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I am a little delayed posting the concert recap for the week of May 5th to 14th since I'm also knee deep in wedding season so I apologies! This past weekend alone spent 39 hours shooting so I am pooped! I've also shot a few portrait sessions with musicians/producers so I've been spending most of my time editing these but I'm happy to be back in action.
This week's events included a Tito & Marlon Jackson, Laura Marling, I Prevail, 102.1 The Edge's Secret Thing with Royal Blood and The Prism Prize Awards. It was quite a mix of events but a ton of fun to shoot.
Tito & Marlon Jackson, May 5th, 2017 @ Yonge & Dundas Square
I got my a text on Sunday night asking if I could shoot at Yonge and Dundas square the next day, I saw a glimpse of the name "Jackson" but thought nothing of it.
The next morning I headed to Yonge and Dundas Square in the heart of Toronto to photograph some sort of event, a live show or perhaps a meet & greet and with whom I didn't know. I arrived early but the square was filled with fences covering up construction and there didn't seem to be much of anything happening at all. I found a security guard nearby who knew less than I did! I quickly texted my contact and we were able to connect and she filled me in. Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson were all scheduled to appear for a special meet & greet with fans as a publicity stunt for their show coming up on June 9th at Rebel. Tito and Marlon were the only ones that made an appearance but fans were excited to get photos and autographs here are some of my favourite shots from the event. More at FridaeTV.
Laura Marling, May 10th, 2017 @ The Danforth Music Hall
The stage was set beautifully with flowers draped from every stand. The lights dimmed and Laura appeared from stage right. From the left, a stage hand brought out her guitar, she slung it over her shoulder and smiled sheepishly. She approached the mic stand, with the first few notes I was blown away. She sings with such sadness and beauty my heart began to melt. Truly and old soul trapped in a young body. More photos available at FridaeTV.
Starset & I Prevail, May 11th, 2017 @ The Danforth Music Hall
The following night, the Danforth hosted a completely different set of concert goers with Starset & I Prevail. Starset's performance was a lot of fun. They had brought their own LED panels, lighting and smoke rigs and the guitarists wear space suits with LED's synced to the music for a really spectacular performance. My only qualm would be the DJ stand in the middle of the stage which made it really hard to get a group shot from the pit but I managed to get up to the balcony to get what I wanted. As the stage was cleared the crowd cheered "I Prevail, I Prevail". The lights dimmed and the crowd erupted, overall a great performance by both bands. Being in the mosh pit reminded me of going to shows when I was younger since I haven't been to something like that in a while. More photos at Aesthetic Magazine.
102.1 The Edge Secret Thing #3, May 12th, 2017 @ The Velvet Underground
This was the 3rd Secret Thing local radio station 102.1 The Edge hosted; This was really exciting to shoot since the performers were unannounced and you could only win your way in. I arrived at the venue for 7:15pm to meet Hayley and we headed inside. There was a buzz in the air and most people seemed to have an idea of who was going to play but I remained clueless. I had my hopes of who it would be since I was on an Arkells kick lately but as soon as they let us into the pit I quickly realized it was not. Taped to the floor was a set list with "Royal Blood" on the top and guitar picks sticking out of the mic stand with their name on it as well. Shout out to 102.1 for being able to keep it quiet for so long! I think the secret may have leaked earlier in the week as well but I was oblivious. I hadn't been that excited for a show in a long time and I had a really great time. More photos at FridaeTv.
Prism Prize Awards, May 14th, 2017 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox
To change things up on Sunday night I photographed the Prism Prize Award show including some behind the scenes in the Green Room during interviews. It was pretty fun to do something a bit different than a live show. The Prism Prize is a national, juried award established to recognize the artistry of the modern music video in Canada. After the pre-show interviews in the Green Room we headed to a theatre and watched the awards. See the photos for some of the award winners & check out the prism prize website for more. It was pretty inspiring to see such amazing Canadian talent in one place and I'm very grateful for the experience. More photos are available at Aesthetic Magazine.
Phewf. Alright, I'm going to try and keep this more up to date!
Thanks for checking out my weekly concert recap! I'd love to hear what you think or if you have any questions.


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Monday, January 30, 2012 3:32am ET by Newsdesk
One Direction reveal heady aspirations
Popular boyband One Direction are desperate to launch a new range of merchandise for their fans.
The lads, who were turned into dolls back in November 2011, want to build on this idea and create a set of "nodding dolls" that could be displayed in their followers' cars. Louis Tomlinson told the Daily Star:
"We would like figurines like the TV ad Churchill dog. That is the future. We want to be nodding dolls in the back of people's cars."
They are currently in Los Angeles to film their cameo on teen sitcom iCarly and are due to begin a tour of the U.S. in support of Big Time Rush next month. Band member Niall Horan told his fans on Twitter that the two groups recently met and expect to have a great time on the road together:
"Great to meet the big time rush guys yesterday, really cool guys..tour is gona be fun!"
Watch official behind the scenes footage from One Direction's video shoot for 'One Thing' here:
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There are formats which a student should be well aware of when they lay their hands on writing dissertation, research paper or term papers. The formats are for different styles of writing, citation and editing of sources. You need to have a basic idea of all of them else you won't be able to come up with a standard perfect work. Well there are many formats like MLA, APA (both are American citation style) and there are other British techniques too.
What is APA format?
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Now it's really starting to look like a house!
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Can really see things coming together!
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Shouldn't be too long before they start laying the roof tiles. I am really crossing fingers and praying my colour choice turns out alright.


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I'm a featured artist along with folk luminary Phyl Lobl at the Loaded Dog Folk Club in July, when the theme is parodies.
Event Details:
Sat 22 July, 2017
Loaded Dog Folk Club, Annanadale Neighbourhood Centre
79 Johnston St, Annandale
7.30 (for an 8pm start) until 11pm.
Gold coin for supper in the break.
Check back here or try at http://jam.org.au/moxie/venues/thedog/the-loaded-dog-2017-calendar.shtml for a link to the official write-up as it comes close.
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Posts Tagged 'Daddy'
A Handful O'Stickers
Posted November 14, 2011on:
In the wee hours of the morning, when it's still dark out and Borys and I would rather be catching some Zzzs, than propping our eyelids open with toothpicks and accompanying our two year old to breakfast, we will do almost anything to remain wrapped in the comfort of our warm sheets. On a regular day, Niko will wake anywhere from 5:15 to 7am. 7am? That's actually OK, and I would even consider that sleeping in, in I'm-a-parent-of-a-toddler land. But anything that starts with 5 or even early in the 6s is just way too early!
Here are some strategies we use to keep our little soldier quiet for just a bit longer, while we try to prolong our slumber. After we hear the first quiet beckoning that ultimately gets progressively louder and more insistent as time passes,
"Daddy! Daddy! Daaa-deeee…." etc.,
our strategic planning ensues.
1) Change his diaper.
2) Bring him into our bed.
3) Turn on the TV – quietly.
4) Give him a drink.
5) Give him Cheerios.
And then this weekend a new strategy to add to the list.
6) Supply him with about 100 stickers for dozens of minutes of extended shut-eye for mama and daaa-deee.
This is how it all went down. After duly beckoning and then receiving steps 1 through 5, Niko was uncharacteristically quiet on Sunday morning. I just drowsed the minutes away, enjoying this quiet reprieve, occasionally and only half-consciously taking a piece of broken sticker-surround from his passing hand. The happy chirps of his chatter a far off sound in my sleepy state. When I finally did fully awaken at 7:20 (hip hip!), it was to the site of one happy toddler with a left hand completely covered in stickers.
To be honest, the site of it was a touch disturbing and before I fully clued into what covered his hand alarm bells sounded in my head, but those minutes of extra sleep were all worth it!
Video Clip (36 sec.): Sticker Hand
Note the tell-tale signs of sleepy-daddy-hair in the top left corner of the first picture below.
Daddy Daycare: Another Success Story
Posted May 2, 2010on:
- In: Daddy Time | Milestones | Mommy Time | Parenting | The Niko Files
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They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and leaving town for the last day and a half showed me the truth in these words. As I drove closer and closer to Ottawa today, I became increasingly excited about reuniting with the Little Niko Man. When I finally got home he was finishing up his lunch, and greeted me with huge smiles that kept showing off his two front teeth, (and warming my heart)! Can you say adorable?! Because it was! It was so great to see him, and of course Borys too.
Before arriving I called Borys and our convo went something like this:
Borys: Daddy Daycare, how can I help you? (Note: We have call display.)
Me: Hahaha. So, how's it going?
B: Well I have a new found appreciation for what you do all day.
Me: What do you mean?
B: Well, it's busy. There's always stuff to do, and it's a lot of work to take care of this little misfit. (Note: He didn't actually say misfit, but I'm entitled to creative liberties. This is my blog, after all)
Me (with a smile, and an appreciative air of vindication): Yes it does. It certainly does.
I know I was only away a short time, but Niko looks different somehow: older or bigger or something. Maybe it has to do with the coif he received at Daddy Daycare: Borys sort of parted his hair and combed it over to the side. But whether it's the hair or something else, there is something different. Even Borys had to agree and said, "Yeah, he looks like he's about twenty-one now."
Milestone today: Niko rolled over for the first time from back to front. He's been rolling from his stomach to back for quite some time, but this particular maneuver took a little longer.
Can This go in the Dryer?
Posted March 27, 2010on:
- In: Anecdotes | Daddy Time | The Niko Files
- 3 Comments
Laundry – something that can be done at any time of the day, but if you've forgotten to transfer the stuff to the dryer and need your clothes for work the next day it sort of becomes a late night chore. As of late my husband Borys has been finishing his with late night pizazz.
A few nights ago as we were getting ready for bed, I was brushing my teeth and he came to me holding a teensy tiny top and asked, "Can this go in the dryer?" This is a testament to the fact that on occasion both of us have put things (our own things and each others) in there that didn't belong, resulting in smurf-like attire – not a good situation for anyone involved. "What happened to my favourite jeans?!" Actually, since having a baby I have made this mistake more frequently – perhaps a reflection of my mommy state of mind: multi-tasking on little sleep. Anyway, he came in holding up one of Niko's cotton tops. In the dryer? Yes. In my opinion all baby clothes fit the dryer category – but good on him for asking, wasn't it?! 🙂
The Balance Keys
Posted February 25, 2010on:
Balance is the key, right? It's the key to maintaining harmony at home and work, and between home and work, but sometimes finding that key can be challenging! I mean I've got a car key, a house key, a bike key, a second set of keys, a key to my father-in-law's, plus there's the key to my heart… However, if I keep my sense of humour, and enjoy the everyday moments, finding balance becomes easier!
Currently I am enjoying being a first-time mom and getting to know my son, Niko. I try to maintain balance in my life, although inevitably the scales tip more heavily on one side from time to time. Finding time for myself is one key: I do cardio-kickboxing twice a week, while my hubbie Borys stands by on Daddy duty. Spending time with Borys, is another key: although we don't have much time for dating (truth be told, we've only had one real date since Niko's arrival), just hanging around together and talking and laughing about our day, provides quality connection time. Another key is getting out and about with baby Niko: I have some friends who are also on mat. leave, and getting our babes together offers entertainment, for everybody. Then there's our spunky puppy Frasier, who provides lots of fun and laughs, and a good excuse to get us all outside enjoying the fresh air!
Is there a magic key to balance? Not really. Balance is a ring filled with keys, and each person's key ring is different: what works for me, may be bunk for another and vice versa. But one thing's for sure, life's more enjoyable when we try (yes, we have to try, balance doesn't just spontaneously happen) to maintain balance each and every day! So, what's one of your keys?
Note: This post is an entry into "Mabel's Labels BlogHer '10 Contest".
And the Angels Sang…
Posted February 21, 2010on:
You know in movies when something really good happens and you see the sky open up, the light shine through and a choir of angels starts singing? Well, that's how I felt this morning, when after taking a double take at the clock I was actually correct in seeing that it read 6:55 am! Whaaaaaaat!? Yes it is true. Munchkin Niko Man slept for 11 hours straight last night: his longest stretch ever! At which time I got up, fed him and he fell back to sleep for another two. Sweet dreams little man.
I, on the other hand, had not gone to bed at 8 pm like he had – try closer to 1 am for Mommy. And why did I stay up so late, you (and I) may wonder? I guess it was the double combo pull of Daddy being up and watching SNL, that lured me in to the wee hours of Sunday morning. However, even six straight hours is record breaking for me these days.
While Niko's sleep patterns are still proving to be irregular, these longer stretches are happening more frequently: so fingers crossed that this is just the beginning of a new era!
Daddy Daycare
Posted February 14, 2010on:
- In: Daddy Time | Mommy Time | Parenting | The Niko Files
- 11 Comments
They survived! Yes, left to their own devices, with Daddy in charge, my three boys – Frasier included – successfully survived over 24 hours without Mommy. Yup, that's right! Mommy had a girls night out in Montreal for Susan's bachelorette, and according to our calculations it was my first time away from Niko for more than three hours since he had come home from the hospital! Anyway, it was a great excuse to party and away we went, while the boyz stayed home.
And how did it all turn out, you may wonder? Great! And to add to the greatness – Niko had his longest stretch of sleep ever: going from 9 pm to 6 am! Hmm…with that sort of magic touch, maybe Daddy should be in charge more often… (And it's not because Borys didn't hear him waking up. No that would have been impossible considering that Daddy decided to sleep in the spare bed in Niko's room so that he would be sure to hear him when he woke up, as I assured him before I left that he would have to be doing some middle of the night feedings. But alas, this was not the case and little Niko had his sweetest dreams ever!)
About a half hour before I was leaving I plunked Niko down with Daddy on the couch so I could get some of my stuff together. A few minutes later I look over to see Niko and Daddy cuddled comfortably: Niko looking on and Daddy looking at his iPod?! In my head I was thinking, "So this is how it's going to go!" But then I justified the iPod by reminding myself that I go on the internet when I've got Niko all day, so I guess Daddy's entitled to his techy device too. Then a few minutes later, Borys turns off his iPod, looks over to me and says, "I now know what to do for baby cpr?" "That's what you were looking at?", I reply. "Yup!" Oy – now I feel a little guilty, but happy to know that our boy is in even safer hands!
Anyway, their day went great and so did my night! It was well worth it for all of us! Of course, I was sure to take a few (or maybe a lot…) of pics of Niko and Borys before I left so that I could see them in the camera when I wanted a peek. (Sort of like when I was in the hospital after having a c-section and Niko was in the NICU, and all I had was a baby in a camera, while my roommate had her living, breathing, crying baby right there, only a few metres away! But that's another story…) Overall, it was a success all around and Susan seemed to have a great night whooping it up before she gets hitched next month!
And this weekend just goes to show: anything's possible with enough planning and a freezer full of pumped milk.


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These tandoori cauliflower chickpea bowls with creamy cashew raita are the perfect answer to what to do when you're craving a meal with authentic Indian flavor, but you're also hoping to keep things light, summery, and simple. They're bursting with color, texture, and nutrition, and what brings them together is the addition of a creamy, cooling cashew raita that can be used in so many different ways.
If you've been reading this blog for some time, then you know that depth of flavor–at least insofar as it relates to spices, heat, and alliums–is something I've grown into over time. My mom strongly objects to the taste of onion and garlic in food (at least more than a little) so I grew up rarely eating either, and we weren't a family that experimented with many global flavors, herbs, or spices. Later on, my eating disorder made me shy about trying new things, unfamiliar flavors included.
It's taken me a while to branch out, but blogging has been an important part of that process, as it continually encourages me to try new things (and being part of the blog community means that I never have a shortage of inspiration). In the last few years, I've started using so many more spices and flavors in my cooking, and I've finally gotten less shy with garlic, all of which has made the culinary experience a lot more fun.
Even as a teen, though, when I was a bit skittish about trying new stuff, tandoori anything was a favorite. There was an Indian restaurant two blocks away from our home, and tandoori something (usually chicken or vegetables) was always my order. After I went vegan and stopped eating yogurt (not to mention chicken) I sort of forgot how much I enjoyed this dish, but I recently had the thought to create something with similar flavors. Cauliflower seemed like a great canvas, and these tandoori cauliflower chickpea bowls with creamy cashew raita were the result. The cashew raita was an afterthought, but I love how it adds a tart and cooling element to the bowl.
To make the cauliflower here, you coat it thickly in tahini and a tandoori spice blend. You could certainly use vegan yogurt in place of tahini–probably 1/3 cup in place of 1/4 cup–but since it can be tough to find non-dairy yogurt that isn't flavored, I figured tahini would be a more accessible base.
After the cauliflower roasts, you add it to a simple bowl of greens, herbs, and chickpeas, then smother it with the raita. You can definitely think about adding cooked basmati rice to the bowl, too, and I'll probably do that when I'm making the meal for dinner or looking to increase its heartiness.
Tandoori Cauliflower Chickpea Bowls with Creamy Cashew Raita
For the cashew raita:
- 1 cup cashews soaked for at least two hours (or up to 12), drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large clove garlic roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup grated cucumber* squeezed firmly through paper towels to remove excess moisture
- 1/4 cup chopped mint or dill leaves
For the tandoori cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into 1" florets and pieces
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
For the bowls:
- 6 cups fresh greens of choice spinach, arugula, romaine, mâché--whatever you have
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Optional additions: Cooked basmati rice toasted almonds or cashews, chopped fresh cucumber slices, or any other grains, nuts, or vegetables you'd like to add
- Begin by making the raita, so that its flavors can marry while you create the rest of the dish. Blend the cashews, salt, cumin, garlic, lemon and lime juice, and water in a high speed blender or food processor until the mixture is totally smooth. Add it to a small mixing bowl and incorporate the cucumber and mint. Mix well to combine. Taste and add an extra pinch of salt as needed. The raita can be prepared 1-2 days in advance and will become more flavorful as it sits.
- To make the cauliflower, preheat your oven to 375F. Whisk together the tahini, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, salt, cayenne, water, and lime juice. Place the cauliflower pieces in a large mixing bowl and add the sauce. Mix everything well. Transfer the cauliflower (and any sauce in the bottom of the mixing bowl) to a parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and a little crispy on the edges and the sauce has turned a beautiful, amber/red color. Gently stir the pieces halfway through cooking so that they don't stick too much to the sheet.
- To make the bowls, toss together the greens, herbs, and chickpeas. Divide them into 3 or 4 serving dishes and top each with the cauliflower and a generous scoop of the raita. Enjoy!
I'm excited to try the tahini/tandoori spice mixture with other vegetables, like zucchini or summer squash. And in the meantime, Steven loved the cauliflower pieces so much that he requested to eat them as a side dish with lunch and dinner in the day or two after I made these bowls. Which means that we've got a winner on our hands, and I'm sure I'll be making this combination again soon.
I hope you'll try the bowls, adding your own touches. If have a cashew allergy, you can try making the raita component with a cup of Nancy's plain soy yogurt (by far my favorite non-dairy yogurt option) or the Kite Hill plain almond yogurt. I imagine that either option will be delicious. Personally, I didn't find that the greens needed any extra vinaigrette or dressing when I used a generous scoop of the raita and mixed it all together, but you can definitely give them a drizzle of oil, lemon, or lime juice before serving if you prefer.
Before I go, I just want to thank you all for the lovely comments on my birthday post. They meant so much to me. I was struck by how much the theme of seemingly inexplicable suffering seemed to resonate, because that has been the hardest issue for me: how to make sense of unhappiness or anxiety when I'm so aware of the privilege and goodness in my life?
I was also glad that the idea of letting mess be what it is struck some chords. It's not easy to resist the urge to wrestle life experience into tidy parameters of our own devising. But doing so, I'm learning, is an important part of growing, learning, and being human.
See you very soon for weekend reading, and I hope you enjoy these bowls.


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How is cargo cult science to be avoided? Richard Feynman said:
People, even scientists, confuse what they want to be true with the truth. Furthermore, people wish the truth to be consistent with their values, beliefs and actions. People don't like to be wrong, yet the road to human progress lies in the discovery of mistakes, in the overcoming of unknowledge, the state of being in error. Error is often perpetuated by strong emotion, and by the belief that others who disagree with us are devils or in league with the prince of darkness.
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself -- and you are the easiest person to fool. So you have to be very careful about that. After you've not fooled yourself, it's easy not to fool other scientists. You just have to be honest in a conventional way after that.
People believe that certain words are so powerful, that simply by invoking them, they can point to conditions that will bring them the cargo of energy. The erection of a object, towering skyward like a giant phallus, is deemed to be a source of energy, by the current western cargo cult. Repeated building of these large phallic objects in long rows is believed to bring great power even when the wind does not blow. Surly building enough of them will cause the wind to always blow.
Such is the strength of the wind cargo cult, that even scientist who should know better ignore facts while arguing in the cult's favor. The rule is that the greater the passion involved, the greater the interest, the more likely mistakes are to go unnoticed. The fact that a person has an interest does not disqualify him or her from knowing, but once mistakes are uncovered, interest may be noted as a source of the error. In my last postI pointed to Malcolm Slesser's review of "Natural Capitalism", by Paul Hawken, Amory B Lovins, and L.Hunter Lovins. Slesser noted sometghing that other critics of Lovins have also noted, that Lovins theories of energy efficiency are built on two towering omissions:
Is it significant that neither 'rebound effect' nor 'thermodynamics' appear in the index of a book that is astonishingly rich in allusions to energy?The first error which Slesser noted is the effect of human greed on energy consumption. Far from efficiency lowering the demand for energy,
The evidence is that when you get more from less, you just take advantage of the slack. Economists call this the 'rebound effect', and it is well documented.The second error is the repeated assertions of potential energy savings that violate the laws of nsture:
One should not lightly buck the second law of thermodynamics, for no-one has yet succeeded.Slesser shows us the Lovins' cargo cult science at its most alluring,
The book is a vast, well-documented tapestry of anecdotes of how more service can be (or could be) got from less materials and energy. Like the star-studded night sky the book is a constellation of options that twinkle beguilingly at the reader, beautiful to behold, but without a clear structure. . . .
Their technique is simple. Some recent technological developments are reported which can cut the energy and materials needs by (say) half. Then new ways of doing things can cut the need for that energy by a further half (half of a half equals a quarter), then, since we have cut some inputs to a quarter, other economies follow in their train. This a very dangerous argument. Here is a quote from page 244:
Over the next half-century, even if global economy expanded by 6 - 8 fold, the rate of releasing carbon by burning of fossil fuels could simultaneously decrease by anywhere from one third to nine-tenths below current rate. This is because of the multiplicative effect of four kinds of actions. Switching to natural gas and renewable energy, as fast as Shell Oil planners consider likely, would cut by one half to three quarters the fossil-fuel carbon in each unit of energy consumed."Like any cult leader Lovins needs a devil, for as Eric Hoffer pointed out,
Mass movements can rise and spread without belief in a god, but never without belief in a devil.Of course Lovins devil is the reactor. Hate for the demon "atomic energy" is at the heart of all 21st century energy cargo cults. The danger posed by the Lovins cargo cult rests in Lovins popularity with the national elite of the United States. The Lovins cargo cult finds support from leaders who should know better, including Al Gore. Numerous recent energy plans, including the recent Google energy plan, are fatally flawed by their embrace of Lovins notions, and their failure to acknowledge the one solution that can get us past the carbon based economy, nuclear energy.
Another 21st cargo cult centers on the extraction of energy from biomass, Thirty years ago, Alvin Weinberg who had the advantage of foresight noted:
To get 800 quads per year from biomass would require about 8 million square miles - roughly one-sixth the total land area of the earth. Thus the high biomass scenario seems implausible. Even to supply the 300 quads in Case B (electric transport) requires 3 million square miles -a very formidable demand.It is an indicator of the unreal world of current biomass advocates that none have advocated genet research as arout to improved energy output.
It would seem that biomass simply cannot provide the basis for the abundant energy future I visualize unless the effective photosynthetic yields can be increased much above the 0.6 percent I have assumed, or unless really large-scale farming of the sea (say for kelp) becomes
feasible. Several possibilities suggest themselves: from improving crop management so as to harvest year in and year out those plants that in special situations now yield much more than 0.6 percent, to genetic engineering that might increase the effective photosynthetic efficiency,
say, fivefold. I have no idea whether photosynthetic efficiency five times higher than the present average is achievable -whether, say, this is more likely than the development of practical controlled thermonuclear fusion. These estimates merely suggest how important such an achievement would be, and suggest possibly vital directions for future genetic research.
Can the sun replace uranium?Weinberg asked.
I hope I have made at least plausible that the sun, if it were to provide as much energy as the breeder, would cost man dearly: in land, in money, possibly in environmental pressure (OTEC, for example). No matter how one looks at it, one cannot escape the impression that the sun is a smaller energy system than is the uranium system.
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Our future fact finders should work to determine if Weinberg was wrong. So far the evidence Ihave been able to uncover suggests that he was entirely correct in his assessment, but the game cannot be counted as over yet.


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Sorry, Dear, I'm Bankrupt
Nothing can make for a frostier breakfast conversation than revealing your financial woes have led to bankruptcy. Fuelling the tension of guilt and anger is the fear one spouse filing for bankruptcy is going to drag down the other.
But if you do file for bankruptcy does this automatically affect your spouse?
The short answer is no. Each person is responsible for their own debts. So if your spouse hasn't co-signed a loan or guaranteed your debt, then they won't be directly affected and their credit rating won't be damaged. There may be indirect consequences, however. For example, your spouse may not qualify for a loan in future if your bankruptcy prevents you from being able to co-sign for it.
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But the truth is, married life can be complicated, with intertwined finances and joint ownership of assets. Take credit cards, for example. If your spouse has a joint or supplementary credit card – that is, one with their name but has the same account number as yours – then he/she would also be responsible for any debt.
On the other hand, if they have a supplementary credit card and have never used it, chances are they wouldn't be responsible for the debt. The case could also be made that they are not saddled with the debt if they have only used the card occasionally, for small amounts.
However, if the two of you have used the cards extensively, you are both on the hook for the debt. This doesn't change if only you go bankrupt. In fact, things can get worse for your spouse because creditors can, and probably will, pursue them for the full amount of the money owed, and not just 50 per cent. This scenario would be the same for any loan they've co-signed, such as a mortgage. (Though a legal case could be made that they are not responsible if they didn't get legal counsel before co-signing the loan.)
Nothing Ruins a Good Divorce Like . . .
The risk of being saddled with joint debt seems to increase during divorce, when communication and cooperation often dwindle. Some might be under the impression that debt is divided 50-50, as assets often are. But if one spouse files for bankruptcy, the other could be left responsible for the full debt and not just half, with avid creditors giving them their undivided attention.
Time to Take Out the Saw
Another consideration when one spouse goes bankrupt and the other is spared is jointly owned assets. That Harley and sidecar you both own for summer camping trips might need to be sold to pay what you owe to creditors. Your spouse's portion of the motorcycle would be spared but you couldn't exactly saw the vehicle in half.
Generally speaking, jointly owned assets have to be reviewed one by one by the trustee to see how they will be treated. And in fact all the ins and outs of the affects of bankruptcy on a spouse need to be considered and explained by a licensed trustee.


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Geo-boundaries, fertiliser application history and asset monitoring for Livestock and Farming companies.
Xlerate GPS devices are also fitted into four-wheel drive spreaders to monitor ground and pasture spreading.
Some of Xlerate's agribusiness customers transport livestock; others are ground spreaders with late model computerised spreader units used for precision nitrogen spreading.
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Drake's Birth Story
I love sharing my birth stories for my children! As my due date for Maddie approaches, I find myself thinking more about the births of my sons. So I thought I would share their stories in the weeks leading up to my next baby's arrival.
With Drake, it started with an induction at 40+ weeks. His heart rate kept fluctuating, so we decided it was time to force him out of his comfortable nest. I was in the hospital two nights as they used different methods to get things moving. First they dried Cervidil, which did nothing for a whole night, and then they tried Cytotec. I didn't like the idea of using Cytotec, but it did get me a handful of contractions that second night.
By 9am the next morning, I hadn't made much progress. I was only 1 cm dilated when they broke my water and started me on Pitocin. My doctor said if this didn't work, they'd have to do a c-section, and I lost my mind with anxiety. I cried, and I was scared. My doctor said I was being difficult, and I almost ripped his eyes out. Luckily, the nurses and residents who helped me through this tough moment were amazing. (That doctor is the reason I changed hospitals for Devin's birth.)
My contractions were immediately painful. Only an hour into this stage of the induction, I started requesting pain medication. Anything. The nurses checked my contraction monitor, and they kept insisting that the contractions were not that strong, which made me feel like a big wimp.
Around noon, I got them to give me the good stuff! I didn't get an epidural, but they slipped something nice in my IV, and I became relaxed. I almost fell asleep even though I could still feel the contractions.
It must have been about 2pm, when the nurse decided she should check my cervix as I was having serious pain. After a moment, she said she'd be right back, and scurried out of the room. This is never a good sign. I didn't think much about it at the time because I was… well, preoccupied. She brought in the resident on shift, a young woman who I'd grown to trust in my stay at the hospital. She checked me and informed me that I was fullt dilated. It shocked everyone. I don't think anyone expected it to happen that quickly.
I was so uncomfortable, and I kept getting up and sitting on the toilet because it was the most comfortable place to sit while feeling the need to push, and I was feeling the need! I wasn't actively pushing as I didn't want to have my baby in the toilet, but everyone was in a mad dash to prepare for my baby to come. They brought in an instrument table and called in the doctors.
It seemed like forever before they were ready for me, but, just in time, they made me get off the toilet and onto the bed. I pushed two times, and Drake quite literally shot out into the arms of the resident waiting there. They lay Drake on my chest and the doctor hurried in (late to the party!) to handle my stitches. He was born at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. I'd been in labor a whole 6 hours.
Drake didn't cry much. He looked around at the world with wide blue eyes full of wonder. He had a head full of dark hair, and that pink newborn skin. He was perfect.
I remember saying how tiny he seemed, and the meeting nothing but silence from the room. After quality snuggle time with me, they measured and weighed him and checked him out. Everything came back great, but I soon realized why no one agreed with my comment about his size. He weighed in at 9 pounds and 10 ounces, and we'd had no idea!
There's nothing like that first night with your new baby. Your brain is telling you to sleep, but you can't stop looking at him. You worry, you love, you hold him tight. It is a special time, and one of those memories that sees you through the hard times.
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When another couple from the Browns' church in Utah comes to visit, the conversation turns to polygamy. How will the Browns respond to questions surrounding courting another wife & dealing with jealousy? What advice will they offer to ensure success?
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The Saints started really well and were not fazed by the hostile Polish crowd. The home side had a lot of the ball but were unable to find a way through a stubborn Saints defence.
After 15 minutes, Mike Wilde nearly put his side in front. Chris Marriott did wonderfully well to whip a dangerous cross to the back post and the TNS striker headed just wide.
Soon after, Aeron Edwards saved an almost certain goal with a terrific last ditch block. The energetic midfielder somehow managed to make up the yards and he got his foot on the ball to make it go for a corner when it looked as though Vlademir Dvalishvili was set to open the scoring.
Despite the home side having the majority of the ball for the first half, The Saints went into the break level after an amazing first half performance.
Moments into the second half, The Oswestry based side nearly took the lead. Simon Spender nearly picked out Wilde at the front post, after an incredible run down the right hand side.
However, soon after Legia broke the deadlock. Miroslav Radovic produced a great ball over the top, that was met by Dvalishvili, who coolly slotted in from just inside the box.
With 2o minutes of the game remaining, the Polish Giants nearly made it two. Dominik Furman rattled his free kick against the cross bar. Craig Harrison then replaced Mike Wilde, Alex Darlington and Ryan Fraughan with Sam Finley, Matty Williams and Greg Draper respectively.
The Saints battled on until the end and although the Welsh Champions couldn't quite manage to score a famous goal in the Pepsi Arena, Craig Harrison and his side had done everyone proud.
Full time: Legia Warsaw 1-0 TNS.
The New Saints team was Harrison (C), Spender, Marriott, Baker, K.Edwards, Fraughan, Seargeant, Mullan, Wilde, A.Edwards and Darlington.
On the bench were Mullock, Ruscoe, Finley, Draper, Williams, Rawlinson and Quigley.
The Legia Warsaw side was Kuciak, Dosa Junior, Jodlowiec, Wawrzyniak, Bereszynski, Vrodolijak (c), Radovic, Furman, Saganowski, Dvalishvili and Zyro.


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The organisers of Neighbourhood Festival, Manchester's newest addition to the annual festival circuit, have now announced a second round of acts to join the bill, which will be stretched across several venues in the city. Some of the new names joining the line-up include Black Peaks, Little Comets, and more.
You can see a full list of the bill announced thus far, including the latest additions, below:
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Alice Jemima *
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Area 52 *
Black Foxxes *
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Hyena Kill *
Jazz Purple
John Hassell & The April Rainers *
Kate Nash
King No One
Lake Komo *
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Rae Morris *
Rationale *
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The Rhythm Method *
Rory Wynne
She Drew The Gun
Superfood *
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Ten Tonnes *
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Many more acts, to total to over 100, will be confirmed over the coming months leading up to the festival.
This year's Neighbourhood Festival will take place on October 8th 2016 across nine different venues in the city centre of Manchester. Tickets for the festival are on sale now, and can be purchased from the official website (here).
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DiaMedica Therapeutics Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (the "Company") (TSX-V:DMA) (OTCQB:DMCAF), announces that, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, it is undertaking a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of approximately CAD$1 million (approximately USD$780,000) with the issuance of 2,985,075 Units at an issue price of CAD$0.335 (USD$0.26) (the "Offering").
Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price of USD$0.35 (approximately CAD$0.45) per share until 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) on the date that is: (i) twenty-four months after the date of issuance, or (ii) if on any date (the "Accelerated Exercised Date") (a) the volume-weighted average closing trading price of the common shares on any recognized Canadian stock exchange equals or exceeds USD$0.60 for a period of 21 consecutive trading days, then, at the Company's sole discretion and upon the Company sending the holder written notice of such Accelerated Exercise Date (the "Notice") and issuing a news release announcing such Accelerated Exercise Date (the "News Release"), the day that is 21 days following the later of: (i) the date on which such Notice is sent to the holder; and (ii) the date on which the News Release is issued.
The Offering is being offered on a non-brokered private placement basis to accredited investors. The Company may pay finder's fees in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"). The Offering remains subject to the approval of the TSXV. The proceeds will be used by DiaMedica to support the Phase 2 clinical development with DM199 for acute ischemic stroke and for other working capital purposes.
The common shares and warrants issued by the Company under the Offering are subject to restrictions on resale in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. These restrictions will expire four months and a day following the issuance of the Units. The Offering is subject to final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Offering has been subscribed and is scheduled to close on or about December 15, 2017, subject to regulatory approvals.
About DM199
DM199 is a recombinant (synthetic) human tissue kallikrein ("KLK1") protein to treat neurological and chronic kidney diseases. KLK1 is a naturally occurring enzyme with a pivotal role in the kallikrein-kinin system (KKS) that regulates blood pressure and local blood flow which has important role for the treatment of diseases including acute ischemic stroke and chronic kidney disease. DiaMedica has completed five clinical trials with DM199, including single ascending and multiple ascending doses, studies in diabetic patients, and a Phase 1b pharmacokinetic study to confirm dosing strategies. In addition to the current REMEDY TRIAL the drug has a good safety and tolerability profile, DM199 showed the anticipated activity, lowering blood pressure and kidney function, over the course of treatment in multiple clinical studies.
About DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc.
DiaMedica Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for neurological and kidney diseases. DiaMedica's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "DMA" and on the OTCQB under the trading symbol "DMCAF". For more information, please visit www.diamedica.com. Follow us on social media – Twitter, LinkedIn.
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The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts contain forward-looking information that involves risk and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address DiaMedica's expectations, should be considered forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's exercise of business judgment as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. When used in this document, the words "may", "will", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and words of similar import, are intended to identify any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, the Company's objectives, goals, future plans and statements regarding the use of proceeds from the Offering. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information described in detail in the DiaMedica's filings with the Canadian securities regulators, all of which are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. DiaMedica undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events, unless required by law. Although management believes that expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that these expectations will materialize.
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So you've imported your data, set up your Quick Find/Lookup views and you go and attempt a search. 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, ummm, timeout…
When you search for MSCRM performance on the internet you will find Optimizing and Maintaining Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and Improving Microsoft Dynamics CRM Performance and Securing Data with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as the ideal starters, but after implementing all of these recommendations you still take 20 seconds on a search.
At this point you start to remove search fields from your view and test again but knowing full well that this is not going to meet your business requirement. You use SQL Profiler and the SQL tuning wizard to try to find the required indexes yet your search is just not coming back in the required time. Do you beef up your tin? Increase your RAM? Install a quicker hard disk array? No… You look at where your search fields are within the database and make sure they are all on the same table.
Issues arise when you try and search across an entity's base table and extension base table in CRM using Quick Find or the Lookup dialog. The indexes are basically ignored when you cross over the tables. So searching on a Contact when you search on Fullname (Contactbase) and new_anotherField (ContactExtensionbase) will get slower performance. If you try searching on only Fullname the search will be lightning quick, mainly because there is an index already on this field but as soon as you add another search field from the extension table you will not be impressed.
You could make sure all your search fields are on the extension base table and add some indexes to see if that improves. If you have data in the base table (i.e Fullname) then you would have to create an attribute on the extension table and fill it in when the entity is saved using a plugin. For example fullname (ContactBase table) data could be stored in new_fullname (ContactExtensionBase table). Then all of your other custom fields which already exist on the extension table can be placed in an index/indexes and you'll notice a huge improvement. You might say things like its redundant data, its a pain to have a plugin just for that, and so on, but show your end users the 20 seconds search and you won't be implementing the system.
On an unsupported side of things, if you do use search fields only from the extension base table and modify the SQL Server entity view (i.e Contact) by swapping the base table (i.e ContactBase) with the extensionbase table (i.e. ContactExtensionBase) and vice versa in the view's SQL then you will get astonishing results.
I'm referring to the Contact entity here for reference but the same applies across the system.


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Alice Ferris, ACFRE, CFRE, MBA and Jim Anderson, CFRE deliver the opening keynote presentation along with 6 other sessions over two days at the 4th Annual AFP Monterrey, Mexico Fundraising Conference. Here is a webpage with all the resources they shared during those sessions. AFP Monterrey Fundraising Resources
Facebook Live - Jim Anderson Joins Gail Perry and FIRED UP FUNDRAISING For the "Velvet Rope"
Jim Anderson, CFRE joins Gail Perry for a Facebook Live event promoting a Fired Up Fundraising Webinar featuring GoalBusters Consulting's "Velvet Rope" Creating VIP Experience Special Events.
Alice Ferris Featured in the "IDEA" Video for the Opening Plenary SESSION at the AFP 2018 International Fundraising Conference (ICON)
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Alice Ferris shares her experience regarding inclusion within the "box" you've checked off.
It's all about the education, the opportunity to meet and learn with professional peers and of course some of the best restaurants in the country.
Alice Ferris, ACFRE, CFRE Discusses Cultural Philanthropy AT THE INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING CONGRESS (IFC) IN THE NETHERLANDS
Alice Ferris, ACFRE, CFRE joins notable speakers from around the globe at the Resource Alliance's internationally acclaimed International Fundraising Congress (IFC). The heart of giving is universal. Alice explores the importance of knowing the nuances of culture that set them apart and the common threads that run through all giving. Check out her "audition tape" below.
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Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE is interviewed by Mountain Lake PBS about her connection to and the importance of Public Broadcasting.
Ken Verdoia and Alice Ferris on the set of "The Weddings of Downton Abbey"
Many of us know Alice Ferris well – the face behind Downton Abbey pledge drives. But Alice's involvement with PBS started nearly at birth – and has been a driving force behind most of her career and great success in the world of fundraising and public broadcasting. (Read More)
Jim Anderson Teaches Community Radio Fundraising Intensive at NFCB Conference - Denver, Co
Printing Money: Increase Underwriting and Membership Revenue at Your Station
What if you had to increase your revenue by 10-20%? MORE? Is your team able, motivated and prepared? Learn the tools and tactics to generate more revenue by creating or enhancing community relationships with businesses, agencies, and other media. It doesn't matter if your sales team is small or your community is struggling. You can be successful by implementing these proven strategies to elevate the image and value of your station as a vital partner in your community. We'll show you how to create a new program or improve one already in place.
Building the "House of Philanthropy" by Alice Ferris, ACFRE, CFRE, MBA and Jim Anderson, CFRE
Alice Ferris teaches Masters Class for LaGrange College's Philanthropy and Development Degree
Alice Ferris, ACFRE, CFRE, MBA teaches the Marketing and Communications Summer 2017 session for the program which prepares leaders and administrators in the fields of major gifts, campaigns, planned giving, annual fund and utilization of new and social media in fundraising. Additional coursework in contemporary and historical philanthropic issues, ethics, research and leadership will equip you for advancement within the world of nonprofit fundraising.
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Regional Gathering June 21st – 22nd 2014
As you will be aware, one of the greatest needs we have in church life today is finding ways to stimulate and promote spiritual growth and passion for Jesus in the lives of Christian Men. While some of our church programs connect well with ladies, they can sometimes leave men unsure where they fit.
Christian men are hungry to meet with other guys who struggle in their faith and are also wondering about their place and ministry in God's world and Kingdom.
MMC-WA, Latham Regional Gathering will be a simple overnight farm camp/gathering east of Latham on the Rabbit Proof Fence. We are gathering for fellowship, worship and spiritual encouragement. It is a completely free and aimed to bless rural men who are often isolated by distance from men's gatherings. All we are ask is you come with a swag/tent/bedding and an open heart to connect with God and other men, we will do the rest. It will be relaxed time, which we believe will be a real blessing for all who attend and a great opportunity to hang out and hear speakers & testimonies from ordinary blokes who serve an extraordinary God. To their surprise God is using them to do mighty things for Him!
Purpose of Mighty Mens Conference (MMC)
"Regional Gatherings" run from Saturday lunch to Sunday Lunch, a shorter window that most men can manage. We desire to encourage hope and to build faith in rural men providing a breather for fellowship, encouragement and a fresh perspective to become all that God intended for them. Regional Gatherings are free but require an RSVP, we hope you can come. Please fill out the contact form below as stated.
For Example Name: James Brown, Email:firstname.lastname@example.com, Regional Gathering Location: Latham, Name and Town of each person you are RSVP'ing for: James Brown – Perth, Frank Heathcott – Albany etc
Information Form
The conference may be captured in both photographs and video. We may use this material for promotional purposes. While we seek to honor the published Conference program, it may be necessary to make changes without notice. Please note that we do not accept any responsibility for any specific dietary or health issues. You will be responsible for any dietary/health and/or personal assistance you may require. While all care is taken by MMC-Aus, minors must be supervised at all times by an adult guardian.


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Our annual fall harvest festival will be jam packed with great activities for the entire family!
FESTIVAL FAQs
AT THE GATE, tickets are $20 for wine lovers OVER 21 years of age. Non-drinkers and young folks between 13-20 years old are $10 AND children 12 and under are FREE.
For your convenience, an ATM will be available. Banking fees may apply.
With the exception of service dogs, other furry friends need to be left at home. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Although we will have vendors on hand offering delicious food for purchase, you are welcome to pack your own favorites to snack on while enjoying Unionville wine. PLEASE NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ON UNIONVILLE PREMISES. All coolers and backpacks will be inspected and outside alcohol will be confiscated. All non-alcoholic beverages (i.e. water bottles, ice tea) must be UNOPENED upon arrival at the festival. Again, thank you in advance for your cooperation.
The festival is held rain or shine!! No refunds or credit will be issued.
Guests may bring chairs, blankets and coolers. Coolers will be checked for alcohol. A picnic lunch is acceptable.
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Customized Sugarcrm Development: To Make Business Activities Optimized
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At Webszone, we are providing SugarCRM development services to our global clients. Our developer teams of SugarCRM development is very hard-working and knows well versed for integration of functionalities to make a proper and well executable CRM system for your business. Customer support is the base of any online business success so that to have it with right functions is most vital and it is easily available with our offered SugarCRM development solutions.
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Our SugarCRM developers will co-ordinate with you in a way that you can have full transparency for your hiring service from us. They will execute your project with emergence of all the latest updates to deliver the industry best output for your SugarCRM development service. If you hire us for your SugarCRM development needs then our dedicated developers will give result with inclusion of following:
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We believe in delivering project with committed timescale. For yours any query we work with quick turnaround time. We ensure for quality management throughout the project development cycle. If you want to shift from old version of SugarCRM to current then also we are providing job for same without lose of any important customer data. Moreover, we are able to add modules to existing system. We work for customize SugarCRM solutions as well as migration.
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Scottish artist, Beverley Waller paints big, bright and bold canvases using strong colour with iridescent layers and rich textures. Her imagery encapsulates an emotional response to the changing moods of sea, land and sky . Her native Highlands and Islands of Scotland provide particular inspiration. The combination of mixed media texture with vivid and iridescent colour make the paintings come alive.
She studied Fine Art at Wimbledon School of Art and Belfast Art College.
She has exhibited in solo and group shows across the United Kingdom with work held in private collections in Europe and USA.


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Aqueon / All Glass 10037 37 Gallon Aquarium Review & Spec
- Author tristan
- In 40 Gallon Tank
- Date December 28, 2015
This high quality Aqueon / All Glass 10037 tank is made entirely of glass providing at 37 gallons is a great way to start your next to start your next aquarium. This simple, modern rectangular aquarium made of premium, strong glass is available in black or oak trim allowing you the choice the customise your tank. It is slightly smaller than a standard 40 gallon tank but still provides extensive and tranquil views through the large glass panes and offers plenty of space making it extremely versatile.
Aqueon / All Glass 37 Gallon Glass 10037 Aquarium Statistics
|37 Gallons
|30.3" Wide x 12.5" Long x 22.8" High
|Type of Habitat
|Aquatic, Reptile (Vivarium)
|What's included?
|$$ - Good value quality aquarium
|Available to purchase from Amazon
Aqueon Aquariums also employ one piece centre braced frames to prevent glass bowing increasing the lifespan and quality of the product through structural strength. These features make the tank easy to setup, maintain and suitable for a variety of applications including freshwater, marine, reef and planted setups. The tank itself is very reasonably priced and good value for money however it doesn't include a hood or lighting although these can be purchased separately to suit your needs.
The tank is also quite large with dimensions of 30.2″ wide x 12.5″ deep x 22.8″ high and a total weight of around 46 pounds. As a result it may be harder to clean than smaller tanks with some customers reporting it difficult to reach into the bottom of the tank during cleaning and rearranging although this a downside with all larger aquariums.
Overall, Aqueon Aquariums have produced an outstanding and high quality tank which is create for beginners and professionals alike and would be a fantastic investment for any aquatic fanatic. Check availability and purchase the All Glass / Aqueon 37 Gallon AAG10037 tank here.
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Warframe Leveling Guide || Fast Way to Earn Experience Points in this Game!
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Avon and Somerset Police think a missing man from Cheddar could be in Sussex.
Glen Wallace left his home this morning in a blue Vauxhall Mokka (WU64 UJG) and was last seen in the New Forest on the Hampshire/Dorset boarder.
There's concern for the 55-year-old's welfare.
Glen is white, 6ft 6ins, of stocky build, with a grey beard and moustache. He wears an earring in his left ear and has a dragon tattoo with Chinese writing above it.
When he was last seen he was wearing a maroon and blue hooded top, black jogging bottoms, a blue t-shirt and blue Crocs shoes. He also uses two walking sticks to get about.
Anyone who knows where he may be, is asked to contact the police.
Photo courtesy Avon & Somerset Police


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Established in September of 2004, Noblesse China inherits the genes of Korea's premier luxury lifestyle magazine Noblesse. The Chinese character "望"(wang) has multiple meanings, such as fame, hope, and looking far. This character represents the spirit of the magazine Noblesse China–standing high and leading a noble lifestyle.
Noblesse China has already become a leading force that is highly influential among Chinese elites. It is also the first magazine in mainland China that has been certified by the Hong Kong Audit Bureau of Circulations, Ltd. (HKABC). With the rapid development of digital media in recent years, Noblesse China has now evolved from traditional print media to an integrated media platform of a variety of paper and digital products.