous horse race "Il Palio" take place. The square is completely surrounded by beautiful palaces and dominated by the Torre del Mangia recently reopened to the public. The gothic Cathedral (Duomo) once considered the most important monument of Christianity with its treasures, and the emotion to walk trough the typical alleys and little squares sure to discover something interesting just behind the corner.
Once left Siena, you will enjoy some more of the Chianti countryside and if you are interested, we can stop for a wine tasting with the visit of the estate and the cellar.
We will be back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
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Chianti, perhaps the most famous area in Tuscany, located between Florence and Siena, is characterized by symmetrical vineyards, olive trees, wooded groves, stone houses, late Renaissance villas and medieval villages.
In this area is produced the Chianti Classico wine that together with the "extra vergine" olive oil represent the symbol of the region.
During this tour we will visit some of the most typical villages of Chianti region like Greve in Chianti that is one small and pretty nice market town, Panzano on top of the hill, Montefioralle, Castellina in Chianti etc. and you will be introduced to the "Chianti vine World".
We usually visit at least a couple of wineries, you will meet winemakers and people passionate about wine thath will give you an introduction of our most famous wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva and Supertuscan). We will visit the estates, the cellars and of course, we will offer you a wine and extra vergine olive oil tasting.
You will learn about our territory and how this creates different wine styles.
For lunch we can suggest you some of characteristic open-air "trattorias" (local family restaurant) where you can taste a typical menu of Tuscan cooking.
In the late afternoon, we will drive you back to your accommodation through the famous Chiantigiana road (number 222), the main country road linking Florence and Siena, with the best panoramic views.
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Full day excursion to the north west part of Tuscany. Left Florence we drive the connection Firenze-Pisa, our first stop.
The town and its' Miracle square is well known for the Leaning Tower but the whole of the Piazza with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetry with its Sinopias is a jewel of the Middle Age. Here took shape the Pisano Romanesque style and the school of Nicola Pisano, 13th century, very important artist, he had a profound influence on the development of sculpture in Italy.
We leave the square and outside the walled historical centre we get the country road linking Pisa and Lucca.
Crossed the Pisano mountains the valley of the Serchio river is in front of us. Surround by the Apuane alps and by the Garfagnana mountains, appears Lucca inside the 16th century massive red brick walls. Lucca is one of the most beautiful small town in Tuscany still conserving much of the original Roman street plan. The best way to visit Lucca is by walk or by bike (very cheap and easy to rent), you cannot miss the Churc of San Michele in Foro, than cross Napoleon square, and reach on left side the Duomo di San Martino. Finally walk in circle inside the historical centre to reach the Roman theatre, today a suggestive square: piazza dell'Anfiteatro. We will be back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
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If you like shopping and touring, this is a very good combination for you!!!
About 40 minutes from Florence there is an outlet called "The Mall". This is the perfect place for "fashion victims": here you can find the most famous brands such as Gucci, Valentino, Armani, Cavalli, Hogan, Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Tod's etc, discounted up to 50%.
From here to the chianti area si only another 45 minutes driving, crossing some hills.
You have the chance to eat at various bars or restaurants inside the Mall outlet or you can decide to have the lunch in the chianti area in a characteristic open-air "trattorias" (local family restaurant) where you can taste a typical menu of Tuscan cooking.
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Montalcino is a strikingly beautiful medieval city sitting at top of a hill at more than 500 meters above sea level looking at the Orcia Valley that offers some of the best scenery in Tuscany. The soft rolling hills are punctuated by medieval hilltop towns , olive groves , vineyards and roads lined with cypress trees that create one picture postcard image after the other.
Still surrounded by medieval walls, Montalcino is a very quiet town were you can relax yourself walking through the narrow, winding and steep streets and visiting some of the tipical shops where you can by the excellent BRUNELLO.
This is the perfect tour for the wine lovers who want to learn more about Brunello, Italy's most famous wine. Go straight to the source to learn the secrets of winemaking in Montalcino, the ultimate experience for any Italian wine lovers. In our tours in fact, we stop in a top winery of the area: the Altesino castle wine estate , where you enjoy the visit of the wine cellar followed by a wine tasting of their best wines , from the Rosso di Montalcino to the high end Brunello .
A short drive through the beautiful hills will take us to the Romanesque Abbey of Sant'Antimo over a thousand years old. This church is currently managed by a small Benedictine congregation which is known for their Gregorian Chanting. Sant'Antimo is one of the most famous buildings along the Via Francigena, the Pilgrims road of Medieval times linking Roma and France.
Don't forget to take your own picture of the most photographed row of cypress trees in the world before you commence your relaxing drive through the undulating hills back to your
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Full day tour to explore the eastern Riviera di Levante (Liguria region), the fascinating and romantic 5 TERRE, 5 miles of rocky coast in the eastern Liguria region, 5 villages castled up on sprugs of stone, or into very small inlets.
Riomaggiore, is the first of the Cinque Terre, from here we'll begin your tour. Your driver/guide will escort you on an easy walk along the famous "Lovers Walk" trail that affords magnificent views of the coastline with wich you can reach the next village called Manarola.
Manarola, the most photogenic of the five villages, were you can explore a myriad of narrow alleys and pretty pastel squares that epitomize the man-made beauty of the Cinque Terre. From here you can take the boat to Vernazza that is probably the most beautiful of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre.
The town of Vernazza faces onto the water with its large open harbour, castle and church it conjures up all the magic of the Cinque Terre. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at one of the open-air resturants that line the waterfront, or enjoy a stroll through the back-streets of the town above the harbor to enjoy splendid views along the coast.
For logistical reasons, your driver/guide will escort you as far as Manarola and will make sure you are on-board the boat for Vernazza before heading back to drive the mini-bus to Vernazza. Then, he will meet you again in Vernazza after you have had time to explore the town.
Before heading back to Florence, we will drive up to Corniglia, the only one of the Cinque Terre towns not located directly on the water. This is the ideal place to finish our day tour of the Cinque Terre as from the towns belvedere you can enjoy some of the best views of the Cinque Terre. The terraced hills are covered with vineyards that remind visitors of Corniglia's famous wine that has been produced here since ancient times. This village is also the less frequented of the Cinque Terre towns, in Corniglia you will have a chance to reflect on your day of the Cinque Terre before returning back to Florence.
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 21 March 2013 — Overall satisfaction among smartphone customers increases significantly as manufacturers continue to improve styling, feature sets, usability and software, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Satisfaction StudySM—Volume 1 and the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Wireless Traditional Mobile Phone Satisfaction StudySM—Volume 1, both released today.
Key Findings
- Nearly two in 10 (17%) smartphone customers experience a software or device malfunction.
- Smartphone customers spend an average of 115 minutes per week using social networking applications on their device.
- Smartphone customers spending more than 100 minutes per week on social apps are 14% more likely to recommend their smartphone model than those that spend 100 minutes or less on social apps.
The studies measure satisfaction with traditional wireless handsets and smartphones among customers who have used their current mobile device for less than one year. Satisfaction is measured in several key factors. In order of importance, the key factors of overall satisfaction with traditional mobile phones are performance (29%); ease of operation (26%); physical design (24%); and features (21%). For smartphones, the key factors are performance (33%); physical design (23%); features (22%); and ease of operation (22%).
"As the capabilities of wireless phones and their applications continue to expand, and as customers grow more reliant on their device, handset manufacturers have an opportunity to further shape the customer experience and impact satisfaction with better integration of services and more communication options, such as video chat," said Kirk Parsons, senior director of telecommunications services at J.D. Power and Associates. "It is important, however, that manufacturers meet the expectations of those customers who take advantage of such offers by ensuring the features are intuitive and, ultimately, rewarding to them. Providing an easy-to-use, yet powerful operating system with the ability to customize applications to suit individual needs is essential to providing a high-quality and rewarding wireless experience."
Among traditional mobile phone customers, overall satisfaction has remained virtually unchanged during the past two years. However, among the 42 percent of traditional handset customers who indicate they are likely to purchase a new mobile phone in the next 12 months, 76 percent say they "definitely will" or "probably will" upgrade to a smartphone.
"Satisfaction remains relatively unchanged among traditional mobile phone customers, likely as a result of heightened awareness of advanced services available on smartphones and the lack on new device offerings with upgraded feature sets," said Parsons.
For the ninth consecutive study, Apple ranks highest among manufacturers of smartphones in customer satisfaction. Apple achieves a score of 855 and performs particularly well in physical design and ease of operation.
For the third consecutive study, LG ranks highest among traditional mobile phones with a score of 719. LG performs particularly well in the physical design and features factors. Nokia (714) follows LG in traditional mobile phone rankings.
The 2013 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Satisfaction Study—Volume 1 and the 2013 U.S. Wireless Traditional Mobile Phone Satisfaction Study—Volume 1 are based on experiences evaluated by 9,767 smartphone customers and 6,759 traditional mobile phone customers. Both studies were fielded between July and December 2012.
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company providing forecasting, performance improvement, social media and customer satisfaction insights and solutions. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies
The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), a financial intelligence and education company, signed an agreement to sell its McGraw-Hill Education business to investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC in November 2012. Following the sale closing, expected in early 2013, the Company will be renamed McGraw Hill Financial (subject to shareholder approval) and will be a powerhouse in benchmarks, content and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. The Company's leading brands will include: Standard & Poor's, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Dow Jones Indices, Platts, Crisil, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Company will have approximately 17,000 employees in more than 30 countries. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.
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I wanted to make my boyfriend happy and book a nice place for an amazing brunch together. I have checked on TimeOut 'Best brunch in London' and The Providers and Tapa Room looked amazing as it looked a bit more original than the classical ones and the area of Marylebone is really pleasant on a sunny morning.
The decor was simple and bright, very pleasant but the place was pretty small and tight even if I booked to the Providers, the restaurant on the 1st floor. I knew that the place would be expensive but I didn't expect to still be hungry after the meal.
I was pretty disappointed about everything. We have chosen the turkish eggs and the French toast. The first one was very strange, like two poached eggs immersed in an oily plate. It was very sickening. The second was ok: the French toasts were nicely made and the caramelised fruits and the bacon went perfectly with them but it was pretty light for 12 pounds.
We accompanied our meal with smoothies and juices. Here again, I was not satisfied. The banana and berries smoothie tasted more like water than fruits and the Virgin Guava aqua Fresca had more ice than juice in it. In the end, I had a steep bill in my hands – as they charge the covers as well – for a brunch that left us dissatisfied.
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London W1U 4RX
Baker Street
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+44 20 7935 6175
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A marriage proposal left by a British man believed to be a soldier serving in Afghanistan has wound up on the wrong answer phone after he apparently misdialled his girlfriend's number.
The mystery soldier instead left the 90-second message on the phone of Diane Potts, a 44-year-old mother of three from Gateshead in Tyne and Wear.
In the message, left last Thursday, the man says he will not be back in the UK for three months and is unable to call again for another month.
Overcome by emotion he then says: "Dont ever forget I love you with all my heart and I was going to ask you - don't answer, obviously you can't answer - but will you marry me?"
He then speaks of his sadness at losing a friend in a roadside bomb before turning his thoughts to his unborn child.
"I can't wait until you give birth to my baby, my little soldier," he says. "I will do everything in my heart and I will try my hardest to fight to protect you.
"I ve got to go back out there now. I love you with all my heart, don't ever forget that. I love you, alright Samantha, I love you. Bye bye."
Mrs Potts has made the above message public in the hope it finds its way to the mystery Samantha.
If you know the soldier or his girlfriend, email email@example.com and we'll try to put them in touch.


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Politics, nuclear power, Tesla's electric vehicle business, and CPV elicited the most vocal responses. Here are the GTM articles from 2012 that attracted the most comments from our readers:
Candidate Romney's Energy Plan
Romney accused the Obama administration of having an "unhealthy obsession with green jobs."
Amonix Plant Closure: Death Rattle for CPV Solar Industry?
Amonix closed its Nevada factory and laid off staff. Concentrating photovoltaics (and my handling of the topic) was a hot topic in this comment thread. Rumors are afoot that we'll hear from Amonix in early 2013.
Guest Post: Tesla's Gift Box—Inefficiency Wrapped in Hype
John Peterson is entitled to his opinion on electric vehicle batteries and EVs. As is our audience -- which voices its opinion about the author.
Guest Post: EV Myths and Realities, Part 2—Green as the Grid
Nick Butcher rebuts Peterson's claims on the greenness of EVs and engages his readers in this convincing article.
How Broken Is the San Onofre Nuclear Plant?
A highly charged and highly technical discussion by our readers on nuclear's safety and necessity on the grid.
Thanks to our lively and intelligent commenters. We value your contribution to this site. Happy New Year.


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Growing up in San Diego had a lot of things going for it--the beach, the weather, flip flops as sanctioned daily footwear. It was a great place to be a kid. I learned about the world through the famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World or the effect humans have on the oceans through organizations like Surfrider. I even joined the stable where I kept my horse in a fight against developers who wanted to put a freeway through one of San Diego's canyons (we won, woo hoo!). The one thing I NEVER thought about, was food.
Food came to us plastic wrapped from Vons, the local grocery store. Apples were piled up in the produce section next to dry oranges. Tuna was from a can ... usually dented and marked down to a quarter (my mom's way of saving money). It was tasteless, something we ate because we had to, not because we necessarily WANTED to. The word seasonal in San Diego just meant the jacaranda trees were blooming, it didn't mean that berries would only be around for a few weeks or that fall would burst on the scene screaming orange and red just in time for Halloween.
And then I tasted a peach.
It was not the first time I had EATEN a peach. But it was the first time I TASTED a PEACH.
Spleen's mom bought a few from a local farm stand up in the Central Valley of California. They had been picked that morning, fresh from an Oakdale tree and the look on my face when I bit into it? Well, Spleen and Mrs. H thought something might have been wrong with me. Sweet, juicy, tender and I swear it had been smothered in honey. Food changed for me that day and I have been looking to recreate that experience ever since.
When I moved to the 'burbs of Portland, it was not so I could have access to farm fresh produce. It was so I could be close to my old office (can we say WORKAHOLIC?). I was sick of battling the freeways and wanted to have a short commute. I had NO idea what an "Urban Growth Boundary" was or what "Sustainable Agriculture" was until I got in my car one day, drove a mile away from my house and was SMACK DAB in the middle of farm land.
It took me 10 minutes to get to downtown Portland, two minutes to get to a local farm and within another minute I was at two wineries.
"PORTLAND? IS PERFECT!" I screamed to no one in particular and almost ran off the road into an apple orchard.
Long ago, and long story short, blah, blah, blah fights and blah, blah, blah legislature and blah, blah, blah bills and other shite SSG has no idea about, Portland essentially drew a large circle around itself and said "nothing gets developed outside of here." Portland is a stud.
What this means for SSG (because this is what we all really care about, right?). She can DRIVE (sorry Portland) two miles and pick raspberries, strawberries and flowers herself. And bonus? She gets to cross one more item off her Summer to Do List. And when she wonders why she gave all the berries to her Little Sister (through Big Brothers & Little Sisters) and didn't keep any for herself, Portland saves the day again with a little place called Burgerville.
Burgerville is a Northwest burger joint. They only use locally grown beef and Tillamook cheese, have seasonal specials like Walla Walla Onion Rings from our Washington neighbors and they have MILKSHAKES. Seasonal MILKSHAKES that have local RASPBERRIES in them.
And when SSG saw that? She peeled into Burgerville's parking lot faster than you can say "my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard."
Dear Burgerville (slurp), YOUR milkshake brings all the boys to the yard (sluuuurrrp). SSG would like to say THANK YOU (sluuuuuurrrrrrrrp) and could you possibly look into a peach milkshake for her to have this fall?
Hope your weekends were just as sweet ... and if they were juicy? DO TELL!


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Designer to Watch: Adama Amanda Ndiaye
Growing up, Adama Amanda Ndiaye often traveled to different parts of the world. Influenced by the fashion around her, the Senegalese designer wanted to put together her own creative fashion outlet. In 2006, Ndiaye began to experiment with African prints to create her signature fashion line, Adama Paris.
Last spring, Ndiaye made an impact on the fashion industry with dresses, rompers and swimsuits made out of traditional Ankara fabric. For her Spring 2011 line, she was inspired by the concrete jungle and her travels to big cities. With a color story surrounded by oranges, pinks and purples, this line--that featured purple and gold striped strapless jumpsuit and mini dresses finished with bows--became a hit internationally.
At Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012, Adama Paris presented a sexy, tailored collection with lace, leather, and Ankara. Besides designing clothing, she is the creative mind behind Dakar Fashion Week that occurs annually during the summer.
Recently, Ndiaye revealed Spring 2012 collection, Afrobikinis, which features separates and singles in styles that fit many different body types. The collection was made with African prints that blend naturally with the skin color of their models, who are Miss Black France Pageant contestants. The lookbook was shot by renowned fashion photographer, Mario Epanya.
We are in love with Adama's bold and colorful silhouettes. Adama Paris always showcases the spirit of young modern women. The fashion label bridges cultures and flatters any woman's shape.
View more of Adama Paris designs on her website here.


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A streamlined hotel near Augsburg Innenstadt with breakfast included
Holiday Inn Express® Augsburg hotel is a 15-minute walk from the historic city centre and a short drive from Augsburg Hbf train station.
Steps away, the City-Galerie Augsburg mall offers shopping and dining options, while the nearby State Textile and Industry Museum (tim) hosts fashion and design displays. Augsburg's well-preserved Old Town is a delight. The 11th-century Gothic Cathedral is known for its stained-glass windows, and the Renaissance Town Hall houses the Golden Hall with its extravagant gilt ceiling. A charming collection of marionettes awaits at the Augsburger Puppenkiste, and Augsburg Zoo is a short drive away. Business guests can host up to 12 delegates in our well-equipped meeting room. We're only a 10-minute drive from the Messe Augsburg trade fair venue, while major companies nearby include KUKA, MAN and Premium Aerotec.
At this hotel you can enjoy:
- Inclusive Wi-Fi
- On-site parking at a daily rate
- A Business Centre
Start your day with our included Express Start™ Breakfast continental buffet featuring select pastries, cereals, cheeses and cold cuts, plus speciality coffees and fruit salad. After a busy day, relax over drinks in our stylishly decorated lobby bar, or catch a movie on the flat-screen TV in your smartly designed room.
- Black-out Shades
- Pillow Menu
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
- Sofa Bed/Sleeper Couch
- Asthma/Allergy Sensitive Features
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Separate/Walk-in Shower
In-Room Features
- Coffee Maker
- Tea Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Cable/Satellite
- Direct-dial Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
Hotel Bars & Lounges
Enjoy a cold German beer, a fruity cocktail or a good glas of wine! Our "Success-Bar" also offers small snacks. Enjoy a comfortable end of day.
Location: Ground floor next to our Lounge
Hours of Operation: 12:00 PM - 11:59 AM
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- Printer
- Copier
- Scanner
- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Storage Space Available
- Ice Machine
Hotel Details
Nagahama-Allee 77
Augsburg, 86153
Check In: 2:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Check-in Age: 18
Parking + -
- Daily Parking: 12 EUR
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Ramp Access
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Pets Allowed
- Service Animals Allowed
- Pet Fee per Night: 15 EUR
- Domestic animals are allowed. Price 15.00 EUR per night.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 4
- Total Number of Rooms: 136
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 136
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 2
- Connecting Rooms Available
Languages + -
Languages Spoken by Staff
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard


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- Breakfast
- Bring Your Own Wine
- Brunch
- Buffet
- Burgers
- Chicken
- Dessert / Ice Cream
- Farm Fresh
- Fish & Chips
- Fresh Fish
- Fusion
- Grill & Chophouse
- Hot Dogs
- Panini
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Poutine
- Ribs
- Salad
- Sandwiches / Wraps
- Seafood
- Shawarma
- Southern BBQ
- Souvlaki
- Steak
- Sushi
- Tacos
- Tex-Mex
- Vegetarian
- Wings
- African
- Asian
- British
- Caribbean
- Chinese
- European
- French
- Greek
- Indian
- Irish
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Lebanese
- Malaysian
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Middle Eastern
- North American
- Portuguese
- South American
- Spanish
- Thai
- Turkish
- Vietnamese
- 24 Hour Restaurant
- After-Work
- Bakery
- Bars & Nightclubs
- Bistro
- Brewery
- Casual Fine Dining
- Catering
- Coffee Shop
- Delicatessen
- Delivery
- Dinner Theatre
- Fine Dining
- Gluten Free
- Irish Pubs
- Kid Friendly
- Live Music
- Lounge
- Microbrew Pubs
- Patio
- Personal Chefs
- Private Dining
- Pubs
- Sports Bars
- Take-Out
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Hours of Operation:
Mon – Wed: 11:30am –10pm
Thurs – Sat: 11:30am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10pm
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Hours of operation:
Monday, 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 2:30pm ; 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, 10:30am - 3:30pm
FarmTeam Cookhouse & Bar
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3T8
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Hours of operation:
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday, 10:00am - 1:00am
Thursday & Friday, 10:00am - 2:00am
Saturday, 9:30am - 2:00am
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Hours of operation:
Monday–Wednesday: 11am - 9pm
Thursday-Saturday: 11am - 10pm
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Fraser Cafe
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Fraser Cafe has been a neighbourhood culinary mainstay in New Edinburgh since we first opened our doors in May 2008. Our approach to dining is simple: use the best ingredients available to make fantastic food, at a reasonable price, in a casual and lively setting—and why not have fun while you're doing it? Works for us…hopefully for you too.
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Hours of operation:
Winter hours (January to April)
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Brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Summer hours (May to December)
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Albena Resort Complex is situated on the North Black Sea Coast, 35 km north of Varna and 12 km away from Balchik. It lies in immediate proximity to the cool forests of Baltata Reserve.
The complex offers approximately 15000 beds in over 43 hotels of various categories. The hotels are located in the park area and on the sea shore. The lovely scenery and the marvelous beach allow visitors to spend a completely relaxing holiday. Albena beach strip is 3.5 km long and up to 150 m wide. The average temperature in the summer is +28°C, and the average temperature of the sea water in the summer is 25°C. Black Sea is a Mediterranean sea. Its tides are low and there are no sharks or any dangerous or poisonous life forms in its coastal waters.
Apart from the sun baths, tourists can also enjoy a refreshing sports afternoon in one of the volleyball, football, and basketball halls, or at the tennis courts and tables. The resort has seven football stadiums, a hockey ground, four indoor pools, outdoor and indoor tennis courts, etc. It also provides good opportunities for equestrianism and water sports (water skiing, surfing, and triathlon).
There are three spa centres on the territory of Albena that provide a wide range of classical and exotic rehabilitation and beauty procedures. The spa centres also offer prophylactic treatment of many diseases. The resort has a modern hemodialysis centre as well.
Albena offers many restaurants, cafes, taverns, fast food, bars and clubs. Different types of cuisine is served – Bulgarian, Indian, Chinese, Italian, etc.
Albena provides various services that allow for the pleasant stay of tourists. Excursions to places of interest are organised: routes to Aladzha Monastery, the Madara Horseman, Cape Kaliakra, and Yaylata Archaeological Reserve are available for the history lovers, while fans of nature can visit one of the nearby reserves. Entertainers take care of children and their spending pleasant summer vacations by organising different games and activities.


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The ongoing war in Yemen has reached an even more deadly stage, as the Saudi-led coalition begins strikes against Hodeidah.
The town includes the biggest port in Yemen, and has provided a vital lifeline for many across the country, with over 70 per cent of Yemen's imports, food and aid shipments flowing through it.
Humanitarian organisations have warned that strikes would be devastating. Save the Children said that vital aid will be cut-off and a further 340,000 people could be displaced. (http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/25897)
Since the bombing of Yemen began in March 2015, the UK has licensed £4.6 billion worth of arms to the Saudi regime, including:
- £2.7 billion worth of ML10 licences (aircraft, helicopters, drones)
- £1.9 billion worth of ML4 licences (grenades, bombs, missiles, countermeasures)
It has also licensed substantial amounts of weaponry to the United Arab Emirates and the other regimes taking part in the ongoing bombing campaign.
Andrew Smith of Campaign Against Arms Trade said: "The crisis in Yemen is one of the worst in the world, and almost every major aid agency and international organisation has warned that these strikes will make the situation even more dire.
"There is no doubt that UK arms will play a central role in the bombardment. This terrible war could not have been fought without the complicity of politicians like Theresa May and her colleagues, who have armed and supported the Saudi-led coalition every step of the way."
* Campaign Against Arms Trade https://www.caat.org.uk/


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Strong silhouettes and dramatic draping are the key design elements of Spanish bridal designer Jesus Peiro's collection for Spring Summer 2012. You will find very little embellishment beyond an occasional bow among these gowns. A few of the gowns are lacy, but the rest are rather austere in their materials.
I think the gowns are quite modern. I must admit, my favourite dress in the collection is the most traditional one, the heavily draped ballgown (top two images). I'm a romantic, what can I say?
(Images found here)


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Multitechnical maintenance of the new head office of Mercedes-Benz France
Mercedes-Benz France entrusts VINCI Facilities with the multitechnical maintenance of its new head office.
Located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines) in the Greater Paris area, the new Star Center concentrates three formerly separate sites into one: the head office, the finance department and the training centre.
700 people work in the two buildings of the Star Center which has a net floor area of 19,637 m².
The level of service expected is high for this flagship building whose roof-mounted star can be seen from the Eiffel tower.
The VINCI Facilities technicians started their mission in January and will be responsible for closely monitoring the facility as part of the one-year construction completion warranty.
As from the 4th quarter of 2014, VINCI Facilities will assist the client in obtaining the HQE Exploitation and BREEAM in Use with excellent rating certifications.


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James Wellbeloved complete wet kitten food with lamb is ideal for kittens up to 12 months of age, complete balanced wet cat food
Please note that all food items will be sent separately from other goods ordered.
James Wellbeloved Kitten Pouch Lamb is a complete wet food with the bonus that it is hypo-allergenic. With selected protein source of lamb and selected carbohydrate sources of potato and cassava. It is a dietetic food, excellent for the reduction of ingredient and nutrient intolerences. We suggest that the food be tried for a period of 3 to 8 weeks. If the signs of the food intolerence disappear, continue feeding indefinitely.
* We don't sell food to non-UK addresses. If you order food & non-food lines these orders will be shipped separately. A delivery charge will still be applied.
** Includes N.Ireland, Scottish Highlands, UK Offshore Islands, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles
UK, Channel Islands, N Ireland, Highlands and Islands - Standard delivery arrives 2-3 days after dispatch or for heavy parcels Courier next day after dispatch Mon-Thu.
Europe - Royal Mail International Services or Courier arrives 7-10 days after dispatch.
Express delivery arrives 1-2 days after dispatch or for heavy parcels Courier 1-2 days after dispatch Mon-Thu. Saturday delivery is not available.
24hr MON-FRI DELIVERY:
Non-Food - Light parcels, delivered Tue-Fri, signature required or for heavy parcels Courier next day Mon-Thu delivery after dispatch^.
Food Mainland UK - If ordered before 12pm, next day courier delivery.
Food Other UK - Two day courier delivery service.
^ Please note - Items usually dispatched within 24 - 72 hours. This is to factor in weekends or stock needing to be ordered in the next day, this time is in addition to the courier service you select at checkout.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Doggy Jail
Posted by thebakerbook at 1:03 PM 3 comments
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Gather 'round ladies...
(thanks Lindsey for the photo)
...Julia's back in town!
It was really fun seeing Julia this past weekend. I forget how fun it is to hang out with a big group of girls. We had a yummy dinner at PF Changs with lots of Birthday deserts!! Thanks for including me!
Posted by thebakerbook at 10:09 AM 2 comments
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Beach
We had another fun day at half moon bay this weekend. Abby was going absolutely bonkers. She was rolling around in the sand, playing in the ocean and sprinting back and forth on the beach. Brad and I both got caught in the ocean a couple times, shoes and all which made for a super cold ride home! :)
Posted by thebakerbook at 3:00 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Holy Bachelor!
1.) OMG! What a circus. Brad pretended he was a producer for the entire show...he just kept saying "Are you rolling?"..."Are you getting this?" ..."He's crying again, get a camera over there!"
2.) I love that Mellisa stood up for herself and called Jason out.
3.) I love how disheveled Jason looked. Boy has issues.
4.) I loved the deer in headlights look that Molly had.
5.) I love that Jason and Molly started making out before Mellisa even left the building.
6.) I think Mellisa could be the next Bachelorette.
7.) I love that everyone in my office has been watching the show and I had no idea until today.
8.) I love that Kaylynn sent out spoilers that were actually true. I love having the inside scoop.
What did you think? Real or Fake?
Posted by thebakerbook at 1:38 PM 4 comments
Monday, March 2, 2009
Guy Weekend!
Brad and his buddies had another fun boys weekend in Vegas. I love these boys. I am so glad they make an effort to stay in each others lives.
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How do we eliminate abortion stigma in Tennessee?
If you have had an abortion, share your story! Storytelling is a powerful tool to increase understanding and educate. Frequently when people talk about abortion they treat it as solely a political subject and they don't think about the actual people who have abortions. Help us talk to people on the reality on abortion in Tennessee. We know that sometimes people feel like they don't have anyone to talk to about their abortion. We want to be there for you. We don't believe anyone should be made to keep quiet or feel ashamed. You can reach out to us about sharing your story here.
Read these stories. If you know nothing about abortion, if you know some, if you think you know everything; it doesn't matter. Read the stories on this site. Increase your understanding of abortion and people's attitudes around their abortion. Then, talk about abortion! Talk about the stories you read. With family, friends, co-workers, everyone. We have got to stop treating abortion as a political, scary, and secretive subject.
We also recognize that abortion can be a really tough subject to talk about. If you care about reproductive health, rights, and justice and want to learn more about how to talk about abortion and how to support people who have had an abortion then maybe our Conversations About Abortion workshop is for you. If you're part of an organization that is interested in this workshop email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we can set one up wherever you are in Tennessee.
Become a partner of the Tennessee Stories Project. The Tennessee Stories Project is building an alliance of partners who will work with us to end abortion stigma. Click here for more information on what is a partnership and why your organization should sign up.
We can't always be on the defensive and only talk about abortion when we're fighting restrictive laws. We need to be proactive in supporting people who have had abortions, offering up education on abortion, and create a culture of compassion and understanding in Tennessee. If you have more ideas on how to do this let us know!
The Tennessee Stories Project is sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi. If you have a story to tell, see our Contact page.


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Micrel MIC3203 HBLED完整驱动方案
High-Brightness LED Driver Controller with High-Side Current Sense
The MIC3203 is a hysteretic, step-down, constant-current, High-Brightness LED (HB LED) driver. It provides an ideal solution for interior/exterior lighting, architectural and ambient lighting, LED bulbs, and other general illumination applications.
The MIC3203 is well suited for lighting applications requiring a wide-input voltage range.
The hysteretic control gives good supply rejection and fast response during load transients and PWM dimming. The high-side current sensing and on-chip current-sense amplifier delivers LED current with ±5% accuracy. An external high-side currentsense resistor is used to set the output current.
The MIC3203 offers a dedicated PWM input (DIM) which enables a wide range of pulsed dimming. A high-frequency switching operation up to 1.5MHz allows the use of smaller external components minimizing space and cost. The MIC3203 offers frequency dither feature for EMI control.
The MIC3203 operates over a junction temperature from −40℃ to +125℃ and is available in an 8-pin SOIC package.
• 4.5V to 42V input voltage range
• High efficiency (>90%)
• ±5% LED current accuracy
• MIC3203: Dither enabled for low EMI
• MIC3203-1: Dither disabled
• High-side current sense
• Dedicated dimming control input
• Hysteretic control (no compensation!)
• Up to 1.5MHz switching frequency
• Adjustable constant LED current
• Over-temperature protection
• −40℃ to +125℃ junction temperature range
• Architectural, industrial, and ambient lighting
• LED bulbs
• Indicators and emergency lighting
• Street lighting
• Channel letters
• 12V lighting systems (MR-16 bulbs, under-cabinet lighting, garden/pathway lighting)
This board enables the evaluation of the MIC3203/MIC3203-1 for 1A LED current. The board is optimized for ease of testing, with all the components on a single side. The device operates from a 4.5V to 42V input voltage range, and controls an external power MOSFET to drive high current LEDs. When the input voltage approaches and crosses UVLO threshold, the internal 5V VCC is regulated and the integrated MOSFET is turned on if EN pin and DIM pin are high.
The inductor current builds up linearly. When the CS pin voltage hits the VCS(MAX) with respect to VIN, the external MOSFET is turned off and the Schottky diode takes over and returns the current to VIN. Then the current through inductor and LEDs starts decreasing. When CS pin hits VCS(MIN), the external MOSFET is turned on and the cycle repeats.Since the control scheme does not need loop compensation, it makes for a very simple design and avoids problems of instability.
This board needs a single bench power source adjustable over the input voltage of 4.5V < VIN < 42V that can provide at least 1A of current. The loads can either be active (electronic load) or passive (LEDs) with the ability to dissipate the maximum load power while keeping accessible surfaces ideally < 70℃.
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Delphi XM Roady2
Even technology buffs jaded by the Moore's Law march of ever-doubling microprocessor power and expanding hard disk capacity may let out a low, appreciative whistle when they see Delphi Roady2. Delphi offers a complete 100-channel XM satellite receiver and stock ticker for your car packed into a case roughly the size of an iPod (2.4 by 4.0 by 0.7 inches) and 2 ounces lighter.
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Masterpiece (or chef d'œuvre) in modern usage refers to a creation that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career or to a work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship.
Originally, the term masterpiece referred to a piece of work produced by an apprentice or journeyman aspiring to become a master craftsman in the old European guild system.
His fitness to qualify for guild membership was judged partially by the Masterpiece, and if he was successful, it was retained by the guild. Great care was therefore taken to produce a fine piece in whatever the craft was, whether confectionery, painting, gold smithing, knife making, or many other trades.
The Royal Academy in London is one institution that has acquired a fine collection of "Diploma works" as a condition of acceptance.
Originally the paper which a student needs to present in order to gain the degree of Master of Arts was also such a "Masterpiece" – i.e. a fine piece of scholarship, the particular craft in which the student sought to be admitted as a master craftsman.
The term probably derives from the Dutch "meesterstuk" (German: Meisterstück), and the form "masterstik" is recorded in English in 1579 (or in Scots, since this was from some Aberdeen guild regulations), whereas "masterpiece" is first found in 1605, already outside a guild context, in a Ben Jonson play.
In modern times it is used for an exceptionally good piece of creative work or the best piece of work of a particular artist or craftsman.


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Teen Memories Knitting Scarf Pattern. A new FREE knitting pattern for beginners or experienced knitters.
"Teen Memories" The name for this knitting pattern comes with a little side story.
When I was about 17 years old, mom and I went to a craft fair in Argentina to look and browse. There we saw so many beautiful items and even some yummy ones too. Many crafters and artisans had their stands and shops overflowing with handmade items and even some delicious looking chocolates, alfajores and other pastries.
In between all those crafters there was a booth with countless handknitted items. Hats, gloves, sweaters, and some lovely scarves. I fell in love with a long handknitted scarf, but because it was wool, and handmade, the scarf was just out of my budget. (17, still in school, and no job, almost anything was out of my budget, lol)
I couldn't buy the scarf, but I always wanted a similar one. So, after I learned how to knit, I HAD to make one similar to the one I wanted so many years ago!
In fact, this design is an old one, one I created when I only knew the basics: Cast on, Knit, Purl, and Bind off. I wrote down the notes for the pattern, because I planned to maybe make the scarf to sell. This was before I started sharing my own patterns, and when I started to share them, I thought this was too simple to share.
A while back I decided to share it anyways, as it was a big win for me. It not only gave me something I wanted since I was 17, it was one of my first little knitting patterns.
Teen Memories FREE Knitting Scarf Pattern Specifics:
- Skill level: Beginner
- Sizes: One size fits most
- Measurements: 5.5 inches by 72 inches (14 cm by 183 cm approx.)
- Gauge: 14 stitches by 16 rows = 4 inches ( 10 cm approx.)
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 (9 wpi)
- Yardage: 500-600
- Needles: US 8 – 5.0 mm knitting needles (UK 6)
- Other Materials: Yarn needle (to weave in ends)
Stitches and Abbreviations Used:
- K = Knit
- CO = Cast On
- P = Purl
- BO = Bind Off
Teen Memories Knitting Scarf Pattern
CO 20 stitches.
Row 1: K1, P1
Row 2: P1, K1
*Repeat rows 1 and 2 consecutively until your scarf measures 72 inches (183 cm). BO
Cut strings of yarn with same measurements to make fringe and attach to the scarf.
If you need some help with adding fringe, I have a YouTube video showing how to knit a scarf with fringe and my favorite method to do it, you can see it here:
Dark Forest Knitted Scarf – Free Pattern & Video Tutorial
I really hope you liked my "Teen Memories FREE Knitting Scarf Pattern". Don't forget to add it to your Ravelry queue, or PIN it to find it again later!
Don't forget to follow craftytuts on social media:
Happy Knitting!
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Titan Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ:TTNP) Probuphine implant of buprenorphine was featured in an article about new developments in managing opioid addiction that was published in the peer-reviewed journal, Drug, Design, Development and Therapy.
John Hopkins School of Medicine researchers, Marialisa Itzoe and Michael Guarnier, discuss the benefits of the Probuphine implant, which was approved by the FDA in 2016.
"Whereas sublingual forms of buprenorphine can deliver varying doses, the Probuphine implant has been created to stabilize the drug levels in the blood," the authors write. "The implant also helps protect against purposeful drug abuse or overdosing that might occur when patients are on a daily oral regimen and take more than the allotted dosage."
The author's also point out that the opioid epidemic is being tackled on a variety of fronts, with "Probuphine as an expectant pharmaceutical forerunner."
The article can be viewed here.


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mpstat -d and the undocumented stats
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I just realised that I got help from the AIX developers to explain the output of the mpstat -d command for my POWER7 and Affinity Technical University sessions in Miami and Copenhagen that I never passed on to every one. In an earlier blog we examined some mpstat columns but skipped others. The nearly undocumented mpstat stats are: S0rd, S1rd, S2rd, S3rd, S4rdand S5rd. In the AIX manuals it states: S0rd = The percentage of thread re-dispatches within the scheduling affinity domain 0. And likewise for the other numbers - but what does... [More]
nmon - I can't see all the CPUs on-screen. Please Help!
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Here is another question from that larger Power 7 machine customer. They have large Virtual Machines (Logical Partitions) and can't see all the CPUs on the screen. This is made worst by Power 7 machines - not a problem with the processors or machines but there are: So many CPUs on larger machines like Power 770/780 and the mighty Power 795 Then the new Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) now means four threads per physical CPU (core). This means lots of physical CPUs and each has four logical CPUs. So what happens on the screen - you see a... [More]
nmon - new online Physical CPU Graphs arrive for latest AIX 6.1
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I have just upgraded my EMEA Power Systems Advanced Technical Support internal Wiki Apache Web-server to the very latest AIX level, which is AIX 6.1 Technology Level 6 Service Pack 5 or AIX6.1TL6sp5 for short! Then I noticed that the nmon at this AIX level has been updated - I worked the code for the internal prototype of this new feature some time ago and it has arrived in the official topas/nmon code at this release - C O O L . The latest release AIX 7.1 service pack has this new options too. The problem: As the numbers of CPU goes up with... [More]


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Allstate Insurance: Rob Merlo
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New Jersey, USA
As a Personal Financial Representative in Secaucus, I know many local families. My knowledge and understanding of the people in this community help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service. I look forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important - your family, home, car and more. I can also help you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial goals. I'm proud to work with a company like Allstate. The life insurance companies owned by Allstate are committed to honesty, fairness and integrity in all customer contacts involving the sale and servicing of individual life insurance and annuities. A commitment to ethics, I appreciate that. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of building a solid foundation for the future and developing long-lasting customer relationships. That's why I'm committed to offering you the same level of service I'd expect from my own business dealings. When you leave my office, I hope you'll feel confident, informed, assured and satisfied in your choices. The way you should feel.
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Night Racers is a new racing game here on www.vitalitygames.com. New challenging speed contest is about to begin! This time the fastest racers are going to race at night. The race won't be as easy as before - your opponents are faster and smarter, the tracks are full of dangers and you will never have a chance to win without nitro. Join this night ride, choose the car and go get your Night Racers Cup!
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E-001- New Beginnings
Friday, July 11th, 2014 at 19:25
Before this was made KSP updated to 0.21.1. With the new version we're starting over in a new save. Things get off to a good start as Jeb makes the first two flights in a ship that has some problems but still manages to work anyway in fine Kerbal tradition.
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Source: Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA
Last Updated on: 2018/08/01
I. Policy Focus
1. Biomedicine
In July, 2007, Taiwan government promulgated the "Act for the Development of Biotech and New Pharmaceuticals Industry", providing more attractive tax incentives to companies wishing to engage in biotech and new pharmaceuticals R&D.
In Nov. 2016, Taiwan adopted the "Biomedical Industry Innovation Promotion Program". The program focuses on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health and well-being as well as three key developmental efforts: "Development of Niche Precision Medicine," "Development of International Grade Medical Treatment," and "Promotion of Health and Well-being."
2. Promotional Vision for Taiwan's Biopharmaceutical Industry
The industry's targets for 2025 are a production value of more than US$30 billion, development and international marketing of 20 new drugs, and introduction to the international market of 80 new medical devices, and fostering of at least 10 flagship health-service brands. The effort to achieve these targets will stimulate breakthrough growth in the production value of Taiwan's drug, medical device, and health & welfare industries, boosting annual growth from 6% now to 9% in 2025.
II. Investment Environment
1. Taiwan's Unique Industrial Advantages
(1) A standard of medical-care technology that is third in the world and first in Asia.
(2) Global leadership in the treatment of liver and lung cancer.
(3) Comprehensive international-class value chain and outstanding medical-care system (including 19 medical centers and 124 clinical hospitals).
(4) The Taiwan Clinical Trial Consortium (TCTC) attracts multiple-center cooperation.
(5) Drug review regulations in line with international standards, and pharmaceutical processes developed in accordance with internationally accepted PIC/S or GMP specifications.
(6) Graduation of more than 5,000 students in biotech-related fields each year, providing talent for technology development, market expansion, and industrial innovation.
(7) Government use of the National Development Fund for direct or indirect investment in the biotech industry.
2. Mature National Health Insurance System
Taiwan's health insurance system and health insurance coverage are world class. Service is not only reasonably priced, but large amounts of data are also collected to inform further drug development as well as for personal medical care and preventive medicine.
3. National Policy
The Government is developing and amending relevant laws and regulations, including: the "Fundamental Science and Technology Act," "Company Act," and "Pharmaceutical Affairs Act," in order to complete the legal environment for the biomedical industry. An amendment to the "Act for the Development of Biotech and New Pharmaceuticals Industry," completed in January 2017, relaxes the definition of high-risk medical materials and adds to the list of emerging biomedical products so as to expand the scope of incentives for investment in the biomedicine industry.
4. Comprehensive Biotech Cluster
(1) Nankang Biotechnology Research Park: Integrating a wealth of R&D resources, the park is developing an innovative R&D biopharmaceutical industry.
(2) Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park: This park uses the strengths of the Science Park along with the area's advantages in information and communications technology to establish three innovative medical device clusters: the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park Hospital, Biomedical Science and Product Development Center, and Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park Incubation Center
(3) Central Taiwan Science Park: This park incorporates the resources of Central Taiwan's precision machinery industry to support the development of the precision biomedical device industry.
(4) Southern Taiwan Science Park: This park utilizes the metal processing know-how of the Kaohsiung area to support the development of high-value dental and orthopedic metal processing and related medical device industries.
(5) Manufacturing and test sites: Flexible and customized sites are available for occupation, including those in the National Biotechnology Research Park, Building 2 of the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park, the construction site for the Zhubei branch of National Taiwan University Hospital, and Kaohsiung Luzhu Biomedical Park.
III. Investment Opportunities
1. Opportunities in the Rapid Growth of Domestic Markets
Taiwan's 2016 biotech and health and well-being sector business volume reached US$15 billion, growing at an annual average rate of 5.8%, significantly faster than the global rate of 4% or Japan's rate of 2.1%.
2. Investment in Taiwan for Asia-Pacific Deployment
With the growth Asia's elderly population and the rise of emerging economies in mainland China and Southeast Asia, the demand for basic medical care, home care, health improvement, and disease medication in the Asia-Pacific market has increased significantly. Foreign investors can make use of Taiwan's geographical advantage, talent, and technology parks, as well as government support measures such as tax incentives and R&D subsidies as specified in the "Act for the Development of Biotech and New Pharmaceuticals Industry" with the intention of positioning Taiwan as a production base or regional headquarters that accelerate entrance into the Asia-Pacific market.
3. Investment Opportunities in Medical Devices
The supply chain for the development of Type II medical devices (including contact lenses and blood glucose meters) in Taiwan is mature and is actively seeking integration and cooperation in the development of high-level and high-value medical equipment. Foreign companies that invest in Taiwan will be able to accelerate the development and marketing of products with high quality and fair prices. Backed by Taiwan's marketing experience, they will be able to sell their products in mainland China and other emerging markets.
4. Investment Opportunities in Health Care
(1) Taiwan will become an aging society in 2018 (with the elderly accounting for more than 14% of the total population). The public-sector Long-Term Care 2.0 budget for 2017 is approximately US$600 million, and will be raised year by year. Taiwan has flexible test beds and regulations which, together with the innovate service models of domestic and foreign companies, promote the creation new business opportunities in the senior citizens' market.
(2) Taiwan's high-quality of medical-care systems and solid ICT foundation are conducive to the establishment of infrastructure for supporting environmental systems, such as monitoring service platforms, information system services, and an integrated platform for intelligent health services.
IV. Investment Incentives
1. Tax and Tariff Incentives
(1) Business income tax rate in Taiwan is 17%.
(2) A biotech and new pharmaceutical company may, for a period of five years from the time it is subject to the corporate income tax, enjoy a reduction in corporate income tax payable of up to thirty-five percent (35%) of total funds invested in research and development ("R&D") and personnel training each year; if the R&D or personnel training expenditure for a particular year exceeds the average expenditure of the previous two years, fifty percent (50%) of the amount in excess of the average may be credited against the amount of corporate income tax payable.
(3) A profit-seeking enterprise that (i) subscribes for the stock issued by a biotech and new pharmaceuticals company at the time of the latter's establishment or subsequent expansion; and (ii) remains a registered shareholder of the company for a period of three years or more, may, for a period of five years from the time it is subject to the corporate income tax, enjoy a reduction in its corporate income tax payable of up to twenty percent (20%) of the total amount of the price paid for the subscription of shares in such biotech and new pharmaceuticals company..
(4) New shares issued by a biotech and new pharmaceuticals company to top executives and technology investors (in return for their knowledge and technology) shall be excluded from the amount of their consolidated income or corporate income of the current year for taxation purposes.
(5) Imported machinery that is not yet manufactured domestically may enjoy tariff-free treatment.
(6) Royalty payments to foreign companies for imported new production technologies or products that use patents, copyrights, or other special rights owned by foreign companies are, with the approval of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, exempt from the business income tax.
2. R&D Subsidies
(1) Global Innovation and R&D Partnership Plan: Subsidies are available for up to 50% of total spending by foreign enterprises on the establishment of R&D centers in Taiwan.
(2) Advanced Technology Research Plan: Subsidies are available for 40% to 50% of total development funding for new technologies that are not yet mature in Taiwan and that will, in the future, generate strategic products, services, or industries.
(3) Integrated R&D Plan: Subsidies are available for 40% to 50% of total project cost for the integration of key and cross-sector technologies.
(4) Industrial Upgrading and Innovation Program: For companies having R&D teams in Taiwan, subsidies are available for 40% to 50% of project funding for projects that conform to government programs and up to 40% of funding for projects generated by the applicants themselves.
V. Important Foreign Investors in Taiwan
The US company Pfizer continuously expands its investment in Taiwan for drug manufacturing and R&D. The SHL Group of Sweden is strengthening the automated functions of its Taiwan production line for medical devices. The Novartis Venture Fund of Switzerland has sought out biomedical investment targets in Taiwan on several occasions.


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On the most recent nationwide science test, about a third of fourth graders and a fifth of high school seniors scored at or above the proficiency level, according to results released Tuesday.
Only one or two students out of every 100 displayed the level of mastery that the federal panel governing the tests defines as advanced, the government said.
"I was rather dismayed at the relatively lackluster performance at the top of the achievement levels," said Alan Friedman, a former chief executive of the New York Hall of Science who sits on the board that oversees the federal tests.
The science tests, known as the National Assessment of Education Progress, were administered in early 2009 to about 308,000 fourth graders and eighth graders and 11,000 12th-graders. They tested students' knowledge and abilities in the physical sciences, life science and earth and space sciences, the government said.
Because the Education Department changed the test since it was last administered in 2005, the latest results cannot be used to determine whether science achievement has risen or declined in recent years.Continue reading the main story
But the results showed that a smaller proportion of 12th graders demonstrated proficiency in science than in any other subject that the government has tested since 2005 — except history.
Twenty-one percent of the nation's 12th graders scored at or above the proficient level in science on the 2009 tests, compared with 42 percent who demonstrated proficiency on the most recent economics exam, and 38 percent and 26 percent, respectively, on the most recent nationwide reading and math tests.
The latest science results included state-by-state breakdowns for fourth- and eighth-grade students in 46 states, and for the global system of schools run by the Defense Department. A higher proportion of fourth-grade students scored at or above the proficient level in New Hampshire — 47 percent — than in any other state.
In Montana, 41 percent of eighth graders scored at or above proficiency and 2 percent scored at the advanced level, higher proportions than any other state.
Students in Mississippi ranked last in the tests.
The bipartisan panel that sets policies on the federal tests groups students according to three achievement levels: advanced, proficient and basic.
To be considered proficient in science, fourth-grade students should be able to recognize that gravitational force constantly affects an object, eighth-grade students should be able to relate characteristics of air masses to global regions, and high school seniors should be able to evaluate two methods for helping to control an invasive species, the government said.Continue reading the main story


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Today, I'm really going to review this item, since I've been able to really use it a few times.
This mask is definitely a quick mask, after about 5-7 minutes I can feel it tightening and it's time to take it off! It smells amazing, like... amazing, almost as if I've put blueberry candy on my face - not too sweet and not too tart.
Cosmetic Warrior Mask: "A cooling, calming, deep cleansing blueberry mask for sore and troubled skin."
Love the feel of it, it's almost like clay but not as thick.
The Cosmetic Warrior mask on my skin.
Texture: Like I've just stated, the texture is great: it's not too thick. It goes on the skin smoothly and a thin layer is all you need. There are small blueberry chunks but nothing daunting or too large that it would fall off, were you to walk around your house (I hate it when that happens).
Packaging: Lush masks all come in a pot with a screw top. I'm not sure if this is the most sanitary way of keeping a mask, I'd prefer a small squeeze-bottle with a wide hole (for any fruit chunks in the mask). But these are recyclable! 5 empty pots back to Lush earns you one free mask pot :)
Product: On my skin, the product feels nice, but at first I was scared it would dry out my skin. I was happy when I took it off, that not only did it completely cleanse and calm down my skin, it really locked in the moisture. This is probably one of the only Lush masks where I really enjoyed the smell! It smells like delicious blueberry candy. It's easy to apply, but a little bit difficult to take off. One down side is that this mask only lasts 3 weeks, the expiration date is short so be sure to use this as per the expiration date!
Long-term effects: I'm happy to report that my skin is calmer, and that I have fewer blemishes since applying this. I tend to get stress/hormonal blemishes on my chin but this has really helped me out. While moisturizing my skin just the right amount, for combination skin, it has helped clear my skin and brighten it as well. As my boss put it "you look so fresh faced today!", but I didn't share my secret with her ;)
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I'm giving it a 7/10, docking points for the quick expiration, the packaging and it could be a little more pleasant to apply! I would definitely repurchase this, the benefits it gives my skin are great.
So far, this is my favourite Lush mask!
What do you ladies think? Do you have any favourite Lush masks?
À Bientôt Mes Amours,
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