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While most tourists visit Marbella during the height of summer, the best time to plan a holiday here is in September.
The beaches empty as schools re-open and office workers return to their jobs. The weather remains solid, as daytime highs remain in the mid to upper 20's (mid 70's to low 80's Fahrenheit). This keeps the water warm enough for swimming well into October, and in some years, into November.
Late spring is another perfect time to head to Marbella, as daytime highs between May and June are also in the mid to upper 20's Celsius. However, those looking to take a dip in the ocean should be prepared for a refreshing experience, as average ocean temperatures hover just below 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) during this time.
While those looking for a beach holiday during the winter might be disappointed, as the water is too cold for swimming, the arid climate of Marbella means that sunshine is abundant when it is scarce elsewhere in Europe.
With plenty of low season Marbella hotel deals on at places like Don Carlos Leisure Resort and Spa, as well as average temperatures that are exceptionally mild compared to the gloomy north, Marbella stands as the perfect getaway for those looking for a quick weekend break from the depressing weather that defines winter in much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Those looking for cheap hotels in Marbella might be surprised that most of the affordable accommodations in town can be found in the historical center. Most luxury hotels in Marbella are located on the outskirts, with resorts being scattered along the coast (Villa Marbesa) and in the scenic hills above Marbella city (Villa Candela En La Colina).
One of Central Marbella's excellent value accommodations is Hotel San Cristóbal, which sits within minutes of Venus Beach, the marina and museums, and within a stone's throw from Ornage Square. Another fine example is the Gran Hotel Guadalpin Marbella & Spa, which delivers five-star luxuries at rock bottom prices in the low season ($59 USD), while still being priced at a reasonable $153 USD in the peak season.
Despite the fact that Marbella has a reputation of being a playground for the rich, there are a variety of things to do in this gorgeous town on the Costa Del Sol.
Start by exploring the cobblestoned streets of Marbella's Old Quarter, as its character will seduce upon first sight. Filled with shops, restaurants, bakeries, and residences of lucky locals, the atmosphere here will change your perception of this place being just another resort town on the Costa Del Sol.
While you might not be able to afford the toys of the super wealthy, it still is fun to gawk at their opulence. One place where this is a popular pursuit is at the Puerto Banus Marina, where massive yachts are moored between excursions, and luxury stores featuring all the latest brands are situated on the street opposite the marina. Keep your eye open for A-list celebrities, as they frequent this area.
Finally, set aside at least a couple days of your trip to Marbella to cruise its many stylish beaches in pursuit of fun and a good tan. Bounty Beach is a must if you count yourself among the young and fabulous, while those looking to have a celebrity encounter should take their binoculars to Nikki Beach.
A direct airport bus service runs from outside arrivals to Marbella, with the first departure at 8:15 am, and the last at 10:30pm. The bus terminates at the Marbella bus station, where taxis can be hailed to your hotel. If you get in too late to catch the last bus, or if you have too much luggage to lug around, then taking a taxi is your best option.
The proper taxis are white in appearance and sit outside arrivals at terminal 3. The average fare from the airport to Marbella should run you around €70. Taxis are metered, so rates will vary slightly below or above this rate in accordance with your destination.
Given that Marbella is a solid 45-minute drive from Malaga Airport, you may wish to spend the last night of your holiday at a hotel near the terminal if your return flight is an early one. Our pick for this purpose is TRYP Málaga Guadalmar Hotel, which sits on the beach only minutes from international departures, allowing you to spend your last night in the Costa Del Sol in a breathtaking spot instead of a sterile one.
While Marbella has a reputation for being a high-roller haven, it hasn't stopped hostels in Marbella from giving backpackers a chance to mix with the jet set of society. In this area, they are more like homestays than party hotels, as places like Pension Aduar and Hostal Plaza are family run outfits that offer a small homely atmosphere, allowing for more authentic interactions with the locals.
Marbella Airbnb rentals offer an incredible amount of value considering the prices of hotels with comparable amenities in the area. An excellent example of this can be found in one of the hillside suburbs west of Marbella, as Airbnb rentals in this area can offer up to four pools, lush gardens, four bedrooms, and modern furnishings, all for less than $40 USD a night.
Airbnb rentals in the center of Marbella may feature a house in the traditional Andalusian style, 150 metres from the beach, yet in an area that is quiet at night. Those that smoke or want to take their furry friend on holiday will be well accommodated here, as both are allowed on most properties.
The official site of Marbella is http://www.marbellaexclusive.com/en/. Have a look through their site to find tips and trips for the area. They have an excellent list of attractions to keep your time occupied here.
Marbella is located in the region of Andalucia. There are tourist offices located throughout the region to help visitors plan their stay. Have a look at http://www.andalucia.com/marbella/touristoffice.htm for location and office hours.
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If Robert Griffith's plan takes hold, an Iraq War veteran wearing a Bears cap and Jay Cutler jersey would rise during the national anthem to salute the flag. A few rows away, a Marine from World War II would lock his right arm into a salute. All around Soldier Field, and at stadiums across the NFL, other veterans would stand and do the same.
Griffith's dream is unlikely to become reality this Veterans Day weekend, when the retired Navy commander hoped teams would start a tradition of inviting veterans to salute. An NFL spokeswoman said every team is planning events to recognize current and former military members in November, but only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were planning to ask vets to salute.
But the idea has gained prominent supporters, including some lawmakers and former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who hope it continues to gather steam.
The simple gesture of saluting, innocuous as it may seem, is governed by federal rules. Until 2008, veterans had to be wearing some sort of uniform -- an American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars cap sufficed -- to render the military salute.
Recent changes approved by Congress mean a uniform is no longer required to salute during the national anthem or certain flag ceremonies. But the Legion and VFW disagree about whether that's a good idea, and many veterans either don't know about the rule change or are unsure whether they should participate.
Legion members passed a resolution last year asking Congress to restore the old standards. While he understands the intent of the updates, American Legion spokesman and flag expert Mike Buss said they create a slippery slope. When veterans out of uniform start saluting, Buss said he worries that children or others who haven't earned the privilege are likely to follow suit. Civilians are not supposed to make a military salute.
"When Grandpa goes to the ballgame and he does the military salute, they'll think 'I can,' and really they can't," Buss said. "Of course, they're not going to go to jail. But it's not proper etiquette."
Griffith, of Arlington Heights, takes another approach. He believes that inviting vets to salute at football games would give fans the chance to honor them. Though no invitation is required, Griffith said many veterans are hesitant to salute alone. Others, he believes, simply haven't heard about the changes.
"This is something that Congress has recognized and given them the opportunity to do it and it just hasn't happened," said Griffith, 79. "My goal is to ... make these guys feel comfortable as they see one after another standing up and it just becomes part of what they do."
For some Bears fans, saluting is already part of pregame tradition.
Peter Runich, who grew up in Gary but now lives in North Carolina, said he earned the right to salute the flag by serving in the Army and National Guard. Runich, wearing a Robbie Gould jersey, touched his finger to his eyebrow in a crisp salute during the national anthem at a Bears game in October. The gesture led to conversation with other veterans seated nearby, he said.
Runich is part of a tradition that dates to the Revolutionary War, when Continental soldiers would greet officers by removing their tricorn hats and sweep them to their side. The salute has deeper roots in Europe.
"We can literally trace it back to the age of chivalry," said historian Richard Baker, of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. "One of the viewpoints is it comes from the time frame when the knights would meet each other upon the fields and raise their visors. It became a sign of respect and acknowledgment."
After the Civil War, the U.S. military adopted specific rules describing how and when to salute. As decades passed, the regulations were tweaked and rewritten.
Joe Davis, a VFW spokesman, said his organization supports the updates and another bill before a House subcommittee that would let nonuniformed vets salute during the Pledge of Allegiance. That said, he doesn't want to create the perception that veterans require lawmaker instructions to honor the Stars and Stripes.
"The military folks don't need to be told how to show proper respect for the flag or our national anthem -- it is ingrained in us as American patriots," Davis said. "Part of our mission as military veterans is to help educate the rest of America about what service to country and patriotism means."
Griffith isn't alone in lobbying the NFL to embrace veteran saluting. Aldrin is remembered for saluting the American flag on the moon. He's now hoping the NFL invites him to salute on camera at the Super Bowl to raise awareness about the updates to the flag code.
"I wasn't really in a military uniform" on the moon, Aldrin told the Tribune, but "when we finished erecting the American flag, I felt it was appropriate for me as a veteran ... to hand-salute the flag. That was one of the proudest moments that I could reflect on."
So far, Aldrin and Griffith's efforts have yet to receive the NFL's endorsement.
A Bears spokesman, who said stadium events last Veterans Day included a re-enlistment ceremony and honoring a World War II service member, said the team was discussing Griffith's idea with its military contacts but hadn't made any plans to institute it.
While he's supportive of other efforts to recognize veterans, Griffith said he hopes his idea will catch on. He said he believes seeing veterans, old and young, rising to salute would send a powerful patriotic message to others in the stadium and those watching on TV.
"Things change," he said, "and I think that this is an absolute enrichment of our flag ceremonies."

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The Winter Olympic Games are finally here!
It's time to start coordinating your red, white and blue themed outfits and head to your local party store for USA supplies in preparation for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.
We have all been counting down the days since the summer Olympics in London ended two years ago. While the summer games are always highly anticipated, there is something about the winter Olympics that draws more excitement.
It's cold outside, so there isn't much else to do than head to a friend's house or local bar for an all night viewing party. Unlike a Saturday night football game, the Olympics last for several weeks. So prepare yourself my friends for many days of eating, drinking and chanting "USA, USA, USA!!!"
If you plan to host your own America themed viewing party, here are some of my favorite things from Pinterest that are sure to make your gathering golden!
If you plan to host your own America themed viewing party, here are some of my favorite things from Pinterest that are sure to make your gathering golden!
American flag painted mason jars:
Since it's cold outside and of course the Winter Games, a hot chocolate bar provides the perfect beverage.
(For those who wish to have a "Special Hot Coco", add some Peppermint Schnapps, Amaretto or Bailey's Irish Cream)
If you want to cool things down, try a mixed drink. I recommend using mason jars, because what's more American than that, and add a red, white or blue paper straw...
1 cup of Red CranApple Juice
1 cup of White Sobe Pina Colada flavored drink
1 cup of Blue G2 Gatorade
(and a shot of Vodka, if preferred)
Some of my favorites are BBQ Sandwiches / hot dogs, fresh fruit or some homemade salsa.
To finish off the food table, make these ever popular chocolate covered strawberries. Another Pinterest favorite I found were these Patriotic Oreo Pops. If you have some chocolate leftover from making Christmas candy, these dessert options are perfect for you!
Hopefully some of these Pinterest favorites of mine help you throw the best America themed viewing party. Now all you need to do is decorate your place and pick out your red, white and blue attire!
Although coverage of the games starts today, be sure to watch the Opening Ceremony tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.
Cheers to the U S of A making a great impression at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games!!


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Choosing a web hosting company wisely
In today's technologically advanced world, every business needs a website. Just think how many times a day you hear someone say, "What's your web address?" or "I'll have to check out that website," or "I'll just buy it online." The number can be staggering when you stop and count.
Having a website just makes good sense. Consider it your very own spot on the Internet that has the capability of reaching customers worldwide. It is the place where important company and product information can be accessed by millions of current and potential consumers. In a nutshell, a website can be an advertising machine for your business.
But have you ever stopped to think about where your website "lives" or where you would even go to get started? The skills of the company you select to build and/or host your website can have a profound impact on its success.
Below are a few pointers on what to look for in a web hosting company and how to go about getting your business on the Internet.
The web host you select must be reliable. It is essential to the online success of your business. Any length of time your website is "down" translates into lost customers and revenue. If your web host cannot guarantee 99% up time (or close to it), it is time to look for a new web host.
Select a web hosting company that offers 24/7 support. After all, the Internet is the technological city that never sleeps. Customers are always shopping. You want your web host's support staff to keep your company's "lights on" day and night.
The bottom line is your website must be secure. If customers do not trust your website, they will simply shop somewhere else. Ask about the security your web host offers and make sure it fits your needs.
E-mail is an absolute necessity. It is the primary way your online customers establish communication with your company. Make sure your web host can provide you with dependable e-mail services. The reliability and support that is so crucial to your website should also apply to your e-mail.
Websites take up space on servers owned by your web hosting company. Simply put, storage is how much disk space you are allowed to use on the server. Make sure you find out how much storage space will be allotted for your website. You should also confirm that you would have the ability to increase your storage as your online business grows.
In layman's terms, bandwidth is the amount of traffic or information passed from your website. Most web hosting companies measure this on a monthly basis and charge accordingly for any overages. Bandwidth is typically not a concern for starter online businesses, but it can become an issue as your business thrives. Bandwidth is like storage in this regard – make sure your web host allows you to increase your bandwidth allotment as your company's website increases in size and popularity.
Other Considerations:
Above all, make sure you do your research. Know what your website requires to function properly and select a web host that knows how to support the programming language(s) used in building your site.
Remember, web hosting is not a "one size fits all" type of business. You should select a company that offers multiple solutions to meet your hosting needs. Look for several different package options and web applications. By having choices, you will ultimately be able to push your website to its full potential.
Lastly, find a web hosting company that offers personal service. Your questions and concerns should be addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Nothing is worse than having to wait on hold to talk with technical support and being treated like "just a number."


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Hi, I am Helen Chapman!
Australian Best Selling Children's Book Author
Helen Chapman is a wildly experienced and bestselling children's author with over 96 books published worldwide. So popular are her books that many have been reprinted multiple times. Helen writes both fiction and non-fiction and specialises in educational books for children. Her use of humour makes her children's books highly effective in this genre and she has become a highly sought after and respected author.
Australian Schools with Barnaby Bear
Barnaby Bear is off to Australia to find out how schools are different on the other side of the world. Join him as he makes new friends in the city, the outback, the country and on an island!
Australian Schools with Barnaby Bear is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection of highly decodable fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. Children will broaden their knowledge and widen vocabulary through a diverse range of books which are ideal for cross-curricular reading. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.
Published by Rising Stars UK
Museums Are Fun
Sunshine Starter Level 14
16 pages
159mm x 188mm
Balanced Literacy – Integrating the 5 Key Components of Reading:
- Phonic awareness
- Phonics
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Fluency
Sunshine Starter Level 14
16 pages
159mm x 188mm
Balanced Literacy – Integrating the 5 Key Components of Reading
- Phonic awareness
- Phonics
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Fluency
Sunshine Starter Level 8
16 pages
High-frequency words presented as flash cards on the inside cover of each book
Skills teaching focus on the inside back cover
Sunshine Starters is a new literacy program that focuses on the five essential skill areas that all children need in order to develop into successful readers.
Evidence-based findings have identified these key areas as:
- Phonic awareness
- Phonics
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Fluency
Published by Wendy Pye Publishing Ltd New Zealand
How the Birds Got Their Colours: Tales from the Australian Dreamtime
A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, how the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours.
Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Text Type: Traditional tales from another culture
Curriculum Links:
- English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Published by HarperCollins UK
New Wonders of the World
Come on a tour to explore the new Wonders of the World, from the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal. And finally, you can choose your own seventh Wonder of the World!
Reading Age: 6-7 years
Published by Rising Stars UK
Hungry Animals
The animal kingdom is full of different animals and they all like to eat different things. Learn how to tell a carnivore from a herbivore or omnivore and find which one you are!
Reading Age: 6-7 years
Rising Stars Reading Planet Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading.
My Kitten
Max is a beautiful ginger kitten and his owner adores him! Find out how Max is similar to, yet also different from, his owner and the important things you need to do to look after a kitten.
Reading Age: 4-5 years
Grow a Pumpkin
Learn all about pumpkins in this fun non-fiction photographic book, from how to grow them to what you can make with them, including lanterns and some tasty soup!
Reading Age: 4-5 years
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about Amelia's adventures in the air in this engaging highly-illustrated biography.
Reading Age: 5-6 years
Collins Big Cat Arabic Readers
Landmarks of Our World: Level 10 (Arabic) Paperback
From the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what makes them so special.
Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.
Text Type: An information book
A map of the world on Pages 22 & 23 shows the location of all the landmarks.
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Located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi, it is lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths
Completed in 1998, this is a complex of temples. Built on a hilly place this temple is dedicated to the Lord Krishna and was built by the Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult
Jama Masjid or the Jami Masjid was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1658 and is the final architectural piece built by him.
A magnificent and spacious bungalow in Delhi owned by Raja Jai Singh Amber (Jaipur) who commanded great respect and honour in the court of Mughal
The Laxmi Narayan Mandir (temple) built by B.D. Birla is a modern Hindu temple dedicated to Laxmi (goddess of wealth) and Narayana (the preserver).
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The Tranquil Way | Healthy eating for kids
Just like in adults, many of the health problems that children have are caused, and can be helped, by dietary choices. Many of the things we give our children to eat are not healthy, even some that are promoted as being so. Here are some tips on feeding your child in a healthy way.
One of the challenges that parents face in feeding their children is poor appetite or a desire for the unhealthy foods. Appetite stimulants generally do not work for more than one or two weeks, then it's back to square one, so to speak. This can be helped by giving children supplements or foods with probiotics. This is a proven effective intervention.
There are many supposedly healthy foods that are not as healthy as traditionally thought. These include dairy products, particularly milk and cheese. These have a wide range of negative impacts on the body, including the promotion of inflammation and allergic conditions. Even though dairy products have a high content of proteins and calcium, because the proteins promote inflammation, they prevent the bones from being able to absorb the calcium.
Another is fruit juices, especially the commercial ones. These have high sugar content - even the ones that are 100 per cent juice. Sugar promotes inflammation, with all the attendant problems.
Breakfast cereals also feature among these foods. These are usually packed with sugar and processed foods as well as artificial ingredients. Processed foods like sausages, franks, and bacon are also on the 'naughty' list. Processed meats have healthy nutrients removed and artificial flavours, colourings, and preservatives added. As much as possible, fried foods and wheat products (wholewheat and moreso, white flour) should be minimised.
As much as possible, children should have cooked meals. These include soy products, legumes, ground provisions, fresh vegetables and fruits, egg, banana, breadfruit, sweet potato, etc. They should be encouraged to drink water instead of fruit juices. If they could be encouraged to have vegetable juices combined with a little fruit (such as pineapple or apple), that would be good. Snacks could consist of dried fruits such as prunes, raisins and dates, nuts, seeds, fresh fruits, and yogurt. Porridge can be made from bulgar, oats, banana, plantain, rice, etc. Flaxseed or chia seed can be added to cereal or yogurt to make them even more nutritious. Honey is also healthy.
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I love to meet my readers.
I aim to inspire resilience, creativity, curiosity, and a passion for living with passion.
I'm based in Perth, but regularly travel to present author talks and writing workshops.
I use humour, quirk, emotion and science to capture attention, teach creative thinking and get kids enthusiastic about reading, writing, creating and STEM/STEAM.
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My talks and workshops can cover:
- The story and process behind making any of my books
- Blending science and technology with creativity and wonder
- Plotting and how to do it
- Starting your story to grab attention
- Ending your story to satisfy your reader
- Using non-fiction (like science and history) to inspire fiction
- Science writing and science literacy
- Conflict and resolution in fiction
- The creative process and how to get published
- How to write with tension…
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I love to work with all ages, from kindy through to adults. I can tailor sessions to suit, whether you want extension writing workshops for keen students or a meet-the-author session for the whole school assembly.
I've worked as a teacher in Japan, performed in a science circus in South Africa, worked with roving educational programs across Australia, and appeared at writing festivals here and overseas. I've worked with many thousands of children and adults to inspire a love for science, technology, creativity, reading and writing.
I love interactive presentations, and keep my audience engaged, interested, laughing, learning and enthused. You'll have fun!
I regularly appear and present at:
- Writer-in-residencies
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The Seminar discussed the definition of electronic library and how to search the databases, electronic resources information and digital content.
The seminar was presented by Eng. Fikry Mansour, specialist in the electronic library. He has introduced the electric library and how to search for databases and electronic sources, contents and services.
The seminar include the presence of Dr. Abdullah Almekhlafi, dean of the faculty, Dr. Sahar Alqershi, director of library management, heads of academic departments and academic faculty members.
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VIP Relationship Manager - Luxury Travel - North London Permanent
- Location: London, England
- Salary: £25000 - £35000 per annum
- Sector: Email / CRM
- Consultant:
We're looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic and engaging VIP Travel Planner to join our multi-award-winning marketing team and help us nurture and drive sales from our existing VIP clients.
The VIP Travel Planner is responsible for managing and nurturing some of our top UHNW clients at all stages of their lifetime; supporting the CRM & Loyalty team in driving retention, repeat bookings and increased value from these VIP clients.
Reporting to the CRM & Loyalty Manager, the VIP Travel Planner will play a key role to provide clients' world class experience at all stages of their lifecycle.
Main Responsibilities
*Managing some of our top UHNW loyal clients who we categorise as VIPs.
*Having frequent calls and meetings with our VIPs to understand their ongoing travel plans and working with the relevant destination travel experts when the time comes to create a trip.
*Working alongside other teams within the Leisure department, to deliver the ultimate customer service at all stages of the clients' lifetime with us.
*Working alongside the relevant sales travel expert on any live bookings they have with us to tailor and enhance their experience.
*Working alongside the ops team to develop personalised gifting for these VIPs
*Checking in with clients pre, during and post trip.
*Debrief calls / meetings alongside the CRM & Loyalty Manager with these clients to gather feedback. Recording this information within the CRM system and working with the department to action any client specific or generic feedback.
*Developing the VIP client profiles within our CRM system, to include all household members to enable us to better tailor activity.
*Travelling to meet these internationally based clients several times per year alongside the CRM & Loyalty Manager to help plan their year of travel ahead. Developing their bucket list and helping them to manage this.
*Assisting the CRM & Loyalty manager/ US team with arranging the annual events. Managing the invitations and the client lists.
Skills Required
*2+ years in similar role that has serviced HNW clients is preferable.
*Highly organised, confident in communicating with HNW clients and passionate about delivering highly personalised, best in class customer service.
*Strong knowledge of luxury travel destinations, brands and experiences is preferable.
*Previous experiences in luxury would be beneficial.
What we offer:
*An amazing opportunity to join our rapidly growing, multi-award-winning international travel company
*Performance based bonus
*Pension scheme
*Travel opportunities for work to include travelling to the US several times a year
*Travel opportunities for personal holidays
*A fast-paced, creative and fun office environment
*Regular work drinks and events - from creative afternoons to reward days
Please submit a CV to be considered, or for more info email
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Services advertised by Propel are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. Please be aware that we receive a high volume of applications for our roles, many from people who meet or exceed the requirements. Whilst we try to respond to as many applicants as possible, you can assume that you have not been selected for interview if you do not hear from us within 14 days.


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Client :Our client is a leading international company in its sector. The company is located in the South of Brussels, close to the Delta metro station.
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Your tasks
- Collect, identify, analyze requirements from the Business through workshops, interviews, surveys, ...
- Active participation and collaboration within Scrum teams (consisting of roughly 50 people) for User story creation, refinement, Scrum meetings, etc
- Writing of clear and well-structured specifications (user stories) for new functionalities and projects.
- Presentations and training sessions on new features made available to end users
Your profile
- Master or engineer degree from a top-rated university
- Fluency in English. A good level of French or Dutch will be considered a plus
- Excellent listening and communication skills (oral and written)
- Natural ability to go into details (critical and analytical mindset)
- A first experience as Functional or Business analyst is a plus, but high potential candidates without professional experience will also be considered
- Strong willingness to learn on a continuous basis
- Open to occasional international travel
My client offers a permanent contract in an international company, with a company culture that gives young people a lot of responsibility from the get-go.
The company also heavily invests in training and encourages regular career moves within the structure.
Do you think you have what it takes to be part of their team? Then don't hesitate and send me your CV!


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After getting the simple ping server working with Restlet, last week I turned my attention to the WattDepot REST API, since the API drives the functionality that I will be implementing. Staring at the blank wiki page, I turned to the O'Reilly book RESTful Web Services (link to book content via Safari Books Online for UHM folks). The book is an excellent introduction into why REST makese sense for web services, and goes step by step through the process of designing web services using their Resource Oriented Architecture. So I spent a lot of time reading the book to see examples of how to turn requirements into a ROA API.
There is now a REST API wiki page for WattDepot, but it's mostly requirements at this point. This week I plan to crank out a first draft of the API, so I can start implementing it ASAP.
There are now 4 weeks left before the semester starts. I'd like to have data persistence, a client that can retrieve Obvius meter data and send to WattDepot, and Google gadget visualization working by then, so my work is cut out for me.
Plans from last week:
- Read through sensorbase REST API
- done
- Start work on WattDepot REST API
- done
- Read up on Google Visualization data source library
- not done
- Write down initial thoughts on research questions
- not done
Other accomplishments from last week:
- Read through first 6 chapters of RESTful Web Services
- Attended the TechHui conference. There was a lot of good info about renewable energy development, and other tech goodness.
- Found one more small bug in Hackystat build files, now they should really really be stable 🙂
- Attended UH SecondLife gettogether, complete with live DJ and dancefloor. It was fun, but I still don't see myself spending any significant time in SL.
Pointers to work products:
Plans for this week:
- Finish first draft of WattDepot REST API
- Follow up on some contacts from Tech Hui conference
- Read up on Google Visualization data source library
Cool links:
- Damon Hart-Davis (creator of the site I mentioned last week) has pointed out that Ecotricity (a UK utility) has similar carbon intensity data on their web page. This is precident for utilities sharing this kind of data.
- Blue Mars is a new massively multi-player online virtual environment like Second Life, being developed in Honolulu. The graphics are far superior to SL, and the business model is interesting in that they are specifically designing it around making it easy for content developers to make a living creating content for Blue Mars. They are also hoping to attract indie game developers to rent out a city block of space where they can create their games with autonomy and make money from it. They are taking beta applications for the client now, but if you are a developer you can get the dev kit right now at their developer website.


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Panic cash withdrawals in Spain drain banks; Greece-style economic implosion now imminent
by: Ethan A. Huff
Monday, September 24, 2012
Spain appears poised to become the next Greece in the ongoing European Union (EU) implosion, as Spaniards are withdrawing record amounts of funds from Spanish banks to avoid a potential insolvency situation. According to the New York Times (NYT), the equivalent of $94 billion was withdrawn from Spanish banks in July, an amount that equals seven percent of the country's overall economic output.
Though stronger overall compared to Greece in terms of economic diversity and debt levels, Spain is undeniably on a downward economic spiral that is sending many of its people and their money to other countries like England, Germany, and Singapore, where economic conditions are much more favorable. Just like in Greece, there is a growing fear among Spaniards that their nation could revert from the euro to its former currency, pesetas, which would greatly devalue their personal wealth.
"The macro situation in Spain is getting worse and worse," said Julio Vildosola to the NYT. Vildosola, a former senior executive at a large multinational company, recently moved all his money — and is now in the process of moving his entire family — to a small village near Cambridge, England. "There is just too much risk. Spain is going to be next after Greece, and I just don't want to end up holding devalued pesetas."
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How long have you been skating?
6 months
What is your job outside of derby?
Full time Mom and full time shipyard worker.
Do you have any pets/kids?
3 pet wolves, I mean boys. And 2 dogs.
Who is your derby wife?
I haven't proposed yet. But I will make an honest woman of her one day.
Who is your favorite person to hit?
My friends Reaper and Penny! And Llama. Basically anyone who hits hard and is hard to move.
What made you choose roller derby?
My boyfriend took me to a bout for a date and I fell in love! The hitting, the speed, the epic falls! It was love at first bout. It took me another year to work up the courage to try it out though.
What would we find you doing on a Sunday afternoon?
Usually recovering from a weekend of soccer games and cleaning house or riding my motorcycle.
Three words the describe you?
Loyal, Funny, and Adventurous
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
Michelle Obama so I can ask her how she stays so classy. I love her style and sense of humor.
If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?
I would be very practical. Set up college funds for my boys and pay off my house. Set up a charity for LGBTQ youth and then… take a vacation! Some place warm and sunny!


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For direct measurement of mechanical displacements, long durability, follower roll on request
|8712, 8713
|Measuring range
0 … 10 mm
|Signal output
|Depending on excitation voltage
|Protection class
|Range of operating temperature
|Supply voltage
|Depending on measuring range
|Electrical connection
|Return spring
|Specific characteristics
These displacement sensors are potentiometric displacement sensors used for direct measurement, testing and monitoring of mechanical displacements. The spring-loaded control rod eliminates the need of coupling with the measurement object.
A prerequisite for a very long life duration of the devices is a parallel alignment of the motion direction of the measurement object and the rod.
Areas of application are:
Displacement on
Measurements of
Due to the technology employed in potentiometric displacement sensors, they always operate with a sliding contact system. Special processes are applied to give the resistance tracks low friction, low tendency to stick/slip, resistance to abrasion and a long-term stability.
The rods are guided in long-life, low friction sliding bearings with close tolerances which provide high durability and measuring quality. The pre-stressed spring presses the sensor tip against the measurement object. This spring is double-guided and disappears in the probe head, if the rod is in its end position.
The probe tip consists of a ball made of stainless steel. The bore at rod end serves for coupling retraction units. The rod is protected against twist for measurement ranges up to 50 mm. The probe tip (hexagonal) must not be turned by any tool, otherwise its anti-twist protection will be destroyed.
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If you had the opportunity to see your own future, would you take it? This is a question I wrestled with a lot while writing my YA novels, Timeless and Timekeeper (Random House), which tell the story of a girl who can travel back and forth through time -- and whose actions constantly impact the world around her. As I put my characters in these surreal situations, I often asked myself, on a real-world level: Would it really be an advantage to know what lies ahead in life? Or would it more than likely lead down a messy rabbit hole of trying to change your destiny? What I came away with was a method for using the idea of time-travel to improve our lives and bring us the destiny we want and choose -- right now.
Imagine that five years ago, you got to jump into the future for a sneak-peek of where you are in life today: your current home, job, relationship status, etc. Would the big reveal of Future You be a thrill or a disappointment? While we may not be able to literally see what lies ahead, we mere mortals can still create the future we want by doing a little time travel mind trick -- or as I like to call it, mind travel!
Still with me? The idea is this: As many a self-improvement guru will tell you, your subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between what is real and imagined. And if you believe something to be real with every fiber of your being, your subconscious will do everything in its power to prove you right -- by making your dream a reality. So the way in which time travel can be a useful tool is through visualization. Looking into the future, what do you want to see? Imagine it in as much detail as you can: your dream career, partner, house, and life. See yourself jumping out of bed in the morning excited to start your day, because there is so much fabulousness in your life and so much to look forward to! The most important part is this: believing that what you're seeing in your mind is the future, that you caught a real glimpse of all that's to come. By believing in this vision fully, your subconscious and your actions in the present will align to bring you toward the future you've just seen.
I know, that sounds super New-Agey! But I've seen it work firsthand. If I were to jump back in time to visit my younger self, I'd find a kid who was obsessed with books and who constantly daydreamed about becoming a published author. I know all that daydreaming, aka mind traveling, played a role in making this dream come true.
Sometimes all it takes is a leap of faith. Will you make the jump?
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John Paul II writes in His Apostolic Exhortation, Familiaris Consortio that, "The future of humanity passes by way of the family."[1] In reflecting upon these words I have reached the conclusion that if we want to build a better world, then we must have a network of nations committed to the principles and values of God. And, if we want to build a nation committed to the values of God, then we must work on the creation of states focused on His ways of truth and love. In order to create these states, to build a nation, to change a world, we must first have a community willing to serve their Creator and most especially their Savior. To have such a community who will engage with like-minded communities, to form loving states, that build nations committed to God, in order to effectively change our world, we must first and foremost have better families that are centered on Christ. To have such families that properly formed will change a world, it is imperative that we have better marriages that are indwelt with Christ and of which Christ radiates from.[2] The council of Vatican II says as much, "The well-being of the person and the human and Christian society is intimately connected with the healthy state of the community of marriage and the family."[3] The evangelization of the world that the Church is entrusted with and commanded (Matthew 28) to do, must have the promotion of the "domestic church" as its top priority. To accomplish these goals the couples have to both be focused on Christ. They will get closer and closer to each other as they get closer and closer to Christ. But more than each running their own race towards Christ and marriage being thought of as a trio (husband, wife, Christ), it is rather as St. Augustine says, "One Christ loving Himself." [4]
Marriage is a profound mystery (Ephesians 5:32) whereas a man and women become one through and in Christ Jesus and in doing so commune with the life giving love of God Himself. God is a family of persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who perfectly love one another. It is through this love that the Holy Spirit proceeds.[5] A man and women enter this Divine Family through conjugal love and their marriage bond. "Authentic married love is caught up into divine love."[6] Through the couples mutual "Yes" they become a reflection of the Trinity. And through their love for one another life is created.
God from the beginning of time, created man and women in His image, intending one for the other, and in so doing, set in motion His salvific plan. He created man and women out of His love for the purpose of love. We all seek to love and be loved. "Love is…the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being."[7] It is this love that God created man and women both to love Him and to be a reflection of His love for them in their "one flesh" union. Matrimony has been from the beginning the plan of God both in creating the world and also in re-creating it through His Son, the Christ.
The Visible Problem
You don't have to look very far to realize that marriage, as an institutional properly understood is under attack in our culture and society. John Paul Pope II writing in Familiaris Consortio describes various trends and signs that marriage is deteriorating.
These include an increase in divorce rates even among the faithful, the rise of abortions and the disregard for life, an over emphasis on consumerism, and the rejection of moral norms in regards to sexuality are just a few of the signs that marriage is under attack.[8] We can see these same themes in the writing and talks of Pope Francis.
In addition, influenced by contemporary norms many couples both Catholic and not are co-habituating. Many couples think it would help their future marriage as sort of a trial period not realizing that statistics show that these couples are more prone for divorce. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education for the United States and active author and writer on topics related to families comments, "the chances of subsequent divorce are almost double among those couples who cohabit before marrying."[9] He notes that more children and women suffer from co-habitation then men due to a lack of income and a situation that doesn't foster commitment under strain. Saint John Paul II comments on these "trial marriages" arguing that trial marriages go against the very dignity of human beings, "whose dignity demands that they should be always and solely the term of self-giving love without limitation of time or of any other circumstance."[10]
While divorce is on the rise within civil society, annulments are also on rise throughout the dioceses of the Catholic Church. In talking to a judge on the tribunal, I inquired as to why there are so many annulments given. He said, "Many think we are giving out annulments like water and that we need to be stricter on granting an annulment. But, perhaps, it is not that at all. I seem to think the increase of annulments is due in a larger part to a lack of understanding of couples going into marriage. They live in a world that doesn't know the meaning of love and within parishes that too often leave the couple to figure it out on their own."[11]
No doubt discussions on divorce, co-habitation, and annulments will continue in the upcoming synod, and I support pastorally sensitive ways that hold both love and truth together especially to those that feel rejected or distant from the Church, but I also believe that any solution needs to address formation of the family from within the family, countering or reclaiming culture, and an reemphasis of good formation within our parishes and schools. Let us teach and reteach the mystery and the beauty that is marriage. Pope Francis speaking at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia seems to convey the joy and passion for the Sacrament calling the family the "factory of hope." Yes, Holy Father, yes indeed!
[1] Pope, 85.
[2] Pope John Paul II says, "At a moment in History in which the family is the object of numerous forces that seek to destroy it or in some way to deform it, and aware that the well-being of society and her own good are intimately tied to the good of the family, the church perceives in a more urgent and compelling way her mission of proclaiming to all people the plan of God for marriage and the family, ensuring their full vitality and human and Christian development, and thus contributing to the renewal of society and of the people of God." (pg. 2).
[3] Gaudim et Spes, pg. 47, pg. 263.
[4] Et erit unus Christus seipsum amans. Boylan, M. Eugene. This Tremendous Lover. Christian Classics:
Allen Texas, 1987. Pg. 326 "Et erit unus Christus seipsum amans.
[5] Nicene Creed, "…who proceeds from the Father and the Son."
[7] See pg. 9 top of Pope.
[8] Pope, 5-6.
[9] Bennett, William J. The Broken Hearth: Reversing the Moral Collapse of the American Family. 2001.
[10] Familiaris Consortio, 79.
[11] Interview with Father Mark Hammond, Diocese of Columbus, judge at Tribunal, and former Judicial Vicar.


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(This is a summary of a chapter from a book I'm finishing up)
Culture is constantly in flux. It changes by the second; an avalanche of ideas and information. We are overtaken by changes every breath we take on this earth.
As mentioned before, Daniel is in a centerfuge of change. His world is spinning around and he is trying to keep up. Prayer has sustained him thus far and given him stability in his time of service in Babylon, but now a new ruler is in town. Daniel 9 begins like this: "In the first year of Darius…in the first year of his reign…". Daniel has a new boss. This is right around the same time as the den of lions event where Daniel was/will be persecuted for his prayer life.
During this regime transition, Daniel is studying the Scriptures, specifically Jeremiah. Seventy-five or so years prior to Daniel studying this passage, Jeremiah first delivered it. Daniel, a man familiar with God's words, attributes the passage not just to Jeremiah, but to the Lord as well. The passage he was studying was from Jeremiah 25; a prophecy about the seventy years of captivity that the nation of Judah would endure because of their unfaithfulness and sin.
In the midst of his Bible study, Daniel is confronted with the same question we are when we open up the scriptures: "What now?"
What happens when we read and study Scripture? What happens when we approach God's Word seeking understanding? What happens when we look to apply it in our lives?
When committed to reading God's word, I realize how far short I fall of what God desires, has commanded, has loved.
"So I (Daniel) turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and position, in fasting, and in sack cloth and ashes." (Dan. 9.4)
Daniel assumes a posture of mourning and begins to pray. In this prayer, Daniel confesses:
- "…we have sinned" (5, 8)
- "…we have been wicked and rebelled" (5, 9)
- "…we have turned away" (5)
- "…we have not listened" (6)
- "…we are covered in shame…because of our unfaithfulness" (7)
- "…we have not obeyed" (10)
- "…all Israel has transgressed your law and turned away." (11)
Scripture acts as a mirror showing a reflection of the life before it. Only when it is read and studied is sin revealed. When sin is revealed, the only acceptable response is confession. Daniel shows this in his transition to his next thought in the book when he says: "While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel…" (9.29)
Daniel's reading of scripture led him to confession.
When reading and studying Scripture becomes a priority, worship ensues. Notice how Daniel's prayer begins: "Lord, the great and awesome God…" (Dan 6.4). There is no question about who He is addressing.
Daniel isn't the only one who began his prayer in worship. Jesus did it in Matthew 6: "Our Father in Heaven, hallowed (or holy) is your name…" (Matt 6.9) Habakkuk begins his prayer in chapter 3: "Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord." (Hab. 3.2).
Daniel doesnt just stop there. Sprinkled throughout the prayer are acclamations of God's character, His activity, and His presence. Isn't that what worship is? A person acknowledging who God is and honoring Him?
According to Daniel, based on his study of Scripture, God is, as attested to by his prayer, merciful (9, 18), righteous (7, 14), forgiving (9), and the one who brought them out of Egypt with his mighty hand (15). Daniel voices his adoration and worship throughout this prayer and it all began with the study of Scripture. As the Psalmist writes: "I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws." (Psalm 119.7)
The connection between study and worship is as real today as it was for the Psalmist and Daniel.
A commitment to understanding scripture brings with it an reminder of the readers identity. It's easy to lose ourselves in the surrounding culture. (See chapter 2) In the pace of life, amongst the media, the expectations, and the rituals of the world, the things that make believers unique can get left behind and forgotten.
Daniel has been in Babylon for a long time…and the people have been there a long time. They wrote about this experience: "By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion…How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill." (Psalm 137.1,4-5)
But they had forgotten. Here they were God's people, their temple destroyed, their walls crushed, their pride gone. When they did return home to the land, when Ezra read the law to them in Nehemiah 8, it had to be translated because they had forgotten the Hebrew language. The people of God, had forgotten the name they carried.
Daniel ends his prayer: "Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name." (19)
For Seventy years the identity, their name, had been last; but Daniel, in his study, remembered who they were as a people.
In this prayer three things are tied together: 1) who we are: confession; 2) who God is: worship; 3) what God has made us into: identity.
These themes, as a result of the study of Scripture occur elsewhere. Two examplesstand out in Scripture.
Josiah, as an 18 year old King, gets handed the Book of the Law found in the Temple. (2 Kings 22.10) It is read to him and upon hearing, he immediately fears his clothes and confesses the sins of his people (10-13). Then he reads it to the people and they celebrate Passover for the first time since the era of the Judges (21-23). The central event of Hebrew history hadn't been done in their memory. They worshipped and recovered their identity.
Nehemiah 8 tells of a time just years after Daniels prayer. After the Jews had returned to the land, rebuilt the walls and resettled their towns, they assembled and Ezra the priest read the law to them. The priests translated and explained to the people what it meant (8.2-3,8). The people wept as they listened to the words being read (9-10). Thy stopped weeping and celebrated God and His works that they now understood (12). When they heard Ezra read about the festival of booths, they realized that God had commanded them to live in shelters every year, just as they did when God had brought them out of Egypt (Lev. 23.37-40; Neh. 8.13-15). A central tenant of the Jewish faith, it hadn't been done for years, since "the time of Joshua" (17).
When a commitment to study and understanding of Scripture is made, revival happens.


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Thomas Halvorssen is the President of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), New York. He is half- Venezuelan and half-Norwegian born in Caracas and grew there but speaks fluent American English. His paternal grandfather was a consul for the Norwegian king in Venezuela. His mother comes from the linage of Cristobal Mendoza, Venezuelan first president. For Thor, individual liberty and human rights is the very table that all discussions rest.
His father exposed corruption in the government when he worked as the drug czar in Venezuela and was tortured in prison back in Caracas. Thor's mother was shot dead in a demonstration against Hugo Chavez. His cousin, Leopoldo Lopez, is serving time at a Venezuelan jail for perpetually challenging the Chavista regime. Thor however, is a unique human rights activist who does not play the sad-sack like most activists. Thor states that he loves people especially defectors and dissidents, freedom troublemakers that blow spitballs at people in authority and stand up against tyrannies.
Mr Thor let Vaclav Havel hold the chairmanship of HRF until 2011 when he died and Garry Kasparov replaced him. Kasparov was the chess grandmaster from Russia and a political activist and Vladimir Putin scourge. Kasparov had at one time being carried and punched by Russian Police for protesting Pussy Riot's guilty verdict for singing a song that was anti-Putin. Thor believes he is a "classical liberal" on a mission to rid tyranny from the world. The Oslo Freedom Forum held annually by HRF is an event not-to-miss by human-rights beat reporters.
About Thor Halvorssen
He is a film producer and a human rights advocate. He is described as the "champion for the underdog and the powerless" by the New York Times. He founded HRF in 2005, to help liberate political prisoners and promote political and civil rights around the world. HRF has been successful in securing the release of seven conscience prisoners and adduced evidence to Truth commissions.
HRF has also submitted amicus briefs in huge international human rights cases and published books. Thor is the CEO and Founder of the Oslo Freedom Forum. It is an annual global gathering that was described by the Economist as a "spectacular human-rights festival… on the heels of equaling the Davos economic forum".
The race to the White House in 2016 has been very entertaining. Many people have compared it to something like American sports. It is very competitive and full of surprises. Most people assume that Hillary Clinton would be inaugurated as the nominee of the democratic party several months ago. Her main competitor is a 70 year old Senator who happens to identify as a democratic socialist named Bernie Sanders. Sanders has done very well in proposing his model of government, particularly in highlighting the positive aspects of socialism. But in this interview, Thor Halvorrsen pointed out that the issue is more complicated than Sanders has proposed. Socialism is not without flaws.
Redistribution of Wealth Does Not End Poverty
One of the main talking points of the Bernie Sanders campaign is to point how rich the top 1% are in contrast to the rest of the nation. The solution that he proposed to this problem is that the nation should increase taxes on the rich and distribute that money to the poor. According to HuffingtonPost, Halvorssen objects to this model. While it may seem appealing, it does not help the poor to develop a finite amount of resources that are evenly distributed among all people. Rather, Halvorssen espoused a free market economy, wherein the wealth is infinite, and the potential for advancement is infinite. While the wealthy will become more wealthy, the poor will as well.
Socialism Is Easy To Abuse
Thor Halvorssen recognizes that there are some sovereign nations wherein socialism has been successful. He pointed to Denmark. But when the government has that much power, it is very easy to abuse. If the wrong person works their way into the government, everything could be overthrown in one fell swoop. The poor could become more poor and basic human rights could be left behind.
He Made A Donation To Sanders
Pragmatically, Halvorssen views Bernie Sanders as the best presidential candidate. Socialism may be a difficult sacrifice to make. But it is a necessary sacrifice and will serve as a bulwark against something much worse in the other candidates.
More information for Thor Halvorssen:
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London Bride Makeover
My long life dream has been to get to live in London, close to the Buckingham palace or to the houses of Parliament. My dream is finally closer to reality than ever but the road here has been a very adventurous one. I'll start from the beginning. I won a trip to London a few years back and on my trip I met the cutest, kindest, most wonderful British man in the world and we immediately fell in love and decided to get married. I was finally going to be a London bride and then a proper London girl. Still, my soon to be London wedding is kinda' stressing me out since I have no idea where the best bridal shops are in London or what place to choose for a wedding makeover like the one I need. As a true London bride, a makeover is a must for my wedding. I need someone to help me choose a hairdo, the makeup, the accessories and all the other details a bride thinks about. This is a job for a true makeover professional and since you're the only one I know, you should give me a hand and help me become the London bride that my sweetheart has been dreaming about!


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Veggie Pot Pie Ring
1 package (12 ounces) vegan chicken-style strips
1 package (1.2 ounce) vegan mushroom gravy
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed veggies
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 (8 ounce) tube crescent roll dough
1. Preheat oven to temperature directed on crescent roll package. Mix all ingredients except dough together in a bowl, for filling. Arrange the dough triangles in a circle (short side of the triangle facing in and make sure they are touching).
2. Spoon the pot pie filling mixture on the dough circle. Fold over the long pieces of the dough to make a wreath-like shape.
3. Bake according to directions on crescent roll package.
Sorry if the arranging of the dough was hard to follow. It's hard to explain, but it's really simple when you get it. This is the perfect comfort food and it doesn't exhaust you to make after a long day!
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Valentines Chocolate Mousse
Hi Everyone!!
Valentines is upon us and I have made the perfect dessert for you to share with a loved one (or to enjoy on your own, lets be honest)! I was very impressed with how this turned out and I will be making this recipe not just as a Valentines dessert because it is perfect for any occasion where you have company! It is a super easy recipe to make even for me who is just getting the hang of being in a kitchen and not great with sweets (ask me about my Halloween treat disaster of 2017), so this is super exciting for me. I hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I did!!
Valentines Chocolate Mousse:
Prep Time-1 hrs/Cook Time-5 minutes/Setting Time-2 hrs/Total Time- 3hr 5 minutes
Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Vegan/Plant Based/Dessert/Easy
*1 cup of Cashews (Soaked in Boiled Water for 1 hr Minimum)
*1/3 Cup of Non-Dairy Milk (I used Almond Milk)
*1/4 Cup of Liquid Sweetener
*1 Bar of Dairy Free Chocolate (I used the Zazubean Nudie Bar, but you can use whatever flavor you want..the mint one would be appropriate for this recipe)
*2 Tbsp of Coca Powder
*1 Tbsp of Coconut Oil
*Pinch of Salt
*Coconut Whipped Cream (Homemade or Store Bought..way easier and faster to buy, but cheaper to make yourself. Minimalist Baker has a good homemade recipe.)
*Toppings (I used Sprinkles, Vegan Candy Hearts and Coca Powder, but get as creative as you want!)
*Soak your cashews in boiling water for a minimum of 1 hour. The longer you soak them the more soft they become and less grainy they are within the mousse so if you have the time, the longer the better!!
*Break up the chocolate bar into pieces into a bowl and either microwave to melt in increments of 30 seconds, stirring between to avoid burning or place bowl over boiling water to melt, stirring frequently to keep from burning.
*Once the cashews are softened and some of the water is absorbed, drain the excess water and put the cashews into a food processor or high speed blender with the melted chocolate, dairy free milk, sweetener, coca powder, coconut oil and salt. Blend to combine. Add more milk if the mousse is still a bit grainy or too thick.
*Place mousse into whatever cute serving bowls you have, cover with saran wrap and place into fridge to set for around 2 hours or until ready to serve (I had them in the fridge for an hour and a half and they were perfect).
*Take out of the fridge and scoop the coconut whipped cream onto the top of the mousse and decorate with whatever toppings you choose, have fun with it and be creative especially if you are trying to impress your Valentine! Serve immediately and Enjoy!!
Like I said before, this was a super fun recipe to make and get creative with plus it was also super tasty! Also as I have said, you do not need to limit the mousse to just Valentines, I am already planning what I want to do with it for Easter! I hope that you enjoy this recipe and please let me know in the comments below if you try it out, I would love to hear from you! What are your plans for Valentines?
Hope that you all have a great Valentines Day whatever it is that you end up doing!
Bye Lovers!!
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In some conversations today you hear a term called "nanotechnology". Also casually translated as a dense technology on a very small scale. But allot of people nowadays aren't aware that this technology is already on the current market. Let alone that it's listed in more than 2000 commercially available consumer products. In this article we're looking at the 101 on nano-science and answering questions such as: what scientist mean by the term"nano", what kind of average home products have this technology and why is this specialized science branch important for future adaptations on products and appliances.
When we pick up a dictionary like for example Oxford Dictionary the explanation is very general:
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nano-meters, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
By oxforddictionaries.com
So we start by explaining what the field at nano-science revolves around. Nano-science or nanotechnology involves the ability to see, understand, manipulate, mix and control individual atoms and molecules, at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nano-meters in a useful way. This new broad science can be used across other diverse scientific fields, such as physics, engineering, chemistry, material science and biology. Nano-scientists have tools like specialized microscopes in order to measure, image, model and manipulate the matter.
For starters atoms and molecules are the building blocks of the matter you see in the world. Which means that everything you see on planet earth is made up of atoms, such as the plants we see, the cars we drive, the houses and our own body. One atom alone can't be seen by the naked eye, because this matter can have a dimension of about 1 to 100 nano-meters in size. To put this in perspective an average human hair has a thickness around 80.000 and 100 000 nano-meters. The prefix 'nano' means a billionth of a meter (10-9). Here are other examples of how small a nano-meter is:
- In one inch there are 24.400.000 nano-meters.
- Your fingernail grows one nano-meter per second.
- A strand of human DNA is 2,5 nano-meters in diameter.
- If the diameter of Earth was one meter, then the diameter of a marble would be about one nano-meter.
- Not only are nano-materials minuscule they come also in their individual shapes, such as particles, tubes, wires, films, flakes or shells.
It all started with physicist Richard Feynman, who gave a lecture in 1959 at California Institute of Technology, called "There's plenty room at the bottom", in which he described a process were scientist would be able to manipulate and control individual molecules and atoms. In 1981 Feymans exploration became true with the development of the scanning tunneling microscope (STM). You could now "see" individual atoms. With the help from the invention of the right tools, like the STM and AFM (Atome Force microscope) scientists could step into the modern nanotechnology, that we know today. Only with these powerful specialized microscopes nano particles can be seen.
Microscopes are being used and it revolves around the thought that nano-materials have a bigger surface, because the surface area per mass increases. For example if you have two same sized cubicles. One is one whole piece and another is made out of ten cubicles. The surface volume area of the last named cubical is bigger, than the first one.
Because researchers have a larger surface area to work with, a greater amount of atoms or molecules can come in contact with other surrounding matter. As a result of that the matter is more chemically reactive and scientists of different fields take advantage of their enhanced properties, such as lighter weight, better strength and color control. This gives them more possibilities to construct and image new processes, alter their size, chance the internal structure of the compound or organize matter at the nano scale.
Nano-materials are not created by humans, but occurs in nature: volcanic ash, sea foam, photosynthesis with plants and smoke from a fire. Over millennia these natural processes are nearly perfected. Others occurs as a byproduct like exhausting fumes and smoke of manufactures and automobiles. When we take a look at in which products nanotechnology or nano science plays a role, there's a long list. Because our current market has products and applications that are relied or advanced by nano-science. It is estimated that 60 billion dollar worth of products were sold in 2007 with nano-science and this number will rise. We give you a couple of examples below:
First, tennis rackets and bicycle frames are lighter and stronger with the help from carbon nano-tubes. And in order to block UV radiation during your outdoor activities sunscreens have particles of titanium dioxide and zicoxide of nano size in order to block rays more efficiently while giving you still that suntan. If you are getting a snack after sport, notice that nano-scale silver is being used for kitchen applies, the sink, refrigerator handles and other surfaces that need to be antimicrobial and prevents food from going bad.
Next, some clothing is nano engineered, these have coatings, making them static free and stain proof.And nano-scale components are a standard when we look at computer-chips. Meaning consumer electronic devices are enhanced or dependent on nano science. And in the solar power technology industry researchers are investigating nano systems in order to optimize electronic storage in a nonpolluting and inexpensive way. Drawing from the photosynthetic model, which occurs naturally in plants. Quantum mechanical processes set sunlight into energy with minimal waste in energy and heat.
On the other hand we have the medical branch, where researches are developing more personalized and precise tools, therapies and treatments on the natural nano scale side of biology. An example is a prostate cancer bio-marker following prostatectomy, developed at Northwestern University, which basically "recognize" disease particle and DNA "amplifiers" with the help from gold nano-particles. Bio-bar code assay detects these disease-specific bio-markers in the blood more efficiently than conventional treatments. On top of that it is relatively a more low cost method and considerably more sensitive for picking up the same molecule target, even if the sample is small.
In order to fabricate nano materials in a cost efficient reliable mass-productive way there're nano-manufactures, which revolves around research and development of nano-materials. Here, properties and structures are being improved with processes like molecular beam epitaxy, dip pen lithography, self-assembly, atomic layer epitaxy, chemical vapor deposition and roll-to-roll processing.
Next, there're two main approaches for nano-manufacturing: on one hand you have the top-down processes, where a large piece is reduced to nano-scale materials. And on the other hand you have the bottom-up approach, which involves creating products by building with atoms and molecules. This is a more time consuming method, than the first mentioned. Manufactures in the nano-industry relies often on expensive facilities, personal and equipment. In the USA alone their is a budget for tens of millions of dollars. And it is predicted that in the next decade seven million jobs are being generated globally by nano-technology.
Organisations and groups are created to exchange knowledge and stimulate collaborations, like the NNN (National Nano fracturing Network) in USA. This is a community of government, academic and industry partners, that cooperate to advance nano-manufacturing. They have InterNano, this is a digital resource of up-to-date archive on nano-manufacturing information, tools, environmental health and safety, standards, events, processes and reports.
In the end is nano-technology still in rapid development in order to create lighter, durable energy efficient solar panels, better tasting durable and nutritional value in foods, increasing storage capacity in computer driven devices and lighter, more powerful and longer lasting batteries. It will nearly effect all products, materials and devices for everyday use.