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Hark Upon the GalePublished September 14, 2007 book burn , bums , Danknuggets , faultimate , lameness , motivational , non-savage , Operation Bunghole , shitstem , The Burg 3 Comments
Hail Mary, Fools of GracePublished June 4, 2007 knights , reality , savagery , shittalking , The Burg , the eternal battle , the struggle 15 Comments
In reviewing the newest province of our King's domain i included some dank accessions, violating the king's decree of single words. However, i was immediatley struck by the limitation of perspective, though very pleased with the King's curse and all of our curses of self-awareness, i felt some additions were neccesary. In the savage dissapearance of two members of court, I will address the unsavagery of our disputed New Jersey savage.
This fabled tale begins in the golden age of the savage kingdom of Sunken Delight, a magical land of unbridled sensuality, limitless freedom, and philosophical exploration. There were three balladeers that roamed the land, always picking and smoking the weeds that were deemed evil by the blind followers of the terrible regime that ruled the country.
if your heart is true, pass through this threshold of the garden oasis within the evil kingdom of King William the DeceiverThese three minstrals traveled throughout the land, discovering uncharted territories and challenging the the boundaries of the kingdom. As the present ruler was not fond of the dynamic, these three noble savages were forced into the night, only mythically seen during the day, rumored to have attended some sessions of court, but supposedly protested the king and queen, within the royal compound, in their garden, with liberated merriment.
One of the dangerous mires of the kingdom, a site of tragedyIt was in this air of stagnant oppression that these brave young men resolved to battle the forces of evil until they mortally perished in the eternal quest.
Supposed sighting of one of these mythical balladeers As in all of their introductions of initial conflict, some of these virtuous crusaders were perhaps skeptical in their meeting of the King's Irish post-runner, decked in a uniform of tyranny in the latest fashion of revealing short shorts. Shamus the Unruly, as he later became named in his total rejection of the royal family and total drunken debauchery, would soon correct his blasphemer in his hasty judgment, running his messages of savagery for many moons with broken foot and indominatable spirit.
The modern style of the messenger's garbTwo of the revolutionary balladeers challenged the king's mail runners in their chosen form of battle. The battle field would be level, three hundred of the king's feet long by 52 wide. In this virtual contest of simulated battle, all warriors were on even battle filed, but the boisterous bawdiness that Shamus would later be titled for and his partner Jesse of Katsopolis
unwisely incited the two balladeers' repressed bloodthirst with brazen shit-talking. The battle began in the province of Yates under the cover of darkness. The battle was tilted toward the favor of the unjust throughout, but the wizard's potion would soon turn the tide. Facing their death in the final moments of battle, the Fools of Grace pleaded for divine intervention by their often dissapointed Virgin mother Mary. In seven seconds, the battle was one by their faith in their favorite weapon-the bomb.
Da Da Duh Da Duh Da Duh
The victors' spoils did not escape them, but they respected their defeated opponents in their time of infinite dissapointment, confusion, and emasculation.
Let this be a cautionary tale to any who offend the patience of the two warriors and any who dare speak with thorn-ed tongue of their still-standing epic victory.
Mikey the GreasePublished May 26, 2007 savagery , Stoney , The Burg Leave a Comment
There was once a mythical young man named Mikey. Mikey Thrall. Mikey was a giant of unknown proportions, both in body and deed.
Once, there was a huge monster ravaging the woods of a true gem of history, culture and excellence. There was a town of Williamsburg, in the olden state of Virginia. When the pretty college lights dimmed, dark in the night, you could sometimes hear a huge thunder, a monstrous monstrosity who had never been seen.
What the people of the town did see, though, was a lot of people go missing if they went walking in the woods late at night. One night, Jimmy John Johannson (there was a small Swedish population in the town), went out to go midnight catfishing, taking a trail through the woods, and he never came back. Ever.
Another time, Sarah Jo Peasely went to visit her grandmother, who lived in the town next door to Williamsburg, Newport News. Grandma Peasely liked for Sarah Jo to stay late, but never let her stay over, so Sarah Jo would always have to walk back in the middle of the night, all alone and stinking like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Well one day, SHE NEVER GOT HOME.
People in the area started to realize that people who walked around late at night, in the woods between Williamsburg and Newport News, that they would sometimes never come home. At first, people in the town didn't realize that anybody who went to the woods at night never came back, but then, all the sudden at a joint town meeting, they DID realize it!
The old people in the townhouse decided to call upon Mikey Thrall, the great conqueror of Mythical Proportions. They found Mikey living at his dad Marty's house, lying on the couch and playing video games. Mikey would often lie around, and do nothing, in order to save his strength for his feats of daring and wonder.
"Mikey, the old people from the town are here! Get off your ass and get your shoes on, they need your help."
Mikey got up slowly and unsurely; the night before he had stayed up late playing video games and smoking resin. Mikey put on his greasy shoes and plodded out the door. The old people from the town told him that there was a monster or something in the woods, hiding out and eating people, or at least taking them away. Mikey was kind of shocked, but then decided he would help out.
Mikey went inside back into Marty's house, and grabbed his Super Paintball Gun with Exploding Acid that his mom had bought him at Wal-Mart. Then, he put on his best Battle T-Shirt that his grandma gave him for Christmas the year before, and that he always wore on days like this, when his fellow townspeople really need his help, and he was there for them. Then finally, he put on the hat that his dad had given him for safety protection….the Brown Hat of Safety.
Mikey went out into the woods with all his gear on, and that day, he emerged triumphant.
Rubber Matches, Growing Up, Other Reflections and another Roll CallPublished May 25, 2007 420 , advertising , atlanta braves , Blogroll , blogs , book burn , CHOP , Danknuggets , domestication , drunkeness , fake-CHOP , Fuckoff , Hall of Fame , human sacrifice , knights , lameness , lies , manipulation , Mets , motivational , music , ninja activities , President Bush , Puck , racism , reality , rocknroll , Roughty , rugged , savagery , shitstem , shittalking , Sid Vicious , slacking , star wars , Stoney , Suityourself , swamp ass , TalkingHeads , The Burg , the eternal battle , the struggle , Uncategorized , venice , work , Worthless Friday Leave a Comment
the first category tag i clicked was worthless friday, cuz that's what i'm in. it's fantastic. finally some time to interact with the tech-junkies, alcoholics and weed-fiends who read this link-laden, anti-american, diaperlicious bloghole.
has anybody noticed that politics are continuing to play a large role in our blog?! i can't believe that shit. if you knew, (and most of you do), the authors, you'd be as surprised as me. four years in the burg, and we never talked about it. now it's all over everything. i think that comes along with growing older. things we never cared about before are starting to look more and more important. we're all realizing our global citizenship, and i think it's pretty encouraging. now all we have to do is change the minds of all the fuckos in general society *(see stoney's note about the a&f models on the airplane… these are the dipshits to whom i'm referring.)
on another very different topic, there's this issue going on in the baseball world. my boy john smoltz won his 200th career decision last night. i don't need to remind any of you who the braves defeated. i don't need to tell you that they beat the metropolitans. further, i don't need to explain to any of you that this win brough the braves record against the mets to 6 wins and 3 losses on the season. no, i don't need to mention any of these things. why am i talking about it then? to hurt your sensitive yankee feelings? no. to rub salt into your still-smarting wounds from last october? of course not. well, i'll tell you why. the braves are currently recruiting new fans, and if you all have been converted over the past few days, just let me know, and i'll be happy to provide a letter of recommendation. no guarantees, but it's at least a 50-50 they'll accept you. last night's prodigious victory over the hated mets was a rubber match. "what is a rubber match?" all of you except the sport-savvy roughty might be asking yourselves. again, i'll explain it for you. in a 3-game series, if each team wins one of the first two games, game three is the rubber match. in a 7-game series that's tied at three games each, game seven is the rubber match. check out this helpful wiki article on the topic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_match
what's the point of this discussion? it's not just to make fun of the sucky mets. in fact, i want to bring it back to politics. since i've been old enough to think about politics, there have been two presidents. (during bush the elder's administration, i didn't understand anything at all about it.) these presidents have been billy clinton and george dubya bush — a democrat and a republican. in 2008, we'll have the rubber match between these two political powerhouses. as in sports, this rubber match will play a big role on the way our generation will be viewed. will our generation be defined by the shitty republicans or the shitty democrats? lord only knows. i got a guess, but it's just that — a guess. so i won't even mention it here. in a baseball rubber match, all we can do is drink beer and root for our own version of the good guys. last night, my team won, and i was happy. roughty's team lost, and i'm sure he drowned on his tears. in politics, however, we can play the game and get involved. we can be the shortstop who turns the double play, or we can be the asshole who lets the ball roll right between his legs. (by the by, what team was he on again? hahaha.) either way, in politics, we don't have to sit on the sidelines. we can cast our votes and join in the action, right? here's the other big difference. if i make a throwing error, and the winning run scores for the other team, the game is over and i immediately know who won. if i hit the walk-off homer, it's conclusive. i'm the big winner. with politics, it's not so cut and dry. i might cast my vote and be all happy for a couple years after my selected puppet wins. then, out of nowhere, he blows some country off the map, and my walk-off homer turns into a "you-blew-it" game ending error. that's why, when this year's political rubber match comes along, i'll be drinking beer and watching from the sidelines. the punchline of this discourse — do yourself a favor and don't vote. vote for your favorite amer. idol. vote for which of the stars dances best. vote for the best apple pie you ate at the county fair. don't vote for the president. you'll invariably be sorry!
thus ends the politics of this post.
i'm still going to school. it still sucks. i also work at a school. that, too, is no good. i am trying to learn about the material required for my degree, but all i keep learning about is that everybody only cares about money. the only question my peers and superiors ask themselves is, "how can i make the most money off this situation?" it's sad to think that this is the world we're trying to earn membership into. maybe the solution is to drop out and move to an island and try to grow coconuts for food and decorative brassieres. my ridiculous boss's boss's boss's boss volunteered me today to take part in some terrible task around the office. my autonomy is non-existant. i don't decide what i do at all. they tell me what to do, and i do it. it's bad for one's psychology. you've all been there. i guess the right thing to do is just grin and bear it until retirement… in like 60 years. one more thing about work, i had to make a presentation yesterday to a room full of suits. i wore a rainbow colored (ambiguously androgenous) plaid shirt untucked and my oldest, rattiest pants. i gave a great presentation. (probably because dank wasn't there flicking his damned zippo to distract me.) after this, i got an email from my boss's boss who told me that i should have dressed nicer. this is a big old problem in our society. why in the world do people still judge you based on the clothes you wear? i'll tell you. it's because they're terrible idiots who don't know any better. and these are the people who i'm scrambling to compete with as a peer… sad.
well, mr dank nuggets is in, so let the fun begin. in honor of him, i'm taking this opportunity to post yet another savage roll call. feast your eyes on the following collection:
most savage cartoon character: Monterey Jack — he'll whip your ass and then console you in a lovely aussie accent.
honorable mention: Nermal — fresh off the boat from abu dhabi
least savage cartoon character: Rita and Runt — an ill-fated space-filler in an otherwise exceptional show
most savage world leader: Queen of Jordan — rules with an iron fist and a lovely pair of jumblies
honorable mention: Stalin — (translation of caption: respect the moustache. fear the moustache. obey the moustache.)
least savage world leader: Jacques Chirac (someone either just snuck up him, or he was presented with a lovely quiche.)
most savage cereal mascot: Sonny (cocoa puffs) — this guy has "junkie" written all over his face
honorable mention: Andy Milonakis (fruity pebbles)
least savage ceareal mascot: Tony (frosted flakes) — why don't you find a gayer bandana. we're not all convinced you're a homo yet.
most savage car model of all times: AMC Eagle (no competition)
honorable mention: El Camino (the original cross-over vehicle)
least savage car model of all times: ford tempo (my first car)
most savage blogger: suityourself (no photo available)
least savage blogger: you (look in the mirror and recognize your inferiority.)
finally, most savage drugs: steriods
least savage drugs: whipits (you'll freeze your lungs)
What is up with DankNuggets?Published May 5, 2007 Danknuggets , motivational , Roughty , savagery , The Burg 2 Comments
It's official, DankNuggets is AWOL. This site Stoney and I began, is the perfect forum for Dank to vent his boyhood aggressions. We thought he would join the fun, yet we were wrong. Now we are left to ponder, "What has happened to the estranged savage, DankNuggets?"
Currently, Dank is in hermit mode. Hermit mode consists of Dank not answering his phone, returning his calls, and smoking massive quantities of trees. Dank is a seasoned veteran of hermit mode, and as his friends, so are we. Dank used to live in a one-room house. The one room was an all-purpose area, ideal for any hermit lifestyle. Think of one of those recreation tables that are a ping pong/pool/knock hockey table all in one; that's the purpose this room served. It was a living room/dining room/kitchen/bed room/laundry wrapped into 200 glorious square feet. Classic Dank style.
The goal of hermit mode is to incite a Dank metamorphosis. Only Dank knows how long this will take, and a full change is usually made. The last time Dank emerged from a 6-month hermit stint, he swore off smoking trees and was sucking down Budweisers and regularly accompanying us to the bar. This was a complete Dank reversal, and it felt like I was living in Bizarro World. We are hoping he will unveil Dank 2.0 by the end of the summer.
He is probably sitting in his room in Basking Ridge, watching reruns of the "Adventures of Pete & Pete", a show he starred in as, "Big Pete."
(Dank, in the pre-Visine days.)
Next, he will have a 6-hour GTA session; ignore a couple of Stoney and my calls, then close out the day watching replays of the 2004 Red Sox World Series victory while smoking a blunt. This is a typical Dank day while in his hermit mode cocoon. We here at StoneyWageSlave are very excited about Dank 2.0, and will keep you up to date on Dank's incubation.
Lookout, summer is comingPublished March 27, 2007 reality , Roughty , swamp ass , The Burg , the eternal battle 9 Comments
With the summer months approaching, I am becoming increasingly anxious. Not because the urge to go swim with my deep-sea friends is torturing me, or because long days basking in the sun allure me. It's just too damn hot, and I don't like it. Let's get one thing straight from the beginning; the sun and I are not friends. In fact, it is the longest running battle of savagery I know; me vs. the sun.
We Irish are blessed with a myriad of superpowers. However, our kryptonite is ironically the very thing that gives Superman his powers, our asshole yellow sun. The blood of an Irishman is too thick for these grueling summer days. That is why we have to drink so much; it thins our blood so we can more aptly blend with the non-superhuman. After 23 years of being absolutely miserable three months out of the year, I have a gripe with Mr. Sun.
The increasing temperature produces a strange phenomenon. This monster of a beast is known as "Swamp Ass". Swamp Ass is a cruel fate for the glandular inferior. Behold:
Scary. Especially if you have an ass that large, Swamp Ass is the last stigma you want to befall you. It is basically a neon sign reading, "Hey ladies, stinking fat ass over here." If you are trying to run any game, whether it is with some ladies, a business deal, or swindling the idiot down the block, Swamp Ass is an instant kill.
This is why the business suit standard is black; this color can counteract the evils of Swamp Ass. However, do not fret when Swamp Ass strikes. You should be glad your glands are working correctly; they are cooling your fat ass. So, if you come across a stuck up bitch who gives you lip about your Swamp Ass, just give her some wisdom from Kevin James, "I'm just a delicious piece of man meat, and you're gonna have to deal with it."
Sunburn is more wickedness unleashed by that nefarious ball of gas. My superpowers decline exponentially when the sun is bombarding me. I was walking home from work the other day, and it was a reasonable 75, yet the UV index was at some unnatural level. I could actually feel my skin getting hotter and burning. I had to race home like a vampire on the Summer Solstice. (For all you retards, that's the longest day of the year. Hence, that day has the most sun exposure. Eh, I don't know why I waste my talent on you.)
I had a dream (nightmare?) the other night about me being at the beach for a day, next thing I knew, I woke up with sunburn. I'm not worried about the sun though, because I'm going to live forever, or die trying.
There are however, activities that I love so much that I will venture outdoors and brave the ills of the sun. Topping that list is the most savage game; horseshoes. Horseshoes is probably the only thing I enjoy about the summer. In Williamsburg, our cul-de-sac would coordinate days off with our respective places of business just to play guilt free shoes. The first stake would be planted around noon, and the games would last until the final rays waned on the horizon. Horseshoes cannot be played with less than a case of beer. This is a tailored made drinking game. Any game where you throw around heavy, possibly life-threatening objects must be coupled with massive consumption of beer.
Party Marty: A True American HeroPublished March 22, 2007 motivational , savagery , slacking , Stoney , The Burg 2 Comments
Party Marty is a true friend, and a true American hero. I used to call his old roommate Sterl the Pearl "the all-American badass," but looking back, I see that it is Marty who was the all-American badass.
Party Marty was born in Virginia somewhere, to some people I don't really know. When Marty was about 20 or 21, he had a little kid named Mikey. The line goes on, congratulations Marty. Mikey, by the way, became one of the roundest people I have ever met. A man named Jerm the Worm once said, "Wow, he's beautiful, like a whale," while watching Mikey swim. Mikey could swim pretty good, considering how big and worthless he was.
Party Marty was in his mid-30's when I moved in next door to him, in the garden of delight known as Lawson Apartments. Marty had lived there for 10 years. At first, I didn't like him at all, because he was uncouth and rough. I had not yet fully developed as a young savage, and his raw power was kind of scary. OR, should I say, the raw power of the mongoloid retard known as Sky who used to hang with Marty. Marty was somewhat of a scraggler, and his apartment became a refuse of refuse, a melting pot of scum and degeneracy, and any other fuckwit who needed to bum a 5 spot of some buddha. Marty was there for you.
As time went on, Marty and I became close friends, and our two parties melded into one, huge ridiculous ball of retarded savagery, which led to many bad, bad things. Book burns, binges, fucking crazy shit, we all got down.
This post is not a tale; it is merely a placard, a notification of savagery.
Party Marty will probably never read this post, but I dedicate it solely to him and in his honor. His great-great grandfather fought on the Confederate side of the Civil War (just like mine did), and he painted a picture of a battle he had fought in, complete with chopped-off limbs, blood, people riding around on horses, and guys in blue and grey with beards and swords.
Marty hung that picture up in his living room, and would always point to it and say, "My great grandpappy was a baaaad motherfucker!" or some other shit, and then try to get us to play guitar, or pack a bowl.
Party Marty, I salute you, and thank you for the badass shit you taught me how to do. If more Americans were like you, we would be a more badass country in a lot of different ways.


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With plastic pollution now at critical levels, it's more important than ever to start trying to reduce our plastic usage. That's why I'm so happy to have Lisa from Kirk and Bert, a blog about organic and chemical-free living, guest posting on Nic's Healthy Life today. I recently wrote a post for Lisa's site about how to eat healthily when you're on a budget (which you can read here) and today Lisa is sharing her tips on my blog about plastic-free alternatives to help us reduce our waste.
Since Blue Planet II hit our screens in 2017 there has been an outcry amongst the general public with regard to plastic waste and the impact it is having on our oceans and marine life. Personally, I have been strongly affected by how far and wide plastic pollution has spread and I see the impact of it every time I walk along my local beach.
When you feel this strongly about something it is very easy to let your heart rule your head but it is important that we make rational and informed decisions when trying to reduce our own plastic usage. We need to consider the 'lifecycle analysis' of alternative products taking into account factors such as the increased energy used to manufacture it. For example, one study has found that you would need to use a ceramic cup 39 times before it 'breaks even' with the amount of energy needed to make a paper disposable cup. This increases to over 1000 times when compared to a polystyrene cup.
It is for this reason that I try to follow the simple concept of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The ultimate 'wins' are those where you didn't need the plastic in the first place and can simply reduce your consumption. If I do need to buy a plastic item I try to make sure it is a product that I will be able to reuse and if it isn't possible to reuse it then I try to make sure that I am buying plastic packaging which is recyclable.
Using this philosophy, these are the ten key ways that I have reduced my plastic waste.
1. Buy fruit and veg from the local farm shop or greengrocer - I now buy the vast majority of my fresh produce loose which reduces a huge amount of plastic packaging over the course of a year and supports local business at the same time.
I hope that you find these tips helpful and decide to give some of them a go if you haven't already.
You can find Lisa over on her blog Kirk & Bert and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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It may be merely minutes after the official closing of the 2011 ASTC Annual Conference in Baltimore, but it's never too early to start thinking about next year!
ASTC 2012 will be hosted by COSI in Columbus, Ohio, and held October 13-16, 2012.
What's in store for 2012? Check out COSI's preview video!
And to get a jump on next year, you can submit a session proposal for 2012 completely online. Check out the Call for Proposals!
See you in Columbus!
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Do not shield children from dirt and illness
dpa German Press Agency
Sunday October 15, 2006
Wiesbaden, Germany Parents should not prevent their children from coming into contact with dirt and less serious illnesses, according to the Association of German Allergists. If a neighbour's child has a cold, do not be afraid to let your child play with them. That strengthens their immune system, says Kirsten Jung, a board member of the association.
A medical study came to the conclusion that children who grew up on farms had fewer allergies than their counterparts in urban areas.
"Kids should be allowed to play in grime," advises Jung. In the early years, the body's immune system needs to be stimulated by bacteria so that can reach full strength, according to the association.
That accounts for why parents should not go over the top when it comes to hygiene. "Cleaning the home with chemicals twice a week is too much," says Jung.
On the other hand, ventilating the home regularly with fresh air to reduce the level of house mites is important, Jung notes.
House mites along with fungi are considered the main causes of allergies.
She also advises against smoking in the same room as a pregnant woman or a baby.
The association also says that breast feeding a baby for the first four months also reduces the likelihood the child will develop an allergy in later years.
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I am SP President, Akhilesh the CM, says Mulayam Singh
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday said he remains the national president of the party, and the decision taken at the national convention, called by a faction, stands null and void.
He also said that Akhilesh Yadav, his son, continues to be the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
"I am national president of SP, and Akshilesh is the Chief Minister of UP," Mulayam Singh said at a press conference here.
He also said that General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav had been expelled from the party for six years and hence had no right to call the national convention.
The Akhilesh Yadav-led faction in an emergency national convention in Lucknow on January 1 dislodged Mulayam Singh as the party President.


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Orange and aqua is growing on me =)
I spent the evening cutting up some of the low volume stash my sister Teri sent me to go with it. Something tells me I have a another night of cutting ahead of me before the sewing begins. But I'm closer!!
Tonight I'm sewing the borders.......um, make that.........resewing the borders on my chevron quilt, tomorrow she gets quilted!!! Woo Hoo!


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RBSA: Our Collection, Our Archive, and You exhibition
11 November — 23 November 2013
Exhibition of works from the RBSA Permanent Collection. Curated by recent graduate and undergraduate Chloë Lund and Hang Nguyen
A diverse selection of works acquired in the past five years, exploring the relationship between the Collection and the people of Birmingham, both past and present.
This exhibition launches our year-long bicentenary project, Celebrating 200 years of Art, Artists and Audiences in Birmingham. This project has been generously funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.
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Associated events
Don't miss the free exclusive tour of the exhibition, led by the curators, on Friday 15 November.
Meet the curators and watch a free demonstration by John Shakespeare RBSA on Saturday 23 November.
Why not join the curators and Paul Hipkiss RBSA at the gallery for a one-off walk around the local canals where Paul will chat about his prints, inspired by local places. Don't miss Paul's free demonstration at the gallery after the walk. On Saturday 16 November.
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Key Dates
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11 November — 23 November 2013
Exhibition of works from the RBSA Permanent Collection. Curated by Chloë Lund and Hang Nguyen.


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Everyone Speaks Food at Small World
Small World, Google Translate's free pop up restaurant in New York, features in #EveryoneSpeaksFood, a short film highlighting tasty dishes inspired by dozens of global cultures, artfully prepared by a cadre of 18 acclaimed chefs. The film piques interest in a pop up café featuring menus in multiple languages (necessitating diner's use of Google Translate), and meals incorporating dishes from cuisines as far flung as Israel, Korea, Italy, Sweden and Ireland. Everyone speaks food.
m ss ng p eces conceived the pop up restaurant idea with Google, designed all branding components, and produced every aspect of the experience, telling the vibrant story of the experiential event in the #EveryoneSpeaksFood film. The project was helmed by PARTY Executive Creative Director Masa Kawamura, who had recently joined the m ss ng p eces roster.
Executive Producer Kate Oppenheim explained the impetus for the campaign, "Everyone Speaks Food is an idea that celebrates the connections that we build over a meal and the richness of food cultures around in the world. We were inspired by the way that Google Translate creates functional and personal connects between people everywhere."
When Google approached the production company, the brief was starkly simple: create an experience that celebrates Google Translate's ability to bridge cultural divides. Cam Luby, head of the cultural activations for Google's brand marketing explains, "There is something very unique in how Google Translate can break down cultural barriers. Behind best-in-class AI is a very simple product that addresses one of the biggest obstacles to universal understanding: language. We wanted to demonstrate this to people in a simple and relatable way. The culinary metaphor was the perfect stage to demonstrate the role of our technology".
The resulting #EveryoneSpeaksFood campaign was a multi-faceted event experience which goes far beyond the tasks normally performed by a production company. Creativity was deployed on all elements of guest interactivity and engagement, and event details no matter how small, including the menu, decor, posters, the website and a globally inspired playlist. There was even a very special (and very popular) Small World donut cart, which distributed over 30,000 donuts to passing New Yorkers and prompted millions of organic social media impressions through Instagram, and custom Snapchat geo-filters.
Everyone Speaks Food Credits
The Everyone Speaks Food project was developed at m ss ng p eces, by executive creative director Masahi Kamakura, creative director Jamie Carreiro, executive producers Kate Oppenheim, Ari Kuschnir and Brian Latt, director Josh Nussbaum, head of production Dave Saltzman, project management director Brian Mitchell, art director David Trumpf, art producer Kari Anderson, project manager supervisor Sara'o Berry, project management supervisor Kathryn Berk, project management coordinators Jonathan Figueroa and Zachary Kislevitz, copywriters Gideon Jacobs and Cassie Marketos, designers Jordan Bruner, Costa Damaskos and Stephane Rodriguez, campaign video line producer Mike Prall and campaign video production manager Jason Reif.
Google's team were head of Google brand breative Michael Tabtabai, head of cultural activations Cameron Luby, Google brand marketing manager Ben Quesnel, Google Translate marketing manager Jesse Friedman, head of brand and reputation, events and experiences Michelle Rosen Sapir, brand marketing manager Kyle Gray, social lab marketing manager Jane Hall, events marketing managers Katrina Lau, Melissa Luu, and Lorin Pollack, brand marketing manager Tracy Hepler, communications managers Evan Barbour and Kara Berman.
Design and branding work at The MP Shift was by co-founders Amy Morris and Anna Polonsky.
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Make a habit of carrying out lunch, and you'll be as bad as Jonas
Talk about leaving behind litter!
Snowstorm Jonas has left us tons to recycle. Mother Earth will do much of the job, melting the snow and filtering it into groundwater aquifers. Where the piles rise into mountains — as in RFK Stadium where D.C. snow is dumped — a tractor-trailer-sized melter hired from Indiana is speeding up the return of snow to water, which will then be treated before entering the stormwater sewer system that eventually leads to the Bay.
However all this snow melts, much of it is Chesapeake bound, sped along by our rooftops, driveways, sidewalks and roads.
Of course Jonas will stick us with the bill.
Stormwater is a recycling issue for which we'd rather not be held accountable.
On other recycling fronts, we're much more responsible.
At household recycling, many of us are champions. Throughout Anne Arundel County, yellow 65-gallon cans line our roadsides on recycling day. Second nature as that recycling seems now, it didn't happen by accident. Anne Arundel County has waged a two-decades-long campaign to achieve 44 percent recycling. We've had lots of help in learning our lesson: tutoring, free ever-larger recycling containers, curbside pickup.
Yet there's a backside to that success story. Over half of Anne Arundel household waste ends up as trash, no matter how easy it's been made for us to avoid that sad ending for the discards of our purchases.
Old habits are hard to change, and new ones even harder to form.
Retraining ourselves to restrain our carryout lunch waste is the challenge we take on in this week's feature story, Lunch to Go.
The story was born in our own habits. On most any given day, two or three people in the Bay Weekly office order carryout — with all its packaging.
Perhaps you find yourself in the same boat?
Reducing our carryout waste, Knotts writes, begins with a pledge to make lunch greener, starting with small steps.
As an office, we're creating our own habit-changing support system. Our waste inventory was Step 1, this story Step 2 in building self-awareness of our habits. Next comes stepping up to a commitment to reduce our waste.
We have Fiesta Ware dishes and our own flatware. So we're reminding ourselves and one another to tell restaurants to skip the utensils. We'll be asking restaurants that use polystyrene to make the switch, and we'll avoid them if they won't. We're handing out this article to managers when we pick up carryout.
We're also asking what each of us can do personally, based on our own habits. Some pledge to carry personal to-go kits, so we can package our own leftovers when we eat out.
Kathy's seen the video of a sea turtle having a straw forcibly removed from its nostril. So she pledges to buy and use a glass or metal straw instead of grabbing the hard-to-identify plastic straws at restaurants. (There are plenty of places to buy reusable lunch ware; her favorite is reuseit.com.)
What can you do to green your lunch? How far are you willing to go? Write [email protected] or visit the Bay Weekly Facebook page.
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Good evening my pretties, hope you all had a lovely Easter! Here is my current night time skin care routine. It usually chops and changes between the seasons so I'll keep you updated for when it does, but for now these are the products I am currently obsessed with using at the end of the day. I try to keep my night time routine pretty simple as most of the time I can't be bothered and am tired, so I figured if I kept the amount of products I use to the bare essentials that it would make life easier for everyone. I have pretty normal skin that does get oily regularly- so combination-oily, and like most teenagers I do get the odd breakout every now and again so the products I use may not work for all skin types.
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I picked this value packed bottle on my visit to Paris last October for around €9 the local Monoprix (a department store). For those who have been living under a rock for the last few years and aren't quite sure as to what this water-like solution is, Bioderma is a make-up remover and facial cleanser. It literally removes my entire face make-up with three cotton pads and even the toughest waterproof mascara in two swipes across you eyelid. Unfortunately I am yet to find Bioderma in Australia for a reasonable price ($30 for 250mL isn't gonna cut it for me) so the day I finish this bottle will truly be a sad day.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Daily Scrub
A cheap yet amazing product and you can pretty much pick this up from any drugstore or super market. The light scrubbing beads are gentle enough to be used on a daily basis and still continues to remove any excess make-up and continue help healing those pesky breakout areas.
Nutrimetics Soothing Masque
Unfortunately I cannot find this little gem on the internet anywhere for the love of chocolate croissants, but another face mask I found that does almost the same job is the Formula 10.0.6 Oil Absorbing Mud Mask which helps balance and control excess shine and oil and also calms and soothes breakouts. Face masks have been a recent thing I've gotten into- actually wearing this one as I write this blog post. I used to just think they were for girly sleepovers, but I have soon realised they can make a huge change to your skin care routine and help improve the clarity of your skin.
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I am a true believer that a good moisturiser makes all the difference to how your skin looks and feels. I've been using this moisturiser since 2009, when I first started to develop a skin care routine. It's also available with an SPF 15 element as well, but I found that one caused my skin to breakout. It's got a light consistency and is oil-free which is a bonus if you already have pretty oily skin.


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These Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos are a great use for all that extra food sitting in your fridge after that big Turkey Day meal! You'll love how the cozy flavors of Thanksgiving are topped off with a little spice and tortilla chips for a meal or snack that's perfect for a weekend of binge-watching TV!
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just 9 days away? Where did this year go? I mean, it's been a pretty incredible year and now that we're in the homestretch, I'm ready to curl up with fuzzy blankets, drink cocoa, and snack my way through to the end of the year!
Fall and winter are the best times of year for food, don't you think? Sure summer has all those fresh fruits and veggies with bright flavors, but the cooler months have all the comfort food we love the most! I'm sure most of you are already prepping your Thanksgiving menus, so make sure you add my Best Mashed Potatoes and my Impossible Pumpkin Pie to the list! But the big question is what to do with all those leftovers???????
Well luckily for you, I've teamed up with my friends at Buck Wild Tortilla Chips to solve that very problem – not that Thanksgiving leftovers are ever a problem! The Buck Wild Tortilla Chips are made with real ingredients like chia seed and flax and come in bold and exciting flavors. The four flavors in this new line of delicious tortilla chips are Jalapeno Jack, Cheddar Chipotle, Roasted Tomato Herb, and Garlic Sea Salt.
I love that you can see the ingredients in these chips, like you can actually see jalapenos in the Jalapeno Jack chips, how awesome is that! They're also gluten free and contain no artificial preservatives or flavors. Plus these chips are loaded with flavor which makes them perfect for snacking on their own or as another layer of flavor in a dish like these Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos. Seriously, with these kinds of flavors, the possibilities are endless!
These Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos came to me after a girl's day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire a couple of years ago. I don't remember the name of the restaurant, but they have this Thanksgiving Quesadilla and I thought, hey, nachos would be good too. Since then, these nachos have been a staple of Thanksgiving weekend in our family and this year we're kicking them up a notch with the Buck Wild Jalapeno Jack and Garlic Sea Salt Tortilla Chips!
What I love most about these Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos is that they are completely customizable, which is awesome since everyone's traditions are a little different which means we all serve up different things and we all have different leftovers. I think you get the idea. So while I've tried a number to different combos, the recipe I'm sharing with you today is my favorite. It literally tastes like a spicy Thanksgiving and the best part, you get all those Thanksgiving flavors in every bite! So let's Snack The Path Less Ordinary™ and whip up a batch of these nachos, shall we?
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These nachos start with a base layer of the Buck Wild Garlic Sea Salt and Jalapeno Jack Tortilla Chips then we load on the leftovers starting with stuffing, cranberry sauce, sautéed caramelized onions and peppers, turkey, and cheddar or Mexican cheese. After we bake them for about 15 to 20 minutes we'll sprinkle them with diced jalapeno peppers and drizzle with sour cream. Plus, don't forget the gravy and salsa for dipping!
Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos
- 1 5.5 ounce bag Buck Wild Jalapeno Jack Tortilla Chips
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 5.5 ounce bag Buck Wild Garlic Sea Salt Tortilla Chips
- 2 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 cups leftover turkey shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce I prefer whole berry
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced small
- salt and pepper to taste
- sour cream
- gravy
- salsa
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the diced onions and orange bell pepper until onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
- Line a large baking sheet, preferably one with a lipped edge, with aluminum foil and spread the Tortilla Chips out over the surface of it.
- Use your hands to break up pieces of the stuffing and sprinkle over the chips.
- In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, red cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder and mix until turkey is evenly coated with seasonings, then sprinkle over the chips.
- Use a spoon to add the cranberry sauce over the chips, make sure to stir the cranberry sauce first so it can be spread easier.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted and content are warmed throughout.
- Sprinkle with fresh, finely diced jalapeno and salt and pepper.
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One of my favorite parts of now living in a country with hundreds and hundreds of years of recorded history is that there are a million and one places to visit and explore and pretend I'm an old timey lady-in-waiting that knows all of the juicy secrets (because even in my daydreams I'm usually not actually a princess). A highlight of last week's trip to Nottingham was definitely our visit to Newstead Abbey. Gorgeous, gorgeous architecture, sprawling, immaculate grounds, peacocks, and a waterfall. And scones. And the notorious Romantic poet Lord Byron lived there. So you KNOW some ish went down in between those walls, because he was basically a rich poet/classy sex fiend who had a relationship with his half-sister and lots of affairs with married woman, and essentially left England because he'd burned so many (sexy) bridges. Good times. And he had such a beautiful home!
Oh hey duck!
Okay, we maybe made some friends with the wildlife. They were overly friendly.
Alas, we were not actually permitted inside the Abbey on that day-it was closed for one reason or another. Super disappointing. And on to the gardens….
Oh, and our friend the flamboyant peacock made his triumphant return. He followed us to the cafe and yelled at us while we ate scones. I wish I'd taken a picture of him in full bloom! (The scones were delicious, by the way. The North has those on lock…mmmm clotted cream….)
Unfortunately by the end of scone time the grounds were closed for the day. This coincided with it starting to rain…hard. And the gardens and abbey were a mile or two away from the main road (we didn't know that when we took the bus out there, what a surprise!), and therefore the bus stop that we needed to get back to was also a few miles away. It was a wet, sad little walk-three women and a baby!-and we tried to hitch hike from the few cars that passed by, feeling secure in the fact that we'd paid entry to the grounds and therefore would only be coming across employees or other visitors. Several cars drove right by, (booo!), but finally the lovely giftshop lady that Ally and Penny had been chatting with earlier picked us up. Said she recognized the baby! Oh man…don't recognize the three grown women that you were talking to, just recognize the tiny bundle of four month old cuteness that is strapped to someone's chest? Whatever works. She was nice. And we made it to the bus stop only half as wet as we would have been!
I'll leave you with some Lord Byron.
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
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How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
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The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
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It is THE BEST book in the whole series. I think Laurel and Tamari would be an awesome couple!!!!!
Wow! So much better than the last book (which for some reason rubbed me the wrong way). I thought this book was great! Laurel is finally giving Tamani a chance (THANK YOU!), Klea and the newest addition to the series, Yuki, totally blind-sided me (I mean, I was NOT expecting that), and the possibility of David and Chelsea just sums everything else up perfectly. It took a little bit for the story to pick up, which is why I gave it 4 stars. After the last book, I thought I was going to be constantly annoyed with Illusions, but it really surprised me by making me forgive the grudges I had over the series, and got me uber-excited for the next book. Thumbs up for this book!
A really good book. It is so captivating! I recommend this book book to anyone.
This book is AAAWWWEEESSSOOOOMMMEEEE. I didn't really like the end. I want to know what happen next. i want to know if Tamani & Laurel are going to be a couple forever. I want the 4th book. I can't wait. ssssssssoooooooo exiting.
Amazing series so far, imaginative new take on fairies and their lore. I read this book all in one night, so spell-binding I couldn't put it down. Needless to say, I'm eagerly anticipating reading book 4 to find out how things end after the cliffhanger in this book.
OH MY GOODNESS! Im so excited for the fourth book! i wish they would continue the series, they're good books! i really want Tamani to go with Laurel!
I LOVE THE WINGS SERIES!!!!! I cant wait to read the 4th book:)
i am totally for laurel and tamani to get together!! They are perfect for each other and Tamani is just amazing! The ending in illusions is really abrupt but it makes me want to read the 4th book even more:)
I loved this book! I am all for Laurel getting together with Tamani, but despite the love triangle (which is getting really old by now) I love the whole fairy world that Pike has come up with. I can't wait to read the next book!TEAM TAMANI!!!<3
Still a good storyline but now Aprilynne is getting a little long winded. The book could've been about 80 pages shorter and still told the whole story. Picking up the last book Tues. and I may be happy it's the last one.
an enthralling and captivating paranormal romance that has all the fixings-mystery, danger and thrills. I cannot wait to read the next installment of The Wings Series!
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He has an iPhone, Laurel said to David. My faerie sentry who generally lives without running water has an iPhone. That's. Just. Great. Everyone in the whole world has a cell phone except me. That's awesome.
Tam looked down at his hand. It was covered with sparking powder. Not powder, Pollen. David raised an eyebrow "Happy Thoughts?"
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This installment in the Wings series takes places almost an entire year after the events of Spells. Laurel hasn't seen or heard from Tamani since she told him off in the woods that day at the end of Spells. She still believes she made the right choice by staying with David and her family in the human world. She is happy with her life and relationship.
Now it's back-to-school time, and low and behold - Tamani is there. He is posing as a human foreign exchange student! What? Yeah. Apparently the fae haven't seen any trolls in months, and they are more uneasy than ever because of that. Something must be afoot, yeah? Thus, extra protection is needed for Laurel. Of course, Laurel and David think Tam has some ulterior motives for being there.
In no time at all, Laurel is more confused than ever. In this installment, Laurel gets to explore her feelings for both boys, and realizes that she may never be able to choose between the two. During this love triangle - Laurel also has to decide between human life (college, etc.) or fairy life in Avalon (at the academy). Decisions, decisions.


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The news that Google's employee number 20, Marissa Mayer, is the newest CEO of Yahoo was quickly followed by the news that she's also pregnant. Some say it's a sign that our workplace culture is shifting to become more family-friendly. But many point out the ways our workplaces still fall short in the work-life juggle.
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Joan Williams, distinguished professor of law and founding director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, author of "Reshaping the Work-Family Debate: Why Men and Class Matter" and co-author of the study "The Three Faces of Work-Family Conflict"
Hanna Rosin, co-founder of The XX Factor, Slate's website on women, and author of the forthcoming book "The End of Men: and the Rise of Women"


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At PROTEC we take your trust in our security expertise very seriously. You will hear us make reference to U.L. Listings and Government Certifications and clearances. But, what does all this mean and why is it important to you? Simply put, our commitment to these certifications is your assurance that PROTEC is performing to the highest possible standards of security, integrity and trust.
From our facilities to our procedures and most importantly our people, we adhere to the highest measurements and quality standards in the industry. While this is costly to us, it is the foundation of the trust that our discriminating clients place in us. It's the single most important reason that PROTEC is the preferred security company among demanding clients such as financial institutions, fine jewerly retailers, government contractors and discriminating home owners.


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Made of Cor-Ten steal which is almost pure carbon steel but processed in order to have a protective layer on the surface to make it weather-proof. The surface is originally reddish-brown (resembles the colour of rusting), which becomes darker within time. If used properly, Cor-Ten steel is expressive, durable and maintenance-free and can stand time in its own peculiar way. GrillSymbol uses Cor-Ten which is mined and produced in Finland.


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Eilat stone is mined in Israel at the King Solomon's copper mines, 32 km North of Eilat.
Eilat stone is a unique combination of the green Malachite (copper carbonate) and the blue Azurit (copper silicate), creates an unbelievable rich intriguing range of colors, which makes it one of the world's most beautiful stones.
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Luckily SamKoo Pacific, LLC has been a pioneer when it comes to bringing affordable housing units to Oahu. They recently sold Kapiolani Residence which is set to open at the end of this year and it had 60% go towards affordable housing. Their next project, The Central Ala Moana, will be their second project and will give another 60% to affordable housing (310 units) which is more than 3 times the normal requirement.
"According to Paul Brewbaker, former State Economist and Preseident of TZ Economics; Oahu needs 3500 new housing units per year."
Unfortunately, the state typically issues a maximum of 1500 permits for new housing. Building permits issued between 2009 and 2014 were lower than in any period since WWII. Because of this, each year we fall behind by 2000+ housing units.
Affordable housing however requires a fine balancing act. You need to make under a certain income but you need to make enough to qualify for the loan. For affordable housing, they work backwards using the area median income and price the units accordingly based on what that income bracket can afford. Plus they also allow gift funds, or co-signers.
If you missed out on Kapiolani Residence and are looking for the next affordable housing project, then The Central Ala Moana is what you have been waiting for. Don't forget to sign up today to get the latest information below!
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The Seller and Developer, SamKoo Hawaii, LLC, is represented by Century 21 iProperties Hawaii. Jonathan Pang (R) and Locations LLC does not represent the Developer/Seller but are Buyer's agents with respect to any sale in The Central Ala Moana or any other area. All images, maps, and videos are visuals to help understand the vicinity and are subject to change due to the developer.
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King Paving & Construction Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe environment in which employees, subcontractors and suppliers may work efficiently, without risk of accident or injury to themselves or to the public.
At King Paving & Construction Company, Health & Safety is always the number one priority, and is of the utmost importance in how business is conducted. King is dedicated to preventing injuries and illnesses through Health & Safety education and training. The significance of the thorough Health & Safety Program and the promotion of an accident free work environment is paramount.
Occupational Health & Safety
King Paving & Construction Company has a Health & Safety Program that provides guidance and support regarding all aspects of Health & Safety. This program ensures that the Company maintains an educated and informed work force and that all requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act are observed. From Senior Management to Supervisors to workers, everyone within the Company is committed to a positive safety culture.
Safety Awards
5-Year Safety Excellence Award, 1996 – 2000
5-Year Safety Excellence Award, 2001 – 2006
Hamiltion & Halton Construction Associatoin (HHCA)
Health & Safety Achievement Award, 2006 – 2007
5-Year Safety Excellence Award, 2006-2010
Hamilton & District Heavy Construction Association
Safety Achievement Award, 2009
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Health & Safety Achievement Award, 2012 - 2013
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Australia is our home, and although we aren't able to drop everything and hit the road (hello jobs and a steady income!) we still get out and explore as much as we can. Our weekend adventures, which occasionally stretch into week or month-long jaunts around Australia, make us feel more than anything that we are lucky to call this vast country home.
Australian Visas
Dean and I were lucky enough to find each other in the big wide world, but as he is from England and I am from Australia, we were also unlucky enough to go through a very complicated visa process. The Australian Partner Visa, sometimes referred to ominously as the 820/801 Partner Visa, has been (and remains) a complex and difficult bureaucratic challenge. We are not migration agents (in fact, we couldn't even afford one), but we hope our journey provides a look at the inside of this particular visa.
Australia-Wide Travel
In my life I have been fortunate enough to have a few opportunities to explore Australia as a whole. While I am certainly not claiming to have seen all there is in Australia (although I admit it's a dream), here's a few stories to get you started.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory of Australia, sometimes known as the Outback or the unconquered frontier of Australia, as been my home for most of my life. I was born and raised in the isolated territory, and over the years I have learned that a part of me will always call it home.
Dean and I lived in the Northern Territory for two years while establishing ourselves after migrating back to Australia from the United Kingdom. We did a fair bit of exploring when we were there.
New South Wales
While Dean and I do not live in New South Wales, it remains one of our favourite states and the one we have travelled in most frequently after the Northern Territory. We love the stunning beaches, national parks, and wide open spaces!


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First published in AMS business magazine. Author: Hans Kops
When Huawei Technologies set foot in the Netherlands in 2004, it did so to huge media attention. Not only because the Chinese information and communications technology company was now going to have a branch in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, but also – and especially – because it had already won a deal worth millions of dollars to deliver an advanced wireless network. The excitement was in itself understandable. After all, the reliability and stability of the ICT infrastructure in a data-driven economy and society is of great strategic importance, and so entrusting the delivery of such a vital data-transport-network component to a partner that was, at that time, relatively unknown in Europe was a big step to make. But launching-customer Telfort found Huawei's proposal the most attractive, both technologically and financially. And so, the Dutch operator granted the internationally rapidly expanding and highly innovative Huawei the chance to prove itself on the European growth market of carrier networks.
'This Dutch project is still a milestone for our European operation,' says Wonder Wang, CEO of Huawei Technologies Netherlands. 'It was the start of a long-term journey, one that has seen us really grow and expand our business activities in the years since we first came here.'
Broadband land
Since then, ten million residents in the Netherlands are now fully or partially dependent on Huawei networks, components, smartphones, tablets and business solutions for their digital connectivity and mobile access. The Dutch arm of the company, which started off with just four employees, has become a major player and employer in 'broadband land', the Netherlands. After the breakthrough with the Telfort deal, Huawei Technologies Netherlands now employs 650 people and delivers the platform and components for the current 4G network of KPN (the formerly state-owned company that acquired Telfort). In addition to this, more and more companies, research institutions and individual customers are using Huawei's services and products. Two examples include football and events stadium Amsterdam ArenA, whose Wi-Fi network was set up by Huawei (a project that led to a business partnership with football club Ajax), and the Belastingdienst (Tax Authorities), whose systems have been converted to Huawei technology. When it comes to the consumer market, demand for Huawei smartphones and tablets has begun to rise, and a promising partnership with Dutch company Philips Healthcare, specialists in medical technology, has also been announced.
'We are one of the key players now,' says Wang. 'But this comes with a big responsibility, one that grows bigger with the success of our business. Now that we are integrated into the Dutch business community, we feel an even stronger commitment to deliver stable, sustainable and reliable network solutions, products and services.'
An unusual strategy
Huawei Technologies is one of the jewels in the Chinese growth-model crown. Founded in 1987 by businessman Ren Zhengfei, it has grown from a small privately owned company in the metropolis of Shenzhen to the world's leading ICT-solutions provider. Huawei now has more than 170,000 employees in 170 countries, and with more than 70,000 registered patents, it is also the most imaginative and innovative company of the last decade.
Through its massive amounts of R&D work, Huawei has long been devoted to the improvement of technologies for network platforms and connections. In addition to this, the company has also been developing and selling smartphones and tablets for a few years now, and it supports and advises organisations in establishing and maintaining the most appropriate ICT infrastructure. These are also the three pillars of the Dutch branch, explains Wang from Huawei's European Enterprise Exhibition Centre, the company's office in Amstelveen. On the wall opposite him, Huawei's motto, 'Building a Better Connected World', is painted in large letters.
'When we announced this strategy, I was asked by many CEOs and CIOs in my network if this was a wise move,' he says. 'They told me: "Wonder, you cannot simultaneously succeed in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets." But, at Huawei, we see things differently. 'Everything we do is about interconnectivity. We lay out the networks for the distribution of data, we help corporations and public organisations to store and process their data in a secure environment, and we deliver devices to end users so that they have their data at their disposal anywhere and at any time they like. We feel that all ICT businesses are related and, if you work in the information business, should be part of your proposition. I am sure that this decision gives us a huge competitive edge now. Especially since we are rather unique in this. Most of our competitors are still afraid of the complexity of this kind of business integration.'
The European network
Whatever the case, it gave Huawei a huge push in Europe, and sales in the Netherlands are also developing at a promising rate. 'Because of their larger volumes, Germany and France are our main markets in Europe, but the Netherlands is not far behind. And that is a remarkable achievement; the Netherlands is a pioneer market when it comes to the field of ICT. Lots of technologies and applications are launched or tested here, and that makes it more interesting for Huawei to be part of this business network.'
It gives Huawei Technologies Netherlands a special position in the European network. As the company's European headquarters are located in Düsseldorf, Germany, the Dutch office has the status of Competence Centre. Powered by the reputation that the Netherlands is the logistics gateway to continental Europe, Wang and his team have successfully claimed the role of logistics hub further. Partly because Eindhoven, which lies approximately 100 km south of Amsterdam, has been chosen as the site for their new European distribution centre for smartphones and ICT components. 'It was a pretty exciting moment when the decision for the site was being made,' says Wang. 'Germany pushed for Hamburg, the French opted for Le Havre and Belgium wanted Antwerp. But ultimately, the head office opted for the combination of Rotterdam and Eindhoven. Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and guarantees us a stable and reliable supply of materials. The connections to and from Eindhoven are good, and by having our central distribution centre there, we are positioned relatively close to our largest markets and near some important buyers of our products.'
A country with an edge
For Wang, who came to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area in 2012 as Global Key Account Director for KPN and was promoted to CEO of Huawei Technologies Netherlands one year later, the Netherlands still has an edge. He has felt at home here since day one.
Like many content expats, he sums up almost mechanically the list of benefits he and his compatriots enjoy: housing and living costs are low (especially if you compare them to what his London colleagues have to pay); the city is safe and accessible (particularly Amstelveen, where he often works); there are several international schools (which also offer Chinese in their curricula); for a frequent flyer, it is reassuring to know that in just the space of half an hour, you can move from office chair to airplane seat; everyone speaks English and is more or less internationally oriented; there is a Chinese bank (ICBC) that facilitates payments with his homeland; and the welcome and support from the people of amsterdam inbusiness (the service that, on behalf of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, invites new companies to the region, helps existing businesses find a suitable location and the right business services, and mediates in the application of [residence] permits) is great. In fact, thanks to their intercession, the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was willing to personally open Huawei's new 10,000 m2 distribution centre.
Open ecosystem
As a manager, Wang – who studied economy and telecommunications at the Chinese equivalent of an Ivy League university – is especially fascinated by the accessibility and openness of the business ecosystem. 'Dutch people are in general very open, transparent, internationally oriented and straightforward,' Wang says. 'Before coming here, I worked in several other countries, but never have I related so well to the culture of doing business as I do here. In many aspects, Dutch and Chinese business professionals are alike. Both are results-driven and innovative. I know that the Dutch are considered to be very direct, but I value that. Especially with business partners. You know where you stand, and that makes me feel comfortable.'
Wang works with a team comprised of 13 nationalities, and most of his co-workers are Dutch. When dealing with them all, the Huawei Technologies Netherlands CEO has learned to use a different form of direction. 'Traditionally, the Chinese way of managing is to take a centralised approach, but the Dutch like to first discuss everything together and then to make a decision. Huawei is now an international enterprise, and so getting such buy-in is very important indeed. But in the Netherlands, things go one step further, and that is very valuable to me. Because once a consensus is reached, everyone is happy and everyone feels a personal responsibility to comply with the agreements.'When Wang is asked whether he is concerned that the Huawei DNA might change in this business culture, he laughs out loud. 'It is important not to focus on the cultural differences, but on the similarities. And as I said before, there are plenty of those here.'


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Sydney's tourism industry should help drive interest in the city's new top-level domain when it launches later this month according to the chief executive of ARI Registry Services, the company that managed the application for the new TLD.
"I think the Internet is a big help for the tourism industry, so [operators] will look to something like .sydney to be able to differentiate themselves and call them specifically 'something.sydney'," said ARI's CEO, Adrian Kinderis.
From 17 February, .sydney domain names will be available on a first come, first served basis, in a similar fashion to .com.au domain names, Kinderis said.
General availability of .sydney follows a sunrise period to allow registered trademark holders and government agencies to register domains.
The new .sydney domain is part of a wave of new top-level domains introduced under the auspices of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
The first of the new generic top-level domains were added to the root zone of the Internet's Domain Name System in 2013. The gTLD represents a massive expansion of the namespace for Internet addresses.
.melbourne domains went live late last year.
Kinderis said the time of year that .sydney becomes publicly available and the bigger population of Sydney compared to Melbourne mean that he anticipates increased demand at launch for domain names using the new gTLD.
Launching on the heels of .melbourne should also help he said.
"I think Sydney will get life from Melbourne having gone first, which I think is a good thing," the CEO said. "The profile is raised, more people know about it."
Registrations for .melbourne were more subdued than he originally anticipated, Kinderis said.
"Melbourne was right at the end of the calendar year and Christmas got in the way, so we were kind of expecting that," he said.
"There's some really good learnings so far out of Melbourne I think we'll take in and some things we certainly want to articulate to the public," he added.
He said he had been surprised at the number of registrations for generic .melbourne domains registered.
"So rather than adriansplumbingsupplies.melbourne we're seeing plumbing.melbourne and supplies.melbourne — things like that," he said.
"The majority of the registrations — anecdotally it's probably around 80 per cent — are generic in approach and I think people are getting those names. I think it's going to help with SEO."
"People are embracing it [.melbourne], it's just going to be slow," Kinderis said.
There is still a challenge to educate consumers about the new gTLDs he said, but a program with 'ambassador' organisations that use .sydney and a marketing campaign will help.
"It is a case of a rising tide raising all boats. If you were just one company doing it then it would be hard going trying to re-educate, but I think the beauty of our ambassador program, the beauty of our marketing hopefully all of that says well everybody's going to start to learn about what these .sydney names are and people will be comfortable visiting sites.
"We're promoting not necessarily to people buying names – our campaign is around Internet users, because if they don't understand what a .sydney is then people won't see value in going out and registering one."


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Car insurance is expensive; you need to push down the cost of your premium so here are our top 12 ways to help you get the best car insurance deal
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1. Drive a Low Car Insurance Group car
2. Pick your level of cover
3. Protect your NCB
4. Voluntary Excess
5. Make your car more secure
6. Safe driving will lower the cost
7. Don't modify your car!
8. Take the Pass Plus course
9. Be accurate about your mileage
10. Add an experienced driver to your policy
11. Request a discount
12. Insurers offering breakdown cover
1. Drive a car in a Low Car Insurance Group
Choosing to drive a model and make of car in a Lower insurance group is the easiest way to reduce your car insurance.
Every car, driven in the UK is given an insurance group number from 1 to 50 depending on price, style and performance.
2. Pick your level of cover
Unless you think you can you afford to replace your car if it was a write off in an accident then Fully Comprehensive insurance cover is best for you.
Are you driving an old car that'a not worth much? Third Party cover might be suitable.
Always check the price of both options you'd be surprised how often Fully Comp is the cheapest.
3. Protect your NCB
Don't forget to keep evidence of any No Claims Bonus and make sure you can carry it over when changing insurers.
You can pay your insurer an additional premium to protect your NCB check to see if the extra costs will make it worthwhile.
4. Voluntary excess should reduce the premium
All insurance policies have a compulsory excess the amount you have to pay towards any claim before the insurance kicks in.
You can add a "Voluntary" Excess to the insurance policy, and this can significantly reduce the amount of your insurance premium.
Before deciding any Voluntary excess, be sure you'd be able to afford to pay in the event of an accident that is your fault.
5. Make your car more secure
The safer the car, the lower the risk:
- If your vehicle has an immobiliser or alarm, this can help lower your insurance premium.
- Park your car somewhere safe overnight such as a garage or driveway insurers prefer you to park off the road.
6. Safe driving will lower the cost
Insurers like low-risk drivers and will reward them with lower insurance premiums, prove you are a safe driver:
- Take a Pass Plus or an advanced driving course.
- Avoid penalty points on your licence.
- An insurance claim will affect your NCB and push up the cost of your insurance.
- If you take out telematics (black box) insurance policy which will assess your driving, this can lead to a lower premium.
7. Don't modify your car!
Many young drivers like to modify their car's for performance and appearance it looks good and may even increase the car's value.
But insurers don't like non-factory add-ons such as alloy wheels and body kits and are likely to penalise you with a higher premium.
8. Pass Plus course
The Pass Plus is a driving scheme run by DVLA providing about six hours of tuition after passing the driving test.
The Pass Plus driving course will give you experience with things you have not encountered in your driving lessons, such as driving on motorways and driving at night.
Many insurers will offer lower car insurance to new drivers who have completed the Pass Plus course.
9. Be accurate about your mileage
Be precise when giving your annual mileage, it's true the lower the distance you drive, the less your insurance premium.
Be careful not to underestimate the miles you drive, in extreme circumstances; this could affect a claim.
10. Add an experienced driver to your car insurance policy
Adding an experienced named driver to your insurance is another way to lower your car insurance.
However, beware of "Fronting" – a term used by the insurance companies to describe when somebody claims to be the Main driver on a car insurance policy when they are not.
11. Request a discount
When you are shopping around, go back to your current insurer and ask them to beat your best quote.
There is no harm in asking the insurer for a small discount, and they might "say no", but you may be surprised.
12. Insurers offering breakdown cover
Sometimes insurers provide car breakdown cover with the policy. You may find this is not the best price and level of Cover available.
Check out the breakdown services they should give you a better deal.