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At Eco Lawn Of Utah, we split up our fertilization & weed control programs into three zones to meet the unique needs of each area that we service:
During the growing season, we visit your home on a four to six-week basis to apply nutrients to your lawn and to take care of any weeds.
Our company uses superior products that cause minimal environmental impact and our technicians spot-spray weeds whenever possible. Not all of our products are organic, but everything we do centers around establishing a truly healthy lawn with your family and pets in mind. Many lawn care companies simply drench the grass with cheap weed control and nitrogen that can sterilize the soil and contaminate our water supply. We stand firmly against those practices.
Let us help improve the health and beauty of your flower beds. We use only 100% organic fertilizers, compost teas, soil amendments in our treatments. Our products produce healthy flowerbeds and shrubbery while invigorating the soil to build plants that are robust and pop with color.
You'll notice your plants have less fungal diseases because our organic foliar spray protects your plants from disease. You'll also observe your plants are healthier, stronger, and more resilient to fight off potential threats.
Eco Lawn offers a plant fertilization program for your flowers, plants, and ornamental shrubs. Our highly-trained technicians will come out 4 times a season to apply high-quality, organic fertilizers and soil amendments infused with compost and micronutrients to your flowers, plants, and shrubs.
*This program can be bundled with the garden weed control program at a heavily discounted price.
At Ecolawn, we start your noxious weed control program by assessing the extent of noxious weeds on your property and form a long-range plan to reduce noxious weeds from your property. Homeowners can upload pictures of their weed problems to our customer service web site for an even quicker evaluation.
We'll visit two to three times throughout the season (depending on the severity of the infestation), walk your property and spray the weeds, working to eliminate noxious weeds from the area. We'll also coach you in best management practices to help in the fight to keep noxious weeds off your property. We provide noxious weed control services to residential properties, local governments, HOAs, property management companies.
A noxious weed is a plant that the government has designated as harmful to crops, animals, habitats, or entire ecosystems. Many are invasive. They choke out native plants and crops, ruin trails and recreation areas, and even poison animals. Under Rule R-68-9 Utah Noxious Weed Act, you must take action if these plants are on your property.
Noxious weeds are tricky. They come in many forms, and can be easily confused with non-noxious plants, particularly during the early stages of development. For this reason, it's important to hire a well-trained technician. Our technicians are certified and thoroughly trained.
At Ecolawn, we're Utah experts on organic lawn care and natural plant health care. We take a holistic, conservative approach to organic weed control for your UT flowerbeds and landscapes. We use fully organic, OMRI-certified product to eradicate the weeds in your gardens, along your driveway, and in your sidewalks.
When it comes to spraying in your garden beds, you need a company that takes your garden as seriously as you do. You need technicians who are extremely careful and well trained. We are proud to tell you that each of our technicians is certified and rigorously trained.
5 times a season, our technicians will come out to your property and will spray the weeds in your beds with organic weed control to kill weeds like the following:
*This program can be bundled with the plant fertilization program at a heavily discounted price.
Core aeration and overseeding services are one of the best products you could invest in for your Utah lawn. It's low cost and gives your lawn the much-needed care to survive and thrive in Utah's arid climate.
Since Utah is in the mountain area, the soil is more desert/clay soil. Utah soils are very hard, and soil compaction is a reality for all Utah lawns. For our aeration services, we use an aerator to pull small plugs of soil out of the ground. Aeration opens up the soil to receive water, sunlight and oxygen.
We customize our Utah lawn care services, including our core aeration and overseeding services, to benefit your unique lawn. We don't employ a one-size fit all approach to lawn care.
We develop a holistic approach to lawn care that includes feeding and nurturing the soil as well as encouraging healthy lawn grass.
At Ecolawn, we use two water-saving products that draw moisture from the atmosphere and keep it locked in the soil for a longer period. Typically, gravity will pull water vapor away from the soil so it can't percolate down deep into the ground. Plants can't use water vapor—they take up their moisture through their root system.
Hydretain is a natural product that works against gravity by transforming water vapor into moisture droplets that the plant can absorb and translocate to the rest of the plant. Hydretain does that by acting like a magnet, drawing down water evaporation back into the soil and keeping it in the roots.
Most customers only need one application in the spring. We take appointments to apply this product in March or April. It lasts three months in the soil—getting your property through Utah's harsh, dry summers.
"Ecolawn has been a true blessing! When I moved into my home the lawn was taken over by weeds and in bad shape! After using their service I can see a night and day difference! The best part is they don't use harsh chemicals! There staff is friendly and always willing to answer questions! I highly recommend!" - Christal Bowlby
"Eco-Lawn has been great with my property. They are professional and deliver on what they say they are going to do right away. Very happy with their service!" - Chris Maddox
"If you care about your environment, your pets and your health then use these guys. They don't use any chemicals. Everything is 100% natural and non-toxic to people and pets. My lawn has never looked better." - Jennifer Terry
"LOVE Eco Lawn! My lawn looks like an emerald green carpet. Eco Lawn always sends out an email in advance explaining the lawn treatment they're coming out to do. And they're there when they say they will be." - Melissa Jones
"Just changed to Eco Lawn this summer for my home and business needs. I have pets and was concerned about both having a nice lawn and more importantly keeping my animals safe. They have done a fantastic job on both counts." - Sue Carlton
"Great customer service. Great prices. Family owned business and you feel like you matter. They do an amazing job. Our lawn is soft and green and healthy!" - Nicole Smith
We offer safer, organic lawn care products. Right now, 40% of our organic products are OMRI-certified. Our goal: 100% OMRI-certified in the near future. Many of our products are organic but do not yet have the OMRI certified label.
Ecolawn is pioneering a better form of lawn care in Utah. We're looking to change the industry with advanced products and techniques that are better and safer for the people and pets of Utah and the land we love.
If you are not happy with a treatment or service we provide, we will work with you until you are satisfied. We offer free weed touch-ups and service calls in between treatments when needed.
Please take a look at our Google customer reviews. Our clients love that we use the safest products available. They appreciate that our team is highly-trained, trustworthy, and responsive. They love seeing their lawns transformed into spaces they truly enjoy and are proud of.
Vision is the key to survival. Millions of people face abandonment, despair, and starvation because their blindness inhibits their ability to earn money. CharityVision brings new life to these people by providing 65,000 eye surgeries each year. After a fifteen-minute procedure, children see their families for the first time. They see themselves in the mirror. They absorb the colors and beauties of the earth. They see hope in the future.
We couldn't think of a better gift to give than the gift of sight. That's why Eco Lawn Of Utah pays for one eye surgery for each new client. We invite you to get involved with this amazing project at http://charityvision.net/.
*Sign up today and we'll fund one eye surgery through CharityVision
*Don't know your square footage? Click here and enter your address. Outline the grass areas of your property and the square footage will appear under the "Area" section. Example.
In , we do treatments a year. If you sign up late in the season, we will do fewer treatments.
Our treatments include:
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*Liquid Aeration is a state of the art Aeration which eliminates the need for mechanical aeration. Loosens soil deeply and improves air and water penetration.


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Gérard Carrière – Burt Lancaster
Count Philippe de Chagnie – Adam Storke
Christine Daeë – Terri Polo (singing voice: Michèle Lagrange)
Erik, the Phantom of the Opera – Charles Dance (singing voice: Gérard Garino)
Cholet – Ian Richardson
Carlotta – Andréa Ferréol (singing voice: Hélia T'Hézan)
Madame Giry – Marie-Thérèse Orain
Writer – Arthur Kopit after Arthur Kopit (play) from Gaston Leroux (novel)
Director – Tony Richardson
Production companies – Hexatel and Saban/Scherick Productions in association with StarCom, TF1, Reteitalia and Beta Film
Producer – Ross Milloy
Composer – John Addison
Pre-existing music – Gounod (Faust); Bellini (Norma); Verdi (La traviata); Xanrof (Le Fiacre)
Director of Photography – Steve Yaconelli
Editor – Robert K. Lambert
Designer/sets – Timian Alsaker, Jacques Buenoir
Costumes – Jacqueline Moreau
Makeup – Sophie Landry
Mask Designer – Timian Alsaker
The origins of this made-for-television two-part film come from the stage. Arthur Kopit worked with composer Maury Yeston on a stage musical Phantom (they had previously worked together on the successful Broadway musical Nine, adapted from Fellini's film 8½). In the 1980s both this musicalization of Leroux's novel and Andrew Lloyd Webber's were being developed at the same time. But Lloyd Webber's was staged in London first, and its successful swift transfer to Broadway made the Yeston/Koppit adaptation an insufficiently commercial proposition for its intended Broadway production, so plans for such a production were halted. Under the title Phantom, it was eventually given its first performance in 1991 in Houston, Texas, after the TV film had been broadcast.
The film adaptation was written as a reworking of the musical's script when it looked as though the musical might not be staged at all. Thus, its story has elements in common with the stage show (such as the significance of who the Phantom's father is and the manner of the Phantom's death), but also draws strongly on detail and atmosphere from Leroux's novel absent in the stage adaptation. Christine Daaë arrives at the Paris Opera, having walked from the country on the word of Counte Philippe de Chagnie: he heard her singing at a country fair and directed her to the opera director Gérard Carrière for singing lessons. He has directed many such pretty girls in the same direction, but this time his attraction proves serious.
Christine arrives at exactly the wrong time: Carrière has just been sacked as General Manager upon the takeover of the company by Monsieur Cholet, whose wife Carlotta will become the company diva. Christine is given a role in the laundry, and a blind eye is turned to her sleeping in part of the under-stage area until she can make other arrangements.
During her wanderings around the theatre at night she reaches the stage and sings. The Phantom of the Opera, who lives in caverns under the building, has heard her. He appears, masked, in the orchestra pit proposing himself as her singing teacher. He tells her there is mask is so that she can't tell anyone who he is – he claims to be well known and does not want others demanding similar, free tuition.
The plot follows the familiar adaptational line of an opera diva challenged by the young superior talent. The Phantom manipulates the situation to the advantage of his pupil. However, a significant alteration to Leroux's plot is made with the addition of a friendly 'sing off' at a local café (also in the stage musical), in which Christine – unknown, and making her first singing appearance in front of the company – upstages Carlotta with a purer sound and superior, technical skill. This provokes the jealousy of Carlotta, but also the secret plan of her commercially minded husband to have Christine sing Marguerite in Faust. Carlotta sabotages Christine's debut, and the fiasco drives the Phantom to crash the auditorium chandelier on the jeering audience.
The film is notable for being filmed on location at the Palais Garnier in Paris, which lends an authenticity of visual period and style. In fact, the production is marked throughout by a strong – and often oppressive – sense of naturalism in approach to design. The narrative also eschews almost anything supernatural or mysterious, going for rational explanation at every turn. Consequently, at no point is the Phantom, Erik, presented as anything other than a real man – a suave and sophisticated one, too.
Historically informed operatic performance features significantly, and the singing voices are provided by established opera singers. In particular, Jacques Mars both sings and acts the part of company performer Oreyeso/Méphisto [Méphistophélès] in Faust. Mars was an internationally acclaimed opera singer who was especially associated with this role in Gounod's opera, having played it some 300 times on stage. Carlotta makes her Paris debut in the title role of Bellini's Norma and her second appearance in Verdi's La traviata: both performances go awry and the Act I Brindisi provides an instantly recognizable, recurring musical motif for Carlotta's eventual Phantom-induced insanity. Faust (shown with historically informed costumes and scenery) and the role of Marguerite are identified with Christine. After her debut has been cut short in Act I by Carlotta's sabotage, she subsequently triumphs in a second performance during which the Phantom usurps Faust's tenor vocal line in Act V, singing from Box 5 in ecstatic duet with Christine 'Oui, c'est toi/moi, je t'aime!'.

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If you notice that your cat is eating less and sleeping more than usual it may be time for a visit to the vet. If humans or some animals, such as dogs, don't eat for a week or even longer, their bodies will feel it but should be able to handle it. However cats cannot.
If a cat stops eating for any reason their bodies cannot handle it and the situation can fairly quickly lead to liver problems that can be life-threatening.
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text: Healthcare Professionals Healthcare Compensation Career Choices Print A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist By Antigone Orfanos linkedin Antigone Arthur is a former writer for Verywell Health who covered career information for therapy professionals. Learn about our editorial policy Antigone Orfanos Updated on June 30, 2019 Keith Brofsky/Photodisc/Getty Images More in Healthcare Professionals Healthcare Compensation Career Choices Training & Education Getting Hired Healthcare Trends Geriatric Care Office Management Medical Technology Medical Supplies If you plan on becoming an occupational therapist, it helps to know what an average day will look like. Although no two days are the same, most occupational therapists can count on the work week falling into a similar pattern after working for a while at a rehabilitation center or similar facility. Let's look at what a day in the life of an occupational therapist is so you can become familiar with what it is like to work as an OT. Getting to Know You Occupational therapists often start the day as early as 6:00 a.m. An OT has to rise with their patients. Part of an OT's job is helping a patient become accustomed to daily living activities. If a patient suffered a traumatic brain injury or physical injury, an occupational therapist may work with them to help them learn to wake up, get out of bed, get dressed, brush their teeth and get dressed. It is little things like this that are of major importance to occupational therapists. An occupational therapist may evaluate a patient that she sees in the office. This may include evaluating a patient at the bedside as well. This may include lower extremity function, vision, memory, problem-solving ability, and other cognitive processing abilities or deficits. The OT may see six to eight patients in a day. An OT will always need to review their schedule and catch up with each of the patients they plan to meet with daily. As part of her daily duties, an OT will make sure she is ready to discuss any pertinent issues and plan what tools may be needed to work with a patient that day. An OT may have paperwork she needs to review with a patient including insurance forms a patient needs to fill out. Patient Care Patient care occupies much of the day for a busy occupational therapist. Before an OT works with patients she may spend time examining the schedule to make sure everything is ready to work with patients. An OT will also inspect the therapy or rehabilitation area to make sure it is clean and ready to work in. Some OTs work from a client's home. In this case, an OT may have to prepare to travel to the patient's home. Some OTs will also have to attend lectures during a day or spend time educating patients and family members about a patient's condition. Still, others will spend time in the community teaching others about occupational therapy and about early intervention programs related to occupational therapy. An occupational therapist may also spend time coordinating care with other therapists, including physical therapists and speech-language pathologists. Administrative Duties All occupational therapists also have administrative duties they must tend to during the day. An OT may need to make phone calls, check emails or return messages. There may be other tasks that need to be handled during the day, which may include business meetings or staff meetings. If an OT has her own business she may need to spend time checking in on staff, managing staff or attending to staff needs. Often interruptions occur during the day. These may include missed appointments, canceled appointments, or appointments that run longer than expected, which can disrupt the schedule. All in all most occupational therapists enjoy very busy, but also very rewarding days. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get tips on how to better manage your health practice. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading


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Embed a discrete make-an-offer app into your website and see how things stand from your clients' perspective. You can either predefine 3 price options, or give people the chance to propose their own price. Review average offered price for each product or service and use it by adjusting your pricing policy. Depending on the price chosen, you can send clients your newsletter, give them a promo code for the respective product or just thank them.
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text: Having launched as a shirt specialist in Glasgow in 1987, Ted Baker quickly became the place to buy the best of men's shirting around. The idea for a fashion label came to Ted whilst fishing, and from its origin, Ted Baker has presented a clear, unswerving focus on quality, attention to detail, as well as providing a sense of quirkiness and personality. This gained the brand the title of 'No Ordinary Designer Label'. At Ted Baker, the approach to marketing the brand remains the same as it was from day one, and that's primarily by word of mouth and an unconventional approach, such as innovative, humorous window displays. That Ted Baker remains one of the only brands to be built into an international designer label without an advertising campaign is testament to the quality and appeal of its clothing. Despite its decision largely not to advertise, Ted Baker is one of the fastest-growing leading lifestyle brands in the UK, has a prominent place on the high-street, and is a prominent brand worldwide.


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Friend October 2018 "Watch Out for the Thorn Patch" Daniel and Tyler are told to not go near the thorn patch, but when their ball goes into the thorns, Tyler thinks he can reach it. When he reaches in for the ball he falls in and gets painfully stuck. "Heavenly Father loves us. He gives us guidelines and standards to keep us safe. When we choose to listen, we can avoid ending up in a prickly situation!"
Friend March 2018 "Ruby Gets Ready" Ruby doesn't like to put her socks and shoes on all by herself so she cries when asked to do it. She realizes that she needs to make a better choice because she doesn't feel happy when she gets upset and cries.
Friend September 2017 "Don't Play With Fire" When Jean was a little girl her job was to burn the garbage, but one day it was too windy to light with a match so she tried a different method and ended up burn off her eyebrows and eyelashes. She relates this to being obedient.
Friend August 2017 "The Rocket Fiasco" Andrew's friends convince him to try out his birthday rocket that he's supposed to wait and do with his dad's supervision. The rocket lands in the neighbors car and starts a fire.
Friend May 2017 "Safe Ground" A child wants to touch the water at Yellowstone Park but learns that being obedient keeps us safe.
Friend February 2017 "Double Happy" Lily helps her little brother, Sam, feel comfortable in Primary, but her parents want her to let Sam's teacher do that now so Lily can go to her class. Lily obeys even though she's worried about Sam, and they both have a great time in Primary.
Friend February 2017 "Obedience Helps Us Be Happy" Elder Clayton learns obedience as a child and then he learns that obedience to God's commandments helps us be happy.
Obeying Parents
Friend August 2018 "Racing Rules" Lelah wants to race her trike down the sidewalk, but the family rule is to stay in the driveway. She obeys and has a happy feeling.
Friend August 2018 "Puddles and Blessings" Marcel doesn't want to go on a hike in the rain with his mom and the Young Women. His mom tells him something good might happen because there are blessings from obeying parents. At the hike he finds that his friend Noah is there and they have a blast playing in puddles together.
Friend December 2016 "The Hill" Darla's friends decide to go sledding down a steep hill that her mom had told her not to go on. Darla is obedient and goes home instead and has a good feeling.
Friend August 2016 "Micah Obeys" Micah learns that he can help his family be happy when he obeys.
Friend January 2016 "Journey to the Promised Land" We can be obedient like Nephi.
"Sharing Time: Blessings Follow Obedience" Individual stories about about people who were obedient. Also includes a fun way to present each character.
Friend August 2015 "Fire" As a young boy, President Monson starts a fire with forbidden matches and he learns an important lesson about obedience.
Friend December 2014 "Yancy"
Obeying our Leaders
Friend April 2015 "The Book of Mormon Challenge" Blake had just finished reading the Book of Mormon when the stake president challenged everyone to read it again because of the many benefits it brings into the people's lives.


text: GE Healthcare Institute, Waukesha, Wisconsin (with Eppstein Uhen Architects): Two buildings delivered via design/build collaboration with Mortenson Construction. The larger CT/PET/Detector Building is 200,000 SF over four stories of office and collaboration space, showrooms for various modalities, and Class 1000 & Class 10,000 clean rooms. The World Technology Center houses 70,000 SF. of engineering office space and digital labs.


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HTML and Flash working together to find each other.
Geolocation is a good example. HTML5 is going to get a geolocation API that works just beautifully even on devices with no GPS. Flash based applications will (currently) only get access to geolocation APIs when targeting the AIR runtime on mobile. Some browsers (I only know of Firefox 3.5 on Mac and the WebKit browser on the Nexus One) already support the HTML5 geolocation API… So why not use that to get geo information into your Flash based application?
There are few things I love more than geography and by extension, geolocation. It's the digital overlay of the world. How can that not be cool? And this particular example is nice because it's an area where HTML5 is ahead of Flash Player. Just like HTML can use Flash to implement ideas it hasn't nailed down yet, Flash can use HTML to implement ideas that it hasn't got yet. Bliss.


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(For National Poetry Month I am writing a stream-of-conscious poem per day. Each poem is a spontaneous poem single edit – could get messy! Here is Poem #27.)
this journey never ends
here I go
out of place
out of time
looking for my heart
and the shattered pieces
of happy yesterdays
I never know
what is real
what is not
finding alternative endings
inside every broken bottle
that numbs this pain
do you know me?
have you held me?
can you guide me?
you answer with strange sounds
that have no translation…
I think I am too far gone
here there be dragons
and strange things
never before seen
I am gone wrong.


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Unlike other falconry centres in the country our falconer course is on a one to one basis, we believe that if you are to have the best start in falconry and owning your own bird then this is the only way.
This course has been carefully designed for those wishing to become a falconer. Over the five days you will learn everything you need to know about the art of falconry. Whether falconry is a sport you wish to pursue further, or just want to discover what goes on behind the scenes in the world of falconry, then this course is a must for you.
The course is structured in easy to follow stages which will ensure that by the end of the five days, any student will be confident in the basics of handling birds of prey.
. The course will provide you with the ability to give it proper care and be able to fly it according to the best traditions of this ancient sport. Under the guidance of a practising falconer you will gain a better understanding of raptors and their relationship with man. Here are just a few points we shall cover during your course:
•The birds themselves and the Law.
•Health and disease.
•Housing and the new arrival.
•Flying Free.
•Manning and early training.
•Lost Hawks.
•Food and weight charts.
•General Management.
•Imping and coping.
•Bathing, feeding and casting.
•Tools and equipment.
•Expert Tuition.
This course is compiled from a combined knowledge of 60 years of falconry.
Refreshments and lunch are included
The cost of the 5 day course is £800,00 per person.


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Plant diseases change the function, structure or development of a plant. Plant diseases affect humans though the landscape, culture, food supply and mycotoxins that cause health problems, all of which cost money. The costs include healthcare costs, costs for replacing plants and costs for treating diseases. Three types of pathogens cause plant disease. Most microorganisms do not cause plant disease.
Fungi are multicellular heterotrophs that are toxic to plants. Fungi kill plants with toxins that breed spores in cool, wet conditions. Cultural management practices and fungicides control fungi, depending on the type. Some fungi are useful, in that they break down dead organic material and cycle the resulting nutrients through the ecosystem. Certain fungi are also used to create antibiotics, while others provide mushrooms, truffles and the bubbles in beer.
Yet other fungi cause disease in plants and animals. According to Berkeley, fungi are harder to treat because they are genetically and chemically similar to plants and animals. Fungi cause plant disease, such as smut, rust, stem rot, root rot and leaf rot. These diseases cause extreme damage to crops and landscape plants.
Bacteria are single-celled heterotrophs that are also toxic to plants. Bacteria grow in cool, wet conditions and reproduce by division. They can only enter the plant through openings and other wounds. Bacteria that cause plant disease are spread via rain, wind, insects and birds. Even people can unknowingly spread bacteria from one plant to another. If the plant is wounded, the bacteria enter the plant and cause disease, such as leaf spot, by killing the host cells as they grow. Bacteria, depending on the type, overwinter on plants and in the soil. Cultural management practices and bactericides can control bacteria.
A virus is a submicroscopic genetic material that hijacks the plant's healthy cells. A virus is one of the smallest pathogens that cause disease in plants and is made of nucleic acid and protein. Of the 2,000 known viruses, 500 cause plant disease, according to the University of Florida. Most viruses cause diseases that leave mosaic patterns, deformed growth, flowerbreak, stunting, yellowing, chlorosis and ring spot on the plants. Often, the homeowner does not know that a virus is causing a problem until the disease symptoms manifest. Cultural management practices can control viruses.
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The Ocelots
Rosslare , County Wexford
Situated in Wexford, twins Brandon and Ashley combine to create The Ocelots. They have crafted their songwriting and musical experience together to produce a forceful blend of rich harmonies and bare, raw acoustic folk. The Ocelots started originally through busking around Ireland, before playing their music throughout many stages all across Europe. The brothers are known for their ability to capture an audience, with mesmerizing melody and variety meeting their charm and wit on stage.
Following the release of their video with the Cardinal Sessions in Cologne, they were voted among the Top 5 Cardinal Sessions favourite bands of the year alongside Courtney Barnett, as well as being featured as one of the top ten bands of the summer by lovindublin. They were voted Irish band of the week by Dublin Concerts and as top 10 bands to hear by The Last Mixed Tape.
The Ocelots have recently toured and performed with Glen Hansard, Isaac Gracie, Liam Bailey, Brazilian artist Leo Middea and also performed with Oakland based singer Hazel English.


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The Miami Dolphins have suspended starting offensive guard Richie Incognito for an undisclosed timetable.
In a statement released late Sunday night the team claims Incognito, a starter for the Dolphins since 2010, is being suspended for "conduct detrimental to the team." The suspension is related to Jonathan Martin's recent absence from the team.
Incognito allegedly was involved in behavior that made Martin feel he was in a difficult work place environment. Martin, a 2012 second-round pick, left the team last Monday after members of the offensive line pulled a lunch room prank on him, leaving the table upon his arrival.
Martin's representatives claim Incognito's behavior included verbal abuse, and threats from Incognito via voice-mail and text messages. They have submitted proof of these allegations to the team.
Fox Sports claims sources from Martin's camp claim to have "racially charged" threats and messages from Incognito.
"We believe in maintaining a culture of respect for one another and as a result we believe this decision is in the best interest of the organization at this time," the team's statement read. "As we noted earlier, we reached out to the NFL to conduct an objective and thorough review. We will continue to work with the league on this matter."
The Dolphins have reached out to the NFL seeking an objective and thorough review on the culture of the team, which apparently includes a lengthy history of hazing rookies, which could violate the league's personal conduct policies.
ESPN.com reported Martin contributed $15,000 toward a trip taken by a group of Dolphins players to Las Vegas even though he didn't go. The report said Martin gave the money to Incognito because he feared repercussions if he didn't contribute.
Martin, who began the season as the Dolphins' starting left tackle but was moved to right tackle two weeks ago, has not returned to the team. The Dolphins, which faces Tampa Bay on Monday night, must decide whether to carry him on the 53-man roster, or place him on the reserve/non-football injury list. There is no timetable for his return.
Incognito, a 2012 Pro Bowl selection, will likely be replaced by Nate Garner, a six-year veteran who has filled in as a starter at tackle and guard throughout his career. Garner replaced Incognito during Thursday night's win over the Bengals because Incognito suffered a neck injury in the second quarter. The Dolphins could promote Jason Weaver and Sam Brenner up from the practice squad to fill the voids.
Tyson Clabo replaced Martin, returning the spot he started the season's first six games at.
Incognito, who is one of the six members of Miami's leadership counsel, is playing on the final year of a three-year, $13 million contract he signed in 2011.


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LDV G10 Van - Overview
The LDV G10 Van
LDV has a global reputation for building world class commercial vehicles, and the new LDV G10 Van is no exception.
In fact, nothing in its class comes close to matching the G10 for value and performance.
The G10 has a powerful 2 litre, 165kW turbo engine and it's spacious enough to fit 5.2m3 of cargo. It offers easy access through two sliding doors and a rear lift tailgate. Plus it comes with cruise control, Bluetooth, a quality audio system with touch screen LCD and a rear camera with park assist.
All for a price that will make the G10 van the best value one tonne van in Australia.
The LDV G10 People Mover
LDV has a global reputation for building world class vehicles and the G10 People Mover is no exception.
With refined Italian styling and design from the world famous Turin Design Centre the G10 is easy on the eye.
It has a powerful 165 kW twin cam turbo charged engine teamed with a ZF 6 speed automatic transmission delivering an exceptional drive.
Available in both seven and nine seat versions, the G10 People Mover offers plenty of space for families to travel together in comfort.
Add in a long list of features, including a 6 speaker entertainment system with a DVD player and 7" in dash LCD, a rear camera along with passive entry and you have a vehicle that makes travelling a breeze.
All for a price that will make the G10 the best value People Mover in Australia.
The LDV G10 Van
The G10 van has the power to perform
The G10's new generation powerful 2 litre twin cam turbo engine with Gasoline Direct Injection and Double Variable Valve Timing produces an impressive output of up to 165kW of power and 345Nm of torque. This power and torque range ensures the G10 makes light work of moving heavy loads.
The G10's engine is matched to a 6 speed ZF automatic transmission, delivering a responsive, smooth and quiet ride even under load. The gearbox also has a manual override, useful for steep descents or challenging conditions.
Rear wheel drive combined with effortless power and torque, smooth auto gear changes and a positive steering response make the G10 a delight to drive, either around town or on the highway.
The G10 van is made for hard work
The G10 Van really does make hard work a whole lot easier.
Its 5.2m3 cargo area has a payload of 1093kg and can accommodate up to two standard pallets.
Access is easy with 2 sliding doors as standard plus a rear lift tailgate which also provides protection from the weather when loading.
There are lots of options for securing cargo. The G10 has strong load tie down points both on the floor and on the wheel arches.
There is a thick, tough floor covering throughout the vehicle and an interior lining that goes half way up the side walls to protect both the vehicle and your cargo.
And to make sure you are never left in the dark, there are four lights in the load area along with an integrated step on both sides. Too easy!
The G10 van is a comfortable workplace
LDV has always taken driver comfort very seriously because a comfortable driver is a safer driver. The G10 Van is a great example of this.
The spacious cabin has been designed with comfort in mind.
The driver's seat is well padded with an arm rest and a range of adjustments ensuring comfortable driver positioning.
The steering wheel is tilt adjustable and there's a well-placed step and grab handle to make getting in and out of the van easier.
The G10 comes standard with features like a quality audio system that includes a radio, MP3 connectivity, a DVD with a 7" dash LCD and Bluetooth.
Cruise control is standard, so is the rear camera and park assist.
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The G10 people mover has room for everyone
The G10 is made for carrying people and carrying them comfortably.
The purpose built seven and nine seat models have vast interior cabins to ensure everyone has the space they need to relax.
The twin sliding doors and central aisle deliver easy access wherever you are sitting. And the second and third row seats are on rails so leg room can be varied or luggage space increased when needed.
When you need comfort and space, the G10 delivers.
The G10 people mover's big feature is its features
LDV has always taken Driver Comfort very seriously because a comfortable driver is a safer driver. The G10 is a great example of this.
The spacious cabin has been designed with comfort in mind, comfort for everyone.
For the driver, there's cruise control, Bluetooth for the phone, a rear camera with park assist and passive entry and start. Drivers love the G10.
And with standard with features like a quality audio system that includes a 6 speaker entertainment system with radio, MP3 connectivity, Bluetooth streaming, a DVD with a 7"; in dash LCD and dual control air conditioning, everyone will be happy.
The 9 seat G10 also comes with leather trim seats for extra luxury.
Helping keep you safe on the road
Safety hasn't been overlooked in the G10 whether it's the robust Lotus calibrated chassis, the ESP safety system by Bosch or the many other active safety features.
These include Anti-skid brakes (ABS), Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Emergency brake assist (EBA) all coming together to ensure braking is optimal for any driving situation.
On top of that, the G10 has Electronic stability control (ESC) with Roll movement intervention (RMI).
The G10 also comes with driver and passenger airbags, rear fog lamps and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Pedestrian safety hasn't been forgotten either, with the G10 offering both a rear camera with park assist and parking sensors.


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Our organisation and structure
How we're organised to take on the fight for every childhood
We're the leading children's charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to the fight for every childhood. We're the only UK children's charity with statutory powers and that means we can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.
Our royal charter
We are governed by a Royal Charter and bye-laws, first granted by Queen Victoria in 1895. You can download a copy:
Our Chief Executive and Executive Board
Our Chief Executive, Peter Wanless, brings a wealth of experience and passion for children needed to lead the largest and most trusted children's charity in the UK.
The executive board is made up of 9 members – including Peter – who together lead the implementation of the overall strategy agreed by our board of trustees.
Our Executive Board
Ali Jeremy
Director of Marketing and Communications
Ali has 20 years' experience working in senior roles within communications, marketing and digital. Previously at the BBC, she is a strong advocate in campaigning for young people's voices to be heard. Ali has helped ensure the NSPCC is at the forefront in the fight for every childhood.
Sherry Malik
Director of Children's Services
Sherry joined the charity in 2014, with over 24 years' experience leading and managing a diverse portfolio in public, voluntary and commercial settings. Under her leadership we've developed, tested and evaluated innovative services across the country and scaled up those proven to be effective.
Brett Terry
Director of People
Brett joined the NSPCC in January 2018, with 20 years in senior strategic and operational HR roles. Passionate about people and volunteering, he hopes to help create a workforce of active, authentic ambassadors who inspire and compel others to play their part in our vision.
The role of our trustees
Our board of trustees is responsible for the overall control and strategy direction of the charity. There are currently 15 trustees, including 6 divisional trustees who provide an important link with our valued supporters and volunteers across the country.
Our board delegates some of its powers and responsibilities to committees. These committees are: Audit and Risk, Divisional Trustees, Finance, Fundraising, Nominations and Governance, Policy, Remuneration and Service Delivery.
Neil Berkett
Chairman from October 2019.
Neil has supported the NSPCC for over fifteen years including seven as a trustee. He returned as a Trustee and Chair elect in October 2018.
He is chairman of the Guardian Media Group and a non-executive Director of Sage Group PLC. His career spans a range of sectors and geographies in both the consumer and enterprise facing businesses with an emphasis on managing significant change. He was Chief Executive of the NASDAQ listed Virgin Media where he oversaw the successful turnaround, restructuring, and growth of the UK cable company. He then led the sale of the company to Liberty Global in June 2013.
Neil has also served on the boards of the Bank of Queensland and Virgin Unite along with many subsidiaries of the companies he worked for during his executive career. His previous roles included senior positions at Prudential Assurance, St George Bank in Australia, Citibank, East West Airlines and ICL Australia.
James Bailey
Divisional Trustee for North West and Cumbria; Trustee since March 2013
Member of the Divisional Trustees and Audit and Risk Committees
James is a Managing Director in Julius Baer International, a global wealth management business. James previously worked with Barclays Wealth and Merrill Lynch, both in London and Manchester, and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment.
James became a volunteer with the NSPCC in the 1990s, and went on to chair the first Business Board in Manchester. Prior to assuming the Trustee role, James was a Divisional Vice President with a particular focus on the links between the Society and the business community. He is an Honorary Member of Council.
Dr Joanna Begent
Joanna Begent studied medicine at Oxford and St Mary's before training as a paediatrician at several London hospitals including the Royal London and Great Ormond Street where she did two years research into children with cancer.
Since becoming a consultant paediatrician at University College, London Hospital in 2007 Jo has been the lead paediatrician for child protection and developed a special interest in child safeguarding. As well as providing acute paediatric care, her clinical work focuses on teenagers, dealing particularly with young people with medically unexplained symptoms. She thrives on working in a multidisciplinary team and in her safeguarding role has participated in numerous multi professional meetings and peer reviews. She sits on the local safeguarding children's board.
Through her role as governor of the GOSH / UCLH hospital school, Jo has become passionate about the value of education in health and safeguarding.
Elizabeth Brash
Divisional Trustee for the North of England
Liz has been involved in fundraising for NSPCC for 28 years, initially as a district member on the Retford (North Nottinghamshire) fundraising committee, before becoming Chair 24 years ago. She has held the position of North Nottinghamshire Branch Chair for the last 12 years. In 2011, Liz joined Central Task Force as the East Midlands representative, allowing her to liaise with the volunteer network and better understand the longer-term strategy of the society.
Liz feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend time at home supporting her family as they grew up. During this period, Liz helped the NSPCC raise funds and built relationships with local businesses to gain their support.
Liz also contributes to her local community as a school governor allowing her to have regular contact with young children and their parents. This has seen her involved in finance, strategic planning and policy in the school.
Andy Briggs
Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Andy has been a staunch NSPCC supporter for over 10 years and was recently appointed as the Chair of our Fundraising Committee.
He is chief executive officer of Aviva UK Life with over 25 years' operational and executive experience in the insurance industry across life assurance and general insurance. He also has extensive knowledge of the UK regulated environment combined with experience in capital and risk management.
Andy is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and is Chairman of the Board of the Association of British Insurers.
Pippa Gough
Member of the Policy Committee
Pippa has a varied career as a nurse, health visitor, senior manager and development consultant in both the public and voluntary sectors at local and national levels. She was Director of Policy at the Royal College of Nursing and latterly Senior Fellow at the King's Fund in both the Policy and Leadership Development Directorates.
She has experience of being an elected Trustee in a leading charity, the Alzheimer's Society, for 6 years (two terms of office) from 2011-2017. For the last two years of office Pippa held the position of Vice Chair.
In her work as a Health Visitor, Pippa's practice was mainly with families in adversity and where child protection was a major concern.
Pippa is an experienced coach, both with individuals and teams. She is also experienced in designing, commissioning and delivering innovative leadership and organisational development programmes within the health service and other parts of the public sector.
She is the author and editor of a number of books on nursing and policy and numerous articles and other publications on leadership, change, development and health workforce.
In her personal life, Pippa is married and lives in London and Herne Bay where she and her husband are restoring a Georgian house by the sea. She is also an award winning fiction writer and has had short stories published by both Virago and Fish Publications.
Clem Brohier
Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
Clem was formerly the Chief Operating Officer at The National Archives, recently moving to be Executive Director Finance and Operations at the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Clem has been a co-opted member of the NSPCC's Audit & Risk Committee for almost 5 years. In addition to fulfilling this role, he has also provided extensive advice on a range of issues.
Professor Tanya Byron
Member of the Policy Committee
Tanya is a clinical psychologist specialising in working with children and adolescents with 20 years' experience. She is also a journalist author and broadcaster.
Tanya is an independent national and international government advisor on children, young people and digital media. Her TV presenting and on-screen credits include the BBC series Lose Weight for Love, The Truth About Child Sex Abuse, as well as Bedtime Live for Channel 4.
Tanya also writes a weekly column for the Times and a monthly column for Good Housekeeping.
Andrew Kerr
Member of the Policy Committee and the Service Delivery Committee
Andrew has a background in local government and has been Chief Executive of four major local authorities and 33years experience of public sector management. He is currently Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council. Andrew is also a former bronze medal-winning 400m sprinter, and represented Great Britain in international athletics.
Fiona Curteis
Divisional Trustee for Wales; Trustee since March 2013
Member of the Divisional Trustees Committee
Fiona became a volunteer with NSPCC in 1984 when she was asked to help with a flag day and has been closely involved with the society ever since. She formed a new district committee in her village in 1991 and went on to chair the Cardiff branch from 1995-2013. She was volunteer chairman of Central Task Force from 2006-2012.
In addition to her various roles within NSPCC she has been a school governor since 1997 and has four very lively grandchildren to keep her busy and remind her that childhood is very important and precious.
Sarah Ridgway
Member of the Service Delivery Committee and the Divisional Trustees Committee
Sarah is a fully qualified teacher and has worked in senior roles in the Education sector for over 20 years. As a Head of Student Services and Assistant Principal in an inner city Sixth Form College she was responsible for students' pastoral care and progression.
After being seconded to the Local Authority to support the development of a 14-19 collaborative partnership, Sarah took up a national role with the Specialist Schools Trust. Working as an Operational Director and acting as Programme Director she led a consortium of public and private sector partners to deliver large scale, complex, multi million pound Government education and teacher training contracts.
After spending a number of years commuting into London from the Midlands, the need for more flexibility and to spend time with her family led to the founding of a software development company specialising in Educational management and appraisal systems. The business has been established for over 6 years with customers across the UK and abroad.
Sarah has been a Secondary School Governor and is a Lay Adviser with the Leicestershire and Rutland MAPPA (Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements), which coordinates and oversees the risk assessment and multiagency management of violent and serious sex offenders on release into the community.
Sarah has been an NSPCC Childline Volunteer Counsellor for 6 years and works a regular evening shift at the Nottingham base. Talking with 100's of children and young people over this time and listening to the increasingly complex issues and demands they are facing has reinforced a belief in the need for and importance of the Childline Service.
Derrick Mortimer
Member of the Finance Committee, the Service Delivery Committee and the Divisional Trustees Committee
Derrick has been a volunteer for the NSPCC's Schools Service since 2013, delivering assemblies and workshops across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire. He is involved in recruiting, training and supporting new volunteers, a role he particularly enjoys. He has also been a Sessional Volunteer Co-ordinator with the NSPCC, supporting the Area Co-ordinator in the administrative work associated with school bookings and ordering resources.
Derrick worked in the local NHS for over 20 years and was involved in planning, commissioning and ensuring the delivery of services in both rural and urban settings. This included acute and community-based services for children, minority ethnic communities and 'hard-to-reach' groups.
Tom Toumazis MBE
A portfolio director, investor and adviser, focused in technology, media and the arts. He is a founder investor and Chair of three start-ups, Tagsmart, Fusebox Games and TVbeat. Tom has worked in the media and entertainment industry since 1983, spending the first 18 years within advertising sales at ITV, Eurosport and Emap. He made the transition into TV and film programme distribution in 2001 leading Disney's European business. In 2009 was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Endemol Worldwide. He was Head of Partnerships EMEA for Yahoo and prior to that, CEO of Mecom Group. In July 2018 he was appointed as an External Director to the Executive Board of the Performing Rights Society.
Tom is also Chairman and Founder of the Childline Board and a member of the charity's National Volunteer Board. The Childline Board has raised over £13m since it was founded in 2005. Tom's wife Helen is a volunteer Councillor of Childline. He was awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2015 for services to Children. In 2016 he was appointed Visiting Professor at London South Bank University and in 2017 awarded an Honorary Fellowship from London South Bank University. Tom is a public speaker, sharing his work/life experiences and encouraging young people to explore careers in the world of media and entertainment. He supports Speakers for Schools & LSBU.
Tarek Khlat
Trustee since December 2014
Member of the Fundraising Committee
Tarek has been a passionate supporter and patron of the NSPCC since 2006, joining and then chairing the Rebuilding Childhoods Board as well as the National Volunteer Board. He is co-founder and Group CEO at Crossbridge Capital, a leading wealth management advisory firm. As Group CEO, and from offices in London, Singapore, Monaco and Malta, Tarek leads the businesses that serve the needs of high net worth families and entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets. Prior to launching Crossbridge Capital, he was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse and a Vice-President at JP Morgan. Tarek has also worked for several leading media companies, including CNN and Fox TV.
Tarek received his BA degree in Economics from Georgetown University and his MBA degree from Harvard Business School.
Lady Brenda McLaughlin CBE
Appointed as a Trustee in September 2011; took up Trusteeship in May 2012;
Divisional Trustee for Northern Ireland
Chair of the Service Delivery Committee; Member of the Divisional Trustees Committee
Lady McLaughlin CBE is a qualified social worker. She is a former Director of Ulster Bank and was Pro Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast for nine years. She served on the Departmental Board of the Northern Ireland Office, was Chair of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland and also a member of the Public Services Commission.
Her background has been predominantly within the Health Service in Northern Ireland, having served as Vice Chair of the Eastern HSS Board and Chair of S&E Belfast HSS Trust.
She recently retired as Vice Chair of the Board of the Ulster Orchestra Society and is a former Board member of Business in the Community, the BBC NI Broadcasting Council, Action Cancer and NI Chest Heart and Stroke. In 2008 she received an Honorary Doctorate (LLD) from Queen's University Belfast.
John Worth
Trustee and Honorary Treasurer since October 2016; Chair of the Finance Committee; Member of the Audit and Risk and Remuneration Committees
John has supported the NSPCC in a fundraising capacity since 2003 and has been a co-opted member of our Finance Sub Committee since 2008. He has held a number of senior financial roles within the banking and insurance sectors, including Chief Financial Officer of three publicly listed financial services companies.
He was previously Group Financial Controller of Barclays PLC, a Partner at Ernst & Young LLP and has worked in senior roles at Prudential plc, Barclays Capital and PwC. He is currently the CFO of MS Amlin plc.


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In the lead-up to the November 3 elections, Michael Bloomberg pumped over $2 million into a couple of Virginia state Senate races in hopes of taking away the pro-gun GOP's two-seat advantage and giving Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) the opportunity to start succeeding with his gun control efforts. But when the polls closed and the dust settled, the GOP had retained all their seats, and Bloomberg's money had failed to secure gun control once again. …Read the Rest
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Cafeplayland needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 41 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
Playland Cafe
We are a Children's Entertainment facility providing interactive play areas which allow for learning and social interaction of children. Alongside this facility will be a cafe to allow parents to unwind and relax.
I like the orange/aqua color scheme of catbirdbaby.com
Similar competitor would be pumpitupparty.com. See their mascot/logo
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Grandchildren Fill Our Hearts Personalized Throw Pillow
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Our personalized neck ties are the perfect birthday or Father's Day gift for fathers everywhere! Choose a photo collage tie that you can use to upload photos of his favorite faces or select one of our exclusive designs which feature all of his children's names in a unique, repeating background! He'll love showing off the thoughtful gift he received and all of the photos or names of his favorite people in the world!


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Peta Wilson may well join the ranks of her fellow Aussies in Hollywood, on the brink of major stardom, starring opposite the legendary Sean Connery in "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", but as this very Aussie actress told Paul Fischer in this exclusive interview, Hollywood stardom isn't necessarily her biggest priority.
The voice on the other end of the phone is unmistakably Australian – and deep, very deep Peta Wilson may be an Aussie through and through, but American TV viewers better know the statuesque 31-year old blonde beauty as "La Femme Nikita", than in her native homeland where she has never worked as an actress. Wilson, whose big-screen Hollywood career is about to be launched with the eagerly anticipated fantasy adventure, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", has no doubts why Australians are suddenly proving to be such success stories, here in Hollywood. Wilson lives outside the N.S.W. coastal town of Coffs Harbour, not far from the likes of Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson, but laughingly denies being part of that duo's inner circle or clique. "I don't know mate. All I DO know, that in my life I've WISHED to be part of a clique".
Wilson, who leapt to fame in the title role of action heroine Nikita, and is now front and centre as Mina Harker in the unusual period adventure film, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. New to the silver screen she may well be, but getting this plum gig opposite Sean Connery was not that difficult, Wilson explains. "I had previously tested for another Fox film a few years before, so when the actress who was originally cast in this pulled out, the studio sent the tape of that old test to the director and Sean [Connery]." Fortunately for Peta, she won the chance to audition. "I was sitting in my little town outside of Coffs Harbour when this happened, and from the time my agent spent 3 hours faxing the script to me, I had very little time to prepare for the audition," which entailed the actress grabbing an old local from town, "Who blew bubbles" to read one of the characters, while her uncle shot the audition.
Six days later, Wilson left her sleepy Aussie town for the more exotic Prague. With the release of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Wilson is part of the new Hollywood elite, this down-to-earth Aussie girl starring with a Hollywood legend in a big summer movie. Sean Connery is cast as renowned adventurer Allan Quatermain , who leads a team of extraordinary figures with legendary powers to battle the technological terror of a madman known as "The Fantom." This "League" comprises seafarer/inventor Captain Nemo, vampiress Mina Harker (Wilson), an invisible man named Rodney Skinner, American secret service agent Tom Sawyer, the ageless and invincible Dorian Gray, and the dangerous split personality of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde.
It's certainly a big film for her first major venture into mainstream Hollywood, and is unconcerned that audiences may not be focussed on the acting. So are no pitfalls in doing a big, Hollywood film, counters Wilson. "There are no pitfalls of doing ANY job, because you HAVE to work, so you can learn and grow. This is my first big Hollywood film but a great experience. It was difficult for sure, because it IS so big, and there are so many special effects and actors, but exciting nonetheless." As for the rumoured fighting that occurred between director Steven Norrington and star Connery, Wilson responds carefully. ?o you think such things didn't occur with Kubrick and Polanski? I think Norrington is a genius whom I think is extraordinary and the truth will come out when people see the film."
Wilson was something of a nomad growing up. Born in Sydney, she spent some of her earlier childhood in New Guinea, then all over Australia. One can imagine that having lived such a nomadic existence, would have fuelled in her a desire to act, but not necessarily, she says. "When I first studied drama, I didn't really know what I wanted to do, though my family all thought I was an actress from the day I was born", she says laughingly. "I went to drama school in the hope that by studying it properly, I've get whatever this was inside me, out of my system, then I could be a nurse or have a normal job and settle in one place." Of course, the best laid plans and all that, for as Wilson would ultimately discover during this period, "I found what I should be doing with myself and what Id been raised to do, I suppose."
For Wilson, her love of acting had to do with fitting in as a kid, 'emulating what a lot of the other girls I went to school with, were good at", says Wilson. The would-be actress at the time grew to love this strange way of looking at the world. "I loved the art form of investigating another person's LIFE," explains Wilson. Yet Wilson never pursued her dream to act professionally in her native Australia, nor did she head to Hollywood with dreams of stardom, but a broken love affair that brought Peta to the States. "I had been in love, and when we broke up, I did the classic thing and said I'm leaving to travel across America." Wilson had actor friends in LA but didn't necessarily have plans to take on Hollywood. She was a mere 20-years old when she arrived. "But then this friend, who was an actor, suggested I do it, so he put me in touch with the teachers he've worked with."
Wilson studied acting for five years, she recalled, before eventually hitting the pavements of Hollywood, nerve-stricken, following every meeting and audition. Roles in lesser known films such as 1995's The Sadness of Sex and Naked Jane quickly followed, before, two years later, she landed the title role in the long-running TV hit Nikita. Wilson admits that she still gets nervous before undertaking a new job, but all that's quietened down since giving birth to her son 16 months ago. "she's my priority and so much more important, so I don't get as nervous anymore. I'm much more relaxed, which just makes my life as an actor more enjoyable." Wilson refuses to talk much more about her child, or her father, though begrudgingly concedes that "I am not taking care of my son on my own. I'm not a single mother and his father's very much in his life."
Wilson very much calls Australia home, and only travels to the US these days, for work. Wilson is philosophical as to how the possible success of her first big Hollywood outing will effect her career and life, taking it all in her stride. "Mate, I really hope it does well, because I've got a little baby and I've really like a great job. But having said that, I made a decision when I had my son, that he was the most important thing in the world. So if I get another great job, fabulous, but if nothing happens to me, and I've just got my son, family and friends in my little Aussie town, I'm doing well."


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In June, my brother Finn and I bought my Dad a helicopter ride for his birthday. On December 8th we finally got to go!
It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a helicopter ride. We had to wear a life vest and listen to a safety demonstration before we went in the helicopter. Then we climbed aboard. I sat in the front and my Dad in the back seat. It took ages for us to take off as the pilot had to teach us more safety things. Then we were off over Eastern Beach. I saw the Giant ferris wheel, the pier, the boats and lots of water. It was a quick flight but very exciting.
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Well hello there! I'm so pleased to have reached this milestone as I have really dedicated myself to growing my blog this year. It has been so much fun and I have had the opportunity to go to some amazing blogging events, where I have meant some really great people.
As a thank you to those that have followed and supported my blog I wanted to do a little give away.
So if you fancy getting your hands on this stunning Sleek blusher in Rose Gold why not enter? FYI I have this myself and love it!
Don't worry, you will get a fresh sealed one, I have used mine for pictures.
All you need to do to enter is follow my blog here on wordpress or on bloglovin. Just comment below that you wish to enter with your blog URL. I will then be able to cross check with my follow list.
You have untill 12pm on June 30th to enter. I will then do an old school lucky dip draw on YouTube to pick the winner.
This is open to all followers, including international readers.
Once again thanks for all your support, it may be small but my blog means a lot to me.
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In a weird way, it's easy to imagine the physics that goes into a volcano. Tornados and tsunamis, these are natural disasters that take some real brain power to comprehend, but volcanoes are much more visceral; pressurized, molten rock far below the surface is sitting, waiting for a way to come spewing out and into our lives. For the most part, the only way to get a sufficiently unblocked passage from the surface down several thousand kilometers is to smash two tectonic plates together, creating a mountain and giving magma a long-term outlet to the surface.
This pimple-like eruption mechanism is evident in the world all around us, but it also can't explain every volcano on Earth. In Hawaii, for example, or in Bermuda or Yellowstone park, we find areas of high volcanic activity far from the interface of any tectonic plates. A new paper claims to have an explanation, though: dark magma.
Dark magma, if this paper is correct, is molten rock sitting in pockets much nearer to the surface than we'd normally expect to find it. They are theorized to be left-over from the ultra-hot formative stages of our world, meaning that when Hawaiian volcanoes explode they're continuing the exact same process that's been ongoing for billions of years now. What's interesting about these dark magma deposits is that they sit well above most other deposits, perhaps even within the planet's mantle, and thus can continue to explode despite being so far from traditional sources of magma.
These scientists don't know why some areas seem to be hot spots that form pockets of dark magma and increase volcanic activity above — but they have some ideas. Foremost among these is the idea that the magma is actually siphoning heat from the planetary core, charging itself back up with heat until it eventually blows again. They theorize an atomic-scale change in the magma itself, and even performed an experiment to determine those changes by pressing a piece of glass between two diamonds. The glass changed its atomic structure in ways that they hope to be able to generalize to the magma as well.
Understanding the flow of heat and physical material in the deep Earth is actually more impactful than you'd think. The dynamics of the Earth's core are responsible for creating its magnetic field, which is due to flip fairly soon. So, as you might imagine, there's a fair amount of discussion of this paper. The claim is essentially that a portion of our planet's molten core rises above its own level to be pressed between the solid rocks that make up the mantle. It's not impossible that an area of magma could rise in one location alone, but you can imagine why this team had to invoke structural changes to make such a thing plausible.
There's definitely still more data needed to make this idea definitive, but the seismographic readings that let us look into the Earth's deeper layers are too fuzzy to rule it out either. Pressing a solid piece of glass at room temperature hopefully helps the research move forward, but it probably won't be truly definitive until someone tests the effects of pressure and temperature on a sample of molten rock, the actual substance being tested. Until then, this will remain a provocative paper, but unlikely to change many of the fiend's deeply entrenched minds.


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WhiteHouse.gov has announced, via President Trump, that the TPP deal will no longer have the United States as a participant. The TPP was one of Obama's achievements, in terms of trade deals, and Trump has quickly lived up to his promise to remove the United States from the deal. This is sure to upset the herd.
Asian press reporting US has withdrawn from TPP. https://t.co/KaSordARO8 states that US will withdraw from TPP https://t.co/61FOG7LiHg
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) January 22, 2017
For too long, Americans have been forced to accept trade deals that put the interests of insiders and the Washington elite over the hard-working men and women of this country. As a result, blue-collar towns and cities have watched their factories close and good-paying jobs move overseas, while Americans face a mounting trade deficit and a devastated manufacturing base.
With a lifetime of negotiating experience, the President understands how critical it is to put American workers and businesses first when it comes to trade. With tough and fair agreements, international trade can be used to grow our economy, return millions of jobs to America's shores, and revitalize our nation's suffering communities.
This strategy starts by withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and making certain that any new trade deals are in the interests of American workers. President Trump is committed to renegotiating NAFTA. If our partners refuse a renegotiation that gives American workers a fair deal, then the President will give notice of the United States' intent to withdraw from NAFTA.
In addition to rejecting and reworking failed trade deals, the United States will crack down on those nations that violate trade agreements and harm American workers in the process.
The President will direct the Commerce Secretary to identify all trade violations and to use every tool at the federal government's disposal to end these abuses.
To carry out his strategy, the President is appointing the toughest and smartest to his trade team, ensuring that Americans have the best negotiators possible.
For too long, trade deals have been negotiated by, and for, members of the Washington establishment. President Trump will ensure that on his watch, trade policies will be implemented by and for the people, and will put America first.
By fighting for fair but tough trade deals, we can bring jobs back to America's shores, increase wages, and support U.S. manufacturing.
Link to WhiteHouse.Gov official Press Release
Here is a YouTube clip about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
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A few months ago, PCWorld published a list of 10 tech-inspired baby names better than Like.
I thought I'd compile a similar list, but go in the opposite direction. So below are ten real-life, headline-grabbing, tech-inspired names just like Like.
Starting, of course, with Like:
An Israeli baby girl was named Like after the Facebook "Like Button" in 2011. (Go like baby Like, if you like.)
A Egyptian baby girl was named Facebook after the social networking site Facebook in 2011.
A Swedish baby boy was named Google after the search engine Google in 2005.
[I've never blogged about this one before, surprisingly. Oliver Google Kai was born on 12 September 2005 in Kalmar, Sweden, to Dr. Walid Elias Kai (who is Lebanese) and his wife Carol (who is Swedish). Google's response: "We wish him long life and good health, and hope his schoolmates aren't too hard on him."]
A Chinese baby boy was possibly named @ after the "at" symbol found in e-mail addresses in 2007. (The name may or may not have been approved by the Chinese government.)
A Canadian baby girl was named Vista after the Windows Vista operating system in 2007.
An American baby boy was named Jon Blake Cusack 2.0 — 2.0 in place of a more traditional suffix, like II or Jr. — in 2004.
A Dutch baby girl was named Annanova after virtual newscaster Ananova in 2000.
An English baby boy was named Trendy in part after "Trending Topics" on Twitter in 2011.
A handful of babies from various countries were named Iuma as part of the Internet Underground Music Archive (IUMA) baby naming contest in 2000.
An American baby boy was named Dovahkiin after a video game character just a few days ago. (Other video game baby names include Zelda and Rinoa)
For less-crazy tech-inspired names, try PCWorld's list, or try my namestorms for internet lovers and/or computer lovers.
UPDATE, 1/2014: Here's another tech-related name — an American baby girl has been named Tali'Zorah after a video game character.
UPDATE, 9/2015: And yet another tech-related name — Linux, which debuted on the national list just recently.


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You know what it feels like when you grab that quart of pear juice you've been keeping at the head of your bed for the past four days in case you need liquid but don't want to make the lengthy excursion to the fridge and take a swig just so that you can get down your multivitamin that is the size of UFO prop in a 4th graders diorama and only a few seconds later when you get a shiver up your spine and out your tongue do you realize that that pear juice is far past fermented? You know that feeling? No. Just me. That sucks because it's a weird feeling. Try it out. I'm going to quote a sketch a friend wrote in college where a character was talking about Jesus Christ Superstar because I think the quote exemplifies how I feel about that situation. "It makes you really question life, and god, and the seventies and shit."
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North High School Track | #RepYourHood
LeBron sent his Black Ops team to interrupt North High School's winter pep rally. In complete surprise to the audience, the Foundation stormed the auditorium, playing a special and secret video which revealed the North Men's and Women's track and field teams received brand new Nike warm up and track uniforms. After receiving their uniforms, LeBron's message was relayed to the crowd, "This isn't about writing letters, this is about EARNING what you have… who's next?"
I PROMISE Uniform Drop: North Track & Field
We're back! LeBron's I PROMISE Uniform Drop struck again, this time at North High School. Today, the Foundation Team rewarded the men's and women's track and field teams with brand new uniforms and warm-ups. Teams are selected by our partners at Akron Public Schools for their behavior outside of competition.To date, this racks up number four and five for uniform drops, and we do not plan on stopping.I PROMISE | REP YOUR HOODPosted by LeBron James Family Foundation on Saturday, December 19, 2015
In total, the North drop represented LeBron and the Foundation's fifth give to Akron Public Schools athletics.
In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have.


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The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to instantly identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Simply point the SkyScout at the night sky, look through the sight, and, using GPS technology, it will instantly identify the planet, star or constellation you're looking at. You can also locate specific celestial objects by browsing and selecting an object from a list and then following the directional arrows seen through the viewfinder. SkyScout tells you when you're on target.
Once you have targeted an object the real fun begins. The SkyScout includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, trivia, history and mythology about our most popular celestial objects. A fun learning tool for all ages. the SkyScout personal planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of you hand. It transforms the night sky into a personal planetarium for stargazers, families, students, and astronomers alike. It makes learning the stories of the sky - and finding your way around the sky - easier than ever before.
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The "AA" battery-operated Celestron SkyScout is approximately the size of a small camcorder (7.4" x 4" x 2.5") and weighs less than 16 ounces, making it easy to carry and operate. Its patented technology combines a GPS receiver (which calculates the time, date, and location on Earth of the user, based on signals from Earth-orbiting satellites); software that calculates the current positions of over 6000 stars, planets, and other celestial objects from its substantial celestial database; and 3-axis sensors that measure the Earth's gravitational and magnetic fields to determine the true orientation of the SkyScout to the Earth, no matter in what orientation you hold the SkyScout. There's no need to hold it level or point it north to get it aligned on the sky. When the SkyScout is turned on, its internal GPS system automatically determines where on Earth you are located. You don't have to enter your location or the date and time to start observing. The SkyScout does it for you automatically. Its user-friendly "point and shoot" technology lets you point it at any visible object in the sky and read a scrolling commentary about the object and its history in the SkyScout's illuminated 5-line LED display. The SkyScout comes with compact earbud-type earphones so you can also hear the displayed information narrated for you without having to take your eye away from the SkyScout's non-magnifying viewfinder. Optional speakers that plug into the earphone output let a group of people hear the commentary simultaneously. The database contains scientific information for over 6000 objects, plus entertaining stories for the 200 most spectacular celestial objects. If you prefer, select an object you wish to view (for example Mars), and the SkyScout's "locate" feature uses illuminated arrows in its viewfinder to actually lead you to that object, then tells you all about it. The SkyScout personal planetarium is a fun learning tool for all ages. It puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand. It will dramatically improve how you learn your way around the skies - making astronomy easier and more entertaining. The Celestron SkyScout can be used to accompany a telescope, can be taken on camping trips to explore the night's sky, and can be used as a learning tool for students of astronomy young and old alike. The SkyScout is a great, easy-to-use educational aid for parents searching to answer their child's seemingly "unanswerable" questions about the sky. The SkyScout operating system and database can be updated from the internet, always keeping you current with the skies. A built-in USB port and supplied cable allow you to periodically update the operating software from the Celestron website, as well as download new data about celestial objects like the orbits of the Space Shuttle or the locations of passing comets. In addition, there is an SD memory card slot for optional "SkyTour Content Cards" that have additional content offerings, such as "Astronomy for Kids."
The SkyScout comes with a soft carrying case for storage and travel, earphones to listen to the audio content, a hand strap for comfort and portability, and a USB cable for connecting to your PC to upgrade the database. The high impact molded case of the SkyScout is partially rubber armored for long life and durability. The 3" wide x 1" high graphic LCD display has red LED backlighting to preserve your dark-adapted vision while still being highly legible. The brightness level can be adjusted to suit your individual preferences, as can the headphone volume. The SkyScout database contains 6000 stars, 100 variable stars, all 88 constellations, 200 galaxies, 100 nebulas, 40 star clusters, 20 satellites, 20 asterisms, 20 periodic comets, 10 asteroids, and 25 stars with known planets. In addition, you can download up to 100 objects from the Celestron website and add 50 custom user objects of your own. Two user-supplied AA batteries power the SkyScout. The unique Celestron SkyScout was chosen the "Best of Innovations" in the personal electronics category at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show in January. It was chosen the best of all the thousands of new products introduced by the major electronics manufacturers from around the world. The SkyScout was also named an "Editor?s Choice" by Popular Mechanics magazine at the same electronics industry show, and was featured in USA Today as one of the outstanding new products at the show. The SkyScout also won the PC Magazine "Last Gadget Standing" award. It was named the new product that is "destined to stand the test of time and become a long time player in the industry." To win this award, voted on live by industry professionals at the CES, the SkyScout beat out new and innovative products from Nikon, XM Satellite Radio, Pioneer, Palm, Logitech, Epson, Samsung, and others. It joins past winners from such well-known companies as Dell and OnStar. And in the May issue of Reader's Digest Magazine that named the 100 best things in America, the Celestron SkyScout was named the "Best Star Finder."
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Security Consultant
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- Working in an open and accessible team
- Flexible working hours
- Great career progression
An award-winning financial services company is looking for a Security Consultant to join their growing team in Cardiff. You will be providing security expertise that will support the business in understanding their security risk exposure and supporting a developed understanding of the security risks at hand. Your work will enable the business to effectively prioritise the necessary activities and provide adequate investment for their security functions. This is a business that prides themselves on their people centric culture and their ability to provide a healthy work/life balance.
What skills you'll need
- Strong security consulting background.
- Ability to explain complex, technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Experience performing risk assessments
- Ideally you will have experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM etc would be desirable but not essential
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for reviewing Information Security risks and putting the appropriate controls in place to help mitigate these risks. You will support the delivery of security projects and provide mentoring and support on information security topics. You will look into emerging trends through reporting and collating your findings. Provide security advice for new products or areas of business expansion. You will be tasked with dealing with any internal information security queries that come through and facilitate regular security risk reviews. Part of your role will also be to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across the group.
What you'll get in return for your experience
On offer is a salary between £50,000-£70,000, you will also receive a generous benefits package which includes share scheme, pension 6% matched contribution, life assurance, travel season ticket loans, gym membership, free parking, cycle to work scheme, parental perks and more. As well as this, they are committed to your professional development and can offer an in depth training and development plan.
What's next?
Sound great? Send in your CV now for more info to Paige or call 01179 269 530.
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We have the Fourth of July, Mexico has Cinco de Mayo, and Ireland has St. Patrick's Day. When it came time for Germany to claim a holiday, they figured, why not just celebrate beer for a month? Touché, Germany. But since most of us can't make our way to Munich this year, restaurants around Charleston are bringing Oktoberfest to us. We found the best Bavarian meals in the area, and since no German cuisine is complete without a tall beer, the chefs paired each dish with a seasonal brew.
Oktoberfest is like Christmas for the beer aficionados at Closed For Business, where they have German-themed cuisine and a wide variety of festive imports. Beverage Director Aaron Lucas recommends the Westbrook Marzen amber ale, the Weyebacher Harvest IPA, and the Victory Festbier, a traditional German amber lager. "It's nice and light but also complex with a nutty, caramel nose," Lucas says. He likes to pair it with the house bratwurst, which is topped with housemade mustard and sauerkraut on a seeded bun served with rice ($10).
With a name like Gene's Haufbrau, it's no surprise the West Ashley pub will be celebrating with authenticity. Chef Chris Ficara recommends the Wiener schnitzel ($10.25), which is a fried veal cutlet that he serves in a lobster cream sauce with potato pancakes and braised cabbage. He says the Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, a Bavarian brew, would make a fine accent for the hearty meal. "It's nice and creamy, and it doesn't overpower the tastes of the food."
Chef John Ondo recommends the braised pork shank dish ($23) from Lana's special Oktoberfest-inspired menu. First, He braises the pig leg for a couple of hours. "We do that to get it soft and tender and falling off the bone," he says. The shank comes with a side of mustard sauce, carrot salad, stewed purple cabbage, and Semmelknoedel, German bread dumplings. The Konig Pilsener is Ondo's favorite German beer for the dish because it's light, crisp, and easy to drink.
Though it's typically regarded as an English pub, The Griffon wouldn't miss an opportunity to celebrate their love of beer. Owner Dan Wenz recommends the fish and chips ($10), fried cod served with tartar sauce, cole slaw, and French fries. Or for something meaty, try the old-fashioned Reuben, a corned beef sandwich with swiss cheese and sauerkraut on grilled rye. Wenz's favorite beer of the month is New Belgium's Hoptober because "it's just a great seasonal, fall beer," he says.
If you want host your own fest, Ted's Butcher Block has essential meats and imported beer for a proper Bavarian party. Their bratwurst, bockwursts, knackwursts, and wieners come straight from Schaller & Weber, a traditional German producer based out of New York. They also have sauerkraut and other meats for making schnitzel. You can find a variety of German import beers at Ted's, like owner Ted Dombrowski's personal favorite, Stevens Point Oktoberfest. "It's a little lighter for people who don't want to get overwhelmed," he says. He also recommends Weihenstephaner Festbier, is a classic, festive favorite.


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Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve Its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere
Share your pictures, videos, and stories from your visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on our social media. We might even feature you in one of our promotions!
Sunday, Jun 02 2013
Hall of Famer Joe Namath delivered some remarks at a ribbon cutting to officially open the completed "Future 50" Expansion & Renovation Project on June 1, 2013.


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For many of the young people, joining Oakwood Court College will be the first time they have lived away from home. Change can bring its own challenges both for the learner and their family. Oakwood believes that transition planning is the key to a successful college placement.
The first stage to finding the right college placement is to visit. At Oakwood we welcome potential students, their families and supporting professionals to visit and spend time at the college to better understand exactly what it can offer.
The dedicated Transitions Manager works closely with new students, their families and professionals to ensure that all essential information is shared ahead of the start of term and that the transition into further education is a really positive experience.
Where appropriate potential students will be offered a three day residential
assessment at the college, attending classes with additional support if required, staying at Oakwood, meeting with their peers and joining in with activities. This time allows the staffing team to understand the needs of the student and the level of support they will require to enjoy their time at college and flourish. Some young people may benefit from a more flexible assessment approach with visits over an extended period and at a speed appropriate to their needs.
There are lots of details to be sorted out ahead of the start of term and lots of questions to be asked and answered. During the summer break all new students will receive a welcome pack full of information about the college and the Transitions Manager is on hand to answer any queries direct from students or their family.
At Oakwood Court we pride ourselves on our flexibility and working together to develop the ideal college placement for every new student.


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Feed My Starving Children
We had the amazing opportunity to volunteer with a lot of people from my school to fill food kids for Feed My Starving Children. Worldwide 6.200 children die every day from starvation related issues. We had the pleasure of packing meals to feed 299 children for a year. This organization was so awesome to work with. I teared up several times watching precious children that have been fed by this company and saved from starvation. The kids got to try several different jobs and worked so hard. It was a great experience and really made me grateful for all that I have.


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Lately all I've been doing is feeding/sleeping/zoning out in front of the tv. I've also been lurking all the blogs I read. They keep me awake while I feed Lucas. I haven't commented on things like I used to, cause when I do, its usually some strange sleep deprived thing that doesnt really make sense. You might start seeing midnight comments from me soon though :) Sleep is getting better- kind of. Lucas wakes up every 3-3.5 hours on the dot, and then at 6 am and 7am. This means that mornings are extra fun. Its during those times that I sit there on the bed and pray that I don't fall asleep, and then fall off the bed.
Lucas is a pretty happy baby. Every day he gets the hiccups, sometimes 2-3 times a day. He's also christened Tony and I, but Tony's story is one for another day. He also started having more awake time this morning. He was alert, and wide eyed, and very content to watch the trees out the window. Sadie is getting used to him more and more. This morning she wanted to share her blocks with him. She toddled over with her bag of blocks in hand, smiled at me, and then dropped them on his head. Thankfully, I caught them before they really hurt him. It didnt phase him, so that was good.
We've got our first doctors appointment today. I'm really hoping that hes getting enough to eat, and is gaining weight. In the hospital, he went from 9.9lbs to 8.14lbs - which is less than 10% lost, but still concerns me. I'm taking drugs to increase supply, and am going to see about getting some fenugreek stuff to see about boosting it more. I've also been drinking a ton of liquids, and I'm not a hardcore liquid drinker, so I'm proud of the fact that I've been downing 2 cups of water every feeding, and then some more inbetween.
As far as I go, I'm doing way better than last time, although if I forget to take my pills, I'm achy and sore and then miserable when I have to sit up and feed the little guy. Since I'm so forgetful, I've set 6 alarms for all my pills so that I don't forget. Oh, iPhone, what would I do without you?
So there will be more things to come, I've got photos of the kids to post, just on the hunt for my card reader...its MIA at the moment :P


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Lew Beach, Beaverkill Valley, NY
Lew Beach is very private and very discrete. However, it is not gated. And while most homeowners here are quite wealthy, conspicuous displays of wealth are frowned upon. Many of the house, most of which are tucked into the mountains, are quite modest, although there are a number of quite large homes here as well.
At any given time, there may be only 1 or 2 houses on the market here and they range widely in price. A smaller home, 3BR with 2,000 square feet, might start around $750,000, with one of the larger, newer homes with panoramic mountain views edging in on $2M. There are occasionally parcels of land available in the $300,000 range.
Something to take into consideration at Lew Beach is internet and cell connectivity. At the time of this writing (2015), there are no cell towers in the Upper Beaverkill Valley, so no cell service. There also is no cable for wired broadband internet, although I keep hearing a rumor that cable will be coming as far as the hamlet of Lew Beach. Even if it gets to the hamlet, it may not be brought further up into the valley. So for now, phone connectivity is landline and internet is satellite.
If you're thinking about Lew Beach and Beaverkill Valley real estate, it's best to plan a separate trip to explore this area, with a possible overnight stay at the Beaverkill Valley Inn. The Beaverkill Valley is quite vast, with properties spread out over miles. It's also important to get a feel for the area, and particularly the conservation vision, and that's difficult to do without spending at least a few hours here.
Driving through the Beaverkill Valley, north from Livingston Manor on the Beaverkill Road through Lew Beach and continuing north towards Turnwood, or making the turn to the Pepacton reservoir and ending up in Margaretville, can be a stunning day trip. But please be aware that many of the roads off of the main state and county roads are private.
Lew Beach / Beaverkill Valley Quick Facts
- Private community, not gated. Some roads are private, some public
- The hamlet of Lew Beach is 115 miles from the George Washington Bridge, but properties can be located up to 20 miles further north
- Extensive conservation land open for owner use
- Mountain and Stream club memberships offer private fishing on the Beaverkill River
- Hunting, ATVing and snowmobiling not permitted on the community land.
- Parcel sizes: 5 to 50 acres.
- House prices: From the $700's up to about $2M.
About finding property for sale in Lew Beach / Beaverkill Valley
Lew Beach is a unique real estate market. While there are usually a few houses available for purchase here, they're often not actively marketed or listed in a multiple listing system. While the hamlet of Lew Beach is in Sullivan County, the Beaverkill Valley area crosses into three counties, and properties here can be handled by agents in any one of the three counties (although most are handled by Sullivan brokers with a familiarity with Lew Beach.) So when I'm working with a client seriously looking at Lew Beach, it takes some old fashioned telephone calling to identify properties for sale. If you're interested in real estate in Lew Beach, please email me or give me a call at 845-468-5710 to discuss.