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As I continue on the book tour, I have been getting asked many questions face-to-face with people, many of which remind me of things that I can talk about on the blog more. One of the biggest ones by far is Why 3 months? You see it in the title of the blog and the […]MORE
Touring the UK/Ireland and encouraging language learners: Fi3M on the road
Time for a travel update! After launching the book in Texas, my girlfriend and I flew to the UK to start the first leg of our book tour. I've been in London before, but this was the first time I was to ever venture outside of London. We've been touring the country, meeting people, encouraging […]MORE
"Fluent in 3 Months" the book is out!
Hi everyone! I just got an email from my mother, who told me that the bookstore in Cavan (my hometown in Ireland) has Fluent in 3 months on its shelves. The book has finally been published!I absolutely can't wait to share this incredibly encouraging language learning advice with the world and am so glad you […]MORE
What's the difference between "Fluent in 3 months" and the "Language Hacking Guide"?
Ever since I announced the book, and followed it up with the HUGE language learning giveaway (US here, UK here), one of the most frequent questions people have asked me is what the difference is between Fluent in 3 months and the Language Hacking Guide.
So, for those of you wondering, here are the answers!
Language Hacking Guide: Idea to reality in just SIX WEEKS
The great thing about self-publishing is the speed with which it can take place. I had an idea to write an e-book, I got on it immediatelyMORE
Benny's big news finally revealed!
Several new huge announcements today! I've been waiting to tell you some of this news for almost a year and a half, and can't wait to finally share the following with you: HarperCollins (yes that's Collins as in the language courses, and English/foreign language dictionary publishers!) are publishing my book "Fluent in 3 months" on […]MORE
Benny's New Year's Resolution: NOT learn a new language this year(?!)
A belated Happy 2014 to everyone! And a สวัสดีครับ (hello) from Thailand – my temporary stop before I head to Japan in a couple of weeks to begin my language and cultural immersion experience there. I can't wait! This post is an update of my plans for the year, but it's not the big news […]MORE
A girl in every port? An honest account of a long-term traveller's search for love on the road
Ever since my viral post about the 29 life lessons learned in travelling the world for 8 years (over 2 years ago), I've started to get more and more questions about finding love on the road. How can a long term traveller have a girlfriend? What about leaving a wake of broken hearts behind? And […]MORE
How Fluent in 3 months grew to be read by millions (Going viral without being a virus)
Back in May I was asked to speak at the Polyglot Conference in Budapest, and since there were pretty impressive polyglots there with huge numbers of languages under their belts, excellent accents in their target languages, mastery level in a bunch of languages, and lots of people with inspirational stories, I had to decide what message I could uniquely give, and the one I went with was this idea of How to go Viral without being a Virus.
I wanted to be able to help other polyglots to help spread their own language learning encouragement better, based on what I've learned in doing it pretty much full time for the last four and a half years. I also thought they would be interested in understanding how my site and audience have grown so much in just a few years.MORE
National Geographic Traveler of the Year – a win for language learning tourism
Today I'm very pleased to announce to you that I have been awarded the title of National Geographic's Traveler of the Year! Check out the full article and interview here. You'll see it in print in the November edition of the magazine later this month. And no, it won't look anything like this cheesy image […]MORE
World's most useful language learning t-shirt: Let everyone know what language you are learning!
Now, I knew everyone wouldn't want it to say "Cunning Linguist"!! That's just too cheeky for a lot of people (if you don't get the joke, then say it quickly and you'll notice it sounds like something else…), especially since a linguist isn't the same as a language lover. Despite this, I have to say that in some places, especially in English speaking countries where people get the joke, I've had so many complete strangers come up to me and compliment me on the hilarious play on words.
But since that may be too risqué for many, I made sure that the options "Language Lover" (generally more understandable) and "Polyglot" (more specific and accurate, even if a less known word in English.. for the moment 😉 ) were available instead, also in the same dialogue world bubble.MORE
My summer on the Pacific Coastal Highway – a European on an American road trip!
Next week, I'll announce my next huge 3 month project in the email list (sign up on the top-right of the site to find out before I announce it on the blog or elsewhere), and you'll see plenty of language learning updates as I start from scratch, share my struggling progress, and hopefully reach my […]MORE
Why I'm a Humanist after a decade of serendipitous and wonderful travel experiences
I've hinted to it in various blog posts, and said it directly in my most recent travel one; I'm an atheist, but since the word gets a little bad rep (it sounds to some like anti-theist or that your life philosophy revolves around opposing religion), the title I prefer is Humanist. This very simply means […]MORE
Check out the top language lovers of 2013! How to have a top-10 blog yourself
Once again Lexiophiles have released their list of top language blogs! Thanks so much for your votes! Fluent in 3 months made it as the 5th most popular "language lover" site, and the 2nd most popular language blog. The most popular language blog was Talk to me in Korean. The other top language 5 language […]MORE
"Hacking language learning": My new and improved TEDx talk that includes the best polyglot videos online. Please share!!
I really hope this new and improved TEDx talk will get lots of views, inspire many new language learners and even be considered to be used in the main TED stream to ultimately reach millions!
Even though you may be well aware of my language learning advice, this video shares a new aspect of why I failed at my first attempt to learn Spanish which I have not discussed on the blog yet, and I go through the five most commonly used reasons why adults don't learn languages and explain ways around them. It also includes clips of the most impressive polyglot videos online within the talk!MORE
Language Hacking Links: Resolution, Total Annihilation and Level up edition
Today I've written a guest post on Lifehacker entitled "How to successfully learn a new language this year", to give some suggestions for those who aren't sure where to go with their learn-a-language New Year's resolution. This is the second time in a month I've posted on that site, the last one being a post […]MORE


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Review: On The Road
In the late 1940's, three youths confront their own desires and vices as they travel cross-country, encountering a variety of equally wayward and confused souls. Driven metaphorically by love, passion, idealism, and truth, and literally by some helpful souls and their own opportunistic nature, the three challenge ideas of love and what it means to be alive–at least they think so.
Who's in It?
Kristin Stewart is Marylou, but really plays Kristen Stewart, and not a girl of the time, finding herself at the subject of two masters (Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund), often in the fun, sexual way. It's the supporting cast that makes the film enjoyable, with notable appearances by Amy Adams and Viggo Mortensen, just to name but a couple.
Aimless and containing only moments of interest, and less exciting than a trip across the United States should be, On the Road attempts the difficult task of translating Jack Kerouac's famed book and fails considerably to be the least bit affecting. Part of the failure is indeed the medium—this would work better as a serial perhaps—as thy film can easily be cut apart and rearranged, and be none the worse. There is no beginning or end, and that doesn't work on screen.
The only time the characters and their aspiring free-spiritedness and idealistic goals are the least bit moving is when they are physically moving. Sal Paradise is entranced by Dean, a wild, easy-going, and ultimately self-serving charmer, and while the two feel free as can be on their wild escapades, it's hard not to feel trapped with these two careless kids as they dance, sweat, screw, and use their way across the country and back again.
Perhaps a compelling vision of the time for those who grew up during it, the concept of free spirit is apparently defined by loud music, wild gesticulations, and more than one's far share of solitary roadside ambling. This liberated sense is dramatized by no more than the title and the first shot of a two-lane highway rolling past. While the people the trio meet offer excitement and intrigue (especially Mortensen and one later cameo in particular), the trip along the way has you begging them to let you off at the next stop.
Should You See It?
Not in the theatres to be sure, and definitely not as the focal point of any worthwhile evening. And if you're keen on seeing sordid scenes featuring the star of a tween vampire series, then definitely wait to watch in the comfort of your own home.
Memorable Quote:
Viggo Mortensen to Sal, while holding a gun in his hand and wearing a very amusing outfit, "Well young man, I do believe the cocktail hour is upon us."
It sure is, Viggo. It sure it.
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Songserm Company is a transport company in the Gulf of Thailand. The company specializes in ferry as well as bus transport known as Joint Ticket. Being the first and oldest ferry company to carry people across the Gulf Of Thailand and the Andaman Sea,the company has improved and diversified its services over the years, making it one of the best transport companies for buses and ferries inThailand.Songserm specializes in transporting people to the Thailand islands of Koh Tao, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan, which are perfect holiday destinations. Many ferry companies operate across the Gulf of Thailand e.g.Lomprayah and Seatran discovery companies. However, being the first ferry company in the region, Songserm has grown to become the best Thailand ferry company.
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This week, Microsoft presented new aqua-colored Surface accessories. The new aqua Surface Pro Type Cover, Surface Pen and Surface Arc Mouse will go on sale on October 17. Despite the color, these accessories are similar to the ones you can buy at the moment.
Aqua is a soft and approachable color. When creating Aqua we drew inspiration from our natural surroundings which helped develop its friendly attributes. This color works beautifully with our materials, from the richness of Alcantara through to the depth and sheen of anodization on our pen. It complements the rest of the existing palette while adding a hint of lightness. (Source: Microsoft)
Furthermore, Microsoft also showed off Surface accessories designed by the Finnish fashion design company Marimekko. You will find the most iconic prints from Marimekko on sleeves for the Surface Laptop, on Type Covers and and on skins for the new Surface Pro. The products from Marimekko are already available. You can find them here.
All four patterns represent the creativity and spirit of Marimekko and give Surface users an opportunity to customize their devices – and since these devices are used on a daily basis, what better way to bring joy and happiness into people's everyday lives than with an accessories line that brings a pop of colour to your life! (Source: Microsoft)
Microsoft has published an article about the new accessories on its Windows blog. You can the article here.


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Jeff Erna is an American drummer, most notable for being the original drummer for Dropkick Murphys.[1]
While with the Dropkick Murphys, he played drums on their Boys on the Docks EP.[2] He also played on The Early Years, Fire and Brimstone, Tattoos and Scally Caps and Dropkick Murphys/Ducky Boys Split 7 inch'and also the singles collection volume one.
Erna was the first drummer for the Amerindie band the Blackjacks. He also played drums for the Outlets and Street Dogs, with Mike McColgan, the former Dropkick Murphys singer, on their first album Savin Hill. Later, he played for the reformed Nervous Eaters.
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About Us
We are a Christian based nonprofit with 501(c)3 status and our mission is clear:
We minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the poor and hurting in Jesus' name.
Since our beginning as a storefront chapel in 1944, Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. (more commonly referred to as The Jimmie Hale Mission), has grown considerably over the years to become a multi-faceted ministry with several programs including a homeless shelter for men, a shelter for women and children, after-school Bible clubs, recovery programs, learning centers and fundraising thrift stores.
So whether you need help, or want to help, we welcome you to the Jimmie Hale Mission ministries.
Click here to learn more about our history.
Our Policies:
Privacy Policy – We will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by The Jimmie Hale Mission, both online and offline, on any platform, as well as any electronic, written or oral communications.
Record Retention Policy – Jimmie Hale Mission policy on records retention and records management as defined by type of document and time period. Click here to view policy.
Donation Disclaimer – Costs are average and include the expense of preparing and providing meals. If gifts exceed expenses, extra funds will be used to care for those we serve throughout the year.
Refund Policy – All donations are final. No refunds will be given.
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Innisfail's history tells of exploration, rich resources and battles with the indigenous tribes. Though it all, Innisfail and the surrounding regions have harvested a small community that produces substantial amounts of sugar cane and bananas.
Fishing in the area has also become a well known activity for both locals and visitors alike. The estuaries are well stocked with Barrumundi and the waters off the coast are teaming with reef and game fish.
Paradise Estate Wines are the produces of a range of tropical wines that are made using the region fruits, including bananas. Open 7 days each week it is a great place to visit.
Here is more information on Innisfail.
Queensland - the Sunshine State.
New South Wales - the First State.
Victoria - the Garden State.
Tasmania - the Apple Isle.
South Australia - the Festival State.
Western Australia - the Real Thing.
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Survata will reveal the results of two market research studies (1 CPG, 1 Apparel) collected across both a panel and a SurveyWall to see which method offers better accuracy. Digital publishers want to monetize their content, and a simple SurveyWall can easily replace a paywall and allow consumers to access the premium content they desire by answering survey questions. Unlike traditional panels where survey respondents are compensated, a SurveyWall is a cashless transaction that can benefit the researcher, the survey respondent, and the digital publisher.
View the recording today. You will:
- Understand the difference between an in-person panel and online SurveyWalls
- Review the results of a study to see which method yields better accuracy
- Understand how different incentive systems can affect data quality
We will answer these questions:
How do SurveyWalls differ from other offer walls?
Can you determine feasibility of sample from a SurveyWalls vs. panel?
Since there is no incentive, is pricing the same as other panel companies?
Dyna Boen, President, Market Research, Survata
Dyna is the President of Market Research at Survata, a brand intelligence and technology company. She is an entrepreneur, strategist, and team builder with over 15 years of experience working across the market research industry supply chain. In 2017, she was listed as one of the top influencers in her niche (mobile market research). Her skill set spans sales, marketing, client service, product development, and research methodologies.
Thomas Benedict, Head of Business Development, Survata
Thomas joined Survata in 2016 to help the company grow it's Market Research and Ad Measurement businesses via strategic partnerships and technical integrations. Passionate to help clients utilize Survata's declared data, Thomas spearheads development of new applications and distribution channels. Thomas honed his relationship management and development skills as a banker at JP Morgan and founder/CEO at LINK prior to joining Survata. Thomas graduated from Georgetown University and received his MBA from Thunderbird.
This content was originally published by Survata . Visit their website at http://www.survata.com.
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Founded back in 1978, Aloette Cosmetics and Skin Care is a leader in the world of network marketing and the skin care niche. Aloette is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
While I have never personally used any Aloette products, I do know several women who have, and from everything I have heard, they have been completely satisfied with the Aloette products.
I have decided to do some research and find what the top 20 Aloette products are. I am using sales figures as well as online and off line reviews to determine this list.
Keep in mind that I am not affiliated with Aloette in any way. This information is provided for educational purposes.
So without further ado, here are the top 20 Aloette products.
#20: Beauty Sleep Overnight Cooling Treatment
Replenishes your skin with nutrients and hydration while you sleep. It is known to reduce skin issues while yo snooze.
#19: Advanced Eye Recovery Pro
The blend of peptides in this Aloette product smooth the eye area and erase dark circles and puffiness. With this unique blend, your eye area will look and feel younger.
#18: Visible Aid Skin Restoring Cream
This wonderful Aloette product will soothe and restore your skin from the results of sunburn, insect bites and other skin irritations. It contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.
#17: Dual Action Bio C
Using the super powers of Vitamin C, this Aloette product reduces those wrinkles and fine lines while helping to stabilize collagen levels.
#16: Aloette Platinum Value Package
This is one of the best selling packages from Aloette. When you order the Platinum Value Package, you will receive:
- Advanced Night Recovery Pro
- Pure Radiance Reviatlizing Cleaner
- Correction Code AM SPF 25
- Pure Radiance Bioactive Mist
- Advanced Eye Recovery Pro
- and Age Defiance Pro Firming Serum
#15: Essential Cleansing Oil
This makeup remover and pore cleanser uses sesame, avocado, olive and safflower oils to leave your skin relaxed and refreshed.
#14: Nick's His and Hers Shaving Cream
This blend of coconut oil and Aloe Vera leave your skin refreshed after shaving. Works great for both men and women.
#13: Maximum Moisture Complex
Developed to fight the signs of aging, this face cream combines Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Glycerin to both hydrate you skin and erase the appearances of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
#12: Re/Lax Aromatherapy Bath Salts
With ingredients known to take the toxins out of your skin, this product has a wonderful ginger and citrus scent that helps you relax and take the toxins from your skin.
#11: Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Using a balanced mix of Aloe Vera, Green Tea and Chamomile, this cleanser foams in a gentle method of removing the toxins from your skin.
#10: Ultra Finish Foundation
One of the top selling Aloette products, this foundation comes in 4 different tones. It is a powder, foundation, concealer and sun protector all-in-one.
Other posts you may enjoy:
- Aloette Cosmetics Business Review
- Aloette Cosmetics Consultants: 10 Tips for Success
- The Top 32 MLM Skin Care Companies
- Fashion 220: History, Company & Product Review
- Nathan Ricks Nu Skin Team Elite One Team Global Founder
#9: Hand And Body Silk
This is a wonderful hand and body lotion that is made with coconut oil and Aloe Vera. It not only hydrates but also leaves a delightful fragrance.
#8: A-List Lash Curling Mascara
Using argan oil to condition lashes, this product comes with a brush to create that perfect curl leaving your lashes looking the way you want them.
#7: Skin Refining Toner
This product deep cleans your skin from impurities while nourishing the skin using Aloe Vera and Green Tea extract to help battle aging to your skin.
#6: Be Smooth All-In-One Balm
This balm contains essential oils and a "miracle" peptide that helps to defeat the signs of aging on your face, neck and hands.
#5: Restorative Enzyme Peel
It is like Aloette took several fruits and put them in a jar to smooth and exfoliate your skin. With Aloe Vera, this product also has:
- Grapefruit
- Pineapple
- Cucumber
- and Papaya
Extracts to give a wonderful feel and fragrance.
#4: Flawless HP Primer
This primer corrects color issues in your skin and helps to erase age spots and other skin issues. It is a favorite of many Aloette customers.
#3: Ageless Science System
Many claim this is the fountain of youth in 2 products in one system. You will get the:
- Ionic Energy Balance
- and Active Energy Serum
#2: Five Minute Facial
For the busy woman who has no time to visit the spa, this product removes the dead skin cells and leaves your skin relaxed and refreshed in just five minutes. It has become a favorite of many Aloette customers.
#1: AloeClear Essentials Package
Many have fallen in love with this Aloette package for clear and refreshed skin. This package includes:
- Start Clean Deep Cleaning Cleanser
- Be Balanced Daily Refining Tonic
- and Stay Pure Acne Treatment Lotion
Final Thoughts
As you can see, Aloette has a great range of products. I also have noticed that independent Aloette business owners are happy with the way their MLM company treats them. The compensation plan is fair and generous.
If you have used Aloette products, we would love to hear your opinion of them.
If you would like to try the Aloette products or become an independent Aloette business owner, I suggest you visit their website which is in the reference section below.
I hope this helped you understand more about Aloette. Just leave your comments and questions below.
Thank you for visiting.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Aloette in any way. There is no compensation from Aloette for this review.
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- http://www.smartskincare.com/reviews/product/brandidx/aloette/
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- http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews/brands/aloette
- http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=505750
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Order a Personalised Gift Caricature Today and have delivered anywhere in the world
If you've never ordered a caricature before I'm sure you'll be emailing around to see what the best price is etc
Below is just a couple of tips you should consider when ordering a caricature
Check out peoples websites.
The first thing I advise people to do is check out peoples websites, caricatures like any art is a personal thing, if you don't like what you see move on to the next. Believe it or not 95% of so called caricature artists actually trace the photo's you send with Photoshop then add a cartoony body.
Although I can do any style I tend to do very flattering caricatures almost portraitures with the emphasis being on a perfect likeness, but if your'e looking for a very exaggerated style that's no problem either just let me know.
The most common myth are that caricatures aren't really meant to look like you! this is completely untrue and is a result of a poor badly trained artist who unfortunately give the rest of us a bad name.
I guarantee a 100% perfect likeness or I'll re-do it, but either way I'll make sure you're happy with the result.
Why pick me?
Apart from my 25 years experience drawing, as caricature artists go I'd would probably be the best known in Ireland. My clients include some of the most well known celebrities and sports people in the world from Breaking Bad to Pele. I'm the only caricaturist to appear on the Late Late and Saturday night show, Nationwide, Ireland AM etc. My work also features regularly in the local press. I was the animator behind the Oscar winning series "Give up yer aul sins" and more recently my caricatures featured on the cover of the Christmas RTE guide.
So how much do you cost?
As every commission is different so in terms of cost it's almost impossible to price a caricature without knowing exactly wants the client wants, I like to try and tailor each caricature to suit peoples budgets and requirements so there's usually absolutely no need to go to another artist although unfortunately allot of people undervalue any type of art especially caricature and are just looking for something cheap like they've seen on holidays etc or computer generated like i've explained above
If you email me roughly how much you want to spend, Ill be able to put together a package that suits you, and advise the size if it should be colour, black and white, framed not framed, sent via email etc.
(depending on your budget my caricatures include a custom made frame and presentation box as standard)
I hope I've given you enough information not to go for a cheap badly drawn caricature, if you can find anyone who even comes close to my quality I'll gladly match their price
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In a major speech, the Prime Minister will indicate that out-of-work families will not qualify for extra benefits if they have more children and that young unemployed people may be forced to live at home under plans to cut the welfare bill by another £10 billion.
He will say that unemployment benefit may be "time-limited" and the £26,000 cap on welfare handouts for each household may be further reduced.
Universal benefits for pensioners such as the winter fuel allowance and television licence will be protected, he will say, despite pressure from Liberal Democrats and Iain Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions secretary, for them to be means-tested.
In the speech he will say: "We need to think harder about who receives working-age welfare. If it is a real safety net, then clearly it's principally for people who have no other means of support, or who have fallen on hard times. But there are many receiving today who do not necessarily fall into these camps.
"The time has come to go back to first principles; to have a real national debate and ask some fundamental, searching questions about working-age welfare; what it is actually for; who should receive it; what the limits of state provision should be; and what kind of contribution we should expect from those receiving benefits."
Pensioners currently receive benefits worth £107 billion, including the state pension, compared with £54 billion paid to working-age people. Universal benefits, such as the £200 winter fuel allowance, free TV licences and free bus passes cost almost £4 billion annually – almost equal to the budget for Jobseeker's Allowance.
However, the Prime Minister is understood to have ruled out cutting the benefits in the next spending review, which will set Government spending between 2014 and 2017.
Sources believe it is highly unlikely that Mr Cameron would sanction any means-testing or scrapping of these benefits while he remains in office.
This morning Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said the commitment not to touch non-means-tested benefits for pensioners was only for the rest of this Parliament.
He told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme: "Everything will have to be announced in detail as we run towards the next election but you shouldn't assume anything by that one way or another.
"The reality is, as in all these areas, these are matters we have to decide in the context of what we can afford and ultimately what is the right thing to do."
Mr Duncan Smith suggested the housing benefit payment system for under-25s would be restricted rather than eradicated altogether.
"The details of these, of course, we have to be careful about. We have to be sensitive to the different reasons people have housing - people coming out of care, being in difficulties in foster care."
He added: "He's looking, quite rightly, at the balance between those families that work and try and do the right things against those families that aren't necessarily working and have understood how to work the system."
In today's speech Mr Cameron will say: "There is a debate about some of the extra benefits that pensioners can receive – and whether they should be means-tested. On this I want to be very clear: two years ago I made a promise to the elderly of this country and I am keeping it. I was elected on a mandate to protect those benefits – so that is what we have done."
Instead, Mr Cameron wants to draw up a new round of cuts to the welfare paid to those who could work.
The Prime Minister will suggest that the entire welfare system should be redesigned to remove incentives for people claiming benefits to have more children.
"Quite simply, we have been encouraging working-age people to have children and not work, when we should be enabling working-age people to work and have children," the Prime Minister will say.
"So it's time we asked some serious questions about the signals we send out through the benefits system. Yes, this is difficult territory. But at a time when so many people are struggling, isn't it right that we ask whether those in the welfare system are faced with the same kinds of decisions that working people have to wrestle with when they have a child?"
Mr Cameron will highlight official statistics showing that more than 150,000 people claiming income support for more than a year have three or more children.
He will warn that working people "have to think very carefully about whether they can afford to have children" but the unemployed are encouraged financially to have bigger families. The Government is expected to propose limiting child benefit and other handouts so that it is only paid for the first three children.
The Prime Minister will also indicate that he is considering introducing a time limit for unemployment bene– fits. The Conservatives previously considered introducing a maximum of, for example, two years for claiming unemployment benefits. He will today also suggest that benefits should be made conditional on people taking more active steps to find work.
The Prime Minister believes the root–and–branch reforms are necessary to tackle what he describes as the "welfare gap" which is fostering tension in society.
He will say the gap is "between those living long–term in the welfare system and those outside it. Those within it grow up with a series of expectations: you can have a home of your own, the state will support you whatever decisions you make, you will always be able to take out no matter what you put in."
Mr Cameron will warn that it now "pays not to work" and will describe the "culture of entitlement" that has meant welfare claimants believe they are entitled to "something for nothing" and "has led to huge resentment amongst those who pay into the system".
The speech is the latest in a series of traditional Conservative policy announcements designed to shore up Mr Cameron's position after a series of mistakes in the spring over the Budget and party donations.
However, many of the policies are expected to be blocked by the Liberal Democrats and the Prime Minister makes clear that some of the measures are intended for the next Conservative manifesto in 2015.
Labour accused Mr Cameron of "hazy and half–baked" thinking.
Shadow work and pensions secretary Liam Byrne said: "We don't disagree with the basic principle that you should be better off in work. That's why Labour introduced tax credits to help millions get back into work. That's why we are angry that thousands of people are now better off on benefits.
"I think he (Mr Cameron) is coming at it from the wrong approach for the long term."


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Lochac Seneschal
The Seneschal of the Kingdom of Lochac is Baron Lachlahn Dunbar (Daniel Dunbar):
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Email:firstname.lastname@example.com <– preferred means of contact.
Website: https://seneschal.lochac.sca.org/
Lochac Seneschallate Staff
Baron Nicodemus Novello.
Youth Officer (Children's Deputy):
Fálki hinn Beinlausi.
– Website: http://youth.lochac.sca.org/
Hospitaller — Responsible for welcoming newcomers, PR, and Recruiting:
Mistress Anne de Tournais
– Website: http://hospitaller.lochac.sca.org/
Masonry (infrastructure) Deputy:
Nicodemus Novello
– Website: http://masonry.lochac.sca.org
Deputy Seneschal for Crown events:
Count Kinggiyadai Ba'Atur
– Website: http://lochac.sca.org/seneschal/docs.htm#crownevent
Cartography Deputy:
Domhnall na Moicheirghe)
— Lochac map showing group borders as determined by post code (AU) or area code (NZ). Go to http://maps.google.com then enter " http://sites.google.com/site/actreal/files/Lochac-BaroniesandShires.kml " into the search box.
Group Seneschals
Contact information for Groups and Seneschals may be found here.
Seneschal Mentor Support
The following experienced gentles have offered their services to Seneschals seeking some direct one-on-one support in addition to what is available from the Kingdom Seneschal and the College of Seneschals mailing list.
Just select and contact one of them directly, as you see fit.
Constanzia Moralez y de Zamora
Location: St Florian de la Riviere (QLD)
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Former Seneschal, Baroness, A&S officer, Chronicler, Reeve, for Barony of St Florian de la Riviere. Soon my SCA age will be legal to drink which is only slightly embarrassing. Passionate about recruitment, resourcing, and retention and growing our medieval fun stuff. I am accessible to anyone seeking support or an agony aunt.
Location: Stormhold (VIC)
Further information:
Seneschal of the College of Saint Bartholomew 2007/2008. Current Seneschal of Stormhold. Dab hand at publicity and newbie recruitment, happy to contribute my knowledge and wisdom, such as they are.
Location: Darton (NZ)
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Have held Seneschal, Reeve and many other offices since helping to found my group many years ago. I'm mundanely active in employment law so quite good with helping resolve interpersonal disputes and communication or management problems.
Line of Seneschals of Lochac
Below is a provisional list of those who have held the Lochac Seneschal's office. To offer corrections or additions, please contact the Kingdom Seneschal.
- November 2017 to present – Lachlahn Dunbar
- November 2015 to November 2017 – Nicodemus Novello
- November 2013 to November 2015 – Caristiona nic Beathain
- November 2011 to November 2013 – Catherine de Arc
- Festival 2011 to November 2011 – Katherina Weyssin von Regenspurk
- Festival 2009-Festival 2011 – Bartholomew Baskin
- Festival 2007-Festival 2009 – Cairistiona inghean Raghnaill
- Festival 2005-Festival 2007 – Emrys Tudur
- May Crown 2003-Festival 2005 – Adelbert von Strassburg
- February 2003-May Crown 2003 – Bethan of Brockwood (acting)
- Twelfth Night 2002-February 2003 – Artemisia da Quieto d'Arzenta (first Kingdom Seneschal)
Principality Seneschals: (additional listings and better dates welcome)
- Twelfth Night 2002 – Artemisia (final Principality Seneschal)
- Oct 2000-Twelfth Night 2002 – Vladimir Ivanovich Kurgan
- Feb 2000-Sept 2000 – Ulfgar the Unspeakable (Acting)
- 1999 – Alarice of Inverness
- 1997-9 – Aylwin Greymane
- 1995-7 – Rhianwen ni Dhiarmada
- ?1993 – 1995 Isabeau of the Wylde Woode
- ?1992 – 1993 Peter d'Gaunt
- ?1990 – 1992 Toyve Woolmonger
- ?1988 – 1990 Isabella Contarini
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Sales Hiring Techniques That Limit the Number of Firings
Human resource divisions are entrusted with the future of any company, as their decisions dictate the nature and background of the employees who will generate new business and keep the current clients happy.
While the HR division is essential to any successful company, managers should take an active role in the sales hiring process. Basic qualifications may be left up to the human resources team, but identifying the best potential representatives should take place within the sales department.
Some managers may prefer candidates that are experienced and have a resume that is full of previous positions at respected companies, but it is important to note that in the world of sales, personality tends to matter more than background, according to Inc.com.
Seasoned representatives with more "fixed" sales methods selling certain products or services, may be difficult to train on new ways to acquire customers. A salesperson with a lot of potential and who has not picked up any bad sales habits yet, may be molded more easily for a specific role compared to some veterans the business website reported.
Certain sales environments may not work with sales reps who sales methods are different such as those who service what they sell versus those who hand off a customer to an account manager after the initial sales is made. Hiring a mismatched sales representative can actually work to destroy a new team that needs to sell in a specific way, said Barrett Riddleberger, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Resolution Systems, Inc., a sales training and consulting firm.
While the different types of employees that can be hired may vary from one management team to another, the process needs to be regimented and uniform to avoid any complications. A clear discussion about the details for hiring and firing needs to occur, as HR must be consulted so that the entire procedure is documented, says Riddleberger.
The better job that a company does during the hiring process such as clearly defining expectations and what success in that role actually means, can limit the number of employees who will be fired. If the correct parameters are laid out for the new associate, and the necessary qualifications for continuing employment are detailed, the termination of a contract is made easier, according to the executive.
Firing an employee should be a surprise to no one, as the representative in question needs to have a clear understanding about the reason for the termination, Riddleberger noted.
"When you get to the termination stage, it should be signed, sealed and delivered," according to the executive.


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Considering the distant future is something that many people often overlook in day-to-day living. On the other hand, sometimes there are individuals who are ready to plan for every step of the way in life. Whether you are a person in the former or latter category, creating a will is a wise choice for many…Details


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Fide Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Collect nights
Hotel was good but kind of far from district 1. Breakfast is fix everyday unable to…
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Fide Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City
More Info: 6823 2342from S$42
- Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking, City View
- Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Basement/Ground Floor)
- 2 Single Bed
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What's around Fide Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City
Top spots nearby
Recommended by this property
- SC VivoCity (3-minute walk)
- The Cresent Mall (14-minute walk)
- Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (16-minute walk)
- Phu My Bridge (44-minute walk)
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (45-minute walk)
- Ben Thanh Market (5 km)
- Saigon Square (5.1 km)
- Opera House (5.5 km)
- War Remnants Museum (6 km)
Getting around
- Ho Chi Minh City (SGN-Tan Son Nhat Intl.) - 14 min drive
- Saigon Railway Station - 28 min drive
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 29 rooms
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free valet parking
Payment types at the property
- Cash
In the hotel
- Local cuisine breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Coffee shop/café
- Room service (during limited hours)
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Elevator
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible
- English
- Vietnamese
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 40-inch flat-screen TV
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of VND 90000 for adults and VND 90000 for children (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of VND 690000.00 per vehicle (one way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Superb 9.2 From 21 reviews
We were only there for one night and didn't have time to eat the breakfast but the hotel is very new. It is clean and extremely comfortable. The most comfortable bed we slept in in Vietnam. Would definitely recommend staying there.
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03 June 2015
Highlights of the visit by the Kenyan Council of Governors
In March SKL International hosted a visit from the Kenyan Council of Governors to Sweden. The visit was an opportunity to build relationships at the start of a new cooperation project between the two organisations.
18 May 2015
Ukraine learns from Swedish experience in e-governance
Ukraine learns from Swedish experience in e-governance SKL International hosted a study visit on e-governance for 15 Ukrainian officials from 3-7 May. The study visit was a cooperation between SKL International and the Estonian Government, who is helping Ukraine improve its e-governance. Estonia is often seen as a modern-day success story when it comes to […]
12 May 2015
Training on Domestic Violence
Helping victims of domestic violence is a task for municipalities in most countries. But prevention and treatment of perpetrators of such violence should also be addressed. That is the conclusion from a training programme on alternatives to domestic violence, organised by Turkish and Swedish municipalities.
04 May 2015
Anti-corruption and local democracy: study visit from Albania
On 27–8 April SKL International welcomed a delegation from Tirana led by Bledi Çuçi, Minister of State for Local Issues, for a visit to Stockholm and Södertälje. The programme covered both parts of Mr Çuçi's portfolio, anti-corruption and local government. […]
17 April 2015
Visit builds new partnership with the Kenyan Council of Governors
In March SKL International hosted a visit from the Kenyan Council of Governors to Sweden. The visit was an opportunity to build relationships at the start of a new cooperation project between the two organisations. The project will use the SymbioCity Approach to improve sustainable urban development in Kenya.
13 April 2015
Central-local government relations
SKL International welcomed a delegation from Serbia on March 30 for a four-day study visit to Stockholm and Sigtuna. Delegates from the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities and the Ministry of Public Affairs and Local Self-Government met counterparts from the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) and the Ministry of Finance.
20 March 2015
In April 2014 the Government of Ukraine (GoU) committed to a process of comprehensive decentralisation reforms. By expanding the powers of local government bodies, the GoU intends to promote democracy, improve service delivery to citizens, and better coordinate state interests and local interests.[…]
17 March 2015
Reform Discussions with Ukrainian high-level representatives
On March 9-10, SKL International received a high-level delegation from Ukraine to discuss the country's reform agenda and share relevant experiences from Swedish reforms. The delegation consisted of a group of reform-oriented Ukrainian parliamentarians and Dmytro Shymkiv, the Director of the Executive Committee of Ukraine's National Reform Council (NRC).
16 March 2015
SKL International participates in UNDP Myanmar Good Governance Forum
During 24-25 February, SKL International participated in the UNDP Myanmar Good Governance Forum, taking place in Nay Pyi Taw. The invitation to the forum was a result of last year's study- and work visit to Sweden where SKL International hosted a high-level government delegation from Myanmar to study multi-level governance and decentralization.
05 March 2015
Welcome Lucia!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new colleague Lucia Acosta. Lucia will be our new project manager and will be supporting us with our gender projects and the gender dimension in projects in general. Lucia has worked for ten years in […]


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Belgium Vacation, Tours, Travel Packages & Experiences
On a Belgium vacation, the country's character emanates from the two distinct ethnic groups who live here. The north of the country, known as Flanders, is predominantly Dutch-speaking and the inhabitants are the Flemish. The south, known as the Walloon region, is where French is the dominant language. The country is bordered by Holland, Germany, Luxemburg and France. The western coastal plain is flat and is noted for its sand dunes. The east, incorporating the Ardennes Mountains, is thickly wooded with forested hilly ground.
Surprisingly perhaps, it has more castles per square kilometre/mile than anywhere else in the world. Belgium is also known for its beer, chocolate and french fries (with mayonnaise!)
Brussels, the capital, is the administrative headquarters of the European Union and is centrally located with access to anywhere in the country on a Belgium vacation. Some of the highlights here are the UNESCO world heritage site, the Grand Place with its ornate baroque and gothic guild houses and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Located here is the 13th Century gothic cathedral with its crooked needle-like spire. In the winter, there is a wonderful Xmas market. Nearby is the Royal Palace, home of the King and Mannekin Pis, the much-photographed famous fountain featuring the boy who pisses into it. The Cathedral of Saints Michel and Gudule (named after a male and a female saint) dates back to the 15th Century. Then there is the Rue de Bouchers with its 17th Century architecture better known for its wide variety of restaurants and the Magritte Museum, both highly recommended for a visit.
Antwerp is Belgium's second largest city. Known primarily as the Diamond Industry Capital, it has been described as the "City with Many Faces" due to its mix of contemporary and ancient districts. The medieval section offers café-filled cobblestone streets and an impressive cathedral 123 metres/400 feet in height which took 169 years to complete. Another highlight is Rubenshuis, a museum dedicated to the Belgium painter.
Probably the most attractive city on a Belgium vacation is the fairy-tale, medieval town of Bruges with its network of canals, cobblestone streets and charming historic houses. Definitely consider here a canal cruise as well as a visit to the Chocolate Museum.
Close to Bruges is the city of Ghent which was in the Middle Ages, one of the most powerful and richest cities in Europe. The centre core which is the old sector is now car-free. Ghent is also known for its lace.
The Waterloo Battlefield where Napoleon was defeated and the Battlefields of Flanders with their World War One significance are also well worth visiting on a Belgium vacation.
In the Ardennes is the attractive town of Spa with naturally a selection of spa facilities.
"Globetrotting with Goway" blog articles
For some additional reading, the following articles are from our blog "Globetrotting with Goway"….. a great source of information for those people who are, or who want to be, world travellers!
The Perfect One Week Belgium Vacation
Tour the Battlefields of WWI and Pay Remembrance, on a Trip to France and Belgium
My European Vacation Favourites – Part 2
The Small Country with Outstanding Attractions to be Discovered on a Belgium Vacation
Where to Find Europe's Best Beer
Extend your stay
Consider an additional stopover to your Belgium vacation at one of Goway's other European destinations. You can choose from a Paris vacation, a London vacation or an Amsterdam vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Belgium.
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Brussels & AmsterdamDiscover the highlights of Belgium and the Netherlands on this 8-day whirlwind adventure. Starting in Brussels and ending in Amsterdam, you'll explore charming cityscapes, visit the medieval towns of Ghent and Bruges, stroll alongside windmills in the Dutch countryside, and marvel at artistic masterpieces by Rubens, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt.
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Highlights of BrugesJourney through one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities on this 3-day stay in Bruges. Staying in a premium hotel, you'll join a walking tour to explore the city centre and learn about its fascinating history. Spend the rest of your time in the city shopping for chocolates and enjoying the fairy tale atmosphere.
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Highlights of BrusselsDiscover the ancient and modern aspects of this varied, interesting city with both a short walking tour and a on a bus tour. Also visit the delightful cities of Ghent, famous for its lace and Bruges, known for its network of canals.
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World War 1 Battle Fields: Lille to LillePay respects to fallen soldiers and explore the history of World War I on a journey to the battlefields of France and Belgium. Journeying from Lille to Amiens and Ypres, you'll visit the infamous battlefields of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, and Ypres and learn about your country's involvement in WWI.
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How to peel garlic super fast (20 seconds)
Since we have been remiss in posting lately, we thought we would show you that Vegan Lady not only Eats, she Vlogs (or whatever) too! Observe her prowess in demonstrating that one can indeed peel a head of garlic in twenty seconds. Note that this works better if after a single round of shaking, you remove the peeled cloves before shaking up the unpeeled ones again. We peeled these for some Scorpion Paste to go with Tacos (stand by for another post).
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Texas United: Uniform Reversible Helmet Covers
$ 40.00
Pair of reversible blue and red Texas United 2016 Season Uniform helmet covers.
- Fully reversible; one side is red with blue accent, one side is blue with red accent
- Nanoweave™ fabric outer repels velcro to reduce pilling and sticking to other players
- Cut to be easy to put on, hard to fall off
- Antimicrobial to fight off stank
- Wicking to help you stay cooler and drier
- Price is for one pair of reversible covers; includes one red cover with blue pivot stripe that reverses to blue cover with red pivot stripe, and one red cover with blue jammer star that reverses to blue cover with red jammer star. Fabric is dyed on both sides, not double layered, to keep you cool and make it easy to put the cover on and take it off again.
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This Be Joyful card is off of a past original Dorothy Art oil painting atop vintage pages of a bluebird on a tree. Dorothy has added her hand lettering for a narrative touch on this card.
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The team sports, after school activities and Physical Education classes at Blaine are designed to enrich each student's physical and mental experience. For more information on these activities, please email Mr. Sikes or leave a message in Mr. Sikes' mailbox, in the main office.
When students join a sports team, they will be required to turn in a completed, signed, Parental Consent Form to Mr. Sikes.
After school athletics are available for middle school students grades 5-8.
All students will meet in the gym at dismissal time. If a student has not filled out a permission slip, they will not be able to participate until one is turned in. Please ensure that the student athletes bring appropriate clothing and footwear for try-outs/practices to ensure their safety. Student fees or the waiver process must be started to be eligible for the fall sports season.
All athletes must register for the team through TeamSide Sports prior to the start of the season.
For an up to date schedule throughout the seasons, visit the Team Side Sports – We Got Game schedules page.
Fall Sports
- Girls Volleyball
- Boys Soccer
- Coed Flag Football
Winter Sports
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
Spring Sports
- Boys Volleyball
- Girls Soccer
General Athletics Information
We encouraged all of the boys and girls who tried out for the team to find ways to play this winter, spring, summer and/or fall. By trying out for the team, your sons/daughter showed an interest in the sport; the best way they can improve their basketball skills and you can nurture their love of the game is to find times and places to practice and play.
Physical Education Classes – During School
Our Physical Education classes emphasize wellness, fitness, and team-building skills.
Pre-K-3rd Grade
Students in pre-K-3rd Grade will refine skills in these areas:
- Body awareness (body parts and shapes)
- Spatial awareness (moving through space by self and with others; moving in different directions)
- Effort (moving with variations in force, speed and smoothness/control)
- Relationships (with self and objects; to partners; to groups)
- Jumping and landing (with jump ropes; from different heights, for distances)
- Rolling, balance, and weight transfer
- Chasing, fleeing, dodging (skills used in tag and other group games)
- Dribbling with the hands
- Kicking and punting
- Throwing and catching
- Volleying
- Striking with short- and long-handled implements
- Fitness (heart health)
These activities are implemented through games, dance and rhythms, and educational gymnastics.
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For students in 4th-8th Grade, we will combine the basic skills and concepts on this page with more advanced, dynamic activities. Once again, these will be centered on games, dance and rhythms, and educational gymnastics. Our focus will be on students' success and learning, rather than winning and competition.


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After postponing a decision earlier this month, the Charlotte City Council voted Monday to condemn a portion of property at 5633 Murrayhill Road temporarily for a sidewalk construction project.
Property owner Larry Brackett complained during an April 11 meeting that the project would put a ditch in his front yard.
But the city says it has met with Brackett and that he incorrectly assumed that a 2-foot ditch would be dug along his property. Instead the sidewalk will be sloped "very close to original grade," according to a document from the city.
Brackett addressed the council Monday during a zoning and business meeting and said that the city's appraisal of his property for $67,000 was not fair. He cited the county's recent property revaluation that listed his property's tax value as $100,000.
Brackett will have the option to appeal his property's value during court proceedings for the condemnation, including during the court-mandated mediation process.


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Recently, Google has made available many of it's apps on the Play Store. Google have added another app to the increasing list – Google Text-to-Speech.
Google Text-to-Speech is a very handy app which will read aloud the books, help in translations and much more. It also allows TalkBack and other accessibility applications for spoken feedback to operate.
Previously, Google Text-to-Speech was integrated into the phone. While some manufactures like Samsung use their own text-to-speech engine, Google Text-to-Speech can be found pre-installed in the Nexus devices.
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One of the best ideas I've seen was when my partner and I exchanged our first Christmas gifts - mine was wrapped in a gorgeous silk scarf. It was a delightful surprise and I thought it was so clever... He goes to OpShops and buys all the nice square silk scarves he can find in all different colours and patterns, they're usually $1-$3 each, and he uses these as wrapping paper, tying them in a gorgeous japanese inspired knot. It creates a tactile experience, a unique experience, most importantly it is sustainable - it repurposes a quality item and stops us throwing piles and piles of paper away, and the giftee gets a scarf as well as the present within! I love that. Click here for a very informative article with instructional images on what is known in Japan as "Furoshiki".
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Imagine the scents of cinnamon and star anise coming off this lot - I love this idea of a multi-sensory experience! So thoughtful.
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Assemblywoman Grace Meng of Flushing handily defeated three Democratic opponents Tuesday in the 6th Congressional District primary.
The unofficial count was 51 percent for Meng, 28 percent for Assemblyman Rory Lancman of Fresh Meadows, 16 percent for City Councilwoman Liz Crowley of Middle Village and 5 percent for Dr. Robert Mittman of Bayside.
The surprise announcement in March that veteran Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-Queens, Nassau) would not seek re-election caused a scramble in the Queens Democratic Party to support a replacement in the newly created 6th District. Meng was the choice.
The new district extends from Flushing, Fresh Meadows and Bayside to Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale.
Ending a spirited campaign to win the Democratic nomination, Meng, 36, said at her victory party Tuesday night at Plum restaurant in Bayside that she will continue to fight hard to win the election in November. She will face Republican City Councilman Dan Halloran of Whitestone.
Contacted Wednesday, Halloran offered the following statement: "Congratulations to Assemblywoman Meng for her hard-fought victory last night. Assemblywoman Meng will be a worthy opponent and I look forward to a spirited campaign in the fall. I look forward to discussing our different visions for Queens.
"Assemblywoman Meng wants to raise taxes and spend into oblivion. I want to lower taxes and fees and balance the budget. Assemblywoman Meng wants another failed government stimulus. I want to help the private sector create jobs and grow"
Speaking to Democratic elected officials, campaign volunteers and other supporters, Meng challenged Halloran to join her in running a campaign based on issues. "There will be no race or religion or scare tactics," she said.
The candidate told fellow Democrats that what they had in common is "hard work, family, faith and the belief that government is for the good" and went on to say: "We must do more to protect these values."
Meng thanked Ackerman for his support, saying "he's a tough act to follow with a 30-year Broadway run."
She called her parents "a moral compass" when she was growing up and thanked her husband, Wayne Kye and sons, Tyler, 4 and a half, and Brandon, 3, for their love "which keeps me grounded."
Kye, a dentist at New York University, said he didn't mind being "bachelor daddy" during the campaign. "I'm just ecstatic," Kye said. "We are both hands-on and both help with the kids, but she prepares dinners for a week because I'm a terrible cook and love to eat."
But he's taking the campaign, "one step at a time. For now, we'll recoup and prepare for the fight," Kye said.
Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), who heads the county Democratic organization, said that Meng had made history. "Our nominee is the first Asian American we will send to Congress," Crowley said, "and the first woman since Geraldine Ferraro was first elected in 1978 to represent Queens."
Ackerman, wearing his traditional carnation boutonniere, told Meng: "You have made us proud. Now, you will make us well."
The new 6th District is 37 percent Asian, which was a boost to Meng's win. Lancman was expected to score heavily with the Jewish community, but that did not appear to happen.
Lancman's long road to Congress ended Tuesday night in defeat, but the three-term state legislator, who has eyed a run for Congress for nearly two years, took his loss gracefully.
Appearing at his victory party at the Queens Jewish Center in Forest Hills with his wife and three children, Lancman praised both the victor, Meng, and his other main opponent, Crowley. Noting their close friendship, Lancman said he congratulated Meng via text message and endorsed her in the November general election, even though he, as of now, still has the ballot line of the Working Families Party in that election.
"Grace and I were friends before this race began, Grace and I were friends during the race" he said. "And Grace and I will be friends when she hopefully becomes our next Congresswoman,"
Lancman put his name forward as a candidate for the open 9th Congressional seat after the resignation of former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner last summer, but was passed over by the Queens Democratic Party for Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck), who was later defeated by Republican Bob Turner. Lancman was passed over again in favor of Meng.
"What we built here as a campaign that started from scratch, really starting without the infrastructure of the county organization, is something we can be really proud of," he said.
Though he announced he would not make another run for his now redrawn open State Assembly seat, Lancman said his political career was not over. One supporter at his victory party suggested he should run for mayor in 2013, but Lancman denied he had ambitions for that office.
It is more likely that he will seek the seat of Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) when he is term-limited out of office next year.
The pro-Crowley crowd at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall in Flushing was upbeat as early returns placed her ahead of, then neck-and-neck with Meng.
But the crowd quickly turned silent as Meng appeared on the large screen television to declare victory at 10:23 p.m. Crowley came out about a half hour later after calling Meng to congratulate her.
She thanked her family, staff and supporters for their help over the previous weeks.
"It may not have come out the way I would have liked, but this is a great day," Crowley said. "It's been a roller coaster. And we proved one thing — that parties and leaders do not pick candidates. The people do, and the people have chosen Grace Meng."
Crowley was not encouraged by her cousin, Joe Crowley, to run for the seat and he endorsed Meng. Shortly afterward, Liz Crowley announced she planned to run for the same seat. On Tuesday night, his presence was apparent at Meng's victory party.
Liz Crowley vowed to do whatever she can to help Meng and other Democrats get elected in the fall.
She also said she would be getting back to some of her regular routines both in the City Council and at home.
"Do you know how much Chinese food and pizza my boys have been eating in recent weeks?" Crowley said in reference to her teenage sons, Dennis and Owen. "We have to do some barbecuing."
Domenick Rafter and Michael Gannon contributed to this story.
Turner loses Senate bid
It's official — Rep. Bob Turner (R-Queens, Brooklyn) will have to find another line of work in January, or go back to retirement.
Turner, who won the 9th District congressional seat in a special election after former Rep. Anthony Weiner resigned, lost his bid to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. He wanted to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in November, but was easily defeated by Wendy Long, an attorney in Manhattan.
Long took 66 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results from the city Board of Elections, while Turner won 26 percent. George Maragos, the Nassau County comptroller, got 8 percent.
Turner's district is being eliminated at the end of his term, one of two to suffer that fate in New York State because of a relative decline in population growth compared to other states. District lines were redrawn this year by state officials, based upon the results of the 2010 U.S. Census.
Before beating Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck) for Weiner's seat, Turner was a retired TV executive.


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Field Trip: Paris, France
French class, in America, or at least in my school, also taught you about French landmarks. The Champs-Elysees, L'Arc de Triomphe, la Tour Eiffel, bien sur. And those lessons permeated my brain. As I graduated high school and left French lessons behind, the desire to see Paris remained. And persisted. And continued to persist until we step foot in Paris after a 6 hour train ride through the countryside. The six days we were there were a perpetual dream. It was hard to comprehend I was right there.
We got to our hotel with enough time to check in and explore the area before sitting down to a relaxing french dinner. John tried the cassoulet and I had a roasted chicken. It was so yummy and an amazing feeling to be eating these French dishes in France. We walked back to our hotel spotting glimpses of the Eiffel Tower the whole way. That night we admired the view from our windows of Les Invalides.
If anything shows how excited I was to be in Paris, our daily plans will. Wednesday we started with omelettes on rue Cler. Then, I had mapped a 12 mile walk through Paris seeing the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Laduree for yummy macaroons, the Obelisk (where the guillotine stood during the revolution), les Jardin Tuileries where we stopped to eat some croque-monsieurs, the Vendome, l'Opera Garnier, and le Galerie Lafayette.
Everything was amazing - John loved the fancy car dealerships on the Champs-Elysees. I loved going to the Galerie Lafayette. My 7th grade French teacher had a picture of the beautiful dome of the building and an advertisement for the Galerie on one of the walls. I must have stared at it for 2 full years. Getting to stand underneath it and look up was one of the best deja vu moments I've ever had. By this time, and all this walking, we were starved so we stopped to eat dinner in a small restaurant near la passage Vivienne. From there, it was off to the Louvre which is open late on Wednesdays (until 9.45 p.m.). We spent 2 hours wandering the halls of Egypt, the original walls of the palace, and sculptures and paintings from Greek and Roman Empires.
By the time we got to the Mona Lisa it was 9.30 p.m. and there was literally 8 people in that huge room she sits in. What an amazing painting. John and I just stood there holding hands for a few minutes. Until the loudspeaker told us the museum was closing in 15 minutes. We hurried out of there and walked an additional 2 miles back to the hotel.
The next day, I really regretted the long walk!!! And, John woke up with a cold. Luckily, Thursday was a croissant making class (more details HERE) and the Eiffel Tower!! We went all the way up to the top despite John's constant coughing and general unhappiness. Friday, we went to Notre Dame and Ile Saint Louis. We nixed another walking tour I had planned because of how John was feeling (that "small cold" was only getting worse).
But, John pushed through nicely and we had our favorite meal in Paris in a small cafe on Ile Saint Louis called Sorza. We then went to Berthillion for their ice creams which are every bit as good as people say. I had a raspberry with rose and cacao (bittersweet chocolate). John had vanilla and coffee. John took a nap at the hotel when we got back.
Then, we walked down rue Saint-Dominique and compiled a picnic of baguette (so French!) and delicious smelly cheeses. We sat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed our picnic and watched the sunset. We had our second-best meal this evening when we ate at Le Bosquet. First off, I ordered totally in French and our kind waiter told me it was "tres magnifique"! And despite what my sister thought, since the service charge is comprised in the bill already, it was not for a tip!
We had french onion soup and then John had scallops and I had fish. Which came as a full fish. To which John said, um, how do you eat that? HAHA! Good thing I took those classes at the French Culinary Institute - I was a pro! We finished up and the waiter kindly brought us a dessert gratis! They were these chocolate and fudgy brownies that were absolutely delicious. Even John agreed! We stopped at la Pharmacie to get cold medicine - which was a lot of sign language and rudimentary French. Eventually we got there...
Saturday we started early and headed to Versailles. John was still sick but a cold can't interrupt a trip of a lifetime! We had purchased tickets in advance for an English speaking tour through the Versailles website which promises only historians, curators, or professors are the guides. It was only 1 euro more than the entrance fee! Anyway, we had access to a lot of private rooms which ended up being our favorite part.
There's something so seductive about wandering the halls of this palace by yourself. You start to imagine that you're in the past...waiting for Louis to turn the corner and run right into you. We also saw the fountain shows which they do on the weekends in the summer. WOW what a spectacular display of the gardens. We had lunch at the gardens but headed back to the Hotel soon after.
We visited Les Invalides to pay our respects to Napoleon (just seemed fair after staring at him for 5 nights). And then we took the Bateaux Mouches on an evening Seine ride. We collapsed when we got back to the hotel knowing that our cab was coming at 4:30 a.m. And just like that, we were on a plane heading to NYC wondering where our vacation had gone...and how soon until we could get back.
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Wow! A 12 mile walk? My feet would fall off haha. I'm glad you had a good time and got to see all those places you studied and dreamed of for so long. A picnic under the Eiffle Tower sounds surreal - I would love to visit Versailles too.ReplyDelete
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Danny takes seventh in frustrating restarted Brno race
Due to two crashes right after the lights went out at the Brno circuit at lunch time today the race was re-started for a twelve lap's stint in which series leader Danny Kent wasn't able to push at his well-known level.
Otherwise than throughout the practice days weather conditions were slightly changed with less hot temperatures but a dry track after some overnight thunderstorms today.
Leopard Racing's Danny Kent and Efren Vazquez were amongst the big front group with up to ten riders, who crossed the finish line within 1.5 seconds finally. But neither five times winner this season and dominant championship leader Kent nor Vazquez were able to set the pace at the fierce end due to several reasons.
After the back-to-back races in Indianapolis and Brno this weekend the Moto3™ World Championship takes a two weeks break now before heading to Great Britain for Kent's probably most important race in front of his home fans later this month.
#52 Danny KENT – 7th, World Championship position 1st (199 points):
"Of course we're here to try to extend our championship lead every time and we lost now 21 points over Bastianini in the last two races. The main problem was the re-start today where we asked for a new soft tyre, but didn't get. So we were forced to put in a used medium rear because of the reduced distance with just twelfth laps. Though, the soft tyre is half a second quicker than the medium compound, of course a new one. So we went into the re-started race with a used medium race and we were losing too much in acceleration. Brno in particularly is a track, which offers a lot of acceleration, mainly the last section coming up the hill. However, I was on the limit all race long, but there were too many places where I got passed as well as I had some big moments due to the sliding rear. Anyway, we got some points, we finished in seventh place and we still have a 45 points lead in the championship. But honestly I'm quite frustrated. So now I look forward to do even better at my home race in Silverstone next time."


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