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- Access to Schuster Park can be made via the foot bridge on Nineteenth Ave and Saffron Street, Elanora (near the roundabout) .
- Heather Street, Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Creek Road.
It's a wonderful location for walking and running.
Check this link out for an interactive map.
Children will love the pathways; you can wear them out by bringing along their bikes and scooters, although the cooler months would be best for the little ones.
This is how I would describe this park?
Think of sweeping green lawns, stately gums, wide open spaces where your dog can run like the wind. Boat access to the upper reaches of Tallebudgera Creek with secluded fishing spots and prolific birdlife, where you can observe and photograph knowing that you are unlikely to be disturbed.
Massive dead tree trunks dot the park some rising high up into the blue sky; others are boxed in by healthy majestic gums.
These remaining trees are testament to what this area resembled before the 'timber getters' arrived over 150 years ago.
This best describes Schuster Park.
There are two distinct wetland areas, one away from the creek that seems to be land locked which is alive with insects and fogs and wild ducks.
A small bridge crossing, fords two sections of the park; this is part of the off leash dog exercise area.
During the warmer months you will definitely need to wear insect repellent here, or you will get eaten alive.
For those that like taking photos of birds this is without doubt a location to be put on your list.
It's got a rustic rawness that will appeal to some, although the appearance of the natural waterhole or swamp will change with the season.
There are lifeless blue grey trees, sitting in the murky waters that give it an eerie feel, but it all adds to the uniqueness of this Gold Coast Park.
Sadly some will only see a mosquito ridden swamp.
Tallebudgera Creek
If you follow the pathway from the bridge on Nineteenth Avenue you will eventually reached Tallebudgera Creek again for the second time, in Rotary Park where there are barbeques and a picnic area next to the creek, along with a little sandy beach.
If you have a small canoe or boat you could spend a lovely day exploring the estuaries of Tallebudgera Creek. Access is also available via Heather Street, Tallebudgera Creek Road.
This is the best option if you a going to enjoy a picnic in the park, otherwise you will have to carry all your paraphernalia on foot.
Bush walking trail
While standing and facing this beautiful waterway look to your right, that bushland ahead offers a unique walking experience.
It's now time to go bush…
The course of the creek forms an island with only a small strip of land which is dry on the southern corner allowing access; through a steel gate.
Not everyone will like this walk, during the warmer months you will have to wear insect repellent. On the right are the clear pristine waters of Tallebudgera Creek with homes on Nineteenth Avenue, Elanora and on your left are the Mangroves, bubbling with life and did I mention be cautious of snakes.
This is definitely one of those areas to watch for snakes.
The walking track is more like a dirt road, and skirts the perimeter of this land mass.
Every now and then are views of the creek, the southern side is fringed by She Oaks with centimetres of leaves crunching under foot.
From the northern side you are looking straight at Elanora Wetlands, another walking track through the mangroves.
The map above looks like the track is around the whole perimeter of the island.
Don't try it all you will end up in the mangroves, like I did and may encounter a snake a Diamond Back Python wrapped around a tree.
What should you do if bitten by a snake?
This is what happened when I wandered off the trail.
The trail ends abruptly so turnaround and go back and follow the track around and retrace your steps back to the steel gate stay safe.
First aid for snake bites (This is taken from the Department of Environment website)
If you are unlucky enough to be bitten, here is what you should and should not do.
Assume ALL snakes are venomous, and take the following action:
- Do not panic. Try to remain calm, lie down and immobilise the bitten area. It is unlikely that the bite will be life-threatening.
- Apply a bandage but do not block circulation. Take a broad bandage and bind along the limb starting at the bite area, at the same pressure as for a sprain.
- Then bandage down the limb and continue back up the entire limb over and above the bite area. This will help prevent the spread of the venom through the body. Do not remove the bandage. It is often easier to go over the top of clothing such as jeans rather than remove clothing. In an emergency, strips of clothing or pantyhose can be used instead of a bandage.
- Immobilise the limb with a splint. Lie down and keep the limb completely still until help arrives. Do not elevate the limb or attempt to walk or run. Movement will encourage the spread of the venom through the body.
- Do not attempt to catch the snake. All too often, the snake will bite again if an attempt is made to catch it. Identification of the snake species can be obtained through samples of the patient's blood or urine, and from venom around the bite area. If the species of snake still remains uncertain, a poly-antivenene may be used, which is suitable for treatment of all venomous snake bites.
- Do not wash the wound. Venom left on the skin will help doctors identify the snake and administer the appropriate antivenene .
- Do not cut the wound. This will spread the venom into the bloodstream and can cause more serious injuries than the snake bite itself.
Seek medical help. An antivenene may be required… read more at this link
Take care on your next walk….


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DIRECTV just priced $3billion in debt for VERY attractive prices:
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV Holdings LLC (the "Company"), an indirect subsidiary of DIRECTV (
NASDAQ:DTV - News), announced today the pricing of an issuance of $1.2 billion of 3.550% Senior Notes due 2015, $1.3 billion of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2020 and $0.5 billion of 6.350% Senior Notes due 2040 (together, the "Notes"). The closing of the offering is expected to occur on March 11, 2010, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company will receive net proceeds of approximately $2.98 billion from this offering and intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of some or all of the Company's Term Loan C issued under its senior secured credit facility, a distribution to its parent, DIRECTV, for its share repurchase plan and other corporate purposes.
The company's other 2015 debt, with a coupon of 6.375%, trades at 104cents on the dollar to yield in the 2% range, showing how much the company's financial health has improved. That low yield is because a potion of that will be retired, but even this new offering is almost half what it used to cost this company to raise debt.
The cost of this new capital looks to be about half their trailing Free Cash Flow Yield.
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World Markets Live - July 21
We'll be updating you throughout the day with essential breaking news, data alerts, earnings reports and all the major market movements.
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Good morning and happy Friday. Our top headlines are as follows:
- Microsoft racks up strong earnings, pumped up by cloud computing growth. But the stock settles down on the company's future guidance.
- Under investigation. A new report says the Russia probe is now looking into money laundering allegations against President Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort.
- Traders think twice about sterling, as Brussels Brexit talks fail to find much common ground. Negotiators say they're far apart on what to do about expat rights in the EU and the UK.
- And the Euro surges against the dollar, as ECB president Mario Draghi says details on a shift away from the central bank's easy money policy could come in autumn.
The U.K. and EU ended their first full round of Brexit talks with few compromises. Brexit Secretary David Davis said the negotiations had been "robust", but both sides needed to show "flexibility".EU negotiator Michel Barnier called on the U.K. to be clearer over its position on citizens' rights and its 'Brexit bill'.This week, it has been the time for presenting, and the third position must be that of clarification. And we need this clarification on financial regulations, the rights of citizens, on Ireland with its two important points of the Common Travel Area and the Good Friday Agreement and on other subjects of separation for which the experience of this week simply proves that we progress better when our respective positions are clear.Meanwhile, U.K. trade minister Liam Fox said Brexit on 'WTO terms' would not be the end of the world. Speaking at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Fox said Britain is aiming for the best possible trade deal with the EU, but that may not be reached by the 2019 deadline for Brexit negotiations.On set Professor Jonathan Portes, Senior Fellow of UK in a Changing Europe is on set and says while citizens rights the two sides may well have a workable deal involving a supranational body combining a mixture of judges.Portes, however, highlighted that the issue of an "exit bill" seems to be an issue that is proving a problem with Europe still unclear on the U.K.'s position.
Amazon's loss leader strategy.
Amazon is buying products from some US retailers at full price to build global inventoryCNBCProving again that it's willing to sacrifice profit to please customers, Amazon is buying some merchants' inventory at full price.
Vodafone has reported better-than-expected revenue growth of 2.2 percent in its first quarter. It says that was driven by robust performance in Italy and Spain and accelerating demand growth in Turkey.But there hasn't been a lot of growth across the UK, where Vodafone says the market is still recovering.Simon Weeden, Managing Director and Head of European Telecoms Research at Citi is on air.He says the Vodafone numbers are "fine" and a little better than expected without being particularly strong.Weeden says Vodafone has made profound steps towards being a cable and content operator as well as a mobile firm across Europe.Citi are currently neutral on Vodafone with a price target of 230 pence.
The U.K. and EU ended their first full round of Brexit talks with few compromises. Brexit Secretary David Davis said the negotiations had been "robust", but both sides needed to show "flexibility".EU negotiator Michel Barnier called on the U.K. to be clearer over its position on citizens' rights and its 'Brexit bill'.Here's what Davis had to say.All in all, the second round of negotiations have given us a lot to be positive about. And they've also highlighted the need for both sides to demonstrate a dynamic and flexible approach in the way we approach these challenges. We've conducted this round constructively and at pace. And I hope this is a model we can continue going forward. To coin the phrase Michel, the clock is ticking.Davis, left, with Barnier
Stephen Macklow Smith, head of European equity strategy at JP Morgan, Europe is set to outperform the U.S.
He says Europe is mid-cycle and in the early stages of recovery. He adds that there's much further to go in terms of unemployment coming down and people re-gearing.Valuations still look, to our mind, attractive, plus you get operating leverage which kicks in and lifts earnings over the next two or three years.
Swatch has reported a rise in net profit short of analyst expectations. The group's net sales fell 0-point-3 percent on a current exchange rate basis. However, Swatch says the outlook for the second half of the year remains positive as it gears up for a fresh round of product launches.Hermes second quarter sales growth slowed to just over 8 percent, below analyst estimates. The group says it is still "ambitious" on revenue for the medium term, despite economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties, and that it expects first half profitability close to last year's record level.
Discussing some of the tech stocks that have been leading U.S. markets higher, Stephen Macklow Smith, head of European equity strategy at JP Morgan, says it is difficult to see how they are contributing to overall productivity in the economy.There is a dearth of productivity growth. If you went back to the previous cycle and you thought about the "nifty 50" stocks in the 70's, IBM, Hewlett-Packard Bell, those were genuinely contributing to a productivity surge.He's say the network effect offered by services such as Facebook is "nebulous."
With the final session of the week firmly underway, our headlines are as follows:
- The Euro surges to a two year high against the dollar after ECB president Mario Draghi hints at when the central bank could shift its policy away from easy money.
- Mediterranean delight for Vodafone! The mobile operator calls in with forecast-topping numbers on the back of a strong performance in Italy and Spain, sending the shares higher.
- Shares darken down on sales. Philips Lighting posts a 2 percent decline for its professional lighting arm, despite a beat on core earnings.
- Valeo shares drive lower as the car parts maker misses revenue forecasts. But, the CEO says that the growth potential of electric vehicles could be huge.
The IMF has committed "in principle" to lend 1.6 billion euros to Greece, if the country delivers on economic reforms. This follows almost 2 years of negotiations between the IMF and Greece's European lenders. The fund is also seeking reassurance that Greece can repay its debt.James Athey, Fixed Income Investment Manager at Aberdeen Asset Management says the fact that Greece might be able to come to market, even though the country doesn't even qualify for the ECB's bond buying criteria.Athey says Greece would likely want to issue debt before the ECB tapers as this tapering action could roil sovereign debt markets.Athey says he would expect any Greek debt issuance to be held by investors who would sell at the first sign of trouble.
The U.S. is reportedly toughening its stance on foreign deals.According to Reuters, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has objected to at least nine acquisitions by foreign buyers so far this year.The historically high number deals a blow to China's overseas buying spree. Chinese firms have made a record 87 takeover deals of US firms so far in 2017.On air our guest host Chris Watling says the move is consistent with the Trump promise to block more Chinese firms from buying U.S. assets.
Turkey's economy minister says the crisis with German is temporary and urges to refrain from talk that could cause lasting economic damage, he tells Reuters in an interview.Nihat Zeybekci says Germany's warning against its citizens visiting Turkey is unfortunate, but he does not see it causing harm to tourism. He adds that the Turkish government guarantees 100 percent of German investments in Turkey.On other topics, the minister says interest rates are too high and that July exports are seen up by 20 percent.
These are the top headlines for the next hour:
- The euro surges to a two year high against the dollar after ECB president Mario Draghi hints at when the central bank could shift its policy away from easy money.
- Paysafe shares rocket to the top of Europe's Stoxx 600 after a consortium of funds managed by Blackstone and CVC bid for the payments firm.
- Mediterranean delight for Vodafone! The mobile operator calls in with forecast-topping numbers on the back of a strong performance in Italy and Spain, sending the shares higher.
- Dimming down on sales. Philips Lighting posts a 2 percent decline for its professional lighting arm, despite a beat on core earnings. The company's CEO tells this programme sales growth will return.
The latest ECB survey of professional forecasters is out. Inflation forecasts are cut by 0.1 percent for 2017 to 2019. Long-term projections are unchanged at 1.8 percent.2017 GDP growth is seen higher at 1.9 percent versus 1.7 percent previously. Unemployment projections are cut by 0.2 to 0.3 percentage point.The survey says risks for inflation are tilted to the downside in the longer term and balanced for GDP growth.
Microsoft shares rose by as much as four percent after the company reported its fourth quarter earnings. However, the stock flattened out when the company offered guidance for the next quarter.The company beat estimates on earnings per share and revenue. Its cloud business was the star performer, with Azure revenues rising 97 percent year-on-year.CNBC's Arjun Kharpal says the initial excitement around the stock was to do with Microsoft's success with the cloud.Microsoft has successfully transitioned into a business with recurring revenues from its cloud business, from its suite of products and that's something it typically hasn't had before.
One of the weak spots in the earnings however was their personal computing division, essentially the hardware products and we saw Surface revenue, which is this series of tablets and 2-in-1 computers, down 2 percent.
In its latest survey, the European Central bank has said euro zone inflation may slow more than expected in the coming years, after the central bank kept its policy rate unchanged.
Based on responses from 56 forecasters, the ECB said it sees inflation at 1.5 percent in 2017, and down to 1.4 percent in 2018, a tenth of a percentage point below forecasts from 3 months ago. The central bank said GDP growth and unemployment, however, could exceed past projections.The euro edged towards a near 2-year high versus the dollar of $1.1670 earlier in the session, according to Reuters citing FactSet.Here's how the euro has performed over the past 7 days.
Discussing central banks, Ben Gutteridge, head of fund research at Brewin Dolphin, says it would be foolish to say there is zero risk that central banks will move to quickly on rate rises or tapering.I think the balance of the debate has shifted away from quite extreme dovishness within the European Central Bank and the Bank of England to something more balanced. I think the evidence of a more tenuous debate has already been present in the Federal Reserve.I certainly don't think we should start thinking the central banks are going to announce they are behind the curve and need to act more forcefully.He says the core view remains central banks will move cautiously.
Data today revealed the U.K. public sector's net borrowing increased to £6.278 billion in June versus £4.085 billion in June last year. It was expected at £5 billion.A spokesman for the U.K. Treasury had this to say.Today's release shows that our national debt, at £65,000 for every household, is still too high and leaves us vulnerable to any future shocks. That is why we have a credible fiscal plan to get debt falling and deliver the sound public finances needed for a stronger economy and higher living standards.
U.S. markets are called higher ahead of Friday's open. That's according to future values.The Nasdaq is called to gain 7 points. It finished Thursday up by less than 5 points, but this was its 10th consecutive positive close. Will the Nasdaq's winning streak continue for an 11th session?
The German government and auto industry agree on a diesel rescue plan to be presented in August, according to Reuters citing industry and political sources.The plan will involve recalling cars with diesel engines and be given a software update. The auto industry will pay for the recall at a cost of about 100 euros per vehicle. The plan will cost less than 2 billion euros, according to reports.The aim of the plan is to crease a legal basis for avoiding a diesel ban in cities.
Vodafone shares are making strong gains today after its latest earnings result.The company beat expectations with revenue growth of 2.2 percent in its first quarter.The Q1 results revealed a few surprises, according to Kester Mann, Principle Analyst, Operators, CCS Insight.Tentative recovery in Europe continued, led by Spain and Italy which more than offset another mixed bag for the U.K. Emerging markets including Turkey, Egypt and South Africa stood out for impressive growth, but a near-14 percent fall in service revenue in India again laid bare the reasons for merging with local provider Idea Cellular.The U.K. business remains in the doldrums, but some encouraging signs are emerging of a long-awaited turnaround. Notably, contract churn fell for a second consecutive quarter, while Net Promotor Score (NPS) continues to rebound. The operator will point to strong recent investment in network and customer service as drivers of recovery, but it still has plenty to do to regain standing in one of Europe's most competitive markets.
Thomson Reuters has released its latest "Investment Banking Scorecard" providing facts on the week in investment banking and deal making.Here are the highlights:
- United States M&A activity hits $661.3 billion, down 11 percent compared to YTD 2016
- Technology M&A down 33 percent compared to 2016 with $163.0 billion in deals announced
- Global IPO activity is up 75 percent compared to YTD 2016 with $92.8 billion in capital raised
OPEC's July oil supply is set to rise by 145,000 barrels per day and exceed 33 million barrels per day. That's according to Petro-LogisticsIt says the supply rise is led by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Nigeria.This is not good news for OPEC's efforts to cut supply and rebalance the market.Oil prices are trading lower today.
Colgate-Palmolive has reported earnings. Q2 earnings per share was 59 cents. Net income was $524 million and Q2 sales was $3.83 billion.Organic sales growth was down 1 percent and global pricing was down 0.5 percent.Estimates were for sales of $3.9 billion and earnings per share of 72 cents per share.
Oil prices fell on Friday ahead of a key meeting of major oil producing nations next week, slipping further from the $50 per barrel level that Brent crude briefly breached for the first time in 6 weeks in the previous session.
International benchmark Brent crude futures fell 40 cents to $48.90 per barrel in thin trading by 7:37 a.m. ET (1137 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were 42 cents lower at $46.50 per barrel.
The Greek government might be preparing to return to the bond market but there are many structural problems that have yet to be resolved to make the economy more sustainable, an analyst told CNBC on Friday.
Greece is currently on a third financial program since 2010, due to expire next year. According to James Athey, fixed income investment manager at Aberdeen Asset Management, despite the reforms implemented until now, "it still doesn't seem we are particularly far down the road in solving the structural issues of Greece."
A third of Greeks at risk of poverty as Athens considers return to bond marketCNBCThe Greek government might be preparing to return to the bond market but there are many structural problems that have yet to be resolved to make the economy more sustainable, an analyst told CNBC on Friday.
German, French stock markets crater on fears of falling exports as euro surges against the dollarCNBCBourses in Europe were lower in early afternoon trade on Friday as fresh corporate earnings failed to boost shares.


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Brenau University is sponsoring a table for the Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America event honoring Butch Miller, Bob Swoszowski and Dick Valentine. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at the Chattahoochee Country Club.
Any volunteers or parents of Boy Scouts in the Brenau community are welcome to join our table for the event. There are nine seats available on a first come basis.
To reserve your seat(s) please contact Trisha Smedberg at ude.uanerb@grebdemst by Wednesday, Feb. 22.


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This is very professional fishing tour.This fishing tour for the tourists whose hotel in Danang city,
but for the tourists whose hotel in Hoian city : 180$usd + 28$USD = 208 $USD for your group of 1-4pax
Dep: 08.30am from your hotel in Danang city Finish : 15.30
Tour Programme:
08.30 Am : pick up you at your hotel in Danang city,transfer you to the big wooden boat by Car a/c .Your wooden boat is going straight to Danang ocean for fishing at the fishing spots where are very good for you to get the big fishes with the fishing rod.
If you do not like to fish at the fishing spot where you think not many fishes,we can go to another spot with lots of fishes;even,you want to go to many fishing spots.Our fishing expert will go for fishing with you,he will help you all things you need for fishing
you will have the good feeling when you can get the fishes from the sea water of Danang city
12.30 pm : You will cook your fishes & enjoy the vietnamese lunch on your big wooden boat.
If you want to swim & relax on the beach,our staffs will take you to the local beach nearby to do that.
At 14.30 : You will start to go back to your hotel ,Your fishing tour will finish at 15.30
Price: 180$ USD for a group of your group of 1-4 Pax. For private tours
-Private big wooden boat, english-speaking guide
-The fishing expert who help you with bait,fit the line cut & many things.
-Lunch,drinks,fruits ,entrane fee,Fishing rods ,baits,& fishing hooks
Address:Hoi An Old Town,Quang Nam Province,Vietnam
Tel : +84984376375 Contact us: Viber,Zalo,WhatsApp:+84905284323
Website: www.hoianphilongtours.com.vn ; www.hoianphilongtours.com


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We are looking for volunteers from the veterans' community in Greater Sydney to become mentors who support a young person.
As a participant in the Veterans-Young Offenders Mentoring Program, you will be providing troubled, often disadvantaged young people with a stable, non-familial presence and encouraging them to build the skills and confidence they need to make good choices once they leave prison and avoid re-offending.
Please complete the Expression of Interest Form below.


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Ryder's Sprint R347 glasses are big brothers to the standard Ryder R350 Sprint and as with them the accent is very much on performance rather than fashion, looks are understated, pleasingly so some might say, rather than head-turningly fashionable. What we have here is a very reasonably priced pair of performance glasses.
As with the R350s the anti-mist slots work preventing misting under helmet, cotton cap or winter wool. The polycarbonate construction is strong, light and simple with clean lines and finish. Fit was similarly snug and comfortable, even on my wide head.
The big difference from the standard R350 model with its three interchangeable lenses is that the R347 does away with multi-lense faffing by having one photo chromic lense (you probably guessed that from the name) which reacts well in all conditions. So you don't need a set of three interchangeable lenses to cope with different lighting conditions you only need one.
That's the theory anyway. And in practice? You don't need the three interchangeable lenses… Lense response is quick to change and revert back, which is great in the sort of changeable weather Britain does so well. The lense works well with dappled light too, so riding along tree-lined avenues come summer shouldn't be a problem.
Colour tested: Grey / Graphite
If you're thinking of buying this product using a cashback deal why not use the road.cc Top Cashback page and get some top cashback while helping to support your favourite independent cycling website


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Boat Like New
The 330 is our first cruiser to offer two completely different cabin interior options. Depending on how you like to live life on the water, the choice is yours. In the cockpit, helm seating includes a captain's bucket with armrest controls and a dual companion seat. Onboard, the standard fiberglass hard top is stylish, functional and perfect for all-season boating. For added security, a toe rail is integrated into the deck and all the accent lighting is recessed. The 330 sports an impressive array of standard equipment yet can be customized with an options list that features underwater lights, a fore deck sun pad, a cockpit gas grill and a sound system upgrade.
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We Need A Teddy Roosevelt
- Corporations and their drive to create monopolies not only allows price fixing but creates super-powerful political powers who buy and sell members of Congress.
- Pure Capitalism says allow business to do what it wants. But what if 90% of pharmacies were controlled by a single multinational corporation? A company so huge they could sell below cost in order to crush any new company entering their market.
(Fast Company) - "Amazon just bought Whole Foods," my friend texted me seconds after the announcement of the proposed acquisition. "It's over. The world."
This unease is widespread, and has raised new calls for breaking up Jeff Bezos's impending monopoly by force. Surely the company, which now generates 30% of all online and offline retail sales growth in the United States, and already controls 40% of internet cloud services, has reached too far.Whatever you may think of Jeff Bezos, and whether or not antitrust regulations can justifiably be applied to a company whose expansion doesn't raise but actually lowers costs for end consumers, may be beside the point. Many of us get that something is amiss, but are ourselves so deeply enmeshed in the logic of last century's version of free-market industrial capitalism that we can't quite bring ourselves to call this out for the threat it poses to our markets, our economy, and even our planet.
The reason why monopolies were broken up in an industrial economy was that they tended to gain control over the platforms through which their products were distributed. The biggest oil company ends up controlling shipping and refineries, the biggest airline controls too many gates, and the biggest phone company controls the wires.
But in a digital economy, the platform is the business. Netflix content sells its platform. Apple's devices sell its supposed "ecosystem." Amazon's book business, like Uber's cab business, was just an easy foothold—the low-hanging fruit of an existing but inefficient marketplace—through which to establish a platform monopoly. From that beachhead, the company then pivots to other verticals.
The problem is, when an existing market is merely a means to another end, the company doesn't consider the long-term effects of its actions. Amazon treated the book industry the same way companies like Walmart once treated the territories into which they expanded: Use a war chest of capital to undercut prices, put competitors out of business, become the sole employer in the community, turn employees into part-time shift workers, lobby for deregulation, and effectively extract all the value from a given region before closing up shop and moving to the next one.
It's not that internet founders are somehow more evil or rapacious than their forebears. It's simply that when companies are platforms, survivability and scalability amount to the same thing. Just as winner-takes-all network effects lead to just one Taylor Swift and millions of penniless artists, these same dynamics promote the establishment of platform monopolies like Amazon.
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The pure Capitalists want zero government while Communists
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Teddy found a middle way. Break up monopolies to
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This little guy of a stun gun is now one of our highest voltages!
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By Charlynn Avery
I still remember my first massage. It was my 20th birthday, and I wanted to do something special to commemorate the beginning of my third decade of life. I decided to get a massage because I wanted to be pampered and to feel relaxed. At the time, the thought of massage as a regular practice was the furthest thing from my mind. It would be a once-a-year luxury experience; something I couldn't budget on a regular basis as a struggling college student.
Once I got off the table, however, my perspective had changed completely. Of course I felt relaxed but it went so much further than that – on every level, I was improved. My skin glowed, my muscles felt loose, I stood up straighter, I slept better and I felt happy. I remember saying that it was the best $60 I had ever spent on myself. And a few years later, I found myself in massage school with the goal of helping others achieve that very same realization.
Benefits of massage
I hear a lot of folks say that massage is a luxury and is too expensive to do on a regular basis. However, with the many proven benefits of massage it should be part of a regular health care regimen for long-term physical, emotional and mental well-being. One of my favorite clients from a few years ago shared the way she was able to budget massage into her life – she simply swapped a detrimental habit (smoking) for massage. She said, "I decided to reward myself for not smoking by getting a monthly massage. In addition to making my doctor happier, the expense of massage was much less than my pack-a-day smoking habit." Continue reading


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Add a touch of refinement to your Jeep's interior.
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This 10,000 word short story is perfect for your lunch break, workout, or while you wait in line at the mall. Read it today to get into the Christmas spirit any time of the year!
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The Carolina wren who has sung outside her window during the long weeks of chemotherapy reveals himself as Songcatcher. He knows Lee Ann's real name is Leandra, and he transports her and her flute to a magical world that is dying because of a growing world-wide "canker."
Leandra is restored to health and her flute transformed by what magic is left in the world. But as she searches for the source of the canker, the malignant forces take their toll, not only on the land, but on Leandra's physical and mental well-being.
With the help of Songcatcher, other bird friends, and a very human prince, Leandra must find a way to heal the land she has learned to love before it is too late.
Nicholas Michaels hated the fact he had to move away from everything and everyone in his life, but his feelings change when he meets the Harringtons. Deborah and Nicholas become the best of friends, and as the children grow up, their friendship deepens.
But when tragedy strikes, will this cause them to part ways? Or will it perhaps make them realize they may have stronger feelings for one another before it's too late?
*Author's Note*
Growing Up Neighbors will take you on a journey through the eyes of two main characters. You'll see a steady progression from when they first meet as younger children to when they reach adulthood; their friendship turning to love. This is a clean, sweet love story that is suitable for the young and not as young alike. If you are a hopeless romantic, one who likes happy endings and believable stories of love, this may be just for you!


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Appointment Prep
You've made an appointment for writing tutoring at the SLC! Help is on the way. However, there are a few things you should do to prepare beforehand. These steps will make sure that you get the most out of your appointment time.
To prepare for your appointment:
Decide what you want to work on
Do you have a specific essay or writing assignment that you need help with? Want to brainstorm ideas, develop your thesis statement, or go over grammar? Maybe you want to go over some confusing readings, or discuss concepts you have trouble understanding. Clarify your goals for the appointment, and prepare any questions you have. Knowing what you need helps us help you better!
Know your prompt
If you're here to work on a specific assignment, make sure you have the prompt with you.
Go through your professor's comments
If your instructor has already read a draft of your essay and given you comments, make sure you read them first. Know what changes they want before coming in.
Do a Grammarly check
Although we can help with grammar issues, it saves time to first put your paper through Grammarly, an online tool which catches and corrects grammar errors. All Otis students get a free account at https://www.grammarly.com/
Be on time!
After fifteen minutes, your appointment time is forfeited and may be given to another student.
Writing Tutoring Sessions
No two writing tutoring sessions are alike.
Students work with tutors for a variety of reasons:
How should I prepare for a tutoring session?
Remember that we are here to support your growth as writers. We are unable to provide grade estimates or guarantees. Tutors will not write your paper for you, nor can they talk to the professor for you. While we do not know all the answers to questions you ask, we can assist you in formulating questions for your instructor.
Math Tutoring Sessions
Math consultations are very unique. Consultants may go over concepts, theories, prompts, and other materials with a student. Though the consultant may help you go over examples, they will not do your homework for you.
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Though walk-ins are welcome, we strongly suggest you make an appointment using the Consultation Request Form. Choose a date and time well in advance of the due date for your work. Please note that a consultant will not review your work less than 2 hours before it is due. Once you receive a response, record the date and time of your appointment.
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Taio Cruz has been working closely with Cheryl Cole recently, as they work on a new record… but rumours suggest that they might be getting even closer than that!
The Daily Mail reports that Cheryl has told friends:
"Taio is beautiful, caring and so amazing. He gives me the confidence I thought I'd lost. I'm completely clumsy and dippy around him.
"There's a lot of sexual tension flying about - it makes going to work really great."
It sounds like Taio's a lucky man!
We'll be watching these two to see if there's any evidence… meanwhile, would you like to see Cheryl and Taio together?


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First Communion & Confirmation
Catholic initiation into the Church has three parts: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. Each is an important step in the journey of faith for which families and individuals prepare.
If your child has been baptized in the Catholic Church, the next stage of initiation for them is to prepare for their First Communion (and First Reconciliation – that is, "confession"). Students in the Catholic school system are prepared through the cooperation of the parish and school in Grade 2.
However, if your child is not in the Catholic school system or has missed the opportunity to participate in the school program of preparation, you will prepare them through a diocesan home study program overseen by the parish. Contact the parish office to discuss this alternative. To have your child receive First communion this year, call no later than the beginning of September.
Confirmation completes Catholic initiation. If your child is in the catholic school system, a cooperative program between the school and parish is in place for grade 7 students.
However, if your child is not in the Catholic school system, you must contact the parish before the start of his or her Grade 7 school year, since preparation must begin by early October.


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I'm wanting to integrate a Google calendar of events as a regular feature in my monthly newsletter. I use one of our templates modified...anyone know what to do?
Sorry, can't be done. Nothing can be embedded in email except pictures. This is not a Constant Contact limitation. What you could do, is make a screen capture of the calendar, put that picture in your email, and link the picture to the Google calendar.
Do you mean one that when clicked on will actually make an entry into a contacts calendar?
Yes - I'm doing a fund raising e-mail and want to give the option to remind them to donate at a later date - it would go into their calendar.
Excellent question. At this time there is no standard for calendar links. The one that CTCT uses for their event marketing is iCalendar (.ICS) which is the closest to an Internet standard as there is and as far as I know only works with Outlook. What is possible is for you to create the event in Google , Yahoo, etc and then use the URL for the events from those calendars and import those links into your newsletter. You would end up with multiple links though but they would cover Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo etc..... Tony Clique Marketing & Consulting 2009 Constant Contact All Star
I'd rather drive people to other parts of my site, such as more details about something I write about in the email. For years, I've been copying/pasting my calendar from our website (www.lchs912.org) into Constant Contact, and I'm sick of how much time it takes. I wish I could embed the list version of the calendar we have on our website into the email, just as I was able to embed it into Wordpress.
Did you finally found a solution to embed the Google Calendar? I have been trying to do the same thing without success :S


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A forceps delivery is a type of operative vaginal delivery. It's sometimes needed in the course of vaginal childbirth.
In a forceps delivery, a health care provider applies forceps — an instrument shaped like a pair of large spoons or salad tongs — to the baby's head to help guide the baby out of the birth canal. This is typically done during a contraction while the mother pushes.
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Our Place of Worship is Silence - With Inexorable Suffering LP
**There are THREE colors of vinyl to choose from for the repress:
"Oxblood" which is limited to 250 copies
The mail-order exclusive colors :
"Swamp Green with Blood Red, Bone White and Bronze Splatter" limited to 150 copies
"Bone and Blood Merge with Swamp Green, Blood Red, and Bronze Splatter" limited to 100 copies
First Pressing (Sold Out)
"Black" which is limited to 200 copies
"Metallic Silver with Heavy Blood Red, Oxblood and Bone White Splatter" limited to 100 copies
ALL LPs come with a download slip for the entire record and are housed in heavy 350 gsm weight stock! Jackets come with a custom Matte Varnish and Spot UV Gloss!
California's OUR PLACE OF WORSHIP IS SILENCE embodies the aural punishment that is their sophomore offering and Translation Loss debut "With Inexorable Suffering". Consisting of pure hatred for humanity in the form of punishing blackened death and accompanied with gruesomely stunning art by Wrest (Leviathan), "With Inexorable Suffering" genuflects toward the oncoming extinction of the human plague.
For fans of Portal, Vermin Womb, Altarage, Bolzer and Blood Incantation


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Bill Simon
My name is Bill Simon. I'm actually an ordained Reverend on the block here in Redfern. I give communion, I can do marriages, I can do funeral services and I go into Long Bay Jail and marry guys in there, marry white businessmen under the Harbour Bridge, I've done all that, I've married people here on the block actually. Looking back onto where I came from I'm Biripi, that means I'm in the Shark Tribe, I was born up in Taree Purfleet Mission.
I was very, very young there when I started to get to know my roots around that area. What happened was that Purfleet Mission, you weren't allowed to leave the Mission unless you got permission from the manager if you wanted to go into town and things like that you see. All of the rations were rationed out to us, to Mum and Dad, and they used to go down and get rations there like flour, tea and sugar and stuff like that. But Mum and Dad apparently didn't like that sort of regime so they just took us one night, they took us to a little place called Kendall, that's about half way between Taree and Kempsey. We stayed there for a good while, I suppose about 12 months or so. We used to go to the beach and Nan would take us down there and get all these shells and make hearts and put velvet on the inside of them and sprinkle sand around them with all these shells placed, beautiful shells, placed around and she would give it to us kids and we would go and sell them so we had enough to get bread and … a bit of bread and sugar and tea and stuff like that. You know, we loved that. We used to go and pinch persimmons and pears, all that, off our neighbours and we loved that too, you know as kids growing up.
The welfare caught up with us there after about 12 months and Mum and Dad left again and went to a little place called Platt's Estate, Waratah where I grew up. It's beautiful there as well, I got to know a lot of the community guys.
[Platt's Estate, Waratah]
The man that owned that section of land, he wrote in his Will that anybody who needed a place to stay were allowed to stay there free of rent. I didn't know that. I've learnt all this later on as I grew up of course. And so that's where a lot of the people who ran away from their own various communities, missions and stuff like that, they'd all come there and they all lived together so we became a community there. I got to know a lot of my relations, a lot of friends, there were white people there as well as Aboriginal people and other cultures as well. So we all grew up together like a multi-cultural place.
[Being Taken]
Things went good for us there, until of course the Welfare came. They used to sit up on top of a hill with spy glasses and watch down on the shacks. We had a little tin shack down there. The elders used to say to us every time the welfare or the police came we were to run and hide in the bushes, which we did. But of course with this time I got caught, we didn't hear them or see them or anything.
They were sitting with spy glasses watching our house when Dad went to work. As soon as Dad went over the hill they swooped down, came in, knocked on the door real loudly and they sort of pushed their way in.
Mum was there but with me and my three little brothers, one of them was just a baby, and they came in and they told Mum to pass the kids up and pass the little baby up and give him to me so that I could go out in the car and sit in the car and wait for them. And my other two brothers had to follow me. We all sat in the car there and I'm crying out, I screamed out real loud to Mum to come and help us and she looked around and then she turned her back and walked inside and straight away then I felt rejected by my own Mother, by my own people.
And I cried my heart out, you know, it made me that angry because no one was there to help me. I was only thinking about me and my three little brothers all crying and crying out for Mum and Dad. And see, that was the last time I ever, ever seen Dad. We never seen Dad again, he died. I didn't see my Mother until years later, until I was about in my late 20s going on to early 30s see.
[Kinchela Boys Home and Being "Whitewashed"]
My youngest brother didn't come, we dropped him off at Taree because he was too young. They sent him to a babies' home, we never seen him until a couple of years later on.
And we were brought up under this kind of regime with people telling you what to do all the time and if you spoke back you got flogged, you got beaten and there was a lot of that going on in the boys home at the time that I was there, for the eight or nine years that I was in the home as a kid, you know growing up. The white staff who were all ex-army personnel, they used to tell us that our people were no good, they didn't want us, they didn't care for us and not getting a visit for nine years as a kid, growing up you start to believe that. So I was brainwashed in that area, you know, I've made two videos which goes around in Universities, called Whitewash, just how I was brainwashed under the white man system. I was told what to do, when to do it and how to do it and everything else and that's all we were told to do.
I was given a number, 33, and they called me by that for eight years, not my name. And we were beaten, flogged, molested, everything else but I couldn't tell anybody because nobody was allowed to come and visit us in the homes. So, we were just little kids who were flogged, beaten, sent up the line, everyone had to hit you, about 100 guys had to hit you. If you'd done anything wrong, one of the worst, main offences was to speak back to the white staff. If you done that you were sent up the line and you'd get a beating. By the time you got to the end of the line there'd be blood everywhere and they'd put you in a little toilet, a storeroom and fed you on bread and water for three days. We were kids. Who could we tell, you know? We couldn't tell anybody.
[Contact With Family]
They knew where we were all right but they weren't allowed to come and visit us. So, all this time, all this rejection was building up in my heart. I remembered that I had a Grandmother who used to come and visit me and my three little brothers while we were in the boys' home. Beautiful, lovely person she was. And yet nobody else was allowed in, into the home you see but I'm sure God gave her the keys to get in you see because she used to come and they'd let her in. And she'd pray for us and she was lovely.
So by the time I got out at about 17 and I came down to Redfern here, I came down to Everly Street looking for my Aboriginal families because I didn't know any of them. When I was taken away I lost all contact with my family you know. When I did eventually come here to Redfern I found out that all these wild black fellas were my uncles and aunts and cousins and relations. They told me where my Mother was, she was right out in Dubbo.
So I went all the way out there to see my Mum for the first time since I was locked up. But the distance was far too great because that relationship between a Mother and a son was too far, too far gone, I didn't see my Mum as Mum. You know what I mean? Because I still have a lot of hurt and hate against her for not coming to see me, visit me in the homes. I didn't know about her side of the story if you know what I mean, about it felt like a knife driven through her heart when us kids were taken from her. I never even thought of that. So the distance seems to be too great. And of course we hugged her and that and kissed her and I went down to drink with my uncles for the first time. They took me out to (8:10), it was the first time I ever got on methylated spirits. And I started to drink methylated spirits a lot because it was cheap, it was a cheap drink and you could have a good fight afterwards and you wouldn't feel anything. So you had a good fight and a drink and you drink metho you see and all the kids that I grew up with had them times.
I was all very, very mixed up in my heart, I didn't trusty anybody. I got locked up when I was 18 years of age and sent out the Long Bay Jail. It was very hard and rough out there as well but it was just like the boys' home so it really didn't worry me because I felt like that I was home again, at the jail you see. The same thing happens as in the boy's home, we were given numbers and have a guess what the number they gave me when I first went to Long Bay jail when I was 18. Have a guess. The same, 33.
When I did five years in prison I spoke to a lot of the brothers in there who were in the homes with me, stolen mob you know. And they say, "How're you going?", they all know me because they know my testimony, how I've changed my life and that and I don't preach to them, all I tell them is, "This is how God cleaned my life up", and things like that. But there are a lot of them there, they come up to me, ask me to pray for them, which I do, and I pray for them and they go out three months later, they're back again doing the same thing. Because, I've done a lot of time in prison and in the prison system, once they get out, the community on the outside hasn't got any backup to look after the inmates that have been put inside, after a long period of time then they're let out, out here it's a foreign world to them. In jail you get everything, you get things, you're catered for 24/7 you see. All you have to do it get up and do a bit of work here, there and okay go and have your meal then you can go and have a sleep. That's how the … you're institutionalised, that's how it works.
See I'm used to that because that's what happened in the boys' home to us. And a lot of these guys, when they get out, like when I got out the boys' home I didn't know where to go or what to do or anything else, I didn't know anything about the world. And it's the same with these guys, when they're put in prison, once they get out they're going to need a lot more support, love, care and attention and guidance and pointed in the right direction to go off with their lives because they don't know all that, they're not taught that in jail you see.
[Adjusting to the World Outside]
When I got out I still didn't feel as if I was free because we didn't know anywhere else to go in Sydney.
We didn't know where to go or anything like this so we just stayed at home. Because that's all we did at the boys' home, we stayed at home you see. So we didn't really get much of a contact with people at all.
The only blokes that I seem to have any contact with were bikies. I don't want to mention their names but there's a big gang that I ended up getting to know because these guys were more or less the same as me because they're rejected as well. That rejection part of it comes into it when you're rejected by society so you come together you know and nearby, you're all you're rejected. So I felt at home with them. You know, we had guns and all that, we'd go around terrorising everyone at night, I was right at home. We'd go up the Cross, terrorise everyone up there, about 60 of us.
And I went back to Newcastle where Mum and them eventually came, a lot of my people come from Newcastle assignments. And I ended up mixing up there with the wrong crowd. I had me own drug little scheme running there, I used to sell a lot of drugs and get into fights. I had me own gang, a lot of them sort of, they all came around me, a lot of the young boys in them days, I'm talking about when we had the riots and all that in Harbour Street, Newcastle. I had me own gang, I spent time in jail, I knew how to king hit. I learnt how to king hit when I was in jail and once you learn how to king hit it never leaves you, so that's why I used to win all my fights because I used to king hit. Bang, it would be over in the first hit. That way I grabbed a gathering of people around me, young guys and all that, all the leather jackets and stuff like that.
Most of them carried guns and everything else. We ended up joining up with the underworld in Newcastle. I did something wrong with them guys and they ended up turned around and put two contracts out on my life. Because my cousin who did 25 years jail, he went to see them and got it put off me because they seemed to take notice of him because he's done ten murders himself you see.
And that's the kind of group of people that I started to affiliate with because I had a lot of hate against my own, my own people. Because I blamed them for sending me away and not coming to get me and see me and that and therefore that rejection stuck with me. I hated my Mum and I blamed her, I blamed all the black fellas for not coming to help me, for putting me away. As a kid growing up I wasn't thinking about the pain and the heartache that would have happened to Mum because my wife's a counsellor and she counselled Mum at one stage and a counsellor seems to get things out of you that you keep hidden inside you know? And she got it out of Mum and Mum told her that when us four kids were taken from her it was like a knife driven through her heart and she couldn't stand to watch so she turned around and went inside.
This is what the government thinks, that they were doing the right thing at the time and that … praise them all, good on 'em … but it wasn't the right thing.
[Why Were We Taken?]
Well, the government thinks that we were taken because we were neglected. That's what they say in my report. I've read my report right through and it's all lies of course. Because I was taken care of by my family, by my Mum, by my Dad and we … I had the best life in all my life until I was taken away. And when I was taken away my life had never turned bad and rotten until then and that's why I ended up joining up with bikies and being with the underworld with the wrong crowd and things like that. It never, ever, would never have happened if I would have stayed at my, with my family.
I was so hurt and broken, I had so much aggression. I mean I've had contracts lifted off my life and I've been so violent myself. I've had five relationships with women. The first wife that I had I used to give her two black eyes. The second wife I knocked her teeth out. My third wife I broke her leg, just crushed it with my hands because I was very strong in the hands. I used to win the hand wrestle a lot. But I had so much hurt inside of my heart that I was just so, so bad that that's why these women left me know you.
As soon as I got converted to Christianity and I asked Christ to come into my heart I wrote them letters and apologised to them. When my conversion comes into focus that's how I turned around and forgave the black man and forgave the white man and got on with my life and God is starting to heal me now because I turned around and forgave. I would never have asked for forgiveness if Christ, Jesus hadn't come into my heart … if you put scalding, hot water on a child you're going to scar them for life, you see. And that's what happened when we were taken away as kids, we were scarred for life by being ripped away from our parents and our loved ones. We were scarred for life and there's no way we can get anything out of that, you see. I mean God can heal us of course, you know, from the deep hurts and the pain that's inside.
You know, I felt so bad against people, I told you I didn't trust anybody because I didn't know anybody who could turn around and could show us any love like a Mother's love or a Father's love, you know, we missed out on all that. We weren't allowed to speak of any Aboriginal culture, language because I didn't know it because I was taken away at an early age. And so I really lost just about everything. You know, I lost my family, I lost everything.


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Does love depends on virginity ??
In this post we are going to discuss the relevance of virginity in a relationship. Virginity means without sexual intercourse especially before marriage. Even in today's modern world virginity is determining relationship status of a couple. The shocking and horrifying fact is that in some cultures in Africa it is still regarded as the topmost priority . After marriage they tend to have a white bed sheet so that they may know whether the girl is a virgin or not.
- Why do girls or women have to bear the burden of these sick traditions??
This is a common situation around us . virginity is considered a very crucial factor for girls only. Firstly, this must not be the factor at all to determine your relationship. Even if you are giving it importance then why male's virginity doesn't become determining factor. Why this inequality??
- Most of the males want virgin girls as their bride???
This is an utterly ridiculous demand. Even many of the males are not virgin before marriage. Then why do you demand a virgin girl for you.?? You yourself have lost yours then why this pressure on girls. The answer is that you want to satisfy your male ego. These type of people are hypocritical and tend to suppress their life partner for their whole. Their male ego is far greater than the love.
- Virgin spouse will remain faithful for life???
This is one of the greatest myth . Let's say your spouse was a virgin until marriage, but will it ascertain that He/She will remain faithful afterwards marriage?? Faithfulness is achieved by trust, love and mutual understanding between couples. No physical parameter can determine your faithful nature towards relationship. The more love is between partners the greater is the loyalty and faithfulness. There are numerous example in history that indicates that love has transformed people like sex addict prostitutes etc. into a loyal and faithful partner for whole life.
Last but not least instead of focusing on these typical physical issues to find your soul mate , focus on developing mutual understanding in between you. Look for your own mirror image in your partner. Find qualities that you lack in your partner so that both of you can complete each other out. Shun your ego. Look for the partner that will stand up with you in your hardships and difficulties. But don't do the same by verifying others virginity.
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The Awards Event in Amsterdam, 5 February 2005
Another Competition Done and Dusted
The 2004 edition of the Trans-European Technical Communications Competition completed smoothly once again last December under the capable guidance of this years Competition Manager, Jennifer O Neill. The results were collated, the entrants advised. All that remained was the awards supper held in a European city as an opportunity to meet in a social setting, reward ourselves for work well done, and distribute awards.
Last Years Try-outs in Belgium
Last years awards supper was held at the end of January in Brussels and, for the first time, added evening speakers to the programme. Victoria Koster-Lenhardt, Director-Sponsor for Region 2, presented on STC issues; I, last years winner in the newly-created Best Judging category, presented on the evaluation process. After the awards supper but before the awards were handed out, in front of a swaying and happy group of technical communicators, their friends, and lots of wine, we tried-out this new format: speakers at the awards event. (Im relieved to say, and Im sure youve already deduced, the result was positive.)
Fixing Scope and Finding a Location
When this years awards supper was being discussed, the idea was introduced to add a leadership element and a quality-evaluation element, workshops if possible, and a mini-conference quality to all of it. In other words, we would expand the event to last a day for presentations, and an evening for revelling.
With just over a month to complete the organisation, Amsterdam was established as this years city of choice and the date was set for Saturday, 5 February 2005. Victoria Koster-Lenhardt offered to lead three mini-workshop-style presentations over the morning; entrants and judges came forward to make afternoon presentations devoted to quality in technical communication, judging documentation in a second language, and developing winning documentation.
Having a Blast
The Awards Banquet, so elegantly named this year out of my dry and twisted sense of humour, is always just a big supper party. There are no ball gowns and no dinner jackets. There is no elevated sense of self-importance. On the contrary, it is a chance for all of us to let our hair down and feel the relief of another years dedication to the improvement of technical communication across Europe well done. Even the awards, handed out after supper, are given with somewhat wild hilarity, enthusiastic cheering, and an almost complete lack of pomp.
By the time the awards supper arrives, we are all in great need of it and ready to have a blast. This year being no exception, we ate, we drank, and we made merry until they packed up the chairs and tables and threw us out into the bar. There we continued, talking shop, telling stories, networking, and otherwise partying, until the bar closed.
Kudos for Volunteers
I accepted every offer of help I received and put all the volunteers to work at some task or other on the day. Tina Hoffman (UK), Patricia Kack (Montreal, Canada), Jennifer O Neill (Belgium), and Jonathan Hart (Netherlands) helped variously all day and made the event smooth and enjoyable for all.
Although I organised this almost-last-minute event pretty much single-handedly, having the support of a professional event organiser helped very much. My friend, Kristie Hall, of QED Productions (www.qedproductions.biz) walked me through the mini-conference/banquet process and made sure I knew which paths to take. Then, for the entire day of the event, she occupied the registration desk and liaised with hotel staff freeing me to be part of the event. A great help!
Next Years Event
Despite being a first try at something larger, this years event was a marvellous success. Attendees came from across Europe. A varied and engaging Day Event programme held everyone rapt. The Awards Banquet was a wonderful party.
In addition, we can now pass knowledge of the event process easily to the next organiser. As well, we can begin earlier to take the stress out of it, and to allow more people to plan to attend.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming year!
Competition Dates:
- SeptemberCall for Entries and Call for Judges.
- OctoberEntries are collected.
- NovemberTeams of judges examine the entries.
- DecemberResults are announced.
Awards Event Dates:
- OctoberAwards event date and venue are announced.
- January (late in the month)Awards Event and Banquet!
Want to know more about entering? Want to be involved as a judge?
Visit STC Europe


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Tuesday, 21 July 2009
'Light of Burning Shadows' Competition - The Winners!
Thanks to everyone who entered this competition, it was a lot of fun to do :o)
I had ten copies to give away and the ten quickest emailers were...
Lee Hunter, East Lansing, Michigan
Frank Jarome, Niles, Ohio
Kendall Bullen, Silver Spring, Maryland
Donna Locklin, Belton, Texas
Rich Fiege, Fishkill, New York State
Philippe Sylvain, Levis, Qc, Canada
Kim Papke, McKinney, Texas
Charles Fraker, Richmond, Virginia
Shane O'Neil, Lewisville, Texas
Renee S Grandinetti, Valleyford, Washington
Well done guys! Your books should be with you very soon...
I've got some more competitions lined up for when I'm away on holiday (next week and the week after) so if you missed out this time then be sure to stop back and check them out... ;o)
Posted by Graeme Flory at 09:46
Labels: competition
6 comments:
- Donna said...
Woohoo! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. That was a fun way to have a book contest.
- 21 July 2009 at 18:44
- Rich said...
Alright. I liked that contest (maybe because I won something!!!). Actually I'm happy to have gotten a chance for this book. I look forward to receiving it!!
- 22 July 2009 at 01:55
- shaneo52 said...
This is really cool, Thank you very much!
- 22 July 2009 at 03:22
- Kendall said...
Totally awesome! Thanks, Graeme! :-D
- 22 July 2009 at 04:57
- bubbasmom said...
Way cool! Thank you, Graeme:^)
- 22 July 2009 at 17:53
- shaneo52 said...
Thanks Graeme, I already received my copy in the mail today! I like this cover art!
- 25 July 2009 at 02:25
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"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Ghost Town (The Morganville Vampires Bk 9) - Rachel Caine
UK Release Date: 1st November 2010
The fragile peace between humans and vampires in Morganville is in trouble, and when Claire takes drastic action, she's put under serious pressure to re-establish the barriers that keep the town residents inside, and wipe the memories of those who leave. But working with her half-crazy vampire boss Myrnin means that things don't always turn out as planned ... and as the people of Morganville begin acting strangely, Claire and her friends must solve the mystery and try to put things right. But one by one, her allies are turning on her ... even the ones she trusts most. (Taken from Good Reads)
I said in an earlier IMM post that I got books 1-8 in this series in a 3 for £5 offer which has turned out to be one of the best bargains ever. I was hooked from the very beginning of book 1 and I managed to read all 8 books in only 3 days. I think it is quite safe to say that this is one of my favourite series' now and I am so excited to find out what happens next after reading the synopsis.


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Missouri Returning Heroes Act
The Missouri Returning Heroes Act, established August 28, 2008, provides reduced tuition for certain combat veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Information for Postsecondary Institutions
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for assistance you must meet the following requirements:
- Was a veteran who served in armed combat in the military after September 11, 2001.
To meet this requirement you must have served in a combat zone as designated by the U.S. Department of Defense and as documented on field 13 of your DD214.
If you were a member of the Reserves or National Guard you are considered to be a veteran who served in the military as long as you served in armed combat in a full-time capacity under a call to active service authorized by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
Institutions will look at the following indicators to determine if you meet this requirement:
Receipt of a combat service medal:
Bronze Star
Combat Action Badge
Combat Action Medal
Combat Infantry Badge (Army)
Combat Ribbon (Marine)
Congressional Medal of Honor
Global War on Terror ("GWOT") Service Medal
Global War on Terror ("GWOT") Badge
Purple Heart
Any other Action Badge, Combat Medal, or Expeditionary Medal or Ribbon offered within a geographic area that enables the veteran to receive a combat pay tax exclusion exemption, hazardous duty pay, imminent danger pay, or hostile fire pay
Any military service in a combat zone between September 11, 2001 and the present. Combat Zones recognized by the Internal Revenue Service can be found on the IRS website. Please note this list may not be comprehensive. Your institution may have to contact the Missouri Veterans Commission to determine if your service was in a combat zone.
Was a Missouri resident when first entering the military, as documented by the home of record listed in field 7b of your DD214. You do not have to be a Missouri resident at the time you receive the tuition benefit.
Discharged from military service under honorable conditions as documented in fields 24 and 28 on your DD214. Any type of discharge other than "bad conduct," "less than honorable," "undesirable," or "dishonorable" is considered to be a discharge under honorable conditions.
Attend a public institution of higher education.
- Achieve and maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.5, or its equivalent. Your institution will check your cumulative GPA on the same timetable it uses to calculate state grant and scholarship recipients' cumulative GPAs. Institutions typically check cumulative GPAs either at the end of each semester (2 checks per year), or at the end of each academic year (1 check per year).
You do not have to have a 2.5 CGPA the first time you receive the tuition reduction, even if you have previously attended an institution of higher education. However, you must achieve a 2.5 CGPA at the end of the first and all subsequent periods when the institution checks cumulative GPA in order to continue to receive the reduction.
Enroll in a program leading to a certificate, or an associate or bachelor's degree. If you are pursuing a bachelor's degree and an advanced degree at the same time, the tuition reduction will apply to the portion of your coursework that is specifically designated as leading to a bachelor's degree. Your institution may consult with MDHEWD to determine your eligibility if your situation does not fit within this framework.
How much can I receive?
The Returning Heroes Act limits the tuition rate charged to qualifying veterans to $50 per credit hour. If you are attending an institution that measures coursework in clock hours rather than credit hours, your institution will apply a credit hour to clock hour conversion formula to determine the amount of the tuition limitation.
The tuition reduction is applied before federal and state student aid has been applied to the tuition amount. For example, if you are eligible for $500 in federal or state student aid and you are enrolled in 12 credit hours, your tuition rate under the Act would be $600 (12 hours x $50/hour = $600). The $600 tuition would be reduced by the $500 in aid so you would owe $100 in tuition. In contrast, if you had to pay full tuition of, for example, $100 per credit hour without the tuition limitation, you would owe $700 in tuition (12 hours x $100/hour - $500 financial aid = $700).
If your institution charges fees by the credit hour and does not have any charges specifically designated as tuition, MDHEWD recommends the institution apply the limitation to the fee.
You are not required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or otherwise apply for federal or state student aid, such as the federal GI Bill benefits or the state Access Missouri grant.
How long can I receive the reduced tuition?
The tuition limitation expires 10 years from the date of your last discharge from service. You may receive the reduced tuition through the end of the tenth year.


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The order in which your ad appears on a page, relative to all other ads in all slots, as the result of the auction.
In reports that show your ad positions, typical values are:
- "-1": Your ad was not shown.
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Slot "A" refers to the priority slot that is always displayed. Slot "M" refers to an ad that is displayed after a user clicks "More Rates".
The positions listed above are typical, but the number of positions per slot can vary.


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Tauba Tauba plans to take Baalveer into his custody. Prachandika hurls her weapon towards Baalmitra. Baalmitra and Baalsakhi decide to not allow Prachandika to kidnap Baalveer.
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Baal Veer, is a kids based super hero show. It talks about a wonderland, Pari lok, where all the fairies reside. There are numerous fairies in Pari lok and each pari has her own basic characteristic according to their name..He is a human who is taken to Pari lok by fairies.. Baalveer is blessed with the power of the 6 fairies and with those powers he helps Manav and Meher and other kids in fighting against their fears. Baal Veer comes as a saviour for Manav-Meher and fights against all the odds in their life.
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text: Let's face it, social media has forever changed the way we communicate, and in many ways the barrier between our digital existence and our "normal," physical, "real world" more resembles the title of Robin Thicke's song of the summer every day. We're living in a golden age of expanding interpersonal interactivity options, and on some levels it's amazing and revelatory, allowing more shared experiences and increased empathy for our fellow humans. Yet with every good comes some bad, and one thing that we can likely all agree on is that the ubiquitous hashtag, the marker and aggregator of our countless stream-of-consciousness, fired-into-the-great-Internet-unknown musings, is becoming a bastion of ridiculousness. While often employed as an ironic or humorous aside to enhance the meanings of our electronic thought bubbles, it is also tragically over-used in an attempt to appear clever or elevate the attention given to better-off-unnoticed digital babble. Long story short, everything has its place, but, as with posting your lunch on Instagram or over-sharing on Facebook, there is often an avalanche of annoying, unnecessary abuse, which, to be frank, just makes us, as a culture, look like idiots. As evidenced by this video from Jimmy Fallon and the overly-talented Justin Timberlake, hashtag use long ago made like Fonzi and straight pole vaulted over the shark. Good thing we have Questlove to step up and be the voice of reason. #LearnFromThisVideo


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Jewish World Review June 13, 2001 / 23 Sivan, 5761
Jonah Goldberg
http://www.jewishworldreview.com -- "AT 7 a.m. this morning, we killed Tim McVeigh, the person responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing," announced Robert Nigh, the murderer's lawyer. "But we did much more than that. We also killed Sergeant McVeigh. … But much more importantly … what we did this morning was to kill Tim McVeigh, friend to Bob Popovic, Allen Smith and Elizabeth McDermott. We killed Bill and Mickey's son this morning. And we killed Jennifer McVeigh's big brother."
Throughout the day of McVeigh's execution, these comments were either denounced or praised by opponents or proponents of the death penalty. Those in favor of executing McVeigh - particularly the relatives of his victims - said that we shouldn't try to "humanize" McVeigh. Those in America and overseas who opposed the execution echoed these sentiments.
In a typical television appearance, another McVeigh lawyer explained earlier, "Tim has the same fear of death that any human being does."
Indeed, humanization is a common refrain among opponents of the death penalty such as Phil Donahue, Jesse Jackson and fans of the movie "Dead Man Walking"; they say: "You need to understand, we are taking a human life" or "so-and-so is still a human being."
In fact, that's the point. I am in favor of both the death penalty and humanizing those who receive it. Humanize, then euthanize.
If we lose sight of the fact that the executed are human beings, then there's no point in having a death penalty. Whatever your primary criterion for supporting capital punishment - retribution, justice, deterrence, closure for the victims - if we forget that the person being killed is a person, often with family and friends, then the act itself becomes morally weightless, akin to turning off a machine.
Consider a frequent argument about Hitler. Scholars of Nazism often confront a dilemma: the understandable temptation to portray Hitler as "the personification of evil," a "force of pure malevolence" or some other description that obscures the fact that Hitler was a personally charming man who went to the bathroom like everybody else.
It is relevant that Hitler was good to his dogs, because if we make him into an impenetrable cosmic force, a tool of God or Satan, akin to a disease or a hurricane, in a sense we absolve Hitler of personal responsibility and we dupe ourselves into believing that another person like him cannot come along.
The overused admonition, "Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it," is apt. If we lose sight that all villains are humans, we will not be equipped to see evil when it is in front of us. Hitler was a person with free will. And it is that human free will that makes us eligible to receive justice. When a boulder falls on someone's head, we do not demand justice of the rock, but we do of the person who pushed it.
People say, "If you could only meet the people on death row, you would understand that they are human beings and see nothing good in killing them." I respect this as being largely true.
But it is like saying, "If you could only meet a little boy dying of starvation or a little girl dying of leukemia, you would advocate for policy X or more funding for program Y." Yes, but this is part of being human and making tough decisions. If we had to personally confront the tragedy that comes with such choices, all hard or necessary decisions would become much harder, but no less necessary.
Timothy McVeigh was a human being. He was a man with many good qualities, and his family deserves our sympathy. But that doesn't change the fact that he chose to do something even many opponents of the death penalty see as deserving of execution.
Free will is what makes us human. We do not execute hurricanes or floods or lightning bolts, because these things do not have free will. But we do execute human beings who murder people precisely because they have free will.
And those who believe that the McVeigh family's pain or Tim McVeigh's alleged charm are of such weight so as to trump all other arguments are, in my mind, the very ones who don't fully understand what it means to be a human


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If you are looking for a super yummy treat you can make the day before these are for you! I made them Christmas Eve and plopped them in the oven in the morning for when we opened our gifts. It was so nice to just wake up and turn the oven on, not having to worry about what we were going to eat when all we really wanted to do was drink our coffee and open up some pressies!
It makes a bakers dozen (13) or more depending on how big you cut them, and they keep well unfrosted in a sealed bag or container (so you can enjoy them for a few days…assuming your company doesn't devour them all!). The other nice thing about this recipe is the ICING!!! It is so yummy, a classic cream cheese icing with a little twist! The original recipe was adapted from the Lovely Little Kitchen (lovelylittlekitchen.com).
Don't be afraid of the long list of ingredients and directions! Once you get going it is super simple!
- 1 package dry active yeast (not the quick rise)
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1c milk warmed
- Stir in sugar and beaten egg.
- 1/4c granulated sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 2c flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter (just over 1/4c)
- Additional 1 1/2c flour
- 1/2c butter softened
- 1/3c granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 8 oz softened cream cheese (I used a yummy greek spreadable cream cheese from PC which gave the icing a nice tang)
- 2c powdered sugar
- 1/4c heavy cream
- Put yeast in large bowl (personally I prefer my Stand Mixer…it takes less time and there is no kneading by hand!) and add the warm water. Stir to dissolve. Pour the warm milk over yeast (making sure it is NOT BOILED just warm as it can kill the yeast).
- Stir in sugar and beaten egg.
- Add 2 cups of flour and the salt, mix well (using dough hook) or by hand.
- Pour in the melted butter (again making sure it is not too hot). Add additional 1 1/2c flour and mix until the dough is sticky and pulls away from the sides of the bowl to form a ball.
- Cover the bowl and allow dough to rise for 1.5 hours.
- Now for a neat little trick! Cover your counter where you will be rolling the dough in plastic wrap…Just do it…trust me!
- Turn the dough out of the bowl onto a well floured surface…add some flour to the top as well to prevent it from sticking as you roll it out.
- Roll to about 1/4″ thick, try to have it approx. 12×18″. I swear by my Marble Rolling Pin for any kind of baking, nothing sticks to it and it has enough weight to really roll out your dough!
- Cover the surface of the dough with the softened butter, sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon (right to the edges).
- Now, starting with the longer edge, roll up the dough. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the dough into sections about 1″ thick (so you have 13 equal rolls).
- Place each piece into a greased pan (I used a Spring Form which made it VERY EASY to get them out afterwards). Cover the baking tray and put in the fridge overnight. (This is before they rise, look at how cute they are!)
- Remember that weird tip where I told you to put the plastic wrap down…well look at this: A spotless counter top!!! No additional clean up required, what a breeze that was!
- Frosting: I made this the day before as well as I knew I wouldn't want to do anything but hit a button in the morning! Place the softened butter and cream cheese into your stand mixer. Whisk until smooth and then add powdered sugar. Beat on low speed until mixed in, add in cream and beat for another minute on high speed…Now, dip your finger in and taste the most delicious icing you have ever made!
- When you are ready to bake the rolls turn the oven on for about 1 minute and then turn off. Place the uncovered rolls inside to continue rising for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place dish on center rack. Bake for 25 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Allow to cool ten minutes and smother in icing…ENJOY!
Each roll had a nice crunchy edge and a squishy middle, which once covered in icing, melts in your mouth! I hope you enjoy these as much as me and my family did <3.
*This post may contain affiliate links, which cost you nothing more! They allow you to see what tools I use and prefer in my own kitchen to make my delicious Cinnamon Rolls. See my disclosure policy for more information!


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In 2010, Brian Dulin, Mara Campolungo and a group of friends saw a need – helping families during Christmas at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC. After the holidays, this group of "go-getters" wanted to continue to provide support for families. In March of 2011, a social worker at the hospital asked if they could host a prom for patients who would miss their own prom due to treatment or the eventual impact of their illness. The answer, of course, was "Yes!" And, The Sandbox's signature event, An Evening of Believing Prom was born.
Today, from such humble beginnings, we now serve families through our CARRE program. The Sandbox's CARRE program (Caring About Real Relationships Empathetically) is the umbrella to all of the support we offer families in The Sandbox. The Sandbox has humbly served more than 5,000 families in the greater Charlotte region as well as some parts of South Carolina through a variety of programs and events.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life-altering, rare or terminal illness, it is our mission is to lock arms with people in our community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs of families at the time of diagnosis or referral. We want to create opportunities for families that encourage friendships, create lasting memories, produce joyful experiences and most importantly, restore hope.
Why The Sandbox?
A sandbox is a place of fun, excitement and joy. It's a place where people of any age can gather together to express themselves and build something wonderful and know they belong. It is our hope that we are able to provide support unique to each family's circumstances.