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The Mali-G71 GPU is the latest and greatest offering in the Mali high-performance family of GPUs. Built on the brand new Bifrost architecture, Mali-G71 represents a whole new level of high-end mobile graphics capabilities whilst still maintaining Mali's position as a leading GPU in a highly competitive market.
Mali-G71 was developed taking into account the advanced, and ever advancing, use cases for high end mobile like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and 3D gaming; and modern APIs such as Vulkan and OpenCL 2.0. It's been a few years since the pinnacle of mobile gaming was Snake but the industry has advanced so fast and so far since then that even today's high-end devices could struggle with the next generation of gaming requirements. Mali-G71 aims to address this potential shortfall by looking ahead to the next level of mobile graphics and ensuring the devices it powers will be more powerful, efficient (and generally more awesome) than ever before. So much so, that devices powered by the Mali-G71 GPU are even capable of competing with mid-range laptops in terms of graphics capability.
The new Mali Bifrost architecture represents a step change in the industry and enables the future of mobile graphics. There are numerous innovations and optimizations built in to the new design but we'll highlight just a few.
Claused shaders allow you to group sets of instructions together into defined blocks that will run to completion atomically and uninterrupted. This means we can be sure all external dependencies are in place prior to clause execution and we can design execution units to allow temporary results to bypass accesses to the register bank. This reduces the pressure on the register file, drastically decreasing the amount of power it consumes and also contributes to area reduction by simplifying the control logic in the execution units.
Claused shaders provide significant power savings
Another innovation in the Bifrost architecture is Quad based vectorization. Midgard GPUs used SIMD vectorization which executed one thread at a time in the pipeline stage and was very dependent on the shader code executing vector instructions. Quad vectorization allows four threads to be executed together, sharing control logic. This makes it much easier to fill the execution units, achieving close to 100% utilization and better fits recent advances in how developers are writing shader code.
The previous generation of High performance mobile GPUs were scalable from 1 to 16 cores. To reflect the ever growing performance requirements of mobile devices, Mali-G71 is scalable from 1 to 32 cores. The scalability of Mali-G71 means superior graphics performance is available across a wider than ever range of devices from DTVs through high end smartphones right up to cutting edge VR headsets, either mobile-based or standalone. This flexibility, along with the 40% improvement in area efficiency, allows our partners to configure their system to their exact requirements, striking the perfect balance between power, efficiency and cost in order to perfectly position their products in their target market.
Mobile gaming is fast becoming the platform of choice for gamers everywhere. In 2017 the market for mobile gaming is expected to hit over US$40 billion, up $10 billion from 2016.* This rapid growth needs to be sustainable on up and coming mobile devices and with greater complexity appearing year on year, this is no mean feat. Our gaming demos from just a couple of years ago had half the number of vertices as the ones we're producing today and this all adds up in terms of power and efficiency requirements. If applications continue to advance at this rate the ability to scale to 32 cores could rapidly become a basic necessity for premium mobile devices. On top of this, Mali-G71 delivers 20% higher energy efficiency compared to Mali-T880 under similar conditions – translating to higher sustained device performance in thermally limited premium devices.
API advancements are something we take very seriously, after all, they define how developers interact with the underlying hardware. As a GPU and CPU company we need to meet developer needs so that end users get the best possible device experience. In recent years there's been a move towards giving developers lower level access to the hardware, in Khronos, this trend lead to the emergence of the new Vulkan 1.0 API. In a similar vein, OpenCL 2.0 was developed to make heterogeneous compute more developer friendly and there are high hopes that we will see some radical new use cases popping up once OpenCL2.0 enabled devices are shipping in the market. Mali-G71 is not only designed to support Vulkan 1.0 and OpenCL 2.0 Full Profile – it even has support for Fine Grained buffers and shared virtual memory, enabled through full hardware coherency support. Again, this is primarily to ease software development effort, leading to better end user experiences.
VR is what everyone's talking about in the graphics industry at the moment: what it takes, what it needs and how to provide the very best VR experience to the user. The Mali-G71 GPU was built with just this sort of challenge in mind. The extensive performance requirements of VR mean that GPUs for high end devices have to be more energy efficient than ever before. Not only that, but other components of the mobile, like cameras and screen resolutions, are advancing and performing at ever higher rates and therefore all contributing to maxing out the thermal budget of the device. This puts even greater pressure on the GPU to reduce power usage wherever possible.
The Mali family of GPUs also has some great VR optimization features to allow for the best possible mobile VR experience. Front buffer rendering allows you to bypass the usual off screen buffers to render directly to the front buffer, saving time and reducing latency. Mali also supports the 'multiview' API extensions that allow the application to submit the draw commands for a frame to the driver once and have the driver instantiate the necessary work for each eye. This greatly reduces the CPU time required in both the application and driver. On Midgard and Bifrost based Mali GPUs we further optimize the vertex processing work, running the parts of the vertex shader that do not depend upon the eye once and sharing the results between each eye. These are just some of the features that make Mali-G71 the obvious choice for the future of mobile VR.
We're using our phones for more and more, these days many of us don't even need a home computer or laptop because we can do everything we need on our phone, including downloading and viewing content and streaming it to other devices. The recently released Mali-DP650 display processor already has the capability to handle 4k content and the Mali-G71 allows this content to be streamed seamlessly to your TV without losing any of the quality. This means that, whilst 4k hasn't yet taken off on mobile, you don't need to miss out on any of the benefits when viewing the content on a separate 4k device.
Mali-G71 was designed and optimized as part of a complete system, working better together as part of the Mali Multimedia Suite with CCI-550 providing full coherency for CPU and GPU. Mali-G71 is achieving the highest possible performance for mobile graphics within the smallest possible power budget and silicon area, allowing our partners to achieve the pinnacle of mobile graphics in the most scalable and customizable way. With Mali-G71 based devices expected to hit the shelves early in 2017, next level mobile gaming and graphics is right within your grasp.
If you enjoyed this blog, why not read about memory systems and Mali-G71 below?
Memory system is key to user experience with Mali-G71
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Perhaps you were injured in an auto accident and are experiencing limited mobility. Meanwhile your colleague at work appears to be exhibiting symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. A neighbor's teenager has been suffering from a painful sports injury, and an elder family member may be facing the aftereffects of a stroke. Despite the diversity of these debilitating conditions, one hopeful word unites each of you. The word is "recovery" — and that's where Therapy Works comes into the picture. #visource #business #usvi ... See MoreSee Less
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The other week, I heard a great sermon on John 10:7-18. Most of the time people use this scripture to talk about Jesus the Good Shepherd. But there is an interesting twist to the story that often gets neglected.
First, Jesus calls us sheep. And to let you know, sheep are stupid. Sheep have been known to stand and eat all the grass in one spot, then proceed to eat the dirt once the grass is gone. They have also been known to walk off cliffs, get stuck in briar patches and basically do stupid dangerous stuff…And that is the animal Jesus compares us to (which I know for me is fitting).
Anyway, Jesus as the good shepherd means that he will tend to our wounds, heal our cuts and bruises and keep us from the edge of cliffs. But it also means he will allow us to get near the edge, to find the briars, and to eat dirt occasionally.
A quick agricultural lesson is that sheep were kept in pens. In safe, restraining pens, that kept all the sheep out of the dangers and perils of the pasture. Each day the shepherd would come to the only door in the pen and call the sheep to the gate, and lead them out into the pasture. Now the pasture was not only full of water and delicious grass, but also wolves, briars and those dang cliffs.
I think that is a great way to look at the church and our responsibilities there. I think we often believe that the church should be this safe, constant place like the pen. But if that is true than we cannot enjoy the freedom and excitement the pasture provides. Instead we should view the church, and our duties in the church, as a trip into the pasture. One that will provide us with green grass and water, but also one that contains wolves and briars. If we listen to the Shepherd, Jesus, he is at the gate of the pen calling us to a pasture full of peril and danger, but the exciting news is that he will remain there with us. We may get a few scrapes and bruises, but he will protect us from the ultimate danger.
Mark, my friend preaching on this lesson, closed the sermon with this point. I think this is a great way we should view our role as youth ministries, we are here not to heal, but to point to the Healer: "I do not know what frustrations you brought to the service today. And I cannot give you the balm and elixir to heal your cuts and bruises [like a shepherd does]. But I can recall for you the promise the good shepherd makes. And suggest that you stop, listen and hear for yourself the promise of full life and healing."
The other week, I heard a great sermon on John 10:7-18. Most of the time people use this scripture to talk about Jesus the Good Shepherd. But there is an interesting twist to the story that often gets neglected.


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Hewlett Packard has not released any major handheld device in recent years. There were news of HP Smartphones or Phablets before but I doubt that they've pushed through with it. Last Sunday though, they announced the HP Elite X3 which may bring the brand back to the smartphone race.
The HP Elite X3's operating system is Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile. Okay, that might turn off some people but there are reasons why HP chose this platform over Android. HP intends to sell this phone to the enterprise market and that is one of their strengths. The Elite X3 supports Continuum and they are aiming users who are into Sales, Marketing and even Executives. For those who don't know, Continuum lets a Windows 10 Mobile powered smartphone be used as a Desktop PC. Users can simply connect their smartphones to the connection dock which is also connected to the monitor or LED TV, mouse and keyboard. This feature may appeal to the enterprise sector so I guess HP is hoping that their smartphone will give them more sales.
Having said that, the problem with Continuum is for those users who need to work in places like a coffee shop or an airpot. There are no coffee shops that offer LED TVs or monitors for their customers to use with their smartphones, at least not here in the Philippines. I mentioned this to a representative of Microsoft last December. The Motorola Atrix has a solution years ago by supplying a dockable laptop for the smartphone but it was never a hit because most consumers think Android is not at par with a Windows laptop. The good thing is, HP did something great. They probably realized this problem so they also made a companion device called the HP Mobile Extender. It's a 12.5-inch display notebook which I presume doesn't have any OS. It's a dummy laptop and possibly only the HP Elite X3 can power it on so the user can type his documents easily with a full sized keyboard. That's what Microsoft should also do for their Lumia line!
We all know that the main problem of Windows 10 Mobile is the lack of apps. According to HP, they have that covered by offering exclusive apps for the HP Elite X3. I am not sure about this but we'll have to wait and see.
The design of the HP Elite X3 looks pretty good and I think the consumer market may like its aesthetics too. The speakers are by Bang & Olufsen and the camera is a 16 Megapixel shooter.
Here are the HP Elite X3 Specs:
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile
Processor: 2.15 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-Core processor
Display: 1440 x 2560 5.96-inch Quad-HD AMOLED Display
Memory: 64GB Internal Storage expandable with a MicroSD card up to 2TB, 4GB RAM
Connectors: USB Type-C
Camera: 16 Megapixels (Main Camera), 8 Megapixels (Front)
SIM Card Slot: 2x SIM Cards Required
Battery: 4,150 mAh
I hope to see the HP Elite X3 Philippines in our market later this year.
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"Hot Jazz for Kids", a series of unique musical performances, tailor-made for children. An excellent way to introduce Jazz and quality music to kids. Shows are held on Saturdays in Tel Aviv, and are recommended to kids that are 4-10 years old.
Join us in this Jazz voyage, with amazing artists from all over the world!


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Tips on how to prevent and cure chapped lips
What causes chapped lips?Our lips have no oil glands and exposure to the elements at all times inevitably leads to dry peeling skin and chapped rough lips. Here are a few do's and don'ts to keep your lips in tip top condition.
Do use a lip balm and listen to your lips. Check the ingredients carefully as some elements such as camphor, eucalyptus phenol menthol, salicylic acid, alcohol etc, can worsen dry and irritated lips. Only switch to a petroleum based product if you are allergic to plant based oils and extracts like beeswax, shea butter, castor, soya bean oil, etc.
What is the best lip balm for chapped lips?
Wherever possible a sensible option is to select one based on natural oils and extracts that will not only soothe dry chapped lips quickly, but also leave them soft and smooth. We have no reservation in recommending our natural lip balm with organic extra virgin olive oil.
Do apply as needed, and remember that with a really good lip balm, you wont find yourself needing to constantly reapply.
Do drink plenty of water. Dehydration of the body is one of the causes of chapped lips. We all know that drinking plenty of water is good for us and we should always ensure our intake is adequate.
Don't exfoliate your lips ever, instead apply lip balm or suitable ointment.
Do not bite or peel flaky skin on your lips as this will only cause more irritation and slow down the healing process.
The use of lip balm is not just restricted to use by the fairer sex. Even men benefit from using it and should not be afraid to try it.


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What Chipotle has done to my wallet (and other stuff I shouldn't be buying but I'm too hooked)
Ah, Chipotle, what a delicious Mexican grill, it's on a different level compared to fast food, but isn't exactly fine dining. While Chipotle has it's occasional (it's like once a year, someone gets sick from eating at their locations) illnesses caused by poor food handling or an employee working while they're ill and its stock price drops drastically, I still love the good old restaurant.
So much so that it has placed a dent into my personal finances. And I'm not talking about being a shareholder in the company, that damage has been already said and done the moment I bought 4 shares at $375something dollars back at the beginning of the year. Now, it's trading at a pathetic $305ish. BUT NEVERMIND THAT, I'm talking about how it has affected me as a consumer… You see, when I was in high school, I detested school lunch, and would ditch lunch period to go to Chipotle with some friends. (See mom and dad? I wasn't out and smoking or anything, I was getting lunch, I was hungry.) This would happen about 3 times a week for the whole school year which is about 36 whole weeks. Granted, there were also times when I went out and bought Chipotle after school, for dinner, or while at work. So, the amount of money won't entirely be accurate, plus, I always switched it up, I might get a steak burrito with guacamole, a chicken burrito with chips, a bowl with half steak and half chicken, so the prices all varied.
So, what do I do? I visit my OLD transactions and see this BEHEMOTH amount of money spent over time.
Granted, I also used cash to pay for some of my meals and sadly all transactions weren't recorded on my bank account :( but to give you a grand total, so far, I have spent $382.43 on Chipotle on my debit card. Counting cash, this baby can exceed $475 in my opinion. Since, like I said earlier, I (have a problem) am a Chipotle fanatic.
Every morning I'd go to 7/11 to buy some coffee, a pastry, and a water bottle before I head to school or start my day. I was notorious for coming into class late as hell with a bag of 7/11 in my hand to the point where I had to bribe my teachers to not mark me absent or tardy with coffee. (Is that illegal? Like, can I be thrown into jail for saying such things? Can my teachers lose their jobs?) Also, I bought expensive and boujee water. Screw that deer park trash, it's all about that FIJI! I was balling out my friends! But it also left a dent in my finances over time.
Grand total came to $342.93, but since it was dirt cheap to buy things at 7/11 I used cash as well, so maybe around $380 sounds about right. Also, can we discuss the transaction that cost me $41.99… like what the hell was I even buying that cost me $42 whole dollars? IT'S 7/11 FOR GOODNESS SAKE. It wasn't one of those 7/11 stores where they had gas pumps since I wasn't driving back then (still aren't, but that's not the point.)
Barnes and Noble
This one isn't too bad as the books I have purchased over time has given me back an ROI. Needless to say, they also placed a dent on my personal finances.
THIS ONE I DO KNOW THAT I SPENT EVERYTHING ON MY DEBIT CARD SINCE I NEVER CARRY BILLS HIGHER THAN $100. Excluding that one time, but it's still not the case. Total came out to $794.53 but could easily reach $870ish. Now, if we're talking about the total amount spent on books, it can reach the $1,000's.
Here's my snapshot of my (problems) little ways I spend money without thinking about the long-term pain. While it's good to indulge yourself from time to time, just try not to foolishly do it daily how I did without a budget/plan. The money that I spent could have done VERY well in a low-cost index fund over time. Remember to always have a long-term mindset rather than short-term gratification that won't mean anything hours later. And if you can't help it and have the urge to spend cash on a daily coffee (or burrito in my case) then place cash aside for those purchases.
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"The EU remains committed to maintaining international leadership on climate change and energy. The European Council welcomes the progress made on an ambitious, global and comprehensive post-2012 agreement on climate change at the negotiations in Bangkok in April and in Bonn in June 2008..."
"The EU is determined to provide an effective collective response to the new challenges to development posed in particular by climate change and high food prices. With regard to climate change, the EU is determined, where relevant, to help developing countries,
particularly poor developing countries most vulnerable to climate change, to move towards sustainable economic growth and to adapt to climate change, in line with the agreement reached in Bali to launch negotiations aimed at securing a global agreement on climate change in Copenhagen in 2009. It will work for the effective implementation of the 2007 "Global Climate Change Alliance" and will explore ways to mobilise new financial resources to tackle climate change and combat its negative impact. In this context, the EU will work, inter alia, on the basis of the Commission proposal for a global financing mechanism."


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19 Appleby Rd
Albany, Auckland 0632
New Zealand
It's back, bigger and better than last year! Auckland Sword and Shield are holding the Steve Hodgson Memorial Tournament 2016. We have an even larger venue this year (with more parking) and it's going to be much better for spectators and players alike.
This tournament is geared to put fun, participation, and demonstration of skills ahead of winning at all costs. Novice players are encouraged to enter to improve their skills fighting under pressure and to encounter fighting styles from multiple clubs. Experienced players are encouraged to demonstrate their skills and technique while resisting the urge to 'play it safe'.
The format has been expanded along with the venue to feature two days of competitions with ultimate glory up for grabs with the title of "Tournament Champion."
- Tournament Beginners Competition & Steel Single Sword (run concurrently)
- Open Single Sword
- Open Longsword
- Open Spear & Rapier (run concurrently)
- Team Competitions
- Display Tournament
- Mixed Weapon
Competitions start at 9am on both days and run to 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.
The cost to enter is just $30 for both days and includes lunch. Parking is free in the school grounds.
To enter the tournament please register online. You can enter on the day but it will cost $5 more and it'll take longer since you'll need to fill out paper forms etc.
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Well presented three Bedroom family home with Garage located in this sought after residential situation. Lounge Dining Room. Fitted Kitchen. Downstairs Cloakroom. First floor Bathroom. Double glazing. Gas heating to radiators. Garden. Hemel Hempstead with its Malls of Riverside and The Marlowes offers a full range of shopping facilities and other amenities. For the commuter the M1 and M25 are close at hand, whilst the mainline railway station offers a fast and frequent service to London Euston.
Storm porch.Double glazed front door to :-ENTRANCE HALLStairs to the first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Shelved storage cupboard. Radiator.CLOAKROOMFitted in white with chrome fittings and comprising a vanity unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, and a low level WC with a concealed cistern. Chrome recessed ceiling lighting. Double glazed window.LOUNGE DINING ROOMDouble glazed window. Double glazed French door opening on to the rear gardens patio seating area. Feature gas fire with `Granite` hearth, surround and wooden mantle. Radiator.KITCHENFitted with a single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, water filter tap, and a range of matching wall and floor mounted units comprising both cupboards and drawers. Colour co-ordinated work surface and part tiled walls. Integrated stainless steel BOSCH oven/grill. Integrated 4 burner gas hob with extractor over. Space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Space for a fridge freezer. Double glazed window.FIRST FLOORLANDINGLarge storage cupboard with access to the loft space. Shelved storage cupboard with a wall mounted gas boiler. Radiator. Doors to :-BEDROOM ONEDouble glazed window. Built in wardrobe. Radiator.BEDROOM TWODouble glazed window. Radiator.BEDROOM THREEDouble glazed window.SHOWER ROOMFitted in white with chrome fittings and comprising of a tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower and shower door. Vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap, tiled splashback and storage under, and a low level WC with a concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail,. Double glazed window.OUTSIDEGARAGELocated to the rear of the property with an up and over door.FRONT GARDENMainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and pathway leading to the front door. Outside light.REAR GARDENPleasantly private and well arranged with a patio seating area otherwise laid to lawn with fenced boundaries and gated rear access. Outside light.H12719Please see floorplan for measurements.NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
The Energy-Efficiency Rating is a measure of a home's overall efficiency. The higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the home is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.
The Environmental Impact Rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (C02) emissions - the higher the rating, the less impact it has on the environment.
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Swept Together is a podcast that invites you to push the boundaries of your comfort zone through entertaining and inspiring stories about love, life, and business on the road. Annabelle and Christian are taking their life and business on the road this year by traveling around the U.S. in their RV all while sharing their adventures with their podcast listeners.
For their first round of design options I focused on imagery that represented their sense of adventure and upcoming travels around the U.S. in their RV. We chose a bright color scheme and whimsical hand lettered fonts.
Their final logo designs included the compass image and globe to represent their travels and adventures. We paired a fun handwritten script font with a serif font.


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WHOS-IN Help Index:
To eliminate the problems associated with CHM (Compiled Help Modules), we are working on replacing the WHOS-IN Help with an online version. This is still a 'work-in-progress' and is not as yet complete - however it is more up to date than the CHM files included in the WHOS-IN download.
The ADMIN Help is now 100% complete. The USER Help is yet to be finished. Please follow the links to the help file you need.
ADMIN Help ... Replaces ADMIN.CHM file.
USER Help ... Partially available (still working on it).
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Doctors' Day. Tomorrow. March 30. It's easy to dismiss the profession as well-paid or pampered. Not true. I'm married to a devoted pediatrician. He cares, cures, holds hands. Long hours. Not billable. He patiently helps non-patients, too. There are good docs and bad ones, but when you are sick, who do you go to?
YankeeCandle's CEO is UndercoverBoss Friday night. Teddy Forstmann (Padma's late beau) bought the Deerfield company years ago. Original creator Kittredge and Son's KringleKandle, new complex up the road in Bernardston.
Zzzomney the robotic rich Rominee. He needs Rubio for Florida and the Hispanic vote. Just got Marco's endorsement. Won't be long before we'll have MR2.


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Kale is certainly having a moment, but all leafy greens deserve a good ogling. Packed with vitamins, calcium, iron, and cancer-fighting antioxidants,greens can regulate our digestion, keep us full, make our skin glow, and so much more. In this cooking class class, Alia will show you how to easily transform leafy greens like kale, collard greens, cabbage, and spinach into easy, daily recipes from breakfast to lunch to even a sweet treat. We'll also cover some holistic nutrition basics and info on how to select, store, and clean leafy greens.
Recipes include:Little Mermaid Green Smoothie; Kale Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Roasted Chickpeas; Whole Grain Pasta Salad with Spinach; Sweet and Salty Almond Nori Brittle.
You'll leave with a bellyfull of healthy food, a packet of EASY recipes ready to make at home, and the confidence to transform nutritious leafy greens into delicious, easy meals.


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Low Grow Orchard Mix
This low profile perennial grass mixture is blended specifically for orchards to support weed suppression and enhance erosion control. It reaches a maximum height of 24" when it is not mowed and provides a very durable turf for equipment traffic. This mix can also be used for non-orchard applications as ground cover and provides the same benefits wherever it is planted.
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The King George V Playing Field and Pavilion is a great venue for a wide range of community, sports and social activities. A number of groups regularly use the playing field and pavilion for their events, but there are still a few timeslots where other groups and individuals can be accommodated.
The facilities include adult and junior football pitches, a cricket square, with changing rooms, kitchen and meeting room in the Pavilion. There is car parking adjacent to the field.
If you would like to book the kitchen tea room, the changing room facilities or the playing field, please contact the Clerk to discuss your requirements or call 01451 861499.
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The Digital Tipping Point — Why 12% is More Like 80%
July 6, 2011 § Leave a comment
Statistics can be such a misleading thing — take the latest: 12% of the United States has eReaders. Not very many is it — only 12%. Yet, something nags at my mathematical brain — a stat I remembered hearing. I found a lot of reference to it, but could never verify it, yet it has that ring of truth — namely, 80% of American households didn't buy a book in the last year (could never find the original source, so it may be apocryphal, but it smacks of relevance when 30% don't know who the US declared independence from in 1776) . Now, that 80% chunk of the population is not going to buy an eReader and even assuming the other 20% buy an equal number of books, eReaders have tipped and most books are now bought in digital format. Amazon's public announcements also mirror this.
Bottom line — the relevant stat is not what percentage own an eReader, but what percentage of book buyers buy digital books — and I know that is much higher than 12% . If you want to sell a book these days, you better get it in digital format.
Digital Genres
July 2, 2011 § Leave a comment
What are the new digital genres? New lingo is springing up — "cross-platform" or in the phrase that shows up no where in Google, so that must mean I coined it (not saying I did, just that Google can't find it — "re-sourcing digital content", by resourcing digital content, I mean that when an artist or author creates digital content, how do you use that resource. Each digital publisher needs a Digital Resource Department that operates like a Human Resource Department — assigning the digital content out to its numerous potential incarnations. Digital genres aren't so much new genres as new genres that have the potential to be monetized.
Some Potential Digital Generes:
Interactive fiction: A merging of the gaming genre with the literary world. Many forms of game have long contained a form of interactive story telling — for my generation, Dungeons and Dragons.
Non-linear fiction: Using hyperlinks to create a non-linear narrative. This genre could easily split into multiple genres — romance, mystery, erotic, literary. Traditional publishing has gone down the non-linear rabbit hole. A memorable non-linear text for me was The House of Leaves. James Joyce at least feels non-linear to me and almost anything by David Foster Wallace proves that footnotes are the print version of hyperlinks. Poetry is replete with non-linear type images and narratives (thus the success of T.S. Eliot "The Wasteland" App on iTunes) .
Multi-media Fiction: This seems to be the genre that gets the most attention, but also the one that I think in a way is a little overblown. Is the 2011 Pulitzer Prize winning novel, A Visit From the Goon Squad, multi-media fiction because it contains a chapter that is a PowerPoint presentation? What about DVD extras that include text? Audio books? The written or spoken word changed into digital form moves seamlessly across media, that isn't genre, that is flexibility.
The difference between the artist and the publisher is the publisher's concern over how to monetize a new digital genre. The digital world only seems to exacerbate the century old conflict of cash and artistic purity. Yet, the potential for profitably monetizing artistic efforts in the digital realm that expands your potential market into the millions and billions, you only need a micro-percentage, a relatively small tribe of followers to patronize the artist to artistic freedom.
The palate of digital expression is larger than any artists or writers have had at their disposal in the history of the earth. The critical question is how do you sell what you do digitally. Where is your audience going to read it — a phone app, on their iPad, Kindle, Nook or computer screen? How are you going to get them to pay for it? I want exciting digital genres, but like any artist, you need to pay attention to your canvas and the gallery where you can sell your wares.


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Kulmiye Party's Political Strategy.
by Awdalnews Feb,20th,,2009
We looked carefully at elements of various Kulmiye party principles and policies and made inference of a generalized conclusion from those specific policies. The conclusion was the emergence of a framework of overarching Kulmiye strategy based on creating in the minds of Somalilanders of an enemy from within, which is the Gadabusri people, and rallying the rest of the electorate behind the party to confront this enemy.Since losing the last presidential election by a razor thin margin, Kulmiye party leaders mistakenly lumped together president Rayale and the inhabitants of Awdal region in their quest to unseat the incumbent in the upcoming election. The efforts of going after, not only the President, but also the people of Awdal, are evident explicitly from pronouncements of party leaders and from the policy and behavior of the party. The elements of the strategy that led to the above conclusion are:
1. The Kulmiye Party platform, which is a declaration of its principles and policies include a plank or article which states that the number of parliamentary seats allocated to Awdal region must be apportioned between the Gadabursi and Issa who together inhabit the region. There are no planks in the platform that suggest that the parliamentary delegation in Hargeisa region should be divvyed up between the Garhajis & Habar Awal people, or Burao's between the Habar Jeclo & Habar Yunis or Erigavo's and Berbera's between the sub-clans that inhabit those regions. The idea per se of issuing a rule on apportioning seats arbitrarily is a violation of the country's constitution. It is an important principle of democracy that the number of seats must be based on the proportional votes cast. No party has the authority to suggest a rule that violates this important principle. There are apparently two objectives of Kulmiye behind this plank (a) to dilute the voting power of the Gadabursi people and (b) to create tension between the brotherly Issa and Gadabursi people.
2. The use of SNM as the main campaign theme for the party. In a presidential campaign the debate ought to be about the future of the country. No society needs more good ideas than the people of Somaliland who find themselves deeply impoverished and their country unrecognized by the world. Yet Kulmiye decided to run their campain issues based on the their past and not on the future. The party selected this theme for a nefarious purpose, to create a wedge between Awdal and the rest of the country by reminding the Isaaq electorate that the Gadabursis were not along side the SNM in the war against the Siad Barre forces. One thing is true: the people of Somaliland, whether they are the elders or the electorate, never considered SNM credential as the main qualification for president because twice they rejected to elect two SNM leaders as a president and instead favored two leaders who did not participate in that struggle. Hence the indisputable conclusion that the SNM theme and symbols were selected as a wedge issue.
3. Whipping passions on a fabricated electoral Jurisdictional dispute at election times. Whenever there is an election, Kulmiye's talking points include politicizing the issue of an electoral jurisdictional dispute between the Gadabursi and the Habar Awal. This issue was raised by Kulmiye during the 2005 parliamentary elections. Party leaders talked about it and it was an issue all the over the world thru the internet. We hear again now about the subject during this presidential election. It seems they bring this up during election times when they believe time is propitious and passions are high. But what is in for the party to raise this issue at a time of a presidential election? After all votes cast for Kulmiye the result will be based on the cumulative total. It will not matter whether a vote casted for the party is from Awdal, Gabille or Hargeisa. Kulmiye never mentions any dispute between Hargeisa-Burao or Burao-Erigavo. It is always the Gadabursi-Habar Awal fabricated dispute. It is fair to conclude Kulmiye is trying to sow seeds of conflict between those brotherly and neighborly tribes.
4. Composition of the Kulmiye central committee membership. Out of 175 members Kulmiye central party members only 10 are from Awdal, which is 5.7%. This in contrast to the fact that Awdal was 20% of total voters during the last 2005 parliamentary election. This shows again that Kulmiye is not a national party.
5. Statements that incite violence. It is the habit of Kulmiye party leaders to say statements that are anti-Gadabursi and incite violence. Speaking to a graduating class in Hargeisa last summer, the Kulmiye party chairman told the young graduating students this: "we are being governed by the same people that once killed us". There is long catalogue of such statements. Few years ago there was the infamous incident when young soccer players from Awdal were heckled, spat upon and stones hurled at them at Hargeisa Soccer Stadium. Kulmiye was responsible for what happened to these young soccer players. If Kulmiye were in power there is no question it would be more fatal with some people taking the party rhetoric as sanctioning violence against the people of Awdal.The high esteem that our people have for the other opposition leader Mr. Faisal Ali must be a lesson to Kulmiye. When Faisal visits Borama, he is greeted by throngs and ululations of women. If Kulmiye were not pursuing dangerous policies, they would have been accorded the same treatment.
Awdal has nothing against Kulmiye party leaders or their supporters as a people. We are concerned about the principles, policies and pronouncements of the party and the strategy they are following. It is perfectly legitimate for them to go after the policy of the administration. But they have no right or business to pursue policies that endanger the lives of people by inciting hatred and bloodshed with neighboring communities. Awdalities inside and overseas are firmly united to defend their rights vehemently.


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The ABCs of AVAs By Jimmy Quaile, Certified Sommelier One of the first things you ask when meeting someone new is, "where are you from?" It's an easy way to begin getting to know the person. Maybe you also know someone from the place and have a mutual friend. It's also how we define ourselves. Where you were raised had an enormous impact on shaping who you are today. The same can be said about
The Port Wine Guide
The Port Wine Guide By Jimmy Quaile, Certified Sommelier Port is a wine originating from the Douro river valley in Portugal and is named after the town of Oporto. The wine is a blend of grapes, the most common being Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Touriga Roriz (a.k.a. Spain's Tempranillo). It is also "fortified", meaning the neutral spirit Aguardente (sometimes simply referred to as Brandy) is added, which stops the remaining sugar from fermenting and
Prohibition: A Short History of The Noble Experiment
Prohibition: A Short History of The Noble Experiment By Jimmy Quaille, Certified Sommelier The 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the sale of alcohol became the law of the land for 13 years starting at 12:01 am on the 17th of January, 1920. Some states refused to appropriate funds to enforce it and other states, like Maryland never enacted the code in the first place…but not for the reasons you may think. Alcoholism certainly was


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Bassist to share the bill with former The Rich Kids man
Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock is to play a solo acoustic gig next week.
The star will perform at the Punk club in central London's Soho on Tuesday (October 20).
Also playing on the night are Beastellabeast – featuring guitarist Steve New, who was a member of Matlock's band The Rich Kids.
Meanwhile The Slits' Tessa Pollitt is among the DJs who will be playing tracks on the night.


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Episode 23: "Free to Be Me: Exploring Authenticity"/
We're kicking off our celebration of #nationalwellnessweek with a discussion on #authenticity and how to resist the pressure to shed components of your #identity in order to fit in. One of the most exhausting #emotional experiences (that is obviously in direct opposition to practicing #wellness) is having to pretend. While it takes both #bravery and an immense amount of effort to practice authenticity, it is possible. The #key is having a clear sense of self-knowledge and self-awareness, which often develops through our most #painful experiences.
Tune in as Dr. Poole discusses #loving and #beingyourself and the best strategies to becoming authentically Y-O-U.


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The Push-Up has been one of the core movements in the fitness industry.
It is often used as a marker of fitness and of upper body strength. What makes the push-up so great is that there are many push-up variations, making it one of the most scalable exercises possible.
Unfortunately, many people perform this exercise incorrectly.
This post is going to change that.
It strengthens the shoulders, triceps, chest and core muscles
It teaches how to maintain a stable neutral shoulder position when done correctly
Requires no equipment, yet can easily be scaled to challenge any person or any level
Anterior Deltoids
Upper Back
Squat down and place your knees on the floor
Place your outstretched arms on the floor in front of you, setting your hands at your shoulder width
Brace your core and straighten your legs out behind you, so that your lower body is being supported on your toes
From this position, squeeze your glutes and maintain your core tight
Before you begin the movement, squeeze your scapula together and maintain this position
Start the descent by tucking your elbows to a 45-degree angle to your body
Lower yourself until your chest touches the floor
Press back up until your elbows are locked out
Do not change your spinal position
You can find Pushup Progressions and Regressions appropriate to your level in the video below
Keep your glutes and your core tight throughout the movement. Keep your spine neutral and do not allow any change from this position.
You should tuck your elbows to approximately a 45-degree angle. Flaring out your elbows (about 90-degrees) is inefficient and can cause shoulder strain
It is important to retract your scapula and lock your shoulder into an externally rotated position. Allowing your shoulder to rotate internally under load can cause wear and tear of your shoulder joint.
Are Push-Ups Good For You?
Yes! This is one of the best exercises you can perform to develop great upper body strength. It does not matter if you are a novice, an advanced athlete, a male, a female, whatever. This exercise can benefit you tremendously.
Is It Ok To Do Push-Ups Every Day?
I do not recommend that you perform push-ups every day. As with all exercises, you want to take at least a 48 hour break before training the same exercise again. Training them 2-4 times a week is sufficient.
Can Push-Ups Build Muscle?
Yes. Building muscle requires progressive overload, recovery, and adaptation. The push-up is one of the easiest exercises to progressively overload.
You can simply do more repetitions, you can perform a harder variation or you can add external resistance to yourself to make it harder. One of the easiest ways is to add a resistance band around your back like shown in the video above.
I Can't Do Push-Ups, What Should I Do?
Watch the video above. In it, I show 3 different push-up regressions you can do to achieve your first push-up.
I Have Shoulder Pain When I Do Push-Ups
This is because you are letting your shoulder internally rotate at the bottom of the movement. At the bottom of the exercise, retract your scapula and screw your shoulders back into their sockets. Do your best to maintain this position throughout the exercise.
If you are still experiencing pain, then work on your shoulder and chest mobility.
I Have Wrist Pain When I Do Push-Ups
This is likely due to poor wrist flexibility. Focus on stretching your wrists and forearms and in the meantime, use two dumbbells on the floor when performing push-ups to maintain your wrist in a natural position.
You can also invest in a good pair of wrist wraps.
What Is The Best Push-Up Variation For Chest?
The best push-up for chest are wide grip push-ups. In this variation, you set your hands wider than shoulder width and let your elbows flare out closer to 90 degrees.
This variation places the chest on a much greater stretch. However, you can easily strain your tendons with this exercise so it is important to exercise caution. Because of that, I prefer the standard push-up with your elbows tucked at 45 degrees from your body.
What Is The Best Push-Up For Upper Chest?
The decline push-up (with your feet elevated) is the best push-up for the upper chest. This exercise increases the weight you have to lift and changes the angle in which you are pressing to an acute angle. As such, the shoulders and the upper chest do a lot more of the work.
What Is The Best Push-Up For Triceps?
The best push-up for triceps is the close grip push-up. This exercise requires you to tuck your arms completely at your sides to about a 15 degree angle from your body. As such, it emphasizes the arms much more than the chest. See the video above for a demonstration.
When Should I Do Push-Ups With Weight?
If you can successfully do 25 clean repetitions of the standard push-up, then feel free to add some weight. However, you can also perform any of the more difficult variations listed above and continue to use just your body weight.
I Have Seen People Do Push-Ups With A Clap. Is This Necessary?
The clapping push-up is a form of a dynamic push-up that trains your explosive ability. It is an advanced variation and you should first ensure that your standard push-up form is on point. Clapping push-ups aren't necessary however, they are pretty cool.
Push-Ups Vs Dips: Which Is Better?
Both the push-up and the dip are great exercises to develop upper body strength. Neither one is better, and I recommend that you use both in your training. Keep in mind that they do train similar muscles however, the dip emphasizes the triceps much more than the push-up. As a result, the dip is much harder.
Push-Up Vs Bench: Which is Better?
The push-up is a calisthenic exercise. The bench press is a weight exercise. Calisthenics have their advantageous over weights, and weights have their advantages over calisthenics.
Push-Up Advantages:
You will engage your core muscles a lot more when you do push-ups
You will be able to do more repetitions with push-ups
You can do more variations with push-ups
You can help rehabilitate upper body injuries with push-ups
Push-ups don't require any equipment whatsoever
Now contrast that with the bench press.
Bench Press Advantages:
You will be able to lift more weight with the bench press
You will be able to build more muscle mass with the bench press
Because each have their own unique benefits, I recommend that you use both in your training. However, it is important to keep in mind that they both train the same muscle groups, which can affect recovery.
How Can I Do A Push-Up With One Hand?
By getting really strong in a lot of push-up variations. First master the basic push-up. Then get good at close grip push-up. Then get good at decline push-ups. Finally, get good at uneven push-ups, and then lever push-ups.
Once you have mastered all of those exercises, then should you practice 1 handed push-ups.
How Else Can I Make The Push-Up More Difficult?
Aside from all of the variations shown above, you can also perform weighted push-ups. This can be accomplished by wrapping a resistance band around your back, placing a weight plate on your back, or wearing a weight vest. This post goes over the best weight vests.
How Can I Integrate This Exercise Into My Training?
Check out our workout template for busy individuals to learn how to incorporate the push-up and every other functional exercise into your training routine.
Here's a quick challenge you should strive to achieve. Or, you can check out our push-up standards along with a few others we have created.
Men: Perform 50 repetitions in 1 set
Women: Perform 30 repetitions in 1 set


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On Valentine's Day 2016, many temperature records were broken. In South Salem we were below zero and wind chills even lower. These two red-shouldered hawks took roost in a tree about 50 yards from my studio window. Handheld their capture through a window pane and screen. One said to the other: What the heck are we doing out here in this subzero weather?! The second one replied: Just puff up your feathers and you won't feel the cold! Not sure this was working since in about two minutes, both took off for a warmer, more hospitable place. Probably their home next door.
These two hawks are pretty familiar to us. They live next door, in a big tree next to my neighbor's house. Now I'm not sure whether these two birds are the parents or perhaps one or two of the offspring. Families of red-shouldered hawks have raised their young there every Spring for a number of years in the same nest, in the same tree. These hawks are known to be monogamous and can live as long as 20 years.
We feel a little ambivalent sometimes, watching these creatures play out their roles in Nature's ongoing drama. We have a bird feeder in the backyard, a very busy one all through the year. When the hawks fly over or roost nearby it's amazing how quickly the bird feeder becomes deserted. Haven't seen any prey interactions as yet and have made a few requests of the hawks to forage elsewhere. But you do wind up asking yourself: how do you root for one creature over another in Nature's theater of survival?


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I lost on Jeaopardy
The DOW is 11% down since monday ~ "sorry about that slip up in the DOW today, I meant to press the million button, not the billion one". Oh..also a governor in Russia and the president of the international chess association says he speaks to aliens telepathically when they visit. Cheech took the semi's, so he's up for the million in the finals this evening and I'd like to see him take it for the Hispanic Scholarship fund. Likewise, i'm also surprised that celebrity jeopardy only has 400 some facebook fans (http://www.facebook.com/CelebrityJeopardy), just saying? doesn't "I'll name my baby megatron and this pickle have millions of fans and something beaming into millions of homes every evening following the news only as 400. odd eh?
I tried out for Jeopardy and I got past the first two tests. I missed three questions on the final test of 20 for the screen test though. The answers were Grover Clevelend, Peter Parker, & waldorf salad.


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NY Times: Traffic Up at Your Local Library
It seems like only yesterday when libraries were reflecting on how they could survive in the face of stiff competition from bookstores and the like. What a difference an economic downturn makes (NY Times):
People are flocking to libraries after forsaking Barnes & Noble or ditching their HBO service and subscriptions to Netflix, library officials said, because libraries' books, DVDs and CDs have a significant advantage: They are free.
Some people are showing up at libraries for the first time for free entertainment — movies, lectures, concerts and puppet shows, library officials said. Still others are capitalizing on their newspaper racks, books and free Internet service for job searches and investment advice or advice on a topic that the title of a much-thumbed book makes obvious: "Surviving a Layoff: A Week-by-Week Guide to Getting your Life Back Together."
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"When I think about the one thing that has been constant in my life, it has been making things in Great Britain, whether that is bespoke suits in Savile Row, frocks in Wales or outerwear in Manchester. I inherited that from my mother and father."
As the son of Laura Ashley, the renowned fashion and interiors designers, Nick Ashley was surrounded by creativity and design growing up on the family farm in rural Wales and knew from a young age that he was destined for a career as a fashion designer. Nick inherited his mother's passion for British manufacturing as well as her flair for design and is currently creative director of Private White V.C., a clothing label that makes garments in its own factory in Manchester using only the finest local fabrics, trims and linings. An adventurous soul, in his spare time Nick can be found hurtling across the Welsh hills at high speed on a dirt bike, often with one of his daughters in tow. He found some time during men's fashion week to speak to me about his illustrious career in fashion design, his love of British manufacturing, the Private White V.C. philosophy, his passion for motor bikes and his latest collection.
Have you always wanted to work in design?
I was brought up surrounded by design but it was always manufacturing led design because my parents manufactured their stuff in a factory in Wales. Obviously, they had to make nice stuff otherwise it wouldn't sell so I learnt to design things in order to sell them. I wanted to leave school as soon as possible so I could start working with my parents.
Where did you learn your trade?
I started "on the Row", as they say, for a tailor called Tommy Nutter. Tommy isn't around anymore but his cutter Edward Sexton is. It was an amazing experience; Nutter was making the suits for The Beatles, The Stones, and Elton John and I was getting to meet all these guys. I was only a trotter, the general dogsbody, but it was a really interesting time.
How has starting out on Savile Row influenced your design style?
It has had a huge impact on my design style because I have stayed with British manufacturing ever since. I am kind of obsessed with it, more so now than ever before. When I think about the one thing that has been constant in my life, it has been making things in Great Britain, whether that is bespoke suits in Savile Row, frocks in Wales or outerwear in Manchester. I inherited that from my mother and father. My father had the factories and business expertise and my mother decided what we made. It was very much a family business.
How did you end up at Private White V.C.?
I was running my own business but found it very difficult because I am a creative person, not a businessman. My mother was a creative person but she was married to a very good businessman. I am married to a very creative person so there is no one in our immediate family to run the business; it is not necessarily a difficult thing to do, it is just something that does not really interest me. Dunhill eventually coaxed me out of my own business; I was there for three years when Private White V.C. came along and asked me if I wanted to be part of a new brand that had its own factory in Manchester. It pretty much ticked all the boxes. It was a risk and still is but I am no stranger to danger. At the time, 40 people were working in the factory and now we have 120 people, so we have created a lot of jobs. I am older now so not just about getting the whizz bang out of designing stuff, I am also interested in the job creation thing as well.
How would you summarise the Private White V.C. philosophy?
We call it sheep to shop. We start with our own wool; my wife is a farmer in Wales so I actually make the wool myself. Then we weave it through our own mills in Britain, make it in our own factory in Britain and finally sell it in our own shop in Britain. I don't think there is anyone else in the world that does that, we are truly unique. Everyone knows how things should be done but no one is actually doing it; we are putting our money where our mouth is and doing it the proper way. We are also 100% transparent, there are a number of brands that have jumped on the made in Britain band wagon but they do not have their own factory so are not doing it properly.
How often do you visit the factory in Manchester?
I go to Manchester once a week. It is great up there, London is the place where people talk about making stuff but Manchester is where it actually gets done. It is a really industrial city. I am always challenging the factory to make higher quality stuff and reassuring them that it is okay to cut into the finest cashmere and charge £2,000 for a coat. At first, they thought it was immoral to do that and would say you can buy a car for £2,000. I would always reply, sure, you can buy an old banger in Manchester for £2,000 but we have a shop in Mayfair, it will cost you £2,000 just to put petrol in the fricking thing. There have been a lot of growing pains; we have transformed a factory that made stuff for people into an international brand with retailing involved, and that has been a hell of a steep learning curve.
Who is the Private White V.C. customer?
It is me basically, I design for myself. Although I am a bloke, I have to be non-gender specific in order to be future proof so my daughters have pushed me into androgyny. I am not allowed to mention the "m" word, menswear, so now I am just doing clothes for anyone.
How would you describe your design style?
I am very old fashioned, I trained at Central Saint Martins and we learnt old fashioned techniques like drawing fashion sketches. At the factory in Manchester, if I am explaining something, I will knock up a sketch and everyone will gather around and say "oh look, Ashley is doing it again." The old-fashioned way seems to work for me, it is the only way I know, I have only just got good at doing it, and I can't be bothered to retrain myself.
Where do you find inspiration for your designs?
To be honest, I am a people watcher, so I get inspiration from people. People are constantly changing and evolving and I am just a conduit for that basically. I am someone that has my eyes and ears open a lot in whichever market I happen to be in around the world. I then feed that all back to Manchester and we react to it.
What was the inspiration for the latest collection?
When I had my own label, it was more of a personal collection. But at Private White V.C. I try to keep it really simple because our stuff is expensive and we do not want anything that will go out of style or become dated. I want to make things that people can hand down from one generation to the next. So, the latest collection is paired down to be brutally simple and minimalistic; I have tried to strip all the fashion out of it because I don't do fashion. If people want to do fashion they can style it in a fashionable way. I am basically giving people a blank canvas, a really high quality blank canvas that they can dress up or dress down. I have used the best fibres and made them in the best factory, not cut any corners whatsoever. It is what I haven't done that counts.
What is your favourite item in the latest collection?
I am obsessed with coats at the moment; we are coat makers at the end of the day and I think coats are such a lovely thing to wear. I am doing my summer 2018 collection at the moment and I have coats in it.
Is there a design of yours that you are particularly proud of?
Yes, the Yardi Cardi is my signature jacket. It is a short leather motorcycle jacket and I was the first person to sell it in the early 90s for people to wear on the street. I am still making it in suede and cashmere wool. It has been around for a long time and everyone else has raided it. But that doesn't bother me, I am constantly moving on, and if people don't copy you, you need to be worried in this business.
Which fashion designer has inspired you the most?
I really like Rei Kawakubo (Founder of Comme des Garçons); when I started my own label, she really understood my ethos and introduced me to Japan. I like the trouble she takes to get certain fabrics made. She starts with a fibre and ends up with a product, I have been quite inspired by that.
Are the Japanese generally more discerning than other countries when it comes to how their clothing is made?
In the 90s I was surfing on the crest of a wave in Japan, people were really discerning. But I think it has changed a bit now, they don't care so much. It became so fashionable to buy high provenance clothing that it has now become unfashionable, they are too cool for themselves.
How would you describe your personal style?
I do not really concentrate much on dressing myself, I just have a uniform, because I put all my creative energy into others and do not waste it on myself. There is no danger of me making the best dressed list in GQ although I have nominated someone who has gone into the list. Obviously, I wear lovely clothes but do not spend ages laying them on the bed before I put them on. Although, having said that, I have Pitti Uomo in Italy next week and I am going to have to think about packing for that one because you get the full eye lash to toe nail all day long. We all get a bit queeny at Pitti so I need to concentrate. We have to try to not be too pea cockish because you get marked down for that, you just need to be really sleek and elegant.
Do you think people are becoming more interested in where their clothes come from?
People have a greater self-awareness now, their relationship with themselves is getting stronger so their relationship with their clothes is getting stronger too. Your clothes are a very personal thing, how you feel on the inside is reflected on the outside. People's relationship with their clothes, with their food and with themselves are becoming much more important to them.
Is British made clothing generally higher quality than elsewhere in the world?
Not necessarily. When I was at Dunhill, we used to get stuff made in Portuguese factories and the quality was very good. China are also very good at making certain things but there is a need for British made products. It is more a psychological thing than a practical thing. Rolls Royce wanted to make their cars in China but people do not want to buy a Rolls Royce that has been made in China, they want a Rolls Royce that has been made in Britain. It is the same with our product; a British brand selling British clothes is not going to work if the clothes are made in Portugal.
Where does your passion for motor bikes stem from?
I was brought up on a farm in Wales and we always used dirt bikes to get around. Eventually I got into racing, it is my way of keeping fit. When you have a dirt bike that you ride across hills it is like skiing. We charge across the hills, stop in a bar to have a drink, charge across a few hills again, slap each other on the back and go home; it is just like motorised skiing basically. I do it on an international basis too; the ultimate race I did was the Dakar Rally but now I am more chilled and a recreational biker. I have two bikes on my farm, one is an old farming bike my brother gave me and the other is an old Triumph that I have had for forty years. I also have a couple of brand new race bikes that I share with my daughter. She is twenty but she did her first race when she was 18 and won it so the bug bit her quite heavily.
Would you say you are an adventurous spirit?
I love adventure, I love danger, I love being in a hostile environment and moving at high speed but not trashing myself. I can go quite calm when the shit hits the fan because I am a Capricorn, basically I do not give a damn at the end of the day.
What do you enjoy about living in the countryside?
My mother was Welsh and had a factory there which employed 7,500 people. She wanted to bring us up as Welsh farm kids and I have done the same with mine. It makes for very grounded people, it is a nice tradition.
Is it a difficult time to be establishing a menswear brand?
It is a really challenging, risky, dangerous time, that's why I like it. If it was easy any old fool could pull it off. It boils down to ethos; at the end of the day we are not selling something people need, it is something they want so there has got to be some passion there. You could have the most beautiful product in amazing colours and completely on trend but if people do not share your passion they are not going to buy it. The most important aspect behind any brand is the emotion behind it.


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A voice actor out of the closet. A boyfriend in the tabloids. Can their love survive the trappings of fame?
Aoi is more comfortable in the recording studio than in the limelight. But when his boyfriend persuades him to come out on national TV, he skyrockets from D-list adult voice actor to gay icon. Caught in a whirlwind of fame, Aoi worries the wear and tear will be too much for his vocal chords—and his heartstrings—to handle.
Sato is a diehard fan of geek culture and his dreamy boyfriend. So when Aoi's newfound star power gives him a chance to voice a favorite anime character, Sato's over the moon. But after doctors diagnose Aoi with a career-threatening throat condition, Sato doesn't know which is worse—the relentless rumor mill or his crushing guilt for pushing the man he loves to the brink of ruin.
In the midst of a media frenzy and medical emergencies, can Aoi and Sato's love survive or will it be silenced forever?
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Your local Children's Centre at Eliot Bank and Kelvin Grove:
The staff at the Children's Centre can give individual advice and support about a wide range of issues ,including housing, employment, benefit entitlement and debt advice. Our Centre Leader, Kim Ward, and her team, can offer expert help and guidance.
The Children's Centre operates across two sites, one at Eliot Bank and one at Kelvin Grove. A range of services and sessions are run including:
- Job Club – get help returning to work including writing applications and CVs, accessing training and understanding childcare options
- Learn Direct – improve qualifications such as Basic Maths and Literacy
- ESOL – classes to develop speaking, reading and writing English
- Parenting courses – for specific problems or more general advice
- Health Visitor Clinics – advice and support with baby and toddler development, get up to date with immunisations
- Midwife clinics – ante and post natal checks and support
- Play sessions and drop ins for parents and childminders
To find out what's on and when use the timetable below; the times of sessions are subject to change so please check before you come to avoid disappointment.Download timetable for Spring Term 2019
Further information:
For further information, why not visit one of our sites or give us a call:
Eliot Bank Children's Centre
Eliot Bank Primary School
Thorpewood Avenue
Tel: 0208 352 4600
Thorpewood Avenue
Tel: 0208 352 4600
Kelvin Grove Children's Centre
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Kelvin Grove
London SE26 4BB
Tel: 0208 613 0172
Kelvin Grove
London SE26 4BB
Tel: 0208 613 0172


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Easing traveler friction for your stressed out business travelers
Have you heard the latest industry buzz word, permanxiety? According to this Skift article, this is defined as, "a near-constant state of anxiety that exists around the world." As a whole, business travelers have good reason for their apprehension.
Employees traveling for work should be able to count on their organizations and travel managers to ease their worries and avoid traveler friction. How can you do your part? Read on.
7 Traveler Anxiety Triggers + Solutions:
#1: The Booking Process
"How do I know what I can book? What's approved? Do I have a seat assignment? I booked basic economy, and now have to pay to check my bag at the gate because I don't qualify for overhead bin space?!"
An organized travel policy and/or online booking tool is a big step forward here. Even still, 51% of employees have booked out of policy to lower stress and anxiety around the trip, and not having a seat assignment is ranked among the top issues for permanxiety. As a travel manager, how can you help? A good place to start is blocking the basic economy option from your travel policy because of its strict limitations. (In fact, according to CNBC, three-quarters of American Express Global Business Travel clients blocked their employees from buying basic economy flights in July 2017, up from two-thirds less than a year earlier).
#2: Experience Management
"Does my flight have Wi-Fi? Do I have TSA PreCheck? Where is my gate?
Our agents have instant visibility into which flights have Wi-Fi and are constantly using this as a quick, helpful resource for business travelers. For frequent travelers, it might even pay off to prepay for an annual in-flight Wi-Fi membership with GoGo for their preferred airline. In addition, itinerary management apps like Tripit (from Concur) and TripCase will keep all important details organized (including up-to-date gate changes), which keeps travelers aware and efficient.
#3: Travel Bans + Regulations
"I've heard about laptops being banned once... Are there any new rules that I don't know about? Can I take yogurt on the plane?"
We strive to be a resource for travel education, and go above and beyond to communicate relevant changes to your traveler that could disrupt their usual travel habits. In addition, TSA's app and live chat feature can answer any question about what your travelers can or cannot take onboard.
#4: Luggage
"Will I have to pay for my bags? If they get lost, will I get reimbursed?"
Our online booking tools reveal upfront baggage costs, but keep in mind that frequent flyer status can reduce or eliminate bag costs altogether. Insurance policies can cover lost luggage, and live agents can advise the best option when in doubt. For those who can't afford to lose their suit (or have wrinkles, for that matter), a service called DUFL will ship, clean, and store a traveler's personal business attire between trips.
#5: Unfamiliarity with Destination
"I don't know anything about Chicago. Where should I take the client to eat? Do I walk or drive?"
In short, the more your travelers know about their trip, the more at ease they are. Gems like City Mapper will help your travelers decide on the best transportation options. Grab is Southeast Asia's taxi cab app, which syncs to Lyft when you're in the U.S. One tip we love: have your travelers go to Google Maps and check out a street view of their hotel and surroundings before they arrive- it does wonders to jump start the familiarization process.
#6: Safety
"Will I be safe? What unforeseen events might I face? Is there terrorism where I am headed? What if I miss my flight?"
Our SafetoGo dashboard gives travel managers access to the location of every traveler. In addition, we send out proactive travel alerts and give access to 24/7 support. There is a mobile app option as well. You may want to encourage your travelers to download Companion, an on-call security app that offers real time traveler monitoring and communication to the traveler's desired contacts.
#7: Burnout
"I am already tired tomorrow. How am I going to keep up with my objectives without exhaustion?"
We love helping travelers achieve work/life balance. We suggest implementing a bleisure policy and leverage your TMC partnership for a seamless transition. Want to learn more? Ask us about our vendor discounts and leisure resources.
At the end of the day, communication is key in easing traveler friction and anxiety around travel, as is noted in the below reference from GBTA:
"Communication plays an important role in the overall traveler experience. When asked what travel information is most useful for reducing stress, safety, transportation and information about the destination topped the list for many. Understanding how to best deliver and make these types of information available to travelers is key."
If you need help implementing an effective communication plan in place for your travelers, we would love to help.


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Marketta Firpo: Confused By Affiliate Internet Marketing? These Easy Tips May Help!
May 9, 2015 - Individuals will find that they may be experiencing a lot of hardship when they are trying to do affiliate marketing online, but it doesn't need to be hard. Technological know-how can help you create that network of referrals, without great time or expense. You should use the advice outlined in this post to help you along with your affiliate marketing plan.
Marketing the most popular affiliate products on the Internet may not be the very best idea. You need to support quality products; keep in mind that popularity does not necessarily equate to quality. Popularity does mean fierce competition for purchasers. Therefore, it might be hard to make money.
If somebody lands on your website to find out about sports, it is exactly what they want to find out about. Only connect to affiliate websites that are related to the products you market. Visitors most likely to buy at affiliates when the sites matched to the content on your own site.
While you will find affiliates that accomplish various tasks through emails, the different options are countless hours simply watching your inbox. To save time and to boost productivity, you ought to pull the points out of these emails and paste them into your Notepad or Word document. This will help you accomplish tasks faster as you will only have to refer to one document.
Carefully consider the products and services you want redirect readers to. Properly arranging your links might take some practice, but
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Earn more commissions by adding text marketing for your affiliate plan. Although it is still a fresh service, thousands of affiliates already are using it to their advantage like a convenient method to keep their consumers updated on any new items and services.
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Before making a deal with any affiliate companies, be sure that you get a commission for each sale that business offers. Do your research; you should be capable of track web orders from affiliates, as well as phone orders, faxed orders and mailed orders. Give you the revenue you deserve!
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- Exporting Containers (1)
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- Container Conditions (4)
- Emergency & Temp Housing (4)
- DIY Modification Kits (8)
- Container Homes (10)
- Storm Shelter/Root Cellar (10)
- Maintenance & Parts (11)
- Hunting (12)
- ISO / Connex Containers (15)
- Buy or Rent (16)
- Cargo Shipping Containers (19)
- Delivery Methods (23)
- Farm Uses & Pole Barns (31)
- Container Office (37)
- Container Sizes and Specs (37)
- Construction Site Uses (39)
- Sales & Pricing (46)
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North Dakota and South Dakota are finally getting spring. The never-ending snow seems to be melting and finally getting a storage container seems possible. You see them around everywhere, but what exactly do you need to know when you are ready to buy one? Here are 4 easy tips to make sure you end up with the right container for you at the right price. These tips will help you narrow down what you are looking for quickly and help you focus on the bottom line.
1) Know what condition container you want. Are you looking for something new and pretty? Or are you putting something in there that barely needs to be kept dry? The 3 industry categories are wind- and water-tight, cargo-worthy and one-trip containers. For a full description of them, click here. Some companies will use ratings like A, B and C. Each company creates their own description and criteria for what makes up an A, B or C, so ask plenty of questions about how they rate them and what you can expect.
2) Know what delivery method you need. Container delivery usually comes in either tilt-bed (ground-level) or flat-bed (you have to take it off of the truck yourself). If you have a forklift or another way to off-load the container, you can usually get a lower delivery rate. However, if you don't, opt for the tilt-bed. The price difference usually isn't large enough to cover the rental of a forklift.
3) Compare totals. Because containers in the North Dakota and South Dakota have to come out of Minneapolis, Denver or other cities, the cost of transporting your container will be figured into your rate one way or another. Vendors who are selling containers in North and South Dakota have already absorbed that cost into the container price in most cases. Vendors who are selling containers out of Minneapolis or Denver will price out the delivery charges separately. If you are getting flat-bed delivery, but need to rent equipment to offload the container, add that in too.
4) See what you are getting. If you are buying from a local vendor, it should be easy to pop over and inspect the container you are going to get. If you are buying a container that is coming out of Minneapolis, ask for pictures of the container before you pay for it. Often container inventories out of Minneapolis change too often to get pictures of every container available, but reputable companies should be happy to get you pictures or let you go in and inspect them for yourself. Often this is the best way to make sure you are comparing apples to apples.


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Blueseas make a fused terminal contact that would suit such a purpose as well https://www.12volt.com.au/redirect.html?a=/General Htmls/webcat2003/breakers.html about 1/3 way down the page.
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And, I know that businesses do better when they make good use of story.
In my perfect little world, folks would record stories to share with family members, friends, and clients. They'd share their life lessons, business goals, or share their history. They'd share mistakes they made or dreams of their future. Video is an underused tool to build trust, share wisdom, educate, and grow an organization.
Never made a video before? Scared to try? Think you'll look ridiculous?
You're in the right place.
I've thought all those things, sprinkled with a good dose of who am I to look like an expert? People will make fun of me! I can't do this alone! Or my personal favorite, nobody wants to see ugly ol' me online. I hate the fact that I even think that.
To be frank, the world needs to see you. And me. The world needs us both to be big and bold. Visible and proud. Authentic and courageous.
And video is a great way to practice those skills.
This video series is meant to help anyone who wants to make a video and put it online. I realize some people have been making video and sharing their clips online for years. If that's you, skip right over this page. This is for the rest of us- those who are scared to do it, who don't know where to start, who get overwhelmed with technology, or who think that big bucks are required.
Making video is super easy. Really.
I step you through the entire process of making an introductory video for your website. Making an introductory video is a bite sized project that is simple to complete and can yield big results. Once you master how to make an introductory video, you can move to bigger projects because you'll feel comfortable with the basic tools.
There is also a downloadable pdf here for anyone who likes to see some of this information written out.
Enjoy! Happy video making!
PS Technology changes FAST, as do websites. Please let me know asap if any link doesn't work or if your technology isn't working for you.
In this video, I introduce myself and give you an overview of all the videos below. I also cover why you would want to make a video introduction for a website. There are real benefits! 3:24 total
Here's what you need to say in an introductory video. 1:37 total
The nitty gritty. What tools do you need to make a video? 5:20
Let's talk about you, the finer points of making video and self confidence. 4:08
Editing and sharing with the world. 8:43
This one gets a bit technical. Some helpful links:
Transferring from iphone to mac:
2. Four ways to import from iphone https://youtu.be/lQqYi8-5oYc
Transferring from android to PC
How to upload videos to youtube.com
How to get the youtube embed code
I was wrong about Vimeo!! The 5 GB upload/week plan now costs $7-12/month, but there is still a free option with 500 MB limit per week. Try it out to see if it works for you.
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Out Loud HSV monthly open mic and features create a space for literary arts and spoken word to grow! Join us in Pizzelle's Confections, studio RR4 at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, for this event. Come early to sign up for the open mic, where you will have 5 minutes to share your work. Then we will have a 30 minute feature with Stephanie Duggar!
Stephanie McCarley Dugger's collection of poetry, Either Way, You're Done, is forthcoming from Sundress Publications. Her chapbook, Sterling(Paper Nautilus, 2015), was co-winner of the 2014 Vella Chapbook contest. Her poems and nonfiction have appeared or are forthcoming in Arts & Letters, The Boiler Journal, Cider Press Review, Gulf Stream, Heron Tree, Meridian, The Southeast Review, Spoon River Poetry Review, Taos Journal of International Poetry and Art, and other journals. She is an assistant professor at Austin Peay State University, where she teaches writing and literature, and is Assistant Poetry Editor for Zone 3 Press.
Out Loud is dedicated to fostering new voices and encouraging participation, so even if you have never been to an open mic before, please come on down and hear some new interesting voices and share! This is a free show, but donations are strongly encouraged. Doors at 6:00, show begins at 6:30.


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This Mamma grew up on the outskirts of the 100 acres and fondly remembers catching yabbies with her sisters, burning up the bush tracks on her bike with her best buddy and as she got older awkward walks with boys where we may have even held sweaty hands (gasp!). It was (well, it seemed) a vast bushland in the centre of the suburb and many tales were told about the place and adventures had. Walking back into it after a 30 year absence was wonderful and nostalgic as NOTHING has changed, all the tracks seem so familiar still. The place was saved by local residents from becoming absorbed into suburbia in the early 80's and is recognised as being of "regional Botanical and Zoological significance, as there are a number of endangered species present" . It really is beautifully untouched bushland. The best dam to visit is the Brown Dam which is closest to the Arundel Rd entry, it usually has the most water and wildlife. As with all bushland, please be aware of the dangers and take a friend or two to enjoy it with.
Mamma's special mention: For more adventures in nature, head to Schwerkolt Cottage
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Keep to walking tracks-take your rubbish home - be mindful of the track you have taken so you don't get lost - geocaching
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Malice Aforethought
Definition - What does Malice Aforethought mean?
Malice aforethought is the term used to describe an offender's calculated intent to seriously hurt or kill someone prior to the commission of a legally unjustified or inexcusable act. As such, it is one of the elements that must be proven in order to secure a conviction for first-degree murder.
Justipedia explains Malice Aforethought
The term "malice aforethought" is used only to describe an offender's intent prior to the commission of a lethal crime. It is not used to describe an offender's emotions or feelings about the victim.
Because it speaks to intent, malice aforethought is not applicable in cases where someone kills another person in self-defense, or if someone was clinically insane prior to and during the commission of the offense. However, it is applicable in cases where the offender acts with supreme carelessness or disregard for another life.