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14-day Norway, Iceland & UK cruise on board Norwegian Jade.
Cruising from: Southampton, UK;
Departure Date: 3 September 2018;
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line;
Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jade;
Duration: 14 nights;
Ports of Call: Southampton, Bergen, Alesund, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Reykjavik, Akureyri, Kirkwall, Inverness, Edinburgh, Southampton;
Discover the best of Norway, Iceland & UK on this cruise from Southampton with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Day 0
Cruising from Southampton, UKYour 1st port of call – Southampton. Known as the cruise capital of Europe, Southampton plays host to over four million visitors a year and boasts an impressive cultural offering, from museums, music venues and art galleries, to award winning[...]
Day 1 – At Sea cruising
As you cruise from port to port along stunning coastlines of Norway, Norwegian Jade will keep you entertained day and night with exciting nightclubs, award-winning restaurants, a grand casino, swimming pools, a pampering spa and so much more.
Day 2
Cruising to Bergen, NorwayBergen tourist information. Many visitors fall in love with Bergen, Norway's second-largest city (after Oslo), at first sight. Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Bergen is an utterly beguiling city. The beautiful Unesco World Heritage–listed Bryggen is its centrepiece, and[...]
Day 3
Cruising to Ålesund, NorwayÅlesund tourist information. Western Norway is characterised by its incredible landscape, with the majestic fjords being one of the most iconic and breathtaking geological features on the planet. It's therefore hardly a surprise that nature is the main attraction in Alesund.[...]
Day 4
Cruising to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ScotlandLerwick tourist information. Lerwick, Shetland's Capital, is the main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. The old waterfront is thronged with[...]
Day 5 – At Sea cruising
Sit down to a multicourse meal with a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill. Go French, Italian, Brazilian, Asian – you name it. With more than 15 dining options, your taste buds will always be in for a thrill.
Day 6
Cruising to Reykjavik, IcelandReykjavik tourist information. As the world's most northerly capital, Reykjavik's reputation is one of a cold dark city. But there's more, much more to this city than you'd expect, with the locals employing a quirky art scene, colourful buildings and a[...]
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Cruising to Akureyri, IcelandAkureyri tourist information. As the gateway to the incredible landscapes of northern Iceland, Akureyri is the sort of place where most visitors spend little more than a day before moving on to explore the fjords, canyons and volcanoes that are dotted[...]
Day 9 – At Sea cruising
After extensive upgrades, Norwegian Jade returns to the fleet with new venues, modern décor and design and refurbished staterooms.
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Cruising to Kirkwall, UKKirkwall tourist information. Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The town is first mentioned in Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046 when it is recorded as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason the Earl of[...]
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Cruising to Invergordon, ScotlandInvergordon tourist information. Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. The town is well known for the Invergordon Mutiny of 1931. Although it's the most popular cruise ship port of call in Scotland,[...]
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Cruising to Edinburgh, ScotlandEdinburgh tourist information. Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh oozes charm and beauty aplenty, but it's also got a bolshy character that you will be unable to get out of your head after you leave. Sprawled as it is across seven hills,[...]
Day 13 – At Sea cruising
Play blackjack, poker, slots, roulette, craps – all your favourite games – in our award-winning Jade Club Casino.
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Cruising back to SouthamptonThings to Do in Southampton. Visit Southampton: Attractions, Activtities, Arts, Shopping, Walks, Tours and Sports. Southampton plays host to a spectacular range of events each year, from large national and international one-off events to smaller community events. The city plays[...]
Join Norwegian Cruise Line on this roundtrip Norway, Iceland & UK cruise from Southampton on board Norwegian Jade. Norwegian Jade leaving Southampton, UK for 14 nights from 3 September 2018.


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After modifying my Harbor Freight dust collector, I needed a filter for the discharge of the blower. The dust collector mod did a great job eliminating a majority of the dust, but it was still discharging fine dust into my workspace – something I didn't want to be breathing. This time I drew up a plan in Sketchup and used it to guide me in this build. The build was rather straightforward, and a made small changes here and there where it made sense.
I call it a 3-stage filter because the first chamber acts as a baffle to slow the velocity of the air down, then it passes through a 5-micron prefilter and finally through an allergen reducing furnace filter. The box is so efficient, that I haven't seen any dust on the furnace filter yet, so I am pretty satisfied with the outcome. I hope you enjoy the video.
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If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living. ~ Gail Sheehy
Managing change in organizations is not easy unless you have the right leadership in place. This is why finding the best change agents is essential for ensuring smooth transitions. You want to find people who have the right qualifications to move the company forward successfully. Identifying this type of leadership will make the process less stressful and give you the reassurance that goals will be met. However, finding those who are good at managing change in the workplace will also take some strategic planning. You can start by focusing on the top five qualities listed below to find strong leaders who will guide your company in the right direction.
Change Agents are Willing to Embrace New Ideas
Change is usually met with resistance because people are uncomfortable with the unknown. In my keynotes and seminars on managing change, I hear about it all the time! While this is to be expected, your change agents must not have this attitude. You want to find people who are excited about new ideas and willing to implement them with enthusiasm. Otherwise, you will have leaders who sabotage the process along the way. You also want change agents to be fully committed without any apprehension on their part. This will set the tone for others who are following these leaders and encourage them to work together toward the new goals.
Leaders Believe in the Big Picture of Growth
Managing change in the workplace effectively means that leaders must always have the big picture in their mind. The best companies are the ones that can grow to reflect the needs of their customers. Your employees might be in love with the same software they have used for the last five years; but if it doesn't serve your increasing global customers, the business will be impacted. Leaders know how implementing changes will make their company grow and thrive. They also have the ability to communicate the big picture to their employees who can be confused and disappointed by new policies. By sharing this overall vision, the change agents will be more respected for making sure everyone understands the importance of the latest modifications.
Striving for Results Fuels Their Motivation
When it comes to managing change in organizations, staying on task is what great change agents do best. They are the first ones to realize that results will fuel their motivation and also increase their employees' productivity. Especially when the changes that take longer to implement can be frustrating to employees who are relying on workarounds to get things done. Understanding this can happen; effective change agents will highlight benchmarks as progress is being made. They might also propose incentives that encourage their employees to meet milestones sooner which will make the goals more manageable.
Courage Comes Easily to Change Agents
Change agents who show courage will have the easiest time achieving their goals. They know it is not a matter of if a conflict will stand in their path but when it will appear. They are never afraid by this prospect and instead seize the opportunity to obtain a quick resolution. They are also attentive when managing change in the workplace because they know their demeanor is being evaluated by their employees! If they act uncertain or get easily distressed by obstacles, then others will be hesitant in following them. Good change agents know that staying calm and focused on the end result will make each conflict a temporary diversion that can be successfully rectified.
They Gain Trust and Develop Buy-In Successfully
Since change is usually a scary undertaking, employees want to follow people they can trust. When change agents are trusted by their employees, goals align and buy-in is achieved. Even though those relationships take time to establish, leaders can build a solid foundation by regularly communicating to their employees. Change agents will take extra time to share the overall vision and identify each employee's specific role in achieving successful results. They will also select leaders within each group to assist them in establishing buy-in. This will reinforce the idea that employees are part of the change instead of something randomly happening to them.
Managing change in organizations takes the right leaders, process and perseverance to succeed. When all of these components are applied correctly you will develop an organization that not only survives transitions but also prospers. Hang in there!
About Colleen Kettenhofen, Leadership Expert, Motivational Speaker
CREDENTIALS: Colleen Kettenhofen is an international workplace and employee management expert, award-winning corporate trainer, and motivational keynote speaker. A media veteran, she has appeared on numerous radio shows around the country and has written more than 40 popular articles on diverse workplace issues. Colleen has delivered more than 1,100 entertaining programs in 48 states and five countries. She is the author of 10 published audio programs and two books including SECRETS YOUR BOSS ISN'T TELLING YOU.
Colleen Kettenhofen is available for keynotes, breakout sessions, and seminars by calling (623)340-7690 in Portland, Oregon.


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March is a difficult month. It promises spring, but often belongs equally, if not more so, to winter. It makes you think of gardening, of growing things, but at our latitude all you can really do is pile potting mix into little pots, get the seeds of the earliest, cool season plants going—onions, leeks, lettuce, some herbs. There are days of warm sun that tempt you to get out and till a plot, but when you turn one clump of frigid, sodden soil, you turn quickly to plan B. Never mind, there's always that minefield of winter-weathered dog treasures to clear, a perennial March activity that more or less sums up the spirit of the season….
Earlier reports from sap season:
Sapped Out, 2013
The Sweetest Tree, 2013
Sweet Trees X3, 2015
Sweetness, Toil, and Smoke, 2010
|Grilled red wattle pork chops in a birch syrup marinade; pork and birch have a delicious affinity.
Birch-Mustard Seed Carrot Salad
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What does the term "independent film" mean to you?
To me, it's my profession. It's the field I've always worked in. I try not to talk about this much but when I was young(er) I took a brief gig in reality TV. It took me two months to realize that I'd choose low pay and long hours any day if it meant I got to work on projects that I loved.
To others, "independent film" is a genre. Back in the '80s, when the term was first coming into popular use, "independent film" was a signifier of a certain type of movie. One being made outside the studio system for a reason — because it was edgy, different, transgressive, provocative, or just plain niche. By the early '90s, filmmakers like Todd Haynes, Jim Jarmusch, Spike Lee, Kevin Smith and Richard Linklater rose to prominence under the "indie film" genre. Their individual styles were quite different, but together they invented a broad rubric for what we've come to understand as the conventions of the genre.
To passionate young filmmakers today, "independent film" is the promise of creative autonomy. It's the sector of our American film industry where they just might have the leeway to rise to prominence as auteurs. Where they'll have the freedom to pursue their personal visions without commercial pressures or interference.
To Hollywood, independent film is a ghetto. It's the place where they see young filmmakers languishing, making no money and having their work seen by next to no one. At best, they view independent film as a talent pool. A place where they can cherry-pick fresh voices out of obscurity and offer them more sustainable opportunities on cable TV or studio film franchises.
To Sundance, our country's most prominent showcase for "independent film," these days the genre encompasses everything from Manchester by the Sea (budget: $8mm, star: Casey Affleck) down to The Fits (budget: $150k, star: Royalty Hightower). Both are films made from incredibly personal visions, but made with monumentally different funding structures and levels of industry clout.
To the Independent Spirit Awards, where films like Spotlight, Birdman, 12 Years a Slave, and Silver Linings Playbook have won top honors in recent years, "independent film" seems to mean whichever film has the best Oscar prospects. To Netflix, "Independent" is a genre included on their Category listings right alongside Horror and Sci-Fi. But dig into that list and you'll find incredibly disparate films listed — Moonrise Kingdom next to The Invitation. The Cobbler next to Upstream Color.
Annoying people at film festival parties (you've met them) will correct you and say that "independent film" is not a genre or a movement. They'll point out that "independent film" is just an umbrella term originally invented to refer to any film produced outside the studio system. Passion of the Christ is an independent film, they'll smugly inject.
But obviously, in our current landscape, independent film has come to mean far more than "something made outside the studio system." It's taken on greater relevance, and that relevance has come to mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people.
For a succinct representation of this phenomenon, look no further than a recent Indiewire listicle called "15 Great Ways Filmmakers Found Their Independence In The Last 20 Years," whose stated purpose is to compile, "the most indie-spirited moves of the last 20 years."
Among those moves? Christine Vachon forming Killer FIlms. Sean Baker making Tangerine with a cell phone.
But also George Miller directing Mad Max: Fury Road for Warner Brothers (which earns a spot on the list because he managed to make the film good). And then further down the list, Tina Fey's decision to work with Netflix instead of NBC for The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Okay, I guess working with a billion-dollar streaming conglomerate is considered more "indie-spirited" than working with a billion-dollar broadcast conglomerate.
How could all of these disparate examples possibly fall under one umbrella term? Because "independent film" has become a broad catchall. It means everything and it means nothing.
These days we can use the term to describe a film's quality or "spirit." We can use it to describe a film's funding or distribution structure. We can use it because a movie premiered at Sundance, regardless of whether that movie was financed by a studio's mini-major arm, packaged by one of the big four agencies, or pre-bought years earlier by a giant distributor.
Look — by pointing this out I'm not trying to denigrate the concept of making art inside a larger system. Mad Max was cool. I haven't seen Kimmy Schmidt but I bet it's pretty funny. Working within established channels is in no way diametrically opposed to making something good. In fact, it's pretty much the only way to avoid complete irrelevance these days….
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The Independent Public Relations Alliance held a packed house lunchtime program in April called, "Secrets to Getting Ink in Traditional and Digital Media" with journalists from the Huffington Post and USA Today. There was plenty of practical advice on pitching that will ring true for PR pros.Gwen Flanders from USA Today covers breaking news. She said pitches should be succinct and to the point (include the 5Ws and the H – who, what, where, when, why, how) and that pitching multiple people in the newsroom is frowned upon. Arin Greenwood from Huffington Post's DC page said that pitching multiple people is fine for them, so there is some wiggle room on this point, based on the outlets being targeted.
Both Flanders and Greenwood prefer pitches arrive via email. Faxes don't make it onto news desks, so don't fax anything unless requested. Both recommend including the topic in the subject line (no teasing or coy headlines, no beating around the bush).
It's essential that PR pros check their work and avoid type-os if they want for a pitch to be taken seriously by journalists. Flanders noted one public relations firm in particular, is notorious for sending out terrible press releases loaded with errors – she ignores anything the firm sends out.
Researching who covers a topic on the outlet's website, is critical to making a successful pitch. Thankfully, because of the internet, doing this footwork is easier now than its ever been. "It's your credibility and you should check your work," said Flanders. "Do your homework and find out who the right person is."
It's important to note the perspective of the outlet when putting together your pitch. USA Today is a national newspaper that wants unreported national trends and does not want stories that have already appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post or other competitors. They love exclusives. USA Today especially likes trends that are popping up here, there and everywhere, but have not quite bubbled to critical mass yet. The Huffington Post DC page where Greenwood works is focused on DC based stories, not national ones (although they are routinely pitched national ones).
Deadlines for editors and reporters are constant now in this space. "If I'm at work, I'm on deadline," said Flanders. She observed that she has double the duties she used to have and edits twice the number of stories she did a few years ago.
The digital world also means story enhancements – graphs, videos, photos, slide shows and interactive elements are more important – so mention these elemental possibilities when pitching a story. Greenwood noted that trying to call journalists at the end of the day is almost always a bad idea – as they are tired, grumpy, and generally trying to get things wrapped up so they can get out of the office.
The digital and print worlds have been on a collision course for a long time. In addition to ratcheting up the deadline pressure to a feverish and never-ending hum, the online world is also opening up new avenues for readership. Flanders noted that USA Today has 1.3 million print readers each day, but has double that number of readers online for its website.
For Huffington Post, readership is a key factor in decision making about a story. "The 'clicky-er' it is, the more likely we will write it up," says Greenwood. Having a DC angle with a story line that stands out is critical for Huffington Post's D.C. page. Greenwood said, "If it's saucy enough, we will go for it. The less work you can make me do to figure out if we want to do a story, the better."
When it comes to follow-ups, both journalists expressed frustration with public relations staffers who do multiple follow-ups that intrude on their limited time. "Follow up once, not four times," said Greenwood. And don't be pushy, advised Flanders.
"Twitter is one more place to look for good stories," noted Greenwood, when asked by audience members about how they use social media for news gathering. Stories featuring real and living people still reign supreme, said Greenwood. Flanders noted that her reporters watch Twitter for story ideas, and that attempting to drum up artificial hype in social media is also noticed (but not in a positive way).
Greenwood said she appreciates the work public relations professionals do and that she wants to hear from them with relevant story pitches. She also reminded the audience that Huffington Post allows blog posts that focus on issues (don't be overly self-promotional) and op-ed submissions.
PRSA-NCC member and IPRA founding member Ami Neiberger-Miller owns Steppingstone LLC, an independent public relations consultancy working with nonprofit and association clients, with a special focus on supporting organizations assisting trauma survivors. This post originally appeared on her blog.


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Desktop Publishing Training - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator - Bristol and South-West
Design software training covering desktop publishing, graphic design and web design and other design software. Courses include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Creative Suite.
On-site training (at client's premises) is available in Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Swindon, Taunton, Weston-super-mare, Cardiff, Newport and most areas in-between.
One to one and small group design software courses in Bristol and South-West.
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Training which is normally available in Bristol and the South-West includes:
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Jax Couture Home Shopping Guide- What to wear for a 3 day vacation getaway Wouldn't it be great to fit all your travel fashion into 1 easy tote bag for a 3 day vacation getaway? See what's in my weekend … Continue reading
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{Trend To Try} Classic Way's To Wear the Perforated Fashion Trends for Spring and Fall
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{Fashion FYI} A Look at the Tribal Trend for Spring 2014
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This past week we have been talking about Valentine's Day and Anti-Bullying. During circle time, the children noticed that there are hearts on the calendar. When asked "what month is it?" the children replied, "It's Valentine's month." They were also asked what Valentine's Day means to them and out came many different ideas. Anti-bullying was added to the discussions since we were talking about loving our loved ones and being kind to each other.
Here, the children are making envelopes to put their Valentine's cards in. The children used heart shaped stickers and shapes to decorate the envelopes. They expressed their excitement of making Valentine's cards during our discussion in circle time.
During circle time, we discussed many ideas of what Valentine's Day is to them and sang songs.
What is Valentine's Day?
"Hearts." – Makenzie
"Purple and red." – Zedrick
"You will get treats from mommy and daddy, no ketchup." – Adryanne
"Cards, so everyone can put them in a pocket." – Makenzie
What are some ways we can be nice to each other?
"We are family." – Ava
"Work and play games." – Dominik
"Make cookies, put sprinkles on them to give mommy and daddy"- Adryanne
"Take picture."- Ava
"Make cards. Draw hearts and colour it."- Zedrick
We talked about what bullying is and how to stop bullying.
"Just be nice." – Deniel
"Don't be mean." – Arya
"Play with each other, get little cars and race with each other." – Zedrick
"To give things that they like. Give a card and candies to them." – C
"Talk to everybody." – Rachel
"No fighting." – Ava
Children drew pictures on a heart shape to show their thoughts on love and kindness. These will be posted in the main building at the community centre to bring awareness to Anti-bullying.
Being friendly and waving hello to our friends.
Helping our friends in need when they are having trouble.
Sharing is Caring! Sharing is what we do in class to show our love and care with each other.
The past few classes we talked a lot about Valentine's Day and Anti -Bullying. We learned different ways of showing love, respect, and empathy. We also discussed ways to share, help, and forgive our friends when needed. Furthermore, we understand the importance of discrimination and we want to include everybody.
Until the next post,
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If you accidentally click Redeem for your Reward and are not yet in a restaurant, you will still be able to use your reward. You will receive an email with a redemption code that you can provide to the Noodles Ambassador at the register.
If you are at the restaurant and the app closed or you lose the screen with the QR code, a yellow bar will display at the bottom of the app with your active reward.


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According to the Governor's Highway Safety Association, U.S. motorcyclist fatalities are projected to decrease in 2013, according to a new analysis of preliminary data released last week. This will be only the second time since 1997 that such a decrease will be reported. All 50 states and the District of Columbia provided preliminary motorcyclist fatality counts to GHSA for the first nine months, New Jersey reported 44 fatalities through the end of September 2013, compared to 65 at the same point in 2012. However, motorcycle fatalities in the Garden State have been rather unstable in the last reported decade: the highest number of fatalities occurred (99) occurred in 2006 while the lowest number (57) occurred in 2003.
"While these new numbers are encouraging, the historical data shows that motorcycle safety is still an area of major concern," said Division of Highway Traffic Safety Acting Director Gary Poedubicky. "Given the fluctuations in the numbers, the one real conclusion you can make is that we have a lot more work to do for our motorcyclists."
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Poedubicky said the Division and several agencies were participating in initiatives aimed at curbing fatalities and crashes in New Jersey. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has teamed up with the Division of Travel and Tourism to encourage car and motorcycle drivers to safely share the road through an awareness campaign that runs throughout the month. The safety message behind the campaign will be brought to life on May 22 at the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls as shoppers will be invited to experience a stationary motorcycle that simulates the look and feel of riding.
Harley-Davidson of Long Branch provided the JUMPSTART Rider Experience to demonstrate the fun and excitement of riding a motorcycle while participants received important safety information from organizations including the MVC, Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.
"Motorcyclists must do their part by doing all that they can to have the latest and most effective safety equipment and obviously that begins with a helmet," Poedubicky said. "But motorists have a big part to play in this, too. We try to encourage everyone behind the wheel to be aware of motorcyclists at all times."
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is targeting both motorists and motorcyclists with two initiatives this month. The first initiative is the Share the Road Pledge campaign, which encourages drivers to do their part to save motorcyclists' lives and help make New Jersey's roads safer for everyone. Motorists who take the pledge will have a chance to win $50 in gas cards. Winners will be selected randomly each week. To learn more and take the pledge online, go to: www.njsmartdrivers.org/pledge2win.
The second initiative is the Ride2Win Pledge Campaign, which looks to the riding community to pledge to be a safe motorcycle rider. Riders who take the Pledge will be entered to win a $250 cash reimbursement toward the purchase of a Department of Transportation-approved helmet, other protective gear, or the cost of New Jersey-certified motorcycle course. Winners will be selected randomly each month. To learn more and take the pledge online, go to: www.njsmartriders.org/ride2win.
Poedubicky offered the following tips for riders and motorists:
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I Think I'm Falling for Skyfall
Monday, May 21, 2012 1 Comment
Your Monday just got a hell of a lot better. Check out the teaser trailer for the new Bond flick, "Skyfall", due in theaters November 9th.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 4 Comments
Sony is finally starting to pull the curtains back on the new iteration of our favorite red and blue web-slinger, and I couldn't be more stoked. The new "Amazing Spider-Man" looks awesome, and I can't wait 'til the movie hits this July. Check out the trailer after the jump.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1 Comment
Does your Tuesday need a bit of some picking up? This new "Dark Knight Rises" trailer should take care of that just fine.


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An aircraft crashed in the early hours of Sunday after crashing, while traveling from the city of Monterrey Toluca airport. According to civil protection authorities of Iturbide, the private plane would have crashed in the mountains of the municipality.
According to preliminary reports, private aircraft, identified as a Lear Jet 25 U.S. N345MC sea, collapsed, and who would have mentioned that the flight scheduled in the jet is the singer Jenni Rivera.
It is reported that Jenni left Monterrey at 3am to Toluca. Jenni Rivera has not tweeted anything about it, because in case of a false report, she would have to leave to deny, for the sake of his followers. Which is already shocked and concerned about the life of the singer.
Joaquin Lopez Doriga, Televisa news commentator, confirmed that the plane of Jenni Rivera is gone.
"You have started an official search and are in contact with the SCT and other authorities. We will be posting "said Televisa Press.
The plane in which the singer was traveling disappeared this morning, after taking off from the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, where he had a presentation, confirmed the Ministry of Communications and Transport.
Among the missing pilots are Miguel Perez and Alejandro Torres and passengers, whose name was recorded as: Jenny Saavedra Dolores Rivera, Arturo Rivera Saavedra (publirrelacionistas), Mario Macias (lawyer), Jacob Llenares and Gerardo N, SCT reported, through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
The agency said the aircraft, with registration LearJet N345MC Starwood Property Management Company, took off in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, and was bound for Toluca airport.
"The Learjet left Monterrey at 03:15 pm and was bound for Toluca airport. The aircraft lost contact with the radar at a distance of 61.8 miles from Monterrey and coordinates 24.45.50 N 99.52.18 W" said the DGCA in a statement.
Jorge Domene, director of Social Communication of Nuevo Leon, said no one has reported any findings resulting from the research done in the area between Linares and Tamaulipas.
Rivera was recently named one of People En Español's 25 most powerful women and is also the star of I Love Jenni, a reality show that aired on Telemundo's mun2 last year.


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The Accelerated Water Quality Project Implementation Program will increase the connection between landowners, local government units and the landscape to accelerate efforts addressing non-point source loading to surface waters throughout the Red River Valley Conservation Service Area.
This project will build network and the skill set of local resource professionals to do effective civic engagement work for water restoration and protection in Southeast Minnesota. The cohort will be administered through the Southeast Minnesota Water Resources Board (SE MN WRB) which is an area wide Joint Powers Board (JPB) established to help improve and protect the water resources of the area through coordinating local water planning efforts. This JPB has successfully administered water quality grants in the past that have positively impacted the water resources of this region.
The purpose of this project is to identify effective irrigation and nutrient management best management practices and technologies and the barriers that prevent irrigators, producers, and other agricultural partners from adopting them in Otter Tail County. The primary goal is to reduce nitrate in areas where groundwater is susceptible to contamination as mapped by The Minnesota Department of Health by identifying effective BMPs and addressing the barriers to their adoption.
This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, fieldwork, data management, and interpretation expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities.The ambient groundwater monitoring network describes the current condition and trends in Minnesota's groundwater quality.
The Prioritization, Targeting, and Measuring Water Quality Improvement Application (PTMA) connects the general qualitative strategies in a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRAP) and the identification of implementable on-the-ground Best Management Practices (BMPs). Leveraging geospatial data from the International Water Institute this application will be developed for two pilot areas within the Red River Basin.
The purpose of this project is to improve understanding of primary productivity in the Red River and the diversity and population structure of the algal communities occurring along the river system. This will be accomplished through taxonomic identification of periphyton and phytoplankton assemblages necessary for characterizing responses to nutrient gradients along the Red River of the North.
This project will develop an effective transferable model to engage and educate watershed residents, stakeholders and others to better understand and protect watershed ecostystems through environmental monitoring, training, and formal and informal education programs in their local watershed. The project will build on the foundation of the existing Red River Basin River Watch program by strengthening three main activity areas: 1) curriculum integration and teacher training, 2) youth leadership and civic engagement, and 3) applied research collaboration and watershed science skills building.
MN Legislative Clean Water Fund funding to engage citizens in local watershed monitoring, work with regional partners to promote understanding and protection of watersheds, and organize and facilitate gathering of scientific data all for the benefit of water quality in the Red River Basin.
The International Water Institute (IWI) will monitor 42 sites (3 basin, 12 major watershed, and 27 subwatershed) in the Red River and Upper Mississippi River Basins intensively during 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. There will also be 5 sites in the Red River Basin where mercury samples will be collected in 2016 and 2017 and sent to Minnesota Department of Health for analysis. The IWI will collect water samples across the range of flow conditions targeting sample collection at times of moderate to high flow.
The purpose of this effort is to create an educational video that will "bring to life" geo-scientific information related to groundwater movement in southeast Minnesota. This video will be used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and other regional partners to help explain the local geology and related groundwater movement. It is anticipated that the video will be used at meetings and other events related to water resource management and natural resource issues. In addition, three stand alone high resolution graphics will be created.
The lack of sewage treatment in many small communities in Southeast Minnesota is causing surface water and groundwater pollution. Ten of these small communities will be the target of the technical assistance provided by this project. These communities have community or individual straight pipes which are discharging raw sewage directly into the environment, surfacing sewage, or have sewage contaminating groundwater.
The lack of sewage treatment in many small communities in Southeast Minnesota is causing surface water and groundwater pollution. Fourteen of these small communities will receive technical assistance provided by this project. These communities have community or individual straight pipes which are discharging raw sewage directly to the environment, surfacing sewage, or have sewage contaminating groundwater.


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We make what matters work.
At Eaton, we believe that power, whether it's electrical, hydraulic or mechanical power -- is a fundamental part of people's lives. Technology, transportation, energy and infrastructure—these are things the world relies on every day. That's why we are dedicated to helping our customers across the world find new ways to manage power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. And we're committed to improving people's lives, the communities where we live and work, and the planet our future generations will depend on. Because that's what really matters–and we're here to make sure it works.
While our vision is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services, our culture and what we value can be represented in six essential leadership attributes expected of all Eaton employees.
- We're ethical -- we play by the rules and act with integrity.
- We're passionate -- we care deeply about what we do. We set high expectations and we perform.
- We're accountable -- we seek responsibility and take ownership. We do what we say.
- We're efficient -- we value speed and simplicity.
- We're transparent -- we say what we think. We make it okay to disagree.
- We learn – we are curious, adaptable, and willing to teach what we know.
You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we're solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs ensure that you have a multitude of opportunities to make an impact across a global organization. Participants in our Early Talent Programs work to solve real-world problems while developing the skills required to manage at the next level. Early Talent assignments hold true significance to our businesses. In turn, participants gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power their careers.
What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:
- Each individual's development experience is customized to help participants reach their potential; no two participants will have the same experience or set of roles throughout the program. The majority of participants will work in multiple locations and businesses.
- Participants receive cross-functional exposure. They have opportunities to build their skills and try on different roles early in their career, ultimately maximizing their potential for consideration for a variety of future roles.
- By keeping our programs small and selective, we are able to make hiring decisions based on each candidate's unique skill set and high potential.
- The opportunity to learn from senior leaders is a part of the fabric of every experience.
Your career matters – and we're here to make it work. Are you ready?
At Eaton, we make what matters work. Our energy-efficient solutions help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, safely and sustainably. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton employs 99,000 people worldwide, and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. Eaton generated sales of $20.4 billion in 2017. For more information, visit Eaton.com
The Operations for Engineers Leadership Development Program is a two-year program that involves two assignments in an Eaton
manufacturing facility that each last 12 months. In an effort to maximize your
development, each assignment has the potential to have you placed in different
facilities, different businesses, and/or different functions during the length
of your program. Your assignments will give you multiple opportunities to hone
your leadership skills. You will also have the opportunity to interact with and
present to Eaton leaders during your assignments.
After completion of the program, your experience and newly acquired skills could lead you in a variety of leadership career paths such as operations, lean/continuous improvement, quality, project management, supply chain management, product line management, program management, or engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, industrial, manufacturing, mechatronic engineering or similar from an accredited institution, with a graduation date no later than December 2019 with an average of 8.0 or higher
- Geographical flexibility to relocate
- Ability to speak a second language (English)
- Minimum of one internship or co-op experience completed at the time of this application
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of prior internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing setting
- Demonstrated ability to lead others within campus and/or community
- Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the participant; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed.
- This role may include travel (up to10%)
To Apply: In addition to applying through the campus system, interested candidates must apply to www.eaton.com/careers in order to be considered for this opportunity.
We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you'll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That's why Eaton is dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We're ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we're committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.
Job: Engineering
Region: Latin America
Organization: Corporate Sector
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time


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The top five Windows security threats - A hacker's valentine
Hackers often utilize holidays to gain an advantage, so what more fitting way to ring in a Happy Valentine's day than to uncover a few nasty hacks involving your Windows systems? Here are five Windows threats from contributor Kevin Beaver that you should have your heart set on -- today and always.
Hackers often utilize holidays to gain an advantage, so what more fitting way to ring in a Happy Valentine's day than to uncover a few nasty hacks involving your Windows systems? Here are five Windows security threats that you should have your heart set on -- today and always.
- Too Cool for security standards?
The practice of not having a set of security configuration standards is all too common. With all the different "best practices", hardening recommendations, and ways of configuring Windows security settings, it does require time, effort, and discipline to ensure all your systems are consistently locked down from the elements. I guarantee you, though, if you become complacent in this area and don't harden Windows the way it needs to be, the bad guys will jump all over it eventually. Two good places to start are Configure Group Policy to prevent attacks and Five steps to lock down peer-to-peer networks.
- Got Love Bug weaknesses or no malware protection at all?
Still to this day I see Windows systems all around that are not properly protected from all types of malware. I'm not just talking about virus protection -- most people have that (why 100% don't have it always blows my mind). I'm talking about safeguards against spyware, Trojans, and rootkits; and the only surefire means for (mostly) protecting Windows is to install antivirus and antispyware along with personal firewall software on all Windows systems. The "But it's just a server and no one logs on locally and uses it for anything" excuse is shortsighted. The same goes for those seemingly harmless workstations in the reception area and training room. If they're on the network, they need to have all of these layers of protection -- period.
- U-R My Soul Mate and that's why I can't get rid of you
Running old versions of Windows (NT, 9x, ME) that have plenty of known security holes is certainly not good for your network's health. I know it's tough to find the money and time that goes with upgrades, and I never advocate spending money on something like Windows upgrades if you don't need it (yes, even if everyone else is doing it). Having said that, when it comes time to budget for cool new VoIP phones, gigabit Ethernet switches, etc. that you may not really need --think twice. Ask yourself if the business wouldn't be better off long term with more secure operating systems such as Windows Server 2003, XP, or the forthcoming Vista. If you can't justify upgrades, at least lock down your older systems and stay on top of the latest hacks.
- U-R Mine (and I've got the tools to prove it)
The usage of security testing tools such as Metasploit and RainbowCrack (in the freeware world) and QualysGuard and WebInspect (in the commercial realm) is introducing an entirely new level of unintended side-effects and threats. Practically anyone can (and certainly will given the time) use these tools for malicious purposes and wreak havoc on your Windows network. That means you've got to use them too. Not just one time or every now and then. Security testing needs to be an ongoing part your Windows administrative duties. It's clearly a business function and there's clearly a business need.
Editors note: See Kevin's upcoming webcast "Windows network vulnerability assessment: From A to Z" for more information on implementing a security testing program.
- Goodbye to privacy and sensitive information when using wireless haphazardly
A very serious yet often overlooked threat to the well-being of your Windows systems are when wireless hotspots are used in a careless way and communications are not secured the way they should be. There's a fallacy where people have the mindset of "I'm just going to hop online for a minute" or "it's just e-mail" or "no one's listening in". Unfortunately that's all it takes for users to digitally expose themselves and critical business assets. The business policy should be secure wireless or no wireless at all -- there's just too much too lose.
Be proactive, fight these threats, and get started today. That way you can go out enjoy a bite for Valentine's without having to worry about those bytes back at the office.
About the author: Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant, author, and speaker with Atlanta-based Principle Logic, LLC. He has more than 18 years of experience in IT and specializes in performing information security assessments. Kevin has written five books including Hacking For Dummies (Wiley), Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies, and The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Auerbach). He can be reached at kbeaver @ principlelogic.com.


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Main study sites
The MedRecover group works in several marine reserves and adjacent areas along Mediterranean coasts, mainly in Spain and France. The choice of reserves as study sites is fully justified by the fact that they are one of the main tools for conservation biology. Marine reserves provide a valuable reference of the state and functioning of marine ecosystems, as they are not subjected to most of the disturbances that affect many marine areas. Furthermore, the regulation of activities within these areas mean that studies can be designed that assess the effects of different type of disturbances and the effectiveness of management measures. Likewise, selected marine reserves are subject to varying environmental conditions: gradient from north to south, continent versus islands, and/or sites which have suffered different degrees of strong disturbances, such as mass mortality events and invasive species. Overall, the study of marine reserves enables us to carry out comparative studies, formulate hypotheses on the future evolution of ecosystems, and evaluate impacts at spatial scales that have rarely been examined in the past.
The main marine reserves in which MedRecover carries out its surveys are: the Natural Reserve of Scandola (Corsica), the National Park of Port-Cros (France), the Marine and Coastal Protected Area of Cap de Creus, the Marine Protected Area of Illes Medes, the Marine Reserve of North of Menorca, the Natural Reserves of Vedrà, Vedranell and the Illots de Ponent d'Eivissa, the National Park of Cabrera, and the Marine Reserve of Illes Columbretes (Spain).


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NOTE: Stalactite Yellow vinyl is sold out.
Limited to 200 copies on Stalactite Yellow vinyl, this deluxe edition of 60 also features a newly recorded 30 minute cassette with similar artwork. Only available on this site, in person at shows or through Los Angeles' fine Vacation vinyl & cassette only store. There are also 400 copies on black vinyl buthat ain't this. Below is the label description written by John Elliott (of Emeralds):
"Elemental Disgrace" is an album that needs to happen now. Finally, the next phase has arrived - a stunning double side-long record of some of the U.S. best underground synthesizer music we have heard here at the Spectrum Spools headquarters.
Whatever rise to the synthesizer came later on in the 00's is hardly of any concern to Greh Holger and his Hive Mind project. Having released private press cassettes of solo synth works as far back as 2002, Hive Mind exists as enigmatic in world of new-jack synthheads and the tidal wave of "neo kosmische" that goes with it by flying far under it's radar.
The silence is now broken and here we are treated to some of the most unique sounds Spectrum Spools has yet presented. No blisscapes to be found here. No soaring latched arpeggios, no cosmic vistas. Not a single melody. This is two sides of ancestral ruin in its clearest and most focused presentation. The brutality of the Earth and the harsh reality of all that it holds. Unknowable sounds - that of the dawn of the Earth, or perhaps the sound of its demise. A toxic swamp of chemicals and mutated organisms left behind long after man has wiped himself away for good. Field recordings from the end of the world.
While others are racing for the stars, Hive Mind's tetonic plate shifting and brutal rumble will give you a brand new way to look at modern synthesizer composition. With a focus on textural sounds and shifting frequency registers, this album gives the listener the a full range of listening possibilities with infinite replay value.
It's worth noting that Spectrum Spools as a label would not exist without Hive Mind. An inspiration and a pioneer in the modern U.S. synthesizer circuit, it's with pleasure and honor to release "Elemental Disgrace" into the world. First 250 copies on stalactite yellow colored vinyl.
Additionally, you can read a review of the LP and stream the audio at East Village Radio


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The City of Bremerton, in partnership with Community Frameworks, presents the Bremerton Homeownership Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program. The program is designed to provide deferred payment, low-interest subordinate loans that make home buying affordable for eligible home buyers purchasing within the Bremerton City Limits. Funding for this program comes from the City of Bremerton's HUD allocation of Federal HOME funds and is matched with DPA from other sources provided by Community Frameworks for up to 20% of the purchase price. Community Frameworks' partner lenders have additional DPA available as well.
The borrower must qualify for and use a first mortgage from a Community Frameworks' partner lender. The City's DPA loan may be used to assist with down payment, closing costs, and gap financing. Income restrictions apply
For more information please contact Community Frameworks at 360-377-7738 ext. 2, or visit their website.


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As a result of drinking a lil' too much wine over dinner, my brother and i had a slight hangover the next day. Whenever that happens, i always crave for something slightly more oily as my first meal to start the day. i also wanted to cook something easy and hearty at the same time. That's when i found this perfect dish from my Made in Spain cookbook that is absolutely satisfying.
i love eggs. Not only do they simply taste good no matter how you cook them, they are also life savers when you are hungry and have insufficient ingredients in the fridge to cook up a meal. The runny yolk and scrumptious chorizos are an ideal match made in heaven!
If any consolation, i'll certainly slice the chorizos thinner the next time i serve this dish. But to sum it all up, this is just DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS. Try it!


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The recent run of U.S. economic data is likely as good as it gets, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs.
Writing in a note to clients on Thursday about the firm's theme that we're seeing "peak sentiment" in the U.S. economy, strategists James Weldon and Charles Himmelberg note that while sentiment remains near post-election highs, the risk that this trend ends is rising.
"Last year we cautioned that the downside risks to 'peak sentiment' were riding on macro data and policy," Weldon and Himmelberg write.
"One year on, sentiment is higher, but now the macro data are likely 'as good as it gets' and the administration has already passed an unprecedented amount of late-cycle fiscal stimulus. In our base case, we would expect this sentiment plateau to extend further, but the risks to investor sentiment appear more skewed to the downside than they were a year ago."
A divergence between the hopes and realities of economic growth, in other words, will not hold over the long term.
Back in November 2017, Goldman's economics team said that 2018 was likely to be "as good as it gets" for the global economy as output gaps — or the perceived gap between actual and potential growth — closed while inflation, and in turn monetary policy, would not yet constrain economic growth.
Recent economic data have largely confirmed this view. Strong economic data has not yet been accompanied by dramatically rising inflation or tighter monetary policy. Higher interest rates in the U.S., however, indicate markets are anticipating both of these will happen.
Economic sentiment as gauged by readings like consumer confidence and small business confidence has accelerated to even higher levels after plateauing following a post-election jump. This latest push higher in sentiment also came alongside hard data series like industrial production, retail sales, and employment strengthening in the final months of 2017. (Retail sales, however, had a rough start to 2018.)
Strong data, favorable policy, and self-reinforcing sentiment readings on economic conditions have all combined to create a new, higher plateau for sentiment-based views on the economy.
And Goldman notes that multi-year plateaus in economic sentiment are not unusual and often result in a highly resilient economic expansion. The way that U.S. consumers appear to have shaken off the latest stock market drop is a case in point.
But as Goldman sees it, this trend is more susceptible to reversing than it was a year ago. Until then, however, everything is pretty great.
Myles Udland is a writer at Yahoo Finance. Follow him on Twitter @MylesUdland
Read more from Myles here:
- One candidate for Amazon's next headquarters looks like a clear frontrunner
- Tax cuts are going to keep being a boon for the shareholder class
- Auto sales declined for the first time since the financial crisis in 2017
- The markets story of 2017 — real returns, fake news
- Evidence shows corporate tax cuts don't work
- Foreign investors might be the key to forecasting a U.S. recession
- It's been 17 years since U.S. consumers felt this good about the economy


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Obedience Training
Can you imagine your life with your dog if he or she was obedient? What a pleasant life that would be wouldn't it?
You could walk around town without the fear of losing control of your dog if a distraction appeared. You could sit outside a cafe and enjoy a meal while your dog sits quietly. You could even have your dog unleashed and not worry about it running off.
These are just some of the luxuries that come with a dog trained in obedience. Obedience is the foundation which opens the door to endless possibilities but it takes patience and commitment.
What is obedience exactly? Obedience is achieved when a command is given and automatically complied with without thought. A dog is NOT obedient if he complies with some but not all commands given.
However, your dog cannot comply if they don't understand what you want from them. Communication requires understanding a common language between two parties…in this case you and your dog. Your dog must learn a language first and it is then up to you to effectively execute a command and see to it that your dog complies without thought.
Training Programs are segregated based on age and skill level and are offered as either Board & Train, Private Lesson or Group Class.
We Offer:
Puppy Training
Basic Obedience
Advance Obedience
Puppy Training (For puppies 10 weeks to 4 months old.)
Your pup will learn to sit, come and stay;
Basic manners;
Socialization with people & other dogs;
Loose-leash walking.
Lessons of Basic Obedience – (For dogs ages 4 months & up)
Your dog will learn basic obedience on-leash. Commands include Good, No, Okay, Sit, Stay, Sit/Stay, Down, Down/Stay, Heel, Come, Off, Release. Your dog will be taught how to accept other dogs through socialization and to handle distractions.


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Did Jesus rise or was He raised from the dead? God the Father raised Jesus (Acts 2:24, 32 and 3:15, in fact the whole book of Acts). The Holy Spirit is also involved in the Resurrection (Romans 8:11 and 1:4). Jesus too said in a preview that He would lay down His life and take…Read more
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LENTEN SPECIAL - COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN GETHSEMANE People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives." Proverbs 16:2 [caption id="attachment_4011" align="alignright" width="265"] A scene from the Passion of the Christ - Jesus desperately seeking the Father in the garden of Gethsemane[/caption] The next time you are submitting your life or a situation…Read more
The Magnetic Fragrance of Forgiveness
[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] The Magnetic Fragrance of Forgiveness And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us." –Matthew 6:12 If you ever go to the Vatican, and find yourself in St. Peter's Square, look for a marble table embedded in the ground that is engraved with Pope John Paul II's coat…Read more
Thrill of recall You unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds." –Psalm 36:5 On 6 March, 2017, the NLTCE celebrates the first anniversary of it's joyful, holy existence. Whether it is one month, 5 years, or 150 years, every anniversary is a significant turning point. It…Read more


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Will the auto insurance check be made out to me if I file a claim?
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- If you own your vehicle outright, then you should be able to get a check cut in your name
- When a lien is still on the car, the check will be made with both your and the body shop/lein holder
- Be sure you get your car appraised for its damages by a third party auto body shop, which they will do for free
Whether or not the auto insurance company will make out a check to you once a claim is made is going to depend on a variety of factors. The company, policy and circumstances surrounding the accident are all involved.
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Issues an auto insurance company deliberates over before issuing a check to the rightful party or parties are the following:
- Is there a lien on your vehicle or not?
- Whose fault is the accident?
- What type of coverage do you have?
- What is your deductible?
Read on for more specifics of how this decision is made.
What if I own the vehicle outright, can't I get a car insurance check in my name only?
Yes, if you own your vehicle outright, then you should be able to get a check cut in your name. So, if your insurance company doesn't do this, you should simply go back to them and let them know you own your car free-and-clear and that you would like a check cut in your name.
The insurance company may ask for proof of your ownership of the car before doing this, but otherwise, there should be no issue. You should have no trouble proving you truly own the car.
If you decide not to use the check to fix your car, that is your legal right when you fully own your vehicle. But understand that if you try to get the same part fixed later on and submit a claim then that is deemed as fraud.
Moreover, if you get into another car accident and the same area of your car is damaged, the insurance company may or may not issue a check if they find out that you never applied the first check towards repairs to that part or area of your car.
What if there is a lien still on my car?
Then there will be both your name and the lien holder or the body shop on the check. Sometimes, the body shop will only be on the check.
The reason why the insurance company does this is that when you financed your vehicle, the lien owner required you to have a certain level of insurance to protect their investment the auto you are in the process of paying off.
So, because you have not paid off the vehicle, then the insurance company is obligated to either cut a check in the lien holder's or auto shop's name as well as yours.
Sometimes, if you only owe a few more payments to your vehicle, and you really don't want to get your car fixed, you can ask your lien company if you can apply the insurance payment towards what you owe on the car sometimes the company will accept these terms.
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What if I don't want to take it to the auto shop my insurance recommended?
That is fine. You may have to get a new check re-issued to the auto shop you have chosen. You may find that the auto shop you have chosen has a better rate than the one the insurance company recommended.
Be sure you get your car appraised for its damages by a third party auto body shop (which they will do for free).
If for some reason, the amount the auto body shop is quoting and the insurance company adjuster is claiming don't match, then you should definitely negotiate that with your company before you sign any paperwork letting the insurance company off from the liability of this claim.
Once you or the auto body shop that you have chosen has negotiated an amount with your insurance provider, make sure that everything that is supposed to be fixed will be, and then you should be good to go.
What if the check is being issued by the insurance company of the other driver who was at fault?
Then a check can be put into your name because the insurance company should not care if your car has a lien on it or not.
An insurance company in this situation is simply paying out for the damages caused by their insured driver; therefore, whether the car is owned free-and-clear by you is inconsequential to them.
But realize that this is usually a lengthy process if you wait for the other party to admit wrongdoing and if you do that you may be out of a car for a while.
What usually happens, because people mostly need their cars fixed as expeditiously as possible, is that one will go through his insurance company first once an accident occurs.
Therefore, the individual is back to the issue of whether his car has a lien or not.
If and when the other insurance provider accepts responsibility for the accident, it will simply reimburse your insurance provider all money it has paid out thus far (plus your deductible, which your insurance company didn't cover).
What if I don't own my vehicle and only my name is on the check?
Although tempting as it may be to cash the check and use the money for something else, this is fraudulent and not recommended.
Also, usually sooner or later the insurance company or your lien company will realize a check was issued to you, and wonder what repairs you had done to the car.
If you have no proof of repairs, you will be forced to get that money back to your insurance company, and my face legal problems.
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Stanford University's board of trustees has voted not to divest from fossil fuels in a move that has drawn widespread criticisms from students and environmental groups as other colleges across the US have pledged to end oil and gas investments in response to campus protests.
The decision at Stanford, a prestigious university that has advertised itself as a "leader in combating climate change", comes after years of protests at the northern California campus, including a high-profile sit-in last year during which students demanded that the school "completely divest" its $22.2bn endowment from the fossil fuel industry.
"We believe the long-term solution is for all of us to reduce our consumption of fossil fuel resources and develop effective alternatives," the board of trustees said in a statement. "Because achieving these goals will take time, and given how integral oil and gas are to the global economy, the trustees do not believe that a credible case can be made for divesting from the fossil fuel industry until there are competitive and readily available alternatives."
The board was responding to the demands of Fossil Free Stanford, a group that has pushed for full divestment and has organized hundreds of students to pledge to withhold donations until the university commits to divestment.
Over the last year, many US colleges have announced plans to partially or fully divest in fossil fuels and instead in invest in clean energy technologies.
In April 2015, Syracuse University, with a $1.18bn endowment, became the largest university in the world to commit to remove its endowment from direct investments in coal, oil and gas companies. The New School, the University of Glasgow and the University of Dayton have all pledged full fossil fuel divestment.
Ten UK universities also moved forward with fossil fuel divestments last year in advance of the UN climate change talks in Paris.
Many universities have agreed to end investments in coal mining companies, including Stanford in 2014. But months after Stanford took that step, which made it the most prominent university to cut ties to coal, the school invested in three oil and gas companies.
While hundreds of universities and colleges have active campus divestment campaigns, generally led by students, Stanford has faced significant pressure from renowned faculty members, who wrote a letter in January 2015, demanding that Stanford pull out of all fossil fuel investments.
"The urgency and magnitude of climate change call not for partial solutions, however admirable; they demand the more profound and thorough commitment embodied in divestment from all fossil-fuel companies," faculty wrote in the letter, which was signed by the first female winner of the prestigious Fields prize in mathematics, Maryam Mizarkhani, the Nobel laureates Douglas Osheroff and Roger Kornberg and hundreds of other professors.
"It's very flabbergasting to me," Mark Jacobson, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, said Thursday, "that they would consider keeping these investments when this industry is not only known to have caused mass mortality, it's also caused devastating climate impacts. The industry has also obfuscated and smeared and hidden and tried to cover up the science of climate change."
Jacobson, who signed the January letter, has researched the links between carbon dioxide emissions and human mortality, finding that for each 1 degree Celsius increase caused by carbon dioxide, the resulting air pollution would lead annually to roughly a thousand additional deaths and many more cases of asthma and respiratory illness in the US.
"I work day in and day out studying air pollution," he said. "They didn't even consult me on this issue."
Stanford's coal divestment opened the door for other universities to follow suit, and if it chose to fully divest from fossil fuels, the ripple effect could have been significant, said Josh Lappen, a junior and student organizer with Fossil Free Stanford.
"When Stanford chooses to be a moral and intellectual leader and put its policies in line with the research of its own faculty, it makes a tremendous difference, not just symbolically but practically."
Lappen said the group's campaign, which began four years ago, will move forward, and students will continue to connect the board of trustees with the university's climate change experts. "We feel betrayed … but we are only getting larger and stronger, and we will not waiver in our determination."


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Lake Alpine is beginning to freeze, there is a crust of ice around the waterline on the shady side of the lake. Usually by now there is a lot more ice than this!
The water makes strange patterns as it freezes.
Where the rain has collected in the rocks, it is frozen solid.
As we scrambled on the rocks, we startled this bald eagle which had been sitting in a tree above us. It screeched crossly and circled round to a different tree.
We found these ice crystals growing in the mud.


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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Calleary dismisses Pylon review as 'political stunt'
Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary has dismissed the new 'review' of EirGrid's pylon plans in Mayo and Roscommon as "nothing more than a political stunt". Deputy Calleary said the study, announced by the Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte yesterday, is not fully independent, does not include a health expert and does not go far enough. "All this does is push the issue down the road a few months for political gain. This is more about getting the Government parties through the local elections than listening to the serious concerns of people across Mayo and Roscommon," said Deputy Calleary. "Over the past number of months, anger has been mounting about plans to […]Read More
FF to hold public meeting on CAP in Mayo
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Éamon Ó Cuív will be in Midfield near Swinford this week to hold a public meeting on changes to the Common Agriculture Policy. The meeting will take place in Julian's of Midfield at 8.30pm this Friday, 31 January. Deputy Ó Cuív will be joined by local TD Dara Calleary, Sligo Senator Marc Mac Sharry and local election candidate Michael Smith who will chair the meeting. At the meeting, Deputy Ó Cuív will outline the Fianna Fáil proposals on CAP reform. The Agriculture Spokesperson explained, "We want to listen to the questions and concerns of farmers in Mayo, Sligo and across the North West about the […]Read More
Mayo schools left high & dry as Govt refuses to open up school book scheme
Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary has slammed the Government for refusing to open up the school book rental initiative to all schools in Co Mayo. The Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn confirmed to Fianna Fáil in the Dáil this week that he will continue to exclude 76% of schools from the new school book rental initiative. It means the none of the new funding whatsoever will be available to schools in Co Mayo that have any type of book rental scheme, regardless of how under resourced it is. "The Minister is punishing schools in Co Mayo that took the initiative to establish a book rental scheme at great expense to parents, […]Read More
Less than three weeks for Mayo clubs to register for Sports Capital Grants
Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary is reminding the clubs and organisations across Co Mayo that there are less than three weeks left to register to be in for the Sports Capital Programme this year. Applications can still be made until February 28th but the deadline for registration is Friday, February 7th at 5pm. Deputy Calleary said, "Any clubs that are applying for grants from the €40m Sports Capital Programme this year must be registered online to make their applications. Applications can be lodged until 5pm on February 28th but there is cut-off for registration. All clubs must register at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie by 5pm on Friday February 7th. "I am urging as many […]Read More
Calleary urges Govt to seek EU Solidarity Funding for flood damage in Mayo
Fianna Fáil Mayo TD Dara Calleary has called on the Government to apply for regional funding to help communities pay for some of the devastation caused as a result of the recent freak weather conditions. Deputy Calleary said communities throughout Mayo that were affected by the high winds and floods face considerable repair costs. "I attended a community meeting organised by the IFA this week, where the extent of the damage caused was outlined. There are a number of measures that can be taken to ease some of the burden on those affected. "I am calling for the suspension of all Department of Agriculture inspections within the areas that were […]Read More
Dáil to debate FF motion demanding transparency on Irish Water
Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary is calling on Government TDs in Mayo to back a Fianna Fáil motion demanding transparency in the operations of Irish Water. The Dáil will debate a Fianna Fáil motion this week calling on the Government to lift its Freedom of Information ban on Irish Water. Deputy Calleary said it will give Mayo's Fine Gael TDs the opportunity to ensure that Phil Hogan's Super Quango is finally held accountable for the tens of millions of tax-payers money it receives and the billions in assets it has been given ownership of. "The news that Irish Water has wasted €50 million of taxpayers' money on consultant fees is, we […]
FF calls for Rabbitte Statement on Health Effects of Pylons
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has reiterated the Party's Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Moynihan TD's call on Minister Pat Rabbitte to immediately publish any evidence he may have about the possible health effects of high voltage cables in overhead pylons. Deputy Moynihan was speaking after weekend reports revealed that the Minister for Health, James Reilly, wrote a letter to cabinet colleagues raising concern about the possible adverse health effects of these pylons. Deputy Moynihan said "If the Minister for Health saw it fit to write a letter to cabinet colleagues outlining his concern about the safety of high voltage cables, then it raises some very […]Read More
Govt abandons Mayo communities that have lost garda stations
The Justice Minister has admitted that he has no idea what steps have been taken to address the security concerns of Mayo communities following the loss of their local garda station. In reply to a Parliamentary Questions from Fianna Fáil, Minister Shatter said he doesn't have any information about new community alert schemes or new garda clinics that may have been opened in Co Mayo or any part of the country following his widespread closure of community garda stations. Mayo Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has said this demonstrates Minister Shatter's total lack of commitment to those communities in Co Mayo that lost their local garda station last year. "It […]Read More
Targeted attack on elderly must stop
Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary has called on the Government to stop its targeted attack on older people and people with disabilities. The Fianna Fáil TD has condemned new changes to housing grants for people with disabilities. "Make no mistake about it – what we are seeing here is another series of underhand cuts to older people and people with disabilities. Whatever way the Government tries to spin it, this means that less people in Co Mayo will be eligible for support to allow them to stay living at home," said Deputy Calleary. "These schemes provide vital support to help older people adapt their homes to their physical circumstances. The latest […]
Govt engaged in arrogant and misleading campaign on Pylons – FF
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise Dara Calleary has accused the Government of engaging in an arrogant and highly misleading campaign on Pylons. "The comments from the Taoiseach and the Minister Pat Rabbitte over the past 24 hours show just out of touch this Government has become. It clearly demonstrates that the Government has absolutely no intention of taking on board the genuine concerns of communities and intends to just press ahead with the large scale construction of overhead lines regardless of any objections," said Deputy Calleary. "The Taoiseach's outrageous linking of emigration to this debate nothing more than scaremongering. We have seen the Taoiseach employ this kind of […]Read More


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Herbal Rose Tea: flavor highlights
Take time to smell the roses, they say. Luckily, there's such a thing as rose tea to bring some serenity into our time-strapped lives! Rose teas exist in countless delightful varieties. From strong black or delicate green teas laced with fragrant rose petals, to dreamy white teas infused with rosebuds, to a range of herbal blends featuring rosehips and a symphony of herbs, flowers and spices, rose teas gently introduce your senses to a quiet, happy realm where you'll love to linger. The fact that rose flavored teas are often served in wedding receptions and other romantic occasions, is no surprise.
Fragrant, floral, and famous
The sweet, lilting scent of rose petals is among the most recognizable fragrances in the world. We often come across it in perfumes, cosmetics, and even desserts. In fact, rose oil and rose petals were historically used in perfumes and skin-care concoctions originating in Persia, Arabia, and India. Drinking herbal brews with rose petals has also been a tradition in many cultures. Rosehips, now identified as good sources of Vitamin C, were an important ingredient in Chinese traditional medicines.
Tasting notes
Rose teas are "smooth, light and delicate", "sweet without being cloying", and "perfect for special occasions". Herbal teas with rose buds as their chief ingredients, make "elegant", "golden and luminous" liquors with a "soothing and velvety" flavor. The effect is similar in rose flavored white teas. Rose buds or rose petals add an "enchanting aroma" to green teas, turning them into "enjoyable evening drinks". When added to black teas (usually in conjunction with lychee or other fruit flavors), rose buds create a "warm earthiness" that is "floral but not overpowering".
Tea tips
Rose teas have a characterizing fragrance that blends very well with other floral aromas and fruit additives. Try dreamy rose tea blends with added accents of hibiscus, lavender, and chamomile. You can definitely add these botanical accents to your rose-flavored teas. Being a tea blender is not that hard, really. Rose fragrance is perfect for a soothing end-of-the-day drink. If, on the other hand, you prefer strong caffeine-rich drinks, try adding rose petals to your favorite Ceylon black tea to give it a pleasant floral dimension. Rose teas can also be accented with chocolate (cocoa nibles), vanilla, or orange blossoms.


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Chiropractor Rochester Hills MI
Embrace Life Chiropractic
Welcome to Embrace Life Chiropractic in Rochester Hills, Michigan where we believe that the body was perfectly and wonderfully made by the creator to heal itself, without the intervention of dangerous drugs and invasive surgeries. Our primary concern is you! We want you to walk through our doors and feel like your concerns are truly heard and your questions answered. When you leave, our hope is that you walk out feeling hopeful and empowered to conquer the day and fully embrace this life we've been given.
Welcome to Embrace Life Chiropractic
Embrace Life Chiropractic is located on the corner of Crooks and Auburn in the Auburn Place plaza (just a few doors down from CK Diggs) .5 miles from M-59 and 3 miles from I-75.
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why i became a chiropractor
Growing up, when asked what I wanted to be when I was older, my answer was always the same: chiropractor. I did not even know exactly what chiropractors did as a child. What I did know, was that a chiropractor could change a hopeless, sad looking person into a hopeful, smiling one. I grew up watching my uncle Jim in his busy Metro Detroit practice. It was there that I witnessed firsthand the powerful impact chiropractic could have on people. Unfortunately, my uncle, mentor, and role model suddenly passed leaving me feeling disillusioned, as if I was never meant to be a chiropractor after all. In college, I explored other options in the health field, but none of them seemed to match my philosophy that the body was designed perfectly to heal on its own.
After much meditation and plenty of guidance from God, I found my way back to chiropractic-my destiny. But, if I was going to do it, I was going to do it right; I enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic Iowa, the most prestigious chiropractic school and the place in which chiropractic was discovered! After years of intensive education, my wife and I returned to our home state of Michigan, but to which city we were still unsure. After plenty or research and a whole lot of prayer, we decided to settle down and set up shop in Rochester Hills-a community of hardworking, health-minded families.
I pride myself on being the chiropractor of Rochester Hills moms and families. After the birth of my daughter, my passion for caring for pregnant women and children has only grown stronger as I've become attuned to the very specific health needs of pregnant women and children. To treat the whole patient, we also offer nutritional services in our office.
What might surprise you is that not every chiropractor adjusts the same way. I am one of fewer than ten Michigan chiropractors that are advanced certified to practice Torque Release Technique. Using a small, hand-held instrument called the Integrator I very gently and specifically remove misalignments.
I've made it my mission to be a life-long learner. I attend over fifteen seminars, workshops, and conferences each year to ensure that my patients are receiving the best that chiropractic can offer. As countless patients can testify, I take time to educate my patients on how chiropractic and the body work, and what I am doing as I adjust. It is important to me that my patients are learning as well-more than getting better, I want them to know how and why their conditions are improving.
The benefits of chiropractic are innumerable. Everyone knows that chiropractic is the answer to all kinds of aches, pains and injuries whether from playing sports, dis-ease, or an auto accident. What people don't know, and what we're very proud of in our office, is that chiropractic can also be the answer to ear infections, ADHD/ADD, spectrum and sensory processing disorders, frequent colds, difficulty sleeping, trouble breastfeeding, torticollis, and colic.


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The first thing that I'd like to say is an apology for the lack of posts recently.
On the 7th of October, my Mum and I were having a walk on the Breathing Space, a local green area (see my previous post, My Wildlife Event), when my Mum spotted an odd green blob about the size of my fingernail on a leaf. It reminded me of a tiny tadpole, except this lived on land. I gave it a gentle poke to make sure that it was a living thing, and it wriggled.
We asked the local entomologist, Barry Warrington, and he identified it as an Oak Slug Sawfly, something that he doesn't see very often.
We didn't take any pictures of the Oak Slug Sawfly, so here's a picture that I found on the
These critters usually feed on Oak, but the plant that we found our specimen on definitely wasn't an Oak - in fact we've no idea what it was!
I am rearing the Oak Slug Sawfly in a container with some Oak and leaves from the plant that we found it on. The larvae is at the present moment hibernating as a pupae in either the soil, in the leaves, or in the rotting wood that I offered it. It should emerge about May this year as an adult. I'll publish another post about it when it does emerge.
Until next time, keep on the wild side!