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Central Norwalk roundup: Move to stop DiScala plan; a Wall Street train 'stop'
NORWALK, Conn. – Here's a collection of Central Norwalk doings:
- Uprising against Head of the Harbor North
- Move for Wall Street train STOP
- Library parking lot open – to all, temporarily
King: Nothing new on DiScala's plan for Main Street lot
Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition to "Save Norwalk's Historic Downtown" from a plan to sell "the Main/High Street municipal parking lot to a private developer to build apartments and a private garage."
Jackie Lightfield of Norwalk 2.0 started the petition Monday after NancyOnNorwalk quoted Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Tim Sheehan as saying "There is a draft agreement that still is being negotiated between the city" and developer M.F. DiScala for the Head of the Harbor North development, which would involve an apartment building over the Main Street lot.
The city would retain the public's rights to park on the lot, in the draft agreement that was presented more than a year ago. Construction would take 16 to 18 months, during which time people would be forced to seek alternative parking areas, Jason Enters of M.F. DiScala said at the time.
"The businesses surrounding the lot and the public park will lose parking that they depend on," Lightfield's petition states. "Please sign our petition and say NO to selling or giving away the Main High Street lot."
As of 2 a.m. Friday, 979 people had signed the petition.
Assistant to the Mayor Laoise King said in a Thursday email that Sheehan's comment "is accurate in that there is no final agreement so it still needs to be negotiated – however, there have been no recent discussions between the city and the preferred developer…. There has been no change in status with this project."
Sheehan is out of the office until Monday.
"I believe the developer has been focusing on completing {Head of the Harbor South}," King wrote. "I am sure discussions will begin again once they finish, but that process will include an open and public process before any final agreement is made."
M.F. DiScala said more than a year ago that it would build an 80-apartment building over the lot, work to make the lot more level and replace its 91 public parking spaces with 93 public parking spaces.
The project drew criticism during the 2017 mayoral campaign with unaffiliated candidate Lisa Brinton Thomson charging that the city was planning to "give away" valuable land for a dollar. Sheehan responded that "a conditioned Option Agreement" was being discussed, which would have a deadline for DiScala to buy the property and an associated fee, with the value of the land determined by an appraiser. City approvals would be factored into the appraisal.
Enters said in March that M.F. DiScala hopes to get an agreement by the spring.
"We have done a schematic design and we have an as-of-right building to go there and we are working with Redevelopment to get an agreement in place," he said.
Lightfield's response to a Thursday NancyOnNorwalk email did not comment directly on the Main Street lot issue.
Not a station, but a stop
A group of committed Wall Street area stakeholders have adjusted their appeal for a Wall Street train facility by calling for a Wall Street train "stop."
This would be not a station or a platform, but just a concrete pad level with the train, said Wall Street Neighborhood Association Board member Jason Milligan on Wednesday.
"The train goes by there 14 times per day. We just need to get the train to briefly stop to let people on and off just like Merritt 7 stop does now. Let's get a trial going where we measure the amount of riders for a year or two. If ridership is high we can explore a platform or station…" Milligan wrote Wednesday to Mayor Harry Rilling, State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25) and Corporation Counsel Mario Coppola.
"I think Jason's ideas are great. The more involved knowledgeable people are in the process the better the outcome," said Mike McGuire, the driving force behind the push for a Wall Street train station.
"The best 'tonic' for getting the Wall Street area vibrant and thriving again is to reactive a Wall Street Train Stop," McGuire said. "You can apply all the incentives as noted in the Innovation District but they will only go so far, plus you get a huge pushback from taxpayers that don't want to subsidize businesses. It's never a good plan politically to alienated your voters when a simple, elegant solution that would make you look like a star is available."
Rilling met recently with Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker and discussed a Wall Street train station.
The city isn't going to build a platform "unless we get people to say, 'Yes, we will stop there.' According to Redeker, the answer right now is no," Rilling said Thursday. "Now, I don't know whether that will change. I have written a letter, I have asked about it. Redeker said that he doesn't see this in the near future."
"It's an interesting idea, but there are so many considerations. You know, we have a bus terminal right there, we have the shuttles that are going back and forth to the railroad station," Rilling said. "They have one on Glover Avenue. They go a couple of miles and have to stop again, and pick up the speed again. I don't know if Metro North would agree that this is an ideal location. Now maybe at some point. I don't know whether you build it and hope they will come or whether they come and then you build it. So, we'll continue to explore the option, I just don't know if it's something that would be embraced by Metro North or ConnDOT."
Asked if Redeker gave any reasons for denying a Wall Street train station, Rilling said, "He didn't really get into it, he just talked about who is going to build the station."
The cement pad would be paid for locally, Milligan said.
"Everyone agrees that having the ability to get on or off the train at Wall st would be great," Milligan wrote. "The disagreement comes with the potential cost, and if it is worth it. A 'stop' should be free or close to it, and we could monitor how mush usage it generates. Any cost that is associated with creating a flat pad to get on or off the train could be easily raised privately or potentially funded by the parking authority or some other city agency."
McGuire wrote:
"Interesting statistic – the Wall Street neighborhood is the 3rd largest CBD (Central Business District) in terms of total office space and residential housing units in Fairfield County, its only surpassed by Stamford and Bridgeport for sheer size (total square footage of space used for office and apartments – see attachment).
"The Wall Street Neighborhood has seen some pretty amazing growth over the past two decades, as had most of the Norwalk Commercial Districts. The best thing the City can do for Wall Street now is clean up the POKO/Duleep messes, and fight for a Train Stop, then get out of the way and let the private sector take over. Now that would lead to real Grand List Growth."
Parking open next to library
Norwalk officials got out the scissors Thursday to celebrate the 38 newly-created parking spots next to the Norwalk Public Library.
"This is actually something that has been needed for a very, very long time," Rilling said after the ceremonial ribbon cutting along Mott Avenue. "…. (Lack of parking) been a problem here for many, many years. It's not something that started on my watch, I said it will be something that will end on my watch and it did. So, we got it done."
Former Mayor Alex Knopp, Norwalk Public Library Board of Trustees Chairman, thanked Parking Authority Chairman Dick Brescia for putting the project first on the construction list for this "summer," and Senior Civil Engineer Vanessa Valadares was lauded for getting the work done on schedule, in two weeks.
The new parking lot, which will be free for library patrons, is the product of a deal made between the city and Milligan, a developer who owns the lot.
Milligan was set to build a 69-unit apartment building on the lot, but Knopp led the Library Board to appeal the Zoning Commission's approval of the project. Eventually, the city paid Milligan $460,000 for a six-year purchase option for his property, with a fixed purchase price of $4,885,000.
Rilling, in the run up to last year's election, said the library parking problem would end on his watch.
The 38 parking spaces include two handicapped spots. Gates are not yet installed and anyone can use the lot; Valderes said she expects the gates to be installed in June and for parking rates to be enforced in July.
Library patrons will be able to get their tickets validated and park for free. Other parkers will pay the standard Parking Authority rate of 50 cents an hour, she said.
There were formerly 28 spaces in the lot, but Milligan closed it off for more than a year as the legal battle wore on.
"We are very grateful for the Mayor's support, which made the lease arrangement possible," Knopp said.
"It looks rather beautiful, I love the fence down at the end," Rilling said. "So, this will provide parking for library patrons. I don't have to tell anybody, drive through here, it's tough to find a parking spot. Now they have the area where they can park."
There were also some quips.
"My wife is the vice chairman of the library and if we hadn't gotten this thing put together, life would have been very miserable," Brescia said.
Rilling made note of the weather, saying, "As we enter winter, we are able to get this lot paved before the snow started."
Valderes noted that it snowed while the lot was being constructed, and it still was done in the planned two week timeframe.
"Gradually, we keep getting a little more parking, which is fabulous for the library. It allows us to get some additional things here for our city," Patsy Brescia said.
Knopp in June said purchase is only one option for the property, calling it 'entirely possible that the city could acquire what it needs for library expansion and parking with no additional expenditure at all."
City officials would "explore all of the available opportunities and options to its advantage," he said.
"We would love to have a better project," Milligan said. "I hope the city never spends a dime acquiring the property, either. That's not what we're doing.. Stay tuned. I am sure the brightest minds will be involved in expanding the library."
Those efforts have not started, Knopp said Thursday, calling it a priority to "use the opportunity created by the option to purchase to provide the parking."
"Today is the end of that process and now we'll start working on the other aspects of the plan," Knopp said.
Milligan said Wednesday that the parking lot looks great.
"I am very happy. It certainly better than what it was," he said.
Of the plans for the future, he said, "I would be lying if I told you I was completely satisfied. I will tell you that I am very eager to kickstart that conversation. Thjs is the first step, hopefully that will begin soon."
Knopp said there are "really two big aspects" to the process ahead.
First, "Start a planning process that involves a lot of public consultations and dialogue about future needs and services that the library should provide to people in Norwalk," Knopp said. "The second is to start discussions about the various configurations of land use and acquisition that would make that possible."


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Lauderdale Lakes is a small city in central Broward County with big money problems. It needs commissioners who understand how the city got into debt, how it can get out of debt and then stay that way.
The city contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police and fire services, and simply stopped paying its bill earlier this decade. It ran up a $6 million debt and has gotten the bill down to about $1 million. But the cost of those services keeps going up, while the city's ability to pay for them is in question.
In the November election, voters should elect commissioners who will focus on keeping the city solvent, addressing blight and providing the best services under the circumstances.
Seat 1: Marilyn Davis
Four capable candidates are seeking this seat, but Marilyn Davis is the best choice for voters.
Davis, 68, runs a computer-repair business with her husband of 52 years and serves as chairperson of the city's Economic Development Advisory Board. A first-time candidate for the commission, Davis also is secretary of the Eastgate Homeowners Association.
The seat is open because Commissioner Gloria Lewis has reached the term limits set by the city.
Davis' rivals are Paul Martin, 57; Roosevelt McClary, 30, and Mark Spence, a 39-year-old Air Force veteran. All four candidates agree the city of 34,000 needs to polish its image by reducing crime and luring new businesses.
Among the candidates, Davis has the best understanding of how the commission works, what residents are saying and the financial challenges the city faces.
During their joint endorsement interview at the Sun Sentinel, Davis raised one of the city's most pressing budgetary problems: the money it owes the Broward Sheriff's Office for police and fire services and the ongoing cost of those services. The contract calls for a 5 percent increase every year, she said.
Davis also is worried about the cost of helping to provide a police officer in every school and what will happen to the budget if statewide voters approve an additional $25,000 homestead exemption on Nov. 6.
She said the upgrade to the county's 911 system will cost the city more money, too. "Our city will have big challenges to meet," she said.
Spence, who operates a child-care business in Lauderdale Lakes, also has a clear view of the city's challenges. He said one of its great weaknesses is "our leadership and its ability to manage the resources."
He notes that the city did not have a reserve fund when Hurricane Irma hit, so it lacked the money to pay for debris removal. To pay for the $1.3 million cleanup, he said the city had to increase its tax rate.
He also said the city's infrastructure is falling apart. "Patching the problem is not working. As soon as they patch a section (of road,) another sinkhole begins to form," said Spence, who has a degree in Health Services Administration from Florida Atlantic University.
Spence is running for office for the first time and said he watches the commission meetings online. He is a no-nonsense candidate who, if he fails to win this time, should become even more involved in the city to improve his chances next time.
Martin ran for the commission in 2016 and lost. He's chairman of the city's Beautification Advisory Board and a member of the Caribbean-American Democratic Club.
McClary is secretary for the Broward Teachers Union, which he said has prepared him to work in a large organization like city government. He wants the city to better communicate with residents, including on social media.
We endorse Davis because of her deep grasp of the issues, her demonstrated business sense and her track record of leadership in civic organizations.
Seat 2: Beverly Williams
Two passionate and civic-minded women are vying for this seat, but only one has the experience needed for the job.
Vice Mayor Beverly Williams has been on the commission since 2014 and her involvement with a variety of organizations has deepened her knowledge and helped build relationships that benefit the city. Voters should return her to the commission.
Williams' opponent, Karlene Maxwell-Williams, has great potential as an elected official, but she has much to learn about how city government works. Maxwell-Williams, 48, is seeking office for the first time. She would be a better candidate if she'd spend some time working on city or homeowner association boards.
Williams agrees with Maxwell-Williams that Lauderdale Lakes faces serious challenges, but she has a better understanding of what the city government can and can't do to fix the problems.
Despite its financial pressures, Williams said the minority-majority city has been making progress in recent years. She said she pestered county officials until they finally started fixing the city's deteriorating underground pipes. She said the city had simply been filling potholes, instead of addressing the root problem – leaking old pipes.
In her campaign literature, Williams says that since she's been commissioner, property values have increased 15 percent, a luxury apartment complex has been built and an upscale single-family home development has been approved. She said the city needs more quality development so that it can continue to generate tax revenue and provide good city services.
Maxwell-Williams repeatedly questioned the quality of the city's services during the endorsement interview. She said she was motivated to run for office because the city's appearance has deteriorated during the 15 years she's lived there.
She brought a binder of photographs showing a boarded-up commercial property littered with trash. "It's been that way for four years," she said. "Why won't the city do anything about it?" she asked Williams.
"There's garbage everywhere. The canals are dirty. Nothing is being done," she said. "I don't understand the decisions" city leaders are making.
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Maxwell-Williams is a mediator for the Broward County Courts and the mother of four children. She said her oldest is about to graduate high school and that she expects to have more time to tackle the problems facing Lauderdale Lakes.
Williams is a retired licensed practical nurse and has both the time and the background to address the city's challenges.
Maxwell-Williams makes good points. To discourage crime, recruit businesses and attract upscale development, the city must better address blight. Williams promised to look into the property mentioned.
If re-elected, we hope Williams stays on top of the blight issue. If she put her muscle behind just that one thing, she would leave quite a legacy.


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Monday, 23 July 2007
World clock.....
Poodwaddle.com (purveyor of this resource) claims stats were gathered from the World Health Organisation, CIA Factbook, US Census Bureau and other sources.
Check out the World Clock for yourself - http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
(Sorry, a direct link wouldn't work so you'll have to do a bit of a cut and paste job)
Sunday, 22 July 2007
Back to the 90s...
Anyway, it made me remember what I used to play over and over and over again back in my uni days, all great memories.
One of my favourites was an album called Lovelife by UK band Lush. I think they've now disbanded, unfortunately. Have a listen to a bit of Lovelife here.
And then there was Bjork's first major album (I guess you could call it that). Debut was on the top of my 90s list, with Venus as a Boy definitely one of my favourite songs. Bjork's style was so unique at the time, and still is, but I don't think she's ever been able to recapture the magnificence of Debut. What do you think? Have a listen to Bjork's Debut here.
Do you have any 90s favourites?
Saturday, 14 July 2007
I have a question....
Sunday, 8 July 2007
I want it, I need it, I have to have it.....
In fact, before I even entered the shopping centre, I was repeating a little mantra in my head about the actual things I had to do/buy.........and let me tell you, spending 2 hours in one store trying on 36 different items was NOT included.
BUT, I have convinced myself that I bought all the basics I "needed" eg cardigans, singlet tops, t-shirts....plus pieces I just had to have.
Here are just some of the bags and items.....
Is this a female thing? "Desperately needing" this dress, that bag and those shoes, or do males experience it too? And if so, to the same degree?
Or do males just experience this same "desperately needing" feeling upon entering a hardware store, car dealership etc - yes I'm heading down stereotype lane, but you get my drift!
What was the last thing you "desperately needed" to buy?


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In June, 50 semi-finalists will be chosen by Ridley Scott's Scott Free production company, with the lucky 50 put to the public vote on YouTube. The 10 most popular from this stage then go on to be shown at the Venice Film Festival, where a jury, lead by Scott himself, will decide the winner of the £324k production grant.
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THE TIMEKEEPERS, Producer: Carolyn Wilson, Director: Phil Ireland, Performers: Rick Kerr, Joseph Lauria, John Lunman
As theatregoers, we are acutely aware how a strong, dramatic impact of any play can leave a profound influence on us long after the curtain has come down. We know that a play is good if we are thinking about a number of its issues in the days to follow. This is how I felt after I had seen the London, New York and Toronto companies of Yasmina Reza's 'Art' and John Patrick Shanley's 'Doubt, A Parable'. Well, upon seeing Saturday night's performance, I can count Dan Clancy's 'The Timekeepers' up there as well.
This past weekend's performance is a clear indication that 'The Timekeepers' is so compelling and haunting that you will find yourself reflecting on it in the days to follow thanks to the extraordinary and moving work of three veteran performers and to the keen, sharp direction by Phil Ireland. Staged in the intimate auditorium of Oshawa's Arts Resource Centre by the Durham Shoestring Performers, the audience is immediately thrust into a claustrophobic cell in the concentration camp of Sachsenhausen, Germany. The opening five-minute pre-performance is mesmerizing and simultaneously terrifying.
In his New York Times Review, Rob Kendt wrote "The Timekeepers" looks like yet another case study in concentration-camp psychodrama. Throw two contrasting characters — in this case, a Jewish artisan (Rick Kerr) and a gay hustler (Joseph Lauria) — into confinement and watch the sparks and, inevitably, their unconquerable common humanity fill the room." Agreed, this play is a story of unconquerable common humanity, and yet, 'The Timekeepers' is more than this. In his program notes, Mr. Ireland stated an interesting quote from Jane Yolen in 'The Devil's Arithmetic': "fiction…can be that witness, that memory [to] remind us that the swallows still sing around the smokestacks." When you have three dynamic and experienced actors who continually reflect Kendt's and Yolen's messages throughout the production, you have the makings of a terrific night of live theatre.
Messrs. Kerr and Lauria hold the skilled acting chops to maintain the brisk, razor-edged duet of dialogue where we, as audience, never lose focus not even for a split second. We are moved from fear to laughter and to tears in a matter of seconds in not knowing what is going to happen next. On top of this, we never know when the brutal capo (a formidable and masterly performance by John Lunman) will arrive which heightens the tension moment by moment. The sound of the ticking clock in each scene change to indicate the passage of time reverberates in the auditorium and in our memory.
Get to see this one before it closes! 'The Timekeepers' continues at Oshawa's Arts Resource Centre (behind Oshawa City Hall) March 30 – April 2 inclusive at 8 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door or visit the website for further information.


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Architects continue to enjoy relatively strong employment conditions for now despite a downturn in the residential market.
On some indicators, demand for architects appears to be levelling off. Over the three months to June, the number of jobs advertised in architecture and design on the Seek jobs web site contracted by one per cent, according to data provided by the site.
Other data, however, is more positive. Between June 2017 and June this year, data from the Department of Jobs and Small Business indicates that the number of employment vacancies for architects and landscape architects increased from 748 to 786. Over that same period, vacancies for interior designers edged up from 416 to 434 whilst those for urban planners jumped from 256 to 325.
Even if the market has levelled off, it has done so at a buoyant level. Those vacancy numbers recorded in June, for example, are well above levels seen four years ago (June 2014) of 532 for architects and landscape architects, 270 vacancies for interior architects and 156 for urban planners.
As for the levelling off implied by the Seek data, the comparison period for this data (June quarter 2017) represented buoyant conditions within the architecture market as the number of residential projects coming through was still strong. That advertisements have held their ground since then is arguably an indicator of strength rather than weakness.
Furthermore, there are some disciplines for which hiring activity is still on the rise. Compared with the corresponding period in 2017, June quarter job ads increased by nine, seven and six per cent for interior design, landscape architecture and industrial design respectively.
This relatively robust situation has been driven by strong activity in building work. At $28.2 billion (ABS data) the value of building work done in the March quarter of this year was up 28 per cent compared with levels seen in the same quarter six years earlier.
Amid the relatively strong conditions, architects are pulling in tidy increases in pay. Compared with the previous period to May 2017, average salaries across all architectural job categories over the 12 months to May this year were up three per cent, according to Seek. Whilst this is not a blowout, it is a good outcome in light of subdued annual wage and salary growth at two per cent across the economy as a whole.
Going forward, the picture is mixed. Given their position at the front end of the building cycle, architects are the first to feel the slowdown in the residential sector. Judging by approval data, a modest slowdown in the number of multi-residential projects coming through took hold around the early part of last year.
Unlike engineers and some construction contractors, as well, architects are less involved in infrastructure and have less capacity to benefit from the massive pipeline of civil work. That said, many will be able to capitalise on buildings such as stations, airports and office, industrial and retail development which spins off from public asset investment.
Despite the headlines, moreover, project flow even within the multi-residential sector remains strong. At 8,135 (seasonally adjusted), the number of multi-residential projects approved for construction in the month of June was still above levels seen before the commencement of the recent boom. Furthermore, forecasts by Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) indicate that multi-residential dwelling completions will bottom out at 70,000 in 2019/20 (from a peak of 104,000 in 2016/17).
Compared with historic levels, that still represents respectable levels of activity. At the same time, ACIF and others say the detached home segment of the market will hold at around current strong levels for at least several years. This means there will at least be reasonable levels of work for architects in residential for some time.
At the same time, a stronger project flow is emerging in commercial and public buildings. This includes offices, hotels, warehouse and industrial facilities, retirement/aged care homes and in retail and shopping centres.
Joel Donnelly, regional director at recruitment specialist Michael Page, said demand for architects remained strong notwithstanding the pull-back in multi-residential investment. A number of architectural houses, he said, are winning projects in overseas markets such as China. As well, there is still good demand for local projects.
"There is still a lot of demand for Australian design," Donnelly said.
"Good architects are still getting picked up."
Speaking from a remuneration perspective, Rita Avdiev, remuneration consultant and managing director of remuneration services firm The Avdiev Group, said salary rises throughout the design and construction sector have been running ahead of those within the broader economy for most of the past five years. Furthermore, whilst increases throughout the AEC sector overall had generally been running at around three per cent, skilled people in some niche areas have been bringing in larger rises still.
That said, Avdiev – who started as an architect herself before branching out – expresses frustration that architects remain at the bottom of the pay scale in terms of construction professionals. Those figures are borne out in the Seek data. Over the 12 months to May, average salaries for architecture roles advertised on the web site came in at $83,055. Those for construction (professionals) and engineering came in at $109,325 and $105,810 respectively.
As for current trends, Avdiev says the architecture market is in a state of flux as residential sales come off the boil and the number of unit and apartment projects eases.
As many of these projects move through the construction phase, she says one area of opportunity for architects involves moving beyond design and into the construction space. Builders, she said, were taking on architects in areas such as project management, contract administration and site management
Hotspots of Demand
In the latest edition of its Jobs Report, recruitment firm Hays says it hotspots of demand are evident across several areas, in particular:
- REVIT architects, interior designers and landscape architects are needed as firms continue to switch to REVIT software
- REVIT technicians are also needed. As this somewhat repetitive role is often seen as a stepping stone to a more senior position, there is a constant need for candidates to replace departing staff.
- Architects with aged care experience are needed amid demand associated with the aging population
- Project lead architects are needed as the extensive experience required for this work limits the pool of suitable candidates
- Design architects are sought for work on the initial concept design stage
- Interior designers are needed. Candidates who can lead projects autonomously are in shortfall.
- Landscape designers are also required as new landscape projects follow years of low activity
- ArchiCAD draftspersons are also sought, particularly by project home builders.


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Could there be some light at the end of the tunnel with our lightweight wader woes?
I don't believe in giving up, and I refuse to give up on finding some sort of solution to lightweight waders and the problems that so many of us get with what are a freshwater fly fishing product that we are then pressing into service for our saltwater fishing. A mate who is a phenomenal bait angler was recently raving about some new waterproofs made from a very interesting material that he had been put onto by a switched-on north Devon angler, and I take serious note of what certain people tell me. A few phone calls and emails later and I found myself heading up to Braunton to meet with the people from Reed Chillcheater Ltd., and specifically the main man Chris Reed. Whilst the waterproofs these guys are making for anglers are starting to go down a storm in some circles (and apparently they do not leak, end of), to be honest I was more interested in following up our correspondence about what they might be able to do as regards a pair of waders that would be suitable for what so many of us put them through on a regular basis, only for far too many of them to fail on us far too quickly, and often at some pretty eye-watering prices……….
Whatever happens or does not happen, I could have quite happily talked with the guys at Reed Chillcheater for days on end, and specifically Chris and his outstanding knowledge of various materials and what can be done with them. I love the fact that they are making all their gear right here in the UK. It was also an interesting experience for me as regards talking fishing related stuff with a company - here was a bloke who was really interested in listening to what I was talking about as regards the pros and cons of the sort of waders we press into service for saltwater lure fishing especially, and let me assure you that in my experience of doing stuff with companies that this way of working has, how shall we say, not always been the case. Reed Chillcheater specialise in a lot of kayak and rescue services gear, and they are small enough to be able to get into very niche markets and be able to customise their incredible range of materials to supply exactly what customers want. I am loving the sound of this.
Chris showed me the various different materials they work with and via plenty of back and forth about what I think we want from lightweight waders - and what we don't want of course - we have come up with a plan for them to kindly make me a sample pair of waders to see how they do. Nope, they are not going to be breathable, but we are going to implement various features to make them nice and easy to walk long distances in if needs be, and to be perfectly honest I have had a bit of a gutful of "breathable" waders that I don't think really "breathe" much anyway, and then the trade off of course is that the lightweight materials simply aren't tough enough to deal with what we need to put them through.
We discussed the pros and cons of the main materials they use at Reed Chillcheater, and we are going to incorporate a couple of different ones into a pair of waders that should be as tough as you like but nice and lightweight, properly long lasting, properly waterproof, and then with the potential for individual customers to customise certain aspects of the waders to better suit their needs. Is this possible? Well the Reed Chillcheater people simply can't understand why we are paying so much money yet getting so many problems around saltwater especially, and to be honest they do tie in with what various people have said to me over the years - if you want a pair of lightweight but properly tough chest waders for saltwater fishing then using breathable materials is not a good way to go. There are though different ways of making a pair of waders comfortable to walk and scramble proper distances, and we think we have come up with some interesting solutions.
So in two to three weeks I will hopefully be taking delivery of a sample pair of waders to then press into service and see how they do. I can't imagine that we will have got it all correct on the first attempt, but the beauty of this company is the fact that they have so much expertise based in the UK, and that if things need to be changed or adapted, they don't have to then send the sample off to say China and wait for it to come back. They are not looking to conquer the fishing world because their level of business is already about as much as they can cope with (which to me then says a lot about how highly they are respected, indeed the names of some of the organisations and clients who use their gear was mightily impressive) - but they are interested in it via these waterproofs they are making and how their fishing customers are raving about them. If this lot can make what they are making for their current customer base then I do have some high hopes for what we might be able to achieve with fishing waders that actually work for us - and then who knows what in the future? The sensible price and level of customisation could be more than interesting as well. Plenty more to come, but for now I am highly overexcited to see these sample waders and start properly testing them out.


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Are you feeling so ready for cozy sweater time? Same. I think part of why many of us get so hyped up for fall is that it's a season that fills the craving for taking it easy and being a homebody. Autumn always encourages a slowing down, with summer travel behind us, and cozy nights in ahead. All I could think about as we drove home from the Outer Banks was cozying up with a blanket next to a fire in our backyard, extra snuggle time with Daisy, and making hot cider cocktails.
I dove head first into my first weekend of yoga teacher training as soon as we returned. It felt surprisingly refreshing to be back in the role of the student, taking in the knowledge with a different sense of interest than I had during my college years. It was truly the best feeling to get back from the beach and feel fall finally starting to come around, after a slow and beautiful week soaking up sun and sand.
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"What Is Code?" by Paul Ford
This is possibly the best article for anyone who hears the words, code, programming, or software and instead of picturing a terminal compiling your newly finished project you see a monkey on a unicycle.
As an added plus this will be far more entertaining introduction to what is giving rise to the technology and people who are taking over your company than any book you can find on the shelf.


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Homeostasis is a term used for 'maintaining a constant internal environment' - for example, staying the right temperature even when it is cold outside. The body has special ways of doing this; if we couldn't maintain homeostasis we would die.
We will focus on two aspects of homeostasis in our bodies - maintaining an appropriate internal temperature and ensuring the level of glucose molecules in our blood is not too high or low
Body temperature
Normal body temperature in humans is 37°C - this is the optimum temperature for enzymes to work efficiently. Enzymes are involved in all the reactions that occur to keep our metabolism running - they are involved in digestion, respiration, etc. If they don't work, our body won't work! Temperature needs to be regulated so we don't become too hot (which would denature our enzymes) or too cold (which would mean they don't work fast enough).
Blood-glucose level
Blood-glucose levels need to be regulated, and it is done so by insulin which is a hormone that gets the glucose out of the blood stream. If there is not enough insulin produced, the blood-glucose level gets too high and this causes damage to your blood vessels, resulting in high blood pressure which is life-threatening. If the body doesn't have enough glucose in the blood, the glucose can't be used in respiration and the tissues of the body will not have enough ATP to carry out their role,
How homeostasis works
the underlying ideas here are applicable for both topics we are looking at
A receptor detects a change in the environment (stimuli)
The control centre processes the message and coordinates a response
An effector produces an appropriate response to the stimuli
i.e. thermoreceptors in the skin - these receptors can detect a change in temperature
i.e. the hypothalamus in the brain - this is the control centre for the release of hormones into the blood
i.e. glands and muscles - for example, our body may start to shiver when we detect cold temperatures
The question now is, how does the receptor tell the control centre what it had detected, and how does the control centre tell the effector?
there are 2 systems within the body that are involved in communication
Nervous system
The nervous system is a network of nerve cells which transmit information to each other using electrochemical impulses. When one receives an impulse, it sends it on to the next cell. The electrochemical impulses are called action potentials. They travel very fast throughout the body. They will travel from the nerve receptor cells (where they can detect a change in environment) through to the spinal cord and up to the brain.
Endocrine system
The endocrine system is the system in the body where hormones are created and released. Hormones are really important chemical messengers in the body and travel through the blood stream, rather via neurons. This means they take a little longer to communicate messages between different parts of the body.
The nervous system and endocrine system work closely together - often the nerves pick up the stimuli and transmit that message to the brain via. the nervous system. The hypothalamus (a part of the brain - a control centre) can translate that electrochemical message and respond by releasing neurohormones from the pituitary gland, located nearby, into the bloodstream (if releasing hormones is an appropriate response). The hypothalamus, and other parts of the brain, can also transfer the message via nerves to a different gland in the body (i.e. pancreas) from which different hormones can be released, or to specific muscle cells which can then perform an appropriate response.
Nervous vs. hormonal control
Nervous control
Hormonal control
Electrochemical impulses between nerve cells - called synapses
Hormones released into the bloodstream
Tells muscles to contract, tells glands to secrete
Causes a change in the metabolic activity (stops/slows/speeds up reactions)
Within a few seconds - very fast response
Within minutes, hours or longer - quite a slow response
Short term, can be reversed
Longer lasting effects
Target pathway
Message reaches specific cells through the nerves - message directly sent from one place to another
Hormones are released into the blood stream so will go wherever the blood goes - broadcast to target cells everywhere
An example of the coordination of the nervous system
(receptor) The eye of this man detects a stimulus (the frizbee coming towards him) and sends messages via the sensory neurons to his brain
(control centre) The motor cortex in the man's brain coordinates an appropriate response he can take
(effector) The motor neurons carry the message from the brain to the effectors (the hand/arm muscles) to perform the response
Once the man has caught the frizbee, his muscles aren't going to continue to continue the 'catching' response. The same thing goes like, for instance once we cool down from being out in the sun, our body doesn't continue to keep cooling itself down past our optimum temperature. There will be a time when the response to the stimuli will stop. This can only happen if a signal is sent - a feedback loop.
Feedback can be either
Negative feedback
When a stimulus takes the individual away from their steady state (i.e. they get too hot), the response is for the body to cool down. When the body is back at a 'steady' temperature, this acts as a signal for the body to stop cooling itself down. The feedback loop ends when the body returns to its steady state.
Basically, a negative feedback loop aims to create a response that reduces or stops the size/effect of the stimulus. This is really common in the human body.
Positive feedback
When a stimulus takes the individual away from their steady state (i.e. they encounter a pathogen), the response is to amplify a physiological response in order to achieve some sort of result (i.e. get a fever). The feedback loop ends when a natural solution, such as the destruction of the pathogen, is reached. When this happens, the body will naturally return to homeostasis.
Basically, a positive feedback loop exaggerates the body's response to a stimulus until a particular result has been achieved. This is really uncommon in the human body.
So, from here we are going to look at how the body, using the systems and processes stated above, can control temperature and blood-glucose levels
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Distribution of IBT:s shares to BioGaia's shareholders. IBT is listed on First North. Launch of the packaging format Easy Dropper
Category: milestones
Good Manufacturing Practice
BioGaia's production facility TwoPac obtains GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification
BioGaia invests in the Swedish research company MetaboGen
IBT + TwoPac
BioGaia aquires the remaining 50 per cent of TwoPac. Infant Bacterial Therapeutics is formed and is responsible for development of a drug for premature infants
Collaboration with Nestlé
BioGaia extends and deepens its collaboration with Nestlé. TwoPac's new production facility is completed. 108 clinical studies using BioGaia's human strains of Lactobacillus reuteri performed in more than 8,600 individuals of all ages. Results published in 69 articles in scientific journals and five doctoral theses
New products
Launch of oral health drops, drops with Vitamin D and digestive health tablet with strawberry flavour. Drops that can be stored at room temperature are also launched. 92 clinical studies using BioGaia's human strains of Lactobacillus reuteri performed in more than 7,700 individuals of all ages. Results published in 55 articles in scientific journals. Net sales of over SEK 300 million. BioGaia's 50 per cent-owned subsidiary TwoPac builds a new production facility in Eslöv to meet demand for increased volumes. BioGaia goes from listed as Small Cap to Mid Cap at NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm
Celebrates 20 years
Three billion doses sold globally. 80 studies carried out on over 5,000 individuals. BioGaia's products sold in more than 60 countries. BioGaia celebrates 20 years as a successful probiotics company
Probiotic oral rehydration solution
Launch of the BioGaia probiotic oral rehydration solution (ORS) containing Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis and zinc.* Net sales exceeds SEK 200 million
Over 50 studies
Over 50 studies with Lactobacillus reuteri in more than 4,000 subjects. Global agreement with Nestlé Nutrition for infant baby formula. BioGaia products sold in more than 40 countries. CapAble is founded and is responsible for development of caps with probiotics
Reduce crying time
Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis shown to significantly reduce crying time in infants with colic


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The apple tree is a deciduous, fruit bearing tree. The powerful blooms and edible fruit make it a common tree selection for many homeowners. Though the tree provides pleasant benefits, this fastidious tree requires a certain degree of attention and care.
Irrigate your apple tree properly to promote a healthy tree and fruit production. Apple trees that have ample amounts of sunshine and water produce sweeter, bigger apples. Water your tree weekly. Increase the tree's water intake during the dry, hot summer months.
Fertilize your tree regularly but adjust for the tree's age and fruit production. Newly planted apple trees will benefit from a fertilizer application. Use a balanced combination fertilizer for the first application. The fertilizer should contain a nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. Apply the first application one month after planting. Subsequent applications should be applied monthly during the spring months and continue on through mid summer, from March through June; use a nitrogen fertilizer. Broadcast the fertilizer evenly around the tree. Avoid placing the fertilizer directly onto the trunk or roots of the tree to prevent root burn.
Keep the area surrounding your apple tree weed free. Apple trees are not very competitive trees and can quickly lose their nutrients and moisture from surrounding growers. Remove weeds and crabgrass immediately from the area. In most cases, simply pulling the weeds from the ground will suffice. Make sure that the weed is pulled from the root and discarded. If the weeds continue to grow and become competitive, treat the weeds with a herbicide spray. Speak with your horticultural specialist for selection assistance.
Prune your young apple tree regularly to develop its shape. The winter months are the ideal time to prune an apple tree. It is important that the apple tree have a strong, upright central leader. This leading branch will determine the tree's growing direction and stability. If the central leader is growing in a wild direction, other than straight up, trim it back to its straightest point. Remove unwanted, dying or broken branches from the tree. Trim back branches to develop the primary and secondary scaffolds.
Inspect your apple tree for disease and insect infestations. Check the tree's trunk, branches, stems and fruit for signs of attack. Look for signs of insects, scabs, cankers, mildew, leaf curl and other symptoms that show adverse health. If you find signs of fungus attack or other disease, treat the apple tree immediately with the appropriate fungicide spray or treatment. Seek assistance from a nursery specialist to identify the disease and required treatment. Insect infestations should also be treated immediately. Address the infestation with an insecticide treatment. Remove any old or decaying fruit from around the base of the tree. This will reduce additional attacks.
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[Update: Ridley Scott explains Alien: Paradise Lost title and teases plot details]
77 year-old legendary director Ridley Scott is showing no signs of slowing down. He's currently promoting and enjoying the positive early reviews for his adaptation of The Martian while teasing plans for his next project, a sequel to Prometheus.
Previous reports had Prometheus 2 beginning principal photography in early 2016 in Australia and Scott has since confirmed that this will indeed be his next project, not Blade Runner 2 (which Denis Villeneuve is directing instead). Michael Fassbender's scene-stealing android David will return with Prometheus protagonist Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) but for anyone expecting the film to make amends for its predecessor's confusing connections to Alien, it will not. That's what the other sequels are for.
Speaking to German publication Filmfutter, Scott teased that he's planning Prometheus 3 and 4 already and that the ultimate goal of the series will be for it to end by setting up the original Alien.
"The whole point is to explain the Alien franchise and how and why the creation of the aliens. I always thought of the Alien as kind of a piece of bacterial warfare. I always thought that that original ship, which I call the Croissant, was a battleship, holding these biomechanoid creatures that were all about destruction."
The quotes are translated via The Guardian from German, and when asked if his Prometheus movies will directly tie into Alien, Scott said they would, but not until a third or fourth Prometheus.
"Yes, but it will not be the next one. It will be in the one after this one or maybe even a fourth film before we get back into the Alien franchise."
Despite the Xeno tease at the end of Prometheus and knowing where this series of films is headed, there will be no Xenomorphs in Prometheus 2. Scott has teased in interviews that they've found the "next step" of alien movie monsters instead and that the Engineers were a "good start"; he later added once the script was finished that its third act will reveal a "fresher form of alien."
When asked on her thoughts, Rapace - who previously specified she didn't know the story of the Prometheus sequel - has said she hopes for Shaw to find the dark paradise she's looking for and that there she may find God or the Devil. That's an interesting remark, given the themes of the first film and knowing that original drafts of the Prometheus script by Jon Spaihts (then called Alien: Engineers) saw the Engineers as the creators of humanity, where Jesus was essentially an Engineer, too.
Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie) is currently working on Alien 5 and hopes to continue the story of the original two Alien films, that ones he favors, and Scott is serving as a producer on that project, too. Alien 5 has a final title already, but it's too revealing to announce just yet. Blomkamp did have to make one major change to its story in order to not conflict with Scott's own plans for the Prometheus series - something that may allow them to properly intersect down the road. They're building their own shared universe, just like everyone (?) else is.
[Update: Ridley Scott explains Alien: Paradise Lost title and teases plot details]
Prometheus 2 (official title TBA) is slated to begin filming in early 2016; we'll let you know when it gets an official release date.
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Middlesbrough vs Burnley: Preview & Prediction
Middlesbrough will play on their arena Saturday afternoon in the company of Burnley in a match of the 32nd round of the Premier League that will have major implications in the fight at the bottom of the ranking. Finally, you can read the forecast that I consider the most inspired and continue to introduce a series of data and issues relating to the situation of two teams in order to match to be held at Riverside Stadium.
At least four teams fighting to avoid relegation ranking in two places, so that Middlesbrough will need to capitalize on their home advantage at this stage.
However, home collected only two points from the last four stages, the end results recorded against equality of West Brom and Everton were beaten by West Ham and Manchester United.
The defender Daniel Ayala suffered a muscle injury in early March and can not yet return to the field in a match.
If the home has gathered important points in away team performance by Sean Dyche was a much weaker.
It has a single point accumulated over the latest three rounds of the championship played on its own arena thanks to the result registered in Sunderland draw 0-0 having previously defeated both by Swansea City (3-2), as and Liverpool (2-1).
The defender Kevin Long is injured and will not be going for the game against Middlesbrough, just as midfielder Dean Marney, available since January.
Middlesbrough vs Burnley: Direct Matches
Statistics overall direct duels between the two teams is balanced with 20 counts for the success of Middlesbrough, 11 draws and 19 successes gained by Burnley.
Middlesbrough vs Burnley: Betting Tips
Middlesbrough win – Odds: 2.45
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Filmore Fenton walked through the squalid streets of Hollywood. He was in his early 50s, and was starting to go bald. He pulled his coat on a bit tighter, partly because of the cold winds of Californian nights, and partly because of those around him. He looked around in disgust. Druggies, winos, and the homeless sat on the street, making the walk to his car somewhat unpleasant. When he'd moved to LA 30 years ago (God, 30 years? Where did all the time go?), things had been nicer. Sure, there was an abundance of smog in the air, but it was nicer.
Filmore's ruminations were rudely interrupted when he was pulled into an alley and slammed onto a wall. His first thought was, "Oh God, I'm getting robbed." Then he saw his assailant, and promptly rethought his earlier assumption.
She seemed to be around her early 20s, with black hair and a brown eye. But that wasn't what made him rethink his initial thought. No, it was the fact that her other eyes was glowing red, she had a robotic arm, and a smile carved into her face, a la Heath Ledger Joker. Most muggers he knew didn't look like a cyborg female version of the Joker.
He thought that maybe she was one of those weirdos who dressed up for conventions or something, except for the fact that her robotic arm was very realistic looking, and very strong.
"W-what do you want?" he asked.
"Money, happiness, people to kill that sort of thing. But since the first two are hard to come by, I figured your death would suffice." She answered.
Filmore was not usually one to beg, but when confronted with a murderous cyborg, he decided that maybe survival outweighed his dignity. "Oh God, please don't kill me."
The woman laughed, and asked, "Tell me, Mr. Fenton – and yes, I know your name – why shouldn't I kill you?"
"I-I can help you." He stammered.
"Oh? Please tell me how you can."
"I'm a talent scout. I meet with a lot of people."
"Yes, I know. I've been watching you for a while."
Trying not to let the thought of this murderous cyborg scare him even more, Filmore continued. "I can get more people for you to kill."
This seemed to pique the woman's interest. "Can you now? And how do I know you're not lying?"
"I swear to God I will if you don't kill me."
The woman thought, then released her grip on him.
"Fine," she said. "I'll let you live. I'll let you know where and when to bring someone. If you lie to me, I will make you regret it. I will eat you alive, and give your bones to my dogs. And don't try to call the cops either."
Filmore nodded, and started hastily walking away.
"Oh, and Mr. Fenton?" the woman said.
Filmore turned.
"Have a nice night." She said, smiling. Filmore nodded and went to his car. After that whole ordeal, he needed to get home and change his pants.


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Associate Recruitment Consultant - Technology Recruitment Consultant
- Recruiter
- Location
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- 22000.00 - 26000.00 GBP Annual
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- 24 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 09 May 2019
- Job Function
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- Contract Type
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Trainee Technology Recruitment Consultant
A well-established contingent recruitment consultancy specialising in Technology, Digital and Professional Services are on the hunt for Graduates to join their Resourcing team as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. They are part of a large international Executive Search firms and focus on fulfilling contingent recruitment solutions for Sales, Project Management and more technical functions such as Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, Operations and Service Delivery.
You'll have the chance to work with a huge range of Professional, Technology and Digital Services Companies in the UK and abroad, whilst also developing your knowledge and using a highly consultative Search-focused approach to sourcing high calibre professionals. Clients include major blue-chip companies and challenger businesses in the Technology field, which will give you access to renowned brands and the most innovative start-ups.
Their relationship with the parent Executive Search firms opens up a vast network of C-suite and Executive level contacts and you will be responsible for delivering talent for the Junior and Mid to Senior level vacancies. They have unprecedented access on a global scale to decision makes giving you a lot of responsibility from Day One to learn quickly and develop your skills at a much faster rate than you would in a smaller more boutique company.
They were shortlisted in recent years in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 businesses and have built the recruitment consultancy on foundations of recognition, growth and rewards for every Recruitment Consultant that chooses to join them.
Incentives, Salary and Commission Packages include the following:
- Commission structure is scaled from 10-30% on everything that you bill with no thresholds
- Competitive salaries for Trainee Recruitment Consultants at ??22,000-24,000 starting basic, increasing after 9-12 months and your first promotion to Consultant
- International Team Trips abroad, Lunch Clubs, iPhone, MacBook, Watches, Bespoke Suits or Shopping Sprees
- Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Breakfast and Fresh Fruit every day
- Internal and external training over the course of your career
The incentives are designed to reward and motivate teams and individuals working as Recruitment Consultants here and they are very open to adapting and changing these to cater for the whole Recruitment Team.
What will you need to be successful as a Technology Recruitment Consultant?
- BA or BSc Degree in any University subject
- At least 6 months of work experience in a commercial role
- Passion and genuine interest in Technology
- Confident, positive attitude
- Natural sales ability with excellent communication skills
- Competitive nature through consistent achievements throughout education, either through sporting activities, fundraising goals, or musical success
Are you keen to be considered for this Technology Recruitment Consultant position?
Please send your CV to the ESG Team to apply today and if you are successful, one of the Senior Consultants will be in touch to discuss in more detail.
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When appealing your assessment, evidence must be supplied that supports the market value of your property. Comparing your assessment to another property assessment is not valid evidence of an incorrect assessment. Once an appeal has been filed, the Tax Assessor will review the evidence presented along with inspecting the property under appeal. Based on this evaluation, a determination will be made to either recommend a reduction to the County Tax Board or a defense of the appeal will be presented to the Tax Board at the time of a hearing.
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Hello Spring! The weather in Scottsdale is gorgeous and we are soaking it in, because it will be HOT before we know it and then we will be stuck inside all summer. So here's a little style inspiration for these lovely Spring days. Today I'm sharing two of my favorite Spring trends with Maggy London - one of my go-to brands for dresses!
You know I love white dresses year round (kind of obsessed), but especially in Spring! Isn't this dress just perfect for special occasions & Easter brunch (and, of course, for all my brides!)? I love the stunning lace detail and way this dress flatters feminine curves. The cap sleeves and peplum style ruffle hem are the perfect touches. It's fully lined with a crew neckline and an invisible center back zipper. The care instructions for this dress are dry clean only. It fits true to size. I'm wearing a size 4.
White Dress: Maggy London Carter Flounce | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong Sandal (budget-friendly versions: Steve Madden Stecy Sandal & Sam Edelman Ariella Heel)
I instantly fell in love with this dress because of the gorgeous print and perfect midi length. The bright blue and purple color combination is simply beautiful. When I first tried it on I couldn't believe how comfortable it is - truly so soft and just kind of a dream to wear. Another great feature is the print draws the eye downward creating a slimming effect. This has to be one of the most versatile dresses out there - it can easily take you from work to weekend and everything in between. I like how stylish it is while being completely office appropriate. It features a crew neck, elbow length sleeves and a visible gold zipper in the back. This dress is also machine washable on delicate with cold water. It fits true to size. I'm wearing a size 4.
Dress: Maggie London Morgan Midi | Shoes: Steve Madden Stecy Sandal | Clutch: Saint Laurent Quilted Wallet (budget-friendly black handbag: Topshop Crossbody Bag)


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I absolutely love New York City! The vibe and the electric atmosphere always make me feel excited as there is so much to see and do. Whenever I visit I get the opportunity to spend time with family & friends and also indulge my shopping addiction. On a recent visit, I came across the Alex and Ani Jewellery Brand. One of the main reasons why I was drawn to their pieces is because of the positive messages and also their corporate social responsibility.
Each piece has a positive message and depending on which piece(s) you purchase, you can also support any number of different charities. They currently support 48 different Charities from Alex's Lemonade Stand to Woman & Infants Hospital. This is done not only through retail sales but also through donations and also employee volunteer programs.
At present, I have 3 Rafaelian Gold Charm Bangles each of which resonate with me on a personal and spiritual level. Depending on how I'm feeling I may layer them and wear them all together or I may wear them individually.
We have all heard it said that "Life is a journey." Each of us must take our own path. The knotted design reminds me that the journey will have many twists and turns and that I will meet many people along the way. The connections I make will also have an impact on my life choices. - (available Here)
The hummingbird charm is my favourite as I also have a Hummingbird tattoo. Hummingbirds are a symbol of peace and also represent overcoming difficult times & Freedom. They are also associated with continuity, healing, persistence, tenacity and the pursuit of one's dreams. Hummingbirds have the ability to fly backwards. This teaches us that we can look at our past but we shouldn't dwell on it. We should move forward savouring each moment which helps us to appreciate the things we love.
The Endless Knot represents the link and interconnection between life and eternity. The design illustrates an eternal pattern as there is no beginning or end. This also demonstrates the interwoven and ever changing spiritual path. We are Connected by destiny and bound by time. - (Similar Here)
Jewellery has the power to make the wearer feel special. The added bonus is that buying a piece from Alex And Ani can also do something special for someone in need. We can all do our part to help and support these good causes. Which charitable cause are you going to support?


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Ratna Pathak Shah plays the role of Imran's mother in the movie. She was earlier offered the role of Kareena's mom. But, she chose Imran, as she had also played his mother's role in his hit debut movie, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na.
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Ocoee Ridge Camp is conveniently located in the beautiful mountains of the Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee. Travel is easy from just about any major city nearby. Click here see a map to our address: 479 Frey Road, Old Fort, TN 37362.
Who supervises the activities?
Ocoee Ridge Camp employs and trains a staff of certified life guards and college-age students to oversee all of the activities.
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Ocoee Ridge Camp is designed to be the premiere camp and retreat location in the region. Our beautiful mountain setting, top-notch facilities, and unparalleled capacity make us the top choice for your next event. The Cherokee National Forest is our neighbor with fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and sight-seeing.
What media options are available in the large gathering spaces?
Our gathering spaces are the perfect spot to host your worship services, group sessions, seminars, or any other type of large group function. All gathering spaces offer ample room for your AV setup and various seating arrangements. All large gathering spaces has 150 MPS Internet connection for streaming your programs.
We do not provide AV equipment of any kind, but have power outlets conveniently located throughout the space. We can provide contact information for a professional sound/light media company that has setup for many of our camps. You can contact them directly to discuss your needs and a budget.
Is cell service and Internet access available?
Cell service and data with AT&T and Verizon is accessible at most locations on our property. Your camp leader will be provided with the password to give the students (or not) for Internet access in all areas of the camp but the pool.
Does the guest speaker, special musicians or the youth director required to sleep in the bunkhouses with the kids?
That's entirely up to you. We now have TWO CABINS away from the student bunkhouses that are in a quiet area near the office/large meeting hall/cafeteria that can be rented for leadership or anyone else you would like to house. The cabins are also available for rent year-round for a great get-a-way.
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We can arrange for bonfires, bouncy houses, special lights at the pool for night parties... try to see if you can out-request us!
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We have three on-site "canteens" and a camp store that features snacks (candy for $1 and drinks for $2), souvenirs, and other essentials.
What is the largest package I can book?
Ocoee Ridge Camp currently has capacity for up to 768 guests.
What is the smallest package I can book?
The smallest packages available during camp season accommodate 200 guests. For inquiries about smaller groups in the off-season, please contact our booking agents at (423) 338-2747.
Meals are served in our indoor cafeteria, featuring beautiful views and capacity for up to 800. Ocoee Ridge Camp is the perfect facility for your next camp (with plenty of room to grow!).
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September 23, 1999
A Bundle of Nerves
I should be studying for my dynamics test right now, but I am taking a break (that I think I deserve, thank you very much). My test is tomorrow morning at 9:35 AM and I am pretty worried about it. Stu tells me that I worry too much, but that�s just who I am. Probably the test won�t be half as bad as I am thinking and I will be really prepared. Then again there�s always the possibility the test could be incredibly hard and no amount of studying could prepare me for it. Either way I need to study some more!
My idea of writing diary entries as soon as something notable happens just hasn�t been working. Lots of things have been going on recently and I guess that explains why I haven�t had time to write. I sat down to write yesterday, but then I remembered the dynamics test and the first idea was forgotten. The good thing about these sparse entries is that they are long and it looks like I am a busy and productive woman. Most of the time I would say that is a correct appearance, but other times I am a lazy bum. I haven�t had the time or the motivation to exercise in a long time so that�s kind of depressing. As soon as this week is over I will have more free time (at least for awhile) and I can spend it doing something other than study and worry.
On Monday night we had our Chi Connections activity in place of chapter at Alpha Chi Omega. I was only there for the important announcements because I had to go to a study session at 7:20 PM. The study session was for my intermediate engineering analysis test on Tuesday. Luckily our regular professor wasn�t holding the meeting because we might not have gotten anything out of it! The test wasn�t bad. I compared some of the answers with other people afterward and it looks like I knew what I was doing (as if there was ever any doubt). One major event for the week was over and I was happy.
Also on Tuesday night I had my Sigma Alpha Iota pinning ceremony at 8:30 PM. There are only five pledges this semester so we got a lot of time to talk amongst ourselves while waiting for the ceremony to begin. We got our regular pledge pins and our big sisters! My SAI big sister is Ammy, a friend of mine that I met about a year ago in class. It will be nice to have a big sister again since my Alpha Chi big sister, Jennifer, graduated in August 1997. Speaking of families, my Alpha Chi little sister isn�t going to be getting a little sister this semester! At least that�s how it seems right now. I can�t believe that not even Katherine got a little sister. There�s no way I can get one at all this semester because any girls that join now will be given to the younger sisters who haven�t taken a little yet. Maybe I can pick up a new little sister in the spring. I don�t want all of the gifts I bought to go to waste and I don�t want our family to die!
Last night I had to go to the Alpha Gamma Rho annual philanthropy, the Buck-Off. Alpha Chi Omega has won this event two years in a row and we were going to go all out to win again this year. Emmy and I went to the beginning of the Buck-Off, but we couldn�t stay long because we had the dynamics test to study for. The main event of the Buck-Off is watching people ride the mechanical bull. Alpha Gamma Rho is kind of a cowboy house � hey, they have a plow on the outside of their house - so for them to hold this philanthropy was very appropriate. Anyway, I wasn�t there for most of the happenings, but my sorority walked away with almost every award that was given. We won the overall trophy, the banner competition, and penny voting. The only thing we didn�t win was the spirit competition, but we assume that award was given to another house because they didn�t want to give everything to us. It makes sense.
That brings us to today. I have been studying like a mad woman so let�s hope it all pays off. I really need to get back to work. I told myself I would be sitting in front of my books again at 11 PM and it is about that time. Add another long entry to my diary webpage. At least I have something to write about, right?


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I need to find one form of expression and stick with it.... Or nah!
If you ever had me on blackberry Yonkers agoooo you'd know about my "dear diary" statuses... This is that, but the extended version lol.
I hope to post daily thoughts, reflections and pichasss... More frequently than on Instagram less crazy than snapchat lol.


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