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Lunar passion
FOR THOSE old enough to remember, there was a time when mooncakes came in only one colour - that of antique varnished oak. People had to save up to afford to buy these burnished delicacies during the Mid-Autumn festival, either to give away or enjoy at home. It was said that mooncake vendors could make enough money during the festival to last them till the end of the year. Shop fronts were plastered with cake ads in all their glory, and all manner of grand packaging, promotions and gimmicks dreamed up. Chefs jealously guarded their recipes, and spared no effort in baking the best mooncakes for a market that was more discriminating then.
So it was until the 1980s, when the "snow-skinned" cousin of this ancient Chinese pastry hit the market with the force of an asteroid. Pinks, mauves, greens, yellows and whites filled the shelves of mooncake shops; and browns faded into obscurity.
Recent years, however, have seen a nostalgic movement in food take firm hold, with "heritage" foods and old ways celebrated. The Cantonese traditional baked mooncake is making a comeback. But that said, what exactly goes into a good traditional mooncake?
Inverted sugar syrup is one such esoteric ingredient that is key to the mooncakes at Tong Heng Confectionery, the 80-year-old doyenne of Singapore traditional pastry. Ana Fong, a third generation family member who currently oversees production, explains: "Inverted sugar syrup is used in almost all of the pastries we make. The ingredients are simple: caster sugar, water and lemon juice; but the preparation is tedious. We make it about three to four times a year." And while most chefs prepare the syrup guided by sight and experience, Tong Heng has invested in the more reliable sugar brix apparatus to measure the makeup and density of the syrup.
The lemon juice adds acidity or pH to the syrup to prevent crystallisation. It is said that some old pastry chefs even keep the syrup up to a year for it to mellow and turn to a rich amber hue. Victoria Li, owner of Old Hong Kong Restaurant, a Hong Kong cha chan teng-style restaurant, adds: "Inverted sugar syrup gives the cake an incredible sheen and tan."
Pastry chef Daniel Tay, who recently revived his family's confectionery brand, Old Seng Choong, incorporates salted egg yolk as well into his line of mooncakes. He explains: "In the past, when the cake was sliced into halves, the salted egg yolk would appear like a full moon in the centre of the lotus or red bean paste. The Chinese olive seeds or lan ren mixed into the bean paste filling look like speckling 'stars'." However, chef Tay stopped using these Chinese olive seeds two years ago when their price escalated to around S$120 per kg on bulk purchase. On the other hand, Tong Heng, which bought the seeds in cartons, continues to use them. Even then, Tong Heng paid a princely sum for it.
Unfortunately, most mooncake manufacturers have stopped using olive seeds because of the high cost. The olive seed is known by different names but the scientific term would be terminalia catappa. Although the trees are common in tropical countries, the seed is tedious to crack, often breaking into pieces during the extraction process. Chef Tay says that the oily seed is almost tasteless but its presence in the mooncake filling enhances its taste significantly. But while he doesn't use olive seeds, he places greater emphasis on the quality of the lotus seed paste. He points out: "The lotus seed paste is reckoned to be the soul of the mooncake, so I have to source for the best quality lotus seed." He rings a note of caution to would-be buyers: "Beware if the lotus seed appears too white; this means too much bleaching agent has been used."
Meanwhile, Alan Chan - executive chef of Four Seasons Hotel - places great emphasis on the ratio of pastry skin to filling. "Ideally the ratio should be 2.5 to 7.5 so that there is adequate pastry to wrap around the filling without exposing any part of it." Then, as well, the crust of the mooncake should be rich in flavour yet thin, and chewy yet soft and tender.
Chef Tay bemoans the fact that many manufacturers are taking a short cut by adding baking powder to the dough. The telltale sign is a surface that is flaky and porous, or one that cracks easily, or both. Baking powder helps to expedite the process, however, so that the mooncake could be eaten within a day of baking whereas the traditional pastries require at least seven days for the reverse glazing process to take place.
Reverse glazing is an important and laborious process during manufacturing, but it helps to add a glossy sheen to the surface. The mooncake is left to cool at room temperature for a day. It is then turned upside down for another day. This step is critical because as the oil surfaces, it gravitates down the cake, lacquering its surface. That's why mooncakes have shiny tops and sides but dry bottoms. The lacquer-like sheen also helps to prevent the growth of mould, so that the mooncakes can be kept for a much longer time.
Chef Chan offers pointers on how to spot a good mooncake just by looking. "It should have a thin crust, a glossy sheen, and clear indentations of the design, and absolutely no cracks on its surface. When sliced, there should be no air bubbles within the filling, as well as between the skin and the filling."
Where to get traditional mooncakes:
Jiang-Nan Chun
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
190 Orchard Boulevard
Singapore 248646
Tel: 6831 7220
Old Hong Kong Restaurant
10 Sinaran Drive
#02-80 Square 2
Singapore 307506
Tel: 6397 7023
Old Seng Choong Mooncakes
Tong Heng Confectionery
285 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058833
Tel: 6223 3649
A piggy story
IN the past, the chef would take a small portion of the dough for test baking. From this test piece he would ensure the dough was in the right proportion, and he would use it to gauge the temperature of the fire-bake oven. To minimise wastage and save costs, no filling would be used. Over time, a piglet-shaped dough evolved, so that it could be given away as a sample or a gift with purchase, and was especially popular with children.
Recipe for Inverted Sugar Syrup (by Old Hong Kong Kitchen)
- Demerara sugar - 350 gm
- Water - 180 ml
- Lemon juice - 60 ml
- Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat. Avoid using iron or aluminium pot.
- Add lemon juice. Stir.
- Continue to simmer at around 115°C for approximately 40 minutes. Do not stir.
- Use a brush to remove any crystalline formed at the side of the pot during the cooking process.
- If necessary, add a bit of water if the syrup turns dry before achieving the amber hue.
- To slow evaporation, a lid can be used to cover the simmering liquid.
- The amber-hued syrup is ready once the density is similar to malt sugar.
- Transfer the syrup to an earthen or glass container.
It can be kept up to one year. The colour and taste will begin to mellow as it ages.


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Friday, October 06, 2006
More socks...
I have given up on finishing even one of Husby's secret socks in time for his birthday - lucky Christmas is only a couple of months away! I changed back to 3+1 sticks, I found using 4+1 a bit too hard to manage. Maybe if the sticks were shorter (they are 20cm) it might have been easier. I'm getting a bit better at managing the ladders. I just keep moving the stitches around the sticks every 4 or so rows.
But to make up for it, I did manage to finish his alpaca socks - again, just in time for summer! But he does love his handmade socks. And fortunately, he found the first pair I made him so there will be more socks for him in the future. I will post FO details later (I'm doing this at work (naughty!) and forgot to bring the label) .
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This is a bible study hosted by members of Hominy Baptist Church in their home. Come and get to know each other and fellowship. Please let the church office know if you plan to attend, so each host can have a head count. Office 828-667-4541.
Where: Terry & Julia Clark's
51 Surrett Road
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Will shoppers go to stores – that aren't quite stores – to maybe hang out, and maybe not spend money?
Apple recently announced that the word "store" would be removed from all its virtual and actual retail locations. So keep in mind that when you're shopping for a new MacBook, you won't be doing that in an actual Apple store. Just at Apple. Or in Apple. Or something.
You'll be doing that in what Apple seems to be envisioning as a sort of community space. Some locations already have the new design features, including large-format video screens and plants and seating for just hanging out. The Genius Bar will now be the Genius Grove (though my hopes that computer support would come via A Midsummer Night's Dream theme have been dashed, unfortunately).
They're designed to be something like town squares. Apple's Angela Ahrendts, who runs the company's retail operations, told Business Insider that they don't need to open more stores. Instead, they want to create environments that encourage gatherings and experiences. So the new and renovated retail stor… places… are the first wave of this new angle, just in time for the release of the new iPhone 7 (you know, the one without the headphone jack).
As is well known, as Apple goes, many will follow. Or at least pay careful attention. What would it mean if retailers followed Apple's lead and applied that philosophy to their own brick-and-mortars?
As retailers search for new ways to stand out from the crowd and engage consumers, there's been a move towards creating stores (sorry, Apple) that are a departure from the stores of yesteryear. Retailers are using technology like virtual reality to create experiences that can't be had – yet – while shoppers are browsing products on their computers while they're at home sitting on the couch.
Because although e-commerce gets a lot of attention, it remains responsible for a small percentage of retail sales – less then 10% in the U.S.
In fact, even Amazon is opening up physical spaces with its own stores and a goal of 100 pop-ups that will stock Amazon's own products and give shoppers somewhere, albeit temporary, to play around with them.
But if Apple's move seems bold, consider the typical and now pretty rare American, small-town general store. Those acted as news centers and community gathering places, too. And, to some extent, Apple stores already played something of this role – visit one of the busier ex-stores and you'd see people playing around with the computers on display, checking email, and sitting anywhere they can. (Try the New York City Meatpacking location on a Saturday for the full crowd experience.) The company already started offering art classes at some locations earlier this year, and it's long held workshops, although they've been product-specific.
Removing the pressure to buy can actually be a good way to get people to buy. The Apple retail rebrand is not about selling individual products as much as it's about creating community through identity, and that's something it's already good at doing.
Companies need a big idea that brings physical and digital elements together to wow customers. See Customer Experience: OmniChannel. OmniNow. OmniWow.
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Over Peacock
Peacock, opgericht in 1987, heeft meer dan 30 jaar ervaring met het leasen van ISO-tanks. Wij zijn particulier eigendom en beheren een vloot van 4.500 ISO-tanks voor vloeistoffen en gassen. Deze tanks worden verhuurd aan klanten die actief zijn in gerelateerde markten
Eten en drinken
Distributie en logistiek
Olie en gas
Infrastructuur en energie
Industriële gassen
Through our offices in Singapore and Rotterdam we serve a broad base of customers which include large Petro chemical producers, oil majors and nearly all global iso tank operators.
Peacock's team includes 10 people and is well experienced, highly educated yet still one of the youngest in the industry. We enjoy being innovative and different to find new and sustainable solutions for our customers. (Please have a look at our heating case study). Through our global contacts with agents, depots and surveyors we have created a network which benefits our customers on daily business.
Beside a clear focus on operational efficiencies for our customers we are very much aware about our corporate social responsibilities within the chemical and food stuff supply chains. We therefore continuously try to reinvent our self to improve sustainability and safe working.
Why Peacock
30 years of proven experience in ISO tank leasing: although one of the youngest within the industry, Peacock's team members have on average more than 10 years' experience and have degrees in Chemical Engineering, Commerce and Finance.
Full ownership of the fleet: we own all the tanks in our fleet so decisions are quickly made and do not need authorization from third party investors
Simple and flat structure: Peacock is privately owned and has a flat organizational structure improving decision making. We like to keeps things simple and aim to be hands-on if it comes to communications, operations and service.
1. Fleet Management
We can manage your ISO tank container fleet so you can focus on your core business and
save costs. With a global network of depots and surveyors we can take an active role in
overseeing the maintenance and periodical tests of the tanks you lease or own.
We have been (successfully) managing fleets of several oil majors and top 10 global chemical companies in different areas over the world.
Our fleet management program focuses on three services:
Advisory on equipment, product suitability, and improving sustainability within your
tank fleet
Day to day operational support to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and improve
safe working
Ad-hoc support in case of urgencies
Please feel free to contact any of our team members for further information about our fleet management services.
2. Fleet & Supply Chain optimization
In the recent years we have successfully assisted many of our customers in optimizing their supply chain. By sharing knowledge about the equipment and by using a broad network of operators, forwarders, depots and surveyors we can:
Reduce your
carbon footprint
demurrage costs
Optimize your
on-side logistics
equipment capacities
Increase your
supply chain transparency
process efficiencies
Improve your
turnaround times
safe working
Please feel free to contact any of our team members for further information about our fleet & supply chain optimization possibilities.
3. Off-hire Management Service & Equipment insurance
Regardless of the period leased there will always be repair costs when the tank is returned to the depot for off-hire. Gaskets need to be replaced, the steam system has to be checked and damages need to be repaired up to an industry standard (ITCO) before the tank can be leased to the next customer.
However, as we understand that no one likes a surprise at end we therefore:
Choose to inform our customers about the lease process before the lease
To be clear what costs are included and what costs are excluded in the
lease (and have to be paid at off-hire)
choose to inform our customers out the lease process before the lease starts
to be clear what costs are included and what costs are excluded in the lease (and have to be paid at off-hire).
Only to work with renowned independent surveyors and repair depots to guarantee full transparency
To further lower your off-hire costs exposure we can offer our:
Off-hire Management Service which further increases transparency and offers a
package tailor made to your business which is ideal for budgeting purposes
Unique equipment insurance which insures damages caused during the lease of the container caused by mishandling by shipping lines, rail operators or trucking companies
Please feel free to contact any of our team members for more information about our Off-hire Management Service and Equipment Insurance.
4. Engineering Solutions
Industries & Markets
1. Chemicals
Sustainability, safety and efficiency are the core values of the chemical supply chain. Leveraging 30 years of experience in ISO tank leasing Peacock's business is focused on these values. Our ISO tank fleet complies to all applicable international regulations and we continuously aim to improve our service and innovate our fleet. A few examples:
Our new composite Swap Body tanks are 40% lighter compared to stainless steel tanks and therefor able to load up to 10% more product lowering the carbon foot print
We continuously add new features to our tanks such as real time telematics to increase supply chain transparency and ground operated airlines and handrails to improve safe working
Peacock corporates with leading global universities to optimize ISO tank operations. Studies like our heating project increases understanding of the heating process of an ISO tank, reducing turnaround time and saving costs for our customers.
Have a look at our Standard full spec tanks, swap body and special tanks for more information
2. Food Stuffs
From editable oils, food grade ethanol and fructose to drinking water, beer and chocolate. We have a dedicated fleet of standard tanks, swap bodies and special tanks only used for liquid food stuff products.
Strict hygienic processes and regulations are followed to guarantee the highest quality. If needed we supply kosher and halal certified tanks. Further tailored specifications such as electrical heating, cooling, increased insulation and real time telematics can be offered to fit your business
Have a look at our standard, swap body, and specialized tanks which we offer for Food grade products
3. Distribution and Logistics
It is all about finding the right balance between the highest payload and maximum flexibility. This is a complex formula including weight road limitations, transport modalities used, specific gravities of the products and empty movement reduction. Peacock's team is geared for these business cases and our fleet is tailored to offer the optimal tank needed. During the design and manufacture we focus on weights, operational efficiencies such as baffle plates, heating capacity, insulation value and safety features like ground operated handrails and airlines.
Have a look at our standard tanks and swap body's for the most ideal storage and logistics solution
4. Infrastructure, Mining and Energy
When transporting high volumes of liquids or gases to remote area's for infrastructure projects, mining, or energy supply, Peacock's bitumen, special or gas tanks are an ideal solution. Robust and dedicated for the products to be carried, these tanks are low in maintenance, flexible in use and offer optimal payload performance.
Have a look at our Special, Bitumen and Gas tanks to find out what we can offer
5. Gases
Over the recent years the capacity of gas tanks has increased significantly due to improved designs and building standards. With a young fleet, Peacock's gas tanks therefore offer optimal payload solutions for transporting or storing of compressed gases. We offer tanks suitable for:
Flammable gases like propane and LPG used for cooking or heating
Propellants (aerosols) used by the cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industry within cans for deodorant, whipped cream and asthma inhalers
Refrigerant gases used in air conditioners and freezing equipment
Industrial gases such as ammonia anhydrous which is a raw material for the production of fertilizers
Have a look at our Gas tanks to see the various types and options we offer.


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- BLow cost.
- Good chemical resistance against most inorganic acids, alkalis, and salts.
- Good resistance to environmental stress cracking when in contact with alcohols, esters, detergents, or polar hydrocarbons.
- Very good fatigue resistance.
- Very low density.
- Excellent dielectric properties.
- More rigid than PE and retains mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.
- Mechanical and electrical properties unaffected by submersion in water.
- Can be FDA compliant.
- Good resistance to steam sterilization.
- Good puncture resistance.
- Good surface finish.
- Good resistance to rupture.
- Good chemical resistance.
- Transluscent.
- Good cost to impact balance.
- Long-term use.
Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of
applications including packaging, textiles, plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components. Most commercial polypropylene has an intermediate level of crystallinity between that of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
Polypropylene is normally tough and flexible, this allows this material to be used as an engineering plastic, competing with materials such as ABS. Polypropylene is reasonably economical, and can be made translucent when uncolored but is not as readily made transparent as polystyrene, acrylic, orcertain other plastics. Polypropylene has good resistance to fatigue.
Usual uses
Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays, carpets, wall coverings, parts for automotive and consumer products. Flexible packaging (food and confectioneries, tobacco, clothing ...), rigid packaging (crates, bottles, pots ...), caps and closures for beverage and cosmetic applications, film tapes, syringes, housewares, furniture, appliances, luggage, toys.


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Korean Beauty for Dummies
The K Beauty craze has been lingering for a few years now as beauty and skincare products originating from Korea have gained widespread popularity and prestige. Top beauty stores such as Sephora and ULTA have stocked their shelves with dozens of K Beauty products to feed the frenzy.
Korean skincare techniques have been passed down for generations. The cultural and beauty standards of Korea value health, hydration and a preferred lack of pigment—a stark contrast to our sun-kissed aspirations here on the Western hemisphere. It's common knowledge that too much time in the sun can do serious damage. While the bronzed-goddess look may be appealing in the short term, it makes sense that beauty lovers are gravitating towards more gentle products that infuse the skin with protective, age-defying ingredients.
The combination of a highly saturated market and increased consumer knowledge has caused a high demand for products that include natural fusions rather than a cocktail of ingredients that are difficult to pronounce. Some of the key elements in K Beauty are rice, galactomyces, snail mucin (yes, SNAIL!), volcanic clay, red ginseng, pearl, tremella mushroom, royal honey bamboo, cactus, and birch, just to name a few.
With endless products and info out there, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to begin. The typical skin regiment consists of three steps: exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize. However, the Korean beauty mantra truly is more-is-more—adding on an additional seven steps. The primary focal point of K Beauty are the 10 Steps. But fear not—you don't have to obsess over a tedious routine to reap the benefits of "glass skin."
Whether you're already an avid K Beauty user or a total rookie, I've broken down the basics—along with some affordable products you can score as you begin your journey to flawless skin.
Oil-Based Cleanser
The first of the two-step cleanser regimen is an oil-based cleanser. It ensures complete makeup removal, as well as ridding your skin of oil-based impurities—most notably pollution and any SPF that may be lingering on your skin from daytime. Living in a city such as NYC unfortunately includes heavily polluted air and toxins—which is why this step is super important.
Water-Based Cleanser
The second step of the double cleansing routine is a water-based cleanser. While two cleansing steps may seem tedious, it is highly recommended by dermatologists and aestheticians alike. Two major causes of breakouts are dirt and sweat, which have naturally accumulated on your skin after a long day. The water-based cleanser gets rid of those pesky pollutants that your oil cleanser might have missed.
Toner serves as the base for the rest of the routine. It rids the skin of residue from the previous two steps, allowing for a blank slate. It also ensures that your skin will readily absorb the proceeding steps that follow.
Small but mighty. Essences are pretty light weight, but packed with nutrients, along with anti-aging, hydrating and complexion-enhancing elements.
Personalized Treatments
This is where things get personal—you can have fun and experiment with your routine. Treatments include face oils, serums, ampoules. Depending on your particular skin type or concerns, treatments are infused with ingredients that target specific issues—acne, redness, hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and the like. You can really get to know your skin and figure out what works best for you.
Chock-full of ingredients that help the skin absorb moisture (hyaluronic-acid, botanical herbs), these minimize the appearance of pores. And much like essences, you can pick and chose serums based upon your specific needs.
Sheet Masks
Ah, face masks. They've been all the rage recently due to both accessibility and affordability. You can find them at any beauty retailer, major e-commerce sites like Amazon, and even your local Urban Outfitters (where they cost you three bucks a pop). This is one of the key aspects of K-Beauty…the "soul" at the root of it all. Sheet masks come in a vast variety—the options are truly endless. Sheet masks are usually placed on the face for anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes, give or take. The prolonged exposure allows your skin to really absorb all the following steps.
This one's a no-brainer. Moisturizer is one of the most important steps of the routine, leading to a truly smooth, soft complexion. You don't need much—a light layer applied to the face and neck will do the trick. Some ingredients to look out for are green tea, bamboo, snail mucin, and hyaluronic acid.
Eye Cream
Dark circles and puffiness are nearly unavoidable, especially for sleep-deprived students… or after a night of partying ;) Eye cream kicks those circles and puff in the butt, and serves as an avoidance for crow's feet. The proper way to apply eye cream is a light tap with a pinky (don't rub!), and do your best to stay away from the water-line to avoid irritation. Key ingredients to keep your eyes out for? Lily, ginseng, and honey.
Last but not least, SPF is of utmost importance. It protects your skin from harmful UV Rays and will ensure flawless, wrinkle-free skin for years to come. This should be applied in the morning and throughout the day as needed. Titanium & Zinc oxide are key ingredients to keep in mind.
Obviously you don't have to obsess over the ten steps and can simplify the routine for both morning and night. Here are the most important steps to focus on, ensuring you reap the benefits of K-Beauty without too much fuss.
1. Wash
Even though you may be fresh-faced after a (hopefully) good night's rest, it's important to start off with a clean complexion. Cleanser isn't necessary- just a gentle splash of water will do.
2. Toner
Using a bit of toner is sure to get rid of any remaining dirt or oil in your skin. It also serves as a "sponge" for your face—allowing it to soak up the remaining steps and provide a smooth base for makeup.
3. Essence or Serum
As previously mentioned, essences can be personalized to combat specific issues of concern. They typically come in small vials, which strip away some complexity. Serum is another option, which focuses on specific concerns as well.
4. Moisturizer & SPF
The final step for your AM routine should be moisturizer and SPF. Many moisturizers contain SPF, so you can kill two birds with one stone. This serves as finishing touch before you apply makeup to your face.
1. Makeup Remover
Take off your makeup from the day with a gentle makeup remover.
2. Cleanser
Water-based is best, but you can do Oil as well—unless you're feeling ambitious and want to do a double-cleanse (as suggested in the 10 steps).
3. Exfoliator
Scrub off those dead cells and focus on the areas of visible pores, such as forehead, nose or cheeks.
4. Toner
Korean toners don't contain any alcohol, which means your skin is absorbing more natural-based ingredients.
5. Eye Cream
Apply some eye cream—remember… tap, DON'T RUB, and use your pinky.
6. Moisturizer
The final step. Before hitting the hay, apply moisture to your face and neck.
And of course, a face mask is always a plus!


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Little Green Bugs
Anonymous added on September 15, 2015 | Answered
What is the name of the little green bugs that show up in the fall in Alberta? They fly and swarm. They are attracted to light colors. I thought mostly yellow, but they seem to like light blue and grey and white.
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AKSS Snowsports Championships
The Auckland Secondary Schools Snowsports Champs were held today at Snowplanet. Kristin fielded a slightly understrength team compared to previous years and it was always going to be a challenge to retain the boys team title. However, with ski racing looking strong it was always going to be exciting for some podiums and with our top snowboarder still in the mix things were looking good to get some silverware.
Sam Finnemore in the Senior Boys Snowboard took the double winning both the giant slalom and the slope styles events in a very strong showing.
In the ski racing it was always looking strong with Mikayla Smyth, Michol Hinton and Harris Messenger carrying the banner. With both Harrison and Mikayla winning their Giant Slaloms by 1/2 a second in a combined time in a short 9 gate race. Michol also skied well taking third in the junior girls.
It was great to have a group of new athletes to the sport out enjoying the racing on the day. Well done to all the team for their efforts on the day.
Standout Results:
Senior Boys Snowboarding
1st Giant Slalom Sam Finnemore
1st Slopestyles Sam Finnemore
Senior Boys Skiing
1st Giant Slalom Harrison Messenger
Junior Girls Skiing
1st Giant Slalom Mikayla Smyth
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One of the biggest obstacles to being a solo founder is the bad reputation that comes along with it. It is often said that going it alone is too difficult. That the failure rate is too high. It's true, starting a business is hard work. However, there are absolutely no guarantees for startups of any sort in terms of success.
With the looming possibility of failure hanging over them, it is easy for solo founders to become discouraged, and give up on their startup altogether. It's true, being a solo founder may not be the easiest way to start a business.
However, "difficult" and "impossible" are two very different things. Despite the stigma, worry, and the almost preconceived notion of failure associated with being a solo founder; success does happen.
I wouldn't trade my experiences as a solo founder for anything. The trials and tribulations, ups and downs, setbacks and successes have shaped my company and myself as a professional. I wouldn't trade the value of these experiences.
I imagine that the following individuals wouldn't trade theirs either.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon
Bezos, who founded Amazon in 1994, had a net worth of $91 billion in 2017. What started as essentially a book sale in his garage has turned into the ecommerce powerhouse known as Amazon. Once a twinkle in the eye of a brave solo founder, the company is synonymous with online retails and is now worth almost twice as much as Walmart.
Markus Frind, Plenty of Fish
Founded in 2003, Plenty of Fish is a popular online dating service and another stunning example of a successful, solo founded business. Frind, the founder, ran the business full-time and completely independent of help for four years. When Frind decided it was time to sell the business, he acquired $575 million for it from Match.com.
That's a pretty sizeable success, in my opinion.
Laura Fitton, Oneforty
The former "Queen of Twitter," Laura Fitton launched OneForty.com, a hub for the best apps and extensions for twitter. Along the way, she also authored "Twitter for Dummies," and sold oneforty.com to Hubpost where she currently resides as an inbound marketing specialist.
One of the first to recognize the power of social media marketing, Laura has made it look easy.
Solo Founders: Is It Worth The Risk?
If you ask me, the answer is "yes!" But then, I may be biased. "Risk" is a tricky question. On one hand, risk should always be assessed in terms of return on investment. If a solo founder begins to find that their start up is not returning a profit, no matter what tactics are utilized, then it may be time to close the doors.
However, what would the world of online retail look like if Amazon had decided that selling books online wasn't going anywhere?
Taking the risk of jumping into a solo founded company has absolutely been worth it for me. When I founded Micromanager, I knew I was taking a risk. For far too long I had taken baby steps. Once I made the leap, I wished I had found the courage to take the risk earlier.
Today, Micromanager is a successful GPS tracking app that is helping our customers turn their time into money. As the number of people using it continues to grow, I can proudly proclaim that yes, being a solo founder is absolutely worth every risk.
Lisarna :-)


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Verificando los datos de entrada
This fantastic hotel Catalonia Avinyó is situated only a few metres from Plaza Sant Jaume in the centre of the emblematic Gothic quarter of Barcelona and very near to Ramblas. Its privileged location means that guests are only a walk away from the city's most charismatic areas.
Our hotel's minimalist design creates an interesting contrast with the nearby buildings. You can also see every aspect of Barcelona thanks to the panoramic viewsfrom the swimming pool on our terrace. The hotel also offers a fitness room with free access to all customers.
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The modern, minimalist design of each room in this hotel will take you to another world and offer the possibility of disconnecting from the city's hustle and bustle for a few hours. The Catalonia Avinyó hotel has been designed from a sober, functional and simple viewpoint that invites guests to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. You can take a deserved rest in the solarium, which has a swimming pool and Jacuzzi on the panoramic terrace, where you can enjoy a new, unforgettable view of the light and colour of this Mediterranean city.
The hotel Catalonia Avinyó is surrounded by some of the city's most beautiful places, next to the avant-garde, Bohemian quarter of El Born, where you can enjoy the busy atmosphere, the best tapas and the most exclusive boutiques in a picturesque mediaeval setting.
The single rooms have all the amenities to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
More spacious than the other ones, completely renovated with a little terrace of 9 m2 for exclusive service.
The double rooms have every convenience to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
More spacious than the other ones, in these rooms you will feel at home.Size: 21 sqm
Equipped room with all amenities and access to balcony with overlooking the street Avinyó
The double rooms have every convenience to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
At our buffet breakfast you can find a variety of natural fruit, cheeses and cold meats, fresh-baked goods and an extensive selection of dietary products. Always featuring in our buffet: Spanish potato tortilla and the famous Catalan tomato bread. Ask about room service breakfast (surcharge applies).
Seven days a week and bank holidays from 7.30 am to 11.00 am.
What do other users think of the Catalonia Avinyó?
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Everything wAs more then i expected....
Positive: Everything wAs more then i expected. Very good. Negative: FC Barcelona lost that day 5-4, but I don't think I can blame the hotel for that.
Great location...
Positive: Great location.
Perfect location for a stay in Barcelona!
Positive: Location was perfect. No need to drive or take a taxi anywhere.
All good
Positive: Perfect location and staff, specially the cleaners. Simple modern design. Cool roof top.
Great location, great breakfast, nice...
Positive: Great location, great breakfast, nice rooms.
Avinyó, 16, 08002 . Barcelona
From airport:
18km - approx €40 in taxi. Aerobus: stop on Plaça de Catalunya.
Nearby transport
Line 3: Liceu station. Line 4: Jaume I station
Lines 91, 59 and V13: Plaça de Catalunya stop. Lines A1 and A2: - La Rambla-Liceu station.
Lines R1, R3, R4, R12, L6, L7, S1, S2, S5, S55: Plaça de Catalunya station.
After 3.00 pm
Until 12 midday
Children may stay.
One free crib per room (on request)
Extra beds (on request)
Permitted, with a surcharge (on request)
If the name of the credit card supplied when booking at the Catalonia Avinyó hotel does not coincide with the name of the guest, please contact the hotel in advance. An identity check and valid credit card are required to check in. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise the credit card prior to the entry date.
For bookings of more than 4 rooms or more than 8 nights, payment must be made in advance at this establishment. Once the booking has been made, the hotel will contact guests to organise advance, non-cancellable payment.
Requests regarding bed options are subject to availability.
One dog or cat under 20 kg per room only (on request). Supplement of €20 night/animal and €200 deposit.
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BEIJING — China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 6.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on July 16.
The growth rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than that recorded in the first five months.
Industrial output, officially called industrial value added, is used to measure the activity of certain large enterprises with an annual revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about $3.03 million).
Ownership analysis showed that industrial output of state-holding enterprises and share-holding firms both went up 6.1 percent in June. Meanwhile, industrial output of enterprises funded by overseas investors increased 5.4 percent.
Manufacturing output expanded 6 percent year-on-year in June, while mining output growth rose 2.7 percent year-on-year.
In terms of regional growth, in June, East China reported industrial added value growth of 4.1 percent. Central China posted a growth of 7.5 percent, with 7 percent growth for west China, and 5.9 for northeast of China.
"In the first half year, China's economy posted stable performance with good momentum for growth," NBS spokesperson Mao Shengyong told a news conference.
The industrial output figures were released by the NBS along with a slew of other major economic indicators for the first six months, including retail sales and fixed-asset investment.
China's gross domestic product expanded 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2018, the NBS data showed.
The pace was well above the government's annual growth target of around 6.5 percent, extending a steady expansion.
In the second quarter, China's GDP rose solidly by 6.7 percent year-on-year, slightly lower than the 6.8 percent in the previous quarter but representing the 12th straight quarter that the GDP growth rate has stayed within the range of 6.7 to 6.9 percent, according to the NBS data.


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The short answer to this question is an undeniable 'Yes'.
At Hunted Scooters we are often asked by prospective owners;
How fast our Hunter Scooter goes?
How much does it cost to fill up a tank and what range will that give?
How much is costs to register and insure each year?
These are all very valid questions and let me start answering them with our vision when starting our business. We wanted to offer Australian riders a uniquely styled scooter, that not only offered the owner and alternative transport solution but the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint while allowing their individuality and style to be represented in the form of their vehicle.
Top Speed and Fuel Consumption:
The speed is an important question; if I'm going to commute I want to know that I can go on a highway or a cross city tunnel.
Our scooters can do the speed limit in Australia 110klm/hr, at this speed their rated 2.1ltr/100klms fuel consumption is slightly increased. But when cruising between the average speed limits of 60-80klm/hr the engine performs very efficiently. When considering the average speed through traffic is 20-30klms/hr the fuel efficiency is fantastic.
A 5.5 litre fuel tank can go as far as 130-140klms urban travelling and when tested on the Royal National Park road from Loftus to Thirroul without the stop start of city traffic we have been able to squeeze close to 200klms. That's a $7 full tank at today's petrol prices.
Annual Rego:
To keep your 150cc scooter registered annually this can depend on your license, age and where you live in Australia, but working on an inner city suburb in Sydney on a full riders license that cost is $146 for a green slip through QBE and $150 for registration a total of $296, with standard plates
Now that you have the running cost it's good to factor in services at approximately $250 every 2000klms or every 6 months, time saved in transit is invaluable and parking in most places is free within the allotted time limit.
Let's wrap this up!
So for a fill up of $7 annual rego under $300 and parking mostly for free! The verdict is in… A scooter is a much more economical transport solution and is a heap more fun to commute and offers the rider an ability to reconnect to the world around them in a disconnected world.
Series IV is in stock with all our dealers listed on our BUY page, so call them up and book in your test ride today.
Stock is limited with only a few Dark Knights (matte black) and Obsidian (gloss black) 2019 plated stock remaining.
We hope to see you on the road or our next ride on the 14th April through the Nasho, so you can test the fuel efficiency yourselves. Get all of the info through our Facebook Event page https://www.facebook.com/events/284654788874325/ and follow us to get regular updates.
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Ukraine's Constitutional Commission, when amending the Basic Law concerning Crimean Tatar national autonomy, uses the principles of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, and President of the World Crimean Tatar Congress Refat Chubarov said. It was reported by Interfax-Ukraine agency.
"The Constitutional Commission of Ukraine is currently working and the mechanism for resolving legal issues embedded in the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples is used in full when preparing changes to the Constitution of Ukraine," Chubarov said during the presentation of the results of the two-year strategy of public diplomacy of the Crimean Tatars on the 10th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Kyiv Wednesday.
As it was reported earlier in May, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced that the Constitutional Commission had decided to establish a working group to work out proposals and amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine concerning Crimea. And those are the first steps in the creation of the Crimean Tatar national autonomy in Crimea.
The future national autonomy of the Crimean Tatars in the Crimea will take into account the rights of other nationalities, Poroshenko stressed.
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this has been sitting in my « drafts » section since last fall, since i last went to Vermont & fell in love with it :) i compiled some links to know when there were food festivals in Vermont; there are so many! i feel i could go anytime & there would be some sort of food celebration ;)
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Southern Fried Gameroom Expo (SFGE) 2017 was last weekend in Atlanta. SFGE is a special show, made large by a tremendous group of people who are organizing it. When I look at SFGE in comparison to other arcade & pinball events that I've been to, I see SFGE as a 'self-made' sort of success. For instance, Pinball Expo takes place in essentially the cradle of coin op amusements & Free Play Florida happens in conjunction with IAAPA, an industry trade show.
Not to diminish those shows one bit, they are awesome as well. However, it is a treat to see an Oasis of gaming culture thriving in the Southeast, in a region without the rich amusement history & vendor presence.
I like that this show represents a variety of gaming: arcade, pinball, console gaming, indie games & more.
The Setup
Thursday night, through Friday morning - volunteer bring games through a service elevator and they get set up in the space. In a span of hours, a-mostly empty ball-room is converted into an impressive and thriving functional free-play arcade.
Attendance Impressions
Saturday is definitely the busiest day of the weekend with a steady stream of folks coming in all day long.
The Games
I was excited to get to play Scott Danesi's Total (Nuclear) Annihilation pin that Spooky Pinball will be producing.
So, how much fun can it be playing pinball on a prototype whitewood game? Lots, actually! The game has clever rules, a bad ass sound track and nicely thematic animations on the ColorDMD. It features a nice multiplayer dynamic that was conducive to 4-Up playing. Here, Charlie & I had to find some way to pass the time while Eric mercilessly stole our locked balls.
All weekend, I never saw the glass off of TNA. It performed like a champ, chewing up and spitting out player after player. One time, I saw Scott showing the internals and had to snap the picture out of appreciation for a job well done and innovation.
Dialed In
It was great to get to spend some time on Dialed In. Despite the luke-warm reception concerning the game's theme - this is a special game, for sure. Tons of magnets, excellent flow and plenty to shoot at. With headphones in, I got a chance to hear the games audio and it was impressive indeed! JJP & Pat Lawlor have a hit on their hands with this game.
American Pinball's Houdini was on the floor and available to play. It was an impressive shooting game with excellent theming and a very "Williams" feel to it.
Ice Cold Beer
I was pretty stoked to get to spend some time on Ice Cold Beer, which is a game I wouldn't mind owning eventually, unique & fun!
Quick N Crash
Speaking of unique games, Quick & Crash was a super fun shooting-alley game with practical effects. The game dynamic is centered around a quick-draw motion and the game uses a Pepper's Ghost illusion to approximate a realistic effect of breaking glass. Super. Freaking. Cool.
One of the Metallica's in the show won a show-award, though the specific Metallica pictured here, while Nathan stomped my butt - was the nicest Metallica I've ever seen. Excellent lighting and custom plating from PinballPlating.com
The Vendors
Marco Specialities had a strong showing with many of the latest Stern machines on the floor to play.
This year's show had John from John's Arcade, Ben Heck, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Dirty Donny, the guys from Broken Token & many more.
Sky Skipper!
The Sky Skipper world reveal! Arcade history in the making..
Morning, Noon & Night
My morning ritual developed around expresso, plus a latte and a few games on a Tapper Cocktail table near the show floor entrance.
In case you were wondering, The CheeseCake Factory does indeed make a proper Old Fashioned, including the flamed orange twist.
The show seemed to strike a solid balance between being a family event during the day and early evening but having grown-up time in the later evening as well. Everyone was well behaved & respectful, though it appears that Pac-man might have gone a little too far one night.
The Tear Down
Here our pile of games sat as we prepared to stage at the freight elevator. Cody's Paragon; Charlie's Street Fighter II, Genesis & NBA Fast Break; Nathan's Strikres and Spares & Blackout, my Tales of the Arabian Nights.
It is incredible (and a little sad) to see the convention area go from a thriving arcade to a mostly-empty room in just over 2 hours but it is a testament to the well-oiled machine that is this show's volunteer team.
While I've been to these shows in the past, I've always held a pretty stand-offish opinion regarding bringing my games to shows. I guess, mostly it was the lazy devil on my shoulder, convincing the hyper-angel on my other shoulder that the games might get damaged by careless strangers and the trouble of traveling with a game isn't worth the effort.
The mental calculus of that proposition that I didn't take into account was the family of enthusiasts that put on this show, the overwhelmingly positive experience & support of the show organizers and the desire to contribute to help the show be all that it can be, for the sake of spreading love for this hobby. After this trip, my mind was changed. I considered SFGE, even though it is 5 miles away, to be my "home" show and I look forward to bringing more blinky-light furniture again next year for visitors to enjoy.


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Say the Holy Rosary. Blessed be that monotony of Hail Mary's which purifies the monotony of your sins! Votes: 4Josemaria Escriva
Nora: What are you planning? Patch: I wouldn't call this planning. I'd call this throwing a Hail Mary with seconds left on the clock. Votes: 4Becca Fitzpatrick
I have no better way of knowing if a man is for God than if he likes to say the Hail Mary and the Rosary. Votes: 4Louis de Montfort
I make music to make you sick of fake music hate music like devil worshippin Satan music. So say your prayers your Hail Mary's and Jesuses. Take two sticks, tape 'em together and make a crucifix. Votes: 4Eminem
The Power of One Hail Mary can change the world. In all our efforts and endeavors, we can never underestimate the power of prayer, and must always rely upon the help of God. In a special way we commend our efforts to the Mother of God and our own Blessed Mother. Votes: 4Thomas Vose Daily
It has a supernatural grandeur which expands the soul and unites it with God. I say an Our Father or a Hail Mary when I feel so spiritually barren that I cannot summon up a single worth while thought. These two prayers fill me with rapture and feed and satisfy my soul. Votes: 4Therese of Lisieux
Palin was a political Hail Mary, a long bomb in the closing minutes of a game that John McCain and Co. were certain to lose. They didn't care if she had the policy or political or emotional capacity to serve as vice president, let alone president. They were willing to drive the country off a cliff, if that's what it took to win. Votes: 4Dee Dee Myers
In that case, we need to seriously arm ourselves. (Sin) Hail Mary, full of grace " (Kish) What are you doing? You're not Catholic. (Damien) Yeah, but I'm feeling really religious all of a sudden and it seemed like a good idea. (Kish) Votes: 3Sherrilyn Kenyon
I grew up Catholic. We went to confession on Saturday, stood in the shortest line, since it led to the priest who gave the easiest penance - usually a few Our Fathers and Hail Marys. We confessed in private, prayed our penance and our souls were clean. Votes: 3Regina Brett
I've seen fathers criticizing their sons the moment a game's over. Not my dad. It doesn't matter if I threw an interception or a Hail Mary, he always says, 'Good job, son, I'm proud of you.' Then he shakes my hand and gives me a hug. Every time. Votes: 3Ben Roethlisberger
I said the rosary, and I said the Our Father, as they call it in the Catholic Church. One of the things I learned in the conversion process was to say the rosary, and I had a set of rosary beads. So I said 'Hail Mary, full of grace.' Votes: 3Wesley Clark
I still have a stammer that I can control by not opening a sentence with a hard consonant, or by concentrating for a moment, breathing softly down. Growing up, the 'Our Father' was lovely, made for me, the 'Hail Mary' was gorgeous, and 'Glory Be to the Father' was an absolute nightmare. Votes: 3Colm Toibin
There's not a day that goes by that I don't bless myself with holy water and then get in my car and rub the medal of the Virgin Mary that she gave me and say a Hail Mary for my mother. And then I kiss her Mass card that's right there on the dashboard. Votes: 3Peter Criss
You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many-on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you! Votes: 2Bernardino of Siena
Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, Hail to the Chief. Votes: 6 Richard Widmark


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SWAP Socks makes mismatched socks to catch peoples' attention and raise awareness for visual impairment worldwide. They work with the Seva foundation to fund eye care projects that provide sight-restoring care for people around the globe.
Working with a cool, forward-thinking start-up in our home state? No hesitation. The SWAP team was looking for a video that introduced themselves, their product and their cause. We immediately jumped on this project and began pacing our neighborhood's maze-like streets to come up with ideas. We were fixated on the mismatched idea and chose to mismatch all of our frames to reflect the contrasts inherit in their socks and their business.
The North Carolina weather was gracious enough to greet us with a hurricane that hit the day we arrived. Despite its best efforts to dampen the shoot, it went off without a hitch- so we'd like to now credit Hurricane Joaquin as a co-producer.
We interacted with workers and machines on the factory floor, huddled under umbrellas at a high school lacrosse practice, and stole a bridal party for a quick cameo during their wedding. A scavenger hunt of sorts, this project had lots of disparate elements that needed to be prepped for, and we were thrilled to do it alongside young entrepreneurs working toward a worthy cause.
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The beating heart of the powerful F2002-GA, this is the original engine that saw Scuderia Ferrari triumph during an extraordinary 2002 season.
The 48th Ferrari creation made its F1 debut on 31 March 2002, winning the Brazilian Grand Prix at the hands of Michael Schumacher and going on to triumph in 14 of 15 races, track after track. Ongoing success for Scuderia Ferrari that was topped off with the Drivers' and Constructors' titles.
With maximum power of 17,800 rpm and an engine capacity of 2996.62 cc, the 90° 10V longitudinal 051 engine was the undisputed star of a season that came to a premature end, the Drivers' title already scored at Magny Cours, a fifth for the German champion, and the Constructors' title secured at Budapest.
One of the most thrilling pages in Formula 1 history is embodied by the F2002-GA engine, a collector's item guaranteed by a certificate of origin signed by the Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal.
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At the foot of the Langeberg mountain range, between the towns of Robertson and Montagu, lies the picturesque village of Ashton. This quaint town, in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley, is home to Ashton Winery. Our unique climate, soil varieties and specialised viticultural practices give us the natural advantage of producing the best quality grapes from the region. We produce exceptional wines and with our wide selection we certainly have a wine to suit every palate. | Ashton Winery
Bonnievale Wines, one of the largest South African Wineries, is a must visit destination.Think of us as the friend you love to visit in the countryside. We welcome you to our tasting room for a real wine experience that is truly unpretentious. Only the very best of each vintage is bottled, assuring quality for the wine lover. Our wines are as welcoming and soothing as the beautiful valley that produces them. | Bonnievale Wines
Stepping into Esona is like stepping into a part of history. Our 95-year-old building was constructed for the sole purpose of fermenting wine in cement tanks. We believe in the hands-on approach with everything we do – from how we grow our vineyards, harvest our grapes, make our wines, prepare our food or the way we tear each label that is placed on an Esona wine bottle – we can assure you that the utmost care and attention goes into every detail of what we do. | Esona Boutique Wines
Excelsior Estate has been owned by the de Wet family since 1870. It is the philosophy at Excelsior that good wine is made in the vineyards and the winemaker can only succeed if he has good basic ingredients with which to work. Visit our tasting facility with a setting of gorgeous views over the water, vines and mountains. Blend, Bottle and Label your own creation and return home with a bottle of wine that combines generations of skill and flair with your own style. | Excelsior Wine Estate
Fraai Uitzicht 1798 lives up to its name: "Beautiful View". This gem of a retreat lies in the heart of the Robertson Valley on the scenic Route 62. Here, nestling among the majestic Langeberg hills, a historic wine and guest farm with an award-winning restaurant welcomes you to a real vineyard experience. In the ancient atmosphere of the Historic Wine Cellar, one of the oldest in the valley, with its original woodwork and handcrafted beams, the wine is produced as a joy of life. Recognised as quality handcrafted wines, it is harvested by hand from single vineyards, showing true "terroir-character". | Fraai Uitzicht 1798
The unique climate of the region, combined with the rich limestone soils, produce wines which have become popular across the globe for their authenticity, versatility and elegance. At our state-of-the-art Cap Classique cellar the team crafts a range of internationally acclaimed Méthode Champenoise style wines, widely regarded as benchmarks in the industry. We focus on minimal intervention, allowing the authentic essence of the fruit and terroir to shine through. A golden thread runs through Graham Beck; the pursuit of excellence.
Bemind Wyne is a garagiste wine cellar in the middle of the unique town of McGregor where everything is still done by hand. Wines are exclusive and personifies the winemaker, Ilse Schutte's dream of sharing good wine with Friends and Family. | Bemind Wyne
Kleinhoekkloof, a boutique wine farm at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, produce wines of elegance with distinctive characteristics and complexity. Our winemaker, also a Charcutier, makes his own that you may enjoy (book in advance). This personal paradise is beautifully quiet with exceptional terroir and a unique climate. Small production, superior grapes & charcuterie platters made with a lot of love makes for a destination not to be missed. | Kleinhoekkloof Wines
Come and be part of the unique experience that Kranskop Wines has to offer. Relax on our wine tasting deck high up on the hill in Klaasvoogds. Here you can learn about and taste our Basket Pressed Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Petit Sirah/Viognier Rose Sec, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat., while enjoying one of our Cheeseplatters on offer. Allow the magnificent view over the valley to settle you down and ensure an unforgettable experience. | Kranskop Wines
Lord's Wines was established in 2006 when viticulturist, Jacie Oosthuizen, turned his love for cricket and wine into a cellar. The whole concept is based on the Lord's cricket grounds in London. High up on the northern slopes of the mountains surrounding Robertson, in the lush McGregor valley, you will stumble upon a gravel road that will lead you on the road to nowhere. At the end of this striking rainbow you will find Lord's Wines, cradled amongst fynbos and proteas.
From its very humble beginnings in 1852, the town of Robertson has always been filled with the most generous of people. Dr William Robertson, the Scottish minister whom the town is named after, the hard-working community that tends to the wine farms and everyone else here welcomes you with arms outstretched and warm handshakes. Robertson Winery involves everyone from farmers to bottlers in creating wines to share with the world. | Robertson Winery
Rooiberg Winery is the gateway to the Robertson Wine Valley and when driving on the R60 it will announce its presence in a way that you may never have seen before, it is called land art. Come and take your photo on Africa's Largest Red Chair. | Rooiberg Winery
Viljoensdrift nestled south of the Elandsberg Mountains, on the banks the Breede River, is home to the Viljoen family whose heritage of winemaking dates back to 1818. Today brothers Fred and Manie Viljoen continue this proud tradition and, after humble beginnings in 1998, they are producing award-winning wines with global appeal. Viljoensdrift offers wine tasting, delicious hot and cold meals, boat cruises on the Breede River and Functions/Conferences. | Viljoensdrift Fine Wines
Weltevrede, a 4th generation family-owned winery, has been in the Jonker family since 1912. We seek, inspire and give consumers experiences of the wine lifestyle. The traditional side is expressed in our quality, authenticity and love of stories. We live to be relevant with new innovations and focusing on upliftment in our society. We offer a unique candlelit wine tasting experience in our underground cellar and interactive chocolate, cheese and wine tasting. By appointment. | Weltevrede Wine Estate
The story of Zandvliet is all about Shiraz, being one of SA's first Estate Shiraz producer; a history that extends back to first plantings during the 1870's. Time honoured tradition balanced with genuine investment ensures the highest quality of wines and pure luxury in a glass. Visit us for: blend your own wine; underground cellar tour in our Muscat tanks; view exquisite art; unique Zandvliet & Clemegold pairing; taste our superb wines | Zandvliet Wine Estate
Our philosophy is to create delicious single-block wines, which are the smallest production unit for vineyards and may not exceed six hectares per cultivar. Since 1723, Jan Harmsgat Farm or JHG, is situated on the most southern tip of the Robertson Wine valley along the foothills of the Langerberg Mountains. Our Farm's unique position borders both the dry climate of the Little Karoo as well as the Mediterranean cool sea breezes from the Coastal Regions. | Jan Harmsgat Historical Farms & Guesthouse
Hidden in the picturesque Hoopsrivier area of the Robertson Wine Valley, is the Mont Blois Wine Estate, bought in 1869. Six generations later, Ernst Bruwer now manages our 3 farms. Winemaker Nina-Mari joined the Mont Blois team in 2008 and in 2014 she was awarded with the prestigious title of Cape Wine Master. The husband and wife team are passionate about making site specific quality wines. | Mont Blois Wine Estate


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Our annual Golf Marathon Fundraiser happens every September. In 2017, we raised more $20,000 for our ministry. Thank you all involved!! It's an all-day event, where golfers attempt to golf 100 holes in a day. It's amazing - many of our golfers go beyond 100!! Enjoy a day out doing what you love -- and doing it for a great cause!
This year's Golf Marathon will take place at:
Orchard Hills Golf Course
714 125th Ave, Shelbyville, MI 49344
Shelbyville, MI.
Interesting in taking part? We're looking for golfer & caddy teams willing to wrangle up sponsorship, and businesses or individuals to sponsor a golfer or contribute funds to the cause. This fundraiser goes to our general fund, and keeps the ministry at SON-Life happening! We couldn't do what we do without incredible donors and sponsors!


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Energiewerke Nord GmbH has been relying on protective coveralls made from DuPont™ Tyvek® for over ten years
For over ten years now, Energiewerke Nord GmbH (EWN) has been relying on Tyvek® protective coveralls from DuPont to protect its staff during demolition of the decommissioned nuclear power plant at Lubmin on the Baltic coast. The coveralls, initially Tyvek® Classic but more recently its successor Tyvek® Classic Xpert, are used wherever staff may come into contact with solid airborne particles, hazardous liquid substances and residual radioactive particles. They meet the requirements applicable to Category III chemical protective clothing, Types 5 (particle-tight) and Type 6 (limited splash protection), and to protective clothing against radioactive contamination (EN 1073-2:2002, Class 2/3).
During the clearance (dismantling of plant parts) or clean-up of buildings, staff can come into contact with Kamilit mineral wool insulation, asbestos fibres, mineral and fine particles. Protective garments made from Tyvek® provide an extremely high, abrasion-resistant barrier to airborne particles, even those within the range size of >1 µm in diameter, and so provide reliable protection against contamination by these hazardous substances. The product particle barrier performance by far exceeds the minimum requirements of the Type 5 whole suit inward leakage test. Being single-use protective clothing, contamination is not transferred to other locations; once they have been removed by the wearer, they are immediately sent for disposal. To complement the protection provided by the coveralls, staff wear gloves, full-face or half masks and safety shoes.
Crucial factors in the selection of Tyvek® protective coveralls were their elevated resistance to tearing and tear propagation, the material's good air and water vapour permeability, the low weight of the garment (< 180 g) and its ergonomic design. As Hartmut Timpf, head safety engineer at EWN says: "Our staff sometimes have to work in areas which are difficult to access, so elevated freedom of movement and breathability were decisive criteria when it came to selecting protective garments. DuPont's garments fit like a second skin and do not restrict our staff in carrying out their work. We were also impressed by the quality of the products in terms of their manufacture and material."
Tyvek® protective coveralls are put to many and varied uses at EWN. They are worn when required during dismantling of plant parts from the nuclear power plant. The garments are also used at the various disassembly sites when airborne pollutants are present and in the Central Active Workshop (ZAW) during wet chemical cleaning of disassembled, radioactively contaminated plant parts.
Energiewerke Nord GmbH (EWN) background
Since 1995, EWN GmbH (www.ewn-gmbh.de) has been working on the decommissioning and dismantling of the Greifswald and Rheinsberg nuclear power plants. Between 1973 and 1990, five pressurised water reactors of Soviet design each with an electric power output 440 MW were in operation on the Greifswald site, while at Rheinsberg there was one 70 MW reactor. In addition to demolition activities, the company's principal tasks include the disposal and intermediate storage of spent fuel elements and any radioactive residues/waste which arise. Thanks to the expertise it has developed, EWN is involved in the decommissioning, dismantling and disposal of nuclear facilities both in Germany and abroad.
Photo: Energiewerke Nord GmbH
For over ten years now, Energiewerke Nord GmbH (EWN) has been relying on Tyvek® protective coveralls from DuPont to protect its staff during demolition of the decommissioned nuclear power plant at Lubmin on the Baltic coast. The garments are used, for example, during disassembly of plant parts and during clean-up of buildings and protect staff from contact with airborne pollutants and radioactive particles.


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One Texas family wants everyone to have a bidi bidi bom bom Merry Christmas.
More than a million people on the Internet now know about the Hinojosa family's light show that's honoring Selena Quintanilla.
In the city of Boerne, about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio, the Hinojosas have celebrated the holidays for years with an elaborate light show at their house. But this year's theme to honor the Queen of Tejano has especially enamored fans.
Beto Hinojosa, a principal in Boerne ISD, toldKENS-TV in San Antonio that he played "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" for his 3-year-old, who loved the Selena song and he decided to use it for this year. Turns out, the video with more than 1.4 million views and 30,000 shares has also become a fan favorite among many.
The family mixes various soundtracks for the light show and has a Facebook page where you can visit to catch every show.


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You may have heard of Dyson, the British company that helps dry your hands in the toilet. It is also the the manufacturer of the Cyclone bagless vacauum cleaner and Air Multiplier bladeless fans. In a radical departure from the norm, the next creation for Dyson could be an electric car.
According to a report by The Guardian, government documents revealed that the company has received funding from the UK government to finance the development of the electric car. Its last big product introduction is a Roomba rival known as the 360 Eye.
A section in the National Infrastructure Delivery Plan said, "the government is funding Dyson to develop a new battery electric vehicle at their headquarters in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. This will secure 174 million pound sterling of investment in the area, creating over 500 jobs, mostly in engineering."
Since then, the portion has been removed from the document. A Dyson spokesperson contacted by The Guardian refused to confirm on the validity of the report. However, Dyson's acquisition of solid-state battery company Sakti3 in October 2015 for USD$90 million could inject some truth on the matter. The company claims to have developed batteries with double the life of even the best lithium-ion variants today.
Should Dyson actually produce an electric car, it will go head-to-head with companies (like Tesla) that produce both electric vehicles and their own batteries as well. Another electronic appliance company looking to produce an electric car? Apple. Let us know you thoughts on a Dyson electric car, here.


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There has been talk over the last few months about the Darksiders franchise making its way over to the Nintendo Switch. Such rumors have quickly been laid to rest as they have come up. Today however is something of a tremendous slip up on the part of THQ Nordic. A trailer for a Nintendo Switch version of Darksiders Warmastered Edition, an enhanced version of the original Darksiders, was posted on the THQ Nordic website.
The trailer was quickly pulled but not before the internet was able to record and repost it! The trailer clearly shows a traditional Switch logo near the beginning and the Switch and Eshop logos are part of the ending. This won't be the first time Darksiders has graced a Nintendo console with both Darksiders Warmastered Edition and Darksiders 2 previously gracing the Wii U. Darksiders 2 was even supposed to grace Nintendo's E3 booth in 2012 before being dropped by Nintendo.
If you insist on denying that a game is coming out this is definitely not the way you want to be doing it! As with all rumors it is best to wait for official confirmation, but let's be honest here, the game is definitely coming.


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Blogs part 2 - the benefits
The main benefit of a blog is that it gives your organisation an extra way to communicate with your audience. For this to be truly beneficial, it is important that the blog has something constructive to say that will engage with its the intended audience. There is little point in blogging just to be seen to be using a new technology, it must be effective as well.
Some of the benefits from communicating using a blog include raising awareness through a different channel, creating a community and giving readers and writers of the blog a chance to create conversations about issues and collections. However, a blog will work best where an organisation is confident that it has interesting information to post on a regular basis.
I've outlined below some of the ways a blog can be used on a personal level and also by organisations to showcase collections or for specific exhibitions. I think that a blog is one of the simplest ways to engage with Web 2.0 technology as its one of the easiest and cheapest ways to implement this technology in an organisation and it provides a way to communicate immediately with users in an informal manner. Personally I think its the ultimate have a go technology, if it doesn't work for you then you can delete your blog and try something else. If it does work then you will have gained a new audience, generated interest in your collections and have joined a wider blogging community.
So give it a try!


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Hotel Review – Chisun Nagoya Sakae @ Nagoya
Stayed at this hotel for few days, while dropping by in Nagoya. We reached the hotel at around 230pm noon, but the hotel still asked us to wait until 3pm before we can check in – even thought in the end they let us check in earlier….but let this be note for those coming "earlier" such as 12-1pm…you might need to wait until 3pm before u can check in to your room!
We booked the room through agoda (around 3200 yen per person if i remember clearly) for the twin rooms, so this review will be based on the twin rooms instead of the single rooms.
Hotel Lobby / Cleanliness:
The hotel lobby is rather small, although the hotel is very clean. There's only 1 lift but it's very fast moving, so waiting for it shouldnt be a problem. There is a PC with internet access also in the lobby, but you must pay for it. I never check how much for it, and also there isn't any Wifi at all throughout the hotel, although they provide you with fast LAN internet inside the rooms.
Location Wise:
Next to the hotel is a Lawson and Mos Burger. There is also McDonalds around 3 mins walk down on the road. The hotel can easily be reached from Sakae Station, around 5 mins walk. Just walk the opposite direction of Sunshine Sakae.
Hotel Service:
We asked the hotel to help us activate our BMobile sim card and they helped us just fine. Other than that, the service is pretty much average.
Room Review:
As expected from Hotels in Japan, the room space is very limited, there are twin beds, with very minimal space to move around/put luggage there. The Toilet/Shower room also very small and cramp, but at least it's still inside your own room. The hot water needs some time to adjust properly. The LCD TV inside the room is quite big also, with some VOD (video-on-demand) services. There is mini fridge also, as well eletronic water kettle to make hot water or cup noodles.
Inside The Room
Toilet/Shower Room
And one last thing i need to mention, the download speed on this hotel is rather FAST. Tried downloading something, and i managed to get 3300kb/sec (thats around 30mbps right there)!! :O I've stayed in some Tokyo Hostel, while most of them offers something around 10mpbs internet speed, this one is definitely the fastest ones i've encountered so far lol.
For it's price, i really can't complain so much. Its only around 100$ (50$ per person per night for the twin room) so it can be considered "cheap" for hotel standards in Japan. The hotel is clean, and the bed was okay enough for me. Lawson and Mos Burger located next to the hotel is a bonus also. Plus, it's just around 5-10 mins walk from Sunshine Sakae (the base of SKE48 in Nagoya), so i guess that's what all matters to us in the end 😉
Final Verdict;
8 out of 10 for me.


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3 bed · 3 bath · sleeps 11
Located smack dab in the middle of the Geneva-On-The-Lake (GOTL) "Strip". Large porch that provides views of all GOTL passersby. Private backyard featuring gas grill and fire pit. Large Kitchen with island, all new appliances and coffee bar. Dining room table seats 8. Bonus "lounge" room on third floor with 50" TV. Brand new memory foam beds.