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Meeting Room Scheduling Software
YArooms is a web based booking software package that makes it easy for you to manage rooms and resources and to book a room anywhere, even if it is in a different time zone or location.
Real Time Saver
Quick book, availability at a glance
With YArooms' Quick Book feature, you can schedule a meeting in the room of your choice right from your home screen. YArooms offers at a glance availability for a day, week or month. This way, you will always know if the room you need is available at the time and date you want.
Assign User Roles & Responsibilities
Granular access by user types or groups
YArooms allows for granular access of your users to the meeting rooms by organizing users into types and soon groups. Meeting rooms can have owners, restricted users will require approval from the room owners for each meeting.
Sync With Outlook. Book From There
Dedicated plugin for your convenience
If you use Outlook for work, you can bring YArooms into your email client by installing our dedicated plugin. You'll be able to use YArooms without opening up the web application.
Book A Meeting From The Room's Door
Everything you need to book and manage your room, at its door
All YArooms accounts come bundled with the YArooms Door app. Install it on a the tablet of your choice and mount that on your conference room's door. Check-in functionality with auto-release is built in, you can also book directly from the app, see the room's current status and much more.
Book meetings, appointments, conferences
All the meeting room usage reports at a glance
Your staff is already used to book with Outlook?
Your Own
Customize YArooms to match your colors and logo
Book in
Straight from the welcome screen
The weekly dashboard shows instant room availability and users can book a meeting room in just 2 clicks. For recurrent meetings, or booking resources and attendees we offer an advanced booking screen as well.
Available only to selected users
Some people in your organization might need access to all of the data regarding the bookings aggregated, to be used for billing purposes or others. The reports section of YArooms offers all of the account's data filterable and available to export.
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Outlook plugin
Office 2010, 2013 and 2016
Integrating YArooms with Outlook is as easy as installing an Outlook add-in. Users will be able to book meetings in YArooms straight from Outlook and synchronize the meetings with their own Outlook calendar.
Branding &
We respect our clients' image
Whether you need just to upload your logo, or change the entire color scheme of the meeting room management software, YArooms offers an easy and usable solution. Much more customization is possible for dedicated deployments.
Use Case Scenarios
See what others are doing with YArooms
Meeting room management is the main goal of our booking software, but our clients use YArooms for many different purposes.
See more use cases
School Schedule Planning
Schools and universities love YArooms
It's quite a challenge to make a full years' schedule planning. Classes, teachers, sport rooms, teachers' meeting rooms, all of them need to fit together in perfect balance. With YArooms, it is easier to schedule, change, follow or add something new. An instant glance will let you know if the schedule is balanced thanks to the simple to use color code.
Worldwide Companies
Keep your salesforce's meetings organized
Imagine how managing several meeting rooms, in multiple locations, with tens of resources, used by hundreds of people who do not know each other, would be without a quick, organized and efficient system like YArooms. With YArooms there is no need for long phone calls or uncomfortable moments when you have to meet the client in the cafeteria or worse, you always know where you can go and you do not have to wait until a certain equipment is retrieved.
Startup hubs, business incubators
The rising trend in freelancers working from shared offices is one that is changing the face of business, and there are also more businesses than ever before saving money by using shared facilities and resources. For business incubators the YArooms meeting room booking software is a very useful package, and it offers much more than just booking systems.
What our clients say
Check out what our customers are saying about our room scheduling system
YArooms has a very friendly support team which helped us through the process of integrating it into our daily routines, and the transition was near seamless.
Everybody in the company loves it, it's mobile friendly and very usable, which is more than we bargained for.
Just a quick note to say thanks very much for all of the hard work your team put forth implementing YArooms for us here at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. From the start of the deployment your team has been terrific to work with and your knowledge and professionalism really came through in the way our customized site turned out. It really looks great!
We are very happy with YArooms. It is very easy to use and getting familiar with the program is a very gentle learning curve. The customer service has been excellent both in response and having a solution. Our people jumped on the program as soon as they knew we had it and use it with ease.


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Since our inception in 1962, OBI has been a place of opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities. We have created services that enable our program participants to achieve both personal and vocational success. In addition to our daily programming, we offer supplemental services which enable these adults to be more self-sufficient, independent and live more fulfilled lives.
Work Adjustment Training
This program is a 13-week job-preparation class that teaches skills that empower the individuals to achieve their life dreams and goals. Upon completion, a participant leaves with a resume and basic computer skills including MS-Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Throughout the 13-week period, participants are taught how to do an intensive job search both on-line and in the community. They learn stress management, coping and social interaction skills as well as interview techniques. By program's end, most participants accomplish their goal of finding a job. Each class is individualized to meet the needs of the participants.
Computer Lab
We offer a computer lab as an opportunity to learn basic keyboarding skills, prepare PowerPoint presentations, write resumes and perform on-line job searches. For some, the computer lab is a place to take a break from work and enjoy educational games.
Community Music
Once a week a community musician works with OBI program participants who have specific sensory needs. These individuals have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments to promote and stimulate a more productive lifestyle.
Health and Safety Awareness Program
An important component of being independent is being able to ensure that one's environment is safe. In addition, we want to promote a healthy lifestyle. As a result in 2008, we developed the Health and Safety Awareness Program, which is a collaborative effort between staff and program participants. The group meets monthly and plans events and activities to learn about such topics including diabetes awareness, autism, fire prevention, and work safety.
Friendship Civitan Club
At OBI, we provide services that promote one's social interaction. In 2001 we partnered with the Civitan Club of Glen Burnie to form the Friendship Civitan Club that enables OBI program participants to give back to their community. Typical service projects include collecting food to give to local food pantries, designing flower arrangements to take to the elderly, and creating gift bags for returning service members to be given upon arrival at the airport. The club also has formed bell choir that practices once a week and performs for area assisted living and nursing homes.

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Read your own Pro paper's headlines in your favorite RSS reader and offer your readers an RSS feed for the entire paper or just a topic area !
View your paper in your RSS Reader
From your Paper Settings Dashboard, click Global settings, then click Get RSS Feed URL.
Copy and paste the RSS feed URL into your favorite RSS reader.
The RSS feed will include all headline articles for each edition, plus 6 articles taken from the first eight sections.
Some RSS feed readers may present more than what is found in the feed source code if the feed had been presented/entered into the reader before. (In this case, the feed reader is storing past articles.)
Offer an RSS Feed to your Readers
From your Paper Settings Dashboard > Web Newspaper > Layout & appearance then Layout widgets.
Turn RSS icons toggle to ON.
- You will now find the RSS icon on the front page of your paper, next to "Archives".
Topic page view example: RSS for a topic is available on a topic page selected from the Topics dropdown menu.
Your readers will also find an RSS feed for each topic on the topics view of a paper (by clicking on the Topics drop down menu in the Topics bar and selecting the topic they would like to view) -or- on the front page of your paper next to any topic heading.
Front page example: RSS for a topic is available on the front page of your paper next to any topic heading.
Special note for publishers using the Paper.li News Page App (on a WIX site)
Using the Paper.li News Page App on your WIX site? All layout and color controls are found by accessing your WIX page settings. Click anywhere on the body of your Newspaper to see Settings button, shown below. From there, you can edit the text color, choose a font, and choose a general color scheme. Although you view your WIX Newspaper in your favorite RSS reader (URL found under General Settings, described above), you will not be able to offer the RSS feed to your readers.
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Logitech MX Revolution Wireless Laser Mouse
I have seldom been so enthusiastic about having to review (yet) another mouse as when we received the Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse. The MX Revolution might sound like marketing hype but it is a Revolution in more ways than one. If you can see beyond the initial price shock this is arguably the best all-purpose mouse out there and we will show you why.


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Every year we get a list of the most popular toys for Christmas. And this year is looking pretty special with great toys from Lego, Nerf and Star Wars.
If you're wondering what to buy your children, nephews and nieces or the neighbour's kids, then this guide is a sure way to make sure you don't go wrong. DreamToys is the list of top toys ideas for Christmas 2016 put together. Check them out below. Use the 'Buy It' button to find these products on Amazon.
1Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster from LEGO Company Ltd
Head through the turnstiles to the amusement park and stand in line for the roller coaster. Slip into the front seat to switch on the light brick and off you go – wheeeeeeeeeeee! Then take a gentle ride on the Ferris wheel or head to the drop tower, pull down your safety bar and go spinning down to the ground. Afterwards there are photos to buy and food to share with friends. You won't want your day at the Amusement Park to end!
2Hatchimals from Spin Master Toys UK Ltd
Hatchimals are interactive magical creatures inside eggs! Who's inside? It's a surprise! Care for them, and with your love, they will hatch themselves with your help. 2 x AA batteries required (included). For ages 5 years and over
3Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage from Mattel
The Ultimate Garage features multiple action zones and parking spots for 36 cars. It also comes with five Hot Wheels vehicles and a helicopter for lots of adrenaline-fuelled fun.
4Nerf N-Strike Elite Hyperfire from Hasbro
Take aim with the HyperFire blaster and challenge opponents with ultimate speed! It's the fastest motorized Nerf dart blaster, unleashing 5 darts per second to rain down a deluge of darts onto targets! With its 25-dart drum, this Nerf N-Strike Elite blaster brings impressive firepower to the battle. It fires darts up 90 feet (27 meters). Press the acceleration button, pull the trigger, and let the rapid-fire action begin! Comes with 25 Elite darts.
5Paw Patrol Air Patroller from Spin Master Toys UK Ltd
Bring home the air rescue adventures of Adventure Bay with the PAW Patrol Air Patroller! With rotating propellers, the Air Patroller easily transforms from a helicopter into a plane complete with real lights and sounds that accompany you on all your Air Rescue missions. Earn your wings by loading up the entire PAW Patrol team in the Cargo Bay with Robodog in the cockpit, then bring the Air Patroller in for a landing with its real working wheels or transform to helicopter mode and hover down for a perfect pooch landing on top of the Paw Patroller.
6SelfieMic from Worlds Apart
Sing like a star and create your own music videos with SelfieMic. Featuring an adjustable selfie stick with working microphone, earpiece and free StarMaker app, you can sing, lip sync and perform to thousands of your favourite songs, including everything from Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift to Little Mix and Ariana Grande! Go selfie solo or form a super group, and add cool filters and effects like auto-tune for a professional performance. Once you've recorded your performances you can share with friends. SING – SELFIE – SHARE. Become a star with SelfieMic. Batteries not required. Phone not included. Suitable for ages 8+.
7Shopkins Chef Club Hot Spot Kitchen from Flair Leisure Products Plc
Play at being a professional Chef with the Shopkins! There are so many ways to play and display with the Shopkins Hot Spot Kitchen Playset. This playset can be used for display and storage and has movable parts, areas for storage, 2 exclusive characters and 2 exclusive bags / cases.
8Silly Sausage from John Adams Leisure Ltd
Think you're meaty enough to take on this Super Sized Sausage?! Switch him on and wait for his commands but be warned you'll need to be fast to keep up! With 10 grillin' games and 5 sizzlin' actions – Twist ME, Shake ME, Dip ME, Stretch ME & Poke ME! Play him solo or multi play with family and friends. Everyone's a 'Wiener' with Silly Sausage! For 1 or more players.
9Snuggles My Dream Puppy from Character Options
Snuggles moves and feels just like a real puppy. He feeds from his bottle and opens and closes his eyes. He will fall asleep in your arms and then gently breathes and snores. Tickle his tummy or kiss his nose and he makes lots of happy puppy sounds. With adoption certificate and feeding bottle included. Requires Batteries.
10Speak Out from Hasbro
Get ready to be doubled over with laughter with this ridiculous mouthpiece challenge game! Players try to say different phrases while wearing a mouthpiece that won't let them shut their mouth The timer counts down as players try to say phrases such as "he's my stealthy pet ferret name Garrett", "slow down, you careless clown", or "pelicans love pollywog falafels."
11Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Fighter from LEGO Company Ltd
Following the foundation of the Galactic Empire, a wayward band of Rebel fighters comes together to carry out a desperate mission: to steal the plans for the Death Star before it can be used to enforce the Emperor's rule. Recreate the scenes with these exciting new LEGO® Star WarsTM Rogue One Playsets. Open the cockpit of the Rebel U-Wing Fighter(TM) and place the U-Wing Pilot in his seat. Fire up the engines and launch into the sky. Keep a lookout below with the transport window, and when you spot the enemy, fire the front spring-loaded shooters and stud shooters mounted in the side doors. You can even fold the wings back for a bigger model! Includes five minifigures: U-Wing PilotTM, Jyn ErsoTM, Cassian AndorTM, Rebel TrooperTM and BistanTM.
12Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Sky-High Bridge Jump from Mattel
This train set breaks new ground by taking Thomas off the tracks and sending him soaring through the air, delivering speed and excitement. Inspired by the Thomas & Friends DVD, The Great Race, this playset brings the film to life with fast-paced, flying thrills. After a tall, spiral ascent with Harold the helicopter, Thomas speeds down a huge ramp launching him into the air. Thomas soars for over two feet before landing safely on the other side and continuing his journey. This one-of-a-kind Thomas & Friends train set also features a cargo hopper, waving flags, a barrel cargo piece.


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Staying ahead of the mobile market and its constant changes is a must if you want to maximise the number of leads and sales being generated through your site.
96% of smartphone users will research services and products on this device, with 35% making a purchase through their mobile. And 59% of people who have been searching for a store will visit after they've made this search on their mobile.
Despite these overwhelming statistics, many businesses don't optimise their content for mobile users.


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The 2016 Rio Olympics so far have not been very kind to Indians, with us losing out athletes from the competition faster than the college canteen sells out Maggi.
After having lost out on most major events like Archery, track events, swimming and more, this win at last has come as a relief to the Indian people, who were just looking for at least something.
On August 17, Sakshi Malik claimed an iconic status by not just being the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympic category of wrestling, but also winning the first medal for India as a whole country.
Where many of veterans of Olympics lost and were unable to win even a bronze medal, Sakshi rose above them all, to save the pride of our country.
Sakshi Malik won against competitor Aisuluu Tynybekova from Kyrgyzstan by completing a two- point manuever and winning the bronze medal.
In an interview, she said that this medal is the result of 12 years of hard work and struggle. And it is heartening to see that she finally got the recognition that she deserves for all that she has worked
To be honest, I had given up any hope of India winning a medal at this Olympics, the odds seemed to be too against us.
But this news brought such joy and happiness to me and it truly speaks for something that it is an Indian daughter who brought an end to our medal drought and finally saved our face on this international sports event.
I mean, I don't want to go on a whole feminist tangent, but it is another example of girls stepping up and making their name when given the chance and support.
And that to from a less known sport like wrestling, where the media coverage, funding and all are known to be not that much along with competing in a 'boys only' sport.
Apparently, Sakshi will also be awarded an impressive 3 and a half crore rupees on behalf of the government for this achievement.
Signing off, I would just like to press on the fact that once again it is the underdog and the invisible person, who rose above and beyond and did something to make the entire nation proud.
So don't be hesitant to try out an unknown sport, or if you are girl don't hesitate to try out for football or wrestling. And the same goes for boys too, who want to participate in ice skating or gymnastics or something that is considered to be girly and feminine.
Because when it comes down to it, sports are not feminine or masculine, it's just the preconceived notions that society has thrust upon us. So, never step back from giving a sport you are interested in a try.
Who knows, you might be the next national treasure?
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Browse through the Resch&Frisch range and select countless delicacies from our baking enjoyment product catalogue as your fancy takes you. You can also browse through our online product overview.
Resch & Frisch stands for high quality products with the best taste and the highest level of freshness. Wherever there is a need for the highest level of food expertise, there are guidelines and standards to ensure this quality. In order to meet this requirement, you can download all of the product information in accordance with the Food Information Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011.


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I was talking to someone awhile back about Walmart. The person I was talking to said that she hates Walmart. I asked why. She didn't say "because Walmart mistreats their employees and are rude and dishonest." [I'm not saying Walmart does or doesn't do these things, I am just giving hypothetical reasons someone might give for thinking that Walmart is unethical.] She said the reason that she hates Walmart is because Walmart sells everything; because Walmart sells things cheaply and contains all different types of merchandise they end up putting small local "Mom and Pop" stores out of business.
The person I was talking to feels that Walmart is unethical because other stores go out of business because they can't compete with Walmart's vast stock and cheap prices and that it's wrong for Walmart to succeed while many smaller stores go out of business.
While I didn't respond this way to her at the time, I thought of responding: "I see. So because Walmart is better than their competitors, this makes them bad. You want a Harrison Bergeron type of society where those who are richer, or smarter, or better looking than others should be punished for being so. Walmart is a business that is trying to attract customers by selling things people want at a cheaper price than anywhere else. How is this unethical? It's better that the more business—savvy store be forced to shut down to make room for those small stores that are more expensive and less convenient than Walmart according to you. Why should someone be punished for running a business well? If someone studies and works hard and is the only student to get an A on a test so there is no grade inflation for the rest of the class, according to you this A student is unethical because now that he got an A no one else's grades can be inflated and it's his fault. I'm sorry, but I disagree."
What this little story of mine shows seems to be a popular notion today. A lot of people feel that it's not fair that there are people who are attractive, smart, and rich when there are those that aren't and that it's justice to level the playing field by taking away from those with advantages and giving it to those with disadvantages. While you're entitled to your opinion, I'm also entitled to mine. If the only way you can give charity is by robbing from millionaires then don't give charity. Leave charity to those who can give to the poor without stealing from others (yes, even if those others are millionaires). Why is our country turning into the characters from Raising Arizona who feel that it's okay to take from others who they deem to "have enough already"?
On April 5, The Retailers Association of Massachusetts plans to unveil its "Main Street Fairness Coalition" at a legislative hearing. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts is made up of local merchants who want people to pay a sales tax when ordering online. The reason that local businesses have to pay sales tax and online businesses don't is "because of the Quill Corp. vs. North Dakota decision [which rules that] states can only require a company to collect sales taxes if it has some sort of physical presence in the state." (http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinion/x719609407/
Chesto-Retailers-fight-back-against-Amazon). The Quill Corp vs. North Dakota decision gives online stores an advantage local stores don't have.
Local stores feel that the way to stop losing business is for the government to impose sales tax on online stores. This proposal hopes to level the playing field. Of course there are numerous reasons why people shop online and not in stores that has nothing to do with sales tax. Sales tax is only part of the issue. First of all, online stores have shipping and handling fees which local stores don't have. But of course, you don't hear the local stores mentioning this advantage.
If local stores really wanted to get people coming to their stores this would entail lowering their prices and having a wider selection of merchandise. But why lower your prices and make less money when you can have online stores raise theirs? (Or in the above analogy, why study hard to get an A when you can have grade inflation?).
The meeting will take place on Beacon Hill where Massachusetts will decide if this new legislation will get passed. According to Representative Martin J. Walsh, a Dorchester Democrat who supports the bill charging online businesses with having to pay sales tax, "This is less about collecting taxes and more about a question of fairness. This levels the playing field for retailers in Massachusetts who are losing sales to the Internet.'' (http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/04/06/
States such as Illinois, New York and Rhode Island have already agreed to charge a 6.25% sales tax, effective July 1st 2012 for online stores that have buildings located in any of those 3 (so far) states (and dozens of more states are proposing to adopt this bill as well).
"According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, states missed out on an estimated $8.6 billion in 2010 from failing to collect sales tax for online and catalog purchases." (http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/04/06/
The problem I have with this bill isn't so much that customers have to pay sales tax when ordering online, but the reason that this bill is introduced in the first place. It's one thing if some states decided to propose this bill, but instead this is coming out of local businesses. It seems obvious to me that these businesses only have self interest in mind, which is okay but at least admit that's the reason for this bill. Don't pretend it's about leveling the playing field when it's really about money. Local businesses are losing money and they feel this bill will increase sales at local stores. The fact that this bill may increase sales to local businesses but will certainly cause people to spend more money online isn't the concern of local businesses.
Do local stores really believe the way to attract customers is to isolate them by adding online expenses to people? Why don't local stores ease the burden on customers by lowering their own prices instead of lobbying the government to raise the prices (through the use of sales tax) of their online competitors? Is the only way to get people to shop at your stores is by taking away the advantages of others? There are advantages to buying in stores already, such as having your item right away and knowing what condition the product is in instead of having to wait a week for online stores to deliver. Customers who shop online have to pay shipping and handling fees that they don't have to pay when shopping at a local store, but I don't see the online stores complaining to the government about this.
There are always advantages and disadvantages that both groups have. Isn't better to try to get rid of the disadvantages instead of spreading them to others? Well I guess it's true what they say: "The best defense is a good offense." The staff at Gary Rome Auto Group (who have both local and online stores, so we aren't part of the problem) would love to hear your thoughts on this—which only costs 6.25% of your purchase.


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Giving at HHBC
God does not need our money; however, He has chosen to use our financial gifts to build His Kingdom.
At Henderson Hills we believe financial giving is an act of worship, a demonstration of obedience, and an expression of gratefulness for God's generosity to us. Indeed, we are not giving God a percentage of our wealth, for God owns it all, and we are merely stewards of it. We are honoring God by returning a portion to Him of what is already His.
When giving is done with God-honoring motives, the giver and God are blessed. Giving is never to be done for self-exalting reasons but rather for God-glorifying ones.
Worshipping God through giving & faithful stewardship of God's wealth.
Giving is intentional and a reflection of God's grace and goodness. It is an act of faith to financially support the church with expectations of how God will use our gifts to build His Kingdom. Clearly, Jesus taught compassion and generosity toward the needy, and the local church is an extension of those ministry priorities. Through giving, we are partnering with Him in caring for others.
The monies you give are credited to the General Fund unless specified for the Building Fund, Missions, Benevolence Fund, or other specific ministry. The Elders and church leaders prayerfully and resourcefully allocate these funds for the extension of the Kingdom of God and the ultimate purpose of giving Him glory.
A monthly summary financial statement is available at the Information Kiosk in the Gathering.


text: Share SHARE PRINT Masterclass on delay in start-up insurance 29 March 2017 This class of insurance can confusingly be referred to by a variety of names, each with its own acronym: loss of anticipated revenue (LOAR), advanced loss of profits (ALOP) or delay in start-up (DSU), to name but a few! For the purposes of this blog we'll use the term DSU. Whatever the name, the intention is the same. DSU insurance provides developers or project owners with added protection during the construction phase of a development. It indemnifies against loss of revenue suffered following damage to the contract works (and any existing structures) that causes a delay in completion. As an alternative to lost revenue, the policy can be arranged to insure against additional project finance costs or additional costs of working, such as the provision of alternative accommodation. Why buy DSU cover? Project owners will usually rely on the building contract for protection against late delivery. The contract will normally pass this risk to the contractor, who will be liable for liquidated or ascertained damages (LADs) incurred as a result of the delay. However, this form of risk transfer is normally conditional; some unamended Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contracts will provide the contractor with relief where the loss arises from a specified peril. In these circumstances, the owner or developer will not have protection against revenue stream losses. Even where contractual protection remains in place, contractor insolvency may make this worthless. It is for these reasons that owners, developers and funders are increasingly turning to DSU cover to provide protection. How much cover is required? When evaluating the level of protection, the project owner should first consider the length of the indemnity period (which should not be confused with the construction period). The indemnity period is the period of time for which benefits are payable under an insurance policy. It should reflect the worst case scenario for delay in the event of catastrophic damage to the works. Although this can be defined in loan agreements, it is best determined by establishing the consequences of a significant loss occurring immediately prior to practical completion. In many cases the indemnity period can be longer than the original construction period because of the added complications of debris removal, remedial works design, contractor remobilisation, re-ordering of components and any potential planning resubmissions. Sum insured Once the indemnity period is determined, the sum insured can be calculated by assessment of the likely losses which would be incurred during the period to the revised completion date (and the commencement of normal operations). As detailed above, these losses can take many forms; loss of gross profit, additional financing costs, loss of interest on anticipated revenue, additional costs of alternative accommodation and so on. It is not uncommon for the liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) to be used as a guide to what this loss may be but there are important reasons why these may not be an accurate reflection of the employer's actual loss. For example, it may be necessary for commercial reasons to discount the LADs to a figure that is more acceptable to the contractor from a risk and reward perspective. In these circumstances the LADs will not encompass the full extent of the potential losses. What happens in the event of a loss? The DSU policy is triggered by losses during the construction period which result in delayed completion. Insurers will only indemnify for delays arising from that damage so any claim settlement will take into account the effect of any concurrent issues (such as poor contractor performance, late delivery of equipment, etc.) which have also impacted project completion. Often uninsured events take precedence over insured events and therefore accurate, and well documented, programme monitoring is important. The policy must be carefully drafted to ensure that a claim can be made even where the project owner has rights of recourse against the contractor for LADs in the building contract. There will also be a time based excess, expressed in days, which will render short term delays irrecoverable. Who is covered under the policy? The insured parties are normally restricted to the developer and lender. The contractor, despite having a potential LAD liability, has no insurable interest in the revenue stream and therefore cannot be an insured party under DSU policies. However, this does not mean that the contractor must go unprotected. DSU policies can be arranged so that the insurer agrees to waive any contractual rights (for example the right to levy LADs) that may be subrogated to it from the project owner or developer. This provides the contractor with additional protection than the relief normally available under JCT contracts as the insurance coverage will operate on an "all risks" basis as opposed to that of defined specified perils. Of course, the owner or developer may decide that it does not wish to extend the benefit of this waiver to the contractor in which case a subrogated claim from the insurer would remain a risk to the contractor. If you require any further information, please call Stephen Shoosmith, Partner and Account Executive in Construction, on +44 20 7528 4870 or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Get in touch with our specialist team > Read more specialist insights > Delay in start-up claims Read more Maintenance, or defects rectification period Read more Find out more about Our Construction Team Read more


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Firmware version 1.27d....1.28???
From: Abdul-Khaliq Nathekar (abdul.nathekar_at_blueyonder.co.uk)
Date: 2002-08-09
Hi there..
Firstly, congratulations to all upon the release of V1.2... And Thank
Secondly, My recorder 20 has version 1.28.. I'm now confused, as
ARCHOS are rather slow to reply to any technical queries!!
Again.. Well done!
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Title: Breath
Author: Jean Lowe Carlson
Series: Three Days of Oblenite #1
Release Date: 23 March 2013
Gryffine Toulunnet is cursed to steal life with her kiss. Repressed and miserable, she is free of her curse but once a year, upon the heady death-festival of Rollows. Until her curse marks dashing barman Jessup Rohalle as her soulmate in a single night of passion. Destined to meet again, Jessup finds Gryffine and opens her restricted life into pleasure, causing Gryffine to fight her curse's isolation. But Gryffine's dark draw to kill is shared by another, a man bitterly cursed like she, a secret that Jessup can never know. And only her dark lover understands her suffering.
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Jessup chewed his lip a moment. "Some of the old stories are true, Gryffine. And I think yours is one of them. Though I admit… it's a very strange version of what I traditionally hear."
Gryffine frowned. "What have you heard?"
"The tale of the Boy and the Bones. It's the traditional story of Rollows. A young boy touches some bones and is cursed with the Kiss of Death, with which he kills his own mother. It's where the Rollows toast comes from."
"I've heard the story."
Jessup looked at her oddly. "You have?"
Gryffine nodded. "The evening we first met. I was with my mother at the Gypsun market that afternoon, and I heard an old raglady telling it to a group of youths at one of the bonfires."
"So you know how it goes."
She nodded again. "But I'm a woman. And my curse didn't start from touching some old bones."
He shrugged. "Other than that… don't you think the story describes your situation perfectly?"
Gryffine lifted an eyebrow.
"Come on." Jessup pinched out the incense and stood. "Let's have dinner in the Gypsun Quarter. I'll take you to Aeshe and then we can find Rennet and talk to him about your manse."
Gryffine took his proffered hand and stood, then made for the outer door of the sepulcher. "This way. I'll show you the backyard before we go."
They pushed through the heavy stone door and into the sunlight, flooding down on what was turning out to be a perfect spring afternoon. The air was moist and refreshing after the dry musk of the sepulcher, and Gryffine's mood lifted to the radiant sun and the bright-tempered man at her side. They shoved the stone door shut and traipsed the gravel walk through the verge to the back porch. She was already tripping up the steps with a much lighter heart when a small pull came at her hand from Jessup.
"Hold on a tic. What's that?"
"What?" Gryffine glanced over, then followed his gaze to a small fenced-off area with a wrought-iron railing that contained a fixture of the manse she had come to accept as one of its many oddities. Inside the railing, upon an extra side-swath of the stone back porch, sat an ancient wrought-iron coffin, its vellum gone and the bones inside long turned to dust under the protection of the gables and eaves. But as Gryffine glanced at it, she, too, noticed something about the coffin that made the hair of her neck stand on end.
Within the confines of the wrought-iron, right where a corpse's chest would once have been, grew a single, perfect yellow day-flower, nodding its sunburst head to the light spring breeze.
Gryffine blinked.
Jessup grinned at her. "Should I sneak through the bars of the railing and go touch it?"
But a rush of alarm went through Gryffine just then, and she hastily gripped Jessup's arm, drawing him back. "No! Leave it alone."
"It's just a day-flower. They probably grow there every spring."
Gryffine shook her head. "There have never been any lowers there. Mother tried every spring to grow some. She hated the coffin but was too superstitious to move it. She sprinkled lenou-seeds in the bone-dust, flush-horn seeds, pennybright. Everything she could think of. Nothing ever grew.
"Huh. Must have sprinkled day-flower seeds at some point and one finally took." But even Gryffine could tell that Jessup's teasing tone had gone to one of wary caution. "I'll speak to Rennet about getting that whole thing off the porch and putting it in the sepulcher where it belongs."
Gryffine swallowed and nodded. "That would be best, I think." She tore her eyes away from the nodding yellow flower and tugged him up the porch, trying to put it from her mind.
~ Review ~
I found the premise of this book quite unique sounding, so I was thrilled when I was asked to review it for part of the blog tour. As soon as I received my copy I dove right in. Carlson has crafted a fantastic world! It's dark, but not overwhelmingly so, and packed with an intricate history. And I really liked that the celebration of Rollows evoked a sense of comfort for me.
Gryffine is a wonderfully complex character; a strong protagonist who comes to learn that she carries a curse which will kill anyone she kisses the majority of the year, and has to come to terms with what life has dealt her. I adored how Gryffine first crossed paths with Jessup during a Rollows night, and finds him again in a time of heartbreak. Then there's Jessup, a Gypsum man who is so, so devoted and passionate towards Gryffine that he's willing to work around her curse.
There were a couple of issues I had with Breath, one of which is the novel's pacing. It was very herky-jerky; it frequently left me confused as to where I was in time, and what side and personality of Gryffine's I was going to be seeing. Plus, the ending left me a little unsatisfied.
All things considered, I was quite happy with Carlson's Breath. I enjoyed following Gryffine as she came into her own, and found her HEA. I look forward to having a chance to pick up Tears and Blood, and further experience the world she's created.
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ABOUT THE SERIES - Three Days of Oblenite (3 novels)
This darkly romantic, gothic paranormal fantasy series is rife with superstition, piety, and the devious nature of the mystic. The three novels take place in a dark version of Victorian-era Paris, and feature three characters cursed with the gifts of a dead saint. Swept up in the torturous undercurrents of their desperate curses, their lives collide in desire, lust, power, obsession, addiction, fervor, desperation, and death.
"Breath" features a young woman cursed to celibacy and unable to find love because her kiss kills, all except one night a year.
"Tears" tells the story of a young man cursed to feel bliss when he is whipped, and the religious conflict he feels as he finds himself in a relationship with the man who brings him release.
While in "Blood", a brilliant surgeon cursed with blood that heals descends into a desperate underworld, addicted to working miracles. And in the seedy Gypsun Quarter at the edge of the Saints Commons, there is no blessing that can save those cursed to depravity, darkness, and permission. They can only save themselves
Title: Tears
Series: Three Days of Oblenite #2
Release Date: 4 May 2015
Pious half-Gypsun Phillip d'Auvery is tortured. His soul is pledged to his god, but Phillip's life has a darker aspect that drives him to the scourging lash of the Padrenne of Saint Sommes Cathedral year after year. For Phillip's curse is a bliss that can only be found when pain smites him until tears are shed. His blissful curse alienates him until Phillip discovers a man who understands pain and power, the stern Oruthane d'Iver. As Phillip's love for his dominant lover grows, the two are exposed, and danger begins to follow them. But there is no greater danger than the dark secret smoldering in Phillip's heart, which will threaten everything dear to him.
Potential Triggers: intense BDSM with whips.
Title: Blood
Series: Three Days of Oblenite #3
Release Date: 26 June 2015
Brilliant surgeon Aulen Gregoire discovers by an accident of fate that his blood causes patients to survive death. His ability to steal patients from death's clutches turns into obsession, and the blessing becomes a curse as his own vitality is ripped away, craving the bliss of saving lives like a drug. Unleashed like a howling creature, his vast addiction drags him down to the deadly blue lights of the city's most desperate, where Aulen becomes the Angelus of the Catacombs. And before his need is through, it will cost him everything; his position, friends, family, and his life.


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I managed to cross an item from my bucket list: "attend Smashing Conf".
On February 8 and 9, I attended Smashing Conf in London, soaked in all the knowledge I could, fawned at Rachel Andrew, giggled at the stuff that Una and Martin showed on stage and had a jolly good time.
I also had the chance to give a lightning talk at the pre conference jam session, the night before the event. Here is a transcript of my notes, I hope the talk will inspire you to join the WordPress Community, online and offline!


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Eowyn wears this dress in "The Two Towers." It is fitted through side seams, with sleeves tight to the elbow then flaring to trumpet shapes. The upper sleeves are bound with cord I made from white thread. Tight inner sleeves are also worn; they are not attached to anything–just slipped on to the arms. Gold glitter paint decorates the neck and sleeve hems. The belt is made from white fabric ribbon, on which I used gold paint to make the decorations. It closes in the back with ties.
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White Wool Dress
Posted by starshining4ever on January 6, 2012
Mirror Dress
This is Galadriel's most famous dress, worn when she meets the Fellowship in Lorien.
Here's the underdress.
The overdress is made from a nice, slightly shiny, flowered lace.
The sleeves, though similar to Arwen's 2-part sleeves, are 1 piece. They are tight to the elbow, then flare out to an almost half-circle shape.
The cloak is still forthcoming 🙂
Posted by starshining4ever on November 11, 2011
Sci-fi girl
This is an original design I had a lot of fun with 🙂 It is largely based on characters from Star Wars.
There are several parts to this outfit:
White pants (from the store)
White long-sleeved top (handmade)
Silver corset with skirt parts (the silver stuff for this came from the bodice parts of some store-bought doll dresses; I cut up, like, 4 dresses to get the parts I needed)
Silver halter top (also store-bought, this was originally white but I used silver glitter glue to make it match with the corset)
Belt made from a strip of elastic
Store-bought grey shoes
Lightsabers! Made from chenille wires and foil
1. Just the corset
2. Hair down (I like it this way!)
3. Hair up for action
UPDATE: I moved the silver corset and top to the Superheroine doll 'cuz I liked it better with that outfit 🙂
FYI, here's how the Sci-fi doll looks now:
A bit more Jedi-ish, don't you think? 🙂
Posted by starshining4ever on September 17, 2011
This Eowyn dress is a really pretty one featured in "The Return of the King." It is shown in 1 long shot like this; then the brown skirt is worn with it when Eowyn wears the outfit in the Rohan camp.
This outfit is the first Eowyn dress I made. The white chemise and skirt were made from a T-shirt and the vest and corset from brown felt, embellished with gold glitter paint. If I'd had brown material I would've made the camp skirt, but I didn't, so I couldn't 😦
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Organic Food and Farming Certification
On June 30, 2009 the Canadian government implemented the Organic Products Regulation to regulate organic certification in Canada for organic products. Details on this new regulation are available on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Canada Organic Office website and at canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-06-24/html/sor-dors176-eng.html.
On June 17, 2009, Canada and the USA entered into an arrangement recognizing our national organic systems to be equivalent (subject to several exceptions). Under this agreement all Canadian organic products shipped to the USA must meet the requirements of the new Canadian Organic Regulations. For more details see www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/orgbio/orgbioimporte.shtml.
The Canadian Standard for Organic Agriculture was first approved by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in 1999. The "Organic Production Systems General Principles and Management Standards for Canada" and the "Permitted Substances List" were written in 2006 and revised in 2008 and 2009 and can be obtained (no charge) from www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/internet/index-eng.html. These standards are referenced by the new Organic Products Regulations.
In Ontario there are several certification bodies (CB) that certify organic farms and food processing operations. Growers or processors wanting to be certified should contact one of the appropriate certification bodies and obtain a copy of the certification standards before they start the transition to organic production. For farms this may be 3-4 years before the production and sale of the certified organic products.
An inspection is required on farms in the year before certification and operators must apply to their certification body at least 15 months before harvest of the organic products. In the year of anticipated certification (and annually thereafter), application should be made to the certification body in the early spring to allow for timely review of the applications and to allow the CB to arrange for inspections during the growing season. Inspectors for organic certifications are independent from the certification bodies and most are members of the Independent Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA).
Under the new regulations all accredited CBs must adhere to the Canadian standard as the minimum requirement for all organic certification agencies in Canada. The Canadian Organic Standard also includes the Permitted Substances List - PSL. The PSL indicates which generic substances can be used as inputs to produce organic products to that standard. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is used by some CB's to advise on input products that qualify for use in organic systems. OMRI has a comprehensive list of substances and products on their website www.omri.org which have been reviewed for compliance to the US standards. The Organic Federation of Canada also has information on a Directory of Brand Name Inputs allowed in organic agriculture (www.organicfederation.ca/canadian-directory-brand-name-input-allowed-organic-agriculture). Always check with your certification body on the appropriateness of inputs in your organic system. Using non-permitted substances and input products will jeopardize your ability to certify your product.
A complete list of Canadian accredited Conformity Verification Bodies (CVB) is available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/orgbio/cvbliste.shtml. The CVB is responsible to assess, recommend the accreditation and to monitor the Certification Bodies (CB). A complete list of CBs accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to certify organic products under the Organic Products Regulations, 2009 (both domestic and globally) can be found at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/orgbio/cbliste.shtml. The following are CBs accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and known to be operating in Ontario.
Certification Bodies in Ontario
OCPP | Ecocert | QAI | CSI | OCIA
Pro-Cert Organic Systems Ltd. (formerly OCPP/Pro-Cert Canada Inc.),
Contact: Dave Lockman
Pro-Cert provides organic certification and verification services beyond the farm gate for client producers and processors in Canada and the USA. Pro-Certs production certification procedures are available on their website.
|Certification Body
|OCPP/ProCert (OCPRO)
|EcoCert Canada
Certification Verification Bodies such as the ones listed above operate to ISO-17011 standards and accredit Certification Bodies to ISO Guide 65 standards.
For information on the certification of organic products in Quebec, see CARTV - Le Conseil des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants (CARTV).
There are many international standards. Many countries have their own standards and negotiate equivalency agreements between countries. Two additional standards of note are International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) and CODEX Alimentarius.
For links to Canadian and International standards and regulations see the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada website at http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1183748510661&lang=eng and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Canada Organic Office website.
There are also links to Organic certification bodies in the USA on the following websites:
Return to Organic Agriculture
|Hugh Martin - former Organic Crop Production Program Lead/OMAFRA
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There are some Oscar categories each year that are decided long before the show starts, and this Sunday, that one you can bet the house on is Leonardo DiCaprio winning best actor for his all-in-including-eating-a-bison-liver performance in "The Revenant."
This will mark the first time the actor has won the prize, and all we have to say to the Academy is: "Took you long enough!"
DiCaprio has been one of the biggest stars in Hollywood for decades, and though recently he's focused on titles that will get him closer to that Oscar, his career has been filled with exceptionally strong performances (even if the movies haven't always been that good).
To celebrate his career, we have come up with his 10 best performances, and ranked them for good measure.
It was the movie that made DiCaprio an international star. James Cameron's big-budgeted love story onboard the doomed R.M.S. Titanic showed that the actor could carry a major feature with his charisma (and heartthrob persona).
DiCaprio's third time working with Martin Scorsese led to the legendary director finally getting a best director Oscar. DiCaprio gives a solid performance playing an undercover cop. It's certainly not his best among the collaborations with Scorsese, but it's certainly not the worst, either.
Playing the sinister plantation owner Calvin Candie, DiCaprio is perfectly cast by Quentin Tarantino as the coconut drink-slurping psycho. His performance is over-the-top and he does quite well with Tarantino's unique brand of dialogue.
Still riding the wave of 'Titanic,' DiCaprio needed to change things up, and he did just that with Danny Boyle's 'Lord of the Flies'-like tale. DiCaprio showed here that he was still interested in taking chances, and he delivered one of his most interesting performances.
Speaking of taking chances, this is still one of DiCaprio's most daring roles, as a high school junkie following his road to redemption. Trying to make that hard transition from child actor to more adult parts, he showed his fierce determination.
His Oscar-nominated performance as legendary tycoon Howard Hughes is one that should have won him the Oscar. Playing Hughes from his heights as a Hollywood director and airline innovator to recluse was a feat that few could pull off. He does it exceptionally.
You likely had never heard of DiCaprio until this Oscar-nominated performance playing the disabled younger brother opposite Johnny Depp. DiCaprio gave a whole lot of people a look at the potential he had and the raw talent he possessed at age 19.
Another milestone for DiCaprio, the film follows his portrayal of notorious real-life forger Frank Abagnale from his teens to his early 20s, and is believable at every turn (the actor was 28 at the time of shooting). The mix of Steven Spielberg's direction and DiCaprio's talents is a real treat. The two should work together more.
Christopher Nolan's trippy mind-heist movie showcases DiCaprio's talents at an all-time high. Seen at times as a slick-dressed crook while at other moments a broken-down father desperate to get back to his family, it's a performance that doesn't get enough credit.
In the best collaboration between DiCaprio and Scorsese to date, DiCaprio seems to savour every moment playing infamous stock-broker Jordan Belfort, using words from the real man's own memoir. Harking back to Ray Liotta as Henry Hill in 'Goodfellas,' Scorsese gets DiCaprio to combine comedy and madness to deliver a performance that will go down as one of his all-time best -- and is his best, at least for now.
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'By yon bonnie banks, and by yon bonnie braes, where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond….. " This song could have easily been written for Lee + Laura's wedding at Boturich Castle! What a fantastic day, and filming at Boturich is always easy for us when the weather is kind. The backdrop of Ben Lomond is a stunning landscape to take your vows in front of and to film Lee & Laura's wedding was like capturing a majestic Hollywood scene from a romantic modern day spin-off of Braveheart! And oh, how amazing this disgustingly good looking couple looked!
A lot of fun working with John and Jillian from Jillian Clark Photography and we both rewarded with good weather to capture the wedding party in all their finest.
Lee & Laura chose to have a Humanist ceremony which was obviously tailored for them and it was really complemented by reading from their friends.
Onto the speeches and Laura's dad explained how when he mentioned Boturich Castle to the boys in the pub they had exclaimed "…wear the fox hat…..!!" lol!
After dinner I managed to get Laura and Lee out for a few quick shots – not the first time I have done this at Boturich but am I glad I did – rewarded with stunning 'Golden hour' backlit sunhine which just seems to create a picture that has Loch Lomond looking like it's about to collide with the sun!
The evening was broken up by the fireworks which were a surprise to most of the guests and although by this late stage there was a light 'smir' of rain in the air barely anyone noticed, and the day which started for the bridal party with the pop and fizz of Champagne – very loudly ended with a sparkle and a bang!
'Loch Lomond' was chanted by the guests to close the night and after a long and tiring day we finished with the extreme satisfaction that we had captured yet another stunning wedding at this wonderful venue.
Must remember to pack my tripod and not 'remember' that I'd forgot it when I'm 20 minutes away from the venue! Doh!


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I am working in the industrial field. One of our customer send me a request about a mixer for the mixing process that used in the masonry application. In this process a special mineral powder mixed with a little water and produce mortar. Moreover the mixing process time must be less than 10 minute.
Witch type of mixer is good for this process?
Thanks and Regards
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Recent news of a singing Icterine warbler in Aberdeenshire warranted a drive over the Cairngorms to Crathie, near Ballater. It is not often that the chance to see one of these birds on the mainland in spring presents itself, so it was an opportunity not to be missed. Having left the cold and dreary NW highlands it was good to see sunshine, blue skies and a temperature of 23 degrees celsius in Aberdeenshire. Upon parking the car in the lay-by, the bird could be heard singing somewhere nearby although out of sight. The mixed warbling, interspersed with scratchy notes and almost song thrush-like chirps was delightful in the mid afternoon sun. Swifts flew overhead, willow warblers and chaffinches were singing and the noisy Icterine warbler continued to pulse out its lovely song. After a few minutes of scanning the silver birch and scrub I located the bird quite high up in the canopy, the blustery conditions making it difficult to pick out in the kaleidoscope of green leaves and flickering shadow and shade. After watching the bird through my scope for some time, it stopped singing abruptly and flew over my head to the other side of the road. It was notable how much the flight action and long-winged appearance suggested a spotted flycatcher. Having walked over the road to try and relocate the bird, it immediately flew back again although this time much closer to the road allowing for better shots to be obtained.
I enjoyed the bird for almost 50 minutes before setting off on my 125 mile return drive. After 15 miles or so of driving I chanced upon a a guy standing at the side of the road. He had a large rucksack and what I took to be a seabag. I'm often cautious about giving lifts but I know that public transport and the vast distances in the Highlands can be tricky to negotiate. The guy in question didn't look threatening in any way and actually looked very smart in a traditional kilt so on impulse I pulled over and as as he was heading for Inverness I was glad to assist. He turned out to be excellent company for my drive back through the mountains- an interesting background of exploration, sailing, photography and travel writing. It was great to chance upon someone else that had travelled widely to countries like Greenland, Alaska and Chile- some of my own personal favourites, so I was keen to check out his website on my return home- Alastair-Scott.com - worth checking out if you like the thought of taking a dog team across frozen Arctic wasteland, coupled with an array of other impressive travel adventures! Brilliant stuff! A lovely twitch with good weather, good company and a cracking bird to add to my 'Scottish' life list!


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It is always pleasant when someone you love recommends a book for you. I told Erin that I was in the mood for something short and light, and she advised me that maybe a children's book would be appropriate for the end of the summer. I have picked up a novel by a first time writer, Joanne Owen, who has written Puppet Master. Here is the description on the back:
When Milena meets the charismatic Puppet Master and his menacing proteges, the twins Zdenko and Zdenka, in Prague's Old Town Square she has no idea quite how much her life is about to change. In a story rich in the traditions of circus and theatre, myth mingles with the mystery of a missing heiress, Milena's mother, and her daughter's magical legacy is revealed.
How cool does that sound? I know that I'm intrigued and it's a short 200 pages, so should be just the right thing to pass a few days. Cheers.
Stumbling into a deal…
I was having coffee with some friends earlier this afternoon and stumbled into the bargain section at Crapters and found a deal so good I spent money I clearly should not be spending. But, when you find a deal like this, how can you possibly pass it up. Michael Chabon's collection of Non-fiction Essays and Musings Maps and Legends, originally priced at $26.99 for $7.99.
I have had a long time love affair with Michael Chabon and I suppose I owe Dave Eggers a thank you for this love. I read Dave Eggers memoir A Staggering Work of Genius years ago and this is how I discovered McSweeney's Quarterly Review & The Believer Magazine, and through these two mediums I was led towards Michael Chabon's literary masterpiece The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The way I see it, Michael Chabon is to our generation what George Orwell and Ernest Hemingway were for those respective generations of the past, voices that reflect on our current times. I highly suggest this collection as well as any of his fiction works, particularly Kavalier & Clay and Gentleman of the Road. Worth your time.
Bookstore Reminiscing
One thing I miss about working at the Crapters is how I used to be fairly well informed about new reads or new editions of books that were coming into the store. I was always familiar with the best selling novels, the most discussed or controversial books. But let us be clear, that is probably the only thing I miss. I could certainly do without inane conversations about the latest 'Oprah Reads Picks', or people who conflate fiction with literature.
I am glad to say though that the feeling of walking into a bookstore with a hot cup of coffee, that wonderful feeling has returned. Years ago when I worked at the bookstore, I soon realized that this feeling had vanished. Ask most workers who are in the book selling industry and they'll attest that once you start to work at a bookstore that wonderful feeling of walking down an aisle with coffee and browsing is lost. What happens is that you tend to see only the worst of the bookstore. People who pick up books and then file them in the wrong sections, or even worse, simply leave them laying around for another worker to refile at the end of a long night. It would be nice if people had more bookstore etiquette, but alas the vast majority of shoppers at the particular store I worked at did not have such manners.
It's surprising the types of behavior and acts that I've witnessed at this store.
- Two women planning a wedding, pulled 47 magazines off of the magazine racks and spent two hours looking at them and then walked away leaving the magazines in a pile.
- This next one I found to be most amusing. There is a book entitled "The Pagan Christ" by Tom Harpur which is shelved under Christianity. This one person, someone we never actually caught, would consistently walk to this section, to this particular book and move each copy of "The Pagan Christ" into the paranormal section. Apparently this customer was displeased with the categorization of this particular book.
- Two children were left in the Children's section of our store for a period of six hours. The lady in charge of this section noticed the children, a little boy and a little girl, aged 5 and 7 and inquired about their parents as she had noticed them sitting in this section for a significant period of time. The children were unaware of their parents whereabouts and after making several store announcements asking for the parents, the police were called at which point the parents some how showed up informing our store manager that they had been shopping at the Zehrs grocery store which is attached to the fairview mall. They apologized and all of that but by then the police had already arrived and were filling out a report, so regardless of the fact that the children were now safely with their parents, a formal investigation would be undertaken. I'd like to feel bad for these parents but screw that, how is it that people will leave their children for hours and hours in a public place and wander off, but if they lose their cell phone for a minute, they start to panic. We need to get our priorities straightened out here, ugh.
- Being one of the few males working at this store, whenever there was an issue relating to the men's room, I was usually called into check it out. This job consisted of wiping down the counter around the sink as it seems most men cannot use the washroom without throwing water all over the floor, the mirror, the sink, the counter, etc. This one time we were informed of a mess within the bathroom stall. Whenever I hear this I become frightened. I walked into the washroom and there on the floor were discarded pieces of bologna. Now I do not know about your own personal eating habits, my fellow bloggers, but I am not normally in the habit of eating bologna from a package within a public stall at a washroom in a bookstore.
So all in all, I miss the workers, my friends at the bookstore, but not the customers. Remember, pick up after yourselves while in the bookstore, if not, you're simply pissing off an employee at the end of the night, and they have enough to deal with as you can see from above.


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David Long, MD
- Specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Languages Spoken:
- English, French
- Education:
Undergraduate: Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical Education: University of Oregon
Internship: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Residency: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Staff Status:
- Samaritan Provider
- Accepting New Patients:
- No
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Dr. Long provides primary care internal medicine and also cares for patients of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital. He is the Lincoln County Health Officer and provides correction's health care for the Lincoln County Jail. He has extensive training in all aspects of adult medicine.
A fifth-generation Oregonian, Dr. Long has practiced medicine in Newport since 1982. He grew up in the Willamette Valley and spent many summers vacationing in Lincoln County. Prior to moving to Newport, he spent two years in the Peace Corps in West Africa and two years practicing medicine in Saipan, a Pacific Island.
He is married and has raised three sons in Lincoln County. He enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing and running on the beach each morning with his wife.


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reads from her memoir, Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life.
"In this exquisite, intimate, lyrical memoir, Yiyun Li reveals her life in flashes appended to an arrestingly coherent philosophy of time, self, and place. Uniting the discipline of a scientist with the empathy of a novelist, she scatters profound and often difficult truths through these generous, wise, challenging pages."-- Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree
In her first nonfiction book, award-winning novelist Yiyun Li explores the questions we ask ourselves as readers and writers, as citizens and solitary travelers, as parents and children: How does one make life livable? How do writing and reading bring us solace, and help us embrace the conflicts of our daily reality? Tracing the course of her life from China to America, and from biologist to writer, Li reflects with startling generosity and humanity on the writers who have shaped her—William Trevor, Katherine Mansfield, Marianne Moore, Ivan Turgenev, Stefan Zweig, and more.
Yiyun Li is the author of four works of fiction: Kinder Than Solitude, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, The Vagrants, and Gold Boy, Emerald Girl. A native of Beijing and a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she is the recipient of many awards. In 2007, Granta named her one of the best American novelists under thirty-five. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, A Public Space, The Best American Short Stories, and The O. Henry Prize Stories, among others. She teaches writing at the UC, Davis, and lives in Oakland with her husband and their two sons.


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May be Rafe could also review the Schiit Audio Mjolnir headphone amp ($849) .......... It is both tube and transistor capable ..... It has no digital connections :-) ...........
QUAD PA-One+ Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier Sneak Peek
So, when an old-school company starts coming out with new gear, I tend to pay attention because I feel – like me – they've taken a beat to assess the latest and then come out with something in their own way and in their own time.
Venerable British hi-fi manufacturer QUAD is just such a company in my experience. They don't rush into anything, rather they take a measured approach and since they are no stranger to my ears, as it was their 1957 electrostatic-paneled ESL-57 loudspeaker (hence the naming protocol) that got me back into high-fidelity nigh on close to 10 years ago.
Their PA-One Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier has been on my radar for review since hearing it a couple times at shows last year and coming away impressed with what I had heard, so when Mo-Fi Distribution asked if I'd be interested in reviewing their freshly updated version – the PA-One+ – I gave them an emphatic thumbs-up.
So, what's new in the "+" version? According to QUAD it's sporting:
- Re-engineered circuit topology for better freq. response and S/N Ratio.
- Improved circuitry for better transparency
- Better DAC: ESS Sabre 9018 K2M DAC up to PCM 384kHz & DSD256
- Lower price point - now $1,299 USD vs $1,799 USD
2 x 6SL7 amplification valves. 2 x 6SN7 amplification valves.
Analog Connections:
- Gold plated RCA input.
- 6.3mm headphone jack.
- 4-pin XLR balance headphone input.
- 3-pin XLR balance input.
- Gold plated RCA Pre-out (use as Pre-amp).
Digital Connections:
USB, gold-plated coaxial, optical.
The PA-One+ has an input impedance of 50kΩ, outputs 500mW (at 32Ω) has a listed output impedance of 32Ω~300Ω, an input sensitivity of 500mW (at 32 Ω) and a frequency response of 20Hz~20kHz (+0dB,-0.5dB). Distortion is 0.5% at 1kHz, channel balance of ±0.5dB, a signal/noise ratio of 90dB and weighs in at 7kg.
The PA-One+ ships with a power cord, batteries, remote control and user manual.
I'm going to be burning this unit in for the next couple weeks as QUAD recommended to give as much break-in as possible before critical listening as in their haste to get it into my sweaty palms they shipped it without factory run-in.
Look back for the full review here.
" has a listed output impedance of 32Ω~300Ω"
I don't think that can be correct. If it is then this would be an unusual amplifier and one that would not be very successful at driving headphones given such a high output impedance and one that varies so hugely, presumably with frequency. Should it not, instead, read something like " Output is suitable for headphones of between 32 and 300 ohms impedance"?
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The Honorable Kim Berkeley Clark Named 2017 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
October 13, 2017
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) congratulates Pennsylvania family court Judge Kim Berkeley Clark, who has been named the recipient of the 2017 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence, the highest honor bestowed to a state court judge by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Judge Clark has earned a national reputation for transforming the way children and families who enter the court system are treated, by creating a "trauma-informed" courthouse.
The Rehnquist Award recognizes a state court judge who possesses integrity, fairness, open-mindedness, intellectual courage, and sound judgment. Judge Clark, of the 5th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, will be presented the award in November during a dinner at the U.S. Supreme Court hosted by Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr.
"I am very honored and surprised to be the recipient of the 2017 William Rehnquist Award from the National Center for State Courts. This is perhaps the highest award that a state trial or appellate court judge can receive," said Judge Clark. "I know some of the past recipients and feel privileged to be in their company. What is most important to me, however, is that staff in the Family Division nominated me."
"The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges deserves much of the credit. We began our transformation to a trauma-informed family court through our Model Juvenile Justice Court. We adopted a key principle as the overarching theme for the entire Family Division and our transformation: respect and understanding - all members of the juvenile delinquency court shall treat youth, families, crime victims, witnesses, and others with respect, dignity, courtesy and cultural understanding."
Judge Clark has been an active member of the NCJFCJ since 2005 and fulfilled two terms as a member of the Board of Directors from 2008 to 2015. Under the leadership of Judge Clark, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division, was chosen as one of the NCJFCJ's Implementation Sites. The Implementation Sites Project builds on the long history of the NCJFCJ's child welfare work since the 1970s and court improvement efforts since 1995 with the release of the Resource Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases.
Since becoming an Implementation Site in 2014, with the guidance and judicial leadership of Judge Clark, the court actively accomplished recommendations contained in NCJFCJ's trauma audits and site visits, all focused on improving outcomes for children in care. These initiated major reform including changes to the internal physical structure, changes in scheduling of cases, and training for both court staff and stakeholders in trauma, implicit bias, domestic violence, and cultural competence.
The court has also introduced a Therapy Dog Program and modified an Introduction to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) training to help court personnel address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning youth and their families.
"On behalf of the members of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, I would like to congratulate Judge Kim Berkeley Clark for this well-deserved honor," said Judge Anthony (Tony) Capizzi, NCJFCJ president. "Her long history of work for children and families in Allegheny County and with the NCJFCJ is the example our fellow judges across the country should all aspire to emulate."
Judge Clark works in Pittsburgh, but her programs have been replicated in courts across Pennsylvania and across the country.
Judge Clark was appointed to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County by Governor Tom Ridge in March 1999. She was elected to a full 10-year term in November 1999. Prior to becoming the administrative judge of the Family Division, she served as the Supervising Judge of Juvenile Court.
"The National Center is honored to present the Rehnquist Award to a state court judge who demonstrates the power of leading by example. Judge Clark is a leader who is committed to helping families," NCSC President Mary C. McQueen said. "Her work has dramatically improved the lives not only of those who have entered her courtroom but of thousands of other families."
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The Donny and Marie Show was a musical variety series starring brother and sister singing team Donny and Marie Osmond and (during the first season) their talented brothers.
Donny And Marie Show CastDonny Osmond
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Jimmy Osmond
Merrill Osmond
Wayne Osmond
The Donny And Marie Show Trivia
During the first season, Donny and Marie's brothers also appeared on the show each week. By the second season, Donny and Marie's popularity grew exponentially and their brothers made occasional guest appearances. Their was no jealousy in the Osmond family though. They were renowned as one of the closest families to ever "hit it big" in show business. Mom and dad Osmond even appeared on the second season's Christmas episode.
For the second season, the Osmonds built a multi-million dollar TV studio in their hometown of Provo, Utah and produced the show from there to keep the family closer together.
The series was nominated for 1 Emmy in the first season and 2 Emmys in the second season.
On January 21, 1977, four of the Cast from the series, "The Brady Bunch" appeared on this show. They were Florence Henderson (Carol), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), Susan Olsen (Cindy) and Mike Lookinland (Bobby). Two days later, the first episode of "The Brady Bunch Hour" aired with all of the old Brady Bunch cast (except Eve Plumb) appearing in their own variety show. Amazingly, their first episode had two of the same guest stars as the first regular episode of the Donny & Marie Show, Farrah Fawcett Majors & Lee Majors! The pilot for the Brady Bunch Hour guest-starred non other than Donny & Marie Osmond!
One of the most popular attractions to the show was when Donny and Marie would perform while on ice skates (you had to see it to appreciate it). Bob Paul and Barbara Wagner who together won the figure skating gold medal in the 1960 winter Olympics, choreographed the segments.
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Marie: I'm a little bit of Memphis and Nashville.
Marie: I don't know if it's good or bad.
Marie: I'm a little bit country.
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Some thoughtful responses to this excellent dissection, some rather partisan but that is the colour of politics. I agree, overall, with the article and would rather have seen Sales focus on several points, doggedly analyse them and to have been more forensic. However, I'm of the opinion that she wants to ensure Abbott returns for further interviews, and she is also in the position of having done such a good, Walkley award winning interview last time, of following up in equal style, not an easy task. She's 1 for 2. Let's see what happens in her next interview – provided Abbott fronts.
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April 25, 2013
Late last year, Leigh Sales interviewed Tony Abbott live on the 730 Report. Sales was sharp and persistent, Abbott poorly prepared and struggling. Sales beat claims of bias and won a coveted Walkley Award for TV interviewing.
Naturally viewers were relishing the prospect of a return bout, and Sales and the program promoted the interview on social media. It now seems that if Abbott agrees to be interviewed on an ABC current affairs program it is a 'get'. Because of the history and the ongoing tensions between the office of the opposition leader and the ABC, there is an additional expectation from the audience.
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SPRINGFIELD – A regional YMCA director from Tampa, Fla., has been selected as the next president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
Kirk R. Smith, 40, was chosen by the agency's governing board recently to replace James Morton, who left in December to take the top post at the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford.
Smith, a Cincinnati native and Springfield College graduate, emerged from a field of 39 applicants from across the country, said Samuel R. Hanmer, chairman of the agency's governing board.
"We went through an exhausting (search) process and it worked very well. We had some very, very qualified candidates," said Hanmer, chief operating officer of FieldEddy Insurance in East Longmeadow.
Smith has extensive background in the YMCA organization, beginning as a volunteer in Cincinnati and serving most recently as a regional director of five YMCAs in central Florida, Hanmer said.
An Army veteran, Smith earned a bachelor of science degree in human services and a master of science degree in management and leadership from Springfield College. He and his wife, Venessa, have three children, ages 18, 16 and 13.
Smith, whose tenure begins on Monday, visited Springfield last month for interviews with the search committee, plus meetings with staff and related social events.
Despite leaving Tampa for the less temperate climate of the Pioneer Valley, Smith said he was eager to get started.
"I'm excited. I love what the Y has done up there; I love the footprint it has in the community," Smith said.
Smith was selected based on his experience in management, fundraising and collaborating with other agencies, along with his ability to promote the YMCA in public.
"We wanted a big cheerleader, an advocate for the Y in the community," said Hanmer.
Andrea M. Luppi, development director, said Smith made a strong impression during his visit last month.
"He just brings a lot of energy, a great sense of humor and a real passion for his work" Luppi said. "He understands our mission, and has a real commitment to improving the quality of life in our community."
SPRINGFIELD – A regional YMCA director from Tampa, Fla., has been selected as the next president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.


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A sprinkle of fresh intrigue for the Skoda Karoq crossover hatchback – and it probably hasn't come a moment too soon. Skoda's Nissan Qashqai rival has been on UK roads for more than a year now, but if you're not entirely sure that you've seen one in the raw, that may be because this car looks quite a lot like more than one of its current Volkswagen Group, MQB-platform model relations (and, rather unhelpfully, there are an increasing number of those). By contrast, the Karoq's immediate predecessor, the Yeti, was so distinctive that you could recognise one at a range of a couple of hundred yards, at dusk, and through gathering fog.
Enter the Karoq Scout, then: a more rugged-looking variation on the Karoq's established theme, that comes with four-wheel drive as standard and a few other offroady-specialised touches; but which, more importantly, also adds some rufty-tufty bumpers and a few other styling flourishes to better identify the car within the melee of overgrown family hatchbacks to which our roads have lately become host.
Mechanically at least, the Scout is little more than an interestingly equipped, mid-spec Karoq. It's available with either of the car's upper-level four-cylinder, 148bhp petrol or diesel engines, and with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed twin-clutch gearboxes.


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Amy Acker Starring in 'Cabin in the Woods' Confirmed. While it has been rumoured for a while, Fran Kranz just let it slip on his Twitter page that Amy Acker will indeed make an appearance in Cabin in the Woods.
I think it's been reported a few places, so probably not an unauthorized slip on Fran Kranz's part. Here are a couple, though I don't know how reputable they are or are not:
Looking forward to this movie!
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Yeah, I thought we pretty much already knew that. Still, love that Fran confirmed it. Can't wait for the film! Is the official website accurate for the release date of 2.5.10? For some reason I thought it was later than that, was I imagining things?
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The view from a 1912 house in Belfast Maine- the family, the parties, the repairs, the recipes!!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Just back from a great trip to Tampa Clearwater Beach area of Florida. Spent 9 days in the sun and on the water. Great weather and a great time. This sunset seen every night from our balcony of the Hyatt Clearwater Beach. We had a great 2 bedroom suite with fabulous views.
Took a lengthy hike down the beach at Fort DeSoto State Park- considered one of the best beaches in the world- we arrived around 4pm- great time to walk the beach.
Chartering a boat was a great idea- we anchored off "One Tree" island and did some swimming- or jumping off the boat- Moira did a great dive!
Nora turning 8 years old on the trip - can really do great dives too!!!
Here I am with my brother Rich and his son Rory- quite the boat captain!
The whole crew on our Pontoon boat- the Tampa Bay area is great for boating.
Even the real "Captain" had a great day on the water.
Moira had a quick fun getaway from the pressures of work in Washington DC!!!
My brother Rich and his family on Easter morning at brunch with wife Mary, Rory almost 14, Kerry 10 and Nora on her Easter birthday is 8 years old!
Great time with this crowd- fun fun fun!!!!!
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