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If you decide to tackle this, you'll need to serve Seafood Paella (a 14-hour dish) 700 times, Gem Cake (a 12-hour dish) 600 times and Stuffed Portabellas (a six-hour dish) 500 times. You'll be able to bring 13 friends in on this order with you to help you finish the cooking tasks, but these are definitely some huge numbers to finish in just three days (for the major prize).
In addition to these cooking tasks, you'll also need to collect 10 Beakers, 10 Bunsen Burners and 10 Periodic Tables from friends.
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Again, you won't receive a free recipe for completing this order, so feel free to put it on the back burner (pun intended) until you're really ready to tackle it if you don't feel like doing so right now. Good luck!
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These Guidelines aim to support the application of accountability initiatives by providing a concise overview of the legal requirements of seven underlying acts of sexual and gender-based violence crimes (SGBV) proscribed under the ICC Statute: rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilisation, other forms of sexual violence and genocide by measures intended to prevent births. The Guidelines are directed to practitioners who wish to familiarise themselves with the legal requirements of SGBV crimes under international criminal law. Emblematic international case law as well as commentaries of independent human rights experts and leading publicists that address the seven SGBV crimes under the International Criminal Court Statute are reviewed.
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June 2010
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1. Oakland Historic District
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4. Reedsport Museum
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In 2008, a new Oregon Scenic Byway was established along the beautiful Umpqua River. Starting/ending on Interstate 5, the route first takes you to Oakland. The Oakland Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places and has numerous 1860 era homes and businesses. Leaving Oakland, travel south on Interstate 5 to Sutherlin, then follow the signs for Highway 138 to the coast. Take a break in Elkton and visit a local winery, the Community Education Center/Fort Umpqua replica, or the unique Butterfly Pavillion.Continue west and stop at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing area. Here you will have an excellent opportunity to see a herd of wild elk. Upon entering the coastal town of Reedsport, stop at the Discovery Center where you can learn more about local and natural history. Then head north on Hwy 101 to explore the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area or visit the Umpqua Lighthouse just south of Reedsport. Don't forget to have some fresh seafood in the Salmon Harbor area at Winchester Bay. If you have time, you can head south on Hwy 101 and return to Roseburg (Interstate 5) by way of Hwy 42. If you chose this route, make a side trip from Coos Bay to Cape Arago and Shore Acres.
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BDH has gone to Michigan for business, so I've been home alone since yesterday afternoon! WHEE! Okay, so no big parties or anything…mostly I've just been faffing about on my computer. That's when I'm not getting the housework done.
But being home alone can be cool sometimes! Sometimes it's just fun to be able to do whatever you want, whenever you want. So today the Friday Fun is about being home alone.
- How often do you get a day all to yourself?
- What would be the perfect way to relax if you had a day to yourself?
- What is your favourite solitary activity?
- Do you get nervous when you are home alone at night?
- What would be the perfect meal as a treat if it was just you?
- What are two tasks you'd work on if you had the uninterrupted time?
- Tell me two things you'd do for fun if you could spend the day out and about by yourself, if money allowed (within reason, of course).
- Your philosophy: sing like nobody's listening, or dance like nobody's watching?
- What's the most self-indulgent treat you've ever given/done for yourself?
- What should I make myself for lunch?
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Each Thursday, Emily Vikre (a.k.a fiveandspice) will be sharing a new way to love breakfast -- because breakfast isn't just the most important meal of the day. It's also the most awesome.
Today: Caffeine, meet banana.
I believe there may be a law of Nature that states that whenever you have a serious banana bread craving, you will not have any super-ripe bananas, and any bananas to be found in the grocery store will be in shades of green varying from grass green to pea green and not one will be even remotely brown-speckled. So you will buy them underripe and set them on your counter, and then just as they are about to turn nice and ripe and spotty, your husband will eat them with peanut butter because you have been so focused on baking banana bread that you haven't stocked the house with anything to eat for lunch. Cruel, cruel Nature.
Suffice it to say, I have been craving banana bread for a long time, and have been failing to bake banana bread for an equally long time. Until finally, today, I defied Nature's laws and had the craving, the bananas, and the time to make banana bread -- all at once. Actually, I didn't really have the time, but I baked anyway. Carpe banana!
There are many, many banana bread recipes out there, including some pretty sublime ones, so perhaps the world doesn't need another recipe for banana bread. But, perhaps it does. I choose to believe the latter. You see, ever since I rediscovered my old high school flame, The Jumpin' Monkey (a.k.a. a coffee-banana smoothie), I have been convinced that coffee and banana are a pairing that is, if not timeless, at least worth revisiting frequently. And so, I have been wanting to make an espresso-spiked banana bread.
Now that I have, I can say definitively that it is a great thing, and I may never go back to non-caffeinated banana bread. The warm, roasty espresso flavor becomes smooth and melodious against the sweetness of the banana. This would be a particularly good banana bread to stir a cup of chocolate chips into. But, of course, the laws of Nature state that, when you finally are able to bake banana bread and it is one where chocolate would make an exceptionally good addition, you will not have chocolate chips around. So, I enjoyed it plain.
Espresso Banana Bread
Makes one 9 x 5-inch loaf
3 very ripe large bananas (1 1/2 cups), mashed well1 large egg, at room temperature2 tablespoons sour cream, or crème fraîche, or Greek yogurt2 ounces shot of espresso (or absurdly strong coffee)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon instant espresso granules (optional)1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or melted, unsalted butter)1/4 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (whole wheat pastry flour would also work well)1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher salt
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
Photos by Emily Vikre
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Coordinated by UN OCHA and led by UNICEF, the Global Nutrition Cluster was established in 2006 as part of the UN Humanitarian Reform process. GNC aims to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian response programs by ensuring predictability, accountability and partnership in these programs
Why is it important for AVSI to be a partner?
Being a partner of the Global Nutrition Cluster is a key result of decades of AVSI's work in humanitarian settings. In fact, AVSI has been working since 1972 in many disaster-affected countries where the prevalence of acute malnutrition was very high; AVSI increased progressively its interest and expertise in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition and worked a lot focusing on the systematic inclusion of psychosocial support for children and vulnerable mothers at risk. This experience is now brought to a new and important international platform. The partnership with the GNC and other members will enhance AVSI's capacities, and positive relations with key stakeholders.
What is the difference between partners and observers? A partner is an organization which enjoys a consultative relationship and may participate actively in the GNC conference, consultations and field missions. On the other end, an observer is an organization that can only observe, does not have the right to vote and has limited influence on policy making.
Could you please give us an idea of the history of AVSI in terms of working with nutrition in emergency situations?
AVSI is an International NGO with a particular mandate to promote the dignity of people and defend the value of the family. In some countries AVSI is active with humanitarian operations due to the emergency situation; in these countries levels of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) are often high and specific interventions should be done to prevent mortality of the most vulnerable. AVSI supports mainly malnourished mothers and children to reach Primary Health Centers and follow a care plan to increase their weight and improve their nutritional status.
Also, particular attention is given to basic nutrition practices for infants and young children; breastfeeding support is one of the most important activities we promote in fragile environments.
Currently, what are the projects that AVSI is developing in this area and where?
AVSI is active in supporting nutrition in emergency programmes in Haiti, South Sudan, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Thanks to UNICEF, OCHA, USAID and other major institutional and private donors we are able to ensure screening and community management of acute malnutrition of most vulnerable cases among children under 5 years old and women of reproductive age. This is the most at risk population we're targeting.


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First, you can buy used air compressors directly from the manufacturer. Buying a piece of used equipment from the manufacturer is more reassuring because it's more likely that the information that they provide you will be accurate. They, at least, are likely to know about their own products. Terms and conditions vary, but in some cases, purchases may come with different warranties or guarantees. Unfortunately, your purchases are limited to the specific brands the manufacturer produces, as well as the price of that specific brand.
Your ability to compare prices is greatly reduced. Unless you are looking for an air compressor made by a specific manufacturer, this may not be your best source for a great deal. You can also buy used air compressors from companies that specialize in air compressors specifically. Some of these companies have been in business for years, are knowledgeable about the products they sell, and may even have maintenance guarantees and toll free numbers for assistance. These companies also provide more search options, so you can find used air compressors by a variety of manufacturers at a variety of prices. Finally, you can buy used air compressors either from auction sites on the Internet or from bargain companies that may specialize in a variety of different products. You can also buy from individual owners. These purchases often entail very few, if any, guarantees. In order to make a wise decision, you have to be self-educated about used air compressors and know exactly what you're looking for. While this route involves the most potential pitfalls, it is also a way to find the best deals.
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Wednesday is grocery shopping day for me. Yesterday, I shopped at the near by Publix. I purchased what I saw I needed for the week and a bit beyond on some items because of their bogo items.
The total bill was $29.66 AFTER vendor coupons, Publix store coupons and my Senior Citizen discount of 5%. The savings, aka money I did not spend, was $37.57!!
It's been a while since this has happened. Coupons are not what they use to be. I think the show Extreme Coupons ruined it. Still I read recently where over a billion dollars of coupons are still thrown away each year.
Groceries are ridiculous in price! Also in value for some products.
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Looks like Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) will have to dig in its feet for another legal long-haul tug-of-war, with a new team captain to boot. Today HTC has issued a formal response to yesterday's suit filed by Apple at the International Trade Commission, accusing HTC of infringing on patents. The news comes on the same day that it was revealed that there appears to be some personnel upheaval underway within Apple's legal team covering intellectual property, with its chief patent counsel out the door and a new hire off none other than HP.
Unsurprisingly, HTC has come out fighting against Apple after the latest claims accused the Taiwanese handset maker of violations related to "portable electronic devices and related software." This is the second suit that Apple has filed with the ITC against HTC. The first is still pending.
In a written statement from HTC's headquarters in Taipei, Grace Lei, general counsel, HTC Corporation, said:
"HTC is dismayed that Apple has resorted to competition in the courts rather than the market place. HTC continues to vehemently deny all of Apple's past and present claims against it and will continue to protect and defend its own intellectual property as it has already done this year."
HTC has yet to make any patent settlements with Apple, which is also bringing a suit against Samsung. Apple and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) settled their legal differences earlier this year after a multi-year, protracted battle.
There is a question mark, however, over whether we might see a change in strategy from Apple going forward. Reuters is reporting that one of the company's senior legal team, Richard "Chip" Lutton Junior is leaving the company. Lutton had overseen Apple's patent portfolio, according to the report.
At the same time, it looks like Apple has picked up a new legal eagle for its team. BJ Watrous, who has worked for HP (NYSE: HPQ) in the past, appears have joined Apple. According to his LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) profile, he is now "Vice President & Chief IP Counsel" for the company. His previous role at HP involved overseeing intellectual property and licensing.
Although Apple has been an aggressive player in the patent and trademark game, it has actually seen quite a few setbacks of late.
It's quest to get Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN) to stop using "appstore" has not progressed in Apple's favor, and it had to make a big payout to Nokia to settle the dispute with the Finnish handset maker.
Meanwhile, the Samsung suit has continued to drag on, and may potentially upset Samsung's relationship as a key supplier to Apple in the making of its best-selling wireless products. In today's latest, Samsung has asked for potentially all of Apple's external legal team at Bridges & Mavrakakis to be dismissed in the filing Apple made in the U.S. District Court of Northern California, over claims of conflict of interest. Turns out that some of them have worked for Samsung while at a different firm.


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A garage owner reported seeing Sophie Toscan du Plantier with a mystery man days before her brutal murder, the Irish Sunday Mirror can reveal.
The man, who was working at a petrol station in Skibbereen, West Cork, at the time of the French film-maker's death, gave a statement to gardai about the sighting.
He told investigating officers that a woman fitting the description of Sophie had been in the garage getting petrol for the blue/green Ford Fiesta rental car they were driving.
The statement, obtained by Irish Sunday Mirror, states that Sophie was seen with the man on December 20, 2006, just three days before her beaten body was found on an isolated pathway near her holiday home in Toormore, near Schull, Co Cork.
It's understood the sighting of the mother-of-one occurred hours after she flew into Cork from France.
The man spotted in the car with Sophie, who was described as being tall and wearing an anorak top, has never been tracked down.
Last night, the Irish Sunday Mirror talked to the garage owner who gave the statement on January 3, 1997.
The man in question, who does not wish to be named, said he is still 100% confident that the woman he saw that day getting petrol from him for her car was Sophie.
He said: "The woman in question pulled up to the garage for petrol.
"There was someone in the car with her, a man. He was very tall, his head was touching the roof of the car. He was wearing an anorak that was turned up high so you couldn't really see his face.
"She caught my attention straight away because her looks were so striking. She was tiny, a very small woman.
"I filled the car with petrol for her. It only took £10 (Irish pounds) at the time. The man in the passenger seat paid for it through the window.
"The guards who I gave the statement to said that it couldn't have been her as she was spotted in Ballydehob buying firewood close to the time I gave that day. We didn't sell firewood at the time and that's why I think she stopped there later on.
"Apparently, the man in question was no longer in the car with her."
The garage owner added: "I'm 110% sure it was Sophie I saw that day. I have no doubt about it. I think that it's very important that the gardai look into this sighting again."
Gardai arrested English journalist Ian Bailey, 55, twice on suspicion of murdering Sophie, but never brought any charges against him. No forensic evidence links him to the murder.
Mr Bailey was identified as a suspect at an early stage, but always denied any involvement.
A key witness provided statements saying she saw Mr Bailey at a bridge near Sophie's home. But she later withdrew them, claiming they were made under pressure from gardai.
Officers have been accused of not pursuing other lines of inquiry. One man, in an extra-marital relationship with Sophie, was named in a 2001 DPP report.
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For researchers and developers of creativity support tools, online spaces of "user-generated content" (UGC), such as the video-sharing site Youtube.com and the photo-sharing site Flickr.com are of particular interest.
Research Professor Stephanie Teasley leads the project, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. She explains that these UGC systems are massive, diverse spaces for creative production, interaction, collaboration, and appropriation. This project, "CreativeIT Pilot: Learning from Creativity in the Wild: Leveraging the Success of Creative Content Systems," investigates how specific UGC systems — that the UMSI team calls Creative Content Systems — are being used by literally millions of people to generate and disseminate their creative products.
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Of the three electric-powered prototypes unveiled by Chrysler earlier this year, pundits buzzed the most about the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country EV. We understand their logic - though nowhere as sexy as the Lotus-based Dodge coupe (which was revamped for the 2009 Detroit auto show), it's the most practical application of Chrysler's hybrid technology we've seen to date.
Granted, it eschews the flexibility of the vaulted Stow 'n Go seating in favor of battery storage, but in essence, the Town & Country EV is a seven-passenger vehicle designed to operate much like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt: when fully-charged, the first forty miles are driven in EV mode, with a 200 kW (268 hp) electric motor powering the front wheels.
Once power is depleted from the lithium-ion battery pack, the Town & Country EV then activates a small 98-hp gasoline engine, which serves as a generator. Electricity created from the internal combustion engine is sent not only to the battery for recharging, but also to the electric motor, boosting the total range of the vehicle (Chrysler claims it's as high as 400 miles to a tank of gasoline).
Not only does this package make tons of sense for families facing lots of urban driving, but it's also the most likely to be built by 2010: Chrysler's already announced the first ENVI product to reach production will likely be a cargo van (we bet it'll carry Dodge badges), with passenger versions possibly following soon after.
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Instead of doing a "What I Got For Christmas" post, I decided that I'd incorporate just a few of my presents as part of this New Things post, alongside items that I've purchased myself.
Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklace - As soon as I unwrapped this, I knew I'd love it. The packaging is so cute and it looks like a little handbag. Inside the bag was a lovely textured black box with a printed sleeve over it. I would have been happy with just the packaging! The necklace is stunning though! Crystal jewellery just looks so elegant and I love the way it reflects the light.
Scarves - By now, the majority of my friends and family know how much I love scarves. It doesn't matter what the weather is, I always like to have a scarf wrapped around my neck. I was lucky enough to receive four very pretty scarves from various people.
Cookies Baking Kit - I love baking and this little kit will speed things up even more because it comes with half of the ingredients that I'll need! I can't wait to get baking sometime next week!The Body Shop Papaya range - I bought these during the Boxing Day sale and they are so worth it. I didn't even know that there was a papaya range but I'm glad I found out! I won't say too much more as I'm planning on putting up a review soon.
Monkey USB Memory Stick - This is so adorable! It's probably not the most practical to be carrying around if I'm short on space, but it's definitely a cute little addition to my desk.
Pitch Perfect - I went to see this movie in the cinema and it was so much fun to watch! I'm a massive fan of musicals so I knew I'd love this song-filled film. I'm chuffed to have this on DVD now so I can watch it as many times as I want!
Scrabble Twists & Turns - Call me old-fashioned but I much prefer board games over computers and consoles. Basically, anything non-electronic is good with me! Scrabble is one of my all-time favourite board games and I've heard of different variations of the game but I didn't even know that Twists & Turns existed. I can't wait to invite some people round to give this a go! I'm not entirely sure how this game works yet but I'm sure that it will be lots of fun!
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Kids in dementia-affected families need help understanding the disease, but most educational resources are designed for adults. A touching new website at www.aftdkidsandteens.org is a useful exception created to teach young folks about Frontotemporal Degeneration(FTD), a complex form of dementia.
Although the website was developed by the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), it could be helpful to young people learning about dementia in general. Site content is divided into two sections: one part for children aged 4 to 11 — and one part for teenagers. Both include facts about the disease enriched by first-hand testimony from young people dealing with a loved one's behavioral changes.
Since Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) often strikes people who are younger than most Alzheimer's patients, it's common for FTD patients to be actively engaged in parenting. When they display disruptive behavior like explosive anger or extreme apathy, it can create real emotional chaos for their children. Any caregiver who has watched a loved one in the throes of a panic attack or delusion knows how such situations can provoke strong emotions — from pity to embarrassment, and even rage. The site offers kids tools that help reduce the traumatic sting of these painful incidents.
One key resource is the site's compelling trove of written and videotaped reactions from kids who have dealt with the disease. Heartfelt letters remind kids that they are not alone. Hearing the brave, honest stories of other children and teens offers young readers a sense of hope and connectedness. Site content also encourages kids to get involved with a support group — good advice for family members of any age!
To appreciate the power of the AFTD Kids Site, watch the video testimony of a teen who lost her mom to FTD. Olivia G., a 17-year old, talks about how she felt when her mother had uncontrollable outbursts in public. Her video, which also appears on YouTube, will touch viewers of all ages. We know that it's hard to be calm and understanding in the face of dementia, but Olivia's words remind us that love and compassion are essential resources for dealing with the disease. She gives us a poignant reminder that we need to react to dementia from a place of deep understanding. Sometimes kids say it better than we can.


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Should You Eat Your Placenta After Childbirth?
At first you may think it unheard of for a woman to eat her own placenta after her baby is born. However, this practice is a growing trend among new mothers who hope to ward off postpartum depression, renew energy levels and recover faster from childbirth.
Even though I practice traditional medicine, I am on a mission to uncover alternative remedies, treatments and medical discoveries from around the world, such as placentophagy, the consumption of one's placenta. Is there any science behind this therapy or is this just a strange practice that is gaining popularity in the U.S.?
One out of every seven women develop postpartum depression, a condition that can significantly affect the relationship between mother and baby. Some women opt to take anti-depressants, but others are searching for more natural ways to offset postpartum depression and choose to eat their placenta, as they argue that we are one of the only mammals not to do it.
How is it done?
In the western world the placenta is usually incinerated, unless plans are made with your healthcare provider in advance. Once the baby is born, the doctor waits until the cord stops pulsing, has the mother birth the placenta, and then cuts the cord. The placenta is put in a bag and given to the parents at that time.
Some doctors or midwives will facilitate giving a tiny piece of the placenta to the mom to put under her tongue to stop any heavy bleeding after childbirth. Some will take the placenta and put it in a smoothie and give it to the mother to drink during the immediate postpartum period to help with blood loss and increase energy levels.
Most women prefer taking encapsulated pills that are prepared by certified encapsulation specialists. These specialists take great care in creating a sacred space for the process, providing positive energy, as well as citing prayers. They believe this is an important part in helping the mother cope with any sadness.
To make sure the placenta is sterilized, the specialists steam it with slices of lemon and ginger. They then remove all the membranes and dehydrate them for 12 to 24 hours. Once dried, they are ground into a fine powder and encapsulated. The rest of the placenta is made into a tincture by taking a small piece of the maternal part and mixing it with 100% pure alcohol. This is then fermented for six weeks or more. The mother can drink some drops as often as necessary. It can also be made into an ointment to be applied to a cesarean incision to help with recovery.
Is it medically beneficial or just a trend?
Traditional medicine offers new mothers experiencing postpartum depression anti-depressants such as Prozac, Zoloft or Lexapro, among others, which are proven to be effective 70 to 80% of the time.
However, this is not the case for some women and does not work for everyone. Antidepressants can also produce unwanted side effects, such as weight gain.
Women who are eating their placentas are doing so with great results, but there is not yet much research or science to back up these claims. It takes more than anecdotal evidence to change the practice of medicine. Pharmaceutical companies have no real incentive to conduct research. The placenta is a natural product that cannot be given to anyone but that mother. It is not something companies can mass-produce or turn into a profit.
What are the risks?
Currently, there is not much regulation on the practice. Most of the risks lie in how the placenta is handled. After delivery, there can be fecal contamination from both the baby and the mother. The placenta could sit on the counter for too long, exposing it to bacteria and other pathogens.
However, mothers from different cultures around the world have been eating placenta to renew their body and mind after childbirth since ancient times. Mothers in the U.S. who have done it tell me they have abundant energy and experience no postpartum depression or side effects.
Would I recommend it?
All of the research I have done and stories I have heard are only anecdotal evidence. To date, there is no scientific proof that this practice works for postpartum depression and other post-birth complications. But, it makes physiological sense. Placentas are rich in nutrients and hormones, which are depleted after delivery and could explain why new mothers experience depression or lack of energy.
If my wife tells me that she wishes to do it I wouldn't be opposed to it, but I would make sure that we handle the placenta as carefully as possible and I would follow her clinically to make sure there are no unwanted side effects.
However, if you've tried eating placenta in some form for your postpartum depression and it's not getting better, don't wait it out. Postpartum depression is serious, so please see your doctor, who can help you manage your symptoms with proven treatments.
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Where do you intend to set up an outlet Dalan?
Hi all, my name is Dalan and I am a newbie and am pleased to meet you all..
I have started out like all of you with the need to be more friendly to the environment and a need to be independant of a system that does not look after its patrons.So here I am currently organising to import biodiesel into Australia.We are hoping to supply at around the $0.30/ltr cheaper than pump price and also hoping to maintain price while our supply price stays the same. We are purchasing direct from the manufacture and importing so we can pass savings directly to you.Able to negotiate on price for larger or continous orders. Anyone interested in this , please don't hesitate to ask, we will be taking orders in the near future.
WE hope to provide Biodisel at well below retail , in some instances this as low as cost in Australia,.
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Where do you intend to set up an outlet Dalan?
WE intend to start up in Mitchell.At the moment we waiting to hear back from the suppliers if they can winterise it for me.If they can't I am organising fuel tank heaters for those that will be in cold climates.We want to make it as easy as coming to pick it up to use it.As we get bigger we will be expanding. The real reason for the import was to run diesel gensets grid tie.Now that the price has risen we are running them on biogas produced by digesters run off the back of a sewerage works.But at this stage for big enough imports we can maintain price for a no of years even after price rise.
Will it be a servo or some other sort of set-up? What are the suppliers intending to use to winterise and what modifications will be required for the fuel tanks heaters (plug and play or major mod)?
I know a few of the people in Sydney are getting a little upset at the Marickville servo for selling at only $0.06/ltr below diesel price so your offer may see some of them heading to Canberra to buy in bulk, I know my mate is thinking about it. Are you looking at the western suburbs of Sydney as a possible location in the future?
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So you like to look after the environment - Good. And Your supplier is producing bio from non feed stock sources like algae? a Double Excellent, Otherwise
Sorry but I am getting very concerned about the impact on mass produced Biofuels taking away from food stocks... Where are you planning on importing it from anyway? And is it made from non Feedstock?
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Sorry guys, just deleted a huge reply to you all, so this is the short version.Yes , non foodstock , jatropha and algae.suppliers from the states and brazil.No service station, we will be unloading the sea containers directly onto the back of your truck,trailer,etc with a forklift.
Sydney will be in a better position as they will be closest to port if you pick it up from the docks you will be able to save another 4.5c again as that is what it costs us to get it to Canberra.
We are organising the modification of wrap around 44gal drum tank heaters for any truck. check
calorique.com will be quite cheap, totall plug and play, if you want inline ones then there will be ones you can call from your mobile to turn on from bed.check
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the amount of money you save on the first ton is enough to afford a fuel heater and a pump to pump it out of the bulky bin.
hey forgot the winterising, at this stage still waiting hear back on it, I'm hoping the heaters will make it a non issue.
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this should see the winterising out, if they can't winterise it.
those that live in Sydney have a better chance at saving as we are offering a further discount of 4.5c for those that pick up from ther docks, which is what we pay transport from Sydney to Canberra.Yes we will be expanding to Sydney after Canberra is set up.
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On the surface, the drug war across the border boils down to a conflict between Mexico's military and rival groups of cartels. This is true, but it leaves out Mexico's other conflict – one fought against civilians through kidnapping, extortion and assassination. Little wonder that those who can afford it are now fueling a boom in professional bodyguards and guns-for-hire, many of them based in the United States.
And the boom is not just limited to jobs in Mexico – it's happening on both sides of the border. It involves private security firms employed by both Mexican and U.S. citizens traveling from one country to the other, to border regions, or fueled by Mexican citizens relocating to the U.S. to escape the violence. The jobs given to the bodyguards involve protecting their clients against violent cartel threats and abductions, and helping negotiate kidnapping cases.
There are also serious risks. Some companies won't work in Mexico proper because of the danger, while others do so – quietly.
R. Kent Morrison, president of Texas security firm BlackStone Group, hates the term bodyguard. For the heavily-built ex-Navy commando and Gulf War veteran, the term suggests a "big hulking gorilla with dark sunglasses and the trench coat." Tucked away in a small office building in the wooded suburbs of west Austin, BlackStone is among a number of companies near the border competing in the more exclusive field of "executive protection," security industry lingo for a more elite (and expensive) brand of hired muscle.
"Historically in the U.S., security has been the stereotypical, polyester-clad, eight-dollar-an-hour security guard, and that more than anything is just a way to reduce liability insurance costs," Morrison says. "What we do is focus on providing security to usually high-net-worth individuals who actually have a need for security and aren't provided that by some government entity."
But when discussing Mexico, Morrison is cautious. He says BlackStone is seeing growth from Mexican nationals, mostly business executives traveling north, but only gives a rough estimate and doesn't give out the names of individual customers. "I'll tell you in the last five years the requests that we've had for those types of services from individuals and businessmen traveling from south of the border has probably doubled," he said.
He says having a security detail in Mexico is now a literal "status symbol" for the country's elite. And as that elite relocates to states like Texas because of violence or travels to do business, "they want to duplicate the services that they've grown accustomed to down south."
This caution to discuss specifics reflects the shadowy and hazardous nature of Mexico's private security business. Clayton International, an "executive protection" and counter-kidnapping subsidiary of longtime Iraq mercenary group Triple Canopy, and reported to work extensively in Mexico, said it would not answer questions from Danger Room due the "sensitivity of the subject." Philip Klein, president of Houston-area Klein Investigations and Consulting, said his company said his company has seen a 120 percent increase over the past two years, from 55 "sorties" to Mexico in 2009 to 121 last year. Klein expects the "unrest to continue down there, unless the government can get control," and therefore more business for his company. But Klein is reluctant to discuss details.
One reason for the reluctance, according to a Triple Canopy employee speaking on background to Danger Room, is sheer risk. "The thing about working in Mexico is despite what movies or T.V. or popular perception might be is that nobody down there is armed on an executive protection detail. The Mexicans will not allow it – period," the employee said. And not only that, if the cartels do attempt an assassination, they will "kill the protective detail too just to make sure all the loose ends are tied up."
Mexico does indeed prohibit foreign nationals from carrying weapons. Instead, companies have subcontracted out the gun-slinging to Mexican freelancers and local firms. Rather than an armed U.S. mercenary team, a typical security detail includes two unarmed "detail leaders" from the U.S. in charge of four armed Mexican guards, hired from local firms or police officers moonlighting for extra pay. The U.S. agents call the shots and pick the travel routes, while the Mexican guards provide the muscle and firepower.
But the reliance U.S. mercs have on their armed Mexican subcontractors comes with another set of risks: the subcontractors can be easily out-bidded. Morrison said that "on a Tuesday, this group may be a completely solid group and Thursday they've been corrupted by the cartels."
But whether the demand in border states like Texas is being fueled by actual threats of kidnapping or just the fear it could happen, however, is hard to ascertain. But Mexican citizens are facing a different level of risk. In a nod to the reality of the sometimes blurry distinctions between legitimate business in Mexico and organized crime, Morrison added that clients have told him: "'A competitor made a play for my company and I have to come in and make sure they don't strengthen that play by snatching my kid.'"


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The stunning vocal presence and emotional range of his new CD, Because Of You, catapults Kenny Rankin to the forefront of American male vocalists. While he assumed great celebrity for his breakthrough pop release of the 1970's, the sophisticated and intimate approach he takes with his interpretations of classic American standards by Gershwin, Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, Monk, as well as his own original compositions, will re-introduce him as a brilliant innovator in the elevation of pop music.
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The recent MotoGP race at Assen showed just how much grip is available in the wet with today's tyres. Follow these tips to ensure you keep it shiny side up:
RELAX – "Many riders don't enjoy riding in the wet and most actually avoid it where possible. It's completely the wrong approach. The reality is that the skills you need in the wet are exactly the same as those you need when you're riding in the dry, namely you need to be smooth with your inputs and you need to be relaxed on the bike.
"The biggest secret to good bike control is to ensure you're in the right riding position. You need to be comfortable and leant forward slightly, with your arms bent – they need to be parallel to the road, and this allows you to steer the bike with the lightest of touches. This is important. If you're holding too tight and the bike slides in the wet, this movement will be amplified and you'll actually stop the bike from correcting itself."
CORNERING – "Another mistake many riders make in the wet is that they corner too gingerly. I'm not talking about really attacking bends, but riding confidently and making progress. If you tip-toe through the corners, virtually upright, on a closed throttle, you're not generating any cornering force and your tyres will be generating very little grip. It's a viscous circle – the bike's feels nervous and twitchy, you back off, the bike feels even worse, so you back off more.
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ACCELERATING – "Good throttle control is the key to wet weather riding, and I'm amazed at how few rides are able to demonstrate this basic, but essential, skill. Again, it's all about smoothness – any big input will break traction and light the rear up, whereas smoothly winding the throttle provides drive and traction."
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ROAD POSITIONING – "Wet weather means you'll have to compromise your road position. Road markings, cat's eyes, manhole covers and overbanding will all be very, very slippery and all should be avoided where possible.
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New year is just around the corner and this one aims to be the one about Biodiversity. We leave here some citations as a sign of hope and for latter rememberance. We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it… Read more


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Sunderland College will be offering budding Engineers in the region access to state-of-the-art learning facilities.
Sunderland College has unveiled its plans for a new engineering facility at its Hylton campus. It's part of the college's multi-million pound investment in to facilities at several of its centres.
More than 300 of the college's students will benefit from the investment in the facility which has been designed specifically to meet the industry's needs. When completed, it will include all the latest equipment for students learning across the subject including manufacturing, production technologies and welding.
Nigel Harrett, Sunderland College's acting principal, said: "We've spent a great deal of time discussing with industry experts precisely what facilities are needed to teach engineering to the highest standard. As a result we are confident that this new facility at our Hylton campus will be able to deliver exceptional learning facilities for our students and help them achieve their full potential."
Work is expected to begin by the New Year and is due for completion in August 2013, just in time for the start of the next academic year. The college hopes the new facility will attract even more engineering students for next year's enrolment.


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Quogue Village's newest fire chief won't need much time to acclimate himself to his duties.
In addition to serving as the village's full-time code enforcement officer for the past 18 years, Chris Osborne previously served as chief of the Quogue Fire Department for four years—from 2009 to 2012—prior to his reelection to the volunteer outfit's top post in early December.
"It's definitely exciting," said Chief Osborne, who was unanimously elected to another two-year term on December 4 by his fellow firefighters, and who officially started his position on December 15. "We're moving forward with a lot of training and new people."
The 51-year-old Quiogue resident, who has volunteered with the fire department for nearly 17 years, replaces longtime volunteer John Sipala, who will now serve as a warden.
In a recent interview, Chief Osborne explained that a priority of his new tenure will be to continue his predecessor's renewed focus on training for the department's 62 members. Because his volunteers do not respond to a lot of calls—the Quogue Fire Department averages between 190 and 200 alarms annually—Chief Osborne said they do not typically receive a lot of hands-on training, and that is why it is crucial for them to be able to hone their skills during live training exercises.
To that end, Chief Osborne said he recently met with the Village Board to see if any houses in the village that are scheduled for demolition could possibly be used for a live burn drill prior to being knocked down. He noted that fire department officials secured two homes in 2017, and could have access to three more in 2018. Additionally, the new chief said he wants his volunteers to work more closely with their counterparts in East Quogue, Westhampton Beach and Flanders under his watch.
"They work in a hazardous environment, and we want to try and cut down the risk to make sure that after our volunteers are done doing their job they go home to their families," Chief Osborne said.
Mr. Sipala, who did not return calls this week, explained in a previous interview that the village's volunteer firefighters typically respond to fewer than 200 alarms each year—a fraction of what other nearby departments must respond to annually. Quogue's volunteers are only required to attend five three-hour training sessions annually, putting some at a disadvantage during alarms as they don't usually receive a lot of training.
To help swing things back in their favor, Quogue's firefighters are encouraged to log several hours of "confidence training" in the basement of the firehouse. According to the new chief, the area features plywood so it resembles the interior of a house. Firefighters then participate in drills.
"The guys need to get really confident with what they're doing in hazardous conditions," he said. "It's important to get a variety of training."
Ensuring that his firefighters receive ample training is not the only challenge facing Chief Osborne, who is married with three children. He must also work to balance his family with his professional demands. He credited his wife, Jamie, and their three sons—Ryan, 21, Patrick, 20, and Benjamin, 18—for allowing him to pursue a career as a volunteer firefighter.
"It is demanding to be an officer these days and it's not easy to volunteer your time," he said. "I think a lot of guys would agree that if you don't have a strong wife behind you you're going to have a problem."
While she does not serve in the department, Ms. Osborne still volunteers when she can, often bringing sandwiches and snacks to firefighters when they are called into action during emergencies, including blizzards and hurricanes.
"The biggest thing I always tell everyone is we don't get a paycheck," the chief said. "The paycheck is when someone says, 'Thank you for what you've done for me and my family.'"


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Bianca ('Bee') graduated as a dental hygienist and therapist in 2013 and was awarded the Dental Therapist of the Year Award – and the paediatric prize for her year group. "I love to treat people. I know the value of the mouth feeling ultra-clean and I am continuously learning new ways to bring the latest dental knowledge and procedures into my practice," says Bee.
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