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When the SG debuted back in '61 it was considered pretty radical for the time, with its thin body and no nonsense styling, it clearly focussed on raw power and playability. Quickly becoming a fan favourite with players like Pete Townshend, the SG found itself a permanent member of the Gibson roster. The Gibson SG Junior is the stripped back younger brother to the original SG's.
With the classic all Mahogany, super slim design, the SG Junior is the same tone machine we all know and love. The Slim Taper Mahogany neck is topped with a lush Rosewood fingerboard to complete the tonewood dream team. Unlike normal all Mahogany guitars, the SG is super light thanks to its thinline profile and simplistic design.
With a single Gibson P-90 it offers more bite, a sweeter single coil tone and a more versatile overall sound. Perfect for players that want to have greater control over their tone, the Gibson P-90 is a hot, raw but perfectly rounded pickup choice. It sounds as smooth as it is gnarly.

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'It is hard': Business booming in regional areas but luring workers from city proves challenging
A growing labour shortage in Victoria's west has the potential to threaten hundreds of millions of dollars of new investment in the region, a municipal executive says.
On a website advertising a new treatment facility for convicted criminals on supervision orders, job-seekers have been invited to think outside the box.
"Open up a map of Victoria and stick your finger where you want to live," the advertisement said.
Featured on a site run by the Victoria's Justice Department, the site referenced Melbourne's median house price of $900,000.
"Finding your paradise in the suburbs is a tough task," the site said.
"If you slide your finger along a little to the left and upwards, though, you'll run into Ararat, where you'll find a more comforting reality."
Scott Jacques works for Victoria's Justice Department in Ararat.
"There's a general drive to promote the community, not just the job," Mr Jacques said
"So we're changing our recruitment approach."
Metropolitan tree-changers target of marketing campaign
Ararat's prison network is expanding and more than 50 jobs will be needed to staff its latest addition — a residential facility for serious offenders who have served their custodial sentence.
It is not only public investment that is being channelled into Victoria's west; the collection of regional cities and towns surrounding the Grampians mountain range north west of Melbourne is experiencing an influx of interest from private players.
Jim Nolan is the chief executive of the Beaufort-based Pyrenees Shire council, north-west of Ballarat.
"It [the investment] is quite unusual in the recent history of this region," he said.
"And this investment is in a range of sectors [including] manufacturing, in agriculture, with a proposed horticultural development, and renewable energy."
Some of the projects top hundreds of millions of dollars.
Mr Nolan said that around two thousand jobs will need to be filled over the next five years across an area with an ageing labour workforce and lower-than-average unemployment rate.
He has teamed up with two other municipal executives from nearby Ararat and Stawell, who have ask the Commonwealth for funding to attract tree-changers from Melbourne to help fill the labour gaps.
"There's quite a bit of work to be done in terms of marketing the region," Mr Nolan said.
"Melbourne's expanding, there's quite a large population travelling into the city to work, they spend a lot of money buying houses.
"We think that there's an opportunity to perhaps attract a percentage of that population to come and live in our region, where land and housing is more affordable, and the opportunity to fill jobs is there and it's growing."
'These are the problems of success': Treasurer
Victoria's Treasurer Tim Pallas said that the labour shortage is a symptom of success.
"It is hard, when you're in a situation when a business is growing and they need specific skills and they are not apparent or available to them in the immediate area," he said.
"We recognise that.
"We're working directly with employers in the Ararat and Stawell area, to make sure that we can connect skills in … to encourage people to move to regional Victoria."
The State Government has cut payroll tax in half in regional Victoria to encourage business to move out of the city — making regional Victoria the cheapest payroll tax rate in the country.
But some of the players that stand to win most from the policy say the savings do not even cover the cost of recruitment.
Nick Carthew heads up a company in Ararat that builds electrical wiring harnesses for trucks and military vehicles.
"This financial period we would've saved maybe $320,000 in payroll tax," Mr Carthew said.
"[It] is a good start, but we've invested well and truly more than that just trying to hire people."
Regional towns 'don't have a drawcard'
Mr Carthew employs hundreds of people, but said that about half the staff he has hired over the past 18 months have already moved on.
"A lot of regional towns like ours don't have a drawcard, so it's not as attractive to someone that's used to walking down the street to get their latte and stuff for lunch," he said.
"We don't have the businesses that support that, so really, there needs to be a lot more investment in housing affordability."
Scott Jacques has joined the board of a new Central Grampians Learning and Jobs Hub, to work on addressing the labour shortage in Ararat.
He said that he disagreed that the incentive to shift to the city from Melbourne is not there yet.
"I guess it depends on what the individuals are looking for," Mr Jacques said.
"We're a rural area that offers wider things and more things than just cafes.
"The hospital is expanding, you're very close to some very beautiful countryside, the schools are good, it's got the facilities and obviously it's a growing area.
"That's something people may think about for their future."
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Last Thursday morning we diverted a bit from going through the chapter on holiness by AW Tozer and watched a video by John Piper on God's holiness. If you missed seeing it, or would like to watch it again, you can go to this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItDuC8AS7YY. One of the great quotes from this 30 minute video is this: "God's holiness is his infinite value as the absolutely unique, morally perfect, permanent person that he is and who by grace made himself accessible--his infinite value as the absolutely unique, morally perfect, permanent person that he is. And now my prayer for this generation becomes not simply that you become a generation impassionate for God's holiness, but that you become a generation passionate for God's supreme infinite value. And that will sever the root of all lesser joys."
Take some time to reread the chapter on holiness in The Attributes of God and then go on to explore what great men of God have said about God's holiness. Even though we can't completely grasp any one attribute of God, we should be pushing ourselves beyond contentment with what we already know in order to know God better and serve Him with a more passionate heart.
See you Thursday morning. Don't forget Amanda is faithfully caring for the little ones so that moms are free to have a challenge of the heart.


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So I am really trying to shoot much more LF and wanting to hone my craft. Using the app Reciprocity Timer it will give you a bellow extension and calculate the stop difference based on the length of bellows you have extended. My question is: Do you measure just the bellow or do you also add the depth of the camera back as well. So in my case an Ebony 4x5 which is probably an addition 1 1/2-2 inches to the film plain. So for example if the bellows are extended 4.9" with a 90mm lens would account for 1 stop according to my app, but adding an addition inch and a half or so of the actual camera it would add up to a stop. So which do you use? Just bellows, or bellows and camera? Thanks.


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Patios are an easy addition to a home. As functional as they are, they can also be practically useless in light, warm the sun with less intention is sunbathing. Products and companies exist to bring the shade to a patio and enhance the use of it, rain or shine. Dekker to expand the use of the terrace, warehouse, in some regions of the country, a room for all seasons. Covers reduce energy costs to a home by filtering light, thus reducing the heat entering the home. When you choose an outdoor custom patio covers that is installation, cost, function and appearance.
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Hi there, gerbils! Folks, this is an insane day. We're not entirely sure of what's happened recently, but we've seen a sharp drop in SSD prices. Multiple drives have had their price stickers mercilessly slashed, and PC builders and upgraders everywhere can reap the benefits. Let's get this going.
- There are few things that prove the above point better than the Micron 1100 2-TB solid-state drive. This SATA unit has hardware-based AES-256 encryption and should be capable of pushing 530 MB/s in sequential reads and up to 500 MB/s in writes. Random I/O performance is pretty good for a SATA drive, too, at 55K read IOPS and 83K write IOPS. We're saving the best for last, though, and we hope you have bath salts handy. You can buy this two-terabyte SSD for just $268.99 from Rakuten if you apply the code PLM47 during the checkout process. We'll wait while you get your jaw off the floor and put your credit card back in your wallet. SSD storage at 13.5 cents a gigabyte was nothing but a pipe dream not long ago.
- Because the taste of one good thing is never enough, we have another crazy SSD deal. The Adata SU800 1 TB is a speedy SATA drive with sequential performance of 560 MB/s on reads and 520 MB/s when writing. This drive is enjoying a massive sale, too, as you can currently get one from Rakuten from just $178.49 with the checkout code AD31. If you're doing the math, that works out to 17.9 cents a gigabyte.
- The storage onslaught continues with the Seagate Expansion 8 TB external drive. While it doesn't have any particular characteristics other than being a high-quality drive from a top-tier manufacturer, that's fine by us. You see, it's selling for the mere pittance of $139.99 at Newegg with the promo code EMCPUEU34. That, my friends, is $17.50 a terabyte—just wow.
- You might need a big, fast chunk of storage for your PC or home server. A drive that would fit right in is the HGST DeskStar NAS 6 TB and its 7200-RPM rotational speed coupled with 128 MB of cache. It's selling for $159.99 at Newegg if you use the promo code EMCPUEU53. Math lovers will already have calculated the figure of $26.67 per terabyte.
- We're still reeling from the attack of the cheap drives, but there's still room for another couple items. The Corsair Carbide Spec Omega is a modern case with unique styling, a tempered-glass side panel, and enough room for all sorts of liquid-cooling hardware. It's not often you see a case like this selling for cheap, but today is a crazy day. Take one home for only $59.99 from Newegg with the code EMCPUEU62, and then get another $20 back by way of a rebate card.
- Everyone's a fan of a nice headset—particularly a stylish one like the Corsair Void Pro RGB. It's got a pair of 50-mm neodymium drivers, breathable fabric earcups, a comfy headband, and a nice-sounding boom mic. Of course, the RGB LED lighting will make it look fantastic whether it's sitting on your head or on your desk. Grab one of these for only $59.99 either from Amazon or from Newegg. Our Editor-in-Chief Jeff Kampman has the wireless version of the Void Pro RGB and he's pretty happy with it.
That's all for today, folks! There's a chance you're looking for something we haven't covered. If that's the case, you can help The Tech Report by using the following referral links when you're out shopping: not only do we have a partnership with Newegg and Amazon, but we also work with Best Buy, Adorama, Rakuten, Walmart, and Sam's Club. For more specific needs, you can also shop with our links at Das Keyboard's shop.


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This product review includes products that are sent to me by a brand or company. Although the product is sponsored, all opinions are honest and are all my own.
It was a month ago or so when I've been contacted by Skinny Coffee Club through a friendly email in which I've been asked if I am interested in a collaboration and to become one of their ambassadors.
Of course, I was excited and I've asked for further information and while I've awaited the next email from them, I started to read a bit about the Skinny Coffee Club. On their official site, only good reviews and happy #skinnycoffeebabes with lots of before and after pictures in order to share their satisfying results with the newcomers.
Skinny Coffee is the first coffee detox and weight loss program, aimed at enabling you to transform both your body and mind, as well as cleansing your system. The intended benefits of it include decreased hunger, increase motivation and energy, better skin health, enhanced stamina, and anti-ageing. It is completely organic and vegan and most of the ingredients it contains, are known for boosting up your metabolism and make you burn more and faster.
• Organic Green Coffee beans • Chlorogenic Green Coffee bean extract (50% powder) • Siberian Ginseng • Garcinia Cambogia • 100% pure Matcha powder • Spirulina • Wheatgrass • Organic Brazilian Coffee.
They've contacted me right on time, in the same period when I'm was planning a healthier lifestyle ahead, and I thought why not start directly with my morning essential cup of coffee! To be honest I didn't care much about losing weight but the "transform both your body and mind, as well as cleansing your system" were the words that made me wanna try it out.
When I received my Skinny Coffee I didn't get only the coffee… there are daily meals and exercise plans included in the pretty pack too and I'm pretty sure that in order to fully succeed while doing the 28-day program, the best way would be to combine the coffee with at least the daily meals plan if not both.
I didn't though… I just replaced my regular coffee with the Skinny Coffee but even so, I'm different than before. When it comes to weight … I might say that I've lost only a kg… a kg and half without exercise or the food plan but it definitely help me maintain my weight. I don't feel bloated anymore after a meal even if I would eat much more than needed. Then… miraculously, it made me reduce the exaggerated amount of coffee which I was used to and yes, in the end, I've got what I wished for.. my skin is so much clearer, I'm in a daily better mood and my energy levels are higher.
There are more options to chose from such as the Original, Night Time Edition or Chocolate Mocha, results vary from person to person but at the end of the day it's the results that matter and one thing is clear in my opinion – Skinny Coffee Club worth a try!
Well, that's what I had right now to say about the program. I just started my second round and I really want to see what more improvements, benefits and changes it can get me and I'll be back.
Until next time! Muah!
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The Crystal bed range offers an extra firm sleep surface for extra support, with a wide range of storage options to help you create your ideal bedroom. Available in a range of sizes to suit any room, the Crystal bed base is available in a choice of exciting colours so you can truly make it your own. The Crystal range boasts traditional drawers, as well as an ottoman option, perfect for smaller rooms.
- Usually available from stock for quick delivery
- 4'6 double mattress
- Extra firm tension
- Easy care, no turn mattress
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- Width 135cm
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Blackpool Donkey Rides | Information
Blackpool Donkey Rides
One of the most famous sights you will see in the holiday season here at the resort are the Blackpool donkey rides.
A firm favourite with the kids and going back to 1890 these majestic animals have stood the test of time bring smiles and memories throughout generations.
Over the years with help from advocates the welfare has never been better for the donkeys.
Each donkey has there own name, as seen on there nose bands, all are seen by a vet and get a full health check, and to top it off they also get a Friday off work!
Although mainly for the younger ones, the Blackpool donkey rides can carry adults but with restrictions.
The maximum weight limit is 8 stones so if you are like myself, a touch over, you can still enjoy yourself capturing those priceless moments with the camera!
With the weight limit and regular health checks all the donkeys are kept at stables and work a maximum of 48 hours throughout the week.
The Blackpool donkey rides are a great way to spend an afternoon on the beach.
Prices for the donkey rides are just a few pounds and for the fun you will have it is probably one of the best things to do in Blackpool.
Anything to do with animals can be controversial and with all the health checks, the high quality of stables, weight restrictions and working times the Blackpool donkeys are very well looked after.
Since 1890 when we knew less about animal welfare the treatment and care of the donkeys in Blackpool is second to none.
Cost of Blackpool Donkey Rides
The cost of the Blackpool donkey rides do vary. For a single trip you are looking at just a few pounds.
For those having a family day out you can normally get a small discount but the prices are so low anyway you won't need one.
You can take longer trips for an extra pound or two and is well worth doing on those sunny days.
One thing though, taking the kids to enjoy the Blackpool Donkeys is very inexpensive, it's memorable and one thing they will always remember.
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3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 2,124 Sq. Feet / Offered at $1,399,000
Welcome to 1225 Laurent Street in the highly desirable hills of the westside of Santa Cruz. This 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is full of character in everything from arched doorways to the exposed ceiling beams. This property is such a sublime representation of bygone charm that it was chosen as the setting of an upcoming television show on the birthplace of the modern tech industry. The property boasts a rich history of artists and lovers of nature and it's evident why when you experience the inspirational natural light and views of trees and sky that flood in through it's skylights, large bay windows, and sliding glass doors. The master bedroom opens up quaintly to the backyard with french doors and patina'd brick steps. The master bathroom features floor to ceiling glass windows to a small private garden that make the space feel light and airy. Both main indoor living spaces are bright and roomy featuring cozy large brick fireplace centerpieces. Oh, the kitchen! We haven't seen a more picturesque and charming kitchen in quite some time and would look forward to making coffee here every morning.
There's lots to love about 1225 Laurent. We feel a quiet calm and certain level of inspiration each time we've been able to spend any amount of time here. Let us know when you'd like to take a look, we never mind arranging this showing.
Please contact us for any questions or to schedule your private showing.
Local Lifestyle
With over 30 miles of beaches, Santa Cruz is one of America's most unique beach towns. Surfing, beach days, sunshine, and more lay waiting for you in Santa Cruz. Come experience the good life.
One thing that makes Santa Cruz a truly unique beach town is the close proximity to amazing hiking trails through giant redwood trees. Get lost in the forests of Santa Cruz and find a little peace.
Home to a handful of award winning coffee roasters and master brewers, Santa Cruz boasts a vibrant community of artisans making each day taste a little better.
Biking is one of the most popular activities in Santa Cruz. Whether you enjoy long road rides along the coastline or the thrill of downhill mountain trails, Santa Cruz has you covered.


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i love chocolate so
damn freaking much!
but one thing i really really really hate!
argh!i totally hate pills so much.
and yet if i'm sick i prefer to eat the liquid med much more
because it easily to swallow and the taste is much more nicer (yummy!^^)
but people don't like to eat the liquid med and much more prefer the pills
waaa~until now i really don't understand why they prefer pills
i just don't know why.huhu
oh ya
now i know a new technique how to eat pills
first prepare a hot milo
then crushed the pills
then dissolve it with the milo
then drink it
well thanks to my dear friend Nash who shared it on her FB.hehe
so i tried it and it really suitable for me
it doesn't taste like medicine at all
it taste milo!hehe
if not because of her i won't be able to eat pills forever
thanks my dear friend cause shared it
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Peterborough Restoration/
I have been just a little bit under the weather with a small cold and so I have not gotten out to walk and take pictures lately. But Steven and my dad are doing something cool and Steven snapped some photos! My dad built this cedar strip, featherweight canoe in the early 1990's and it has been used a lot. The bottom of it was quite scratched, so Steven and my dad decided to restore it by sanding it down and re-applying the epoxy finish. It is looking quite beautiful already and Steven is learning a few tricks from my dad. : ) Click on the picture for a couple more of the restoration and a few other recent additions. Lenna Young Andrews - February 16th, 2010


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Hotel Du Village is one of my favorite places in Bucks County. There is so much elegance and character in this space, which mirrored Caitlin and Marc beautifully! I arrived to the creme bridal suite on a windy day in April. All the girls having their hair and makeup done, a sweet flower girl wandering around the big room and colors popping from the berry colored bridesmaids dresses and blush, burgundy, and green flowers that were just arriving. Caitlin was such a calm bride, just taking in the morning. The guys were not far away, getting ready in their space downstairs. Between the games of foosball, grabbing a drink, and even heading outside for a little bike ride after getting dressed; the day was setting up to be perfect!
And my goodness it was just that, perfect, for these two! April 27th was probably one of the windiest days we will have this year, and it barely seemed to phase this couple. As they headed outside for a first look that brought the biggest smiles (what an incredible joy to capture!), the day got better with each moment! The bridal party braved the wind (and looked amazing in it) and before long guests were arriving. Luckily the wind died down just in time for Caitlin and Marc's outdoor ceremony. Hotel Du Village has this gorgeous patio space, and the birch tree arch and flowers by Flower Station just completed the space incredibly. As husband and wife these two took a moment to themselves after saying their beautiful vows and sharing a first kiss (something I would highly recommend to every bride and groom to be - the day passes so quickly, give yourselves that moment to breathe together) before heading to cocktail hour and then their reception to celebrate with their family and friends!
I was so thrilled to be able to sneak these two out for a few last light photos before cake cutting and an incredible night of dancing, celebration, and sparklers to end the night! Every time the wind blows through the trees I bet Caitlin and Marc will be reminded of their beautiful, blustery wedding day! What an incredible gift they have been given in that <3
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Venue: Hotel Du Village
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Bride's Dress: Bridal Atelier Montclair
Groom's Suit: Men's Warehouse
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Hi @dimimp, I guess you have been skipping my comments for months now because I haven't gotten any feedback from you relating to all my comments and post to you. Have been part of the Tech team for over two months without a delegation, I did the website for steemjetters to create their unique ID cards for identification. In all I didn't get any comment concerning them. The links are below.
This post I made 2 months ago to improve the community"s reputation didn't also get any responds.
Screenshot of the ID card APP
Link here http://steemjet.000webhostapp.com/index.html It is currently hosted on a free server.
I hope this comment, gets a response from you this time around.
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GMI Warns of Accounting Risks at 40 Companies
GMI Ratings has compiled a second "Black Swan Risk List" identifying 40 North American companies with the highest risk of major drops in share prices within the next six months.
The list is included in a new report, Behind the Masks of Accounting Fraud, posted Monday on the GMI Ratings site, names companies that GMI considers to have the most aggressive accounting practices.
"We released our first Black Swan Risk List last week, a day before one of the companies on the list (Hewlett-Packard) announced an $8.8 billion write-down that reflected material misrepresentations and disclosure failures," said GMI Ratings chief executive James A. Kaplan in a statement. "Beyond validating the inclusion of HP on our risk list, the announcement provided the latest illustration of the importance of forensic accounting in the analysis of issuer risk. Our new Black Swan Risk List identifies 40 high-risk North American companies with market caps between $5 billion and $100 billion. Just as last week's list, the new list identifies issuers with the most aggressive accounting practices based on our AGR model. Inclusion in this list signifies an elevated risk of adverse events that can materially affect share prices."
In the near future, GMI Ratings plans to add a Black Swan Risk List feature to its Web-based research service, GMI Analyst, to allow subscribers to identify high-risk companies based on a variety of geographic, industry-related and other descriptive search criteria.


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🍀 Hydrating Green Smoothie 🍀 + GIVEAWAY!/ Girls Got Goalz
Happy almost St. Patrick's Day! I have the perfect green smoothie for you whether you're out celebrating or just home chilling. But I will say.. this will help you if you partied a little too much the night before.
The coconut water in this smoothie will replenish your electrolytes and vitamins you probably lost on the dance floor. :) And if you have a headache.. I recommend adding in the 1/2 banana.
PS... If you're celebrating, please be careful. Also I recommend making this smoothie the day before so you don't have to run a blender in the morning. You're welcome :)
Now onto the goodness! (GIVEAWAY details at the bottom of recipe!)
🍀 Hydrating Green Smoothie 🍀
1 cup Harvest Bay coconut water
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup spinach (you won't taste it, promise!)
1 TBSP flax meal
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 frozen banana (opt)
Blend together in a high speed blender & enjoy! Then enter the giveaway!
Want to win some coconut water from Harvest Bay?!
Head to @girlsgotgoalz Instagram and...
1. Follow me @girlsgotgoalz and @harvestbay
2. Comment and tag one friend who love smoothies (one comment per friend)
BONUS ENTRY: Repost one of the posts photos with the hashtag #BayGoalz and tag me
That's it! Contest open to US residents 18 years and older and ends this Sunday, March 11, 2018. Winner will be announced the following day.
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A delicious take on pumpkin pie oats!
A delicious spring salad to start turning up the heat for the summer months!
Today I'm showing you how to make a delicious açaí bowl smoothie!
The perfect smoothie to enjoy post workout!
A delicious smoothie bowl made from fresh pineapple!
It's almost St. Patrick's Day! Here's a smoothie to help you recover or just enjoy the green holiday!
Easy, simple, vegetarian dish. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side!
Warm + filling breakfast for the cold winter months.
A delicious, healthy, chocolate cookie for #NationalCookieMonth!
Easy salad to whip together during the summer!
2 ingrident "nice cream" recipe for hot summer days. Simple and delicious to make and enjoy!
How to make an easy, delicious, Avocado Ranch Mason Jar Salad. Perfect for lunches and on the go lifestyles.
Easy, peasy, delicious (no churn) ice cream recipe!
Easy, simple quinoa + bean dinner.
Delicious Pineapple smoothie that is sooo creamy, it almost tastes like ice cream!
A little chocolate & berries in a smoothie bowl!
Makin' a tasty treat that you can even eat for breakfast!
Berries smoothie in a coconut bowl!
My go to delicious & filling oatmeal recipe. So simple and easy.
Sharing a little #SundayMealPrep and what I do to prepare for the week ahead!
Delicious, non-dairy, nog smoothie comin' at ya this holiday season.
Smoothie as good as a snickers flurry... kinda ;)
A little Halloween inspired smoothie 👻
PUMPKIN smoothie for the best time of the year, fall. 🎃
Ripest smoothie in all the land :)
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Gwen Poulin is coming back to Annwyn Equestrian Center! There are a few lesson slots available and auditors are welcome for $25/day. Lunch will be included.
Gwen Poulin is a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist, and has developed horses of all breeds from the beginning to Grand Prix. She is a USEF High Performance rider and was most recently the 2015 National Dressage Finals Grand Prix Champion.
In addition to her top performance record, Gwen has been on the fast track with her judging career and was recently licensed as an USEF "r" judge. Gwen's view from the judge's perspective is combined with her pursuit of excellence in all aspects of riding, training, and competing which gives her a well-rounded approach that benefits her students.
Gwen is an effective, skilled, and patient instructor. She is passionate about teaching, and is comfortable working with riders of all levels, from children to adult amateurs and professionals. Her positive, upbeat approach places great emphasis on the basics to create a solid foundation allowing each rider to reach their personal goals.


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The craze for fermentation, pickling and preserving continues unabated and in the food media, it is largely unfettered from concerns about getting through seasonal food gaps alive. Our concern is more boredom-driven. How can we enliven our weekday meal staples, those dishes that we cook and rotate regularly?
I might own a few thousand books about food but I'm no different, I am always on the hunt for interesting things to do with the usual suspects. Once you've tackled the issue of quality, flavour and price, a steak, pork chop or piece of fish is just that, and what you do with it makes all the difference. This is where a good condiment comes into play. From Korean sriracha and Filipino atchara to tabasco from Louisiana and the Roman and SE Asian fish sauces, these umami-rich flavour bombs enliven whatever they are added to.
We've all enjoyed the sriracha period of food history where it seemed to be in every other recipe but please do consider the chamoy which deserves to be better known outside of its homeland. In Mexico, a chamoy is a kind of sweet-savoury sauce distinct from a salsa and covers a lot of ground, texture-wise. Ranging from bottled liquids to thick pastes, they are spiced with chiles and have much in common with their Japanese cousin, the umeboshi, which is traditionally made with pickled plum, or the Chinese candied sour salty plum called see mui.
Chamoy will typically have mango or apricot as a base and a rich, chewy flavour. The fruit is packed in dry salt flakes or brine, sometimes acidulated with vinegars and slowly gives up its moisture. We're left with two glorious things to eat: the dried fruit which is removed from its salty bath and sold as saladitos, which translates as 'little salty things', and the fruity liquid base which remains. This will be deepened by adding chile powder, reduced further over heat to become a thick sticky paste or thickened with extra fruit puree before being bottled.
I've created two recipes here: a cheats version of chamoy, made with fresh apricots which are in season right now, and an apricot-rich cross between a chamoy and a salsa. British apricots can be underwhelming in flavour and texture so cooking and preserving is the best way to enhance them and these recipes turn them into something far removed from their sometimes-woolly natural state. The apricot and peanut chamoy is delicious with baked cheese, and accompanies chicken, pork or beef, tuna or swordfish well. There's a genius Mexican street food called tostilocos which can be replicated at home too. Simply tear open a bag of corn tortilla chips and top with a few pork scratchings (best approximation of the cueritos used in Mexico), sliced jicama, cucumber, a dash of lime juice, salt and chile powder. Tostilocos usually has peanuts on top but a dollop of my peanut apricot chamoy will more than finish the job off.
Cheats chamoy
Wash and pit 12 apricots, cover them with water in a saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. Boil for 20 minutes. Let them cool down to room temperature and mash into a puree with a cup of the cooking water, 2 tablespoons of chile paste/ powder, a quarter cup of vinegar, and a tablespoon of sea salt. Decant into a sterile container and seal. Leave in a cool place for a week or as long as you can stand to wait and treat as any other pickle or condiment.
Apricot, peanut and chile chamoy -style sauce
I was inspired by the instagram of Mextrade UK when they posted a photo of a salsa made with de arbol chiles, peanuts and dried apricots. My version is more apricot-heavy and uses the milder ancho chile but any chile of your choice will do.
1/2 cup orange and mango juice (fresh or from carton) / 1/2 cup white wine vinegar/ 1 1/2 tsp sea salt / 1 1.2 lb fresh apricots cut into small pieces / 3 garlic cloves, minced / 1 ancho pepper, stemmed, seeds removed and finely chopped /small pinch cumin / 1/2 medium red onion, chopped finely / two small sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped / handful of roasted salted peanuts
Place the orange and mango juice in a pan and bring to a boil. Keep stirring and gently boiling until the juice has reduced and is darker and syrupy. This should take around five minutes. Now add the vinegar and salt and stir until the salt is dissolved. Return to the boil and add the chopped apricots, the garlic, cumin, ancho chile and onions then turn the heat right down and cover the saucepan. Checking frequently, let the contents cook until the apricots have started to break down into a thick and soft pulp and the onion and chile is tender. This will take 7-10 minutes. Keep the lid on whilst this happens. Now remove from the stove top and let it cool to room temperature. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add the chopped mint and peanuts then keep in the fridge until needed.


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Estuary Restoration and Maintenance: The National Estuary Program
CRC Press, Aug 31, 1999 - Science - 376 pages
This timely volume examines the work of the National Estuary Program, the prominent federally-funded initiative dealing with pollution and other anthropogenic impacts on estuarine ecosystems and the management plans necessary to ensure that these invaluable natural treasures remain healthy and productive for future generations.
Estuary Restoration and Maintenance sets into clear perspective the state of America's estuarine waters, the effects of human development in watersheds, and the impacts of pollution and anthropogenic activities on living resources and habitats in these critically important coastal systems.
Effective management and protection of estuarine environments
Edited by a leading estuarine scientist, the book focuses on the technical and management issues involved in National Estuary Program sites across the United States-Long Island Sound, Delaware Bay, Galveston Bay, and San Francisco Bay. Each case study explains and assesses the following critical issues:
-a historical description of the priority problems
-status and trends of water quality, habitat conditions, natural resources and the uses of the estuary
-human impacts on water quality and habitats, natural resources and the uses of the estuary
-the links between pollutant loadings and watershed development, natural resources and the uses of the estuary
-the identification of priority problems and their cause and effect,
-management plans to ensure ecological integrity of the estuary
Estuary Restoration and Maintenance covers the gamut of issues, from the technical assessment of problems to management action plans for the improvement of the environmental quality of estuaries.
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Approximately 2,700 sqft. of usable space. (indoor: 1,200 sq. Ft., patio: 1,500 sq. Ft.) Maximum capacity: 130 Six hour rentals (inquire for additional hours) Package rates: 1.) 1-49 people $1,000.00 Includes: 40 cushioned chairs, 5 round 60" tables, and 3 cocktail tables 2.) 50 - 100 people $1,500.00 Includes: 40 cushioned chairs, 5 round 60" tables, and 3 cocktail tables 75+ people requires portable restroom unit at renter's expense. 3.) 100 + people $2,500.00 Includes: 40 cushioned chairs, 5 round 60" tables, and 3 cocktail tables Requires portable restroom unit at renter's expense. Event planner suggested. 4.) Midweek special (Monday - Thursday) > 100 people $1,000.00 Includes: 40 cushioned chairs, 5 round 60" tables, and 3 cocktail tables Building History: By 1912, the bulk of the Joaquin rancho was purchased by James Irvine. He started the Moraga Land Company. It was during this period that the Moraga Company headquarters was established next to what today is The Moraga Shopping Center. The Moraga Company planted many acres of pear and walnut trees, grazed cattle on the hillsides and had many sharecroppers in the Moraga Valley. There were as many as 150 workers at The Moraga Company Ranch. The Portuguese sharecroppers were told what to plant and paid the Moraga Company rent in crops. The Moraga Company also sold land to developers and subdivided land itself. They established the Townsite of Moraga in 1913 and tried unsuccessfully to sell lots there. Originally built in 1914 as a 2,500-square-foot hotel, the building later became a mercantile and library which included the telephone exchange and post office. It gained its permanent name as a 1930's Prohibition-era bar, when the "n" was added to comply with the State law restricting use of the term "bar". The building served its purpose for about 63 years up until 1997. Chris Avant of Canyon Construction purchased the building to restore the 100-year-old historical landmark. From using reclaimed lumber from the San Francisco area and granite from Union Square to the 5,000 gallon underground tanks that collect rain water for irrigation, the US Green Building Council certified the space at the LEED Platinum Level which is the highest of five categories creating one of the most unique buildings in the area. In 2015 the backyard was renovated to accommodate future events for the community.
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Bio E Mulsion Forte 1 oz
Bio E Mulsion Forte 1 oz
Helps distribute Vitamin E in a emulsified form to aid in absorption and assimilation, especially important for those who may have absorption issues.
Each drop provides 6 IU of natural Vitamin E.
Bio-E-Mulsion Forte® is an oil-in-water emulsion. Vitamin E oil has been dispersed into microscopic particles to aid being absorbed and assimilated.
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Serving Size: 5 Drops
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Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 30 IU
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text: I am honoured to announce that I have been made a finalist for the Arte Laguna Prize. A photograph from my series a portrait of grief is to be exhibited in the Arsenale of Venice from the 25th March to the 9th April. "The Arte Laguna Prize is exhibiting 125 works from around the world, the finalists of the eleventh edition of the contest, which give us a glimpse into the current state of international contemporary art. The exhibition is curated by Igor Zanti with the collaboration of ten international jurors who assessed and selected all the applicants who entered the contest." See more Information here.


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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly series hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases we can't wait to get our hands on.
This week's Waiting on Wednesday pick has been described as The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy: The Disasters by M.K. England.
We know, HarperTeen had us at The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy too.
The book follows a group of teen underdogs from a space academy who have been framed for the "biggest crime in the history of space colonization." Ummm, can this be adapted yesterday? Thanks.
You can snag your very own copy of The Disasters when it hits shelves on December 18, 2018.
The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.
Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it's not exactly a surprise when he's kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours.
But Nax's one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy. Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they're also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.
On the run and framed for atrocities they didn't commit, Nax and his fellow failures execute a dangerous heist to spread the truth about what happened at the Academy.
They may not be "Academy material," and they may not get along, but they're the only ones left to step up and fight.
Full of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.


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I've been reading this site sporadically for a few years, but only got an account a couple of weeks ago. I suppose I should say hello!
I have plenty of experience writing fiction, but much less with actually finishing anything, so I'm not likely to be very prolific here either. Let's just say I'm the sort of person who tends to read all the rules and guidelines a dozen times to make sure I avoid embarrassing mistakes, and then avoid said mistakes by not doing much at all.
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Ping An Good Doctor eying corporate health management market
Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Ltd, or Ping An Good Doctor, announced that it has signed agreements with around 200 enterprises to offer one-stop managed health care plans for a total of 1.50 million employees, 50 days after the launch of the service.
The plan aims to provide around the clock, comprehensive health management services to enterprise employees, covering services like physical examinations, online medical consultations and health insurance.
By combining the advantages of full-time medical teams and AI doctors, the "online clinic" platform is able to provide convenient and fast consulting services for corporate clients 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
It can make a quick judgment of users' medical needs, and if the online diagnosis shows that there is no need to visit a hospital, then he or she can purchase medicine from online pharmacies and receive them within one hour.
The "Healthy China 2030" blueprint, released by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council in 2016, said that the total scale of the health service industry will amount to 16 trillion yuan (US$2.39 trillion) by 2030.
Accordingly, Ping An Good Doctor predicted that the market for health management of Chinese enterprises will reach 4.8 trillion yuan during the same period.
The great market potential, plus the relatively low efficiency of domestic hospital outpatient services, presents big opportunities for one-stop medical management service providers.
Bai Xue, chief operating officer of Ping An Good Doctor, said they are not only concerned about the health of enterprise employees, but are also committed to spreading the concept of health management to every enterprise and every employee.
The managed health care plan was co-launched by Ping An Good Doctor and the Ping An Annuity Insurance Company in late May, 2018.


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TiVo Records Positive Cash Flow
TiVo Inc. fast-forwarded its revenue, hit pause on new subscriber additions
and rewound its losses in the fourth quarter of 2002 and, in the process,
recorded its first cash-flow-positive period.
The San Jose, Calif.-based digital-video-recorder service added 115,000 new
subscribers for the quarter ending Jan. 31, but that was well below its earlier
target of 120,000 to 130,000. It now claims 624,000 subscribers.
TiVo did boost revenue during the quarter, particularly in the service and
technology column. There, revenues rose to $13.7 million, a 103 percent increase
compared with the $6.8 million posted for the same quarter last year.
Net loss totaled $14.7 million, or 25 cents per share, down from the $41.6
million it lost in the fourth quarter last year.
The company also generated $2.2 million in cash flow for the fourth quarter,
a significant improvement from the $23.8 million cash drain it sustained in the
same quarter last year.
For the full year, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization came in at negative $21 million, but that was an $80 million
improvement versus the $100.4 million negative EBITDA it saw in the previous
fourth quarter.
TiVo's technology-licensing efforts also contributed to the bottom line
through deals forged with several consumer digital-box makers including Sony
Corp., Philips Consumer Electronics Co., Toshiba America Information Products
Inc. and Hughes Network Services' DirecTV Inc.
The company also has announced that Hughes is developing a high-definition
receiver with TiVo functions.
For the coming year, the company expects to add 450,000 to 600,000
subscribers, reaching an install base of more than 1 million by the end of
January 2004.


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Guests in Colby do not run out of things to do in the city. For starters, guests can visit the Prairie Museum of Art and History where artifacts are showcased with the same quality as the famed Smithsonian, with a touch of good ole Kansas style. The city is also home to the Cooper Barn at Museum Complex which was voted as one of the eight wonders in architecture within Kansas. The city's Thomas County Courthouse is also one of the places that have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the site of the "Spirit of the Prairie" statue by Charlie Norton. Other attractions in Colby include Santa City, Fike Park, Colby Golf Course, and Western Plains Arts Association.
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Shaw TV: Rose Prairie Romance
Local rock band Rose Prairie Romance, takes the stage at CanolaFest again this year. This time around they have added a lead guitarist and a few new songs to their repertoire, and were thrilled to hear how much the crowd enjoyed all the local musicians.
Shaw TV: Chris Buck Band
This up and coming Vancouver based country band is back in the Peace Region after a successful New Year's Eve performance. The guys made friends with some of the locals and were excited to return to our area to open for Tim Hicks at CanolaFest at Peace Island Park.
Shaw TV: Tim Hicks Headlines in Taylor, BC
CanolaFest's headliner Tim Hicks chats on camera with our Host Emily Moyes, just before he takes the stage at Peace Island Park. This is his first time in the Peace Region of BC, but he says that's one of his favourite parts of the gig- discovering the beautiful areas across Canada.
Shaw TV: CanolaFest 2016
Catch all the action from CanolaFest 2016! From our local singer/songwriters, and radio personalities to the big names seen on stage, you'll see a little bit of everything from the Peace Region's country music festival in this go! story.
Shaw TV: My Peace River Flows On
Last summer we attended the launch of My Peace River in Taylor BC. The two founders, Jody Peck and Jodie Ponto are back to release the material documented in this artistic venture. The music videos and live EP recorded on the banks of the Peace River are available for purchase and the funds are going to Raven Trust to...
Shaw TV: Conversations with Faisal Rashid: Guest Bill Streeper
Join us for the latest instalment of Conversations with Faisal Rashid. This eye opening interview with Fort Nelson Mayor Bill Streeper focuses on the struggles in their region and sends the message that things may get worse before they get better.
Shaw TV: South Peace SPCA Volunteers
Wendy Davies, Manager of the SPCA in Dawson Creek is working with volunteers Michele and her daughter Jane on the "Fear Free Handling Techniques". Michele and Jane find the volunteer work fulfilling and educational. Spending time with the kittens and puppies is an added bonus.
Shaw TV: The Buzz at Kin Park
Join Buzz Host Emily Moyes as she brings you the latest community events around the Peace Region.
Shaw TV: Canada Day 2016
The weather cooperated and the downtown core was packed for Fort St. John's Annual Canada Day Parade! Everyone headed to Centennial Park to celebrate with live entertainment and experience different cultures and food at the World Fair.
Shaw TV: Wesley Phan
Meet Fort St. John's classically trained pianist, Wesley Phan, on this go! story. He has been playing the piano since he was only 3 years old, yet still has time to work at his family's restaurant, and keep up his grades, so he can study to be a doctor once he graduates high school next year.
Shaw TV: Fort St John's First Pride Parade
There was no rain in sight but there were rainbows everywhere to start off Fort St John's 1st annual Gay Pride Parade. The community support was amazing and a bit surprising for the Pride committee & Parade organizers.
Shaw TV: The Buzz at Centennial Park
Join Buzz Host Emily Moyes as she heads to Centennial Park to take in not only the Farmer's Market, but the launch of lovefortstjohn.com Local business owner Deb Bowyer shares why small business and supporting local is so important in Northern BC.
Shaw TV: The Art Walk in FSJ
It's back! The annual Art Walk around the Energetic City is hosting 28 artists in local venues downtown. We meet with two ladies participating in the event and learn about their passion for the arts on this go! story.
Shaw TV: Conversations with Guest Dale Bumstead
On this episode of Conversations with Faisal Rashid, we invite Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead to discuss the growth, stability and agriculture in his beloved city.
Shaw TV: Bo Hedges Wheelchair Basketball Challenge 2016
A great sport for anyone with disabilities or able bodies alike can participate. Bo Hedges family partnered with PacificSport Northern BC to raise awareness for Wheelchair Basketball and the accessibility in Fort St John.
Shaw TV: Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow 2016
The Taylor Arena greeted drummers, dancers, spectators, food vendors and moccasin makers from across North America for their 11th annual Pow Wow.
Shaw TV: Blueberry River First Nations
The oil and gas industry leaders teamed with Blueberry River First Nations and government showcase how working together makes everyone a winner.
Shaw TV: Conversations with Guest Trevor Bolin
In our latest episode of Conversations with Faisal Rashid we sit down with City Councillor, Published Author and Business Mogul Trevor Bolin. He shares with us his rise to success, his vision for the Peace Region and shares a message with our youth.


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30 handverlesene Filme. Ein neuer jeden Tag
Mei, a young Chinese girl bored with life in her little village, decides to quit for the nearest town, Chongqing. But life there isn't much easier either.
2009 | Gewinner: Golden Leopard
Loved the main character ,this films push chinese women far beyond a victim , having her own powers knows how to control and negotiate with the world .
S'en aller, s'ennuyer. Sans superflu esthétique.
I loved this a lot. It really kept me glued to the screen. Some brilliant characters in there, and scenes.
Great character study! A MIFF highlight!
I love this film and I'm surprised I haven't heard of it before now. It's an honest and refreshing portrayal of a life lived without a net.


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Soup's On
So I've been gone for a while, doing my stuff. There was teacher training stuff, then back-to-school stuff overlaid with still working stuff. Work stuff got really stuffy with my company apparently flushing itself down the toilet. And in the meantime, there was the starting to teach stuff. The learning and the teaching parts were all exciting and fun, but in effect were a bit like a really rich creamy chocolaty fudge frosting slathered over a pile of dog shit.
And then one day I went for my daily coffee and kvetch session with Coworker, during which we ran into IT Consultant at the cafe. We chitted and chatted, and 10 days later I find myself at the mall (ew!) trying to find a shirt to flatter my interview suit, which, thanks to ashtanga, fits me better now than it did 6.5 years ago when I was (a) running, and (b) still in my 20s.
(I learned something about myself today: I haven't purchased work clothes in at least 3 years… just yoga clothes, really. They say you should dress not for the job you have, but for the one you want. I've apparently been aiming at camp counselor.)
But I come here not to regale you with the Story of My Summer. Nay, I come before you today to complain:
It's hot.
It's ridiculous.
My house is steamier than the inside of Cerberus' mouth. If I wanted to experience weather like this, I'd live in Alabama. Or on the surface of the sun. No, wait, the sun's a dry heat.
My toenails are sweating. Boyfriend and I have substituted "DON'T TOUCH ME" for any other potential terms of endearment we might otherwise utter in passing. The cats don't even have the energy to whine and knock things over. Okay, that part's working for me. But neither my complexion nor my hair are fit for this climate. I'm a ball of frizz resting on an oil slick floating on a sea of sweat. With a half-decent pedicure.
Have I mentioned I'm a pitta?
Since this happens maybe three weeks out of every other summer at worst, I am too damned stubborn to swing for an air conditioner. I accept that this is a choice (or lazy non-choice) that I've made (or not so much), but it still kinda stinks to be lying awake in bed again with the fan on high acting more like a food processor swirling tepid soup around the room.
I'm too tired to end this post sensibly! Good night.


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Susan Laughter Meyers
(May 19, 1945 – June 25, 2017)
Susan Laughter (Law-ter) Meyers was the author of two collections of poems: My Dear, Dear Stagger Grass, the inaugural winner of the Cider Press Review Editors' Prize, and Keep and Give Away (University of South Carolina Press, 2006) which received the South Carolina Poetry Book Prize, the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) Book Award for Poetry, and the Brockman-Campbell Book Award. Her chapbook Lessons in Leaving (1998) won the Persephone Press Book Award. Her poetry has been published in numerous journals, including The Southern Review, Prairie Schooner, Beloit Poetry Journal, Crazyhorse, and jubilat, as well as Poetry Daily, Verse Daily, and Ted Kooser's "American Life in Poetry" column. A long-time writing instructor with an MFA from Queens University of Charlotte, Meyers taught poetry workshops and classes in area community programs. She was a past president of the Poetry Society of South Carolina and the North Carolina Poetry Society. Her awards included fellowships from the South Carolina Academy of Authors and The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). Susan was a North Carolina native and a resident of Givhans, South Carolina, where she lived with her husband Blue until her unexpected death on June 25, 2017. Sales from her posthumous collection, Self-Portrait in the River of Déjà Vu, will help support the Susan Laughter Meyers Poetry Fellowship at Weymouth from the North Carolina Poetry Society and programs with the Poetry Society of South Carolina.
9 x 6 paperback, about 90 pages
Self-Portrait in the River of Déjà Vu is the fourth and final book by Susan Laughter (pronounced Law-ter) Meyers, who suffered a stroke and died in June of 2017. To family and friends, Susan's death felt impossible, unthinkable, and unendurable. She had been such a vibrant, healthy person. We are still trying to come to terms with our loss.
Most likely every poet in the Carolinas knew Susan from her books, her readings, her workshops, and her service to the poetry community. She traveled widely throughout the Southeast to hear, study, and teach poetry. Not only was Susan a very fine poet, she was loved. The books of so many poets grew from her nurturing. Her archives are housed at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Her enormous personal library was given to schools, libraries, and close friends.
From the beginning Susan's family called her Susan, though her birth certificate reads Alice Susan Laughter. Mary Alice was her father's sister, and one day Aunt Mary Alice disappeared. No one ever discovered what happened, where she went. This mystery became the seed of Susan's last work.
Many of us were aware that Susan was circulating this manuscript at the time of her death. We had read and worked with her on many of the poems and consulted on the manuscript's arrangement. Thanks to Barbara Hagerty for knowing to search for the manuscript. Thanks to Frances Pearce for knowing how to find it. Thanks to Susan's many friends for knowing that the manuscript must be brought to Susan's readers. We expect Susan would have thanked so many others—you know who you are. Extra special thanks to Kevin Watson and Press 53 for publishing her final work. Proceeds will be donated to the poetry societies of North and South Carolina.


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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
RSD#38 (Richmond) Partners with UBC for an Inquiry Based Project with Student Teachers
The course will take place at Hamilton elementary school where teaching can be practiced with real elementary students and where professional teachers will offer feedback and course related instruction.
The course will culminate with inquiry into major educational issues, including Aboriginal education, contextualized within a Project Plan that could be used on the long practicum in the spring. We will use a project based approach with an "Enactivist" focus. Rather than creating a standard unit plan, CITE students will develop a high interest project in which many disciplines can be naturally and meaningfully incorporated.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Incorporating Aboriginal Culture into the Fine Arts Curriculum
This resource package is intended to help teachers find means of incorporating Aboriginal Culture into the Elementary Fine Arts Curriculum. Starting with some background knowledge on the Coast Salish people and territories, educators will find links for websites, videos, books and community contacts for each of the four strands of the curriculum. It is important for students and district staff to know about the local culture when learning about Aboriginal people of Canada and this document is intended as a starting point rather than an exhaustive list. Your feedback and ideas are most welcome. Our goal is to build a useful resource list.
Fine Arts Resource Package
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Pathways Newsletter - March 2012
The March edition of Pathways newsletter is attached for your perusal. Information on springbreak activities as well as upcoming summer camps are listed. Check out the dates and join other families for the Cook and Share evenings.
Pathways Newsletter - March 2012
Labels: newsletter, Pathways
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Aboriginal Culture Kits available for loan
Aboriginal Culture kits are now available for loan from the DRC. These kits are suitable for primary grades and two of the kits contain books for the French Immersion classes. The kits are meant to be integrated into an area of study rather than to be used on its own as a stand alone unit. By presenting the materials to the children, you can explore ways to use the kits together.
Here are the titles of the Aboriginal themes kits:
Environment/Aboriginal Culture
Family/Community/Aboriginal Culture
Raven/Aboriginal Culture
Eagle/Aboriginal Culture (French books included)
French Aboriginal Culture
Animal/Aboriginal Culture
Alphabet/Aboriginal Culture
Here are the titles of the Aboriginal themes kits:
Environment/Aboriginal Culture
Family/Community/Aboriginal Culture
Raven/Aboriginal Culture
Eagle/Aboriginal Culture (French books included)
French Aboriginal Culture
Animal/Aboriginal Culture
Alphabet/Aboriginal Culture
Labels: aboriginal culture, kits, teacher resources
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Circle of Learning Resource
Here are some great elementary level lessons on First Nations culture that are available on-line as well as in hard copy. The resources are free and are available in both French and English. The resources can be ordered on-line from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.These lessons are appropriate for ages 4-14.
The Learning Circle (ages 4-7) (parts 1 and 2)
English pt1
English pt2
The Learning Circle (ages 8-11)
The Learning Circle (age 12-14)
The Learning Circle (ages 4-7) (parts 1 and 2)
English pt1
English pt2
The Learning Circle (ages 8-11)
The Learning Circle (age 12-14)
Friday, January 13, 2012
Pathways newsletter - January 2012
Check out the latest newsletter from Pathways Aboriginal Centre. You will find information on upcoming events such as the Leadership Retreat being held this weekend at Loon Lake or the Moccasin Making workshops being offered at Pathways. Find out more by clicking on the newsletter below.
Jan 2011 Final
Jan 2011 Final
Labels: Pathways newsletter
January Family Night
This month's Family Night, hosted by Pathways Aboriginal Centre and the Richmond School District, will be held at Hugh Boyd Secondary School on January 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please join us as we eat together, do some crafts and put together a cook book.
January Family Night
January Family Night
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10 week course £50. One hour sessions
Has your French lost its lustre due to the busy life you lead? Do you have a wish to regain and improve your potential for good communication when travelling and staying in 'Le beau pays'? If so, this is the class for you. through sensitive tutor supported learning, we aim to improve the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of everyday situations such as travelling and eating out, whilst taking the time to address grammatical points along the way on a 'need to know' basis. Class work is principally based on the course book the 'French Experience 1', this is one of the most popular course books for a adult learners, allowing smooth co ordination between class and home work. Come and join us 'A bientot, j'espère', Camilla Jarvis (BA Hons), University of Essex, 2014.
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AI Driven Networking – No Need to Wait Anymore
What Can Telecoms Learn from Artificial Intelligence?
The field of artificial intelligence (Al) has tickled human interest for decades. It began in earnest in the mid-20th century when a group of scientists and programmers presented the world's first true "artificial intelligence program: the Logic Theorist". Since then, top scientists and practitioners have proven repeatedly how we can teach computers to do human tasks.
Whether playing chess, or speaking English, the potential for AI seems endless. In today's world, one of the best known AI projects is Watson, by IBM. Watson which was originally developed to answer questions on Jeopardy, has since been developed and enabled by what seem like endless capabilities - from image recognition to designing wedding dresses. And if you were at MWC, perhaps you had a chance to see for yourself the 'First Thinking Sculpture' developed with Watson capabilities. All is moving forward very nicely.
The opposite seems to be the case, however, in telecoms, where it seems that time has come to a standstill. Many of the same manual tasks continue to permeate processes and workflows. Cognitive, or self-learning networks seem to be waiting for the promise of SDN to bring them to life. And though its image is one of innovation and thought-leadership, Telecoms continue to stagnate and wallow in unrealized hype and promises.
AI in Telecoms - An oxymoron?
Few realize how little has changed in the way that carriers and operators build, utilize and manage their networks. Whether due to the fact that carrier-grade performance relies on stringent, rigid equipment, or because the industry is held captive by giants who enjoy the status quo, the sad fact is that the industry has stagnated over the years.
With the advent of 5G, this 'stability' will likely soon to come to an end. The sheer amount of traffic, and the different types of traffic traversing the network, will require a different way of networking. Networking will need to evolve to a new level, one where more of today's currently manual tasks will be handed off to automation. Networking will require the induction of artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data, leading to a more 'cognitive, self-driven' type of network.
But these are big words. Some we've heard before with the launch of the software defined networking (SDN) paradigm. Other vendors have talked about similar products, yet implementation is being deferred or 'slowly rolled out' or underplayed, depending on whom you are talking about. In other words, it seems that 'intelligent networks' will have to wait to be enjoyed.
But this no longer has to be the case.
AI Driven Networking is Available NOW!
As a first step on the path to 'self-driven networks', ECI has already developed and launched a variety of apps which increase network efficiency, simplify network operations and maximize utilization. These apps are unique in that they run on the current installed base, with minimal setup and an intuitive user interface. By leveraging the power of information, control and automation, these apps can facilitate today's manual networking by providing useful recommendations where to focus and how to improve the utilization of network resources. Much like AI.
Importantly, these apps are available TODAY and can be utilized on today's networks. They are the only apps that enable operation on legacy SDH, Native Ethernet, WDM, OTN, MPLS and IP. They are fully customizable so dashboards, reports, workflows and templates can be built from scratch and exported to any format in zero-code fashion. And finally, they are future ready and can be adapted to work on future SDN and hybrid networks.
As networks become increasingly complex, carriers will need AI driven networks more than ever. ECI's MUSE Lifecycle Automation Suite are already powering the shift toward AI-driven networks.
Topics: SDN, Enhancing Network Efficiency, Intelligent Networking


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A most unusual and wonderful word set the Ambridge-related twittersphere ablaze this week. No sooner had Peggy Woolley whipped out her second-best (*gasp*) china , she directed her deep disappointment at daughter Lilian for being, a 'flibbertigibbet'. Peggy must've been the last to hear about Lilian and Justin's raucous 'going's-on' and so, Peggy was cross. In response, gin-soaked Lil' was a little crestfallen and very hungover and so, quietly took her mother's admonishment with a solemnity that she is rarely required to lean on.
Tomorrow morning, scriptwriter @keridavies goes on the Today programme to talk about 'flibbertigibbet'. Of course he is. Brilliant. But among us mere mortals there have been some wonderful observations of the use of the word, not least @sallyannely 's during this week's tweetalong that the word would probably have trended if we had known how to spell it! Others have written beautifully on this scene (and beyond) but what I'd like to suggest is that Peggy's use of the word functions as a musical spoiler of what lies ahead; she tells us that Lilian will get her man and, yet she does so without any music actually underscoring the scene.
'A flibbertigibbet, a willo-the-wisp, a clown…'
The joy of Ambridge FM is that we get to learn about amazing music through the strangely addictive mundanity of The Archers. But in this moment, like many others, I recalled The Sound Of Music as the most memorable use of 'flibbertigibbet' and so the song played away in my background to the rest of the scene. Such is the power of these intertextual moments that a word like 'flibbertigibbet' prods the action with its unusualness, takes us elsewhere in that second and encourages us to sing along. Background music becomes superfluous as we all become Ambridge FM. Altogether now…
How do we solve a problem like Lilian Bellamy?
A process of recasting, where Lilian becomes Maria, and Peggy takes on the all-seeing surveilling eye of Mother Abbess. With this in mind then, of course Fag Ash would get her man – because big-boss Justin Elliot ends up being coded as Captain Von Trapp! Given Lilian's disquiet on Justin's decision to choose her over Miranda, I wonder if he'll be out telling stories about Edelweiss any time soon?..


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You know that the news from Vegas is going to be heavy. There are the good headlines, and there are the bad headlines. What happens in Las Vegas doesn't stay there, that's for sure. Many times, it gets reported in the news. Are you ready to see what's going on in the City of Lights?
Vegas is also known as Sin City, as you may well know already. There are some rescue dogs up for adoption, Pomeranians, and they are at the City National Arena. These cute dogs made the headlines because of their story, and they are also a reminder that many dogs out there need rescued. In other news, there was a shooting in the parking lot at Sunrise Hospital.
There is also a news story about a woman who was mauled to death by her own pitbulls. Both of those last two stories are tragic, and it is hard to find the words when you read headline after headline like that in a world that. You just feel sorry for the victims, and you wish that we as a world could come together in real love, not drifting further and further apart from each other.
I can just see both sides arguing about each of the last news stories, not reading between the lines. Sexual harassment claims have surfaced against Representative Kihuen, and he is not going to seek reelection. There are some other decent news stories out there in Vegas, but most of what I reported in that city is heavy on the heart. God help the people who live there. I wouldn't want to for sure, and it's also unfortunate that many of the city's visitors wish to partake in all of the mayhem. I want to watch my tone of judgment because I have a plank in my own eye. God be with Las Vegas and Merry Christmas.


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New Zealand Dance Company
August 19th-22nd
Maidment Theatre, Auckland
Lumina, NZDC's third season of new works, will open in August at Auckland's Maidment Theatre. The show is a triple bill of works by Louise Potiki Bryant, Malia Johnston, and Dutch/Amercian choreographer, Stephen Shropshire – the company's first international commission.
Potiki Bryant's new work, In Transit, is currently being created with her husband, the mulit-talented NZ composer/AV designer/musician/producer, Paddy Free.
Q. What was the starting point for creating a new work for NZDC's Lumina?
A. The idea of luminality – the space between two states. Louise's initial idea came while sitting in Singapore airport; her piece is called In Transit. The work is about the concept of luminality. It could be as sacred as the space between the states of life and death, or as mundane as the space between sleeping and waking.
Q. What is your starting point when composing sound/music for a choreographer?
A. Music is the shortcut to the emotions – people are much more likely to cry at music than at a painting, for example. I always ask what emotion the person (be it a choreographer, TV producer or anyone else) wanted to portray. Is it an emotion/reaction in the audience or the story/emotion of the performers? I start with the emotional journey that they want to create. I deal with the style and other instructions later.
Q. Do you find that composing music for a specific purpose – in this case a choreographer – restricts your creativity?
A. Not at all. I really like having a timeline (how long the music needs to be) and a tempo from the choreographer. Sometimes I'll meet with the choreographer and record a movie on my phone – just the sound of them making the noises helps me create the tempo they're hearing in their head. Ultimately I'm serving someone else, so the choreographer tells me where to make cuts. It's always easier to cut than to extend!
It takes 1-2 days for the first draft of a piece of music, and then 2 -3 more days of timing tweaks and other details. The time pressure that NZ choreographers feel does transfer to me to a certain extent but the music (I make for dance) doesn't have to stand by itself and that's very liberating for me. There's only pressure if I'm running out of time because there are really last-minute additions or cuts. For example, the choreographer can cut a whole section of movement late in the rehearsal process, and I'll need to remove the corresponding section of the music and make the edges blend together seamlessly.
I started out playing music in cover bands in pubs. I'm happy to have drifted away from that into my own world.
Q. Have you found that you've moved into the world of dance as a result of working with Louise and other choreographers?
A. Yes - I love dance as a sensory experience. I love dance theatre where everything comes together – the choreography, the sound, the lighting, the staging etc.
Sound is very unique because it's a 360° experience (unlike vision in humans, for example, where we only have 180°). It's such a primal force – if you hear a car when you're about to cross the road you'll turn and look. Sound is so keyed-in with our survival instinct. I could play a sound in here (Occam Café and Bar, Grey Lynn) and clear the room.
Q. You're co-creating the AV for In Transit with Louise. What's your creative process for making this aspect of the work?
A. On this project we initially filmed dancers wearing black against a white wall so we could grab the outline of them. The images are manipulated so they leave trails. We'll project some of the images onto the dancers, some on the back wall and some onto screens. We have 7 black mesh screens, 2 ½ x 1 ½ m – like door-sized rectangles. We're experimenting a lot with layers, hypothesising ideas, trying them out and refining them.
We work within the compressed time frame of 3-4 weeks that choreographers have here in NZ. We don't have the look nailed (for the AV) until we're in the theatre with all the equipment set up and the real distances of the theatre we're presenting it in. For this reason, we can't fully rehearse until the last minute. All that fine tuning (projectors, sound levels, lighting, set, distances) doesn't happen until production week.
When I collaborate it's so much easier as I have someone to bounce off. Alone, I have to be both artist and producer and to constantly jump between those two mind states – child-like play, free and flowing vs. corral it, decide what's good or bad. It gets hard to hear or see your work with fresh ears or eyes.
Q. What's it like for you on opening night, hearing your work in performance for the first time? Do you get nervous?
A. It's almost like seeing it for the first time. At the first performance it's all done – I can't do any more work and I become a punter. It's lovely to sit back and let it wash over you.
Often I end up being the AV operator though. We try to get the absolute best out of the sound system. Making music and sound design for dance is so different to making music for radio or TV. It's easier and more freeing to make something that doesn't have to translate to (being listened through) a small speaker.
Q. What would you like the audience to take with them from In Transit?
A. I just hope they take something away from it and have a nice experience. Even if they're confused and have questions, I hope they take something away from it. Hopefully I've done everything I can to give something to them, and to serve the idea of the choreographer's work.
When it comes to the arts, I love being in the hands of an expert – being manipulated knowingly and deliberately.
You can catch some of Paddy's work here.


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Windows ML objective is to promote machine learning applications on PC for better performance and generate engaging user experiences.
As many of you have noticed, Microsoft perfected several of its products with artificial intelligence (AI) features. Office 365 uses AI to increase the productivity of its users. The Windows Photo application allows people to search through a massive amount of videos and photos with ease. Windows Hello recognizes faces to accelerate the login on their mobile devices. Bing answers questions with the help of the smart assistant Cortana. Recently, Microsoft informed that they would enhance Windows 10 with more artificial intelligence functions with the launch of Windows ML.
The next Windows 10 update promises to integrate a new machine learning platform designed for Windows developers. Its objective is to promote machine learning applications on PC for better performance and generate engaging user experiences.
Windows ML will allow developers to use machine learning models, previously "trained," to develop more attractive and efficient Windows applications. It will improve real-time analysis of large local data, such as images or video. It will speed up results working with intensive workloads. It will reduce the costs associated with bandwidth. Also, creators will be able to choose where to perform artificial intelligence tasks, either in different Microsoft devices or the cloud.
NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm and Intel are some of Microsoft's partners that will try to improve the PC with smarter resources. Bill Gates company's goal is to ensure that consumers benefit from the use of AI as soon as possible, obtain greater customer loyalty and become pioneers in the democratization of resources on artificial intelligence.