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We are all thinking of Paris after the Charlie Hebdo attack. This song takes the mick of a certain type of Parisian (the London equivalent of the Parisian bobo would be the Hackney Hipster) but is also a celebration of the city which embodies all the wonderful things about humanity – love, liberty and the independence of mind and spirit – that suicide cults hate. Features a special guest vocalist channelling, initially anyway, the spirit of Jane Birkin. Je suis Charlie.
This song is copyright © 2010 Jim Pollard.


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Zombie Metal Arrows for Crossbows 50 and 80 lbs
Reference : HAT-522
Ideal for recreational crossbows of 50 to 80 pounds, these metal arrows will allow you to practice target shooting. These arrows for crossbows are sold in sets of twelve. The zombie color fits perfectly with the 80-pound zombie crossbow gun
Price : 12,42 €
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Zombie Metal Arrows for Crossbows 50 and 80 pounds
A lot of 12 arrows at this very small price.
Quantity in the pack: 12 arrows
Length: 16cm
Diameter: 6mm
Material: Aluminum
Use: target shooting
Color: green zombie
Compatible with: mini-crossbows of 50 and 80 pounds
You can arm your crossbow gun and shoot at target, alone or with friends, thanks to these metal arrows sold in lots of 12.
Do not shoot in a target that is too hard (example: plywood or a tree) or too weak (which will be pierced like cardboard), the best is to use one of our special crossbow targets.
These very resistant arrows are also very practical and easy to use. Nevertheless, to increase their lifespan, choose a more compact target such as compressed foam, for example.
Go immediately to Hattila.com to find the crossbow tiles for your leisure crossbow and your practice. Our whole team is at your disposal and will advise you in your choice of arrows for crossbow.
Sale of crossbows prohibited to minors CAUTION: ARBALETS ARE NOT TOYS, their sale is forbidden to minors, and you risk a contravention (even worse) if you transport it mounted in a public place. Be sure to keep children away, animals and shoot at a place that will not hurt anyone if you miss your target.
Hattila disclaims all responsibility for the use of this product, being classified as free-selling over 18 years according to the new classification (Decree No. 2013-700 of 30 July 2013 - weapons of category D, 2 °, h) ; It must be transported in its packaging and properly closed.
For safe shooting practice, we recommend wearing protective clothing, as well as respecting safety practices. The wearing of any article having the appearance of a weapon, even if it does not have the function, is strictly prohibited in public.

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A healthy diet can get a real kick start from having an organic garden, but understanding organic gardening itself can prove complex. There are a variety of organic seeds available. The following article will offer you some helpful advice to meet with organic gardening success.
Using aspirin water will help your plants fight diseases. Your plants can benefit from a solution you can make by dissolving one and one-half aspirins into a couple of gallons of water. The simple practice of spraying them with the mix will help them fight off diseases. The spray ought to be applied approximately every three weeks.
To be more efficient when working in your organic garden, have your tools close at hand. You can keep them in a good sized bucket, or wear utility pants that have plenty of large pockets. Make sure your trowel, pruning shears, gloves and other important tools are always handy. This will allow you to make easy work of your gardening up-keep!
After your seeds have sprouted, heat lamps are not needed. Sprouting plants can be removed from the heat source. If you used plastic wrap to insulate your seedlings, you should now remove it. Unless you closely monitor your seedlings, you may not move them in time.
You can cover your muddied gardening footware easily by keeping plastic bags around. This helps the flow keep going so that you can get into the garden quickly to finish what you're doing.
Add used coffee grounds to your garden soil. Coffee grounds have nitrogen that plants will utilize. Usually, nitrogen is limited with a plant, but using coffee grounds, diluted urea, or compost can make your plants grow faster and taller.
You may find an old plastic laundry basket ideal for gathering vegetables from your garden. The basket will make a great strainer when you wash your vegetables. Rinse the product off whilst it's in the basket so that any extra water can strain through the laundry basket's holes.
If you are starting your seedlings out in small containers, you should use a layer of potting soil that is three times as deep as the size of a single seed. However, some seeds do not need to be covered, they need the sunlight. Ageratum and petunias fall into this category. The directions for how to handle the seeds will usually be found on the seed's package. You can also find this information online.
If you sell your crops and label them organic, you should get an organic garden certified seal. This will up your sales and prove to your loyal customers that what they have been getting is only the best that you possibly could get.
As was stated previously, growing your own organic garden can have an unbelievably positive effect on your eating habits, especially when you understand the sheer number of varying plants it is possible to grow. Use what you learned above to help your whole family prosper with great nutritional food that you grow in your very own organic garden.


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BLUNDERING power chiefs have bombarded an elderly widow for two-and-a-half years with bills, demands and threats to send the bailiffs round.
Helen White, aged 77 and recovering from cancer, has been threatened with debt collectors and having her power turned off by npower.
Error-prone electricity bosses are still sending the frail widow bogus bills ten months after they pledged to correct the problem.
The bills insist that two mystery debtors live at her three-bedroom terrace house, in Baldmoor Lake Road, Erdington, and now owe the firm nearly #1,500.
But the great-grandmother has lived there for 35 years and has never even heard of either person named on the threatening letters.
Furthermore, Mrs White has no dealings whatsoever with npower as she gets her electricity from a different supplier.
Bosses at npower promised to send an engineer out to investigate in October last year after 18 months of harassing Mrs White - but the bills kept on coming.
"It's been going on since February 2003. I sent the first four letters back telling them that those people don't live here, but it made no difference," said Mrs White.
Mrs White's daughter, mother of three Janice Colquhoun, aged 54, who lives in the same street, said the bills started soon after her father Douglas died two years ago.
"My mum is recuperating after treatment for bladder cancer. This is the last thing she needs."
One of the bills is addressed to a Mr Bancom who has an outstanding balance of #818.52, and the other to a Miss Dad, with #649.57 owed.
A spokeswoman for npower said the firm had been having problems tracking down the named customers.
"We've now taken the decision to stop sending out the bills with that address on," added the spokeswoman.


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Well that went fast. The answer was Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. If you like this image, or just enjoy this little game we are playing, it would be really great if you purchased a print. I certainly enjoy this, and I feel that plenty of you enjoy my works, so lets make this a mutually beneficial arrangement. Thanks for playing!!!
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- Protect your fingers while chopping with the finger protector. This finger guard wear on to the middle finger, leaving fingers protected, but still free to manipulate the food. The tip of the shield holds the food in place while you chop vegetables or meat.
- Stainless steel
- Protects fingers while cuttting and dicing
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text: A gentleman at work, who is considerably older than me, made a comment this morning as he walked out, "time for a nasty cig", I chuckled & he said,"hatem but after smoking 55 yrs I can't quit". I immediately said try something else, his reply wasn't about smoking it was about blondes..I thought even though I dont have a huge selection, I could clean up a pipe that I know smokes well but I don't use very often, bag up a few bowls of a couple different blends & a pipe nail & offer him a change. I just don't know how to go about it tastefully, I don't really know him beyond, good morning & how was your weekend. Any advice? Do I just say hey I've got something for ya..


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About South Texas Scribes
South Texas Scribes began as a group from the Corpus Christi area working on the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Challenge. The challenge? To write a novel of 50,000 words or more in the month of November. Those of us involved would meet during the month to lend support to each other, encourage each other and commiserate with each other as plots hit dead ends or writer's block set in. After a few years we began meeting after the month of November to keep up with our love of writing. We now meet the first Saturday of every month at the The Village Cafe in Corpus Christi at 2:00 PM. We can also be found on our Facebook page.
Join with us as we engage in our task of "Connecting writers in the Coastal Bend."
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New theory suggests Van Gogh cut off his own ear because of brother's engagement
Celebrated artist Vincent Van Gogh is known for cutting his ear off and sending it to a brothel worker in 1888.
Experts had suspected the extreme behavior was triggered by a fight with another painter, Paul Gauguin.
However, The Guardian reports that a new book, titled 'Studio of the South,' argues that Van Gogh mutilated himself because his brother Theo had decided to get married.
To the artist, the impending union would mean that he would likely lose the emotional and financial backing he was receiving from Theo because the groom would need to support his new family.
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As evidence, the book's author, Martin Bailey, writes that instead of learning about the engagement after the ear incident, as some had suggested, Van Gogh likely read about it earlier that day in a letter that had arrived from his brother.
In fact, a report by The Telegraph states, "When Theo visited his brother in hospital on Christmas Day, the artist confirmed that he already knew about the engagement."
Theo did end up getting married, but he died about three years after this event.


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Creatives & Collective
Our towns are made up of so many amazing creatives. We felt like we just had to show them off. This is a Collective after all! Dive into each video and learn a bit more about each person and their craft, then click some links to see more on their site.


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This is a fun meme started by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. As she says:
~ It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
Here's the awesomeness that you read, ingested, missed, hated, loved {whatever} last week:
Let's see how I fared…
What I Posted
- Monday: I posted a review of The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding.
- The Top Ten Tuesday this week was fun (and shaming): we had to list the Top Ten Books I HAD to Buy…But Are Still Sitting on My Shelf Unread.
- I finally got to read my copy of Scarlet by Marissa Meyer. This is the second book in the Lunar Chronicles trilogy, and if you have read Cinder, you most definitely will want to read this. If you haven't read Cinder, then it looks like you have two more books on your TBR pile.
- On Wednesday, I posted the results of my book cover challenge that I did for the Take Control of Your TBR Pile Read-A-Thon. It was a lot of fun! I hope I get to do challenges for other read-a-thons as well.
- I read and reviewed The Art of Wishing by Lindsay Ribar and posted the day it was released.
- Feature and Follow Friday's question this week was about guilty pleasures.
- On Saturday, I posted a review for Robin Palmer's Geek Charming.
- I finished Biting Cold by Chloe Neill. I wrote a Quick and Dirty review on Goodreads.
- Started reading Looking for Alaska by John Green. This is what my daughter and I are currently reading together. (BTW – did you happen to catch John Green on Craig Ferguson this week?)
Promises, Promises
- I did not read and review three requested book reviews. BOOOO MEEEEEE. (In my defense, I had forgotten about the Release Day Review for The Art of Wishing that was due.)
- As promised, I did not check out anything new from the library.
- I did, however, get some new books from other "sources." In a dark alley. From the inside of a trench coat. Not really.
Upcoming Challenges
A week from tomorrow starts Book Blogger Twitter Con 2013. Sponsored by Parajunkee, it is "seven days of great book topics and awesome Twitter discussions, a book blogger awards program and daily giveaways." They will be covering many topics, from how to research content to writing negative reviews to increasing comments on your posts. This is the first year, so join in and have fun!
New Books
Sometimes when you see a book offered, you just have to take it. You may not get that chance again (substitute "you" for "I" in the last two sentences). So, yes, I did get some new books this week:
- Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. This was in my shopping cart on Amazon, so the thoughtful bots sent it to me.
- For those of you who loved the Hex Hall series by Rachel Hawkins, she has a new series coming out. The first book (of which I received an ARC!) is called School Spirits. It is being released on May 13th. Thank you to Rachel Hawkins, Disney Hyperion and NetGalley for my copy.
- I don't review a lot of Middle Grades books, but I did receive a requested copy of Twerp by Mark Goldblatt that I am looking forward to reading. It will be published on May 28th. Thanks to Mark Goldblatt, Random House Books for Young Readers and NetGalley.
- VERY excited and thankful for my copy of The After Girls by Leah Konen that I received from Merit Press.
A Comment About Social Media
I've discovered that some of you bloggers do not have a Twitter account. Whether it's because it seems overwhelming or stupid or something extra you cannot add to your plate, none of those excuses count. Period. If you have a blog, you need Twitter. Period. Why? People need to be able to find you and connect with you. People are much more likely to follow you on Twitter than follow your blog. More people (the WORLD) will know when you've posted something. You can take photos of what you are reading and post them (Instagram! But that's for another day). You can communicate with authors, publishers, bloggers, librarians, conferences, festivals, bookstores, etc. etc. and keep up with what all these people are talking about. YOU WILL NO LONGER BE IN THE DARK!
Here are some hints to remember:
- Be sure the Twitter name you choose is the same/roughly the same as your blog name, as you need to make it as easy as possible for people to find you. Try to keep it as short as possible.
- Reason #2 for Item #1: believe it or not, but once you started your blog and gave it a name, you became a brand. That means you need to have the same name everywhere. Protect your brand.
- Put a link AT THE TOP OF YOUR BLOG. You want to make it super simple for people to be able to follow you. I don't like it when I have to go to the "about me" or "contact me" pages of a blog (or, horror of horrors, to the bottom of the blog) to find a Twitter link. Or to spend time looking and not find a link at all.
- Put a link in your Twitter profile to your blog. Also write a bio. People don't like to follow anonymous accounts. And yes, a photo. Never leave that blank, as it looks like a spam account. Your actual photo is best unless you are a company or more than one person. Then, a logo is fine.
- Be nice and reciprocate. The rule, when Twitter was first getting going, was that you would follow back everyone. Obviously, that's not the best rule of thumb any more since you might get spam (always report spam), 5,000 people who claim to be social media or marketing experts and other random followers. Use your best judgment on who to follow back by reading some of their tweets. Err on the side of follow. You will get more followers this way.
- Follow people who fall within your theme. For example, if you are a book blogger, follow publishers, authors, other bloggers (they are not competition!), book binders, grammarians, etc. etc.
- Understand that not everyone will follow you back. Especially the famous/big guns. But, I will tell you, that the more you tweet about these people, the more likely they will be to follow you. I, personally, have had many awesome surprises in the follower department.
- Retweet good content. This will get you more followers, too. Always make sure you read links, though, before you RT. You never what to accidentally send out something that you don't agree with or spam.
- Tweeting is FUN! You will actually make friends online! It's true!
- I could go on forever…but I shall stop now.
What's on your docket for this week?


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Client Alerts
New SEC Rules Make It Easier To Crowdfund Investment Capital
June 06, 2016
OSHA's New Recordkeeping and Anti-Retaliation Requirements
May 23, 2016
New DOL Overtime Rule Increases
May 18, 2016
EEOC Files First Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuits
March 23, 2016
EEOC To Provide Employer Position Statements To Charging Party: A One Way Street
February 29, 2016
What's In Your Website's Terms of Use?
December 09, 2015
How Much Will Your Unwanted E-mails Cost You?
October 15, 2015
Are Your Google Searches Putting Your Company At Risk?
October 08, 2015
Crowdfunders: Ship Products or Face Fines
September 30, 2015
Lost Electronic Devices Could Lead to Serious Fines
September 23, 2015
Be Vigilant About Your Organization's Cybersecurity or Face FTC Scrutiny
September 15, 2015
Federal Court Says No Right To Privacy for a Butt Dial
August 27, 2015
Are Your Digital Workers Violating Labor Laws?
August 10, 2015
Are Your Tweets Illegal?
July 29, 2015
What Are You Doing to Protect Customers' Information?
July 21, 2015
The Impact of the Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Decision on Your Business
July 14, 2015
Are You Prepared for a Ransomware Attack?
July 06, 2015
How to Handle Online Criticism - Part 2
June 25, 2015
How Do You Handle Online Criticism?
June 18, 2015
PA Judge: UPMC Not Negligent in Data Breach
June 10, 2015
Are Your Employees Downloading and Selling Your Trade Secrets?
June 03, 2015
Are You Using Customers' Information Illegally?
May 28, 2015
Is Your Business Prepared for a Spearfishing Attack?
May 21, 2015
NLRB Upholds Lawful Social Media Policy
May 13, 2015
Does Your E-Commerce Activity Violate Antitrust Laws?
May 06, 2015
Supreme Court Makes It Tougher to Deny Pregnant Employees Light Duty
May 01, 2015
FTC Wants Comments on Uber, Airbnb, and the Sharing Economy
April 28, 2015
Will the NLRB Regulate Your Cyber Breach?
April 16, 2015
Who Owns Your Employee's Social Media Contacts?
April 09, 2015
What's In Your Privacy Policy?
March 31, 2015
How Much Will Your Cyber Breach Cost?
March 17, 2015
Incorporating Digital Assets Into Your Estate Plan
March 11, 2015
Protect Yourself From Online Tax Fraud
March 03, 2015
Has Your Employee's Dating App Compromised Your Trade Secrets?
February 18, 2015
Does Your Online Contest Have Terms and Conditions?
February 11, 2015
How To Handle Identity Theft
February 03, 2015
Do You Have a Bring Your Own Device Policy?
January 28, 2015
Will Sony Be Liable For Its Data Breach?
January 20, 2015
Are You Subject to President Obama's New Tech Initiatives?
January 14, 2015
Virtual Marking Websites
December 30, 2014
NLRB Implements New Ambush Election Rules
December 22, 2014
Local Taxing Body May Not Levy a Business Privilege Tax on Rental Income, Holds the Commonwealth Court
December 19, 2014
Does Your Social Media Campaign Involve Children?
December 16, 2014
No Online Sales Tax This Year
December 11, 2014
This Holiday's Cyber Threats
December 02, 2014
Does Your Workplace Music Violate the Law?
November 26, 2014
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds Statutory Cap on Damages
November 20, 2014
Firing Employees for Social Media Posts
November 18, 2014
Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Information From Disgruntled Current and Former Employees
November 11, 2014
The IP Portfolio of Startups
November 06, 2014
Distracted Driver & Operator Policies
October 28, 2014
Responding to a Cyber Attack – Your Liability
October 21, 2014
Disciplining Employees for Social Media Activity
October 07, 2014
Are Your Insurance Records for Sale Online?
October 01, 2014
Don't Be the Reason For the Next Headline - Implications of the Home Depot Hack
September 23, 2014
You Can't Take Them With You: One More Reason To Worry About Your Online Accounts
September 09, 2014
Who Owns Your Facebook Posts?
September 02, 2014
No Property Interest in Facebook Likes
August 26, 2014
Are Your Company's E-Mails Violating the Law?
August 19, 2014
I Was (Almost) Hit By A Cyber Attack
August 12, 2014
Should You Collect State Taxes For That Online Sale?
August 05, 2014
Bitcoin Comes Under IRS and NY Scrutiny
July 22, 2014
EEOC Updates Rules Against Pregnancy Discrimination
July 21, 2014
FTC Steps Up Children's Online Privacy Enforcement
July 15, 2014
Responding to Negative Online Comments
July 08, 2014
Canada's New Anti-Spam Law
July 01, 2014
Have You Violated Your Software License?
June 24, 2014
How To Protect Your Workplace From Smartphone Cameras
June 17, 2014
How To Name Your Baby
June 10, 2014
FTC Warns Businesses and Consumers About Data Collection
June 03, 2014
Before You Hit Print...
May 27, 2014
The Right To Be Forgotten
May 20, 2014
What Would We Do If We Were Hacked?
May 13, 2014
Introducing the MacDonald Illig Emerging Technologies Practice Group
May 06, 2014
Affordable Care Act Compliance Deadlines Extended and Transition Relief Provided
February 12, 2014
IRS Releases 2014 Inflation Adjusted Tax Figures
November 01, 2013
Superior Court Publishes Important Opinion About How to Try Post-Koken Cases
October 29, 2013
Preserving Your IP Rights During the Federal Government Shutdown
October 10, 2013
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court on Act 91 Jurisdictional Issue
October 03, 2013
Affordable Care Act - Employer Notice Requirement
September 16, 2013
Court Decision Eases Way for
August 28, 2013
Courts Split on Affordable Care Act Contraceptives Mandate
August 01, 2013
2010 Amendments To UCC Article 9 Now In Effect
July 22, 2013
FMLA Benefits for Employees with Same-Sex Spouses
July 11, 2013
NLRB - Notice Posting Rule
May 23, 2013
Pennsylvania Superior Court Rules That Sellers and Agents Need Not Disclose Murder/Suicide in House
February 05, 2013
DEP Issues New Gas Processing General Permit and Proposes Revised Exemption for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Facilities
February 04, 2013
Dry-Cleaning Machine Manufacturer Not Liable Under CERCLA
January 30, 2013
Suit Against Transformer Manufacturer Untimely
January 30, 2013
Court Declares Obama's NLRB Appointments Unconstitutional
January 28, 2013
USPTO Warns of Communications from Third Party Scammers That Appear Official
October 24, 2012
Important Pennsylvania UM/UIM Decision: Smith v. Rohrbaugh Reverses Pusl v. Means
October 08, 2012
NLRB Upholds Facebook Firing
October 05, 2012
New Federal Timelines for Short Sales
June 14, 2012
Update On Beneficial Consumer Discount Company v. Vukmam Decision Regarding Residential Mortgage Foreclosures
April 18, 2012
NLRB Posting Requirement Delayed
April 18, 2012
Pennsylvania Superior Court Decision Affects Residential Mortgage Foreclosures
March 19, 2012
Although Pennsylvania Uninsured Drivers May Not Recover First Party Benefits, They May Recover Economic Damages From At-Fault Driver
March 06, 2012
Important Pennsylvania Decision Protects From Discovery Communications Between Attorneys and Their Experts
January 18, 2012
New Foreclosure Notice Requirements in Pennsylvania
October 28, 2011
Protect Your Entity's Name, Insignia and Marks: File a Decennial Report by December 31, 2011
May 31, 2011
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Again Enforces the Household Vehicle Exclusion, This Time Where the Same Carrier Insured All Vehicles Owned By the Claimant
May 03, 2011
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Hands Down Important New Decision Regarding Selection of Reduced UM/UIM Coverages
March 16, 2011
Mortgage Insurance Cost Increase
February 25, 2011
2010 Tax Relief Act
December 22, 2010
Delaware River Basin Commission Released Its Long Awaited Draft Natural Gas Development
December 09, 2010
Ohio Supreme Court Requires Proof of Physical Discomfort to Recover Damages Under a Nuisance Claim
September 29, 2010
Florida Supreme Court Rules Charging Order Is Not The Exclusive Remedy For The Creditor Of A Member Of A Single-Member LLC
September 16, 2010
Supreme Court Decision Reduces Plaintiff's Ability to 'Double-Dip' in Third-Party or UM/UIM Automobile Cases
June 03, 2010
USEPA Issues New Guidance on MS4 Permits
April 28, 2010
Supreme Court Denies Petition for Allowance of Appeal in Important Auto Insurance Case
March 31, 2010
What Employers Need to Know About the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
March 24, 2010
Ohio Supreme Court Recognizes Limit on Scope of Ohio EPA's Authority/Appeals Court Thereafter Invalidates Local Solid Waste District Rule
March 23, 2010
USEPA Proposed Rules for Greenhouse Gases
March 02, 2010
2010 Environmental Safety Calendar, Requirements & Recommendations
February 09, 2010
Ohio Supreme Court Expands Scope of Appealable Actions
February 05, 2010
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds Utility Not Liable For Improperly Marking Pipelines Under Pennsylvania's One Call Act
January 26, 2010
Net Operating Loss Carryback Period Expanded To Five Years
December 14, 2009
Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act: Licensees Can Now Form Qualified Associations
November 09, 2009
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: New Requirements for Contractors
May 14, 2009
Client Alert: Design Patents
May 14, 2009
COBRA Action Alert
April 30, 2009
Local Taxing Body May Not Levy a Business Privilege Tax on Rental Income, Holds the Commonwealth Court
December 17, 2014


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This Singlespeed Converter can be mounted to your freehub body instead of a conventional cassette. As long as your hub is 9 and 10 speed compatible you can easily convert it to single speed with this kit.
Consists of 2 spacers and 1 x 16t cog - works with 3/32 or 1/8in chain.
Suitable for all kinds of bikes for both road and off-road riding.
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Bought this for my On-One single-speed rear hub on the advice of someone from support, but found there's no good combination of the spacers included in the set to space out a single sprocket on such a hub. Contacted support again and they provided me with some extra spacers promptly.
Hi Glyn and Rich, difficult question to answer this. Do your 5 and 7-speed systems use a screw on cassette? If so these definately won't fit.
Same question as Rich only the bike I am converting has a 7-speed cassette. Will this fit? Are there any measurements that can be used? Cheers
Hi, the bike I want to convert has a 5-speed shimano cassette, will this sprocket fit? Thanks.
Hi Steve, unfortunately we don't have any left in stock at the moment. We are sourcing new stock as we speak, though we don't yet have a specific date when they will be with us.
There appears to be no buying options for the converter kit. Does this mean it is out of stock? If so, when will it be available again. Thanks.
Yes Luke, for free delivery you just have to spend over £10.
Hi. It says free delivery at the top of the page, but when I add it to my basket its asking me for £2.50 Delivery. Is this the case or is there something i can do to change this? Cheers
Hello Gabe. This kit is enough to convert 7,8 or 9 speed cassettes- but if you have any problems you can always use the spacers from your existing cassette.
Hi i want to change my geared bike to ss, would 2 spacers be enough to do this, or do i need to look for another kit with more? Many thanks
Sorry... One price had been changed and the other left unchanged. Stock of these is running out and we've had to put the price up (marginally). Still 75% off though!
what's going on? On the main page it says antoher price then on the detail page? it's not april fools day right?
Hi Alastair, no, the single speed conversion kit is for freehub bodied geared wheels- you just need a screw on BMX type 1/8 inch freewheel. Unfortunately we're currently out of stock but it's a very common item available from your local bike shop.
hi I just got delivery of a pompino road, which is set up as a fixie. Again (as daft as it sounds), do I have to get the singlespeed conversion kit to go on the other side? cheers
Yes Ben. You will need a cassette lockring tool and a chain whip (to hold the freehub body in place. Any bike shop should be able to do it for you for a few quid.
As daft as this may sound, but do I need a special tool for removing my old sprockets and tightening the new ones on cheer ben


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Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Digital Camera, Blue
Best Waterproof Camera
Expert Review
Designed as an update to the previous PowerShot D20, the Canon PowerShot D30 introduces a more rugged design, but otherwise only slight upgrades over its predecessor. This creates the issue of the PowerShot D30 being ultimately an aging camera, lacking some of the technological upgrades that are seen with competing models. However, if you're looking to do deep underwater diving, this remains the best choice due to the PowerShot D30's class-leading ability to dive down to 82 feet underwater. The camera is also freeze proof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, dustproof, and capable of withstanding drops from up to 6.5 feet.
The PowerShot D30 uses the same 12-megapixel sensor, lens, and Digic 4 image processor as its predecessor, and offered a narrow aperture relative to the competition. However, image quality is fine for casual photography, and the controls are easy to press and use. The camera does record HD video, but only records mono audio. While GPS is built-in, the included WiFi is capability is lacking. Overall, the Canon PowerShot does lack the wide lens, faster performance, and WiFi capabilities of much of the modern competition, but is your best choice if you're diving deep down underwater.


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Forming Intentional Disciples/
Why Read It?
"I have read 'Forming Intentional Disciples' --- my review - it's good. - it reaffirms aspects of our approach - particularly the centrality of personal relationship with Jesus and conversion --- and in places the importance of 'community'. - I would say that it's stronger in the 'call' department than the 'form' department. It's not really a book on how to form disciples - but actually how to get people to a place where they are serious about being disciples -- namely conversion." - Br. Ken Apuzzo
"We went through 'Forming Intentional Disciples' as a staff last year. It is very helpful in describing a simple way to understand the stages of spiritual development that lead someone to being ready for formation. The first chapter's statistical summary of Catholicism is also sobering but very helpful" - Gordy DeMarais
"The first half of the book gives sobering statistics about the current lack of effective evangelization in Catholic parish life. The stats are useful for you as you think about writing fundraising letters. One strong point Weddell makes is that Catholic schooling isn't sufficient to keep people in the Church. What makes a difference? The faith choices people make during their college years. The second half of the book gives useful thresholds for evangelization - how to speak to people at different stages of spiritual life and growth. Very usable for the work we're doing!" - Br. Adam Neri
How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples.
These are times of immense challenge and immense opportunity for the Catholic Church.
Consider these statistics for the United States.
- Only 30 percent of Americans who were raised Catholic are still practicing.
- Fully 10 percent of all adults in America are ex-Catholics.
- The number of marriages celebrated in the Church decreased dramatically, by nearly 60 percent, between 1972 and 2010.
- Only 60 percent of Catholics believe in a personal God.
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£6.99 Ilex x meserveae Blue Angel = 'Conang' - 2Ltr
Plant Details
Soil PH: Alkaline, Neutral
Seasonal Interest: Autumn, Winter
Evergreen?: Yes
Family Aquifoliaceae
Garden origin
May be grown and trained as a specimen or planted as a handsome yet intruder-proof hedge. Blue Angel is a specially selected female cultivar which will flower and produce berries abundantly if there is a male holly in the vicinity.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun/part shade.
Eventual mature plant size :
Height 4m
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This is getting ridiculous - only posting on Fridays at the moment. Well, next week I will have to get my act together and sort out my life a little more. Although, I have to say that this week my cousin/sister-in-law and family left the country for France and every spare minute was put into loving them as much as I could before they went.
Do you like the logo I have crocheted for my hairdresser? I am off to give it to him in a moment.... I can't wait to see it hanging.
Yesterday my friend Mandy came over with a tiny head wrapped in a cloth... a little while ago I gave her a papier mache ball to paint up as a face. So, last night I sat down and started crocheting madly. I am soooo happy with the hair and now can't wait to start on the body.
Better fly to my appointment,
Love Kate xxooxx.


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Now, who says supposedly 'happily married' couples don't have issues?! Helloooo?!…if you feel like that and you are still on my page… kindly leave, as in quietly! Lol… okay, hold on… just stay and learn.
Apart from the many problems in marriage I know of, the one major one I can categorically tell you about is 'Resentment'. This one is a slow poison that will not only consume you and your partner, but everything connected to your partner, be it living or non-living. And if not treated on time, it could affect every aspect of one's life: focusing on your goals, forming relations (particularly healthy ones), living a genuinely happy life. Trust me, you don't need these myriad of problems!
Resentment stems up mostly from Unmet Expectations. That is your spouse or partner hasn't lived up to your criteria or expectations, especially when you feel you have put in 100% of yourself emotionally and physically. It further increases when he or she continues to exhibit behaviours that got you to that point in the first place. Wow!
I'll give examples, so that it doesn't feel like I'm blabbing. The examples will also help someone who has probably been living in denial start to understand whatever 'poisonous' emotions he or she may be going through.
Scenario 1
A man who feels he contributes more financially and sometimes physically in a relationship. Everytime he gets home each day and sees his wife or partner looking relaxed VERY relaxed. He assumes automatically that he's the only one carrying he burden of the house. He doesn't talk about it but just stores all this pent-up anger inside.
Scenario 2
A partner who feels totally neglected in her material needs despite all she puts on the table; she does EVERYTHING that you can think of in the house. Despite everything, she doesn't get a thank you, not even a praise.
Scenario 3
A supposed joint account that an aggrieved partner doesn't have access to. He or she is not even allowed to so much as smell the cheque book. All he or she knows is that at every point in time, he or she is expected to put a certain amount into that account.
I could go on and on, but the point is the feelings emanating from different situations are still very much the same.
Did I ever experience this feeling? Yes. And I'm sure I'm not the only one that sailed in this ship. The truth is that, nobody likes to be cheated by their 'best friend' or close buddy. Everyone loves to feel like they are on the same page as their partner.
So how do you get over this negative emotion, you may ask? Well, I'll share with you some of my tips (practical ones o!) :
- Make God the center of your relationship and whatever decisions you intend to take. In short, pray ceaselessly. Because whether you like it or not, you require divine understanding of whatever situation you may be going through.
- Confide in a close pal or your spiritual leader. You never know how God wants to help you. It may be through a counsel from that trusted person. Besides the counsel, it gives a good feeling to get some load off your chest… or do you want to die young and unfulfilled? Just talk.
- Communicate your feelings to your spouse or partner. For all you know, he or she may be unaware of the resentments you harbour. You won't lose anything if you express yourself. The more you express yourself, at the appropriate time though, the better you feel about your partner.
- For crying out loud! No one owes you anything. You owe yourself everything: a life full of happiness, proposed goals. Get rid of that 'entitlement' mentality. You are his wife, and so?! I'm the next of kin and so?
Finally , kindly end this pity party and start living a mentally healthy life.
N.B If you are going through this emotion now and you need neutral person to talk to and possibly a referral to a psychologist, send a message to this number on whatsapp 08185553713.
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Kili Recap- All Summits on the Roof of Africa!
Greetings from Arkansas. . .yes I am here for work at the moment :)
Well I made it back to the states on the 26th of July and flew straight to my next work assignment in Chicago (I am a management consultant). . so the last week has been a bit of a blur and it almost seems unreal that just weeks ago I was on the roof of Africa!
I am super grateful for Genevieve, Brooke, Melanie, Sergio, Steve, Corina, Martin, and my dad (Hector) for signing up for the challenge not only of climbing the highest free standing mountain in the world (5896m), but also to take on the challenge of fundraising for International Medical Corps and their efforts for women and children in the Congo and Uganda!! Neither of these tasks was an easy feat by any means!! Yet they all rocked it and the entire team reached the summit at Uruhu Peak on July 16th at 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM---100% success rate, which is INCREDIBLE!! Climbing Kili set the altitude record for the entire team. . .we all went higher than we had ever gone before!
So a little bit about the mountain-Crowned by eternal snows, the mighty Kilimanjaro (19,340ft) is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and dominates its landscape unlike any other mountain. Located in Tanzania, this extinct volcano looms over five eco-systems and large game reserves and is certainly one of the world's most impressive sights. The terrain is nothing short of dramatic.
As one of the most fascinating and diverse regions on earth, Kilimanjaro has attracted both climbers and nature enthusiasts with its magnetism. The ascent up this great peak is non-technical by nature and it affords a full mountaineering experience (with all the rigors and rewards) for those in strong physical condition. Kilimanjaro at 19,340' is an extreme, high altitude climb and is perhaps the most underestimated of the seven summits.
So here is a little run down of how the trip went:
July 8: I departed LAX on route to New York, NY, then Dakar Senegal, then off to Nairobi, Kenya. It would be a long. . long journey. Since Delta had cancelled all of our flights. . my departure and connection details had been disrupted. Thus, lucky me got to spend 12 hours in Dakar Airport. .during which I was bribed once and then almost had my bag run off with by someone else trying to get a bribe! In effort to avoid this situation I had to literally pry my 47 lb duffel bag from some man's hands in which I managed to bend my thumb completely backwards and well. . today it still hurts! Thank goodness you don't need your thumb to climb a mountain. All I could think was . .the adventure was already beginning. . lol. Needless to say I stuck tight inside the Dakar airport. . not willing to explore after this close encounter. This put a damper on my plans, as I thought I could kill time and check out the sights versus sit steady for 12 hours! Thank goodness I had a good book to read to keep me entertained. . The Shack :)
July 10: I finally arrived in Nairobi around 6 AM and it was straight to the Pan Afric hotel for a quick shower and bag drop. . then off to the McKinney Rogers Office in Kenya for my last day of work before the climb. My lovely co-workers took me out that night in Nairobi and we enjoyed the local nightlife seen until it was time for me to get ready and head to the airport once again to meet my dad, Corina, and Martin.
July 11: It was an early morning for me, as I met my dad, Corina and Martin at NBO Airport at 5:30 AM. Our 8 hour shuttle ride to Moshi would begin at 8:30 AM and we would depart to the Springlands Hotel. The only glitch at NBO was that my dad's baggage had been lost!!! Big problem, considering all of his climbing gear was in there! Well, all we could do was file a claim and pray that his bags would arrive on time for the climb! As I described in another posting. . this shuttle ride was an adventure all on its own. . something out of Mr. Toad's Wild Adventure down a dusty, rocky, paveless road for 8 hrs. It was really great to see the outskirts of Nairobi and drive by the various towns and villages and get a glimpse of what life was like here. What really struck me the most was the lack of water sources near residential establishments and watching young girls with heavy Jerry Cans. . walking probably a couple of kilometers to get water for the day. . most of them also barefoot. We saw a few Masai Villages on the way to Moshi. . .and well they were simply fascinating. It is incredible to see how well they have protected their culture and traditions and maintained a very simple way of life. My deep love and fascination for goats was beginning. . . more to come on the Uganda portion of the trip :o)
Finally around 4:30 PM we made it to the hotel. . The Springlands Hotel was modest but nice. . it had nice lush landscaping, a bar, a restaurant, a pool, a gear rental shop, a souvenir shop, and Internet room. . what more could you ask for on a climbing trip?? I was happy. . .would have loved a hot shower while I was there. . but hey you can't have it all right? :)
That night all of us with the exception of Melanie and Steve, who had not arrived, had dinner and enjoyed a couple of Kilimanjaro beers together and shared stories of our journey to Moshi and just relaxed. We were all roaring to go and supper excited to start the climb!
July 12: This was a free day for the team to just get acquainted and well in my dad's case wait for his luggage to arrive. . lol. We found out the bag had been located, yet the airline fell to fly it to Kilimanjaro Airport as promised, thus our kind shuttle driver from the day before was kind enough to arrange for a ground transfer! What a relief!!!
The entire team with the exception of Genevieve and Brooke headed into Moshi to explore, have lunch, and do some shopping. As I mentioned in a previous post. . we caused quite the stir in town and well almost formed a mini parade everywhere we went, as we were being pursued by local vendors trying to sell us their fine products and lure us into their shops. Everyone was extremely friendly. . .We ended up at a local restaurant in town and indulged in the local cuisine of sausage, chicken, ugali, plantains, and can't forget the Kilimanjaro beer. . all in all it was good. . .a bit gamey but good ;)
We headed back to the hotel after lunch and some us went for a dip in the pool. .which was quite refreshing and just relaxed . . chatting, reading, and resting for the day ahead.
Genevieve and Brooke had gone to visit a Masai Village and had a marvellous time . . they learned tons. . were invited to dress in their traditional attire and partake in a traditional dance!
That afternoon, we had our final briefing from G Adventures and met our guides Alfan, Stanley, and Martin.
That night the entire team had dinner together, we celebrated my dad and Corina's b-day, and met other fellow climbers about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime! I also found out that Melanie had found out about the trip while looking to participate in a 10k run for charity! Instead she found out about this trip for International Medical Corps and decided to take on this great challenge!! So glad she joined us and no the 10k run! :o)
July 13: Marangu Route Well after all the months of prepping. . the day was here and we were to depart by 8 AM. It was a busy morning around Springlands as two teams were departing for the mountain. It was about an hour and a half journey to the Marangu Gate, where we would register, organize our gear and embark on our journey. Upon arrival we say all of the porters ready to start carrying loads to our first hut, the Mandara Hut.We were told it would be about a 4-5 hour hike to the Mandara hut and that We would pass through a thick rain forest zone, then spend the night at Mandara hut (2750m). The rain forest was really beautiful with lush landscape, streams, and waterfalls. We stopped for a quick lunch and were able to get a first glimpse of the local wildlife, mainly birds and monkeys, but also this little guy that looked like a ferret and that Martin named "Peter". .lol. This large crow-like bird managed to swoop in and fly off with a bar of chocolate! The hike itself was not strenuous, especially since the porters were doing the heavy lifting. If there was one thing I would have preferred on this hike. .it would be that we all carry our own gear, but that was not allowed. Once we got the hut, we had to register once again and get our hut assignments. We would be 6 to a hut. We spent most of the late afternoon watching some monkeys nearby. . .eating a very yummy dinner. . . well watching some more monkeys. Needless to say why our team name became "Nyane Kitcha," the crazy monkeys!!! That is what we were for sure :) My dad was enjoying practicing his monkey calls. . lol. The team was really feeling strong up to this point and eager for a good night rest in prep for the day ahead. The Mandera Hut sees about 85 climbers per night. . .keep in mind you can triple that amount of people once you consider porters, cooks, guides, etc. The logistics involved in feeding all of the teams at this location, getting all the gear properly sorted is really remarkable and these guides have it down to a science and virtually seamless. I was quite impressed! This night Corina and Martin gave my dad quite the scare at about 1 AM as he was trying to make his way back to their hut from the outhouse. . lol. It was a good laugh in the morning.
July 14:Well it was an early 6:30 AM start .. .and we woke up to what would be the typical wake up call, "water for washing," in other words some warm water to get cleaned up with in the morning :) We had a quick bite and then were off by about 8 AM. I normally do not eat breakfast, so it was a treat to have eggs, toast, avocado, coffee, and tea most mornings :) I especially loved the avocados, as growing up those were a big treat in my household and here they were plentiful. We continued our ascent through the forest, before reaching the heather and moorland zone at roughly 3000m. We took our time and took in the sights and snapped away photo after photo. The trail was filled with "Jambos", "Mambos" , "Poas", and of course. . . "pole, pole". . "slow and steady".. . this phrase we would all come to love, especially on summit day :)We made it up to the Horombo Hut (3720m) about 3 PM. We all were enjoying stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. Little did we know we would be waking up Above the Clouds come morning! Also, it would be my first night of taking in the amazing Africa sky with it's millions of stars at night. . simply breathtaking. After a short rest. .we went on an acclimatization hike to Zebra Rocks, which was about another 300 m or so. The rock formations were really incredible and marked with a zebra like pattern. It was a good test for the team to go up a bit higher and then come down to rest a bit lower. Dinner that night was carb loading with rice and potatoes and vegetable sauce amongst some other goodies. . .I was missing the yummy beef we had had the night before, but no more refrigeration. . so all non-perishables from this point forward. We spent the night at Horombo Hut (3720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel, flora which are characteristic of this semi-alpine zone. For the most part the team was strong! Dad and I started on Diamox this day. . .the rest of the team had pretty much been on it. . except Sergio, who made it up medicine free the entire trip!! I know that about 14,000 ft. I inevitably get quite nauseous and so I was trying to be proactive. My dad was a bit exhausted and started to lose appetite. The rest of the team felt okay. . it was just evident we were about 3000m now. . .we were all moving a bit more slowly. :)
July 15: It was another early start this morning as we had to get to the Kibo Hut (4703 m) and prepare for our summit bid. We were likely on the trail about 8 AM again and made it to Kibo about 3 PM. We again stopped for lunch and enjoyed the majestic views the entire way up. Our trek ascended onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mwenzi. The vegetation thinned out as we entered the desert-like alpine zone (approximately 4000m) and, once we crossed the saddle, a stunning view of Kibo peak came into view. The team was still really strong this day. . but moving slower than previous days. It was quite windy in the saddle and so we had to button up with our windbreakers and gloves. The Kibo Hut area was hustling and bustling. . as those climbers on the Rongi Route were camping here as well. My dad was feeling a bit sluggish and early signs of headaches were starting in the team, so a few of us splurged and bought Cokes, which surprisingly were being sold at the Registration Hut. . about $3-4 USD per glass bottle. I thought the sugar would help my dad out and also help settle his stomach a bit. The rest of the team decided to take a nap before dinner and I decided to take my journal outside in the cold, crisp air and just reflect on the previous days and journey ahead. It was really beautiful to just sit out on the rocks and take in the views. It was quite chilly though. .and I was beginning to realize that I had likely underestimated how cold it would get on our way to the summit.
Stanley, our guide, had told me that it would be the coldest about 4 AM on summit day. . .I was soon to find out he was RIGHT! We spent the night at Kibo Hut (4703m), a comfortable stone construction in a room that sleeps 13 with double bunks. This semi-desert zone receives an annual rainfall of under 250mm and few plants other than lichens and grass survive in these conditions. We would have to wake up at 11 AM for our summit bid. .so dinner was served around 5:30 PM so we would have enough time to grab some shut-eye. After dinner the guides gave us a final prep talk about what to expect on summit day. . they also warned us about signs of altitude sickness and to be smart about making them aware if we were feeling really ill. After the guides left I gave the team a quick pep talk. .with my main point being that this climb is 80% mental and 20% physical. I am really a strong believer in this. . we had all trained hard for this ascent and were pretty much strong at this point. . . the key would be in believing each of us could do it. . .that determination would get us to the summit! I also did a quick review of "pressure breathing", which I had been coached on by any other guide I had ever climbed with. It helps your body get oxygen to the brain at a faster pace while in altitude and key! Lastly, I did a Gu check. . .I love Gu and it has gotten me up many mountains, so I wanted to make sure everyone had enough fuel to get them up the mountain the next day. Surprisingly I was able to sleep well for those 4 or 5 hours. . .poor Genevieve did not get a wink! At 11 AM Karem, came in and woke us up! It was time to go. . all or nothing. We had a quick bit of biscuits, tea, and coffee and were off!
July 16: We started the ascent about 12:10 AM. Stanley had been right that it would get the coldest around 4 AM. I was warm enough when we got started, but an hour or so in I was pretty cold and about 3 hours in. .my poor little fingers were dying for the sun to come out and help warm them up! I stared out in Patagonia synthetic bottom base layer, with gortex Mountain Hardware pants on top, along with a capaline 3 Patagonia top, North Face fleece top, and Mountain Hardware Gortex Jacket. I decided to wear only 1 pair of my Smartwool mountaineering socks, which I regret not putting on the 2 pairs I had on me. . as my feet got a little cold. The gloves were where I really messed up! Having sub-zero Mountain Hardware mittens at home, I left them behind thinking they would be too warm and unnecessary considering I did not need them on Rainier, Elbrus, or Elbert! Well I could have really used them on Kili, over my heavy, water resistant pair of Mountain Hardware gloves. My hands were freezing 2-3 hours into the ascent. I tried using handwarmers, but they were taking too long to get warm. . .thus I decided to store my trekking poles in my pack and stick my hands, gloves and all into heavily insulated Patagonia Jacket, which I now had on. . .the gortex layer was not enough. How cold was it?? I will never know. . .but looking at forecast post the climb, I expect it was no warmer than 10 F if not colder with the windchill up till about 5:30 AM when the sun started to peak through. I would say we did not get full sun until about 7 AM.
The Kili sunrise was breathtaking. .. I have no words to describe, but it was so profound to see the sun reflecting off the remaining bits of the glacier and exposing all of Africa below us. Watching the sunrise at high altitude has to be one of my favorite parts about mountaineering. .it just makes everything you have gone through worthwhile!. The sun came out past Gillman's Point (5685m), it is a further 3 hour round trip along the crater's edge to Uhuru Peak (5896m), the highest point in Africa. I had warned the team of this fact, particularly because many people tend to want to turn around at this point from exhaustion. . again 80% mental and 20 % physical. Our team had been split into 2 about an hour and a half into the ascent. Half of us were requiring more breaks, making it difficult for the team requiring less breaks, as it was just too cold. I charged up ahead with Genevieve, Brooke, Melanie, and Sergio due to the fact I was too cold to keep stopping. My dad, Steve, Corina, and Martin became team 2. It was really tough for me to separate from my dad, as I wanted to be there for him going up. He and Corina were probably the most impacted by altitude sickness this day and so they ended up providing great moral support for one another the entire way up! I knew they could all make it, just at their own pace :) I was really glad my dad was wearing a red jacket, as our team was able to look back down and see that they were just a bit behind us, but still charging up the endless uphill. The ascent to Gillman's point really did seem endless. . . we were all glad it was dark and we could not see how much further we really had to go. I tried to keep myself from looking up to see the headlamps making their way up the mountain. Genevieve was up front and center on our team and really strong! It was awesome! I was feeling really nauseated and cold, which definitely slowed my pace up to Gillman's point. . .I was all about the "pole, pole" . .lol.
The teamwork and encouragement was really remarkable from all! Once the sun started to come out. . . I could not help but just snap away photos. . .it was so beautiful, I just hoped the pictures could capture a glimpse of what I was seeing. By the time we were pretty close to the summit. .there was great energy on the mountain, from congratulating those on their way down from the summit, to words of encouragement and "your almost there", to encouraging other exhausted climber form other teams and telling them you knew they could make it. It rocked!!! At last 5 of us reached the summit about 7:45 AM! Wow what a journey! We took a lot of time taking photos and videos. I had brought up a sign for International Medical Corps for the team to take a photo with at the summit. I just prayed that the rest of the team would make it. . .and from the looks of things they did not appear to be too far away.
Just as we were about done with our photos, Alfan pointed out that my dad was just a few short steps away! We all rushed down to meet the 4 remaining members of our team and gave them a huge CONGRATS!! It was a pretty emotional moment for me to see my dad up there. . .wow!! Way to go!!! So from there it was more photos and videos and of course signing the "Jambo Sana" song, I had come to love. We were all in good, strong, high spirits! Woooooohoooooo!!!! I gave a really big thank you to God up there for getting our team up safe and allowing me to embark on this journey and try to help others along the way. I just felt really blessed by the entire experience. I was rewarded for snapping some photos of one of the other climbing teams and offered a swig of brandy. . .silly me took a sip out of the flask without knowing what it was. .lol... my. . my. . brandy at almost 20,000 feet. . umm maybe not such a good idea. . lol. I was totally fine, but my little tiny sip really hit me hard. . lol.
From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut where we spent our last night on the mountain. We did make a quick 1 hour nap stop at Kibo Hut, which we reached about 11:30 AM. . .it had already been almost a 12 hour day and from Kibo to Horombo it was another 3 hours down! My dad flew down to the Kibo hut and beat us all by about an hour. .lol. .he wanted down and fast. He and Corina had debated many a times about turning around on thier ascent... but they stuck it out and made it!!! The descent was tough down to Kibo because of the lose rock and sand like conditions. .it was easy to just slid down if not careful. We finally made it to Horombo Hut (3720m) around 5:30 PM and got cleaned up and rested until dinner. This hut area was quite full this night, so we were all scattered through the various huts. Genevieve, Brooke, Melanie, Sergio, and I got to share the upstairs of the dining hut with 20 other individuals. . lol. We were so tired, we did not care! We just needed some sleep and overall rest. Not everyone made it to dinner that night, as some just wanted to sleep. The next day would be our final day on the mountain and then back to Springlands Hotel.
July 17: Descent - Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. We made our way all the way down to the Marangu gate. . with at 8 AM start time. The team had once again regained our stregnth and pace and we jetted down the mountain. Before departing Horombo, we enjoyed our last few sights of being above the clouds. Although the descent was not difficult, it did feel a bit lengthy. My dad was definelty feeling better and back to his good old self again. . . he got Melanie and Sergio pretty good by hiding in some bushes and jumping out at them on the trail when they weren't looking. .lol :)
Once we reached the bottom of the gate, we took a team "after" photo, collected our certificates, bought some souvenirs from the gift shop at the base and waited for a ride back to the hotel. What an adventure!!!!
Once back at SPringlands Hotel, we checked in, dropped gear and had a little certification ceremony with our guides. After that we all hit the showers desperately and then relaxed with a few Kilimanjaros, Safaris, and Tuskers while we waited for dinner and celebrated our hard work and success. It was a lot of fun to recount stories with our team and other teams who had also made the summit. I was so grateful that we had all made it and were now back safe and sound.
For me, Genevieve, and Brooke, our trip was only half over and the real emotional journey about to begin as on the 19th we would head to Uganda to visit Nakivale and Kyaka II Refugee Camps with International Medical Corps.
July 18: After a quick breakfast. . we said our good-byes to Melanie and Steve and the rest of us set off on a game drive at Arusha National Park for the Day. It was a great way to spend the day after the climb. . .We saw lots of monkeys, giraffs, hippos, birds, etc. It was really lovely. The terrain and lanscape were quite beautiful. After the game drive we said farewell to Sergio who was off to Ireland for work and the rest of the team headed back to the hotel.
July 19: It was a early departure from the hotel for Corina, Martin, my dad, and I. .. we had the 8 hour shuttle adventure back to Nairobi! I managed to sleep most of the way regardless of the bumpiness. . lol. I would meet Genevieve and Brooke in Kampala later that evening along with International Medical Corps. My dad and I managed to grab a quick bite at NBO before our flights took off. . we enjoyed a few more somosas. . .mmmm... so yummy.
It was a remarkable adventure shared with some really special and extraordinary individuals. . I could not have asked for a better team and am so grateful for them in joining me on this mission to help women and children in the Congo and Uganda, while also taking on a very personal physical challenge.
As I always like to close. . .if there is a dream you are after? Go after it. Life is too short, live it to the fullest. . and remember. . .Never limit yourself or life's potential. The extraordinary is always possible!!!
Thank you for all of your support and encouragement along the way. ..next will be a recount of our journey to Nakivale and Kyaka II with International Medical Corps in Uganda.If you would like to continue to support our efforts, please donate here.
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Josh and Kayla. Where do I begin. Kayla and I once where talking and tried to figure out how we met, and when we met, and we couldn't remember, so we'll just say we've been friends for as long as I can remember (literally). When Josh and Kayla began talking about the possibility of having Alabaster Jar photographing their wedding, we jumped for joy (we actually did). Kayla is one of those people who lives out her walk for Jesus so visibly that even on Facebook you feel challenged to love more, serve more and just be more authentic, Josh is an incredible musician, and incredible doesn't even come close, with a heart so big you feel the love in every one of his lyrics, so we knew their wedding was going to be special. Their day was just _______ seriously I literally don't have the words, I think the pictures will speak for themselves. Between Kayla's dad barely able to let her go, a foot washing ceremony, hand-made paper flowers from old hymnals and bridesmaids blessings and praying for Kayla before the wedding, there are too many aspects to pick one as our favourite. I think you just need to see for yourself. Makeup- MBM Make Up by Michelle
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All of us here are thrilled you want to add B1G1: Business for Good into your business. Many congratulations.
Just like your Action Coach, we're certain that B1G1 can add almost a 'transformational' spark to your enterprise — adding meaning and purpose right across the spectrum.
You'll find it connects deeply with your team giving them even more things to be proud of. And you'll find it connects you even more deeply to your customers. And of course, it becomes a real reflection of who you are.
As your Action Coach has most likely told you, you'll be building B1G1 into the DNA of your business, choosing high-impact projects from around the world to give to, choosing to give based on ideas that resonate with your customers and so on. B1G1 helps you build incredibly compelling stories — stories that really connect.
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Becoming a part of B1G1 is really simple:
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The rise of flexible working and the phenomenon of renting desks rather than whole spaces is changing the way commercial property is managed.
It's likely that an increasing number of large commercial spaces will be altered and converted into smaller units. These would be designed specifically to attract smaller tenants, including sole traders, start-ups and SMEs. Continue reading


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Hotel Excelsior
The Excelsior is constructed in old English style, and is considered to be a pearl amongst Gothenburg hotels. It has been recently carefully restored and is driven in a family spirit.
The Hotel within walking distance to the Avenyn, Göteborgs main street. The hotel has 66 single, double or family rooms that can take up to 6 persons.
It was turned into a hotel in 1938 and the Swedish film legends Greta Garbo and Elisabeth Bergman have stayed here.
When we stayed there 7 years ago, we found the hotel a little run down, but it was very inexpensive, and absolutely an alternative for budget travelers.
If you travel during winter, you'll find that you can get a reasonably priced room even at high class hotels. So check around when booking, and you may be upgraded to a four or five star hotel at a low price.
Address: Karl Gustavsgatan 7
Göteborg, Sweden
Hotel Gothia Towers
When I revisited Göteborg in 2006, my friend Terje and I had booked a room at the ultra modern Hotel Gothia Towers. Staying here was the total opposite experience to Hotel Excelsior.
With its 704 rooms in two large towers, it is the biggest hotel in Scandinavia, and is connected to Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre.
It is located by Liseberg Entertainment Park and the Universeum Natural Experience centre. This is not within walking distance to the city centre, but there are trams and buses that will bring you to Avenyn and Nordstan.
It has 3 bars and 7 restaurants, which was a relief when we stayed there, as this was a weekend with a nasty winter weather.
The hotel has the most fantastic top floor bar with a 365 degree view over the city. We went up there by night and were both captivated.
The rooms were spacious and we could stay there at a reasonable price off season with a breakfast included.
If you want a weekend in Göteborg, you may book two nights at Gothia Towers Hotel with breakfast for 685,95 or 65,7 EURO the second weekend in January 2010 (www.hrs.de).
Hotel Gothia Towers
Mässans gata 24, Box 5184
402 26 Göteborg
Tel: +46-31-750 88 00
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Technology is Enabling more Women to Succeed in the IT Industry
"There are some brilliant female role models in our sector, and IT is increasingly being recognised as a great career option for women. We've also got more legislation in place to protect women in the workplace than ever before, and more and more calls for greater diversity and more women in the boardroom."
– Maggie Berry, Women in Technology
Further to this, asserts Victoria Browne, technology is a driving factor in aiding women to reach the top of IT businesses and into board rooms. A large part of this is the "working from home" aspect of flexible working that allows women who wish to pursue both a career and a family achieve this. She states that:
Companies that implement home working practices are likely to be able to benefit from a more diverse workforce.
Giving women the option to have both a family and career benefits the employer as it means that they can hold on to top talent within the business by ensuring that they are supported in their decisions. Maggie Berry also hopes that increasing conversations around the benefits of home working will highlight the fact that it is not only women who have choices to make around home life and work life, but men as well. More and more often men are choosing to leave their career path to pursue a family life, and this is a key insight that must not be over looked.
When Cisco conducted an industry survey a few months back, the research revealed that 61% of employees believe they don't need to be in an office to be productive – and two-thirds of employees place a higher value on workplace flexibility than salary. Attitudes toward working remotely have certainly shifted over recent years, as working from home is no longer seen as a privilege – it's expected.
Many companies purport to have a good flexible working or home working culture, but this is not always the reality. The key to a successful strategy often comes down to resources and high level support of the program. Technology is improving a company's ability to allow home working and ability to retain diverse talent.
It would be great to hear your thoughts and experiences of the benefits and pitfalls of flexible/home working.
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Since July 2016, we've given a new meaning to the word "flea"
Our Mission
TN Flea Mall provides a brand new shopping experience to the city of White House. Because we have combined the style of an antique mall and the variety of a flea market, we have different items come through our doors every day; you never know what you'll find in the Flea! Over 80 booths and 100+ vendors make up TN Flea Mall and keep our place moving and grooving. Come and see what's new in our store today!
TN Flea Mall is a large supporter of small businesses and "shopping small." Shopping at small businesses in your community not only drive the US economy, but bring unique offerings to your area you would never see in a major chain store. At TN Flea Mall, we want to make shopping a diverse and fun experience.
Meet the owners
Eddie and Heidi Harlin founded TN Flea Mall in July of 2016. With humble beginnings in the world of flea markets and antique malls, the owners have brought a unique shopping mall environment to White House, TN. "We are so thankful for the amount of growth with our business," says Eddie, "we've gone from having an empty building to a thriving business stuffed to the brim with over 120 vendors' amazing finds at reasonable prices." Eddie and Heidi are dedicated to creating a pleasurable shopping experience to all of their customers.


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Like many startups, we saw a problem and set out to solve it. HotSchedules was born when two restaurateurs, David Cantu and Ray Pawlikowski, set out to help restaurants work smarter through technology. As time passed and the industry continued to evolve, our customers turned to us to solve their biggest challenges with innovative technology.
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Haney Farmers Market
This week: it's an early Christmas shopping spree. Beautiful preserves and honey, hand-crafted gifts, bottles from nearby wineries, delectable baking; what's not to love about shopping local? Santa may even pop in for a visit so you, the kids, and your favourite four-legged friends can take a few photos with him. Avoid crazy mall lineups, plastic backdrops, and high photo-fees; bring your camera or smart-phone and enjoy the visit. All under cover as the Haney Farmers Market moves from Memorial Peace Park to the greenhouses at Grow & Gather! Parking is free.


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Successful Junior Fundraiser
In early February, the POWER JAM: Derby Art and Literature event raised funds for SFV Junior Roller Derby by showing off SFV's artsy-fartsy side! The fundraiser was hosted by bookshop Book Show and print studio/gallery NOMAD, who donated the space, a portion of book sales, and all live printing funds to benefit the cause. The day featured outstanding artwork of all types that filled the gallery space. SFV adult skaters, juniors, and parents created, collaborated, and donated their derby-themed pieces to the silent auction, which was a smashing success.
The art included everything from watercolor to handsewn pieces to sculpture to photography. The afternoon also featured the literary arts with many of the juniors, adults, and parents reading heartfelt prose and poetry inspired by their experiences in and around the sport.
Another main attraction of the event was Mama Glide's PEZATORIUM, a room showcasing some of the historical Pez Candy dispensers and items that are a part of her collection of over 10,000 pieces. At the end of the day, what was most evident was that woven throughout all of the inspired artwork and writings featured at POWER JAM, was the strength, confidence, teamwork, and athleticism the girls have gained through playing the sport.
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S3 Development, with assistance from Dickson Commercial Group (DCG, is pleased to announce its most recent acquisition of Reno's newest mixed-used redevelopment project at the southeast corner of Wells and Ryland. The 39,816 square-foot office building was purchased by S3 Development for $4,400,000. The building has visibility along both Wells and Ryland, and provides quick access to both major freeways, Downtown Reno and Renown Hospital.
S3 Development's plans are to build out the vacancies to accommodate a mix of office, retail and medical office suites. Other work will include a new facade and exterior look, new landscaping, remodeled outdoor courtyard (swings, BBQ, dog park and other fun amenities) and a new parking lot. Dominic Brunetti, CCIM and Travis Hansen, CCIM have been retained as the leasing agents by S3 Development.
"We are very excited on this acquisition and rehabilitation of this project. It is really a "Sleeper" of a building. The 34 feet high interiors are amazing with contemporary and hip tenant improvements."


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Yoshua Okón
Born 1970, Mexico City. Lives and works Mexico City.
Yoshua Okón's work, like a series of near-sociological experiments executed for the camera, blends staged situations, documentation and improvisation and questions habitual perceptions of reality, truth, selfhood and morality. His solo shows exhibitions include: Salò Island, UC Irvine, Irvine; Piovra, Kaufmann Repetto, Milan; Poulpe, Mor Charpentier, Paris; Octopus, Cornerhouse, Manchester and Hammer Museum, Los Angeles and SUBTITLE, Städtische Kunsthalle, Munich. His work is included in the collections of Tate Modern, Hammer Museum, LACMA, Colección Jumex, National Gallery of Victoria and MUAC, among others.


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Cultivation Classic 2017
We visited Portland for the first time last year, to attend the inaugural Cultivation Classic. That event revealed an unparalleled caliber of thoughtful innovation and dedication, and we left feeling profoundly inspired.
The second Cultivation Classic took place on May 12, 2017 at Revolution Hall, where cannabis consumption was not allowed. The lack of smoke in the air made for a more academic and businesslike atmosphere, and though there was a bar serving drinks, with so much fascinating information being dispensed by the panelists, we rarely left our seats in the auditorium.
We were particularly keen to hear Dr. Ethan Russo speak about "making cannabis safer and better." He emphasized the potential health risks associated with smoking, insisted that "smoking of anything will never be FDA-approved as a pharmaceutical," and added that these risks are reduced but not eliminated with vaporization. Dr. Russo warned about shockingly high levels of dangerous pesticides detected in cannabis sold at dispensaries, pointing out that none are considered safe for inhalation and some are known carcinogens that can also cause seizures as well as contributing to honeybee colony collapse disorder. He noted that cannabis plants absorb heavy metals present in soil and that this should be monitored for public safety. Unsurprisingly, Dr. Russo discouraged dabbing, explaining that in addition to the likelihood of increased tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, too much THC slows the heart and deprives the brain of blood, causing sudden fainting that could result in serious head injury. Finally, he raised concerns about vape pens containing propylene glycol and glycerol. These substances are considered safe for oral consumption, but when heated they produce formaldehyde, which, when inhaled, is more likely to cause cancer than cigarettes.
Dr. Russo went on to outline a cannabis typology system wherein cannabis is considered one single polymorphic species with three types: high THC, mixed THC/CBD, and CBD-predominant. Rather than referring to "strains" as either "indica" or "sativa," we should identify "chemovars," or chemical varieties, according to their cannabinoid and terpene content. Displaying lab test results for different chemovars, he delved into the specific aromas, flavors, effects, and medical applications associated with each cannabinoid and terpene profile.
In a second keynote, Dr. Adie Poe shared compelling research about the neuroscience of opioid and cannabinoid interactions. Other highlights included Jesse Dodd's impassioned exhortation to build living soil and regenerate our ecosystems, accompanied by a slideshow of stunning garden photography. Adam Smith introduced the Craft Cannabis Alliance, newly formed to define and promote authentic craft cannabis in Oregon, with a focus on clean product, sustainable methods, ethical employment practices, local ownership, community engagement, and continued commitment to ending the war on drugs. And Jeremy Plumb spoke about the Open Cannabis Project's work to protect cannabis diversity by establishing existing genetics as public domain in order to prevent them from being patented by wealthy corporations.
At the awards ceremony, winning flowers in nine competition categories were announced along with unique insights from Mowgli Holmes as he located each of the winners within the Phylos Galaxy. There was also an Innovation Award presented by the Resource Innovation Institute, recognizing Cascade High and Pilot Farms for their commitment to sustainability.
We helped judge the THC outdoor flowers, so were eager to find out the results in that category but disappointed to discover that while our favorite sample, Purple Hindu Kush by High Valley Organics, came in second, the winning entry, Blueberry by One Family Farms, was not included in our judging kit.
We have been critiquing cannabis flowers for many years, but this was our first time judging a competition. We approached this task by ranking our 13 samples according to aroma and visual appeal, then smoked a tiny bit of each and assigned scores for aroma, flavor, and effect, and then retested the remainder of each sample in both a Firefly vaporizer and clean glass pipe in reverse order from lowest to highest preliminary score. Having striven to be meticulously fair, we were aghast at the realization that any judge who scored their entries more or less generously than average would unknowingly skew the results.
The Cultivation Classic was designed this way to ensure that judges would have plenty of time to evaluate each sample. But perhaps a better process would allow for multiple rounds of judging, so the highest scoring entries could all be compared together in the same group. And to make it more interesting, I'd like to see what would happen if the categories were condensed from nine to three, with indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse flowers all competing against one another.
Regardless of how the competition evolves, we'll be looking forward to the next Cultivation Classic, which will almost certainly continue to epitomize the sophisticated fusion of art and science that makes Oregon's cannabis culture so special.


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DyDo Group Holdings Inc (2590.T)
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DyDo Group Holdings to launch new business
March 2(Reuters) - DyDo Group Holdings Inc <2590.T>:Says it will launch pharmaceuticals for rare disease use business from July 2019 . Full Article
Shibusawa Warehouse plans freight forwarding JV with DyDo Group Holdings' unit
Dec 5 (Reuters) - Shibusawa WarehouseCo Ltd <9304.T> ::Says it plans to set up a joint venture, which will be mainly engaged in freight forwarding transportation business, with DyDo Group Holdings Inc <<<2590.T>>> 's wholly owned unit DyDo Drinko, on June 1, 2018.JV will be capitalized at 25 million yen, and co and DyDo Group Holdings' unit will own a 51 percent stake and a 49 percent stake respectively . Full Article
DyDo Group Holdings unit to acquire 80 pct stake in Merpez
Oct 16(Reuters) - DyDo Group Holdings Inc <2590.T>:Says its 90 percent-owned Turkey-based unit Della Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. will acquire 80 percent stake in Turkey-based company Merpez Ticaret Turizm Gıda Tarım Pazarlama Emlak İnşaat Sanayi İthalat ve İhracat Limited Şirketi(Merpez), which is mainly engaged in manufacture and sales of mineral water .Says amount of investment in Merpez for the acquisition is 23.4 million Turkish liras (725 million yen).Says the acquisition will close in late November . Full Article


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In this episode, Tim flies solo and chats with Mike Dudek from The Clicky Post and Dudek Modern Goods. Mike and Tim talk about the origins of the Dudek Modern Goods pen/pencil stands, why people who love good pencils and fountain pens suffer from similar brands of insanity, and when to say "enough is enough" and focus on using this stuff. Basically, Mike and Tim help you from turning into the Thorin Oakenshield of pencils.
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- It's just a pen… | The Clicky Post
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From guts to data driven decision making
Source: Wikipedia, License: CC0 There is a wonderful cartoon by Loriot, a German humorist (1923 - 2011), about a couple sitting at a breakfast table, arguing about how to boil a four-and-a-half minute egg. The answer appears simple, but husband and wife argue about how to measure the time using experience, feelings and expert judgment (wife) or a clock (husband). The whole sketch is hilarious and is often regarded as a fine observation of miss-communication.
Are career motivations changing?
The German news magazine Der Spiegel published a series of articles [1, 2] around career developments. The stories suggest that career aspirations of young professionals today are somewhat different to those of previous generations in Germany. Apparently money and people management responsibility are less desirable for new starters compared to being able to participate in interesting projects and to maintain a healthy work life balance. Hierarchies are seen as a mean to an end, and should be more flexible, depending on requirements and skills sets.


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By Kate Cheng
We know, we know – you've got a million balls juggling in the air, one of them's about to drop…and it's inevitably the one where you organise your flight three months in advance and oh look! It's mid-November and Thanksgiving is next week. And then if you're booking an Uber or train to the airport on top of that, the dollars can easily add up. So, here's how to score yourself the cheapest flight possible last minute without having to fork out half your rent and struggling to kill yourself for the entire fifteen-hour flight in the middle seat.
Travel Mid-Week
While it is suggested that Tuesdays are the best day for flying out, sometimes it's better to surf websites that compare flights, and then check the entire week for lowest prices. Generally, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are your best bet. We also suggest early morning flights (like, is-this-really-late-or-early-kind-of-morning) or ones in the afternoon – at least you'll still have a good portion of the day left when you touch down in your destination!
Buy Off-Season and Non-Direct Flights
Traveling off-season (so, say, not during public or school holidays like Christmas or Summer vacation) will definitely get you more mileage for your dollars. Booking a flight with a layover or two will also keep the price down, while perhaps allowing you a chance to look through a new city! Plus, using the same cab company every time to get you to the airport will definitely ensure you pay a steady rate and aren't being ripped off (or at least that you'll know if someone tries to).
Use the Incognito Tab
You know how sometimes you search for a flight and then two days (or two hours) later it seems to soar up to three times that amount? Airlines and websites can tell when you've been leaving digital footprints all over their page, and so know they can hike the price up if you've shown you're invested. It's best to use the incognito tab so that you can compare and re-check prices to your heart's content without worrying about some brand going all Mission Impossible on you.
Don't Pay for the Perrier
If you're already on a budget airline, you know that they'll be looking to sneak a little here and there out of your wallet with inessential but attractive additionals: want some soothing green tea (to make your early morning flight that much more bearable)? That'll be $15. An eye mask to go with that? Make it $389. Opting out of plane refreshments (not like we'd go near plane food anyway) and bringing your own healthy alternatives are sure ways to save yourself some Ben Franklins. Bonus points if you manage to pack your entire trip into your carry-on (decant away, people! And get samples from Sephora etc) – airlines love to charge extra for luggage, and that's before you realise it's overweight from squeezing in those extra Proenza Schouler cage heels…you know, just in case.
Join Airline Loyalty Clubs
Do not overlook the perks of joining airline membership clubs and racking up those air miles. From booking your preferred seat for free up to forty-eight hours earlier, to taking a hot shower and getting your requisite wheatgrass smoothie from the airline lounge, there are literally no drawbacks to getting points from a flight you've already booked. Once you start climbing those tiers, the benefits just get even better – priority boarding, check-in, and easier upgrades. Life doesn't get much better when you get a complimentary Cosmo and/or cappuccino thrown in.


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ASEAN disaster response centre to expand scope beyond the region: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) will be designated as the regional body to respond to disasters, both within and outside Southeast Asia, Singapore Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said on Friday (Aug 18).
The centre, headquartered in Jakarta, is currently responsible for facilitating cooperation and coordination among member states in the event of natural disasters.
Set up in 2011, the centre has played a leading role in managing responses to disasters such as the 2016 Banda Aceh earthquake and the Philippines' Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Most recently, it helped to fly emergency relief items to conflict-torn Marawi in the southern Philippines, with the support of the Malaysian government.
"Insofar as our help is needed, AHA Centre will coordinated it - whether inside Southeast Asia or outside," said Mr Shanmugam at the third ASEAN strategic policy dialogue on disaster management.
Part of the centre's work has also been to facilitate cooperating among ASEAN, the United Nations and other international organisations, and Mr Shanmugam said this collaboration has been key to enhancing the region's ability to respond to disasters.
"Very few countries can on their own fully address disaster risks and rebuild their communities after major disasters," Mr Shanmugam noted. "Our partnerships in ASEAN and our collaboration with the UN ... have tangibly helped advance the ability to deal with disasters, manage them and help people on the ground."
Mr Shanmugam called the ASEAN-UN partnership an "important relationship", with cooperation having grown stronger since the ASEAN and UN Joint Strategic Plan of Action on Disaster Management was signed five years ago.
He cited the example of the UN World Food Programme, which has helped the AHA Centre to manage its first regional warehouse in Subang, Malaysia.
The warehouse supplies emergency relief items such as tents for temporary shelter and basic necessities to sites affected by disasters in the region.
Mr Shanmugam also said that two new satellite warehouses would be set up in Thailand and the Philippines.
"With more stakeholders on board, we can put in place more projects to operationalise the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response," Mr Shanmugam said.
The annual dialogue, which was held in conjunction with World Humanitarian Day, aims to provide a platform for ASEAN to discuss and strengthen its capabilities in disaster management.
This year's dialogue centred on collaboration between ASEAN and the UN in disaster management, as well as future policy and operational engagement.
The event was co-organised by the Singapore Civil Defence Force, ASEAN Secretariat and the AHA Centre.
It was attended by around 150 participants, including ambassadors and representatives from the UN, private sector and non-governmental organisations.
World Humanitarian Day was first designated by the UN General Assembly in 2003 to recognise humanitarian workers helping those in disaster-prone areas, people in distress and those in need.


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After daily use for years, I keep running into new situations with newer C# language features, even with generics which have been around since .NET 2.0. Just as a quick refresher, in case you're not familiar with generics or have been stuck on .NET 1.1 for a while, here's a simple generic method to succinctly determine if some type is decorated with an attribute:
public static bool HasAttribute<T>(this Type Type) { foreach (Attribute attr in Type.GetCustomAttributes(typeof(T), true)) { if (attr.GetType() == typeof(T)) { return true; } } return false; }
I can call it like this:
bool HasParseAttr = SomeObject.GetType().HasAttribute<ParseAttribute>();
Generic constraints are defined with a "where" clause, so you can ensure that a type that's passed in implements a specific interface, you can ensure the type is a reference type (class) or a value type (struct), you can ensure that it has a constructor (new), or you can ensure it inherits from some other type.
public static bool HasAttribute<T>(this Type Type) where T : Attribute { // ... }
Here I'm ensuring that T inherits from the Attribute class.
Some of the code I wrote today required different constraints on multiple type parameters. I tried using &&, and commas, but those didn't work, so a quick Google search gave me the answer—the use of multiple where clauses:
private void RegisterDataBindingMethods<AttributeType, DelegateType>(ref Dictionary<string, DelegateType> Methods) where AttributeType : Attribute where DelegateType : Delegate { // ... }
The problem is that "special types", such as object and Delegate, can't be used for generic constraints. For object, you can use class or new(), but why not Delegate? Is this an artificial restriction?
Within the body of this method, I ran into another odd problem:
Delegate del = Delegate.CreateDelegate(typeof(DelegateType), this, mi); Methods.Add(PropertyName, (DelegateType)del);
This won't compile, because there's no way to know if del can be casted to a DelegateType at compile time. However, if I add the constraint where DelegateType : class, then I can do this:
Methods.Add(PropertyName, (del as DelegateType));
This works fine, because it will attempt at runtime to convert it. If it fails, the resulting expression will be null. Although C# isn't always very intuitive, there is almost always a way to accomplish what you're attempting.
I've been impressed by the ways in which fundamental design patterns, as well as my general development approach, have changed (sometimes drastically) due to a handful of new language features, and while most of that has been due to the fantastic features added in C# 3.0, I occasionally run into situations where older features like generics still surprise me.