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Aries Sign Astrology
Psychological Need: To be self-confident and free; to lead
Best Quality: Leadership
Downside: egotistical, quick tempered, aggressiveness, hatred of restraint, officiousness (minding other people's business, meddling)
Keywords: self-esteem, initiative, activity, pioneering, ambition, enterprise, courageous, energetic, impulsive, optimistic, egotistical, innovative, original, strong drive, leader, enthusiastic, extroverted, competitive, self-reliant, self-assured
Aries Sign Dates: approximately March 20 – April 22
About The Aries Sign
Aries is Cardinal Fire, and the first sign of the zodiac. It's the sign of action, new beginnings, and initiative. It likes to plunge right into things without planning. The Aries sign is high energy. The birth chart house with Aries on the cusp is where you'll tend to be active, energetic, and take initiative. Aries is the archetype of the warrior. Planets in Aries will be highly charged, expressing themselves strongly in your life.
Planets in Aries will be colored by the qualities of: self-willed urge for action, and self-assertion.
Taurus Sign Astrology
Psychological Need: To be resourceful and productive
Best Quality: Stability
Downside: obstinacy, stubbornness, argumentative, possessiveness, love of rich food, dull
Keywords: affectionate, dependable, patient, stable, determination, endurance, thoroughness, conservative, harmony, possessions, practicality
Taurus Sign Dates: approximately April 21 – May 22
About The Taurus Sign
The Taurus sign is the fixed Earth sign. It is slow, steady, and mostly easygoing. They say that "slow and steady wins the race," and Taurus proves this to be true. Taurus loves to build things, and has the determination and will-power to carry out long projects.
With Venus as its ruler, Taurus is a hopeless romantic. Taurus truly appreciates the physical beauty of the world and physical comfort. It is genuinely impressed by beautiful appearances. Taurus focuses its attention and hard work on attaining the finer things in life.
Its purposeful determination and power is used to achieve security. Taurus is a practical sign, and will not make a move unless it is assured that the person, situation, or relationship will be of use. It is sensual, perceiving through the physical senses, mostly touch. But the need for security extends to emotional security. Taurus's need for inner security results in a possessiveness that borders on absurdity. It regards another person's affection as it's own property. Like a bull, Taurus plods along, dull, apathetic, and slow to anger, but once provoked, it can be cruel and malicious. Taurus is methodical and resistant to change.
Planets in Taurus will be colored by the qualities of: possessiveness, retentiveness, and steadiness
Gemini Sign Astrology
Psychological Need:To communicate
Best Quality: Versatility
Downside: changeable, fickle, indecision, superficiality, restless, nervousness
Keywords: versatile, adaptable, nonconformist, inquisitive, curious, quick-witted, communication, networking, congenial, tactful, mentality, thinking, writing, speaking, literacy, speech, intellectual
Gemini Sign Dates: approximately May 21 – June 22
About The Gemini Sign
The Gemini sign is mutable air, flitting about from place to place. Gemini has expert speaking and writing skills, able to charm the uncharmable. It captures its environment, responds immediately, and moves to a new environment. Gemini is the sign of networking and communications, gathering bits of information here and there and spreading them to others who can benefit from them.
The Gemini sign is known for its restlessness. Because of their restlessness and buzzing activity, Geminis need periods of down time. Gemini people need alone time to recharge their batteries (although Gemini does not like to be alone).
Gemini is an air sign. Emotionally detached, this is a thinking sign. The dichotomy here is that, while Gemini is ruled by Mercury, possessing genius mental powers, its energy is scattered and dispersed. The result is that "success" by society's standards is not easily achieved. It is not focused and directed at one goal; rather it craves variety, change, and novelty. Success with Gemini can happen if the energy is somehow focused.
The Gemini sign gets bored easier than any other zodiac signs. Gemini changes and adapts to the new in the blink of an eye, leaving others wondering what happened to the "other.". Maybe the symbolism of the twins originated because Gemini types change so often as to make others guess that the new personality must be someone else…a twin, perhaps.
Planets in Gemini will be colored by the qualities of: changeable curiosity, talkativeness, and friendliness
Cancer Zodiac Sign
Psychological Need: To give and receive emotional warmth and security
Best Quality: Tenacity
Keywords: domesticity, sympathy, sensitiveness, artistry, tenacity, protectiveness, caring, nurturing, maternal
Downside: touchiness, timidity, clannishness, restlessness, indolence, overemotional, over-sentimental
Cancer Sign Dates: approximately June 21 – July 22
About The Cancer Sign
The Cancer sign is cardinal water. As such, it is something of a contradiction. As a cardinal zodiac sign, Cancer is assertive, a self-starter, and a "go-getter." These qualities are good for business. As water, Cancer is intuitive, feeling, and nurturing. These qualities are traditionally good for being a homemaker, among other things.
Intuitive abilities also make Cancer good for business, since it can feel out good and bad situations. But, above all, Cancer is led by its emotions. The Cancer sign is highly attached to the emotional roots of the past, and it is very sensitive. Cancer's main purpose is to build a family and acquire domestic security. It is family-oriented, and will fight to protect its own. When hurt or threatened, its immediate response is to protect itself by retreating into its shell, motivated by a need to protect its inner sensitivity. Although, it will lash out to protect family. It can also be mean and moody. Generally, Cancer is caring, nurturing, and motherly.
A planet in Cancer will be colored by the qualities of: feeling, reserve, moods (moodiness), sensitivity, and self-protection
Leo Sign Astrology
Psychological Need: To create and express oneself
Best Quality: Kindness (generosity)
Downside: domination, arrogance, autocracy, cruelty, overbearing, vanity, ostentatious, false pride
Keywords: affection, nobility, generosity, loyalty, dignity, leadership, radiant, vitality, authority, will, power
Leo Sign Dates: approximately July 21 – August 22
About Leo Zodiac Sign
The Leo sign is the fixed one of the fire signs. It is forceful, magnetic, generous, and impulsive. It has a strong and ardent love nature. Leo is moved through the heart rather than through reason. Like the lion, Leo is commanding, resolute, courageous, and high-spirited, sometimes boastfully asserting his superiority. Leo's warmth and kindness is of the type which a good king has towards its subjects. Leo is a loyal friend or a noble enemy.
The main need for the Leo sign is to develop a genuine sense of self, present it to the world, and take pride in the expression of its creative accomplishment. The Leo sign has a never-ending source of creative energy because the Sun rules the sign of Leo. Leo focuses on the healthy expression of individual self-discovery.
Planets in Leo will be colored by the qualities of: pride and urge for recognition, and sense of drama.
Virgo Sign Astrology
Psychological Need:To analyze and find order
Best Quality: Analytical
Downside: criticism, cynicism, fear of disease, perfectionism
Keywords: discrimination, analytical, methodical-ness, service, helpful, studiousness, hygiene, purity, mentality
Virgo Sign Dates: approximately August 21 – September 22
About The Virgo Sign
The Virgo sign is mutable Earth. It is critical, discriminating, fastidious about food, alert, inquisitive, ingenious, studious, industrious, smart, neat and orderly. Virgo is characterized by spontaneous helpfulness, humility, and a need to serve. Virgo works meticulously and efficiently, continually refining its efforts and skills to develop technique leading to mastery within a chosen field. It finds security if offering practical, dependable service to an organization or a cause. Virgo uses intellect critically to organize information clearly, accurately, and usefully, bringing order out of chaos.
Planets in Virgo will be colored by the qualities of: perfectionism, analysis, and fine discrimination.
Libra Sign Astrology
Psychological Need: To create harmony and balance
Best Quality: Affability
Downside: always needing approbation, indecision, lack of poise, emotional fluctuation, can't say no
Keywords: balance, harmony, companionship, charm, social grace, justice, courtesy, hopefulness, artistic ability, attractiveness, fairness
Libra Sign Dates: approximately September 21 – October 22
About The Libra Sign
The Libra sign is cardinal air. It is intuitive, perceptive (ability to see both sides of any situation), impartial, just, fair, harmonious, amiable and diplomatic. Libra is always comparing and reasoning. Because of this, Libra seeks a balanced exchange in one-on-one partnerships and marriage, and seeks harmony in groups.
Thanks to its ruling planet, Venus, Libra has finesse. Libra uses diplomacy and tact to make social efforts effective. It is motivated by a need to see justice done. Libra will negotiate for fairness with regard to every group represented within a community. Ruled by Venus, Libra has artistic talents, loves music, singing and dancing, and has a strong capacity for partnership. Libra is in love with love, and loves to be in a relationship.
Being gifted with the ability to see both sides of any situation, and the endless weighing of options makes Libra changeable, moody and somewhat fickle. It's inclined to build castles in the air. Libra is light and suave, but also easily disturbed like the balance. Libra avoids disturbing the peace, and will be dishonest rather than ruffle someone's feathers. Libra does not like to create waves or add flame to a fire.
Planets in the Libra sign will be colored by the qualities of: balance, impartiality, and tact.
Scorpio Sign Astrology
Element: Water
Psychological Need:To experience intense emotional transformation
Best Quality: Resourcefulness
Downside: discord, misuse of sex, passion, temper, willfulness, vindictive, resentful, jealousy, envy, possessiveness, troublesome, uncompromising
Keywords: regeneration, courage, desire, resourcefulness, cunning, secretive, austere, determined
Scorpio Sign Dates: approximately October 21 – November 22
About The Scorpio Sign
The Scorpio sign is fixed water. It is a potent, powerful sign, characterized by an ardent love nature, tremendous staying power, intense emotions, compulsive desires, secrecy, and stinging revenge. Scorpio is extremely loyal with loved ones, but when hurt, it becomes self-centered ever ready with stinging sarcasm. Scorpio is industrious, strong willed, and self-assertive, while silent, subtle, tricky, and surprisingly heroic in danger. Scorpio is a good detective, focusing on working out the hidden issues that arise from partnerships. It must learn to feel emotions without restraining them, and without going to extremes. Restraining emotions causes blockages that lead to compulsive behaviors. Scorpio is associated with the secret forces of nature, sex, healing power, military affairs, surgery, and magic.
Planets in the Scorpio sign will be colored by the qualities of: compulsive desires, depth, control, passion, and secrecy.
Sagittarius Sign Astrology
Motto: I see.
Psychological Need: To explore and expand horizons
Best Quality: Loyalty
Downside: over-confidence, dogmatism, bluntness, exaggeration, fanaticism, antics, gambling
Keywords: aspiration, love of freedom, expansion, exploration, idealism, luck, orthodox religion, philosophy, law, generosity, optimism, honesty
Sagittarius Sign Dates: approximately November 21 – December 22
Sagittarius Characteristics
Sagittarians are very restless. They are visionaries, and they need to seek out new horizons. Whatever life throws at them, they go around with a bold and optimistic attitude. To them, life is a trip full of adventures.
They are positive and enthusiastic, and many times fortune smiles at them. When faced with the whims of destiny, they always react with generosity, tolerance and joy.
They are expansive people, who need to explore new territories and continuously challenge themselves.
This restlessness is reflected on the intellectual plane in their love of study, and on the material plane in their insatiable passion for travel. In fact, many try to combine both hobbies
Capricorn sign Astrology
Motto: I use.
Psychological Need: To find structure and social acknowledgment
Best Quality: Diplomacy
Downside: pride, suspicion, selfishness, resentfulness, pessimism, unforgiving, deceitfulness, justice without mercy
Keywords: ambition, conservatism, conscientiousness, organization, position, honors, justice, caution, economy, authority,
Capricorn Sign Dates: approximately December 21 – January 22
Capricorn Characteristics
Capricorn are ambitious, aspiring to reach the very top. They carefully plan the climb to the top and work tirelessly until they get what they want. They proceed at a regular pace and cling to their goals with determination and tenacity.
As soon as they conquer a goal with success, instead of getting comfortable, they continue scanning the horizon in search of new goals.
They are serious and disciplined, and they need to do lots of organizing and planning before making a move. They set long-term objectives and well-defined goals. They like to know where they are going and why.
Patient, cautious, and straightforward, they only worry about practical and tangible things.
Capricorns place great importance on their career, since their self-esteem depends on the success and respect they obtain in it.
Aquarius Astrology sign
Motto: I know.
Psychological Need: To innovate, be original, and break forms
Best Quality: Altruism
Downside: argumentative, impractical, emotionally-detached, dictatorship, stubborn or closed-minded, rebellious
Keywords: humanitarianism, independence, originality, progressiveness, cooperation, brotherhood, diplomacy, altruism
Aquarius Sign Dates: approximately January 20 – February 19
Aquarius Characteristics
Aquarians have a strong and independent personality that encourages them to rebel against conventional and restrictive attitudes.
They are bright and restless and have an open character.
Idealists and innovators, they always have an original point of view.
Fascinated by the idea of a global village, Aquarius finds it difficult to adopt a single point of view.
When they feel restricted, they rebel immediately.
They hate to fall into routine. When that inevitably happens, they make sure to mark out a radical and exciting change in their lives.
They are passionate about technological advances, and often rush to acquire the latest gadgets.
Aquarians are very persuasive and somewhat (ironically) inflexible in their opinions.
They tend to be pacifists and reject all forms of violence.
Pisces Astrology Sign
Psychological Need: To gain faith and belief in transcendence
Best Quality: Sympathy
Downside: worry, psychic negativity, introspection, lack of confidence, secretiveness, seclusion, procrastination, sorrow
Keywords: compassion, universality, intuitiveness, inspiration, renunciation, sacrifice
Pisces Sign Dates: approximately February 18 – March 21
About The Pisces Sign
The Pisces sign is mutable water. It is characterized by sensitiveness to super-physical (supernatural) influences, a sense of unity with all life, mysticism, ripe destiny, and sacrifice. Pisces is mediumistic, sympathetic, gentle, negative, shy, timid, loyal and dependent. It is extremely sensitive to its surroundings, and to the thoughts and feelings of others. Pisces unconsciously absorbs its surroundings.
Pisces blends into its environment much like a chameleon does. The benefit is the ability to fit in anywhere, but the downside is that Pisces disappears in the process. It is confiding, trustful, and easily led. Pisces serves and sacrifices itself others. At the same time, one cannot hold or grasp Pisces.
Pisces is fond of sensation and inclined to drift. It is a lover of peace, ease and security. Pisces habitually lives in its feelings, not protecting them like them Cancer or Scorpio, but actually living in the feeling world, as if the intangible were tangible. For Pisces, the intangible is tangible. For sensitive Pisces, feelings are as real as any material substance; the spiritual world is as real as the physical.
Pisces has extra-sensory perception, and is attuned to a higher dimension (that the rest of us who lack that vision call "imagination"). Having VIP access into the intangible world of imagination, Pisces possesses artistic, musical, and poetic qualities. On the negative side, Pisces might escape into that world, never to return.
Planets in the Pisces sign will be colored by the qualities of: soul yearnings, idealism, oneness, inspiration, and vulnerability


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Michael Brenner is the CEO of Marketing Insider Group and the co-author of the best-selling book, "The Content Formula."
In 2017, Michael was listed by Forbes as a top CMO influencer and social media marketer.
In his interview with Magnificent Marketing's David Reimherr, Michael discusses a range of topics surrounding the modern marketing field, particularly his concept that HR is the new marketing and the importance of tapping into your employees' talents.
How Does HR Relate to Marketing?
Michael believes we're over-marketed, in terms of the constant influx of messages, content, ads, and interruptions.
In fact, 75 percent of consumers say they wouldn't care if the brands they actively use disappeared completely. To create further context, the Edelman Trust Barometer says that the people's trust in institutions is decreasing every year.
For marketers to avoid eliciting this same distrust, Michael suggests creating a healthy work environment.
If employees are happy and engaged, then this will carry over into the marketing, and one of the most essential tenants of marketing is a human connection. If consumers sense that marketers are warm and inviting, as opposed to cold and distance, they end up being far more receptive.
This is tantamount in modern marketing because, as Michael explains, the game is no longer about pushing out ads, but, rather, to activate passion and expertise in the marketers.
How Do You Incorporate Your Employees into Your Marketing Efforts?
While Michael doesn't think HR and marketing need to be combined, he does believe there needs to be alignment between the two departments. For instance, Michael cites a company that has an employee whose job is to track employee performance, activation and engagement levels.
By doing so, the company has employees that stay longer, are more engaged in their work, and are more productive. This bleeds into the marketing side of things, as this satisfaction and happiness result in content that resonates with their customers.
For smaller companies that can't afford to hire a single person to bridge the HR and marketing departments, Michael believes this same responsibility should be taken by the managers. Managers need to make their workers feel like their creations are valued.
Another way HR can help integrate employee behavior into marketing is by encouraging them to share their personal content, whether it's writing, videos, or music.
Michael specifically brings up the example of cats. Even if cats have nothing to do with anything, potential investors might come across an employee's passionate blog about cats and find it amusing. It creates an air of relatability around the company.
Not every employee is going to be interested in creating content outside of work, however, so there's no use trying to get everyone to do it. It's particularly alluring to creative people who might need a nudge of confidence to start sharing their creations.
Therefore, by integrating employee happiness with marketing, you create a positive feedback loop that reverberates throughout the entire company.
How Much Do Companies Need to Oversee Their Employee's Content?
Large companies have a tendency to overthink, overmanage, overedit, and over-scrutinize the content that's being created and shared, according to Michael. He believes it's best for companies to pull back a bit, as this content isn't about the company – it's about individuals expressing themselves and sharing their own thoughts.
As long as they're in control of their own content, your employees will act as a volunteer army of contributors and creators. The only structure that's necessary is scheduling and some teamwork when it comes to aspects that people aren't good at. Michael uses the example of a writer who isn't sure how to implement a picture into their blog post.
A mostly hands-off approach also prevents employees from feeling like they're doing extra work. Their content should feel like something they get to do, as opposed to have to do.
For the oversight that should exist, Michael put together an editorial board and had a meeting where they identified editorial guidelines, social media guidelines, reporting expectations, and operating procedures.
After that, his team did a series of monthly reports where they accumulated information on the employees' content, such as who had the most popular blog.
By collecting the metrics and spreading them through the company, content creating became gamified and everyone wanted to vie for first place.
How Do You Convince Your Employees to Contribute?
First of all, Michael once again stresses the fact that you can't force employees to contribute if they don't want to. Workers will end up feeling like they're prisoners and being asked to do things they're not comfortable with, which results in bad morale—the opposite of what you're going for.
Specifically, Michael finds great success in gamifying the creation and sharing of content. Employees wanted to make sure they had the best "influencer score." By keeping metrics of employee engagement, you can also figure out what content works and what content doesn't.
For instance, Michael found that employees are more likely to share a video of the CEO talking about his family than a video of the same CEO talking about routine business matters.
How Does Employee Content Creation Factor into Sales?
At his own company, Michael found the initial employees who were most interested in the created content were the salespeople. He contends this is because salespeople know how to use that content in bolstering the company's image. It's in their DNA.
While you can create a formal passageway for salespeople to use the created content, it's highly probable that they'll use it according to their own needs.
In fact, Michael once again stresses that a hands-off approach is best.
What Are the Most Common Mistakes of Employee Content Creation?
The biggest mistake a company can make is to discourage sharing.
Michael believes that every employee should feel encouraged to create and share content, as opposed to being relegated to performing their basic duties.
On the flipside, companies can go wrong by overdoing it, such as implementing a formal system for content creation.
Encouragement is the key, not enforcement.
While light gamification can be effective, making it too overbearing will result in a lack of participation. People are less likely to interact with inauthenticity.
Where Can You Learn More About Michael Brenner's Marketing Tricks?
Michael Brenner can be found on his website, MarketingInsiderGroup.com, where he writes an article almost every day.
These articles include information about digital marketing and content marketing leadership culture, among other subjects.
He's also on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, and always invites new connections.
Michael Brenner is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, author of The Content Formula and the CEO of Marketing Insider Group. He has worked in leadership positions in sales and marketing for global brands like SAP and Nielsen, as well as for thriving startups. Today, Michael shares his passion on leadership and marketing strategies that deliver customer value and business impact. He is recognized by the Huffington Post as a Top Business Keynote Speaker and a top CMO influencer by Forbes. Follow Michael on Twitter @BrennerMichael.

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Madoo's Caroni tours (https://www.facebook.com/madoo.birdtours.1)
These tours typically leave at 4pm most days for a boat tour that takes you into the Caroni Swamp (a Ramsar Site) to view the spectacular flocks of Scarlet Ibis that fly in to roost every evening. You will see lots of other wildlife on the way, and the mangrove swamp is a beautiful place to spend an evening. You will need your own transport to reach the jetty/visitor centre (unless you arrange via Caribbean Discovery Tours, see previous page). Advance booking is not always necessary but is a good idea. 20 mins drive from UWI campus,
Yerette, Home of the Hummingbird (http://www.yerettett.com/)
The home of retirees Theo and Gloria Ferguson has been transformed into a hummingbird haven! Spend a relaxing few hours surrounded by up to 9 species of hummingbird - while also learning about them from Theo, enjoying light refreshments and admiring Theo's incredible photography. Booking in advance is essential and you will need your own transport. 20 mins drive from UWI campus.
Asa Wright Nature Centre (http://asawright.org/)
This famous nature centre is open to day visitors and overnighters alike. Tours along the main nature trail run at 10.30am and 1pm each day and are included in the entrance price, but call in advance to book a place. Afterwards, spend time chilling out on their verandah bird watching. Local style lunch is also served. You will need your own transport unless booking as part of a tour (see Caribbean Discovery Tours on previous page). 1 hour drive from UWI campus.
Brasso Seco Village - hiking and chocolate tours (http://www.brassosecoparia.com/)
A village tucked away in the Northern Range, surrounded by fantastic hiking opportunities and full of local culture and tradition. It is possible to overnight in accommodation in the village and book hiking guides, or learn about local culture at the tourist centre. Best to call in advance. 1.5hrs drive from UWI campus.
Limeland Nariva Swamp Tours (http://limeland-tours.com)
Kayman Sagar runs wonderful kayaking-walking tours of the protected Bushbush wildlife sanctuary in Nariva. See here* for more details. As well as this classic tour, Kayman also offers delegates the option of supervised kayaking sessions (up to 4hrs) on the Mitan River for TT$350 per double kayak, TT$250 per single. Call or email Kayman for more details. You will need your own transport to reach Limeland House, which is a 2hr drive from UWI campus. Please see the limeland brochure for more details


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The ability to easily compare plants and bacteria is the result of genome sequencing, which has decoded the complete genetic blueprint for entire species. "This would not have been possible 10 years ago," said Leustek. "But now we have access to more that 500 different genomes in a data base. After having identified a gene in plants, I can quickly identify the homologous gene from any bacteria in the database. As a plant biologist I wouldn't have ever imagined that I would be working with Chlamydia. Yet, with the help of genomics I found myself working with a collaborator and publishing a paper in that area."
Their experiments revealed that in addition to sharing genome sequences, Chlamydia and plants share similar functions as well. Furthermore, they found that the pathway used by plants to produce lysine is probably used by Chlamydia to synthesize a chemical found in bacterial cell walls. It is the synthesis of cell walls that is inhibited by penicillin. This discovery points to the likelihood that, if researchers could find an inhibitor for L,L-diaminopimelate aminotransferase they would have a new antibiotic that would target Chlamydia.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacteria that is responsible for a common STD. If untreated, Chlamydia infections can damage a woman's reproductive organs and lead to infertility. An estimated 2.8 million men and women in the U.S. are infected with chlamydia each year. Chlamydia can be easily treated and cured with antibiotics. However, bacteria often develop resistance to antibiotics, meaning that new ones must be continually discovered. Moreover, an inhibitor to L,L-diaminopimelate aminotransferase would be very specific for Chlamydia since this enzyme has not been found in any bacteria that live with humans.
So the hunt for a new antibiotic is on. Leustek is going to start screening for chemicals that block the enzym
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Portfolio Slam is an open call for design talent from the global design and strategy firm frog. From visual to interactive, to design technology and strategy. Each year, they invite designers to show off their work, discuss the possibilities, and learn more about the opportunities at frog!
The Challenge
The challenge was to create an unique identity for the event. The identity was present on print, screen, and the space & way-finding. The organizing team created an unique playful voice for the workshop to help attendees relax and present their best selves to the NY frogs.
Animations were made in order to further express the voice of the event. It's playful and unpredictable "slams" communicate how the event will challenge, and critique the participants while at the same time helping them build themselves back up. These animations were used to promote the event through social media and greet participants at the entrance to the event.


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There is a variety of floats to choose from, including our novelty ones like glitter, mermaid, unicorn, flamingo, ones for babies, family/party floats, and island floats that seat two. They come in fun bright colors and with cool graphics. Some of our unique floats even light up the summer night—with decorative LED lights built right in!


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9677 County Road 3
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331 Road 310
Glenvil, NE
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Street Photography... what streets?!?
I don't know if you can call this street photography, as there are no streets really... so what do you call beach people photography? I guess I'll stick with street photography, since to me that definition basically says, that these are candid photos of people. Just the setting is a bit different from a street.... it's a beach. Anyhow, now that we got this out of the way, let's continue. I really enjoy photographing people. I am normally the biggest introvert you'll ever meet, and going out among people and taking their photo, scares the crap out of me. I'm usually the creepy creep, training my lens on you, from far away :)
Candid Photography
When people are not aware that you are taking their picture, they behave as they normally would. The moment they spot a camera pointed at them, their behaviour changes instantly. They either hide, give you a fake smile, or just pretend to ignore you, but their natural behaviour, that moment, vanishes with out a trace. This is why I try to use either a very wide angle lens, or a long zoom. The wide angle is perfect for hip shooting. What I mean by that is, you pretend to adjust settings on your camera, and without raising the camera to your eye, you take a photo. Or you carry the camera nonchalantly in your hand, and point in the general direction and hope for the best. Wide angle lenses are best suited for this, as it is hard to miss the subject. Other lenses require lots of practice, to know exactly where to point to get that awesome image. Changing from a 17mm to a 35mm lens had disastrous effects, as none of the hip shooting images came out. I just didn't know how to aim the lens properly. So my tip to you is... try hip shooting, or find some balls and don't be afraid of people :D
Here is some examples of beach street shooting, enjoy!


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The 2018 Globe Grantees are in full swing after a successful Launch Day on January 12. Grantees heard wisdom from 2017 Globe Grant recipient Phil Rowland and gained valuable insight from community mentors Cal Cullen, Joe Hansbauer, Mark Dejong and Matt Reckman. Special thanks to our volunteer designers for helping our Globe Grantees forge new brand identities for their projects. 2018 marks the first year Globe Grantees will be housed in two locations: three grantees will occupy the People's Liberty storefront at Findlay Market and three grantees will take over a 2,000 sq.ft. storefront in Camp Washington.
Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the 2018 Globe Grant Launch below:
Arian Armstrong – The Good King, Findlay Market
Melissa Ayodran – LÂLE Turkish Coffee, Findlay Market
Bethany Pelle – Make Someone's Day, Findlay Market
Jill Cleary – SkateABLE vs Non, Camp Washington
Sydney Cherie Hilley & Anh Tran – LOOK, Camp Washington


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Premier League's biggest rivalries: Manchester United, Liverpool have plenty of grudge matches
Sunday sees two of the Premier League's biggest rivalries in action as Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates before Liverpool host Everton at Anfield. Meanwhile, Chelsea kick-start the day with a lunchtime encounter with west London neighbours Fulham in their first meeting since 2014.
Are local derbies the biggest fixtures in the Premier League, or are there bigger, most intense matches in England's top flight? Here, ESPN FC ranks the biggest rivalries in English football, using three components -- history, current importance and unpredictability -- on a scale of 1 through 5 (1 = barely registers, 5 = through the roof).
7. Liverpool vs. Everton
A true city rivalry that divides families. Less than a mile separates Anfield and Goodison Park at either side of Stanley Park, but the so-called "friendly derby" of the 1980s has now become more bitter and hostile, with Evertonians claiming to be the "People's Club" in contrast to Liverpool's more global fan base.
History: Everton had been the city's most powerful and successful club until the 1960s, but Liverpool's subsequent rise under Bill Shankly turned the tide in their favour. The rivalry peaked in the 1980s, when the two clubs fought it out for league titles and FA Cups, but Everton's silverware drought now dates back to 1995, and they are now firmly in Liverpool's shadow. Rating: 4/5
Current importance: This game was the biggest in English football during the late-1980s as both dominated the major honours, but it is now nothing more than a battle for local pride. It is Everton's biggest game of the season, but Liverpool now look toward City, United and Chelsea for their big games. Rating: 1/5
Unpredictability: Everton have not beaten Liverpool at Anfield since 1999, and their home record against the Reds is also unimpressive. Liverpool don't win them all, but they don't lose many, and it has become a one-sided rivalry in recent years. Rating: 2/5
Overall rating: 8/15
6. Tottenham vs. Arsenal
North London neighbours and traditionally London's big two until the emergence of Chelsea under Roman Abramovich. The local rivalry between Spurs and Arsenal dates back to 1913, when Arsenal left their original home of Woolwich, south of the River Thames, to move onto Spurs territory in the north of the city.
History: Arsenal have always viewed themselves as the establishment club in London, but Spurs were the one associated with glamour and pure footballing principles, becoming the first team in the 20th century to win the league and FA Cup double in 1961. Arsenal emulated that success 10 years later, but the arrival of Arsene Wenger in 1996 changed the narrative, with the Gunners blending success with style while Spurs struggled to keep up. Rating: 3/5
Current importance: A big game in London, but with neither team regarded as genuine title contenders, it does not resonate quite so much around the country or globally. Local rivalry is intense between Spurs and Arsenal, but it is not a game that makes a dent in the title race. Rating: 2/5
Unpredictability: Spurs have beaten Arsenal away from home just twice since the Premier League began in 1992, but their record at White Hart Lane and Wembley is more respectable, particularly in recent seasons. Arsenal are no longer the dominant force of the Wenger era, so this game has become too close to call. Rating: 4/5
Overall rating: 9/15
5. Chelsea vs. Liverpool
A rivalry that came alive during the mid-2000s, when Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez's teams clashed in cup finals and seismic Champions League semifinals. For a period of time, Chelsea vs. Liverpool became the most bitter rivalry in English football.
History: Liverpool supporters still mock Chelsea for their lack of "history," but the London club have enjoyed over a decade of success since Abramovich bought the club in 2003, with the 2012 Champions League the crowning glory. Chelsea's rise as a force in the game has mirrored Liverpool's decline, and although the Anfield outfit are now a resurgent force, Chelsea's recent silverware haul is far greater than Liverpool's. Rating: 3/5
Current importance: The hostility of the Mourinho-Benitez years has subsided and the games involving the two clubs lack the importance of those times, but there is usually something at stake for at least one of the teams when they meet. Rating: 3/5
Unpredictability: No team dominates this fixture and both clubs have impressive records against each other away from home. When it comes to predicting the winner, it is often best to look at the form guide and go with the team struggling for a result. Rating: 4/5
Overall rating: 10/15
4. Arsenal vs. Manchester United
North vs. South, London vs. Manchester, the most successful club in the capital against the biggest club in England. This was always one of English football's biggest games, but it became the biggest of them all for almost a decade when Sir Alex Ferguson and Wenger's teams were at their peak during the late-1990s and early-2000s.
History: Only Arsenal can come close to competing with United and Liverpool in terms of prolonged success, and their rivalry with United stretches back to the 1950s. The Ferguson-Wenger era took it to new heights, though, with no other club winning the title between 1996 and 2004. The rivalry and animosity boiled over on and off the pitch with Ferguson and Wenger clashing verbally as often as the likes of Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira, Martin Keown and Ruud van Nistelrooy went head-to-head on the pitch. Rating: 4/5
Current importance: Things just ain't what they used to be. Having been THE game for almost a decade, United vs. Arsenal is no longer a battle for the title, but more likely a decider as to which club finished in the top four. Both have declined alarmingly since their peak years and United-Arsenal games are now just a sad reminder of how far both have fallen. Rating: 2/5
Unpredictability: Unai Emery's arrival at the Emirates has breathed new life into Arsenal following Wenger's departure during the summer, so they might regain the upper hand in battles against United, who have dominated this fixture since the height of their rivalry subsided in the mid-2000s. With both teams still searching for their identity, anything can happen when they meet. Rating: 4/5
Overall rating: 10/15
3. Manchester City vs. Manchester United
A rivalry stretching back to the 1890s, with City the dominant force in the city before the Second World War and United growing in strength and success in the second half of the 20th century. City's decline in the 1990s mirrored United's rise, but the Blues are now back on top after 10 years of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan's ownership.
- Ogden: How Manchester City changed football forever
History: United have long regarded their neighbours -- billed as the "noisy neighbours" by Ferguson -- as poor relations on and off the pitch. City's drop into the third tier of English football in the 1990s made them almost irrelevant to United, who regarded Liverpool, Arsenal and Leeds as bigger rivals. But City's resurgence over the past decade has reignited the rivalry to levels not witnessed since the 1960s, when the two clubs last battled it out for honours. Rating: 3/5
Current importance: At one stage during this decade, City vs. United became the biggest game in England and one of the biggest in the world as the two clubs fought it out for the Premier League title. The rivalry was at its peak between 2011 and 2013, when every encounter was crucial in the outcome of the title race. United's recent slump has left City with more direct rivals over the past five years, but this game always matters. Rating: 4/5
Unpredictability: City failed to beat United for 13 years during their dark days of the 1990s and 2000s, but they are now top dogs in Manchester and have won on their last two visits to Old Trafford. United fought back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at the Etihad last season, though, so this derby is usually impossible to predict. Rating: 4/5
Overall rating: 11/15
2. Liverpool vs. Manchester City
This game is all about the here and now. It is Liverpool's history and tradition against the new wealth and unchecked ambition of City. It is also about Jurgen Klopp vs. Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah vs. Kevin De Bruyne. It is big names and scintillating football all the way, with an increasing element of hostility between the two clubs.
History: Not one of the classic rivalries in English football, with both clubs traditionally directing their energies toward Manchester United. City and Liverpool had briefly been rivals during the 1960s until the current battle for supremacy began as recently as 2013-14, when Steven Gerrard's slip against Chelsea helped give City the edge in the title race. Liverpool's honours list dwarfs that of City -- a point often made by the Liverpool supporters when the two sides meet. Rating: 2/5
Current importance: This has become the most anticipated game in English football, particularly during the past 18 months, due to Liverpool's ability to get under City's skin. The two clubs clashed in the Champions League last season, with Liverpool coming out on top, and Klopp's men also inflicted City's first league defeat last term. No other fixture carries more importance to the title race right now than Liverpool against City. Rating: 5/5
Unpredictability: Liverpool have had the edge in recent meetings, and they are perhaps the only Premier League team feared by Guardiola, but City's firepower ensures that they cannot be billed as underdogs when the two sides meet. Rating: 5/5
Overall rating: 12/15
1. Liverpool vs. Manchester United
By some distance, they are English football's two most successful and best-supported clubs. When it comes to global impact, this fixture is up there with Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Boca Juniors vs. River Plate and Celtic vs. Rangers. The rivalry goes beyond football; the two cities just 35 miles apart have been competing in industry and culturally for over a century.
History: With 38 league titles between them (United 20, Liverpool 18) and eight European Cup/Champions League titles (United three, Liverpool five), it's a superpower clash when these two meet. Liverpool dominated for 20 years during the 1970s and 1980s, United took over under Ferguson during the 1990s and 2000s. Such is the rivalry that no player has moved between the clubs since 1964. Rating: 5/5
Current importance: Liverpool vs. United is always a huge occasion, but it's tough to argue the case for it being regarded as the most important game of the season. United's recent decline has seen them drop out of contention for the Premier League title since their last success in 2013, while Liverpool have not been champions since 1990.
Liverpool are now enjoying a resurgence, but when it comes to the game that matters most to them and the league this season, it is the one against Manchester City rather than United. Rating: 3/5
Unpredictability factor: These two have met 200 times in competitive action, with United winning 80 and Liverpool 65. When one club is on top, it rarely dictates the outcome of encounters, though, with unpredictability running straight through the middle of the rivalry. Rating: 5/5
Overall rating: 13/15
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Preparing your pet needs before a disaster makes life easier for all.
As I write this column Tropical Storm Erika is twirling in the Atlantic Ocean. She probably won't require us to evacuate our home, but one never really knows. Floyd taught us this in September of 1999. At his strongest Floyd was a category 4, just shy of a Category 5, hurricane and headed for our section of the east coast. At the last minute, within 90 miles of shore, he turned away and hit the Bahamas at peak strength. Hurricane Charley in August of 2004 was projected to make landfall in Tampa but came ashore south at Port Charlotte, catching most off guard. Predict all you want but in the end it's totally up to Mother Nature.
The point of this is it is important to be prepared, and not just for hurricanes. Flagler and Volusia county residents have also had to evacuate for wildfires, sometimes a small area, or, as in 1998, large sections of both counties.
Whatever the disaster, it is important to have a plan for your animals starting with an evacuation bag. This bag, or plastic box, should be packed with daily items; a small bag of litter, extra leashes, doggie bags, their food (and manual can opener if needed). Copies of your pet's veterinary records showing current vaccinations, necessary medications, a favorite blanket, a couple of toys, a couple large and empty soft drink bottles or gallon milk jugs (you can fill with water from home before you leave), and a crate.
If your pet is on daily medication, now is the time to make sure you have enough. Don't wait until you are giving him the last pill in the bottle. Remember, if you are evacuating there is a good chance your veterinarian's office will be closed.
Most hotels will accept pets during disaster evacuations. In my travels I have found that more hotels are accepting pets as the norm. Hotels may ask for proof of vaccinations, rabies tags are not enough, they need to see the record.
This is also the time to check your pet's identification. All of my pets have microchips with our information and cell phone number, and our daughter's phone number. If we should get separated, say something happens to us, I know that Kelley would get a call about the animals. Whatever type of identification your pet has, please make sure all of the information is current.
Emergency preparations aren't just for major, televised disasters. They are also helpful in the event you are unable to care for your pet. Having a notebook of pertinent information that includes when and how much they are fed (animals like schedules), medication and dosage information, and the veterinarian's phone number, will ensure that a friend or family member will be able to care for your pet in your absence.
I will close this with an obvious statement, but after the fires of 1998 one I feel needs to be made. When you evacuate, take your pet with you. Do not leave him at home. There is no way of knowing how long you will be away and there is no one in the county who will be able to check on them for you. In our house my husband knows the "life boat seat drill"-- mom and pets first, and if there's still room -- he gets to go.


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10 Unexpectedly Terrifying Movies That Will Make You Never Trust Again
Horror movies are one thing, but here are ten non-horror films that unexpectedly scare the living bejesus out of you.
As is a Halloween tradition, many people will settle in with a scary film of some sort. The horror genre is home to plenty of creatively creepy and terrifying imagery that has the power to really stick with you.
But you know what's worse than horror you expect? Films of completely different genres that unexpectedly leave you a shivering mess – never able to trust movies again. Here are just ten of those.
And so, we begin with one that really personally affected me. At the time of A Bugs Life, I was expecting Antz to be of a similar - colourfully childish ilk when it first came out… Then came the battle scene. Combining the ferocity of Saving Private Ryan with the otherworldly horrors of Starship Troopers, it terrified my younger self. There was even dismemberment!
James and the Giant Peach
The shark. Holy crap, the shark. Watching this dark turn of James and the Giant Peach on the wheeled-in primary school TV with VCR was enough to make some of the younger years cry out in terror, while the older ones (me) pretended they were cool, even though that wasn't the case at all. Watch with caution.
Remember those incredible-yet-nightmare-inducing VFX of The Thing - artistically crafted for peak horror? Well, imagine that being adapted to bloody Jumanji. As the girl is grabbed around the ankle by a vine and pulled towards an ominous off-screen monster, little did we know the reveal would be a horrifying monster plant slowly opening up to consume this child. Good grief!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
This is the first of the "you knew they'd be on this list" variety - that boat tunnel scene. Projected images of horrifying scenes involving creme de la crap your pants of creepy crawlies, while Gene Wilder maniacally screams a poem. Yep, that gave me nightmares for a while.
Toy Story
Toy Story is different. When I first watched it in the cinema (and the first 2000 times after that), I was fine with the scene when the toys get their revenge on Sid. The visual scariness of the scene was rather tame. But then, as I grew up, the psychological angle really hit me. For all the terrible things Sid did to his toys, he did not deserve that kind of permanent damage to his psyche. I think about him from time to time, living out his days in a psyche ward.
The Borrowers
Not much to say about this, they were tiny human/creature hybrids hunted by a giant - causing plenty of jump scares. What seems pretty innocent on the face of it ends up scaring you a lot.
The Mask
Now before I begin, this is not a critique of the film. I bloody loved the cartoon on Nickelodeon and thought Jim Carrey was picture perfect in that part. My only concern comes with the CGI transformation scenes and all round over-the-top reactions animated by the team. They are also the stuff of nightmares. See also: Son of The Mask - horrendous film but equally scary effects.
Return To Oz
Returning to Oz for a sequel opportunity after the incredible original was a bold move. Also bold was the costume choices for Pumpkin Man and the creepy robot. Anytime they were on screen, I was not watching.
Little Monsters
A family-friendly comedy about a kid not being scared of the monster living under his bed… Why on earth did they make the wild-eyed boogeyman so insanely scary!? Seriously - the image of him is burned into my retinas, undercutting every touching moment with a hint of "this monster is totally going to murder Fred Savage."
Watership Down
Yep. You knew this was going to be on this list. The header image of this article told you that much. The absolute carnage, paired with the almost-zombification of the rabbits and that terrifying hells cape of rabbit-related death. I don't need to say anymore than that.


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- The company has concession arrangements to sell food and beverages at the Sangsters International Airport in Montego Bay with a number of reputable international and local brands
- Raising J$491.3m from the sale of 327.5m shares at J$1.5 per share. Valuing the company at ~J$2.5b
- Would become the 4th largest public company in the Caribbean in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry
- Owned by the Margaritaville St. Lucia Inc.
- Currently profitable. Earned net profits of US$1.1m in 2016 from sales of US$14.1m (compared to profits of US$590k in 2015 and sales of US$13.6m)
- Recently launched its US$3.5m 7 year preference share to raise funds
- Recently entered an agreement to operate the Starbucks coffee franchise. Construction to begin within 6 months
Express Catering Ltd is aiming to raise J$491.3m from the sale of 327.5m shares at J$1.50 per share. The company, which is controlled by the Margaritaville Group (who will be selling shares in the initial public offering) currently has a number of concession arrangements to sell food and beverages at the Montego Bay Airport in Jamaica. The company earned net profits of US$1.1m in 2016 from sales of US$14.1m (compared to net profit of US$590k in 2015 and sales of US$13.6m).
The Offer
The company is offering 327,500,000 shares for sale, inclusive of the following Reserved Shares for priority applications from certain persons
- 16,500,000 Company Reserved Shares
- 32,750,000 Mayberry Reserved Shares
- 245,625,000 Key Partners Reserved Shares
- Additionally 32,625,000 General Public Shares are available.
Any unsold Reserved Shares will also be made available for purchase by the general public. All Sale Shares, including the Reserved Shares, are priced at J$1.50 per Share.
Key Dates
- Registration and issue of Prospectus: Wednesday 5 July 2017
- Opening Date: Wednesday 12 July 2017
- Closing Date: Wednesday 19 July 2017*
The Company
Express Catering Limited is a Jamaican company that was formed in 2001 to carry on food and beverage operations at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay ("Sangster Airport"). Over the years, the Company has grown to be the exclusive provider of food and beverage operations at the Sangster Airport inclusive of the following branded restaurants and concessions:
- Quiznos Subs and Salads, Dairy Queen, Nathans Famous Hot Dogs, Domino's Pizza, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Wendy's, Cinnabon, Moe's South Western Grill, Island Deli, Viva Fresh Market Grab & Go, Cricket Sports Bar, Connections Bar, Air Margaritaville Arrivals Bar, Jamaican Bobsled Café, Groovy Grouper, and The Bar
The Company is completely focused on maintaining a high standard in its food and beverage facilities and also, to ensuring that its food and beverage offerings remain relevant to consumer demands in the marketplace. The Company currently employs over 270 persons on a continuing basis with additional persons brought on during peak seasons.
The Company is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Group, owners and operators of the Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville franchise throughout the Caribbean. The Group, through its various subsidiaries and partnerships, owns and operates a diverse portfolio of restaurant and nightclub concepts in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands and most recently, St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Margaritaville Caribbean, the holding company of the Group, owns and operates a diverse portfolio of companies and its strategic plan involves the development of the Group's restaurants and attractions in these and other locations in the Caribbean utilizing innovative and efficient approaches, and product consistency.
The Group's growth strategy has been predominantly focused on developing the Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville brand in its various locations. Over the last 5 years however, the Group has broadened its strategy and is currently aiming to provide multi-branded food, beverage and entertainment requirements for major transportation hubs.
Both its recognizable brands and their strategic placement throughout the airport have assisted the Company to increase average customer spend from approximately US$5.95 in 2012 to over US$7.30 per passenger currently.
The Company, Express Catering Limited, has been providing food and beverage offerings to the passengers and staff at the Sangster International Airport since 2001 when the first Jimmy Buffett's Air Margaritaville location was established there. The proprietary and local branded restaurants of the Company inclusive of Bobsled Café, Tastee Patties and Groovy Grouper provided more than 50% of the total food and beverage offerings in the Sangster International Airport up to the end of calendar year 2011.
Investment & Performance
The Company's total investment to date, inclusive of the buy-outs and installation of new concepts, structures and equipment for the establishment of international brand offerings, was in excess of US$6.0 million.
The Company achieved Revenue of just under US$14.1 million in the financial year ended May 31, 2016. This represents an increase of US$460,000 or 3.38% over the previous financial year's Revenue of US$13.6 million. Revenue for financial years 2013 and 2014 was US$10.0 million and US$12.2 million respectively.
Gross Margins have remained stable at 74% or more of Revenue, while administrative costs declined to 27.2% of Revenue (this compared to 30.5% in the prior financial year), as a result of better management of the labour component of Total Costs.
The Company has recently entered into an arrangement to operate a franchise location under the international coffee brand, Starbucks Coffee Company. The Company anticipates that construction of its new Starbucks branded offerings at Sangster airport will commence within 6 months and will contribute significantly to revenue in the first full year of their operations, which is expected to occur in financial year 2018.
Financial Performance
In the financial year ended May 31, 2016 the Company reported Total Revenue of US$14.1 million, and Net Profit of US$1.1 million (this compared with US$13.6 million in Revenue and US$590,000 in Net Profit in financial year 2015). This represents a 3.4% increase in year on year (YOY) Revenue and an increase in Net Profit of 81.4%. The Company attributes the increase in Net Profit to the growth in top line Revenue and the containment and/or decline of Operating Expenses, Depreciation and Interest Expense. As a result of the foregoing, Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) improved from US$1.8 million in 2015 to US$2.2 million in 2016. The Company recorded Gross Profit and EBITDA margins of 75% and 16% respectively for the financial year 2016.
Expenses (inclusive of Management Fees) before taxation for the most recent audited year, being financial year 2016, were US$8.2 million reflecting:
- Rent of US$2.8m, which increased by 2.6% YOY.
- Salaries and wages of US$1.4 million, which declined by 4.8% YOY.
- Group charges of US$2.2 million, which increased by 4.8% YOY.
These items are represented by partial Franchise Fees and Group Recoverable Cost as set out in the Audited Financial Information. The Company also posted Net Profits of US$ 1.1 million and a Net Profit margin of 7.6% in financial year 2016.
The Company's Total Assets stood at US$6.1 million at the end of financial year 2016, down from US$6.8 million the year prior. The majority of this decrease represents depreciation on Property Plant and Equipment of US$0.5 million.
Liabilities at May 31, 2016 were US$2.6 million, mainly comprising Total Debt of US$1.2 million (down from US$2.4 million in the prior year) and Trade Payables of US$1.1 million. Approximately 55% or US$0.7 million of Total Debt is short term debt owed to related companies. The Company employs fairly low leverage as reflected by its debt/EBITDA ratio of ~0.5x as at May 2016.
At this price the company is being valued at J$2.5 billion and is almost 12 times the size of Kingston Live Entertainment (KLE), more than 3 times the size of Palace Amusement and more than twice the size of Pulse Investments. Express Catering would become the 4th largest company in the Caribbean by market capitalization in the 'Hotels, Restaurant and Leisure' industry behind Supreme Ventures (J$19.7b), Trinidad listed Prestige Holdings Limited (J$12.8b) and Dolphin Cove (J$7.1b).
The Last 10 Months
The Company continued to increase year over year (YOY) Revenue, recording US$11.54 million for the 10 months of financial year 2017 compared to US$11.52 million in the 10 months of the prior year. This resulted in EBITDA of US$1.92 million for the 10 months of 2017 compared to US$1.68 million in the comparable period in the prior year. Net Profit before Tax was US$ 1.15 million for the 10 months to March 2017 compared to US$904,144 in the same period the prior year.


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Lexington airman killed in 'insider' Afghanistan attack was in Special Operations
A former teacher and coach of Air Force Capt. Matthew D. Roland, one of two airmen killed Wednesday in Afghanistan, remember the Eagle Scout as "a born leader" who "certainly stuck out" for his motivation and dedication.
"He was such a young guy who had so much to give to the world," said Tim Wiesenhahn, cross-country coach at Lexington Catholic High School. "It's tragic."
Roland, 27, and Staff Sgt. Forrest B. Sibley, 31, of Pensacola, Fla., were shot and killed in their vehicle near Camp Antonlik in Helmand province, the Air Force release confirmed in a news release.
Roland was a 2006 graduate of Lexington Catholic and a 2010 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Carrie Roberts, a teacher at Lexington Catholic, said Thursday that she taught advanced-placement physics to Roland and wrote a letter of recommendation in support of his effort to get into the Air Force Academy.
"He was a really smart kid," Roberts said. "Very trustworthy, respectful, dedicated, motivated. He was a quiet kid, and sometimes those are the hard ones to remember. But he certainly stuck out."
Roberts, 42, has taught at Lexington Catholic for 15 years. She said the news of Roland's death "was numbing."
"We were in the teachers' lounge, and I just had to stand there a while as it sunk in," she said. "It's difficult to think that somebody who went to an academy, which you usually think of as safe, and one of your students, much younger than me, gave his life for his country. I believe he was a hero. Anybody who was willing to give up their life for my freedom deserves all of our thoughts and our prayers."
Wiesenhahn, 48, the cross-country coach at Lexington Catholic, said Roland was "a born leader."
"He really wanted to be successful," Wiesenhahn said. "I like to say he was driven to succeed. You just kinda knew he was going to be a leader. ... The best runners really work at it, and Matt wanted to be successful, and he put in the work."
Wiesenhahn said Roland "followed directions really well. I mean, I could give them stuff to do, him and Clint Roberts, who I think was the senior captain that year, and I could trust them to follow directions and lead the team."
Survivors include his parents, retired Air Force Col. Mark Roland and Barbara Roland. Roland's sister, Erica, is a public defender in Lexington.
Roland was a special tactics officer at the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron in Afghanistan. After completing the rigorous special tactics training program in 2012, he was a team leader who supervised real-world combat preparedness training for a 35-member team. He deployed three times in his five years of service to multiple locations globally.
"The losses of Matt and Forrest are a terrible blow to everyone who knew them," said Col. Wolfe Davidson, 24th Special Operations Wing commander. "These two combat controllers were incredible warriors who not only volunteered to join our nation's Special Operations Forces, but earned their way to the tip of the spear in defense of our nation."
A man wearing an Afghan security force uniform opened fire Wednesday inside a base in southern Afghanistan, killing the two U.S. airmen in what appeared to be the latest "insider attack" to target foreign troops or contractors in the country.
NATO said two men in Afghan uniforms were shot in return fire and were wounded, correcting an earlier NATO statement that had said two gunmen attacked the Americans before being shot dead.
NATO said the gunman opened fire on a vehicle carrying international troops inside the base in Helmand province. Afghan authorities suspect that the shooting occurred during an altercation.
NATO did not identify the base where the attack took place.
Taliban insurgents have been known to wear Afghan police or military uniforms to stage attacks on international troops. Others have opened fire apparently on their own accord, including an Afghan soldier who last year killed Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene, the highest-ranked U.S. officer to be slain in combat since 1970 in the Vietnam War.
The shooting is the third insider attack on foreign forces this year. In January, three American civilian contractors were shot dead at Kabul airport by an Afghan soldier, who also was killed. In April, an American soldier was killed by an Afghan soldier inside the governor's compound in eastern Nangarhar province.


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Bournemouth Echo: ADVICE was on offer to people thinking of launching their own business when the StartUp Britain bus came to Bournemouth. First published in the Bournemouth Echo Newspaper on 21/07/2016 here written and photographed by Darren Slade (Note: links to organisations have been added below to simply sign-post people to them)
The campaign to support entrepreneurs published research suggesting there were 1,239 businesses formed in the first six months of 2016, compared with 1,919 in the whole of 2015. The figure was in line with a nationwide increase.
A 1966 Routemaster bus parked in Bournemouth Square for local entrepreneurs to join with business advisers to offer support and inspiration.
Kosta Mavroulakis, campaigns manager for StartUp Britain, has been on tour with the bus. He moved to Bournemouth last year to start his business Empact Ventures, based in co-working space.
"The UK continues to retain its position as one of the best entrepreneurial ecosystems to start and grow a business, with Bournemouth having something for everyone," he said.
"Having recently moved to Bournemouth, I've seen firsthand the support that the local ecosystem is giving to entrepreneurs from its vibrant meetups like Bournemouth Startups or She Says Bournemouth, events like Silicon Beach run by Think Create Do, award programmes like the Venus Awards, co-working spaces like Box 44 and many more.
"The local businesses are also ever so supportive through local champions like Bournemouth Borough Council and Silicon South, digital/creative agencies like We Are Base and Rarely Impossible, tech startups like BudiPay, local law firms like Laceys Solicitors and many others such as JemmaCo Beautycare, KitBrix, Inferno Media, and Hey Create."
Ryan England, CEO of British Software Development in Bournemouth, said of the event: "It's about bringing people out that otherwise wouldn't take the plunge and risk starting something. Actually it's not that big a deal. The risks aren't that massive.
"A lot of people have an exaggerated view of how complex running a company is. You can get it off the ground very quickly."
Olly Whittle, CEO of payment app BudiPay, said: "It's about giving people the confidence to start their own business and try and demonstrate that with small steps, you can build a successful business and pursue some good ideas or ambition."
Lisa Dawn set up Hey Create, a laser cutting, engraving and 3D printing business.
"I was going to college to do 3D design but when I got there I found out about the model-making course at Arts University Bournemouth. I met my partner and we decided to buy a laser cutter," she said.
The business has moved to co-working space at the Factory, on Alder Hills, and bought a second laser cutter.
Mitchell Stuart told how he set up social media agency Inferno at the age of 17. "I've got four GCSEs and never been to university," he said.
"You're never too young to start a business.
"It's just about giving it a go. Every business owner fails at some point in their life. The average successful CEO fails 4-5 times."
Tom Quay is MD of the app development company We Are Base in Westbourne, whose work includes the Yellow Buses ticketing app.
"There's a lot of movement towards tech. This area's really known for its digital culture," he said.
Samantha Acton, whose cleaning business Domestic Angels is being turned into a franchise, took part in a gathering of 30 businesswomen on the bus.
"Women and men suffer from confidence issues whether they're entrepreneurs or whether they're employed," she said.
"It's really important that there's a variety of support out there for people to use so they can find their feet."
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The Telegraph: Entrepreneurs are starting new companies at a record pace of 80 an hour, according to data collected this year ( July 2016 )
First published in the The Telegraph Newspaper on 12/07/2016 here written by Kate Palmer and features an Empact Ventures supported startup, JemmaCo BeautyCare on the StartUp Britain bus, one of our client's ventures.
Research from StartUp Britain, a Government-backed national enterprise campaign, shows 342,927 new businesses were registered with Companies House between January and June, compared with 608,110 for the whole of 2015, itself a record year.
Bromsgrove in Worcestershire was responsible for the majority of start-ups outside London, where 29 people for every 1,000 residents started their own businesses between January and June.
East Hertfordshire, Lichfield in Staffordshire and Warrington in Cheshire were also popular start-up hubs outside the capital.
The City of London experienced the biggest crop of small companies, with 500 start-ups for every 1,000 residents, although this was largely due to the Square Mile's high density of offices rather than homes.
The figures suggest 2016 will be a bumper year for small businesses, already beating the 70-an-hour pace of new company registrations clocked in 2015, the biggest year recorded by Companies House to date.
Separately, fewer businesses are also going bust, according to insolvency data covering the January to March period, despite the high-profile collapses of BHS and Austin Reed – the latest victims of high street decline this year.
Government figures show 3,694 companies entered insolvency in the first three months of the year, 3.6pc lower than in the same period during 2015.
"Entrepreneurship is a personal endeavour and there will always be risk and uncertainties," said Matt Smith, a director at thinktank the Centre for Entrepreneurs, which he set up with pizza tycoon Luke Johnson in 2013 and backs StartUp Britain.
Jemma Cooper set up her massage training business last year but said 'the economy isn't in too bad a place' despite Brexit uncertainties
"Britain is on-track to beat last year's record figure for startups," he said. "There's been no slowdown in business formation – entrepreneurs by their nature will rise to the challenge."
It comes as retail giants including John Lewis have reported a slowdown in sales in the wake of the Brexit vote and have warned that retail prices could increase as businesses try to cope a weaker pound.
This has had a knock-on effect for some small businesses. Entrepreneur Aaron Jones, who set up his own fashion company in January, said "everyone's got more risk averse" following June 23's referendum.
His website See Fashion, which is an online marketplace that matches fashion designers with shops, counts major retailers including John Lewis as a customer.
"At first I thought the referendum wouldn't be a problem, but in reality it's slowed things in the short term," said Mr Jones.
"People should remain calm, and keep on doing what they're doing," said Jemma Cooper, also a young entrepreneur who said the "Brexit effect" wouldn't hurt her new beauty therapy business.
She isn't worried for her Bournemouth-based company, JemmaCo Beautycare, which teaches massage and sells massage products. She set up the business last November after studying for a degree in complementary therapy in Wales.
"Local businesses are the way forward, and there will always be opportunities for start-ups," said Ms Cooper, 27. "Every form of business is using tech, and the UK will be particularly good and adaptable at doing that."
StartUp Britain is mid-way through its fifth national tour. It has been travelling through 30 towns and cities including Glasgow, Bournemouth and Birmingham on a Routemaster bus.
The tour, designed to raise awareness of entrepreneurship, started in the capital and gives lessons to budding entrepreneurs on how to find finance, build a team and export their goods and services outside Britain.


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Date: November 11, 2018 3:00 pm
Location: Maltz Performing Arts Center, Silver Hall
Website: https://case.edu/maltzcenter/silverhallseries
A collaborative performance featuring CWRU Symphonic Winds and Percussion Ensemble.
Dr. Ryan Sherber, director (Symphonic Winds)
Liberty Fanfare, Williams
Elegy for a Young American, Lo Presti
American Salute, Gould
Heroes, Lost and Fallen, Gillingham
Dr. Matthew Larson, director (Percussion Ensemble)
Sharpened Stick, Brett Dietz
October Mountain, Alan Hovhaness
Spiraling Light, Nathan Daughtrey
This performance is part of the Maltz Performing Arts Center, Silver Hall Concert Series. These events are free, but registration is required. Reserve your tickets here. Parking passes may be purchased in advance for each performance for a nominal amount. Paid parking available upon arrival in the MPAC lot.
Shuttle service provided for this event. Shuttles depart from the Tinkham Veale University Center Linsalata Entrance (Bellflower Rd.) and Denison Hall (1650 E. 115th St.). Return shuttles depart from the MPAC at the conclusion of the event.
2018-19 marks the 50th Anniversary of an exceptional partnership between Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Since 1968, these two distinguished institutions have participated in an integrated music program at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The JMP allows students at both institutions to take advantage of the resources of a major research university as well as those of a leading conservatory.


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205 Selected Bibliography Books and Articles Abrahams, Roger D. "Some Varieties of Heroes in America." Journal of the Folklore Institute 3 (1966): 341–62. Agnew, John A., and James S. Duncan. The Power of Place: Bringing Together Geographical and Sociological Imaginations. Boston: Unwin Hyman, 1989. Alvey, R. Gerald. Kentucky Bluegrass Country. Folklife in the South Series. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 1992. Anderson, Benedict. Imagined Communities. New York: Verso, 1991. Appleton, Thomas H., Jr. "'Like Banquo's Ghost': The Emergence of the Prohibition Issue in Kentucky Politics." PhD dissertation, University of Kentucky, 1981. Averill, Margaret Allen. The Uncelebrated of the Early 1900's in the Corner in Celebrities. Frankfort: n.p., 1975. Baker, Ronald L. "The Role of Folk Legends in Place-Name Research." Journal of American Folklore 85, no. 338 (1972): 367–73. Bauman, Richard. "Differential Identity and the Social Base of Folklore." 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Deliver the Vote: A History of Election Fraud, an American Political Tradition—1742–2004. New York: Carroll and Graf, 2005. 206 Selected Bibliography Clark, Thomas D. The Kentucky. Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 1942. ———. "Kentucky Logmen." Journal of Forest History 25 (July 1981): 144–57. Coontz, Stephanie. The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap. New York: Basic Books, 1992. Crawford, Robert Gunn. "A History of the Kentucky Penitentiary System 1865–1937." PhD dissertation, University of Kentucky, 1955. Darnell, Ermina Jett. Filling the Chinks. Frankfort: Roberts Print Co., 1966. Dorson, Richard Mercer. Land of the Millrats. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1981. Duckert, Audrey R. "Place Nicknames." Names 21, no. 3 (1973): 153–60. Ellis, William E. The Kentucky River. Lexington: University Press of Kentucky , 2000. Evans, E. Estyn. Irish Folk Ways. New York: Devin-Adair, 1957. Funkenstein, Amos. "Collective Memory and Historical Consciousness." 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I've been on the hunt for a bowl-type thermos…to no avail. Then, I ran into the Crock Pot Lunch Crock at my neighbor Ollie's. After my first use I was sold. After my second use, I've found a new love.
The Lunch Crock is for warming food, not cooking. But where there is heat, this foodie will find a way.
I had a small butternut squash and decided to give it a go in the lunch crock. I peeled and cleaned the squash and added it to the crock with a little coconut oil, seasoning and salt. After attaching the lid, I plugged it up for just under four hours, checking it twice over that time. The squash was 85% to the way I like it. I left it unplugged over night and with another 1.5 hours of heat before lunch, it was perfect.
I was even able to warm my roti (bread) with the radiant heat from the container.
Now, I'm scouring the internet for recipes. Not much luck thus far but I think I can pre-prep a rice and veggie bowl to be finished in my new tool. Ooo, oatmeal. I think I will put that in tonight.
This post was not paid for endorsed by Crock Pot or Ollie's.


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Turtle Wax Ice synthetic liquid polish is a well known product put out by a well known company that has been in car care before I was even born! While most people are familiar with Turtle Wax polish compound, Ice Wax is less well known as it is one of the newest products to their line up. While many "driveway detailers" will find most of Turtle Wax products acceptable, as a professional car detailer Turtle Wax products certainly fall short, especially if one considers the level of quality products available in the market today!
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