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So, last weekend we went and got this precious little boy. A 15 lb Italian Greyhound. He is an angel, after crying the first night (I slept on the floor next to him) he will now sleep in his crate all night, meaning the house is accident-free and nice and quiet.
He walks well, and is learning 'heel' and 'stay' reasonably – lovely though he is, there is a touch of 'the lights are on but no one is home'. Bless his heart. He runs like the wind, and absolute joy to watch (and something I only got to see a few walks in, when he relaxed more). What else? Well, he is an absolute attention hound, demanding to sit next to Mum all the time, unless Dad should pet one of our other animals when he runs over to get love there. He is become quite social though, being cuddled by others when they are over. He is terrified of the cats (mainly because they hiss and swat at him all the time, I think)
and loves playing with Donna's dog Spire. Today is his first 5K – it is 'retro' themed and I am wondering if I can get him an outfit 🙂 He's an absolute angel and is he a baby substitute? 100% yes 🙂


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Open Issues
Issue 07B-1: The current order constraint in 1232-2002 is difficult to understand and, therefore, difficult to use. The DMC decided to "minimalize" the order constraint to focus only on preconditions and added actions to the model. It is recognized that this minimalist construct is at best suboptimal and possibly "broken." Unfortunately, timing prevents a new construct being included in the model, and the DMC felt something needed to be there to address ordering. For the next revision, a more expressive and usable order constraint facility needs to be incorporated into the model, replacing the current minimalist construct. One proposal on hand is Log #451.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 09B-01: Post-2010 revision of AI-ESTATE to include constructs, facilities, and services to support PHM (especially prognostics). Specific examples that must be covered include gray-scale health and time-to-fail.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 09C-01: It is unclear that the subcommittee has the resources, knowledge, background, etc., necessary to standardize on "operational context" for either diagnostics or prognostics. For that matter, given that context is domain specific, we are not sure that it is even possible.
Status: OPEN Low Priority
Issue 10A-01 Deprecation issue -- there are elements such as
hardwareitem in 2007 Test Results that are replaced by, for
instance, c:hardwareinstance. These replacements will break
existing applications if proper namespace management is not used.
The old Test Results namespace for 2007 will be made available on
the SCC20 website for some period of time to support deprecation.
New applications should map to the 2009/2010 version of the
1232 uses the OID namespace management mechanism. Should 1636 standards use this for consistency, or should they follow ATML namespace conventions….???
A possible solution would be to create an OID for Test Results (and eventually one for SIMICA Common) and map the OIDs to the ATML namespaces, thus preserving both approaches. It is also possible that no mapping is required, depending on whether the OID is even necessary without a Part 28 XML schema being derived.
Status: OPEN High Priority
Issue 10A-02 There is an issue of how to harmonize SIMICA Common and ATML Common.
Status: OPEN High Priority (STATUS: PAR 1636.99 document in work to address this issue. Awaiting creation of SCC20 task group to harmonize across all working groups.)
Issue 10C-01 Although ATML Common contains a WorkOrder complex type, the SimicaCommon.xsd still includes a WorkOrder complex type and it has different attributes. Our SIMICA Common information model matches the correct version in ATML Common. WorkOrder should be deleted from SIMICACommon.xsd and be replaced with a reference to WorkOrder in ATML Common.
Status: CLOSED After reviewing both the XML and information model in 1636.99 and ATML Common, we found that the two versions of Work Order were consistent.
Issue 10C-03: Need rules to enforce levels and mutual dependencies between RepairItem-FunctionItem-Failure-Fault mapping in 1232 CEM.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10C-04: In AI-ESTATE the current semantics won't support representing multiple disjoint ambiguity groups.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10C-05: 1232 FailureDistributions are currently expressed in terms of time, however some applications express FailureRates in terms of cycles. AI-ESTATE should support this.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10C-06: AI-ESTATE DLM EXPRESS needs to be updated with constraints that limit easily identified nonsense rules.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10C-07: AI-ESTATE FTM EXPRESS needs a rule to ensure the tree is acyclic.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10C-08: AI-ESTATE CEM needs to be examined to determine role and use for FailureMechanism.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10D-01: The current version of the DCM does not support recording multiple repeated outcomes for a test or action at a single step. Some reasoners may make use of this information, in which case we need to provide a way to track the history of those observations. Whether and how we want to record multiple observations will be addressed in a future revision.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10D-02: The current version of the DCM does not support recording the number of resources utilized at a single step. Some reasoners may make use of this information, in which case we need to provide a way to track this value. Whether and how we want to record resource quantity will be addressed in a future revision.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 10D-03 - Test Results and the ATML standards try to
support too many use cases and therefore have numerous optional
elements. Mike Seavey suggests that for long term solution of
reducing the number of elements we may need to subdivide the schema
for different applications, each of which would appear in a
different dot standard. Another solution would be to have a single
standard with schemas to support subdomain application use cases. We
need to think about this for Test Results and possibly MAI.
Status: OPEN High Priority
New Issues:
Issue 11B-01 – Test Results, MAI, and AI-ESTATE all make
use of similar concepts related to Action, Test, Repair, and
Diagnosis. Currently, the semantics, as defined in each of the
respective standards, is different (sometimes subtly and sometimes
not). As a SIMICA Common and eventually SCC20 Common are developed,
these will need to be harmonized.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority
Issue 11B-02 – Test Results and MAI both have constructs
for Repair/Repair Action. They probably need to be harmonized. They
will also need to be harmonized with the Repair Action in AI-ESTATE.
As a SIMICA Common and eventually SCC20 Common are developed, these
will need to be harmonized.
Status: OPEN Medium Priority

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If you are always with a sweet tooth you have found hard to shake, you might want to checkout the Paleo dessert recipes. After indulging in sweet treats probably you end up sleeping very guilty knowing your weight will increase yet you have been trying to cut as much as possible. Desserts have come to be recognized as foods ruining lives, bodily figures and diets. Nonetheless, this does not need to happen; desserts are not to be blame. Ingredients heavily processed and of low quality are to be blamed, such as wheat flour and dairy products that you cannot find in genuine Paleo dessert recipes.
Through Paleo Dessert diets and recipes detailed in different sets of literature, you can easily change your wrong perspective and opinion on desserts by making them great for your health. This generally means combing through Paleo dessert recipes and reading the great health benefits and knowing all about the ingredients. With a chocolate cranberry pie Paleo dessert meal and recipe, you can have great ideas on how to make yours the best recipe for your sweet tooth. The Paleo dessert recipes include such ingredients as cranberries, cocoa, coconut milk or cream, eggs, coconut oil and almond flour.
Such ingredients are wonderful for your body since they are endowed with lots of health benefits. For instance, Paleo dessert recipes with almond flour are usually an alternative for gluten based flours great for healthy foods and desserts. They are very effective in reducing cholesterol while lowering chances of a stroke or heart disease as well as being endowed with antioxidants and magnesium. With coconut oil in your Paleo recipe for a dessert, you will easily lower heart disease and high cholesterol levels from your body.
It is also made up of fatty acids aiding the body to discharge lots of weight. Eggs are full of protein, amino acids and eye sight apt for cardiovascular, nervous and brain systems while adding some cocoa in your Paleo dessert recipes for much needed antioxidants.


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So was Kristi Yamaguchi conning us? When I recently interviewed her (See the Q&A below), she talked about what a rough adjustment she was having to ballroom dancing, how she could barely walk in high heels, let alone do the fox-trot, how she had a lot of anxiety about the whole thing …Â blah, blah, blah.
So what does she do in her "Dancing With the Stars" debut? Come out and blow away the field! She and partner Mark Ballas compiled a score of 27 (all three judges gave them a "9"), the highest mark of the night. Bruno called it "Absolutely wicked!" and added that, "For the first round, it was one of the best performances I've ever seen."  And Len was just as effusive, gushing, "The ice maiden has just melted my heart."
Of course, one dance does not the total package make, but our East Bay gal is off to a great start and first impressions on this show are meaningful. I guess there's something we may have overlooked in the run-up to the show: Although Kristi surely did have a lot to learn coming in, there's something that you just can't teach: Style and grace. That's something she's always had and it will no doubt serve her well in the coming weeks.


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Happy New Year everyone! I am back to the grind full throttle this week, trying to figure out how to balance my New Year's goals with the realities of my day job. I took a month off of writing, which was both a good and difficult thing…without the outlet that the writing brings, I was more emotional and angsty than typical. But, I had more time in my day for some real life things.
Now, as I try to get back to the habit of writing, meet my deadlines, and meet the obligations of the day job and I back to wondering how on earth to fit it all in.
Our gifted children often have the same dilemma – they have far more things they want to do then they can fit in. But they try, and they try. And at the start of a new year, be it the start of a new school year or a new calendar year, they try new ways to fit more on their plate. And more often then not, the results is not as they would like…
They get stressed, frustrated and feel somewhat less because they can't accomplish everything they are setting out to accomplish. They stuck on their need to be perfect with the endeavors, dwindling away the time until nothing at all gets accomplished.
So, this year, why not change the focus. Instead of trying to fit more and more into the day, why not focus on one or two major areas of life and concentrate efforts on those. Make it a theme, if you will.
For me, the theme is self-nurturing. Everything I attempt, everything I try to fit into my day is bounced against this year's theme. I literally ask myself, "does this work towards my goal of self-nurturing?" If it does, I will consider doing it. If it does not, I will strongly considering NOT adding it to my to-do list.
In this way, I have a point of focus for the year. A compass with a specific definition of "north".
Try it! Have your kids try it. It may be helpful. It has proven helpful to me in the past.
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Guy Totally Transforms Interior of This Airstream Trailer from '76 and It's Beautiful
Posted on Nov 23, 2016
Upon deciding to go back to school, a man was faced with the challenge of finding an affordable place to live in while getting his college degree. Once he found an Airstream trailer, he made up his mind and decided to turn it into his new home. He managed everything by himself, and it was a lot of hard work! Check out how the final product turned out!


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Today Lord Justice Sales ruled against our application to appeal the Judicial Review judgement.
Campaigners outside Royal Courts of Justice
From a legal point of view we may be running out of options (the European Court of Human Rights is the next step) but we can assure you Stop the Incinerator will NOT cease their campaign.
It is not the first time in this long battle that we have been knocked down and we will simply get up, dust off the toxic nano-particles and carry on the fight!
You can read how the appeal hearing was reported in the press by clicking on the pictures below.
As Inside Croydon points out there are other avenues that need further exploration, in particular the malpractice and bribery that went on in Sutton council. This will not be the last revelation that comes out of this dirty business.


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Four&Sons #9
In our Spring issue, there's much to be in high spirits about. We go behind the scenes of Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, a movie fuelled by dopamine, alpha dogs, and a vast crew of artisans and animators. We hang with a pack of trippy-looking poodles created by artist Susumu Kamijo. We find five mutts who changed history by injecting their human counterparts with a good dose of serotonin. There is plenty of oxytocin going around, too. We celebrate Sulek's photography of rescued Spanish galgos, Jo Longshurst's abstract twist on pet portraiture, and Ho Hai Tran's love of stripes and spots. We travel to Berlin, Toronto, London, and upstate New York to meet creative types whose bonds with their four-legged mates are as heartfelt as they are intoxicating. We ask five foodies to fess up about dog snacks and guilty pleasures that feed body and soul, and we embrace illustrator Apolline Muet's bear hugs between humans and animals. All this, and more, inside the covers..


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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
TV One has one thought about the launch of media mogul and business heavyweight Bob Johnson's new network, Urban Television – they don't like it. Officials from the network, which targets an African-American audience, testified before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that Johnson's joint venture with Ion Media could cause TV One to get the boot on many cable systems.
Johnson is seeking permission from the FCC to share time on 42 stations owned by Ion Media Network, making it possible for Urban Television to air 24-hours-a-day on the same frequency. The new network will focus on news and social issues from the African-American perspective.
Urban Television is also facing opposition from another top dog in the industry: the National Cable and Telecommunications Association.
"In short, though customed in sheep's clothing of a harmless "share-time" agreement, this is the wolf of multicast must-carry, twice rejected soundly by the FCC after many years of extensive consideration and vigorous debate," the organization said in a petition filed with the FCC.
Could TV One be the pot calling the kettle black? The network is itself a joint venture between Comcast and Radio One, making it a lock to be carried in all households that subscribe to the cable service. In response, Bob Johnson sent a lengthy letter to TV One CEO Alfred Liggins III, calling his accusations unfounded and hypocritical:
"When you launched TV One you made a strenuous argument that TV One should get mandatory carriage on any cable system that served urban markets," the billionaire wrote.
Not everyone is hating on Johnson's new network. At the end of 2008, the mogul held a luncheon with several prominent African-American media associations and organizations to garner support for Urban Television. The proposal was met with positive response. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Barbara Ciara, whose organization was in attendance told Journal-Isms, "We're trying to expand the footprint of African-American ownership."
Johnson may just have a point. While about 13 percent of the U.S. population is Black, only one TV network is minority-owned. And hey, in a nation where diversity is on the rise, and issues pertaining to African Americans are becoming of interest to the general population, why can't we have a bit more competition on TV? We already know who the winner will be.
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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A new kid-friendly approach to tennis that hopes to inspire the next generation of young tennis players will be launched at the US Open. The revolutionary new brand, Net Generation, will provide American tennis with one unified youth brand for children to get into the sport, making it easier for children and their parents to learn about tennis and get into the game in schools, parks and tennis clubs across the country. The movement embraces all aspects of youth play for kids ages 5-18. The official Net Generation launch will take place at Arthur Ashe Kids' Day on Aug. 26. "Net Generation is a bold approach to empower kids to play the game while elevating and setting new standards on how we deliver and engage children in our sport," said Craig Morris, General Manager, USTA … [Read more...]
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Do you own property that might be described as high net worth? To answer that question, of course, it might be helpful to know just what is meant by the term.
The answer, though, is that no strict or absolute definition exists. Those that have been suggested generally refer back to the wealth of the property owner concerned. High Net World Magazine, for example, has suggested that you need to be worth at least $1 million (in sterling, that amounts to approximately £650,000). Further definitions suggest that if your personal wealth is greater than $5 million, you might be described as being Very High Net Worth or even Ultra-High Net Worth if your wealth exceeds $50 million.
According to international property agents Knight Frank, by the end of 2016 there has been a 60% increase in the number of ultra-high net worth individuals in the past ten years – 187,000 compared to the previous 117,000.
High net worth property
One of the most common measures of the wealth of a high net worth individual is the value of the property they own – both as their main place of residence and any second homes.
These, too, are likely to represent high net worth investments in property that is exceptional in its value or rarity, architecturally significant, one of a kind or opulent – in short, they are prestige or special homes.
Specialist insurance for a special home
A general rule of insurance is that the cover provided needs to reflect the value, nature and use of the item insured. Quite simply, therefore, special homes – such as high net worth property – demand specialist insurance.
This, in turn, also means that you probably look to a specialist provider for the particular type of insurance you need.
It is a specialisation where our expertise and experience here at UKinsuranceNET is designed to identify the cover you may need for your high net worth property.
So, what is likely to make the cover provided by high net worth property insurance so different?
Building insurance
Loss or damage to a prestige home is invariably far more expensive to make good than a more ordinary house of standard design and normal construction.
This is especially relevant when it comes to insuring the high net worth property against potentially disastrous risks – such as fire – which might leave it totally destroyed. If the home needs to be rebuilt, the total building sum insured needs to reflect all the costs involved in that reconstruction – not just the actual building costs, but items such as site clearance and preparation, the cost of planning permission, and architects' and other professionals' fees. Arriving at that valuation is itself likely to require input from professional valuers.
Contents insurance
A prestige home is typically filled with prestige contents – which might take any number of forms, including libraries of rare books, valuable collections of fine art and other items of particular value and rarity.
Once again, it becomes more important than ever that the contents of a high net worth property are valued fully and accurately – and kept up to date. As specialist insurers of just such contents, we may be able to help in pointing you in the direction of the professional valuations you are likely to need for the high value contents of your home.
Property owner's liability
It is not only the likely envy of visitors, neighbours or members of the public with which you might have to contend, but their almost certain determination to secure maximum compensation from you as the property owner if they are injured or have their own property damaged through some connection with your home.
This arises from your duty of care as the property owner towards such individuals and even extends to those who might have entered or intruded upon your home quite illegally. If a burglar or other intruder is injured during the course of a crime, you might still be held liable for any injury he sustains as a result of a claimed negligence on your part.
High net worth property insurance is designed to provide appropriate indemnity against any claims alleging your negligence as the property owner.
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Money is tight for everyone – especially people who are just striking out on their own for the first time, beginning careers, or starting families. Renters insurance, though, is something you can't afford to skip in an effort to pinch a few pennies.
Massachusetts renters insurance serves as the equivalent of homeowners insurance for renters. Not only does it serve to help you replace your most coveted possessions when they are lost from covered events, but it also provides liability coverage in case someone gets hurt while hanging out with you at your apartment.
Cover the Things You Care About (AKA Your Stuff)
Did you know that your landlord's insurance only covers the physical structure of your rental unit or apartment? In other words, if your apartment burns down or gets burglarized, for example, your landlord's insurance only covers his building. It does not cover your "stuff."
But there's good news. Since you're not covering the structure of the property, the cost of renters coverage is not as high as it is for homeowners. What's more, there are additional methods renters like you can use to cut the costs. This includes bundling the rental coverage policy with auto insurance.
Keep in mind that as a renter other types of coverage you may be interested in include:
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- Umbrella Liability Coverage
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This means you have every opportunity to talk to us about your renters insurance needs, but also things you can do to cut the costs of your renters insurance.
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text: Say "Bye Bye" To Back Pain During The Workday With These Steps 11 December 2015 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog If you're among the 50 percent of working Americans who suffers from back pain, you don't have to resign yourself to feeling crummy during the workday. Instead of taking sick leave or getting a prescription for pain medication, there are a handful of ways that you can find relief for the discomfort that can make your workday arduous. Some methods are simple to accomplish on your own, while others might need the help of someone in the human resources department. Read More


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Tiger becomes Flying Tiger Copenhagen
The Danish Tiger-chain has decided to change name of the brand to Flying Tiger Copenhagen on all markets. At the same time – the store expansion is set to more than… Read more »
The Danish Tiger-chain has decided to change name of the brand to Flying Tiger Copenhagen on all markets. At the same time – the store expansion is set to more than… Read more »
The Nordic toy chain leader Top-Toy's new ownership is followed by a change of leadership. Peter Gjørup resigns and is succeeded by a recruitment from Lego. "Coming from a family-owned company with… Read more »
Adlibris, the leading Nordic online bookstore, has agreed on a partnership with Cdon to sell books via Cdon Marketplace. In connection with the launch of Adlibris as a new marketplace merchant,… Read more »
Reitan Convenience Sweden with the brands Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven, has been named one of Sweden's most attractive employer. It's mainly the company's internal training program that allows for further development and… Read more »
Convenience index from the Swedish Convenience & Fast Food shows that sales, measured in comparable units and in current prices, rose 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. Traders'… Read more »
The Danish telecom giant TDC has decided to gather its private market under the YouSee brand. This means 50 stores will change signs and concept. "The decision to merge the… Read more »
Clas Ohlson sales increased by 5 percent in December to 1,114 MSEK (1,066). In local currencies, sales increased by 7 percent. Total sales during the first eight months of the fiscal… Read more »
Clas Ohlson had a highly favourable start to Christmas shopping. Sales in November increased by 8 percent to 809 MSEK, with a particularly favourable performance in Finland where sales increased… Read more »
During the first quarter of 2016, Apoteksgruppen will open a new pharmacy in the most central part of Drottninggatan in Stockholm. The premises will be shared with the classic record store Bengans.
The Swedish electronics accessories chain Kjell & Company announced it's market entrance in Norway in January. Now it's time to open e-commerce and its first seven stores in Norway during… Read more »
Stockmann has completed the sale of the Academic Bookstore business to the Swedish media company Bonnier Books AB. "We will continue to be a quality bookshop," says the new CEO… Read more »
The resigning CEO of the bookstore chain Ark , John Tørres Thuv, is the Norwegian retail leader 2015.
This fall the online bookstore Adlibris will open a physical store in central Stockholm – rumours says it will be located right opposite to Akademibokhandeln's flagship. "It's a big investment… Read more »
Many Nordic retailers gets involved in refugee-aid these days. Convience chain Pressbyrån, took a great stand on Wednesday by switching signs on their biggest store and donating the whole sales… Read more »
Accent Equity's acquisition of Akademibokhandeln is now approved by the Swedish Competition Authority. The investment fund Accent Equity's acquisition of Akademibokhandeln AB from former principal owner of KF and 65 former shareholders have… Read more »
Four out of five sectors in the Swedish convenience & fast food sector have increased their sales this year. But minimarkets and service stations have a decreasing trend. "The industry's… Read more »
Ole Andersen, Chairman of Zebra A / S, the parent company of the Tiger stores, has due to time constraints and other tasks decided to resign as president and leave the… Read more »
Stockmann presented a new tenant on Wednesday. The department store chain has signed a letter of intent with London toy-icon Hamleys, the oldest toy shop in the world, to open in Stockmann's… Read more »
A customer database of nearly 50,000 people is spread online after video store chain Hemmakväll suffered a data breach. E-mail and phone numbers belonging to Swedish parliament, authorities and military are included –… Read more »
Adlibris acquires Sweden's largest garden site Odla.nu. "Gardening is a segment with strong local flavor where e-commerce is still underdeveloped which makes it an exciting area for us," said Adlibris… Read more »
Swedish Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store in Ealing Broadway Centre, London, UK. The retail space will amount to 289 square metres. The store's primary catchment… Read more »
Narvesen cleans up on the newspaper shelves. Only three international dailies will be for sale in Norway.
Declining revenue and CEO-switch. Index Retail A / S, owner of Danish bookstore chains Bog & idé, BOGhandleren, Bøger & papir and Lege-Kæden, reports a loss of 10.75 million DKK for… Read more »
Academic Bookstore has been a part of Stockmann since 1930. Now it is sold to Swedish media group Bonnier who owns Adlibris. "The Academic Bookstore with its impressive heritage is… Read more »
Game Stores Group Sweden AB, which since May 25, 2015 has been under reconstruction, has 8 June 2015 declared bankruptcy in Värmland district court after their application.
Akademibokhandeln AB is now sold to to Accent Equity 2012. Cooperative Union, KF, is selling its stake of 65 percent and most minority owners will follow. "Our ambition is to… Read more »
The Nordic version of tv- och and computer games chain Game, with 32 stores in Sweden and two in Norway, is looking for a reconstruction. The company Nordic Games Group wants… Read more »
Former catalogue company Hobbex launches a new – and "unique" – concept for multi-channel shopping. "Now the customer gets full flexibility when it comes to trade online and in store," says… Read more »
Furniture chain Fagmøbler is the best service provider in Norwegian Retail. This according to Daymaker, who has performed and compared Mystery Shopping visits in 58 retail chains within ten categories.
Clas Ohlson is the latest addiction to Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Sweden. Now nine out of 10-15 planned store openings are announced by the Swedish chain.


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I created Mini Made 18 months ago with the idea that I wanted to fill a gap in the younger market (ages 2-6) for fun, quality products based around imaginary and creative play.
I love to sew and my 'teacher - mind' likes toys that can be played with over and over again. So after some playing around and a business course later, I thought I'd bite the bullet and see where the wind could take me.
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My favourite product is my Mini Me doll carriers. I'm proud of my design and I like the way they show off the gorgeous fabrics. I'm also stoked with our slingshots and think the whole package looks smart. I love that they are in some of my favourite stores dotted around the country.
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The Bernanke Fed
Steve Saville
Confirmation that Ben Bernanke will be taking over from Alan Greenspan as Fed chairman early next year has some implications for the financial markets -- which we'll discuss below -- but we don't think it is a major deal. This is because, in our opinion, the times make the Fed chairman, not the other way around. Specifically, during periods when overt inflationism fits the general mood of the markets the Fed chairman will be an overt inflationist (if he is not then he will be replaced by someone who is). By the same token, when the markets are crying-out for an inflation 'hawk' then an inflation hawk is what they will get.
The reason that Greenspan enjoyed such a lengthy stay in the job was that he changed with the times. For example, during his first few years as Fed chief he was a Volcker-like inflation 'hawk', but his tune gradually changed over the years to the point where he became one of the leading touts of the so-called "new economy" during the late-1990s, and, following the bursting of the technology bubble, a no-holds-barred inflationist.
In any case, regardless of whether the Fed chairman's public persona is that of an inflation 'hawk' or an inflation 'dove', a large increase in the money supply (inflation) is what we always end up getting. For example, William McChesney Martin -- Fed Chairman during the 1950s and 60s -- came across as a prudent guardian of the monetary system, but he presided over massive inflation; Paul Volcker came across as a vigorous inflation fighter, and yet he presided over massive inflation; and Alan Greenspan changed his colours like a chameleon but when he leaves the Fed in January he will have presided over massive inflation. As such, within the financial universe there are few prospects that could be closer to a certainty than the prospect of Bernanke's term at the top of the Fed being characterised by massive inflation of the money supply. Probably not immediately because a deflation scare is almost mandatory as far as the coming 12 months are concerned, but eventually.
There are, however, some specific market implications of having Bernanke at the helm of the Fed, one being that he is an unknown quantity. The markets have become comfortable with Greenspan and, importantly, with Greenspan's proven ability to keep the inflation going whilst maintaining confidence in the financial system. A general lack of certainty regarding the new Fed chief's ability to do the same is something that might lead to additional volatility in the markets when the next financial crisis occurs.
Another potentially significant implication is that Bernanke is in favour of using monetary policy to target specific increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). If he acts in accordance with his stated beliefs he might, for example, decide to adjust monetary policy in order to achieve annual CPI growth of around 2%. But conducting monetary policy in this way in the current environment would inevitably result in HIGHER-than-usual inflation (money supply growth) because a) the natural tendency of prices is to trend lower over time in response to productivity improvements, so a certain amount of inflation would always be needed just to stop prices from falling, b) the CPI is calculated in a way that drastically under-states the dollar's loss of purchasing power, meaning that in order to achieve an annual increase of 1-2% in the CPI there would probably have to be enough inflation to reduce the dollar's actual purchasing power by 5-6% per year, and c) the downward pressure on goods prices due to the large amount of manufacturing that now takes place in low-cost regions of the world means that even more inflation than usual would be needed to keep the CPI in an upward trend. In other words, if Bernanke really is going to use monetary policy to keep the CPI increasing at, say, 2% per year then we can look forward to a lot of money-supply growth over the next several years. This, of course, will be bullish for gold.
Generally, in an environment where there is substantial downward pressure on prices the mistake of defining inflation and deflation in terms of price changes -- as opposed to defining them correctly in terms of money-supply changes -- has the potential to create more problems than usual. This is because the definition-challenged majority will remain oblivious to the inflation for longer than would otherwise be the case.
The effects of the inflation will, however, always be evident in some prices even if most people don't realise that inflation is the driving force behind the price rise. We won't be surprised, for instance, if at some point over the next few years the situation arises where many well-respected analysts are scratching their heads in disbelief and asking questions like: "Why do we have a 4-digit gold price when the Fed is doing such a good job of keeping inflation in check?"
Steve Saville
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The Justice Institute of British Columbia Foundation Celebrates Achievements at Annual Awards Gala
Gala raises approximately $300,000 for student learning
The Justice Institute of British Columbia Foundation celebrated the achievements of individuals and groups that have made outstanding contributions in the areas of justice, public safety and community leadership at its 12th annual Awards Gala on November 28, presented by Scotiabank.
The sold-out black-tie event, held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, raised approximately $300,000 in support of student learning at the Institute thanks to the generosity of the 520 guests in attendance.
"An evening such as this provides a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate and recognize acts of selflessness, generosity, valour, and tireless public service," said Dave Mitchell, JIBC Foundation Director. "Each award recipient honoured last night has made an outstanding contribution. It's important that we continue to acknowledge, encourage and reinforce the many positive contributions made by members of our community who help to keep us all safe."
The year's award recipients were the Honourable Thomas R. Braidwood, QC; Eric J. Harris, QC; North Shore Rescue, represented by Tim Jones; and Canadian Armed Forces Master Corporal Brent Nolasco.
[Photos by Kim Stallknecht]
One truly memorable highlight of the evening came when 18-year-old Amanda Graham of Victoria made a surprise appearance with her mother to personally thank MCpl Nolasco for saving her life. In December 2012, a car that Amanda was a passenger in lost control, flipped over and ended up partially submerged in a water-filled embankment. Amanda was unconscious and trapped. It was through the heroic efforts of MCpl Nolasco that Amanda was rescued.
About The Justice Institute of British Columbia Foundation
Since 1994, The JIBC Foundation has supported the Justice Institute of British Columbia by raising funds for student scholarships and bursaries, applied research opportunities and equipment and other tools for learning. By inspiring giving through various fundraising initiatives, the Foundation ensures that JIBC continues to maintain its worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation as Canada's leading public safety educator.
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Pilgrimage: a mark of cultural identity,
Illuminated Heritage buildings;
A place that confers spiritual wisdom
Freeing you from horrors of the deep
And terrors of the skies;
A perfect place for a man
To spend his days in silence
Enjoying harmless joys of solitude
With a guiltless heart, free
From all dishonest deeds
And thoughts of vanity.
Breeze carrying the aromatic scents
From the incense sticks
To cleanse the confined air; and
A soul freed from it's bodily robes.
A place of quiet, breaking into occasional
Rhapsodies; towing a spiritual line,
*Aarti: marking the onset of dawn and dusk
Promoting meditation and the study of astronomy.
In this tech-savvy age the birthdays of the deity
are traditionally and lavishly celebrated.
Beyond hatred and tears
Is a twinkle of a lamp
Glimmering through the darkness
Like some ancient star.
The crown of glory scorning all the cares
That fate or fortune brings,
A pilgrim, arrested by the
Ambiance immersed in worship, now dutifully surrenders
To the sacred stone, his Divine Majesty;
Irrespective to the caste of the person who carved it
And melts under its power swaying humbly
All the time awestruck at the timelessness
Of the mysteries surrounding its ageless past.
*Aarti also spelled arti, arati, arathi, aarthi (In Devanagari: आरती ārtī) is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, a part of puja, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when lamps are being offered.
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Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett constantly preaches and promotes football awareness. The team practices it constantly, going through any and all possible situations so when it happens they're ready.
The message isn't getting through to Terrance Williams. While the loss isn't on the 4th year wide receiver, a last minute chance to win it is.
The Cowboys were down one point at their own 41-yard line with no timeouts and 12 seconds remaining on the clock. Quarterback Dak Prescott hit Williams along the sidelines for a 14-yard gain. That positive gain could have given Dan Bailey a chance to kick a game-winning field goal, but Williams has to do that right thing before the play ends.
The latest news from around North Texas.
The correct play that 99% of players make involves sprinting out of bounds to stop the clock after securing the catch. It would have given the Cowboys about 7 seconds to either run one more play to get more yards, or they could have given Bailey a chance for a field goal from about 60-yards away.
Instead, Williams inexcusably stayed in bounds when he had a clear path to get out of bounds and stop the clock. He was tackled in play and the clock ticked to zero. No Bailey field goal attempt, no win.
It's the kind of play 4th year wide receivers don't make. It's the kind of play free-agent-to-be players don't make.
The Cowboys have given Williams every opportunity to flourish in Dallas, and he's his own worst enemy. He talks about his desperation to flourish into the wide receiver the Cowboys expect him to be, but it hasn't happened and at this point I'm not sure it will.
The Giants double-teamed Dez Bryant constantly, which gave Williams plenty of 1-on-1 opportunities. He finished the game catching three balls for 34 yards and that includes the final play where New York played a prevent defense.
Garrett also preaches to his team about making "winning plays," and this was the farthest thing from it. Even teammate Dez Bryant was pointing to the sidelines in the moments after Williams caught the ball.
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Aura means Light, Soma means Body
The system of Aura-Soma® supports us in the process of finding our 'true colours', our essence, and helps build our body of light, our energy body. Introducing positive energies on all levels; energetic, emotional mental and spiritual. It can help us to connect with our talents and gifts and develop characteristics to enhance our well being and enjoyment of life.
72 equilibrium bottles of the Aura-Soma Colour System are connected to the 72 Angels of the Kabbalah. Bottle Numbers 23 – 94. The colours and energies of the bottles can be used to connect us to the corresponding angel. Applying the contents of the bottles which are aromatherapy oils, herbal extracts and crystal energies in the form of a massage oil may enhance our connection to the angelic realms and to the angelic aspect of ourselves, the lightness of our being.
Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.
The system of Aura-Soma and the 72 Angels of the Kabbalah will connect you with 3 angels and 3 equilibrium bottles that are connected to you at the time of your Birth. These can be found by using the charts for the Guardian, Heart and Intellect Angels.
Aura-Soma products also produce the amazing Archangeloi Sprays which condition the energy field around you bringing the qualities connected with the individual Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Sandalphon, Tzadkiel, Metatron, Jophiel and Chamael.
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With over 30 years experience Aura-Soma is a non-intrusive, self-selective soul system. Combining the energies of colour, plants, and crystals, these vibrational tools can support all levels of our being, bringing harmony and balance within the subtle fields promoting wellbeing and a joy for life.


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Preheat oven to 180ºC and line a loaf tin with baking paper. Blitz the dates in a food processor until chopped into small pieces. Put the dates, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and butter in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Stir until the butter has melted and all ingredients are combined. Add the sifted flour and mix well, then add oats and stir until combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Chicken enchiladas
By Robert Louis Murphy from My Kitchen Rules
Recipe from his cookbook Texan BBQ
- 375ml canned creamy chicken soup
- 250g sour cream
- 250ml chicken stock
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 jalapeños, seeds removed and diced
- 1 medium chicken, boiled, de-boned and diced
- 250g grated cheese
- 10 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 red chilli, seeds removed and thinly cut, for garnish
Preheat barbecue or oven to 175ºC. Put the chicken soup in a saucepan and heat slowly while stirring. Add sour cream and chicken stock. In a frypan, sauté the onion and jalapeños and add, with the diced chicken, to the chicken soup. Add half the cheese to form a thick, creamy consistency. Allow to cool slightly. Put some of the mix on each tortilla, roll the tortillas up and place in an ovenproof dish. Pour the remaining mix over the top of the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil. Place on a covered barbecue on indirect heat (or in the oven) for 20 minutes. Uncover, garnish with chili slices and a bit more cheese and place under the grill for 5-10 minutes, or until it starts to get some good colour.


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How to hibernate and resurrect your sourdough starter
Marc Johns understands how I feel about baking sourdough.
Relatedly, I sent my sourdough starter to sleep for a month
and then brought it back to life.**
Here's proof (get it?):
He is risen again. (Okay, I'll stop now.)
Anyway, it's been a while between posts.
But never fear — The Darling Baker will bake (and share recipes) again.
Stay tuned!
*By "diluting" a spoonful of it in flour until it looked like a potato, then hiding it in the back of the refrigerator.
**By taking a small chunk of the stiff starter and mashing it into a bowl with 1 cup of flour (half rye, half plain bakers) and 1 cup of just-warm water, then letting it sit next to the oil heater for a few days, feeding it 1/2 a cup of flour and 1/2 a cup of water each morning.


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Ecology of the Greater Everglades (Roseate Spoonbill and Limpkins)
Our project is designed to evaluate the effect of hydrologic restoration on the nesting distribution and success of Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaia) in Florida Bay and surrounding mangrove estuarine habitats. This project is further designed to test hypotheses about the causal mechanisms of observed changes. The Everglades ecosystem has suffered extensive degradation over the past century, including an 85-90% decrease in the numbers of wading birds. Previous monitoring of Roseate Spoonbills in Florida Bay over the past 50 years has shown that this species responds markedly to changes in hydrology and corresponding changes in prey abundance and availability. Shifts in nesting distribution and declines in nest success have been attributed to declines in prey populations as a direct result of water management. Consequently, the re-establishment of spoonbill colonies in northeast Florida Bay is one change predicted under a conceptual model of the mangrove estuarine transition zone of Florida Bay. Changes in nesting distribution and success will further be used as a performance measure for success of restoration efforts and will be incorporated in a model linking mangrove fish populations and spoonbills to alternative hydrologic scenarios.
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We have just returned from a week in Son Bou, travelling as a party of 11 including three children aged 1,2 &4.
Your company seemed the obvious answer for transfers and we were delighted with the service provided.
Both drivers were early ready to meet us help carry the cases and ensure all the children were safe in their seats already provided and fitted.
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Mr & Mrs B.
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The service we received was first class!
We won't hesitate in using your service again.
I would just like to say how fantastic your service were on our recent trip to Menorca. The woman who greeted us and directed us to our minibus, the drivers, and the helpfulness of the woman on the telephone who confirmed our departure and answered our query about the drivers strike, were all excellent.
Thank you. We will definitely use you again and recommend you to our friends.
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Hi,,just to say thank you for the transfer service. We were extremely happy with the service provided will use this company again and will recommend to friends and family when they visit the island.
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We would like to thank you that everything went well on our return to the airport last sunday from Cala Blanca to Mahon.The driver was perfect on time so no hurry or stress at all!
Thanks a lot and we will see you next year again.
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The driver was ready and waiting exactly as requested and the transport was very clean, comfortable and safe (we even had a full size coach to ourselves on the return journey!)
I would have no hesitation in recommending Menorca Airport Transfers to others.
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We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending your company to anyone.
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Just back in work after the holiday.
My family and I would like to thank you and your colleagues for the wonderful service we experienced from your company. It was the first time we had not booked our holiday through a travel agent and, I especially, was nervous about everything going to plan but I needn't have worried. Please pass on our special thanks to the driver who met us at the airport and made sure that we were at the right property before leaving us.
Shame Thomson's had a 5 hour delay on our flight home though!!!!
I have today returned from a family holiday to Calan Porter, Menorca. I used your company to provide the taxi transfers from the airport to our villa and back to the airport today.
I would like to thank you for a lst class service. The pick ups were on time, the staff very polite and it was a pleasure to deal with your company. I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to my friends and have left
a report on a Menorca website outlining my satisfaction with your company.
Once again thank you for a 1st class service and I look forward to dealing with you again in the future.
Mr J GUNN
Just a quick message to say thank you very much to everyone involved with out transfers. Everything was perfect.
Hi Julie
Many thanks for a courteous and efficient service transfer service.
We just wanted to say how impressed we were with your transfer service and would highly recommend you.
The vehicles and drivers on arrival and departure were excellent.
We only wish things were as good back in the UK.
Thanks again.
Many Thanks for your services on our trouble free transfers to and from the airport and your very clean vehicles,
Thanks Mr R. & Family.
Thanks for an excellent service, lovely vehicles, prompt, efficient and helpful courteous drivers.
Will not hesitate to recommend and use your services again.
Just a quick thank you for an excellent service you provided for myself, wife and my 5 year old daughter.
Your drivers were very prompt, very friendly and drove very steady.
I will be happy to recomend you to anyone of my friends returning to Menorca and i would use your excellent service again.
Many thanks,
We wanted to say a big Thank You again this year for your wonderful service!!
My two daughters thought they were Princesses being picked up in a "Coach"!!
The service again was exceptional!!
We will certainly be using you again next year and the coming years and definately recommending you to all our friends!
Thanks again!!
Jenny & Family
Just a quick note to thank you for a very prompt and efficient service provided last week for our holiday in Menorca. We look forward to using you again.
We would just like to thank you for the excellent service we received on the above dates by your company from the airport to Siesta Playa, Cala'n bosch. Both transfers were extremely good and the drivers very courteous.We will definitely use your company again and will recommend you to other people. Thanks once again. Graham and Rose
Just a quick note to express our thanks at the service received by your company on our recent visit to Menorca. We will certainly use your services again on our next trip and will recommend you to all friends and family visiting the island.
Many thanks
Just back from Menorca (unfortunately, back to cold wet England). Just wanted to say thank you for a great service you provided to and from Cala Blanca, would definately recommend your service, on time and helpful drivers.
Again thank you and hopefully see you again next year !!
Just a little note to say a big thank you for all your help in arranging our airport transfers last week and again yesterday - it all worked like a dream.
My husband and I were treating our children (in their 30's) to a holiday and they were terribly impressed by the quality and superb arrangements made!!! They were even more impressed on our return journey when a very large 50 odd seater, super deluxe coach arrived to take us back to the airport - needless to say I got the credit for it - at least they said 'only mother' could arrange this.
I do hope we can come back as we loved Menorca - I will do my utmost to recommend your company to any friends who might be thinking of Menorca for a holiday.
Many thanks again.
Kindest regards


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Y&R NZ has been appointed creative agency for Quickflix Australia and New Zealand and will start immediately on developing separate campaigns for both markets.
ASX listed Quickflix has aggressive growth plans for its online movie and TV streaming service for both countries.
"This is the future of entertainment, what you want to watch, when you want to watch it on pretty much any device you want", said Jon Ramage, CEO Y&R NZ. "We're excited to be part of this new era in entertainment", he added.
"We're looking forward to working with Y&R NZ on our campaign. They've shown us some great creative ways to build our brand and drive subscriptions in both markets", said Chris Taylor, CEO Quickflix. There are lots of opportunities ahead and we're delighted to be working with Y&R to realise them. New Zealand delivers well above its weight creatively, the new team at Y&R will certainly prove this." he added. About Quickflix: Quickflix www.quickflix.com.au is Australia's leading online movie rental company offering subscription to the largest range of movies and TV shows delivered as DVD or Blu-ray by mail or streamed instantly on-demand from a continuously growing library of hundreds of movies & TV series direct to PC's, Apple Macs and a growing range of connected TV's and devices. In New Zealand Quickflix is the first and only movie and TV streaming subscription service available at www.quickflix.co.nz. Streaming Ahead: In the USA, Netflix accounts for nearly 20% of internet traffic. In the UK, BBC iPlayer has similar numbers and in France, consumers have a choice of over 50 on-demand and streaming sport, television and movie services delivered over the internet. Consumers are choosing to access entertainment this way on all sorts of devices; mobiles, laptops, smart TVs and tablets, without the need for a set top box.
Quickflix (ASX:QFX) recently announced that Time Warner‐owned HBO has taken a 15.7% stake in the company.


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I know that when you are trying to lose weight there are times when you feel you want something comforting.
This can be the time when your willpower can desert you and you find yourself tucking into a chocolate bar or packet of biscuits. Only then to feel guilty!
One of the things that can help is making sure that you plan snacks or have things to hand that you eat without guilt and no that you are not damaging your progress when losing weight.
I make these rock cakes which are great share and also will freeze so you can have them on hand. Only 140 calories a cake and great with a cup of tea or coffee for a guilt free snack.
Serves 12
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Calories 140
8oz (240 grams) Plain Flour
2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Good pinch of grated nutmeg
4oz (120 grams) low fat spread
4oz (120 grams) brown caster sugar
2oz (60 grams) sultanas
1 egg beaten
Approximately 4 tablespoons of water.
Line a large baking sheet with non-stick baking parchment
Sieve the flour, baking powder salt and spices into a bowl. Then stir in the sugar
Rub in the low fat spread until evenly distributed throughout the flour. Then stir in the sultanas
Make a well in the centre then pour in the beaten egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
Mix to form firm dough adding extra water as required
Shape the mixture into 12 mounds on the baking tray and rough up with a fork to make the rock shape.
Bake in a preheated oven at Gas mark 6 200C 400 F for about 20 minutes until risen and brown
Cool on a wire rack.
Will store in an airtight box/tin or freeze.


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Tilicho peak is a little bit hard to climb than the other mountains having height of the around 7000m. The way to this mountain climbing has two ways up to it's base camp. One way goes via Marshyangdi valley route and another way goes via Kaligandaki valley route. If the teams go through Kaligandaki valley then it is very hard to cross the Messocanto pass, which is situated at 5300m.altitude From the top of this Messokanto pass, the tranquil view of Tilicho lake can be seen.
The base camp is located near the Tilicho Lake at 4800m high. It takes a few days rest for acclimatization at this base camp. The camp 1 at 5800m is located on a long way distance through the ridges of the mountain. It is little bit hard times to reach and climb on the camp 1. From there also the panoramic view of Tilicho lake down below can be seen.
Camp 2 is located at high of approximately 6200m and way is more difficult to reach at this point. We should use the fixed rope on the way to reach camp 2. The elevation is about 40 Degree's slope. From camp 2, the way directly goes to the Top of the Tilicho pea; and the climbing is little bit hard with an elevation of 60 degree up towards the top Tilicho peak. Some times there are chances of avalanche, so team should be careful at this time to go ahead climbing. By end of reaching on the top the ridge is little bit difficult to climb.


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EUGENE, Ore. -- We now know what likely caused a deadly fire in Eugene last Saturday that claimed the life of an Air Force veteran.
Fire officials said the amount of stuff that was inside the mobile home actually prevented fire crews from getting in, and the man inside from getting out.
Officials said Frederick Leonard Hayes, an Air Force Veteran in his 70's, died in that fire.
His family gave fire officials some background on him, allowing them to share that information in his memory.
"He was a friendly and nice man," said Eugene-Springfield Chief Fire Marshal Amy Linder. "A little eccentric and endearingly referred to as an old hippie. He had an affinity for collecting and decor, both inside and outside his home."
Officials said that affinity contributed to his death.
"The over-abundance of belongings decreased areas of maneuverability within and around the home, impacting fire development and intensity, fire crew maneuverability and access and Mr. Hayes' means of egress," Linder said.
Crews said the fire started in the carport, and his improper use of extension cords, power strips and lighting caused electrical components to fail and sparked an accidental fire.
In addition, the number of belongings in his home, as well as his own physical handicap, made it so that he couldn't make it out before dying from inhaling too much smoke.
Crews said they hope the public uses this fire to learn about the importance of safety.
"The accumulation of belongings creates challenges in emergency situations," Linder said. "In an EMS situation, it may hinder the ability to get a gurney or equipment in to provide care. In a fire, it can contribute to fire load and intensity, as well as impact access to the fire."
Fire officials also said they wanted to take this time to remind the public to have working smoke detectors, as well as an escape plan for your home.
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Foreign Footsteps in Yokohama – When Japan's dance with the rest of the world beganBy Larry Knipfing | Education, General, Japan, People
My wife Tomoko Kamishima, writing for Japan Tourist (www.japantourist.jp), has begun an intriguing series that she calls Foreign Footsteps in Yokohama. The concept is to go back in history, to the time after Commodore Perry's black ships nudged Japan into opening her doors to the rest of the world in 1854. After the floodgates were
Filmspotting.net—The place to go for film loversBy Larry Knipfing | Education, Fun &..., General, Japan
JAPAN & FILM Living in Japan, I don't always have access to the movies I want to see: Most new releases are no longer new by the time they reach Japan Many movies never make it here at all. My local DVD shop is fairly limited in what they offer. Netflix doesn't exist. Foreign films


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Mr Flemming Simonsen, Senior Director – Global QA, Quality System & Tools, Ferring International Center SA, Switzerland will be sharing with us more about quality risk management at Pharma Manufacturing World Asia 2012, part of a series of conferences in the 5th Annual BioPharma Asia Convention 2012
Mr Simonsen is Senior Director in the Global Quality Assurance division of Ferring Pharmaceuticals and is overall responsible for the Quality Management System incl. requirements for computer compliance. He is also system owner of the Global TrackWise quality tracking system, the Global LabWare LIMS system and the Global SOP system – being responsible for design, configuration, implementation, validation and maintenance of these systems.
He graduated as Electronic Engineer in 1982 at the Danish Technical University of Copenhagen. In the first years of his career he has worked as software developer, test manager, department manager, and project manger on various projects in the defence and transportation industry. Since 1989 he has been working in the quality assurance field in various industries such as defence, aerospace, telecommunication, railway technology, air traffic control, construction work and infrastructure, mobile communication and pharmaceutical manufacturing. He is a certified Lead Auditor with special focus on computerised systems and has executed numerous audits both internally and externally. He has been speaker on various conferences in Europe and USA and he is co-writer of the GAMP Good Practice Guide – Testing of GxP Critical Systems
These are some of the issues My Simonsen will address:
1. Risk Management is a growing demand from authorities
2. Get an overview of the Ferring Process for quality risk management
3. Learn how to support the process by the use of a computerised system for registration and tracking
4. Examples on risk communication with authorities
If you are keen to find out more, join us at BioPharma Asia Convention 2012 to gain valuable insights from more than 200 experts. Contact us now for more details!


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Power2Switch is a marketing and sales company. We just play in an industry that most other people don't — the electricity industry. Along with simplifying the complex world of supplier rates, we have to educate consumers about the nuances of deregulation. And we also have to sell this to as many people as possible. To do this we now have to translate the fears we've heard from our thousands of customers into compelling advertisements. And this is where it gets hairy for me personally…
I don't consider myself creative. But sitting in a room with Phil and Alexa, mulling ad ideas and finding compelling ad images brought out some of the creativity lurking deep — very deep — within. I downloaded Penultimate and sketched some of the ideas on my commute home that day. I share and explain the 'sparks of inspiration' that we will no longer be using below. (I use the word 'inspiration' loosely.) We decided to go a different direction with our ads (which you will start seeing everywhere in a few weeks!).
Who doesn't think clowns are scary (Stephen King's "It' anyone?). This ad sketch plays off the negative space design of our new logo in highlighting our customers' fears. It says 'Scary/Clowns, Not Scary/Switching suppliers, go to Power2Switch'
This one says: 'What's scary/death, what is not scary/switching suppliers with Power2Switch'
The next set of sketches highlight everyone's ability to control their electricity bill.
'What you can't control/Time, what you can control/your electricity bill. Compare and Save at Power2Switch.com' and the one below 'What you can't control/Children, what you can control/Reducing your electricity costs. Compare at Power2Switch'.
And what would ads for the Chicago market be without some cultural references placed in 'odd' circumstances…The one below is of 'The Bean/Cloud Gate' and it says 'Electricity bills giving you indigestion? Compare prices and save at Power2Switch'.


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In 2005, Susan Wood resigned her job as the top women's-health official at the FDA, claiming that the agency's refusal to allow over-the-counter sale of emergency contraception was the result of political pressure by the Bush administration. "The decision, which left women of all ages without appropriate and timely access to emergency contraception, was a clear rejection of recommendations that had been based on extensive review and evaluation of the pertinent data," she wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine.
This controversy was constantly cited in feminist indictments of the previous president. It was usually mentioned in critiques of Bush's ideological, anti-empirical approach to science. That's why women's-health advocates and other progressives were so shocked yesterday when the Obama administration overruled an FDA recommendation to expand over-the-counter access to Plan B One-Step, a type of morning-after pill.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
More Bizarro Change
Obama administration continues Bush administration policy of Plan B restrictions for political, not scientific, reasons
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We've all heard horror stories of patients who have awoken from surgery with clamps, scissors, sponges or other surgical implements inside them. Sadly, these and other surgical errors continue to happen in our hospitals in spite of improved procedures to manage operating rooms and additional personnel being in place to account for surgical implements before patients' incisions are closed.
A Eugene Attorney Who Understands Your Medical Situation
My name is Robert Miller, and I am a medical malpractice lawyer in Eugene, Oregon. I have over 35 years of experience handling personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a surgical error, I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You may be entitled to compensation for the damages you have suffered.
The following are examples of surgical errors:
- Operating on the wrong body part, including amputation of an otherwise healthy limb or removal of a healthy kidney instead of a diseased one
- Damaging a client's spinal cord during back surgery, resulting in full or partial paralysis
- Anesthesia errors, such as failure to maintain blood pressure during surgery or administering a medication to which the patient is allergic
- Nicking the bladder, intestines, colon or other organs during surgery
- Failure to monitor a patient for post-surgical complications like infection or blood clots
- Nerve damage from accidentally cutting them during delicate nervous system or vascular surgeries
- Errors during eye surgery that result in blindness or impaired vision
- Hospital staff errors, such as improperly dosing, prescribing or administering medication following surgery
Every surgery has risks and no doctor can make explicit guarantees about a particular outcome. However, if your surgical injury was caused by medical negligence, I will work hard to hold the provider accountable and recover compensation for you.
Representing Victims Of Surgical Errors In Eugene And Throughout Oregon
To discuss your surgical error case with me, attorney Robert Miller, call my Eugene law office at 541-359-4331 or contact me online. I handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis.