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|Posted: June 17, 2009
Cientifica Publishes 'Nanotechnologies for the Energy Market 2009'
|(Nanowerk News) "Nanotechnologies for the Energy Market 2009", looks at whether nanotechnology has in fact had a huge impact on the energy sector. If so, in what way, and if not, why hasnt it?
|Since the beginning of the century we have heard repeatedly about how nanotechnologies will have a huge impact on the field of energy, but the hype about the potential impact of nanotechnologies has not been matched by real solutions.
|Cientificas 2007 report dispelled the hype about how nanotechnology was going to make fuel cells for automobiles suddenly make sense and bring the price of solar energy generated electricity in line with that produced by fossil fuels. Instead it showed that greater energy efficiency through energy saving techniques such as better insulation and lighter vehicles was going to be the main impact area for nanotechnologies well into the foreseeable future.
|But the period of between January 2007 when the first edition was released and today witnessed a great upheaval in the energy sector. We saw oil prices skyrocket above $150/bbl and then plummet back down to $45/bbl. On the trip up and then down, all sorts of economic pronouncements were made such as how the economics of alternative energies had finally become detached from oil pricing, and we saw the valuations of alternative energy companies go through the roof only to come crashing down again.
|Now that the dust has settled, what have we learned and what impact will it all have on the dynamics between nanotechnologies and energy?
|These common sense questions are addressed in this new report as well as providing current market numbers and realistic projections over the next five years.
|Compiling lists of all the nanotechnologies that could be used for energy applications and even cataloguing all the companies providing them only gives you a fraction of the picture. In the dynamics of the marketplace difficult-to-measure variables can change the entire picture and determine whether a technology will work or just add to the dustbin of failed technology ventures. This report looks at those variables, takes them into account and gives an assessment of nanotechnologies for the energy market.
|Source: Cientifica (press release)
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- Estimated Completion: 2023
- Project Type: Master Planned Community with Multi Dwelling Housing
- Site Area: 55.6 ha
- Estimated Yield: 450 dwellings
Vista Park when completed will feature a diversity of housing choices including large semi rural blocks, conventional residential blocks and compact/terrace houses. Heritage features on the site have been painstakingly restored and the site master planned to emphasise the history of the local area and surrounding Wongawilli village.Visit Website
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- Year Completed: 2018
- Project Type: Multi Dwelling Housing
- Site Area: 0.88 ha
- Estimated Yield: 14 dwellings
Designed to take advantage of the dramatic views of the Illawarra escarpment to the south and west The Gallery at Figtree heralds a new direction for Sheargolds in providing an added diversity of quality small lot product within their larger communities. This particular project will create a new benchmark for semi-attached townhouses within the suburb of Figtree featuring easy single floor open plan living flowing on to large cantilevered entertaining balconies.
Gateway to the Myall River
- Estimated Completion: 2035
- Project Type: Master Planned Community with Multi Dwelling Housing and Retail/Commercial
- Site Area: 220 ha
- Estimated Yield: 800 dwellings, 25000 m2 local centre and 19000 m2 mixed use
Tea Gardens is Sheargold's latest addition to its stable of master planned communities, located on a sweeping arm of the Myall River, just north of Port Stephens, some 2 hours drive north from Sydney. Offering an active and healthy lifestyle in a quaint village atmosphere.
- Year Completed: 2018
- Project Type: Residential Subdivision
- Site Area: 2.8 ha
- Estimated Yield: 22 dwellings
Sheargold's are proud to announce their latest new development at Mulgoa, NSW. Acquired as a joint venture Sheargold will take the lead role in managing the development and sale of the boutique subdivision at Allans Road, Mulgoa. Named Allanfields, the project will produce 22 new home sites that will range in size from 818sqm to 3312sqm, with the majority of lots being 850sqm. The sales release is expected to occur in late 2016. Mulgoa is currently a 'village' positioned between the Nepean River and Penrith, 66 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD.
Estimated Completion: 2027
Project Type: Master Planned Golf Course Community
Site Area: 234 ha
Estimated Yield: Over 750 Dwellings
A joint venture with Lucas Property Group at Sussex Inlet adds another master planned community to Sheargold's portfolio, located at the neck of St Georges Basin, just 3 hours' drive from Sydney. The completed project will include a golf course, a lifestyle village and a diversity of housing choices.Visit Website
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- Year Completed: 1999
- Project Type: Master Planned Community
- Site Area: 165 ha
- Total Yield: 1045 Dwellings
In developing Cordeaux Heights, Sheargolds created a new suburb in the city of Wollongong. This new community incorporated many firsts for development in NSW including a hierarchy of street widths, the use of roll-over kerbs and a comprehensive stormwater management system throughout an extensive network of linear parks
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- Year Completed: 1971
- Project Type: Unit Building
- Site Area: 0.14 ha
- Total Yield: 24 Units
Still a prominent feature of the Manly Cove skyline Harbourview offered exactly what its name suggest, uninterrupted views of middle harbour towards the Sydney CBD. Ahead of its time the building presented design features now considered commonplace such as large open plan living onto vast balconies and security access.
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- Year Completed: 2007
- Project Type: Master Planned Community
- Site Area: 18 ha
- Total Yield: 157 Dwellings
Forest Grove is a gated community developed for those seeking a change of pace. A central lake and community centre complete with café provide a serene backdrop for the high quality yet compact housing that surrounds.
Investment Property Profile
- Date Acquired: 1985
- Property Type: Industrial/Warehouse/Office
- Site Area: 1.86 ha
- Net Lettable Area (NLA): 9100m2
Situated within close proximity to amenities such as Westfield's Warringah Mall and public transport 106 Old Pittwater Road is one of the largest privately held complexes in Brookvale's strategic employment centre. Sheargold have continuously renovated and improved the complex since they acquired the site ensuring it is one of the preferred locations for businesses in the Brookvale area.
Investment Property Profile
- Date Acquired: 1988
- Property Type: Industrial/Warehouse
- Site Area: 0.75 ha
- Net Lettable Area (NLA): 3625m2
With excellent access to transport due to its location adjacent to the M2 motorway 1A Gibbon Road is the ideal location for any warehouse or distribution centre. The site also benefits from other amenities within walking distance such as Winston Hills Mall and local reserves.

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American speedskaters lagged behind at the Sochi Olympics, and some of them suspect why: It's the uniforms' fault.
Dutch coach Jillert Anema, whose team has won 21 medals in the sport and is assured of a 22nd, had an even more unlikely culprit: football (ours, not theirs).
"You have a lot of attention on a foolish sport like American football and you waste a lot of talent, athletic talent, on a sport that is meant to kill each other, to injure each other," Anema said in an interview with CNBC, sounding like someone who bet too much on the Broncos in the Super Bowl. "You're so narrow-minded, and then you want to compete against the world (in other sports) when you waste a lot of time, (and) good talent on a sport that sucks."
It sounded a lot like Rex Ryan, if he were Dutch, a speedskating coach and a winner. But mixed in with bravado — "you won't beat us, not in four years, not in eight years" — Anema had plenty of insightful things to say.
"Once in four years America will all go and watch skating and then you need to bring medals home, but in the few years before (that, skaters) are not supported and you need the support, you need the competition, and I think that's what went wrong."
He's right about that. For three years and 50 weeks of the fourth, most of us couldn't name a speedskater from a halfpiper. Besides ice hockey, and perhaps figure skating, most Winter Olympics sports have niche audiences only. But after NBC has paid three-quarters of a billion dollars to televise the Games, it needs to present heartfelt storylines and gold-medal performances. It's not that easy.
Even with Anema's barbs, perhaps we can still be grateful: As fast and as well as the Dutch can skate, they don't seem very interested in ice hockey.


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Park Infrastructure Being Strained by Record Visitation
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Like nearly all American national parks, Grand Canyon National Park has a huge maintenance backlog due to years of underfunding by Congress. Yet the park smashed it's visitation record in 2015 with 5.5 million visitors, and is expected to break that record again this year. Between lower gas prices and celebrations around the National Park Service's 100th birthday this year, the number of visits continues on the upward trend:


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Despite its auspicious beginnings, the Law School failed to become viable. Lacking any special endowment, the College depended solely upon tuition fees for its expenses, and enrollment was insufficient to provide adequate salaries for the lecturers. Only seven men qualified for the degree of bachelor of laws -- four in 1849, two in 1850, one in 1852. The announcement of the school was dropped from the catalog in 1852 and the names of the three professors in 1854. Later the law school building was given the name, Ivy Hall, and used for other purposes; it was eventually acquired by its neighbor, Trinity Episcopal Church.
The venture of 1847 represented the trustees' third attempt to found a law school. In the 1820s they had begun preparations for courses of lectures in law and in medicine to be given by two of their members, ex-Senator Richard Stockton 1779 and Dr. John Van Cleve 1797, a local physician; but before the plans could be matured, both men died.
In 1835, on being assured by a committee that they had promises of enough financial support to make an experiment ``without encroaching on the means of the Board,'' the trustees had elected ex-Governor Samuel L. Southard 1804 and two other eminent members of the bar as professors of law, but they all declined appointment.
These three unsuccessful attempts notwithstanding, the desirability of having some kind of program of legal studies has been revived several times. President Patton brought the subject up in 1890. ``We have Princeton philosophy, Princeton theology, but we have to go to Harvard and Columbia for our law,'' he told an alumni gathering. ``Gentlemen, that is a shame. Just as soon as I find a man with half a million, I am going to found a law school.''
Nothing came of this pronouncement, however, much to the disappointment of the professor of jurisprudence -- Woodrow Wilson. Shortly after his election as president in 1902, Wilson, in a report to the trustees, proposed a school of jurisprudence in which law would be taught ``only to university graduates and by men who could give it full scholarly scope and meaning without rendering it merely theoretical or in any sense unpractical, -- men who could, rather, render it more luminously practical by making it a thing built upon principle, not a thing constructed by rote out of miscellaneous precedents.'' But in his order of priorities, new funds for faculty salaries, preceptorships, the library, a recitation hall, science laboratories, and a graduate school of arts and sciences took precedence, and when Wilson resigned in 1910, the school of jurisprudence had not been realized.
Two developments in the seventies gave new emphasis to Princeton's continuing interest in legal education. The first was the initiation in 1973 of a four-year joint Master of Public Affairs-Doctor of Jurisprudence program by the Woodrow Wilson School in collaboration with Columbia and New York University law schools. The second was President Bowen's appointment in 1974 of a committee to explore the factors which might enter into a University decision on a program in law. Following a year-long study, this committee, which was composed of Woodrow Wilson School Dean Donald E. Stokes '51, chairman, New York lawyer Robert Owen '52, and Politics Professor Dennis F. Thompson, submitted an extensive report to President Bowen. While concluding that a law program with qualities adapted both to Princeton's special characteristics and the special needs of legal education ``could bring new strength to Princeton and could make a genuine contribution to the nation,'' the committee emphasized that very substantial gifts would be needed to endow such a program and to meet its initial plant and library costs. President Bowen and the trustees' executive committee accepted the Stokes committee's recommendation that in view of the ``serious financial constraints'' facing Princeton, active consideration of a law program be postponed, but they suggested that the committee's ``thoughtful and creative'' report deserved wider distribution, and a summary was accordingly published in the Alumni Weekly.
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BBC backing climate change alarmism - official
The Harmless Sky blog has discovered that support for the catastrophic global warming case is official BBC policy. Tony quotes a BBC report as follows:
The BBC has held a high-level seminar with some of the best scientific experts, and has come to the view that the weight of evidence no longer justifies equal space being given to the opponents of the consensus [on anthropogenic climate change].
The details of the seminar are, as one might expect from an organisation like the BBC which holds the public in such contempt, a secret. An FoI request has revealed that uber-warmer, Lord May, was the driver behind the decision, but the rest of the details are only going to be revealed if the Information Commissioner can force them to toe the line.
Update: Interesting also to remind ourselves that as recently as a year ago, the head of BBC news was claiming that the Corporation had no line on climate change. Well, what did you expect from a BBC man? The truth?


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Most salaried employees are running around to make lastminute investments to save income tax and provide the proof of investments to the employer. This is because most companies ask their employees to submit the proof of their investments in January to avoid deduction of higher taxes from the salary. Last minute tax planning is an ageold practice that forces tax payers to make hasty, and often wrong, decisions. Typically, some individuals invest more than the required amount to save taxes. They also end up parking money in wrong products in the process, which may have an adverse impact on their cash flows and return prospects. It is not surprising that the insurance industry do most of its business during the tax- saving season between January and March every year. "Often we tend to buy products or make investments without doing the due diligence on our total tax structure.
Having a tax plan in place at the start of the financial year will help you make better decisions and even reduce the burden on financials at the end of the financial year," says Nitin Vyakaranam, founder & chief executive officer, Artha Yantra, a financial planning firm.
Tax planning is all about Section 80 C for many individuals. They believe they are claiming all tax break if they invest Rs 1 lakh in some of the usual investment tools like public provident fund, national savings certificates, tax planning mutual fund scheme and so on. But what tax payers don't account for is the employees' contribution to provident fund, children's school tuition fees and the principal repayment of housing loans also qualify for tax deduction under Section 80 C, which is capped at an overall limit of Rs 1 lakh. If you invest anything over and above Rs 1 lakh in ELSS, life insurance, PPF or NSC, it does not give you an extra tax benefit. It is just that your money gets locked in for a certain period which can range from 3 to 15 years in the above mentioned products.
For example, EPF contribution and life insurance premiums are covered under Section 80C apart from the principal repayment of housing loans. That means most regular employees can invest only a few thousands extra under Section 80C. For example, if your EPF contribution is Rs 5,000 per month, it would exhaust more than half of Section 80 C. Add your life insurance premium and you will know how little you can save under the section.
"Typically, your existing investments would include your contribution to EPF, life insurance premiums, housing loan repayment, stamp duty and registration fees paid, children tuition fees, etc. If the sum of all these exceeds Rs 1 lakh, then you don't need to invest further as the deduction is capped at Rs 1 lakh," says Vaibhav Sankla, director, H&R Block, India.
However, if the sum of your tax-saving investments is less than Rs 1 lakh, then you may consider investing the balance amount for additional tax benefits. For example, if your existing investments are to the tune of Rs 60,000 then you can still make additional tax saving investments of Rs 40,000 (Rs 100,000 minus Rs 60,000). "But the tax saving on the additional investment would beRs 4,000 only. In such cases, many tax payers, would rather opt to pay income tax of Rs 4,000 than blocking Rs 40,000 in a tax-saving scheme," says Sankla.


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(CNN) -- Opening statements began Monday in the trial of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who is charged with illegally funneling corporate money to help elect GOP candidates to the Texas legislature.
The Republican was indicted in 2005 on charges that he illegally sent $190,000 in corporate money through the Republican National Committee to help elect GOP Texas legislative candidates in 2002.
"When there's no case, you feel pretty confident ,and i feel very confident," DeLay told CNN affiliate KVUE as he walked into the courtroom with his wife and attorney Monday morning.
DeLay, who resigned in 2006, has pleaded not guilty to money laundering and conspiracy. He has said the trial will clear him.
His attorney, Dick DeGuerin, wanted the trial heard in DeLay's home county of Fort Bend, calling it "high political." He said the case against his client began over congressional redistricting that gave Republicans control.
DeGuerin tried to get the trial moved to another jurisdiction, arguing that "heavily Democratic" Travis County has a "strong anti-Tom DeLay feeling."
But Senior District Judge Pat Priest ruled in August that DeLay will get a fair trial in Austin.
"He's finally going to get a trial," DeGuerin said. "He's literally been begging for five years."
DeGuerin said the evidence "will show [DeLay] didn't do anything."
Two other men facing charges in the case will be tried later.
Over the summer, DeLay said a separate, long-running federal criminal investigation of him had been closed with no charges. The U.S. Department of Justice declined comment on the federal investigation.
DeLay was under investigation for his ties to lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who pleaded guilty in 2006 to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials. Abramoff admitted defrauding Native American tribal clients of millions of dollars for help in gaining casino licenses.
DeLay said he had informed Abramoff that "our relationship is over" when he learned of Abramoff's plans for casinos aboard cruise ships. He also told reporters that during a visit to a casino on a Choctaw reservation, he was disgusted when he saw a long line of baby carriages lined up while parents were gambling at 11:30 p.m.


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This was a concert in Christchurch Cathedral. Someone had the great idea of transcribing for the organ a load of Happy Hardcore tracks and then having them performed in a Church. This seems to have originally been intended as part of series of organ versions of underground music popular in Northern Britain, with Black Metal and Northern Soul being also scheduled for the treatment. On this occasion, though, it was all Happy Hardcore almost all the time. The tracks were apparently selected by DJ Sy of Quosh Records and transcribed for the organ by John Riley of St. Paul's & St. George's in Edinburgh, with Paul Ayres of St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London performing.
This Matt Stokes bloke introduced the event from the cathedral's lectern, his careful Northern English voice no doubt deliberately modulated to call to mind the measured tones of a preacher. After discussing the ideas behind the programme and outlining what rave music was all about, he gave two readings, one from a newspaper in the 19th century on the organs of Edinburgh, another from an Internet review of a Happy Hardcore compilation written by one Ned Raggett esq.. I was kind of hoping there would then be a third reading by TEH AMAZE RANDY but this was not to be. Stokes also called attention to those who did not make it through the world of rave, bringing to my mind my old pal G-Boy.
The slight problem I had with the music was not being that familiar with Happy Hardcore as a genre, and certainly not with the tracks themselves as named. Some of them did actually sound like I had heard them before, but none of them had the air of total familiarity. Nevertheless, it was easy enough when listening to imagine them as monster rave tracks, with it being obvious enough from the organ-playing when they were breaking into full-on epicness. One funny thing was the way the tracks all reminded me of Philip Glass music. I wonder is this because anything played on an organ sounds like Glass, or could it be because of Glass's music has been influential on that of rave producers?
I will now list the tunes covered, mainly in the hope that someone can advise on how original versions of them might be acquired:
Bang 'Shooting Star'
Hopscotch 'Midnight Express'
Joining of the Clans 'Braveheart'
Sy & Demo 'Stay With Me'
Q-Tex 'Power of Love'
Force And Styles 'Heart of Gold'
& the special bonus non Happy Hardcore, track, trance classic 'Perfect Day' by Paul Van Dyk.
I will not play favourites with the tunes, though I think maybe 'Midnight Express' was the most endearingly mental, 'Braveheart' the most epic, and 'Stay With Me' the most hauntingly familiar (but perhaps it was just reminding me of 'Sleep The Clock Around' by Belle & Sebastian).
Surely what the world needs now is mash-up remixes of the organified versions with the original tunes.
So yeah, deadly stuff. The concert has inspired me to listen once more to my Illegal Pirate Radio III compilation and made me wish I had bought all of those compilations as they came out. I am nevertheless proud to be able to say that I once saw the legendary Happy Hardcore MC Dougal doing his stuff.
I acquired a CD of a previous performance of these selections (though without the Paul Van Dyk piece). It is enjoyable to listen to at home. Less exciting is a CD of the organist's own compositions. I failed to look closely enough at the record before buying, and instead of being voice and organ it is voice and piano - not really my slice of cake.
On a final general point - this concert took place on 14th February, when social conformists troop out to restaurants with their significant other. I think the organisers were expecting hardly anyone to show up, for when I inquired about booking tickets they said that this would not be necessary and asked if I could tell everyone I knew about the event. Yet, the concert was rammed full, with many people turned away. I have heard that this is because it was previewed in The Irish Times, with the result that many event and trend people came along to it. Some people I know were particularly annoyed at how this led to the real fans being crowded out of the event. That is perhaps a bit rockist - I am not a real Happy Hardcore fan, but I did go to the concert and thought it was G*R*A*T*E. However, my disaffected friend (who arrived too late to get in, hence his disaffection) may have had a point. Surprising numbers of people left the concert after the first couple of tunes. You would have to wonder what were they expecting and what was it about what they got that disappointed them. But that's event people for you.


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This piece originally appeared on Medium.
Late 2015 and early 2016 was a rough time for me professionally. It wasn't the case that something awful had happened to me, really. There was a lot of change (good and bad). I was new to a special breed of leadership: management. I had a lot of opportunities in front of me (good) born out of unforeseen circumstances (which felt like a bad thing at times). I had a lot of choices to make from day to day, week to week and month to month.
I was in completely uncharted waters and overwhelmed, so I did what I had always done and I turned to my closest friends and my family for advice. I'm the kind of person who processes things out loud and in real time. Talking about a situation or a choice helps me connect all the dots in my head and can even help me find a solution. But after months of asking for advice, looking for a nugget of wisdom, a truth that was truthier than anything I'd already considered or even a perspective that could show me the way to an answer…I was still lost. I was no closer to an answer to my questions and I was certainly more frustrated and felt isolated from some of the very people I had always leaned on.
If I learned anything in the last year and a half it's some considerations around giving and receiving advice. I won't say it's a how-to guide, but I do think advice givers and advice askers can get a lot out of what I learned…often the hard way.
Advice Giving
1. Penny for your thoughts?
When it comes to advice giving, it's pretty easy to end up talking out of your ass or slip into enjoying the sound of your own voice as you deliver sage wisdom. Instead try this: ask the person what kind of advice they want. "Do you want to know what I would do if I were you?" "Do you want me to ask you some questions that I would ask myself first?" "Do you want me to just listen for awhile so you can talk it through?" "Do you want me to challenge you on this?" People need different kinds of advice at different moments in their lives. This week's welcome advice is next week's gloating — get clarity first.
2. Strive for clarity with humanity.
Depending on the person, the mood, the situation, your relationship with them…depending on pretty much everything, consider how honest you really want to be, need to be or should be. There's a fine line between honesty infused with kindness and honesty that says "you're stupid" or "you're annoying the shit out of me right now."
3. Priorities. Get them straight.
People ask for advice when they're lost, but rarely do they also rattle off their list of top priorities associated with the choice they have to make. When it comes to work, what's most important right now? Money? Title? Influence? Access to power? Learning opportunity? Work/life balance? See now, that's a lot of different ways to cut a slice of advice for a person. Same with life. Want a baby? Now? Later? Want a dog? Gonna get married? Gonna get divorced? Sometimes just asking about the many facets from which to approach an issue can prompt the advice receiver to come to the conclusion they needed.
4. Take the blinders off.
What's that old quote? There's three sides to every story — yours, mine and the truth? When someone is asking for advice they're offering their perspective and theirs alone…usually. Call that out. I think it's always worth noting that there are powers and machinations at play that go well beyond the advice giver's wisdom and the advice receiver's perception.
5. You are not me. I am not you.
This one's pretty simple. Just because my situation sounds a lot like that one time you had something really similar happen does not mean you're an expert and does not mean I'll handle it the way you did. This could be a nice moment for empathy, but I am not a blank screen for you to project your…stuff…out on to.
6. Advice vs. Opinions
Advice is guidance or recommendations. Opinions are views or judgements. Know the difference.
Advice Receiving
1. Perspective is everything.
Have you ever sat in the same room but from two different vantage points? Really different views, huh? Cool, now put yourself in the advice giver's shoes. The advice you will receive is largely based on that person's perspective. Are you drowning in debt but asking your friend with all the mula if you should take a job that barely pays? My friend, ask at your own risk. You can't be too mad or hurt when/if you receive tone deaf advice from a person whose perspective might be limited to their own circumstances.
2. A dream is a wish your heart makes.
People often give advice from a wishful place. They really wish they were in your situation, presented with the choices you have to make and they really wish they'd have the balls to do what they're about to tell you to do. Asker, beware. You might get some risky or wistful advice from a well meaning friend that won't leave you in a great place.
3. Only you know you.
You are the only person who knows everything (like, embarrassingly) about you, your situation or how you will feel after you make your decision. You and you alone will have to deal with the consequences, or joy, of the decision you end up making. At one point earlier this year in a moment of tearful frustration I blurted to my mom, "I feel like you don't care! You don't say anything!" And she responded, "Mijita, I don't know what to tell you. I'm not you." It was both the most frustrating and honest thing she could have said…and it totally put a stop to my tears. Trust your gut (or learn to). It's your life's compass and you're all you've got.
4. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Tell people what you want from them! The quickest route to having your needs met in this conversation is simply telling someone what you need from them. "I need you to listen." "I'm so confused about this, can you help me figure it out?" "What would you do if you were me?" No one can read your mind. And you can't get mad when you don't get what you wanted if you didn't ask for it in the first place.
5. There is no right…or wrong…
Here's the thing about advice: sometimes it's wrong…for you. Even people you love and respect and consider bonafide experts will tell you to do the wrong thing…for you. Trust your gut.
6. The roadblock is you.
Sometimes, and you have to be honest with yourself here…like real, real honest. We are our own worst enemies. No amount of advice in the world could help us take action. What about you, or your circumstances, will stop you from taking the advice you're being given? If there's some real shit getting in the way of you taking action (lack of funds, emotionally not prepared, etc.) save yourself and your relationships and stop asking for advice. Maybe get a financial planner or a therapist! There's ways to get over the hump, but advice ain't it!
7. Advice vs. Opinions
Advice is guidance or recommendations. Opinions are views or judgements. Know the difference.
At the end of the day, advice can help you move forward or even strengthen the bond between you and the person you're looking to for it. After a year or so of asking for advice about what was, ostensibly, the same situation moving along at a glacial pace, I got a hell of a lot smarter about asking for advice, who to ask for it and how to use it. Any frustrations I had with friends, family or colleagues melted away after awhile because I realized they were all doing the best they could with minimal information and a very lost me.
Looking back, I didn't really need to ask for as much advice as I did. I was trying to find justification for what I knew I was going to do all along, I just didn't want to feel alone in that choice. And guess what? I was totally alone in that choice. I alone feel the joys and frustrations of my choice day in and day out and I don't have one ounce of regret. I appreciate all the perspectives that were offered, the questions that were asked, the exasperated statements that let me know I was being ridiculous. I appreciate that my friends and family loved me enough to offer it! Repeatedly. For, like, a year. All of this advice…it's dedicated to their patience.


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For the past week, I have had a house guest.
Meet Daniel Striped Tiger.
Daniel is here on holiday from my sister's house until his canine brothers get properly trained up. The first few days were rocky, as Daniel was a little nervous being away from home. He spent quite some time hiding behind the tub and behind storage boxes next to my bed. Now that he's spent some time here, he's feeling a little better. He still is spending time sitting on top of my storage boxes though; note the room service remains in the storage area.
One individual that originally wasn't too excited about Daniel's visit was his cousin Cosette. Cosie, while excited by all the smells of Daniel's carrier, wasn't too excited to leave the life of an only child behind.
I've been seeing this face a lot lately.
The last day or so has been pretty exciting around here though. The "kids" have finally started to get along. They've spent some quality napping time together, chased each other round and round my tiny studio apartment and then they shared some catnip. Good times were had by all.
Despite Cosie's change of heart about her cousin, there have still been some tense moments:
I'm sure Cosie will get over it. How could you possibly hold anything against a face like this:
How do your animals react to forced socialization?


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Dance Educators' Seminar
The 2018 Dance Educators Seminar will be held from August 7-10
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Led by master teachers Peggy Baker, Jennifer Bolt, Sarah Fregeau, Sylvain Lafortune, Christine Wright, the Dance Educators' Seminar is designed for experienced and emerging dance instructors with the goal of enhancing and refreshing teaching techniques. The curriculum focuses on highly kinetic and beautifully thought out materials and methods that may be brought immediately into vivid action with one's own students. This seminar will take place in the heart of downtown Toronto at Canada's National Ballet School. Full registration for all four days is required.
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Dance Educators' Seminar
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The man who will be declared president of Egypt shortly will not be the president Egyptians want. We are a nation of 85 million. Fifty million of us have a vote. How many will have voted for this president?
As I write, it's looking as if the turnout for this round will settle at about 15%. Compare this to the 80% turnout in March 2011, when Scaf (the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces), which had been running the country since Hosni Mubarak was deposed in 2011, put us through our first "democratic" exercise, a referendum: "Constitution first or parliamentary elections first?" The people queued, celebrated and debated – and Scaf twisted the result and cheated in its implementation to stay in power, then worked to spread chaos and division and to brutalise the nation.
Unsurprisingly, when the time came for parliamentary elections, the electorate, feeling tricked and wrong-footed, reduced its participation to about 50%. And now, clearly, the disillusionment with the mechanics of democracy under Scaf continues. This will be Scaf's proudest achievement: that it has disabused the country of any notion that the machinery of the existing state will deliver the system the majority long for.
The spectacle that we have in Egypt right now is everything that the people rejected in January last year. What Ahmad Shafiq and the generals bring is the Not Revolution.
On Saturday alone, during the last round of the elections, 35 activists from the 6th April group were detained (under the new powers granted by the minister of justice to the military two days earlier); western journalists warned that it was illegal to conduct interviews in the street; a young woman translating for a Finnish journalist was arrested; security troops went round a number of towns making inquiries about foreign Arabs who might be staying there; 22 Palestinians and Jordanians were detained; seven Syrian activists manning the protest tent in front of the Arab League offices were detained; the ministry of the interior issued warnings that armed Palestinians had been sent by Hamas from Gaza to commit acts of terror in Egypt; the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, wrote that Friday's rockets "were launched after a request by senior leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt". Xenophobia, division, fear of the Palestinians (on the "they want to lead us into war" ticket) are all being stoked.
To what end? Which candidate are the powers really favouring? Several polling stations announced they had found ballot books already marked in favour of the Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi, then it was leaked that the forgeries had been traced to the state printers who produce the ballots. Later, a video was leaked of Shafiq in an interview, slurring his words and saying: "When I'm in the company of men like this, I see something wrong – I say it – but when I go into the cupboard, I have to, or I have to also when I'm in the company – I show the manly bit of me …"
Confused? Well, here's some more: The minister of the interior says that groups of Palestinians are about to commit acts of terror with weapons they stole from the Egyptian police on 28 January 2011. He also says civilians will dress in police and army uniforms to commit acts of terror.
Right now, it seems that the coalition of the military, the power-brokers of the old regime and their foreign friends think they've won the battle for Egypt. They talk of the nonsense of the revolution being over – the interior ministry says that once the president is declared it will not tolerate protests, and stands ready to deal with them. But a tweet at 11.30pm last Thursday said: "Intermission for the elections, then we continue the revolution."
The revolution will continue because neither the old regime nor the Islamist trend in its current form are going to deliver "bread, freedom, social justice". Neither of them are going to validate the sacrifices made by the 1,200 young people murdered by the regime, the 8,000 maimed, the 16,000 court-martialled. As the weekend's spectacle unfolds, thousand of young men are in military jails, many of them on hunger strike.
In the first round of presidential elections three weeks ago, fewer than five million voted for Shafiq – the old regime candidate – and also fewer than five million voted for Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate. Around 12 million voted for the progressive, secular trend in the revolution – but that didn't count because that vote was divided between five candidates. The progressives had done what they do best: failed to come together and make common cause against a known and clear enemy.
The people have, at every turn, done the right thing. They have taken to the streets when the cause has been theirs, they've stayed away when it's been manufactured. They've been brave and resilient and resourceful. They have learned lessons. They voted the Brotherhood into parliament, and when they performed abysmally they withheld 50% of their vote from the Brotherhood's presidential candidate. They are demanding and trying to push forward effective, unified, progressive representatives who can turn their courage into political gains. Most important, they have taken their revolution to their factories, universities, towns and streets.
For the last several months, a favourite slogan has been: "Down with the next president". Amen.
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Weekends away have got to me one of my top 10 favorite things in life. Right up there with weddings, pedicures, summer evenings at the lake, and flash sales at Nordstrom.
I love it all: the bustling airport, getting out of the daily routine, seeing new places, the uninterrupted time away with my husband. This trip packed all that in and with the added bonus of celebrating my grandpa's 85th birthday.
Some highlights:
There were 19 of us in total, all extended family, and it was so good to be together and celebrate Gramps. Such an incredible man and legacy. Thankful to know him, and thankful to still be celebrating grandparents' birthdays at this age in my life. I know how rare that is, and I do not take that for granted for one second.
Such a wonderful weekend. Thankful for my huge, close-knit, hilarious family. Such a gift.


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Day 25 - Be a better listener than you are a talker!
Press pause. Take a breath. Take a deep breath. Listen to someone else.
When you are listening, don't be distracted by playing a game on your phone or by picking at your fingernails.
Look in the communicator's face and listen to their heart. It is one of the greatest gifts that you will ever give to someone.
I always try to remind myself that everyone I meet is someone more important than I am. They have valuable opinions and deep heart pain that needs to express itself.
Often, when meeting someone for lunch, my agenda is to simply have no agenda so that my lunch companion can have the full pleasure of sharing life from his or her point of view.
Anybody can talk long and hard ... but it is a person of pure gold who chooses to listen well.
When you listen with your whole heart, it is then that you may be communicating friendship's strongest message of all, "You are valuable to me."


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Spring in New York | Weekend
Maggie is a New York City based fashion and lifestyle blogger. She created Blush and Blooms as a digital destination for women who are looking for fashion finds, fitness tips, wellness inquiries, life experiences and travel destinations. Maggie empowers women to feel confident in their own skin, to feel optimistic about life and to go after their dreams.
What is your favorite thing about New York City in the spring?
Oh gosh, everything! I love how everyone is out and about walking around the city. There is so much to do from drinking on rooftops, brunch with friends on the patio, spending time in the park under a blossom tree and all of the fun outdoor events. The city has an optimistic feel to it in the springtime.
How would you describe your style?
My style can easily be described as feminine and classic. I enjoy wearing feminine details like ruffles and lace, and items that are timeless like a crisp white button up and a blazer. I adore wearing dresses and always feel confident and more like myself in them.
What's the best style advice you've ever received?
Growing up, my mom always told my sister and me to buy classic pieces and not trends, because trends will come and go. Classic pieces will last you for years, as they never go out of style. She would tell us to dress the way we wanted to dress.
What are your favorite places in the city?
Every now and then I will treat myself to lunch or an afternoon tea at the BG Restaurant. I love the decor in there, and the view of Central Park. Usually afterwards, I will head into the park and sit by the Duck Pond. Always feels peaceful. The Standard Rooftop is one of my favorite places to grab a cocktail in the spring and summer. Cookshop is my favorite restaurant to dine with my friends.
If you could live the rest of your life in any silhouette, which would it be?
A fit & flare silhouette, hands down! It is the best fit for my figure and I always feel confident and feminine in it.
Florals, solids or prints?
All of the above! I never shy away from a classic print or beautiful florals, and you can never go wrong with a simple solid color.
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Chloe is an entertainment reporter for CNN, covering all things entertainment and Hollywood. Before joining CNN, Chloe spent nearly seven years at HollywoodLife as their senior entertainment reporter. In 2013, Chloe became one of the co-hosts of VH1's hit morning show, The Gossip Table. She has appeared on The Today Show, Inside Edition, The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and more. Chloe is a graduate of Auburn University and currently resides in Pelham Manor, New York with her husband, their dog Franky, and two cats Hammy and Chip.
What is your favorite thing about New York City in the spring?
Spring in the shortest season in NYC, which makes it even more special because it's so fleeting. I love being able to just walk around the city with a light jacket with my husband Brian and our dog. The city feels so energized (since we've all been deprived on Vitamin D for nearly six months of winter) and you can feel happiness just coursing through everyone's veins.
What's the best brunch spot in the city?
I may sound biased, but my favorite brunch spot in the city is my husband's restaurant The Chester in the Meatpacking District. They have the most delicious French Toast — it will literally melt in your mouth. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm craving their Bloody Mary, so that will definitely be one of my first stops post-baby. Plus, they're on the best corner for people watching in the city. When it's warm out, you can grab a seat in their Biergarten and amuse yourself for hours with all the NYC characters running around.
What's your favorite family-friendly weekend spot?
Black Tap in Soho. They are known for their over-the-top milkshakes (called crazy shakes) and these are not for the faint of heart! Make sure you go hungry, grab a burger, and then wash it down with their Cotton Candy Shake or Brooklyn Blackout Shake. It's especially perfect if you have friends or family in town visiting because it's so unique to NYC.
What's the best style advice you've ever received?
Dress for your body type. It's important to take risks, but it's just as important to enhance your best features with the right dress.
What's your favorite dress from the spring collection?
I love pieces that can easily transition from day to night, and that's why I'm obsessed with the Ava dress in Maggy London's spring collection. It's perfect because it's conservative enough to wear to work, and then just throw on a leather or denim jacket to wear out at night.


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What are CoQ10 and Ubiquinol? Are they similar or different? This may create confusions about what these two names are. About COQ10 CoQ10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10 or Ubiquinone, a substance that is naturally found in the cells of our body. First referred as Vitamin Q, it works as an antioxidant that protects the […]Continue reading
As we all know, the immune system plays a big role in the body. It helps in protecting it from infections and diseases. It aids in keeping the body healthy as well. It is a system of various biological components and functions which fights off diseases. For it to function well, the system should be […]Continue reading
Sources of CoQ10 and its function Let us define first what CoQ10 is. The term is shortened for Coenzyme Q10. It is a compound synonymous to a vitamin in regards to its effect. It is found in the cells of the body. The body produces that coenzyme as well. Particularly such compound can be located in […]Continue reading
This is the question often raised by most consumers who hear the word "ubiquinol" for the first time. For some people, ubiquinol is not a common byword in the health and wellness industry. They may think of it as just a simple vitamin or mineral that the body needs as supplement. But what they don't realize is that ubiquinol […]Continue reading
I'm sure many of you know enough knowledge about cellular energy since this is a modern scientific medical term. However, by reading educational books and other online resources, you will eventually learn just like other people. What is cellular energy? Cells actually manage a lot of functions on a wider scale – such as moving, growing, […]Continue reading


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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Clémence Poésy is one of my current style crushes. The French fashion model and actress ( most will know her from starring as Colin Farrell's love interest in In Bruges) is a natural beauty and oozes style with her typically French paired down look. She incorporates some of my favourite items such as black opaques, flat pumps, blazers and blouses. Her whole look is laid back yet elegant, with her flawless skin and amazing 'not too done' hair sealing her style status. She keeps it simple for the most part but mixes textures and plays with proportion for a look that turns heads every time. I LOVE her.
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Quick Update/
Just over three weeks to go until I arrive in Costa Rica. I am so excited and even a little nervous. I have been busy getting everything together. There is a lot of prep work that I have to do in order to be able to create what I want. I have been making digital negatives to create my gum bichromate and cyanotype prints. I love these methods because they do not require a darkroom, just some chemicals and the sun. I also plan on continuing my Lumen print series. The conditions in Costa Rica are a lot different than they Bay Area and I think I can get some really great images with the humidity and sun.
In addition to getting ready for the residency I have also been working on a couple of shows. Currently I have new pieces in exhibits at Works Gallery and Kaleid Gallery in San Jose.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project. It really means a lot to me and I can't wait to continue to share my adventure with you.


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Can I promote my business?
On our networks, we do allow members to post a limited amount of self-promotional content (links to their own pay sites, or offers for photos in exchange for money, etc.) Such appeals must be within the following limits:
- No more than 1 promotional status update per day.
- No more than 25% of your status updates can be promotional. That means for every promotional update, you must also make three normal updates (pose a question, say what you ate for lunch… anything non-promotional).
- No more than 1 of the same promotional status updates (the content or presentation needs to change each time).
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Ken Wan – No Good For Ya! (Central Rodeo remix) – Ayeko Records
Format : Mp3/320k
Info : www.ayeko.com/central-rodeo
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Central Rodeo is the meeting point of Cosmokolor and diSoul's musical influences. Both are impregnated by electronic sounds from an early age. Although they both have been dj's for many years, it was only in 2012 that they finally met and mixed together for the first time. Following the success of this collaboration, they decided to extend the experience in the studio. Their shared taste for underground music leads to the realization of rhythmic and groovy sounds that are definitely dancefloor oriented.


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Of All the Dumb Things the ACLU Could Do…
First thing, I am no card carrying member. They decide to sue Cranston,RI for it's holiday religious displays.
The people voted the Mayor in and if this is representative of the majority well, so be it. Don't like what the Mayor did? Vote him out in the next election. Feeling left out? Ask the Mayor to include your holiday next year. Another frivilous lawsuit from the Left.


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Pippa & Chris got married in the beautiful St Catherine's Church in Macclesfield, just a short walk away from Pippa's parents house where the girls had been busy getting ready all morning! So, when everyone was all dolled up and good-to-go, they walked through the fields surrounding the house, to an eagerly awaiting Groom-to-be.
After an emotional service in the quaint little church, it was time for Pippa & Chris to make a confetti showered exit and head back up through the fields for some photographs & a champagne toast, before joining their guests at The Plough Inn, Eaton!
The Plough Inn is a lovely little country pub in Eaton, complete with the most amazing barn filled with wooden beams. It made the perfect place to continue on with the celebrations. The barn had been decorated with vases of flowers hand picked from Pippa's mum and dads garden, paper cranes to mark each guests place & a rustic cake that made your tummy rumble just looking at it!


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Treasure in Trash/
Thanks to Citizen Brand and to Triple Pundit for bringing RecycleBank to my attention. It's a perfect recipe for success: A pound of self-interest and a teaspoon of idealism.
Triple Pudit writes:
Basically, it's a system wherein your recyling bin gets weighed, and you recive a coupon that's redeemable at various stores for purchases. The arrangement is described in the article, and works so well that in the frst pilot neighborhood, participation stands at 90%, and the city (Philadelphia) is saving money on waste costs - all while the two entrepreneurs running Recycle Bank build a successful business.
Businesses that partner with RecycleBank pay nothing and are advertised on RB's website, promotional materials and media announcements delivered by the participating city.
For cause marketers, this program illustrates the importance of offering free, turnkey programs for businesses. All the programs we run at Boston Medical Center are managed by the cause marketing team and are generally free to businesses--the real money is in selling through to the customer anyway. Given the choice between paying for cause marketing and advertising, businesses will choose the latter hands down. So, don't give them an excuse to say no.
While many people say that the nonprofit credo is "If it's free it's for me", it has a pretty strong following in the for profit world as well.


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Páramo Torres Overlayering Insulation (Sleeves & Trousers) 2009
"Brrrr! Nice view, but I'm cold and wet, and I need to keep moving to stay warm." How many times have you said that, having sweated your way up a mountain? When you're cold and wet it's hard to enjoy even the best mountain views.
The problem is that most clothing systems are not designed to keep you warm when you reach a summit. Instead, they force to remove your waterproof, soft shell or windproof so that you can add an extra fleece or insulating layer underneath. This is totally impractical, because as soon as you remove that outer layer, you risk losing heat (and getting wet if it's raining). But now, Páramo may have the answer as they have designed a range of clothing that is designed to be worn over your outer waterproof and windproof layers rather than under them. The Torres Overlayering Insulation range includes a gilet and a smock, and for this winter there are two additional garments: the Torres Sleeves and Torres Trousers, tested here.
During October's chilly first snap, I took the Torres Sleeves and Torres Trousers into Langdale in the Lake District. There was a chill in the air, but no rain and no wind, so this was not the toughest test. But on reaching a viewpoint it was the perfect weather to sit down and drink in the view.
I pulled out the Torres Sleeves and put them on. It was a weird experience. There is something odd about wearing what are effectively sleeve warmers! In truth, I wanted to take them off straight away – but I hung on in there. Ten minutes later, after a bite to eat while wandering around looking for a great angle to take a shot of the mountains, I had forgotten I was wearing them. More importantly, I felt warm and comfortable too.
The Torres trousers feel more conventional. They have full-length side zips and can be worn as conventional trousers or overtrousers without removing boots or crampons. Like the sleeves, they have a water-repellent outer with a breathable lining and fast-drying insulation.
Both the trousers and the sleeves are incredibly practical, and they do what they say on the swing tag. They can easily be worn over other layers and more importantly they are perfect for putting on over waterproofs or windproofs. The Torres Trousers, Smock and Gilet are definitely a practical addition to a hill-walker's kit list. The Torres Sleeves are practical too, but they are so unconventional that I am not sure if they are going to catch on and become best sellers. But if you can tolerate the strange design and the short-term emotional turmoil involved in wearing them for the first time, then they are
actually incredibly practical too.
Torres Sleeves
Price £55
Outer Nikwax Analogy windproof
Insulation polyester
Sizes S-XL
Weight 226g (size L)
Made in China
Stockist details tel. (01892) 786444; www.paramo.co.uk
Torres Trousers
Price £100
Outer Nikwax Analogy windproof
Insulation polyester
Sizes S-XL
Weight 514g (size L)
Made in China
Stockist details tel. (01892) 786444; www.paramo.co.uk
The Páramo Torres Sleeves can be worn over outer layers to provide insulation where it is needed, but their unconventional design takes some getting used to. They're practical arm insulation for the outdoors for when performance really matters.
The Páramo Torres Trousers provide insulation that can be worn over outer layers and are ideal for adding warmth without removing garments.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine December 2009


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Check out my dress picks for this year 2012 Prom Season!
You don't have to break the bank or your budget if you know where and how to shop for that perfect Prom Dress!
- Try on as many dresses as you can before you make your final decision. There's too many HOT new colors to choose from so you can't go wrong when trying to match with your date. (REAL MEN WEAR PINK)
- Prom is a memory you can never forget, it's the night where you can look and feel like a princess and party with all your friends for one last time, so of course you have to make this night one to remember!
- I always go with comfort first, make sure your shoes are comfortable to walk in. Break them in before the big night and don't forget to practice posing in front of the mirror to get that Picture Perfect Shot!
- Keep it simple and carry a clutch small enough to keep your lipgloss, Keys and your ID in. You don't want to haul around a big handbag or misplacing it.
If you're in need of a Personal Stylist for Prom, Wedding, or a Night Out with the Girls, look no farther, I am available for HAIR, MAKE-UP, & STYLING! Contact me and we can set something up! Turning HEADS is what I do best!
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Midlanders among Top Producers recognized by TIPRO
A notable number of Permian Basin producers were represented at the second annual Texas Top Producers awards presented this week at the Houston Petroleum Club.
The awards are presented by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, who partnered last year with the publishers of Texas Monthly magazine, which featured this year's honorees in its October edition, to establish the awards program in order to build awareness for the unprecedented economic impact of the Texas oil and gas industry and the leaders who have directly contributed to its success. Additional supporting partners of the program this year included the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and the Best Companies Group.
"The unmatched economic impact and many contributions of the oil and gas industry continues to grow in importance every day, due in large part to the executives moving our industry forward through innovation, ingenuity and sheer determination. The Texas oil and gas industry continues to lead the country in employment, production and a regulatory environment that supports exploration and production activities in our state. The honorees of this year's Texas Top Producers are among more than 400,000 workers directly employed by the Texas oil and gas industry and their recognition is well deserved," said Ed Longanecker, TIPRO president.
Added David Martineau, TIPRO chairman, "The Texas oil and gas industry continues to lead the country in employment, production and leadership from a regulatory standpoint. The 2013 Texas Top Producers honorees are among the best in their respective disciplines from more than one million workers directly employed by U.S. oil and gas industry."
This year's honorees were chosen by a committee comprised of past winners, industry and association executives following an extensive open nominations process that included over 18,000 ballots being sent to industry professionals.
Midlanders being honored this year include:
Tim Dunn, chief executive officer of CrownQuest Operating and Tim Leach, CEO of Concho Resources as top CEOs, large companies.
Steve Burleson, Burleson Petroleum, Chip Smith, Piedra Resources LLC, Randy Stevens, Stanolind Oil & Gas and Benjamin Stricklin, Patriot Resources Inc., top CEOs, medium companies.
Michael Ford, Caza Petroleum and David McWilliams, Boyd & McWilliams Energy Group, top CEOs, small companies.
Mona Ables, Concho Resources, Tim Custer, Apache Corp., Pamela Feist, Lakewood Operating, Michael Gray, Peak Permian and Fred Schantz, Legacy Reserves Operating, were named top landmen.


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Lillydale Lake is open at all times and has many facilities and activities to suit everyone, including a playground, walking tracks, fishing jetties, BBQ, picnic shelters, and public toilets.
Lillydale Lake has retained its name from the original shire of Lillydale (spelled with an extra 'l'). It is an artificial lake and wetlands area. The Lillydale Lake park covers over 100 hectares and contains many different walks.
The most common walk is around the main lake, which is roughly 3 km. Construction of the lake was proposed to prevent future flooding of the Olinda Creek (which was often susceptible to flooding). Construction began in 1988 and was completed in and opened on June 7th 1990. The trail is a circuit. The Lake is a very popular place to exercise.
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There is a playground for the children to play on. So the whole family can come to the lake and enjoy the scenery.
Fitness equipment to help you in your work out.
Area where you can let your dog off the lead. It also has a creek.
You can spy on many different varieties of birds in the wetlands.
One of the many good places to fish at the lake.
A place to put your small boat.
One of the beaches to relax on or walk along.
Built in the early 1850s by Hugh Kneen of Fitzroy. After James Cashin Snr died in 1873, the mill was operated by sons James and William.
First Sunday of the month - 8am to 1pm. Bellbird Park (next to Lillydale Lake), Swansea Road, Lilydale.


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Autumn Gear Guide
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Momentum Mag reviews the Linus Roadster 8 city bike.
FIND IT AT: linusbike.com
AVAILABLE IN: USA and Canadian stores and online.
The Linus Roadster 8 is an upright city bike outfitted with an 8-speed internal-gear hub, 700c wheels, leather grips, caliper brakes, rear rack, matching fenders, and alloy bell. Available in several colors in sizes Medium (51cm/ 20″) and Large (59cm/ 23″).
When I first saw the Linus Roadster 8 bike I was impressed by its classy, retro look. Its simple yet sleek silhouette catches a lot of attention. I had previously found that bikes that are so stylish usually tend to prefer form over function; however, after taking it for a spin I can only say one thing, the Roadster 8 is solid. It's got 8 gears, which means hills are a piece of cake (take that, fixie lovers), and full length fenders mean that Vancouver's rainy winters won't make for wet pants after riding – I hate wet pants.
I took the bike for short jaunts to the office and for longer rides along the beautiful beaches lining False Creek. It handles both kinds of trips equally well, and it's fun to ride. In short, the Roadster 8 is a great looking city bike with utility in spades.
While the sturdy frame allowed for great responsiveness it's also a bit heavy compared to other road bikes I saw in my office. I should probably stop complaining and hit the gym harder.
This bike is perfect for the city. It's stylish and functional. It's a bike that I definitely wouldn't mind using every day for errands and for my short commute to the office.
I've gotta give it to Linus – they've built a pretty sweet bike here. It looks and functions like a dream.
Kenshi Arasaki is the CEO and co-founder of A Thinking Ape, a mobile games company based in Gastown. athinkingape.com @arasakik
I bought the Linus Roadster 8 last week and I agree it is a great commuter bike 10 LSD lighter than a Raliegh Sport bike. The chromoly frame is a plus and the assessor use are awesome
Same here, got the one in sand colour, although I would prefer green though.
That being said, I had mine for close to a year, the bike holds up well in Vancouver's rainy weather, not much rust, just some of the bolt and connectors, but probably it's me, I did not oil them….
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