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Maggie Gwen Wilks
Kevin Malcolm Bland
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Alex Stuart Postoj
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Directed by Mary Cole
Set in a Cricket Pavilion, Outside Edge deals with an eventful Saturday afternoon in the lives of five men and four women. Roger is having trouble getting a team together for the afternoons fixture but this proves to be the least of anyone's worries.
Bob is having marriage trouble as he is still doing odd jobs for his ex-wife behind his current wife's back. Dennis is also having marital trouble as his wife seems intent on moving house despite the fact they only moved recently. When he finally puts his foot down she sets fire to his new car. Kevin is trying to fight off his over affectionate wife Maggie while at the same time nurse his injured spinning finger and Alex's new girlfriend ends up shutting herself in the toilets having hysterics. Even Roger's seemingly perfect marriage to Miriam hits the skids when she discovers he has been playing away from home in more ways than one. Just when it seems things can't get any worse... it starts to rain!!


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Cushman & Wakefield was founded in New York in 1917 by John Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield. It has offices in 60 countries and more than 14,000 employees. The company offers a complete range of integrated services for all property types worldwide, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity and debt finance, investment banking, corporate services, property management, facilities management, project management, consulting and appraisal. It advises and represents clients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment, and has established a preeminent position in the world's major markets, as evidenced by its frequent involvement in many of the most significant property leases, sales and assignments.
Cushman & Wakefield has been present in Poland since 1991. The company provides services for multinational corporations, financial institutions, developers, entrepreneurs, state-owned entities and small to medium-size companies. It delivers integrated solutions through active advisory, development and management services on behalf of landlords, tenants and investors at each stage of the real estate process.
Cushman & Wakefield's office in Poland is part of the company's Central and Eastern Europe structure comprising also the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania. The regional structure of our offices makes it easier for us to cooperate with corporate clients.


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|Towards Implementation of Laser Engineered Surface Structures for Electron Cloud Mitigation
|The LHC operation has proven that the electron cloud could be a significant limiting factor in machine performance, in particular for future High Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) beams. Electron clouds, generated by electron multipacting in the beam pipes, leads to beam instabilities and beam-induced heat load in cryogenic systems. Laser Engineered Surface Structures (LESS) is a novel surface treatment which changes the morphology of the internal surfaces of vacuum chambers. The surface modification results in a reduced secondary electron yield (SEY) and, consequently, in the eradication of the electron multipacting. Low SEY values of the treated surfaces and flexibility in choosing the laser parameters make LESS a promising treatment for future accelerators. LESS can be applied both in new and existing accelerators owing to the possibility of automated in-situ treatment. This approach has been developed and optimised for the LHC beam screens in which the electron cloud has to be mitigated before the HL-LHC upgrade. We will present the latest steps towards the implementation of LESS.
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|First Beam Test of Laser Engineered Surface Structures (LESS) at Cryogenic Temperature in CERN SPS Accelerator
|Electron cloud mitigation is an essential requirement for accelerators of positive particles with high intensity beams to guarantee beam stability and limited heat load in cryogenic systems. Laser Engineered Surface Structures (LESS) are being considered, within the High Luminosity upgrade of the LHC collider at CERN (HL-LHC), as an option to reduce the Secondary Electron Yield (SEY) of the surfaces facing the beam, thus suppressing the elec-tron cloud phenomenon. As part of this study, a 2.2 m long Beam Screen (BS) with LESS has been tested at cryogenic temperature in the COLD bore EXperiment (COLDEX) facility in the SPS accelerator at CERN. In this paper, we describe the manufacturing procedure of the beam screen, the employed laser treatment technique and discuss our first observations in COLDEX confirming electron cloud suppression.
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Colin Ng & Partners LLP acted as Singapore counsel for Hera Capital Partners Holdings IV Pte. Ltd. ("HCPIV"), a Singapore domiciled single asset fund which is an investor in a series E-plus pre-IPO investment round by Go-Jek. Go-Jek is one of South-east Asia's leading digital platforms providing consumers with transportation, food delivery, logistics, and payment services. Go-Jek's payment system, known as Go-Pay, has emerged as one of the most popular mobile payment platforms in Indonesia.
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CM Launches PFMS of NSAP
Gangtok, Sept 29: (IPR) Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling lauched the PFMS enabled platform for the disbursement of Pensions under National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) here at a function held at Mintogang this evening. With this launching, Sikkim becomes one of the pioneer States to introduce this transparent system of direct benefit transfer through which beneficiaries will directly receive the pension amount in their bank account in real time. The Aadhar-linked platform has been created by National Informatics Centre, Government of India in collaboration with Ministry of Rural Development.
Four schemes will be covered under this online payment platform namely Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and National Family Benefit Scheme.
The program had the presence of Chief Secretary Shri A.K. Shrivastava, Chief Economic Adviser, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Shri Sudhaker Shukla, Principal Secretary Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, Shri K. Sreenivasulu, Secretary RM&DD Government of Sikkim Shri C.S. Rao, Deputy Secretary Ministry of Rural Development – NCAP Smt Rekha Chauhan, State Informatic Officer NIC Sikkim Shri Birendra Chettri, Principal System Analyst, NIC New Delhi, Shri Brijesh Shrivastava, and officers of State Social Justice Department.
Principal Secretary, SJEWD, Shri K. Sreenivasulu, in his opening remarks, gave a brief outline of the new online payment platform and the schemes to be covered under it. He expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for sparing his time to launch the PFMS platform for the State. He added that it will bring about speed and transparency in the transfer of pension funds directly to the beneficiary without any delay.
Chief Economic Adviser, MoRD, Shri Sudhaker Shukla said that Sikkim has been a pioneer State and one of the first States to achieve maximum percentage of Aadhar seeeding (97%) for Direct Benefir Transfer Schemes. It has shown the way to the rest of the States, he added. He also mentioned that the Unmarried Women Pension Scheme initiated by the Government of Sikkim is the first of its kind in the country, and congratulated the Chief Minister for it. He stated that today's launch has brought Sikkim under the ambit of a robust Public Financial Management System.
Principal System Analyst, NIC New Delhi Shri Brijesh Shrivastava explained the highlights of the NSAP-PPS, its key features, the process cycle and the payment system through PFMS.


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The March 2019 newsletter is now posted.
A true legend of the hammered dulcimer, Bill Spence, passed away on February 7, 2019 after a lengthy illness. More information is in the February 2019 newsletternewsletter.
The first information page is up for Glen Rose 2019. If you are interested in being a vendor at the festival, see that page for links to the application form in DOC or PDF format.


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More flavorful and tasty.I hope you will try this simple and delicious bhindi.
- Bhindi- 1/2 lb ( washed and wiped and cut it into rounds)
- Coconut dry(grated)-1/2 cup
- Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
- Red chili(whole) - 1-2
- Cumin seed- 1/2 tsp
- Onion - 1(chopped)
- Hing- a pinch
- Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil-1 tbsp
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
First dry roast coriander,coconut and red chili.
Let them cool and grind to a coarse powder into mixer.
Heat oil in a pan add cumin seed, when they crackle add hing
And onion fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Now add turmeric powder, and mix well add bhindi mix everything nicely.
Cover and cook on medium heat till bhindi turns light browned in color.
Keep stirring in between while it is getting cooked.
Add grounded coconut and Coriander ,red chili and mix well.
Cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
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Simple to make, and perfect to pack up and take on the road with you
2 tbsp fresh basil
2 small courgette
1/5 a large red pepper
3 large eggs
2 tsp baking powder
100g plain flour
½ pack of feta cheese
Small chunk of parmesean
Large splash olive oil
Black pepper to season
- Grate courgette into a colander over a bowl and sprinkle over a large pinch of sea salt to help dry it out while prepping the rest of the ingredients
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees
- Sieve flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl
- Lightly whisk eggs, milk and splash of oil in a jug, pour into large bowl and fold into the dry ingredients
- Add crumbled feta, finely chopped pepper, basil and very lightly mixed. Finally work through the courgette until well mixed
- Divide out the mixture into deep muffin dishes (1 large tbsp. per hole), sprinkle with grated parmesan, and bake in the centre of the over for around 25 minutes
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The Undersea AC 1015by Aaron Nowack
Undersea was once a haven for good and a light of civilisation under the waves. However, in 1009 AC, Undersea collapsed before the overwhelming might of the devilfish and treachery from within. Now, Undersea is the home of dark powers, a place where weresharks and undead swim in the daylight, masters of all they survey.
Most buildings in the great city that was Smaar no longer stand. The main exception to this is Queen Tarova's former palace. The coral of the castle has now died, and has turned black, almost in mockery of its former shining colour. The tallest towers of the palace have fallen, and the water around the palace is now dark and cold, despite its shallow depth. The Great Temple of Manawra is now desecrated and home to dark rituals in which the devilfish sacrifice triton to Saasskas. In the Citadel of Magic, devilfish sorcerers plunder the collected knowledge of centuries of triton, corrupting the magics they find to their own purposes.
From this dread citadel, Caxctiou (Triton Cleric 18 and Veyla) rules as king of Undersea. However, most of the power lies in the hands of his devilfish "adviser", Daannshir (Devilfish Patriarch).
The Rest of Undersea
In the rest of Undersea, small bands of triton struggle to survive, and servants of Saasskas have set themselves up as Barons. They are as follows:
Lucrectius, Baron of Soudege (Triton Mage 12 and Wight)
One of the wights created by Caxctiou, Lucrectius was awarded this barony for his service in the war against Undersea.
Darius, Baron of Werea (Triton Cleric 8 and Wereshark)
Darius is the son of the old Baroness, who was infected with lycanthropy during the war. Needless to say, he now gets his spells from Saasskas, not Manawra.
Drazlik, Baron of Easa (Kopru 14, Wicca 12)
Drazlik was loyal to Undersea... until it began to lose. He then offered his services to the devilfish, and was granted this barony.
Margia, Baroness of Nortens (Triton Cleric/Mage 10 and Wereshark)
Margia was the commander of Kitas' armies, and lead their treachery. She has since seized control of her former liege's barony.
Kaarasa, Baroness of Soua (Devilfish Matriarch)
Kaarasa was the leader of the invasion. She is the true power behind the throne, as Daannshir takes his orders from her.
Conda Darklover, Baroness of Trasar (Merrow 10, Shaman 3)
Conda was once known as Deepdiver, but on one of her voyages into the depths, something happened to her, and she returned a Shaman of Saasskas. When this was discovered, she was given her current epithet, and cast out of her tribe.
Jalian, Baron of Clargars (Triton Cleric/Mage 7)
One of the triton who refused to go on Juliast's exodus, Jalian is cooperating with the devilfish to give what protection he can to the surviving triton. He is also the secret head of the Coral Guard (see below). Clargars is a haven for the various triton resistance groups.
Naitoxu, Baron of Calitar (Triton Cleric 12 and Veyla)
Naitoxu was one of the triton who was captured with Caxctiou. He has succeeded him as Baron.
The Merrow Tribes
Many merrow tribes followed the triton on their exodus, but more tribes choose to remain. Few of those tribes still survive. Those that live are either hunted fugitives living a subsistent existence, or they have allied themselves with the devilfish to survive.
The Sharkin
The sharkin are by now extinct on the outer world.
Deep Water Pool of the Kna
The Kna now suffer the majority of devilfish attacks. This has forced them to stop attacks on Minrothad, as they concentrate their force on survival.
The Sea Giants
Most Sea Giants were killed in the wars. Those who survive are solitary warriors fighting a hopeless fight against the devilfish.
The Aquarendi
The Aquarendi remain in their villages around Alfeisle. However, they know the wrath of the devilfish will reach them soon, and have begun to prepare for their defence.
The Coral Guard
Taking its name from Undersea's elite force, this resistance group is the most powerful. Its members include triton, merrow, Aquarendi, and even a few Kna. They have several safe houses in the Aquarendi waters as well as more in the Barony of Clargars.


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Stocks are higher this morning on overseas strength. Bonds and MBS are down.
The Labor Market Conditions Index rose 2.1% in August, better than the forecast. This is an index of various leading and lagging indicators.
The jobs report last week probably didn't move the needle one way or the other with respect to the Fed's decision next week. Yes, payrolls disappointed, but the 2 month revision was strong. The labor force participation rate remained mired at 38 year lows, however the unemployment rate ticked down and wage inflation ticked up ever so slightly. Note that August's payroll miss seems to have a seasonal element to it and is usually revised upward.
The bond market seems to be ready for a rate hike. The Fed Funds futures are forecasting a very slow pace of tightening, the yield curve remains positively sloped, with the 10 year bond relatively heavy. Option volatility shows little sign of panic. The 10 year bond forward contracts indicate that even if the Fed hikes rates, the 10 year should maintain levels right around here.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism index edged up in August. Note that the survey was taken before the sell-off of the last few weeks. The labor data was decent – with businesses adding 0.13 workers, a historically strong number. Interestingly, 56% reported hiring or trying to hire, however 86% of those who are trying to hire are unable to find qualified candidates. (I wonder if "qualified" means someone with the wisdom of a 60 year old, the vision of a 50 year old, the efficiency of a 40 year old, the drive of a 30 year old and the paycheck of a 20 year old). Note that obama made an executive order over the weekend demanding that Federal contractors offer paid sick leave.
China has spent $260 billion trying to support its stock market. That is 2.4% of GDP. Note that stocks are not a major part of household assets, at around 2%. Real estate and bank deposits account for 70% and 24% of assets respectively. Interestingly the LTV of a typical Chinese home mortgage is about 17%. To put that in perspective, the US LTV is at 39%, and peaked at 57% in 2009.
Completed foreclosures dropped to 38,000 in July, according to CoreLogic. This is down 24% from last year, and 6% from June. Pre-financial crisis, 21,000 was a typical reading, so we have a way's to go yet. Foreclosure filings have ticked up this year as the judicial states start to address their foreclosure inventory. The Northeast and Florida remain the states with the highest foreclosure inventory.
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When mortgage lending sources loan money for individuals to purchase real property they want a guarantee that the individual will pay the money back, and to make a profit on the money it lends. Generally, the property that the borrower is purchasing serves as collateral, or property that the lender could repossess or take back if the borrower does not make good on the loan. The lender charges interest on the amount borrowed, over what they lent the borrower. This is the lender's profit and only reason for lending money.
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When your contract expires, you stay on the same plan as long as you keep paying, but this isn't always the best option.
If you've signed up for a 24-month contract, or even if you've just signed up for a 28-day prepaid plan, the time will come when your contract ends.
That doesn't spell the end of your service, though. As long as you keep paying your monthly contract fees or topping up your prepaid, you'll remain connected. Once the contract period is over, either side can terminate at the agreed notice period (typically a month), but telcos don't often enforce this.
It's not hard to see why. It's in the interest of a telco to keep you on board as a customer, and anything that adds friction is something that's likely to see you at least considering other offers. Exact figures are near impossible to come by, but it's quite certain that a large number of folks stay on the same plan, month in and month out, without ever changing. This often isn't the best idea in order to get the best value for money, even if you don't want to switch carriers.
The downsides of staying on the same plan
The biggest downside to sticking with the same plan, especially if it's a 24-month contract, is that plan provisions change on a constant basis and usually tick upwards in terms of included value. In the past couple of years we've seen a huge growth in the number of plans that offer unlimited standard national calls and texts. Your older plan probably still has either call minutes or a "credit" for calls that limits your usage in this respect.
More significantly, with the massive growth in mobile data usage, we've seen more plans with multi-gigabyte data allowances pop up, even at budget price points. Sticking with an older plan means you're paying more for your data, and may also miss out on the near-standard $10/GB excess charging most telcos opt for.
The upsides of staying on the same plan
This is not to say that there are no circumstances in which sticking to your existing plan is a good idea. For some plans, the shift in value isn't always a positive one, especially if you're looking at prepaid deals where issues like 28-day or 30-day expiry come into play, or other recharge bonuses or extra features are considered.
Any carrier will happily switch you to a new plan if your existing contract has expired, but it's well worth weighing up the relative costs of doing so. Once a plan is no longer offered, the standard is that anyone on that plan will usually be accommodated on it for as long as they keep paying, but if you switch away from it, there's no switching back to the old plan, because it simply won't exist anymore.
My contract has expired: What should I do?
If you're after the greatest value for your money, and you should be, your best option is to consider and compare the deal you're currently on with not only your existing provider but across the wide variety of both carriers and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) offering services in Australia. It's trivial to keep your existing number if you switch providers, with most instances only taking a few minutes to change from one telco to another.
Even if you don't want to change providers, you should definitely investigate the current offers from your existing provider, because the odds are pretty good that in the two years or more since you signed up, the included value at the price you're paying monthly has increased markedly. That means you could be getting more calls, texts or data inclusions for your current spend, or even shift down to a lower tier plan price if you're satisfied with what you're currently getting.
If you're happy with your current handset, you should consider going on a "SIM-only" plan, either over a 12-month term or on a month-to-month basis. Once your contract has concluded, any handset offered on that plan is yours to keep, so if you don't feel the need to upgrade, why contract for a longer term?
On the other hand, if you're keen on upgrading your current phone, whether due to a couple of years of knocks, bumps and maybe a screen break or two, or simply because you fancy something new and shiny, you could consider an entirely new phone plan with a bundled handset. Some carriers offer "phone upgrade" plans that allow you to swap out a phone for a new handset, but if you've concluded your term there's no point in pursuing those, as they're primarily aimed at people who are only a year into their two-year terms.
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It's all work for Sara Ali Khan on her birthday
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's daughter Sara Ali Khan turns a year older today. The star kid will soon make her Bollywood debut with Kedarnath which is slated to release towards the end of this year. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Sara will be seen romancing Sushant Singh Rajput in the film. Before the release of her debut film, Sara already bagged Rohit Shetty's Simmba. Co-produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, Sara will be seen opposite Ranveer Singh in this film.
It seems that this birthday will be a busy one for the young actress. As per a report in a leading daily, the actress is occupied with the rehearsals for a song in Simmba which will be shot in the coming few days. A source close the film spoke about the same to the leading daily. "This year, her plans are quite different. Sara, who otherwise rings in her birthday with friends and family, will spend the day rehearsing for a song from her upcoming film. The song that Sara is rehearsing for is an important and big one. Although the makers asked her to take an off for her birthday, she has chosen to continue rehearsing. That's why she doesn't want to take a break and change her 'dance routine' on her birthday. Sara is really committed to her work, and there's a lot of excitement [around her]. So, she is leaving no stone unturned for her first films."
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I literally stood in the dining room for a solid 30 mins last night just staring at this room thinking "Something is off. It just doesn't feel right." I can only imagine what a bystander would have thought if they saw me through the window... staring at the dining room...
My face looked a little something like this.
I couldn't explain it. It just didn't "feel right". Something was off balance. Later, as I laid in bed, I was still thinking about it (weirdo), when it occurred to me that maybe a pop of color would make it feel better. So, I hopped out of bed and grabbed a turquoise "R" I had in the office and placed in on the mantle, which really pepped it up. (Sadly, you can not even see it in this picture.)
Would you agree that it just looks a little "blah"?
Hence the curtain dilemma. Should I have picked a more exciting print?
One really great thing that you can see in this picture is this bad boy:
About a year ago I made the inner part with a chalk pin and chalk board I got at Marshalls, but this weekend my uncle David gave me that cool frame and I just didn't know what to do with it. I randomly put it around this chalk print and LOVE IT. It just looks crazy and fun.
The sad part about all of this is that the dining room looked just fine about two days ago and I was happy as a lark with it, but in a fit of boredom I decided to move some things around and then this happened.... mass confusion on curtains and furniture placement...


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AASA Elects New Board Members
It is my pleasure to announce the results of the AASA election for new Board Members.
Sally Howell and Amira Jarmakani garnered the most votes and will be joining the AASA Board. Amira will serve as a Member-at-Large, and Sally will assume the role of Secretary.
Thank you to all the candidates who ran for election, and thanks to all the members who voted. AASA continues to grow in exciting and vibrant ways, in no small part due to the dynamism that each of you brings to it.


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Looking for a fun Christmas activity to do with the kids? Something that will ignite your Christmas spirit, make a lovely centre piece for your table and fill your tummies with Christmas cheer? Then look no further than today's ajb Christmas bonus, 'How to make a gingerbread Christmas tree'.
Our kids delighted in making the tree featured in today's post – although on careful observation of the pics for this story I now have my suspicions that more of the lollies that I supplied for decorative purposes ended up in three little tummies… oh well, I guess that's just one of the many joys of Christmas!
Have fun!
(Makes 1kg dough – approximately 2 Gingerbread trees)
100g butter
2/3 cups brown sugar (coconut sugar is a great substitute)
1/2 cup golden syrup
2 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 cup self raising flour
1 tsp bicarb of soda
3 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 portion of royal icing (recipe below)
5 – 6 different sized star cutters (or concentric cutters as pictured below)
1. Melt butter, brown sugar and golden syrup over low heat. Allow to cool
2. Into a large mixing bowl sift flours, bicarb of soda and spices
3. Pour melted butter mix into sifted flours and add egg mixing into a dough. If dough is too stiff, add a small amount of chilled water (no more than 30ml)
4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes
5. Remove dough from the fridge and divide in half
6. On a well-floured surface, knead dough until even consistency then roll out into 5mm thickness (just not too floured as was the case with our biscuits!)
7. Cut out two of each star size
8. Repeat with remaining dough
9. Bake for up to 10 minutes at 180 degrees celsius (gingerbread should be slightly soft when cooled)
10. Remove from the oven and whilst still warm, make a hole in the centre of each star with a skewer
11. When cooled, put the largest star on your serving plate and secure in place with a small amount of royal icing (recipe below) on the base of the biscuit
12. Pipe a small amount of royal icing in the centre of the star
13. Put a skewer into the hole and thread the other largest star on top, making sure the points are alternating
14. Continue icing and placing the next star in position, reducing in size until the smallest star remains
15. Decorate with lollies, little marshmallows and any other small sweets that you can lay your hands on. This is where you get creative (and the kids get to have a sneaky feast!)
Voila! – The masterpiece!
To make the royal icing:
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar (sifted)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg white and lemon juice
2. Gradually add icing sugar and continue to whisk until smooth and fully combined
3. Cover and refrigerate
4. Remove from fridge approx. 20 minutes before needed (stir before using)
Golden syrup can be difficult to find (in Jakarta the supermarkets Kemchicks and Ranch Market are most likely to reliably stock golden syrup). If you get caught out, rice syrup can provide a less-sweet alternative.
Javara stocks excellent ingredients and we especially love their spices for Christmas baking (including their Spekulas spice mix – a festive blend of cassia, nutmeg, ginger and cloves). Javara's organic coconut sugar is also a staple in our pantries and is a healthier substitute for sugar derived from sugar cane.
Looking for more ideas to assist in preparing for a fabulous festive season? Check out these stories. We are sure you will enjoy them…
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The ajb Oleh Oleh Gift List
The ajb Ultimate Guide to preparing your home for a Jakarta Christmas
… and as always, we love hearing from you! Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below 🙂
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BePro are a recognised provider of CIPD supported distance learning courses in Human Resources at Intermediate level. Units are delivered through a series of workshops, as well as through our online learning portal BePro Active. BePro Active is organised into easy to follow sections to break down your learning into manageable chunks; and we provide unlimited support and coaching at a great price.
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More legal aid support for victims of domestic violence
Victims of domestic violence will get more support in taking abusive former partners to court, the Ministry of Justice announced today.
The current 5 year time limit on abuse evidence in the family courts will be scrapped, while the range of documents accepted as evidence of abuse will be widened to include statements from domestic violence support organisations and housing support officers. The changes will come into effect from January.
The move represents the latest step to protect and support victims of domestic abuse. Earlier this year the government announced a £17 million fund to support 41 projects across the country to tackle violence against women and girls.
Justice Minister Dominic Raab said:
We have listened to victims' groups and carefully reviewed the criteria for legal aid for victims of domestic abuse in family cases.
These changes make sure that vulnerable women and children get legal support, so their voice is properly heard in court.
Legal aid is available to people involved in private family disputes if they are victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of domestic violence or child abuse. To qualify, applicants must provide objective evidence of the abuse while their case is also subject to means and merits tests.
The changes announced today follow a review of the evidence requirements set out in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) 2012. A Statutory Instrument amending the relevant regulations will be laid in Parliament in the coming days.
The government has also committed to bringing forward a landmark Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill which will ensure that no stone is left unturned in protecting and supporting victims and children.
Notes to editors
- Currently documentation is accepted as evidence of abuse from social services, law enforcement and medical professionals.
- Evidence provided by domestic violence support organisations or housing support officers as part of an application for legal aid in disputed family court cases will need to include:
- a statement that in the letter writer's reasonable professional opinion, the applicant is a victim of domestic violence or at risk of being a victim;
- the matters relied on in support of that opinion;
- and a summary of the support the individual or organisation provided following the determination.
- The SI will also amend the regulations to accept evidence of abuse against previous partners, to better evidence an applicant being 'at risk' of domestic violence.
- The Legal Aid Agency has existing powers to withdraw funding in the event that evidence of domestic violence is proven to be false.


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Registration of Shipping Vessels Cargo, Fishing, Passenger & Pleasure Yachts
Vanuatu is a member of the United Nations and the British Commonwealth and also has privileged
economic and commercial relationships with the French African, Caribbean and Pacific Nations. Vessels
flying the Vanuatu Flag receive friendly reception around the globe.
We can assist with vessel registration, crew documentation and all matters relating
to safety and proper vessel inspection and documentation.
General information:
If sailing on Vanuatu waters only: vessels must be registered under the Shipping Act [CAP
53] which preamble is "To provide for the control and safety of Vanuatu vessels". The local
shipping register is maintained by the Director of the Department of Ports & Marine in Port-
Vila, Vanuatu.
If sailing on international waters (whether for charters or pleasure): vessels must be
registered under The Maritime Act [CAP.131] which has its preamble "To provide for
the establishment of a shipping register for vessels of Vanuatu engaged in foreign trade
and for matters connected therewith" and must follow the Maritime Regulations; Vessels
are registered with the international shipping registry which is administered by Vanuatu
Maritime Services Limited ("VMSL") in New-York.
Registration under The Maritime Act [CAP.131]
Applications for registration of vessels (Cargo, Fishing or Passenger Vessels including Pleasure Yacht)
under the flag of Vanuatu pursuant to the Maritime Act Cap.131, must be made to The Office of the Deputy
Commissioner of Maritime Affairs/VMSL.
Vessels registered under the Maritime Act and flying the Vanuatu flag must meet the
requirements of the International Maritime Conventions, i.e., International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea, International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships,
International Telecommunications Convention and Radio Regulations, International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers etc
Registration under The Shipping Act [CAP.53] – Vanuatu Shipping Regulations Order
No.18 of 2004
Registration or licensing of vessels (other than a foreign registered vessel) operating within
Vanuatu's economic zone (fishing vessel over 8 metres in length engaged in commercial
fishing not registered under foreign flag; vessel that carries passengers for hire; vessel over 8
metres in length engaged in commercial trade) must be registered pursuant to section 2 of the
Pleasure Yacht owners may also register their vessels under the Republic of Vanuatu
flag under authority of the Vanuatu Shipping Regulations Order No.18 of 2004
with the understanding that the vessel will be sailing within Vanuatu waters only.
We can assist with any Registrations which require submission of
- A complete application for Registration of the vessel;
- Notarised proof of vessel ownership;
- The vessel must be shown to be in seaworthy condition at the time of registration;
- A survey completed by a Vanuatu approved qualified independent marine surveyor that details the condition of hull, machinery, radio equipment and safety equipment on board the vessel and states that,
- The vessel shall not be more than 20 years of age from completion of first construction; in the opinion of the surveyor, the vessel is in sound and seaworthy condition;
- The vessel must be owned by a citizen or national of Vanuatu – For purpose of ownership a Vanuatu registered company meets this condition;
- If the vessel is a pleasure yacht, it must be over 50 net registered tons and a declaration be submitted that it will be used solely for pleasure. It will not carry paying passengers or cargo;
- Declaration of Pleasure Yacht Owner;
- Certified copy of any foreign marine document of registration of the vessel;
- Proof that the vessel is seaworthy eg. survey documents and inspection reports not greater than three months from date of receipt of application;
- Insurance, proof that the registered owner has and continues to hold public liability, pollution clean-up and wreck removal insurance coverage for amounts appropriate to the size of the vessel;
- Two 4 x 8 inch colour photographs of the vessel. One taken from the portside bow to stern and one taken from the starboard side stern towards the bow;
- Payment of the registration fees.
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Vanuatu also has an International open registry for commercial vessels and a unique Historic Registry for vessels with historical or cultural significance.
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From kindergarten, airports and high end offices, the KX hand hygiene dispenser line has been designed to be at home in many different environments. With a clean modern style, the vertical sides transition at the corner radii to a curved top and bottom shape. This curvature is also integrated into the front surface of the dispenser, and blending between the body and the front is a signature bezel. The slight chamfer of the bezel, falling away from the front, helps to transition the curved face to the cover body, capturing light and shadows to further unify the overall form. The manual version has a presser that draws on the bezel and front face characteristics. At the top of the dispenser is the cover open button, this feature can be changed into a keyed lock option depending on the facility requirements. The front of the KX dispenser is fully transparent, which permits a unique custom graphic application giving the customer the ability to create messages and fill level windows in any shape or location. The tailored capabilities extend to the bezel, body, button and presser of the dispenser, as these can be colour matched to suit any interior design or architectural features.


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Iomega eGo Portable 250GB hard drive
For the ultimate in portability, the Iomega eGo Portable 250GB hard drive is the perfect device for all of your needs. Unlike what many people think there is no reason to have a big huge device just so you can have an external hard drive, with a size of only .75 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and a mere 5.25 inches high this is one of the smallest and cutest hard drives you will find around. A quite generously sized 250-gig size ensures that you have plenty of room to back up all of your files as well.
With software included that will allow you to quickly and easily create backups of your hard drive in addition to the easy plug and play connection style this can easily be the perfect hard drive for those users who have either a desktop or a laptop model. Adding to the flexibility of the Iomega eGo Portable 250GB hard drive even further is the ability to quickly and easily take it with you, or even connect it to an Apple computer and a PC without any major complications.
The ultimate flexibility is realized when you discover that carrying around your files does not have to be something that is so heavy that you always look for excuses to leave it at home. With a nice and simple size this is the ultimate option for anyone who needs to have the ability to quickly and easily transport files without having to use constant flash drives that only hold a couple of gigs of files. With a nice bright color and sleek design, this is the perfect choice for anyone looking for the perfect portable hard drive.


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The Show Out Set
Show 'em what you got with this glam collection of three fabulous lip colors and our stunning glitter. Set includes Monster, a smoked-out grey liquid lipstick, Scandals, a dangerously deep black lipstick, PAT, a stunning metallic gold liquid lipstick, and superfine Silver glitter. Perfect for those who always shut down the party with their bold, fierce af style.
Cruelty-free | Made in the USA
Our matte all-day liquid lipstick is coffee-proof, kiss-proof, and of course, cruelty-free. Never sticky or gloppy, the intensely pigmented formula feels smooth and light on the lip. We keep out the bad stuff (parabens and other ick-inducing ingredients) so you can focus on the good stuff.
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The world we are living today has a highest number of divorces than marriages, hard to believe but that the reality. The process of divorce is tiresome, emotional wrecking and heartbreaking. Divorce ranges years back, and the first divorce process in Mississauga started in the early nineteen century. Hiring services of qualified and experienced DivorcelawyerinMississauga will ease the burden of the divorce process.
The court procedure.
Before you start the court divorce process, it is important you try all channels to reconcile with your partner. The judge will even ask for evidence to prove that you have attempted to save your marriage, having a marriage counsel certificate is important. The court process can take one month two or even years before the judge grants you the divorce certificate. Hiring Kain divorce lawyers in Mississauga will advise you on the correct channels to speed up your court divorce procedures.
What are the grounds for divorce?
The court is very clear on the grounds it can grant a divorce. The main ones include separation without consent if it is more than four years, separation with consent if it is more than three years and desertion from more than two years. Other ground of divorce according to Mississauga divorce lawyer are challenging behaviors like using of drugs, abuse, gambling and many others.
Filing for the divorce
There are steps to be followed when filing for a divorce. The most important one is to engage services of a divorce law firm in Mississauga, after that the company will appoint a lawyer who will help you in filling the necessary divorce documents.
The steps to follow when filling for divorce.
With the help of Mississauga divorce lawyers, the client is supposed to fill a divorce form and write a well-documented statement citing the grounds for divorce. If he or she has evidence, it is important to include it in your report. Kain & Ball family law firm in Mississauga advises that it is important that your ground for divorce be backed up with evidence to minimize the other partner from challenging the decision. In additional you are required to write a detailed proposal for the children in the equation, how they will be provided for on a daily basis.
The divorce documents.
Your Kain divorce lawyers in Mississauga will study the divorce documents keenly, advice you on what to included and what emit. The divorce lawyers will then guide you on how to file for division of properties, child support, and custody and child access. After all the documents are verified to be correct, your lawyer will send them to court if the respondent agrees to and have no objection the divorce procedure will start.
Time frame.
The court will give you three more months for you to try and reconcile with your partner. The Mississauga divorce lawyer will be there to guide you through and if your union is beyond repair the judge will issue you will divorce certificate. After three month, you are free to remarry.
Kain divorce lawyers Mississauga has years of experience in divorce procedures.


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Atlantic SUPergirls' 1,500-Mile Expedition
For those on the East Coast, winter is not usually the best time to be outdoors enjoying Mother Nature. Just don't tell that to Julieta "Jules" Gismondi and LouAnne Harris, aka the Atlantic SUPergirls.
These ladies are currently in the midst of an epic paddling trip from New York City to Key West. A 1,500-mile trip fueled by nothing more than a few supplies, a love for adventure and pure girl power.
The duo work as kayak and paddleboarding instructors at the Manhattan Kayak Company. While their summers are spent teaching New Yorkers and tourists the joys of paddling, winter is their off-season.
While many instructors may take this time to relax, Harris and Gismondi had other plans; they wanted to paddle down the entire East Coast. So on October 12, the two set out from The Big Apple with one mindset: Key West or bust.
Helping Others
For the Atlantic SUPergirls, this trip is about much more than simply paddling 1,500 miles; as if that isn't enough already. They're are also raising money for two charities, First Descents and Mission Blue, both of which do exceptional work related to the ocean.
First Descents is a non-profit organization that gives free outdoor adventure trips to young adults who are fighting cancer. This includes paddleboarding and kayak experiences at the boathouse where Gismondi and Harris work, which is how the two found out about this organization.
Mission Blue is an initiative set up by famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle which focuses on ocean conservation. Their goal is to educate the public about protecting "Hope Spots" or special places within the ocean that are vital to the health of the ocean.
Gismondi and Harris have set up a Gofundme account for their trip and plan to donate two-thirds of the proceeds to these two organizations. So far they have raised more than $14,000 toward their goal of $30,000.
Educating Others
After spending as much time on the water as these two have, they know a thing or two about the importance of water quality. So they decided to use their expedition as an opportunity to conduct water testing along the eastern shoreline. However, the idea stemmed from their job at the Manhattan Kayak Company.
"People are always worried about if the Hudson is over-polluted, but it been cleaned up over the past 40 years and now is the cleanest urban water way in the country," Gismondi said. "The struggle of trying to get New Yorkers in the water is actually what motivated us to do the water testing."
Gismondi and Harris are testing the nitrate and phosphate levels at various spots along their trip and then posting the results online. So far the results have been promising and the water has been mostly clean.
"It's interesting to see the correlation between people's location and their involvement with the waterway," Harris said. "When you spend time interacting with the water, you will spend more time taking care of it."
Expedition Progress
The ladies have been paddling for nearly three months now and are currently in Georgia, only one state away from their final destination. They paddle about 20-25 miles a day and spend most of their nights camping, though the people they met have been very supportive.
"People have been really enthusiastic about the trip when they hear about it, offer help and support with their homes and cars," Harris said. "That has been the best part of the trip and we will have a lot to pay forward when we are done."
While many have given them support, it is their strong friendship that has been the key to this entire trip. Over the past three months, they have faced various obstacles but have kept their spirits high thanks to one simple rule.
"Our rule is that at the end of every single day, no matter what happened on the water, we have to hug," Harris said.
The Atlantic SUPergirls have stayed true to this strategy and it has worked thus far. Sometimes you don't need a complicated plan to succeed, just determination and a friend to always encourage you to keep going.
"We are pushing each other but not getting in each other's way," Gismondi said. "I couldn't think of anyone better to spend this long of time together."
To stay up to date on their progress, follow them on their Facebook page.
Learn about one paddler's plan to attempt the first-ever solo transatlantic SUP expedition.


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Mtech Press Releases
June 11, 2008
Mtech Technology Advancement Program Companies AccuStrata, TRX Systems, Zymetis Win Incubator Company of the Year Awards
COLLEGE PARK, Md.—AccuStrata Inc., TRX Systems Inc. and Zymetis Inc., three early stage companies in the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute's (Mtech) Technology Advancement Program, each took first place in their respective categories at the 2008 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards ceremony on June 10.
The companies were selected from 21 finalists in seven categories.
"All three are promising companies with innovative technologies," said Steve Kozak, executive director of the Greater Baltimore Technology Council and a member of the selection committee. "Each is on the path to greatness and the State of Maryland is better for it."
AccuStrata Inc. (www.accustrata.com), winner in the Best New Incubator Company category, features a patented technology that could make products such as solar cells, flat panel displays and semiconductors less expensive for consumers by improving the precision and yield of manufacturing processes. The company offers a novel system that automatically detects and corrects errors on the fly during the mass manufacturing of thin films. The increased precision gained through AccuStrata's technology could help eliminate some of the estimated $31 billion wasted annually when thin film products fail to meet customer specifications and are scrapped. Thin films are widely used for nanotechnology, optical, military, biomedical and telecommunications applications.
TRX Systems Inc. (www.trxsystems.com), winner in the Best Homeland Security Company category, could save the lives of firefighters and first responders with its Firefighter Sentinel System, comprised of a highly advanced personal tracking device, base station and software. The Firefighter Sentinel System gives responders pinpoint and up-to-date locations of individuals deployed inside a structure such as a burning building. It also functions as a health monitor, detecting and alerting operators of personnel in distress. The system automatically logs all data for replay, post-analysis and training.
The Sentinel research and development has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Technology Support Working Group, Department of Homeland Security, the Laboratory for Physical Sciences, the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, the Center for Fire Safety Research and Development, the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO).
Zymetis Inc. (www.zymetis.com), winner in the Best Technology Transfer Company category, may hold the key to inexpensive ethanol through an enzymatic process derived from a bacterium found in the Chesapeake Bay. Zymetis' patent-pending technology, developed at the University of Maryland, breaks down any substance consisting of plant matter (cellulose) into its constituent sugars (which are then fermented into ethanol) faster and cheaper than any available solution. Zymetis is developing a pilot plant to convert non-recyclable municipal waste into ethanol in conjunction with Lawrenceville, Va.-based Fiberight. In addition to the Technology Advancement Program, Zymetis has also been actively engaged in other Mtech programs for Maryland technology startups like the VentureAccelerator program, Mtech's Bioprocess Scale-Up Facility, and Mtech's Maryland Industrial Partnerships funding program.
The Maryland Incubator Company of the Year awards, sponsored by TEDCO, RSM McGladrey, the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development and Saul Ewing LLP, publicly recognize achievements by current clients and graduates of Maryland incubators and provide a forum for the nominees to increase their visibility in the business, technology and investment communities. Application finalists and category award recipients are chosen by a cross-section of the region's most prominent industry leaders and early-stage investors.
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The Life You've Imagined
...It is Possible
An Evening of Channeling and Lecture with Gregory Goltsov.
The world is changing.
Very soon these changes will become increasingly fast, increasingly strenuous, and increasingly difficult to cope with.
It's time to prepare ourselves for the time to come, to prepare our bodies and our psyches for difficulties that lie ahead.
And it's time, as we prepare ourselves, to learn to be with others through these times which may bring many to the edge of what they can handle.
But with change comes opportunity. Grand opportunity. And we ought make the most of it.
It's time to prepare for all the future has to offer, as well as to learn to help others through these times.
It's time to embrace our role and see all that we can do for those around us, and for this world.
When: Thursday, December 15, 7:00pm.
Where: At The Home of Eliyahu & Leehee Holly
12 Kubovy St., Ramat Denya, Jerusalem
Cost: 25 shekels (unless this constitutes a hardship)
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The survey gathers anonymised information on the goods and services bought by people who live in Guernsey, in order to find out the average cost of living here.
The Household Expenditure Survey is taking place over the 12 months from May 2018. To ensure that it results in a detailed and representative picture of spending in Guernsey, we need to find over 1,000 households to take part, from every different walk of life. So, tell us, what is your cost of living?
It is important that you do, because the results of the survey are used to update Retail Prices Index (RPI) basket, to ensure it remains accurate and relevant to what people in Guernsey spend their money on (see www.gov.gg/rpi for the latest figures). Changes in the RPI are used to inform:
- Tax allowances
- Social Security benefit rates
- Pension payments
- Maintenance payments
- Wage negotiations
- Rental price reviews
Also, the results are published for anyone to access for market or social research, see www.gov.gg/household for the results of the last survey.
If you choose to opt in or are selected to take part in the survey, a letter will be sent to you explaining the survey in a bit more detail. One of our team of fieldworkers will make an appointment to visit you and help you complete the initial questionnaire, which covers regular household payments and other large purchases. Household members will then all be asked to keep a record of everything that they buy in shops or online over the following two weeks.
We recognise that this is not a small task, so to say thank you to the households that take part, each one is offered the opportunity to either be entered into a quarterly prize draw to win up to £500 or receive a £25 voucher towards a meal at one of Randall's local restaurants.
The winners from the prize draws so far are as follows.
First draw:
- 1st prize, £500 - ticket number 62
- 2nd prize, £250 - ticket number 117
- 3rd prize, £100 - ticket number 140
- 3 x £50 prizes - ticket numbers 63, 137 and 101
Second draw:
- 1st prize, £500 - ticket number 306
- 2nd prize, £250 - ticket number 49
- 3rd prize, £100 - ticket number 57
- 3 x £50 prizes - ticket numbers 52, 219 and 144
Third draw:
- 1st prize, £500 - ticket number 341
- 2nd prize, £250 - ticket number 146
- 3rd prize, £100 - ticket number 382
- 3 x £50 prizes - ticket numbers 326, 388 and 280
All the information is provided in confidence. After you have completed the survey, your name, address and any other identifying information is removed by the fieldworker, leaving just the anonymised data which is used to provide grouped statistics, so that no person or household will be identifiable in the results. Your anonymised data will only be processed by Census Officers within the Data & Analysis team and will not be shared with any other States of Guernsey service or third party. To find out how Data & Analysis process your personal data you can read our Fair Processing Notice [213kb].
If you would like to take part in the survey or would like to find out more about it, call 717188 or email email@example.com and we will start the process.
If you would like to receive an email and/or text notification when the next consultation becomes available (or you wish to stop receiving those notifications), please log in or register here.
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Mood: on fire
Topic: Spiritual Warfare
My diary depicts a slice of my life that would have left the average woman insane! But God had a bigger plan and purpose for my life and turned my tragedy into triumph. God has given me a forum to use my testimony as a platform to bring attention to the consequences of sexual immorality in our churches and the utter devastation it causes to our families, churches, and communities.
God created and loves the family, but Satan has an agenda to destroy our church ministry through the destruction of family, starting at the head, our pastors.
Do you agree that we should pull off the mask, come out of denial and hold our leaders accountable for sexual immorality?
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BJJ Purple Belt… Why It's the Most Frustrating Belt in Jiu Jitsu
Get the formula for making it through the colored belts! Click Learn More!
BJJ Purple Belts Must Expand Their game
This is the prime time to expand your game. For me, I was mainly a closed guard player and a leg locker. While I really did soar in those areas, I knew that I shouldn't only rely on those areas. So I started to seriously expand my own Jiu Jitsu. I started playing with X Guard, Butterfly Guard and started playing more top positions. This was such a positive thing. I was able to (and still am) hone my skills against lower belts in sparring and then started implementing these changes during sparring against higher ranks. It really helped solidify my skills.
Purple Belts Roll under different IBJJF rules
Most places will roll under IBJJF style rules. And if you want to solely compete for the IBJFF, then that would be best. But if you want to understand the totality of Jiu Jitsu, you will need to roll under different rules. Do rounds of EBI rules. Play with the sub only rule set. Sub only rule sets helped me understand the importance of the finish and most of all, it injected more fun into sparring.
Purple Belts shouldn't kill the white belts
While white belts can be fun to practice your new skills on, they can also be used to practice getting out of bad positions. You have to implement your new skills on white belts, but you don't have to always. And you also don't have to try and destroy them either. Let some white belts get a dominant position on you and work your escapes. It will help with the defensive end of your game. And believe it or not, that is quite an important aspect of Jiu Jitsu. Check out this video below with 5x Black Belt World Champion, Bernardo Faria on how long it can take to achieve the black belt! Always remember, it is about the journey, not the destination!
Eliminate the guesswork of moving through the color belts! Click Learn More!
Compete as much as you can
I cannot stress how important this is. While you will compete against both lower and higher ranking Jiu Jitsu students in your gym, you need to compete to see those with different games. Your training partners will know your game backwards and front. By competing, you will be going against those who are your same rank, but have no clue on what you can do. You will be able to see where your own skills are at by competing. It will help you get the understanding of Jiu Jitsu so much more.
Moving from blue belt to purple belt will be a long journey, but you will learn so much,. You will really find out what works best for you and you will be able to get a glimpse in how you will roll later on in your Jiu Jitsu journey. One excellent resource for the mid belt level competitor is…


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Inside Zenefits' San Francisco Offices
IDF Studio designed the offices of Zenefits, a cloud based HR startup which redefines the way businesses manage human resources.
Zenefits hired IDF to create a space that would accommodate the current team and the company's rapid growth. Working with the existing architectural structure, IDF played up the loft-style workspace by adding color and a sense of humor. Several design pieces were customized to infuse the Zenefits' brand throughout the space and reflect the company's culture. The fun and functional space is designed to easily go from the daily grind to hosting social events with a glass of wine, said IDF Studio
- Location: South of Market – San Francisco, California
- Design: IDF Studio
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Who doesn't love purses? I know I do and so does Hillary Taymour of Collina Strada. Hillary is the owner/designer of her very own purse line. Not only does she create purses, she has a clothing line as well!
She started off in California but later moved to New York. And, I was lucky to have the opportunity to interview Hillary all about Collina Strada and her life. Hillary brought her line and her trusty sidekick, PowWow, to Golydn in the Highlands. To read more about Goldyn or Collina Strada you can follow either link. Now for the interview:
P: Did anything from your time in California inspire some of the bags from your line?
H: I'm definitely inspired by nature but my design comes mainly from New York and the colors are inspired more by California.
P: I noticed that several of your bags are solid colors. Why is that?
H: Well we do have some patterns but I mainly try to do color without it being a color. I want people to be able to wear my bags without feeling overwhelmed.
P: Now, especially with my generation, kids are mainly focused on brand names. What do you think about that and do you put your name in your purses?
H: The whole vibe of my line is that you know it's me without any sort of indication. I don't want to be a Calvin Klein or something like that, My main goal is to make something beautiful that may have a following, but I don't really want to put a label on my bag so you know exactly who it's from and how much it costs.
P: Speaking of labels, I've noticed that celebrities are into that as well. Are there any celebrities that you know of who have one of your bags? Is it something that you're proud of?
H: Yes, I have dressed a few celebrities like some of the girls from 90210, Chloe Sevigny and Tyra Banks. A lot of people have them and so it's not an uncommon thing. I don't make it a priority, and it's not one of my biggest accomplishments. Right now, I'm dressing an up-and-coming musician who just sold out her tour in Australia. It's more fun to work with artists more one-on-one.
P: How did you get into the fashion world?
H: I basically just dropped out of college. I had a teacher who I didn't agree with and he gave me a C and I never got bad grades so, I went to a fashion school in L.A instead. I was actually supposed to be a doctor but I obviously pursued this instead!
Thanks to Vanessa and Courtney at Goldyn for this opportunity to meet Hillary and of course PowWow!
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The aerodynamic body styling draws you to the car and accentuates the BMW evolution protocol, common with all BMWs. Even the door handles light up at night for ease of operation, while the quadrilateral exhaust pipes promise a driving experience not often encountered. The 2.2 inch colour LCD keypad provides a whole array of information.
Open the driver's door and slip into the luxurious leather interior, with climate-controlled air conditioning for the front and rear passengers. The fine-line ridge wood interior finish with pearl chrome high-lite, extends into the door, giving a rich feeling to the overall luxury of the car.
Electronically adjustable seating ensures the driver and front seat passenger can adjust their seats perfectly for their comfort and safety, while the steering can be adjusted to suit the driver.
The dashboard is clean and concise with all of the instruments and dials easily accessible. A dial next to the gear selector allows easily dialled-in information for the radio or on-road information. This is all instantly available on the heads-up display directly in front of the driver.
The heads-up display is an innovative feature that allows the driver to watch the road, but at the same time keep his/her eye on the speed and other critical information. Radio channels and fuel consumption, distance to empty and other vital signs are available without taking your eyes off the road. When engaging cruise control all the vital information is also displayed here.
The electronic dashboard also changes depending on the mode set. In economy mode, the rev counter makes way for eco-friendly dials that instantly measure the amount of fuel being used, and helps control the amount of throttle used to save fuel. In the sport mode the dials light up and show that you now mean business.
The normal mode, which is where most people will operate the vehicle, has more than enough power. The centre console also features GPS navigation as well as radio/media controls and visuals. Bluetooth phone connections also feature in the consol.
Touch the starter button on the dashboard and the 3 litre V6 twin turbo engine springs to life. The exhaust note is not too high, but just enough to show this vehicle means business. On tap is 195Kw of power @ 4 000 rpm and a dazzling 620Nm of torque at between 2 000 and 2 500 rpm. Pulling away can be a gentle affair, luxuriously smooth in normal or eco mode or electrifying in sport mode.
Once on the open road—this is where the 530 excels—the suspension comes to life. The front has an aluminium double track control axle with a separate lower track arm. A small steering roll radius with traverse force compensation ensures perfect control at all times while the five link aluminium lightweight construction air suspension ensures a smooth comfortable ride on all surfaces and road conditions. Vented disc brakes all round ensure smooth stopping at all times.
From a driving dynamics point of view, all the standard systems are installed for safety and comfort—ABS (anti-skid braking system), DTC (dynamic traction control), CBC (cornering brake control) as well as DBC (dynamic brake control) to mention but a few. Safety features include a full range of airbags including head airbags for the front and rear occupants. A belt latch tensioner and a belt force limiter in the front as well as crash active front head restraints, crash sensors and tyre pressure monitor are all standard fitments.
The 8-speed steptronic transmission effortlessly changes gears depending on the road conditions. If required, the automatic can be changed to manual and the driver can change gears depending on his or her needs.
The different driving modes can be changed on the go depending on driver needs. By touching the sport mode the gears immediately reset themselves and feed more power through the transmission. At the same time, if the driver would like to change to eco mode on the drive all that is needed is a touch of the button next to the gear shift, and the car immediately switches to eco mode.
With all of the features that abound in the 530 "sheer driving pleasure", although a cliché, perfectly explains the 530d. Powerful, economical, comfortable and safe, the superlatives go on forever.
Marketed as a luxury executive sedan, the BMW 530d has all of the hallmarks of a product perfectly designed and manufactured to the highest standards.


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As well as creating a stunning 3D-printed fountain pen, Rein van der Mast designed the writing utensil with precious materials -- 18k gold and silver.
The intricately designed Spica Virginis pen was made to resemble an ear of grain and gets its name from the brightest star in the constellation Virgo. The immense amount of detail on the pen could only have been created with 3D printing and beyond this, the design of the pen is a standout because it is the first of its kind to feature a 3D-printed nib.
The opulent Spica Virginis is available in both 18k yellow gold and white gold. As is to be expected, a plain titanium version of the pen retails for just under $3,000 while the gold versions cost upwards of $16,000.
Solid Gold Printed Pens
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Modular Construction Systems
3D-Printed Latticed Sole Sneakers
Personalized 3D-Printed Jewelry
Child-Safe 3D Printer Pens
Instant Flossing Mouthpieces
Rein van der Mast Created the First Solid Gold 3D-Printed Fountain Pen
- By: Laura McQuarrieNov 10, 2017
References: pjotrpens & luxurylaunches
References: pjotrpens & luxurylaunches


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I am sitting on my bed, where a spotted Mini Rex bunny has decided to hop up and join me. We're not sure if Spotty/Rex/[Insert whatever we've decided to call it] is a buck or a doe, though we've had the rabbit for several weeks now. The confusion is due to the fact that he/she has exhibited behaviors that could indicate male and female, and rabbits aren't exactly easy to sex.
Life has been a series of discoveries and losses over the past year or so. We've acquired rabbits through a few purchases, a few trades, a gift or two, and bunnies being bunnies, some of them were pregnant when we acquired them, and others have become pregnant since. We're planning on selling some French Angora bunnies in a few more weeks.
We've lost some rabbits. Our best survival rate was six out of seven – the French Angora litter. We also had a litter of eight English Angoras (some of them were mixed with Flemish giant. Oops.) of which four survived.
Between work, two hours + a day of driving, caring for the animals, and the one class I've been taking, I have not been keeping up with blogging. I have, however, started the sequel to Dreams and Hypotheticals, and I am beginning to catch that need to write I have been lacking for a while.
The Object Oriented Programming class has also been going very well. I am on track to make another A, with the one remaining project becoming an extra credit assignment, plus the lowest grade being dropped. This time around, it hasn't felt as stressful. I'm not sure if that is because C# is easier, because I am not having the same issues with my computer and Microsoft Visual that I had in previous semesters, or if the concepts that seem to repeat with each class are finally beginning to sink in.
Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, to quote Paul McCartney. Life does go on.


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Made another Photoshop brush set! These brushes have some interesting textures - great for grungy or dirty effects, to name a few things you can use it for. And the first one has this nice smoky effect too. Well, I hope you like this free brush set and I'll be posting more soon. Enjoy!
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Bursting with ancient beauty, and blessed with stunning landscapes and warm, friendly people, its not hard to see why Greece has long been a favourite holiday destination. Sports lovers are well catered for, with kitesurf and windsurf holidays, in some of the Meditteranean's top wind spots as well as a wide range of Beachclub resorts from Neilson, Mark Warner and Club Med with free activities, watersports and kids clubs.
Greece offers some of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions in Europe, combined with short flights, a huge range of accomodations and excellent value for money.
When you are not on the water, there are lots of things to do and see. Experience the rich culture and history of this fascinating country, see the beautiful landscapes and scenery and enjoy the warm hospitality and great food.


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2.165 Robotics
Class Info
Dynamic analysis, design, and control of robots. Forward and inverse kinematics and dynamics of multi-input, multi-output rigid body systems. Computed torque control. Adaptive control. System identification. Force feedback, adaptive visual servoing. Task planning, teleoperation. Elements of biological planning and control. Motor primitives, entrainment, locomotion, active sensing, binding models. Term projects.
This class has 2.151 as a prerequisite.
2.165 will not be offered this semester. It will be available in the Spring semester, and will be instructed by H. Asada and J.-J. E. Slotine.
Lecture occurs 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays in 1-371.
This class counts for a total of 12 credits.
In the Spring 2014 Subject Evaluations, 2.165 was rated 6.0 out of 7.0. You can find more information at the 2.165 Robotics site or on the 2.165 Stellar site.
MIT 2.165 Robotics Related Textbooks
MIT 2.165 Robotics On The Web
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It is predicted that by the year 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65. Due to this percentage, there will be an extremely high need for medical equipment. Many hospitals, clinics and also private practices want to make sure that they have the highest quality and best medical equipment available
for all of their patients. When these facilities upgrade their medical items to new models, they will often times donate their older supplies to other hospitals and different types of organizations. All of the medical equipment cannot be donated, but most of it will still be put to good use.
Modern Antibiotic donate for USA medical equipment.
The first thing that you should do is learn about different agency's donation guidelines. Before you fill your car up with different types of medical equipment, you really should know what you are allowed to give them. For example, some medical facilities will not take items that are too out of date.
If you want to donate medical equipment, the best way to do it is to start at your local organizations. Check the internet, as well as your phone book, for local facilities in your town or city that will accept medical supply donations. You can find such places in the phone book under the listing "Medical Agencies." You can also post ads on the internet or on your local community message board asking what medical facilities need items to be donated to them.
Doing your homework online is also a great way to find the proper places to donate your used medical equipment. A lot of different agencies put up links about what items they are seeking and ways on how to donate. You can also contact these agencies via email to find out how to donate to them.
If you donate overseas, you will have a good chance of finding people and facilities that are in desperate need of medical equipment. A lot of third world countries, such as ones in Southeast Asia and Africa, cannot afford the proper medical supplies for their patients. There are many organizations that you can find online that can help you with your search.
You can also give your medical supplies to the American Red Cross. Make sure that you call your local chapter before you send them anything so you know exactly what they are looking for and what their guidelines are.
It is very good to donate medical equipment to those who need it. You will be doing them a huge service and even saving lives in the process. Just know the organization's guidelines before you donate to them.


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Beet Chips + Yogurt Chipotle Sauce ~ I am a dip-per and I have been for some time. This is not to say I don't have my wits about me (although sometimes this could be true), it's to say that I enjoy things that need to be dipped into sauces and creamy goodness. I blame my dip-per-tude in part on the fact that there are copious amounts of places to get chips and queso around these parts (yum!) and in part that I just enjoy interactive foods. You know the foods that you can stand close by to and dip-and-go as you talk without realizing just how much you have consumed? Yep, those. To balance out a recent queso extravaganza I decided to make a healthy dip with healthy little dippers to match. These golden beets were just too pretty to resist but you could certainly try this with red beets or a variety of beets if you prefer. The yogurt chipotle dipping sauce has a creamy texture with a hint of heat and smoke that jives well with the naturally sweet beets. Go ahead, dip in.
Gorgeous Golden Beets from Johnson's Backyard Garden.
Toss beet slices with olive oil ~ I recommend using your hands to make sure all sides get evenly coated.
Spread out evenly onto prepared cookie sheets and the bake.
Cool with a smoky kick ~ Yogurt Chipotle Sauce
Start the dipping party.
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|Prep Time
|4 servings
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|Cook Time
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Beet Chips + Yogurt Chipotle Sauce
- 3 large beets golden or red
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Layout 2-3 cookie sheets and line them with parchment paper -- I used about 1 sheet per beet, you may have to work in batches. Set aside cookie sheets and preheat oven to 350. Wash beets well and remove the greens and any end hanging roots. Next, using a Mandoline slice each beet thinly (about 1/16") and place into a large bowl. Add olive oil and salt and mix together well. I recommend using your hands to ensure each beet slice gets coated. Once evenly coated place beets out onto prepared cookie sheets spacing them apart evenly so they aren't touching. Place into the oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the cookie sheets to the other side and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the edges curl and thy begin to crunch up. Remove from the oven. Blot any remaining oil off of the chips and serve.
- Place yogurt into a small bowl with chipotle powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir together well and serve along side beet chips for dipping.