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Students taking this course will not only improve their General English and Workplace English communication skills but it will also help your future job prospects as you will have more experience communicating with clients and contacts from around the world.
Students take part in our General English group classes in the morning at their level as well as two afternoons of English in the workplace classes focussing on general workplace fluency development.
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It looks at how professional organisers and life coaches often encourage their clients to give away items from the past to help them move on, and how it's important to attach the emotion to the memory, not an item.
Gail Blanke, a New York life coach, who wrote a book about declutter and encouraging people to free themselves of junk they don't really need said: "Once you start and once you hit 50, you build all this energy and you find you can't stop.
"I think you can go home on any given evening and throw out 50 things. . . . You can certainly do it in two weeks. Just take a few minutes every day and get it done."

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Self-storage, also known as self-service storage, is becoming a common business model around the world. Unlike warehousing, which requires the storage of large or high volume goods, self-storage focuses more on smaller storage spaces — this may include lockers, containers, or garage-style storage facilities.
Self-storage often stores smaller items, such as clothes, toys and accessories. To maximise storage space, it is a good idea to invest in mesh enclosures. Mesh enclosures, such as the ones available at containit.com.au provides more secure storage for smaller items.
Why People Use Self Storage
Self-storage is often a temporary storage solution for tenants. People use these services for a variety of purposes, but people within the storage industry often cite 'the Four Ds' as the primary reasons for renting small storage space.
The Four Ds stand for the following:
- Death
- Divorce
- Disaster
- Dislocation
People will always have to move for one reason or another. Many clients choose self – storage in case of family deaths and divorce, often to store their departed's belongings until they can figure out where to put it. People who are divorced also need storage space while they are sorting out their new living arrangements.
When it comes to disasters, such as a fire or a hurricane, people use self-storage to store their salvaged belongings until they can have their homes rebuilt or relocated.
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The use of mesh containers is perfect for use in self-storage facilities because they are lightweight and secure. Mesh containers are considerably easier to move than heavy shelving because of their open structure.
At the same time, they can prevent items from falling out and getting lost during transfer and storage. The mesh keeps everything in their respective places. Since the mesh is see-through, you can also view your items with ease. This allows you to retrieve items more readily.
Mesh containers truly cater for the self-storage market — they are portable, lightweight and ideal for storing smaller items.


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Using its fins to walk, rather than swim, along the ocean floor in an undated picture, the pink handfish is one of nine newly named species described in a recent scientific review of the handfish family.
Only four specimens of the elusive four-inch (ten-centimeter) pink handfish have ever been found, and all of those were collected from areas around the city of Hobart (map), on the Australian island of Tasmania.
Though no one has spotted a living pink handfish since 1999, it's taken till now for scientists to formally identify it as a unique species.
The new-species determinations were made based on a number of factors, including number of vertebrae and fin rays, coloration, the presence of scales and spines, and proportional body measurements, according to review author Daniel Gledhill of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, or CSIRO.
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Renata and Darren | Lyminghton Elmers Court | Hampshire Wedding Photographer
Hi all. I've managed to find time to post the wedding pictures from Renata and Darren's special day. They chose to have their wedding party at Elmers Court Hotel in Lymington on one beautiful August afternoon.
I was very lucky: the bride decided to have us there from the early morning of her day. We got the chance to capture some photos while she was having her hair and make-up done by the talented team from Raphael Hair and Beauty. On the way back to the car, I took one of my favourites pictures from that day. We were 'walking through' the laundry service as a shortcut to the car park when the bride spotted her reflection in a poster. In just a few seconds, she double-checked her hair and look after experiencing a very windy morning. There are two black and white images illustrating that moment; they are the perfect example of how well prepared the wedding photographer needs to be on that day – we never know what could happen or when and those shots can't be posed. They represent the photojournalist style of my work and that's why I love them so much.
The wedding ceremony and evening venue were full of love, happiness and positive energy. I hope you can see that on my picture below! Enjoy:
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dip your toe into something
dip (one's) toe into (something)
To tentatively begin or get involved in a new experience. Likened to gently placing one's toe into water to test its temperature. I studied graphic design in college, but I've been dipping my toe into writing fiction lately. I've always wanted to travel the world, but I've never left the US. I'll dip my toe into it this summer, though, with a short trip to Toronto.
dip your toe into somethingbegin to do or test something cautiously.
The image here is of putting your toe briefly into water in order to check the temperature.


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Higher normal fasting plasma glucose is associated with hippocampal atrophy
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Objectives: Substantial evidence showing an association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cerebral atrophy, cognitive impairment, and dementia is accumulating. However, relatively little is known about the subclinical effects of high plasma glucose levels within the normal range. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between plasma glucose levels and hippocampal and amygdalar atrophy in a sample of 266 cognitively healthy individuals free of T2D, aged 60–64 years, taking part in a longitudinal study of aging.
Methods: Fasting plasma glucose was assessed at wave 1. Hippocampal and amygdalar volumes were manually traced on 1.5 T MRI scans collected at wave 1 and at wave 2 4 years later. General linear model analyses were used to assess the relationship between plasma glucose and incident medial temporal lobe atrophy after controlling for a range of sociodemographic and health variables.
Results: Plasma glucose levels were found to be significantly associated with hippocampal and amygdalar atrophy and accounted for 6%–10% in volume change after controlling for age, sex, body mass index, hypertension, alcohol, and smoking.
Conclusions: High plasma glucose levels within the normal range (<6.1 mmol/L) were associated with greater atrophy of structures relevant to aging and neurodegenerative processes, the hippocampus and amygdala. These findings suggest that even in the subclinical range and in the absence of diabetes, monitoring and management of plasma glucose levels could have an impact on cerebral health. If replicated, this finding may contribute to a reevaluation of the concept of normal blood glucose levels and the definition of diabetes.
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THE owners of the centre which hosted a controversial Al Ghurabaa press conference last week say they did not know who was booking the hall.
The group caused a furore when they refused to condemn the July 7, 2005, bombings and said they would not tell police if they knew another attack was planned.
They were speaking at the Al Badr centre in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, two days before the anniversary.
Al Ghurabaa's leader, Anjem Choudary, 39, said that the Government's foreign policy was to blame for the attacks, adding that Tony Blair had "blood on his hands".
He urged Muslims to defend themselves against perceived attacks by "whatever means they have at their disposal".
Dressed in long white robes, sandals and a black skull cap, bearded Mr Choudary said that Muslims should not co-operate with the police under any circumstances.
He was speaking the day after he was fined £500 plus £300 costs for organising protests outside the Danish embassy against cartoons of the prophet Mohammed.
Referring to the Forest Gate raid, in which police shot Mohammad Abdul Kahar, an unarmed and innocent Muslim, Mr Choudary said: "I think every Muslim has the right to defend his well-being, property and life if they are being attacked in an unreasonable and unfair way."
Also speaking at the meeting was Leytonstone resident Abu Ibraheem, formerly known as Omar Brooks, 34, who has been named as leader of another Islamist group, the Saved Sect.
Mr Ibraheem, a British convert to Islam, urged the Government to introduce Muslim Sharia law to the whole country, saying that trying to impose British values on Muslims was an attack on Islam.
A spokesman for Al Badr said that the organisation was very disappointed by the comments.
"Had we been aware that Al Ghurabaa was booking the hall, we would have refused this request as the values and ethos of Al Ghurabaa do not reflect those of Al Badr, a community-based organisation committed to help promote community harmony," he said.
The spokesman said that the practical arm of Al Badr, the Active Change Foundation (ACF), already worked extensively with the police and the council to tackle crime and disorder by engaging with young people, and would continue to do so.
Council leader Clyde Loakes also wanted to distance the local authority from Al Ghurabaa.
He said: "Waltham Forest has one of the most diverse communities to be found anywhere in London and residents from all backgrounds, races, religions and cultures live side by side in a harmonious and peaceful way.
"Calling for obstruction and non-cooperation with the police may harm community relations in the immediate term and also in the future. I am sure the vast majority of Waltham Forest residents do not support these views."


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Rumble in the Desert…23 06 2010
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Tikit Front Fender with Struts…22 06 2010
Gareth posted a nice article on his blog about replacing the stock fender on his Tikit with a more conventional one that uses fender struts to support the lower part of the fender. I haven't had any issues with my stock fender that would motivate me to change it, but it's good to know your options…=-)
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Best Odyssey19 06 2010
The Best Odyssey is a kiteboarding, surfing, SUP, paragliding and sailing extravaganza. They've got amazing photos and videos. If you want to kill an evening check it out…=-)
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My Kiteboard Quiver…18 06 2010
Here's an outline of the kiteboarding kites and boards I use and why.
Your kite provides you the power to move around on the water and how it handles is critical for your kiteboarding experience. If you are on a budget and have to cut corners do it anywhere, but here. A poor quality kite is going to make your life hard and unpleasant. Don't buy junk!
I ride only Naish kites simply because they are the highest quality kites I've ever seen. The craftsmanship and thought that goes into these kites is clear and once you own one you won't want to ride anything else. They are stable and easy to relaunch if you put them down on the water. Their beginner kites are docile and as you move up their line up you get faster handling and more power.
My Naish kites:
- 12m Code 2008 [16-23 knots]
- 9m Code 2008 [23-30 knots]
- 6m Cult 2009 [30-37 knots]
The Code is a discontinued Naish model that was aimed at the new kiteboarder. Accordingly it is safe, stable and easy to use. The handling isn't too sporty, but more than enough for your first couple seasons until your skills develop.
The Cult is the model that replaced the Code in Naish's kite line up and is their beginner/intermediate kite. It is more performance oriented than the Code, but is so stable and easy to use it's fine for a new kiteboarder. When I add new kites to my quiver I'll be buying Cults as they are the perfect balance of ease of use and performance for me for the next few years.
You'll notice I have 3 kites. That's pretty standard for a full quiver. You can get by with 1 kite or 2, but you won't always be able to kite when there is wind and you won't always be riding a good size for the current conditions. If you are riding a kite that's too small for conditions you'll be struggling to get enough power to ride. If you are riding a kite that's too big for conditions you'll have too much power which is just as tough to ride and can be dangerous. Modern kites have a broad range of usable wind speed. Easily 10-15 knots for a lot of kites. However, at the extreme ends of their ranges they aren't a lot of fun to use. That's why I've listed about a 7 knot speed range for my kites above. I can fly them outside these ranges, but I prefer not to.
A basic rule of thumb for kiting is with:
- one kite you'll be kiting 50% of the time when it's rideable
- two kites you'll be kiting 75% of the time when it's rideable
- three kites you'll be riding 95% of the time when it's rideable
Control Bar and Lines:
You are attached to your kite via some kevlar lines that run from your kite to a control bar that you use to steer the kite. Except for advanced riders doing wild tricks you will hook up your control bar to your harness so the kite pulls directly on your body and you don't have to hold on for dear life while riding. This is nice and lets you control the kite with one finger from each hand if you want.
Two important features of your control bar are:
- main safety release which lets you detach your kite from your harness in an emergency.
- secondary safety release on a flexible leash that retains your kite in a depowered state when you use the main release. When you use this secondary safety release you are totally freed from the kite and lines when needed in an emergency.
Naish makes a great control bar designed especially for their kites. I have 3 bars one for each kite. I tend to use just one bar and move it from kite to kite. This gives me 2 spare bars. That's probably one more than I need, but bars/lines bought with a kite are much cheaper than buying separately.
The kites used for water kiteboarding [vs. land or snow kiting] are inflatable. This keeps the floating when they hit the water and provides an extra measure of safety if things go wrong as you can turn your kite into a raft and float in to shore.
Every time you use your kite you'll be pumping it up and for a large kite like my 12m it takes a lot of pumping to put enough air inside. To make matters worse the sand and grit typically found at kiting beaches loves to get in your pump and wear out the seals.
I've got 2 Naish pumps which are very efficient and easy to use. Definitely the best kite pumps I've seen. You always want a spare pump as your are dead in the water if you can't pump up your kite.
Repair Kit:
My Naish kites came with a repair kit including:
- patches for the inflatable kite bladder
- spare air valves
- patches for the kite canopy
I haven't had to use any of these yet, but if you are far from a repair shop an emergency kit could be the difference between kiting or driving home.
After your kites your boards are the next most critical items in your quiver. I'd recommend buying a quality name brand board, but since technology doesn't change that fast in this area you can save $$$ by getting a used board or a new board that's a couple years old.
My boards:
- Ocean Rodeo Mako Freeride [40cm x 140cm]
- Roberto Ricci Designs Placebo [ 47xm x 144cm]
The OR Mako is my everyday board. It rides upwind really well and due to the rounded tail is very smooth on the choppy water that occurs when it gets really windy. This board features a lot of rocker [tip to tip curvature] as well as a ton of concave [edge to edge curvature] which combined with only one fin on each end makes it handle very differently from a more typical kite board like the RRD Placebo. The Mako is loose and easy to spin/maneuver when you don't dig in an edge making it a lot of fun to play around on. When you do push the edge into the water the concave really helps it bite and drive upwind.
The RRD Placebo is a big board and although the measurements seem not a lot greater than the Mako the more rectangular outline, lack of any concave and much less rocker give it more surface area in the water at any given time. This means you need less power from the kite to ride. This board is easy to ride and great for light wind conditions where the Mako would just sink. The downside is the weight and size make it less fun to play on than the Mako.
If I was going to do it all over again I'd probably buy a Mako King which is OR's bigger light wind board. That would give me the benefits of having a big board combined with the same handling and feel as my smaller Mako.
Besides having a spare in case you damage your main board the benefit of two boards is that the size of your board determines how big a kite you need to use to generate enough power to ride. Having a smaller and a larger board essentially gives you two "gears" for any one kite. This means you can fine tune your ride very easily. Rigging up a kite takes 15-20mins, but swapping a board takes only 2 mins. So if you are out on a small kite and need more power the easy thing to do is come in and grab your bigger board. Since boards are much cheaper than kites you can also make do with less kites by having a few boards at your disposal saving a lot of $$$.
You need a set of two foot pads and two straps to attach your board to your feet. These bindings are quite important for an enjoyable ride and there are lots of designs out there. When you are buying a board pay attention to the bindings. If they aren't going to work for you consider that replacing them can cost $100-$200. I'm using the stock OR and RRD bindings. They both work well so I have no complaints.
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Ocean Rodeo Rise XPD18 06 2010
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RAAM 2010 Recumbents…16 06 2010
There are several recumbent riders racing the 2010 edition of Race Across America [aka. RAAM]. Most notably Barbra Buatois the french rider shown above who is currently the 1st place female in the race.
Dana Liberman, owner of Bent Up Cycles and all around nice guy, is part of a 4 man recumbent men's team. They are going strong and currently in 3rd place for their division.
Tim Woudenberg is racing solo on a recumbent in the men's 50-59 age group. He's currently in first place in that group.
Sandy Earl was racing in the solo women's division, but has DNF'd – although it's not yet clear what the reason was for her departure from the race.
No matter how the race ends for these riders just showing up ready to race RAAM is an amazing accomplishment. It's hard to fully grasp the effort and investment of time/$$ these folks will have put into this event by the time they cross the finish line.
BTW – there is also a trike rider on a mixed bent/DF team called Team FARA.
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5 Jan 2006
Photo Frames & Albums(HKTDC Enterprise, Vol 01,2006)
Metal, wood, leather and polyresin sourced in Asia are used by Asia Trading Co to produce photo frames and albums such as this bright orange and yellow collection
Asia Trading Co was established in 1969, and has since gained extensive experience in photo frames, photo albums and stationery. "Our products are popular sellers in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia," says marketing executive Veronica Wong. "However, each market has its own requirements. Japan looks for quality and design, and is careful about the types of materials used, Europe looks for simple but elegant items, while the US seeks trendy photo frames and is willing to try new ideas. Also, as US customers are more keen to print digital photos at home, we have been developing more stylish photo frames for them."
Most frames manufactured by Asia Trading utilise various metals, wood or medium density fibreboard (MDF), leather and polyresin that are all sourced in Asia. "As it is expensive to have products made of genuine leather, we tend to offer bonded leather frames or faux leather for promotional items," says Wong.
Asia Trading has a monthly production capacity of over three million items at its 400,000-square-foot, 1,500-worker factory in Dongguan on the Chinese mainland. Minimum orders of 1,000 frames/albums per item and colour are delivered 45-60 days after order confirmation and may feature the firm's 21st Century brand name.
Also proud of its lengthy involvement in the picture frames business is 1983-established Kwok Keung Metal Works Ltd. As the firm's name suggests, its greatest strength is in rolled and stamped metal products.
"Our photo frames use a combination of metal, glass and wood and continue to find ready markets overseas," says marketing executive Ivy Lo. "We try to make our range as attractive and appealing as possible, while remaining open to customers' requests for finishes such as silk-screen colours or patterns on glass."
Most in demand from Kwok Keung is the classic, simple photo frame. "However, as we target mainly the mid- to high-end of the market, in addition to classic frames we also offer collections or themed frames suitable for weddings or graduation photographs for example," says Lo.
"Buyers in Europe prefer our wood frame collections," she adds. "The wood used comes from the US, while steel and aluminium are sourced in Korea and we buy glass from the mainland."
Frames and albums are exported worldwide to major markets such as the US. The firm has a monthly production capacity of about 1.5 million items at its 27,000-square-metre factory in Shenzhen on mainland. Minimum order value is US$8,000 or 480 pieces, and delivery time is 60 days after order confirmation.
Jingle Metal Products Co Ltd was established in 1972, and began as a manufacturer of metal and plastic nameplates for electronic and electrical items. Today, the company makes regular metal photo frames, versions with clocks and even albums combined with frames.
"We are strong in metal photo frames and albums, especially in steel, solid brass and extruded aluminium, and we are currently offering a new model using a plating process that results in a pewter-like effect," says marketing director Stephen Chow.
"We also use aluminium sheet, bonded leather, acrylic and die-cast zinc alloy," he adds. "Our product range also includes certain associated products of photo frames, such as frame-front albums, flip-through albums, frame clocks and photo storage boxes."
Steel and aluminium come from Japan, zinc alloy from Australia and bonded leather from the US, and monthly production reaches 10 million frames at a 300,000-square-foot, 1,000-worker, ISO9001-certified factory in Dongguan on the mainland.
The firm accepts minimum orders in excess of US$5,000 in value or 600 pieces per model and size for delivery 45-60 days after order confirmation. Major markets are North America, Europe and South Asia.
Tong Yeung Offset Printing Fty Co Ltd, established in 1986, has substantial experience manufacturing paper-based photo frames. However, the firm can produce items using PVC, plush or leather to customers' requests.
We usually export paper photo frames, made from card and cardboard, to Europe and the US," says marketing manager Agneta Ko. "While some buyers request that we outsource these frames and have them wrapped in plush, we usually print them off in different colours using our four-colour offset printing machines."
The paper and the plush are bought on the mainland. "Otherwise, if a customer wants a special paper for a particular effect, we can simply import it. However, there is usually an abundant choice in Hong Kong and on the mainland," says Ko.
Paper frames are reinforced with grey-board. "This adds overall strength so the frame will stand, and we can also offer different colours,"Ko explains. She says the minimum order size is 5,000 pieces per model and delivery is 30 days after order confirmation from the firm's factory in Dongguan.
This demonstrates that when a photo needs framing, Hong Kong can put you right in the picture.
Asia Trading Co
Unit 401, Tower 2
South Seas Centre
75 Mody Rd
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Hong Kong
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Fax: 852-2487-1105
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Union Ind Bldg
116 Wai Yip St
Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2341-5227
Fax: 852-2797-8858
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Kwok Keung Metal Works Ltd
Rms 2903-07, Tower 1
223 Hing Fong Rd
Kwai Chung, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2424-4801
Fax: 852-2420-4028
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Sun Ngai Mfy Ltd
Rm 29, 10/F
Thriving Ind Centre
26-38 Sha Tsui Rd
Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2492-9178
Fax: 852-2416-4938
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.sun-ngai-frame.com
Tai Cheong Metal Plastic Mfy Ltd
Flat J, 9/F, Blk 2
Golden Dragon Ind Centre
162-170 Tai Lin Pai Rd
Kwai Chung, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2425-2103
Fax: 852-2424-7327
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Tong Yeung Offset Printing Fty Co Ltd
Unit 404
Star Centre
443-451 Castle Peak Rd
Kwai Chung, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2136-1119
Fax: 852-2136-1117
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Your go-to guide for waste & recycling in the Twin Cities.
This toolkit from Washington County teaches about nature's way of recycling through decomposition and composting.
This is a 40-slide Power Point presentation on the basic science and environmental benefits of backyard composting with some great visual images and photographs on every slide by Bill Fouks and Anne Ludvik with Carver County Environmental Services.
You can view a short Power Point presentation on vermiculture (worm composting) presented by the Recycling Association of Minnesota.
You can view a short YouTube video on vermiculture (worm composting) by the Recycling Association of Minnesota. Vermiculture can be a good option for those who live in a small space or would like to compost indoors.
This curriculum was developed as part of the Victory Neighborhood project for Heidi Begin's second grade class at Loring Elementary. Created by Carmen Borgerding, (mother Heidi Begin) the curriculum included an illustrated booklet on all types of worms, a vermicomposting game, and a family survey on composting.
Second grade students at Loring Elementary produced this brochure on how to vermicompost as part of a curriculum, developed by Carmen Borgerding.
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Cuisine: Indian Cooking time: 35 mins Serving: 5 people
Aloo bonda / Potato Bonda : These are very very addictive evening snack with a cup of hot tea / Cofee. Kids will love this for sure because of the potato stuffing.Do try this and share your feedback 🙂
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- To make potato masala : In a pan, heat some oil and temper it with mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Urad dal, Channa dal, chopped green chillies and chopped curry leaves.Saute for a min.
- To that, Add chopped Onions and saute till soft and translucent.
- Add the required salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and crushed ginger garlic.Saute for a min.
- Add the mashed potatoes and mix well until everything combines together well.
- Finally Add some chopped Coriander leaves,saute and Switch off the heat.
- Transfer to a bowl and cool down.
- Take a small portion of the potato masala and make balls.Keep it aside.
- To make batter : In a large bowl, Add Besan flour, Rice flour, Salt, Kashmiri chilly powder, Hing/Asafoetida and Baking soda(Optional) . Mix it well.
- Add water gradually and make it a thick smooth batter.
- To fry bondas : In a pan, heat some oil for frying .Dip the potato balls in the batter and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown on all the sides.Do it in medium heat.Drain it over paper tissue.
- Enjoy hot with coconut chutney / sauce and a hot tea / coffee.
- The batter should be thick enough to coat the bondas.If its too thin, it will absorb lot of oil and if its thick,the outer layer will be so thick and it wont get cooked properly
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Our Library
Currently the school has a well resourced library. Children visit the library once a week with their classes to browse and issue books. The library is also available during class time for children to pop in and search information, or exchange books that they have read.
Our librarians are trained and help out classes and before and after school to ensure the library is always perfect for the next person.
The library is open on Wednesday lunchtime for Code club and Thursday lunchtime for games. The after school Code club is on Monday at 4.45pm.
Our new building will see the library distributed through the building and a self issuing process will prevail. Much of the structural library system management will be managed by the senior students. This is an exciting development which gives children full and always access to our library resources and allows our children to grow their contribution and service to the school.
Kelburn Normal School - Library Team:
- Joelle Clark, Library Teacher
- Katharina Vautier, Library Assistant
- Danielle Sanders, Deputy Principal
- Andrew Bird, Principal
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Alex Cooper's gallery auctions of militaria consists of firearms, swords and knives; uniforms, helmets, and gear; badges, buttons and awards; and military related art, print and ephemera. I have about 15 minutes, given my quick little consideration span and my brief little consideration span to stroll round an public sale, and then retire to the car with my guide (which I ALWAYS convey with me when I go to auctions with John). My brother had not been able to pay the mortgage for just a few months, so his house was taken away just a few months after he went into the military.
Our next two auctions are the August Online Only Auction and our massive September Premiere Firearms Auction Check out among the heaps and images for these auctions and see in the event you can guess which of them might be appearing on this column next. Post WWII Mast, under the directions of General de Gaulle remained as Resident General in Tunisia until 1947, while heading navy missions in Syria and Egypt. They are heavy obligation vehicles and an integral part of the army autos fleet.
Feel free to contact us by phone, e-mail, or Facebook relating to consignment opportunities for upcoming auctions and every other questions that you will have. Restrictions on the M908, M908A1, M1038, and M1038A1 mannequin Humvees — that are out of military use — had been lifted by the US State and Commerce departments in the last year or so, clearing the way in which for DLA.
Real pieces of army historical past will continue to grow to be an increasing number of uncommon as a result of fires, floods, rust, negligence, and time. In service with the U.S. navy since the mid-Eighties, the HUMVEE" (to use its barely gentler-sounding nickname) replaced the unique and long-serving Jeep, which traced its roots back to World War II. While on-line auctions and online shops the method has been simplified in some methods, if you are into 'picking' here are a few more places to consider. If you're a German navy collector these pictures should have your blood pumping. Some of the categories we cowl are: army, navy, cash, military medals, military uniform, military gear.
That's based on The Army Times , which first broke the story of the authorized and departmental wrangling that has lastly led to the sale of these former army vans. You may get Government Military Surplus Auction free reductions on Crawler Tractors and excavators. That's numerous guns, equipment, bladed weapons, and military artifacts to view!


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Today, with exactly 4 weeks until the start of the season the DFL published the fixtures for the forthcoming season. As if this didn't make it difficult enough for fans to attend games, there is still no exact date for the fixtures yet! For those who haven't yet experienced the lottery of attending a Bundesliga game, the fixtures at the start of the season are given a specific weekend for the game, but not a specific date and time. For example, St. Pauli's first game of the season at home to 1860 Munich (whose fans will have to travel 800km from Munich to Hamburg, a 14 hour round trip) will be played on the weekend of Friday 19th July until Monday 22nd July.
This means that the date could be on one of four possible dates, either Friday 18:00, Saturday 13:00, Sunday 13:30 or Monday 20:30. Once each weekend is assigned, the DFL then announce the exact date of the fixtures in batches, usually batches of 6 or 7 games at a time. Until these are announced, a fan wanting to plan a trip in advance to a game must take into account that the full weekend. This is bad enough for a fan in Germany who may have to organise time off work, childcare arrangements, hotels, travel, etc. But it's also an absolute nightmare for foreign fans of the Bundesliga who want to attend a game but simply can't book in advance unless they plan to arrive either before Friday afternoon and leave on Tuesday morning. If fans wait until the fixtures are confirmed however then they also risk incurring higher prices for flights and accommodation.
It's expected that the DFL won't confirm the first batch of fixtures for another 7-10 days, leaving fans with no way of making plans to attend games, and those travelling from abroad a huge gamble as to whether to travel without knowing when the fixture is played.
The Bundesliga is a great league, but this system is a nightmare for the fans. DFL – sort it out!


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- InterpolatingPolynomial gives the interpolating polynomial in a Horner form, suitable for numerical evaluation.
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Our Lady Of Victory Catholic Home School Curriculum is the project of the Scott Jones family now in Post Falls, Idaho.
They've given their hearts to Catholic families who are searching for traditional Catholic books and curriculum.
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Our Lady of Victory also has an excellent Catholic homeschool curriculum and is noted for using the old Baltimore Catechism. OLVS has republished many Catholic homeschool books at Lepanto Press, many of which are beautifully bound and some with gold embossing.
See El Cid, St. Fernando III, and other books at Lepanto Press. They, too, have been creating theme based content copybooks.
OLVS has accredited homeschool programs for each grade K-12. It is a God-send to have their schedule for each day all laid out as a daily planner.
St. Anne's Helper Audio Catechism (reprintable text included - CDs or Downloads) and Catechism Copybooks (reprintable Catholic ebooks - see below) make learning the basic Catholic beliefs easy and fun! OLVS uses the Baltimore Catechism so you now have audio and print tutorial help with the memory work and drill with St. Anne's Helper First Communion and Confirmation preparation.
Here is what they say:
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Our Lady of Victory School allows Catholic homeschooling parents to choose from various standardized or specially tailored programs, resources, and supplies.... If you have any questions, please contact us."
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1. I thought the sky blue Asus EEE was so cute. But I will hold off ordering until I see it in person. Or at least until it comes with the 9" screen.
2. We took my mother out for her Mothers' Day dinner on Saturday. She wanted breakfast, so we went to the diner. And they gave us free dessert. This had the advantage of no crowd in the restaurant, and not having to do it really early so that my brother could catch his train back to Boston on Sunday.
3. I went to a movie. I think the last movie I saw in the theater was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. But I saw The Forbidden Kingdom and it was exactly what I wanted. Lots of fun. And practically a private screening, as the crowd seemed to be for Speed Racer and Iron Man. Which I considered, but they'll be around long enough I'll have another chance.
4. We had a heavy rain this weekend, so my allergies are actually getting better; it isn't as hard to think. Now if I can just manage to keep from catching the cold going around the office... This is my worst season for allergies, in college it always came just when I had to do final papers. So I've been refraining from jumping into or starting threads in my online game, because I haven't even had the brain power to follow all of the threads. Maybe by the end of the week I'll feel up to jumping in again. In the meantime I've been reading favorite authors and rereading comfort books. And playing Master of Orion 2.
5. The next time I play in my D&D game I'm going to need to have questions set up for a Commune spell. The DM has said that since we're in the Seven Heavens I'll get short answers, not just yes and no. But the problem is to figure out who or what can have done the massive area life/spirit drain here. Certainly it's nothing local.


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We work on most major home appliances, such as your refrigerator,
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It was a beautiful day in Sioux City.
This young whippersnapper just didn't want to inform the old man that his time has ended… And people say Millennials are arrogant!
i played golf one time 40 + years ago. The folks I played with said I had beginners luck. Being extra brilliant at that time, I never played again. My son who never cared for the game plays all the time and comes up short according to what he says. I do have a little problem with health or I would play him. But I fear his excitement at having someone he could beat (like he beat me the last time we ran a foot race back in the '80s) would be too much for him. As to the golfers above, sounds like the youngster took the old codger or was it the other way around? Please remember me in your prayers as I prepare for a homecoming and revival in August.
I think it's really nice that Putt-Putt has started using real-looking scorecards like that.
Uhhhh .. Dave .. don't look now .. but you ARE the "young whippersnapper generation".
And besides, if you whipped the young'un, you whipped the young'un. I'd settle for doing that flipping coins, even.


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I think colour has not yet unfold all its sensuality, all its revolutionary and subversive potential in painting, where it was for a long time controled, codified, and limited. For Charles Blanc*, its part in art is feminine, and has to be submitted to drawing - he calls masculine - like feeling must be submitted to reason : otherwise, painting would be "lost by colour, like humanity was lost by Eve".
Is my painting "lost", or, on the contrary, magnified, transcended by colour, that occupies the first place ? It's up to you to take the risk to bite into the forbidden and delicious fruit of colour, going on your visit !
* Grammaire des arts du dessin (1867).


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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is found in citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system.
Carbonyl iron is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron is a combination vitamin/mineral supplement that helps your body better absorb iron from your diet.
Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have any allergies or other medical conditions. In some cases, you may not be able to use ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron, or you may need a dose adjustment or special precautions.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.
Do not give this medication to a child without medical advice.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Avoid taking this medicine within 2 hours before or after you take other medicines, especially an antibiotic. Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines you take by mouth.
Other drugs may interact with ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole.
For best results, take ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
Store at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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"Brooklyn" is a 2017 palomino Quarter Horse filly. She is such a pretty girl with dapples and a clean white mane and tail. She is about 14-2 hands tall…$3,000
Rusty is red dun quarter horse gelding with an hour glass blaze and two hind socks. He was born in April 2017 and he is an athletic guy. He leads and…$3,500
Stewie is a red dun quarter horse colt. He was born March 18, 2019, I think he'll be about 14-2 to 15 hands tall. He is a quick little guy, he gets those…$2,000
Snickers is a solid built quarter horse weanling colt, he should be about 14-2 or 14-3 hands tall when grown. He is friendly and easy to halter and work…$2,000
Caramel is a quarter horse filly, she looks like a buckskin, but is registered as a dun with black points. She was weaned in Sept and is current on her…$2,000
If you love the fast feet of a cutting horse, the slide of a reining horse, and the power of a roping horse, you will love our Bee Creek Quarter horses…$2,500
Toby is a Sport Gotland, and quite possibly the best trail horse you will ever experience. His sire was a registered Gotland (Cedar Hill Mark), and his…$2,500
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YINCHUAN - The distance between the southern edge of the Tengger Desert and the city of Zhongwei in northwest China"s Ningxia Hui autonomous region was once just a few kilometers, but it has been expanding over the past several years.
Tengger, the fourth-largest desert in China, is mostly in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region and stretches to parts of Ningxia and Gansu province.
Residents of Zhongwei, who have suffered from desertification and land degradation for decades, said that in the 1950s, when the desert was around 5 kilometers away, even a gentle breeze would blow dust and sand into their homes.
The situation has improved significantly. Desertification is under control and the distance between the desert and Zhongwei has been pushed back to more than 20 kilometers - and a World Bank desertification control project has played an important role.
The Changliushui project started in 2013, with a World Bank loan of 300 million yuan ($44 million) to address desertification and land degradation.
"First, we established straw checkerboards to halt the movement of shifting sand dunes. Then we sowed grass seeds and planted shrubs. Eventually, we turned the desert into an oasis," said Tang Ximing, who is in charge of the project.
The checkerboards are low straw barriers arranged in squares that help block wind and provide some shade.
Lin Xiuxia, 45, a resident of Heilin village, has been making straw checkerboards for more than three years.
"Making straw checkerboards is a laborious and difficult task. Women usually wrap scarves around their faces and heads tightly to avoid sunshine and sand, while men wear straw hats," Lin said.
From March to October, Lin and other residents work around 12 hours per day in the desert. "Sometimes, we need to eat five meals a day, because it requires so much physical effort."
But Lin and her colleagues" hard work has been repaid with a good income and a better living environment.
In the village, more than 200 residents make straw checkerboards. They work not only in Zhongwei but also in Inner Mongolia, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and Shaanxi province. The average annual income is around 70,000 yuan per person.
"It"s not only a desertification control project. It has become a poverty alleviation project as well," said Tang, adding that the Changliushui project has paid local residents more than 70 million yuan over the past six years.
As the project continues, straw checkerboards placed years ago are now covered by thriving sandy soil plants.
"I was born and grew up in the city. Desertification control is vital to sustain the city"s development. We have received assistance from international society; therefore, we should work harder," Tang added.
The 52-year-old invented a seeding machine that can plant seeds in the desert with a higher survival rate and lower labor cost.
The straw-checkerboard mode has prevented the desert from engulfing the city, and the city"s environment has become much better.
The project aims to bring 23,000 hectares of the desert under control when it ends in 2019. So far, more than 20,000 hectares have been harnessed.
The Changliushui project is part of the World Bank"s desertification control and ecological protection project in Ningxia, one of the most ecologically fragile areas in northwestern China. The region has been struggling with drought, wind and sand, water and soil loss and soil salinity.
Statistics showed that the desertified land in the region reached nearly 3 million hectares in 2012, accounting for 57.2 percent of the total area of the region.
The World Bank approved a loan of $80 million to help control desertification and land degradation in Ningxia. Since 2013, projects covering an area of over 55,000 hectares have been started in Zhongwei, Lingwu, Qingtongxia and Wuzhong cities, as well as Yanchi county.
"Ecologically fragile areas in northwest China are always economically less-developed areas. Introducing international aid programs can obtain supplementary financing for indigenous ecological improvement projects," said Li Zhigang, director of the Ningxia management center for international forestry cooperation projects.
"The significance of the World Bank"s project goes beyond ecological benefits. It has also increased local residents" incomes and accelerated social development," Li added.


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Duncan MacRae Bagpipes developed by Stuart Liddell and McCallum Bagpipes. Over the last 7 months, McCallum Bagpipes and Stuart have been working very closely to manufacture a replica of Stuart's very own "MacRae Bagpipes" right down to the closest details of the internal bores and bells, exterior profile shape, shape of mounts, MacRae engraving and including the two slightly different tenor top sizes, again to be an exact replica of his set. Available in 4 Styles: blackwood mounted, alloy and imitation, full imitation and engraved alloy and imitation. The engraving is also an exact copy of the engraving Stuart has on his original MacRae's.
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- Brand: McCallum / MacRae
- Warranty: 10 Years
- Base Material: African Blackwood
- Metalwork: Polished Aluminium
- Projecting Mounts: Imitation Ivory or Blackwood
- Ferrules: Polished Alloy or Imitation Ivory
- Engraved: Thistle
- All blackwood pipes are sold with necessary CITES treaty paperwork!
Duncan MacRae African Blackwood Bagpipes by Stuart Liddell
The Duncan MacRae Bagpipes are a great classic-looking set that utilizes mostly imitation ivory. However, the engraved alloy is used on the tuning slides and ornaments the projecting mounts as part of the "deluxe" option.The aluminum alloy that McCallum uses doesn't tarnish and isn't plated. AB3s come with an adjustable (polypenco) blowstick that will fit any player and won't crack due to moisture. McCallums are made in Scotland.
Two Awesome Features on All McCallum Bagpipes:
- McCallum's New Alloy (If you have plating on your pipes, that is) - this is a great material that never tarnishes, keeping your pipes always looking like silver! Check out the pictures, and imagine a set of pipes that always look like that!
- Threaded Hemp Retainers - you can see these on the picture that all McCallum pipes have a "hemp retainer," or "stop," that keeps the hemp from coming off the end of various joints. A great treat for pipers who are more familiar with other sets.
Features of the SL4 MacRae Bagpipes:
- Fully combed and beaded African Blackwood
- Imitation Ivory projecting mounts
- Thistle engraved alloy tuning slides and ferrules.
- McCallum Brass Lined blackwood or poly adjustable blowstick available
- Polypenco pipe chanter
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Debugging a wireless network without an analyzer is like trying to debug a circuit without an oscilloscope. If you will be developing with ZigBee, MiWi or MiWi P2P protocols, this ZigBee Analyzer is an essential development tool.
This wireless network analyzer connects via USB, and is used to view wireless network traffic following the IEEE 802.15.4 specification on the 2.4GHz band. In conjunction with the hardware packet sniffer, the software can analyze complete network traffic and display decoded packets graphically. It also can display a graphical representation of the network topology and the messages as they flow through the network. This information then can be saved and/or exported for further analysis.
The analyzer is shipped in a rugged plastic case and can be mounted onto the same type of backplane used by E-blocks boards.


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Business reporting should be simple. But business users cannot access the data they need. Problems include:
- Data in silos – data from multiple sources is not available in one place.
- End of day timing is not synchronised – T+1 and T+2 – what is the use when you want T+0?
- Meanings and financial definitions are inconsistent in differing systems
In this video we show how the data point model can industrialize business reporting.


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Easy Crossword Puzzles
Individuals who are new to doing crossword puzzles should start out with these easy crossword puzzles. These generally have very simple hints and answers, and are smaller than your average puzzles. They are meant for you to get the hang of how these fun games work. Once you have mastered completing the easy level, then you can move on to the more difficult ones we feature on our website, from Junior level on up to the hardest level. Among the options we have in this category are Insect, Days of the Week, Farm, Independence, Planets, Animal, and several other great options of this fun online game. No matter where your interests lie, these easy crossword puzzle games are sure to make you interested in this game.
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A three-way touch lamp turns on, off or dims with a mere touch of your fingertips. Your body actually becomes a part of the electrical circuit when you touch the lamp, coupling with the dimmer control wired inside the base of the lamp. Unfortunately, over time these dimmer controls can fail and the lamp will no longer operate. The lamp can be salvaged by replacing the original touch dimmer control with a universal replacement dimmer control. This is an inexpensive way to repair what may have been an expensive lamp.
Unplug the lamp from the wall. Remove the lamp shade and the light bulb. Move the lamp to an area with a flat work service and large enough to accommodate the lamp while it is laying on its side.
Take the base off of the bottom of the lamp. They normally snap on and can be removed with a flat head screw driver. Slide the screw driver under the bottom of the lamp to pry it off.
Remove the old touch dimmer control. The touch dimmer control has four wires, a black wire, a red or grey wire (the colour of this wire depends on the manufacturer), a white wire and a yellow wire. All the wires will be connected to the lamp wires with wire nuts, the exception to this is the yellow wire and that wire is addressed in step four. Simply untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the dimmer control wires from the lamp wires.
Locate the yellow wire connected to the old touch dimmer control; it will have a brass ring attached at the end of the wire. The brass ring fits around a threaded nipple in the lamp base, use pliers to remove the nut and slip the yellow wire off the nipple.
Locate the yellow wire with the brass ring on the new touch dimmer control and place it over the threaded nipple. Place the nut onto the threaded nipple and tighten securely with the pliers.
Connect the black wire attached to the touch dimmer control, to the smooth wire that connects directly to the plug end of the lamp. Twist an orange wire nut onto the wires, connecting them together.
Locate the grey or red wire attached to the touch dimmer control. The colour of this wire depends on the manufacturer. Connect it to the smooth lamp wire that directly connects to the lamp socket by twisting them together with an orange wire nut.
Twist an orange wire nut onto the white wire connect to the dimmer control and the final two ribbed lamp wires in the base of the lamp, connecting them together.
Tape the wire nuts. Wrap electrical tape around all the wire nuts and the wires to secure the wire nuts in place.
Place the bottom of the lamp back onto the lamp base. Replace the light bulb and the lamp shade. Plug the lamp back into the wall.
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Dear Colleagues,
First and foremost, on behalf of the National Arab American Medical Association-Michigan Board of Directors I would like to extend our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of our fellow Americans who lost their lives as well as a speedy recovery to our brothers and sisters injured in the recent Boston Marathon bombings. Although I would rather go into great detail about the activities NAAMA-MI conducted in the month of April including a well attended CME event in partnership with the Syrian American Medical Society-Michigan Chapter, an informative presentation by none other than the godfather of healthcare law Mr. Andrew Wachler, a social mixer for our students and residents, the forging of a partnership with Kaplan Medical, etc… I feel obligated to discuss something that I am sure most Arab and Muslim Americans living in the United States felt on the day of the Boston bombings. I am going to do my best to navigate through this topic without politicizing it or making any religious connotations given our status as a nonpolitical and nonreligious organization. It is a well-known fact that we live in different times. I use the word "Different" intentionally because as unfair and absurd as some people's remarks can be towards Arab and Muslim Americans these days, they pale in comparison to the vitriol and actions that have been taken against other races, ethnic, and religious groups that have lived in the United States. As a matter of fact, one can argue that as an Arab or Muslim American you are likely to encounter similar, if not more prejudice in the Arab and Muslim world if you happen to be of the "Wrong Religion, Sect or Nationality" in that particular country. The moral of the story is that although the environment we live in today is not ideal, it could always be worse. Having said that, this is not a time to look the other way rather this is the moment in history that Arab and Muslim Americans need to unite and face the voices of bigotry. There are those that wish to define us in their own ways and for their own specific agendas, however the majority of our fellow citizens of this great nation who know us, work with us, live by us, and celebrate and grieve with us know how much we love our country. We need not fear the voices of hate and blame, because if anything our collective history has taught us is that the American people will always stand on the side of fairness and justice for all.
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Grants & Awards
Submission Deadline May 1, 2019
The Chair of the Grants and Research Committee of the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church, the Rev. Dr. Robert Tobin, invites applications for Grants and Prizes to be awarded in 2019. Grants and awards are made to help meet one of the Society's objectives: promotion of the preservation of the particular heritage of the Episcopal Church and its antecedents. Award recipients are expected to make an appropriate submission to the Society's journal, Anglican and Episcopal History.
The Society is pleased to announce the inaugural Robert W. Prichard Prize. It's purpose is to recognize the best Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil. dissertation which has considered the history of the Episcopal Church (including 17th and 18th century British colonies that became the United States) as well as the Anglican church in the worldwide Anglican Communion. The prize is named to honor the Rev. Dr. Robert W. Prichard, a longtime board member and president of the Society and a noted historian and author in the discipline.
Applicants are invited to submit a dissertation for consideration which was successfully defended between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018. It may be submitted by the author or on the author's behalf. The dissertation need not focus solely or even principally on the history of the Episcopal Church or Anglicanism. The selection committee welcomes dissertations which place that history in conjunction with other strands of church history, or even place it in dialogue with non-ecclesial themes of American history. The Episcopal or Anglican element of the work should be a constitutive, not peripheral, part of the dissertation. Submissions should be a full electronic version of the dissertation, complete with all scholarly apparatus. The recipient of the prize will be announced in July and receive $2000.
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Grant and Award recipients must return a Grant Acceptance Form before funds are released. The form details requirements (including a W-9 or other documentation), attribution in any publication drawn upon the project supported, submission of a report of accomplishments, and gives permission for the Society to publish recipients' names and titles of research or projects. It is expected recipients will make submission to Anglican and Episcopal History, when appropriate. A 1099 will be provided at the end of the tax year as grants may be taxable. Consult with your tax advisor.
The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church is pleased to announce its 2018 grant awards. Applications received were reviewed by a committee, with recipients determined by the Board of Directors at their meeting in June at Virginia Theological Seminary. $13,000 in grants were awarded. The Rev. Dr. Robert Tobin, Chair of the Grants Committee, announced recipients from the applications received. Grants support scholars in significant research and publications related to the history of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. Recipients are encouraged to publish, when appropriate, in Anglican and Episcopal History, the quarterly academic journal of the Society.
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"FALL is coming" (said in my best Ned Stark impression). And you know it's coming because cows adorned with flower arrangements the size of small Christmas trees will begin to make their way down from their high Alpine pastures towards lower and warmer ground. We've been to various types of festivals in Switzerland (Christmas festivals, wine festivals, chestnut festivals, cheese festivals) and the Swiss Désalpe Festivals take the cake. I absolutely love them. There's just something about … Read More
El Cortijo de los Caballos – The Ultimate Wedding Venue
Hands down, the best wedding I've ever been to! My only complaint was that we didn't get to stay longer! Maja and Adam chose El Cortijo de los Caballos in Benahavis, Spain as their destination wedding location. And as you can see… what a fabulous choice! El Cortijo de los Caballos is a private villa near Marbella available to rent for weddings, holidays and other special occasions. Formerly an equestrian center, the Cortijo sleeps 28 adults. … Read More
Wandering through Ronda, Spain
On our short stay to Marbella (the real Costa del Sol!) for Adam & Maja's wedding, we decided to use one of our days for a day trip to Ronda. The drive took about an hour and a half from Estepona and it wasn't for the faint of heart if you suffer from car sickness! This was one curvy, cliff-filled drive! On the way, we ran across this oasis of a restaurant in the middle of … Read More
Visiting Estepona, Spain
Estepona, Spain was about a one hour drive from the airport in Malaga. We decided to stay on the outskirts of Estepona because of its vicinity to the beach and the wedding we were attending at El Cortijo de los Caballos in Benahavís. Once we arrived, we immediately walked to the supermercado for some snacks and sangria and went to check out the beach. It was pretty rocky and not ideal for 'a day at the beach' but still … Read More
Our wedding at the Château Élan Legends Clubhouse
What a wonderful day this was! It just went too dang fast. Planning a wedding abroad definitely wasn't easy but with the help of our sweet families, I'd say it was a success! We arrived in Georgia on April 30th, 10 days before the wedding. In my head, this sounded like plenty of time. But whew, what a whirlwind of DIY'ing, planning, shopping & visiting friends. And to think that at some point I considered … Read More
Food Tour with Private Tours of Venice
Before arriving in Venice, I searched endlessly online for a food tour for us to go on. I really enjoy these tours because not only do you get hear the city's history and try the unique food of the region, but you also get a behind the scenes look at those "local" spots that aren't crawling with tourists. And then you know exactly where to go out to eat for the rest of the trip! Unfortunately, … Read More
Exploring Venice, Italy
The first thing you should know about Venice: You will get lost. And once you accept that, you can relax! If you have to be somewhere on time, you should leave at least 30 minutes earlier that you think. The streets are medieval and were built with no rhyme or reason and just when you think you're headed in the right direction.. dead end. The signage throughout the city isn't exactly consistent so I wouldn't rely … Read More
Exploring Murano, Italy
When we began planning our Easter weekend trip to Venice, a friend of ours suggested staying in Murano to get more of a "real" experience. So, as I always do, I instantly consulted with AirBnB to weigh our options. Turns out (it shouldn't have been a surprise) that it's ridiculously expensive to stay in Venice, so Murano was the obvious place to look next. We came across the perfect apartment, The Prestige House, in the … Read More


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Looking For the Best Lintels? Some Factors to Consider
To build a house, you're going to need a wide variety of materials. A small item that many miss is the use of steel lintels. These simple steel supports are essential if you want a house that stands tall despite the various challenges thrown at it.
You may be asking what exactly are steel lintels? Most people are not aware of what they do. They're actually pretty important. This is because they support the arch of your door. Gravity pulls down the material and that put a lot of strain on the arch. Without a lintel, the door will eventually break down from the weight of the arch.
In the past, lintels were made of a variety of materials. Wood is a popular choice and you can see this in the many wooden door frames all over the place. Nowadays though, the best choice for material is steel. Steel lintels are well-known for their durability and their ability to handle a lot of weight. However, lintels are not made equally. You'll want the best lintels out there as part of your house.
How to look for the best
There are several factors to consider when picking the right supplier for lintels. First, you'll want a supplier with the most experience. Experience ensures that the people you are buying your lintels from know what they are doing. Making lintels may look easy, but it is also easy to make a mistake. There may be flaws in making them like miniature cracks or something similar. You'll want the best if you want to make a house.
Second, you'll want a supplier that uses the best materials. Making steel beams and steel lintels are similar. They both require the best steel out there for the same reason: good steel ensures that the resulting product is as durable as possible. Using low-quality materials is a recipe for disaster.
Finally, there is the fact that you will need to find a supplier that gives you great customer service. For example, you don't want a supplier that does not deliver supplies on time. You also do not want a supplier that ignores your needs and doesn't listen to you. Customer service is just as important as the materials that they supply.
Finding the right supplier
With these characteristics in mind, you probably won't find any finer supplier in Australia than Builders Steel Direct. With 30 years of experience in the business and a solid customer track record, you can be sure that you are getting the best from them.


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While some parts of the world are still experiencing cold weather, we here have been feeling the hot summer sun more and more these days. Every morning, I keep looking for outfits in lightweight fabric to keep me cool for the rest of the day. (And no, I don't mean figuratively. But then again, that is debatable. LOL!) I just couldn't bring myself to wear anything thicker than a feather. Okay, fine. Maybe I'm exaggerating, but you know what I mean. Thank God stores are done with fall/winter clothes. Time to bring on the Spring/Summer goodies! Just like Abercrombrie & Fitch's new collection featuring spring dresses, rompers and maxis. This particular romper called the Elsie dress is my favorite. Nothing says feminine than these pretty frills and laces. And can you see the little eyelet details and scalloped hem on the bottom? J'adore! It's great that this romper is cut higher than usual as well. They make my legs look extra long–as if I'm wearing sky-high heels. That's what I like about A&F's clothes. They're simple but always so beautifully made in the right silhouette and cut to ensure a flattering fit. And you know what they say about anything that fits right, it will always look 10 times better than the fanciest ill-fitting clothing you have.
I can already tell I'll be overusing this romper for the rest of summer. If you're looking for clothes to wear this spring summer season, I suggest you head on over to Abercrombie & Fitch as well. More breezy and lightweight designs in superb quality cotton awaits!
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A New York worker died after suffering an accidental overdose of medication taken to deal with the pain of a work-related accident and now the New York Workers Compensation Board has decided the overdose accident can be compensable.
The worker was taking the prescription drugs oxycodone and hydrocodone for a work-related back injury. At the same time, he had prescribed Xanax. The worker died suddenly and his son filed for death benefits. Neighbors of the worker reported he complained about the pain stemming from his work-related injury and had scheduled a visit to the doctor.
The Workers Compensation Board agreed medication was a contributing factor to his death and the cause for death was listed on the man's death certificate as cardiac arrhythmia. During the autopsy, the forensic pathologist confirmed the three medications caused the workers death. He also said the oxycodone was injected into the arm of the worker so the concentration level of the drug in the body was much higher. The Workers Compensation Board also ruled that the method for the worker taking the medication was not relevant.
The move by the Worker's Compensation Board has made it possible for accidental overdoses by injured workers to be compensated for their death.


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'Bells Across America' remembrance also rang out at NAF El CentroSeptember 22, 2017EL CENTRO – NAF El Centro's Fleet and Family Support Program shepherded the second annual Bells Across America Memorial Ceremony Thursday morning at the base's chapel. The local naval air facility joined other Naval bases around the world in the remembrance ceremony paying tribute to military members lost while serving active duty.The ceremony began with Cdr. Adam Schlismann, Executive Officer of NAF El Centro, welcoming the attendees to the memorial service."We are gathered together to honor and pay gratitude to our fallen comrades. The service men we honor today come from all walks of life, but they share several fundamental qualities like courage, pride, determination, selflessness, dedication, duty, and integrity — all used to serve a cause larger than oneself," Schlismann said.Local pastor, Joe Conner, led the invocation before turning the program back to the men and women to honor those who had died during the previous twelve months. As Schlismann noted, the names not only include those dying in active combat, but also in training, health issues, and even suicide."I personally lost a friend to suicide," Schlismann said, "and I imagine almost everyone here has too."Ten sailors dressed in their blue Navy working uniforms shared the front pew, and as their turn to read names of the year's fallen comrades came, they solemnly, in measured steps, approached the chapel's podium and read 20 names, pausing after ten so the sailor manning the brass mounted bell could ring in it in their memory.The 77-year-old chapel remained silent except for the somber tones of the sailors' voices and the ringing of the bell. As the last name was read, 182 in all, four extra bell rings paid tribute to all the other fallen sailors since the U.S. Navy first formed.Jasmine Bailey, AD3, was one of the sailors who volunteered to read the names during the ceremony."I do this in honor of our people. I volunteered last year, too," Bailey said. Bailey has been assigned to NAF El Centro for two years, but will transfer to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state in November.Curtis McLaurin, now retired from the service, organized the morning event, coordinating the base personnel and facilities. His civilian job is like his service one, counseling families, sailors, and helping with adjustment to military life and its constant change. He said he chose the El Centro base, but after having trouble finding a home, now adds helping transitioning sailors who move to the base with the layout of the Valley towns to his workload.One of the names read was Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan M. Lohrey. He was the sole sailor on the fateful flight that crashed in Mississippi killing 15 Marines and one sailor as they traveled to NAF El Centro en route to Yuma.The memorial is designed to join the military community and survivors together as they commemorate the life and service of the fallen. The service also demonstrates the U.S. Navy's commitment to survivors.This event was not open to the public, but limited to base personnel, their families, and local Gold Star families.Contact:Betty Miller, Staff writer/ The Desert Review


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Special Screening in San Francisco. March 28th 2009
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In February all artists interested in getting funded to create an art piece for Burning Man have to send in a proposal to the event's organization. After careful review, they attribute grants to a certain amount of projects, that they believe the artist will be able to create. The largest grants are often attributed to … [Read more…]
A call to everyone out there. I'm looking for venues to show the film in the Bay Area but also everywhere you can help me show the film. Please contact me if you have ideas.
Excerpt from Laughing Squid's blog: John Law just finished a book called the Space Between and had a release at City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. The Space Between is a collection of three stories inspired by the author's lifelong obsession with bridges. An avid urban adventurer and bridge historian, the author shares his passion … [Read more…]
It took slightly more time to complete the film than we thought. Lack of money, lack of time, lack of resources. The music also finally came together in a grand way, produced and directed by master Samuel Fajner. We're really happy that the film has its original score. There are still a few details, like … [Read more…]
We were not completely satisfied with footage that we had of the Black Rock without Burning Man, so we went back twice in July to film, and actually to do some little re-enactment, just to give the stories from Larry Harvey and Adrian Roberts a bit more punch.
After 2 successful screening this month, Steve Jones wrote the following review in the San Francisco Bay Guardian: "Burning Man film revives key conflict". A new film about Burning Man – Dust & Illusions, which has its first public screening tomorrow night at CELLspace in a benefit for the fire arts collective Flaming Lotus Girls … [Read more…]
I have finished my own editing of the film, bringing the story together. For the next 2 months, Arthur Guibert will join him to bring the editing to the next level. Guibert has 10 years of experience in documentary film editing. A new perspective and a fresh eye is very needed at this point of … [Read more…]
We just secured fundings from CNC (Centre National de la Cinématographie) in France. This is not enough to complete the film (20%), but it will do for half of the post-production. We still need funding for sound mix, color correction, music.


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Stunning, A New Island Apperas in Arabic Sea
Pakistani government released the first images that show how close look of the mysterious island that emerged after the devastating earthquake that hit the country.
On Tuesday 24.09.2013 a southwestern part of Pakistan was struck by a massive earthquake. More than 210 people were killed.
At the same time a new Island occurred in the Arabic Sea, a half mile from Pakistani Gvadar port. The Island can be seen from the shore and it is about nine meters high and 100 meters long.
Seismologists believe that the island was temporarily formed by volcanic mud, sand and water. This phenomenon is nothing strange to the science and it appears when an area is hit by strong earthquake (at least 7-8 magnitude trembles) so that the landscape can be changed.
These claims of seismologists are confirmed by older citizens of Gvadar port, which recalls that the area in 1968 was hit by a powerful earthquake and then an island appeared out of nowhere, which remained about one year period and then disappeared again.
The same phenomenon happened in India, New Zealand and Saint Andreas.
Take a look on new Island before vanishes into the depth of Arabic Sea.


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Inmates who test positive for drugs at Magilligan Prison face no disciplinary action, a newly published report has found.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons in England and Wales said that a recent inspection of the County Londonderry jail found a "degree of complacency about safety" and high levels of drug use at Magilligan.
The report found that while the prison has significant strengths, its performance has slipped since it was last inspected in 2010 and action is needed to prevent a further decline.
The inspection found that good relationships between staff and prisoners existed and there were reasonable levels of safety at the prison.
Real progress was also found to have been made in terms of resettlement practice which had been assessed as 'good' by Inspectors, but the report expressed concern that the strengths identified at Magilligan could be undermined by a risk averse culture, insufficient purposeful activity for prisoners and an unwillingness to challenge poor behaviour.
Speaking after the publication of the report Brendan McGuigan, Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland said: "Since our last inspection of Magilligan Prison in March/April 2010, there has been clear progress in some areas. Relationships between staff and prisoners were much better than elsewhere in Northern Ireland and we noted many good interactions between staff and prisoners.
"Despite some gaps in the Resettlement Strategy, prisoners had good access to a broad range of resettlement services which is crucial to ensure seamless transition into the community. The inspection also noted some excellent, joined-up offender management driven by both prison and probation staff."
Nick Hardwick, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons in England and Wales said: "The atmosphere throughout the prison was relaxed and calm. Free flow movement was well managed and staff supervision on house blocks was effective.
"Inspectors also found evidence that mental health services had improved within the prison. Interventions to tackle substance misuse were comprehensive and appropriate, although waiting lists were long," said Mr Hardwick.
However the Chief Inspectors were concerned by some of the inspection findings and called for improvements to be made.
"This inspection found a degree of complacency about safety within the prison and a culture that was risk averse. This sometimes manifested itself in an unwillingness to challenge poor behaviour. For example, levels of drug use were high and there were no disciplinary consequences for a positive drug test result," said Mr McGuigan.
"The level of purposeful activity was also poor and at the time of the inspection, nearly half of the prison population were not participating in education, vocational training or work activities."
Mr Hardwick continued: "While there was reasonable time out of cells for prisoners, it was unfortunate so many were not engaged in challenging work or participating in good quality education and training which would enhance their employability skills on release."
In conclusion, the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice said: "Rehabilitation is not easy and does not happen overnight. It needs prisoners to be challenged, to confront their offending behaviours, to gain skills that will help them."


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Three-Drawer Metal Pedestal File, 16w X 23-1/4d X 28-1/2h, Putty
High-sided file drawer accommodates letter/legal filing. Counterweight prevents tipping. Visible easy-access casters, two locking. Steel ball bearing slide suspension with 3/4 extension on box drawers and full-length extension on file drawers. Full-length pull permits easy opening. Box drawers include one divider and pencil tray. Box/Box/File, Two 6'' high box drawers, one 12'' high file drawer. Color: Putty
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