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With your slow cooker, smoke detector, and pet door all accounted for in the connected-to-the-gills home, really, what else is there?
Wait ... is there someone at the door?
A humble, ding-donging workhorse that really hasn't changed all that much over its century-plus long existence, the electric doorbell is the latest in mundane household objects to earn itself some brains with a new "socially intelligent" model that does a lot more than just chime.
While certainly not the first doorbell to be slapped with smart status and bestowed with web-connected capabilities, Chui, as far as I know, is the only WiFi-enabled smart camera-cum-doorbell that not only alerts you, via email, when someone is at the door but is also capable of recognizing visitors — and even unlocking the front door to let so-and-so in — using "99.6 percent accurate" facial recognition technology.
Of course, when connected to a smart lock system, Chui only automatically unlocks the door for established for friends, family, and the fantasy UPS man (whom, presumably, you're expecting). The door remains locked for him, her, or them — and you can shoo away unsavories with pre-recorded "I don't want none" messages. Or, you can personally tell solicitors, proselytizers, canvassers, ne'er-do-wells, neighbors, and and mothers-in-law with the annoying habit of swinging by unannounced to politely take a hike via Chui's smartphone/tablet app that includes both two-way audio and one-way video capabilities.
Encyclopedia Britannica? Really? What is it, 1988? You have 10 seconds to get off my porch.
Hey, can you just leave that casserole dish you borrowed in 2004 behind the planter? I'm upstairs waxing my 'brows and can't make it down. TTYL, okay?
I can see some folks having some real fun with this when Halloween rolls around.
The scenarios in which Chui can come in useful are seemingly endless, particularly from a safety and security standpoint. And the folks at Chui — the first product launch from 214 Technologies, a Dallas-based firm co-founded by SMU-Cox alumn Nezare Chafni and Shaun Moore — seem to think of everything:
Having a busy week at work and don't want to be bothered with calls and notifications from your frontdoor? Prerecord a message for the mail man telling him to leave the package at the door, Chui will identify him and play that message just for him. Don't want to deal with breaking up with your emotional boyfriend? Have Chui do it for you! Simply leave a message for him and the next time he visits Chui lets him know that his stuff has been neatly packed and placed in the trash on the corner.
Okay, I'm not sure if that second one is such a great idea.
Powered through existing doorbell wiring, Chui will, of course, sound a traditional chime when a visitor arrives on your doorstep. And in addition to working with smart lock systems, this versatility little gizmo can also be integrated with smart lighting systems such as Philips Hue.
More nuts and bolts on the Chui— available for pre-order ahead of its fall 2014 release with a price tag of $199, by the way — in the video below. Any thoughts? Do you like the idea of being able to grant — or deny — visitors entry while you lounge in the backyard eating bon-bons and working on your tan? Or do you think the doorbell is one household staple that doesn't necessarily need an injection of WiFi-connected smarts?
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Cabin 200 is a detached and fully furnished log cabin in good decorative order, which has recently been modernised and had a new roof installed. It has an enclosed veranda which forms a larger double room on one side and has been opened out on the other side to create a large lounge kitchen/diner. The cabin also has sliding patio doors leading to a large decking and large lawned garden and upvc windows to all rooms.
Trawsfynydd Holiday Village is situated some 14 miles south-east of Porthmadog and 10 miles north of Dolgellau on the east side of the A470. It is 2 miles south of Trawsfynydd near the hamlet of Bronaber. The holiday village is well established with many mature trees and excellent views over the countryside and mountains. There is a launderette and small shop on the site and a public house within walking distance.
The cabin is approached from the parking area along a gravel path and a step up to the decking and sliding patio doors which leads directly into lounge.
5.10m x 2.79m. Sofa with 2 matching armchairs, coffee table, lamp, fitted shelves, night storage heater, wall mounted panel heater and light coloured laminate flooring. Lounge is open plan with kitchen/diner and access has to broom cupboard with meters. Hoover & TV not included.
3.13m x 1.97m. White fitted wall and base units with wine rack, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, fitted cooker, hob and extractor, free standing fridge, aquapoint water heater in corner that serves sink and wash basin in bathroom, black table and 4 chairs, wall mounted wall heater and light coloured laminate flooring.
Fitted shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, folding doors and tiled walls, white WC and fitted washbasin in vanity unit, extractor fan, heater and two heated towel rails.
Bedroom 1 (left) 3.13m x 2.43m. Double bedroom with double bed, 2 bedside cabinets and matching wardrobe, wall panel heater and carpeted floor. Electric blankets not included.
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In May 2011, l'Austral joined PONANT's fleet. This superb mega-yacht with 132 staterooms is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.
A sleek silhouette softened by elegantly smooth contours and large, arched windows opening up to the sea and the light: so many features come together to give L'Austral her distinctive shape. Precious materials, discreet elegance and a perfect balance between chic and casual, combine to make you feel as if you are on your own private yacht. A design blending tradition and innovation, where a nautical mood has been subtly recreated. A welcoming atmosphere of relaxed sophistication revolves around shades of grey, taupe, white and ivory enlivened by touches of cinnamon, caramel and tan.. So many personal touches create the spirit of a "private yacht."
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WellingtonEmbarkation 21/01/2018 from 09H00 to 11H00 . Departure 21/01/2018 at 13H00 .
Crowned with gentle green hills, Wellington harbour is located in the far south of North Island. This city offers a charming pell-mell of traditional and modern cultures, bestowing on the New Zealand capital, a unique atmosphere, at once friendly and avant-guard. Where some sites, like the large National Te Papa Tongarewa museum, reflect the city's Maori past, others, like the many cafés and restaurants, affirm the inhabitants' incredible lust for life.
22 January 2018▸24 January 2018 – At seaArrival 22/01/2018. Departure 24/01/2018.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
SydneyDisembarkation 25/01/2018 at 08H00 .
Nestled around one of the world's most beautiful harbours, Sydney is both trendy and classic, urbane yet laid-back. Composed of ocean and light, of sailors and businessmen, this city alone inspires many travellers to visit the "Land Down Under". Located between the Pacific Ocean and the elegant silhouettes of the Blue Mountains, it encapsulates the Australian way of life: surfing beaches, quiet suburbs, skyscrapers, Victorian cottages and tropical gardens. Sydney is filled with history and harmoniously blends old world charm and ultra-modern architecture, with its sail-shaped Opera House which sits alongside the historic district of The Rocks as the Harbour Bridge stretches across the bay.


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This year as a videographer I was actually part of the race. Each competitor had to demo a work out for the camera, later on they had to memorize a quote from Ernest Shackleton and recite it on camera.
"Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success."
Every year the race is different. But every year the athletes and the stories that develop amaze me.
Some of the Death Racers and race volunteers have written about their experiences. What does it mean to quit? to DNF? How does it help you grow?
My Muddy Shoes "To DNF is Human"
Vermont Scrubnut "Winter Death Race Insanity"
Race Ipsa Loquitor "The First DNF"
Fitness Overload "Winter Death Race 2013"
Nele Schulze "Winter Death Race 2012"
Legend of the Death Race " Winter Death Race: Frozen "
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He's been showered with awards and critical acclaim, his music has cropped up in countless TV programmes, he's a respected writer, and yet Tom McRae remains something of a best-kept secret.
No doubt about it, he is one of the very best singer-songwriters to emerge from the UK in many a year - and he has a hugely loyal fan base who'll travel many miles to see his shows which mix heartbreaking ballads and stories rich in humour and warmth.
It'd come as no surprise to see more than a few of them to pop over to Rothesay to catch his appearance at Butefest.
I first encountered McRae when a friend took me along to his Hotel Cafe project as it rolled into what was then the Waterloo Bar in Edinburgh, circa 2007.
She knew most of the crowd there already thanks to the online network who exchanged views, gig info and forged friendships that led to catch-ups in the front rows of venues across the UK.
Hotel Cafe was a rolling review of musicians who shared the same bill, and acted as the backing band before then have their moment in the spotlight.
Back then, McRae was joined by a raft of amazing performers - Jim Bianco, Greg Laswell and and Brian Wright and the Waco Tragedies.
During breaks in the show they'd mingle with fans, chat about music and you'd go home with a CD or two - or, in my case, a CD plus a pic of me with Brian Wright whose musical links with McRae have endured over the years
The last time I saw him was in The Arches at Glasgow accompanied by a wonderful string quartet. Again, his music soared round the brick tunnel of a venue.
His albums are rich with memorable songs - ballads which can be sombre or a powerful confessional, as well as stirring the senses with rousing, swirling choruses.
He's had all the comparisons - Nick Drake, Dylan, Nick Cave etc - while his growling lyrics on his 2015 album 'Did I Sleep And Miss The Border' brought to mind the remarkable Tom Waits.
His seven albums released over a decade and more have undoubtedly merited much more attention, but to his fans, they showcase a truly outstanding singer-songwriter.
If his music is new, then check out 'My Vampire Heart' or the thundering 'Bloodless' on Youtube - and if you like them, then time spent unearthing his past work will be richly rewarded.
While the songs may often by serious and even sombre at times, McRae - like so many other singer-songwriters - is witty and engaging on stage. He'll make you laugh and then he'll make your jaw drop with a song from the heart.
And if you think you've heard him somewhere then ... you have.
His songs have cropped up in numerous TV shows - take your pick from Hollyoaks to Skins, from Buffy to Six Feet Under, and even Holby City have all turned to his playlist to capture a moment of anguish, loss or a life-changing event.
He's also a songwriter with lots to say - on social media and in print and blogs, McRae is eloquent, witty and direct. His open letter to Russell Brand on the eve of the last General Election simply started ''oh, shut up ...''
A festival such as Butefest is the perfect setting to be introduced to his music and his live shows. Treat yourself ...
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As the oldest and largest criminal defense law firm in Florida, with over 200 years of combined experience, Robbins, Tunkey, Ross PA knew that it was time to investigate their options to leverage evolving technology to better serve their clients. In particular, Joe Nascimento, Attorney At Law, with the firm, could see the potential that technology held in improving their data management and communications.
As the practice expanded, Joe needed to support his increasing mobile tendencies so he could get the information he needed quickly to make better decisions faster. In addition to this, of utmost importance was the protection of client information on the mobile devices now used across the firm. As a criminal defense law firm, they pride themselves on being there for clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
From a business standpoint, the biggest priority was to reduce risk and operating costs. They wanted to reduce spend on IT infrastructure and support by consolidating communications systems and leveraging the cloud. They could not expose themselves to downtime, and they knew that leveraging cloud services and redundant solution architecture would help with this. And, again, data protection was of the utmost importance, so they were looking for a means to protect data by encrypting it all the time.
That's when Joe called us. ConQuest Technology Services is based in Miami, Florida and we have national reach. Joe told us that since the firm offered 24×7 availability it was imperative that service remained available 100% of the time as inexpensively as possible. After our first meeting, he realized that our certified professionals have a deep knowledge in technologies like Microsoft Office 365 cloud services, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Exchange and the powerful new unified communications suite: Microsoft Lync. He knew that working with us, he could accomplish this and dramatically improve the firm's objectives with dedicated, trusted, always available support services.
Joe had a vision of how he wanted the business to operate, and he knew that the way to accomplish it would be through using Microsoft Exchange as a hosted service. The advantages of this approach for organizations that want to leverage the benefits of Exchange are that uptime of the Exchange infrastructure can be very high and the cost of managing Exchange can be reduced significantly.
Similar to the majority of law firms practicing today, Robbins, Tunkey, Ross PA did not have the expertise or an in-house, dedicated IT resource. We were quick to assure Joe that the use of a hosted Exchange service would allow them to focus on their clients, not their IT infrastructure. Knowing that we would serve as a remote third party provider managing all backend services for a flat monthly per user fee was also a big reassurance for him.
Another issue that Joe wanted to get control over was management of data. He indicated that many of their documents were stored all over the office– some even housed on individual associate's desktops, saved in email messages, or worse, only paper copies were available.
He knew there had to be a better option. Also, because of the chaos in managing the paper flow in the office, he knew that they needed a better plan to manage their data. He knew if they didn't find a solution soon they would face unmanaged, exponential data growth, higher costs and greater risk.
That's when we discussed SharePoint. I knew from the first three pain points that Joe cited that SharePoint would resolve his documentation management needs, plus provide even greater value and cost savings. SharePoint delivers both a high quality solution that stimulates and delivers user participation, and the tools for highly secure, well-managed content. With SharePoint, companies democratize content management, and improve organizations, by providing content management to all employees and compliance across all documents.
This leads to better, faster and more secure processes that can be managed through a familiar environment, integrated into business collaboration infrastructure, and built on a trusted and extensible platform. So, in essence, Joe benefits from driving participation across all employees to avoid chaos and end-user resistance, ensuring compliance by avoiding risk by controlling unmanaged content, and including Social content. And best of all, he saves costs by avoiding the high costs of unnecessary point solutions.
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ConQuest Technology Services
To contact Robbins, Tunkey, Ross PA for your legal matters please visit their website at: http://www.crimlawfirm.com/index.php
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Applicants should have:
- a BA in Textiles or a related Art and Design subject, or equivalent experience
- For Soft Systems only: a BA in Textiles, BSc or BEng, or equivalent experience
- a personal proposal for the intended direction of their MA study
- Passion, commitment and a strong sense of personal responsibility for one's own learning and development are essential for MA study
Applications for the 2020 intake open on 16 September, 2019. Visit the RCA website from this date for details.
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Study at the World's number one ranked art and design university for five consecutive years (2015-2019) in the QS World University Subject Rankings.
Textiles offer uniquely fluid, flexible and infinitely adaptable ways of questioning, examining and solving the some of the increasingly complex societal challenges of the twenty-first century.
Textiles RCA is a multi-faceted discipline, and we work at the creative interface between materials, making and meaning. Our focus is new knowledge that impacts across many sectors, exploring new territories for tomorrow's Textiles specialist.
New materials, new ways of making and new ways of experiencing our man-made world require us to constantly reconsider and question our activities, generating a culture of creative restlessness throughout the activities of the programme.
We engage with industry at all levels and our graduates' career profiles match this multi-faceted identity.
Delivered through five unique specialisms, our dynamic approach frequently employs multidisciplinary and collaborative methods. Our discipline thrives on a spirit of creative flux that encourages stepping away from the status-quo.
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In my book, I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas it was important to me to include food. As I wanted the book to be a go-to-guide for a sustainable holiday season, it was important to feature festive and (relatively) healthy recipes. One can ask, how food choices in and of themselves are green. Eating green is choosing organic (whenever possible), locally grown and of course seasonal ingredients. Now I know that for some people living in incredibly cold climates the options are slim, but I encourage you to do your best.
I chose recipes for the book (and have included a few here), that used seasonal ingredients as well as appealed to a wide audience (the book is selling in Europe as well). It only seemed appropriate since I originally hail from Germany. The Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Parmesaen and Crispy Sage is a family favorite. It is great to have a big pot of the soup sitting around and served with some nice toasty crusty whole grain bread. The Truffled Goat Cheese Macaroni and Cheese never sits around for long and is enjoyed by children. The Maple Walnut Cookies are pretty simple to make and oh so tasty (you can't just eat one) and go perfectly hand in hand with the Hot Cocoa. And the Endive, Radicchio, Arugula and Pear Salad with Candied Ginger, Goat Cheese and Spiced Walnuts makes a perfect starter salad for a festive holiday meal. I have included some recipes here to wet your palate, but hope you pick up a copy of the book to try the other recipes. Cook with friends and family, have a pot lock, make this season a green one, even on your dining table.
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Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum-certified rapper and artist, 21 Savage, has announced his return to the road this summer for a North American headline tour.
The tour is produced by Live Nation, and titled 21 Savage I AM > I WAS kicks off July 10 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and will make stops in 20 cities before closing on August 16 in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets on on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10 at 10am local time, and can be purchased here. Additionally, there are a limited number of VIP packages that will be available including premium tickets, meet & greets, early entry, exclusive merchandise and much more. Full tour dates are listed below.
This will be the artist's first tour in support of his gold-certified second full-length, i am > i was [Slaughter Gang/Epic Records] and biggest headline run to date. The album continues to resound throughout culture. Among many successes, the single "a lot" recently garnered a platinum plaque, nearing 200 million streams on Spotify. Total streams for the track-listing as a whole quickly approach half-a-billion across platforms. 21 Savage covers the latest issue of Billboard, which can be viewed and read here.
Tour Dates:
July 10 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
July 12 – Houston, TX – White Oak Amphitheatre
July 13 – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom
July 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre*
July 18 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater
July 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Shrine*
July 20 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
July 23 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum
July 25 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater
July 27 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
July 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Myth
Aug. 2 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
Aug. 4 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Aug. 6 – Washginton, DC – The Anthem
Aug. 8 – New York, NY – Pier 17*
Aug. 10 – Boston, MA – Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Aug. 11 – Baltimore, MD – Moonrise Festival
Aug. 14 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Aug. 15 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug. 16 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
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Arizona Colleen & Rose, an Irish Heritage Program, Selects 2018 Representative
PHOENIX (March 6, 2018) — The Arizona Colleen and Rose Program, an Irish heritage program for women aged 18-27, selected its 2018 representative this past Saturday, March 3.
Twenty-four year old Kelsey Kelleher will serve as the "Queen of the Parade" for the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire and will act as a representative for the state of Arizona in the Rose of Tralee International Festival in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland in August.
"This is an absolute dream come true," Kelleher said. "I am grateful to have the opportunity to represent the Arizona Irish community at home and abroad for the coming year and look forward to the exciting experiences that are ahead. The participants in this year's Arizona Colleen and Rose selection were all fantastic, incredibly accomplished role models and are wonderful examples of the caliber of young women we have here in Arizona. I cannot wait have them join me in the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire festivities on March 17 and am proud to represent Arizona in Ireland in August for the Rose of Tralee International Festival."
The "Arizona Colleen Pageant" started 35 years ago as an Irish heritage pageant. Honoring the 25th anniversary, the Arizona Colleen participated in the Rose of Tralee International Festival and has since held the dual title of "Arizona Colleen and Rose." The winner not only serves as a spokesperson for the Arizona Irish community, but also receives:
A $1,000 scholarship
Media and interview training
Entry to the Arizona Renaissance Festival for Celtic Weekend on March 18
Jewelry from Rose of Tralee International Festival sponsor Tipperary Crystal
All expense paid trip to Ireland for 59th annual Rose of Tralee International Festival
A skin and facial service from Crystal Clarity Skincare in Tempe, Arizona
The 2018 Arizona Colleen and Rose's official debut will be at the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire on March 17 in downtown Phoenix.
About the Rose of Tralee International Festival: The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of the largest and longest running festivals in Ireland, celebrating 59 years in 2018. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture. The festival also includes street entertainment, carnival, live concerts, theatre, circus, markets, funfair, fireworks and Rose Parades. Learn more: roseoftralee.ie
About the Arizona Colleen and Rose Program: The Arizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee Program began as the Arizona Colleen Pageant, a heritage pageant, in 1983. It is open to single women of Irish ancestry ages of 18 through 27 years old. In 2008, programs were added for younger ladies of Irish descent: The Little Miss Shamrock program selects two 6-12 year olds and the Arizona Irish Lass program selects one-two 13-17 year olds.The Colleen and Rose programs are organized by the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire committee, a 501(c)3 organization.


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Coordinator – Associate Professor Heather Barker
Responding to a need for active design research as a critical component of design practice, we are building an immersive design research lab in the department of design. The lab is designed to engage in a continuous program of interdisciplinary research: initiating, evaluating and applying behaviors in high- and low tech participatory environments. At the core of the research is the changing human experience and response to technology and space. The immersive design research will provide a collaborative foundation for innovative teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement and service.
Applied Research, Teaching and Practice
The lab provides an opportunity to create designed environments that simultaneously stimulate and read human behavior. The research allows for a low-expenditure means to study human learning and response within real-world simulations. This work has applications ranging from disaster relief training to strategic merchandising and consumer behavior studies. Interdisciplinary at the core, the research is designed to develop a hybrid material/immaterial context and draws on expert collaborations from engineering, psychology, behavioral science, computer science, sociology, business, film, human factors, geo-spatial expertise and the arts and design.
Made possible by a substantial donation from Nissan Design America.
Special thanks to the Department of Design, Arléna Kauppi, Director of Development, COTA and Cyrus Parker-Jeannette, Dean College of the Arts.


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New Mills have appointed former Norwich City and Mansfield Town player Keith Briggs as their new manager.
The 33-year-old from Glossop holds a UEFA B Licence and entered management with Stalybridge Celtic in 2013 before resigning in March of this year.
He takes over the Millers hotseat and is joined by Andy Fearn, who he worked with at Stalybridge, and former Matlock Town manager Mark Atkins.


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Opens a New Window. Newton County Senior Services is a Recreation and Information Center for seniors in Newton County who are 55 plus. Definitely a place where age is not just a number. The Senior Center provides a wide variety of wellness, leisure and social opportunities for residents of Newton County.
There are available funded programs as well for seniors who are 60 plus, residents of Newton County and member of the Newton County Senior Services.
We offer:On-Site MealsThese meals are prepared Monday through Friday Breakfast is served 9:00am to 10:00am for a $1.00 Lunch is served 12:00pm for $2.00 (non-member $4.00)
Non-members must make reservation the day before.
Home Delivery MealsThe meal is delivered to clients who qualify through selected funding. Private Pay Meals are also delivered to homebound clients for $4.00 per meal. For more information, click on the Home Delivery Meals link.
Transportation (members only)
Transportation is offered to residents of Newton County to and from the Senior Center, Monday through Friday for a cost of $2.00 per day.
For enrollment, call 770-787-0038. Registration and/or interviews are conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays only, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Annual registration fee is $50.
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It's taken me a long time to realize that any time I say words like "ideally" or "should," reality is going to slap me. And hard.
I'll give you an example. SOA governance, ideally, should be enacted enterprise-wide and lead by an IT executive, say the CIO or CTO. The reality is, this isn't often the case. And the other reality is, that's going to cause problems for development teams and divisions trying to make SOA work-and yet, no problems (in the short term, at least) for the executive who's not doing what he or she "should be doing."
That's probably why "hoping for best practices" is one of the five most common SOA governance mistakes companies make, according to Dan Diephouse, chief software architect on the Mule Galaxy SOA governance platform.
Recently, I interviewed Diephouse about common SOA governance mistakes. He said organizations often think SOA governance requires expensive tools or is just for big global companies.
Services are, by nature, communally owned and deployed. Anything communal requires policies, rules, guidelines-governance-if it's going to work smoothly. So, when you come down to it, SOA governance is really just another term for making sure SOA actually works right.
What this means is, even if you don't have an enterprise architect overseeing and guiding SOA governance, you still need it. That's where bottom-up governance comes in, according to Diephouse:
"One of the issues that we've had as a company is there are so many people out there who don't really understand what SOA governance is. They think this is something for an enterprise level architect and they shouldn't really think about, so we typically focus on developers a lot. We talk about what exactly can you start doing at the developer level and working your way up."
Often, trade publications focus on the "ideal" situation or how things "should" be. But if management isn't giving you guidance, you still need SOA governance. Sometimes, it works even better than the traditional, top-down approach to SOA governance, Diephouse argued:
"A lot of people may not have the vision up top to do something and they may want to do something locally. And locally may be a huge department, right? So you can still gain some benefit there if there isn't this CTO who says, 'Here's what we're doing.' That may be better that way because a lot of times the CTO is wrong."
Someone "should" tell the CTO that. But I've already learned the hard way, so it sure as shooting isn't going to be me. In other integration news:
SOA Governance Center of Excellence. Speaking of SOA governance, IBM has created a best practice for creating a SOA Governance Center of Excellence. William Brown, the senior and master certified executive IT architect at IBM, will discuss this method and share a few customer case studies on the topic in an eBizQ webinar Dec. 2. SOA expert Joe McKendrick will moderate. It starts at 12 p.m. EST.
Real-Time BI and BPM Integration. If you're interested in real-time integration between business intelligence and BPM tools, you should check out this detailed DM Review article. This article takes a look at how BI and BPM currently interact and how they two "ought" to integrate. It looks at the business value of this level of integration. There's also a discussion of the three possible ways BI and BPM can interact: BI on process, BI embedded in the process and event-driven process. On a related note, eBizQ will offer a free webinar on Next Generation BI Wednesday at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. Boris Evelson, a principal analyst for Forrester Research, will speak, along with Dale Skeen, the chairman and CTO of Vitria, which is sponsoring the event. Controlling the Costs of Integration. This DM Review article was published last week, but it's really worthwhile and timely. It starts out by examining why application and integration costs are so high and then offers an integration strategy for controlling cost creep. The piece is lengthy and goes into some detail about what steps you should take and why.


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The South African Olympic and Paralympic track star, Oscar Pistorius, has been ordered to take 30 days of psychiatric tests over the death of his girlfriend.
As an outpatient, he must undergo the exams to help determine if he was criminally responsible. His case will be postponed until June 30.
The Olympic star faces a life jail sentence if he is found guilty of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who he shot and killed at his high security home in Pretoria on Valentine's Day last year.


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FTDI on board would be nice if you can do it at this price-point, but you've got the pin-out in the right order on the side so it's easy enough to connect the FTDI Basic- good thinking.
https://github.com/esp8266/arduino to program via Arduino IDE.
ESP8266.com, https://github.com/esp8266/arduino, https://github.com/nodemcu/nodemcu-firmware and tons of other info out there.
Did you find if this will repair a Pi? I'm looking for a replacement for a broken socket and would rather use this sturdier looking one than OEM "MULTICOMP - 412D02F-09PC003SV - RECEPTACLE, SD CARD, SMT". There is a nice video showing how to remove and replace the socket at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEmy0tapTsg
I'm trying to branch out from my Arduino and use these chips in new project an this be used to program the 14 pin ATtiny84?
I wnt to use this as a permanent processor in a circuit prototyped on an Arduino, can I use the Tiny AVR programmer (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11460) to program the chip? the project needs more pins that I can get on the Tiny85 so this would be a great solution!
Project to create an iGrotto, web-based requests to...
Stuff I want so I can play with the ATtiny microprocessor
Cool arduino-related items I'd love to play with
Generic stuff I'd like to have availble in the "lab"


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2010 results are in and you could say I am proud to be in the same crowd as Jeremy Grantham, Bill Miller and Legg Mason for my 2010 performance… by underperforming 99% of the funds out there. It isn't easy to get in the 1% percentile 😉
The numbers you see are all total returns. My portfolio returns also include fees.
Thanks to the bull's rush the last couple of months, I did achieve positive returns but was unable to beat the index this time around.
Unfortunately December ended lukewarm while the market kept its upward movement.
December Portfolio News
The new Sun Healthcare after the spinoff went on a tear before giving me the chance the add more. There have been several posts from fool.com arguing that SUNH is overvalued, which I do not agree with at all. SUNH now only makes up 2.45% of my portfolio. Hopefully there will be a chance to add more.
My top 3 holdings, GGP, GRVY and HHC were all flat in December which added to the flat results. These 3 positions alone make up 47.4% of my portfolio.
With GGP set to start distributing dividends this month, it makes holding my position worthwhile as my cost basis ensures I receive a dividend yield on cost equating to just above 11%.
GRVY will continue to be my big bet this year. The sequel to its first successful game was once again delayed throughout 2010, but 2011 looks to be the big year.
ADBE was probably the highest mover in December as the company reported quarterly revenue exceeding $1b for the first time since 1982. Again, ADBE has shown that there is nothing to be worried about Apple discriminating against flash or the threat supposed to come from HTML5.
MHH moved up considerably on news of share buybacks but I had sold out a couple of days earlier.
December Transactions
Sold INSM for a -34% loss.
A disappointing end to INSM for my portfolio. INSM ended up purchasing another small bio-pharmaceutical company by diluting itself. It brought the NNWC down from the 90c range to about 60c if I remember correctly. One of the cardinal rules of selling is when your thesis changes. Not only did the thesis change, management lost my trust. Peter Lynch was right.
"Go for a business that any idiot can run – because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it."
Sold MHH for a -15% loss.
Although MHH is a great company, my initial thesis also didn't play out as well. I was expecting the unemployment rate to recover, even slowly, but that wasn't to be and it does not look like the picture is getting any better.
With that I sold my position and assigned the money to other opportunities. I was unlucky that MHH announced a share buyback program a couple of days after I sold. I guess they just needed to see my sell transaction 😉
Bought CCME.
I've taken a big position in CCME. 4th largest position. I still need to write about this but there is enough information for you to learn about it if you can't wait. Jump over to the CCME forum where there is a discussion and some links to good analysis.
2010 Overview, Reflections and Lessons Coming Soon
I spent one heck of a time updating and getting the latest 2011 stock valuation spreadsheets tools out and I'm sort of writing this in a daze so I'll end it here for now. You can view a live demo of the latest spreadsheets by downloading the demo stock valuation spreadsheet directly.
I will be providing a fuller overview of 2010 and reflecting on how my investment ideas played out and what I learnt throughout the year.
Long all stocks except sold positions.
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It doesn't make moonshine, but no distillery in the county better reflects the history of the backyard still than San Diego Sunshine Craft Spirits.
San Diego Sunshine
432 Maple Street #6, Ramona
Sunshine opened to the public two years ago this week, in a 2000-square-foot warehouse space about a half mile north of Main Street, in Ramona. Paul Markham started the business with his wife Amanda, and the couple essentially built the business from scratch, from constructing a bar to hand-labeling bottles for sale in the Sunshine tasting room.
"We brew, distill, bottle, label everything, right here," says Paul Markham in a country accent. "We're not making rocket parts."
Spoken like a man who used to make rocket parts. The Pine Valley native grew up working with metal, and prior to starting Sunshine he operated a machine shop in El Cajon, which manufactured components for clients including SpaceX.
So when he decided to produce liquor, Markham didn't need to buy a still; he could build one himself. More than one, actually. A 400-gallon still is used for the stripping run, pulling alcohol from fermented grains. That product feeds into a 55-gallon still he designed for a refining spirit run.
Markham started out planning to distill spirits from a boozy homebrew recipe. "I always liked the hefeweizen," he recalls, "but we used to add honey to it to kick up the ABV a little bit."
He and Amanda live not far from the distillery, and honey for that homebrew came from their own small apiary. Though they don't produce enough honey to supply Sunshine's spirits, they make a point to source local honey and to otherwise run a sustainable operation. "We try and do the whole circle-of-life thing," says Paul, who even added a few other animals to their property to make use of Sunshine's spent grain. "I'll load up the grain after brewing, he says, "and feed our pigs with it."
Initially, Sunshine's products were uncategorized specialty spirits — neither vodka nor whiskey — distilled from that honey hef recipe, and infused with fruit. For example, Apple Pie Sunshine features apples and spice, and Blueberry Honey even finds a few blueberries sitting at the bottom of each bottle. Markham also produces lemoncello, seasonally, and distills local wine into brandy.
But his customers have been demanding more. "Everybody kept on asking for whiskey," he says, smiling. "You gotta give the people what they want."
This month, Sunshine released its first whiskey, a 90-proof rye that Markham's been aging for a year and a half in barrels that perfectly illustrate his do-it-yourself approach.
"We use Ramona wine barrels for our aging," he says. "We'll take the heads off and bands off, get a propane torch, and re-char them a little bit, then put them back together and fill them full of whiskey."
Next up, Markham plans to add bourbon to the menu. That and the rye will become flagship products, distributed to Sunshine's accounts throughout the county. As that territory expands, Markham is ready to grow. "I've been building a bigger still," he says.
For now, Markham concedes Sunshine isn't ready to produce on the thousand-gallon still being assembled in his workroom at home. "But when we do start selling enough," he concludes, "I'm ready to friggin' turn and burn."
More from SDReader
- More stories by Ian Anderson
- The ambitious Pacific Coast Spirits brings urban distilling to Oceanside — Dec. 12, 2019
- Local spirits rise from the ashes — July 17, 2018
- Henebery brings production home — May 27, 2017
- Liberty Call's new liberties — May 24, 2016
- San Diego Distillery won't compete with Kentucky — April 8, 2016


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Driving license for expatriates in Kuwait 2018, the acquisition of a car has become a necessity in Arab societies, so the first thing to think of the expatriate is to obtain a driver's license and then acquire a car of his own. Therefore, through the following report, we will refer to the most important conditions and papers required to obtain a driving license within the State of Kuwait, only through the following lines :.
Conditions and steps to issue driving license for expatriates in Kuwait:
In accordance with the traffic laws inside the State of Kuwait, there are a number of conditions that must be met in order to obtain a driving license for expatriates inside Kuwait. These conditions are as follows:
A printed copy of the application for a driver's license within the State of Kuwait and must be signed by the sponsor. - After approval of this application, a form of medical fitness certificate is signed.
Then, after the completion of the medical examination and identification of the blood type of the person who wishes to obtain a driver's license, the driving license form is then extracted from the license section of the Traffic Authority and can be retrieved electronically via the Internet.
The next step is to obtain the market license in the license section. The test fee is usually about 10 KD. .
Documents required to obtain a special driving license for expatriates in Kuwait:
Copy of the civil ID - Copy of the passport - Original work permit and a copy thereof, in addition to the adoption of the signature (for employees of companies and institutions)
In addition to the original civil ID of the sponsor, in accordance with Article 20 and its ratification by the Embassy of his country - Ministry of Foreign Affairs .- The fees are about 10 KD. - Finally, 2 personal photos (4x6 with blue background).
The categories excluded from the previous conditions: In accordance with the laws of passage and applied in the State of Kuwait, there are a group of cases and categories that are excluded from the previous conditions necessary to extract a special driving license for expatriates or expatriates within the State of Kuwait,
Exemption from the conditions precedent to the extraction of a special driver's license in the State of Kuwait is the wife of Kuwaiti and his foreign widow or foreign worker who has children and lives in the State of Kuwait.
Kuwaiti citizens and their foreign children are exempt from the above conditions. Persons holding security cards are valid inside Kuwait. This is in addition to students enrolled in universities or applied institutes inside Kuwait.
As well as members of the diplomatic corps within the State of Kuwait:
Where they are members of the diplomatic bodies within the State of Kuwait from the categories that are excluded from the conditions of obtaining a driving license inside Kuwait, in addition to the professional players in clubs and sports federations in government agencies.
As well as drivers, public delegates, passport, social and labor representatives, only those who have legal market licenses issued by their country or any other country provided they are in force.
In addition to specialists specialized in oil fields and who work in the oil companies within the State of Kuwait. Members of nursing bodies of nurses, physiotherapists and all other medical professionals.


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It has been a while since I last posted on the site. I have been busy with moving plans and holding onto several gigs at a time.
From Callback to Future -> Functor -> Monad – Documenting the movement from callback based JS on towards a more Future based setup employing functional programming techniques.
JavaScript Journey – A very interesting repo that takes on solving one JS problem in as many different ways as possible. From simple procedural
for...in loops all the way to reactive and even asm.js. Full blog post about it
Why mixins are harmful – I have only ever employed mixins when composing objects for passing state around. However, I would not advise on their usage in OOP style especially in prototypal JS. Raganwald goes farther in exploring how you can avoid certain caveats when using mixins, especially with ES6 modules.


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National Agripreneurs Summit 2017
Entrepreneurs Association of India (EAI) is a not for profit organization working at district level to create entrepreneurs and startups and devising policy for the states. It has created pool of entrepreneurs at district level and has number of state chapters/partners under it bringing all young and innovative minds on one national platform. EAI in collaboration with several National and International Organizations, organizing "National Agripreneurs Summit (राष्ट्रीय कृषि उद्यमी सम्मेलन)" on August 26, 2017 at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, A Campaign which aims to empowering farmers of the country by attracting, connecting, promoting and collaborating youth and Entrepreneurs in Agricultural and Allied sector. Govt of Netherlands, IITs, IIM are official partners to it.
Youth, Startup, Entrepreneurs & Experts in Agri, Dairy, Food Processing, Fisheries, Horticulture, E-commerce, Packaged food, Farm Machineries, Inputs, Trading, Agri Technology, Exporters, Importers etc are participating at Annual NAS 2017. Some of the top Agripreneurs from the country are part of the NAS'17.
Problem to be addressed through the Campaign are:
- An Image problem (Non-Glamourous Sector), hence very negligible number of youth compared to sector like IT
- Not seen as being 'Cool' or 'Attractive'
- Back-breaking labor and No economic pay-off
- Provides little room for career advancement
- Ageing population of farmers hence not doing a professionally
- Agricultural offers huge potential for job creation
- On average, about 2,035 farmers are losing 'Main Cultivator' status every single day for the last 20 years
- In last 3 years, India became an Overall
Broad objective is "To attract Youth and Innovation towards Agriculture and Allied Sector". Creating 1 lac Agripreneurs in next 5 years. The Campaign will start from the Summit that's is 26th August 2017, will be taken to state level and every year will have an Annual Summit.
Key highlights of the summit are:
First time in India in Agriculture- Idea Pitching Competition-Cash Award of upto Rs.5 Lacs for 5 best selected Ideas is part of NAS'17.
- Making Agriculture attractive and glamorous for Youth and attract New Talent and Pride.
- Participation & Representation from Agripreneurs from 707 Districts of India
- National Award to 20 Innovative Agripreneurs
- Funding to best Start-up Ideas in Agriculture & Allied Sector till 1 crore
- Taking National & State Schemes and Opportunities / Incentives on ground through Business Opportunities
- Focus on yield of farmers through Technology and New Approach with Foreign Govt Participation and Knowledge Sharing
- Networking with National & International Agencies like WEF, Govt. of Netherlands, Spain, Israel
- Promoting Professional Business approach in Agriculture with Indian and foreign Organizations
- Organised by internationally recognised Agripreneurs and Agri-Experts from IIMs, IITs, Harvard, Oxford and from top institutions of the world.
We look forward for your support in the campaign for developing the Face of Indian Agricultural Ecosystem.
Programme Schedule (Tentative)
National Agripreneurs Summit 2017
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Saturday, 26th Aug. 2017
Mavlankar Auditorium, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
|9:00 am – 10:00 am
|Registration, Collection of kit, Introductory features, Tea
|Inaugural Session
|10:00 am – 10:10 am
|Welcoming the Guest, Lighting the Lamp -Opening of the ceremony
(Objective, Schedule, expected result of the summit)
|10: 10 am – 10:20 am
|Welcome Address by EAI
|10: 20 am – 10: 30 am
|Address by Special Guest EAI
|10: 30 am – 10:40 am
|Address by Guest of Honour
|National Agripreneurs Awards 2017
|10: 40 am – 11:00 am
|Key Note Address by Hon. Union Minister, Govt of India (Chief Guest speech)
|11:00 am – 11:05 am
|Vote of Thanks to the Chief Guest
|Business Session-I
Time: 11:10 am – 12:25 pm
Agripreneurship a Career Option with Huge Growth Potential (Question and Answer-15 mins) 6 Speakers each from Academia, Entrepreneurship, Corporates, Experts
|1. Mrs. Radha Singh- Ex-Secretary-Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India
2. Mr. Kaushalendra, IIMA, Ashoka Fellow, Cochran Fellow, Social Entrepreneur
3. Mr Vijay Sachdeva, Head Unilever, South Asia
4. Mr. Subhadeep Sanyal – Principal, Omnivore Ventures
5. Jt. Secretary- DIPP
6. Mr. Ravinderjit Singh- CEO- Agrinnovate India, ICAR (Govt of India)
|Business Session-II
Time: 12:30 pm – 13:45 pm
Opportunity for Innovation and Intervention in the Sector (Question and Answer-15 mins) 6 Speakers each from Academia, Entrepreneurship, Corporates, Experts
|1. Mr. Amit Parasar- CEO/UNID Global
2. Mr. Shashank Kumar, IIT-Delhi, Founder- Farm & Farmers
3. Mr. Ronald van het Hof – Women of Wings
4. Tamanna Chaturvedi- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
5. Mr Gaorav Kapoor, Head- INVENT (IIMCIP)
6. Investor- Senior profile- Indian Angel Network
Networking LUNCH
Time: 14.45pm – 16.45pm
Idea Pitching Session (Agri and Allied Sectors)
500 Applied online with their StartUp/ and Agri-Ideas
30 Pitching on Agri and Allied Ideas or StartUps in Agriculture in front of Investors and Mentors
|1. Live Idea Pitching by 30 Agripreneurs
2. Selection of teh Best 5 Ideas
3. Cash Prize Distribution
|Jury Panel
1. Mr. Yogesh Kochar- Serial Investor
2. Mr. Shashank Kumar, CEO- De Haat
3. Mr. Alay Barah, CEO- ICCO
4. Mr Sanjay Sethi, Director – Phoenix Global DMCC, Dubai
Time: 16.50pm
|Vote of thanks to Chief Guest, Speakers, Jury, Participants, Outreach Partners and all other stakeholders of the Summit
All Entry is through Invite only and Online Registration. Participants from all States have been confirmed.
Recommendation for National Awards has come from IIMs, IITs and Agri University etc.
National Agripreneurs Summit 2017
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#firemaking #wildtime #stanmerpark #firelighting
Feathers holds up the downy seeds from Fireweed (rosebay willow herb) to show why it can make great tinder in our fire making masterclass in the sun today.
#firemaking #wildtime #stanmerpark #firelighting
How to forage with your senses
Mike the forager shows the difference between greater plantain and ribwort plantain (plantago) - both are useful medicinal and edible wild plants.
Tastes a bit shroomy.
#rewildyourlife #natureisamazing #wildherbs
It was an uplifting and inspiring summer's day.
Walking barefoot in the woods, listening to the birds, smelling the woodsmoke and feeling the soft touch of the breeze.
Simultaneous Awareness with Ben Rayner was a hit. Thanks to everyone who came along.
Last weekend I drove to Exmoor for a gathering organised by Robin Harford, the best forager I know. (I'll take every opportunity I can to learn from him.)
Robin is an intuitive forager. His method is to use all of your senses to get to know a plant: sight, touch, smell, and only when you're 150% sure, to taste.
Simultaneous Awareness is a way to use your senses to become aware of everything that's happening around you at the same time.
Apache Scouts like Stalking Wolf had this extraordinary ability.
Developed by Ben Rayner after a serious skydiving accident, and then time spent alone in the wilderness, Simultaneous Awareness is based on Native ways of experiencing and relating to the world.
It includes easy-to-learn tools and techniques that will help you discover a profoundly different way of being.
In this short video, Ben explains more about it and how it can bring benefits.
Simultaneous Awareness and Natural Movement, June 5th. More details and booking on Meetup here.
You use them every day to gather information about the world around you. Your senses that is.
You have sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing... you have amazing powers of consciousness, reason, and creativity.
But your body is chock full of 'extra' senses that you may not even be aware you're using, like some of the mysterious powers that other animals possess.
You can access them if you drop out of your rational, thinking mind.
If you pay attention to what you feel in your body, you can detect and feel things around you that you can't see: objects, movement, emotions...
To try this out, at our last School of the Wild session, after some centring and grounding exercises, then fox walking and owl vision to get into the 'zone', we walked blindfold through the woods.
The results were extraordinary.
Friday April 22nd was a pretty big day for the planet.
170 countries signed the Paris Climate deal at the UN, and it was also Earth Day, a movement who's ambitious aim includes planting 7.8 billion trees, and making cities 100% renewable.
At a time when the planet needs us more than ever to make choices that are nourishing for body, soul and the Earth, at School of the Wild we're passionate about ways that bring us closer to nature.
Becoming Earth - Sunday May 15
Alistair Duncan and Natasha Lythgoe are leading our session on Becoming Earth, May 15th 2016. Here they explain what it's about.
To book onto Becoming Earth, click here
or to see more of School of the Wild upcoming events, have a look at our diary here.
The Art of the Bow Drill
It was a beautiful sunny spring Sunday in Stanmer Park, Brighton. Perfect for learning the art of the bow drill in our Wild Fire Masterclass, led by Robert Fallon of Wild Nature.
Making a fire by rubbing two sticks together is more than a fun project, it's also the most reliable way to start a fire - and anyone can do it - once you know how.
Imagine you're lost in the woods on a camping trip. You have no matches or lighters and it's getting dark. Using a bow drill - an ancient way of creating hot friction between two pieces of wood - you can make a fire with relatively easy-to-find materials.
"See you outside the gate at 8.30," says Robert. He means in the morning, and I'll have to get up at 7am, on a Sunday... Sigh. I book the car, pack a few fire making kits (just in case), swapping out the small, mingey King Alfred cakes for larger ones.
Come the morning though, it's a beautiful day. Sunny and lush. And I get to the gate about 8.40am, just before Robert. Unfortunately it's locked.
Robert arrives a few minutes later in his 4x4, with girlfriend Lara. We stand around scratching our heads, trying to come up with another way in. I can see he's brought a ton of kit for this session.
Luckily a park ranger arrives and kindly lets us in.
Fire lit, and kettle on.
We unpack near the site. Robert's brought a wheelbarrow. It still takes about 7 trips. Water. Cooking utensils. Pots. Cutting boards. Tea and coffee. Tables. A lot more than for our fire making classes.
I put the fire grill together. "Can you get the fire going too?", says Robert. Ok, I think, already sweating in the heat. Cotton wool, matches, some thin dry sticks and bigger bits of wood. Everything's so dry, it lights pretty easily.
Fire lit, I head off down to the big House to greet the guests. We're expecting ten. Most of the participants are already waiting. Isobel's there. And Pip. Simon. A different Robert arrives smiling on his bike. Branwen pops out of a car. Sunny, Liz, Tatiana too. Andrew is running late.
We walk back together, via a path in the woods. Up at the site, Robert and Lara have worked wonders and everything is set up, with flowers on the tables. And water boiling on the fire.
Everything's set up for this wild food cooking masterclass
We start in a circle. Everyone says their name and their foraging experience, which ranges from complete beginners to a few who've done quite a bit. I lead a short meditation. The sound of the birds. The feel of feet on the ground, and air on skin. It's a way to arrive.
We're going to begin by making nettle pesto. First, we need to collect the nettles. They're a British superfood - the young shoots are best, and there's a good spot to find some nearby. "Grasp them firmly from underneath, show them who's boss," instructs Robert, "and you won't get stung."
We try... and we all get stung. A little bit.
We all get a little bit stung picking nettles
Luckily there's some dock leaves around, and Robert shows us how to get the juice out of them. It works surprisingly well.
We gather the nettles in baskets.
Back at the site, we stand round the tables Robert has set up. First job is to chop the beetroot as it takes the longest to cook.
Next: steep the nettles in hot water to remove the sting. It only takes a few minutes.
Then strain, and keep the juice - it makes an amazing tea, and we all have a taste.
Outdoors cooking class
We're going to make a wild food feast. Robert explains what to do at each step. The sun is shining as we work on the meal at our own stations round the table. It takes about an hour or so, and when we're done with the prep, the cooking is surprisingly quick - and then we eat... it's delicious!
Can't wait to try it!
A Forager's Feast
The full menu is nettle pesto, wild pigeon medallions, beetroot chips, followed by elderflower fritters. Here's the method and recipes for all the wild food we prepared, cooked and ate:
Beetroot chips
Get 2 or 3 beetroot each. (Shop bought, not wild)
Chop coarsely, then par boil in a saucepan of water over the fire.
Fry in hot oil on the fire til done.
Dry the nettles in a tea towel
Nettle pesto
Steep freshly picked nettles in hot water for a few minutes.
Strain and dry the nettles in a tea towel
Chop finely, and put in a bowl
Add garlic, nuts, Parmesan - all finely chopped
Drizzle oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste
Pound until you get your preferred consistency.
Nettle pesto
Wild pigeon medallions
(The pigeons were bought from a local ranger.)
Give thanks to the pigeon for it's life.
Lay it out on table
Open the breast, and peel off skin.
Make an incision along it's chest and carefully cut the breasts off
Check liver to see if the bird is diseased in any way. If there are spots, pitted skin, discolouration - you'll need to discard the whole bird.
If all is okay, wash the breasts, then
Cut them into smaller medallion size pieces
Fry in big hot skillet over the fire - it only takes a few minutes.
Carefully slice open the pigeon
Elderflower fritters
Pick young fresh elderflower flowers straight from the tree.
Fresh elderflowers, straight off the tree
Baste in batter ( flour and water)
Drop head down into frying pan
Leave for a few minutes
When golden pull out
Add honey or icing sugar
Eat - delicious
Drop in batter, then fry over the fire. Delicious!
Author & Curator
Nigel Berman is the founder of School of the Wild.
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Ray, did you tried the splitedit plugin? OK, it's perhaps not so comfortable than your code but it works well for musicians. The only thing i miss i sthat you cannot play an exact loop, for instance repeat a guitar solo seamless.
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Discharging Student Loan In Bankruptcy May Be Hopeless Cause, But Telling Borrower That She Can't In Effort To Collect Debt Violates FDCPA: Appeals Ct
In New York City, The New York Times reports:
- For borrowers struggling to pay off their student loans, getting rid of the debt in bankruptcy is difficult because they need to convince a judge that it constitutes an "undue hardship."
But it is not impossible. And [last month], the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, based in Manhattan, ruled that a debt collection agency working to collect loans backed by the Education Department misled borrowers by telling them their debt was not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
In doing so, the appellate court reversed a lower-court ruling and allowed a lawsuit brought against Collecto, the collection agency, to proceed in Federal District Court.
"They were giving incorrect legal advice in an attempt to coerce money out of these people," said Brian L. Bromberg, appellate lawyer for the plaintiff, a Buffalo woman. He said that while debt collectors often told borrowers that they could not discharge their students loans in bankruptcy, Collecto "was foolish enough to put it in writing." Collecto officials declined to comment Friday afternoon, as did the Education Department.
There is a common misperception that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, in part because it is so difficult to do so. Debtors must demonstrate that repaying the loan "would impose an undue hardship on the debtor," showing that they cannot maintain a minimal living standard, that their dismal state of affairs is likely to continue and that they have made a good-faith effort to repay.
Though hard numbers are difficult to come by, it appears that fewer than 1,000 borrowers each year even try to make the "undue hardship" case.(1) There are 37 million borrowers with federal student loans.
The appellate case dates back to 2001, when the Buffalo woman, Berlincia Easterling, filed a bankruptcy petition. At that time, she owed the Education Department $2,460 for a student loan. Mr. Bromberg did not know where Ms. Easterling attended college, and she could not be reached for comment.
In her bankruptcy petition, Ms. Easterling did not try to pursue an undue hardship claim and listed her student loan debt as "not dischargeable."
Seven years later, she received a letter from Collecto about her student loan balance, which had grown to $3,359.76 with accrued interest. "Account ineligible for bankruptcy discharge," the letter said. "Your account is NOT eligible for bankruptcy discharge and must be resolved."
According to the appellate opinion, when Collecto learned that a debtor had filed for bankruptcy, it stopped collection activity until it could determine if the student debt was discharged. In the unlikely event that it was, Collecto would send the debt back to the Education Department as uncollectable.
If the debt was not discharged, Collecto would resume trying to collect it by sending a letter like the one Ms. Easterling received. Ms. Easterling brought the lawsuit on behalf of herself and 181 other debtors in New York State who received the same collection letter.
For the ruling, see Easterling v. Collecto, Inc., Docket No. 11-3209-cv (2d Cir. August 30, 2012).
(1) See Discharging Student Loan In Bankruptcy: Proving "Certainty Of Hopelessness" May Be Hopeless Cause.


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No Peyton this time, but quarterback market is cranking to life
Compared to last year's headline-fest in both the first round of the draft and free agency (see Peyton-palooza), it has been a relatively sleepy NFL offseason for quarterback movement. Especially since ex-49ers">49ers starter Alex Smith found his new work address weeks ago, and Seattle backup Matt Flynn may not be going anywhere in 2013.
But Thursday's news at least started to put a little dent into that nothing-to-see-here perception on the quarterback front, thanks to some intriguing developments and a few potential scenarios to track.
? Matt Cassel saw his disappointing Kansas City tenure end in the morning, but by mid-afternoon he already acquired a somewhat new sheen to him thanks to a quick multi-year deal being struck with Minnesota.
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These moves, even if they all happen in some form, aren't earth-shaking transactions, of course. But they all possibly would be quite significant nonetheless, because if you think about it, you know exactly what Minnesota, the Jets, Cleveland and Tampa Bay have in common: Starting quarterbacks who aren't exactly invulnerable to challenge from a newly acquired No. 2.
Be it Christian Ponder with the Vikings, Mark Sanchez in New York, Brandon Weeden with the Browns or Josh Freeman in Tampa Bay, there are no guarantees or lasting job security to be had this season. They're all on trial for their jobs, no matter what their coaches or front offices say publicly. And that means Cassel, Kolb and even Mallett could be No. 2s for somebody upon arrival, but No. 2 with a bullet.
Cassel and Kolb are an interesting matched pair of sorts. Remember, they were both so attractive and productive as backups and sometimes starters on playoff-caliber teams they elicited the Chiefs and Cardinals to trade for them in 2009 and 2011, respectively, with both clubs lavishing them with huge new contracts even before they had played a game for their new teams. Both organizations said basically the same thing back then, that they wanted to take care of their new franchise quarterbacks, and give them the confidence their monster contracts were meant to convey.
How'd that work out for you, Chiefs and Cardinals? At least Kansas City got a 10-win season, a division title and a playoff trip out of Cassel's four-year stay in the heartland. Arizona is still waiting for Kolb to stay healthy and deliver, and it's too late anyway for coach Ken Whisenhunt's and general manager Rod Graves' purposes.
Cassel and Kolb couldn't get it done as full-time unquestioned starters, but that's where they may be in luck this offseason if they wind up as alternative options for new teams. They'll be back in their more comfortable and familiar setting of being the challenger, without the pressure of huge expectation or the burden of a franchise quarterback contract. That can do wonders for some guys' confidence and performance level.
After dealing with the reality of Brady in New England and either Donovan McNabb or a red-hot Michael Vick in Philadelphia, something tells me Cassel and Kolb aren't going to sweat it too much if it's Ponder and Sanchez standing between them and another starting opportunity.
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For now, Cassel is the only veteran quarterback we know for certain will get a prime chance to relaunch his career in a new NFL venue. The Vikings were happy with the way Ponder ended the season on a high note, leading Minnesota (with Adrian Peterson's strong assist) to a Week 17 upset at home against Green Bay and into the playoffs as a 10-6 wild-card team.
But while the Vikings won't couch it as a quarterback competition between Ponder and Cassel, they know they had to find someone to push their third-year passer in every way, because 2012 backup Joe Webb certainly didn't. Webb's surprise start as an injury replacement for Ponder in the first round of the playoffs at Green Bay was his unmasking. He bombed, forcing Minnesota to find a proven backup quarterback option to at least give themselves an insurance policy behind Ponder.
It's OK if Cassel thinks he's in Minnesota to battle Ponder for the starting job. Ponder hasn't done enough just yet to deserve no hint of competition, even if the Vikings did invest a top-12 pick in him in 2011. Cassel, after all, does have the resume that allows him to interject himself into the starting discussion at some point. He started 47 games in Kansas City, and 15 in New England in 2008, and in 2010 threw for 3,116 yards with 27 touchdowns and only seven interceptions for the division-winning Chiefs. And his work with the '08 Pats, who he helped lead to an 11-5 non-playoff finish in the injured Brady's absence, put him on the NFL map to begin with.
Kolb has less of a track record as a starter, but it may not matter if he lands with the Jets, who were a quarterback disaster zone unto themselves last season. New York has five QBs on the roster at the moment, but there doesn't seem to be a starting option of note among them: Sanchez, the newly signed David Garrard, Tim Tebow, Greg McElroy and Matt Simms.
With new Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg having successfully coached Kolb in Philadelphia for four years (2007-2010), and Kolb being comfortable in the West Coast offense, it's a natural fit to put them together and hope the one-time second-round pick can rekindle the talent that made the Cardinals give up so much to get him two summers ago.
But compared to Cassel and Kolb, Mallett is the real unknown in this year's potential quarterback carousel drama. The Browns and Bucs, both looking to give themselves another arm to consider besides their inconsistent first-round picks, Weeden and Freeman, are reportedly the teams mulling a deal for Mallett. Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam has said the team will get competition for Weeden this offseason and Bucs officials have offered something less than an iron-clad promise that Freeman is their guy, case closed.
The backup quarterback options are rapidly dwindling for Cleveland and Tampa Bay. Smith was swapped to Kansas City. Drew Stanton signed in Arizona. Matt Moore re-upped in Miami. Bruce Gradkowski jumped to Pittsburgh. And Derek Anderson re-signed with Carolina. With Cassel gone and Seattle seeming in no hurry to move Flynn, the top-shelf No. 2 possibilities are few. It's either compete for Kolb once he's cut loose, go after ex-Bills starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, sign Jason Campbell, or make an offer that pries Mallett out of New England.
The Browns and Bucs know they both have a young and promising passer on their roster, but one who has yet to nail down their starting job and render any quarterback questions moot. In Mallett they'd be taking a bit of a flyer on a guy who has done little real work backing up Brady, but who came into the NFL in 2011 with a lot of folks predicting he'd be a difference-making player in time. The question is: Has the former Arkansas standout developed or gathered dust in his two seasons of mostly standing on the Patriots sideline? No one really knows just yet.
A trade involving Mallett might take all the way up until the draft to develop, so the Browns and Bucs can probably afford to stay patient and see what transpires. But as this week showed us, the NFL's quarterback carousel isn't quite as dormant as we presumed. It's not in high-profile motion like last year, when Peyton Manning and the anticipation for the draft's big-name passers sucked up all the oxygen in the league. But when it comes to quarterback news, maybe this offseason won't be quite so sleepy after all.


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Rachel lives in Park, so understands the issues which need to be addressed. Her primary concern is the civic development. At least £77M of debt will be amassed in order to provide Tunbridge Wells with a new theatre and council offices. Rachel's particularly worried about the effects on local services. Cuts have already been made because of reductions to councils' funding.
This new development will only worsen the situation.
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Natural hybrids between Tragopogon mirus and T. miscellus (Asteraceae): A new perspective on karyotypic changes following hybridization at the polyploid level
December 5th, 2013
By Gitzendanner, Matt
Natural hybrids have formed in Pullman, Washington, United States between the recently formed allotetraploids Tragopogon miscellus and T. mirus. In addition to forming spontaneously, these hybrids are semifertile, propagating via achenes. Previous work indicated that the tetraploid hybrids have genetic contributions from three progenitor diploids: T. dubius, T. pratensis, and T. porrifolius. Because the hybrids contain genomes from three species, they should be karyotypically variable and have very low fertility. To better understand how these hybrids are semifertile, we applied fluorescent probes to determine chromosome composition.
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Dzivarasekwa One High School Drama team, many of them Dzikwa students, won the Secondary Schools National Drama Competition 2016! The play was written and directed by Dzikwa culture coordinator Alouis Sagota. Our very own Tendai Mikioni was voted Best Supporting Actor.
Harare Province has now won the top prize for the first time in 11 years. This is truly wonderful!


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Recently it was announced that Torey Pudwill, Brandon Biebel, and Nick Tucker have a new shoe sponsor: Diamond Footwear. This is quite the move for Diamond. Torey Pudwill is one of the best skateboarders in the industry and is just reaching his prime.
Torey Pudwill announced he was leaving DVS, his sponsor of 10 years, over the weekend. Biebel spent 15 years on Lakai. And Tucker had previously ridden for Supra.
The three announcements hit Instagram almost simultaneously. The Torey Pudwill pro shoe, the Torey, is available for pre-order now. Biebel's model, the All Day, is coming soon.
Here is the official announcement from Torey Pudwill:
"Diamond Footwear has been making high quality footwear with some of the best footwear factories in the world for the past 5 years. I've always liked the quality and details Diamond had that I didn't really see in other shoes. Last year they designed a few shoe samples that were made strictly for skateboarding and asked me to try out a pair. They were honestly the best shoes I've ever skated. With that being said, I would like to announce that I am officially on the Diamond Footwear Team. My new pro signature Diamond shoe, the Torey, is available NOW for PRE SALE at diamondsupplyco.com (link in bio) and the shoes will ship by Feb 15th to the first 500 people who buy a pair. I am proud to skate for and support a shoe company that is designed, owned and operated by skateboarders" – Torey Pudwill
This announcement is just the latest shake-up in skateboarding sponsorship. 2015 saw an unprecedented change in sponsors among the top level pros including Nyjah Huston moving from DC Shoes to Nike SB, Guy Mariano leaving Lakai for Nike SB, and both Guy and Eric Koston leaving Girl Skateboards to start their own brand. Couple that with Chris Cole signing with Plan B Skateboards and Mikey Taylor heading over to SOVRN and you have some of the highest level of turnover among major names in the history of skateboarding.
With rumors ramped that Marc Johnson may soon be leaving Lakai for adidas Skateboarding, 2016 may prove to be as volatile as 2015. Stay tuned for more info. Congrats to Torey Pudwill, Brandon Biebel, Nick Tucker, and Diamond Supply Co. on this big move.
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(The Wrath & the Dawn #2)
Publication Date: April 26, 2016
Hardcover, 420 pages, G.P. Putnam
Genres: YA, Fantasy, Fairytale Retelling
The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking The Wrath and the Dawn, lauded by Publishers Weekly as "a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance."
I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest, in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust.
In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse—one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan.
While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn't yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love.
My Review
Besides Glass Sword, this was probably my most anticipated sequel of 2016. And boy, did it give me just as many feels as the first book! And I still can't believe the duology is over.
This book starts off pretty close to where The Wrath and the Dawn left off, so I was immersed right back into the world I fell in love with. Some of the first few scenes were either from Khalid's POV or about Khalid which made my heart very happy. Khalid is one of my favorite male characters. He's so tortured and not really a good guy (but sometimes a good guy), and he just makes me all aflutter. I was actually kind of sad that Shazi didn't have interactions with him for a good chunk of the first part of the novel. Poor Shazi, doesn't get her Khalid. :(
Once again, though, Shazi is on the warpath, and I find her actions fantastic. She never hesitates to make a decision, whether it's the right one or not. I really enjoy her fierce attitude. I also really enjoyed the similarities she had with her sister Irsa. Irsa was a great addition to this duology, and I'm so sad about some things that happened involving her and some spoilery events. Amazingly, I also liked Tariq. I did not like him in the first book (mostly because I was worried he'd steal Shazi from the fabulous Khalid), but he grew on me some, in spite of his dumbness at first.
Now, the plot of the book had a tad bit of a different tone and feel than The Wrath and the Dawn. In that book, there was a dark, romantic feel, but in this book, there's a more action-y, adventure feel. Shazi was interacting with magical people and things, like the carpet, which had me constantly want to sing Aladdin songs.
Despite the different feel, The Rose and the Dagger was a beautiful continuation of the previous book. Its storyline was just flipped from dark and mysterious to enchanting and lyrical. While it wasn't what I was expecting, I loved it all the same. Plus, that ending was absolutely pure magic. I love when authors put a gorgeous epilogue in their books. It really allows me to believe the characters are thriving somewhere out there.
All in all, I'm not sure how to go about explaining my enthusiasm for this beauty. It was beautiful, fantastic, lyrical, magical, and amazing. While I wish The Rose and the Dagger wasn't the end to the series because I want more, that conclusion was phenomenal.
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has never had to decide whether and under what circumstances trial judges overseeing multidistrict litigation can award fees to lawyers who weren't part of court-appointed steering committees. It's now facing those questions in one of the most epic MDLs in recent memory, the $15 billion litigation over VW clean diesel cars outfitted with devices to deceive emissions tests.
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They say life works in mysterious ways and sometimes things happen when you least expect them to. I never expected to write this blog post this year and to be honest I'm still in a bit of shock that this is all real.
It's with absolute delight and giddy excitement that we can announce that we're expecting our second and much wanted baby. Our little peanut is due January 2018.
We have held off on sharing our news any earlier as I've been a bit anxious about it all going wrong and although I've already had a reassurance scan, we wanted to get the first trimester safely out the way first. We wanted to get to this point so we could show Olly our dating scan photograph and give him the news that he's going to be a big brother.
We found out I was pregnant in May and it was THE biggest surprise. I don't think it sank in for a few weeks. I'm delighted that it was a completely natural conception (maybe TMI but you all know we were under the consultant care at the Women's Hospital for a referral in June for fertility treatment.) I am a BIG believer that the medication I fought so fiercely for over the last 12 months has helped us get one step closer to achieving our family dream.
I have so, so much to say about being pregnant and I feel like the luckiest Mama ever right now so over the next few weeks I'll be sharing lots of pregnancy updates to catch up and fill you all in with how I've been feeling (although sickness and dizziness features quite highly!)
But in the meantime, I am so, so relieved to tell you all that I'm pregnant and thankful that fingers crossed, everything is going well so far. Apologies to anyone who I may have avoided talking babies with or told a little fib to when I've been asked about how our trying to conceive journey has been going. I hope you'll understand why I have been so cautious about opening up. It's a dream come true and one I didn't want to tempt fate with before today.
And this one, well he's going to be the best big brother, he's so very excited and already offered the baby his cot (too cute!)
Keep growing little one, we can't wait to meet you xx