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Fun in the pool:
Located at the Middle of the resort separated for Kids & Adults. Lifeguard facilities are available.
Beat the heat in our saltwater pool or take a break in a lounge chair while the kids have fun playing pool side games.
Golf Course:
Bellmere winds resort features an 18 hole championship Golf course right on the rice lake resort.
Multipurpose Court:
Located beside the pool. Free play hours, the court can be used for basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton.
Kids outside playground:
Kids swings and slides
Beutiful Beaches & Lakes:
When everyone has had enough of the pool, the lake and beach are waiting.
Get Out on the Lake:
Canoes, paddle boats, Kayaks and more
Time around the Fire:
A nice cozy fire with family and friends roasting marshmallows and making S'mores is what it's all about
Great Fishing:
Rent a boat for the day to visit all the best fishing sports or cast your line off the shore. The worms are waiting at the resort. In Rice Lake, the following species are quite common; Walleye Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Crappie Muskie


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Jing Ulrich
Jing Ulrich is Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM). She provides strategic advice to the firm's most senior global clients across all sectors and asset classes, while building relationships with executives at Asia's leading enterprises. Ms. Ulrich works with all lines of business at JPMorgan Chase to foster greater cross-border collaboration and strengthen senior client relationships in Asia Pacific and the rest of the world.
Educated at Harvard and Stanford Universities, Ms. Ulrich is one of the most prominent advisors to the world's largest asset-management companies, sovereign wealth funds, and multinational corporations.
Jing Ulrich has been ranked one of Fortune Magazine's 50 Most Powerful Global Businesswomen. Forbes named her one of Asia's 50 Power Businesswomen and ranked her among the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World. Various publications have consistently ranked Ms. Ulrich among the top business elite in Asia. She has also been dubbed as "the unofficial voice of China" and the "Oprah Winfrey of the investment world."
Ms. Ulrich has been an important figure shaping the international community's approach to investing in Asia Pacific. She established J.P. Morgan's Hands-on-China Series, a leading forum for insights on China's transformation. She also created the world's foremost China investment summit, attended each year by thousands of global business and government leaders.
In addition to her duties at JPMorgan, Ms. Ulrich serves as a member of the International Chamber of Commerce G20 CEO Advisory Group. She is also an independent director of Italian luxury goods company Ermenegildo Zegna, and a member of the international advisory board of German multinational firm Bosch.
Before joining J.P. Morgan, Ms. Ulrich was a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and CLSA Asia- Pacific Markets as well a fund manager focusing on Greater China.
Specialties: Asia, China, Investments, Finance, Economics, Capital markets
Jing Ulrich, Vice Chair Asia Pacific of J P Morgan Chase & Co, joined the line up of speakers at Mines and Money Asia 2018. Download the 2019 programme now

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We were here before you – and not just in Palestine
" We were here before you". ("And we will be there after you").
MK Jamal Zahalka must be regretting uttering those words in the Knesset on 1 August, after being slapped down by no less than Israel's Prime Minister.
Benjamin Netanyahu was not intending to speak, but felt an irresistible urge to step up to the podium to refute Zahalka's lie. "The first is not true", he declared, "and the second will not happen.".
But it will take more than a curt one-liner to rebut an increasingly accepted tenet of Arab propaganda and trendy post-colonialism in our universities and media: the Jews are interlopers from Europe and the US. They are westerners who came to 'colonise' and 'steal land' from Palestinian people of colour. Even some Jews believe the myth that the Arabs had been in Palestine since 'time immemorial'.
After the Six-Day war Israel became a client state of the US. It came to be seen as an outpost of western imperialism. Drawing on Marxist terminology, the colonialist myth gained traction after 1967 when Israel annexed East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights and 'conquered' the West Bank and Gaza. The notion of 'occupation' and the use of the word 'settlers' reinforce the concept of Israeli 'colonisation' of 'Arab' land. From this flows a wrong-headed analogy with South African apartheid: white Israelis oppressing brown native Arabs.
The colonialism myth supports another myth: Jews are not a people, deserving of the right to self-determination, but a religion. They are "Khazar converts" with no specific links to the Middle East. Anti-Zionists habitually talk of US citizens of the Jewish faith, Germans of the Jewish faith and even Arabs of the Jewish faith.
The truth is the opposite: Although race should not be confused with peoplehood, studies have proved that Jews from East and West have genetic links with the Middle East.
" We were here before you" equally applies to the 50 percent of Israel's Jews who trace their ancestry from Muslim and Arab lands.
The vast majority of these Jews merely moved from one corner of the 'Arab world' to that Middle Eastern coastal sliver known as Israel. Until their expulsion 50 years ago, Jews had been settled in Iraq, for example, since the Babylonians exiled Jews from Jerusalem in 586 BCE. In the early 20th century, Baghdad was the most Jewish city in the world, after Salonica and Jerusalem.
The Arabs are relative newcomers to the region; the 'Arab world' is a misnomer. By the time the Arabs had conquered land largely inhabited by Jews and Christians in the 7th century in the best tradition of imperialism, and had subjugated them as dhimmis in the tradition of colonialism, the Jews had been settled there for 1,000 years. People in the West tend to apply a common misconception to all Jews, borrowing the Christian notion that Jews have been punished to wander from land to land with no country to call their own. But not only have Jews always lived in Palestine, there was continuity of Jewish settlement in the Middle East and North Africa for more than 2,000 years. If only native inhabitants are entitled to political rights, the Jews are as indigenous as any people living in the Middle East can be.
But you say, the Jews have always been a minority since their dispersal 2,000 years ago from Judea. I recently heard a Coptic leader, Bishop Angaelos, reject the term 'minority' to describe Egypt's 10 million Copts. They may constitute only 8 percent of Egypt's population, but as Egypt's indigenous residents – they are descended from the ancient Egyptians – the Christian Copts feel a sense of ownership.
Albert Memmi, the Tunisian-born Jewish philosopher and author of The Colonizers and the Colonized puts it well:
I simply wish to underline that as natives of those countries called Arab and indigenous to those lands well before the arrival of the Arabs, we shared with them, to a great extent, languages, traditions and cultures. If one were to base oneself on this legitimacy, and not on force and numbers, then we have the same rights to our share in these lands – neither more nor less – than the Arab Moslems.
The nation state is itself a western creation. If twenty-two Arab states, including the tiniest of emirates and principalities, are legitimate – then why should non-Muslim and non-Arab peoples, who were in the region since time immemorial, be denied 'ownership'?
There is a good case to be made that Kurds, Assyrians, Berbers and other pre-Arab peoples with deep roots in the Middle East deserve self-determination. Jews deserve to maintain their sovereign state. They were there first.
Are you listening, MK Zahalka?


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Major reports, publications and projects
AEMO has published the 2018 Gas Statement of Opportunities
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AEMO has released its 2018 Gas Statement of Opportunities, intended to assess the adequacy of gas infrastructure, reserves and resources to meet demand in eastern and south-eastern Australia to 2038.
Existing and committed generation resources alongside demand side management capacity is sufficient to meet forecast peak demand in the South West interconnected system (SWIS), according to the latest report released by the Australian Energy Market Operator.
AEMO is excited to announce a joint initiative with Energy Networks Australia to look at how best to optimise Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Click here to read the consultation paper requesting industry-wide submissions.
Featured news
10 Jun 2018
A series of planned and unplanned generation outages over the last few days has resulted in Lack of Reserve (LOR) conditions in the NSW region. However, these conditions did not result in any involuntary load shedding in NSW.
19 Jan 2018
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced it has called on Reliability and Emergency Reserve Trader (RERT) providers to be on standby this afternoon to deliver contingency support if required to provide additional supply across Victoria and South Australia.
05 Jan 2018
Although high temperatures are predicted across the southern states this weekend, the supply/demand balance looks good in all regions. We have published an article regarding energy facts and tips for staying safe and cool on our new Energy Live microsite.
05 Jan 2018
Today AEMO has published the 2018 training calender. We are pleased to announce a reduction in course fees to allow a wider audience to participate in understanding the complex energy sector.
28 Mar 2018
AEMO will be presenting a Generator Registration and Connection to the NEM Roadshow in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane in April – May 2018. This Roadshow is to assist proponents with information on the what, why, who, how, when and timelines associated with the registration and connection process. This Roadshow is designed for Generators or anyone who wants to connect to the National Electricity Market (NEM).
23 Jun 2016
AEMO will be conducting a System Restart information session in South Australia to ensure the industry is kept advised of the plans and processes in place. This information session is open to all NEM Participants and intending Participants operating in South Australia and will be provided at no cost.
18 May 2018
AEMO's two and a half day workshop on metrology for the National Electricity Market (NEM) is designed for metering provider (MP) categories A and B (MPAs and MPBs), and provides a thorough understanding of how metrology operates in the NEM.
18 May 2018
Designed by AEMO's industry experts, the new gas e-learning program provides an overview of the east-coast gas markets and is broken down into specific modules, so you can go through the content at your own pace.
18 May 2018
This two-day face-to-face training course, run by experts in MSATS and related business processes, explains how and why MSATS works the way it does.
18 May 2018
The popular National Electricity Market (NEM) Overview course broadly covers the NEM and its operational requirements.
30 May 2018
AEMO's hugely successful three-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to empower employees to actively shape their future and build a rewarding career in the energy industry.
16 Jan 2018
Your career with AEMO will put you at the forefront of the energy sector and help ensure energy security and reliability for all Australians.
01 Mar 2017
The Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) 2017 Graduate Development Program commenced recently, with nine graduates joining the team on rotation across functions such as energy forecasting, power systems planning and operations, and market analysis and operations.


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The following is included in the Snorri Program fee:
- Roundtrip fares from Toronto, Halifax, New York, Minneapolis, Boston, Washington, Denver, Edmonton and Seattle.*
- Accommodation and full board for the whole period.
- Insurance during your stay in Iceland.
- Domestic traveling costs.
- Two weeks' cultural and language program.
- Visit to the Emigration Center at Hofsós.
- Summer job (volunteer) and an allowance during the three-week family and work period.
- Adventurous history tour with many activities, full board, lodgings and traveling costs.
- Weekend and evening program in Reykjavík.
- Family tree and direct contact with your Icelandic relatives.
- Info kit upon arrival and so much more!
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With cards, envelopes, wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, ribbon, and tape, gifts can create a lot of waste. Here are 10 Mother's Day gift ideas that create little to no waste that you should try giving to Mom this year. After all, Mother Nature should be celebrated today too, shouldn't she?
1. Recycled wine bottle candle
For the candle-loving Mom in your life, a handmade candle makes a prefect gift. Not only does it create less waste than buying a candle from a store, it also feels more thoughtful to receive a gift that was personally made by the gift giver. If she's also a wine lover the wine bottle will make a fun and unique touch, while also giving you a new purpose for an empty bottle. If you prefer, you can remove the label from the wine bottle so that the candle is housed in a beautiful glass container that looks more expensive than it is.
You can find the tutorial to create the wine bottle candle here.
2. Homemade desserts in a mason jar
For sweet-toothed Mom in your life, homemade cookies, candy, or other desserts make a simple and sweet gift. Just find the recipe for her favorite dessert, bake it up, and place it in a mason jar that is simply decorated with whatever string you have around the house. This skips the need for wrapping paper or gift bags and leaves her with a mason jar to use for her own waste-free rituals.
Another great idea is to find a recipe for her favorite cookies and layer all the measured out ingredients into a mason jar. That way she can bake her own fresh cookies whenever she wants and can skip all the shopping and measuring.
These mason jar dessert gifts are great if you have a lot of women to give gifts to. Just make a big batch of cookies a divide them up or get enough ingredients to fill several mason jars with the measured ingredients.
3. A picnic
A picnic is a great zero-waste gift idea for the mother that wants some quality time with her children in the beautiful outdoors. The weather is getting warmer around Mother's Day and the flowers are starting to bloom. An outdoor lunch is the perfect way to "dine out" without any of the waste.
Bring a bed sheet to use as a blanket, pack food in reusable containers, and bring reusable utensils and napkins. Make strawberry and mint infused water in mason jars, pack summer salads in reusable containers, wrap some sandwiches up in linen napkins, and bring plenty of fruit and a French baguette to snack on.
4. Plants in recycled cans
For the plant lover, a few of her favorite flowers planted in painted, recycled cans make a simple and decorative gift. This is also a great one for small children to do.
Simply take some empty aluminum cans (like empty cans of beans or soup), wash them thoroughly and remove the label. Paint them a color that compliments the flower or plant that you are going to put inside. You can have children decorate the tins with paint or write sweet messages to mom with permanent marker. Then simply plant the flowers and give them plenty of water to get them started.
5. Do a good deed in her name
For the mother who has everything, material gifts might not be the best idea. A thoughtful, zero-waste gift would be doing a good deed in her name, maybe even one that benefits the environment. Some of my favorite ideas are donating to a charity, planting a tree and dedicating it to her, or volunteering with an organization that is important to her for a day.
Here are some good environmental charities/non-profits that you can make a donation to in mom's name. Just send her the certificate electronically so there is no paper waste.
6. Homemade body scrub
If you want to give your mom a product to pamper herself with, but you don't want to create waste, a homemade body scrub is a great idea.
Here's the recipe for my favorite lemon body scrub.
Put the scrub in a small/medium mason jar, which she can reuse once all the scrub is gone.
7. Go on a hike
For the outdoorsy mom, a hike is a perfect gift that is not only zero-waste, but also zero-cost. Research the best hiking spots in your area and plan your route ahead of time so there's no stress for mom. Pack trail mix in a reusable container and bring water in reusable steel bottles. The stress of daily life can be so overwhelming that a relaxing day outside spending quality time with the family can be the only gift a mother really wants.
8. Pillow case out of an old t-shirt
A lot of women save some clothes from old times, but don't actually have anything to do with them. They keep the clothes for sentimental value, but they are usually just stowed away in a closet or attic, not being seen or appreciated.
If you have some basic sewing skills you can easily turn an old favorite t-shirt into a pillowcase for a small throw pillow to put on her couch or bed.
You can find the tutorial here.
9. Relaxing day at home
It's always Mom's answer when you ask her what she wants for Mother's Day, so give her what she really wants… a relaxing day at home.
Cook a zero-waste breakfast in bed, draw a bubble bath (complete with the adult beverage of her choice), have a quite lunch on the patio, let her to take a long, uninterrupted nap, finish the night with a movie and stovetop popcorn, and make sure there isn't a dirty dish for her to wash or a single spill for her to wipe up. Don't forget to give plenty of foot rubs, hand massages, and kisses all day long.
10. Tickets to a movie, show, or event
In my opinion, an experience makes a better gift than materials items. Tickets to a movie, show or festival or a day at the zoo, museum, or aquarium are all great experiences to do with Mom on mother's day rather than giving her a material gift. They produce little to no waste and are a way for mom to be able to spend the day with the people that matter most to her. Tickets are also great for older moms who generally already have everything that they want and don't want more material items taking up space in their home.


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By now, you have heard of the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose sex has come under scrutiny. Semenya totally dusted the competition in the women's 800m race and improved her time to the point that she must prove she's female.
Semenya's family and countrymen are outraged but why? This young woman appears to be a pawn in this controversy.
Hello, Semenya looks masculine. From all accounts she has looked masculine and demonstrated masculine behavior most of her life. Why, in heaven's name would athletic officials allow the 18 year-old to be subjected to such humiliation surrounding her latest win without resolving the sex issue much earlier? It's just not right.
Jokes have been made about this situation but it's not funny when a shy 18 year-old from a third world country is at the center of the controversy. Who knows how this will turn out and the psychological effect on the teenager?
Semenya wanted to boycott the medal ceremony because of the publicity. She should be rejoicing because she's victorious; but she's not.
Regardless of the tests to prove sex, that is an issue that is not black or white but very gray. Let's chill out and let this process play out.
Last question: Would Semenya's sex be an issue had she not won? Let's keep Caster Semenya in our prayers regardless the outcome. No one deserves this humiliation about their sex.


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Episode 43 – "Charleston is Dope" and Photos
The latest episode of the UnitedMania.com podcast, along with a new set of images from this weekend's final preseason game have been posted to the site.
You can listen to the podcast here and find the latest images here.
As always we welome your comments…


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The Edmonton Sun ad have at least a couple of MPs advertising a "X-Mas" special. Out of curiousity, I called and both said the same thing. "each of the ladies has their own special".
I was figuring like a free sauna or something like that obiviously this is not the case. Any of you go and partake in the "x-mas" specials being currently advertised by Kama Sutra and Ambrosia?
Are they just scams or is there some value?
Inquiring minds.....


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Quantum Earth – Julie Achterhoff, Author
August 25, 2010 at 11:15 pm (Uncategorized) (book reviews, Earth changes, metaphysical, paranormal, science fiction)
Quantum Earth – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'When the two women form the hotel reached the tenth and top floor they went to the beach side where there was a balcony overlooking the scene. "Oh my God!" said one. Words failed the other, for in the distance, about a mile out they could see a giant mountain of water the size of which their brains couldn't comprehend. And it was building larger as it headed for the coast. They could still see several people way out who seemed oblivious. They began shouting at the top of their lungs, knowing even then that they wouldn't be heard. But maybe there was a chance still for those on the beach below. Many of them looked up at them and tried to understand why they were screaming. But some of the people had already seen the big wave coming fast and hurried away from the beach. Some were screaming themselves as they ran. But they could see many small children looking lost. Nobody was taking them away. They would surely be crushed by the oncoming waters. All at once the two women stopped their entreaties and could only watch as the horrific scene played itself out. The wave had already reached those who were the furthest out. Of course they couldn't hear the screaming, but they did begin to hear the low rumbling sound as the water came closer. It sounded like a freight train if you put your ear to the ground near the tracks.'
Dr. Mel Hawkins (Hawk) and Shauna Troy have formed a group that will study the sudden increase of natural disasters, and as 2012 approaches with the predictions that earth will no longer be, the team find themselves running out of time. Hawk and the whole team have agreed that there is the possibility that people are bringing the destruction on themselves with their thoughts and wishes. With this possibility, the team relies on its member Noah Meade, who is a medium, to contact some of those killed in these mass destructions. During one of the group sessions with victims of a major flooding, Noah is working through his "crossed over being" Jackson. As the team listen to messages from people on the other side, Jackson is suddenly taken over by a voice that isn't earthly. This voice blames humans for the conditions of earth. It is the belief of the team that this voice may be from an alien.
Discovering that there may be a chance of contacting aliens that have passed on, Hawk and Shauna decide to have Noah try to contact them to see if they can shed light on what might be done to stop earth from being destroyed. Fortunately for them, Noah is able to get through, but unfortunately for them and all of earth they are told that earth is in the process of cleansing itself and to do this, humans must be destroyed so it can start over again…. Just as it did with the destruction of the dinosaurs. These aliens feel that no animal is a plague to the earth like the humans are. So, with the increase in earthquakes, floods, and even medical epidemics, the task before this small group of 7 is to do whatever they can to stop the destruction of the world?
Quantum Earth took me on quite a ride. If you listen to the predictions and theories for the year 2012 you will hear: there will be increases in earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes, left will be right and right will be left, just to name a few. Are we really creating these changes with our own minds? I think I've read somewhere that "thoughts attract" so only think good thoughts. I've for one have decided that, just in case this is true, I'll think as many positive thoughts as possible.
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August 26, 2010 at 1:23 am
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August 13, 2009 / By Tiffany Fox, (858) 246-0353, firstname.lastname@example.com
San Diego, Calif., Aug. 13, 2009 — A multi-disciplinary collaboration of faculty and staff from the University of California, San Diego — in partnership with San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC) — were recognized last week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for their contributions to the Town & Country Village, an affordable housing project in southeast San Diego.
Officials from HUD visited the community's Town & Country Learning Center (TCLC) as part of Neighborhood Networks Week, a celebration of HUD's Multifamily Neighborhood Networks centers throughout the United States. The TCLC — which features technology developed at UC San Diego's California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) — was featured in Neighborhood Networks Week's closing Webcast, broadcast live on location.
"This event underscores the importance of community partnerships and what they mean to residents and stakeholders," remarked Delores Pruden, director of Neighborhood Networks and the host of the Webcast. "Most of these centers don't get any direct funding, and universities and colleges are such a great resource for building a staff supplement — volunteers and students who can come in and spend time with the users of the center, whether it's youth, seniors or adults. This partnership is one of our most successful ones with a university."
The TCLC, which is comprised of two adjoining apartments at the Town & Country Village, serves 140 apartment units and 3,000 families from the surrounding community. It's one of 220 learning centers in California and one of more than 1,400 neighborhood network centers in the U.S.
Many of the high-tech services at TCLC, including a multi-panel video wall, are being provided by researchers at Calit2, as well as affiliates of UCSD's San Diego Supercomputer Center. UCSD Professor Michael Cole, a professor of communication, psychology and human development, has also contributed his expertise as a pioneer of innovative after-school programs to bring computers and computer networks to children in community settings. Cole regularly recruits undergraduates from his practicum courses to serve as after-school mentors at TCLC.
"Together we've been doing a lot of work in looking at the community issues from a holistic standpoint and bringing in social sciences and technology to solve the problems," explained Srinivas Sukumar, Calit2 Community Program Director.
Added Cole: "That's what brought us together: We're trying to think about the role of technology in development at the community level, at the national level and for individual kids. It's why Calit2 is interested, it's why social science departments are interested. And this is a struggling neighborhood. It's the kind of place that needs the access that we're providing."
Cole, along with Sukumar and SDSC Director of Education Diane Baxter, participated in the panel discussion portion of the Neighborhood Networks Week webcast. Also present were Veverly Anderson, TCLC's youth program coordinator; Kimberly Paul, Vice President of Community Development for SDCHC (which serves as the general managing partner for the Town & Country Village housing complex and the TCLC); and Donald Freeman, HUD Neighborhood Networks coordinator for Southern California.
Sukumar noted that Calit2 has designated the TCLC as a project for its TIES (Teams in Engineering Service) program, which enlists engineering students to create solutions for community settings. The solutions for the TCLC include a health-monitoring system designed to look at continuous measurement of weight and blood pressure of the people that come to the TCLC, and a 20 megapixel, 9-panel LCD video wall that can run various applications ranging from learning tools to entertainment.
"We built the display system to enable the kids who come to TCLC to experience the world out there," explained Sukumar. "This particular neighborhood is not very safe, so it's very hard for the kids to just wander around and explore. So we've created a system by which they can easily look around and explore their neighborhood through Google Earth, or even explore other cities."
As the TCLC's youth program coordinator, Anderson says she sees up to 30 residents walk through the doors of the TCLC every day, from youngsters who need help with their homework to adults who have enrolled in classes on diabetes and meditation. Although she says she can "talk all day about success stories," she credits the technical assistance and staff support she receives from UC San Diego for helping the TCLC live up to its true potential.
"When I first began at TCLC, I was without any kind of help, without any staff and without a lot of money. I often felt like an octopus," Anderson recalled. "Everything I wanted to do, and then some, I tried to do on my own."
"That's the really good thing about the collaboration with UCSD," she enthused. "All the really good things I want to do, I now can do with the collaboration with the University."
Added Pruden: "As we all know, technology is how the world operates, but still so many people don't have access to it. Since 1995, HUD has encouraged property owners and managers of multifamily Federal Housing Administration-insured and -assisted housing to allocate space in their developments for a computer center so that residents would have the opportunity to become computer literate and receive job training and academic enrichment."
And the collaboration provides significant benefits to the UC San Diego students as well.
"For the engineering students it provides real things to do," noted Cole, "and for our Social Science students, it's not multiple-choice questions any more — it's people, it's real social systems. Our students learn a tremendous amount from the kids down here."
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A whole bunch of things have happened since I last posted, I'll try to cover them briefly but succinctly before I get on my plane to head back over to Europe.
Beaver Creek: Close but no cigar was the story of the week at my favourite World Cup stop of the season. 32nd in the Downhill training run starting bib 79 had me psyched and qualified me to race. Skied well up top, then attacked just a bit too much for the snow accumulation and got one of my feet stuck in the pow and that was that for DH. SG was a good race minus one very costly mistake (25, 50, 35, 21 were my splits) that took me out of contention. GS was another decent race but I came up just short, 4 tenths from the cut.
From Beaver I moved over to Copper Mountain for the NorAm speed series there. I haven't had much success at Copper, and the fact that the US Team gets about a month of training on the hill while we get none doesn't help matters. It isn't a tough hill by any means, but it boasts some very unique snow that I just have not been able to figure out (yet). Anyways, not a good week for me and I was happy to have a couple days off and a couple training days to shake that out of my head before the NorAm GS's at Vail.
Vail went well. I'm confident with my GS skiing now, which is not something I've been able to say in a number of years. I ended up winning the first day by a decent margin and scoring a 7.26, which matches nicely with the 6 I scored earlier in the season! I won the first run of the second day by a healthy margin as well, but kind of fell apart and ran out of gas on the second run and fell back to fourth. Definitely disappointed with that day but overall happy with the weekend!
A benefit of the two NorAm wins I have this season is that my world ranking will drop from 86 to around 35 and will help big time with World Cup start numbers.
After that it was back home to spend almost two weeks(!) at Mont Ste Marie, skiing, snowshoeing, hanging out by the fire, playing hockey, and all the other fun things that go on up there. It was great to see everyone up there and get out and ski on some truly awesome snow! As always thanks for the support I receive from everyone back home!
Now its off to Italy for a few days of training before the first GS World Cup of the New Year in Adelboden Switzerland!
Making moves at Vail
Pretty trees
No shortage of snow up there this season!
Snowshoeing with Mom, Voodoo…
And Abby!


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Able Sewerage Company has been in business for over 50 years. Able Sewerage is a small family owned company and it has been since day one. We have all of the necessary equipment and materials to do jobs of all sizes. We are licensed, insured, and bonded in the city of Chicago and surrounding areas. The employers are all very reliable, trust worthy, and all work very hard to get the jobs done. We also have several employees that speak Spanish so we can service anyone. SE HABLA ESPANOL 1-773-892-9084.
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Happiness is: this photo, just because02/29/2012 at 9:06 pm | Posted in baby sunshine, Happiness is | 10 Comments
Tags: baby, baby girl, baby with ladybug wings
Because I'm in the mood to have a little fun02/29/2012 at 10:05 am | Posted in me | 9 Comments
1. I was named for my Nana.
2. I love lima beans.
3. Sometimes, when I'm drying my hair upside-down, I turn the heat onto my toes. They're usually cold.
4. My dream day involves outlet shopping, french fries and a movie in the theater.
5. I played water polo in college, and since then have loved the smell of chlorine. And beer.
6. The Cracker Barrel is one of my favorite restaurants.
7. I talk out loud to myself all the time.
8. My favorite place in the world to be is at the beach. There is just something about the ocean.
9. I once jumped from a waterfall in Costa Rica. Like on The Bachelor. But without the fake boobs and TV cameras.
10. Sometimes, when my mind drifts, I wonder what celebrities are doing right this minute. Like last weekend when I was scrubbing the toilet, I wondered to myself, what's Beyonce doing right now?
And here are my answers to ten questions from my friend Mandy's "10 Things" post:
1. have you ever met someone famous?
Alex Trebec. Does that count? And I came within four feet of Eddie Vedder when I was in college. Which was life-altering back then.
2. what is your happiest childhood memory?
There are so many! My birthdays were the best. My family always made them so special.
3. favorite album of all time?
Ooh. This is tough. I have to declare a tie between Michael Jackson's Thriller and The Immaculate Collection by Madonna because both bring back such awesome, silly memories.
4. are you a salty or sweet lover?
Both, equally. It's a cruel cycle. I eat dinner, I want dessert. I finish dessert, I want Cheetos.
5. what is favorite guilty pleasure tv show or movie?
American Idol.
6. describe your favorite sandwich.
Granny smith apples, bacon and cheddar cheese between french toast slices sprinkled with powdered sugar.
7. what was your first pet?
A cat named Boots. Laura and I used to dress her up in doll clothes. She hated it, which made us love it even more.
8. what is your biggest accomplishment thus far in life?
Bringing Lily and Sophie into this world and being their mother.
9. what is the first blog you started reading?
dooce.com. I learned about her during her 2009 book tour, and it changed my life. I never knew this whole world of blogging existed. And that other women who had survived PPD were talking about! Online! I still check in with her blog nearly every day.
10. if you had to choose one dessert for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Yellow cake with chocolate icing.
Want to play along? Hop on over to Mandy's blog!
Happiness is: beautiful new art02/28/2012 at 9:40 pm | Posted in Happiness is | 1 Comment
I just bought this for the girls.
As soon as I saw it, I knew I couldn't live without it.
Ever have that feeling?
On letting go02/28/2012 at 9:34 am | Posted in Motherhood | 11 Comments
Tags: free-writing challenge, just write, sisters, slide
The steps are padded so she won't get too hurt if she falls, I tell myself.
Sophie is climbing. Reaching up with little arms, grasping with determined fingers, pulling one leg up, then the other. Lily has already scrambled to the top. Kids swarm around them like flies on honey, scampering up the down part of the slide (why won't their mothers stop them from doing this?), scaling the sides, stepping over my baby, pushing in front of Lily.
"Go ahead, Lily," I say. "It's your turn."
She gingerly positions herself at the top of the plastic-coated padded "mountain" in the middle of her favorite mall park. Scoots forward, lets go.
I pry Sophie from the steps. She's too little, I think. She can't slide yet.
Lily climbs and slides. And repeats.
Sophie watches from her perch on the giant plastic turtle. Clearly discontent, she continues to try to crawl back over to the slide.
She's too little. Right?
But maybe if Lily holds her. And I hang on from the side of the slide.
Maybe she can do this?
I follow Sophie over to the slide (how did she get so quick on her hands and knees?) and watch as she begins her ascent. This baby is fearless. So unlike her sister. She struggles with the last big step, so I pick her up and plop her between Lily's legs at the top of the slide. I dash around the fake boulders and take Sophie's hand. Lily pushes off and Sophie's face lights up.
They squeal. My heart soars.
We repeat this a few times, then I realize my hand is no longer needed. Lily has a good grip on her sister. The slide is short. The landing is padded.
So I place Sophie in her sister's lap.
And I let go.
Happiness is: my little helper02/26/2012 at 8:30 pm | Posted in baby sunshine, Happiness is | 2 Comments
This one's a little blurry because the camera really wanted to focus on the cookware instead of the totally adorable baby right there in the center of the frame. I had to snap fast because baby is ON THE MOVE. She doesn't have time to stop for the camera. It's all I can do to keep up.
Whenever I start messing around in the kitchen, getting dinner ready or emptying the dishwasher, curious little Sophie scurries in to see what's happening. I love this. She pulls up on the cabinets, plays with the magnets at the bottom of the fridge, or just comes over and plops down right next to my legs.
It's amazing the difference in her energy level now that she's feeling better. She's constantly in motion. And I swear she looked at me and said "mama" this weekend. And maybe a bunch of other consonants. But "mama" was definitely in the stream! Can't wait for it to happen again.
Happiness is: getting a big step closer to the Bridge Run02/25/2012 at 7:59 pm | Posted in Happiness is | 3 Comments
Tags: Cooper River Bridge Run, race bib
Look what came in today's mail!
I was so excited to open it, I practically sprinted from the mailbox to the house. Also: it's pretty cold outside.
I've been working hard to get ready for this race. I'm walking it so my goal is to finish in under two hours. Mostly, I don't want to be the very last person crossing the finish line.
I'm so freaking excited. Would it be overkill to wear the bib to the park or the grocery store? You know, just pin it to my mom uniform.
Too much?
Happiness is: a long walk on a 75-degree February day02/24/2012 at 9:38 pm | Posted in baby sunshine, Happiness is | 1 Comment
Tags: baby in stroller, sleeping baby, walk with baby
Of course she didn't go down for her real nap when we got home.
But it was totally worth it.
All that fresh air.
Happy baby, happy mama.
17 pounds02/23/2012 at 4:51 pm | Posted in weight loss | 24 Comments
Tags: diet, eating healthy, lifestyle change, Mayo Clinic diet, weight loss
I haven't been writing about something very big in my life. I'm afraid of jinxing myself.
But today is the day! Because I'm excited and it's high time I share this with you guys.
I've lost 17 POUNDS since Christmas.
That's almost a whole Sophie!
And much to my surprise, it's been relatively simple. No crash diets. No cutting of my beloved carbs. Although I haven't had a biscuit or a piece of fried chicken in two months. Even I can't believe that little fact.
I really have my husband to thank. He met with a nutritionist right before the holiday, and ever since then, he's a motivated man. Don't even get me started on how much weight he's lost. Probably more than 25 pounds by now. His pants are falling off him.
The neat thing about what we're doing is that it's going to stick. We've changed our lifestyle — some big adjustments, some small — with the plan that this is how things are going to be from now on. We're eating out less, we're more aware of calories, we're buying mostly whole foods, we're baking fish and chicken instead of frying them, and we only indulge in "real" sweets on occasion (the rest of the time, it's fruit, frozen yogurt, low-cal cookies, trail mix).
It was difficult to get used to at first because I LOVE to eat in restaurants, I live on sweets, and baked meats with steamed veggies for dinner sounded so boring to me. But as the weeks pass, I realize my tastes are changing. Vegetables actually taste good (epiphany)! Moderating cheese and bread and sweets isn't that hard. We're not depriving ourselves, so I think that makes a big difference.
In fact, our little family goes out for pizza every Friday night. But we load up on salad (even Lily!) and eat only a couple of slices.
I've also stopped eating until I'm uncomfortably full. That never felt good anyway. And portion control has been really eye-opening. Until now I never knew a portion of meat was the size of a deck of cards. And a cheese portion is only a one-inch cube. Shoot, I used to eat a dozen cubes (with crackers) in a sitting.
I do miss cookies, though. And sweet tea. And cupcakes.
So I treat myself every now and then. And when I know I'm going to indulge a little, I just exercise that day or keep the rest of that day's calories in check.
I walk a few times a week, and I have a little strength-training routine that I do while I watch TV. Before we began all this, I thought it would be impossible to squeeze exercise into my schedule. But it's not. I use my lunch hours and the girls' nap times. I do sit-ups before bed at night. I walk to the grocery store, often pushing one of the girls in the stroller.
My Fitness Pal is a wonderful app that's helped me keep track of how many calories I'm consuming and burning. I also love Calorie King, especially when I'm trying to make healthy choices at restaurants. And I read The Mayo Clinic Diet cover to cover. It's been a huge help.
My favorite foods right now are: Morningstar Farms spicy black bean patties (on whole wheat tortilla with salsa, lettuce, reduced-fat cheese and a bit of low-cal sour cream), Skinny Cow dreamy clusters and ice cream sandwiches (these little suckers are soooo good!), grilled fish, and eggs (I usually scramble one whole egg with one egg white). And my favorite breakfast is a whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter and sliced banana. Protein really helps me stay full longer (which I thought was hooey until now.)
My goal weight is about 10 pounds away, and to stay motivated I picture myself fitting into shorts and a new swimsuit this summer. Once I hit the mark, I'll still use these tools to maintain my weight. It's so easy, especially with these apps, so I figure why not?
Above all, though, it's so nice to feel good. Like, really good.
I don't get winded after climbing a flight of stairs. I sleep better at night. I don't cringe when I look in the mirror. And I hope I'm passing on to my girls the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and self-confidence.
I want them to love themselves much sooner than it's taken me to do it.
Happiness is: a macaroni necklace02/23/2012 at 2:24 pm | Posted in Happiness is, Small Fry | Leave a comment
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Board of Health
- Janett Gibbons, President
- Thomas Romano, Vice President
- Monique McNeilly, Secretary
- Doreen Thistleton
- Paula Zeliff-Murphy
- John Savino
About the Board of Health
The Board of Health in conjunction with the Sussex County Health Department provides an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs such as male and female cancer screenings, skin cancer screening, blood pressure testing, and flu & pneumonia vaccinations. Environmental health services include inspection of restaurants and retail food vendors, inspection of public bathing facilities, free rabies immunization clinic, mosquito control and radon kits at a reasonable price. Animal control services are provided for stray dogs and cats, and other animal related concerns.
The Board of Health meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Stanhope Municipal Building at 77 Main Street. Meeting Dates for 2018: January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, (Meetings are not scheduled for the months of July and August.) September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12. The reorganization meeting for 2019 will be held on January 9th.
View Minutes from Meetings of the Board of Health
Upcoming Events:
NWNJ Lyme & Tick Borne Diseases Conference (SCCC on Saturday, October 5th)
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The Stanhope Board of Health can be reached through the Board Secretary, Monique McNeilly, at 973-347-2435. Or you can send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Rex Ryan said he expects to have the top-rated defense in the league this year, and part of the reasoning will be because of Quinton Coples, who he plans to have a significant role.
When asked if Coples, the team's No. 16 overall pick, and second-round pick, wide receiver Stephen Hill, will start, Ryan was instant.
"Yes, how's that one? Yes I do."
Ryan made reference to his time in Baltimore when he talked about plugging new draftees right into the defense.
"Yeah I think it's funny, any time you draft a guy that high...you had a vision for those players and that's why you took them," he said. "With Quinton, obviously, that's what you're looking at and again it doesn't mean that this player won't start or whatever.
"I mean there's so many different roles, there's so many things they can start on, there's sub-D, there's all of those different things, they're going to play significantly. Is it 100 percent that it's all 16 games? It really depends on what we're going to do. So maybe that's not true but they're definitely going to play -- that's why they're here, they're excellent players, we know they're going to contribute to us."
When asked what that would mean for certain other players -- the odd man out on defense could be someone like DE Mike DeVito -- Ryan backed off a bit and said that there will be enough formations and snaps for everyone.
"Well I think Mike DeVito is obviously, when you look at it, it's funny I really can't tell you the exact role and I shouldn't have said that about Quinton, either, because it really depends on what packages are out there," he said. "All I know is I can tell you he's an outstanding football player, there is no question about it."
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Per Jenny Vrentas, the Jets have signed D'Anton Lynn, the son of running backs coach Anthony Lynn, as an undrafted free agent.
Lynn, a defensive back out of Penn State, played cornerback and free safety and was an honorable All-Big 10 mention.
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Joey Clinkscales, the team's vice president of college scouting, said his plans were to remain with the team. Reports surfaced last week that Clinkscales would join the Raiders following the draft, partnering with long-time friend and GM Reggie McKenzie.
"I expect to be here," he said. "...I've known Reggie forever but this is where I started and this is where I plan on being.
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Tulsa QB G.J. Kinne tweeted that he agreed to sign with the Jets.


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There are, I imagine, very few people these days who don't know how easy it can be to make some minor changes to an image. Image editing software has given us the ability to improve the contrast, to alter a colour, to remove blemishes and eliminate unwanted subjects.
However, no matter how easy the process, for the majority of amateurs the need for these types of programs don't justify the economics.
There is of course no need to give up. As it is with anything a simple search on Google will turn up any number of inexpensive, even free, software. Two of the most popular for working with web-ready graphics (JPG, PNG and GIF) are GIMP and getPaint.net. There are also online tools for simple fixes.
As we are all only too well aware, life is about choice. What works for one person may not be the ideal for the other. Individual needs and capabilities are as variable and complex as the world-wide web itself. So with time on my hands and curiosity on my mind, I decided to scope out some options.
In addition to the two I mentioned above here are a few others I found:
UltimatePaint is a Windows graphics program for image creating, viewing and manipulation.
If you want to edit pictures and apply photo effects, text or even paint then you might want to try iPiccy the Online Photo Editor
If an app is what you want you can do just about anything to your photos with befunky
PhotoPlus Starter Edition is a easy and free photo editor.
FatPaint, an advanced online graphic design software and editor has plenty of tools and resources.
PicMonkey is a popular photo editor with exclusive filters, touch-up tools.
slimber.com is an online drawing application.
The ImageBot Editor features photo editing, drawing, sticker and logo capabilities.


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WASHINGTON — With only five days before interest rates on student loans are scheduled to double, the Senate majority leader rejected a proposed bipartisan solution that has now scrambled alliances and muddied political attacks for both sides.
Barring a last-minute breakthrough, 7.4 million university students will see rates on their federal Stafford loans jump to 6.8 percent from 3.4 percent on July 1.
"I hope that people start looking at truly compromising and working on something that fixes it," said Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, whose conciliatory proposal was shot down Wednesday by fellow Democrats, including Majority Leader Harry Reid. "You've got rates going up to 6.8 percent. That's unfathomable, and it doesn't have to happen."
For weeks, Congressional Democrats have been anticipating that the standoff over student loan interest rates would be a political boon. In college student newspaper advertisements, on social media platforms and in town hall meetings, Democratic lawmakers cast themselves as the saviors of low, subsidized lending rates, battling Republicans intent on subjecting college loans to the whims of the financial markets. They banked on Republicans caving and extending the fixed, 3.4 percent rate for at least a year, just as they did a year ago when a similar deadline loomed.
But instead House Republicans passed their own student loan bill in May, then went on the offense, saying the Democrats were the ones who have failed to act responsibly. President Obama complicated the politics with his own student loan proposal, which was somewhat similar to the Republican plan. The issue was buried beneath bigger news events: an immigration battle in the Senate, scandals swirling in the House, government eavesdropping revelations and a flurry of significant Supreme Court decisions.
Then with the deadline looming, Mr. Obama abandoned the bully pulpit and headed to Africa.
All that has left Democrats divided and Republicans crowing.
"We could and should get this done for the students of our country," Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, the House majority leader, said Wednesday.
A glimmer of hope peeked through Washington's cloudy skies Wednesday when five senators — three Republicans; one independent who leans Democratic, Angus King of Maine; and Mr. Manchin — unveiled what they billed as a breakthrough.
The proposal would fix all new student loans to the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond rate, plus 1.85 percentage points. Graduate student loans would be 3.4 percentage points above the 10-year rate.
But a conservative Democrat and a Maine independent proved to have no sway with most Democrats, who protested that the proposal lacked a hard cap on interest rates to protect against market fluctuations. They also objected to interest rates that would earn the government $1 billion over 10 years. A spokesman for Mr. Reid quickly shot down rumors that a deal was at hand.
"There's not been a willingness by our Republican colleagues yet to focus on a real cap," said Senator Debbie Stabenow, Democrat of Michigan and one of the negotiators trying to reach a deal. "And over time what we've seen in the proposals actually goes higher than doubling the rates."
Senators Tom Harkin of Iowa and Jack Reed of Rhode Island, both Democrats, will rush new legislation to the Senate on Thursday to freeze the 3.4-percent rate for one year while lawmakers try to reach a long-term agreement in a broader higher education law. But even the bill's authors acknowledge it almost certainly will not be able to get a vote before Congress leaves for a weeklong July Fourth break.
Instead, the legislation would make the fixed rate retroactive to July 1. Since most university students do not sign loan documents until early August, "we have a little wiggle room, but not a lot," said a Senate Democratic aide involved in the drafting.
Democratic leaders, once convinced they could win a clear victory over Republicans, were reduced Wednesday to arguing that allowing interest rates to double would be better than fixing loans to fluctuating market rates.
"I don't know," Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat, said with a shrug. "Student groups said: 'Let it double. We'd rather see it double to 6.8 than the alternatives we've heard.' "


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Pretty Little Liars Halloween special episode airs today, Tuesday, 21st October on ABC.
The hit teen thriller's cast are providing a much deserved treat for their fans. The cast will be answering fan questions during the PLL Halloween special, We Love You To Death, which premieres today during the network's 13 Nights Of Halloween.
The special episode will air during the normal 8 pm time slot.
Click here to watch the episode live stream online.
The episode will take a break from 'A' tension and provide a "behind-the-scenes look at the show" for what has already occurred, and what fans can expect for the forthcoming half of Season 5.
The cast members including actresses Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario, who play Aria, Hanna, Emily and Spencer respectively, will answer fans' questions. Joining the Liars will be actors whose characters have tragically been killed in the show.
Pretty Little Liars is notable for terrifying viewers, as the series kills off more characters than fans can count and of course, the mystery behind the 'A character is still fresh.
Here are a few fan tweets on the Halloween Special episode:
Yall, it's Tuesday... #PLLHalloweenSpecial
— Brianna Merryman (@brianna3492) October 21, 2014
Happy Tuesday everybody #PLLHalloweenSpecial — josh (@swiftgrandehale) October 21, 2014
OMG how can I'm miss this.....PLL IS ON TONIGHT WOOO @ABCFamily @ABCFpll #PLLHalloweenSpecial
— bishwhet? (@FalfalaSafy) October 21, 2014
The only thing that's going to get me through the day is the #PLLHalloweenSpecial — jackie (@jackierharris) October 21, 2014
The #PLLHalloweenSpecial is on tonight
— Riley Shea (@resheaa) October 21, 2014
TONIGHT uhuuuuuuu #PLLHalloween #PLLHalloweenSpecial pic.twitter.com/Cio2hxb1pM — Boobs da Shay (@Princess_PLL) October 21, 2014
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Meet the team
The HMG Aerospace team provides a wealth of experience across publishing, editorial coverage and event management. Hover over the images below for more information on team members based in the UK office. We also have a network of regular editorial contributors and event representatives located around the globe.
To reach a member of our team individually, please visit our contact us page.
Mark Howells
Managing Director
Becky Howells
Company Director
Alexander Preston
Inflight Editor
Alexander is editor of Inflight. He oversees the entire media portfolio which includes a bi-monthly magazine, online news service and active social media presence. Alongside other members of the editorial team, Alex travels to all corners of the globe to report live from major industry events. Alex also serves on the editorial board for the Inflight Pavilion, Workshop and Awards event series. With over 15 years' experience as a journalist, he is a regular moderator and keynote speaker at IFEC-related events. He holds an MA Hons in English and History from Aberdeen University. Adding to the sporting rivalry in the office, Alex supports Crystal Palace FC.
Glenn Sands
LARA Editor
Glenn wrote his first aviation magazine article when he was 16 and has been immersed in aviation magazines ever since. He brings more than 20 years aviation publishing experience to the team having worked mainly in military aviation publishing. He developed the concept and was the launch editor for what became the world's leading model magazine, before returning to full-scale aviation as the brand editor of the most respected modern military aviation publication. He was able to travel to airbases across the globe and report on combat operations such as Unified Protector over Libya in 2011. Seeking to develop his knowledge within the commercial aviation and B2B magazine sector, he joined HMG Aerospace in February 2019 as the editor of LARA. A passion for commercial turboprops means that he's finally able to dive deep into their operations and future development with regional airlines around the globe.
Chloe Greenbank
Editor, Regional Gateway / Bespoke Publishing
Kimberley Young
Senior reporter
After graduating from the University of Sheffield, Kimberley joined HMG Aerospace in summer 2017 as editorial assistant across the three media portfolios. She's particularly interested in how technology can be used to improve customer experience and reduce the environmental impact of the industry. To cap a successful first year with the company, Kimberley was shortlisted as a finalist for 'Young Journalist of the Year' at the 2018 Aerospace Media Dinner. Out of the office she can be found baking, painting or just curled up with a book- as far away from a football field as she can get.
Toby Walton
Sales Manager LARA & Inflight
Toby is one of the longest-serving members of the HMG Aerospace team. He joined the company shortly after its formation and led the relaunch of Inflight magazine. Since then, he has been a vital part of the organisation's impressive growth over the past 7 years. Toby's primary focus remains on the Inflight portfolio and event sales, but his sales management spans the breadth of the business. With a decade of experience in aviation media sales, his extensive knowledge of the industry is a valuable asset to the clients he works with. Toby's hobbies include travel, sports and spending time with his young family.
Janine Boxall
Sales Manager Regional Gateway
Janine joined HMG Aerospace in May 2019 and is very excited about her new role as sales manager for Regional Gateway, a brand that focuses exclusively on the global regional and business airports sector. Janine has worked in the defence and aviation sector since leaving University. As a daughter of a Fleet Air Arm (Navy) pilot, her father was delighted when her first job was with Jane's, the military and aerospace publishers. Working in research, sales, communications as well as Publisher roles at Jane's, she has travelled the world and met amazing people in her work. Janine enjoys tennis (met her husband on court!), wildlife gardening and time with her two children and the ducks.
Louise Crawford
Circulation and Subscriptions
Lou is the friendly face and voice responsible for managing all print and digital magazine subscriptions. She processes all subscription applications and is the point of contact for any queries on this matter. Lou's background lies in finance. As a petrol head fascinated by all things planes, trains and automobiles, Lou has found herself in an ideal industry. She particularly enjoys the office in the lead-up to the Farnborough Air Show, when we are treated to a perfect view of the aerial action.
Paul Firth
Graphic Designer
Paul is our in-house designer responsible for the design and creation of all publications, including the bi-monthly Inflight and LARA magazines. Paul was instrumental in the recent rebrand of the LARA media portfolio. He is the point of contact for any artwork enquiries. Paul joined HMG Aerospace in August 2015 after many years working in London for a German investment bank. His previous experience also includes design roles at BMW and Haymarket Media Group. As a keen tennis player and qualified coach, Paul enjoys spending time on the court or pursuing his other major hobby – wakeboarding.
Steve Lodewyke
Production and Design Editor
Steve is our Production Editor. He has more than 35 years' experience editing consumer and business publications, market-leading specialist titles, customer magazines and trade journals. A stickler for editorial accuracy and accessibility, Steve was deputy editor of Heathrow Traveller magazine, worked on the City Desk of The Observer and assisted the Performance Review Institute in the creation of marketing materials and digital communications for its NADCAP standard for conformity assessment of 'special processes' within the aerospace industry. Steve is a keen fly-fisherman, avid historian and life-long supporter of Queen's Park Rangers.
Office Dog
Aged 2, Noah is the youngest member of the team. Friendly and approachable, he's a perfect fit for the company culture. Noah enjoys attending company meetings to ensure colleagues are not 'barking up the wrong tree'. In his spare time, he enjoys long walks, spending time with family and updating his bone collection.


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Alan Mclean, Business Consultant
Having joined FASTSIGNS in October 2016 as a business consultant, my day to day role includes championing best practice in centres, leading the outside sales network, taking a principle role in the development of end to end management system, Corebridge and supervising financial management in centres.
Upon opening your FASTSIGNS Centre I'll be on hand to help train you on Corebridge's operating system and how to use the programme effectively in your new business. I will also help you with recruitment of your new staff, from placing adverts through to the interview stage, candidate selection and creating contracts of employment. Having been the most recent member of the UK head office team to attend FASTSIGNS head office in Dallas, I'll also provide a thorough briefing on what you can expect from your 2 weeks at Foundations training.
Since leaving university I have worked with franchises operations, most recently in the education sector, where I worked with franchise owners to ensure they maintained their centre standards and helped them to develop their financial management.
In my spare time, you'll most likely find me with my nose in a book, hitting the gym or hiking up a mountain with my significant other.


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Tyson Fury claims he will take his talents elsewhere and not apply for a new licence with the British Boxing Board of Control.
Morecambe's former world heavyweight champion has not fought for nearly two years since ending Wladimir Klitschko's reign in Dusseldorf in November 2015.
Having twice postponed rematches with Klitschko last year, the 29-year-old lost his boxing licence last October when he admitted he was using cocaine and struggling with depression.
Fury had hoped to return to the ring earlier this year but that plan was scuppered when his National Anti-Doping Panel hearing was adjourned in May.
Having announced his retirement on social media in the past, the former British and Commonwealth champion now appears to be exploring other options.
He wrote: "After thinking long & hard about my return I will not be applying for a BBBOCboxinglicense.
"After they way they have handled stuff. No thanks."
With some believing that meant he was hanging up the gloves, Fury moved to clarify his thoughts.
"Make it clear I'll not apply to the BBBOC for a new licence I'll go elsewhere, take my money & business to somewhere that appreciate it," he said.
Fury was at ringside last month when his cousin Hughie Fury came up short in his bid to take the WBO heavyweight title from champion Joseph Parker in Manchester.


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REID is a renowned designer and a highly-regarded manufacturer and exporter, but it's not just products that we're selling to our clients – what we're selling is an integrated service.
Many customers have uniquely challenging lifting requirements, or needs best satisfied by designing lifting solutions into their plans at an early stage, which is why we provide services for:
- Product customisation
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Tony Swartz is a lawyer with an office in Ellensburg, Washington. He is a DUI defense attorney with experience working on over a thousand driving under the influence cases from beginning through jury trial. For civil issues, he focuses his work on business law matters (including LLC formations, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, contract matters, and more), nonprofit law matters (including 501(c)(3) formations, Washington State charity issues, and more), and landlord/tenant matters where he represents landlords seeking to evict tenants or deal with other issues related to residential or commercial leases.
He also represents City of Roslyn and City of Cle Elum as city prosecutor and Department of Children, Youth, and Families as Special Assistant Attorney General.
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Leica Camera has today announced the Leica TL. Building on the Leica T camera system, which has been continually enhanced in terms of speed, handling and flexibility since its launch in 2014, the new generation Leica TL now offers further innovative features, improved functionality, and a series of exciting new design elements.
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Discover the world with the Leica D-Lux Explorer Kit
Press release from Leica UK:
The perfect gift for the travel enthusiast and adventurer
Leica Camera has announced the Leica D-Lux Explorer Kit, featuring the company's high-performance D-Lux compact camera, combined with a set of useful accessories for the travel enthusiast.
One of the fastest lenses in the Leica compact camera range, the Leica D-Lux features a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34mm f/1.7–2.8 ASPH. zoom lens, which perfectly complements the camera's large four-thirds sensor, and delivers images with exceptionally natural colours and outstanding quality.
Ideal for travel and all types of creative photography, this versatile lens (equivalent to 24 to 75mm in 35mm format) has been designed to excel in a multitude of photographic genres, from portraits to landscapes, architecture to macro, as well as the classic domain of Leica cameras – reportage photography.
Included with the camera is the Leica D-Lux automatic lens cap, which has been cleverly engineered to allow photographers to shoot spontaneously and capture subjects discreetly, without having to remove the cap each time. For maximum convenience, the shutters of the lens cap open up automatically as soon as the lens is extended, ensuring the camera is ready to shoot immediately – so the user will never miss a crucial moment on their special trip or holiday.
Also featured in the Leica D-Lux Explorer Set is an exclusive carrying strap made from highest quality cotton in a striking shade of red.
With its timeless and classically elegant design, the Leica D-Lux offers the same high performance and benefits of the standard model, delivering extensive functionality combined with intuitive handling.
In addition to its fast zoom lens, the camera's outstanding feature set includes a high-resolution electronic viewfinder for the perfect composition of subjects, 4K video recording, and an integrated Wi-Fi module for remote control of the camera from a smartphone or tablet, as well as wireless transfer of still pictures or movies to mobile devices. The Leica Image Shuttle app required for this function can be downloaded free of charge and installed on iOS or Android devices.
Full product specifications for the Leica D-Lux camera can be found at: uk.leica-camera.com.
Pricing and availability
The Leica D-Lux Explorer Set is scheduled to be available from mid-November 2016, at a suggested retail price of £920 including VAT.
Leica Summaron lens revival
Press release issued by Leica UK:
The renaissance of a classic lens:
Ultra-compact LEICA SUMMARON-M 28mm f/5.6 wide-angle lens for unobtrusive reportage photography
Leica Camera has expanded the portfolio of its M rangefinder system with the modern renaissance of a classic Leica lens: the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6.
First introduced as a screw mount lens in 1955, the predecessor of the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 is still one of the most compact wide-angle lenses within the Leica M-System, and is famous for its characteristic signature. The new lens takes its lead from the classically compact construction of its ancestor and brings the unique, analogue look it lends to pictures into the age of digital photography.
The optical design and mechanical construction of the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 are identical to those of its predecessor, which was manufactured at the Leitz factory in Wetzlar until 1963. Combining the latest optical developments, highest quality finishing and outstanding optical design, the new edition of this very special lens is much more than a simple reconstruction of an existing model.
With minimal contemporary design elements, the new version of the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 has been reduced to the essentials, but loses none of the character of its legendary ancestor. Its exceptionally short length of less than two centimetres makes it particularly unobtrusive and, together with the incomparable discretion of the Leica M camera, an ideal lens for street photography. The combination of a clearly laid-out depth of field scale and long focus throw allows extremely precise pre-focusing.
The optical design of six elements in four groups arranged symmetrically around the iris of the new lens is identical to that of its precursor. Indeed, the historic optical design of the original lens has remained completely unchanged. For example, wide open, the new Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 renders subjects with rich contrast across almost the entire image field.
The combination of extreme depth of field, natural contrast rendition, excellent resolution of detail and visible vignetting create a unique visual signature, and lend pictures a special look reminiscent of the earlier days of analogue photography.
The exterior of the new Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 reflects the contemporary look of the current Leica M lens portfolio, including the Leica M bayonet mount with 6-bit coding, the shape of the focusing lock button, the diameter of the aperture ring and the style of the knurling on the barrel and rings. The design and construction of the lens hood also mirrors the original and evokes memories of the beginnings of rangefinder photography. The hood is machined from solid brass and finished in a meticulous manufacturing process, and is included with the lens.
As with all other Leica lenses, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 was designed and developed by Leica's precision engineers and optical specialists in Wetzlar. As a particularly reliable product with enduring value, it is made in Germany from only the finest materials and assembled in an intricate process entirely by hand. The combination of cutting-edge technology and exceptionally thorough manufacturing procedures guarantees consistently excellent quality and durability.
Pricing and availability
The Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 has a suggested retail price of £1,900 including VAT.
Due to strong expected demand, the lens must be pre-ordered. Orders will be fulfilled in sequence according to order date.
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|LEICA SUMMARON-M 28mm f/5.6
|Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical):
|Optical design
Number of lenses/groups:
Position of entrance pupil
(at infinity):
2.4 mm (behind the bayonet flange in the direction of impinging light )
Working range:
Smallest object field/
Largest reproduction ratio:
1m to infinity
Metric distance scale
801 x 1201 mm /
Smallest aperture value:
Preselection with click stops
|Lens mount
|Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6-bit bar coding for Leica M digital cameras
|Filter mount
|Inner thread for E34 screw-mount filters, non-rotating
|Lens hood
|Detachable (supplied with the lens)
|Camera viewfinder
|Silver chrome
|Dimensions and weight
Length to bayonet flange:
Largest diameter:
≈ 18 mm
≈ 51 mm
≈ 165 g
Leica Q 'Titanium gray'
Press release issued by Leica UK:
A perfect fusion of technology, design and style
Leica Camera has revealed the Leica Q 'Titanium gray', bringing a brand new, alternative design to its successful, high-performance compact camera, the Leica Q, which features a fixed fast prime lens and full-frame sensor.
In contrast to the discreet black of the body, lens and leather-style trim of the original Leica Q, this stunning new model offers a titanium grey paint finish on the top and base plate and back of the camera, combining the premium look of precious metal with classic black elements.
Elegant, yet extremely durable, the Leica Q 'Titanium gray' includes a series of striking design features not found on the standard model. For example, the distance scale in feet and the focal length on the lens are highlighted in red. Furthermore, the colour-coordinated carrying strap supplied with the camera has been manufactured from strong, robust material most commonly used to make climbing ropes.
Offering the same impressive performance and technical specifications of the black Leica Q model, the Leica Q 'Titanium gray' features intuitive handling and an exceptionally fast lens. The perfect camera for street, architectural and landscape photography, its Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens makes the Leica Q ideal for available light shooting and has an angle of view that reproduces scenes with natural perspectives and proportions.
With a 24 MP, full-frame CMOS sensor precisely matched to its lens, the Leica Q 'Titanium gray' delivers richly detailed exposures with low noise at optimum quality, at ISO sensitivities of up to 50,000. This outstanding camera allows the greatest possible creative freedom for even the most demanding photographic ambitions, enabling the photographer to switch effortlessly between macro, automatic and manual focusing.
Ensuring the decisive moment is never missed, the Leica Q full-frame compact camera has the fastest autofocus in its class and offers precision focusing almost in real-time. Furthermore, its Leica ultra-fast Maestro II image processor enables continuous shooting at up to ten frames per second at full resolution. Allowing reliable control of subject composition at this speed, the Leica Q also features an integrated viewfinder with a resolution of 3.68 MP – displaying even the finest details without any perceptible lag, as soon as the camera is brought up to the user's eye.
All functions of the camera are clearly laid out and logically placed, making it exceptionally ergonomic to use. The clear and logical menu provides rapid access to all essential functions and also enables photographers to programme their own personalised settings.
In addition, the Leica Q delivers movie recording in full-HD quality. Depending on the scene and subject, users can choose between 30 and 60 full frames per second for video recording in MP4 format. The camera also features an integrated Wi-Fi module for wireless transmission of still pictures and video to other devices, and remote control by WLAN from a smartphone or tablet.
The Leica Q app enabling these features can be downloaded free of charge from the Leica web site. As well as providing a remote release function and display of the viewfinder image, the app also allows the setting of parameters such as aperture and shutter speed from the device employed.
Full product specifications can be found at: uk.leica-camera.com.
Pricing and availability
The Leica Q 'Titanium gray' is scheduled to be available from mid-November 2016, at a suggested retail price of £3,800 including VAT.
Leica Noctilux 50th anniversary
Press release issued by Leica UK:
Leica Noctilux: the 'Light Giant' turns 50
Leica celebrates 50th anniversary of the legendary Noctilux lens
Fifty years ago, the first Leica Noctilux lens was unveiled at the 1966 Photokina exhibition in Germany, astonishing visitors and industry media with its revolutionary optical performance.
In the 1960s, photography enjoyed enormous popularity around the world and demand for high-performance lenses rose dramatically, particularly among professional and fine art photographers. As the use of flash was not yet widespread, or even frowned-upon, the extraordinary specifications of the Noctilux lens attracted unrivalled attention. This extraordinary lens offered a gigantic maximum aperture, and exceptional optical performance, even when used wide open. The signature characteristic of the Noctilux was its unique contrast rendition. Brilliant, sharp pictures without flare could be achieved with the lens wide open – even in candlelight, subtle colour nuances, the finest textures and minute details were distinguishable.
Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 (1966)
The most outstanding feature of the 1966 Noctilux model was its two aspherical elements – the first time such elements had been included in a serial production lens manufactured by Leitz. One of these two asphericals was made from special glass with a high refractive index. The task of the aspherical elements was to reduce chromatic aberration at maximum aperture and increase quality in the image field. The Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 was designed by Prof. Dr. Helmut Marx and comprised six elements in four groups, with the asphericals as the first and last elements.
At that time, the production of asphericals was a particularly complex and costly process. Even the most innovative new machinery was no alternative to the highly experienced optical engineers, who finished each element individually, polishing it entirely by hand. At the same time, new testing methods were also being developed to ensure the quality of future lenses.
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0 (1975)
At Leitz, enormous effort was made to achieve the ultimate aperture of f/1.0. At the same time, Leitz turned to the use of only spherical lens elements in an attempt avoid the almost prohibitive costs of producing asphericals. Both challenges were successfully mastered at Leitz Canada by lens designer Dr. Walter Mandler, resulting in the launch of the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0 in 1975. The glass employed in the construction of this lens had an exceptionally high refractive index, contributing significantly to its impressive performance and the extremely natural look of images captured with the lens. Whereas photographers using other manufacturers' large aperture lenses were forced to stop down to produce acceptable results, the Noctilux could be used wide open – not only in theoretical, but also in practical terms.
Even wide open, the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0 impressed photographers with its consistent resolution, almost three-dimensional rendition of details, and the clear and finely nuanced colours it delivered – often in situations where other lenses would be incapable of gathering enough light to expose the film correctly. In effect, a truly outstanding masterpiece of optical engineering.
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. (2008)
More than 30 years after the introduction of the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0, which had become a firm favourite among photographers thanks to its unrivalled aesthetic qualities, Leica presented a new-generation Noctilux at Photokina 2008, with a previously unheard-of maximum aperture of f/0.95.
Furthermore, the lens had been considerably improved in other aspects of optical performance. To achieve this, Leica employed its many years of experience gathered in the design and construction of the two previous lenses, and took advantage of the benefits of the latest research and technologies. Although the production of asphericals remains an extremely elaborate process, today it is much more efficient and practical than the days of the first-generation Noctilux in 1966.
The optical design of the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. comprises more than eight elements in a symmetrically arranged, Double-Gauss design with its two halves located back-to-back with the aperture between them. The two aspherical elements ensure the outstanding imaging performance of the lens. Three of the other elements are made from glass with an extremely high refractive index, and a further five from glass with anomalous partial dispersion. To ensure that the Noctilux also delivers outstanding results at closer focusing distances, the construction also features a floating element that shifts the position of the last group in relation to the rest of the system, depending on the focusing distance.
The original properties of the Noctilux are also applicable to the new lens: the maximum aperture is a usable aperture – it is not necessary to stop down to achieve better performance. The extremely shallow depth of field when shooting wide open is a feature of the Noctilux lens that can be deliberately used as a creative tool.
Peter Karbe, head of the optical development department at Leica, commented, "Even today, after 50 years, the Leica Noctilux still stands for extreme lens speed. The 'Light Giant' masters situations in which images can be captured only with great difficulty – or not at all – by other lenses, and achieves it with exceptional imaging performance. The combination of incomparable colour rendition, rich contrast, and shallow depth of field made possible by its outstanding speed, enables photographers to create images with a uniquely fascinating aesthetic."
Leica Apo-Summicon-M 50mm f/2 Asph.
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH. (silver anodised) is scheduled to be available at the end of July 2016 at a suggested retail price of £5,900 including VAT.
Leica announces availability of Leica S-Adapter L and forthcoming release of Audio Adapter for the Leica SL
Leica Camera has today announced that the Leica S-Adapter L for the Leica SL mirrorless camera system is now available. This adapter further extends the range of lenses that can be used with the Leica SL to include those of the Leica S medium format camera system.
Leica M-D: The return of anticipation
Leica Camera has extended its iconic rangefinder camera series with a new model: the Leica M-D (Typ 262).


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Dec. 2, 2006 – "White Christmas" – The Kingdom Heirs Release NEW Christmas Album
Tennessee 01/01/2006 – This Christmas, The Kingdom Heirs bring the warm and joyous memories of home and family in their newly released holiday album White Christmas, available in stores now. By mixing their smooth gospel sound and sing-a-long melodies, they capture the essence of the Christmas season.
"The absolute best sounds of the season"…S.D. Professionals, LLC
The beautifully orchestrated compilation features a heartfelt and elegant rendition of the ever-so popular White Christmas and 9 other glorious classics and country music holiday favorites, including Jingle Bells, O Holy Night, Pretty Paper, Little Drummer Boy and much more.
Reaching millions of listeners all around the world the songs now being realeased as downloadable mp3 files on Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Napster, Music Net, Verizon Wireless and 50 other world-renowned digital music companies made possible by S.D. Professionals, LLC, a web development and multimedia production firm.
The Kingdom Heirs performed Jingle Bells from the White Christmas album, December 1, 2006 at the Knoxville Christmas Parade shown live on WBIR TV 10 Knoxville. Now through December 30, 2006, the Kingdom Heirs will play live concerts featuring their new album at Dollywood's "Pines Theatre" in Pigeon Forge.
Since 1981, The Kingdom Heirs, one of Southern Gospel Music's top Male Quartets, have been performing at Dollywood and currently for over 2 million people a year, more than any other gospel group. As an industry favorite, they have been nominated for The SGMA Awards, Dove Awards and The Singing News Fan Awards where they won Band of the Year in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Their amazing hymns and enthusiastic fans have led them to hit the top of the charts, including two #1 songs, "I Know I'm Going There" and "Forever Changed."
To hear excerpts from the CD or for more information, please visit www.kingdomheirs.com.
– The Kingdom Heirs –
© 2006 Sonlite Records All Rights Reserved.
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The paintings of Abstract Expressionist Alfred Jensen are based on complex systems of thought, from Pythagorean mathematics and astronomy to ancient Chinese and Mayan calendars. Jensen's oeuvre is characterized by geometric order and symmetry, using bold, copious impasto color, often without the use of a brush. Common motifs in Jensen's work are concentric shapes and checkerboards, rendered in unconventional combinations of color and resolutely flat. Occasionally featuring numeric symbols and incongruously informal cursive script, Jensen's paintings connect his interest in ancient metaphysics with his innovative technique.
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Satchels and Toiletry Bags
The Leather Satchels and Toiletry Bags are made with full grain leather and lined with pigskin, which is tougher than the cow leather. The full grain leather is the top of the hide with all of the grain. It's the toughest and most water resistant kind of leather. It ages the best too so they'll fight over it when you're dead.
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His supplication for fever as taught by the
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O Allah! Have mercy on my delicate skin and weak bones, save me from
the burning things. O mother of Muldam, if you believe in Allah do not
eat the flesh, do not drink the blood and do not show your strength on
the mouth and go to the one who ascribes a partner to Allah. I testify that
there is no lord except Allah and He is one without any partner and that
Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) is His servant and His


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Is Kerry the Next Clinton When it Comes to Bringing More Bloodshed to the Middle East?
When Rabin signed Oslo, he set the precedent for Israel's suicidal attempt to give land away to its enemies in search of an elusive peace. He did this in order to quench his thirst to be known, loved and respected by the world. Bill Clinton supported him in life–and in death. He gave him his full backing every step of the way. Unlike of the late White House reporter, Helen Thomas, whose virulent anti-Semitism was finally uncovered towards the end of her career, Clinton has always been careful to avoid making racist statements. Perhaps, he, himself, is unaware of the damage he's caused Israel.
When following merciless pressure from the Obama administration, PM Benjamin Netanyahu gave the green light for restarting negotiations with the terrorist group known as the "P.A.," he gave the green light to Arab terrorists to kill Jews. That's not my interpretation–it's theirs. The Arabs in general are known to interpret each sign of weakness on our behalf as a signal to kill us. This was the result of Oslo and Wye. U.S. Secretary of State, Kerry, made these talks come to fruition. While he won't have to face any consequences for the murder of more Jews, he carries the responsibility in his hands. History books won't depict Kerry as a "Jew-hater." I do.
Perhaps, we should give Kerry the benefit of the doubt: maybe he actually thinks this round of talks will bring about "true peace." On the other hand, Kerry is a seasoned diplomat and I tend to believe he knows better. Like Clinton, he's a murderer because of his lack of vision and his inability to look beyond his own bank account–to feel the pain of a people who've already experienced so much.
Where Netanyahu is concerned, I have a decent amount of trust in him despite everything we've seen: just as a friendly reminder, Bibi was the one to engage Arafat in peace talks at Wye (which ended in the handing over of 80% of Hevron to the P.A.) and further bloodshed, he supported the eviction of Jews from Gush Katif until the very last moment when he began attacking Sharon in order to gain an advantage over the latter within the Likud. Netanyahu continues handing out orders for the eviction of Jews the government suspects of you-name-it from Judea and Samaria.
I think the fact that Netanyahu promised to allow a national referendum to decide the outcome of any treaty reached with the "Palestinians" is a sign of integrity on his part. I also believe that unlike Rabin, Netanyahu is truly interested in the good of the Jewish people–not whether international media continues covering him in a positive light.
I don't think Bibi wants an agreement to be reached (obviously, Abu-Mazzen doesn't either). The fact that neither side is interested in a break-through dooms these negotiations before they've begun–and proves once again that America is clueless when it comes to foreign policy.
"Clueless" at best–a partner in the murder of Jews as far as I'm concerned.


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Resources For Korean Studies
Frog in a Well – Korea occasionally has postings which discuss resources that students and scholars of Korean studies may find useful. This page serves collects links to some of those postings:
Glossary of Korean Studies – Owen discusses the use of the online Glossary of Korean Studies.
Into the Archives – Lists and discusses some excellent reference works and sources for the study of premodern Korean history.
'An Elementary Reader for Citizens' – A discussion of the first modern Korean textbook. He also links to a number of similar entries on his own blog discussing other fascinating books available in the SOAS library.
Remco and Owen offer us two postings discussing how to find Korean journal articles online:
Finding Korean Journal Articles Online
Finding Korean Journal Articles Online 2
Online resources for Chosŏn history: Government annals – Owen introduces several excellent online archives that anyone studying Chosŏn history are bound to find useful.


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STE 004 – How Our Perspectives Changed
In this episode we discuss the way that we thought about cities as we grew up in small town America, how we view them now, and how we constantly have to remind ourselves to be careful when we make conclusions about areas where we don't live.
- What we learned from analyzing how we used to think about the Amish.
- How we saw the city as rural and small town people.
- How our perspectives have shifted.
- Takeaway points:
- Don't make excuses to not learn about other ways of life, because maybe you might want those situations or derive benefits from them.
- Don't be afraid to criticize your own way of life and seek out better alternatives (see other point).
Send us any questions, comments, or suggestions that you have! You can email us at email@example.com or here.
— Daniel & Andrew
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