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During his Budget speech last week George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, revealed that he and HM Treasury believe there is a strong case for introducing a new £1 coin. The Royal Mint has produced a prototype for a replacement £1 coin which utilises cutting-edge technology to combat counterfeiting and reduce the number of counterfeit coins entering general circulation. The proposed £1 coin is a 12-sided, bi-metallic coin – two of the features that add to the coin's security! But what do you think of this proposed coin?
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- Like it (28%, 1,400 Votes)
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What's up with this: Dow up big, with oil up big? For months, the markets have struggled against the oil juggernaut, often moving in inverse step with oil. Today, the Dow closes at its highs with oil up nearly $5?
Traders are looking for reasons, which include:
1) Short covering in front of employment data?
2) GDP tomorrow: setting up for 2 + % growth? We are expecting 2.3% growth in the GDP, but some think it will be stronger.
3) End of month gyrations?
Financials have bottomed! (we think). Energy stocks led, but financials reversed their losses as well. This is bolstering the bull position that Merrill'sactions yesterday represented a watershed event. Under this thesis, Merrill demonstrated subprime CDO's are not a bottomless pit, there is actually a number where there is a buyer.
As for energy stocks, after being beaten up all month they roared back: Oil service up 5.7% (best since 3/00), Amex Oil index up 5.4% (best since 6/06).
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Birth Story
I was originally due on June 1, 2011, but at my 5-month ultrasound the technician changed the date to May 29 - which I then decided would be THE day I gave birth. We didn't know if we were having a boy or a girl, and to be honest I was pretty sure I was having a girl. I may have even named 'her' and talked to 'her' in my belly. My last day of work was May 13, because I wanted to have 2 weeks off before 'she' arrived. None of these plans happened as I was expecting them to.
I enjoyed the weeks off leading up to the due date. I refolded all of the little clothes, cleaned the house, made some meals and caught up with all the household tasks that are easy to get away on you when you work full-time. By the time May 29 rolled around, I was more than ready to meet this little person. May rolled into June, and still no baby. I walked MILES every day and ate whole pineapples each day. I tried all the old-wives tales to get this baby moving, but he was clearly content in there. I had a couple doctors appointments, and everything checked out ok. I went for a fetal assessment at one week past due, and everything still looked good. By this point (around June 6th or 7th) I was practically begging my doctor to induce me. No such luck. I was FINALLY added to the induction list on June 11, and the hospital called me bright and early on the Saturday morning to tell me to come on down.
With excitement, we grabbed our bags, stopped for a Starbucks, and headed to the hospital. Today would be the day! My baby's birthday would be June 11, or so we thought. Upon arrival at the hospital I was given cervagel and hooked up to a fetal monitor. Apparently the cervagel is supposed to be the first stage of induction, although I had no idea how long this stage could last. Everything looked good on the fetal monitor so I was told I could walk around, eat, and do whatever. Every hour I would have to be hooked back up to the fetal monitor. I was not technically admitted to the hospital at this point, as I was not in labour. I was in the triage area, which was not the most comfortable. The room was fine, but it felt very unsettled as I didn't know how long I would have to remain there, and I didn't have my own nurse.
My mom came to hang out with us and we went for a walk outside. It was a beautiful day out, and I was thinking this was such a perfect day to bring a baby into the world. Just as we headed out for a walk I felt something weird, and realized my water had broken! I wasn't really feeling any contractions, but I was excited that my water had broken because I knew then that I would have my baby within 24 hours. (Apparently this is NOT the case... I had some nurses tell me later that I could still wait several days after my water broke, depending on fluid levels.)
We headed back into the hospital to let them know about my water breaking, and again I was hooked up to a monitor. Around this time I started to get some minor contractions, but they were manageable and not overly painful. We hung out in triage ALL day, alternating walking around, reading, trying to relax, and getting hooked up to the fetal monitor. I was checked a couple times and never dilated past 1-2 centimetres, although the contractions were beginning to become more frequent and more intense. After I'd been in the hospital 12 hours, so around 9pm, I was given another dose of cevagel.
I think this is around the time the contractions picked up a lot in terms of intensity and frequency. I was having strong contractions every 3-4 minutes and they were lasting close to 60 seconds. I was getting tired of hearing 'no change' every time I was checked, and I was still in triage. It was hard not having one nurse - instead I had rotating nurses come and check me and all of them would differ slightly in their technique and advice. I wanted to know how long I had to stay in triage, and when they would determine that it was time to move me on to the next step, seeing as how I was having contractions every couple minutes for nearly 14 hours - and I was still not dilating.
Around midnight I began to get really discouraged and I was feeling pretty awful. I wanted some medication, or some sort of relief from the continuous pain. Since I was still in triage I did not have a room with a shower or tub, and I also could not get an epidural because I was not yet at 3 centimetres. A nurse came in and I started crying... and she was wonderful and offered to 'sneak' me into a room where I could take a shower. The shower was AMAZING! I must have stayed in for at least an hour and I felt way, way better. When I came out, I had to go back to the triage area and the pain picked right back where it left off.
The nice nurse checked me again and proclaimed I was 2-3 - which meant I could officially 'check-in' to the hospital and get out of triage. Since I was being induced, and they wanted to start me on pitocin, I had to be checked in to the High Risk unit which was unfortunate because the regular unit (where we snuck in to shower) had beautiful single rooms with walk in showers, rocking chairs, flat-sceen TV's, and mini-fridges. The high-risk unit was no-frills.
Around 2 or 3am I was checked into High Risk and finally assigned my own nurse. She was unreal. It felt so wonderful to have someone with you all the time... sitting by your side and offering support and advice. They wanted to start pitocin so I opted to get an epidural as I was in a ton of pain and was realizing this labour was taking a l-o-n-g time.
A sleepy-haired anesthesiologist came in an gave me an epidural, and I felt immediate relief. They started the pitocin and I fell into an exhausted sleep/rest period. I don't really remember what happened next, but I heard the story from Tyler who was by my side during all of this, and he describes what happened as the scariest thing of his entire life.
The baby's heart rate dropped, a lot, so all of the machines started beeping and going crazy. The nurse jumped into action, and then my blood pressure plummeted and I passed out. I guess the nurse ran into the hall yelling for help, while poor Tyler feared his wife and un-born baby were dying. No one told him anything as they rushed in and stabilized us. I kind of remember feeling really groggy and hearing the machines beeping away. The doctor determined that the baby was not handling the pitocin well, so she stopped the pitocin and told me to get some rest. She suggested that we may have to have a c-section, but they would wait a couple hours and re-assess.
A couple hours later, around 6:30am, the doctor came in and told me that she wanted to do a c-section. I was thrilled! My original birth plan (non-medicated, natural, etc) was obviously out the window and I just wanted to get this baby out of me. She explained what would happen, walked me through the process, and then said she didn't want to do the c-section herself as she was at the end of her 24-hour shift. This seemed fair enough as it was not an emergency that I get the c-section that minute. A new doctor would be on around 8am, and I could rest for an hour until then. I happily lay back down thinking that I would soon meet my baby.
Around 8:30 a new doctor came in an introduced herself, and I assumed I would be having the c-section soon. Wrong. She reviewed my chart and decided to start me back on pitocin!!! If the baby's heart rate dropped again, or I passed out again, they would stop immediately and proceed with the c-section. I burst into tears - I didn't want to put the baby or myself in more danger, and I was tired of waiting. I wanted to meet my baby! It seemed so unfair to me that they were making me try the pitocin AGAIN. I still had not dilated past 2-3 centimetres.
The pitocin and epidurals were re-started and I had to stay in bed. I was also not allowed to eat or drink anything, so it was not a very pleasant day. All day they kept increasing the pitocin more and more, while I lay in bed helpless to do anything. Our family and friends were shocked that the baby still had not arrived, since I'd been in the hospital for over 30 hours.
Around 6pm I started to feel weird, and I started shaking. I had some pain but it was numbed from the epidurals. All of a sudden the machines started beeping again and nurses and doctors came running. The babies heart rate had dropped again, but this time there was some news! I had dilated to 10 centimetres within about an hour! They told me it was time to push.
I was shocked, but also exhausted. I'd been in the hospital for almost 36 hours and had not been allowed to eat or drink anything for close to 24. As well, the doctor had prepped me (mentally) for a c-section 12 hours before, so I had put the idea of a vaginal delivery completely out of my mind. I didn't feel ready to push a baby out. I somehow knew that it wasn't supposed to happen that way.
The hospital must have suspected a vaginal delivery was unlikely, so they took me to the Operating Room to push. I was on a very narrow bed in the middle of a huge room with spotlights pointed at me. There were at least 6 people in the room including Tyler, of course, but also several nurses, a doctor, and a paramedic in training. The doctor checked me and said I was actually only 9 centimetres, and she didn't think the baby was low enough down. Regardless - she told me to go ahead and push.
I must admit this was not my finest hour. After attempting to push (but fully doubting myself), for awhile I told everyone I wanted to go home, without giving birth. Tyler and a nurse had to physically hold me down on the table as I tried to make my escape. I then insisted that the GET THIS BABY OUT OF ME, over and over until the poor nurse went to get the doctor.
At long last the doctor came in, checked me, and decided to do a c-section. The baby was not budging and was also sunny-side up, not an optimal way to enter the world. The anesthesiologist - who was this AMAZINGLY calm, wonderful man - came in and started testing me to see what I could feel on my stomach. I could feel everything. After hours and hours of pitocin, epidurals, and other drugs, my body was a mess and no amount of drugs that he was giving me were numbing my stomach. He finally announced that he couldn't proceed, and we would have to do a general anesthesia. Tyler was told to leave the room, and more people had to enter the room. A general anesthesia is more dangerous for both mom and baby, so they needed a different team of people in the OR.
Right before putting me under, the doctor tested my stomach again for feeling, and I didn't feel much. He said I was 80% frozen and lets try the c-section. He sat right by my head and told me to tell him if I felt anything. Tyler was brought back in. I didn't feel the incision... and a few minutes later heard crying!! All I wanted to know was - Boy or Girl? Tyler stood up and looked over the curtain, and exclaimed BOY!
Soren Gordon Linden was born at 10pm on Sunday, June 12, 2011. He weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce, and measured 20.5 inches in length.
Soren was wrapped up in blankets and they showed him to me quickly before they sewed me back up. When I was brought into the recovery room half an hour later, Tyler walked in with our baby, all wrapped up and looking around with huge eyes. He handed him to me and I finally got to have my baby in my arms, after months and months of anxiously waiting. He was perfect.
I later found out the Soren had the cord wrapped around his neck, twice. That explains the drop in heart-rate, and also why he wasn't descending low enough. Every time he tried to descend into the birth canal the cord tightened around his little neck, and his heart rate dropped. When the doctor came out of the surgery, she told my mom and sister that had this been 100 years ago, both Soren and I would have died. What a thing for the doctor to say!
3 comments:
- Francis said...
Oh my goodness. What an ordeal! Sorry your birthing experience was so rough. It stinks that you had to go through all that pain just to end up having a c-section and I can't believe they wanted you to try to push at 9 cm. I remember being stalled at 9cm for about an hour.
- 10 June 2012 at 10:19
- Sean Marie said...
Every time I read someone elses birth story I think how easy labor was for me! I'm sorry your experience was so hard. Of course it was worth it to have your precious little boy though. BTW, your son and I were both born on the 12th of June. :)
- 10 June 2012 at 10:42
- Deanna said...
Wow! What a story. So glad that everything worked out well and the medical staff was there to safely get Soren out. It would be completely different giving birth 100 years ago - thankful for medical advances for emergencies like that.
- 8 August 2013 at 13:30


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It's rare when I go out to eat at a Mexican restaurant, but when I do, more often than not I can't resist sizzling fajitas. The sizzling sound of fajitas and the smell of freshly cooked ingredients is heaven on a hot skillet. If I see a waiter passing by with them they get me every time. I also love that you can share an order, which is my kinda dining out. After all, sharing is caring.
These shrimp fajitas are made with grilled marinated shrimp and served on a bed of grilled onions and colorful bell peppers. The shrimp is marinated in red enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, garlic, cilantro, fresh lemon juice, and grilled. They are so succulent and juicy with a little hint of spice all wrapped up in a soft and warm flour tortilla.
For a restaurant presentation, use a molcajete as a serving vessel lined with lettuce leaves for the delicious toppings: guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and shredded cheese. This makes for easy cleanup and no bowls to wash.
This meal is an easy weeknight dinner that your entire family is going to devour.
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Shrimp Fajitas with Grilled Onions and Peppers:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 to 3 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and skewered
- 6 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Handful snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small white onion, sliced into strips
- Flour tortillas
Topping Options:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
- Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag or dish; and pour enchilada sauce, seasoning mix, garlic, cilantro, and lemon juice.
- Turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator about 15 to 30 minutes.
- In a griddle pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook for 3 minutes on each side and set aside. The meat will turn opaque and white as it cooks. Remove from the heat so it doesn't over cook and get tough or rubbery.
Grilled Onions and Peppers:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes.
- Fill warm tortillas with shrimp, peppers, and onion. Top with your favorite toppings.
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A new patented indoor trainer. Oreka lets you to stand up on the bike when you are climbing or sprinting. And you can stop Oreka as on the road, you stop pedaling and slowly brake.
You can stand up to sprint or climb; our innovative rear fixation device will keep you on the belt and allow your real riding movement.
Our engineering team has work very closely with professional riders to produce a device that permits all riding terrains, climbing or flats, for indoor cycling.
It gets harder when you climb and softens on the flats, so you can have the same feelings you have on the road.
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The Dish: Apple and Cheese Grill - Just try it!
So what does raison bread, honey mustard, ham, sharp cheddar cheese and apples have in common? They all have their part in the making of one of the tastiest sandwiches EVER. Sounds like a weird combo we know, but give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!
Here's what you need:
- 4 slices of raison bread
- Mustard (Dijon works really good)
- Honey
- Sliced ham(we usually use honey ham)
- A block of nice sharp(old) cheddar cheese
- A large apple(McIntosh works, and one apple should be enough to make 4 sandwiches)
- softened butter
- some kind of grill
Butter up one side of the bread (the outside...side)
Thinly slice up the apple. Geesh, I really did a terrible job here. I hang my head in shame.
Spread on the honey/mustard combo you made up(it's kind of a personal preference thing but it should be about half of each)
Then put on the ham...
Then the apples...
Then, you guessed it, the cheese! Make sure you put things together in the right order for maximum flavor.
Throw on the top slice and grill that thing
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In its third edition, Jemima magazine chats with Oge Okoye-Duru about her evolution from childhood to womanhood.
This edition of the magazine also focuses on the problems facing the girl child as well as the steps that parents can take to protect their little girls, with articles ranging from the dangers involved in dating men for money, to the endemic nature of spousal abuse, to the question of if there is any more glory in womanhood.
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Andrew Crumbie is a professional who has worked in the arena of law for many years now, becoming a true white knight for the people. He has served the community in many forms, whether it be walking a local beat as a police officer, or serving as a litigator for the people or the companies that he represents. Andrew says that being a law enforcer was one of the defining moments of his career, and the cause for him to further develop himself in the field. He is now a formidable and practiced professional in the field.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An index meant to gauge the future strength of the U.S. economy fell slightly in April, marking its first decline in more than a year, a private industry group said on Thursday.
The Conference Board said its index of U.S. leading economic indicators slipped 0.1 percent last month, surprising analysts who had been looking for a 0.2 percent gain.
It was the first drop since March 2009.
The index, which aims to forecast growth six to nine months out, had risen to record highs in recent months.
"These latest results suggest a recovery that will continue through the summer, although it could lose a little steam," said Ken Goldstein, economist at the Conference Board.
The report's findings are consistent with the consensus forecasts of market economists, who see growth tapering off modestly in the second half of 2010 after a robust start to the year.
U.S. gross domestic product rose an annualized 3.2 percent in the first quarter, according to government data. That was a third quarter of growth following the longest recession in more than 70 years.
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With Elomi Kaftans you are able to move quickly from the pool to the restaurant quickly. Having the perfect ladies cover up for when you want to leave your beachwear on but look classy at the bar or leave the beach to get a ice cream from the promenade. Elomi beachwear is excellent at giving you that sophisticated look, with the practical approach to vacation day wear. Choosing the best kaftan or coverup is easy with the impressive collect available from the elomi swimwear experts. Bright colors, breathable and soft fabrics and easy to wear styles adn a large collection of sizes for ladies with a fuller figure, you can look very chic and fashionable during you next vacation.


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Crash Bar Bags to fit BMW F 800 GS with AltRider Crash Bars p/n F809-P-1000
The only pictures I have of the bags right now are showing the black trim. I generally make them with reflective trim, but hey, you're the customer. I can do whatever color trim you want, pretty much.
These bags are custom made to fit and securely mount to the crash bars using reinforced velcro straps. The bags are made from heavy duty (1000 denier) Nylon Cordura fabric, urethane coated & water resistant. They feature strong attachment points, a very high quality weatherproof zipper (#10 coil, made in USA) & highly visible reflective trim.
NOTE – I don't claim these bags are 100% waterproof. The fabric is waterproof, but under very wet conditions, a little bit always gets in. If your contents are water sensitive, you will want to use a zip-loc bag or similar.
Purchase with confidence. I stand behind my work 100%. I accept returns on unused items, and provide support if you should need it.


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Solar Mason Jar Lights, Set of 2
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We were all kicking ourselves for not thinking up these clever Solar Mason Jar Lights. This set of two lights combines the classic look of a mason jar with modern solar tech to create a delightfully rustic outdoor light without the need for batteries or power cords. Softly flickering LEDs within these mason jar lights are connected to solar panels in the jars' lids. By day, they soak up the sun's energy, and by night, they light up your garden.
The set of two solar mason jar lights comes with one in green-tinted glass and one with a blue tint. Each jar also has a convenient hanging hook, and the solar mason jar lights are weather-durable for year-round use.
- Solar-powered decorative lights
- Set includes one green and one blue mason jar
- Solar panel in lid powers interior lights
- Weather-durable for year-round outdoor use
- Turn on automatically after dark
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You know how I tend to bang on a lot about the most exquisite perfumes and the perfumers who make these? Well, if you are at all interested in the art or perfumery or would like to meet 'the noses' who make the most well known and exclusive perfumes in the world, then get down to Harrods from 22nd August-20th September. The department store has been more than visionary this past year with spotlights and exhibitions on Dior's history, handbags and now it's time to focus on the luxury that we can all buy into: perfume.
From this Thursday, the public can sign up to special workshops (from £30) and one-to-one consultations and meet the creators of those perfumes that cause you to swoon or remind you of special times. The perfumers of the world's top houses are the perfume world's equivalent of Rock Stars or major league designers so this event is quite the big deal.
Thursday kicks off with a workshop by Swiss fragrance house Givaudan (who have created many of the world's top perfumes for designers) while Friday sees Floris' in-house perfumer, Shelagh Foyle, hold a masterclass and preview Floris' new perfume releases. Names like Christine Nagel (for Jo Malone), Roja Dove, Oliver Creed and Joanna Norman for Chanel will be holding similar events so check our Harrods website for details. Me, I'd opt for an evening with Guerlain's Thierry Wasser in interview with Harrods' Marigay McKee (on Thursday, 5th Sept) or hear Thomas Fontaine for Jean Patou discuss how women's relationship with perfume has changed from the 1930s (on 2nd Sept).
You may just get the chance to meet one of the great perfumers of our time.


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Conclusion: As predicted, the silence of Lunar New Year brought forth a largely uneventful week in Asia. Ahead of next week's headlines, which will hit fast and furious amid a bevy of economic data releases, we take a moment to briefly focus on Japan from a fiscal policy perspective – especially in light of the negative long-term fundamentals that were reported this week.
Virtual Portfolio Positions in Asia: Long Chinese equities (CAF); Short Indian equities (INP); Short Japanese equities (EWJ).
All % moves week-over-week unless otherwise specified.
- Median: +0.8%; High: India +3%
- Low: Philippines -1.4%
- Callout: Thailand +12.1% over the last three months vs. a regional median of +0.1%
- FX (vs. USD)
- Median: +1.3%
- High: Malaysian ringgit and New Zealand dollar +2.2%
- Low: Indonesian rupiah -0.2%
- Callout: New Zealand dollar +11.3% over the last two months vs. a regional median of -0.1%
- High: Philippines +51bps
- Low: Indonesia -10bps
- Callout: India -92bps over the last six months
- High: India +19bps
- Low: Indonesia -9bps
- Callout: Australia +15bps YTD
- SOVEREIGN YIELD SPREADS (10s-2s)
- High: India +19bps
- Low: Philippines -51bps
- Callout: Australia +15bps YTD
- Median: -3.9%
- High: China, Thailand, S. Korea, and Thailand all flat wk/wk
- Low: Indonesia -9.9%
- Callout: Japan +23.6% over the last three months vs. a regional median of +3.2%
- Median: flat wk/wk
- High: India +12bps
- Low: Singapore 4bps
- Callout: China -61bps/-28.3% over the last three months vs. a regional median of -1.3%
- Median: flat wk/wk
- High: India +40bps
- Low: Thailand -25bps
- Callout: India +137bps/+17% over the last six months vs. a regional median of -1%
- The gradual receding of European sovereign debt risk since NOV has been supportive of foreign inflows into Asian capital markets, with the JPM Asian Dollar Index garnering a +97% correlation to the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Equity Index on a six-week basis.
Full price and performance tables can be found at the conclusion of this note.
On Monday, we'll be releasing the second installment of our Japan's Jugular thesis, which details our long-term research and risk management views on the country. The following charts are a sneak peak at what we promise will be a thought-provoking slide deck:
The year 2012 has the potential to be a rather volatile year for the JGB market, with a few key months worth monitoring from a bond auction perspective:
Relative widening in the CDS markets suggests that this incremental credit risk is being priced in, on the margin:
If Japan does face an environment of sovereign debt challenges this year, the Bank of Japan has limited resources to step in and calm the market under current statutes (which, as we've learned, can always be changed mid-game):
Growth Slowing's Bottom:
- Japan: Export growth slowed in DEC to -8% YoY vs. -4.5% prior. The country posted its first annual trade deficit since 1980, driven by the strong yen and weak external demand on the export front and a surge in post-tsunami energy imports. Japanese nuclear power generation remains -85.3% below pre-crisis levels and will face structural political headwinds going forward.
- Japan: Retail Sales growth accelerated in DEC +2.5 YoY vs. -2.2% prior, as Japanese consumers (some flush w/ insurance payouts) took advantage of the first post-crisis Holiday Season to treat themselves.
- Japan: The Bank of Japan lowered its economic growth outlook for FY12 to +2% from +2.2% prior while maintaining is +0.1% CPI target.
- Hong Kong: Export growth slowed in DEC to +7.4% YoY vs. +2% prior.
- South Korea: Real GDP came in essentially flat on a YoY basis in 4Q: +3.4% vs. +3.5%. On a QoQ basis, growth slowed to +0.4% vs. +0.8%.
- South Korea: Korea's JAN Business Survey came in slightly better than the DEC version, with the Manufacturing Index ticking up to 81 (from 79) and Non-Manufacturing Index holding flat at 79.
- Thailand: Rebounding from generational flooding, Thailand's Manufacturing Production growth accelerated in DEC to -25.8% YoY vs. -47.5% prior. Capacity Utilization ticked up as well: 52.3% vs. 40.5% prior.
King Dollar:
- Japan: CPI accelerated in DEC to -0.2% YoY vs. -0.5%. Any erosion of Japan's real interest rate advantage applies pressure, on the margin, upon JPY/JGB assets relative to the USD/USTs.
- India: Amid receding inflation, the Reserve Bank of India lowered the country's Cash Reserve Ratio -50bps to 5.5%, which should add around 320B rupees ($6.4B) in liquidity for Indian banks. Ironically, Indian O/N Interbank Rate closed up +40bps wk/wk, indicating that at least some lenders were anticipating perhaps a greater degree of easing (rate cuts). Refer to our Thursday note titled "Re-Shorting India: INP Trade Update" for more details regarding the scope for monetary easing in India.
- Singapore: CPI slowed in DEC to +5.5% YoY vs. +5.7% prior. More importantly, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said that it expects inflation to average +2.5-3.5% in 2012 – a slowdown that would give it room to ease by revaluating the Singapore dollar's USD-peg lower.
- Thailand: The Bank of Thailand cut the country's Benchmark Interest Rate -25bps to 3%.
- Australia: Australia came in with some mixed-to-slightly dovish 4Q inflation data: CPI slowed to +3.1% YoY from +3.5% prior; Core CPI accelerated to +2.6% YoY vs. +2.4% prior; and PPI accelerated to +2.9% YoY vs. +2.7% prior. From a monetary policy perspective, this data doesn't force the RBA to react dramatically in either direction.
- China: Xi Jinping, the likely candidate to replace Hu Jintao as China's next president in MAR '13, will likely be a catalyst for China to take additional steps toward free-market capitalism, based upon his economically liberal reforms as party chief of the Zhejiang province.
- China: Chinese property prices need to decline an additional -30% in various areas to reach a "reasonable" level, according to He Keng, who serves as deputy director of the National People's Congress. This is in-line with our view that China will keep its "foot on the brake" with regards to its property market for the foreseeable future.
- Japan: Per the Japanese Cabinet Office, the country will likely miss its goal of balancing the budget by at least fiscal 2020 – even if it doubles the consumption tax to 10%! Slow projected growth (+1% per annum) and an unavoidable surge in entitlement spending will continue to grow Japan's sovereign debt load well beyond the ¥1,086,000,000,000,000 (QUADRILLION) its projected to rise to in FY13.
- Japan: Understanding the growing urgency to tackle the challenges above, the Diet is debating a DPJ-backed bill that would increase the consumption tax +300bps to 8% in 2014 (followed by another +200bps hike in 2015). The bill, which is opposed by 60% of Japanese voters, is unlikely to pass, as LDP appears to not want Noda's administration to take credit for attempting to finally tackle the nation's fiscal imbalances despite having similar goals in mind. Amid the political squabbling, which Standard & Poor's cited as a reason for another [potential] downgrade, the Japanese public assigns a 17 and 16% approval rating for the DPJ and LDP, respectively.
Key economic data releases and policy announcements:
- Philippines: 4Q Real GDP
- New Zealand: DEC Services PMI
- Japan: JAN Manufacturing PMI ; DEC: Unemployment Rate; DEC: Industrial Production
- South Korea: DEC Industrial Production; DEC Service Industry Output
- Singapore: 4Q Unemployment Rate
- Taiwan: DEC Unemployment Rate
- Australia: DEC NAB Business Sentiment; DEC Private Sector Credit
- China: JAN Manufacturing PMI (2x)
- Japan: DEC: Construction Orders; DEC Housing Starts; JAN Small Business Confidence
- India: JAN Manufacturing PMI
- South Korea: JAN CPI; JAN Manufacturing PMI; JAN Trade Data
- Indonesia: JAN CPI; DEC Trade Data; JAN Consumer Confidence (2x)
- Thailand: DEC: Business Sentiment Index; DEC Trade Data; JAN CPI
- Taiwan: 4Q Real GDP; JAN Manufacturing PMI
- Australia: JAN Manufacturing PMI; DEC New Home Sales; 4Q House Price Index
- Malaysia: Monetary Policy Decision
- Japan: JAN Vehicle Sales; JAN Monetary Base
- India: DEC Trade Data
- Singapore: JAN Manufacturing PMI
- Australia: DEC Trade Balance
- China: JAN Services PMI (2x)
- Hong Kong: DEC Retail Sales; JAN Manufacturing PMI
- India: JAN Services PMI
- Australia: JAN Services PMI
- None
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The Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles and Mt. San Antonio College will present the 22nd Annual Youth Days track meet on March 30-31 at Mt. SAC in Walnut.
Middle school students will compete on Friday, March 30, followed by elementary school participants on Saturday, March 31. Check-in time for both days starts at 7 a.m.
The entry deadline is March 18. The entry fee is free for elementary school students, and $5 for middle school competitiors. For information call (909) 594-5611, Ext. 4840 or visit events.mtsac.edu


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The new year brings a lot of potential opportunities to everyone in the A/E/C industry. The technology that is now in the hands of many people i.e. DRONES will provide opportunities to make many projects simpler and more convenient to produce aerial photography for project reporting and updating.
As of this past December 2016, I successfully completed and passed the new FAA RPIC (Remote Pilot In Command) certification test for Drones and have obtained my flying certificate.
What this means exactly is, I can now fly "Legally" my sUAV (Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for any commercial customer/client who is looking for high quality aerial photography for profit. Prior to this, the FAA rules "flying for profit" were very restrictive.
Just a quick note, there are now and always have been areas across the U.S. where most civilian aircraft of any size are restricted from flying. These areas may only be restricted for short periods of time but are clearly noted on either sectional maps which pilots commonly refer to or in NOTAMs (notice to airmen) which are provided by the FAA and in many areas are updated hourly. It is the pilots responsibility to look at the sectional charts or read these NOTAMs before flying in any given airspace.
The most important thing that I want to pass on to everyone is this. In order to fly legally anywhere in the United States a RPIC must have in his or her possession at the time of the flight their RPIC certificate and their insurance information. The FAA is very strict when it comes to flying these small aircraft for commercial projects and profit so having the proper certifications in hand during flights is absolutely essential!
Any firm that plans on hiring a photographer/videographer to fly a sUAV for their project needs to ask first and foremost to please provide a current RPIC certification as well as insurance information with their quote. Never ever hire anyone who says they can fly sUAV to take aerial photos without checking on their credentials first. Proof of certification and insurance should be easily provide by the individual who will be flying the UAV. The ramifications of any accident no matter how small could prove to be extremely damaging to everyone involved.
I don't want to scare anyone who has hired a sUAV pilot to photograph a project and I certainly do not want to offend those who are flying sUAV for profit but this information is critical and everyone should be aware of it. When you decide to have a RPIC fly for you using their sUAV, "Safety First" is the motto that needs to be followed.


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Once again we have lost someone very special. This time our beloved Peace Corps volunteer, Sarah, has left us after spending two years. All of Sabina is feeling the gravity of her departure and she is already greatly greatly missed. Take care Sarah.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Goodbye Sarah
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Currently showing is Alluvia, the latest offering from Sydney-based illustrator and comic book artist Matt Huynh.
Matt's intriguing illustrations combine a comic book aesthetic with expressive pencil, charcoal & painted work, and complex underlying themes. Many of his illustrations are dense with narrative - as if a comic book has been compressed into a single frame.
"Alluvia" refers to the earth washed down a body of flowing water, sometimes resulting in the formation of a fan at the base of deep slopes. Findings of this occurrence at the base of Martian craters is indicative of the past presence of water, and suggestive of proof of life.
Matt's kaleidoscopic collection of illustrations reflects upon the enduring fragments of the universal in the personal that harmonise towards a holistic and romantic relationship with our future. To warn against that which may be lost should we grow insensitive, unaware, incapable or undeserving.
To celebrate the launch of this series, a print folio (pictured above, AUD $120) and book (numbered edition of 100, AUD $25) have been released for purchase from the Paper Mill Gallery.
Alluvia continues until Saturday 13th November at:
The Paper Mill, 1 Angel Place, Ash St, Sydney.
Opening Hours: Tues - Sat, 11am-6pm
To discover more of Matt Hunyh's work, check out our post on the "Asperatus" exhibition held at the Skeleton Gallery at the Australian Museum last June, or visit www.matthuynh.com. "Asperatus" Print Folios are also available from Matt's web site - A3 archival Giclee prints on 100% Cotton Hahnemule Photo Rag paper, signed & titled by the artist and presented, secured under a white ribbon, in a beautiful black linen portfolio with black foil stamp deboss.
"Alluvia" is part of a "series of series" for which Matt is creating an entirely new and original body of work every season over the course of one year. "Asperatus" was the first chapter - a record of a monochromatic, feverish winter, and "Alluvia" is the spring instalment, whose works are more hopeful; their colours affirming and positive.
We're already looking forward to the next exhibition this summer...
Indie art & design is the digital baby of graphic design duo Carolyn & Martin (who are now also mum & dad to adorable Liam and Camille). Since 2006, we have showcased the work of Australian independent artists & designers on our blog, and we stock a large variety of beautiful and unique products in our online store.
We take a great deal of care with your orders, and have many return customers who love our range and service. We specialise in art and illustration (now including the work of the talented Amy Borrell and Dan Adams), and unique handmade pieces such as porcelain jewellery and objects by Irene Grishin Selzer of Iggy and Lou Lou... We have aso recently expanded our range of clever and thoughtful kids' products - from the ever-popular B&W Baby Mobile to exquisite clothing by Knuffle Kid, and delightful soft books and toys from Growing World.
indie art & design is a web site dedicated to promoting independent designers, artists and labels from Australia.
The blog showcases Australian products from all over, boutiques that stock them and indie related exhibitions and events.
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And all the women rejoice! Flats and sneakers have pretty much become staple closet items in the last year or so and that certainly won't change going into spring and summer. Specifically, pointed toe flats and loafers which we're seeing in all shapes and sizes. Get yourself a staple pair and get ready to live in them. I love this black and white snake skin motif because it's so much more eye-catching than a regular black pair. Mix and match your prints and textures as well. This lace embroidered blouse with the tassels are great with these flats and make your overall look interesting and fun.
Play with patterns, textures and prints, don't be afraid to experiment!


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The German weekly Der Spiegel published (4/29/2016) an article by Ralf Neukirch and Christoph Schult headlined "Skepticism of German-Israeli Friendship Growing in Berlin." The article was critical of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and accused him of "instrumentalizing Germany's friendship." The article cited Israel Hayom, an Israeli daily, as quoting German Chancellor Angela Merkel saying "This Isn't the Time for Two States." The article implied Netanyahu twisted Merkel's words, which were said confidentially.
According to the Times of Israel (2/28/2016), Merkel said at a joint press conference with Netanyahu in Berlin (February 16, 2016) that "Now is certainly not the time to make really comprehensive progress." This statement would certainly square with Netanyahu's view that in the absence of Mahmoud Abbas' willingness to return to the negotiation table without pre-condition, the best that Israel can do is to try to better Palestinian economic life from the bottom up.
It is apparent that the German government in seeking to be part of the EU consensus on foreign policy, and is falling in line with the increasingly anti-Israel position of the EU. There is a divide, moreover, between the German government and the younger generation of Germans. The German government officials base their policies to a large extent on the events of the past, especially the Holocaust, which compelled it to face the genocidal crimes of Nazi Germany, particularly towards the Jews. Consequently, to gain a measure of moral standing, Germany was required to forge a special relationship with the Jewish state. Last year marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel.
There is also a strategic relationship between the two nations. Israel received submarines and destroyers from Germany, and Germany received Israel's J-Music anti-missile laser protection system on German Air Force transport planes. The J-Music system is designed to protect military and commercial aircraft from attacks coming from ground-to-air heat seeking portable missiles. Germany also leased the Heron drones from Israel for use in Afghanistan.
The younger generation of Germans tends to be more hostile to Israel, being influenced by the media, and anti-Israel sentiments in German academia, which seek to overlook the past and make judgements based on their perception of the current situation that portrays Israel (especially in the European media) as the "victimizer" and the Palestinians as "victims." The influx of more than a million Muslims from Syria and Iraq, honed on hatred for Jews and Israel, coupled with the native Muslim anti-Semitism, is creating a dangerous mix. Anti-Semitism is now visible in the streets of Germany, and it is bound to push the younger, so called "biological" Germans into greater identification with the Palestinian cause as they march along with these migrants. It might also endanger the Holocaust education currently part of the German school curriculum. In 2013, Yad Vashem signed (Israeli Holocaust museum and Education center) an agreement with the education ministers of every German federal state, to improve Holocaust education programs.
The gist of the Spiegel article is to point out that it is time for Germany to reconsider its special relationship with Israel. It quotes Rolf Mutzenich, deputy floor leader for the Social Democrats (SPD) in parliament as saying "The perception has been growing in the German government that Netanyahu is instrumentalizing our friendship." He added, "It would be a welcome change if the Foreign Ministry and the Chancellery were to rethink the relationship with Israel."
What Der Spiegel and Mutzenich seem to forget is that, first, no amount of German monetary reparation can atone for the murder of Six Million Jews, among them 1.5 million children. Second, Israel is the front line against Arab/Islamic jihadist terror, and a Palestinian state will become another failed state and a base for terrorist operation against Israel. Thirdly, politicians such as Mutzenich must be guided not by the reality facing a Germany in Central Europe, surrounded by friendly states, but by the reality Israel faces being the only viable, democratic, free state in a region filled with terror, war and chaos. Fourthly, it is time for Germany, the EU, UN, and the US to end their appeasement of Arab/Muslim states (including non-Arab Iran), and look realistically at the region. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the least troubling, considering that the Syrian civil war killed almost half a million people and millions of Syrian and Iraqi refugees are threatening to destabilize Europe. Mutzenich and the Spiegel will do well to consider the lessons of Israel's Gaza unilateral withdrawal. Israel left the Palestinians greenhouses, and in return received 10,000 rockets fired at its cities, which aimed to kill Israeli civilians.
Spiegel also quotes Norbert Rottgen, a member of Merkel's Christian Democratic Union, and chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Bundestag, Germany's parliament. Rottgen has this to say, "Israel's current policies are not contributing to the country remaining Jewish and democratic. We must express this concern more clearly to Israel."
If Mr. Rottgen is genuinely concerned about Israel remaining a Jewish and democratic state, he should forego the existing notions of peacemaking the EU habitually is engaged in, which is the idea of Israel trading territory to Palestinians for "peace." The Palestinians have no interest in making peace, and territories Israel gave up became a launch pad for terrorist missiles. Additionally, the Palestinians will always hang on the "right of return," a formula that spells Israel's destruction as a Jewish state.
Israel could remain both Jewish and democratic if Germany and the EU tried to be more imaginative. They could pressure the Jordanians to form a Jordanian-Palestinian Federation, and condition aid to the Palestinians upon accepting the federative formula. Israel would annex area C (containing a relatively small number of Palestinians) which includes the Israeli settlement blocs next to the Green-line, and the Jordan River would become the natural border, which provides security for Israel. The West Bank will have to be demilitarized, and all the major cities in the West Bank along with the adjunct villages would be provided direct access to Jordan through the Jordan River bridges.
Germany and the EU could also press Egypt to allocate a few thousand miles of its vast and empty Sinai Desert territory to relieve the overcrowded Gaza Strip. Instead of providing the Palestinians with billions of dollars of misused aid, which simply ends up lining up the pockets of top Palestinian officials, German and EU aid could be diverted to Egypt and Jordan, while the international community continues to provide welfare to the Palestinians through UNWRA.
Der Spiegel editors shouldn't find comfort in US Secretary of State John Kerry's "warning" that the "two-state solution is threatening to become just a throwaway phrase, and encouraged Israelis to confront the difficult questions. Kerry and Der Spiegel should rightly confront the Palestinians on their refusal to negotiate directly with Israel. Instead, the Palestinians are running to the UN to receive statehood, and are appealing to the International Court of Justice and international forums to de-legitimize Israel, as well as incite their people to terrorize Israelis. Kerry should be questioned about why his administration's pressure has been particularly heavy on Israel and not the Palestinians.
Der Spiegel and some German politicians should be reminded that the moratorium over Nazi crimes and the Holocaust can never be over. Fairness, not merely guilt should guide Germany in its relationship with Israel.


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Hello there, friends! I'm back today to share with you one of my favorite techniques when it comes to create a scrapbook layout. If you know my work, you might have noticed that I always try to find new ways to create interest and different textures on my pages. Stitching has become a somewhat constant presence, as I find it beautiful and fun, and allows me to let my creativity fly.
As usual, to make it easier and less time consuming, I use my Silhouette Cameo as my main tool. In this case, it works perfectly to create the pattern and the holes that I need for stitching. It may seem complicated and a bit discouraging at first, but with a little practice it is totally doable and enjoyable.
The beautiful Cupid collection by Sahin Designs was perfect for the picture I wanted to scrap. We gave our first daughter a little stuffed lamb after she turned one. It was our way to try to get rid of her pacifier. To our surprise, it worked like magic. After the first couple of nights, her "bunny" (that's how she called it) became the best thing ever. I found the perfect quote on one of the cards from the collection I mentioned above. If you would like to know how to transform a printable into a cut file, please read my process in my previous post.
Here is the layout:
Once you create your cut file, you can choose the portion you want to stitch. In this case, I only wanted to stitch around the words, so I selected the whole image and created an outline with the Offset function.
You can see the outline portion in the image below:
Once the image is selected, you can pick the Perforated Edge option in the Cut Settings function. One thing to pay attention to is the inside portion of the letters. If you want to stitch those as well, make sure to choose Release Compound Path and select the individual pieces before applying the Perforate (not Perforate Edge) option.
Here's a close up:
And here are some close ups that will give you a better idea of the final result:
The flower below is one of the elements in the Butterfly Lullaby collection.
I hope you decide to give this technique a try. I personally enjoy stitching, and it is something I can do while watching a movie or whenever I have some time to relax. Please leave me a comment if you have any questions.
Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day.


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On his first day as the new CEO of Apple Computer, Tim Cook, who is currently doing double duty with his old post as Chief Operating Officer, wrote an earnest letter to Apple employees assuring them that Apple isn't going to change just because Steve is gone. Read Cook's attempt at rallying the troops below.
I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovative company in the world.
Joining Apple was the best decision I've ever made and it's been the privilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years. I share Steve's optimism for Apple's bright future.
Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive team and our amazing employees. We are really looking forward to Steve's ongoing guidance and inspiration as our Chairman.
I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple's unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that—it is in our DNA. We are going to continue to make the best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do.
I love Apple and I am looking forward to diving into my new role. All of the incredible support from the Board, the executive team and many of you has been inspiring. I am confident our best years lie ahead of us and that together we will continue to make Apple the magical place that it is.


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text: Every now and then, West Elm has some decent MCM/Scandinavian-inspired furniture, so when I took a look at their Fall sneak peek, I was happy to see this little number. The Dumont Buffet has some enviable lines and a white/wood/metal combo that's irresistible. Add to that loads of storage space and this is one piece you'll definitely want to consider!


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August Inspiration
Since Jana is far away in Morocco, this months inspiration of course had to be about this enchanted place. Just think of those beautiful courtyards, the colorful mosaics and all those fabrics. The culture is a true experience and you will be swept away by its beauty. For that we have thought about a little Marrakech inspired wardrobe. Lets talk flowing fabrics, many different shapes and colours, beautiful jewelry and gold/silver embroidery.


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The main goals of daily management of type 1 diabetes are to:
- Maintain normal growth and development
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Actually happened. A bunch of my tennis buddies, all older guys, are sitting outside a coffee shop getting their morning fix of java and discussing everything from Roy's sore knee to why it was a mistake for us to invade Iraq.
A man approaches with his seven-year-old little girl in tow. He motions to his daughter to sit at the round table next to where the old guys are ensconced. "Now, Annie. I want you to sit here while I go in and get you a hot chocolate. See these gentlemen here. They are senior citizens. They have lived many years and have a lot of life experience, understand? I want you to listen to what they say and you'll find that you'll learn something. Okay?"
Well the little girl did as her Dad told her. She listened as the older gentlemen continued their conversation (hopefully cleaning up their sometimes salty vocabulary as they talked.) I don't know what my friends chatted about while their young guest was present. Knowing these guys, I'm sure they really did have something to say. But, what knocked their socks off and impressed me, when they related this story, was the fact that a young Dad would show this much respect to the older generation. Leaping lizards! The man actually believed that senior citizens have some wisdom to impart.
Sometimes I think we older folks have a skewed perspective on how we are viewed by the younger generations. Envious perhaps of stories we hear of the honor in which older Orientals are held, we feel that in our country we come up short in the respect department. I'm not sure I buy it.
As my own gray hairs have accumulated, I can observe first hand that I am treated with greater deference by the young cashiers at Longs or at Safeway. In my experience, retail staff, in general, is pretty patient with old farts and fartettes at the check out line. We usually do take longer, you know. Two out of three of us will invariably put our charge card in the wrong way. If we choose to pay in cash, how many times are we searching in purse or pocket for that elusive penny, while folks behind us wait patiently.
In restaurants, young servers, for the most part, are also courteous of old folks. It has to be hard at times given the fact that some of us ancients still think that we are being generous if we give a 10% tip. C'mon gang, give the poor kid 15% or even 20% if he or she has done a particularly good job.
While on the subject of restaurants, I don't feel disrespected at all if the waitress calls me "honey." Actually, I think it's kind of cool. I've found that waitresses sort of enjoy flirting with geezers, at least when we're alone or with other guys. Guess they feel we're harmless.
I have to admit that I do have a bone to pick with younger waitresses who, when I was out for dinner with my late wife, used to address both of us as "guys." Women of a certain age just don't relate to that term. It made me feel uncomfortable for her. All in all however, I have little to complain about the way elders are treated.
While most of us can't expect the kind of experience that my tennis buds had with the Dad and his young daughter, we seniors are not treated all that bad in our society. We need to remind ourselves that respect is a two way street. It helps if we do our part to earn it. There's nothing worse than an old coot who thinks he's entitled to be arrogant or demanding just because he has a few gray hairs.
That's not the kind of wisdom the young Dad had in mind.


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Cantabile Choir
Simon Wright - conductor
Evelina Dobračeva - soprano
Andrew Staples - tenor
Benjamin Appl - baritone
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Free pre-concert talk at 6.45pm by Steve Muir.
"My subject is War, and the Pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity... all a poet can do today is warn
Wilfred Owen
War Requiem is Britten's choral masterpiece - a landmark of modern music that is a delicate yet powerful reflection on the futility of war.
Combining works from poet Wilfred Owen, who lost his life in the 'war to end all wars', with the ritual of the Latin Requiem Mass the result is timeless and profoundly moving. Heart-wrenching harmonies, melody and orchestration brutally lay bare the reality of one human obeying an order to kill another: a passionate outcry against man's inhumanity to man.
The BBC Philharmonic, together with Leeds Festival Chorus, City of Glasgow Chorus, Cantabile Choir and a world-class soloists from both Germany and the UK, perform in the awe-inspiring space of Leeds Town Hall to commemorate the moment, 100 years ago, when the guns fell silent.
The concert will be finished by approximately 9pm. Please note there is no interval in this concert.
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The University of Queensland's Professor Peter Halley is dedicating elbow grease and research to the challenge of ridding Australia of plastic pollution.
He is developing degradable plastics for agricultural films and food packaging and is also taking part Clean Up Australia Day on March 3 to help remove plastics and other rubbish from Brisbane's parks and waterways.
And he will have expert help, with two important US collaborators – Colorado School of Mines biopolymers expert Prof John Dorgan and California State University biodegradation specialist Prof Joe Greene – joining him on the day.
"As research engineers I think it is important for us to get our hands dirty and remember why we are doing our research," Prof Halley said.
"It is about creating sustainable products and processes which minimise our effects on the planet."
The Australia-US collaboration involves work at UQ's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering and Queensland Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing.
With funding from industry and government, Prof Halley's research group is developing environmentally-responsible plastics including degradable agricultural film, smart starch-based food packaging and low-cost plastics using waste treatment by-products.
The US collaborators will help the research group develop eco-friendly alternatives for petroleum-based plastics for packaging and provide sustainable life cycles for plant-to-plant plastic products.
Prof Dorgan brings 20 years of collaboration on bioplastics research and development and Prof Greene will provide biopolymer processing and biodegradation testing expertise from industry and university.
They have also developed green technologies for industry, such as Apple's iTunes cards and specialised laboratory facilities enabling the study of biodegradation on land and in marine parks.
Prof Halley's work has resulted in spin-out company Plantic Technologies Ltd in 2002, licensing of oxodegradable agricultural film technology in 2011 and developing new products in 2008, such as injection molded biobased materials.
"I have been interested in recycling and reducing plastic waste since my PhD," Prof Halley said.
"Global population growth coupled to rapid economic development are increasing water, food and energy needs and putting enormous pressure on our environment."
"Our work to develop sustainable materials and processes is part of the solution to tread with a light carbon footprint toward a more sustainable future. Direct actions such as Clean-up Australia Day are also part of it."
Prof Dorgan said he was happy to be involved in the clean-up.
"Australia is a lovely country with a beautiful environment and I'm pleased to be involved both in the hands-on clean-up work and in the important scientific collaboration we have with the Halley group at UQ.".
The researchers will be cleaning up parkland around the Dutton Park side of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge on March 3 and are looking for volunteers to join their ranks. More information can be found here.
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Please help, I cannot finish my installation!
TL;DR at the bottom!
First of all:
I'll give a brief background explaining what I am trying to accomplish first.
I've been amazed at the power of using Linux for a while.
So I decided to make the switch from Windows. Of course I am very new and very inexperienced with Linux.
After some research I decided Antergos Arch was the best fit for me and what I want to do is to install Antergos alongside Windows until I get completely comfortable with it so that I could later make the full switch.
It might be worth noting that I am using an ASUS Laptop with Intel i7 6700HQ running Windows 10
The graphic card is Nvidia GEFORCE GTX 960m. My computer came with a partition already (C:\ and D:)
The D:\ drive is labeled "Data" and it is completely empty with 557GB. (Here is where I intend to install antergos)
I'll do my best to describe every step I have taken so far:
I first found this great article https://antergos.com/wiki/install/how-to-dual-boot-antergos-windows-uefi-expanded-by-linuxhat/ and followed it.
I downloaded the .iso via the torrent, I tried to download it through chrome but it kept crashing.
I used USBWriter to write the .iso into a 4gb USB stick (The Stick isn't partitioned, It's just free space and the ISO and it's formated in FAT)
I'll admit, I didn't back up my data or created a recovery USB stick of Windows, simply because I didn't have another USB stick at hand and no external harddrive.
I disabled the Fast Startup setting and disabled the Secure Boot with no problem
Here is where it gets tricky for me at least, the article I followed asks me to simply "Change the Boot Order" However In my UEFI's Boot Tab I see some things but not USB.
so I have to create a a new Boot option and then select the USB.
but then it asks me for the path for boot option and that's where I'm stuck.
Under Archiso there is only this one.
And this is what appears under boot.
I've tried all of them and bootx64.efi seems to be the one that works the best and when I select it and run it I end up in this screen.
Again, I've tried all the options, The fallback options just give me an error and the x86_64 option brings me to the plymouth theme and when I press arrow up I get this screen with errors.
This is just hilarious… I am on my own now it seems
Anyways, I tried to be thorough but it might be dragging on.
Tried installing Antergos from a live USB stick, got the "SQUASHFS Error: unable to read xattr id index table" and the Error: Failed to Mount '/dev/loop0' while running the live-usb
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HUDDERSFIELD: Marshalls won a clutch of medals at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. For the third year in succession, the company …
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All three gardens take a light-hearted view to garden design with an innovative twist. These gardens received a silver gilt for the Banker's Garden and silver medals for the other twocreations.
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On Ranelagh School's Learning To Grow Garden, Marshalls provided its PlayPave safety paving – an easy to maintain hybrid paving with a rubber top surface with concrete backing. For the display Marshalls also created a bespoke paver containing the school's emblem. This was incorporated to demonstrate Marshalls bespoke graphics service which it offers on this product range.
Helping visitors keep a firm footing on the trade stands, both UK Horticulture and Mike Adams Antiques have benefited from product donations from Marshalls to create eye-catching displays with donations of Chancery paving.
The support forms part of Marshalls Campaign for Better Landscapes which calls for both public and private bodies, as well as individuals, to seriously consider the societal and individual benefits of creating better landscapes' in our towns, cities, public spaces and our private gardens. The campaign urges us all to take positive action by engaging with the social, economic and environmental benefits and to make purchasing decisions which deliver these benefits'.


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Dragon boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity in Britain today – as well as the most fun! Up to 10 people paddle each 30' boat with a drummer at the front beating time and a helm at the tail steering a straight course. No previous experience is required, just plenty of team spirit!
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