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Just like all my family, he supports me. He makes me laugh. He helps find the silver lining in all the challenges of this journey.
I know it's hard for him to see his little girl in this situation. But that only makes him stronger, for all of us.
My dad works and has worked incredibly hard to give our family a very fortunate and happy life. We have a lovely house, nice cars, take family vacations...all because he works hard for his family.
He's the garage master, the cycling king, the ankle attention seeking, best daddy there ever was.
Thank you Dad. For everything.
Today the family came to visit for a Father's Day brunch (second year in a row...this will not become a tradition!). It was a lovely time and made my Sunday.
(I love this picture)
(Completely normal)
Family, at the end of the day, is one of the most beautiful gifts that can be given.
Happy Father's Day to all of my "adoptive" fathers, my grandpa's in heaven looking over me, all the men mentors in my life and to all fathers. It's a special gift you give to us!!
Love, Eliz


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A hospital plagued with structural problems will take "four to five years" to fully repair after a special task force found "serious failings" by contractors had caused avoidable but serious defects.
Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough opened in 2011 but has been beset with structural issues with fire safety woes, roof defects and plumbing problems.
The extent of the damage was such that Tees, Esk, and Wear Valley NHS Trust (TEWV) took Three Valleys Healthcare Limited (TVH) to court last year and won a legal battle to terminate its £321m contract with the PFI provider.
Now a long-awaited report from a special task force has warned that "rectification work" by the TEWV trust "may take four to five years" with no definite end date in site.
The report from the Tees Valley joint health scrutiny committee said it was "very concerned" at the extent of the repair work needed, revealing that construction defects at the hospital were found soon after its opening and again in 2015.
Defects included gaps around fire doors, missing wall supports, poor quality flooring, and issues with heating, hot water and drainage.
Ian Jeffrey, the councillor who led the task group, told a committee meeting this week that the hospital's condition "boggled the imagination."
He said: "This is really quite a scandal in terms of things which happened which should not have happened.
"The inconvenience and disruption is clearly something the trust has noticed and had to deal with for some considerable time."
In 2017, issues with the hospital building forced mental health patients to be transferred to Hartlepool, and whilst staff at Roseberry Park have been praised for their approach to the struggle, the task force stressed that these problems were avoidable.
"There were some serious failings insofar of the contractors themselves.
"The group is also clear that this situation should never have arisen in the first place, and would support all efforts to make sure that other services are not affected in this way, both locally and across the country."
Committee chair Lisa Grainge echoed Jeffrey in that the problems never should have happened and said "it has had a detrimental impact both on the trust's staff and service users."
The director of operations at TEWV, Dominic Gardner, commented: "It's been clear from the outset that staff in our adult and older people's service have been absolutely phenomenal - with no small amount of disruption to themselves."
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Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson pictured with Ripudaman Singh Malik
Related: Dosanjh files complaint over publicly funded school's boost to rival
Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson pictured with Ripudaman Singh Malik
Related: Dosanjh files complaint over publicly funded school's boost to rival
For spectators of the political Olympics, we're now in the final sprint, the last leg, indeed the gold medal round of the competition to shape the 41st Parliament.
We've seen some surprises, some upsets and some tears among the competitors.
Jack Layton, the scrappy underdog, is on his way to a personal best and new team record if his current momentum holds. His main competition released a barrage of hits against him this weekend calling him an unprincipled career politician. The Liberals have been billing themselves as good sports but they've been throwing a few low blows of late. Word is, the old coach of the Grits, one Jean Chrétien, a 40 year career hall-of-famer in his own right, will be on the bench and will be wrapping his gloves around the neck of any oncomer that comes to challenge rookie Iggy "the Professor" Ignatieff.
The relative inexperience of the Liberal challenger has been evident in round-robin competition up to now.
Meanwhile, later this week, gameplay will be interrupted by the British Royal wedding. Look for competitors to regroup in Quebec where fans of both Brits and marriage are in relative short supply. Indeed, while English Canada is tuning into the nuptials of Wills and Kate, Quebecers will be getting a better look at Gilles, Jaques and Stephen. Layton will continue to bill himself as the hometown hero in Montreal as the Habs continue their playoff run. Duceppe will focus his fire on the new challenger to the socialist crown in the nation. Of late, the sovereignist slugger has been flailing as his gameplan has come up short. La crie finale of the Bloc will appeal to Quebecers and their identity instead of their issues.
Stephen Harper will continue to skate easy as team Grit and team Dip battle it out for the silver. To help firm up the NDP vote where it counts for the Conservatives against the Liberals, watch for additional polarizing plays by the Conservatives against the New Democrats. A strong frontal attack against Layton will rally the orange jerseys and prevent them from switching teams in the last round. Harper, the champion of the last round and favourite to win this match, owes much of his success to years of disciplined training, a strong record, and trash-talking of the Liberal challenger in the off-season. Facing a much weakened Liberal team in the final round, look for Harper to square-off against the Liberals, Dippers and Bloc as a tag-team coalition, and a desperate, reckless and unstable one at that.
While keeping an eye on gameplay on the field, watch for fans to boo the officiators of this Canadian political grudge match as election referees focus attention on rule breakers in the stands threatening the peace with their tweets and wall posts. A wave of civil disobedience will start among the spectators as they pass on the score to spectators suffering under blackout conditions.
As we wrap up competition in the games of the 41st political Olympiad the biggest question will remained unanswered until the last minute of competition as we finish tallying the score: will we hold the next political Olympics in four years?
They've been popping organic champagne corks in the NDP war room this week as poll after poll is showing that party ahead of the Liberals in a race for second place.
The surge of the NDP seems to be most pronounced in Quebec where there are certainly more than a few former NDP staffers, thinking they were taking one for the team, who may yet find themselves with seats in the House of Commons come May 3rd.
The larger effect of all of this is of course the psychological block experienced by many on the left regarding cheating on their idealism to act pragmatic. For those that have traditionally held their nose voting Liberal to "stop Harper", this week has been a game changer for the NDP.
What happened? Jack Layton gave phenomenal back-to-back performances in the debates. Walking into this campaign, with the visible assistance of a cane, reporters had asked him how his health would fare during a grueling 35 days while leaders crisscross the country on an intense schedule. Instead, we've learned that Layton may toss his cane aside by election day.
Indeed, Layton now appears to be dancing circles around the Liberal campaign led by a leader many in the press expected to do better given lower expectations set by 2 years of negative advertising against him. Instead, the Harvard professor was schooled by Layton in the moment of the English language leaders debate that was the closest thing we saw to a "knock-out blow" in those two nights. Called out for his poor attendance record, Layton asked rhetorically how Michael Ignatieff could speak convincingly on democracy if he didn't show up for votes in the Commons.
Many leftwing voters are now asking how Ignatieff can represent their views if he's not present for votes. And as we're seeing in the polls, many wonder if Ignatieff can do much to stop a majority Conservative government.
The other fatal blunder for Ignatieff this week came during an interview with CBC's Peter Mansbridge when the Liberal leader admitted that regarding a coalition, Mr. Harper could try to form government yet if he could not command the confidence of the House, Mr. Ignatieff would try to form a government with the support of the other parties, including the Bloc Quebecois. Yet most Canadians are more grounded than Ignatieff appeared to be during that interview. It is widely understood that such cooperation would come with concessions to any partner that would support the second-place Liberals in the formation of a new government. And while Mr. Ignatieff is willfully ignorant that such concessions would relate to cabinet, Canadians remember the last time the Liberals negotiated a scenario for taking power without the support of the majority or plurality of the electorate.
Canadians are going into the Easter weekend tomorrow with a few truths to consider. First and foremost, Stephen Harper will be the next Prime Minister. Second, if Michael Ignatieff cannot be counted on to stop Stephen Harper from forming a majority, left-leaning Canadians will look to the much more likable and ideological Jack Layton to oppose Mr. Harper in the 41st parliament. Third, Canadians will consider a coalition government to be explicitly on the table as Layton may be in an increased position of strength to negotiate its outcome.
I am deeply troubled by Mr. Ignatieff's assertion that he may choose to overturn the democratic result of the federal election.
While I understand that the scenario spelled out by Mr. Ignatieff is within the conventions of our Parliamentary tradition, the last thing our country and our still fragile economic recovery need right now is a period of instability caused by a constitutional dispute over who should be the government.
Morever, Canada is poised to solidify its position as an economic leader in a world that needs the food security and the energy security we can provide. How can we take full advantage of this reality if we are distracted by interminable national political machinations and constitutional wrangling?
The party that wins the most seats on May 2 should be recognized as the government, period. If that were to be the Liberals, I would join with other Canadians in accepting this result and recognizing Mr. Ignatieff as our next Prime Minister. However, if the Conservatives win the most seats but come up short of a majority, I would expect Mr. Ignatieff and his party to accept that result.
The notion that Mr. Ignatieff may choose to not recognize the democratic result of the election and may try to seize power with the support of the other parties, including a party dedicated to the breakup of Canada, is offensive to me and I believe, to most fair-minded Canadians. Voters should choose the government, not separatist MPs.
Ironically, this election was caused by a confidence vote over "contempt for Parliament." I can think of no greater contempt for Parliament or for Canadian voters than the spectre of a party leader refusing to recognize the democratic outcome of the election.
If greed is universal, we can break down our approach in two distinct categories.
On the left, we look at relative prosperity, see the glass as too full, and take from others.
On the right, we look at our own prosperity, see the glass as half full, and make for others.
On the left we have the redistribution of wealth as we look to others and covet.
On the right we have the production of wealth as we look to others to please.
If helping is universal, we can break down our approach in two distinct categories.
On the left, socialism is charity without consent.
On the right, philanthropy is charity without coercion.
I heard this morning that Alberta Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith was endorsing Stephen Harper so I wanted to confirm.
Confirmed the old-fashioned way… via SMS!
This is an interesting move for Smith. How does the political capital equation add up for this move?
There aren't many (if any) federal Liberals/NDPers in her camp and if there are, the trade-off is bigger. Stelmach is conflicted as Premier and his office won't endorse a candidate because the Premier must work with the Feds no matter who is elected. But many Albertans are ardent federal Conservative supporters and view their current provincial government as a wishy-washy version of an ideal. Smith is suggesting to her fellow Albertans indirectly by her endorsement that the real conservative alternative is her as Premier and her party as government.
The Conservatives put out a new ad yesterday called "Our Country". The Liberals rapid-response desk in their war-room put together this video to suggest common elements between the ad and one by GOP 2012 nomination hopeful Tim Pawlenty. Here's their video comparing the two:
But the Liberals have done it too with their recent advertising. Take a look at this ad from Barack Obama. The Liberal Party ad which is similar follows after it in the video:
What follows is the most humourous derivate effort of any of these ads. And, while it's a bit of a funny remix of the Conservative Party ad, it's not that far off message!
I'm arching and furrowing my blow at this in a way that would make Ignatieff envious…
"The politics of hope will beat the politics of fear everytime" Iggy. #elxn41 (sorta obamaesque)
Ig doing some obama fist-bumping with supporters; seventh rally. Hasn't been to NB or PEI yet – and we're off to QC tomorrow
What do you do when hope is ambition and change comes with a Bloc veto?
More context for the Apps quote: "When Tories say we're increasing taxes, damn right we are. We're putting corporate taxes back up to where they were a year and a half ago, that's it. [that's all]"
This is from yesterday's Power & Politics on CBC News Channel.
Jack Layton was in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia yesterday touting a plan to help veterans. NDP MP Peter Stoffer is an NDPer in Nova Scotia running for re-election who is often touted as the NDP's pro-military MP. Here is a list of his votes and absences that neglected the interests of military personnel and their families.
Here is the list from 2009. I'm looking to add new information to this list if you have more send me an email.
November 28th 2006 – Supplementary Estimates (A) for year ending March 31, 2007 – Was agreed to on division
November 28th 2005 – Supplementary Estimates (A) for year ending March 31, 2006 – House has lost confidence in the government
UNABLE TO FIND VOTE – Supplementary Estimates (B) for year ending March 31, 2005
December 9th 2004 Peter Supplementary Estimates (A) for year ending March 31, 2005 – Was agreed to on division
UNABLE TO FIND VOTE – Supplementary Estimates (B) for year ending March 31, 2004
On October 28th 2003 Peter Stoffer voted against: MND also voted against
(Supplementary Estimates (A) year ending March 31, 2004)
On March 25th 2003 Peter Stoffer voted against: MND also voted against
(Supplementary Estimates (B) year ending March 31, 2003)
On December 4th 2001 Peter Stoffer voted against: MND also voted against
(Supplementary Estimates (A) year ending March 31, 2002)
On March 20th 2001 Peter Stoffer voted against: MND also voted against
(Supplementary Estimates (A) year ending March 31, 2001)
On March 22nd 2000 Peter Stoffer voted against: MND also voted against
Supplementary Estimates (B) year ending March 31, 2000
On March 16th 1999 Peter Stoffer was absent for the vote on Supplementary Estimates (C) year ending March 31, 1999
On December 1st 1998 Peter Stoffer voted against:
(Supplementary Estimates (B) for year ending March 31, 1999)
UNABLE TO FIND VOTE – Supplementary Estimates (A) for year ending March 31, 1999
On March 17th 1998 Peter Stoffer voted against: MND also voted against
(Supplementary Estimates (B) year ending March 31, 1998)


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Keeping your relationship spicy. The new workshop starting September, 2014.
So we are doing it again! The first time we ran this course it was magic. A synergy of people, laugh-out-loud fun, fantastic speakers, great information, and a way to make a serious impact on your relationship.
One of the most common questions I get asked from clients is how do you keep up the passion? Especially for people who have been together for a long time. Finding out what's new in sex, and exploring things you may not have tried is the theme of this new workshop. So if you are asking questions like; What if we want to try something a little more risqué? or How do we try it with grace and integrity? then you may want to consider this workshop for singles and couples. Sex Therapist Sue McGarvie and her husband Blaik Spratt are presenting a 4 week workshop on outlining all of the mild and wild things you can do to create a smoking hot relationship- all without stepping on relationship landmines. This is for couples (and singles) that know they want to ignite the passion within and to learn about new sexual experiences in a safe, professional atmosphere. Sue McGarvie (sex with Sue) has been talking about sex in Ottawa for close to 25 years. Along with her husband Blaik, they can be your tour guides into what might be the best way to safely spark up your love life.
Find out how amazing your sex life could be this September with topics that include:
What turns you on?
Where are you on the sexual continuum? Where is your partner and what does it all mean?
What is your Love Language and how does your sweetie feel loved?
Sensual touch and Tantric sex.
Burlesque, body image and how to move in a sexy way.
Boudoir pictures for couples
BDSM lite -how to dip a toe into your own 50 shades of Grey?
What's new in sex toys?
All this as a series of afternoons get-a-ways with wine and munchies.
Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
September 21st, September 28th, October 5th, and October 19th
$300 per couple ($200 singles) with insurance receipts
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Ave., Ottawa. Free parking
Refreshments, field trips, and everything you've ever wanted to know about introducing more creativity in the bedroom but didn't know who to ask. Discreet, fun, supportive. Space is limited so contact us at email@example.com or Register Now to hold your spot now. A receipt will be sent immediately for reimbursement.
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Sue and Blaik we loved the course! Things we really liked included the fact that you guys really effectively demystified a lot of scary topics for us, in a safe and calm environment (with wine!). We also liked the mix of topics, from couples communication and expressing yourself to your partner, to the more risqué BDSM stuff and the field trip. The gorgeous dominatrix was absolutely fascinating (although probably not gonna head down that route, it was still amazing to hear) and your nudist friend was really interesting as well; she was so normal that again, it helped to demystify the topic.
One thing we might have liked to hear more about is how to cope with the emotional and relationship issues of moving into a more open relationship. Topics like self-esteem, jealousy, insecurity, and dealing with all that stuff as you try exploring 'lifestyle' alternatives. It's a huge step to take (more so for some people than others) so more on that would be appreciated.
I thought that you did a great job putting together and delivering the couples workshop.
All the speakers were great and the information provided really allowed Eric and I to start up the conversations regarding sex and our relationship again.
Thanks again for all you have done for me. You are amazing!


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Chinese pastoral
February 22, 2010
Pattern: American Pastoral from Built by Wendy: Dresses
Fabric: cotton lawn, 1.25 yards
Other notions: covered buttons
First of all, thank you SO MUCH for all of your wonderfully supportive comments about the wonky star quilt. Y'all are right…I need to wash it (well) and get it quilted. I decided to do a wonky nine-patch block in all the colors used in the stars for the back, so it will be a double-sided quilt. I think that will make me much happier in the end.
Onto the dress…this project marked my first foray into garment sewing, and it was a good one! I bought three yards of this lawn cotton from Gorgeous Fabrics a few weeks ago (as well as a fabric I shouldn't have bought, which I think is destined to become a quilt back). I love the fabric, which looks exactly like a Liberty print called "Poppy and Honesty."
The pattern called for ticking and a yoke. I chose not to sew it with the yoke, which was basically a design element for directional fabrics like ticking, and would have looked odd in this pattern. Here are my notes on various project features:
Sleeves: I gave my sleeves a small cuff and am still debating sewing my leftover buttons onto the edges…my suspicion is that they will disappear because it is a busy fabric and will be a waste of time in the end. I prefer 3/4-length sleeves, and these do not disappoint…although there is a significant amount of excess fabric to be gathered into the sleeve of the XS. I am going to try a new technique, taught to me by my mother, next time I attempt this pattern. I want to reduce bulk in the shoulders, as these border on puff sleeves…an 80s fashion element I do not want to revive. Ever.
Fabric: I'm happy with the fabric itself, but not in this dress. The dress requires a more structured, heavier, less drapey fabric (hence its original incarnation in ticking), and the lawn is much less structured than I would like. I suspect my fabric choice may have rendered it unsuitable for regular wear.
Fit: I have a feeling fit is going to be a frequent issue for me. I am very petite–my hip measurements are a full 2″ smaller than the smallest measurement given for the XS size. I had to adjust the length of the pattern by about 4″ and I think that made the fullness in the hip less noticeable. Luckily, Wendy has given me confidence in adjusting patterns to fit, so I do not think it will be a problem for me to modify for my shape!
Collar: The pattern calls for a mandarin collar, which I made…I love mandarin collars. Sewers, beware: there is an error in the collar directions, but I think even novice sewers could spot it. The pattern calls for you to cut a 1/2″ x 19″ strip for the collar…obviously, that wouldn't work, and you would end up with a finished collar of 1/8″, at most. I cut a 3″ by 19″ strip and am happy with how it turned out!
Mistakes/ lessons: I interfaced neither the collar nor the button placket, both of which needed it desperately. I didn't know about how important interfacing is before I did this (I know, it's shameful). My button placket fabric puckered a bit. It's not noticeable to others, probably, but is to me!
All in all, I would say it was a success and I enjoyed the process so much. Thank you, Wendy Mullin, for giving me a new reason to get up in the morning.


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Det Danske Hedeselskab
Det Danske Hedeselskab A/S
Viborg, Denmark
10000 m2
The headquarters of The Danish Heath Society lies on the approach road to Viborg, on a west-facing hill with a beautiful view of the town. The complex expresses both a certain monumentality and an adaptation to the rural context. In order to make the best use of the fine view, and due to the structure of the terrain, the buildings are oriented to the west and south. Most of the working rooms and common rooms are turned towards the view. The building forms a sharply-carved sculptural facade to the east, which is where the main entrance is located. The sturdy red brickwork with its recessed windows contributes to the impression of a solid and presentable company. The interior expresses a refined play on the contradiction between the heavy masonry basis and light, wood-clad constructions.
Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniørfirma, Johs. Jørgensen Rådgivende Ingeniørfirma og Det Danske Hedeselskab
- 2000 Tegl, #2, p. 26-27
- 1999 Tom Danielsen, Klavs Hyttel and Mads Møller: Fugls Højde, p. 46-47
- 1998 Nils-Ole Lund: Bygmesteren, p. 150
- 1993 Mads Møller: Romantik og Snusfornuft, p. 29, 68
- 1981 Arkitektur DK #5 p. 196-202
- 1980 Det Danske Hedeselskab #6


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Andy Whitfield, 36, a Welsh-Australian actor, model and former engineer, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma on March 2010. His disease caused the delayed for the shooting of Season 2. Starz told though that they will be making a prequel to the series which will feature Andy Whitfield on two episodes.
In the interview, he told, "After the initial shock [of the cancer diagnosis] - I was a healthy young man and had no idea this could happen - it was frustrating that the first season was ending on such a high note and we could've been rolling into season two."
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NOTE: This week is our first combined linkdump and exercise since moving to 5-a-week. We'll start with the links, followed by the exercise.
Some articles on Elm Types; convincing your co-workers to give it a shot; explanations for the present Native situation; a paper that has consumed my life; a React-based immutability-focused rich text editor to integrate with ports; a mental model for Elm 0.17's program loop.
- Understanding the Elm Type System - This is a great post on Elm's type system, and in general a pretty good onboarding tool for someone that's intrigued by this sort of thing.
- Kris Jenkins - Function Mumbo Jumbo - ADTs - A great post that explains what Algebraic Data Types are and why they're referred to as such.
- Why Elm? - A Google Doc that someone is putting together to convince his co-workers that Elm is worth trying. You could repurpose it for your co-workers as well :)
- Foundation for Planning Native APIs in 0.17 - A post by Evan from December, 2015 about the reasons the situation re: Native packages is what it is. It convinced me that it's the right path.
- John Backus' Turing Award Lecture for the 1977 award - "Can Programming Be Liberated from the von Neumann Style? A Functional Style and Its Algebra of Programs" - Fred Yankowski linked this paper to me and it has dominated my month. He says it's haunted him since 1981, and I understand why now. It's a...lengthy...read, and not an easy one, but it's impacted me so thoroughly that it's the basis for the talk I'm giving at the UN OpenCamp for Elixir, in which I'll discuss Elixir, Elm, and my transition from OOP.
- Draft.js - Not written in Elm, but an immutability-focused rich text editor is almost certainly going to be easier to wire in with ports than another style...
- Fred Yankowski wrote up a simplified model of how an Elm 0.17 program operates - I've seen this question come up quite a bit, since people felt more comfortable with the 0.16 StartApp since they could easily reproduce it in Elm. Now, you too can trivially model how the
Html.App.programloop operates!
Exercise: Support PresenceDiff Types
In yesterday's exercise, we began adding support for Phoenix.Presence to
elm-phoenix-socket. For today's exercise, build a
PresenceDiff type and a
decoder for it, and
Debug.log it in the appropriate branch in the
case statement. Here's the JSON and my first stab at the
PresenceDiff type:
"leaves": {},
"joins": {
"travis": {
"metas": [
"phx_ref": "g20AAAAIBIaaARgeac4=",
"online_at": "{1465, 503519, 989318}",
"device": "browser"
So it looks like
leaves and
joins both contain values of type
PresenceState, so let's define a new type for
type alias PresenceDiff =
{ leaves : PresenceState
, joins : PresenceState
All that's left is to build a
Json.Decode.Decoder for the
message, and use it in that update branch.


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A good place to eat lunch or simple dinner. It is a self service restaurant, where you buy the food per kilo. They have variety of dishes including vageterian food. The food was tasty and fresh. Just the place to eat when one wants a...More
We went there 2 days in a row. It's a Buffet Libre style where you pay according to kilo. There are many types of food there, and after tasting so many dishes there I can say it is an excellent money-worth restaurant.
We went here today as a group and it was great. It is self service there was 14 of us so it was great everyone could pick what they liked.
There was a lovely array of salads:
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Taken by our G Adventures guide. It was very good, just too expensive for what it offered. Plentiful supply of food – meat and veg offerings – bought by the kilo. The fish really good as was the quiche. Pleasant service and nice environment inside...More
This is the bar which is behind the restaurant and at the entrance to the hostel. The bartender was great and service minded. We had caprinhas and they were great. Nice little place to hang out. They have a tv with soccer on as well.
It has some good food, and you can choose how much you want of all the choices. It's payed by kg. The price being not that cheap, 55kg, but give you the choice of eating what you want and how much you want.
Really enjoyed the food here. It is a buffet where you pay by weight. The selection of food is impressive and was very nice. Great value too.
We go take a buffet with a full range of pasta , beef , chicken , rice , kebabs and many more ... You pay by the weight and its very delicious worth to eat there :)
I have to say that the food is okay. The problem is the staff. Although I complained about three people smoking on the tables, which is forbidden by Brazilian law, the guy at the cashier said that since he was not the owner of the...More
Good quality and no fuss pay by the kilo restaurant with a mix of local and international buffet choices. Although not the cheapest choice on the island, the price was reasonable and everything was very tasty.


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9 GIFs That Sum Up My Feelings About Cheese
Being lactose intolerant, I have an ongoing love/hate relationship with cheese. I love some of it, I dislike some of it, and all of it hates me with the passion of a thousand burning anuses. Bloating and gas aside, it's irresistible. How do I love cheese? Let me count the ways: 1. Provolone Two words: … Continue reading


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Purchasing any property is a huge leap forward for any individual, though this especially true for a first time buyer. The commitment and commitment may be really be overwhelming. Use the advice contained in this guide to gain success and ease your concerns.
If you are planning on having a family, you need a home that has a lot of space. You will be sure that your house if the previous tenants had children.
Homes that need multiple improvements or renovations are often sold for cheaper than other homes. This offers the opportunity to purchase relatively inexpensively, allowing you to invest extra capital into fixing your home at your own pace. A little fix up work can transform that diamond in the rough into your dream home!
If you are making a major commercial property purchase, make sure you get a partner you can trust.
If you've provided an offer to a seller who didn't accept it, try to make compromises and negotiate with them. They may be willing to cover closing costs or make some repairs to the home before you move in.
Even if you don't currently have any children, if you are planning to have kids in the future, you should consider researching schools in the neighborhood to see if they will be satisfactory should you have any children down the road.
A lot of Realtors have ready made checklists of purchasing a home. The checklist can help you organize everything is taken care of when it needs to be.
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When trying to make a good investment for your real estate, consider doing remodel or repair work. You'll earn an instant return on investment and increase in property value.Sometimes your property value will rise more than you put in.
Always get an inspector to look at any property that you want to purchase. You do not want to be stuck with a home that needs major renovations. This can be a serious problem if there are structural issues after you buy the home that should never be bypassed.
Many times these houses have been vacant for a while before they are up for sale, so they have not had proper maintenance done. A foreclosed home will likely need one or more major system repairs, and possibly have pest infestations.
Take your time to carefully measure a house you thinking about buying. If these numbers do not match up closely, think twice about making an offer on this listing or start investigating why the discrepancy exists.
Hire your own professionals when you are trying to buy a house. No one wants to go out and spend money on something that can be had for free. Even though this is true, it's probably better to hire the people you can trust and that you know personally. Getting the truth can save you enormous stress and expense in the road.
Look for your dreams.Many investors advise that this is not a good time to move into a bigger house; however, while others disagree. Housing prices are just as likely to rise as they are to fall during this point in time, which means finding your dream property could be a reality.
If your future rental property has a garden, ensure that you know who is responsible for taking care of the yard before signing anything. Some rentals require the tenant to perform yard clean up or garden work. Other places have this included in the monthly fee.
It might take some time to find the perfect property that will help you meet your goals and work with your business strategy.
You are going to want to have legal representation because complications during foreclosure deals often arise.You can actually save a whole lot later on because of this.
Prioritize your wants and needs when negotiating a deal in real estate. Make sure you include every issue under negotiation, and set the expectations for every one of them.Your priorities are dictated by how strong your expectations are for prioritizing each goal.
Okay, are you ready to buy now? Hopefully, the advice provided above can help lessen any worries you have. Now, look for different opportunities to apply the information from this article as you search for the perfect property. Buying real estate can be simple. It is fun and exciting to finally own something on your own. Just keep an eye on the costs and make prudent decisions.


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I'll just say it, get out your tissues now, and prepare for the water works. With the same director and star of tear jerker, The Pursuit of Happynes reuinting to tell the story of a man haunted by an event that drives him to greatly effect the lives of those around, you already know what you're getting into, emotionwise.
Will Smith plays a man struggling with depression over some mysterious event in his past. His way to deal with the pain he suffers is to help those around him. Smith is at his dramatic best here, showing with every wince and lip quiver, the struggle of a man burdened by his past mistake. Obviously, I don't think I should give too much away, but just know that Smith, Rosario Dawason, and even Woody Harrelson make a near perfect drama, starting with a mysterious first act, all leading up to a powerful finish that will have your face leaking.


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By Wilnard Bacelonia
MARAWI CITY, Nov 8 (PIA-ICCC) — Aboitiz Foundation launched here today a number of sustainable livelihood programs dubbed "Kawiyagan-Biyaya ng Pagbabago," a series of sustainable livelihood initiatives for the residents of Sagonsongan Transitory Site.
The program which is expected to complement government efforts to help the Lanao del Sur capital get back on its feet includes Agri micro-entrepreneurship program for corn farmers, construction of bakeries and donation of baking equipment with capability-building trainings, donation of hollow-block making kits and sacks of cements to help rebuild structures, and donation of electrical equipment to Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO) to help restore power service to Marawi City.
The formal launching of livelihood programs was graced by Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairperson and Housing and Urban Development (HUDCC) Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, Aboitiz Equity Ventures Chief Operating Officer Sabin Aboitiz and Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra.
"We are very honored to be one of those who has been there from the start, contributing what we can in the first steps of rehabilitating Marawi and helping Maranaos get back on their feet," said Aboitiz.
Since last year, the Aboitiz Group has spent almost 26 million pesos for the displaced families of Marawi.
Daily Bread for Marawi IDPs
Under Kawiyagan, the Maranaon term for "livelihood," Aboitiz inaugurated three newly-constructed bakeries and distributed 12 bakery kits to qualified "Kilusang Pagbabago" affiliated groups and organizations in Iligan and Marawi through the Office of the Cabinet Secretary-Office of the Participatory Governance.
Each bakery kit contains a steel oven, bread racks, working table, dough roller, display shelf, delivery bicycle, and an initial supply of Pilmico Halal flour which was supplemented by bakery training that would help beneficiaries sustain enterprise.
IDP Farmers and Aboitiz partnership
Aboitiz also forged a partnership with non-stock non-profit Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship's GoNegosyo to mentor some 200 Maranao yellow corn producing farmers and link them up to potential buyers.
Pilmico and Aboitiz Foundation, together with GoNegosyo and TFBM, rolled out a three-year micro-entrepreneurship partnership program for Marawi IDPs in Balo-i resettlement area.
To date, the program has conducted several trainings including entrepreneurial mind-setting, values formation, marketing management, basic canvas model, basic accounting, financial management, and basic cooperative management.
Rebuilding Support
Meanwhile, Aboitiz Infrastructure unit Republic Cement launched "Mindanao," a new line of cement to help ensure that supply is ready for the incoming construction requirements to rebuild Marawi. "Mindanao" is a blended cement type 1P conforming to Philippine National Standards, exclusively manufactured for "Bangon Marawi" efforts.
"The development of Mindanao coincides with our thrust for nation-building. Our objective is to build stronger homes and stronger structures for stronger Marawi," Republic Cement Services, Incorporated President Nabil Francis noted.
The company donated hollow-block making kits for four cooperatives and have pledged 1,000 bags of Mindanao cement for the rebuilding of structures within Marawi.
More Power to Marawi
AboitizPower Distribution unit Davao Light and Power Corporation (Davao Light) also turned over nearly 1.9 million pesos worth of electrical equipment, power cables, and concrete poles to LASURECO during the sustainable livelihood program launch.
This new set of donation compliments the combined 3.7 million worth of electrical supplies donation made by Davao Light and Cotabato Light to the same beneficiary last February to help fastrack power restoration in Marawi.
Secretary del Rosario commended Aboitiz Group for its initiatives.
"We are stronger when government and private sectors combine. Indeed, such partnership for change and commitment to help is most welcome in President Duterte's Biyaya ng Pagbabago for a better Marawi," said del Rosario. (WLBacelonia/PIA-ICCC)


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North Texas Food Bank Volunteer Day
Saturday - October 4, 2014
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- 80 Volunteers needed. Bring your friends and spouses
- Volunteers must arrive around 12:45pm for the shift.
- Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes.
- Please wear HRC apparel if you have it.
- Dress appropriately for the weather as you may be outside.
North Texas Food Bank • 4500 S Cockrell Hill Dallas, TX 75236
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ABOUT the North Texas Food Bank
What They Do
Founded in 1982, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a Dallas nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of more than 250 Partner Agencies in 13 counties. As a member of Feeding America, we support the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships.
We strive to be the best nonprofit. Including access provided through SNAP application services, NTFB provides access to nearly 175,000 nutritious meals every day. ReThink Hunger is our three-year initiative to provide healthier food, develop new ways to extend our reach and improve the lives of those we serve.
Their Mission
NTFB passionately pursues a hunger-free community.
Their Core Values
1. Do what needs to be done.
2. Do what is right with urgency.
3. Steward and leverage resources with integrity in an authentic transparent way.
4. Respect diversity of individuals, thought and viewpoint.
5. Celebrate passion for our world and the people who live in it.
NTFB Impact
Including access provided through SNAP application services, we provided 62 million nutritious meals last year. We have a network of more than 250 Partner Agencies and provide access to food at more than 1,000 feeding locations.
NTFB Effectiveness
Every dollar donated to NTFB provides three meals to hungry North Texans, and out of every dollar, 93 cents goes directly to hunger relief programs.


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The fast-talking CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer recently sat down for an exclusive SiriusXM Town Hall event with Pete Dominick, host of StandUp! on Indie. Following the event, Cramer took part in a pop-culture edition of "Buy or sell," where he covered topics such as twerking (sell), Miley Cyrus (sell) and Breaking Bad (all-time buy).
Watch below for a preview of the SiriusXM Town Hall with Jim Cramer. You can listen to the event Friday at 7 pm ET, with rebroadcasts throughout the weekend, on channel 104.
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Thomas Bersani, MD. Since 1987, Dr. Bersani has concentrated his practice exclusively in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, eyebrows, tear ducts, orbit and face. A published author of medical research, he is involved in on-going research projects and has lectured at professional meetings throughout the United States. He is actively involved in educating physicians as an associate clinical professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at the SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Dr. Bersani graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center and an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania – Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia. His post graduate training included a fellowship in Eye Plastic and Orbital Surgery, performed at the University of Michigan, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Bersani is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). This organization's members consist of about 500 surgeons nationally who have completed an approved fellowship, passed written and oral exams, and defended a thesis in the field of oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Bersani meets biannually with the organization to bring you the latest treatments in the field.
Robert Weisenthal, MD. Dr. Weisenthal is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, specializing in corneal and anterior segment surgery. He has been performing Small Incision Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplantation Surgery, DSAEK, and Laser surgery for 20 years in Central New York.
He served his residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute, and completed his fellowship in Corneal Surgery at the University of Iowa. He served as Assistant Chief of Ophthalmology at Scheie Eye Institute before moving to Syracuse in 1988 to join the faculty at SUNY Upstate Medical Center as a cornea specialist.
Dr Weisenthal was recently promoted to Clinical Professor and continues to remain active teaching surgery to the residents. He is a founding member and director of LaserView of CNY, the primary refractive center in Central New York. In addition, he is the only refractive surgeon in Central New York who has been accredited by the Council of Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance, an independent organization that certifies the training credentials of refractive surgeons.


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Past and Present Fads
It's not as popular as it was but a Pokemon Go Fest being held in Grant Park sold out in minutes and now tickets are going for as much for $400. This leads Nick Digilio and listeners to talk about past and present fads!
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Wearing a helmet is not compulsory by law but is strongly recommended. A high proportion of cycling fatalities/serious injuries involve severe head trauma. According to HelmetsOnHeads, 9 out of 10 cycling fatalities in 2009 caused by head traumas were due to cyclists not wearing helmets. Regardless of age or experience wear a helmet; it could save your life.
See a list of some of the most popular and effective cycling helmets.
The link is out of date so the helmets aren't the latest thing. How about this link instead as it's more current and the magazine is very popular, everyone in our cycling club reads it.
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Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria: A Parental Epidemic?
Florence Ashley critiques newly published research on rapid-onset gender dysphoria, arguing against the thesis that it evidences a new type of gender dysphoria for trans youth.
Nurse Supports Improved Healthcare for Prisoners
Martha Paynter refutes the claim that healthcare within Burnside jail is better than healthcare outside of jail.
Brazilian Bioethicist in Hiding due to Death Threats
Alison Reiheld warns that women's reproductive rights remain under fire globally and that it's not always safe to exercise or advocate for these rights.
Time to Listen to Trans & Gender Diverse Children
Julia Temple Newhook explores the current shift in health care for trans and gender diverse children: from the shame of childhood closets to the celebration of self-acceptance.


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No two technology projects are alike. Program area, geography, population served—all of these factors make any effort to implement innovative technology in human services unique.
Despite these inherent differences, however, conversations with over 100 stakeholders surfaced several foundational principles that undergirded successful projects. Drawn from our recent report "Gaining Ground: A Guide to Facilitating Technology Innovation in Human Services," these principles include: (1) acknowledging the close links between business process reform and technology innovation, (2) promoting strong communication throughout the organization, (3) fostering cooperation between program leadership and technology leadership, and (4) finding ways to scale efforts to both manage expectations and produce incremental progress. As human services agencies leverage new technologies to improve their delivery of benefits and services, many of those we interviewed noted that there is an opportunity to consider the business processes that those technologies are intended to support. In many cases, interviewees treated these two aspects of innovation as inseparable and complementary. An administrator in South Carolina observed that process change is instrumental in unlocking the potential of technology, saying that "the technologists realize the innovation they can bring is from process change and process innovation." Process innovation frequently demands new technology tools to assist new practices, and modernizing technology often opens opportunities to improve upon the existing routines of agency staff. Large technology projects simply cannot advance without collaboration within agencies and, often, across a wide community of stakeholders. To sustain this collaboration, many of those interviewed stressed that reliable and robust channels of communication are of paramount importance. "The ones that are successful don't necessarily have more resources, [but] they see the right pathway to get to their outcome, they attack it and find a way to explain it to their people," observed one federal official. A county official agreed, noting that "communication and culture change at all levels require a lot of time and engagement." These open channels of communication serve to integrate the different constituencies necessary for technology innovation in human services. For example, ensuring that staff feedback is sought and incorporated helps to secure staff buy-in to the project and enriches the resulting technology tools. Strong communication also gives technologists the guidance needed to design effective technology and the opportunity to share thoughts with administrators about what sorts of interventions are possible. Additionally, communicating with elected officials can recruit champions for technology innovation in human services who will work to ensure broad political support for these projects. Both technologists and program administrators play key roles in the success of technology innovation projects in human services, according to many stakeholders. Several told us that ensuring a productive relationship between technologists and program administrators is, therefore, critical. As a technologist in Montgomery County, Maryland said, "Our goal isn't technology. It's to use technology to contribute to either the business or service organization to which we belong. We're a service organization to [another] service organization." Communication is equally vital between agencies and individuals receiving services and benefits. According to some interviewees, this kind of input can ensure that technology development is user-driven and tailored to the experience of the end user. In fact, such communication should not be taken for granted, said some. Given the sometimes complex web of regulations governing human services administration and benefits access, there can often be "a real communication barrier between the agency and the citizen. The letters and notices that an agency often sends don't adequately communicate the salient details to the client," as one nonprofit leader observed. To ensure program success, innovators must communicate clearly and effectively with those seeking needed services. This individual continued, "Prioritizing plain language, human-readable copy is key to creating effective digital interfaces – particularly in the health and human services context – given the demographic diversity of clients." While technology has much to offer human services agencies, several of those interviewed made clear that it is important to carefully consider the scope of a prospective project. While it is tempting to consider a single massive project, such initiatives are often difficult to design and manage effectively without breaking them into smaller phases. A more incremental approach allows innovators to build "something modular and scalable so over time new benefits could be added, new departments could be added, without redoing the wiring," as one private industry executive shared. Many of the successful innovations profiled in the report self-consciously sought to commence at a smaller scale, and gradually grow based on success. Some of these innovations were initially planned for incremental roll-out, while others found that a modest, successful project opened further opportunities for technology innovation in human services administration and benefits access. In some cases, these and other efforts can be enhanced by the methodology for designing, developing, and implementing the technology. Many large technology projects in human services administration and benefits access have typically used a 'waterfall' development process, in which the entire system is designed at once and tested as a comprehensive whole. This can result in small problems compounding into massive shortcomings in the final product. To address these problems, one federal official pointed to "the idea of iterative or agile development techniques." Under this 'agile' methodology, components are quickly developed and independently tested upon completion, ensuring that no problem goes unnoticed for long. This individual noted further that agile processes "have been proven in many settings to solve many of the inherent issues that exist in this realm [of technology innovation in government services]." No set of principles can guarantee success, nor is there any definitive 'recipe' for technology innovation. But what these four principles represent are several key threads that several stakeholders from different efforts noted as essential to their success. Adopting these principles can serve as a foundation for state and local government efforts to make technology a key component of efforts to improve services to the most vulnerable.


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Has anyone been watching the fourth season of Mad Men? That show is off the hook. In the past four or five episodes (about half way through the 13-episode season), it's shifted into a whole near gear. It's sublime. It's more cinematic than most movies I see in theatres these days. Here's a season 1 trailer that won't give anything away:
I didn't think they could beat season 1, and they didn't with season 2 or 3. But now, I don't know what's going on, if they've hired new writers or producers, but each episode plays out like a work of art. They've dispensed with all the melodrama that was over-taking the storyline in seasons 2 and 3, and they've dug deep. Real deep.
Check out Jim Emerson's blog for someone who seems equally impressed with the show. He has a lot more insight into all this cinematic stuff than I ever will. And it's kinda cool.


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In cooperation with SHRM, this non-credit, professional development course offers
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Factors to Consider When Finding a Breach of the Contract Attorney.
In the event where the two parties have been in a contract enforced on its terms, and one party fails to meet the terms of the contract, then a break of the contract will occur. When the break of the contract occurs, either or both parties can get the terns if the contract enforced, or they can claim for any financial damages caused by the beach of the contract ; in this case, you will require the help of a qualified breach of the contract attorney, who will help you to get the other person meet his part of the obligation on the contract, it to pay you for the financial damages. Considering that there are so many bees of contract attorney in the city, it can be abet tricky to select the right lawyer for you; here are done of the factors that you need to consider before hiring a breach of the contract attorney in your city.
The fact is that we a go for expertise, and when you are looking for a breach of the contract lawyer, one of the most important things that you need to consider is their experience level on the law of the breach of the contract. The most important thing that you should do us to ask the breach of the contract to tell you how more cases, of the breach of the contract he has handled before, and how many among them were decided on the favor of his clients; got should also ask the client the number if the years he had been practicing the breach of the contract law, the fact is, the more the years, the more the experience. It is also important that visit the website of the breach of the contract attorney website and you will be able to see more details about this attorney, and you will also go through the customers reviews where you will be able to see what other people are saying about him, and at this point you will be able to select the best attorney for your case.
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- Staying away from soy and soy products is important. Soy and products made from it are rich in phytoestrogens and too much intake could actually lead to gynecomastia. So, if you are planning to lose man boobs with the aid of diet alone, it would be necessary to give soya products a miss altogether. So, your favorite soy seasoning too, will have to wait.
- Consider consuming cruciferous veggies on a regular basis. This would mean that vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli would have to be consumed regularly. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in phytonutrients which help in combating xenoestrogens and controlling enlargement of man boobs.
- If you have questions like how to lose my man breast in your mind, choosing foods that would boost the levels of testosterone in blood would be of much help. Primarily, the production of testosterone is boosted with the aid of cholesterol rich foods. So, you could consider organic whole eggs along with lean cuts of red meat in your diet for spiraling the levels of testosterone in blood.
- Carbohydrates are extremely essential for securing energy. However, simple carbohydrates convert to sugar, encouraging fat storage in the body. It is important to consume complex carbohydrates that can help in providing energy without compounding weight loss. Common variants include quinoa, buckwheat, oats, bran cereal and spelt. These are the ones that will help in weight loss and will also assist you in managing gynecomastia.
- Indulging in plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables would always help in losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Consider giving all instant foods and sugary stuff a miss.
Other Changes You Need to Make
Remember, gynecomastia could also be the result of alcohol abuse and over consumption of addictive drugs like marijuana. So, apart from fine tuning your diet, you would also have to make lifestyle changes related to addictions. Staying away of alcohol and refraining from drug abuse of all sorts is important.
Diet and Supplements
Provided your diet is in the right place, you can also resort to man breast supplements for corrective action. A healthy lifestyle coupled with the right kind of supplements would go a long way in keeping gynecomastia in check. However, the supplements need to be chosen right. Consider buying them from trusted portals alone. It is also important to buy these supplements from an acclaimed portal.


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The work of the firm is known for sensitivity to its surroundings and for expressing the values of an individual client along with the enduring principles of architecture.
Different circumstances evoke differing stylistic responses, with common threads of modesty, joy in materials and commitment to sustainable practices. Projects vary greatly in size and function. Clients include business and home owners, non-profit groups and the City of Philadelphia.
Process is important to the work functionally and intellectually. Each project brings the opportunity to seek answers to basic questions. How are decisions made that result in a good building? Whose voices are heard? How will this building uplift the next generation, whose voices cannot be heard? Especially in difficult economic times, how can this building offer the greatest value to our clients and to future users?
The firm is registered with the City of Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity as a Woman Business Enterprise and is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services as a Woman Business Enterprise.
Care for our current resources is a touchstone of all of the firm's efforts to promote sustainability. Our current resources, including nonrenewable energy sources, forests, clean air and clean water, are under threat from habits of waste developed through the last century.
We work actively with our engineers to find the most efficient building systems available, and to present options to our clients in terms of first costs and life time benefits. On a larger scale, we worked with engineer Ron Pace to pursue funding for a proposed Energy Independence District for the Port Richmond Industrial District that combined off the grid power sources with industrial uses for residual heat.
Installing efficient building systems and using materials from renewable sources can only go so far to create a sustainable future. Individual actions are the key to that future, and we design buildings to foster individual habits of conservation, recycling and reuse.
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At Oregon Eye Specialists, we know your eyes are as unique as you are. Our experienced, caring physicians take time to build a lasting relationship with you — and provide you with expert solutions and service every step of the way. Our ultimate goal? To improve your vision so you can enjoy what matters most to you.
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The Foundry "Five Star" Hunt is held in early December and gives the opportunity to support The Foundry by taking part in an exciting overnight shoot at the exclusive Five Star Plantation. Guests at the Shoot enjoy a mixed bag and continental pheasant shoot, and spend the night at Five Star Plantation.
Join Bo Jackson You don't want to miss this! Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 am Sign up today! Leadership Breakfast is an annual event that raises awareness and funding for The Foundry Ministries and Changed Lives Christian Center's long-term and transitional programs for the Homeless Addicted Funds are also used to provide Food Medical and
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Praising for Pieces
There are days that God reveals a lot about His workings. You probably know what I'm talking about -- the days when He brings many things together all at once and you sit back and marvel at how good He is. When multiple areas of your life suddenly have clarity, and you see how those seemingly-unconnected areas actually do meet at some point.
You wonder when He'll let you in on what He's doing; when He'll show you the reasons behind things He asks of you and situations He leads you to. When you'll see the bigger picture.
And then you have a day when suddenly so many things make sense, and you bask in His glory. You're overwhelmed by His goodness and thoughtfulness.
More often than not we want to see the whole picture. We want to know the whys and the why-nots and the reasons we're involved in what we're involved in with the people who keep showing up. We search for answers in prayer and the Word and through mentors -- but it's always His timing that reveals.
And I have to wonder, what would happen if we actually knew all that He knows? What would take place in our minds and hearts if we knew all the whys and the why-nots? Maybe you have a different story, but God never reveals everything to me. He gives me pieces; pieces of varying sizes depending on the season, but pieces nonetheless. What if He gave me more?
I don't think I could handle it. As it is, the pieces He does give overwhelm me. They cause me to physically stop moving and allow my mind to think in gratefulness. There aren't words to express, no arrangement of letters that seems adequate to thank Him or appreciate what He's done. He goes above and beyond. My heart swells to exploding and I wonder, Could I really handle any more?
I may want more -- and surely, if He gives bigger and bigger pieces I will readily accept them. But He gives the right balance every time; enough to overwhelm while keeping my mind in a functioning state. Too much and I may pass over it all in fear of missing it all.
He gives pieces to bless us, to grace us, to grow us, to strengthen us. Pieces He desires we'll hold onto and remember. When those pieces come, He wants us to take the time to bask in them and thank Him even if we can't find the words.
"Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
for He is our God
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Ill never forget my first Z-palette, it was a birthday gift from my sister- I was so excited I started depotting everything, eyeshadows, bronzer, blushes that night. It was perfect for when I traveled to makeup clients and over just having my less bulk in my makeup storage.
All was well until I started purchasing Mac single shadows. I realized that they would fall out of the Z-palette. But they wouldn't stick to the z-palette- turns out they have crappy magnets. So I purchased the Mac empty palettes but still wasn't satisfied because I had all my shadows in two separate palettes. One big issue I had with both palettes was that the eye shadows always fell out! It was very frustrating, I was always fixing broken eye shadows, which got real messy and took time. Before I purchased I had done a lot of reviews and majority had great reviews. They did tweak the palette a little from the older version and raised the price. Ah… what a shame I came to late but what can I do? I waited till there was a sale and ordered the Makeup Forever Metal Palette but….the mac eye shadows still kept on falling out. Long story short the magnet on the back of the Mac eyeshadows sucks, I don't know why but they do. Ugh… I had to replace all of the backs on them and wallah, all my single beauties fit in this XL Palette.
Don't get me wrong both the Mac and Z-palette where great but I needed something much much stronger for traveling.
Review: The magnetic back on this palette is really strong, its all metal tin and has a see through top. It's very durable and strong- you shouldn't really throw it around to test it out, haha. It's light weight and holds a great amount of shadows. The only problem I have with this palette is that it has this weird 1/2″ space between my regular sized eyeshadows so I have to piece them together in a honeycomb way. But that really isn't an issue that would prevent me from purchasing more of these palettes. There really isn't much to say about to it except that its great.
This palette is a labor of love, seriously.
I have accumulated all of these shadows over the past 3 years, so it took a defintely took a while to build up. But that's a beauty of it, you slowly build up your own palette. Even if you are not a makeup aritst I always suggest to my friends who want to get the "best" without spending an arm and a leg on a palette. Go to MAC, Makeup Geek, Colour Pop, Luxie Beauty, Makeup Forever etc… there are endless options when it comes to companies that sell their own individual eyeshadows. I highly recommend the Makeup Geek or MAC cosmetics eyeshadows.
On the left side are MAC cosmetics eyeshadows. The larger pans are the MAKEUP Forever Eyeshadows which has discontinued, I emailed them several times but they changed around the formulas and pigments, so I can't even compare. Sorry guys! On the right side the are the Buxom eyeshadows.
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BROKEN BOW, Okla., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no surprise, for years, women have been a driving force behind family vacations. Today, North Texas women of all ages, are taking girlfriend getaways for a weekend or longer, and loving every minute of it.
Just a few short hours northeast of Dallas/Forth Worth, McCurtain County, OK – the Beavers Bend State Park area – girlfriend getaways are loaded with both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities include day spas, massages, pampering, antiquing, museums, art galleries...and wine making. Outdoor activities include horseback riding, kayaking, golfing, hiking and biking on mountain trails, bird watching, eco tours, "plein air" painting and nature photography, learning to fly fish for rainbow trout or sitting on your cabin's porch with your friends enjoying a glass of Pinot Grigio.
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A comparative analysis of the development of language skills and self-concept of limited English proficient students in two middle school environments
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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
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E. John Kleinert - Committee Chair
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the impact of two classroom structures on the development of English proficiency and self-concept of students at the middle school level. A comparison study was undertaken in an effort to determine which of the two environments best provides the language minority student an equal opportunity for effective participation in public education while simultaneously rectifying his language deficiency.Thirty-five entry level limited English proficient (LEP) middle school students of Hispanic ethnicity were randomly assigned to a self-contained or a departmentalized limited English proficient classroom environment. Seven teachers and two teacher aides provided their instruction in a program of English for Speakers of other Languages, sheltered from the mainstream. The subjects' English proficiency and self-concept were measured at the onset of the study and re-measured after six months of instruction. Gain scores were statistically compared. Surveys and interviews of subjects and staff members as well as weekly classroom and daily hallway observations provided further insights into the effects of instructional environment.Statistical significance at the.01 level of confidence was evidenced in the comparison of gain scores in English proficiency of LEP students receiving instruction in departmentalized classrooms (X = 62.82) with those in self-contained classrooms (X = 28.83). No statistically significant difference in the development of self-concept was found in either classroom environment. An analysis of the frequency with which English was spoken in both academic and social contexts in classrooms and hallways provided insight into variables not directly investigated but possibly affecting this study. Students in departmentalized classrooms engaged in verbal interaction employing the use of the secondary language in both academic and social interaction more frequently than did those in the self-contained environment.
Education, Bilingual and Multicultural; Education, Special
Recommended Citation
Beck, Emmie Pauline, "A comparative analysis of the development of language skills and self-concept of limited English proficient students in two middle school environments" (1993). Dissertations from ProQuest. 3131.
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Your Chocolate Priestess is going to try and be a bit more helpful in terms of your health by passing on recalls on chocolate related products. I can't predict how often these will be posted but no more often than once a week.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:46:08 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Doctor's CarbRite Diet Issues Allergy Alert on Certain Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bars
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Issues Allergy Alert on Certain Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bars
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Doctor's CarbRite Diet of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling all lots of the 2 oz. Chocolate Brownie Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar that are missing the allergen statement, "Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts", due to possible peanut allergen cross-contamination. This allergy statement would be found at the end of the Ingredients list.


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As I previously announced, I Chair the GRMA Joint Committee on the Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics. I am excited to share after 4-years of hard work by so many of its members, the Global Retailer and Manufacturers Alliance ("GRMA") is now an official, independent nonprofit organization! Many major retailers, manufacturers, trade associations and certification bodies [...]
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Potential Legislation: Animal Testing and Professional Cosmetics Labeling Requirements
Announcing Diesch Forrest APC's Website
As many of you know, Angela opened a new law firm, Diesch Forrest APC, in May 2017. It's been a busy year so small details, like getting a website up, took a bit of time. We are excited to announce our firm's new website, http://www.DieschForrestLaw.com. Let us know what you think.
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Face-to-face at Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim, CA, Thursday, March 8-11, 2018. Angela and her colleague Stephen Paffrath will be attending the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim this week. If you would like to arrange a face-to-face meeting please contact Angela's assistant Jennifer Chastain at email@example.com. Don't delay as their calendar for meetings is filling [...]