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SKF informed of initiation of lawsuit pertaining to settlement with the European Commission
2016 November 04, 11:45 CET
Gothenburg, 4 November 2016: SKF has been informed of the initiation of a lawsuit, with a claim for damages, by BMW AG and several group companies (BMW) against bearing manufacturers, including AB SKF, that were part of the settlement decision by the European Commission for violation of European competition rules.
BMW has filed the lawsuit with the High Court of Justice in London, United Kingdom. SKF has not, at this stage, received definitive information about the size of damages claimed.
The amount of damages, if any, should SKF be found liable, is at this stage not possible to determine.
The decision by the European Commission in March 2014 covered violations of European competition rules with respect to sales of bearings to the automotive manufacturing industry in Europe. SKF was one of six bearing manufacturers involved in the investigation.
The settlement decision made no finding that SKF's top management had involvement in, or knowledge of, the conduct at issue. Furthermore, SKF strongly believes that the activities sanctioned by the European Commission have not caused any damage to its business partners.
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You know that old saying? Life is what happens as you're making plans? It's the same thing with adventure. Hey, we all have to work. We all have bills to pay. But ever notice how some folks manage to squeeze a whole lotta fun in regardless? Like the folks who ride motorcycles—especially bikes like the Honda CB500X.
There are lots of great bikes in Honda's 2017 lineup, but the CB500X is one of our favorites. Why? Because it does so much so well. You get plenty of performance, thanks to the torquey 471cc parallel-twin DOHC engine. The CB500X's upright handlebar naturally accommodates a wide variety of riders. Heading out on a longer trip? You can adjust the compact windscreen to varying heights, and the larger-capacity fuel tank is carefully shaped to give the rider an unrestricted riding position. Best of all, you don't have to save up for 20 years to afford one. So while those other guys and gals are saving and planning, you can be out riding.
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A celebration of Australia delivered in a country or region of strategic significance.
Ensuring Australia continues to build soft power and exercise influence effectively.
To help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, we maintain travel advisories for more than 170 destinations.
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More Australians will study in Indonesia after Indonesia agreed to participate in the New Colombo Plan pilot in 2014. The Plan aims to increase knowledge of the Asia Pacific and strengthen relationships through study and internships undertaken by Australian students.
Foreign Minister Media Release: Indonesia to participate in New Colombo Plan pilot
APEC economies committed to boost private financing of infrastructure in the region and Australia committed $3 million towards a pilot Public Private Partnerships Centre in Indonesia. Ministers also advanced work on cross-border education (Australia's largest services export) and set a 2020 student mobility target.
APEC Media Release: 2013 Leaders' Declaration
Brisbane hosted the second round of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade negotiations from 23 to 27 September. The negotiations focused on trade in goods, services and investment. The third round of negotiations is scheduled for 20 – 24 January in Malaysia.
DFAT Media Release: Australia hosts second round of RCEP Negotiations in Brisbane
Global growth is expected to be lower in 2013 as the drivers of global growth shift, according to the IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO). Growth in major emerging markets is expected to be weaker with growth in advanced economies expected to pick up. The WEO forecasts Australia's GDP to grow 2.5% in 2013.
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APEC area GDP growth rose from 3.4% in Q1 2013 to 3.5% in Q2 according to a new APEC report. Economic activity has strengthened in industrialised APEC economies while GDP growth has been weaker than expected in some emerging and developing APEC economies.
APEC Report: APEC Economic Trends Analysis: Cautious Steps towards Recovery
Electricity began flowing from India to Bangladesh on 5 October as South Asia's first ever high voltage direct current (HVDC) was switched linking the two countries. This is a key milestone for South Asia as it looks to set up a regional energy market.
ADB Media Release: India Electricity Flows to Bangladesh in First South Asian HVDC Cross-border Link
The recent slowdown in the ratio of world trade-to-global GDP need not be a cause for concern, according to this Peterson Institute for International Economics blog post. PIIE argue this may be caused by a slowing of convergence between the output of developing and developed countries rather than rising trade barriers.
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The original Colombo Plan… Over 20,000 Asian students came to study in Australia under the original Colombo Plan.
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Peter Bell Is Killing My Productivity (In The Short Term)
Every time I settle down to start actually doing work again, Peter Bell has to write some really cool article that takes me half an hour to wrap my head around (I read slow and I don't exactly run a stud-farm in my head). This is killing my productivity, but hopefully only in the short term. As I can leech knowledge from him, it should be good for upping productivity in the long term. If you haven't checked out his stuff, I would highly recommend it! Not a ton of code to look at yet (more to come) but lots of good theory and conversations.
So anyway, I know I promised some people some code, particularly my ColdFusion code viewing module, not to mention updates to Skin Spider. That should all get done soon enough. If you are unhappy with me, just blame Pete ;)
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Yeah, all part of my evil plan.
Part 1 - write software which is more productive than programmers
Part 2 - make programmers LESS productive than they are already by talking to them all day about how to write software that will make them more productive
Part 3 - Tell everyone who hires a programmer to use my software instead
Part 4 - Buy a nice little Island and retire - Britain, perhaps?!
As long as your articles keep making me smarter you can retire any where you want :)
Don't worry. I'll be taking Peters place real soon. Just read your email and watch your snail mail. :)
Perfect. I think it is safe to say you have a lot more to learn from Michael than from myself :->
Now you just gotta hope we don't BOTH get busy posting!!!
No worries, I have started to undergo an experimental form of Radiation poisoning so as to grow two arms out of my back such that I can double my productivity.... It's all coming together :)
Just out of curiosity, how is the de-spamming stuff working for you Blog? I am going to implement something similar.
Actually well. The problem is that it will not stop a human being. For that I have a combination of a baysian filter and some regex. I'll be posting that up real soon, especially now that the FAQU is out to subscribers in PDF with the print coming to us this afternoon for distribution. Like I said, you'll have no time. :)
I had to look up what Bayesian is in Wikipedia. Looks pretty cool. Can't wait to see what you write.
Talking of FAQU - amazing job! Downloading the PDF's now. You, Judith, Dee and the rest of the team have done an awesome job with this publication and I'm hoping you are wildly successful with it because it is an amazing publication with an outrrageous editorial process. It's the best content available anywhere for CF developers.
Yeah, Bayesian means that your code starts off even dumber than a programmer but with a bit of luck and the right data set it may end of smarter than its creator.
I'm told it is the electronic equivalent of having kids - only without the college tuition fees
I agree with Pete. Excellent content. I have the Disc with me at all times, but have not had a chance to take a peek. It's NEXT on the list of things to do. Should print out for some great train reading. Just got a new printer in the office that prints out both sides of the paper (its a new technology for me). I tested it out with the Pragmatic Programmer (added somewhere on the queue of things to do) and it works like a charm.
Actually, I didn't write the baysian. I'm using a modified version of what's in Fusionkit (http://foundeo.com/fusionkit/). Luckily, I have a LOT of spam to train it with. My current regex based spam filter is VERY good, but only auto-deletes 20%-30% of the mail as being pure spam. That combined with the baysian will get me to at least 50% of my spam being auto-deleted.
Thanks Peter. The FAQU has been a major undertaking because we are so dedicated to its quality. I think this issue will definitely make a mark. You wrote an article for us, didn't you? ;)
(plug for Peter)
Yeah grin, and I'm working on one for the next issue. But despite that it is still a really good publication :-> Lots of help from Judith, Dee and Sean!


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"As for my published stories, their translation into Yiddish and their publication for the benefit of the Jews . . . would give me nothing but heartfelt pleasure."
So wrote Anton Chekhov to Solomon Rabinovich. The attraction of disciple and master seemed strange at the time: Rabinovich was an obscure Jew who wrote under the name Sholom Aleichem (literally, peace be unto you). Chekhov was a renowned and worldly physician-writer nearing the end of his life.
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At 11:43 Tuesday morning I walked out of an energizing, challenging and crucial encounter with the students of my Business and Future of Journalism class. The inevitable question I face every semester finally came up. Debating the answer to that question pleasantly hijacked the 75-minute class. THE question was a few weeks late this year, […]
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1. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherMartien van den Akker Sep 18, 2018 8:11 AM (in response to DUOS)1 person found this helpful
Hi DUOS,
Yes, you could copy your FMW_HOME/ORACLE_HOME to the new mount point. And indeed you could use a shared folder.
But think about these considerations:
- You need to adapt your scripts and in several scripts in the domain there are references to the home. But most of these can be circumvented by setting the ORACLE_HOME and/or MW_HOME variable properly.
- A shared mount point is usually slower than local storage. So, it may come with a performance penalty.
- You use a two node cluster to implement High Availability and/or loadbalancing. But to patch your home, all the services running from that home must be down. When you share the MW_HOME folder, than the services on both hosts need to be down, to be able to patch. So, this will demolish your HA setup.
- Because of previous point Zero DownTime Patching will not work.
So I would discourage to move your oracle home to shared storage. Also the domain where you run your managed servers from is recommended to be stored on local-storage. For the AdminServer domain, you might want to put that on shared storage, because that is the 'main' domain or single-point-of-truth: you should backup it and you would want to be able to startup the AdminServer on the other node when the primary node for the AdminServer goes down.
So in short: I would only put the AdminServer's domain on shared storage.
2. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherDUOS Sep 18, 2018 9:03 AM (in response to Martien van den Akker)
Hi Martien,
I want to say first thank to you for assisting me in clearing my doubts. I have two quick question. As per oracle website they suggest to put Oracle_HOME in shared storage. But i consider your point over it which is really good. Please tell me one thing. When i install weblogic in both host machines and install SOA suite in both host machine and run config.sh file in order to create my domain in host 1 and pack the domain from host 1 and unpack it in host 2. Now with this my domain will be created in both host with admin server. Please tell me, as when i ran config.sh and pack and unpack in shared storage in both machines which is for example at /u02 in both machines. Suppose i have to extend my domain in order for SOA suite configuration, then SOA suite will be sitting in domain like /u02/oracle/config/domains/soa_domain/wls_soa1. If you check this you will find it will be in /u02 mount point only which is shared, so how can i keep soa out of shared mount point.
If any document you can suggest on setting up weblogic with SOA suite in HA using shared storage.
3. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherhandat Sep 18, 2018 11:03 AM (in response to DUOS)1 person found this helpful
The DOMAIN_HOME is usually separate from ORACLE_HOME/WLS_HOME, ie they are under different mounts if you follow best practice. By default they are under the same location/mount.
4. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherMartien van den Akker Sep 18, 2018 11:22 AM (in response to handat)1 person found this helpful
Indeed. In fact the configurator suggest a user_projects folder within the WLS_HOME. How I hate that....
5. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherDUOS Sep 19, 2018 6:02 AM (in response to Martien van den Akker)
Hi Martien,,
When i started installing weblogic 184.108.40.206 i installed weblogic in shared storage, so my middleware home is in shared storage(this was decided by team so i had to select it). Suppose my shared storage is in /u01, so i installed weblogic in /u01 now i am able to see middleware home from both machines /u01 mount point as /u01 is shared for two machines. I installed SOA suite also in /u01 which is shared storage. I ran RCU also for SOA SUITE and created the required schemas.
Now while creating the domain. I went to path /u01/oracle/products/fmw/oracle_common/common/bin (which is shared storage) and ran /config.sh file. I am confused from here.
In create domain GUI page i selected create a new domain and gave the path of new mount point in host 1 which is not shared. path is /u02/oracle/config/domains/soadomain. This means a new domain will be created for SOA Suite in /u02 mount point.
Now in application locatipon GUI page my domain location path is showing correct which i had given for /u02 but application domain path is by default showing for /u01/oracle/products/fmw/user_projects/applications/soadomain
Pl guide me if i can give application domain path in /u02 or not. Ideally application domain path should be shared or not shared. Please guide me in this.
6. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherMartien van den Akker Sep 19, 2018 6:48 AM (in response to DUOS)1 person found this helpful
Hi DUOS,
During the configuration the Applications location is a separate field, so you should update that. Easy to miss if you click Next a bit too quickly.
'/u01/oracle/products/fmw/user_projects' is the default location for domains and applications (that is, the user_projects folder of the oracle home). As mentioned earlier: I really dislike this default, since it puts the domain in the oracle home. Since domains usually out-live the weblogic/middleware software versions, I think it's can get in the way during upgrades.
I just did a simple domain creation in the generic weblogic. But it did not ask me. But I took a look in my FMW domain creation scripting (https://blog.darwin-it.nl/2016/06/scripted-domain-creation-for-soabpm-osb.html ) for setting the application directory.
And you could update it using the following wlst snippet (copied and pasted from my scripts so not tested seperately):
# domainHome = domainsHome+'/'+domainName applicationsHome = applicationsBaseHome+'/'+domainName # def main(): try: readDomain(domainHome) # # cd('/') setOption( "AppDir", applicationsHome ) # print('Updating the domain.') updateDomain() print('Closing the domain.') closeDomain(); print('\nExiting...') exit() except NameError, e: print 'Apparently properties not set.' print "Please check the property: ", sys.exc_info()[0], sys.exc_info()[1] usage() except: apply(traceback.print_exception, sys.exc_info()) stopEdit('y') exit(exitcode=1) #call main() main() exit()
Run it with a property file like:
############################################################################# # Properties voor Creeëren FMW Domain # # @author Martien van den Akker, Darwin-IT Professionals # @version 1.0, 2017-05-10 # ############################################################################# # Generic domain settings domainName=soa12c_domain domainsHome=/app/oracle/config/domains applicationsBaseHome=/app/oracle/config/applications
#!/bin/bash SCRIPTPATH=$(dirname $0) # wlst.sh $SCRIPTPATH/updateFMwDomain.py -loadProperties $SCRIPTPATH/fmw.properties
This should do the job.
PS. You wrote:
my middleware home is in shared storage(this was decided by team so i had to select it).
Based on my earlier comments: I'd challenge this decision in your team. It degrades your performance and updating the home in a HA way.
7. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherDUOS Sep 19, 2018 8:01 AM (in response to Martien van den Akker)
Hi Martien,
Thanks for writing up and thanks for clearing my doubts. 184.108.40.206 is bit new for me. I want to ask you, while creating the domain should i select the "domain location path" in shared or local to achieve high availability. Also please tell me should i select "application domain path" in shared storage or local, because i want to keep admin server in shared and managed server (wsm and SOA ) in local to both machine.
Upon your suggestion on keeping middleware home in local, i was completely with you and there is no point me not agreeing on it as the point is valid. But our other env is made like that and they are following the same, so i agreed to it.
8. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherMartien van den Akker Sep 19, 2018 10:00 AM (in response to DUOS)
Hi DUOS,
I think application domain path could be on shared, but I'm a bit reluctant.
If you upgrade one of the nodes (given that the home is not shared) in a HA way (so one or more other managed servers keep running) and start the upgraded managed server, it will upgrade the domain, if necessary. It might conflict then with the still running managed server. So, I think it is a risk to share the domain amongst the managed servers. For the AdminServer it is not a problem, because there's only one AdminServer, running on whichever host.
9. Re: Can we move weblogic installation from one mount point to anotherDUOS Sep 19, 2018 12:42 PM (in response to Martien van den Akker)
Thank you Martien. Your suggestions helped me a lot. Thank you once again.


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Featuring an innovative, low-profile design, Sightmark's LoPro Green Laser allows users to mount a high-power laser in front of a riflescope on a picatinny or Weaver rail without blocking the field-of-view. The Sightmark LoPro can also be mounted on the side of a quad rail for maximum efficiency. The laser is offset, clearing the front sight post to ensure perfectly centered aim of the laser. With 1 MOA-click value adjustments, the hand adjustable windage and elevation turrets allow the user to zero in the laser dot for close-range shooting. Visibility ranges approximately 50 yards in the daytime to more than 600 yards at night.
Constructed of high-performance thermoplastic, which prevents a battery from getting cold over a longer period of time, the Sightmark LoPro Green Laser is not only resistant to cold weather, but also heat protected. Additionally, the unit is corrosion resistant, weatherproof, shockproof, and features a matte black finish for tactical applications. Exceptionally reliable and durable, the device provides nearly 30 hours of continuous use with a single CR123 battery.
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PAID: Blackrod Scarecrow Festival, Blackrod, Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1
Once again Blackrod Village will be teeming with scarecrows waiting for you to visit. The schools will be open with lots for children to see and do. Refreshments are available at many outlets and everything you need to know features in the festival programme, priced £2, and available from selling points as you enter the village. From 10am until 7pm both days.
PAID: Vision Board Workshop, Chorley, Saturday, June 30
Learn how to harness the law of attraction through the great fun of vision boarding. Price is £30 including materials and refreshments. Pre-booking is essential. Call the venue, The Harmony Hub, on 07434 986079.
FREE: Chorley and District Model Railway Club Summer Show, Leyland, Saturday, June 30
Chorley and District Model Railway Club is holding it's Big & Little Train Summer Show at Leyland Library. The event is open from 9.30am until 2.30pm.
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There will be a display of Egyptian artifacts at Adlington Library, provided by the Wigan Egyptology Society. For more information email email@example.com.
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Secrets is the rather strange tale of a college professor, Richard Grady, and Crockett, a highly unusual dog that loves good food and wine, and tries to keep his master from acting too outrageous. Professor Grady is obsessed with secrets, his own and those of the young woman who believes in her own lies.
Fred A. Wilcox is a poet, short story writer, and novelist. His book, Waiting for an Army to Die (Random House 1983) broke the story on the use of Agent Orange/chemical warfare in Vietnam. His other work includes books on the Catholic Worker movement, and Chasing Shadows: Memoirs of a 'Sixties Survivor.


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23 Ways to Know There's aTeen In the House
Is there a teen living here?
Remember the days when Fisher Price decorated your house and your living room looked like Geoffrey the Giraffe puked all over it? Those days are like wine and roses compared to what your house looks like when you have a teen living with you.
Here are the signs that a teen is living in your house:
- The white stuff in the trees aren't buds getting ready to bloom. It's toilet paper from when you last got TP-ed.
- There are more panties on the floor than in a sorority house during rush week.
- Your house IS a sorority house.
- There are enough empty bottles in the bottom of the shower to fill a landfill.
- You think you're losing your hearing, asking "what?!" all the time but it's just the fact they mumble.
- You have no money.
- They have no money.
- Who has the money?
- That bad habit they had as toddlers for throwing things in the grocery cart still exists.
- Their wardrobe is much better than yours. But they bitch about how you dress.
- Sending them to their room is no longer a punishment.
- They cry because they can't do their homework. You cry because you can't either.
- You walk in their room to say something, see the mess and just turn around and walk back out.
- Sally has nothing on the amount of special food requests you get for dinner.
- 5,000 texts on your monthly cell phone bill no longer phases you.
- You breathe wrong.
- The sound of laughter is as valuable as the Hope Diamond.
- The laughter stops as soon as you try to join in.
- They sleep so long you think they're dead.
- The foods they loved last week that you stocked up on, they hate this week.
- You can't keep their friends straight because they all look the same.
- Sex, drugs and rock and roll used to be something to celebrate, and sites like https://www.hdtubemovies.xxx/ were only visited by you and your partner.
- Your parents hated Duran Duran the way you hate One Direction
Having teens in the house has it's perks.. when they allow you, it's awesome when you can have a conversation about current events. Go shopping and have a "who can find the best deal" contest. Connecting with my teen doesn't happen that often anymore, but when it does – it's magic.
I love comments and respond to each one. I'm all for a good debate, but, I don't like nasty comments. If it's Janet Jackson "nasty" I'm cool with that, but any other kind of nasty will get deleted at my discretion. 'mkay?
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If you've never heard of lionfish before, this is a very important lesson, so we beg you to please learn about this massive problem in the Caribbean. But the best part about this lesson is that, at the end, we'll encourage you to eat lionfish to save the coral reef.
What are lionfish?
Lionfish are a stunning species of fish that - you guessed it - have an appearance resembling a lion's mane. Their beautiful tendrils float happily in the water like a mermaid's hair. But these visually stunning fish are actually an aggressive invasive species doing unbelievable damage to the Caribbean ecosystem.
Lionfish are not native to the Caribbean - nor to the Atlantic Ocean at large. They are native to the Pacific Ocean and are only in the Caribbean following an accident. It's believed that many of them were released into the ocean during a storm that hit Florida, breaking their tank and allowing them into open water.
The furiously frustrating thing about lionfish is that they reproduce at an incredibly quick rate. So basically as soon as they were released into the Caribbean, they became a major problem. This compounds the problem of lionfish having no natural predator in the Caribbean, since they are not native to the area. They reproduce often and abundantly, and then there is nothing to slow their growth.
Another major problem with lionfish is that they prey on juvenile fish. This slows the natural growth of endemic populations in the Caribbean.
Yet another major issue with lionfish is that they are venomous. Beyond their pretty tendrils dancing in the current, lionfish have multiple spines filled with venom ready to piece any attacker. Those spines are a defense mechanism, which deters local populations from preying upon these newcomers at all.
That leaves us, humans. We were the cause of the invasion, so now it's up to us to try to stop it. Scuba divers in the Bay Islands have done an admirable job hunting lionfish for years. That will have to continue to ensure the safety and health of our beautiful coral reefs.
How can you help?
If you are a diver, talk to your dive shop about hunting lionfish while you're here. In some areas of the Bay Islands, there are so many hunters that you may not even see many lionfish during your dives. In other locations, you'll see so many you could feast for days.
And that brings us to our next point: Lionfish are delicious. You should eat lionfish to save the coral reef. If you catch them yourself, always remember that the venomous spines should be immediately removed before handling the fish any further. If you aren't the hunting type but would still like to do your part to help save the reef, feel free to eat these light white fish in abundance!
You'll find lionfish on many menus throughout the islands, in everything from ceviche, fish tacos, to soups, to traditional fish platters with rice and beans. However they come, you're sure to enjoy them both for taste and for knowing you're helping to save the reef.
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Muzzles are a frequently discussed product in our shop so we thought it would be useful to provide a handy article that will hopefully dispel some of the myths and stigmas attached to muzzles and explain why they are often actually the sign of someone being a responsible dog owner and minimising the risk to their own dog and others. We often hear of people who are limiting their dogs walks for fear of reactive behaviour/ scavenging incidence and so they are not able to work on training and their dog is missing out on appropriate exercise and stimulation. A muzzle can provide the peace of mind to get out to exercise your dog and to allow an opportunity to do further training, where appropriate.
They may look scary if you are not used to them but a correctly fitting muzzle is not harmful to your dog and if introduced properly dogs can learn to be completely relaxed whilst wearing one. We can't over emphasise the importance of introducing your dog to wearing a muzzle gradually with positive techniques to avoid it becoming something associated with fear.
We sell four types of muzzles in the shop:
- The Traditional Basket Style Muzzle - suitable for most breed types
- The Baskerville Ultra Muzzle - wider made so can be useful for wider snouted breeds and with its additional straps and loops this can be useful for getting an extra secure fit
- Greyhound Muzzle - These muzzles are made specifically for greyhounds. All profits from sales of these muzzles go directly back to Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary
- Lucher Muzzle - These muzzles are made specifically for med - large lurcher shapes. All profits from sales of these muzzles go directly back to Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary
We have tried to answer most of the Frequently Asked Questions we hear in the shop below but if you would like any further information please do not hesitate to get in touch.
- to prevent nips/bites which can occur through excitement (e.g. lots of dogs playing at fast pace off lead), fear (e.g. of strangers or strange dogs approaching uninvited) or prey drive (e.g. chasing small furry animals)
- to prevent scavenging (e.g. from bins/rubbish piles, eating animal excrement) – this is actually much more common than you may think
- to prevent wound licking (e.g. after surgery, as an alternative to a cone collar)
- to prevent nipping during grooming/vet exam. We would recommend trying to work towards helping your dog to relax whilst being groomed/ visiting the vet through some conditioning exercises. We would only recommend a muzzle if strictly necessary for the wellbeing of the dog and groomer/vet as this can often increase stress levels if this is the only time a muzzle is being used and thus make the grooming/vet visit experience even more stressful.
When is using a muzzle not appropriate?
Muzzles should not be used as a punishment device. We often hear people say "my dog stopped the unwanted behaviour as soon as they put the muzzle on". This is likely because the dog is not used to wearing the muzzle and has perhaps shut down due to stress/fear. Using them as a punishment will interfere with any work you do to try to create positive associations with the muzzle, and could result in unwanted behaviour as a result of these negative associations.
We would not recommend using a muzzle to deal with any of the following:
- preventing barking (a dog SHOULD actually be able to bark in a correctly fitting muzzle – if there is room to pant freely then there is room to bark)
- punishment for unwanted behaviour
- leaving a dog unsupervised with children or other animals (e.g. cats) that you are not certain of their response to
- to prevent dogs with a high prey drive or those with a history of reactivity/aggression towards other dogs/humans from inflicting injury/distress whilst off lead and outwith your control. We would recommend taking other safety precautions (e.g. keeping your dog on lead) under those circumstances.
- to repeatedly force your dog into going into situations they are not comfortable in. We would recommend using training to reduce stress in the long run.
How do I teach my dog that wearing a muzzle is not scary?
It is very important to desensitise your dog to wearing a muzzle so that they do not feel frightened or uncomfortable. We highly recommend creating a positive association with the muzzle by pairing it with yummy treats, fun games or something your dog really likes. Gradually build up the time your dog is wearing the muzzle for, starting with only a few seconds at first, so that your dog slowly gets used to the sensation of having it on.
This video demonstrates nicely how you can teach your dog to accept (and enjoy!) wearing a muzzle : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FABgZTFvHo
How do I know I have the right fit for my dog?
It is very hard to judge which style & size of muzzle will fit your dog without trying one on. So we would recommend, where possible, bringing your dog into the shop where we will help you choose the right one. You can always ring or email in advance to check when is likely to be a quiet time if you are worried about the shop being busy. We stock a wide range of basket style muzzles with sizes to fit most dogs (sometimes very flat faced breeds can be problematic) as well as greyhound & lurcher muzzles for sighthound breeds. These are all listed on our website too if you would like to see these online.
We don't recommend the use of the mesh/fabric style muzzles unless these are only being used for very quick time frames (i.e. when clipping nails or doing a very quick couple of minute trim). Whilst people often comment that these look less scary than the basket style muzzles they inhibit a dogs ability to pant and vocalise so if used over longer periods these can be a safety risk.
When choosing a muzzle for your dog it is important to consider:
- Different muzzles will be appropriate for different breed/face shape
- reason for use (if you will have your dog off leash it may need to be a more secure style)
- comfort is very important and panting, drinking, taking treats, vocalising should all be possible
- The aesthetics of the muzzle are not important – don't be phased by the look – keep in mind you are doing this for the benefit of your dog and to be a responsible dog owner and your dog doesnot care how it looks!
I use treats for training with my dog. Can I still reward them when they are wearing their muzzle?
Yes, & we recommend that you do! You should still be able to feed treats through a basket style muzzle. It can take a while to learn the knack of this, but it is possible. Using small/non-crumbly treats or tubes of cheese/pate can help make this easier.
What about if my dog is thirsty?
Your dog should still be able to drink from a water bowl/stream whilst wearing a properly fitting basket muzzle. They should also be able to open their mouth & pant to cool themselves down – this is one of the ways to check that a muzzle is the correct size/style for your dog.
Can my dog get the muzzle off?
Ensuring you have a well fitting muzzle will minimise the risk of a muzzle coming off, but if you don't take the time to desensitise your dog to wearing a muzzle gradually they will probably try to. Basket muzzles are made from sturdy plastic and we recommend adjusting their straps so that your dog is not able to remove the muzzle by rubbing it against the ground or pawing at it. The Baskerville Ultra muzzle is a particularly good choice if you are worried about your dog getting their muzzle off, because it has an additional strap which goes over the head making it extra secure.
Can my dog still bite through the muzzle?
A muzzle is a safety precaution which can prevent a dogs teeth from piercing the skin whilst they are under your close control/on lead. However a dog who is outwith your close control may still be able to inflict injury on & cause significant distress to another animal or person whilst wearing a muzzle if they are sufficiently motivated (e.g. through fear/prey drive). Therefore we would recommend taking other safety precautions (e.g. keeping your dog on lead) under those circumstances.
Will the muzzle stop my dog barking?
No, it shouldn't. If the muzzle is properly fitting your dog should be able to open their mouth & bark normally. However if you don't take time to desensitize your dog to wearing the muzzle gradually (or use it as a means of punishment) they may feel fearful whilst wearing it, resulting in the inhibition of normal dog behaviours like barking.
Other useful resources:
- Yellow Dog Uk - http://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/
- The Muzzle Up! Project - http://muzzleupproject.com/
- DINOS - http://dogsinneedofspace.com/
- Another useful article from Mutt About Town - http://muttabouttown.com/2013/03/16/why-we-dont-need-to-fear-muzzles/
- Dogs Trust article on poop eating: http://dogstrust.org.uk/az/c/coprophagia default.aspx#.U2kQXVcvCqc
- Desensitising your dog to wearing a muzzle video: This video demonstrates nicely how you can teach your dog to accept (and enjoy!) wearing a muzzle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FABgZTFvHo


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Following on from the publication of the book Overcoming Barriers to Learning we offer training on a range of topics to a a variety of organisations including schools, local authorities, foster agencies, parents groups and businesses. Make sure you don't miss any so scroll right to the bottom the page and for business owners and entrepreneurs visit our sister site Attuned Success for courses and events to support you.
As well as the courses offered below, we are happy to arrange bespoke training, whole day conferences, half day, and twilight sessions can be delivered. Prices vary depending upon location and numbers so PLEASE contact us to discuss specific costs and your particular training requirements.
Listed below are some of the courses that schools, local authorities and other agencies frequently commission from us.
Pricing depends on how they are arranged.
If we hire venue price per delegate is £75 for full day courses and £50 for half day or £40 for a twilight course and we manage bookings.
Alternately we can provide one full days training for £750 and half day for £500. For twilight the pricing is by arrangement depending upon location but usually £350 – £400, bookings etc are managed by the course organiser.
Choose one or more of the topic areas below but we will discuss your precise requirements to ensure training is suited to your particular setting and learning needs. For more detail on all courses click the resources tab and download the course outlines.
On the Courses tab you can click on a course to book it.
Attachment & Trauma – The Biology and Behaviours
How do you effectively manage the behaviours of children and young people who have attachment and trauma issues?
Understanding the impact on the child/young person will help you to develop strategies to help and support them while making sure others can continue learning.
Building Resilience
How can you help children and young people become more resilient?
This course looks at ways you can work with children and young people to help them develop strategies to become more resilient – to help them to build emotional strength and mental toughness. Of course it can be applied to adults too!
Promoting Positive Mental Well-Being
Are you worried about the mental health of some of the children and young people you work with?
This course shows you numerous strategies to promote positive mental well-being for all the children and young people you come into contact with. It also alerts you to the danger signs to look out for in those who may be vulnerable to mental health problems and gives you ways to have effective dialogues with individuals and other professionals when you do have concerns.
Introducing Mindfulness
How can you help children, young people or colleagues manage stress effectively, improve focus or concentration and maintain high levels of motivation?
Studies have shown that mindfulness can help and this course will give you an understanding of the theory and background of mindfulness and some exercises to try. It will also show practical ways it can be used with individuals, or small groups or even a classroom to relieve anxiety or improve concentration and motivation.
Overcoming Barriers to Learning
What do you do with the child or young person who is simply not in a place to learn?
This course explores some of the reasons children and young people are not able to learn, in either a transient or longer term way. It then explores ways that adults can support children and young people to enable them to manage their feelings so they can reach a space where they have the capacity to learn. It gives lots of practical exercises and ideas for strategies that can be used in the classroom.
Managing Behaviours that Challenge
How can teachers effectively manage the behaviours that cause a challenge for adults and often prevent other students from learning?
This course explores why some students behave in ways that challenge and how understanding these behaviour drivers can help develop new, more effective strategies to use.
Personal Education Plans, Pupil Premium and Effective ways to get the Pupil Voice
In times when funding is tight – what are the most effective ways to use pupil premium to raise attainment?
This course looks at how PEP meeting can used to identify the most appropriate ways to use Pupil Premium Funding to accelerate progress. It covers all the conditions of grant and, in the light of the Children and Families Act, how the same principles can be applied to Post LAC Funding. The course also give a range of ideas to gather pupil views and ensure that the PEP reflects their voice.
Creating Cultures of Care
We are all aware of the pressures school staff face – how as a school leader or school team can you improve staff morale and well being while also improving performance?
This course shows simply how to implement, with relatively little time, a system of reflective supervision for staff. Especially useful for those staff who work with the most challenging students and can easily feel isolated and weary. Not only will it improve staff well-being but it can be an aid to staff development and increased motivation in staff teams.
Supporting Students with LGBT
Many teachers find themselves supporting students who are LGBT and feel unsure what to do?
This course provides the insight and knowledge about the best ways to support these students and to develop a culture in school that is safe and supportive for all students.
Helping Children Develop Positive Emotional Mind Sets
Staff in schools often understand the importance of mind set to student learning but are unsure how to help correct negative ones or help children develop positive mind sets.
This course will help you do that by providing scripts, strategies and practical techniques to help students replace negative mind sets with positive ones.
Sounds-Write is a Quality First programme, As a sounds-Write teacher and trainer I am thoroughly grounded in the theory and practice of phonics, and passionate about helping children reach their potential. As well as teaching children to read and spell from the moment they enter school in Key Stage 1, the programme also covers Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 and is suitable for catching-up those pupils who have fallen behind in their reading and spelling.
WE offer a 4 day fully certificated Sounds-Write phonics course for teachers school staff and parents.
Child Care and Development
For parents and carers – both individuals and groups such as parenting organisations and foster agencies we offer the following courses but are happy to discuss any other requirements you may have – just contact us by phone or email using the number and address on the home page.


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Rumours of Apple bringing their Apple TV (aka iTV), into the market have been ongoing for a few years now. This week the rumours started up again when Apple hired a senior OLED engineer, Jueng-jil Lee. Previously, Mr. Lee worked at LG's OLED Development Centre in San Francisco.
Mr. Lee was a part of the LGproject, AMOLED TV. For those of you that are unawar of what this is, AMOLD TV creates printed products using a 3D printing process that builds the item layer by layer. So with Mr. Lee now employed by Apple , does this mean they are working on the iTV? AMOLED stands for Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode, and it is an advanced version of OLED with higher screen refresh rates, lower power consumption, and higher contrast ratios. 4K televisions have four times the resolution of standard high-def TVs, with a resolution of 3,840 pixels by 2,160 pixels. Apple's existing 15-inch retina MacBook Pros have a resolution of 2,880-by-1,800 pixels.
If you haven't seen what the OLED TV is like, please watch the clip below.
We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact through Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.


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Together Association
About Us
We are a voluntary association of parents who believe in the meaningfulness, utility and real-life benefits of inclusive education.
We believe it has an irreplaceable role in preparing all children for adult life.
We are convinced that efforts to educate children together based on their individual needs so that they can best fulfill their potential, is an approach that is consistent not only with the goals of modern pedagogy but also with the needs of an advanced humane society.
How we work
The Parents for Inclusion Alliance was founded in 2015 as an independent platform supported by Open Society Fund Prague, the Czech Society for Inclusive Education (COSIV) and other organizations. In April 2018 was founded The Parents for Inclusion Association and acquired legal personality. In December 2020 we renamed as the Together Association.
The Association's activities are managed by president and a coordinating committee in which parents and representatives from organizations work with disadvantaged or disabled people, regardless of the nature of their disability. The Association is also open to those who advocate for the interests of the socially or culturally disadvantaged as well as for gifted children.
We will be pleased if you are interested in joining us to promote our common vision of inclusive education together!
Our goals
To achieve respect for the free will of us, the parents, about the way our children are educated.
To strengthen the role of parents so that we are genuine partners in constructively addressing the situations surrounding our children's education.
To encourage parents who have opted for inclusive education by giving advice, providing information, and sharing their experiences.
To communicate with all stakeholders, especially parents, schools and counseling facilities.
Together Association is supported by
In collaboration with
The Association of Parents and Friends of Children with Down Syndrome
Willík, the Association of Parents and Friends of Children with Williams Syndrome
META, o.p.s.
Forum of Parents (Fórum rodičů)
Jonášův spolek, z.s.
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Audio Interview with Joe Costa
This post was originally published in April, but since I really liked the interview with my dad, I'm publishing it again!
I had the opportunity to interview my father, Joe Costa, for a class I'm taking at UGA on starting a business. The class is through the Terry Entrepreneurship Program, and I'm taking it as a cognate course for my masters. While I'm one of the few students who is not working towards an MBA, I've found the class to be interesting, and I've learned a lot from Professor Chris Hanks, who is the program director. For our class specialization project, my group investigated entrepreneurial leadership, and that's the topic I discuss in this podcast with my father. He has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, the last 28 as the owner of Joe Costa & Associates. Take a few minutes to listen to what he has to say.
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Creative Director of Costa Creative, adjunct instructor for the University of Georgia, teaching Digital Advertising.
April 2017


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The difference between these two types of spaces is very simple. The enterprise space is a shared environment, controlled by one or more administrators and it's used to collaborate within a given group of people of between all.
The User space is a sort of private area where each user can store and optionally share private content with others.
As the account administrator you can opt to deactivate private user spaces or to keep them active for users to have their own private space. You simply need to follow this roots: manage > preferences > security) and uncheck the Activate 'My Space' tickbox. Folders and content that were previously saved into a user private space, will not be lost, instead archived.
Note: If you are looking to establish Oonair as a pure corporate collaborative environment, we suggest you make "private user spaces" inactive as described above. By so doing they will stop appearing on user interface.


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|Maple Leaf Prime Naturally® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
|1/3 cup
|(80 mL) Olive oil
|1/3 cup
|(80 mL) Vinegar
|Salt and pepper
|Zucchini, sliced
|Eggplant, sliced
|Red pepper, cut into large pieces
|Green pepper, cut into large pieces
|Red onion, cut into eight pieces
|1 cup
|(250 mL) Feta cheese, cubed
|Cloves garlic, minced
PREHEAT BBQ to medium-high. Lightly coat the grill with a non-stick cooking spray. Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
TOSS chicken with ¼ of the dressing and in a separate bowl, toss the cut vegetables with ¼ of the dressing.
GRILL the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side or until evenly char-grilled and the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C). Set aside and grill the vegetables for 1-2 minutes per side or until nicely char-grilled.
REMOVE chicken and vegetables from the grill, slice the chicken and toss the chicken and vegetables with the remaining dressing. Top with Feta cheese. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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The city of Casino is found in New South Wales in Australia, on the Richmond River. Casino has attractions to suit both those who are looking to get away from it all or spend some quality time together as a family. Some of the most popular attractions in the area include the Casino Museum, galleries and parks.
Hiring a car in Casino NSW means you can whizz around the city with ease, as well as having the freedom to travel around the region if you choose. We have our branch offering car hire conveniently situated in the city centre.
Rent a car in Casino NSW and make your way to the Casino Miniature Railway where you can take a trip on a diesel or steam train. The trip will take you through the Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands where you have the chance to spot the wildlife, before travelling past the Casino Golf Course. Make a day of it and pack a picnic which you can eat in the picnic area at the station or next to the wetlands.
If you are a lover of art then be sure to pay a visit to Jambama Art Gallery and view pieces of work that have been inspired by years of story telling through the generations. You can even watch artists at work on site.
Hiring a car in Casino NSW gives you the freedom to travel to where ever you choose, such as the Casino Folk Museum. Here you can view collections of artefacts, photographs and machinery which explain all about Casino's history. If you are looking for somewhere to cool off then the Casino Memorial Pool and Gym is for you. It has a gym, 50 metre swimming pool and a spray and play pool for the children.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1700 Sat 0900-1200 Sun 0900-1030
Address: 182-186 Johnston St
Phone: 02-6621-8855
The British Collection brings a touch of class to your journey. Relax in a comfortable Land Rover while travelling cross-country, or enjoy the freedom of cruising through the city streets in an ultimately British Jaguar.
Available at Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Marble Arch and Manchester Airport. Book now.
Please note that from 15 Nov to 15 Apr many cities are required by law to restrict the circulation to only vehicles equipped with snow chains or winter tyres. For a summary of the orders, please visit www.poliziadistato.it. To comply with the regulations, in specific locations subject to this requirement, vehicles are equipped with snow chains - the price is included in the rental charges through the cost of "Winterization Fee". At pick-up if you decide to bring your own snow chains or do not intend on driving on the roads subject to this requirement, you may decline the equipment by signing the appropriate release form. This change will be reflected in the rental charges. For more information on the fees, please click here. In all other regions, we recommend that you check before renting if your journey includes one of the roads subject to this requirement and therefore request the snow chains, if necessary.


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Julie Burgum BS '75, home economics education and early childhood education MEd '02, education Heritage Award for Alumni Service
Alumna Julie Burgum is a respected member and contributor of the NDSU community, noted for her passionate and ongoing dedication to her alma mater.
She grew up near Napoleon, North Dakota, and attended school in Streeter, North Dakota.
Burgum then earned her bachelor's degree in home economics education and early childhood education and later returned to campus to earn her master's degree in education. As an NDSU student, she made many friends as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the student home economics organization.
Those connections set the stage for decades of involvement with the university. Burgum is a member of the College of Human Development and Education's Board of Visitors, a trustee of the NDSU Foundation and Alumni Association and a member of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Board. She also is a former member of the BisonArts board.
In addition, she continues as the family representative presenting the annual Katherine Burgum Outstanding Student Scholarship, and her many behind-the-scenes efforts helped make NDSU's state-of-the-art food production laboratory a reality.
During her professional career, Burgum held teaching positions at Central Valley High School, Central Cass High School and West Fargo Middle School. Her last occupation was as a Guardian ad Litem.
Burgum is active in community service, sharing her leadership skills and commitment with such organizations as the Plains Art Museum, Sanford Foundation and the Casselton Heritage Center.
In a letter of support for her nomination, Mike and Joanne Warner described Burgum's support of NDSU this way – "She knows we are here in service to the students, and then by extension to our state and ultimately the greater society. She has been a constant voice for this and a source of inspiration to many."
Burgum lives in Casselton, North Dakota. She and her late husband, Brad, have two sons, James (Abigail) and Benjamin. She has three grandsons: Calvin, Parks and Grant.
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Keep up with essential planning news and commentary, delivered to your inbox every Monday and Thursday.
On the Racial Complications of Gentrification in Portland
Ann Griffin surveys the examples of gentrification and displacement in Portland—starting from the post-World War II example of inner Northeast Portland and to the urban renewal efforts of the 1970s.
Griffin goes onto cite the example of Los Angeles' MacArthur Park as a neighborhood that revitalized without the negative impacts of displacement along racial lines. The secret to MacArthur Park's success, according to Griffin: inclusionary coning and a Latino political influence. But Oregon prohibits inclusionary zoning and "African American activists, due in part to the small percentage of black voters in Portland, carry little day-to-day influence at City Hall."
Earlier in the week, Griffin published the transcript from an interview with State Rep. Lew Frederick, who described his take on the African-American experience of gentrification in Portland. He noted, for example, the hidden qualities of gentrification in Portland: "Most of the folks in Portland, the white folks, really do not interact with African Americas at all. When you start talking about this as a problem they go, "Where?" because they don't see it. They have no clue. That's one of the issues that Portland has that's going to be different than Boston or Philadelphia or Washington D.C."


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Something dangerous is happening in Harrisburg.
While lawmakers work to balance Pennsylvania's budget, they're also giving into special interests—and the oil & gas industry that poured nearly $1 million in campaign contributions to key lawmakers just last year.
The Pennsylvania State Senate voted, with no debate and little knowledge of what was in the legislation, to approve a budget plan that could fast-track new oil & gas projects without a proper review, allow polluters to cut corners, and outsource the future of our environment to private companies. Now, that budget plan is heading to the State House.
Don't let this legislation become law: Tell your State Representative to strongly oppose any budget deal that puts the interests of industry above Pennsylvanians.
Please oppose budget giveaways to the oil & gas industry
Dear [Decision Maker],
Sincerely,[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP]


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This eBook is a collection of 19 essential rules of project scheduling which I find important and useful. These rules are based on the PMI and the DoD standards and codes.
I've explained the reasons behind each one, and the way you can apply them in the real world.
Table of Contents
- Rule 01: Scheduling Methodology Should Be Documented and Approved
- Rule 02: The Schedule Should Have a Complete Scope
- Rule 03: Level-of-Efforts Should not Be Critical and Should not Have Variance
- Rule 04: Activities Should Have Unique Names
- Rule 05: Activity Names Should Have a Verb
- Rule 06: Each Activity Should Have at Least One Predecessor and One Successor
- Rule 07: Activities Should not Be Dangling
- Rule 08: Most Relationships Should Be FS
- Rule 09: SF Relationships Should Be Avoided as Much as Possible
- Rule 10: Long Lags Should not Be Used
- Rule 11: The Number of Lags Should Be the Fewest Possible
- Rule 12: The Number of Leads Should Be the Fewest Possible
- Rule 13: Activities Should not Have Negative Floats
- Rule 14: Activities should not Have Long Floats
- Rule 15: Activities Should not Be Split
- Rule 16: Date Constraints Should Be the Fewest Possible
- Rule 17: Date Constraints Had Better Be Implemented Through Milestones
- Rule 18: Activities Should not Have Long Durations
- Rule 19: Duration Units Had Better Be the Same
- First edition: discontinued
- Second edition: available in the publisher's website
- Third edition: will be available until mid 2016, under Creative Commons license
Note: the book used to be available for free, but the publisher, Book Boon, has switched to a subscription-based model in 2015, and you can have access to this and many other books by paying a small amount now.
If you like, you can subscribe using the following form, to receive the new edition of the book as soon as it's ready. You will also be informed of other new material that I will release. It would be an email every few months, and you can always unsubscribe :)


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Rachel's Favorite Recipes
If you're around me for long, you know that I love talking food and swapping recipes. The thing is…that Polly girl stole most of my favorite Thriving Home recipes in her Polly's Favorite Recipes post (I guess that's the privilege of going first). Never fear, though. I've got a few more "real food" top contenders up my sleeve that my whole family loves for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
We have made this at least once week for about three years. Make it. And that's all I have to say about that. (Oh, except that you might also like this version.)
Again, this has been a once-a-week breakfast or dinner for years. You can customize it according to your taste, adding veggies, fresh herbs or chopped bacon. The options are limitless really.
These are the only pancakes we make in our house, although we have a lot of great pancake/waffle options in our Recipe Index. It's just that…these are so dang good every single time.
Don't be deterred by the "green" in the name! Even your husband will love this (well, at least my farm boy all-American guy does). We start our day with a smoothie like this every morning.
Like I mentioned a few weeks ago, I probably wolf down some version of this Protein Bowl five days a week. (Don't be fooled. I wolf down some chocolate right after lunch approximately seven days a week, too.) It's filling, so healthy, and yummy! My other go-to is Tabbouleh with quinoa.
Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps
Based on one of our favorite local restaurant dishes, Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps are a definite fav. These make for an easy entertaining dinner, since you can prep all of it ahead of time. When it's time to serve, simple warm the chicken in the oven on low beforehand. This also makes a simple meal to take someone in need.
What red-blooded American doesn't love pizza? But, it's hard to find a healthy, real food version in the frozen food section that doesn't cost you your retirement. This whole wheat dough is incredibly easy, delicious, and cheap. And, it's full of simple, healthy ingredients.
Each family member can personalize their own pizza (like this interesting take on pizza) or you can make a family-sized one with your favorite toppings. Let the kids roll out their own dough, and then set out a variety of toppings (try some new ones!) and let them add their own toppings. It's a great way to expose kids to new ingredients and you might be surprised at what they will try.
Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs
There has NEVER been a time that I've made these mini chicken burgers that my family has complained. Actually, I think the kids cheer when I tell them I'm making them. They pack a flavor punch and are great on or off a bun. Serve these with some Roasted Vegetables or Oven Fries and you're good to go. Double this recipe and freeze the extra uncooked patties for a future quick dinner.
You can't go wrong with these healthier meatballs. We absolutely love them on good sub bread or these wheat dinner rolls with homemade marinara sauce and provolone cheese. But, they are also great on top of spaghetti, of course. Gah, isn't my little guy so cute? As a 1st grader, he can devour two of these subs!
Check out the rest of our healthy and family-friendly recipes in our Recipe Index.


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At its core Messianic Judaism is based on the firm belief that Yeshua of Nazareth is the Messiah of Israel, the Son of God. In response to His disciples' ignorance concerning Him Yeshua responded; "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Messiah to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself."
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being… And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
Mark 1:32-34 When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city had gathered at the door. And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. For more click here…
Is 53: 4-6 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
Matthew 27:27-31 Then the soldiers of the governor took Yeshua into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him. 28 They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they knelt down before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" They spat on Him, and took the reed and began to beat Him on the head. After they had mocked Him, they took the scarlet robe off Him and put His own garments back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.
Psalm 22:12-18 Many bulls have surrounded me; Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me. They open wide their mouth at me, As a ravening and a roaring lion. I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It is melted within me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And my tongue cleaves to my jaws; And You lay me in the dust of death. For dogs have surrounded me; A band of evildoers has encompassed me; They pierced my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.
Matthew 27:35-38 And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting down, they began to keep watch over Him there. And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, "THIS IS YESHUA THE KING OF THE JEWS." At that time two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left.
Psalm 16:10-11 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.
Matthew 28:1-6 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Yeshua who has been crucified. "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.


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After an unsuccessful attempt in the fall, about 50 4th grade students along with their parent and Bancroft Elementary school staff, were treated to a night of clear skies. After a short presentation by Brewster LaMacchia on craters, and what we can learn from them and the moons of Jupiter, students headed outside to observe with club members John Hobbs, John Gall, Kandy Rathinasamy, Dick Luecke, Kevin Ackert, David Aucoin, and Bryan Stone.
Guests were treated to views of Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, Mizar & Alcor, Pleiades, Eskimo Nebula and thanks to Bryan Stone's amazing new personal best world record, M81 & M82, which he located with Kevin Ackert's dob using only the finder in 2 seconds, beating his prior record of 3 seconds. Yes, if you weren't there you missed this!
It was a great crowd and the younger guests had to be pulled away by the parents. Or maybe it was the other way around.
Afterwards a few of us headed to downtown Andover for a slice of pizza and beverage at Salvatores.


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Ms Tessa Mccredie1
1University Of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
In the search for one customer relationship management (CRM) system across Student Services, the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has expanded their use of CareerHub as the single point of data collection, collation and analysis across Health Services, Disability Services, Welfare Services, Counselling and Career Development Services.
Rebranded USQ AcceSS: Your gateway to Student Services, USQ has pushed the functionality of CareerHub, utilising online appointment bookings, student profile and workflows to better understand the student as they travel through Student Services. Student profiles (dashboards) have been built to enable fluid tracking of student's data, information and interactions throughout their use of the service. Dashboards enable sharing of data and information to students at the discretion of the service.
While many Australian universities use CareerHub, USQ's service wide usage enables a broader understanding of the holistic journey of the student and their interactions with Student Services as a whole. The central point of cross service data collection enables a rich analysis of descriptive, exploratory, predictive data to inform student need, student usage and service delivery into the future.
It is important that students are receiving quality services to best enable the successful management of transitions into, through and out of university. In order to provide quality services Student Services need to have a complete understanding of the needs of their client base, how they are accessing services and evaluative tools to assess services delivered. USQ AcceSS provides a complete CRM system used to meet the increasing demands of delivering Student Services in a data driven environment to measure impact and provide outcomes-based service delivery.
Tessa is currently the Manager, Career Development at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and plays a key role in supporting the Career Development team to move towards embracing new technologies in delivering career services to USQ students. In 2016 and 2017, Tessa has worked with a small team to expand career team CRM systems to the broader Student Services operations to develop data collection and analysis methods. Tessa has extensive experience working with a diverse range of students in a variety of settings to support their learning journey and has a strong interest in collaborative approaches in moving Student Services into the future.


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This is a very rustic version of mashed potatoes, so simple and easy, with no butter, no milk or cream. It woudn't be right to call it mashed potatoes, anymore, so I borrowed the term "smashed potatoes" from one of Martha Stewart's guest in her show, Martha. But this side dish is done quite differently from hers.
I like to roast my potatoes, I don't even bother to peel it, just wash it really well and put it in the oven, sometimes with the chicken when I'm making roast, too ( the only problem there is that the potatoes absorb some of the chicken fat, but I'm fine with it) then mix in some sauteed cabbage (we love sauteed cabbage!), then season it with salt, ground black pepper and granulated garlic.
It doesn't look very appetizing in the photo but it is delicious!!
SMASHED ROASTED POTATOES with CABBAGE
salt and pepper
dried rosemary or thyme (if you have fresh herbs,that's better)
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
cabbage, shredded
Here's How:
Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Wash the potatoes really well; cut each potatoes into half or quarters if it's too big. Place potatoes in a baking pan, drizzle some EVOO and season with salt and pepper; sprinkle rosemary then put it in the oven for about 30 minute or until the potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, heat a pan and put about a little olive oil in it and saute the shredded cabbage; cook for about 5 minutes or until just wilted then set aside.
Transfer roast potatoes in a bowl and start mashing right away while it's very hot. Add the sauteed cabbage, drizzle with some EVOO and taste it, see if it needs more seasoning..otherwise, plate and serve.
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Words Of Warning: Get Your Money Out Of European Banks…(And AmeriKa!!)
By Michael
March 24th, 2013
If you still have money in European banks, you need to get it out. This is particularly true if you have money in southern European banks. As I write this, the final details of the Cyprus bailout are being worked out, but one thing has become abundantly clear: at least some depositors are going to lose a substantial amount of money. Personally, I never dreamed that they would go after private bank accounts in Europe, but now that this precedent has been set it should be apparent to everyone that no bank account will ever be considered 100% safe ever again. Without trust, a banking system simply cannot function, and right now there are prominent voices on both sides of the Atlantic that are loudly warning that trust in the European banking system has been shattered and that people need to get their money out of those banks as rapidly as they can. Even if you don't end up losing a significant chunk of your money, you could still end up dealing with very serious capital controls that greatly restrict what you are able to do with your money. Just look at what is already happening in Cyprus. Cash withdrawals through ATMs have now been limited to 100 euros per day, and when the banks finally do reopen there will be strict limits on financial transactions in order to prevent a full-blown bank run. And of course anyone with half a brain will be trying to get as much of their money as they can out of those banks once they do reopen. So the truth is that the problems for Cyprus banks are just beginning. The size of the "bailout" that will be needed to keep those banks afloat will just keep getting larger and larger the more money that is withdrawn. Cyprus is heading for a complete and total banking meltdown, and because the economy of the island is so dependent on banking that means that the economy of the entire nation is going to collapse. Sadly, similar scenarios will soon start playing out all over Europe.
So if you hear that a "deal" has been reached to "bail out" Cyprus, please keep in mind that the economy of Cyprus is going to collapse no matter what happens. It is just a matter of apportioning the pain at this point.
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CEH's California Voter Guide 2012 – Vote to Protect Your Family's HealthBy Ali Geering-Kline
If you haven't seen it already, check out our California Voter Guide 2012!
We're pleased to launch our 2012 Voter Guide with our positions on all of the ballot initiatives that will effect the health of you and your family. We want to help you get the information you need to be an informed and engaged voter who votes with the health of your family and community in mind.
The election next week will be close, and your vote will make a difference. Please see our guide below, and click here for a printable version of our Voter Guide that you can bring with you to the polls!
For more information on why voting YES on Prop 37 is the clear choice, check out our helpful blog posts on GMO food risks and the corporate money from big agribusiness corporations like Monsanto.
From Dolly to Dinner: Your Right to Know
GMO foods are currently found in 70% of packaged supermarket food & pose serious health risks. Why it's important to stand up for your right to know what's in your food.
GMO Food Labeling: Lies and the Lying GMO Food Liars Who Tell Them
Debunking the myths and lies that Monsanto and the agribusiness industry have been spreading about GMO food labeling.
The Big Lie: Prop 37 and Lawsuits
The anti-Prop 37 campaign falsely claims labeling GMOs will lead to lawsuits- but GMO labels will help doctors trace health problems from these foods.
2012 Voter Guide, California, family, fund schools, GMOs, health
Ali Geering-Kline
Ali manages the website and coordinates the online communications of CEH. She works with the communications and development staff to create messaging strategies and public education content for CEH's supporters and online audience. A Bay Area native, Ali attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received a B.A. in Sociology and Cultural Studies. This allowed her to live abroad in Argentina, where she studied Latin American history and learned valuable Spanish language skills. Ali is thrilled to be part of an organization that advocates for healthy communities so effectively.


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text: Order of Merit and Winter League updates Posted on February 19, 2013 at 9:51 am.Written by Dee Hinch Week eighteen of the Winter Order of Merit saw yet another first time winner; nobody has won it more than once, although a couple of players have come close. This week's scores reflect the cuts in players' handicaps over the past eighteen weeks of the competition. Immediate past Captain Jim Wheeler was this week's winner with thirty six points. Jim said that he didn't have a spectacular round but just played steadily to his handicap; he was cut by two shots and will play off twelve in the next round. Neil Harris also had thirty six points but was pushed back into second on count back after a poor back nine. Neil was the only player still on his original handicap in the top half of the table, he was cut by one shot and will play off four this week. Three players returned a score of thirty five points: Steve Anderson had the better back nine and so took third place, he will now play off six. The other two, Martin Boughton and Ian Cunningham, were tied for the fourth spot. Paul Jenkinson retains the top position in the Order of Merit with a twenty five point lead over Ian Copley. The consistent Steve Anderson climbs two places into third. Dave Copley has moved back up into the top five, he has jumped from seventh to fourth, organiser Neil Harris leaps ten places into a tie for fifth with George Grant, they have a hundred and sixty one point six, only point four behind fourth placed Dave. Week eighteen winner Jim Wheeler has the biggest move of the week going up eleven places from thirty eighth to twenty seventh. Thirty eight players have seen their handicaps cut in the series so far this year and with only six more games to go, anybody making a run could win it. A hundred points separates first from twentieth but with fifty points on offer to the weekly winner, this could soon change. With only one game to go in the round robin knockout stage of the Winter League, it is extremely tight at the top of most of the four groups. In group one, Gary Graham and Kevin Burdall have eight points and look favourites to be one of the top two to go forward to the quarter final; a point from their last game would mean that nobody could catch them. Steff Dutton and Alan Bennett have six points as have Peter Zimmer-Smith and Peter Key: only one pair can go on to the next round so both need to go for the win. In group two, Bernard Bell and Neil Crees and the team of Bill Skinner and Graham Day have nine points, however if they were to lose their final game and third place pairing of Dave Morgan and Iain Bain were to win theirs, they would all have nine points and it would depend upon count back. Matt Asher and Ben Gasson lead the way in league three with eight points, Les Kowal and Jason Giblett are only a point behind them. Kevin Hingle and Andy Webb are on six, so it is all to play for. In the final group, Mark Hibbitt and Ray Gladwinfield have already qualified for the quarter finals with a perfect score of ten points, and are the only team to go into this weekend in a relaxed frame of mind. Behind them, it is all to play for, Peter Dickinson and Peter Smith have eight points and Steven Chisholm and Steve Burgon have six. The weather forecast for the weekend hints at a cold and possibly icy weekend, this could throw a spanner in the works!


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Something I have realized over these last six years is that you need to make time for each other. It's so easy to get busy and swept up into work and schedules and activities and before you know it, you're both doing your own thing and are spending less time one on one. I'm also aware that in certain seasons of life, that's just the way it is. With Dan being self employed, we go through some less busy times where we have days and days together and then when it gets busy, we're lucky to spend a few hours in each others company at night. You really do have to go with the flow on occasion.
But one thing Dan and I tried to make more of an effort to do this past year (2014) was to make time to date. We had a master list of date ideas and we would try and choose one thing to do together each week. It didn't always work and we went through months of never even picking up our list but overall, it helped us spend more time just the two of us.
|Pool at the Junction
|Pool at the Junction
|Our third wheel
|A Fall walk through the woods
|Concert time!
|High Valley live!
|Getting to meet Brad and Curtis
|The Canadian Canoe Museum
|A romantic canoe ride...
|Canoedling (heehee)
|Board games and WOLRD DOMINATION!
|Christmas Day walk
We've made up a new list for 2015 and are excited to get started on it. We're hoping to do better with actually going on regular dates instead of just in little bursts of a few months at a time. But either way, we're still making time for each other.


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Sometimes the best giving comes from corporations. We love seeing big business dedicate time and funds to champion the not for profit causes significant to them. Participating in projects that enrich and nurture our communities keeps the corporate conscience honest, creates a climate of giving, and adds character and integrity to the company culture.
On Thursday, May 23rd sister telecommunications giants Dimension Data and NTT Communications Corporation did just that; hosting a service day in the name of Harlem Grown. Founded by Tony Hillery, the organization grows urban farms in Harlem with the goal of connecting our communities to nature and green spaces, read: healthier foods. "You have pizza, fried chicken, fried fish, fried everything. I couldn't get a healthy meal," Hillery told Emma LaPerruque last year. "I said to myself: Why not do something?"
That something became partnering with the New York City Parks Department, neighborhood schools and residents and repurposing an empty lot into a "living classroom" urban and at-risk children get the scoop on topics like agriculture and food sourcing. Dimension Data's Day of Service found employees lending a hand in these spaces, which increase access and experiential learning opportunities for kids who may not otherwise interact with nature.
In a release, Dimension Data head of Human Resources championed their commitment to service. "Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, Heads, Hearts and Hands, spans the breadth of our global business, involving 51 countries in five regions," she said. "This day of service allowed us to help Harlem Grown, and provided employees in New York City – our U.S. headquarters – with a fantastic opportunity to give back."
What's more, to encourage action employees are granted eight annual hours of paid time-off solely for the purpose of aiding charities of their choice. This was Dimension Data's fifth year hosting a day of service and NTT's third joining in. Doesn't it inspire you to be more active in your company's corporate responsibility efforts? With bigger and better resources you can make a greater impact. Now that's haute!


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Google is launching YouTube Gaming today Wednesday August 26, 2015.
What is YouTube Gaming?
In Google's definition, YouTube Gaming is "a brand new app and website to keep you connected to the games, players, and culture that matter to you, with videos, live streams, and the biggest community of gamers on the web—all in one place."
There will be more than 25,000 games each game will have its own page. with all the videos and live streams about that game. There will be channels from game publishers and YouTube creators as well.
Users can add games to your collection, subscribe to a channel, and get notified of live streams.
YouTube Gaming features include a high frame rate streaming at 60fps, DVR, and automatically converting streams into YouTube videos,
Where to Download the YouTube Gaming App?
Users can go to gaming.youtube.com to download the Android app.
Source and image: Google, Inc.