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If you are an existing CRM Online customer upgrading to the new CRM Online Fall '13 edition – and you have one or more customized forms – there is a few things to notice around your new forms.
Your upgraded customized forms will render in the new UI, and the forms will reflect your layout. You can then choose to upgrade your forms fully to the CRM Online Fall '13 forms.
I will try to explain in an example.
In this example lets pretend you have a entity "Affiliate", originally based on the "Account" entity i CRM Online 2011. The "Affilliate" entity leverages a heavily customized form (see below).
Fig. 1 - Customized form "Affiliate" in CRM Online 2011
Old and new form
After the upgrade to CRM Online Fall '13 the "Affiliate" entity will have (amongst others) an 'old' and a 'new' form.
- The 'old' form will have the name "Information" and be of type "Main".
- The 'new' form will have the same name as the original entity – "Account". The new form will be in a deactivated state
Fig. 2 - Forms for the entity
The form "Information" will reflect your original layout, and you could leave it at that and use the "Information" form onwards. But the form wont be fully taking advantage of the new capabilities in CRM Online Fall '13. If you want to fully take advantage of the new capabilities you will need to switch to the new form by going through a process which is basically merging the two forms and after that move things around, delete what's not needed etc
To Merge the Two Forms.
- Open the new form "Account" in your form editor.
Fig. 3 - New (inactive) form opned in the Form Editor
This is the CRM Online Fall '13 version of the "Affiliate" form. As you can see, it's clearly not in the format or structure that you had in the previous version of the form.
To assist you in updating forms to the new style, we provide a tool that will allow you to import the form elements from another form into your CRM Online Fall '13 form. The tool is accessed via a button "Bring in another form" located in the top right corner of the ribbon in the form editor. What it does is offer you to append any form to the form you've opened in the Form Editor to easily merge their contents
- In the form editor, click the Bring in another form button:
Fig. 4 - new button "Bring in another form"
Clicking that button will present you with a list of forms from the previous version that you can choose from.
Fig. 5 - Choose form to bring in
- Choose the "Information" form, as that is the form that has the current layout of your form, and then click Add.
The content will be added to the form editor:
Fig. 6 - Elements appended to the form.
Fig. 7 - The result of the merge process
- Post merge handling
In this example, lets assume the 2011 version of the "Affiliate" form used a web resource that was connected to Bing to display the location of the entity on a map. With the CRM Online Fall '13 update, CRM includes this functionality out of the box, so you can remove that and use this new feature instead.
You can also remove the address block, notes, and activities area, from the copy of the original form, using the new controls that CRM Online Fall '13 provides.
The updated form now looks like this:
Fig. 8 - Updated form
In the original form, the logo displayed in a web resource. CRM Online Fall '13 also includes a new Image data type that is associated to the account, so a few quick changes to the design and now it looks like this:
Fig. 9 - logo added using new Image control
- Activate the "Account" form to start using that form instead of the "Information" form
I hope this example helps you understand some of the process involved around the forms upgrade after your organisation has been upgraded to CRM Online Fall '13. Obviously there is other things you will want to do, which you can read more about in the "Get Ready for the Next Release" section of the CRM Customer Center.
- To view the forms, navigate to Settings > Customizations > Customize the System.
- If you have a custom solution installed, navigate to Settings > Customizations > Solutions.
In either case, once you have expanded an entity you can see the forms for that entity.
See also
- CRM Customer Center - link
- Check your JavaScript code to prepare for your upgrade - link (really Important you check your code prior to the upgrade)
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Fall '13" is a pre-release service under development. The information in this blog post represents my personal understanding and expectations as of the date of this blog post. All pre-release service release dates and features specified are preliminary based on current expectations, and are subject to change without notice.


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Vista Highland REAR ID IS:PR/KN/170807/001184
Vista Highland, located in Bangalore , is a residential development of Vista Spaces. It offers spacious and skillfully designed apartments. The project is well equipped with all the basic amenities to facilitate the needs of the residents. The site is in close proximity to various civic utilities.
Vista Spaces Bangalore is aB based Real estate company, initiated with a strong belief in delivering 'Comfortable Living Spaces'. Our business philosophy lies in the commitment to create quality building through innovation and knowledge with customer satisfaction as our primary goal.

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In 2017, Sedgwick County, KS had a population of 514k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $53,923. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Sedgwick County, KS grew from 511,995 to 513,687, a 0.33% increase and its median household income grew from $52,193 to $53,923, a 3.31% increase.
The population of Sedgwick County, KS is 67.8% White Alone, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.5% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Sedgwick County, KS speak a non-English language, and 95.3% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Sedgwick County, KS are Wichita State University (3,336 degrees awarded in 2016), Wichita Area Technical College (1,309 degrees), and Friends University (641 degrees).
The median property value in Sedgwick County, KS is $141,600, and the homeownership rate is 62.6%. Most people in Sedgwick County, KS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Sedgwick County, KS is 2 cars per household.
Sedgwick County, KS borders Butler County, KS, Reno County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Sumner County, KS, and Kingman County, KS.


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Team WOD: Clean & Jerks, Hold Plate Overheads, Burpee Onto Plate, Front Rack Hold, Toes-to-bars, Deadlift Hold
As a Team of 2 complete 2 rounds for time of:
30 Clean & Jerks (135#/95#)
Partner Holds Plate Overhead (45#/25#)
40 Burpee Onto Plates (45#/25#)
Partner does Front Rack Hold (185#/135#)
50 Toes-to-bars
Partner does Deadlift Hold (185#/135#)
* One bar, change weight as you go.
** One works, while one holds. You must wait for your partner to start hold before completing reps. Alternate as needed.
Post total time.
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November 22, 2001, Section A, Page 1Buy Reprints
Hefozullah, a seller of cooking oil, was arrested at the marketplace for keeping his shop open during Friday prayers. He was sent to jail for four days and became No. 3,183 in a registry of arrests at the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
He joined a parade of tailors and bakers, fruit and burka sellers, shoe polishers and confectioners, also detained by the Taliban's religious police -- for tending their shops during prayers, or for wearing their beards short or their hair long -- and recorded in the registry.
No one realized when Hefozullah was released on Nov. 11, having affixed his fingerprint to the record of his arrest, that he was bringing up the rear of the parade. The next day, as the Northern Alliance advanced on the city, the Taliban fled Herat.
Left behind were the registry and other handwritten documents, as well as the strong impressions of those who worked for and lived under their regime. Taken together, they portray a governing bureaucracy that was largely indifferent and inept, except for the one area in which it was ruthlessly efficient: exacting compliance with the penal code promulgated by the Taliban's leader, Mullah Muhammad Omar.
The penal code is codified in a hardcover book that was kept at the ministry. In Pashtun and Dari, and in relentless detail, it spells out what is, and is not, permissible in the Islamic society the Taliban envisioned.
''The only reason the Taliban emerged was to prevent vice and propagate the Islamic Sharia,'' or Islamic law, the code states. ''And thus God has given us the blessing and the victories, and we will still pray for more victories.''
The code's first article says that if a woman leaves home with her face unveiled, ''her home will be marked, and her husband punished.'' Other articles delineate banned behaviors and possessions. Any man who wears his hair ''Beatle-ly'' will be arrested and have his head shaved.
Those who fly pigeons -- a favorite Afghan pastime -- will be imprisoned until ''their pigeons disappear from their home.'' Female doctors must wear old clothes and no ornamentation. Male doctors who must treat a female patient because of a medical emergency ''can only look at the part that the patient needs looked at; nowhere else can be touched or seen.''
A kite seller will be imprisoned for three days. The owner of a house will be punished if women are heard singing during a wedding. No images or photographs are to be posted in public places. The following are considered ''unclean things'': ''pork, pig, pig oil, anything made from human hair, satellite dishes, cinematography, any equipment that produces the joy of music, pool tables, chess, masks, alcohol, tapes, computer, VCR's, televisions, anything that propagates sex and is full of music, wine, lobster, nail polish, firecrackers, statues, sewing catalogs, pictures, Christmas cards.''
Nothing was left to chance or the imagination under the Taliban. Merchants importing products like shampoo would find that Taliban customs officials had gouged out the eyes of the female models on the boxes. The merchants were then required to display the products with black tape over female faces, or be subject to a beating or jailing.
It is no wonder that residents here react as if waking from a grotesque dream. This is especially so in this western region, where most of the population speaks Dari, similar to Persian, and where the Taliban were largely an occupying force -- their military bolstered by Arabs, Chechens and Pakistanis, and their government dominated by Pashtun speakers from the south.
As quickly as they arrived six years ago, they have melted away, with many having returned to the south when the American bombing of Afghanistan began. Most of the Taliban's top officials here came from villages, not cities, often around Kandahar, and had little education beyond time spent in madrassas, or religious schools. While the formal responsibility for upholding the Taliban's version of Islamic law lay with the armed forces of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, officials of other departments and ministries also seem to have viewed themselves as enforcers more than governors.
Herat's Taliban governor-general was a cleric from the south who insisted that men shave their heads. He would go to the mosque to lash those who arrived late. ''He had no idea about government bureaucracy or technical work,'' said Nessar Rahmad, who worked for the Taliban government. The same was true of the Taliban official put in charge of the telecommunications office where Mr. Rahmad worked.
Mollahavi Abdolghaffar, the director, came from a village near Kandahar and had little education beyond having studied in a madrassa in Pakistan, Mr. Rahmad said. And he had little interest in improving, or even maintaining, Herat's phone service.
''The only thing he cared about was that we have a long beard, wear a turban and say the prayers,'' Mr. Rahmad said, adding that Mr. Abdolghaffar warned employees not to listen to tapes at home or watch television. He opposed computers, because they had monitors. The staff beneath him, mostly from Herat, did all the real work, Mr. Rahmad and two other employees said. The Taliban disliked educated people, and many with technical expertise quit. ''They didn't care about improving things,'' Mr. Rahmad said.
The ministry's headquarters were a two-story house with a small, dark jail out front and another in the basement. A second-floor room contains a pile of smashed televisions, and in the room next door, a dressing table taken because the owner had pasted pictures of female Indian singers on the mirror. Almost everything else taken by the ministry was reclaimed by the citizenry in the last week.
Ahmad Fadahi, a fabric seller, said he was arrested three times by the religious police, twice for having a beard that was too short. He had had a trimmed beard for 20 years, he said with a shrug, and he wasn't about to let it grow. On both occasions, he spent three days in jail, he said, his Taliban captors grilling him on religious subjects, like the number of verses in a prayer, or Muslim cleaning rituals. ''Since I am religious, I knew the answers,'' he said. ''The ones who didn't know the answers were in jail for longer.''
Sometimes he would ask his jailers religious questions; often they did not know the answers themselves. Those who paid off the low-level Taliban jail clerks could sometimes be released the same day, but Mr. Fadahi was never willing to pay.
Near the end of the Taliban reign here, many officials scurried south to Kandahar. But not everyone escaped. As the head of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice attempted to leave last week, he was chased down and shot to death by a group of youths. Now they guard the ministry, showing off its jails, a handmade instrument confiscated because it produces the ''joy of music,'' and other reminders of Mullah Omar's code.


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Pancetta, Eggs & Potato Hash
My friend, the one that was in from out of town, came over to my apt on his last day here so we could go grab brunch and say our farewells.
Bu when he got here, he goes, "So what's for breakfast?"
Um… excuse me?
He's like, "Yeah I'm thinking bacon and eggs, potatoes…that sort of thing."
Wait a min…we're not going out?
See the problem when friends read your blog, is that they start acting all entitled and shit.
Expecting a g*ddamn feast everything they come over.
Like you owe them the food you eat.
Listen people, the answer is fucking no. Alright?
No you do not get to eat the shit I eat, because you feel like it.
You can only get it if you're around when I'm making it.
I mean what, it's not your birthday. Christmas is over baby.
I do not.
Owe you shit, alright?
Fucking A.
I mean it's fucking amazing….the entitlement..
Fucking. amazing.
"So how come you don't cook like this when I'm around?"
What is this, a g*ddamn reality show?
This is my house alright, my dojo.
I cook whatever I want whenever I g*ddamn well please.
That said, I made him his
Bacon Pancetta, Eggs & Potatoes breakfast.
He was already on his way out so you know…whatever.
Plus, it shut him the fuck up which is what this was all about in the first damn place.
Bacon Pancetta, Eggs & Potato Hash
What I Used.
2 cups Pancetta bits (or diced Bacon bits). 4 cups Finely Diced Potatoes. 1 cup Milk (Soymilk for me). ½ Onion (roughly chopped). Eggs. Salt. Pepper. ½ cup Fine Diced Scallions (green part only).
What I Did.
Heat a large pan under med-high flame and add the Pancetta.
Let cook for about 5 mins, stirring frequently to scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Then add in the chopped onion.
Cook, stirring often, until the onions start to turn translucent.
Add in the diced potatoes.
Let cook for about 3 mins, still doing the stirring thing.
Then add in the milk/soymilk and season with salt & pepper.
Stir, then cover and let cook for about 10 mins or until the potatoes are tender.
If the liquid has evaporated before the potatoes are ready, add in a bit more milk/soymilk.
When the potatoes are fully cooked, stir in the diced scallions.
Adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and set aside.


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Astronomy A Growing Draw For Tourists
Traveling for stargazing, observatories and museums has become more popular. The first image of a black hole may continue to spark Chinese people's growing curiosity for space.
According to a report released by China's online travel agency Ctrip on Thursday, the number of tourists searching for and making reservations for travel involving astronomy surged by 60 percent on its online platform in 2018, compared with 2017.
Popular activities include stargazing, visits to observatories or astronomical museums, observing the northern lights, and space camps, the report said.
Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Nanjing are among the top 10 cities with the most tourists opting for such sightseeing.
Pingtang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, attracted the most tourists last year, said Zhang Qi, who is responsible for domestic travel at Ctrip.
The county is home to the world's largest radio telescope called the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), and has seen a surge in tourism since trial operations began in 2016.
Official statistics show total tourism revenue exceeded 5.5 billion yuan ($820 million) in the county in the first half of 2018, a year-on-year increase of 38 percent. The county attracted over 5.1 million visitors during that period.
Apart from observatories, areas suitable for stargazing, like deserts, grasslands and plateaus, as well as planetariums, have also boosted the tourism industry in Tengger Desert in Alxa League, the Inner Mongolia autonomous region; the Hulunbuir Grassland in Inner Mongolia; and Wenchang Space Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan province, according to these local governments.
"The number of students attending activities held by astronomical societies has been increasing too, although there is no hard data," said Li Zhaoyu, an associate professor at School of Physics and Astronomy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Aside from curiosity for the unknown, technological advances in observation tools play a key role by making things in deep space appear clear and close to people on Earth, Li said.
"Development of public transportation also enables people to visit various places suitable for observation and photography."
Arts and literature are also critical contributing factors to broaden the public's imagination, he added.
Among those works, the Threebody Problem by Chinese author Liu Cixin has brought striking international attention to Chinese science fiction, as it became the first Chinese book to win the prestigious Hugo Award in 2015.
This year, the Chinese sci-fi movie adapted from the book, Wandering Earth, has earned more than 4.3 billion yuan at the box office since its opening on Feb 5. So far it has ranked second at the box office of all domestic blockbusters.
"It may be an opportune time to spread more knowledge about astronomy to the public," said Zuo Wenwen, a staff member from the information office at Shanghai Astronomical Observatory.
"Shanghai Astronomical Observatory will provide support for organizations interested in holding exhibition tours on the topic," Zuo added.


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Munster A to face old rivals Leinster in B&I Cup quarter-finals
David Johnston kicked 12 points for Munster A in their British and Irish Cup win over Ospreys Premiership Select
THE Munster A side will travel to face Leinster A in the British and Irish Cup quarter-finals on the Easter weekend of March 30-31 and April 1.
Munster A booked their place in the knock-out stages of the competition thanks to a 27-0 win over Ospreys Premiership Select at Musgrave Park on Friday night last when hooker Mike Sherry bagged two first tries.
Peter Malone side's reward for finishing second in their pool, three points behind Bedford, is an away quarter-final clash with interprovincial rivals Leinster A who won their pool with five wins from six.
The draw has also taken place for the British and Irish Cup semi-finals, with the winners of Leinster A v Munster A pitted against the winners of Jersey Reds v Doncaster Knights on the weekend of April 20-22.
Full fixture details for the quarter-final will be confirmed shortly.


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After spending hours dreaming and working on your trip to Costa Rica, you may ask yourself if the camper van and 4×4 will be the appropriate vehicle for the trip of a lifetime!
Every kind of information can be found on the Net, it's hard to sort out this mass of information. Is a 4×4 absolutely required? Is camping dangerous? Will we be able to go everywhere in the country? Will we suffer from the heat?
This article aims at answering all your interrogations.
The vehicles we use is the Hyundai H1 minibus. Very common in Costa Rica because of their reliability and their comfort, they are frequently used as school buses, as they can hold up to 12 people.
On the contrary to the classic bus which can't go anywhere because of its big size, the minibus is able to weave in and out every steep path safely. Its flexibility and sturdiness allows it to adapt itself to every kind of road that you'll face in Costa Rica, even during the wet season. Its Turbo Diesel engine allows it to face every steep slope calmly, and guarantees a low fuel consumption.
The modifications that we make to the van make it less heavy, which increases its power and makes its fuel consumption even lower. Moreover, we equip our vans with 8-ply tires for a better resistance and a better adhesion to the road, even on the chaotic tracks.
Our camper vans and 4×4 have crossed the country on every road for 4 years now. They have proven themselves by crossing Corcovado's rivers, climbing Monteverde's mountain tracks, and being driven on the sand of Guanacaste's beaches.
The fact that it is very popular on the Costa Rican market is a good quality guarantee for our vehicles. With family or friends, Costa Ricans are often the first ones to load the cooler and the tent and go for a camping weekend on the beach. With family or friends, Costa Ricans are often the first ones to load the cooler and the tent and go for a camping weekend on the beach.
With our camper vans and 4×4, you will for sure arouse people's curiosity and sympathy from all the "Ticos" (inhabitants of Costa Rica) you'll meet. In order to provide you the safest experience, we chose an indoor bedding. Moreover, we equipped our vans with a safety box, which is fixed on the chassis, so that you can put all your personal effects.
Thanks to its fan, and cooling system, it's impossible that you suffer from heat. Moreover, its flexibility will allow you to park under a tree's shade or in the front row on the beach, to enjoy the sea breeze.
Despite the fact that Costa Rica is a safe country and a country that tries to provide as much wellness as it can for the tourists, it happens that some ill-intentioned people decide to target the tourist's cars. With our vans, you won't be affected because they are mainly used by the Ticos. The mainly targeted vehicles are the suzuki Jimny and the Daihatsu Beguo, because they are known to be highly rented by tourists.
Our 4-years' experience has confirmed that the camper van and 4X4 is a safe mean of transport and that it brings a lot of human meetings. But let's keep in mind the biggest advantage: FREEDOM. Freedom to move wherever you want, freedom to park in places, each as stunning as the next, freedom to build your own trip, without any concern.


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Care for your investment from the topmost layer! SIL Services provides Safe & Effective Non Pressure Roof Cleaning Services that will restore and extend the life of your shingles.
If black stains and streaks have made an appearance on your roof, you aren't the only one: This issue strikes most homes in the south. Our moderate and oftentimes humid climate makes it possible for a bacteria called Gloeocapsa Magma to thrive. It feeds on the limestone in shingles, so those black stains are really visual proof that your roof is being eaten away before your eyes.
Our technicians always use a cleaning method called Soft Washing to clean your roof. This method uses very effective blended detergents to completely remove all black staining and streaking on your shingles. We never use high pressure. Our chosen method of cleaning is the only one approved by the "Asphalt Roofing Manufactures Association". This isn't just the safest way to clean your roof. Simply put, it's the best! We:
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My child grew about six inches overnight, I'm convinced. Rory's a deliciously chunky baby with little thigh rolls and no real neck. I know that in no time at all, she'll be sitting on her own and I can't deal. Yesterday, I came home from work and saw her feet poking out of her rock-and-play!
I look at my son - who is learning new words every day and is so grown up! He's actually pretty darn small for his age, but in my eyes he's SO BIG! Shep's energetic and rowdy and has no time for cuddles. Nowadays he's more of a fan of drive-by kisses. Time has disappeared, right under my nose. Not so long ago, Shep was as tiny as Rory.
Moms develop superpowers. They can see around corners, through walls, and can hear mischief (which others perceive as just "quiet"). But the one superpower that has evaded us all is the ability to stop time. I'd like to pause this moment in our lives - where Rory is sweet and smiley and stays in the place you leave her, and Shep is helpful and smart and generous with kisses. Perhaps it's because I sense the coming of the terrible twos. More passing time will eventually steal away my little toddler and turn him into a young boy. My perfectly potato-y daughter will start moving around on her own. The world is not ready for her. I am not ready.
With no plans for more babies in the foreseeable future, I sometimes wonder if this is as big as our family will ever be. I look into my daughter's sleepy eyes as she nurses and am struck by the thought that this might be the last tiny baby I can call my own. And these tiny days? They go so fast. I suspect this is by design, so the sleepless nights and raw nipples are only a small part of parenthood. Still, the sweetest quiet moments with a sweaty, heavy baby snoozing on your chest? There aren't enough of those for a lifetime.
I used to look forward to snuggling my newborn, and now I look forward to seeing that same person run down the hallway and fling himself at my knees. No one has ever been so excited to share their day with me or even just hang out together.
Maybe that's because I'm a bit of a kid at heart? Having children is a very adult responsibility, but it's also an awesome opportunity to shamelessly play. For kids, playtime is learning! When I pretend to build trains from blocks with my son, I'm nurturing his imagination and my own. The drama in my life takes a backseat to this moment of joy and discovery. This is the highlight of my day, the pressure valve release that I need to get through those hours at work. Shep's eyes sparkle and he giggles and smiles, and I can't help myself but smile back.
Rory is just starting to "wake up" from that fourth trimester that is the first three months of life on the outside. Luckily for me, she's still pretty immobile and mostly just wants to eat, sleep, and poop. I find myself getting frustrated because I can't keep the same pace I used to - there's no "swinging by the store". Everything takes longer when you have to juggle someone who fills up your arms. When I feel myself getting irritated and anxious, I look at Rory and remember that stillness can be a virtue. That it's not just ok to slow down and rest; it's necessary.
Maybe if I slow down enough, I can slow time. I don't want to blink and have this moment become a memory. For maybe the first time in my life, I don't want to rush through to a future better time. How can it get better than this?
Do you feel like time has sped up since you became a parent? Are you ever overwhelmed at how quickly your kids are growing up? What do you fear you'll miss as they become older?


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Recent Posts
- UN Commission discusses how to meet the needs of an ageing global society
- Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty Negotiations at the UN
- Changed for Good: a Final Reflection on my UNANIMA Internship
- SDG Indicators: Building the Missing Piece of the 2030 Agenda
- Campaign Against Xenophobia Now on Motion
- Indigenous Voices Sing Out for Earth Justice at the UN
- UNANIMA Says Goodbye to Another Great Intern
- Daughters of Wisdom Celebrate 20 Years of Housing the Homeless
- Sisters of St. Anne Teach Model UN Group about SDGs
- Carmelite Vedruna Leader Pays a Visit to the UI Office
UNANIMA at the DPI Conference
1 October 2010
The 63rd UN DPI/NGO (Department of Public Information) conference, entitled Advance Global Health: Achieve the MDGs, was held in Melbourne from 30th August to 1st September. UNANIMA International was represented by Louise Cleary who was also a presenter at a workshop on Migration: A Response to Violence.
UNANIMA in Australia
1 September 2010
Brigidine Louise Cleary participated in the UN Department of Public Information's annual conference in Melbourne, Australia. She was a presenter at a side event offered by the Salesians and the Augustinians on the theme of Global Health and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Upcoming Events in July/August 2010
1 August 2010
Catherine will offer a session to the CND International Justice and Peace Group in Montreal on 30 July 2010. She will focus on the four pillars emphasized by the World March of Women Movement: violence against women, economic autonomy of women, the commons and public goods, and peace and militarization.
The 63rd Annual UN Department of Public Information Conference will be held in Melbourne, Australia at the end of August. Louise Cleary will represent UNANIMA International at this meeting. We will hear more from her in September regarding the theme of the event, Global Health and Achieving the Millennium Development Goals.


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I had a really interesting conversation with Carolina to tell me the inspiring story of her elegant collection.
Falling Jasmine, is a tribute to Carolina's mother, Mrs. Herrera. It is the result of a collaboration between the Argentine artist Grillo Demo and Carolina Herrera de Baez who, inspired by the flower that symbolizes femininity, are presenting the first exclusive CH Carolina Herrera jewelry collection.
The union and the raison d'être behind this collaboration is none other than the passion they both feel for jasmine: the painter bases a lot of his work on this flower, while Carolina uses it as an essential ingredient in all the fragrances of the CH universe. This collection is intended to pay homage to jasmine and, in turn, to her mother,
my outfit was all white in white with a sparkle of light brown. the jumpsuit is from ZARA, while the jacket from BERSHKA, High heels and Bag: ALDO. Necklace: FOREVER21.
The Falling Jasmine collection will be available for sale in 2015 in CH Carolina Herrera stores, and represents the entry of CH Carolina Herrera into the exclusive world of jewelry.


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Women's Protection and Empowerment Coordinator
Baghdad (Iraq)
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Baghdad (Iraq)
- Grade: Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - International Law
- Legal - Broad
- Human Rights
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Animal Health and Veterinary
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Closing Date: 2015-09-28
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Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.
Working in coordination with the humanitarian community, the IRC currently addresses the needs of war-affected Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs), Iraqi refugee returnees and Syrian refugees from several operational bases in the country with activities focused on education, protection and rule of law, women's protection and empowerment, child protection and livelihoods activities.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator will be responsible for overall leadership, coordination and providing technical oversight and support for an expanding women's protection and empowerment portfolio in Iraq including community based women's protection/GBV prevention and response programming targeting Iraqi displaced persons and vulnerable host communities in central Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, as well as the IRC's Syrian refugee response programming in northern Iraq that is based in refugee camp settings and urban areas. This includes collaboration with and mentoring of local partners in the implementation of 1) case management; psychosocial support; legal support; and empowerment activities to GBV survivors and vulnerable women and girls through the operation of Listening Centers; 2) GBV prevention activities, including engaging men and boys in IDP, refugee, and host communities; 3) training and capacity building activities with other NGO actors to improve the quality of case management and psychosocial support to GBV survivors; and 4) access to justice programming that includes legal training, awareness, advocacy and representation to GBV survivors. The WPE Coordinator will also be responsible for business development and strategic positioning of the WPE programming in Iraq.
The position will be based in Erbil (Kurdistan) with frequent travel throughout the Kurdistan Region including Dohuk and Sulaymaniyah as well as Baghdad and possibly other central governorates as the security situation permits. S/He will report to the IRC Iraq Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) and coordinate closely with the WPE technical unit based in New York or the Regional Office.
Technical Quality
Provide guidance on program design from the outset of business develop to implementation phases of project life cycles;
Provide clear technical support, supervisory guidance, training and mentoring to all WPE programs, activities and teams in Iraq and in close coordination with the Senior Protection Coordinator, the DDP as well as the Country Director (CD) to ensure consistent, harmonized and quality program design and implementation across programs and regions;
Ensure IRC and its partners' program staff adheres to best-practice WPE/GBV professional standards and principles through technical support and mentoring by the WPE management team.
Strategic Planning
Provide cohesive leadership to WPE programming in Iraq, ensuring that priorities and opportunities identified are in line with IRC Iraq's strategic plan and goals;
Working closely with the DDP and the CD, lead the development of new business concepts for the expansion and strengthening of WPE programming in Iraq;
Remain abreast of ongoing trends in Iraq and in the region as related to WPE programming, and provide regular updates on these trends and how they affect programming to the Senior Management Team;
Participate in the Strategic Action Planning process as needed.
Representation & Advocacy
Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and potential donors in Iraq and the region;
Actively participate in GBV Sub-Working Groups and other coordination mechanisms both in central and northern Iraq;
Maintain strong relationships with relevant government partners involved in WPE activities throughout Iraq;
Work with IRC Iraq's advocacy focal point on the development of advocacy messages around women's protection and gender-based violence focusing on both Iraqis and the Syrian refugee population in Iraq.
Staff Supervision & Development
Directly recruit and technically supervise WPE management team in northern and central Iraq, including WPE Senior Managers; directly supervise Managers based in Erbil;
Provide on-the-job training and coaching to the WPE team to promote harmonized program approaches and strategies;
Overall responsible for program organizational chart, staff workplans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities;
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, and probation and annual performance reviews;
Work with the staff to ensure performance objectives are regularly reviewed and met;
If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies;
Deliver and execute a plan to hire, train and build capacity of staff;
Build capacity of the team under his/her supervision in the different selected program methodologies, and provide ongoing coaching and support of staff to ensure high-quality program implementation;
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures;
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Grant Monitoring
Working closely with the DDP and the WPE management team to develop, adapt and implement harmonized monitoring and evaluation systems; analyzing results to ensure program effectiveness and quality, with a focus on the impact of IRC WPE programs throughout Iraq;
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.
Professional Standards The IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way-Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Key Working Relationships:
- Position Reports to: Deputy Director, Programs
- Position directly supervises: Erbil-based WPE Program Managers (currently one)
- Position technically supervises: Field-based Program Managers and Senior Program Managers (currently two)
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
- Internal: Country Director, Senior Management Team; WPE Technical Unit, WPE Coordinator, Cross border, other program coordinators, Grants team
- External: Regional government and Iraqi Government officials, public and private donor agencies, international and national NGOs, UN agencies, partner organizations, foreign governments
- Advanced degree in Social Work, Women's Studies, or other related field
- Minimum 5 years professional experience developing, managing, and evaluating GBV prevention and response programs in emergency and community-based settings; strong project planning and organizational skills
- Thorough understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies in GBV response (case management, psychosocial support, legal support) and GBV primary prevention and risk reduction
- Experience implementing GBV response and prevention programs in collaboration with local partners and providing direct technical support to local organizations
- Proven experience supervising and providing case management services and psychosocial support services
- Previous experience managing programs financed through US, EU, UN and private foundations, with strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Successful experience in developing new programs in line with strategic goals
- Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and advocacy with external parties
- Experience managing, supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
- Interpersonal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well
- Successful experience working within a volatile security environment is a must, as is ability to work in a potentially unstable security environment
- Fluency in spoken and written English required, knowledge of Kurdish or Arabic a plus; and a sense of humor.
Working Environment: This position will be based in Erbil with travel to the Kurdistan Region. IRC provides shared guest housing with internet connection, electricity, amenities, and an on-call driver. Movement in Erbil is flexible but may be restricted at times due to the security situation.
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WASHINGTON — The announcement on the Export-Import Bank's website proclaimed in big blue letters "Ex-Im Bank Reauthorized" — but the fight is not over yet for the government's embattled export credit agency.
The 81-year-old agency that helps finance many American exports reopened for new business on Monday, ending a five-month hiatus forced by conservative Republicans who have condemned the bank as a prime example of corporate welfare and so-called crony capitalism. President Obama late Friday signed legislation tucked into a highway bill that extended the agency's life four years, through September 2019.
Yet an obstacle remains: With three empty seats on its five-member board, the bank lacks a quorum. Until Mr. Obama nominates members, and the Republican-controlled Senate confirms them, Ex-Im Bank can only approve small export deals, not the big orders for aircraft, satellites and major manufacturing equipment the bank is best known for — leaving the likes of Boeing, General Electric and Caterpillar in limbo.
For opponents of the bank, "this is again their chance to try to kill Ex-Im. It's not fully resurrected yet," said Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, a supporter of the agency and the most senior Democrat on the Senate banking committee, which oversees it.
When the bank closed to new business after June 30, with its reauthorization blocked by House conservatives, about 200 transactions worth more than $9 billion were stopped in the pipeline, said Fred P. Hochberg, the chairman of the Ex-Im Bank since the start of the Obama administration.
The White House will send nominees for the board to the Senate soon. With Mr. Hochberg and the agency's vice chairwoman, Wanda Felton, the only members on the board, there are vacancies for another Democrat and two Republican appointees. The two Republicans to be named did not want to be announced before the bank's future was assured, said people with knowledge of the issue.
The confirmation question means more work for the major corporations that bankrolled the lobbying effort to revive the bank. Senate Republicans have bottled up a number of Obama nominees, including picks for the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department's office for terrorist financing, for reasons generally unrelated to the specific nominations.
While people in both parties predicted Republicans would not block the nominations, others were not so sure.
Mr. Brown said in an interview, "We've seen a dysfunctional Senate in recent months when it comes to nominations, and a banking committee that has not voted on any single appointee from the Obama administration since January."
Most bank supporters nonetheless have been in a celebratory mood, having prevailed in a fight over the agency's renewal that was one of the more memorable legislative face-offs of recent years.
In an interview, Mr. Hochberg chose to emphasize what his agency can do again for American businesses, even without a board quorum: accept and review any applications, no matter how large, for loans, loan guarantees and credit insurance for their foreign buyers; provide working capital needed for small businesses to buy material to fill export orders; and approve transactions that do not exceed $10 million.
The monthslong impasse, he said, "certainly hurt a lot of small businesses," and created opportunities for scores of countries with export credit agencies to promote their products. "The Chinese said this was a good thing, and the Indians publicly said, 'This is more business for India,' " Mr. Hochberg added. During the hiatus, three satellite manufacturing deals went to Canada and France.
From the banking agency's creation during the New Deal to 2012, Congress reauthorized its charter with bipartisan ease, typically for five years at a time. Then Tea Party supporters made the agency of just over 400 employees a target of their demands for smaller government and markets free of government intervention.
The bank's opponents were allied with deep-pocketed conservative groups, and by this year they had gained strength among onetime bank supporters — including most congressional Republican leaders. Representative Jeb Hensarling of Texas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, refused to have his committee consider legislation for the bank since a majority of Republicans on his panel opposed it. (A majority of all House Republicans were in favor.)
It took a rare procedural gambit — a so-called discharge petition from a bipartisan majority of the House — to wrest a bill from Mr. Hensarling's committee and send it to the floor, where it ultimately was passed last week. House and Senate proponents were able to attach the measure to the more popular highway construction bill that they knew would clear Congress.
"American workers should be on a level playing field with competitors around the world. We brought the Export-Import Bank back to life so more American made products — not jobs — move overseas," said Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois, a Republican on the Senate banking committee, who defied its chairman, Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama, to push for the bank's renewal.
Mr. Shelby and Mr. Kirk, both of whom face re-election next year, reflect the variable politics that split Republicans in the Ex-Im Bank debate.
Mr. Shelby, who came out against the bank after years of supporting it, does not want to encourage conservative opposition ahead of Alabama's Republican primary.
Mr. Kirk, considered perhaps the most endangered Senate incumbent, must worry more about the November election in Democrat-leaning Illinois; he needs support from moderate voters, business groups and the employees of companies in his state that rely on the bank's financing.
Despite the Ex-Im Bank's lack of a quorum, opponents have conceded defeat. "Ending this bank was a huge win for free-market conservatives, and resuscitating it now represents a major blow to the conservative movement and to conservatives' credibility in ridding the federal government of favoritism for special interests," the conservative group Heritage Action for America said in a statement.
Mr. Hensarling, however, suggested the fight will resume one day. "Given that nearly all Democrats and about half the Republicans support Ex-Im, I didn't expect to win this round of the fight, but I certainly wasn't going to back away from it," Mr. Hensarling said in a statement. He added, "I know if I was the C.E.O. of a Fortune 50 corporation, I would think twice before building my long-term business plan on Ex-Im."


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Dr. Bryan K. Touchet is board-certified in general psychiatry and serves as the Psychiatry Residency Training Director in the Department of Psychiatry at the OU School of Community Medicine. He completed his medical and psychiatric residency training at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa and served as volunteer faculty in the community before joining the Psychiatry Department as full-time faculty in 2002. Dr. Touchet served as the Medical Director of the OU Physicians Psychiatry Clinic for six years before being appointed Residency Training Director. Dr. Touchet's professional interests include personality disorders, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychotherapy education. Dr. Touchet has also received "Best Doctors in America" recognition in Oklahoma Magazine.
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When you're looking to employ a mesothelioma lawyer, there are several important things which you will need to remember. On diagnosis, you can get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer through the local mesothelioma activists or mesothelioma group for more mesothelioma information regarding lawsuits. It can be hard for a Houston mesothelioma lawyer to prove that a customer's ailment is an immediate results of asbestos direct exposure because its symptoms often resemble other diseases. Likewise, make sure your Houston mesothelioma lawyer will be the true attorney representing your case. In the majority of instances, a Texas mesothelioma attorney might be the sole ally a victim has. He can give you better advice regarding your legal rights and the compensation that you can claim for your situation.
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King of the Hill, the most underrated of all of Fox's animated series, gets a perfect pixellated tribute by Mauri Helme who re-animated the show's entire opening as if it were a 16-bit video game. The Super Nintendo might be long gone, but we'd happily dust off our old consoles to play a game like this. "That's my purse, I don't know you!"
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I went to see the plastic surgeon on Saturday and he is pretty happy with the progress of my healing scar revision incision. What struck me most was the fact that he said "I'm happy for you". Yes. And I'm happy too. The scar, simply put, is a million times better than pre-revision.
I forgot to take a picture of it before putting on my silicone strip. When I took off the strip last week, the bottom part of the scar didn't appear to be healing as well. In fact, there was some yellow discharge that was reminiscent of an infection. Scared out of my wits, I sent my cousin, who is a nurse, a panicked iMessage asking for advice. I was very literally in tears because I of course didn't want to deal with an infection or have any other concerns where the wound was concerned.
Seeing that I was a panicked mess and it was too late at night for me to traipse off the the drugstore to buy saline, my cousin hopped on her white horse and came to rescue me. She used saline to clean the wound, then squeezed it to see if any discharge would come out. Either none or very little did. After that, she applied wet gauze on the wound with dry gauze on top. She then taped it to my stomach. She let me know that the saline would draw the drainage out of the wound. It was pretty small in her opinion and she wasn't worried. I was!
The next day, I removed the gauze and there was a small amount of discharge on it. I let the wound air out for the day and did the same wet/dry gauze technique that my cousin did the night before just prior to going to bed.
The next morning, there was the tiniest bit of discharge. I decided not to wet/dry gauze the wound again.
Just two days later, what I thought was looking like a bad infection actually seems to gave resolved itself.
These pics may be a bit graphic, especially because I quadruple zoomed in with my camera haha. But this is what it looked like when I called my cousin. As you can see, there appears to be a hole with yellow in it. Scary looking up close to be honest.
After a couple of wet/dry gauze applications, then letting it heal without covering it, this is what it looked like. The top part of the wound has my silicone strip on it. I have left the bottom uncovered to allow it to heal a bit more before applying the silicone strip to it.
I think applying the silicone strip too early may have contributed to the bottom getting all yucky. I don't think it was closed/healed enough, and therefore not ready for the strips as the instructions do state that the wound should be closed before putting the strips on. I thought it was, but clearly I was wrong. So we're going to wait a bit this time.
I'm scheduled to see the surgeon again towards the end of next month. Here's to hoping there is good progress.


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Who doesn't love a good night's sleep, where you do not have to worry about the daily dilemma and just relax? However, sleep can only be considered as a good enough sleep, based on a couple of factors. If your head is not in the right position or at the needed level than it is possible for you to wake up in the morning with muscle pains etc. The mattress is not the only factor which helps ensure a comfortable and relaxed night ahead. One of the most important factors which help ensure the quality of sleep is your pillow. There are many different types of pillows for different types of sleepers. They each provide the needed support to the people using them. You will have a long list of pillows to choose from. Here are the types of pillows available in the market:
1. Feather pillows:
Just as the name suggests, feather pillows are made by filling in feathers. They are commonly used among people due to its softness, perfect support and of course pleasant. Although you may have heard of feather pillows but you might be unaware of the fact that the feathers which are used in these pillows are quite hefty, just like carbon fibers' good quality feather pillow will last you a long time. Once you lay your head on them, you will notice how fluffy they are.
These pillows are quite flexible and very soft. However, it does need to be shaken in order to maintain its good quality. You may notice a slight smell coming from within the pillow; well it's due to the chemicals which are used in the making of this pillow. They sometimes can be a little uncomfortable while changing the position as they do not cope well with it that much.
2. Down pillows:
If you are someone who is looking for one of the softest, most comfortable, tender pillow out there, then down pillows is just the right choice for you. You might be a bit surprised to know that the material which is filled in the down pillows is actually taken from the inner coat of the bird, and the feathers are thin. Down pillows have the following qualities; soft, fluffy, tender, loose-limbed, baggy and opulent. The most popular type of down pillow is called the European goose down which has a counted thread of about 600.
If you are expecting that down pillows are going to lift your head and provide a hard base, then this pillow is not the one for you. These pillows are the pillows that don't go flat and are machine friendly, so you don't have to worry about putting it in the washing machine. It is quite durable. It is not at all heavy in terms of its weight. Therefore you can easily carry it around anywhere. It allows air to travel through it. Therefore it will not stink.
3. Memory foam pillows:
Memory foam pillows are considered to be very good because they keep you remembered through the night. You will feel relaxed throughout the night because they gain whatever shape you want them in, giving room for your neck and shoulders to rest in a position which is natural. You don't have to wake up every now and then to adjust your pillow as it will do that automatically. There is a lot of variety of this type of pillow in the market as it comes in different types of shapes and sizes. They gain their shape back easily. It is without a doubt one of the most comfortable pillow out there.
4. Contour pillow:
This type of pillow is most suitable for those who are used to sleeping on their backs and sides. The middle section of the pillow is quite bendable, and curves to give your head the needed support. This pillow is made up of water, memory foam and buckwheat. It helps you keep the position you want the whole night; you are free from snoring as it provides support to your head and lifts it up in such a way that you are able to breathe throughout the night in a very relaxed and problem free manner. You have to keep this thing in mind that this type of pillow is not for the ones who are used to of sleeping on their stomach at night.
Read more: A Detailed Pillow Buying Guide For You
5. Shredded memory foam pillows:
Shredded memory foam pillows are a better version of the simple memory foam pillows. There are a lot of brands out in the market which are ready to offer you different mixtures of the foam which is found in the pillows. The shredded and tiny pieces of the memory foam in this pillow prove to be quite comforting as it adjusts just according to your bodily requirement. Its fluffiness and smoothness are quite similar to the memory foam one.
You can push in the pillow and adjust the pieces of foam inside; this will end up creating room for you to place your head in it. You are provided with the needed support and that too, a quite solid one. Their cleaning process is quite easy; you don't have to worry much about that. However the amount of time which is required by them to be fully fried is a bit long, and in some cases, it might be a bit too solid for your head. If the pillow is stuffed with a lot of material, then you will find it difficult to make space for your head.
6. Buckwheat pillows:
Buckwheat pillows are the ones which are filled up of buckwheat, which are grain-like seeds of the plant. The seeds are not directly poured in, in fact, the framework of the seeds is used in this type of pillow. The drier covering of the seeds is the factor which is responsible for providing protection to the kernels. Way before the material is poured into the pillow; it is roasted to remove any sort of dust, which is often present due to the air in the fields where this plant is grown.
Read more: Why Should You Choose Pillows That Don't Go Flat?
Some of the qualities of this pillow are that it's relatively cheap, it is made up of natural material, it can be made again, it will last you a very long time, it is perfect for the people who are used to of sleeping on their sides. It allows air to pass through it which helps in ensuring a peaceful and relaxed sleep for the person using it. It takes complete responsibility of providing support to the neck and back of the person, as it contours according to the shape and weight of the human body.
Although each pillow has its own pros and cons and it is possible that what suits you might not be comfortable for the other person. Each person has their own body requirements, some want their heads to be lifted the whole time, and some do not. Some people like soft pillows while the other like hard, and of course, we all want pillows which do not go flat. You can easily choose the type of pillow from the list above, by knowing exactly which type of pillow will be the most suitable for you and will fulfill your requirements.


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Fastest journey5hr 45m
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Travelling from Edinburgh to Cardiff by train
Fast trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff take around 5 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 499 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Edinburgh and Cardiff.
1. Are there direct trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Journeys between Edinburgh and Cardiff usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 25 departures on the route from Edinburgh to Cardiff every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 33 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The Edinburgh to Cardiff train travel time is normally about 5 hours and 45 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Edinburgh to Cardiff train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Cardiff is usually scheduled to depart Edinburgh around 06:52 and the last train is around 00:30. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Edinburgh around 05:48, and the last at 00:33.
What's the Edinburgh to Cardiff train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff are $47.83.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $71 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $93. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
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erotica, novel, reading, real life, release party, shapeshifter, werewolf, writers, writing
Last Sunday, I truly had a blast at a local bar with a bunch of my writer friends. I had originally planned to go to a local Italian restaurant that makes good martinis, but they closed maybe a week or two before I planned for the party! The important part was making sure it was an adult venue, given the subject matter I intended to talk about and read from, but the problem was finding one that was quiet. Most bars tend to be loud, especially on a Saturday night.
Well, this local bar has a beautiful interior, very European classy, and it's just a bar rather than a bar and grill. I asked the management what would be a good day to do a quiet party, and Sunday was one of the days. Our group sometimes meets there for writing Sunday afternoons, and this would be a natural extension of that. So I moved the party to Sunday and told everyone that we could bring food in. I bought gourmet cupcakes (because what party doesn't call for gourmet cupcakes?) and gifts/prizes and got all ready.
The purpose of this party was not only to celebrate my debut novel (subsequent erotic novel release parties will probably be a lot lower key), but to practice the art of being an author in the public eye. Now, due to the nature of writing under a pseudonym, I probably won't have occasion to do that much, but I write mainstream as well, and maybe it'll help prepare me for that. But as I initially said, I believe that life can be short and bleak, and it isn't such a bad thing to celebrate what you can.
Cue afternoon before the party, I receive a rejection notice from Total-E-Bound for Wolf Girl. This wasn't unexpected – and the rejection was one of those awesome rejections where they tell you that you've done everything right, but the story just doesn't fit with them – however, it still took a lot of wind out of my sails. I'm still stressing now over how the hell I'm going to self-publish this sucker without a nickel to spend on it at the moment, but I keep telling myself I have time to figure it out. It doesn't have to be published now, no matter how set I was on having it release this summer.
So I was a little down, but I went across the street to buy some tempura for the party, then return and order a pineapple upside-down cake cocktail in hopes that it will loosen my tongue for the reading. In the past, I've read excerpts that are maybe PG13, but I committed to reading something more sensual this time, given the nature of the party.
One of my friends brought roses, which I love and gave me a warm feeling inside. It was such a pleasure to be able to celebrate with friends, which I wouldn't have been able to do about a year and a half ago. We all sit down to appetizers that some of the others brought and chocolate-covered popcorn and do an informal question-and-answer, which is fun to do with other writers. Two people came by who were new to our group, and they had some beginning writer questions that make me excited. The beginning is the scariest part, but it's also like the beginning of a journey, and you always remember your start and how cool it was when words met paper for the first time. Even if it was crap.
Then I did my reading from the naked-in-the-snow scene, and I underestimated how uncomfortable I would feel reading sex out loud, especially in front of men. It's one thing to share sex fantasies with other women, but there were three men there, and that just felt too exposed. I blushed so red during it, but a you-got-mail sound from the manager's computer eased the tension a little, and I soldiered through. I wasn't nearly tipsy enough for it though. I obvious hadn't had enough alcohol to reach "loosen my tongue" phase. I was trying for the sweet uninhibited spot between slightly buzzed and drunk, since I hate getting drunk. But alas, it was not to be. Even so, I managed to get through it all right.
I haven't quite figured out how to do a good reading of erotica without feeling embarrassed. I can write about sex fine, but I rarely talk about it, and when I do, it's usually very straightforward and almost clinical. I don't know how to tap into my inner sex kitten or if I even have one, and how do you do a man's growl without laughing at yourself? I just don't know how it's supposed to be done.
And so the night ended. I thanked everyone and gave out the gifts and hugged everyone I could, then went home and crashed. Fortunately, as a lifelong introvert, I've gotten to the point where I know the crash is going to happen, so I can prepare for it.
I don't have pictures because I don't really do that. I know. My generation is all about constant record-keeping, but I never felt the draw to document my life in photos, especially of me. Like most people, I can't stand pictures of myself. It's less a low self-esteem thing and more like the way people can't stand to hear themselves in a recording. It just doesn't fit what you expect. I don't see in pictures what I see in a mirror, so it's just jarring. Maybe I could have taken pictures of the cupcakes, but the light level was low. Next time, I guess. :)
However, my memory is clear enough, and you already remember your first. Here's to my first release party, and here's to Winter Howl.


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Grass Fed Beef
I am curious of others experiences with grass fed beef. I bought 1/4 grass fed cow from a local farmer. This cow was strictly grass fed and stayed in the pasture until it was time. The best scenario I imagine..
Why does it smell and taste like manure? I have sort if gotten over it, but is it normal to smell and taste unpleasant? I've always heard great things and the store grass fed beef tastes pretty normal. It's upsetting and this is obviously the most healthy cow I can get.
What do you think?
J-rock ✭
That's what beef is supposed to taste like. Not like manure, but it has a noticeable difference in taste than grain fed beef. It took me some time to get used to it as well after years of eating CAFO beef. Getting creative with seasoning helps. I'm not eating completely bulletproof because I still eat nightshades, mushrooms, and onions on occasion.
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Yeah it definitely tastes different than conventional beef. The GF beef I get is much more dark brown/red too.
MikeL ✭
you should also notice a distinct yellow color to the fat which indicates higher levels of omega3 fatty acids a well as CLA. One thing to note...once you defrost whatever cut it is you're going to use you don't want to let it sit in the fridge (or especially on the counter) too long....with the higher omega 3 content in the fat it will oxidize more quickly (which can also lead to rancid smells and off flavors). I would say 2-3 days maximum in the fridge before you eat it... definitely the sooner the better. You want to defrost it quickly as well and not just out leave it on the counter for a day to do it....
J-rock ✭
If you don't like the earthy taste of grass fed beef try some elk if you can get it.


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Authorities in Kingston and Epsom and Ewell boroughs acknowledged Armed Forces Day with special services Monday (June 24).
In both boroughs, proceedings centred around a "Fly the Flag" ceremony that witnessed borough authorities join representatives of Britain's armed forces to raise their flag for the final week in June.
In Kingston, Mayor Margaret Thompson was joined by clergy and armed forces representatives to raise the armed forces flag outside Guildhall.
"We're very proud to have the flag flying ahead of #ArmedForcesDay and give huge thanks to all who have served our country," Cllr Thompson said via Twitter.
Armed Forces Day itself takes place on the final Saturday of June each year, with this year's edition falling on Saturday, June 29.
The event was conceived as a way for the wider British community to pay tribute to service women and men from the country's armed forces by holding public events in boroughs up and down the country.
Ahead of the day itself, Fly The Flag ceremonies such as those in Kingston and Epsom are held by local authorities across the UK.
As in Kingston, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) were determined to mark the occasion.
A spokesperson for EEBC said that Mayor John Beckett was joined by councillors, plus representatives from the 135 Geographic Squadron and the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and the Royal British Legion for the Fly the Flag ceremony, which took place at Epsom's famous Market Square (pictured).
"Epsom and Ewell Borough Council raised the armed forces day flag in the week preceding national Armed Forces Day and it will fly for the week.
"In doing so, we joined 10 Downing Street, Government departments and other local authorities in showing our support for the servicemen and women of our armed forces, past and present," the spokesperson said.
For more information about Armed Forces Day, visit the website: https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/


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As the festive season approaches, government is appealing to all road users, including pedestrians, to be vigilant and exercise caution on the roads.
Road safety continues to be an issue of concern to government as many lives are continuously lost as a result of road accidents.
The recently reported tragic accident on the R18 near Vereeniging, where 19 people died, is just one very unfortunate example.
Acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said the country cannot afford more deaths caused by road accidents.
"As we approach the festive season, traffic law enforcement agencies will embark on a law enforcement programme to strive to reduce the carnage on our roads during this period."
As the number of cars on the roads increase, the demand for more traffic law enforcement officers is also increasing. This is why the Department of Transport opened the Mpumalanga Traffic Training College in Marite, among other infrastructure interventions.
"This, as well as the opening of the R71 road in Moria, is one of the activities government embarked on during Transport Month. The R71 road was upgraded last year at a cost of R140 million," said Williams. – SAnews.gov.za
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Photo from Metropolly Facebook page.
The Halloweekend double dose of tribute bands at The Abbey Pub in Chicago has become one of my favorite new traditions. It tends to draw a lot of the same local musicians who participate in International Pop Overthrow when it comes to town every April. Like IPO, Halloweekend features a lineup of about six bands each night. But in this case, the holiday gives the groups license to dress up while paying homage to well known rock bands. In the past few years, I've seen faux versions of The Beatles, early Pink Floyd, The Sex Pistols, The Bangles, and Squeeze.
This year, I was only able to make it on Friday, and due to the Metra train schedule, had to leave before American Headlight Noise took the stage as Bruce Springsteen. But it was still quite an experience. While the St. Louis Cardinals were winning the World Series on a big screen TV above the bar, each of the bands in the Halloweekend lineup hit it out of the park.
Metropolly kicked things off in the guise of Hole. I had never heard of Metropolly, and there isn't a whole lot of info available on the band's website or Facebook page. But when I saw Holly Senchak mingling in the crowd just before show time wearing a short white dress and tiara, I figured that had to be our Courtney Love for the evening. Lead vocalist-guitarist Senchak immediately proved she had the right stuff when she took the stage. After her initial greeting failed to draw a response, she howled "Hello!" into the mic, and from then on, everyone was paying attention. She led the band through rousing versions of "Miss World," "Doll Parts," and "Malibu." Midway through the set, Senchak gazed out at the Halloween revelers and in a perfect Love voice asked, "So who dressed up?" Metropolly finished up with a perfect take on "Violet."
I'm almost positive at least a few members of Penthouse Sweets have been at The Abbey in some form each of the times I've been there. Not that I mind. This band is a guaranteed fun time, whether they're playing their own melodic indie rock or dousing the audience from shaken up beer bottles in the midst of performing as The Sex Pistols. This year, Penthouse Sweets took on Nick Lowe and delivered pop masterpieces like "Cruel To Be Kind," "Heart Of The City," "So It Goes," "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding" and "Teacher Teacher" with energetic playing and tight harmonies. There was nothing too off the wall from these guys this year, other than their drummer dressing up as Barney Rubble.
I have to confess I was disappointed when I heard The Webstirs would be covering Chicago this year. They're such an eccentric and imaginative pop band, I felt someone from the original British Invasion or The Beach Boys would be a better fit. But Friday night, as I saw a trio of horn players making their way to the stage, I sensed The Webstirs were up to something special. With the help of the additional musicians, they nailed vintage Chicago hits like "25 or 6 to 4," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," "Saturday In The Park," and "Make Me Smile."
When I reviewed a Bon Mots CD for the Illinois Entertainer a while back, I was impressed with their easy-going, well-crafted indie pop songs. So their decision to cover Alice Cooper was even more of a stretch than The Webstirs doing Chicago. But this was a Halloween party after all, and the musicians, sporting muscle t shirts, jeans, and incredibly long wigs cranked out hard rocking versions of "School's Out," "Be My Lover," "I'm Eighteen," and "No More Mr. Nice Guy." It was hard to tell because of the costumes, but I'm reasonably sure Eric Chial and Lou Hallwas of Penthouse Sweets were also part of the Bon Mots lineup
I wasn't familiar with singer John Aselin going into last Friday's showcase, but his plan to perform early 1970s era Rolling Stones was intriguing. Plus, he had singer-guitarist Phil Angotti on board to play Keith Richards. Aselin had all of Mick Jagger's stage mannerisms down, and even if they were a bit exaggerated at times, he had a strong stage presence and a good voice.With a full band, including a horn section behind him, Aselin tore through "Brown Sugar," "Dead Flowers," "Jumping Jack Flash," and "Tumbling Dice." Angotti sang lead on "Happy," and Holly Senchak from Metropolly wailed as a back-up vocalist on "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Gimme Shelter."
Unfortunately, I had to leave before American Headlight Noise as took the stage Bruce Springsteen, but I'm guessing they carried in the same impressive fashion as the Halloweekend acts that preceded them that night.


text: The NOTE Olympics returns to Platt Fields Park on Sunday 26th June 2016. The prestigious NOTE Olympics returns for its third incarnation after a lengthy hiatus. Expect wildcards, debauchery and hijinx, with skateboarding in its purest form on display. Our unique skate comp formula is guaranteed to bring ultimate hype to all ages. Designed to determine who is the strongest, fastest, hardest and highest skateboarder in the world, or, at least in South Manchester, the formula has been perfected after years of scientific deliberation. Events include racing; jumping; and throwing shit, so you know it's gonna be good. FREE entry - get involved!!!


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Berries Rescheduled
Nature -- that is, life -- has a schedule of its own that doesn't pay attention to the schedules we make for it and publish online. For example, we scheduled this year's strawberry festival for the end of May and the beginning of June, but the green berries in that picture aren't going to wait that long, so we've rescheduled the Strawberry Jubilee Festival for the first two weekends in May. The second of those weekends is Mother's Day, so if you're looking for a special way to celebrate the mother in your life, bring her out to the strawberry festival -- and take her to the Mother's Day Tea at Bluemont Vineyard afterward!
Hours this week are 10:00 to 5:00, with wagon rides at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00, and Cow Trains at 12:45 and 2:45. Chicks may be returned to the market any time between 10:00 and 4:00.
Field Notes
Last week we moved okra, cabbage, broccoli, and leeks out of the greenhouse into the field, and we planted hundreds of new apple trees, cherry trees, and blueberry bushes. The existing cherry trees are loaded with fruit, so we're hoping for a great harvest this year.
When you visit the farm in the next few days, take a look at the incubator in the market. We have goose eggs and turkey eggs which are due to hatch on Mother's Day. We also have eight pregnant goats which should start dropping their kids any day now.
Bones N Brews
Appalachian Air Canines, a dog-and-people club that organizes frisbee catching competitions throughout Virginia and Maryland, is hosting an event they're calling Brews 'N' Bones at GCF and Dirt Farm Brewing on April 29, from 11:00 to 3:00. Come on out and watch some amazing animals compete for prizes. Advance tickets are available on our website.
Show Your Love
Celebrate the mother in your life with a rustic spin on the traditional English Tea. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches and sweets artfully crafted by Savoir Fare Limited, and accompanied by a bottomless pot of locally blended tea from the experts at Dominion Tea. It wouldn't be a Bluemont Vineyard event without wine, so you'll start your seating with a sparkling aperitif and a glass of wine with Mom. Seatings are at 11:00 & 11:15 or 2:00 & 2:15.
More information is available here.
Why Even Small Farmers Should Make Space For Refuge Crops
By Dan Nosowitz, from Modern Farmer
The basic idea of refuge crops is all about bug sex.
About 88 percent of corn grown in the United States is genetically modified in some way. Most is what's called Bt corn, meaning it's been modified to produce a bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis (hence the name), which serves as its own pesticide.
But the bugs targeted by this bacteria are smart. The borers, worms, moths, and beetles that are supposed to be stopped by Bt corn have in recent years begun to mutate and become resistant to the bacteria. That's bad news—it negates the entire point of Bt corn, and crops are still being eaten.
This effect, though, can be mitigated with what are called "refuge crops." Here's how...
Read more here.