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I used to LOVE going away for meetings. I used to travel more often when I worked for the provincial government, but I was only travelling within NB. At my current job, I mostly only travel once per quarter, but I get to visit all four Atlantic provinces per year. Part of me still loves it. I love waiting in airports and taking taxis with my manager and director and getting to spend some quality time hearing quality gossip or information that I wouldn't otherwise get the chance to do in the office, in our busy daily routines.
I'm loving the comfy fluffiness of the bed. I love being able to order room service and someone just shows up with my food, and I don't have to clean after. Does anyone else roll their room service cart further away from their door in the hall after they're done, because you don't want people seeing what you ate? Illogical I know. Poor room 733 tonight has my cart next to their door, and people will think that they ordered fish n' chips AND wings because they couldn't decide, but were only able to eat a quarter of it. So much waste! But it's not like I can save it for later. I love having absolute control of the TV remote and not having to consider anyone else when flipping through girly TV shows… except that every time I see something I'd watch in the guide and select the channel, I get 'Channel unavailable'. I love being in NL's quirky half hour ahead time zone. I love the way people talk here in St. John's, NL. I wonder if they think I talk funny too.
But a bigger part of me just misses J like hell. Illogical again, I know, I saw him this morning when he dropped me off at the airport. I miss my cable with its hundreds of channels. I miss Roxy the cat. I miss just walking to the kitchen for a snack or a drink. I miss everything about my life that I couldn't bring in my suitcase. I guess that's the moral of this story: Even though I'm incredibly grateful for my job, I now love my life too much to want to get away from it. But it also means that returns home will be that much more sweeter 🙂
Now to wait and see WHEN the return home will actually occur. Originally set to depart Thursday night and land home at 11pm, the weather office is now calling for 40cm of snow here on Thursday, with another 15cm on Friday! Eeek! My boss graciously offered to cancel that last meeting Thursday afternoon he and I were going to, if the assistant back at the office could get us on an earlier flight home in time to beat the storm, at no additional or significant cost to the department. Well the assistant came back saying that my boss could leave earlier no problem, and that his flight wouldn't cost extra, but that mine would cost an additional $400. Blech. (We fly together to Halifax then I fly home and he flies to Ottawa.) We'll see I guess, at least I brought an extra pair of underoos 🙂
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If you've ever composed for a movie or video, you've found the natural tension between being true to the song and serving the needs of the visuals. How do you handle that tension? How far do you go to customize your art to fit into the movie or video art?
It turns out that's a question recently faced by none other than Paul McCartney. Paul composed a ballad, "(I Want To) Come Home," for the new movie "Everybody's Fine," directed by Kirk Jones.
As reported by the AP and repeated by the MACCA-central.com blog, Jones made some "editing suggestions" on Paul's first draft of the song. The Beatles legend followed some, but not all of them.
Makes you feel a little better about cutting that guitar solo on your masterpiece to suit the visuals, doesn't it?
Tags: Beatles, Everybody's Fine, Kirk Jones, multimedia music, music for film, music for multimedia, Paul McCartney

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WiiU Hack Allows Users To Play Games Via USB – WiikeU
For more information on the WiiKeU – Click Here
2014-05-18: We will start taking Wiikey U preorders in the next week!
A lot has happened recently and we are now confident to launch Wiikey U! You can look forward to other exciting WiiU news in the coming weeks…
2013-07-15: Wiikey U update
Its been a while and we have been hard at work at the Wiikey U hardware. WiiU encrypts the data sent from the drive with AES-CBC-128. We have now fully integrated an AES core into the FPGA and it is operating at the same speed as the drive. We've had a setback with another component though, and we are now testing alternatives. Hopefully we will have another update in a few more weeks.
Wiikey, the hackers who invented mod chips and soft mods for the Nintendo Wii, have developed a hack for the Wii U that lets them play content and games from a custom USB drive.
With the new method, it looks like you won't need to do any hardware mods to your system, all you need to do is connect the custom USB drive with WiikeU installed to your system.
The WiikeU is not available just yet, but Wiikey are releasing updates regarding it very soon. In an article on their website, Wiikey stated that they were able to completely reverse "the WiiU drive authentication, disk encryption, file system, and everything else." When the WiikeU is finally available, gamers will be able to install homebrew software on their Wii U, and play backup Wii U games.
The WiiU hack could mean trouble for game developers, but in turn it could possibly boost sales for the Wii U. The sales are clearly failing and Nintendo have even lowered their sales expectations, selling only 3.45 million since launch.
It could be a real blow for Nintendo, who just replaced their North American CEO with Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata. Nintendo planned on improving sales by bringing more "key" titles to the platform, enticing more consumers to purchase the console, but that plan could go badly wrong due to the Wiikey.
In a statement to Eurogamer Nintendo said the following:
Nintendo is aware that a hacking group claims to have compromised Wii U security; however, we have no reports of illegal Wii U games nor unauthorized applications playable on the system while in Wii U mode. Nintendo continuously monitors all threats to its products' security and will use technology and will take the necessary legal steps to prevent the facilitation of piracy.
There will be a selection of people who will install the WiiU hack and just use the Wii U to play homebrew games. Others however will be happy to go the full distance and download backup games for the Wii U from sources online.
We have heard that a backup Wii U game dumps are roughly 23gb so for some it may be time to improve that broadband contract.
What do you think of this news???
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Speedplay Frog Bearing Kit Set
The Speedplay Frog Black Bearing kit is perfect for replacing used and worn bearing to restore your Frog pedals to like-new condition. Bearings are high quality, long lasting and also include a pair of O-rings.
Please Note: Due to manufacturer restrictions, we are unable to ship Speedplay products outside the United States


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The official Astralis Player Jersey. This slick and simple design is focused around Astralis' unique star logo and their iconic red-and-black color scheme. The high-quality Jersey material gives this item a fashionable look, making it wearable in any sportive and urban setting.
- Material: 100% polyester
- Base Color: black
- Sublimation Print
- Dry Fit Quality
- Machine washable at 30°C. Iron low, tumble dry low. Do not dry clean, bleach.


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Kiss At Midnight
December 30, 2009 by Greta Fenley
Filed under Blog
There is overwhelming silence when you live alone. It's hard to conceive that I am 53 and living alone for the first time. I lived with my parents until I got married at 19. I became a mom at 22. Extremely uncomfortable and unbalanced with silence, I became the social director for my family and consistently filled our home with friends and laughter.
It has now been 376 days since my husband passed away. I miss him more than words can describe. I continue to experience such a range of emotions not having his arms and legs wrapped around me when I go to sleep. Waking up alone each and every morning only reinforces the reality that he is truly gone.
Each night snuggled securely in each other's arms, we could be intensely intimate through touch, even without making love. Touch can offer a climax of passion that begins deep within your heart. I still find myself aching with raw emotions, reaching to retain the memory of his body against mine. There are times when I open the bathroom cabinet and the smell of my husband's cologne is so strong it overwhelms me. With the smell of his presence, I close my eyes and hold him close.
The adjustment of traveling this journey alone has been terrifying. I know I have the choice to either make this transition move forward or settle and remain captive in my grief. There are days when the sadness overpowers me. The end of last year was spent existing in shock. Numbness and indifference pushed me through the year. I had moments when I felt somewhat confident yet they were gone as quickly as they came.
Now the end of the year is almost here. On New Years Eve I will be alone for the countdown. Even though I won't feel my husband's kiss at midnight, my soul will know he is there. I cherish the years we had together in this life and the love we shared.
When we look back at this year, what memories will we think about? What will we treasure the most?
What will I take forward with me, from this year filled with moments without my husband?
I will treasure memories of my family and friends, always there for me when I didn't have the strength nor desire to stand on my own. Memories of honoring my husband by trying to do the best I could without him. Memories of hope.
Always treasure your special memories. Happy New Year.


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Siem Offshore's second well intervention vessels joins fleet
Offshore and subsea shipping company Siem Offshore has reported that its second well intervention vessel has joined the fleet.
The company's Siem Helix 2, of a SALT 307 WIV design, joined the company's fleet on December 21, 2016, at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft shipyard in Germany, owned by Siem Industries.
The Siem Helix 2, like its sister vessel Siem Helix 1, is the largest and most complex vessel ever delivered to Siem Offshore. The vessel was built in compliance with the MODU Class. It has a length of 158 m, a beam of 31 m, and an accommodation for 150 persons. In order to carry out various subsea operations, the vessel is equipped with a moonpool, various subsea and offshore cranes, and a skidding system.
Both well intervention vessels were chartered by the U.S.-based Helix Energy Solutions in February 2014 for an initial period of 7 years, with options that can extend the charter periods up to 22 years. Helix then agreed with Petrobras to provide well intervention services offshore Brazil for an initial period of 4 years with options to extend.
The contract for the first vessel was initially scheduled to begin no later than July 22, 2016, while the contract for the second vessel was set to start no later than January 21, 2017.
In June this year, Helix and Petrobras delayed the start of two well intervention services contracts to start between July 22 and October 21, 2016, and to start between October 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, respectively. Petrobras also reduced the dayrate for Siem Helix 1.
Earlier in December, Offshore Energy Today reported that Siem Helix 1, which is already in Brazil, experienced unexpected delays due to Petrobras's inspection and acceptance process.
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"The US troops are presently in control of the Tishrin Dam," the Arabic service of Deutsche Welle news channel quoted Syria's Local Coordinating Committees as saying on Friday.
This is the first US deployment of ground forces in Syria after crisis started in the country in March 2011.
The US deployment runs counter to President Obama's repeated claims that his country would have "no boots on the ground" in Iraq and Syria.
On November 25, the Syrian Local Coordinating Committees announced that the US officers and soldiers had entered the town of Kobani and on December 22 they set up an operations room with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the town of Mesrin in the Northern part of Aleppo province in a bid to take control of Tishrin Dam.
On December 26, the SDF seized control of Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates river at the border of Raqqa and Aleppo provinces and almost a dozen villages in the nearby regions in Northern Aleppo province.
Sources also said that US warplanes staged massive strikes on ISIL targets near the Dam.


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BetaFPV BNF Beta65X 2S Brushless Whoop Micro Quadcopter - DSMX
- With the high performance STM32F405 processor FC boards and tuned Betaflight Ominibus 3.5.0 firmware, everyone could fly the Beta65X drone like a racing professor.
- Durable and light enough frame is customed for the Beta65X. A total weight of 26g give pilots a good balance of weight and nice punch on 2S battery.
- Whole drone no soldering or tinkering necessary. Customed lightest 0802 17500KV motors with cable connectors. Just plug and play.
- 2pcs 1S 260mAh Lipo HV batteries are recommended in default. So pilot could also use their whoop batteries.
- Weight: 26g (without battery)
- Motors: 0802 17500KV with connector
- Props: 31mm 4-blades props, 1.0mm shaft hole
- Camera: Z02 AIO Camera 35 degree
- Receiver Option: FullSpeed DSMX
- Batteries: 260mAh 1S Lipo HV batteries
- Six-Axis: MPU6000
- Size: 26mm x 26mm, whoop mounting pattern
- Firmware version: Betaflight OMNIBUSF4SD (OBSD) 3.5.0
- OSD: Built-in BetaFlight OSD (STM32 controls OSD chip over SPI in DMA mode)
- Smart Audio port is available for radio control VTX
- Support BLheli/BLHELI_S suite Pass-through ready
- Dshot600 in default
- Input voltage: 2S lipo
- Cotinue current: 6A
- Peak current: 10A
- Firmware: BLHELI_S
- Processor: SILABS EFM8BB21F16G
Z02 AIO Camera VTX
- Output power: 0mW, 25mW and 200mW (Adjustable)
- Smart Audio function is included for radio control
- Antenna: Dipole ANT
- Frequency: 5.8GHz 6 bands 48 channels, with Raceband: 5362~5945MHz
- TV System: NTSC
- Field of view: 100-120 degrees with 1/4 lens
The Beta65X drone comes with "props out" in default. Why we need "props out" direction?
Default Betaflight props direction, quadcopter dips and "washes out" in hard corners. With reversed props or "props out", no more dipping even in hardest cornering.
CUSTOM Z02 AIO Camera VTX
The AIO camera VTX on the Beta75X is a customed version of Z02. The VTX board and camera board are split and 35 degree camera mount for more fast flying. At the same time, it have all the other function of the Z02 camera, like output power switchable between 0mW, 25mW and 200mW. Smart audio is available for VTX remote control in default.
How to change the frequncy or output power via remont control, please check the manual Smart Audio.
Download the STL file for the camera mount.
1. About the LED at the rear for Beta75X
For the moment, the FC board doesn't support programable LED like WS2812 etc. The LED holder is designed on the frame nowadays. So we will update the FC board on the next version and release the suitable LED board.
Note: there is NO rear LED holder for Beta65X in default.
2. I am interested in connecting an HD camera and DVR, but I don't want to overload the circuit of 5V.
The 5V regulator on the FC board could handle 2A of load. So you could use it for HD camera or DVR board. More details, please check the FC board page.
3. Does this drone have current sensor?
This drone does NOT have a real current sensor. We use the virtual current meter in Betaflight. When properly calibrated, it can be accurate enough to be useful. Here is the pre-calibrated value out of the box.
set current_meter = VIRTUAL
set ibatv_scale = 90
set ibatv_offset = 29
4. How to connect the receiver to the 2S brushless FC?
Please don't forget to plug the battery when you try to connect the connector to the 2S brushless FC. Find out more details in our support page.
5. Cli Dump for different versions of the 2S Whoop are provided in our support page.
- 1 * Beta65X BNF 2S Whoop Quadcopter - DSMX
- 1 * Spare 31mm 4-blades props (2CW+2CCW)
- 2 * 260mAh 1S Lipo HV batteries (Not for PNP version)
- 1 * Spare Canopy


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On Pseudonyms
As many of you know, the name I write under--Michelle Athy--isn't my legal name. Michelle is my middle name. Athy is my real last name. I write under that name for a few reasons. I don't like my real first name, it's too distinctive. The name is part of my real name but different enough that it wouldn't cause issues in Real Life.
I know a lot of romance authors use pseudonyms: Courtney Milan, for instance. And some authors use different pen names for different genres.
I'm hardly an established author by any means, but I have written stories in different genres already and they all used my author name--and most of the things I'm working will be published under Author Name, whenever that may be.
But not this particular memoir/creative nonfiction thing. I haven't decided what the name will be, but it is an interesting thing--like, do I have to have an email under that name? What about social media? How do I promote the thing without linking Michelle Athy me--which admittedly is pretty easily connected to Real Me if you know where to look--to the thing?
Frankly, the idea of having yet another email and twitter for a pen name I'll probably only use the once sounds exhausting.
Do you use a pen name? How did you come up with it?


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As required by the Public Finance Act 1989, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) produces an annual report for the House of Representatives. This provides a report on the NZDF's strategic initiatives, output expenses, and financial performance for the year under review.
Report of theNew Zealand Defence ForceTe Ope Kaatua o Aotearoa
Presented to the House of Representatives pursuant toSection 44(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989and Section 91 of the Defence Act 1990
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Sometimes large pdf files may crash your browser or print badly, rather than open the pdf file directly, right click on the link and choose "save target as ..." from the context menu. This will allow you to save the file to your local hard drive.
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Dr.ZX Hitachi Excavator Diagnostic Tool V2011A
Software Version:V2011A
It is PC Version
Most of today's construction & mining equipment have computer-controlled systems to optimize production & engine out-put. This means if failures occur, field technicians have to check not only mechanical/fluid systems, but also electric systems. Downtime for troubleshooting is therefore lengthened. To minimize downtime during troubleshooting, we developed a PDA (Palm OS?) based diagnostic system called "Dr.ZX".
Monitoring System
This system allows dealers to monitor information about hydraulic pressure, pump displacement, selected mode, etc., that is sent from sensors or switches.
Self-Diagnostic System
This system allows dealers to check failure codes occurring in the electric system. If any error code occurs, Dr.ZX will display the error code, the meaning of the error code and the necessary corrective action
Package List:
1.Dr.ZX diagnostic USB cable (4pin and 6pin cont connectors)
2.Diagnostic software CD V2011A
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CnAutotool.com - Professional Auto Diagnostic Tools Supplier. We provides car diagnostics tools for Do-It-Yourself and professional automotive mechanics. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to contact us, send email to email@example.com or chat online. We are well organized by a group of rich-experienced design experts who have been engaging in auto diagnostic tools for more than 10 years. FREE, Professional & Unlimited Technical Support, Factory Price!
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a) Items will be sent to all the countries over the world.This package will be sent by Hongkong Airmail Post,EMS,UPS or DHL.
b) Items will be checked carefully before sent out.
c) We will use air bubbles to wrap the items carefully.
Shipping Time:
a) one business days for order processing after received the payment.
b) The shipping time is about 2 to 5 days via UPS DHL and EMS,15-30days via HK POST AIR to Worldwide
Return Policies:
If you are not satisfied with your purchase .please contact us quickly, we can exchange one to you,but buyers is responsible for the returning shiping cost .
Contact Us:
Our office hours are 24hours 7 days online service
Attention: PLZ leave your telephone number and address in detail when you take order in our website, it is very important to ship your order. (Customers from Brazil PLZ leave your Cutsom ID also, thanks!)


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Looking for a Southern Alberta Painting estimate. If so, the owner of D&S Painting and Decorating has over twenty five years of painting and handyman experience. I am a Professional Painting Contractor and former Building Operator who provides renovations to residential, government and commercial properties in the Southern Alberta area.
My selection of services include but are not limited to Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Spray Painting, Spray Staining, Staining, Clear Coating, Interior Stucco (Popcorn), Faux Finishes, Concrete Floor Finishing, Floor Safety Coating, Hand Rail Restoration (Banister), Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovation, Kitchen Cabinets, Polyurethane Finishes, Epoxies and Wallpapering.Along with minor Drywalling, Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing projects.
I use only top quality reputable products and materials such as Benjamin Moore, Behr, Glidden and General Paints.
So, for those who might be looking to hire a painting contractor or handyman in the Medicine Hat, Taber, Bow Island, Seven Persons or Lethbridge Alberta areas, then fill in the form that follows. By doing so I will phone you in as prompt a manor as possible to set up your free estimate.
Please enter the word that you see below.
Back to home page from Southern Alberta Painting Estimate.
If your not in need of a painting estimate in the Southern Alberta area, check out more painting and decorating information by using the home page link above.
On the home page you will find navigation buttons such as ask a question along with interior or exterior projects and ideas.
Using the navigation bar should help find what you need or project your looking for.


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The Project Management Tool You've Probably Never Heard Of
- Read Time: 4 min
Usually only marketing teams think about brand building. But the branding process can also be used internally by project managers to build excitement for projects among staff. Project managers who want to be in a stronger position to achieve their goals should adopt the principles of traditional brand management — such as developing a strong pitch and taking advantage of a project's natural attributes to generate enthusiasm among the people working on it.


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Avoiding Medical Coding Software Scams
You need more than just medical billing and coding software to start a career.
What to Know Before Buying Medical Billing Coding Software
You may be wondering why you should spend your time and money on a medical billing degree or certificate program when you see ads every day that claim you can install medical billing coding software and earn thousands of dollars per month working from home as a medical billing and coding specialist.
As you may have suspected, the vast majority of these "business opportunities" are scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, which has filed charges against many of these companies, "few consumers who purchase a medical billing business opportunity are able to find clients, start a business and generate revenues—let alone recover their investment and earn a substantial income."
Medical Billing is a Skilled Profession
While many companies will want to convince you that starting a medical billing business is as simple as installing some software on your computer and letting local doctors know you're open for business, you should know that medical billing involves much more than simple data entry. As a medical billing specialist you'll need to have the following knowledge and skills:
- Ability to fill out several types of complex insurance claim forms
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines, procedures and claims submission process
- Ability to analyze Explanation of Benefits (EOB) forms to ensure that insurance companies have properly assessed and paid for charges
- Ability to follow up with insurance companies and patients to ensure that bills are paid in a timely manner
- Ability to generate accounts receivable reports for clients
Get an Education in Medical Billing and Coding
In addition to the above skills, you should strongly consider enrolling in a program that will educate you in both medical billing and coding. It's common for schools to combine both skill sets in one program, given that medical coding—the process of translating the information in a patient's charts into a set of coded, billable items—is essentially the first step in the billing process. Although it's possible to specialize in either medical billing or medical coding, you'll be far more marketable if you know how to do both.
Medical Billing Business Requirements for Success
Medical billing specialists are responsible for getting doctors paid. This being the case, there aren't many medical practices willing to hand their accounts receivable over to an individual with minimal expertise. With a degree or certificate in medical billing and coding, a year or two of experience under your belt, and a list of personal contacts in the industry, you'll be prepared to start your medical billing business the right way.


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DR Congo Link
Christ Church is a church in the Dioceses of Chester linked with Aru and Boga Dioceses in the DR Congo. The link seeks for us to be one church in different places, developing a world-wide understanding of the Kingdom of God. The link is supported by regular visits by Ralph our Associate Vicar accompanied by members of the congregation. Find out more and click here to visit the ABC blog or click here to visit Aru diocese own website.
West Cheshire Food Bank
Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The West Cheshire foodbank provides a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK.
We have a box for food bank in the front of the church, if you wish to donate some food (which are non-perishable). Click here to find out what you can donate.
For more information about The West Cheshire Food Bank, click here
Street pastors are trained volunteers from local churches who care about their community.
They patrol in teams of men and women, usually from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on a Friday and Saturday night, to care for, listen to and help people who are out on the streets.
A street pastor is someone who is…
- a Christian and is part of a local church;
- concerned for society and their local community;
- willing to engage with people, whatever their perspective on life and wherever they hang out;
- happy to work in a team and in collaboration with other agencies and projects, both statutory and voluntary.
For more information about Street Pastors and how to get involved, click here
Christians Against Poverty are passionate about lifting people out of debt and poverty through our award winning debt help service and money management course, the CAP Money Course. They started in 1996 when John Kirkby gave up his successful career in consumer finance to help people out of misery and poverty associated with unmanageable debt. They have grown into a national charity with a vision to have a CAP Debt centre, opened in partnership with a local church, in every town and city across the UK. For more information click here.
The Light Project are Christian charity that has a heart for people in Chester. In essence, they train people to go out into the streets of Chester and beyond to share the Good News of Jesus. They run a host of mission and evangelism projects and head up the foundation degree course in Theology and Evangelism.
For more information and how to get involved click Here
Chester University Christian Union
Chester University have a Christian Union for students to worship and meet other Christian within their University, For any Students who are interested and want to know more. click here
Link Up is a relational network of Churches and Church leaders in and around Chester, West Cheshire and into the wider region. Drawn from across denominations and traditions, Link Up seeks to support and extend partnership working for personal and community transformation. To find out more click here.


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Chennai Campus Openings
Min. 3-5 years of experience
Must be fluent in Java, J2ee, Hibernate , Spring, MySQL,
Prefer exposure to Radius, Cisco/Aruba Wireless, Cloud Technology – AWS, Angular JS
Expertise in installing configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft AD, ADCS, ADFS
Exposure in configuring and troubleshooting FreeRadius/Aruba CPPM/Cisco ISE is an added advantage
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of constituencies in a diverse environment. Candidate needs to work with American and European clients.
Should be willing to work in US time.
Candidate should have strong debugging skills and should be able to go on a call with customers independently.
Creating and executing test cases, analyzing test reports, creation of test data.
Sound knowledge in manual testing, test process and defect management.
Knowledge of web services and database.
Experience in running load/performance testing is an added bonus.
Knowledge of Devops and cloud services preferred.
Proficient in Automation test tool, like Selenium, Appium.
Basic working Knowledge of web services.
Knowledge of load testing and performance testing using Jmeter, Junit, Testng.
Develop and lead the automation strategy.
Sound in interpersonal and team work skills.
Use existing tools & techniques to execute test cases and build / script new tools and validate functions
Knowledge of Devops is an added bonus.
If you are interested in joining the SecureW2 Chennai team, please send a resume and cover letter to email@example.com .


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Food Pantry
In partnership with Community Action Services and Food Bank, the Center runs an on-campus food pantry available for students, faculty, and staff struggling with any type of food insecurity.
UVU "You Can"
The UV "You Can" Food Pantry offers canned goods and boxed items. We also offer basic hygiene kits, and items such as baby formula, diapers, etc. However, these items are available only when our partner Community Action Services and Food Bank has them in stock. The UV "You Can" Food Pantry provides grocery bags for students to use during their visit.
Who can use it
Criteria: You must be a UVU student (taking at least 6 credits during the Fall/Spring semesters. During the Summer terms, students do not need to be enrolled in school to use the Food Pantry), faculty, or staff working at UVU. Additionally, you must sign a statement of need. Family includes dependents (under the age of 18 living at home) or spouse of the student.
Check-in procedures: You must check in at the front desk (SC 105) and complete the Intake Form and show your valid UVU student ID at your first visit. On subsequent visits, you will need to check in at the front desk and show your valid UVU student ID card.
Items to bring: A valid UVU student or faculty/staff ID.
Donations: If you are interested in donating non-perishable food items please donate the items to Community Action Services Food Bank located at 815 S. Freedom Blvd in Provo. The Center for Social Impact is not able to accept any food donations due to processing procedures. Community Action Services Food Bank processes all food donated and sends UVU items based on UVU's needs.
Food Drives: Various food drives are hosted on campus during the school year. You can donate your canned/boxed items to any of the marked bins throughout campus as well!
For questions or additional information please call our office at 801-863-8786 or email email@example.com.
You may also visit our office, the Center for Social Impact in SC 105.
Additional Resources
- Community Action Services & Food Bank
- United Way of Utah County
- College and University Food Bank Alliance
- CNN Money article
- KSL article
On-Campus Resources
Off-Campus Resources
- Bountiful Baskets
- Community Action Food Bank (located in Provo, UT)
- Crisis Line of Utah County
- Find Affordable Housing in Utah
- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County
- Qualify for a Habitat for Humanity Home
- How to apply for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) in Utah
- Kindergarten Head Start Program
- Medical Services for Low-Income and Underinsured of Utah County
- The Community Food Co-Op of Utah
- United Way Resource List
- United Way: I Just Lost My Job
- Utah Individual Development Account Network
- Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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We not only operate from our shop, but through out the year we get out and about, and you may see us at festivals. One of our favourites, is the Cruelty Free Festival. We have also attended, Mindfulness conferences, Bondi Yoga Festival. We love the opportunity to interact with the public in this way.
Keep your eyes peeled, as you never know where we might pop up!


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United States of America (USA) - Food and Drink
Eateries across the US will serve food, snacks and drinks in larger portions than Europeans are used to. The food will often be sweeter and contain high levels of fat. Eating on the go with the widespread presence of drive-thru lanes for fast food outlets encourages snacking of high calorie food. As a result more than one third of US adults are obese, and a further third are overweight. 1 in 6 children are thought to be obese.
Conversely, many people have embraced active lifestyles of exercise before work and careful consumption of calorie controlled foods. This has led to a movement of health-conscious food chains, delis and restaurants which often reject modern farming and production processes in favour of organic and additive free foods sold at a premium price. Consumers in the US spend more than $12 billion having approximately 16 million cosmetic procedures performed each year; diet is an important part of life for the body conscious American.
Most eating habits in the US will be familiar to European expats, although there are small differences. Polite use of the fork in the UK requires the tines to be face down; in the US this is an illogical use of a utensil designed to shovel food. The widespread presence of wine at European meals meant Disney's ban on alcohol in their parks, which had been no problem in the US, reduced customer visits to Disneyland Paris; Disney changed the rules in 1993 to accommodate cultural expectation and allow the serving of wine and beer in the restaurants.
Breakfast in the US is usually taken between 7am and 10.30am, although at the weekend many families enjoy a later brunch. Omelettes, pancakes, cereal and toast will be the normal food eaten at home. When eating at a cafe or hotel, a choice will be offered which is bewildering to many Europeans visiting the US for the first time, as a whole array of bread, egg and topping options are offered.
At the weekends, brunch will be regularly offered in cafes between 10am and 3pm, especially in urban areas. The offerings will be a wider choice and combination of lunch and breakfast items. Cocktails such as a bloody Mary will often be available.
Lunch is usually a more modest meal than the evening dinner, usually taken between midday and 2pm, although cafes and restaurants will generally offer longer serving hours. Soup, sandwiches and salads are popular choices.
Dinner will be the most substantial meal of the day for many families. Weekday dinner is eaten much earlier than in Europe, starting at 5pm or 6pm. By 9pm many restaurants will be empty, especially in more rural areas, although at the weekend many people choose to eat a little later. There have been reports suggesting families at home are eating slightly later as parents work longer hours, and there are regional differences in normal eating times, though most families have finished dinner by 8.30pm.
The variety of food on offer reflects the history of the US as a country to a diverse range of immigrants, who have adapted their diet to their new home.
Burgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, onion rings, steaks and fries are popular. Biscuit and gravy is a normal accompaniment to many meals. Seafood is popular, especially close to coastal areas, and offers a diner everything from crawfish, barbequed crabs, cajun spiced platters, fried catfish, to mussels. Homemade soups and salads - many containing flavoursome and exotic ingredients - are widely available for a light lunch or healthy alternative.
Pizza is widely available, in astonishingly large sizes, and is not limited to Italian restaurants. In larger cities you may find restaurants and cafes offering wholewheat, gluten free and vegetarian pizzas, which may be next door to cafes serving organic and macrobiotic foods.
In Texas and other states in the Midwest, barbeque and grilled food has developed into a food tradition in the long hot, dry summers. Brisket, smoked sausage, corny dogs on a stick, fried Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) sandwiches, fried wings and waffles are some of the iconic, if rather unhealthy, meals and snacks frequently consumed.
Across the US Mexican food is a popular favourite. Tacos, burritos and enchiladas are readily available in most towns. Margaritas started as an accompaniment to Mexican food and has become a popular drink in its own right.
Cuban food, with its distinctive meats forming the centre of sandwiches and main meals, is widely available in areas where there are high levels of Cuban residents, such as Miami on the eastern coast of Florida.
Chinese and Japanese, or 'Asian' food, is popular especially in city locations such as New York or San Francisco. Noodles, sushi, shiitake mushroom dumplings with blue cheese sauce or wild boar, Thai curry or takeout boxes will vary in availability across the country. Newcomers from both Europe and Eastern countries will often order food that they consider familiar but find that they taste very different. The fortune cookies, slowly becoming a feature of Chinese restaurants in the UK, have long formed the end of an chinese meal in the US.
Indian food does not currently have the presence it does on every UK high street, but it is slowly growing in popularity. Areas outside big cities will offer a limited choice of Indian restaurants. A surprising addition is the dessert menu.
Banana splits are a popular dessert, as are cheesecakes, apple pie, carrot cake and brownies. Jelly is called Jell-O.
The US has an impressive offering of ice cream in many locations, both in terms of the size of the portion and for the range of varieties on offer. There will often be a list of toppings available. Supermarket freezers will also provide a wide choice of brands and flavours of ice cream to suit every pocket.
Chips (the same item the UK calls crisps) are a popular snack, along with tortilla chips and a range of nuts. Cookies and cupcakes are a succulent sweet treat. Donuts can be obtained from park vendors, donut shops, coffee shops and supermarkets in most areas.
The age at which alcohol can be served will vary between states and will often be illegal for anyone under the age of 21, with alcohol awareness courses ordered for those found guilty of breaking the state laws. Generally, however, alcohol forms part of daily life in society and will be widely available for sale. The US has been instrumental in creating and developing alcohol support and rehabilitation groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) which assists rehabilitating alcoholics through their well respected 12 step program. Given the national reliance on private cars as a form of transport in all but big cities, it is useful to check the drink-driving limits if the state you are travelling in.
Domestic beer can vary from the nationally popular Bud, Coors or Miller brands which are available in every bar and supermarket, to the microbreweries of small desert towns which will serve large plates of food as you sample the craft beer created (often with chilli, berries or other interesting twists) on that very site.
Wine is produced in the US but it is not drunk as widely as beer. It can be surprisingly expensive compared to the price of US wine paid in the UK, especially as some states have high added taxes for alcohol purchases.
Milkshakes are widely available, in a variety of flavours. Cookies and Cream, Mallow Creams, Blackberry Shakes, Key Lime Pie Shake and Chocolate Chip Shakes are some of the interesting flavours you may come across. A soda float is a thirst quenching alternative to milkshakes, but plain sodas are the most frequently purchased drink across the US and can be purchased at almost every location with a till or 'register'.
Coffee is a popular drink for adults and available in most homes, workplaces, leisure spaces and cafes. Europeans will traditionally enjoy a cup of coffee after a meal, but as this is not a normal practice in the US the waiting staff will often present the bill straight after the food has been cleared away.
Consumption of caffeine by children is disapproved of, supported by a number of medical studies. However, caffeine is an ingredient in a range of energy drinks, some sodas, caffeinated water and caffeinated gum.
Ice tea is popular but will often be very different to the Liptons' Iced Tea familiar to Europeans, especially if it is served in a jug rather than a bottle. Hot teas are usually served as fruit teas; if you wish to have tea as traditionally served in the Uk you will have to be specific about the type of tea - suggesting Ceylon or Assam - and asking for milk.
The USA Food and Drug administration and The Consumer Product Safety Commission assesses the safety of all items imported, produced or sold for human consumption. The list of products which are banned from import or sale includes:
• Kinder Eggs; the plastic toy in the centre is deemed a choking hazard
• Italian meats; except those slaughtered and produced in the US
• Haggis; the specific addition of essential ingredient sheep's lungs is illegal
• Absinthe; an alcoholic drink only legally available if the amount of wormwood is insignificant
• Pig's Blood Cake; a Taiwanese delicacy made of rice and pig's blood, served on a stick
• Sassafras Oil; traditionally used to flavour root beer, this substance caused cancer in lab rats
• Fugu; the Japanese puffer fish, most of which is poisonous to humans
• Pommac; the champagne flavoured soft drink which contains the sweetener Sodium Cyclamate
• Four Loko; the mix of alcohol and caffeine led to the ban, although many other brands with similar caffeine additions are available
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Friday, January 11, 2013
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As promised, here is the link to the podcast for part of my interview with Bill Leff on WGN Radio in Chicago earlier this week:
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To Our Valued Client,
As the Holiday Season approaches, we would like to remind you that our appointment book opens the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 27th. We will not make any appointments before this date.
As you prepare for your upcoming appointment we want you to be aware of some changes in tax law that may affect your tax liability. Those changes are as follows:
• Health insurance companies will be issuing a 1095 A, B, or C to provide proof of insurance. Please make sure you bring the 1095 as we cannot file your return without it. Those of you who were without insurance for part or some of 2016 please note that the penalty is higher this year and is based off of a percentage of your income.
• If you have stock sales please send us the 1099-B with supporting information prior to our appointment so that you do not have to wait while we key in all this activity.
• Payback of first time homebuyers' credit taken in 2008 continues this year.
• The sales tax deduction on the purchase of new vehicles may be eligible for deduction.
• Changes are being made as far as the rules and regulations for tax preparers. Your tax return will not be filed without proper documentation and please remember we are required by law to electronically file your return
Due to the changes in tax law, we strongly urge all of you to complete the attached tax deduction finder and bring it with you to your appointment. We would also like to remind you that if you don't have a financial planner at this time and you are interested in making an appointment for Financial Planning, we recommend contacting: Koney Wealth Advisors at 708-349-1001.
At this point in time we are unable to make a commitment on cost for the upcoming season. As always we will do our utmost to hold the line. Please remember that our office procedures are as follows:
• All paperwork will be held until payment is received in full.
• Taxes may not be released at time of preparation; they will be reviewed for accuracy.
• For your convenience we now accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
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Darren, We will miss you bro. Everyday I think of and hear new stories of your life. I remember all the memories of camping in Havasu and working patrol. You never complained you always got the job done. You were an excellent patroler and wonderful friend. I will be looking for you when I get to heaven. Iam sure I will spot you on a mountain surrounded by trees and plants near a lake. We need to take that hike so you can school me on natures surrondings, I am really looking forward to that. Darren you the man we love you, we will miss you. You will always have a special place in my heart. I will see you in Heaven.
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Love Momiji is hosting a fun Momiji doll couture contest. Momiji are Japanese message dolls, like the ones shown above, and each one has an opening in its base for a secret message. The contest rules are pretty broad, allowing for maximum creativity. They're looking for one-off, fabric Momiji dolls using a combination of crafty methods: weaving, printing, knitting, embroidery, whatever flavor you choose. Entries will be judged on "overall wow-factor as well as skill and craftsmanship." The deadline is October 30th. The ten finalists will be exhibited at Royal /T in Los Angeles, and the winner will be featured in Selvedge magazine. All the details you need, including templates, are at Love Momiji's contest page. I love this line: "Our aim is to create a catwalk of exquisite Momiji dolls which show off the skill and flair of textile artists around the world."
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About the Bock Winery
Winery features: Accommodation, Offers cellar visit, Winery is family friendly, Meeting space available, Tasting room, On a wine route, Wine shop, Open for wine tasting
Accommodation: 22 air-conditioned double rooms on site with free Wi-Fi, Spa & wellness facilities, play area for kids
Reservations: It's best to make an appointment a few days prior to your planned visit
The Bock family's ancestors have been making wine for nine generations in the Villány region where they settled in the 18th century. The ancient family estate vineyard, located on a couple of hectares in the Jammertál slopes of the Villány Mountains, is where the history of the current winery begins. The vintner for the Bock Winery, József Bock, began making wine after his father passed away in 1981. Although he has been around grapes and wine making since 1958, he started his professional career as a winemaker in 1991. In 1994 he was honored as 'Champion' at the VinAgora International Wine Competition for his 1991 Bock Cuvée. This, his first achievement, was followed by numerous other national and international awards and recognitions, including 'Winemaker of the Year' in 1997 and 'Winery of the Year' in 2007.
Today the Bock family (his daughter, son-in-law, son and wife are all involved in the business) grows grapes on 70 hectares of land spread out over 10 of the Villány Mountain's most fertile slopes. Villány's signature grape, the Portugieser, is grown in large quantities. Other varieties, like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are also grown by the Bock Winery.
Must-buy Wines
The Bock Winery is known for its award winning reds. Below is a selection of the most recommended vintages.
Bock Cuvée 2003, 2005, 2006
Bock's signature wine is a blend made from the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Cabernet Franc (30%) and Merlot (10%).
Aging: 24 months in smaller sized, new oak barrels, followed by at least three years in the bottle.
Challenge International 2007 – Gold medal
Monde Selection 2007 – Silver medal
Citadelles du Vin 2007 – Trophée prestige
Rose Cuvée 2006, 2009
The Bock Rose Cuvée is produced by the controlled fermentation of must from Portugieser, Kékfrankos and Cabernet varieties grown on the slopes of the Villány Mountains. It has a salmon-like color with a pinkish hue and medium intensity.
Mondial du Rosé 2007 – Silver medal
Cabernet Franc Fekete-hegy Selection 2006
Grown on the Fekete-hegy slopes of the Villány Mountains, Cabernet Franc undergoes strict quantity control and is only produced in the best years. This wine has a garnet-red color and aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry. The palate is structured with fruit flavors and a hint of chocolate and tobacco.
Aging: Following fermentation it is aged in new barrique barrels for 24 months.
Challenge International 2009 – Gold medal
Monde Selection 2009 – Silver medal
Kékfrankos Fekete-hegy Selection 2006
The Kékfrankos Fekete-hegy Selection is a medium-bodied red wine grown on the Fekete-hegy slopes of the Villány Mountains under strict quantity control (35hl/ha). After the fermentation period in steel tanks the wine is aged in second-filling barrique barrels. It's ruby red in color with hints of black cherry and cherry on the nose and mouth supplemented by a chocolaty aroma.
Aging: 14 months in second-filling barrique barrels
Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2008 – Silver medal
Capella 2006
Capella is the Bock Winery's own selection, only produced in the best years. This blend of Cabernet Franc (60%) from the Fekete-hegy slopes and Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and Merlot (10%) from the Jammertál slopes is aged in new oak-barrels. Full bodied with rich, intense aromas and a concentrated and full palate best characterize this wine.
Aging: 24 months in new oak-barrels.
Vinagora 2009 – Silver medal
Challenge International 2009 – Silver medal
Portugieser 2009
Villány's signature grape, the Portugieser, is bottled after fermentation and a few months of maturing in oak barrels. With its ruby red color and purple hue, velvety tannins, rich, fruit flavors, aromas of cherry and black cherry, the Portugieser is designed to be ready to drink young. It's an easy going wine with low alcohol content and velvety tannins, perfect to accompany your everyday conversations.
Bock Wines in Restaurants
Bock Bistro - this restaurant is the creation of an award winning chef and József Bock, the celebrated vintner. Bock Bistro was awarded the "Bib Gourmand" qualification by Michelin Guide in March 2010. Bock wines are available in several hotels and restaurants.
Wine Prices
Suggested retail prices for Bock wines range from HUF 1,400 to HUF 18,000
Bock Wines Abroad
Bock wines are available in England, Austria, the Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Slovakia, Poland and the US.
Directions and Contact Info
Getting there: The winery is located on Batthyány Street, only a short walk (about 500 feet) from the main street in Villány.
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Safety of smoke flavour Primary Product – SmokEz C-10
Smoke flavouring, Primary Product, SmokEz C-10
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12 June 2009
14 May 2009
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27 November 2009. This version replaces the previous one/s.
Scientific Opinion
No abstract available
© European Food Safety Authority, 2009
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Arturo Anadón, David Bell, Mona-Lise Binderup, Wilfried Bursch, Laurence Castle, Riccardo Crebelli, Karl-Heinz Engel, Roland Franz, Nathalie Gontard, Thomas Haertlé, Trine Husøy, Klaus-Dieter Jany, Catherine Leclercq, Jean-Claude Lhuguenot, Wim C. Mennes, Maria Rosaria Milana, Karla Pfaff, Kettil Svensson, Fidel Toldrá, Rosemary Waring, Detlef Wölfle.
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I had pretty much forgotten what it was like to see my kitchen table cleared. Or the counters for that matter. It seems that it has been months that I have been working on one thing or another and although I do manage to keep things fairly neat, there have been miscellaneous boxes, trays and wood parts placed neatly in piles here and there throughout the house.
It is part of working from home though and although we have a small place here, we are pretty good at staying organized and keeping things very neat. It is understandable that when we are in the midst of some of these larger orders things get a little cluttered, but it is always nice when the order is finished and things can get back to 'normal'. It adds to the sense of accomplishment.
Yesterday was what I would call 'the storm before the calm.' I spent the day organizing parts, packaging and counting things as I checked and double checked everything that needed to be packed for orders. I made myself a check list and went through it for each box to insure that every part was included. I had never offered such involved kits before as my Haunted Carousel and I wanted to be sure that everything was right. By the time it came to actually pack the boxes though, I had a good system and things went very smoothly. While things may have looked messy for the time being, packing was very systematic and in the end, there were no left over parts. (GOOD!)
I spent the evening filling out customs forms for all the boxes that are heading across the border. That was all but two at this point. Today they are stacked and ready to head out to the post office.
(That's "Inspector Pancakes" with the boxes! He's my favorite quality control officer!)
It feels kind of odd today with all of this done. After several weeks of working full force on this project, it feels a bit different to wake up and not have that urgency of getting things done or meeting deadlines. Oh – I have deadlines still, but for the most part I am pretty on top of them. Most of them are self-imposed.
I think I am going to take a short break for a day or so. I hate to say it, but my little 'all season' tree is still decorated for spring/Easter. The pretty pastel colors don't look bad, but I have something in mind for an everyday theme that I wanted to change it to. I may do that today.
I also want to do some cooking. It is raining again today and very cool out. I could use a nice home made pot of soup. I think one of the worst things about me when I get busy is that I don't cook nice like I should. I could use a good comfort meal. Maybe some cream of potato soup with bacon. (MMMmmm!)
I have some embroidery to do as well. I am finishing up something weird and funny that I decided to create just for something to wind down with at night. I was awaiting my thread shipment from South Africa and wanted to 'play' a bit with what I had on hand. I am nearly done with it and it is coming out a little nicer than it looked in the process. It is my own design and I didn't quite know where I was heading with it. (I still don't completely know!) But it is fun, anyway.
And of course, I have some painting and scrolling patterns to created. I already have some things on the drawing board that I want to play with. It won't be long before I am jumping in again full steam to both those venues.
But for now – a day or so without having to do anything sounds just about like heaven. We all need that sometime. No matter how much we love what we do.
I wish you all a wonderful day today.
"Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today." Mark Twain
-- Designer/Artist/Teacher. Owner of Sheila Landry Designs (http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com) Scroll saw, wood working and painting patterns and surfaces. "Knowledge is Power"


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If you are finding it tough to implement your sustainability agenda then you may be missing three vital enablers. Read on to learn how to address these omissions to accelerate your sustainability and profitability.
Many companies nowadays have successfully created their sustainability agenda – having developed a sustainability vision, identified their most relevant sustainability themes, set ambitious targets, established company policies, set up governance and developed a communications plan. Often companies have developed compelling annual sustainability reports having gathered examples of desired practice from around their companies. But many of these same companies (even those scoring well on sustainability indices) are failing to capture the full value that sustainability offers.
For example, in our Next Manufacturing Revolution research we are finding that most companies think they are doing well, but when compared to actual benchmarks are often found to be seriously lacking. Good practice companies have achieved 70% or better improvements in energy, water, and waste per unit of production over the last 10 years.
When faced with this reality, companies ask:
- Why is our rate of improvement well behind our competitors'?
- Where are the big projects that will transform our cost base and our sustainability?
- How can we embed sustainability to fully harness the ideas and energy of our staff?
- Why is our sustainability spend not generating value?
To bridge this gap between vision and reality, we have found that three key enablers are needed:
1. Resources – both people and funding
People. Profitable sustainability programs require a mix of capabilities to succeed: A Systems perspective is needed to spot improvement opportunities. Engineering know-how is required to develop technical solutions, fit them into business circumstances and de-risk them. Commercial skills are needed to build robust economic cases. Change management skills are needed to implement new opportunities. And finally, successful companies have a sustainability program leader who is passionate about, and has experience developing successful profitable sustainable solutions– to bring all of the relevant parties together and drive the process.
Funding. Sustainability programs need funding – whether it be for suitably skilled staff or more efficient equipment. However, sustainability projects often fail to secure budget allocation when they compete with business-as-usual profit improvement activities such as new product development and plant expansion (which are often much riskier and have a longer payback period). Sustainability initiatives succeed when they have a separate funding allocation or funding decision process – ideally a rigorous stage gated process. This does not mean that the investment criteria are any lower; instead it avoids making difficult trade-offs between traditional forms of value creation (which are in most executives' comfort zone) and value through sustainability.
To justify these resources, a rigorous high level business case is often required – showing the size of the profit improvement opportunities based on competitor good practice, as well as an estimate of the costs and payback period to achieve them.
2. Incentives – KPIs and culture
KPIs drive staff and executive behaviour and are vital in creating change. To enable KPIs, a baseline is needed as well as ongoing monitoring and reporting of performance in the relevant sustainability themes.
The culture of an organisation can also incentivise change. Culture is led by the most senior executives accompanied by engaged staff championing the new direction.
3. Processes – ideation, collection, development and sharing
Ideation. Profitable sustainability ideas can come from any staff member anywhere in a company, its suppliers, customers and external organisations. With a clearly defined aim, tight transparent selection criteria and engagement processes, the inputs of these groups can be efficiently and effectively harnessed.
Collection. Ideation alone is insufficient. Ideas need to be collected, recorded in a knowledge management system for future reference (and to avoid duplication), assessed and sent to the appropriate part of the company with appropriate feedback to the initiator.
Development of ideas. A stage gated pipeline for developing ideas provides a commonly understood pathway for projects which derisks them and improves their success rates.
Good practice sharing. A "not invented here culture", internal competition or poor communication between divisions can mean that sustainability performance varies considerably across a company. Processes for sharing of successful ideas magnify the benefits of individual improvement projects.
Consider the following questions, which may reveal a sustainability gap in your organisation:
- Does your company's sustainability team have all of the key skills identified above?
- Do sustainability projects lose out to business-as-usual profit improvement projects in your company's capital/budget allocation process?
- Do your KPIs reflect the sustainability aims of your company?
- Is your culture consistent with your sustainability goals?
- Do the above key processes exist for your sustainability efforts?
Henry Ford famously said:
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If you think that you have a sustainability gap, you can contact us to discuss a different approach to accelerate your sustainability program while improving profits.


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Calling all early risers! You're invited to a hosted King Tides viewing party!
Join coastal experts from Washington Sea Grant and Washington Department of Ecology to capture King Tides and learn more about the highest tides of the year. Bring you camera. Hot beverages and snacks will be provided.
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U. S. Dollar to become second-hand currency as Emerging World Economies assert Autonomy
By SilverBombSquad, 4/05/2012
Departing World Bank head Robert Zoellick explains that "the goal for China is the internationalization of the Yuan". Instability in the western developed economies continues to reveal itself in "credit event" aftershocks ranging from the triggering of Greek Credit Default Swaps to the under-reported "stealth" expansion of the USD-denominated monetary supply.
Recent U.S.-led economic policies resulting from on-going tensions in the Middle-East have initiated an Eastern emerging nation "taking of sides" with Western sanction-hit Iran. China, Russia, and India are seeking to by-pass "UN" sanctions against Iran and be able to access oil and to trade for other commodities with their political and economic ally.
Zoellick's comments were in reference to the discussions held this week between leaders of emerging world economies about the creation of a New World Bank and monetary system that would better serve the interests of the emerging markets. These economies often referred to as the "BRIC" nations, a collective acronym for the initials of some of the key players in the emerging markets namely Brazil, Russia, India, and China. However, the actual order of their financial strength is not accurately portrayed by the handy moniker.
Of these, China has by far the strongest economy, followed by Russia, then Brazil, with India bringing up the rear. This positions the Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) as the leading contender as the new reserve currency for an Eastern contender for the existing World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
As is discussed in The Silver Bomb, the central banks of the world are steadily increasing their monetary metal reserves in preparation for the coming shift. Forced to protect themselves from the threat of capital and asset value loss by the potential default on western sovereign debt, China, Russia and others are quickly and quietly exiting from USD currency surplus reserves and bond investment positions. This leaves them no realistic alternative than the ultimate creation of a new monetary structure that is independent from the current USD-based system.
The creation of a competing monetary system that removes the mantle of the "World's Reserve Currency" from the U.S. Dollar is being carried forward with or without the cooperation of the existing economic power structure of the waning Western empire. As reported in a Mineweb article,
"this will mean that the world must move from a world united under the USD to one where there is a fragmented monetary system with at least two parts. This break demands a period where uncertainty, fear confrontation, and conditions generally detrimental to financial harmony must be endured until a new order is established. The potential for damage to the current monetary system is huge as it will be the one in decline while the new system is on the rise."
This period of uncertainty is not being warned about in the mainstream media, whose entire function appears to be as a dispenser of truth-neutral distraction from the uncomfortable realities of the unfolding world of events. Most Americans will never know what happened. Their paper Dollar , once it is neutered, may become less valuable than blank paper. As Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman put it,
"Only government can take perfectly good paper, cover it with perfectly good ink, and make the combination worthless."
The Mineweb article correctly asserts that the New World Reserve Currency,
"will demand an "anchor of value". And the uninterrupted presence of gold as a vital reserve asset in the developed world central banks -regardless of the words against gold spoken over those years-is sufficient evidence of the future vital role of gold in any monetary system."
Gold and silver will return to their rightful place as is suggested in The Silver Bomb. The subtitle after all is — "Beyond the Return of Metal as Money." Silver, as is explained in the book, has a special but little understood role to play in the coming shift. Regardless of the actual form a world reserve currency will take, monetary metal will be foundationally important to its evaluation and therefore will hold its value through the turbulence ahead.
"Forewarned is forearmed" is the operative phrase for those who will receive the call to action and protect their asset value through strategic investment in both gold and silver. Pass the word.
Christopher Whitestone is co-author of The SilverBomb —Beyond the Return of Metal as Money
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On Thursday, October 6, 2016, we drove Washington State Route 503 -- all the bits of it.
State route No. 503:
A state highway to be known as state route number 503 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 500 at Orchards, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 502 at Battle Ground, thence northerly to Amboy, thence northeasterly by way of Cougar to the Cowlitz-Skamania county line; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 503 in the vicinity of Yale, thence westerly to a junction with state route number 5 in the vicinity of Woodland.
In the suburban sprawl known as Orchards, SR 503 begins at this junction with SR 500. It's a mile north of where the signs for SR 503 start, but SR 500 was rerouted north along this same route, so the junction is here at Padden Parkway.
We leave the sprawl and enter pastures. Forest by Salmon Creek, then back to the fields and sprawl -- Battle Ground. The junction with SR 502.
We leave the sprawl again, into the fields, then forest. We cross the East Fork Lewis River. Zig zag slow road through deep woods and small farms. Slow through the town of Amboy, then more farms and forested hills. We cross Lake Merwin (Lewis River) on a one-lane steel suspension bridge that was a bit of a surprise. We climb over Speelyai Ridge and switchback down to the junction pictured above, where SR 503 meets itself in the community of Yale.
SR 503 is signed as a route from Orchards "north" to Woodland, with a spur east toward Mount St. Helens, but that's not how it's described in the code above. I thus drove the spur first, heading east on the Lewis River Road. We drive past misty Yale Lake, the little town of Cougar, and into a rain shower. At the county line, SR 503 ends even if the road doesn't.
We resume heading "north" on SR 503 in Yale, while actually heading west-southwest.
We zoom down the Lewis River valley. Farms and fir forests. Cliff curves and logging trucks. Maples turning colors while the cedars and firs stay green. Clouds mist through the tree-covered hillsides. The Lewis River gets big and slow as we enter Woodland. We make our way through the perennially slow set of lights at the junction with I-5, thus completing our drive of Highway 503.
Rural Clark and Cowlitz Counties are quite nice. Pity it was raining.


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Most of us have at least a drawer full of tech toys including digital cameras, MP3 players, power banks, GPS units, keyboards and more that all charge with a USB cable. That means you probably spend a lot of time swapping your devices on and off a single USB charging port until all are charged. The new 4 Port USB Charging Station from Amzdeal/Aukey will simplify your life by allowing you to charge 4 devices at once.
The charger comes in a sturdy little box with a printed instruction manual that explains the product's features.
- 4 USB charging ports: 2 ports are 5V 1A and 2 are 5V 2A for even faster charging. (5V / 6A total)
- Charge Multiple Devices at Once: Charges up to 2 iPads (2A max.) and 2 iPhones or Android phones (1A max.) simultaneously.
- Compact Size: 3.5″ x 3.1″ x 1.2″ unibody design provides easy access to a wall outlet, power strip or surge protector. Weighing only 6.4oz., it's small enough to use anywhere you need it and even take it with you when you travel.
- Sturdy Construction: Industrial-grade plastic construction and high-end circuitry to ensure a lifetime of reliability. Amzdeal and Aukey incorporate top-grade microchips in their chargers to ensure you receive full power and also the highest level of safety features.
- CE & FCC certified and comes with an 18-month warranty.
The 4 Port Charging Station offers a wide range of compatibility with devices including:
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- Digital Cameras, MP3 players, Android tablets, Power Banks, Bluetooth keyboards, headsets and many more.
The narrow width of the charger will, in most cases, take up only one space on your wall outlet or power strip. This will depend on how the outlets are oriented on your power strip. If the outlets on the power strip all face end to end on the strip, the charger will probably encroach into the space for the next outlet. If the outlets face from side to side on the strip, then only one outlet is needed for the charger. I have both types of power strips so it isn't a problem either way. I hope a future upgrade will include a plug that swivels for the best way to plug it in every time without concern for the direction of the power strip.
For the safest and most reliable results, it is recommended that you use the original USB cable that came with each of your devices or a certified replacement cable when you connect them to the charger.
I tested the charger with all my usual MP3 players, a digital camera, a Bluetooth keyboard, the DroidX smartphone, and my latest 8″ Nextbook tablet. A while back, I used the Nextbook to test another USB charger, The Nextbook is not supposed to charge via USB at all but I discovered at that time that it would indeed charge that way but only if the tablet was powered off. That other charger was not producing enough power to both charge and run the Nextbook at the same time. This time, I plugged the Nextbook into one of the 2V charging ports while the tablet was powered on. Not only did it charge faster than it ever has with the cable it came with, it charged while the tablet was turned on and being used. That was certainly an unexpected and very. welcome surprise. One of the MP3 players that is notoriously slow to charge was at 16% when I plugged it into the charger. I checked its status about 15 minutes later and it had zoomed up to 66%.
Being able to charge 4 devices at once certainly simplifies charging the devices I use on a regular basis. The Amzdeal/Auley 4 Port Charging Station is compact, convenient and the charging speed is impressive. No more juggling devices between charging cubes trying to charge them all before the next thunderstorm strikes in case there is a power outage ready to strike. I love this charger and I know it's going to get frequent use in the coming months.
The Amzdeal/Aukey 30W 4 Port USB Charging Station is available on Amazon for only $13.99. It is sold by Aukey and the orders are fulfilled by Amazon. The charger is available in white but the product information appears as if there is also a black option. If you look closely, that black charger is actually a 5 port model from Amzdeal/Aukey that is priced at $24.99. They are from the same production series and listed together so you may select the one that best suits your needs. The 5 Port charger was not part of my reviewing process.


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Full Tilt Poker, an Irish online poker cardroom, is one of the brands owned by The Stars Group, a Canadian publicly listed online gambling company. It is also known for the most licences in the world: it has 17 licenses from different jurisdictions and is allowed to operate in many countries in Europe and North America. This Full Tilt Poker review is one of the several Stars Group companies reviewed here at PokerSites.
Traffic, Games and Tournaments
Full Tilt Poker before and after the acquisition by PokerStars has always enjoyed one of the best poker traffic.
There are usually tens of thousands of players 24/7 who play tons of games and tournaments, which are happening incessantly on fulltilt.com. The platform is typically full of 20,000 ring game grinders, 90% of which enjoy No Limit Hold 'Em while most of the rest prefer Omaha tables. Relatively few play at 7 Card Stud and Razz tables.
Full Tilt Poker tournaments see a lot of action in MTTs and Sit and Go's.
Full Tilt Poker is also known for hosting some of the most exciting events on the internet poker arena, such as Rush Poker and the Matrix Tournaments.
List of Games
The Full Tilt Poker games include Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi/Lo, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, Draw Poker, Mixed Games. All games can be played with free or real money.
They want to make the platform suitable for both pros and rookies. For beginners who want to learn without risking anything, they have Full Tilt Free poker games. Whenever they feel comfortable, the new players can move to the fast-paced Zoom tables, available in both real and play money versions.
List of Tournaments
Full Tilt Poker also offers a huge variety of tournaments: Beat the clock, Bounty, Bubble Rush, Rebuy tournament, Fifty 50, Max 6 and Max 4, Multi-stack tournament, Multi-table tournaments, Win the button, Turbo, Sit & Go, Spin & Go, Live events (such as PokerStars Championship or a PokerStars Festival) and many more every day.
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As for the rake, they use a "no flop, no drop" policy. This means they won't rake a hand until it reaches the flop (for Hold'em and Omaha), or 4th street (for Stud games). The Full Tilt Poker rake is usually about 5% up to $3 at 6-max and 9-max tables.
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Full Tilt Poker bonuses section has a nice fat welcome package for new players. When you make your first-ever real money deposit, you get a 100% bonus up to $600.To claim this bonus, you'd have to make up to three qualifying deposits within 60 days of registration.
New players can also use Zoom Freerolls deposit offer. You will just have to deposit $10 and use the Full Tilt Poker bonus code BOLTTICKETS, with which you can get three tickets to enjoy daily Zoom Freerolls.
Full Tilts also pampers its players with a generous reward system called Edge. In case of being maximised, Edge will give you a decent 25% rakeback percentage.
You also earn Full Tilt points by simply playing; you can use them to buy Full Tilt tournament tickets, cash bonuses and more in their online store.
Full Tilt Poker Software and Mobile Gaming
Full Tilt Poker features a very high quality, fast and interactive software for you to have the best experience possible. With this Full Tilt Poker software, you can choose the language you are most comfortable with, set up a colourful avatar, choose a colour scheme or a theme for your poker table, resize your table and so on. Also, it is a lot easier now to check your statistics, to zoom in a tournament and to keep track of the opponent's tendencies.
To get the desktop application, Full Tilt Poker download options are available for PC, Mac and laptop.
The Full Tilt Poker app is also available for iOS and Android users, in case you like playing on your mobile device.
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Before depositing, you should choose your country from the drop-down menu. After that, you can select the Full Tilt Poker payment method you prefer.
Pretty much all payment methods are possible for you to select start from Webmoney, Neteller, credit or debit card payments, wire transfer to Entropay.
All of the player funds are held in segregated accounts and are not used for any operational expenses. These accounts are managed by a leading European bank to make sure that Full Tilt Poker will be able to fulfil its obligations towards its customers at any time.
Information Security and Fair Gaming
The website is safe and secure, as it uses the latest SSL encryption technology, as well as stores your personal information and financial details on secure servers.
As mentioned before, the platform is licensed by 17 different jurisdictions, which ensures extra security, as well as the fairness of the games. Independent audits and tests are regularly conducted.
The platform also makes sure to remind its customers about the importance of responsible gambling. It has a strict age verification system, as well as the opportunity of setting up a deposit limit for yourself.
The webpage also gives you lots of useful information on how to play responsibly.
Customer Support
Despite the fact that the FAQ section containing extensive information and answers to pretty much any possible common question, the customer service representatives are at your disposal 24/7. If you have an account already, you can address your questions to the support through the Contact Support Form, which is the quickest way to contact them. Otherwise, you can email them as well.
- Holds licensed of 17 jurisdictions
- A wide variety of games, tournaments and events
- A very impressive welcome package offered
- High traffic
- Interactive software which works on all devices
Except for the absence of a live chat, there is nothing negative about the platform I could find during my research for this Full Tilt Poker review.
This omission does not affect the quality of the games and the high-quality software, the variety of events and tournaments and other features of high importance.
Due to its game variety, welcome package and secure environment, Full Tilt Poker is an excellent platform for players, who are just making their first steps in the world of poker, but also for experienced veterans, who wish to play with the best.


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Starred-out suns make for more dramatic and stunning images. Once you learn the basics, it's fairly easy to capture great images with a starred sun.
First off, a brief explanation of why the sun stars out at certain settings is key to understanding how to capture it. When the aperture is small, the light seeps through the edges of the lens blades creating a star effect. Depending on how many blades are in your specific lens, you will have a star with more or less points. The best stars typically come from lenses with more blades, though this is a personal preference.
The rule for shooting into the sun is called the "Sunny 16 Rule". What this means is that if you shoot around f/16 or smaller, you will get a great looking starred out sun. You can go a little more open, but f/16 is typically where the most desirable results will occur. Because you are shooting at such a tiny aperture, you're going to have to over-expose to make your subject light up if you don't have a flash and are not going for a silhouette.
These shots are easy to create if you shoot at f/16 in Aperture Priority mode. This way the camera is calculating what will work best. I also over-expose the image by about 2 stops to make sure the athlete is well lit. When you choose these settings you'll have a dramatic drop in your shutter speed, to a point where it would blur the action! This is where your ISO is key. Typically something around 640 or 800 should be enough to deliver plenty of light on your subject. Try taking a few test shots and find a sweet spot where the shutter speed is plenty fast, and the athlete will still be lit.
A couple of very important tips for shooting into the sun:
-Shooting in sand, snow, water (any reflective surface) will help create that beautiful wrap-around light on the athlete. If it's not reflective enough (dirt, mud) you may want to consider using a flash to light up the athlete, or going for a silhouette image.
-Remember: keep your time looking through the lens to a minimum when shooting into the sun, it can be dangerous for your eyes. Try instead to use live view mode and save your vision.
-If there are ANY CLOUDS AT ALL very close to, or over the sun, no matter how small, the star may not come out. Try only to shoot into the sun when the immediate area around it is completely clear.
Sunny 16 images are some of my favorites to create and look at. The sun makes the image much more dynamic and cheerful. Keep a solid composition, combined with a great athlete, and create some of your best images ever!
One of our readers( Johan flickr.com/photos/iceman2058/ [email protected] ) added another piece of valuable info:
Because aperture is set relative to focal length, a longer focal length means a physically larger opening at the same aperture setting. To make sunstars we need the aperture to be physically tiny. So to get a good sunstar, set a small aperture but also go as wide as you can (if you are zoomed in even at 50-60mm you will most likely be getting a big burned out blob instead of a lovely sunstar…).