text:
We invited our friends at Lytham St Annes Photographic Society (LSAPS) to submit some of their photos to create their own gallery. Have a look at some of the amazing local photos from LSAPS members.
Enjoy Local Photos from LSAPS Members
These are just a small selection from their many hundreds of images captured by members. As the group meets at St Annes we've chosen to publish this gallery on the Visit St Annes website. You'll see that there are also photos from Lytham and further afield.
- LSAPS hold an annual Photoshow exhibition in August each year. Why don't you go along and take a look?
- Interested in becoming a member? You can find out more from their website
There are more photos of St Annes in the gallery of photos from our own archives.
Each of the photos is captioned and the name of the photographer provided. Click/scroll left and right to view.
Join In with Your Photos
Are you involved with a local photographic society or club? Have you got a great photo that you'd like to share with us? If so please send it in.
Photos should be sent in by email please, to email@example.com Full credit will be given.
Points to remember:
- We don't need a huge file but ideally they need to be at least 1mb in size please.
- If you wish to watermark your photo, please make sure that it doesn't obscure the image.
- Please make sure that you have parental consent for any photos which include close-ups of children.
Find out More
Have a look at the Visit St Annes website homepage for more of the latest updates.
Love the Fylde Coast? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. It's packed full of interesting things and will arrive in your inbox all 52 weeks of the year.
Join us on Facebook at our Visit Fylde Coast Facebook Group
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @visitFyldeCoast


text:
Why do most change management initiatives fail? Many of us are involved in change management and yet we often do not learn from previous mistakes as to why change management often fails to deliver. Change happens but we often fail to deliver management expectations. Over the past 15 years The RapidBI team have researched and investigated the reasons why many organizational change and improvement initiatives fail to deliver bottom line results. Indeed many change and improvement initiatives … [Read more...] about Why change management often fails to deliver management expectations
Why change initiatives fail to deliver
Why do change initiatives fail to deliver the expected results? It does not matter how many books you have read or how many change management projects you have been involved in. Some are successful. Some change initiatives fail. The real question is, can we identify failure early before any damage is done? And what can we do to reduce our change initiative from failing? What does research say about change initiatives failing? The HBR claims that 70% of change initiatives fail, Gallup claim … [Read more...] about Why change initiatives fail to deliver

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Human hair extensions are using clip-in hair nowadays. You have to pay a substantial amount for [url=https://kajmirhair.com/]Premium Hair Extensions[/url]. These are the products which come with high-quality, damage-free with sophisticated style. As a result of this, females need to take proper care to protect it from any unknown facts.
It is easy to get Indian, Remy and Brazilian Hair Extensions from the market. Make sure that you have brought real human hair extension of premium quality. The Premium Hair Extensions will remain the last longer that comes in an expensive price range.
What should you look at?
Having high-quality product is the secret of fabulous and instant transformation of hair extensions. In addition, this brings extra benefits that build your present with much confident. This is more feminine and attractive than any other products.
If you are looking to invest, then this will be better to choose [url=https://kajmirhair.com/]hair extensions online[/url]. It is important to notice the source of the supplier. A reputable supplier supports great in telling the story of its ethical and willingness to sell personal hairs. This business is developing day-by-day with remunerated contributions.
Hair extension online:
This is one of the best ways to buy hair extensions. It is being sourced and connected to guarantee traceability of hairs. It is possible to get the topnotch quality of extension with processed human hair.
Visiting [url=https://kajmirhair.com/]https://kajmirhair.com[/url] serves greatly to reach the level of acceptance to understand its usual cost. The benefit of using these hair extensions is of its act very naturally.


text:
7 Ways to Make the Home More Senior-Friendly
Aging in the comfort of home can make the golden years a lot more enjoyable for a senior. However, many homes are not designed with the elderly in mind. You may need to make a few changes to ensure your senior loved one's home is age-friendly. Use the following seven tips to make the home a more comfortable place for your loved one.
1. Replace Knobs with Handles
Remove any door knobs or sink faucet knobs that require your loved one to grasp and twist the knob. Handles that work with a single swinging motion are much easier for seniors to operate.
Many older adults are choosing to age in place, and some need a helping hand to continue living at home safely and comfortably. Luckily, there is professional non-medical at-home care Cincinnati seniors can trust and rely on.
2. Replace Uneven Flooring
Sunken living rooms and other types of slightly uneven floors can be a huge tripping hazard for seniors. Other issues include uneven changes between different types of flooring, such as a carpet room and a tile room. Creating a unified flooring level throughout the house requires quite a few renovations, but it can make the home much safer.
3. Add More Lighting
Seniors tend to have impaired eyesight, so a single light in each room might not be enough to help your loved one see. It may be helpful to add additional lighting, especially if you install it to work with a switch. Added lighting can let your loved one view the home without having to mess with lamp buttons or outlets.
4. Create Knee Space Under Sinks and Tables
It is a good idea to have plenty of open space under countertops, sinks, tables, and desks. This is essential for a senior who uses a wheelchair, but it is also helpful for other seniors. Creating knee space lets older adults sit while doing activities like washing dishes, which means they can maintain function even if they are too tired to stand for long periods.
Seniors with limited mobility may require assistance with daily activities. If your aging loved one needs occasional help with bathing, grooming, cooking, or other basic household tasks, or if you need time to attend to important personal matters, reach out to Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of live-in and respite care. Cincinnati seniors can maintain their independence while living at home with the help of our reliable respite caregivers.
5. Reduce Bathroom Slipping Hazards
Bathrooms tend to be one of the most common areas for accidents to occur in senior homes. You can reduce the chances of falls by installing grab bars near the toilet and the shower or tub. Slippery surfaces may need gripping stickers applied to prevent slipping.
6. Simplify Lawn Maintenance
Though many seniors love to garden, they often find it is difficult to take care of the landscape as they age. Consider installing hardy, low-maintenance shrubbery and grass your loved one can easily maintain. Adding an automated irrigation system may make things even easier.
7. Create Easy-to-Reach Storage
If there are cabinets or drawers your loved one cannot easily reach without raising the arms above the shoulders, you may need to install more easy-to-reach storage. Take a day to organize your loved one's belongings to be more accessible.
Hiring a professional caregiver can ensure your senior loved one's safety and comfort at home. Families looking to hire a Cincinnati caregiver can reach out to Home Care Assistance. All of our hourly and live-in caregivers receive extensive ongoing training to ensure they provide the high-quality in-home care seniors need and deserve. To learn about our revolutionary senior care plans and how they can benefit your loved one, give us a call at 513.891.2273 today.


text:
Getting dressed up takes on a whole new meaning on Halloween.
The more clever the costume the better at events in and around Palm Beach. A bonus for attending as many parties as possible is decreasing the per-wear cost for that designer disguise.
Look for a Palm Beach Daily News photographer at Gentlemen of the Garden's Devil's Night on October 30, 2009. We'll be posting pictures online by the next afternoon and in print on November 1, 2009.
This night is not for the kids, but the younger set can choose from a long list of other area celebrations, including trick-or-treating at the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden on Halloween.
Palm Beach Day Academy will host a Halloween dance for students from 6-9 p.m. on October 30, 2009.
Palm Beach Police Department recommends the Halloween happenings at the Palm Beach Recreation Center "to protect your children and help them have a safe and crime-free" holiday.
Read more safety tips.
Island Animal Hospital won't be throwing its annual Halloween Pet Costume Party, but there's still plenty for pups and their human friends to do this year.
Click here to view staff photos of the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Harvest Festival that took place earlier this month.
You can submit your own photos to Shiny Shots, and we'll consider the most frightful and delightful for publication.
A full listing of local events continues below. It's best to plan ahead, since many events require an RSVP.
Through October 30, 2009
O'Shea's Irish Pub, 531 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL: History of Mystery Walking Tours of Downtown West Palm Beach will be held Thurs., Oct. 22, Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30. $5 for adults; free for those 12 and under. Tours led by a ghoulish guide begin at 7:30 p.m. at O'Shea's and will conclude about 40 minutes later at E.R. Bradley's, located at 104 S. Clematis St. Learn the little-known and spine-chilling stories of Downtown's historic streets. Reservations are not required, but are recommended. (561) 833-8873.
Through October 31, 2009
South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL: Spookyville takes place from 5-8 p.m. in Yesteryear Village on October 15-17, 22-24 and 29-30. Hours are 3-8 p.m. on Halloween. Designed for ages 12 and under to trick or treat trail and enjoy carnival of rides, games and attractions. On Halloween night participate in costume contests, a costume parade and fun games. Face painting, pass the pumpkin, mummy wraps, a cake walk and pumpkin bowling. Admission; $5; Ages two and younger, free; All rides; $10 with wristband. Older guests can participate in Fright Nights from 6-11 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays. Three new haunts, several scare zones, thrilling rides on the monster midway, play games, or stroll our food pavillion. Admission ticket, $15; Wristband ticket $25. Call 561-793-0333 for more information.
G-Star School, 2030 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL: X-Scream Halloween was rated one of the country's top 13 haunts by the Travel Channel in 2008. For kids ages 5-10 years old, there is a special show each weekend night from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. where the lights are on and the kids trick or treat complete with candy. From 8 p.m. – 12 a.m., the adult scare show takes over. Cost: $6.99 – $15.00/ticket. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. 561-386-6275.
October 29, 2009
Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL: Experience the Armory After Hours and celebrate Dia De Los Muertos from 6- 9 p.m. Participate in studio tours, socialization and artist Bethany Krull's demonstration on Cartoneria, the Mexican art of paper sculpture. Food is sponsored by Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar, and wine will be provided by Whole Foods. Moska Project will perform at 7 p.m. Wear a costume if you dare. Cover is $5.
Read Shiny Sheet coverage of new After Hours series
Centennial Square, 100 block of Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL: Clematis By Fright from 6-9:30 p.m. Costume contests for all ages, free candy for the kids, and much more. The Fabulons play live. 561-822-1515. Free.
Children's Library at Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL: Wear your Halloween costume to the library. Trick or treat on the Four Arts campus after story time, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Don't forget a Halloween bag for your "treats." Free. No reservations are neccesary. 561-655-2776.
Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL: Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour begins at 6 p.m. on the first floor of the mall. Bring your "best friend" in canine costume for a trick-or-treat celebration with Kiehl's and 4 Oranges Citrus Vodka. Pooches can perform their best tricks on the fashion runway and take home a doggie bag of treats, while cocktails are served to human guests. 561-775-7750.
John Bull English Pub, 801 Village Blvd # 309, West Palm Beach, FL: 2nd Annual Halloween Hair Ball from 6-9 p.m. Put your fuzzy friend in their creepiest costume and high-tail it to a truly Spooktacular event! Hosted by PetNet to benefit the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Enjoy Spooky Specialty Martinis & Light Appetizers! Then, at 7 pm we're hosting our Creepy Creatures Pet Costume Contest! Prizes for the cutest pet costume, best owner-pet combo costume, scariest & most original pet costumes! Entry fee:$5 members/$15 non-members (per category or per dog) Rachel Leigh from WFLX Fox 29 and Bat Nails from the Buzz 103 will be acting as celebrity judges for the costume contest! Animal Communicator Lorraine Smith will be on-hand to tell your pet's future! To RSVP, please call (561) 472-8846.
MD Beauty Labs Spa and Wellness Center, 320 S. Quadrille Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL: Spook and Delight costume party to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Silent auction, prizes for best costume, spa tricks and treats, live DJ, cocktails and hor d'oeuvres. $10 donation at the door. RSVP to 561-655-6325.
West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL: The Friends of the Library will host a special 'spook-tacular' evening from 6-9 p.m. Those ages 15 and older are invited participate in So You Think You Can Tell A Ghost Story, where the audience along with a celebrity panel of judges including Mayor Lois Frankel will rate each five-minute presentation for a chance to win prizes for telling the best ghost story. Program will include a video presentation: "Ghosts and Other Creepy Things"- a conversation with Dan Aykroyd and Peter Aykroyd. Guests are encouraged to don their favorite costume. The event is free for storytellers, $5 for Friends of the Library and $10 for the general public. For information visit http://www.friendswpblibrary.org or call 561-355-3233.
October 30, 2009
Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach, FL: The Gentlemen of the Garden present Devil's Night beginning at 7 p.m. Live music, $1000 best costume prize, bars, ice luges, food and a haunted forest. Proceeds benefit the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden. Standard tickets $150, $160 at the door, VIP $250. 21 and up.
Downtown Lake Worth, Lake and Lucerne Avenues, between Dixie and Federal Highways, Lake Worth, FL: Halloween Soul Parade, featuring giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats and traditional folk art and representing day of the dead traditions and customs from around the world, begins at 6:30 p.m. Individuals in costume who plan on walking in the parade must be at the parking lot behind Havana Hideout at 5:45 p.m. Event also features trick-or-treating from at downtown merchants from 4-6 p.m., procession of little angels at 6 p.m., a dance performance and live music. (561) 951- 4915. Free.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, West Palm Beach, FL: Trunk & Treat is a free event offering kids a safe way to trick or treat. Car trucks are decorated for the holiday and candy is passed out to costumed children going from trunk to trunk to receive treats from 5:30-8:30 p.m
Hotel Biba, 320 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL: Hallow-Green, billed as South Florida's greenest Halloween party, will be held from 7-10 p.m. The free event for ages 21 and over offers a green costume contest with prizes for winners, organic food and drink and live music.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, 14200 U.S. One; Juno Beach, FL: Turtleween takes place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A safe and non-scary trick or treating event with the sea turtles. Treats walks at 10:00am and 3:00pm. Crafts at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Story times at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free admission; donations accepted. Call 561-627-8280 for more details.
LOLA Restaurant Ultra Lounge, 16950 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, FL: Upscale Halloween Party starts at 8:30 p.m. and features music, appetizers, Finlandia drink specials and prizes for the best costumes. Partial proceeds donated to The Palm Beach International Film Festival and Think Pink Rocks. $10 in advance; $15 Cash Only at door if available. For tickets, visit http://livingfla.com/halloween/
Noche, 2401 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL: Noche will be transformed into a Carnival of Souls with fire breathers, magicians and stilt walkers from 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Party includes music, ice luge shots and $1,000 contest for sexiest and most original costume. (561) 472-4900.
Northwood Village, Northwood Road, West Palm Beach, FL: From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., browse over 30 streetside artists and fabulous boutiques while listening to three live bands, featuring Billy Bones. The event also features complimentary wine tasting stations, pumpkin picking and painting, a community mosaic art project at Northwood Glass Art & Gifts, live sculpting by local artist David Alfonsetti, edible art from Hello Cupcake and interactive story telling by Stuck in the Bubble Gum Bookstore. Don't forget to arrive dressed in your best Halloween costume. Free. (561) 856-9476.
Palm Beach Kennel Club, 1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL: Halloween Celebration starts at 6:00 p.m. and includes a costume contest for kids, adults and Greyhounds. Plus free treat bags, food and drink specials. $1 admission. Call 561-683-2222 for more details.
Palm Beach Recreation Center, 340 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL: The town invites residents to a spooktacular evening of fun and games. A mini-haunted house, magic and carnival games with prizes will be available to entertain the entire family from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, call (561) 838-5485.
Players Club, 13410 South Shore Boulevard, Wellington, FL: Halloween Eve party starts at 10 p.m. on the patio and goes until 3 a.m. A hottest costume contest will be held. Call (561) 795-0080 for bottle specials or table reservations.
South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL: Spooky Science is an all ages event from 6-10 p.m. and includes not-so-spooky-storytelling, touch tanks, a "spooky" science trail, lunar and planetary observing with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and the K'NEX Design Challenge. Museum guests are encouraged to come in costume. (561) 370-7723.
October 30, 2009 and October 31, 2009
Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL: The Woman in Black is a play that tells a spine-chilling ghost story. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $29. (561) 586-6410.
October 31, 2009
251 PB, 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach, FL: Masquerade Ball from 9 p.m. -3 a.m. with drink and bottle specials all night. Costumes encouraged. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach. For table reservations or guest list, call (561) 818-2944.
Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach, FL: Little Explorers' Club Halloween in the Gardens will take place from 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Dress as your favorite character and meet silly and spooky friends. Event features trick-or-treating, magician, ghoulish snacks, witches brew and spooktacular decorations from the previous night's Gentleman of the Garden's party. Suggested for 3-8 years of age (siblings welcome). All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free to Family Membership Levels and above; $15.00 per child for non members. Advance Tickets and Reservations Required-Space Limited. All Parking at Unity Church on South Flagler Drive. For tickets call 561-832-5328.
Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL: Night of the Shining Texas Chainsaw on Elm Street – Part 6 is an original, professional comedy theater production written and produced by The Jove. Audiences can expect original sketches, improvised scenes, audience participation, and an original comedic song.Show time is 8 p.m. Call (561) 575-4942 for tickets. $15 for adults; $12 for students.
Bibi's Boutique, 250 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL: The Growl O' ween costume contest is part of the Halloween activities on Worth Avenue from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Register your pet to win prizes in these categories: Best Group Costume (More than One Pet), My Pet and Moi (Pet and Person Costume) and Simply the Best (Best Overall Costume). Refreshments will be served to costumed children and pets. 561-833-1973.
Café Boulud Courtyard, The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Avenue, Palm Beach, FL: Haunted Hotel party from 6 p.m. until 8 pm. Cocktails and brews available at the bar along with free Halloween-inspired hors d'oeuvres. Come in costume for a chance to win a brunch for four at Café Boulud, and one-night stay at The Brazilian Court . Also on display will be creatively carved pumpkins crafted by the chefs. Pumpkins and costumes will be judged at 10 p.m. in The Lounge. Deejay Nick Flash will be in the house from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. and will play your favorite scary songs. Reservations 561-655-6060.
Café L'Europe, 150 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, FL: One of the most sought-after Halloween parties each year is Champagne Clicquot's Yelloween, which takes its cue from all of the Vueve Clicquot Yellow Label bubbly that flows. Every year, guests arrive in over-the-top costumes. Receive a complimentary glass of champagne and enter the costume contest. Party begins at 7 p.m. with costume contest at 9:30 p.m. Reservations: (561) 655-4020.
Carousel Can Can at CityPlace, West Palm Beach, FL: Marie Antoinette Masquerade Ball. $500 for best costume and $500 for most original costume. Call (561) 833-6001 for more information.
Clematis Street, 500 block down to the fountain, West Palm Beach, FL: Moonfest 2009 is a free street party for teens and up from 6:00 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event includes live music, haunted house, street performers, circus acts, games, food, beer trucks and carnival rides. An adult costume contest with $1000 in cash and prizes for the winner takes place at midnight at the main stage on the 500 block. $30 Tickets to the Private R.I.P (VIP) tent with free drinks and food are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. There will also be an after party at Oshea's Irish Pub, 531 Clematis Street, and Respectable Street, 518 Clematis Street, with drink specials and live music until 4 .m. Call (561) 667-1030 for more information.
Cucina Dell'Arte, 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL: Bring your vampire friends to the True Blood Halloween Party from 10:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.
Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, FL: Kid's are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating stores and restaurants from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. They'll enjoy some Halloween fun and games too. Then, it's the adults turn to celebrate Halloween with a Monster Mash from 7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Bring the kids or get a sitter to enjoy a live costumed band, improv entertainers and costume contest with $500 in cash and prizes. Free. (561) 340-1600.
Downtown Lake Worth, Lake and Lucerne Avenues, between Dixie and Federal Highways, Lake Worth, FL: Halloween Street Scene from noon to 10 p.m. Event features crafts, music, dancing, costume contests and trick-or-treating. (561) 951-4951 or visit http://halloweenstreetscene.com. Free.
Downtown West Palm Beach, 525 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL: The Greenmarket's Halloween celebration will include a doggie costume contest and parade at 10:00 a.m. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. Vendors offer a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and artisan foods from 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Free admission and free parking in the Banyan Street Garage until 2:00 p.m. (561) 822-1515
E.R. Bradley's, 104 S Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL: Wicked Halloween and Moonfest Party begins at 6 p.m. Bartenders will dress up wild west style. Ride the mechanical bull, drinking games, liquor luge and prizes for best costume. (561) 833-3520.
Feelgoods Rock Bar and Grill, 219 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL: The Moonfest Monster Bash will feature a special performance by Metalicious. Doors open at 8 p.m. No cover until 10 p.m. For information, call (561) 833-6500. For table reservations, call (561) 833-5987.
Gucci Courtyard, 256 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL: The annual Halloween Costume Contest returns from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Ages infant to 10 years are invited to register to enter in this fun-filled event. Be there at 10:30 a.m. to register your child. Prizes will be provided by many Worth Avenue merchants for contest winners. For additional information regarding this event, please call the "Witchtress of Ceremonies", Sherry Frankel at 655-1996.
Hotel Biba, 320 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL: Party at The Haunted Hotel from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Spooky hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a DJ. Admission is $20 in advance and includes one free specialty cocktail. The dress code is costume required. (561) 832-0094.
Leopard Lounge and Restaurant, The Chesterfield Hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL: The Great Pumpkin Halloween Party is 8 p.m. to midnight. Annual bash features menu and drink specials amid glowing real Jack-O-Lanterns. A costume contest with prizes including a two-night stay in a deluxe king guest room. Judging is at 11 p.m. sharp.
Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, FL: Guests are invited to Halloween Safari Style from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Kids can visit a handful of treat stations (some rides and retail shops) including ChimpanZoo's station to make enrichments for the chimps. Costumes welcome! Lion Country Safari's lions, elephants and chimps will enjoy Halloween pumpkins and goodie bags throughout Halloween and the weekend. Regular (ages 10-64): $24; Seniors (ages 65 and over): $22; Children (ages 3-9): $18; Toddlers (ages 0-2): Free. Call (561) 793-1084 for information.
Monarchy, 221 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL: Super Heros Ball will feature music by local DJs from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Come dressed as your favorite super hero or villain for complimentary admission.
Nick and Johnnie's, 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL: This year's party is pirate-themed and runs from 10:00 p.m. to closing time. 561-655-3319.
Palm Beach Princess, Port of Palm Beach, One East 11th Street; Riviera Beach, FL:
Halloween Boo! Cruise sets sail at 6:30 p.m. The cruise features a complimentary buffet, full Vegas-style casino with craps, roulette, blackjack, slots, keno and poker, a full sports book, a Vegas-style revue show and a costume contest awarding $300, $200 and $100. Reservations required. $40. Call 800-841-7447.
Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL: Spooky Snooze offers kids and parents an opportunity to spend the night at the zoo. Enjoy an evening of pumpkin painting, crafts, night time tours, a special spooky snack and story time. Activities are geared for children 6 and up: mummies and/or daddies must attend! Registration is required, and this is the only date still open.
Pistache French Bistro, 101 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL: Demons of Notre Dame @ 6:00 pm. Experience the dark, gothic Paris of the middle ages, when the catacombs were the place to party. A special SUTKA Production. Special 3-Course Menu ($49 per person) Music by DJ Julz. Reservations (561) 833-5090
Seminole Paradise at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL: Enter to win cash, prizes, vacation trip and more in the "Scary Rock Star" Halloween Contest. Registration begins at 7: 30 p.m., contest begins at 9 p.m. Call 954-583-3250. Free.
Taverna Opa at CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary, West Palm Beach, FL: Greeks n' Freaks is a Moonfest Afterparty from 8 p.m.- 4 a.m. Drink specials, a costume contest with cash prizes and $100 bar tab for the sexist female costume. Music by DJ JayR and Black Mamba. (561) 820-0002.
Check our Dining Out guides for more places to eat and drink in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.
If you're willing to travel outside of Palm Beach County, Universal Studios in Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights features all new haunted houses, scare zones and an all-new "Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure" containing parodies from TV, movies, music and more.
If we've missed an event that you think we should add, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!


text:
My thoughts: I chose to use the publisher's description because it's not the kind of book I would normally read (or enjoy), based on its description. Yet I kept hearing trusted friends and colleagues rave about it, so I decided to give it a try. And I am so, so glad I did. Not only did I like it, I loved it. I loved it so much I think it should be required reading for anyone. Period. Hear me out, my fellow nonfiction and business book skeptics.
I have an aversion to business. I sought out work as an academic librarian to be far, far away from the corporate world, yet I've slowly realized over the past few years that by living in capitalist society, I cannot be completely removed from business. Many of the same power dynamics are at play in business are in academia. More importantly, in the courses I teach, many students, male and female, seek a career in business. I view part of my role as preparing for them for that work, even though I have no affiliation with the business school. By the end of the first chapter, I knew I would find a way to teach this book in my First Year Seminar (FYS) next fall. In my FYS, we spent the first month of class reading and discussing Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. It's a book I thoroughly enjoy, but as fascinating as it is, some of my students expressed a level of helplessness after reading it, as though their future success (or lack thereof) has already been decided for them. Lean In is an inspiring antidote to Outliers. Sandberg is a visionary, both personally and professionally:
"A truly equal world would be on where women ran half our countries and companies and men ran half our homes. I believe that this would be a better world. The laws of economics and many studies of diversity tell us that if we tapped the entire pool of human resources and talent, our collective performance would improve."What Sandberg does so beautifully in this book is to weave her personal experiences and observations into an impeccably researched narrative and call to action. There are certainly sobering realizations. The idea of "stereotype threat" haunts me:
"Social scientists have observed that when members of a group are made aware of a negative stereotype, they are more likely to perform according to that stereotype. For example, stereotypically, boys are better at math and science than girls. When girls are reminded of their gender before a math or science tests, even by something as simple as checking off an M or F box at the top of the text, they perform worse."I was most moved by two pieces of the book: the mistakes young female workers make by not leaning in and the fraught ideas of fitting children into career. As a professor, I want to do all I can to steer my students away from the sexist tropes of business,both in my classroom and in their lives. Far too often I witness gender-stereotype-reinforcing behavior from my male and female students. I should do more to address it directly rather than trying to redirect it. As a 33-year-old happily married, career-driven woman trying to start a family, ideas about balancing work and family are often on my mind. I harbor no desire to not return to work when (or if) we have a child. But I still find myself wanting to lean out rather than lean in lately, particularly in terms of the future. In academia, as in many fields, we are always planning far ahead. When discussing events in 2014 and 2015, I find myself thinking (and doubting), as I wonder--but what if I'm pregnant or on maternity leave then? What obligation do I have to share my personal plans now? Should I be afraid to mention the idea of wanting a family? If the last six months have taught me anything, it's that you don't know when (or if) it will happen, and yet it took Sandberg's direct encouragement that this is the most important time in my career to lean in. There is no more important time to have a challenging, fulfilling career than when trying to bring a new life into this world.
Favorite passage: "Personal choices are not always as personal as they appear. We are all influenced by social conventions, peer pressure, and familial expectations."
The verdict: If I had to sum up the message of Sandberg's book, it would be with this passage from a speech she made at a college graduation: "I hope you find true meaning, contentment and passion in your life." It's simple and eloquent, and the rest of her book outlines all the complexities of our world that make that so much easier than said done. Sandberg asserts the world would be a better place if we had more women running companies and more men running homes, and I agree. I also think the world would be a better place if everyone read Lean In.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Length: 241 pages
Publication date: March 11, 2013
Source: library
Convinced? Treat yourself! Buy Lean In from Amazon (Kindle edition.)
Want more? Visit Sheryl Sandberg's website, follow her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.


text:
This post contains affiliate links. I receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
When my husband and I got married I was coming off of 6 years as a single mom. It was just my daughter and I for all that time, and she had a hard time adjusting to "sharing" me with someone else. We decided to look into getting a dog so she had a little company.
So one afternoon we were out for lunch after church and I looked at my husband and said, "Hey, we should stop at the Humane Society and see what they have for dogs. They are open on Sundays, right?"
So we meandered on down to the Humane Society, reiterating to my daughter that we were NOT getting a dog that day, we were just looking. The Humane Society was indeed open on Sundays, and when we walked in they asked what we were looking for.
"Something medium to large because I don't like little happy dogs," was my reply.
An employee showed us to the dog area where we walked past kennel after kennel of sad, barking, scared dogs. My daughter liked a medium sized terrier named Hank, so we asked if we could take him out and look at him. They ushered us into a little room, that was what I imagine prison cells to look like, and brought Hank in. He was a nice little dog, but he was sneezing almost uncontrollably. I asked why he was sneezing so much and was told that none of the dogs see a vet before they are adopted, so they didn't know. I didn't want to get into a situation where we couldn't afford medical care for a dog, so we decided to keep looking.
The staff told us to go to the local pet store because they were sponsoring an adoption event there, and there were a few more dogs for us to meet. We drove to the pet store and looked at the dogs, but none were the right fit for us. We felt a little defeated as we got in the car to go home, even though we hadn't planned to actually come home with a dog that day. It was so sad to see all those dogs in kennels, with little human interaction, and with their likely fate being euthanized.
"Did you see any at the Humane Society you would like to look at again?" I asked my husband.
"Well, there were those two little ones that were cute, but you said you don't want a little dog."
"Well, just because we look at them doesn't mean we have to take them home."
We decided to go look one more time and make sure we hadn't missed anything. When we walked in the shelter staff asked if we were back to look at Hank again, but we asked to see the two little dogs that were in the kennel together. They ushered us back into the prison-like room and went to get the dogs.
The brought the two little dogs in, and I should have just handed over my checkbook. Was one extremely friendly and happy to be held by us. She was free with the kisses. The other one was terrified and hid under a bench. My daughter had to drag her out to even look at her. I instantly liked the friendly little dog, but wasn't so sure about the stand-offish one. We asked how much their adoption fee was and they told us $165. Each? Yep. I gulped a bit because that would eat up a large portion of the money we had set aside to get a dog, and we still had to pay a pet deposit, buy supplies, and get them spayed. They agreed to give us a small discount if we adopted them both, and quite frankly, I didn't have the heart to separate them anyway.
The only history that the Humane Society shared with us was the the dogs came from the same home, and there were too many animals in the home. They believed that they were siblings and were under a year old. The dogs were horribly neglected. The fur was matted tightly everywhere and their nails were so long they curled around and poked them in the paw.
We signed some paperwork, wrote a big check, and were off with our new dogs! Keep reading tomorrow for part two of our doggie adoption story!


text:
The game you are trying to view has ceased development and consequently been archived. If you are a member of this game, can demonstrate that it is being actively developed and will be able to keep this profile up to date with the latest news, images, videos and downloads, please contact us with all details and we will consider its re-activation.
Survival of the Fittest is sandbox survival RPG set in stereotypical caveman times with dinosaurs and stuff like that (IE: not realistic).
No mods were found matching the criteria specified. We suggest you try the mod list with no filter applied, to browse all available. Add mod and help us achieve our mission of showcasing the best content from all developers. Join now to share your own content, we welcome creators and consumers alike and look forward to your comments.


text:
How the fruit fly is helping researchers probe the "appetite question" behind obesity
Whether you're watching your calories this holiday season or giving yourself a free pass to overindulge, give thanks to Drosophila melanogaster, the lowly fruit fly.
Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Medicine have discovered a brain-based sensor in fruit flies that could help solve the mystery of why most animals are better at regulating their food consumption than we are. Their study on the receptor, A Fructose Receptor Functions as Nutrient Sensor in the Drosophila Brain, can be read online in the scientific journal Cell and was published in the Nov. 22 print issue.
"Scientists have known that nutrient sensors play a large role in regulating how much we eat, but on a molecular level, they are poorly understood," said Hubert Amrein, Ph.D., professor of molecular and cellular medicine in the TAMHSC-College of Medicine and leader of a research team focused on animals' sensory perception of the external chemical world. "We studied a receptor in fruit flies that relates to eating, and the way it functions turned out to be very surprising."According to Dr. Amrein, study senior author, whenever a fruit fly ingests a nutritious carbohydrate, there is a significant increase of fructose in its blood, activating a fructose sensor in the brain.
"We have discovered that this sensor's activation triggers the fly to eat more or to stop eating, depending on the fly's satiety level," Dr. Amrein said. "In hungry flies, it promotes feeding, but in flies who are already 'full,' it suppresses feeding to prevent overeating."
Dr. Amrein's research may offer tantalizing parallels into the mammalian system – that is, in how mammals, including humans, regulate their carbohydrate intake. Converting carbohydrates into fructose and measuring the rise in fructose is more elegant than trying to assess changes in the main blood sugar, glucose, because the level of fructose in the fly's bloodstream is very small, making increases easy to accomplish and measure.
Mice also have shown significant increase in blood fructose after a carbohydrate-rich meal. Dr. Amrein's team, in collaboration with Raquel Sitcheran, Ph.D., assistant professor of molecular and cellular medicine in the TAMHSC-College of Medicine, is now investigating whether what Dr. Amrein calls a "surprising parallel" has direct functional consequences in how mice and possibly humans regulate carbohydrate consumption.
"The questions we see before us are large ones, and we are ultimately looking for a sugar or compound that is used as a signal that may regulate appetite and feeding activity in mammals by directly activating a nutrient sensor in the brain – the hypothalamus, for example," Dr. Amrein said. "If we can identify a molecular sensor that operates similar to that in flies, we will better understand what drives and slows feeding behavior in humans. Given the close association of our culture's consumption of 'carbs' and high-fructose soft drinks and the widening obesity epidemic in Western societies, it will be important for us to determine whether an internal fructose sensing system exists in mammals, including humans."
Dr. Amrein discussed the study in greater depth in a recent post on the College of Medicine's Facebook page.
Other contributors to the Cell study from the TAMHSC-College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine were Tetsuya Miyamoto, Ph.D., postdoctoral research associate; Jesse Slone, now at Vanderbilt University; and Xiangyu Song, now at Proctor & Gamble Technology (Beijing). Research was supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Interested in this topic? Contact us for more information.


text:
Frankfurt Airport has a special announcement for female drivers on its website. Want to bag yourself a parking space that's "bigger, nicer and close to the terminals"? Well, you'd better reserve your place in one of the airport's 'Ladies Parking' areas.
These reserved spaces are "colour-coded and easy to find."
Germany's main air hub is not alone in this practice. In some states it's a legal requirement that as many as 30 percent of parking places are designated for female drivers.
"It's very patronizing for women to be singled out in this way," Geraldine Herbert, editor of Wheels for Women magazine told The Local in reference to parking spaces being advertised as wider.
"All this does is reinforce the stereotype that women are bad at parking."
Instead of these "sexist parking spaces," Herbert said, parking spaces in general should be made larger, "as many are simply too small for modern cars."
A safe space for women
The idea of women-only parking places in Germany originated in the 1990s, when it wasn't so much women's convenience that was up for discussion – but their safety.
Women felt at risk from sexual assault in underground car parks, it emerged – and as part of a policy to reduce this sense of risk, special parking spaces were introduced.
The spaces were near to car park exits, well-lit and often under video surveillance.
Nowadays, regulations for women's parking spaces differ from state to state across Germany. Whereas in Brandenburg 30 percent of spaces must be designated for women, in Hesse - where Frankfurt is the largest city - it is 5 percent.
Yet women aren't forced to use the specified spaces – and there's nothing in the German traffic code that prevents men from using these spaces too.
'Men are better at parking'
But, in 2012 a Black Forest mayor caused controversy when a new car park opened in the town of Triberg.
Alongside women's parking spaces, the new car park also included spaces specifically for men – which were harder to maneuver into.
Mayor Gallus Strobel explained the decision as natural, claiming that men were simply better at parking than women.
"We found that two places were not rectangular, at an angle to the road and placed between walls and pillars," he told Der Spiegel. "This makes parking difficult so we decided to allocate them to men."
Again, though, the gendered parking wasn't legally stipulated – and women were welcome to try and use the men's spaces, Strobel said.
Frankfurt Airport meanwhile defended itself against charges of discrimination.
"Hessian garage regulations stipulate that at least 5 percent of public car park spaces must be specified women's spaces," a spokesperson explained in an email to The Local. "And we have more than fulfilled this quota."
It's up to the female drivers themselves whether or not they use these spaces, she added.
"We have extremely high security measures across our car parks, which we have made even higher in these designated female spaces – through brighter lighting, quick access to exits and extensive CCTV surveillance."
"The measures we have taken do make female drivers feel safer in our car parks, and add to the quality of customers' stay here."
"Both our male and female customers also expect us to provide such parking spaces," the spokesperson added, "so in our view they're necessary."
An ongoing debate
The German Automobile Association (ADAC) echoed the view expressed by Herbert that parking should be made safe and convenient for both genders.
"We believe that in car parks, every parking space should be a "women's" parking space," they told The Local.
"This means making sure every space and stairwell is well-lit, avoiding blind spots and corners and installing sufficient electronic security systems - most importantly, video surveillance and emergency call systems."
The creators of women-only parking in Germany may have had safety in mind – but some still see these gendered spaces as unacceptable.
Reporting by Hannah Butler


text:
Recent changes at LAC have resulted in paradigmatic shifts that will have a deleterious impact on academic libraries across Canada, especially, at larger provincial institutions. CAPAL members consider the recent actions pertaining to the LAC and the National Archival Development Program (NADP) undertaken by the Ministry of Heritage in conflict with their responsibility to Canadian citizens to value, preserve and sustain this country's documentary heritage. These actions and the long term ramifications deprive Canadian citizens of their rights to free and unrestricted access to information concerning their heritage. Current legislation to protect the mandate of LAC as a national library and archive for Canada seems to have provided little protection under the current government's political agenda. This concerns CAPAL members.
Other negative changes at LAC have resulted in Canada being without a national bibliography, repository and archive. A national library and archive is an expression of national identity and a repository of Canada's national heritage. Moving forward the CAPAL recommends the following:
The Chief Librarian/Archivist of LAC needs to be a trained, experienced professional Librarian/Archivist who has had a career as a Librarian/Archivist
LAC needs to be governed by an independent board which includes professional librarians and archivists that has an arms‐length distance from government interference
New legislation needs to be formulated so that, under all circumstances, a national repository and archive is firmly secured and not subject to the priorities, political agendas or ideology of ruling political parties. Legislation which governs LAC must comply with Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and Constitution of Canada.
LAC has a responsibility to:
operate in a transparent manner and ensure the activities and projects of LAC are well known across the country, to citizens and professionals in the various fields
ensure that LAC employees are actively engaged with library associations and have the freedom to openly discuss issues, share knowledge and concerns
ensure collections and LAC are managed according to the core values and ethics of librarianship / archival practices and not superficial, monetary priorities which shift with the politicians
work closely with associations in Canada, USA and Internationally
ensure long‐term goals are maintained
ensure LAC operates according the Canadian legislation
ensure LAC truly is a national repository for Canadians
ensure LAC is not threatened by changing political ideology
ensure that LAC shows the proper respect for Canada's heritage
Read the full brief at http://capalibrarians.org/2014/03/capals-report-to-the-expert-panel-royal-society-of-canada/


text:
Why do you host giveaways?
Occasionally on this blog I host giveaways. I do this for 2 reasons:
- It's fun! Every giveaway is like Christmas!
- I get to introduce you to new products and companies that have something worthwhile to offer my readers. I have either tested the product or service myself and/or have researched it and the company online. I turn down more offers for giveaways than I accept.
Are you paid by the companies whose products are given away?
In some cases I am provided with a sample of the product or service in order to try it out before committing to either a giveaway or, sometimes, a review.
I may charge a sponsor a fee to host a giveaway to compensate me for time spent testing the product, writing the giveaway/review post, and promoting it on the blog and social media. If I believe in a product, service, or company, I let people know, and that takes time and effort.
What are your rules for giveaways?
- Giveaways are typically open for 7 days unless otherwise stated.
- They end at midnight, CST, on the last day.
- The winner is selected at random using Random.org or by Rafflecopter, and notified by email the following day.
- If I do not hear from the winner within 3 days, I have the option of offering the prize to a different winner or using it as a prize in a future giveaway.
- Unless the prize comes from me, personally, they are shipped by the sponsor or the sponsor's agent. I am not responsible for either the shipment or arrival of prizes but will contact the sponsor on your behalf if you do not receive your prize within 4 weeks.
Why are some giveaways for U.S. residents only?
Wonder why some giveaways are for U.S. residents only? It's not because of stingy sponsors but because of international laws and regulations. Even each of the 50 states has different laws regulating contests of all types and trying to figure out those laws in addition to international laws of every country for each person who enters would be a legal labyrinth.
This article contains more details about these issues. It's surprisingly complicated and, between you and me, ridiculously so.
I wish it were different for my international readers, but ignoring these laws could cause big problems for some sponsors.
Why do you use Rafflecopter?
Ah, yes. Rafflecopter.
Occasionally I use this service because it allows readers to increase their chances of winning by Tweeting about the giveaway, leaving a comment, answering a poll, sharing on Pinterest, liking something on Facebook, etc.
At the same time, it gives us a chance to show our appreciation to the sponsor who donated the prize by visiting their website, 'Liking' their Facebook page, etc. Sometimes their donations are worth hundreds of dollars and they deserve a nice online boost.
I understand that not everyone likes social media, which is why simply leaving a comment on the blog is always an option.
However, your comment must be registered with Rafflecopter in order to be counted among the entries. It's every bit as simple as leaving a comment with your (hidden) email address, except it's with a third party, Rafflecopter.
When a giveaway ends, Rafflecopter selects a winner at random with just the touch of a button and provides me with their name and email address. That is so much easier than counting all entries (sometimes they end up in the hundreds!), going to Random.org for the winner number, and then finding the winner's name!
If you have comments or suggestions about giveaways…
Please email me at lisa @ thesurvivalmom.com.
Latest posts by The Survival Mom (see all)
- A Survival Mom's Christmas Wish List - December 13, 2019
- Suggestions for Prepper/Survivalist Christmas Presents - December 5, 2019
- Don't Just "Fall Back" This Month! Get Prepped for the Winter! - December 1, 2019
- 14 Homemade & Budget-Friendly Christmas Gifts - November 30, 2019
- 2020 Prepping Calendar: Your in-house prepping coach! - November 18, 2019


text:
Government Way will be reconstructed to include two travel lanes in each direction, a center turn lane, two buffered bike lanes, and sidewalks. Traffic signals will be reconstructed at Hanley Ave, Canfield Ave, and Prairie Ave. Street lighting, water, sanitary sewer, and storm water improvements will be completed with this project. No detours are anticipated for this project, but traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction. Traffic will be on an asphalt surface at all times and businesses will be open during construction. Traffic congestion is anticipated to be high through the Government Way corridor during construction.
Project Manager: Chris Bosley, PE, City of Coeur d'Alene, (208) 769-2216, email@example.com
Construction Cost: $4,529,219.59
Bid Opening: November 13, 2017
Contractor: Apollo Inc.
Start-up Date: April 2018
Est. Completion Date: October 2018


text:
Foxes back in the Premier League
Leicester have won promotion to the Barclays Premier League after QPR and Derby lost on Saturday afternoon.
Nigel Pearson's side moved to the brink of securing their return to the top flight on Friday night with a 2-1 triumph over Sheffield Wednesday at the King Power Stadium.
That made it 21 Sky Bet Championship games unbeaten as they moved onto 89 points - two more than Cardiff won the division with last season - and meant they would be up if QPR lost at Bournemouth and Derby failed to beat Middlesbrough.
QPR went down 2-1 on manager Harry Redknapp's return to Dean Court, while the Rams suffered a 1-0 loss on Steve McClaren's return to the Riverside, meaning celebrations could begin in earnest for the Foxes.
Former Leicester and England striker Gary Lineker was quick to acknowledge the club's achievement, posting on Twitter: "Leicester City are promoted to the Premier League. A sentence I've been waiting to say for 10 years."
Asked whether he would be watching the results come in on Saturday, Pearson replied bluntly on Friday evening: "No. My job is to get this club promoted. Whether it's tomorrow, whether it's Tuesday, the next week, the week after it's irrelevant really. It's about getting promotion."
His players were clearly well aware of events on the south coast and in the north-east, though, as they also took to social media to celebrate their feat.
Not satisfied with just having secured a top-two finish, forward Gary Taylor-Fletcher turned his attention to clinching the Championship title.
"We are premier league, say we are premier league!!! Get in. #promotionpush now becomes #champwinnerspush" he wrote.
Left-back Paul Konchesky posted: "Absolutely buzzing about the results today!! #wearegoingup #lcfc ! Let's enjoy the rest of season and go again in the top flight #comeon."
Midfielder Anthony Knockaert, whose stunning free-kick settled Leicester's win on Friday after Riyad Mahrez's third goal since joining from Le Havre in January had been cancelled out by Michail Antonio's solo effort in the first half, posted: "Leicester going up going up going up going up going up !!!!!!!!! I LOVE LEICESTER YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS."
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel added: "Premier league! So proud of all the boys and everyone at the club!!!"
Who is your sportstar of the year?
Vote in the Irish Independent Sport Star Awards and you could win the ultimate sports prize.
Prizes include, tickets to Ireland's against Scotland in the Six Nations, All Ireland football and hurling final tickets and much more.
Simply click here to register your vote
PA Media


text: November 16th is almost here and I'm almost ready to release 20 new images. I have really enjoyed working on these collages. I want people to know that the inspiration for these came from famous artists I admire, Matisse, Diebenkorn, Degas, and a few others. My intention was to interpret paintings and drawings by these artists in collage. I have more ideas that I'm looking forward to trying. I hope if you like them, you'll take a look at the website: charlestonartistcollective.org


text:
Their backs are decorated with pictures of San Francisco and New York, scenes of Italy, French superstar Bridget Bardot, Doggy Queen, image of Japanese geishas and tea ceremony, the Beatles and so on. There are as dining as lounge chairs and sofas available in various colors. Combination of art images with Baroque design creates really elegant piece of decor which would fit almost any interior.
A New Page
6 months ago


text:
When placing insurance with Norwegian Hull Club as Leader, an Assured has access to claims handling experience, service levels and competence of the highest quality. We handle claims and critical situations in the most professional way. We prioritize and make claims settlements much quicker than the industry average, through practical, solution driven claims handling and involvement from notification to final payment. We encourage teamwork together with the Assured and the broker.
Our world-leading contingency support and operational intelligence services are developed from handling 2.000 claims every year. We organize a wide variety of loss prevention activities for both ship and shore based staff, sharing experience from actual incidents, aimed at improving industry best practice.


text:
Established in 2007, InDefence is the Gold Coast's longest running Krav Maga school. InDefence provides self defence classes for adults and children, private lessons, packages for school groups and a number of Corporate training packages which offer protection skills but are also designed to encourage team building and leadership, build confidence and teach conflict resolution skills.
Our goal is to provide you with the skills to make you the best that you can be.
(For Corporate Training options please check out: indefenceatwork.com.au)
InDefence is a fantastic organisation. Ash is a brilliant instructor with more real world experience than any other I know. He has a great team and you will not go wrong if you listen to them and put in the effort.
D Belcher, Brisbane
read moreabout how students have benefited
InDefence at Work provides corporate training packages that address the full spectrum of conflict.
Conflict or violence in the workplace is a frightening experience that has significant flow on effects physically, mentally and financially.
Organisations and employees want to know that the company that they are calling have respect, integrity, capability and the expertise to provide training that meets their needs.
Our trainers are experts in the field of violence mitigation.We bring over 50 years of experience in the Legal, Aviation, Mental Health, Law Enforcement, Military and Security industries together to create solutions that meet your unique needs.
InDefence is all about identifying what the issue is, and providing a tailored solution that makes you feel comfortable that your staff are safer and that your business is providing a professional image under high stress situations.
If your business or the business you work for deals with the public then staff are at risk. Organise a meeting today to see if InDefence can help you create a safer working environment. Please feel free to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Keolis Downer has won multiple industry awards for the implementation of the iGard system and we have recorded a 64% reduction in recordable workplace injuries since its inception 3 years ago.
I would highly recommend InDefence to any organisation looking for a cost effective and importantly, outstanding training package".
Melissa Stone
HR Director, Keolis Downer Gold Coast (Operator and Maintainer of the Gold Coast Light Rail)
Featured in


text:
The Mahagathbandhan may device a formula of "one minister for every five MLAs" of the coalition parties, said reports.
The Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) won the Bihar Assembly elections with 178 seats, defeating the BJP-led NDA, who managed just 58 seats.
Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar, who is set for a hat-trick as Bihar chief minister, will take oath after the Chhath festival on 20 November. The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The slots for the 36-member cabinet is likely to be divided among the three coalition partners with a formula of one minister for every five MLAs, said reports.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) emerged the single-largest party with 80 Assembly seats, followed by the JD-U (71) and the Congress (27).
As per the formula, Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD will get 16 ministers, while the JD-U will get 15 including the chief minister's post and the Congress will get five.
The RJD supremo may ask for a berth for one of his sons in the council of ministers. His sons Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav won from the Raghopur and Mahua constituencies, respectively.


text:
Javid was born in 1976 in Tehran, Iran. He started professional photography as Tehran International Fair photographer in 1999. He Continued his occupation in National Olympic Committee of Islamic Republic of Iran and Tasnim News Agency.
In 2015, Javid received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts (art first grade diploma) issued by the Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance .
He was the photo manager of Iranian photographers in three Olympic Games (Beijing, London and Rio) and three Asian Games (Doha, Guangzhou and Incheon).
He is now a member of the Podium Photos Group (www.podiumphotos.com)
Awards :
2004 – 2nd place of digital photo on nature
2005 – 2nd place of sports photo festival of Iran
2006 – 1 st place of 3rd specialized festival for sporting press of Iran
2008 – The best place in sport photo festival in Islamic Republic Revolt
2009 – 1 st place in Photo sports festival of Iran
2009 – 1st place Ma mitavanim festival of Iran
2009 – Top members of Eleventh Iran Photo Biennial
2011 – 2nd place for the First Festival National On Cooperatives photo
2015 – First and third place of Istanbul Photo Awards in Sports Story
2016 – Award of Excellence in 73rd POYi winners
2016 – The best place in 8th Fadjr International Festival of visual arts
2018 – 1st place of IPPY (Iran press photo of the year) in Sports Single
2019 – Grand Prix and 1 st place of the Paris Sport Photo Festival


text:
Jack Bauer, the special agent who has saved the world time and again on Fox's 24, may well be remembered as Kiefer Sutherland's signature role, and that's saying something. This year's news that Bauer would return to the airwaves in 24: Live Another Day was surprising enough - then reports that the format will be changed to a 12-episode format threw fans for a bit of a loop.
We've had a good run of updates too: the new series (technically the show's 9th season) will be set in London, where Jack must prevent "an unthinkable terrorist attack that could change the world forever." Live Another Day will feature the return of many characters, including Chloe O'Brien (Mary Lynn Rajskub), Audrey Raines (Kim Raver) and James Heller (William Devane). New faces include Yvonne Strahovski (Dexter), Giles Matthey (Jobs), Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire), Michael Wincott (The Crow) and Judy Davis (Life with Judy Garland).
Now, we have our first look at what's in store in Live Another Day - in the form of a batch of trailers. Watch the captivating first footage above, which aired during the Super Bowl, all done in one shot. Then check out a series of very short teasers, all of them presented on top of over 24's famous beeping countdown.
Here is the first of them, in which someone - probably Bauer - chambers a round in slow motion:
The next super-short shows the top of London's famous Gherkin Building… along with screams and a cloud of smoke:
A flaming piece of glass (remnant of a car bombing?) is in flames as people run screaming in the background:
Finally, flames in the foreground, as Londoners scatter:
Taken as a whole, these teasers quite effectively establish the atmosphere of what's to come: fear, violence and a cloud of constant danger. The grim tone of the sneak peeks is so pervasive that it's hard to notice the absolute lack of any plot details. So the show's trademark style (and mystery) will return, as well.
In the years following 9/11, Jack Bauer was an iconic, needed hero: facing terrorism with an iron will (and bladder), with a take-no-prisoners approach. He became something of a superhero in the last few seasons of 24, but this new chapter will supposedly provide a more grounded approach to storytelling and his character. The shortened season will hopefully mean a much more focused, streamlined story.
The world still needs a Jack Bauer: let's hope the showrunners rise to the task.
24: Live Another Day premieres on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 8pm EST on Fox.


text:
Click HERE to read the Script, look at the Score and listen to the Songs
Darwin Rocks!
by Steve Titford
Pricing & Order Info.
Share this product with friends or colleagues...
Why choose this Musical?
Let the composer, Steve Titford, tell you why...
An unforgettable, light-hearted look at Charles Darwin's work
Editable Word Doc Script available. Make your own changes
55 speaking roles
Easily reduced to 32 speaking roles. Flexible Cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 34 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below for full instructions.
Any number of chorus parts
CD of Backing Tracks plus essential sound effects available
No pianist required! This CD includes ALL Backing Tracks, Incidental Music and Special Effects in the order you need them enabling production and direction to take place without specialist musical expertise.
CD of Vocal Tracks available for learning the songs
NEW for 2019 Sing It! Mk. 4 version, now with...
- "Volume Control" feature
- "Minimise Window" feature
- "Lyrics Off" feature
- "Vocals Off" feature
- "Line by Line" practising feature
- "Phrase by Phrase" practising feature
A BRAND NEW product; a CD-ROM or download of all the songs called "Sing it!" is available. This CD-ROM or download can teach the songs to the children without any teacher input. Children can use it at school or at home - think of the time it will save you! Most schools use it in class on an interactive white board or in the school hall on the overhead projector to allow full cast practice. Children LOVE learning this way and the product is foolproof.
Read the "Sing it!" reviews 'The "Sing it!" products were fantastic.' The Downs School, Bristol. 'Absolutely amazing material.' Mary O'Neill-Delano, Canada. ' "Sing it!" is fantastic for us less musically inclined teachers.' The Coppice Primary, Worcestershire. 'I really appreciate the "Sing it!" component as we often use this in rehearsals.' Newborough East Primary, Victoria, Australia. 'Can I also say that your "Sing it!" CD was brilliant.' Key Stage 2 teacher, Singapore.
Full Performance score available
Grade 6 standard, click "Performance Score" in the "Script & Songs" tab below.
Duration: 50-60 minutes
Full Production Notes
Check out the "Production Notes" in the "Script Sample" below for full details of "Darwin Rocks!".
No Problem Props
Click "Script Sample" in the "Script & Songs" tab below for full listing.
Very easy to costume
Click "Script Sample" in the "Script & Songs" tab below for ideas.
Simple staging
Detailed in "Script Sample" below.
Links to New National Curriculum... Science/History
Age range: Key Stage 2 Production (7-11 years)
NEW! Instant Scenery with our digital backdrops
A different backdrop for EVERY scene change
Supplied in both a PowerPoint presentation and as individual JPG files.
No more Scenery Painting!
Darwin Rocks!
"DARWIN ROCKS! After the brilliant "Shakespeare Rocks" we thought we'd never find anything to equal it but then came "Darwin Rocks"!!! A totally amazing show, once again doing for our children's acting, singing and dancing what J.K. Rowling did for their reading. Imaginative, great fun and inspiring. The children loved every minute of the preparations and performance. The parents were delighted!!! An enormous thank you to Steve Titford and Musicline for understanding how to make putting on a fabulous show so painless and enjoyable! What an end to the school year! Theresa Jane Patterson"Theresa Jane Patterson, British School of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
Darwin Rocks!
"A fantastic end of year show, catching songs and the children loved performing it! Nothing beats being you and Tierra del Fugueo are great finale songs with great meanings. We had some great reviews and we loved every minute of putting the show together and performing it! Thank You Steve Titford and Music Line!"Sarah, Rachael and Nick , Saxilby C oF E Primary , Lincoln
Darwin Rocks!
"Being the first school to ever perform this show, we had no testimonials upon which to rely or ideas to magpie from other schools. We needn't have worried, however, as Steve Titford has created yet another amazingly captivating production. From the moment we played the first song to the children, they were hooked and strains of 'Nothing Beats Being You' and 'Tierra del Fuego' could be heard drifting down the corridors. Proof of its popularity was witnessed when the children performed their own, impromptu, jamming session of Darwin Rocks with true passion and abandon after the first performance. The jokes worked on two levels, both for children and adults (?!), meaning that every audience member fully enjoyed the show. It was easy to stage, with brilliant parts for an entire year group and the accolades we have received after the performance have been the best ever. Well done, and thank you, Steve Titford and Musicline! "Kate MacKrell and Chrissy Boulton, Binfield CE Primary School (VA), Binfield


text:
Encrypts email and attachments. Easy for both sender and recipient. Free Outlook Add-In automates sending encrypted messages and automatically decrypts them when received.
Encrypted email allows plain text only, no formatting. Limits on number and size of messages sent.
Bottom Line
Ordinary email messages are subject to accidental or deliberate exposure as they travel between servers. The Send service lets you send messages and attachments in encrypted form. It's free for you and free for message recipients.
In days of yore, before official postal services, sending a letter often entailed finding a helpful traveler headed in the right direction. The letter might pass through various hands before eventually arriving at its destinationwith its wax seal intact, you hope! Modern email, while faster, isn't entirely different. Every message passes through a number of servers before it reaches you, and all along the way its text is vulnerable to snooping. Send. 2.0 (free) safeguards your sensitive email using high-powered encryption. Snoops just can't break the seal.
Similar Products
No Installation; Just Go!
Getting started is totally simple. The Send Technology home page features a Web form to enter your email address, recipients, subject, attachments, and message text. If you don't already have a free Send account you'll be invited to create one upon entering your email address. The account-creation process requires an activation code that's delivered via email. This prevents malefactors from setting up a Send account in your name.
Recipient addresses automatically go into your online Address book. You can add attachments to the message, up to a total size of 10 MB. If desired you can define a signature that's automatically appended to all messages. Messages are plain text only; for fancy formatting you'll need Send. Pro ($5/month direct, 4 stars). Check the box to receive a copy of the message, if you wish, and click the button to send. Done!
You can also import your Gmail or Outlook contacts into the Address book. As you start typing in the recipients area Send will offer a list of matching contacts for easy selection.
In some ways Send resembles VaporStream ($79 direct, 3.5 stars). Both allow online creation of secure email messages, and in both cases those messages vanish. But where Send messages vanish after a week, VaporStream messages vanish immediately after being read. VaporStream is designed to let people communicate without leaving an audit trail, while Send simply aims to transmit messages that can't be intercepted.
The Recipient's View
Your email messages and attachments don't get delivered directly to the recipient's Inbox. In their place comes notification that a secure message is available. The link to view the secure message has the decryption key for your particular message embedded in it. For security, the company doesn't retain that key anywhere; they can't decrypt the stored message.
On the first visit, each recipient will need to set up a free Send account. The process is quick and simple. It doesn't even include the activation code step required when you set up an account manually. Once logged in the recipient can view the message, download any attachments, or send a secure reply. And of course each recipient can use that new free account to send more secure messages.


text:
"Here's what you need to know before you start!"
If you are interested in the energy that moves through your space – and how it affects all the aspects of your life, from your health and well being to your finances to your relationships – then you should learn what the principles of feng shui can do for you. Feng shui is the art of arranging your physical space to assist the energy (or "chi") to flow without hindrance. While the practice of feng shui originates from China, it also widely popular with people who care about how their spaces look and feel – and with what kind of life experience you have within those spaces.
Many books have been written on feng shui (find some good ones here at our Amazon.com store) especially as Westerners want and need to adapt the feng shui principles into the modern Western settings of their homes, offices, and buildings. Without going into the entire feng shui system, or all of its practices – which DOES take a book to deliver – we will share here with you the 3 essential steps you first need to know, to get you started.
1) The map. The Chinese call this 8-sided map the Ba Gua. The Ba Gua tells what kinds of activities properly belong in which parts of any given space, whether a room, an office, or an entire house. That is important information to know, if you wish to create harmony and good energy flow within your space.
The usual kinds of activities assigned to the eight areas of your space are:
Fortunate Blessings (Prosperity)/Wealth
Helpful Friends/Networking
Spirituality/Connection with Source
Inner Fulfillment/Education
It is important to know where each kind of activity will receive the maximum life force energy – and what kinds of things will obstruct it. After you know that, it is simple to create an auspicious environment where what you wish to happen can easily and harmoniously unfold.
2) Clear the space. Before you even start to do feng shui work on a new or established space, you need to clear the energy that is already there. Why? Because energy attaches to surfaces, and can even be held within objects. It is important to learn how to clear and cleanse the area first, to remove stale or unwanted energies, and to invite new, fresh life force into the space.
While you can burn incense or "smudge" (Native American sacred herbs) before starting the feng shui process, there is a new product available that is even better at clearing energy from spaces. It is good for places where you can't burn things, and for people who might be allergic to smoke. The product is called Sacred Spaces Energy Clearing™ Liquid Smudge. It is based on the traditional sacred herb formula and was created by spiritual people following traditional Native American practices, and made in a sacred way.
The Sacred Spaces Energy Clearing™ immediately reaches the stale or trapped energy in all areas of the space, dispels negativity, and provides a clean fresh new start. Sacred Spaces Energy Clearing™ is actually more effective for feng shui than burning incense or herbs, because the properties of the ingredients are amplified, not consumed. And it can be used in places where it is not possible to burn things (such as office spaces, clinics or hospitals.)
In any case, you must consider how to best clear the space you wish to prepare for your feng shui work. Whether you choose to burn incense, herbs, or to use the new Liquid Smudge formula, the clearing must be done.
3) Install corrective elements to enhance and balance the energy of your space. This last step is the hardest part of feng shui work, but you can easily find what you need in any of the many great books on this topic at your local library, online, or here at our Amazon.com store.
You can also find a complete Feng Shui series of energy clearing formulas in our fragrance-free line of Sacred Spaces Energy Clearing Sprays.


text:
Playing to a packed house at Littlefield in Gowanus, Brooklyn, venerable UK DJ (and BBC Radio 1 host) Gilles Peterson seemed nothing short of invincible, mixing a bombardment of disparate beats with aplomb.
Not even a loss of power -- which struck just when his set was making peak-level strides -- could bring the floppy-haired Londoner, or the enthused crowd, down last Friday night.
"Can we turn the laptop off now?" Peterson asked the venue's sound technician once the snafu had been sorted, ensuring that the audience knew this was an analogue-only affair.
Given his set's organic feel, which steadily built from hip hop to piano-driven house to New York disco classics like Chic's hypnotic "I Want Your Love," vinyl certainly seemed the appropriate choice.
And the crowd -- a mix of Manhattanites, dance music-fiends and ex-pat Brits, who had all turned out in droves to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a former warehouse just to hear their favorite DJ -- more than approved, going bonkers to Peterson's ever-tightening groove.
*For an encore, Peterson plays Francois K's Deep Space party at Cielo tonight.


text:
- Fee assured
- Verified this account
Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Family Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Bupa specialist
- Family Therapy
About me
Professor Robert Bor is a Director of DCC. He is a Chartered Clinical, Counselling and Health Psychologist registered with the Health Care and Professions Council. He is also a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Member of the American Psychological Association. He has more than 30 years experience consulting in clinical and organisational settings in the UK and abroad. He is a UKCP Registered Family and Couples Therapist having specialised in Systemic Therapy at the Tavistock Clinic London. Rob also practices cognitive behavioural therapy and is an advocate of time limited and solution focused therapeutic approaches.
In the NHS, Rob is Lead Clinical Psychologist in Medical Specialties, at the Royal Free Hospital, London. He is the Consulting Psychologist to the Leaders in Oncology Care and to the London Clinic, both in Harley Street.
In collaboration with Blossoms Health Care in the City of London, he provides psychological consultations to staff at PricewaterHouseCoopers, UBS Bank and Clifford Chance LLP.
Rob is the Executive Coach to well known business leaders, politicians, sports personalities and celebrities. He provides training and consultancy to a number of well known companies and organisations both in the UK and abroad. He is also a trained mediator.
With many years of experience working therapeutically with young people and their families, Rob is the Consulting Psychologist to St. Paul's School.
Drawing on his experience as a practising psychologist and a pilot, he and his colleagues provide a bespoke assessment and treatment service for people who have a fear of flying, as well as to the airline industry for employees who have mental health problems. Rob is an Honorary Civilian Consultant to the Royal Air Force and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is listed on the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum wall of honour in Washington D.C.
He has published more than 35 books and 250 academic papers and chapters in books. He is extensively involved in the training and supervision of other therapists and psychologists. Rob is often interviewed for and quoted in newspaper, radio and television features. He edits a series of self help books on a range of clinical problems. He is a past recipient of the British Psychological Society Division of Counselling Psychology Annual Research Award. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Chartered Scientist. He is a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots and also holds the Freedom of the City of London. Rob is a Churchill Fellow.
Areas of interest
Depression; Anxiety; Stress related disorders; Work related stress; Anger management; Fears; Phobias; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Loss and bereavement; Coping with acute and chronic illness; Children (0-6 years of age); Children (7-11 years of age); Adolescent mental health; Relationship problems; Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT); Sleep Disorders / apnoea; Family therapy; Individual therapy; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Fear of Flying. Pilot and Aviation Psychology
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Cardiac conditions
- Eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gynaecological disorders
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Oncology
- Psychophysiological disorders
- Video and telephone consultations
External resources
Current NHS consultant posts held
1. NHS Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist in Medical Specialities Directorate at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
2. Leaders in Oncology Care
3. London Clinic.
4. Aviation clinical psychologist links to the UK CAA, USA FAA. Honorary Civilian Consultant in Aviation Psychology to the Royal Air Force.
5. Co-director of Dynamic Change Consultants Ltd., Hamptead London.
Research interests
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Systemic therapy
Couples and family therapy
Time limited therapy
Awards received
Churchill Fellow
Freedom of the City of London
British Psychological Society Research Award
33 Books
200 Journal articles
30 Book chapters
Courses offered to GPs
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Psychological interventions with medicall ill patients
Brief therapy
Mediation skills and Mindfulness
Fear of flying
Consultation and communications skills
- DPhil University of South Africa 1987
- MA Clinical Psychology (cum laude) University of South Africa 1984
- BA Hons Psychology University of the Witwatersrand 1983
Additional training
- Advanced Qualification in the Practice and Teaching of Family Therapy Tavistock Clinic 1987
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Hon Clinical Psychologist in Aviation Psychology Royal Air Force 2014
Details of entry to specialist register
- Health and Care Professions Council PYL02781, 2011
Affiliations / memberships
Fellow, British Psychological Society
Chartered Clinical, Counselling & Health Psychologist
Member, American Psychological Association
Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society
Registered Couples and Family Therapist, United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
Registered, Health Professions Council of South Africa
Chartered Scientist
Churchill Fellow
Practice hours
Appt Bookings
- All
- Monday
- 07:00 - 18:00
- 07768 890388
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.
Other ways of contacting me
I can be contacted directly using Skype. My Skype ID is: dr.robbor


text:
The one man in finance, who after Buffett and Munger is way overdue for retirement, Blackstone's Byron Wien who at 77 is only made relevant once a year with his atrocious following year forecast, which due to its ongoing track record of being right approximately on zero out of ten predictions, provides Wall Street with an annual bout of uncontrollable laughter. So far this has been an innocuous exercise in worthlessness, but not any more. According to Bloomberg, Wien's latest forecast may have so infuriated the New York pension system that they may no longer invest money with Blackstone. "The New York City Comptroller's office backed out of a scheduled meeting with Blackstone Group LP and trustees for the city pension funds who want the firm to repudiate chief strategist Byron Wien's statement that public- employee retirement benefits are too high." The reason: "Last January, Wien, 77, said in his annual forecast that taxpayers 'literally can't afford the benefits we have given our retirees in state and local governments and we have to change that.'" The result: New York State pension administrators are not amused.
Even in today's "Bernanke numbers" times, the amount at stake is certainly not trivial: "The city's pensions committed $225 million to Blackstone's latest private-equity fund last year. Three of the funds -- for police officers, firefighters and civilian employees -- are in the process of picking managers to oversee a new hedge-fund investment program." It is only fitting that the world's worst forecaster may also cost his company hundreds of millions with his ramblings.
Representatives of the funds, which are weighing new investments with the New York-based firm, had planned to sit down with Blackstone President Tony James on Jan. 7, according to two people with the direct knowledge of the matter. They were set to ask Blackstone to support public pension benefits in an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions were private.
Lawrence Schloss, the city's chief investment officer, canceled the meeting after the comptroller's office was asked for comment today by Bloomberg News, one of the people said. Schloss works for Comptroller John Liu, who oversees the city's $110 billion in pension assets.
"There is no meeting scheduled," Michael Loughran, a spokesman for Liu, said in an e-mail. Schloss declined to comment. Peter Rose, a spokesman for Blackstone, said the firm "talks with our limited partners all the time about issues that concern them."
In June, Joan Solotar, Blackstone's senior managing director for public markets, wrote a letter saying that state and local pension funds have been the single largest investors with Blackstone since its founding in 1985.
"We are proud of the returns we have been able to achieve and the part those returns have played in helping states and cities keep the promises made to their employees," Solotar wrote in the letter to Pensions & Investments magazine.
Blackstone's response didn't satisfy union representatives who sit on the city's five pension boards and vote on which managers to hire and fire, the people said.
Of course, Blackstone's loss is someone else's gain. Therefore, people like Bill Miller can only hope that Wien's 2012 forecast expands from 10 to well over 100 predictions. Who knows who else the oracle may insult next:
The city comptroller's office, which makes recommendations to the funds' boards, had already compiled a list of potential hedge fund-of-funds managers that included Blackstone and Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc.'s Permal Group, according to the people, who also asked not to be identified because the list hasn't been made public. More than one manager probably will be chosen, according to the people.
Yet the supreme irony in all of this, is that Wien is absolutely correct: there is no way that the US pension system is sustainable in its current form, and absent trillions in backstop funding from the US government. But in a country in which only propaganda is endorsed, and the truth is to be only whispered in dark corners, people particularly in positions of power, should know their place, and stick with the program.


text:
A Great Bulk Deal
If you would like to get your hands on our sacrificial Muffys, let us know. They are now available as a super special deal, in a pack of 12 for $9.99, which you can see in the links below this article.
We really hope this offer finally ends our good washing Muffys ever having to be sacrificed for other purposes again!


text:
Pyrenees Wine Run in Avoca, Victoria
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Race Course, Avoca, VIC
Join Steve Moneghetti for a brand new running event in the stunning Pyrenees wine region - a 5km and 15km fun run where the 15km male and female winners win their weight in wine in they beat Steve.
Please note: the event scheduled for October 5th 2014 has been cancelled.
The course runs mostly on gravel roads with exclusive access to the Blue Pyrenees Vineyard. The Pyrenees Ranges feature as a stunning back drop to the event.
There is also a bottomless pasta carb-up dinner the night before with Steve for $25.


text:
My catch phrase when my family moved almost two years ago was, "Life moves forward." On those days when everything felt hard, when leaving hurt so much, and when I didn't feel like dealing with one more day in a new town that wasn't home, I always tended to write in my journal, "Well, life moves forward, eh?" And then I'd move on, I'd face the next day, I'd get through it, and life did move forward, it did get better. Now that oh so familiar phrase is entering my vocabulary again, as I am realizing that not only does "life move forward", it races forward. Races at a break neck speed that fills me with excitement...and a teeny tiny bit of terror. I remember saying shortly after we moved, "Two years and I am out of this town. That's all I can take. I'm going to graduate early and get out of here. Come on Manda, just two years." And then I had a goal, something to work for, and I made it. Except I never even comprehended the thought that at the end of those two years I would have actually made a home here. I would actually like the life that all that hard change brought. And I definitely never thought that those two years would fly by as quickly as they have.
Just like this past autumn, which flew by so quickly. I went to other side of the world and back again. I finished high school. I ran a half marathon. I had some amazing road trips with new friends. I absolutely loved every second of the past few months. December may be here, winter may be about to set in, but after all the amazing memories that have come from this fading away season, autumn needed one last nod of the head from me before I let it slip away until next year.
So here comes Christmas, here comes New Years and a wedding in New Mexico, here comes a few more road trips and ice skating, here comes cookies and Christmas lights and hot chocolate...here comes another amazing season that I am really looking forward to. Here comes a period of two and a half months where I plan on soaking up every single second I can with my friends and family before I head out to Florida. Here comes yet another day when I am again reminded, "Life races forward, eh?"


text:
Franchise Points
• Quick-to-market, replicable & scalable business suitable for all developed and developing take out and cafe markets.
• Modern & convenient dining concept in one of the world's most fascinating and fast developing areas – the Middle East.
• Unique, one-of-a-kind dining experience with high quality, eco-friendly, healthy yet convenient & delicious cuisine.


text:
|So how serious are you about becoming an exceptional pilot? If you think that passing your pilot exam is all there is to it, then you've still got a lot to learn about being in the cockpit. These Pilot Proficiency Books will help you gain a strong understanding of all the Piloting & Flight Skills concepts you will need to grasp as a professional pilot.
The book entitled The Pilot's Burden discusses the roots and causes of pilot error, which is the main cause of airplane accidents. The Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications book will help give you a level of comfort when doing radio transmissions. Be sure to browse this entire section of Piloting & Flight Skills books regardless of the stage in your piloting career you're at, you'll probably benefit from one or more of these great aviation books!
If you have any additional questions, we encourage you to check out our knowledgeable Help Center.


text:
Since I'll be paying for my own office visits, I'd like to find a doctor who is inexpensive. But there is no good way to figure this out. I know that my old doctor was charging just over $80 for an office visit, but I can't easily find out what other doctors charge.
I have also found that, if you ask doctors how much a service costs, they tend not to know. I once had an argument with my doctor, who did not want to give me a blood test for fear that my insurer would deny the claim for the expensive test. I later found out that this test costs all of $9.48 at my insurer's negotiated rates, despite a list price of $169. When I got orthotics, my podiatrist told me they would cost nearly $600. But that was the list price; the actual insured price was less than $250.
The extreme opacity of medical pricing undermines the high-deductible plan model. High-deductible plans are supposed to help control medical costs, because consumers, with "skin in the game," will make frugal medical choices. But how can we exercise frugality if we have to make the choice to buy medical services before we know what they cost? How can we comparison shop if we can't easily find out competitors' prices? It doesn't have to be this way. We could legally obligate hospitals and medical practices to disclose their full price lists—both the inflated list prices and the rates negotiated with each insurer that the practice accepts. This would enhance price competition between medical providers and significantly strengthen the Health Savings Account model. HSAs and high-deductible plans give health care consumers an incentive to impose price discipline. Pricing transparency would give them the tools they need to do so.
My concern with moving toward any sort of universal healthcare is that we focus entirely on insurance and not at all on pricing and creating an actual, functioning market for healthcare services. Without market reforms, including more transparent pricing for consumers but also for doctors and hospitals themselves (medical equipment, drugs, hospital beds, etc. are all badly sheltered from competition, for instance) universal insurance could become far too expensive and lead to supply shortages.
We say rationing, but the real problem isn't that the government will withhold services, but that the badly mangled system itself will simply be too unwieldy and inefficient. This is a problem already. I'm not sure one way or another whether something like Obamacare will exacerbate or simply not change this problem. I'm not opposed to the concept of healthcare exchanges, but we need to think beyond the market for insurance and fixate on the market for services. Universal access does us little good if bad pricing mechanisms remain unchecked.
You can follow me on Twitter or Facebook. Read my Forbes blog here.


text:
Monday, 11 March 2013 19:39 Khin Myo Thwe
Myanmar's Ministry of Mines will begin tests for metal mineral exploration in Chin State, the country's most impoverished region, the minister responsible has told Mizzima.
"The ministry will assist the measurement and testing of metal mineral exploration in accordance with rules and regulations and procedures for the development of Chin State," said Dr. Myint Aung, the Minister of Mines.
Nickel, chromites, coal and copper vein are all found throughout the nation's least developed state. There are also many shallow oil wells in the region.
Speaking to Mizzima, Soe Thein, a geologist, said, "If local people are permitted to work on the oil wells, the local economy can develop. This country should look to Australia's mining industry as an example."
Related articles:
- Mining ministry announces new gem permits
- Indian aid raises concerns in Chin State