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Enhance your book corner with this two-sided preschool book display from Wood Designs. One side features a book display/storage unit that can hold a minimum of thirty books of varying sizes and is easily accessible to teachers and toddlers alike. The second side features a high-quality whiteboard that can be used for games, illustrations, letter recognition and much more.
This book display for preschoolers also boasts the quality and workmanship that schools have come to expect from Wood Designs products. Made from 100% birch plywood - including backs and shelves - this book display is built to last and withstand anything little toddlers can throw at it. Rounded corners and edges ensure that little ones won't get hurt, and all environment-friendly raw materials ensure the safety of our environment. With all non-toxic materials including a beautiful Tuff-Gloss™ finish that resists fading, this book display will enchant your preschoolers for many years to come.
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From infant care to teacher's storage, Wood Designs has your whole preschool classroom covered. Storage, art, infant care and dramatic play centers are just a few of Wood Designs' extensive furniture lines.
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Bean Earrings – Various Colours
£ 18.00
Brand new Beans Concrete Earrings, these handmade stud earrings are cast concrete hand mixed in different colours. Our contemporary earrings are thoughtfully designed and meticulously made in our studio in Glasgow. Available in a range of bespoke colours.
A perfect gift for yourself or others, the earrings are pinned to a recycled backing card.
Size: 20mm x 3mm
Materials: Concrete + sterling silver
Please Note: Due to the nature of concrete, there will be some small air holes so each pair of earrings is different and will show characteristics of the material.


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Helloo everyone, i wanted to start a new kind of series doing my 'top 10' products of various brands.
so i thought id start off with one of my FAVOURITE brands of all time, the body shop!
1. Strawberry Shower gel (750ml) & Body Polish (200ml)
I thought if make this one product, as they are quite similar, I love these! I have the big 750ml shower gel,which is well worth getting ass they last FOREVER. the body shop shower gels smell gorgeous and really linger on the skin, also you could layer your favourite scent to make it even stronger, the shower gel is nice and gentle and doesn't irritate my skin which is great.
I love the body polish for busy mornings when I might not have time to use a scrub, the tiny exfoliating pieces of strawberry Inside the gel buff your skin to perfection :) a great combo to have in the shower!
2. Shea Body butter (200ml)
2. Shea Body butter (200ml)
I must admit, I do prefer different scents in different products, my personal favourite in the body butter is the shea, or coconut (which Nathan has pinched)
I love these scents, and I love these budy butters, they sink into the skin quickly and the scents stay on the skin and make you smell delish!
don't really have a bad word to say about the body butters, and I KNOW they are very popular, so im sure you guys know how great they are too!
3. Coconut Body Scrub (200ml)
first off, the coconut scrub/butter smell a m a z i n g! its a really lovely coconut smell, it smells a bit like Malibu, which is great, its a really lovely fresh coconut smell. I cant get enough of this scrub, use it in the shower, rub it in until your skin is baby soft, l o v e! would highly recommend this product.
4. Beautifying Oils (Coconut/Strawberry/pink grapefruit) (100ml)
In my opinion, these oils are one of the best new body shop products, i absolutely love them.
once again, like all body shop products they leave your hair smelling gorgeous all day long, and you don't just need to stop there, mix them in with your moisturiser or body butter to soften your skin!
these leave my hair feeling super soft and shiny, and my skin feeling amazing! plus you only need a couple of drops to do the job, so this bottle will last you forever! 10/10!
This is a product that i used quite a lot during the hot weather recently to freshen my skin during my no makeup days, this is a lovely refreshing face spritz, with vitamin C and aloe vera, and loads of other lovely bits!
This is really great to use after cleansing to refresh the skin, it brightens the skin and gives a lovely look.
6. Absinthe Purifying hand cream (100ml)
This is by far my favourite hand cream from the body shop, and id advise anyone who hasn't smelled it to pop into the shop and try it! its so lovely, and definitely doesn't smell as you expect. Its a very fresh scent which is really nice to use on the hands, its very moisturising, and makes your hands smell amazing. you can also buy this in a smaller 30ml version which is a charity product, bonus!
7. Extra Virgin Minerals Cream foundation (102 natural ivory)
this has been my go-to foundation for a couple of months now, I really, really like it, it doesn't have a crazy heavy coverage, however i haven't wanted anything heavy recently. I love to apply this with a foundation brush, and buff it in with my stippling brush, it leaves a lovely sheer natural Finnish, this also comes with a small foundation brush within the compact, which is great for on the go.
I love the smell of jasmine, and this perfume is B e a u t i f u l!
these isn't a huge lot to say on this product, except that it smells gorgeous, and has really great staying power, go and have a sniff :)
9. Shimmer cubes pallete 6 (Honeycomb/dark chocolate/marshmallow/choc chip)
These beautiful shimmery shadows are absolutely perfect for a night out, they create such gorgeous eye looks, and have amazing pigmentation! these eyeshadows arereally deep and will last you absolutely ages, so are well worth the money, the individual shadows also come out of the block, so great if you just wanted to pop one shadow in your handbag.
10. Nutriganics Drops of youth (30 ml)
10. Nutriganics Drops of youth (30 ml)
this is probably the priciest products i have from the body shop, however, it is seriously amazing, at first glance you might think it would be like an oil, but it isn't, its a gel consistency, add a few drops of this to the back of your hand and rub it in, it will disappear into your skin almost instsntly, leaving you feeling soft and smooth and makeup ready. this has definitely made a noticeable difference to my skin, and has a lovely fresh scent. i will definitely be repurchasing it!


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Banger's Sausage House Announces New Release Program to Highlight Rare Beers from Cellar Collection
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden, located on 79 Rainey Street, announced a new cellar release program developed to share often rare and unique brews with beer aficionados and anyone wanting to learn more about beer. The weekly event, Cellar Release Wednesdays, takes place each Wednesday from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. The first event is on Feb. 10 featuring Founders Project Pam; next up is the tapping of Dogfish Head Fort on Feb. 17.
The goal is to highlight some of the more rare and hidden beers in their collection. "My hope is to get the breweries involved and tie in meet ups or fun events to make these releases as big as possible," Courtney Strange, the beer broker at Banger's said. "We'd love for this to be an entertaining way for our customers and local fanatics to get a peek into our cellar and try some different, amazing beers."
With 104 beers on draft, another 50 in cans and bottles and the third largest draft system in Texas, Banger's already has a large selection available to its customers daily. The program intends to shine a light on the beers less likely to be seen on a daily basis.
Release Schedule:
February 10th
Founders Project Pam – A black IPA brewed with an abundance of hops including, Chinook, Nugget, Centennial, Amarillo, El Dorado and Mosaic. It's balanced with Crystal and Midnight Wheat malts and aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels, adding complex oaky bourbon notes to the sweetness of maple syrup.(Grand Rapids, MI) $10 – 9oz – 10.8%
February 17th
Dogfish Head Fort – A Belgian-style ale brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberry juice and alcohol. Its 17% ABV so take it easy with this one, it'll steal your lunch money if you aren't careful. (Milton, DE)
February 24th
Karbach Bourbon Barrel Aged Hellfighter with Vanilla – Bourbon Barrel Hellfighter aged with Mexican and Madagascar vanilla beans. One of Texas's best barrel aged beers! (Houston, TX)
March 2nd
Ballast Point Barmy Ale – An Old Ale that is featuring apricots and orange blossom honey. The tartness from the apricots helps balance the moderate hop profile and finishes with sweetness from the honey. (San Diego, CA)
March 9th
March 16th
Buy Out (Closed for private party)
March 23rd
Community Barrel Aged Legion – This is a beautiful marriage of the beer, barrel and spirit. Toffee, vanilla, dark chocolate, rich, roasty, velvety, smooth, warming, unbelievably good. (Dallas, TX)
March 30th
Collective Brewing Project – Brewed with Brettanomyces bruxelensis var. Drei. It's petite. It's golden. It's sour. Don't over think it. (Fort Worth, TX)
April 6th
Founders Breakfast Stout – Dark, rich and full of roasted malts and a low hop profile. Drink this instead of coffee with your bacon steak and some eggs. (Grand Rapids, MI)


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Every year, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture sends two high school students with an interest in global food security and agriculture to represent Saskatchewan at the Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa from October 16-19, 2019. The selected students, along with their teacher or mentor representatives, receive an all-expenses-paid trip to this prestigious event.
Each year, around 200 exceptional high school students from across the United States and other countries are selected to participate in the three-day Global Youth Institute hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation.
At the Global Youth Institute, students will have the opportunity to:
·Interact with Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates and discuss pressing food security and agricultural issues with international experts
·Connect with other student leaders from around the world to share ideas, identify solutions and build lasting friendships
·Tour cutting-edge industrial and research facilities
·Take part in symposium discussions with global leaders in science, industry and policy.
Apply by completing the registration form below by April 29, 2019. AITC-SK will review applications and select two students to attend the Global Youth Institute. The two selected students will be notified by May 3rd.
The two selected students will be required to write a five-page essay on the critical food security issue they highlighted in their application to AITC-SK, under the supervision of their teacher or mentor. At the Global Youth Institute, each student will present a brief overview of their paper to a group of peers and experts. The selected students and their teachers or mentors will be required to share their experience via social media during the event, as well as provide an article summarizing their experience to AITC-SK upon their return.
Click here for more detailed information about the Global Youth Institute and here for student paper resources to help you begin to choose a topic for your research essay.
Download the GYI-Application Preparation document.
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Before You Buy, Inspect!
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be sure that the home you want to buy is in good condition. A home inspection is an evaluation of a home's condition by a trained expert. During a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth and impartial look at the property you plan to buy. The inspector will review the readily accessible exposed portions of the structure of the home, including the roof, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, basement and foundation, as well as the heating/air conditioning systems, interior plumbing, and electrical systems for potential problems. Home inspections are not intended to point out every small problem or any latent defect in a home. Most minor or cosmetic flaws, for example, should be apparent to the buyer without the aid of a professional.
During the Home Inspection
While not necessary, it is recommended that the buyer be present for the inspection. This allows the buyer to observe the inspector, ask questions directly, and obtain a better understanding of the condition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it. The written report may be easier to understand if the buyer was present during the inspection. It is important that safe access and sufficient lighting is provided so that the inspector can inspect the property.
At the conclusion of the home inspection, the buyer should be well informed of the condition of the home. It should be known if there are visible, apparent problems, if repairs need to be made, or whether or not there are any risks of concealed damage, and whether further investigation is recommended and/or required. After the inspection is complete, you will receive a written report of the findings, usually within five to seven days.
Spending Hundreds May Save You Thousands
When you make a written offer on a home, you should insist that the contract state that the offer is contingent on a home inspection conducted by a qualified inspector. You will have to pay for the inspection yourself, but it could keep you from buying a house that will cost you far more in repairs down the road. If you are satisfied with the results of the inspection, then your offer can proceed.
It should be clearly understood that a home inspection is not to be confused with an appraisal, a building code inspection, a guarantee of any kind, and/or an insurance policy on the condition of the property.


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A rickshaw driver drinks tea as he takes a break from a busy day at the Central Train Station in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (From the book What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets.)
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The C-Store Pipe-Tobacco Opportunity
Are retailers missing out on one of tobacco's greatest growth segments?
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — The electronic-cigarette boom over the past couple of years has gotten plenty of attention. And while it may be impossible for any segment in the tobacco category to compete with that growth (given the fact that e-cigarettes are a completely new product and thus started with zero sales), pipe tobacco has been experiencing a renaissance of its own in the post-SCHIP era: Sales-data research firm IRI reports that convenience store pipe-tobacco sales have nearly tripled in the last three years, going from 116,061 pounds sold in September of 2010 to 348,011 pounds in April of 2014.
Yes, an easy explanation of the sudden interest in pipe tobacco would be its tax advantage over roll-your-own or make-your-own tobacco after the passing of tax hikes to fund SCHIP (State's Children's Health Insurance Program) in 2009. But as vice president of marketing and product development for Scandinavian Tobacco Leonard Wortzel noted, pipe tobacco continues to grow.
"We're not seeing the 50-60% growth year-over-year, like in 2009, but we are still seeing double-digit growth at tremendous levels," he said. "There was a whole subset of consumers who were desperate for getting value, and they discovered that pipe tobacco is probably the best value in the tobacco world today."
"In markets with above-average taxation on cigarettes, retailers have an opportunity to leverage pipe tobacco as a way to deliver value to the price-sensitive consumer," agreed David Bishop, managing partner of Barrington, Ill.-based sales and marketing firm Balvor LLC.
But are convenience stores taking advantage of that opportunity?
Despite nearly tripling its sales of pipe tobacco over the past four years, "From what we can see, (the c-store channel) has kind of missed this growth story," Wortzel said. "They have, for the most part, not participated to the extent that other channels have."
Spatially Challenges
Easily the biggest challenge facing c-store retailers interested in the pipe segment is space. It's an old story: Between cigarette contracts and burgeoning OTP options, there's simply not enough room behind the counter. This is all the more challenging when it comes to pipe tobacco.
"Large packages are a key operational issue for convenience retailers as space on the back counter is extremely valuable," said Bishop.
To help ease some of these space concerns, manufacturers like Scandinavian and Republic Tobacco now offer smaller-format pipe pouches. They still take up more space than the average OTP SKU, but are much easier to fit than the traditional 16-oz. bags.
"Convenience retailers have generally figured out that pouches are the best-selling pipe-tobacco format and the easiest to merchandise," said Steve Sandman, president of Republic Tobacco.


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Charades Clues: A New Website by James Rutnam
Includes: CMS WordPress Blog, eCommerce, Digital Downloads, Animated Testimonials, Sliders, Forms and more…
Charades Clues: A New Website by James Rutnam
Includes: CMS WordPress Blog, eCommerce, Digital Downloads, Animated Testimonials, Sliders, Forms and more…
Logo & Identity Design
First impressions make a difference. Over the years we've created logomarks and identities for regional start-ups, established international brands, and more. Here's a few of our recent favorites…
WordPress CMS
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Over 10 years, LA to NY
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Find out more at my website: www.webtimegraphics.com
I'm thrilled that James is my webmaster! In a short time he has created a wonderful new energy for my site balanceandpower.com – James is intuitive, creative, multi- talented, patient and pays attention to detail, all extremely important in his field.
– Eileen Lichtenstein, MS.Ed.
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New Website for 'Concepts In Color'
"If you need help with your placement on Google, James is definitely the one to call."
"I called James and told him that I needed better search engine results for my website. Within one month he had designed a amazing website for me and I was on page one of all the major search engines. If you need help with your placement on Google, James is definitely the one to call."
– Matt Kimble, Owner, Concepts In Color
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New Website for 'Book Clients Now'
"To say that James is an awesome designer is an understatement.
His work in creating my teleclass and course page for my Success From Within Program far exceeded my expectations. He listened to what I wanted, and worked diligently to create the look/feel in the websites, in a way that truly expresses who I am. Everyone loves it. Plus, it's already helped me generate almost 600 new contacts. I am so grateful!"
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I've just completed a new website for TASC.
Since 1987, The Adult Skills Center (TASC) has provided services to nearly 2500 individuals with developmental disabilities ranging from intellectual disabilities to autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
Some nice features on this site are its drop-down menu, animated graphics, password protected pages and a clear accessible event calendar.
You can check it out here: www.theadultskillscenter.org
And the rest of my portfolio is here.
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Annie and Kate Madden are the dynamic duo of teenage sisters who founded FenuHealth.
It all began in 2015 when sisters Kate and Annie Madden, then aged 14 and 13 respectively, worked together on a winning project for the BT Young Scientist. Within a couple of months, and with support from Meath County Council, Horse Racing Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices of Dublin & Meath and BT, they attended Equitana, the world's biggest equestrian trade fair, in Germany, where they introduced their branded feed utilising their own specially blended formula.
Annie recalls: "At Equitana, we established some key contacts and we got the opportunity to meet distributors from around the world. On the first day, people were not taking us seriously because of our age but by the third day, they were lining up to talk to us about the product."
FenuHealth in figures...
2 Sisters
4 Continents
5 Royal Families as customers
8 Products
8 on our team [excluding us]
14 countries
50% of Foals have Gastric Ulcers
70% of Sport Horses have Gastric Ulcers
90% of Race Horses have Gastric Ulcers
92% Re-order Rate
100% Natural
250,000 Social Media Followers
Acid test
Kate explains where she and Annie saw the market opportunity: "Humans only produce acid when we eat. Horses' stomachs produce acid all the time. Gastric ulcers are an almost universal problem affecting racehorses, sport horses and ponies in the field. It's estimated that 90% of racehorses have gastric ulcers.
"Our product, which is 100% natural sticks to the stomach lining and forms an extra protective layer. One of our product's biggest advantages is that because it is categorised as a feedstuff, it can be fed to a racehorse right up to, and on, the day of a race."
With a 92% re-order rate from our current customer base, we're confident that you too will be happy with our FenuHealth product range.


text: Caprichos Old Vine Garnacha £8.75 Quantity: at £8.75 each Add To Basket Producer: Bodegas Esteban Martin Vintage: 2016 ABV: 13.5% Region: Aragon Sub-region: Cariñena Grape variety: 100% Garnacha Tasting note: Made from gnarly old Garnacha vines grown in Cariñena in the north east of Spain, this delicious medium-bodied red offers juicy redcurrant aromas with touches of damson and plum. Old vines mean concentrated flavours, in this case cassis and black cherry. Smooth and soft on the palate, this is a great wine to enjoy with anything from chorizo to chilli; perfect with barbecued meats and winter stews.


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Rebekah Thompson
Instructor of Cello
Instructor of Cello
Rebekah Thompson is currently pursuing her Masters degree in music performance at Butler University in cello. She holds the position as principal cellist in the University Symphony orchestra and is a freelancer and teacher in the Indianapolis area. She holds her Bachelors in music performance, graduating with honors at Ohio University under Dr. Gabriel Prynn.


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Even though the exact origins of Freemasonry has been widely debated, it is a widely held view that it has its origins in the late 16th to 17th century in the stonemason guilds of Scotland. Freemasonry exists in various forms all over the world.
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#Spanish economy
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Spain 'will ask for an extra year to meet EU's budget targets'
A source tells AFP that Spain will ask for the same concession that was given to Ireland – an extra year to meet deadlines.
# spanish-economy - Sunday 25 November, 2012
Catalonia votes in poll that could begin independence from Spain
…but Catalan voters could have to wait some time for full independence, with Madrid remaining opposed to the idea.
# spanish-economy - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Spain goes to polls in two crucial local elections
Elections are taking place in the Basque Country – the first since ETA renounced violence – and Mariano Rajoy's home area of Galicia.
# spanish-economy - Friday 28 September, 2012
Spanish banks may need €60 billion in taxpayer bailout
An independent audit of the banking sector says seven of Spain's 14 banks will need financial support.
# spanish-economy - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Spain to announce Budget - with €39bn of cuts on the table
Prime minister Mariano Rajoy will hope that the hard-hitting Budget will soften the terms of any prospective bailout.
# spanish-economy - Friday 14 September, 2012
ECB, IMF 'in talks over €300bn Spanish bailout' - report
A Dutch newspaper quotes an insider as saying informal talks for a full-blown sovereign bailout are underway.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Spain to add another €6 billion to bank bailout fund
The extra funds are being provided while ministers work on sorting out the formal bailout from European funding.
Spanish unemployment rises again to creep towards 25 per cent
Spain's unemployment rate is the highest in the industrialised world.
# spanish-economy - Friday 27 July, 2012
Explainer: Why is Spain under so much financial pressure?
The cost of borrowing for Spain keeps getting higher – fuelling rumours of needing a full-on bailout.
Spain 'discussed €300bn bailout with Germany' – Reuters report
Reuters says a Spanish minister broached the idea on Tuesday. If they're right, Ireland could be hit with a bill for €4.77 billion.
# spanish-economy - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Greens tell Gilmore: 'You'll need to convince German allies on bank deal'
The Green Party points out that Labour's sister party in Germany is opposed to letting banks borrow straight from the ESM.
# spanish-economy - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Huge protests erupt across Spain against €65bn austerity cuts
Workers have taken to the streets decrying "robbery", on the eve of a teleconference to secure Spain's €100bn bailout.
# spanish-economy - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Merkel blasts 'fake solutions' as EU leaders head to Brussels
The German chancellor says short-term measures to stop Spain and Italy from going under won't cut it.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 26 June, 2012
Spanish borrowing costs nearly triple in short-term auction
Spain issued some 3-month and 6-month bills this morning – but saw its rates rocket following its bailout request.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Spanish auction sees cost of short-term loans rocket... again
Spain sold off €3 billion in 12-month bills, but paid the price as investors continued to demand a high premium for their money.
# spanish-economy - Monday 18 June, 2012
Euro crisis: Spanish cost of borrowing hits 7pc as investors seek safety
The costs had fallen after Greece's election, but are back up this morning as the fear of contagion remains…
# spanish-economy - Saturday 16 June, 2012
Crystal, cricket and Croatian boobs: the week in statistics
Plus – the latest estimate of the average industrial wage, and how close Spain is being pushed to an international bailout…
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Euro crisis: Spain's cost of borrowing rockets as Lagarde warns of 'race against time'
If you were lending cash to the Spanish government for 10 years, you'd get an annual interest rate of 6.76 per cent.
Rehn 'still hopes for Irish debt deal' - while Spain's bailout comes without budget rules
The commissioner says he still wants to assist Ireland – and confirms Spain's banking bailout won't bring new fiscal conditions.
# spanish-economy - Monday 11 June, 2012
German conditions on Spanish bank deal strike blow to Ireland's hopes
Germany ensured that Spain's €100bn banking bailout would go through the government – meaning it counts towards national debt.
# spanish-economy - Friday 8 June, 2012
Brussels and Berlin: 'No news' on potential Spanish request for bailout
Both the European Commission and the German government say Spain has not made a formal application for EU funding.
# spanish-economy - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Spain sees borrowing costs rise, while France's hit euro-era lows
It's a tale of two Europes as countries go to the bond markets this morning…
# spanish-economy - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Spain: We're being frozen out of markets, and we need help now
The Spanish treasury minister says Spain "doesn't have the market door open", at a time it needs cash to help its banks.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
French minister blames US for creating eurozone's debt crisis
France's new foreign minister hits back at Barack Obama, saying: 'Lehman Brothers was not a European bank.'
# spanish-economy - Monday 28 May, 2012
Spain sees cost of borrowing rise, as major bank seeks €19bn bailout
This all feels eerily familiar…
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 17 April, 2012
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# spanish-economy - Monday 16 April, 2012
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.
# spanish-economy - Wednesday 11 April, 2012
ECB may re-enter bond markets after Italian auction flops
Investors declined the opportunity to buy short-term Italian bills this morning, seeing interest rates double from last month.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Spain wins budget concessions from Eurogroup - but more austerity will follow
A meeting of Eurozone finance ministers sees Spain encouraged to frontload budget cuts in order to achieve EU deficit targets.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 17 January, 2012
Spain raises nearly €5bn in successful short-term bond auction
Spain sees the interest rate for 12-month bonds fall significantly, while Belgium has mixed results in an auction of its own.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
Belgium, Spain and bailout fund perform better in bond auctions
There's little respite for Greece, though, which is asked to pay a higher yield on an experimental auction of short-term bonds.
# spanish-economy - Monday 21 November, 2011
Student study: Ireland could write off 85 per cent of its European debt
The pan-European ESCP business school says Ireland could get rid of €184bn in debts – by simply cancelling them out with others.
# spanish-economy - Thursday 17 November, 2011
Spain in the firing line as borrowing costs hit new highs
The price of borrowing for Spain is approaching the 7 per cent barrier, after both Spain and France struggled with bond auctions.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
Italian borrowing costs spike again as coalition talks go on
The markets seem nervous about Mario Monti's attempts to form a government – while a Spanish bond auction also goes badly.
# spanish-economy - Monday 12 September, 2011
ECB spent €14bn on Spanish and Italian bonds last week...
…and its input was virtually worthless, because prices today are pretty much exactly where they were seven days ago.
# spanish-economy - Saturday 10 September, 2011
# spanish-economy - Wednesday 7 September, 2011
Merkel welcomes ruling, but insists: 'We will never back Eurobonds'
Angela Merkel welcomes the Constitutional Court's decision – but says it does not mean the emergence of a closer fiscal union.
Germany's Constitutional court upholds participation in EU bailouts
Germany was not acting unconstitutionally in sanctioning a Greek bailout, the court says – though future bailouts need greater approval.
# spanish-economy - Tuesday 6 September, 2011
Markets take a nose dive as bond crisis returns with a bang
Christine Lagarde says there's a "crisis of confidence". No kidding: markets are slipping while borrowing costs are back on the up.


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The best time to start your journey to Borobudur is one hour before sunrise, that is if it is not raining. It's when the sun rises over the Kedu Valley behind 72 punctured stupas, 504 Buddha statues and between two volcanoes - Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. It is a terrible time to be awake at 3 am to start the journey at 3:30 am from Jogjakarta.
Way before Arab merchants brought Islam to Java Indonesia in the 14th century, the kings of the Saliendra dynasty in Central Java embraced Buddhism. Buddhism and Hinduism came to Java Indonesia from India, and according to BBC, around AD 1 when Indian and Chinese merchants were trading for spices in the South East Asian region.
Borobudur is older than the well-known Angkor Wat of Cambodia and Bagan of Myanmar. It is the world's largest Buddhist monument built like a pyramid with a square base, followed by five square terraces and three circular terraces. The temple was built between AD 780 and AD840 and according to BBC, it resembles a mandala – a wheel-shaped symbol of the cosmos. It has nine levels, which resembles the nine stages of the Buddhist cosmic system. Borobudur was built with two million blocks of volcanic stones and the stones were colored to resemble the sun.
A walk up the steep steps of Borobudur is both physically and spiritually challenging. It was meant to be a walk on a path to enlightenment – from the base to the top. The five square terraces are filled with bas-reliefs with stories of Gautama Buddha (founder of Buddhism) and teachings of the Mahayana Buddhism.
Worshipers were supposed to learn and gain wisdom from these bas-reliefs before ascending to higher levels and getting higher consciousness and enlightenment. The 72 punctured bell-shaped stupas, some with a statue of Buddha lined the upper level of Borobudur. These stupas signify "the realm of formlessness", as the tour guide pointed out and that's where you see everything around you – the state of clarity without walls and restrictions. Here at the top, you will see the lush green tropical forest, the volcanoes and clouds hovering over the valley.
At the uppermost level is the middle stupa, surrounded by the galleries of punctured stupas, which signifies the core of the universe.
Long forgotten, wiped out and buried in ashes from the many volcanic eruptions, the temple was rediscovered in 1815 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore and governor of Java. Borobudur is located 35 miles from JogJakarta.
Borobudur is one of the highlights of my around the world trip. It was on par with Machu Picchu in Peru, Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina and Lake Baikal in Siberia, to name just a few.
1. We recommend hiring a guide when touring Borobudur. They are available for 100,000 rupiah (cash, not including tips) at the gate after the ticket counters at the ticket office.
2. Every visitor must wear the sarong provided by the ticket office.
3. Read more on UNESCO's website.
4. Take a photo behind a Buddha statue on the fifth level.
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My trip to beautiful Bordeaux
This summer I was lucky enough to spend ten days in Bordeaux and attend a stunning wedding in a Chateaux. I want to try and explore as many French cities as possible, as I love driving around France.
I have driven from Calais to Perpignan several times now, stopping off at lots of different places on the way. Despite having driven around France a lot, I haven't yet been able to spend much time in the Aquitaine region. This year we flew to Bordeaux for an extended city break. Bordeaux is becoming a really popular city to visit, and after visiting, it's not hard to see why.
Pretty much all of the city is a World Heritage site, you will be blown away by the amazing buildings and classic french architecture as soon as you set foot in this city. There are so many historic landmarks and buildings dotted around the city that it's difficult to decide which ones to see first.
Although Bordeaux is a large city, it doesn't feel like most cities I have been to. It's bustling and busy, but it doesn't feel overcrowded or overbearing. The city is spacious and contains many open areas, from the lush green public gardens and seating areas overlooking the river to the city squares that are perfect for people watching. The people here are also very friendly and quite rightly, proud of their wonderful city.
Getting around Bordeaux
There are many different ways to see the city, each offer a slightly different experience and outlook. Something I would highly recommend is hiring a bike and cycling to all the main tourist spots. One of my favourite memories of Bordeaux is when we cycled along the river down to the Le Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas bridge. Once we got to the bridge we stopped for a few moments to take some pictures and glance at the city from afar, from here you can see many of the distinctive buildings.
We passed a few cafes, designer shops and caught a glimpse of the delicious dishes people were eating in the riverside restaurants. Bordeaux is very bike friendly with bike lanes all around the city and places where you can leave your bike. You can hire bikes using the V-Club bikes, I think they cost something like two euros an hour. However, make sure you hire them out online rather than paying by credit card at the machines (they took 200 euros from our card per bike as a deposit, it was taken from our account and not returned for two weeks).
You can quite easily walk around the city if you want to. We only hired bikes on one day and we didn't have a car, however, you can get to most places on foot. I would also suggest going on the tourist train. You can catch a few different tourist buses, but personally I thought the train was more authentic. You ride around the city on this little white train with headphones that tell you about the history of all the places you pass.
If you really want to get to know Bordeaux and make sure you see everything then hop on this train, it takes an hour or so. There are also trams in most parts of the city, we hopped on one to take us from one end to the other.
Major landmarks to see
Of all the buildings in the city, perhaps the most striking was the Bordeaux Cathedral, a stunning Romanesque cathedral dating back to the 11th century. We walked up this extremely long street to get to it and the cathedral looked impressive, even from afar.
I would recommend going to see it in the evening when it's all lit up, it's absolutely beautiful. You can see where it has been delicately restored over the years. There are also a few restaurants that overlook the cathedral which are worth a visit.
One of the best places to see views of the entire city is at the top of the Tower of Pey-Berland. It's a Gothic bell tower and you can climb the steps all the way to the top (for a small fee) where you can admire panoramic views of the city. We also went down into a room at the bottom of the tower where you can watch a video (in French) about the mummies that used to be housed here. It's a little creepy but very interesting if you can understand a bit of French.
Then of course there is the Place de la Bourse, which is the most recognisable landmark in Bordeaux. This is the place to take a few selfies and get some snaps of the impressive architecture. It's a very elegant and grand building that really stands out a lot.
Directly in front of the Place de la Bourse is the Miroir d'Eau de Bordeaux, which is a water feature that is meant to look a bit like a mirror. It's a great place to go to cool off, as you can wander barefoot through the water, which switches from steam to little fountains of water. Lots of kids can be found here playing in the water here as well as a few dogs trying to cool down a little in the summer.
Things to do
There are many different things to do in Bordeaux, depending on what time of year you visit. The Jardin Public is a lovely place to go if you want some peace and quiet. You can stroll around the English style gardens and relax amongst the lush greenery and pretty flowers.
You won't want to miss out on the chance to go shopping in Bordeaux. It's home to Europe's longest shopping street. I think it took us about two hours just to get down the street, there were so many good shops. From well known brands like H&M; and Mango to quirky French shops and designer boutiques.
Bordeaux is packed with a variety of different places to eat, there's practically a restaurant around every corner. Choose from Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisines. I would suggest going to one of the traditional French restaurants, we also enjoyed a lovely meal at a little Spanish Tapas restaurant called Bodega El Pata Negra. In the evening, head to one of the squares and have a few drinks at one of the atmospheric cafes and bars.
You can also go on boat trips down the river, we saw a few boats go by and wanted to hop on board. I imagine it's a lovely way to see the city.
A little further afield
There are some wonderful places to visit just outside of the city in the Aquitaine region if you are happy to venture further afield. You can catch a bus that takes about 45 minutes to Parc de Majolan (I imagine it would be much quicker to drive). This was one of my favourite parts of our holiday, this charming park is full of lovely surprises, it's a peaceful oasis outside the bustling city.
There are a few different walks around the park, which is home to some cheeky little river rats (Coypu). It's relaxing watching them paddle along the surface of the lake with their head poking out the water, some of them even came up the river banks with the ducks hoping to get fed. There were also some little ducklings swimming around with their mother. We went and sat on one of the park benches and read for a while, and caught a glimpse of a peacock in the distance, which added to the magic of the park. There are lots of bright and colorful flowers and also some caves to explore.
If you visit Bordeaux, make sure you plan a day trip to the Dune of Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune. You can catch a train to Arcachon (a seaside town that's also worth a visit) from Bordeaux that takes about 45 minutes, then catch a bus to the dune which takes about 40 minutes. When you arrive, you follow this long path up to the dune, and then have to make it up to the top.
On one side of the dune is a vast forest, and when you reach the top you can take in the seas views on the other side. The view is quite simply breathtaking. You can also go right down to the bottom of the dune where you will find a beach, and you can go swimming in the sea (take care though as there is a very strong current here). Also keep in mind that the climb back up to the top is not for the faint hearted.
Bordeaux and me
Overall I was very impressed with Bordeaux, and wouldn't hesitate to go back again. It has everything you could want from a city, but it doesn't feel overcrowded or fast paced. The architecture is breathtaking and fascinating. Don't miss out on the chance to see Bordeaux, my favourite French city (with Nice coming a close second) so far.


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Today is our eleventh wedding anniversary. I try to remember the people that we were eleven years ago, and I can't. From here, we look like babies who had no idea what we were getting into. I know that we thought we had things pretty well figured out. I know we had a lot of big plans and dreams. I know that we were crazy about each other.
We had some hard years at the beginning, but I can say, without question, that this bittersweet eleventh year has been the hardest. It has been a different kind of hard than those early years. Those we spent battling each other, while this year, we've usually been on the same team. The uncertainty, stress, and grief of this year further put into perspective the things we thought were worth fighting about a decade ago.
I'm so thankful to be married to this imperfect, rough-around-the-edges man, who loves me at my most unlovable, thinks I'm beautiful no matter how much I weigh, can always make me laugh, and quickly forgives me no matter how much I don't deserve it.
The request I present to God most often is, "please let me grow old with him," and I am more aware than ever that we aren't guaranteed eleven more years or eleven more minutes. He and I have recommitted in the last few months to make the most of the time we're given to be together – to love each other like crazy, always point our kids to Jesus, be open and eager to hear God's direction for our lives, and seek out friendships with people who encourage us to do those things. Marriage is probably my favorite of God's gifts, after salvation. I feel such a sense of urgency not to waste it or take it for granted. Eleven years from now, if it is God's will, we'll be turning 45 and will have adult and teenage children. I'm sure I'll look back at our eleventh anniversary and think we were babies who thought we had things figured out.
That's okay with me.


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Things I found in my bed this morning:
1 hardback, 2 paperback books
Wooden tortoise
Glass bottle of scent
Pokémon limbs (assorted)
Packet of anti-inflammatories
3 t-shirts (dirty)
Two extra children's duvets
Vanessa Bruno dress
Packet of Sinutab
Seventeen stuffed animals including near lifesized crocodile
Pen knife
Stick on cossack beard
1 pair children's socks (dirty)
It's a big bed, admittedly. But still. Also, I saw a large spider was living in my water glass last night but could not bear to deal with it. It is not there this morning. I probably drank it.
Photo sickness check
Has it totally nailed.
Not so much.
E: Do me a sick face, Fingers
F: Mais je ne sais pas comment faire
E: This is precisely my issue with you being here today AGAIN
Me? Why thank you for asking! Here I am in the capacious Bed of Death:
We shall never get to Moscow.
(nb. Inadvertently displaying birth control pills very prominently. The universe is telling me something and I TOTALLY AGREE)
The best Freecycle ad ever, discovered by Violet
Wanted: Mouse cage for rescued shrew! Please help! :) SE4
E: I would suggest a colander. Or perhaps a sock?
V: Indeed. A cage would never hold something that small.
E: This advert raises many questions for me. Like, how?
V: Moving very quickly, I imagine.
Fridge Crime
Those of you who enjoyed Grit and my Savoy cabbages are going to LOVE SueBob's canteloupe. I have suggested we make this a regular feature. Anyone else who wishes to expose the shameful contents of their fridge to the world, just let me know. It will be like a carnival of shame!
Today, I give you this:
Though also, obviously, this:
Tortoise beats rotting veg. Any day. Bring it on, fridge criminals!


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This popular Bhutan cultural tour provides an in-depth view into the ancient way of life and rich culture that still thrives in Bhutan today through the western valleys like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangduephodrang. It is a well-paced tour, designed to provide the opportunity to really savor the unique highlights of Bhutan's western districts which offer diverse mountainous landscapes, a rich Buddhist heritage including monasteries, temples and chortens, historical fortresses and an extremely hospitable people. You will discover the vibrant history of Bhutan visiting the Ta Dzong Museum, Rinpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley. In Bhutan's capital, Thimphu, you will visit The National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha statue and zoo before crossing the 3050m Dochula Pass with its 108 chortens, numerous prayer flags and spectacular Himalayan views into the sub-tropical Punakha Valley featuring the incredible Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang, temple of the 'Divine Madman'. You will finally reach to the place where black necked crane are seen in winters.
DAY 01: Arrive Paro. Check in hotel and visit Paro Dzong built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, perhaps the finest example of Bhutanese architecture as well as a local religious administrative Centre. Next visit Paro Museum an ancient watchtower housing the National Museum, with abundant culture relics. Then visit Weekend market and watch archery match in the evening.
National Game: Archery in Bhutan is more than a sport, it is a living example and a dynamic manifestation of the unique traditions and culture of the Bhutanese people, and it is a celebration of the Bhutanese way of life. No festival and no celebration is complete without a game of archery and the game itself is a combination of physical talents and spiritual influences where the deities and spirits are called upon to help a player or a team to perform better and win the contest. You can explore this game and feel the taste of game
Farm House (traditional village house); the beauty of Paro valley is embellished by cluster of quaint farm houses. Bhutanese farm houses are very colorful, decorative and traditionally built without the use of single nail. All houses follow the same architectural pattern. A visit to Farm House is very interesting and offers a good glimpse into the lifestyle of a farmer.
DAY 02;Paro to Thimphu (65 km-1½ Hours). Upon arrival check in hotel and visit Memorial Stupa built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan's third King. Chorten literally means 'Seat of Faith' and Buddhists often call such monuments, the 'Mind of Buddha. Later visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang): Another place from where you can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley is from the Buddha point. It is again a short drive from the town. You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.
Cyclying (Buddha Point - Sangay Gang; 6 km-1 hour),the best place for photographers)
Cycling is an increasingly becoming popular in our country. Away from home you can test your fitness by cycling about 6 kms. You can also have a panoramic view of the valley.
On the way back we will visit the small zoo dedicated to the Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashi chho dzong "fortress of the glorious religion" was initially erected in 1641 and rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Tashi chhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty's secretariat, and the central monk body.
Weekend Market (Remain open from Thursday-Sunday); Every Saturday and Sunday most of Thimphu's scant population and many valley dwellers congregate on the banks of the river where weekend market is held. It is an interesting place to visit and provides opportunity to mingle with the local people.
DAY 03; Thimphu to Punakha (70 km-3 Hours) Today after breakfast you will drive to Punakha (1300m/4265ft) the former capital of Bhutan. On the way after 45 minutes' drive from Thimphu will reach at highest pass between Thimphu and Punakha the place called Dochula pass (3140m) where you can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on clear day
Then, visit Chhimi Lhakhang a temple dedicated to the Devine Madman and a sacred place where people pray for children. Upon arrival check in hotel and visit Punakha Dzong a very beautiful Bhutanese architecture armed by the Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River) rivers, built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan which houses some rich Buddhist collections.
Night View of Punakha Dzong
Day 04; Punakha to Phobjikha (70 km-3 Hours). Drive to Phobjikha (3000m/9845ft) valley a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. Phobjikha valley is one of the winter roosting grounds of the rare Black-necked Cranes. Upon arrival check in hotel and visit Gangtey Goempa the largest and the only monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in western Bhutan.
School Visit -The school in Bhutan remain open almost for 9 months except in December, January and July. We can make appointment for your visit. Take this opportunity to interact with students and teachers during break time, and get to learn and know the education system in Bhutan, take pictures with them. Your gesture of donating stationaries like, pen, pencils, books and even desktop or in cash is always appreciated but not compulsory.
Gangtey Village: Phobjikha is a wide glacial valley with a central stream meandering through the open grassland and thickets of dwarf bamboo. Farmlands occupy the peripheral slopes where potatoes and turnips are grown. The forests beyond the farms are mostly coniferous. The general vegetation is composed of mainly blue pine, birch, maple and several species of rhododendrons.
Day 05; (Phobjikha to Punakha (70 km- 3 Hours) In Punakha do the following activities
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery; Perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangduephodrang, gleams the magnificent structures of Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang(Temple). The temple houses a 14-foot main bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrigzig chagtong chentong). Other statues include those of Guru Padmasambawa, Gautama Buddha, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, Tsela Namsum, the 21 Taras and Tsepamay (Buddha of longevity). The Avalokiteshvara statue, one of the biggest in the country, was the handiwork of entirely local Bhutanese artisans.
Rafting (extra payment is applicable) Punakha River offers perfect opportunity for a short rafting. Day raft trips can be arranged to suit your rafting needs either in Mo Chhu or Pho Chhu River. More than a river trip, one will have the chance to embrace the culture and history of Bhutan and encounter the peaceful, fun-loving citizens as you journey down the Paro Chu, Mo Chu not to mention the amazing backdrop of punakha Dzong. Best times for River Rafting and Kayaking in Bhutan is March to April and November to December. Rafting activity is offered by rafting companies operating in Bhutan and not by inner Bhutan; however we are happy to make necessary arrangement for you.
Day 06; Punakha to Paro (125 km—5 hours). After breakfast we will drive back to Paro. Upon reaching Thimphu, you will visit the following places before the office closes at 5 pm and drive to Paro. Simtokha Dzong. Simtokha Dzong is one of the oldest Dzongs in Bhutan. The Dzong was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1627.
National Post Office. The central PO is located in the lower part of town on Chang Lam. The main attraction of this post office is getting your picture printed onto stamps and mailing them out to your friends or relatives as a surprise. Doesn't cost much and good to keep as a memento. Various stamps and other gifts to purchase at the post office
Institute for Zorig Chusum: Commonly known as the Painting School, the Institute offers you a glimpse of novices learning 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. It is a hands-on trip for you. Enjoy few moments with the future artists of the country.
National Library; The National Library was established in the late 1960s primarily to conserve the literary treasures which form a significant part of Bhutan's cultural heritage. It now houses an extensive collection of Buddhist literature mostly in block-printed format, with some works several hundred years old. There is also a small collection of foreign books, stock of which mainly comprises works written in English.
Night View of Paro Dzong:
Day 07; Paro- Hike to Taktsang (Distance 3-4 Hours walk). Today, you will hike to Taktshang, Tiger's Nest. "Trip to Bhutan is never complete without climbing to Taktsang", says one tourist. Indeed it's true as the journey there fills you with spiritual bliss.The cave was named Taktshang after Guru Rinpoche flew into the cave from Kurtoe Singye Dzong in eastern Bhutan riding on a tigress
Kichu lhakhang one of the oldest temples to have been built in Bhutan by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century AD
Day 08; Paro-Departure


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Despite Narrow Deficit, Dixon Says Title Chase is No Easier
Jeff Olson
Posted: September 10, 2017
It's not the ideal situation to be trailing the leader in a championship with one race left in the season, but Scott Dixon knows from experience that anything is possible.
Dixon trails Josef Newgarden by just three points heading into the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season finale, the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on Sept. 17 at Sonoma Raceway. Two years ago, Dixon trailed Juan Pablo Montoya by 47 points and rallied to win the championship.
That doesn't mean the driver of the No. 9 NTT Data Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing is taking it easy this time around.
"I definitely don't feel relaxed," Dixon said during a teleconference on Sept. 5. "I don't feel relaxed going into any race. I think the goal is still the same every time. It's to win the race first, and ideally if that happens, it takes care of the rest, especially with how tight the points are between Josef and I. But (2015's rally) still shows that obviously that's when it's possible, and that makes it very eligible for four of us that can have that swing."
Aside from Newgarden and Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud are still in the mix for the Astor Cup awarded to the champion. Newgarden has 560 points, Dixon 557, Helio Castroneves 538 and Simon Pagenaud 526. Will Power, Alexander Rossi and Graham Rahal also remain mathematically alive in the battle, but their chances are much more remote.
"You'd always prefer to be leading by a healthy margin," Dixon said. "But I think with the ups and downs and misfortunes we've had throughout the season, I'm somewhat surprised that we're still within striking distance for the points race."
The downs for Dixon were few this season, but they were memorable. A frightening crash in the Indianapolis 500 was followed by another crash at Texas Motor Speedway. But he still maintained the lead in the standings – thanks largely to a strong, consistent start to the season – from the first race in Detroit in June until a ninth-place finish at Mid-Ohio in August.
Dixon's comeback began in earnest with his victory at Road America in June and runner-up finishes in the most recent races -- at Gateway Motorsports Park and Watkins Glen International. Now, with double points in the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, Dixon carries the experience of knowing anything is possible.
"Definitely it makes for an exciting championship last race, which is what everybody expects, I think, out of the Verizon IndyCar Series and how it always is," he said. "It's pretty tight."
Knowing it's possible doesn't mean it will happen, so Dixon approaches the challenge with caution.
"I wouldn't say that it makes me feel any more relaxed or any more confident," Dixon said. "There's still a lot on the line, and it takes a lot to beat the competition that we have in the Verizon IndyCar Series. It's a better position than what we were in 2015, but that guarantees you pretty much nothing. It's good to be in the hunt and have a tight gap right there, but we're still going to have to do our best to beat four of the closest competitors right there."
Dixon's track record at Sonoma bodes well for the 37-year-old New Zealand native. In 12 races at the 12-turn, 2.385-mile road course, he has three victories and six top-five finishes. He also won the pole at Sonoma in 2006 and has started among the top five seven times.
As always at Sonoma, qualifying is nearly as critical as the race itself.
"It's quite low grip," Dixon explained. "The tires, last year at least in qualifying, you pretty much had a one-lap window, maybe two if you're lucky, so it's hard to get the front tires in for the first lap. By the time the fronts come in, the rears are kind of on their way out. It's a track that requires a fair bit of compromise. … For me it's probably one of the toughest circuits to get right, to be honest."
So, as the 2017 season prepares for its send-off, keep an eye on the guy who already has four Verizon IndyCar Series championships and 41 victories in his career, a number exceeded in the history of the sport by only A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Michael Andretti. A fifth championship would break a tie with Sebastien Bourdais, Michael Andretti and Mario Andretti and leave Dixon alone in second place, trailing only Foyt's seven Indy car championships.
"Five sounds great," Dixon said. "Sounds better than four, so I'd absolutely love to get a fifth championship. But there's a lot of people we have to go through to make that possible. But yeah, when you start to look at those lists and how we're approaching the top parts of those lists, you know, it feels great. But my focus is definitely trying to win the race, and hopefully we can look at those later in life."
And if he wins? He gets to keep his job.
"It means that maybe Chip (Ganassi, team owner) would hire me again, so that would be a good positive," Dixon joked. "With the stats and championships … maybe when you exit, I think you can look back on and hopefully you're proud of what you've achieved with the team I've been lucky to be assigned with 16 years-plus now."
The GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma airs live at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the Advance Auto Parts INDYCAR Radio Network as the Verizon IndyCar Series championship comes down to the final race of the season for the 12th consecutive year.
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Case Study: Piedmont AC
Piedmont AC is a mechanical contractor headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The outside salespeople in this company are required to generate new business through a variety of personal prospecting methodologies. Each outside salesperson has been given specific criteria for acceptable performance.
Piedmont AC hired salespeople based on a conventional methodology of background, interviews, and role-play exercises. They also used a behavior assessment to assist in the decision-making process.
John Smith accepted a position at Piedmont AC based on his interview, past experience, and his behavior profile. He had been with the company for nine months and received comprehensive company training. Still, he was not meeting his goals as an outside salesperson.
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Resolution Systems, Inc. recommended giving John the Sales Champion Battery™ assessment to determine his profile and his "fit" with the sales role. The sales manager agreed, and John took the assessment.
The interpretation by Resolution Systems, Inc. revealed that John, as suspected by the sales manager, was not a good fit for the sales role and the reasons were clearly listed and detailed within the Sales Champion Battery™ assessment. John's clarity of thinking was very low.
John scored below average in goal directedness, results orientation, and handling stress, as well as many other categories. John's cognitive structure was a complete mis-fit for the role of an outside salesperson.
The sales manager asked Resolution Systems, Inc. if John should have ever been hired. With the results of the Sales Champion Battery™ assessment, Resolution Systems, Inc. could confidently say that John was not a fit for the position.
The direct cost of hiring John Smith, training, and attempting to develop him for nine months was approximately $70,000. The indirect costs of lost sales opportunities and sales management time well exceeded those direct costs.
This case study is a classic example of the effectiveness of the Sales Champion Battery™ assessment. Had the sales manager utilized this tool before hiring John Smith, he would have saved himself considerable money, time, and energy and hired a different candidate – one who was much more compatible with the sales role.
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Greens slam airline emissions deal
An agreement to revise how the aviation sector is included in the EU emissions trading scheme was reached in negotiations between the European Parliament and Council on 4 March. The Greens hit out at the agreement, which would exclude international aviation from the EU's emissions trading scheme for another four years.
Commenting on the outcome, Green climate change spokesperson Satu Hassi (MEP, Finland) said: "This deal is a cop-out, which would let the international aviation sector off the hook for its growing climate change impact in exchange for the vague hope of future global action. Excluding international aviation from the emissions trading scheme for another four years will mean another four years of growth in airline emissions without check, undermining the emissions reductions from most other EU sectors. The Greens will urge MEPs from other groups to reject this agreement.
"The original legislation including aviation in the EU's emissions trading scheme covers one-third of global aviation emissions; it is reckless to dismantle this effective climate policy instrument in exchange for a vague promise on a global scheme in the distant future without guarantees of environmental integrity or ambition. The actions of Airbus and the European airlines to undermine EU climate policy have been shameless and discredit the sector as a constructive partner for the future."
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PSP responds to Helen Gym's commentary on universal enrollment
If the Notebook is going to delve into the proposed universal enrollment process, it should begin with the facts.
Start with the purpose of universal enrollment: to simplify the process of applying to schools for families and make access to the city's best schools more equitable. Also note that universal enrollment is a goal of the Great Schools Compact, which was signed by Mayor Nutter, the School District, charter and Catholic school leaders, and the state secretary of education. Philadelphia School Partnership serves as project manager to the Compact Committee, which includes representatives from all of these.
The Compact states:
We will pursue a system of "universal enrollment" – i.e., aligning schools' application procedures, from public announcements to application materials to lottery dates and other timing, as uniformly as possible. Expanding the number of high performing schools will only truly serve parents and students if they are more readily able to access, understand and apply for the options available to them.
Here are other important clarifications to Helen Gym's commentary:
- The Compact Working Group on universal enrollment is not a private entity, but rather a working group consisting of school operators, representatives of the School District, education nonprofits, and a student advocacy organization. It is an advisory group only. The working group has sought and received parent feedback on universal enrollment over the past six months in a number of venues. It has also sought and received feedback from school leaders, community and faith-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other education leaders. Before implementation by the District, a vote by the School Reform Commission would likely be required, which in turn would require additional public discussion.
- Universal enrollment does not make choices for students. Students choose schools and rank them in order of preference, and universal enrollment uses software to attempt to give every student the highest possible match. In New Orleans, 84 percent of students receive one of their top three choices, and 99 percent receive one of their top five choices. In Denver, 70 percent of all students get their first choice, and 84 percent of students receive a top-three choice.
- Early-stage interviewing for an executive director to oversee universal enrollment had begun in late summer, but has been postponed due to the delay in full implementation of PhillySchoolApp.
- As proposed, students who desire to attend their neighborhood District school would still be assured of that option under universal enrollment.
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation did not fund universal enrollment in Philadelphia.
- In all cities that have used universal enrollment, data systems have been established to ensure confidentiality of student data. School operators have access to the data only for students who apply to their schools, as is the case under existing practices. Here's how the system works in New Orleans. The data-controversy example of inBloom, from New York, that Gym cites is unrelated to New York City's long-running universal enrollment system.
- Until Philadelphia school operators formally agree to participate in a universal enrollment matching system, none of the policy decisions around how the system would work can be finalized. But it is true that students receive a single match in New Orleans, New York, and Denver. This benefits the many students who, under previous practices, ended up without an acceptance to any schools or only to their neighborhood school; at the same time, it does limit the number of acceptances (or "matches") for those students who, today, may be accepted to five or more schools and, then, can only choose one. For example, at the briefing for City Council that Gym references, a parent told the story of her child who was rejected by all of the charter schools he applied to — and denied admission to his neighborhood school because of overcrowding. Note that a universal enrollment system would not limit application choices: Students would be able to apply to multiple schools and rank their choices in order of preference.
The bottom line is that the current system is too complicated and unfair for far too many families across the city. All students should have equal access to high-quality schools, and school operators from all sectors are collaborating to make this possible.
Kristen Forbriger is the manager of communications and public affairs for the Philadelphia School Partnership.
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The Heart Is A Hidden Camera (2009)
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- Release: April 27, 2009
- Director: Gabriel Judet-Weinshel
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- Cast: Jacqueline Duprey, Jamie Harding, Janelle Viscomi, Joshua Santiago, Zulay Henao
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"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter." (Proverbs 25:2 KJV)
It felt like I had the same dream all night. This is what I remember as I awoke on March 10th, 2018:
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I love road trips. And not only because I never drive and have the luxury of falling asleep for 90% of the ride. What's so great about them, you ask? Night driving. Car games. Stopping for snacks and people watching. New music to listen to. And finally (but most importantly), the excitement of the arriving at your final destination.
The creator of poutine, infamous bagels, and Parisian looking streets, Montreal is one of a kind city known for its French-English mix. My boyfriend and I took a quick road trip up to MTL two weekends ago to visit his family, and it was a nice little escape. My parents are also originally from Montreal, so I used to go all the time as a kid, and loved it! We did spend a lot of time with Tylor's family (they're awesome), but we squeezed in a few touristy things too.
We had brunch, wandered around downtown Montreal, and found a delicious pizza place for dinner. Then we stopped by a bagel spot to stock up on those famous MTL bagels (my mom is obsessed!), and of course grabbed a couple of coffees. We also went up to Mont Royal (a mountain which the city is named after) and got a chance to see some of the coolest views of the city: old Montreal + McGill University. Although I was only there for two days, I have to say Montreal is an amazing city, full of good food and culture, and I'll definitely be back to visit soon.
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Monday April 14, 2008
Lichtenstein at Fairchild
My third trip to Fairchild was the most interesting yet, thanks in part to unwillingly (and groaningly) submitting to the tram tour. The garden has over 500 volunteers, and among other things they lead all these tours, which are — surprise — extremely interesting and helpful in making sense of what might otherwise seems a somewhat sprawling estate. Fairchild has four distinct plant habitats and … well, I'm not going to regurgitate everything, but trust me, it's worth it.
The public attraction aspect is almost secondary to Fairchild's scientific function. A premiere collection of tropical wildlife, every plant on the property is a scientific specimen, and many are tagged for reference. Botanists come from all over the world to study this stuff.
In the arid area, almost every different plant is a different species. Set atop a small hill, the area was excavated and filled with fast-draining sandy soil to simulate a desert environment.
So, I guess we should talk about the Lichtenstein. There are only about 10 sculptures, but they're pretty hard to miss of course. At their best (for example, this lamp light sculpture) they're pretty darned good.
Also the house sculpture, charming enough in a photo, but employing a perspective gimmick that makes it look like it's moving as you walk past it. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of tired "brushstroke" pieces to be had, but the best of it was pretty good.
Also, remnants of Chihuly abound. Here a lizard has gotten pretty comfortable with the red tubes. I sort of wish they'd get rid of the glass, because it's pretty distracting. In the tropical rainforest all people were photographing were the sodding glass balls in the stream. (Tour tidbit: since Miami doesn't get nearly as much rain as a rainforest needs, the area has a treetop-level sprinkler system — every layer of the rainforest needs water, not just the ground.)
Orchid fever in the enclosed conservatory building. I took the orchid pictures, but Susan took most of the rest of them, because like a knucklehead I left my camera battery at home. More orchid pictures at flickr: 1, 2, 3. Oh, one last thing. Fairchild has a butterfly garden now. Did you know that if you plant the right plants, butterflies will just start hanging out? Well, they planted lots and lots of them in one little area and viola — a year-round swarm of butterflies. Good stuff.comments powered by Disqus
- FerfeLaBat Mon Apr 14, 01:01 PM #
Beautiful photos. I really want to visit that place. I have a friend in Redland that farms butterflies as a hobby. Her yard is an acre of amazing.
- da lizza Mon Apr 14, 04:52 PM #
i agree. i usually hate tours. but the tram tour at fairchild is usually wonderful. i take it almost every time i go, since there are always different volunteers giving different information.
- squathole Tue Apr 15, 09:42 AM #
P.S. What's "Farichild?"
- Mikhail Tue Apr 15, 07:02 PM #
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
- alesh Tue Apr 15, 07:56 PM #
Maybe. Or maybe it's sloppy hung-over not-giving-a-shit blogging.
- Kathie Wed Apr 16, 12:16 PM #
I love Fairchild, it's in our backyard and we forget that it's a world renown institution. I go there when I want to remember what God really does for a living!


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Compliance Concerns
By Don M. Cross, D.C.
It's all about the numbers.
ObamaCare is here, and it is affecting all chiropractic offices-large and small, insurance and cash. Most chiropractic practices have less than 50 employees, so we're not required to offer our employees health insurance, BUT (and this is a huge but) other sections of ObamaCare (P.P.A.C.A. of 2010) will have a significant impact.
Effective September 23, 2013, all offices were required to have developed and be implementing a written set of policies and procedures beyond the bare minimum of a HIPAA manual, according to Section 6401. These new requirements revolve around having a fraud and abuse compliance plan in place. Being the owner of a small practice, I hoped that my research into the new requirements would reveal a "minimum number" somewhere that would allow me to be exempt.
These types of numbers are contained in the Family Medical Leave Act, the EEOC regulations, the American Disabilities Act, and certain OSHA requirements. Fifteen seems to be the magic number; fewer than 15 employees and we are exempt from many aspects of these laws and regulations. Unfortunately for all of us, what I found from my research into ObamaCare was that if I had an NPI, and I had one employee or one patient, I had to comply with the new regulations. As I said earlier, this story doesn't have a happy ending.
Another major change that went into effect this year was a huge increase in the fines levied for information breaches, plus fines for violations are dramatically higher if there isn't a compliance program in place. Many of these fines increased from $25,000 each to $1.5 Million! Why? To help pay for ObamaCare, which includes recoupment as part of the budget for the new program. In 2008, the OIG reported recouping $3.8 BILLION, and as ObamaCare is just beginning to ramp up it nearly doubled to $6.9 Billion last year.
There's also been a policy shift in Washington focusing on cooperation amongst the various enforcement agencies, who now coordinate closely to maximize recoupment. For example the FBI has $130 million in its budget for investigation of health care fraud alone. The trend is that one complaint will multiply into several agencies being involved. And there is a huge amount of complaints being filed; the OIG has been receiving over 48,000 per month!
And another danger is the various "whistle blower" programs, which rewards the person filing the complaint with 25 to 30% of what is recouped. This could be a disgruntled employee or patient! Another change allows an investigation or audit to be initiated without a complaint. If they find any evidence of fraud, the case is turned over to the OIG who has the authority to review claims clear back to the day the practice was opened.
I explored many different ideas trying to find a way to be legally exempt, but with no success. Last year alone, 3131 individuals were added to the Federal Exclusion List due to non-compliance of some type. To practice chiropractic in any kind of practice, you must be compliant. This is the new reality for American health care.
This is the first in a series of articles I'll be sharing with you as I discuss what we must do to "be compliant" in our small offices, with under 15 employees.
I recommend our OCCM Compliance Manual and Form Set to get your small office compliance ready.
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Friday night beginning at 5 pm
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American Cornhole
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12 Noon
Motorcycle ride begins--going west from the square signals the parade start
MAYDAY Foundation Kids Day activities, rides and concessions
Entertainment on the square
Ed- link to her site from rideforavet.com
2 pm ceremony, silent auction, raffles,
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Yancey County Firefighters' Combat Challenge begins at 2:30
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DAV watermelon eating contest at 2:30 pm
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"Hero Day" will take place on Memorial Day
Saturday. Lineup for the parade will be on West Main Street at 11:30 am. Don't dare miss it! Everone invited to participate.
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