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Living in Kazakhstan
Essential information for British nationals living in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals residing in Kazakhstan, including advice on residence requirements, health, education, benefits and more. We are unable to provide any guidance on general lifestyle enquiries apart from the information and links listed below.
See our information on what consulates can and cannot do for British nationals.
The British consular section in Nur-Sultan offers consular support and assists British citizens who face serious difficulties such as hospitalisation, detention or death of a British national overseas or instances where a British National overseas is the victim of a serious violent crime.
Our consular guide
Information on the kind of help we can provide to British nationals who find themselves in difficulty overseas is set in our publication Support for British nationals abroad: A guide.
Kazakhstan travel advice
You can receive email alerts on the current situation in Kazakhstan or how to stay safe by signing up for Kazakhstan Travel Advice which is updated on a regular basis. This way you will be kept up-to-date with official embassy advice. Alternatively, you may follow the British Embassy Kazakhstan on Facebook and/or Twitter
Make sure you have the right visa for the purpose of your travel, especially for business visas or work permits. Check the validity dates of your visa and any associated restrictions carefully before you travel.
If you violate the conditions of your visa, you could face a short term of imprisonment and/or a ban on entry to Kazakhstan for up to 5 years. Overstaying the date written on your white immigration card may result in similar penalties, regardless of the validity of your visa.
Don't cross the border into or out of Kazakhstan illegally.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of your request for a visa. Your passport should also have at least 1 blank page for your visa.
Foreigners are required to carry a valid passport while in Kazakhstan.
Registering with the Kazakh authorities
For most visits, British passport holders don't need to register with the local authorities providing you arrive at one of the 12 international airports. Check with local oblast authorities as some oblasts still insist on the registration requirement for visitors even for short stays.
If you don't need to register with the local OVIR office (the Department for Visas and Registration under the Ministry of Internal Affairs), you must keep your white immigration card stamped by Kazakh immigration throughout your journey and present it on departure. If you intend to enter through a land or sea border point check with the Embassy of Kazakhstan to see whether registration is required.
For visits of more than 90 days you will need to register with the local authorities OVIR. Your travel company or employer may do this for you.
The medical facilities in Kazakhstan are not as advanced as those in the UK. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad, evacuation by air ambulance and repatriation.
Contact your travel health insurance company in advance to find out whether they have a recommended or restricted list of hospitals to use. Local hospitals insist on cash payment method. English speaking doctors/nurses are very rare.
Contact your GP around 8 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. Country specific information and advice is published by the National Travel Health Network and Centre, and useful information about healthcare abroad, including a country-by-country guide of reciprocal health care agreements with the UK, is available from NHS Choices.
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UK Pensions
If you have retired, and you live in Kazakhstan, you could claim your pension from the UK. For detailed information on how to claim your state pension, please check the Pension Service or the Department for Social Development.
If you spend time in both the UK and another country, and are unsure about how this affects your UK pension, benefit and healthcare rights, always consult the relevant UK authority. If you have received a life certificate from the UK Pension Service it is important that you reply as quickly as possible otherwise your benefit may be stopped.
Driving in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has a zero-tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol. A driver may be detained by police and convicted of drunk driving for driving a vehicle after consuming one drink of alcohol, regardless of whether the driver is actually intoxicated.
If you wish to drive in Kazakhstan you should apply for an International Driving Permit
Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus are a single customs union so if you're planning to travel overland in your own vehicle make sure your customs declaration and temporary import licence are valid for the entire period of stay in all 3 countries. Your import licence can be extended for up to a year if necessary by contacting the customs authorities in any of the 3 countries.
Sending money overseas
Money can be transferred by Western Union or MoneyGram in an emergency. The list is presented here:.
ATMs are present throughout the country. Kazakhstan is mainly a cash society, however, credit cards are accepted in big shops and supermarkets.
Taxation in Kazakhstan
UK/Kazakhstan Double Taxation Convention signed on 21 March 1994 as amended by a Protocol signed on 18 September 1997: HMRC website.
As an embassy we are unable to become involved with tax matters, as we do not have the specific or relevant expertise.
Employment in Kazakhstan
Working in Kazakhstan In accordance with Kazakh law, foreign nationals can work in Kazakhstan under permits granted by the designated authority.
Permit to employ foreign workers shall be granted to the following classes:
- chief executives with higher education and at least 5-year service in managing positions in their respective sector
- managers and specialists, meeting qualifying requirements set-out in The Qualifying Sourcebook of Executive, Specialist and Other Worker Positions
- skilled workers with the respective professional training and service in accordance with The Single Rate and Qualification Sourcebook of Worker Positions and Skills and the Rate and Qualification Descriptions of Worker Positions
- workers involved in seasonal agriculture under international agreements on cooperation in labour migration and social protection of migrant workers
At the same time, Kazakh law sets forth classes of foreign nationals that can be employed without special permit:
- chief executives of branches or offices of foreign corporations
- individuals on business trips lasting not more than 60 calendar days in one calendar year. More than 60 days shall be allowed if the Kazakh staff is seconded in order to take professional training, or refresher training and advanced training in specific occupations in a foreign corporation, which seconds the same number of foreign workers for a similar period, or if the same number of Kazakh nationals are sent for study at educational institutions in a country where the foreign corporation is based. In doing so they should not be seconded for more than 180 calendar days
- individuals seconded under contract for more than 60 days to a Kazakhstan corporation, branches and offices of foreign corporations
- chief executives of companies that entered (with the Kazakhstan government) into contracts for investment worth over 50 million US Dollars, and chief executives of the Kazakhstan corporations investing in priority sectors, who entered into contract with the respective authority responsible for investment
- staff of diplomatic missions and international institutions, and staff of consulates, accredited in Kazakhstan
- those arriving under international agreements on charity, humanitarian aid and grants signed by Kazakhstan
- media, accredited in Kazakhstan
- members of crews of river vessels, air, rail or motor transport vessels, owned by foreign entities
- artists, directors, conductors, choir masters, choreographers, painters, coaches, sportsmen and trainers
- individuals, permanently residing in Kazakhstan
- those who gained the refugee status or political asylum in Kazakhstan
- those studying and working at Kazakhstan educational institutions
- those who teach at general secondary, vocational, professional, post-secondary and higher educational institutions (under international agreements) on cooperation on education projects authorized by Kazakhstan (staffing of which does not exceed a 25 percent staff quota)
- individuals, specialising in developing space rocket infrastructure and operating ground space infrastructure to be employed under international agreements on cooperation in aerospace signed by Kazakhstan
- managers and specialists with post-secondary and higher education (with document confirmed under Kazakh law) working at the Regional Financial Centre in Almaty
- please note that every year the Kazakhstan government sets limits on foreign workers to be employed
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Other useful links
Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Almaty International Airport Information
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport information
This information is provided as a general guide and is based upon information provided to the embassy by the relevant local authorities and may be subject to change at any time with little or no notice. The FCO and the British Embassy will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information. British nationals wishing to obtain any further information must contact the relevant local authority.
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October 9th - 12th, 2014
Las Vegas
WAKApalooza Weekend is a one-of-a-kind combination of parties, games, and thousands of WAKA players in Las Vegas. Check out the full 2014 weekend party and event schedule:
Official WAKApalooza Weekend Parties
Thursday 10/9 Bar Games Tournament and Opening Night Party at Hard Rock Live
Friday 10/10 Official WAKApalooza Weekend Tournament Kick Off Party at Chateau Night Club
Saturday 10/11 Official Tournament After Party at Margaritaville
Sunday 10/12 Sunday Funday Pool Party at Rehab and Weekend- ender Party at Hakkasan
Thursday, October 9th
11am - 8pm Player Registration, the WAKA Store, and the WAKApalooza Weekend Info Booth will be open at the Flamingo Hotel in the Red Rock Registration area. All players, referees, and guests must check- in at WAKApalooza registration to receive an Official WAKApalooza Weekend wristband for access to all parties, the shuttles to and from the fields on game day, and to play in the tournaments.
9pm - 3am Opening Night Party and Bar Games Tournament at Hard Rock Live (ON THE STRIP)
Entry is FREE for WAKA Players and Guests. The Bar Games Tounament starts at 9:30 pm.
Friday, October 11th
11 am - 9 pm Player Registration, the WAKA Store, and the WAKApalooza Weekend Info Booth will be open at the Flamingo Hotel in the Red Rock Registration area. All players must check in at registration to receive an official weekend wristband for access to all parties, the shuttles to the fields on game day, and to play in the games.
12 pm - 5pm Pool party at the Flamingo Hotel Go Pool Players will be arriving at the host hotel all day so head out to the pool after you check in to unwind and meet other players.
4 pm Tournament Referee Meeting will be held in Red Rock Conference Room 7 on the lower level of the Flamingo Hotel, near WAKApalooza registration.
5 pm Captains Meeting for Founders Cup tournament captains will be held in Red Rock Conference Room 8 on the lower level of the Flamingo Hotel, near WAKApalooza registration.
6 pm Captains Meeting for Fun Games captains will be held in Red Rock Conference Room 8 on the lower level of the Flamingo Hotel, near WAKApalooza registration.
10 pm WAKApalooza Weekend Kick Off Party at Chateau Night Club (at Paris)
* No cover and expedited line for players and guests with WAKApalooza Weekend wristband
* Live DJ & Dancing
* "All you can drink" well drinks for $50
* Las Vegas Strip Rooftop Party
* Special VIP table and bottle service packages available
* WAKApalooza Weekend Tournament Registration Available onsite
Saturday, October 11th
7 am Shuttles begin round trip service to the fields at Desert Breeze Park from The Flamingo Hotel and will continue until the end of the Founders Cup World KIckball Championship.
9 am The Founders Cup World Kickball Championship Games kick off on the north side of Desert Breeze Park. Pool play will run from 9 am - 1pm pm. Single elimination will begin at 2pm with the World Kickball Championship scheduled for 7pm.
2 pm - 6:30 pm The Fun Games will run on the north side of Desert Breeze Park. The team costume contest will start at 2pm next to the Hydration Station at the fields. Games start at 2:30 pm and teams will play 3 kickball games, followed by a chance to slip n slide and play WAKA Bounce-Off.
All WAKApalooza Weekend players enjoy:
- Round trip shuttle service to the games for all registered players and guests starting at 7am at the Flamingo Hotel
- Local Food Trucks at the fields serving breakfast, snacks, and lunch
- Hydration Station tent full of delicious beverages and bar games
- Music, slip n slides, and other activities at the field
8 pm Official WAKApalooza Weekend After Party at Margaritaville (at the Flamingo Hotel).
Join WAKA at Margaritaville for a private tournament after party - just for WAKA players and guests. Unwind and recover after a day of fun in the sun and tournament play:
* Bar games including pong, flip cup, and more!
* Drink specials
* Full menu available for team dinners after the games
* It's just like a WAKA League Bar night with Las Vegas flair!
Sunday, October 12th
10 am - 4 pm Sunday Funday Pool Party at Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Spend the day poolside at the biggest pool party in Las Vegas with all of your WAKA besties. Wear you WAKApalooza Weekend Wristband.
* Complimentary party shuttles from the Flamingo Hotel from 10:30am -1:30pm
* FREE entry ($50 value) and expedited line until 2pm
* Beer Bucket specials $20
* Poolside bar games
* Private WAKA bar and reserved seating area
10 pm - 3 am WAKApalooza Weekend ENDER at Hakkasan Nightclub If you are still standing after a wild day at the pool, head to Hakkasan and skip the line with expedited entry for WAKApalooza Weekend players and guests. ** Remember to wear your WAKApalooza Weekend wristband**
** Many of the WAKApalooza Weekend parties will be hosted at night clubs and venues with dress codes. Guys should make sure to wear a collared shirt or sport coat. Always be mindful of wearing nicer shoes and avoid anything that can be considered sportswear (track jackets, jerseys, sports shoes, hats, etc). Remember, if you are unsure if something will work or not, play it safe. **

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To the Monaco Yacht Show in the Most Exclusive Way!
Fly through the air and glide on the water – experience this year's highlight on the Côte d'Azur: the Monaco Yacht Show 2017.
Fly through the air and glide on the water – experience this year's highlight on the Côte d'Azur: the Monaco Yacht Show 2017.
Monaco announces the release of the Principality's first LGBT brochure, highlighting the Principality as a fitting locale for couples' milestone celebrations such as proposals, honeymoons, and anniversaries.
Open though September 30 from 5pm to 12pm as a chill-out dance lounge, from 12pm to 5am with all night dine & wine and from 5am to 7am as a breakfast lounge, Amber Summer is located at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in front of Monaco's most beautiful beach. Amber Summer will exude the brand's signature nightlife experience offering unparalleled service, chill-out cabanas, shisha pipes, smooth DJ vibes and an Asian-style menu.
The House of Givenchy is proud to present its first spa in Monaco, which will open its doors in late March 2017 in the prestigious Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo.
Monacair, service provider to S.A.S. Prince Albert II, Monaco based airline operating the regular scheduled Helicopter service between Nice airport and Monaco since January 2016 with a fleet of State-of-the-art helicopters now offers a new range of attractive, affordable services.
For this special love-filled day, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo is offering a romantic day with the person of your choice. Treat yourself to the Oligomer Pure Fitness Day Package for a special, relaxing moment.
Terre de Monaco has set itself the task of integrating urban agriculture especially green gardens, fruit and vegetables, on rooftops, balconies and surrounding buildings of the Principality of Monaco and surrounding communities, while marketing products from these micro-farms under its own label.
The House of Givenchy is proud to present its first spa in Monaco, which will open its doors in late February 2017 in the prestigious Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. Designed by architect Didier Gomez and beautifully integrated into this luxury hotel, the new Spa Metropole by Givenchy embodies the same philosophy shared in the House's venues: exceptional location, luxurious spaces, sophisticated care treatments, and absolute pleasure and well-being.
Following the approval of shareholders at the General Shareholders Meeting on July 12, 2016, AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. This addition of three remarkable brands instantly positions AccorHotels as a leading player in the global luxury hotel market, increases long term growth potential and profitability, and significantly expands the company's footprint in North America, the world's largest and most influential consumer market.
One Door and Butter Group present the exclusive 1 OAK club. Settling down in the Principality of Monaco in the trendy Fairmont Monte Carlo, during the event of the year, the F1 Grand Prix, seems obvious.


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So when you consider your one life, what is your "PMC ride," your cause, your dream for this world, your prayers in action? What are you doing to make your one God-given life amazing, transcendent, and other centered, a life for "thee" and not just "me?" A big life, in the best sense.
"This is the true joy in life ... being used for a [mighty] purpose ..., being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live." — George Bernard Shaw
What kind of life do you want to live? Its quality? Its energy? Its purpose?
Me? I've always hoped to live a life devoted, in part, to something beyond my own little world. I want to live for positive ideals and hopes, and not just spend my days itching every scratch and feeding every appetite that I have, and then imagine this is what existence is all about. I want to be challenged, instead, to live for something greater than myself alone, a noble cause, a worthy goal, some endeavor that reminds me I am not the center of the universe. I want to die having made a mark for the good in Creation, leaving this world better than when I arrived. I want to stop along the way on this journey of life too, and help someone who might be having trouble, someone the world might be tempted to leave behind or forget. I want to be kind to counteract the toxic atmosphere of mean-spiritedness that seems to be winning far too many hearts and minds in our country right now.
That's my life hope. Sometimes I get there. Sometimes I fall short. But always I keep trying, inspired by a God who made all of us for good things, for greater things, for lives of service, for days that wear us out but days that make a difference. That's why for the 10th year in a row, I will ride in the Pan Mass Challenge.
The PMC is a two-day bicycling fundraiser for the Dana-Farber Institute, Boston's world-class cancer care and research facility. For the past 38 years, come the first weekend of August, folks ride and raise money. Ride in hope for a day when cancer will be but a memory. In almost four decades the PMC has raised an astounding $598 million! This year the goal is $55 million. Every dollar donated goes directly to the cause. All these details absolutely will inspire and motivate me and the 5,000 cyclists and 3,000 volunteers who will work to get us all the way from the wilds of Sturbridge to the dunes of Provincetown this Saturday and Sunday.
We ride in memory of those now gone, angels who died from cancer. For me that's Dottie, Nora, Frannie, Kathy and Sue, to name but a few. We ride for those fighting against cancer right now, like Uncle Bill, Brad and Jean. God willing, if my legs and lungs and backside all hold up, come the 4th, I will cycle some 90 miles (about 80,000 pedal strokes) from Metrowest Boston to the Cape. It's amazing what miracles a plain old bike can create, just two wheels and hope.
So when you consider your one life, what is your "PMC ride," your cause, your dream for this world, your prayers in action? What are you doing to make your one God-given life amazing, transcendent, and other centered, a life for "thee" and not just "me?" A big life, in the best sense.
You may not be crazy or foolish enough to ride a bike for 10 hours a day on a hot August weekend, but the PMC teaches that each of us, all of us, can make the life of this world gentler, kinder and more loving. We can actually slow down from the frenetic pace of modern life and show mercy on the road to any and all who need a helping hand and someone to care. We can live a life of adventure, doing something we never imagined possible.
But first you have to figure out the kind of life that you really want to live. I think the best life, a good life, a life that says "thank you" to God for the gift of life, is one that day by day, mile by mile, and pedal stroke by pedal stroke makes the world brighter. That's why I ride the PMC. To join with neighbors and friends and strangers who for one glorious weekend actually unite in a singular cause. To give so others might live. With the way so much of our world seems to be going these days, that seems to me to be a worthy life mission.
So what will you do with your one life? That is the question we all must ask and answer in the limited time we have on earth. As George Bernard Shaw concludes, "Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."
And you? How will you burn brightly and with passion in your one beautiful life? I'm doing my chosen work on a bike. Who knows? Maybe I'll see you on the road.
And always, keep pedaling.
The Rev. John F. Hudson is senior pastor of the Pilgrim Church, United Church of Christ, in Sherborn (pilgrimsherborn.org). If you have a word or idea you'd like defined in a future column or have comments, please send them to email@example.com or in care of the Dover-Sherborn Press (email@example.com).


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Brunfelsia lactea "Dama de Noche" Organic Well-Established Plant
Brunfelsia lactea
These are organically grown, well-established plants ranging from 4-7" in height. Brunfelsia lactea Mountain Jasmine, Dama de Noche B. lactea is in the Solanaceae family and hails from the West Indies islands with the largest populations found on the mountains of Puerto Rico. In its native range it is known as Dama de Noche (Lady of the Night) and Jasmin del Monte (Mountain Jasmine). It is a rather rare endemic and is not common anywhere in its home range. B. lactea grows as a multi-stemmed shrub from 3-10 ft tall and nearly as wide. It has attractive dark green, leathery leaves with prominent veins. This wonderful species has some of the most fragrant flowers of any plant known! The flowers are white to pale yellow, often aging w/ a tinge of purple. They are 2" across and trumpet shaped w/ 5 petals. As night falls these flowers emit the most incredible, intoxicating, and even addictive fragrance. Once you smell it you just can't get enough! The scent is reminiscent of jasmine, but with spicy undertones somewhat like a mix of cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. It is a truly amazing scent from a gorgeous flowering shrub and to most who have had the pleasure of experiencing it it is said to be incomparable to any other. Truly Awe-Inspiring & highly recommended!
CHARCOAL TABLETS Release the Essence of this Plant
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PRESERVE & DISPLAY Enjoy the Beauty & History of this Plant
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Saw this video a while back…. then forgot where I saw it… then remembered again. And here it IS! 🙂 It contains some peculiar inverted images that have appeared on the show. According to the maker of this video, they were not altered. These are " AS IS" from the original episodes. Discuss… 8)
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It has been one year since Greenworks Philadelphia, Mayor Nutter's sustainability plan, was unveiled, and this Wednesday the city will unveil the program's First Annual Progress Report. It will be revealing to chart the successes and disappointments of the last year, as the Mayor has set quite an ambitious goal for Philadelphia: to become "the greenest city in America" by 2015. See The Plan here.
The Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) will host the event, and partner organizations, neighborhood groups, residents and city government colleagues will be recognized.
Guests and celebrators will enjoy local food, a rumba band, a project from Mural Arts, planting demonstrations with PHS and guided neighborhood tours of Greenworks in action.
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26 at The Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (9th and Norris Streets). The Bicycle Coalition will lead a group ride from City Hall (10 a.m. departure).


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Here's a really funny one (I think): There's a new Facebook application that would would give you a Burger King Whopper (yep, the store that sells, uh, the Whopper) in exchange for 10 of your Facebook friends. All you have to do is delete 10 of your friends. The application is called the Whopper Sacrifice.
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Taking a Software Approach to Enterprise Storage
While a software-defined approach may seem new, the logic within enterprise storage devices has always been written in software. It's only been in the last few years that hardware has progressed enough so that enterprise storage software and hardware can now be separated. Software-defined storage isn't a new concept, but the ability to separate the storage software from the storage hardware is a new value proposition.
Taking the right approach to software-defined storage will give you a highly scalable solution that radically reduces your storage costs in terms of both capital cost and operation expenditure. This solution also has to be simple, robust, and flexible – all while delivering industry-leading functionality.
Decrease Cost and Increase Scale:
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Understand open source software-defined storage and why you should choose SUSERead It Now
SUSE Enterprise Storage: Smart Choice for Disk-to-Disk Backup
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A storage cluster that provides unlimited scalability
Ceph technology is a software-defined storage solution based on the open source Ceph project and is designed as a distributed storage cluster to provide virtually unlimited scalability from terabytes to petabytes. A truly unified block, object and file solution, ideal for Backup, Compliance, Bulk Storage, Large Data, and Active Archive applications.
Ceph is self-managing and self-healing. Its intelligent algorithms store data in a highly distributed manner. It continuously monitors data utilization and re-balances data placement. This means it can optimize system performance without the need for teams of administrators to constantly monitor and manage the storage.
Keep with growth of storage while maintaining your budget
Traditional enterprise storage hardware, including SAN, NAS, and proprietary storage arrays, are expensive to purchase and even more costly to scale.
With an open source software-defined storage solution that is built on off-the-shelf commodity server and storage hardware, initial capital expenditure is greatly reduced, lowering the cost per GB of enterprise-class storage deployments by as much as 50% in some cases. The ongoing costs of owning, managing, scaling, and upgrading your storage over its lifetime are also lowered.
This makes it possible for you to keep up with the persistent growth of storage requirements while maintaining close control of your IT budget.
Fast and easy access to data
While scalability and lower costs are important factors, fast and easy access to data is also critical to the modern business. This means that reliability and resilience are always vital factors in choosing a suitable storage solution. A software-defined storage solution should offer a highly redundant architecture to eliminate any single points of failure. It should provide replicated copies of data, remote replication, and erasure coding for advanced, robust data protection as well as more efficient recovery and faster rebuild times.
To us, SUSE has always been at the forefront of innovation, and their product offerings have always stood head and shoulders above the rest.
And now...self-healing, self-managing, distributed software-based enterprise storage. The enterprise needs it, and SUSE has it. This is a brilliant move by a company that should be on the radar of every enterprise business.
The major claim to fame for SUSE is taking open source technology and all of its relevant components and making it available to its customers in an easy-to-install, easy-to-use, supported way.


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You might be a bit of a Luddite in the sense that you don't want the tech revolution to overtake us. That's fine that you are not eager to have a completely robotic and AI-based society. However, you might be surprised that there are some good things about the new technology that is upon us. The following are five benefits of multimedia technology:
Your Children Might Learn Better
The educational system is getting an infusion of these new tech tools. They help those with varied learning styles. It can even prevent children from being labeled as remedial. They have more opportunities to engage in their learning, and they are better for all the multimedia You can also read our write up on router tips and tricks to help connection issues. .
You will Be more Engaged in New Material
We all get new material thrown at us. We don't just live in an era where we can hide in a cave. There are things we have to learn about our community or our jobs. You might be someone that dreads meetings. But multimedia technology can make these dreaded encounters easier to sit through. You might be treated to videos, pictures, and jokes in the process thanks to new presentation mediums.
You can Sleep Better at Night
Thanks to new technology, you can use your alarm clock to also play things like white noise sounds. This might not seem necessary, but imagine that you live in a noisy apartment building. Integrating relaxing white noise might be the only way that you can fall asleep at night. Three cheers for those ocean sounds that lull you to sleep. It's better than lying in your bed tensed up wondering when the neighbors are going to get to bed.
Developing Countries Are Gaining Access to Information
Soft power occurs when Western countries come in and impose their values as well as their structures on a developing nation. For a while, the developed nations really had all the power. However, this new move is leveling the playing field. Now, people are able to log on to the Internet for a relatively nominal fee. They are being exposed to a vast world of knowledge that was previously locked up in the Ivory Tower. The more that multimedia technology proliferates everywhere, the higher the likelihood that people will be able to gain access to the data they need. This means people feel empowered instead of indebted. It's a brave new future and multimedia multi-modal access is paving the way.
It Makes Life More Interesting
Some people might even say that they are living in a world of color compared to what things were before. Previously, people had mundane lives and they just trudged along. They couldn't log on to the Internet for a funny cat video to cheer them up. Now, this practice is becoming a regular part of life. You can get a nice e-mail from a friend in the middle of the day that can light up your day. Or better yet, the friend sent a zany e-card with an Interac e-transfer.


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Well, we finally made it back home, safely and with no more "excitement" from me or my stomach. Daniel, Jason and Tracy went and hung out on the patio by the pool and I went and rested for a little while in my room. I didn't have to rest long, bout an hour and I was pretty much back to normal. I had to hurry and get back to normal, we had a special dinner to go to that night... Bottega. Being a "Food Network" watcher like I am, I was very eager to go to Bottega because that was Michael Chiarello's restaurant.
Burrata Caprese creamy whipped mozzarella burrata, golden bear ranch heirloom tomatoes, toasted bruschetta, basil oil & balsamic caviarTruffle-parmigiano fries
We had heard rumor that Michael is at his restaurant pretty much every night and that he walks around and greets his guests. The rumor is true and Tracy and I were able to get our picture taken with him.
Breakfast: Dean & Deluca... I have never been to one before and it reminds me of Hubble & Hudson that we have here in The Woodlands.
Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo!
Saturday was a day that would involve shopping, food, wine tasting and driving in a convertible. Yes, we decided to drive and a "perk" of staying at Calistoga Ranch, we had a menu of cars that we could borrow for the day. We "settled" on a Mercedes E Series convertible. Ours was the 2nd car from the left.
After an afternoon of walking around some beautiful stores and shopping... I couldn't find anything that I wanted to buy for myself specifically... but we did buy some olive oil and some "thank you for watching our children" gifts. We then went to the Joseph Phelps Vineyard for some Insignia wine. Claude was our host for the afternoon and I really enjoyed hearing him tell us about wine, how to drink it, how to get the best smell when you first smell it... and so on. I learned a lot from him.


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The traditional mortgage is of the repayment type, where the capital and interest are repaid by regular, fixed payments (but are usually subject to changes in interest rates) over a period of, for example, 20 or 25 years. During the early years of the mortgage, the capital amount owed on the mortgage decreases relatively slowly as the bulk of the monthly payment consists of interest. The closer to the end of the mortgage period, the greater the reduction of the capital amount to be repaid. The main alternative to a repayment mortgage is an endowment mortgage. Under this, the monthly payments cover only interest but the mortgager also takes out an endowment assurance that runs parallel to the mortgage and is designed to produce a sum sufficient to repay the capital sum at the end of the mortgage term. It usually does, and it may produce even more than the capital outstanding; however, there is no guarantee that it will.
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After over five years using the MFT system I've sold my entire Olympus Micro Four Thirds Kit and now only use the full frame mirrorless Sony A7RII.
This decision came, since writing this article, after using both systems for a year and a half on client commissions.
Curious as to why? Read this:
I received my new E-M5 Mark 2 back in February straight from Olympus, excited like a kid at Christmas. This is a true little beauty of a camera which I had tested extensively the previous month in a pre-release event in Prague (You can read my EM5 Mark2 review here).
So on the day it arrived, armed with Olympus' new OMD, I set myself the following challenge:
One hour, the first hour, to shoot whatever I feel like, then publish my best three photos, straight out of camera, no post-processing. Simple.
Here are my best three photos shot in that single hour, the first hour with my EM5 Mark II which I hope will encourage some of you to give it a go.
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I'm pretty happy given I had only one hour to produce something and no Photoshop or Lightroom.
I instantly fell in love with that camera for street photography and my E-M1 in the following months saw less and less action to the point I eventually sold it.
Since I wrote this article early 2015, I also started shooting with a second system in August, the Sony A7RII (review here). Whilst it doesn't replace the EM5 Mark II (e.g in situations where I need to carry a smaller and quieter camera) it is a fantastic mirrorless camera which I have seen myself use increasingly on paid jobs and also for street work.
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TYB House Sour Blend
As we isolate organisms and evaluate them, we often find individual strains that while exhibiting a unique character, are unable to currently be incorporated into our product line up. These are strains we not only bank on hand, but often incorporate into our house sour blend. Given how incredible the recent beers are that we've made with this blend, we've decided to propagate some up for a beta release. While this will never become a formal product because of the complexity of the culture and the logistical nightmare it would pose for White Labs' propagation team, it will be available from time to time as a beta release as we have the bandwidth to propagate it.
The Yeast Bay House Sour Blend is complex blend developed over three years of isolation work, currently consisting of the following organisms:
Belgian/Saison Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolates
Brettanomyces sp. isolates
Saccharomyces fermentati
Lactobacillus brevis isolates
Lactobacillus delbreuckii
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus sp. ("uncultured Lactobacillus" sequencing result)
Pediococcus damnosus
This culture will produce a dry, acidic, complex beer over time with a complementary profile of lactic acid, pineapple/orange/lemon/floral esters and earthy funk.
The Lactobacillus and Pediococcus were originally maintained in the presence of moderate IBU (~5-10) and now a small portion of each TYB House Sour Blend is added solera-style to the next. As a result, the lactic acid bacteria have become quite active and resilient.
If you want acidity quickly, we recommend keeping the IBU low (0-5 IBU), starting with a fermentation temperature of 70-72 ºF for the first few days and then raising the temperature to 75-80 ºF to encourage development of sourness (Lactobacillus, Pediococcus). For a slower developing beer that exhibits a rounded balance of Brettanomyces character and sourness we recommend ~5-15 IBU, mashing on the high end, fermenting at 68 ºF and holding at that temperature for an extended period of time.
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I've always loved reading! I "played" bookstore with my father's books, selling them to imaginary people who loved to read, too. Surrounding myself with books and children is a dream for me...now one coming true!
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Changing Attitudes in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Jan. 18 – Jan. 25, 2013
After a mellow and spiritually uplifting couple of days in the nearly 800-year-old city of old Sukhothai, arriving in Chiang Mai was a bit of a shock. While we were certainly aware things had changed since our memorable first visit in 1989, when we had traveled here from Bangkok (a slow, hot, long train ride) with Chris's mom Ange, merely travelling the short distance from the train station to our hotel revealed how incredibly busy the city had become. No longer a peaceful haven from loud, busy, polluted Bangkok, it seemed that "progress" and tourism had turned this northern hill tribe centre into a smaller version of the capital.
Our spirits sank, especially as the nearly 10-hour train ride here from Sukhathai had exactly been a picnic: cramped, slow, dirty, cock roach invested, and it even caught on fire about an hour and a half outside of Chiang Mai! Fortunately, no one was hurt and there was no structural damage as the fire started underneath the carriage of one of the cars. No bus or other alternative transport was provided; we were all loaded back on and the train carried on.
After surviving this daylong ordeal, the rather dark, musty room we had booked in the Rainforest Hotel did not impress us. Luckily a much more inviting and larger room, right by the pool was available even though we had arrived at 11:30 at night. We decided the extra cost (only $65 a night including a breakfast buffet – just $20 more than the first room) was definitely worth it. We had worked far too hard to get here, both literally and figuratively (2012 had been a whirlwind of writing, publishing and selling our latest book) to settle for a second rate room, especially as we planned to stay a week.
The hotel was down a skinny, sparsely populated road well off a busy, noisy street so we anticipated that it would be a bit of an oasis. While there was no rainforest, (perhaps there had been once upon a time), there were still some nice tall palm trees and exotic flowering shrubs on the grounds and plenty of birds singing at dawn.
The pounding of the pile drivers started at 9 a.m. It seemed a large cleared parcel of land behind the hotel was being prepared for some type of structure. The hotel shook every few seconds as the pile driver made contact. This went on all day until 5pm and then started up again, the next morning despite it being Sunday!
We evacuated for several hours on both days to explore the old city and to get away from this assault on our frayed nerves. While bursting with great restaurants and cheap and delicious street food, and there is plenty of great shopping to be had, as well as gorgeous golden temples on almost every other block, Chiang Mai was jammed with cars, trucks, motorcycles, tuk tuks, taxis and songthaews (like a taxi pick up truck).
The noise and fumes were ridiculous. Trying to cross some of the streets- lined with ugly concrete buildings that could all use a fresh coat of paint – was slow, dangerous and headache inducing. To return to the echoes of pile driver pounding at our hotel was such a let down! Even swimming in the pool couldn't calm our jangled nerves what with that cacophony going on 200 meters away. (If we were drinkers, copious amounts of alcohol might have done the trick but we weren't going there.)
Fearing the construction would continue the rest of our time there Chris and I debated moving to a quieter hotel, but as we had pre-paid we assumed it would be difficult to get reimbursed, (things ARE different here in Thailand) so we decided to stick it out.
Waking up on Monday was another world entirely. As 9 am came and went with just the sounds of birdcalls, tinkling silverware in the outdoor restaurant and splashing pool water as it cascade into a lower level, the difference was palpable. We could feel ourselves visibly relax as every hour of peace and quiet went by. But was this respite merely the eye of the hurricane?
Fortunately, it was not. To add to what had mercifully become our little slice of paradise we met a very interesting family also staying at the hotel. Ben and Carla were traveling from London, England for seven months with their 8-year-old daughter, Evie. Ben's mom Jane had joined them in Bangkok and was accompanying them on their journey through Thailand. We enjoyed many meals and conversations with the foursome as well as several jaunts into the old city to bargain hunt in the incredible night market – a virtual shoppers' paradise that springs up along several blocks every afternoon and continues until after midnight. The throngs of tourists were a bit daunting however and it was a bit of a challenge navigating the narrow sidewalk between the stalls. Shopping at night was like a contact sport!
It seemed the gods were now smiling on us in Chiang Mai despite the rocky start. Or maybe Ange, who could no longer accompany us on our journeys as she had passed away last summer, had played some part in ensuring our time here would be nearly as memorable as before. While we weren't interested in taking any excursions to see silk being made or tigers being petted (!) that was just fine with us.
On lengthy trips travel is a continuous process of coming and going, of vanishing and reappearing. During our global backpacking journey from 1986-87, Chris and I also learned that travel is more than the destination, it's the people you meet along the way. Having to say goodbye to them would feel so final. Today, while it's always sad to leave new friends, thanks to the Internet and Facebook, they never really get left behind.
Our next appearance: Koh Maak in eastern Thailand, near the border of Cambodia.
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I'm joining Five on Friday this week with F.A.S.T. blog
1) A few decorations...
The Kitchen
This was the island for the first part of the month. But you can only leave a tablecloth on a surface that is used quite often before it gets dirty.
So I switched to this tablecloth, which is my favorite.
And you'll notice a few things not so perfect because here's the deal....we LIVE in our house.
Hoosier cabinet/coffee bar
Above the stove area.
Little winter wonderland scenes in jars.
Christmas curtains
I just finished this bunting last night. I made seven of them this year. I'm done!
Pie safe area
I love old mercury glass ornaments.
This tree is on my kitchen island and every single ornament on it was hand made by someone.
2) More entertaining
My sister on the left, cousin on the right. We have our own little exchange.
3) Our crochet group got together yesterday and this is what I walked in on
9:00 am
And this mess was made by Prince Harry.
(I'll download a pic of Prince Harry sometime-Lord knows I have plenty!)
This was them at 10:00!
4) My Amaryllis is blooming and it's beautiful!
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Welcome to Hell
Grab the pick ups around you then cross the bridge ahead and climb the stairs.
Stand in the green beam and you'll be sucked up; a cage forms around you and then it drops to the ground and breaks leaving you surrounded by enemies. Kill the imps surrounding you but be careful not to fall off the edge. When they're done you'll see a bridge forming, cross it and head into the passage – grab the ammo on your right.
A hellknight will emerge as the wall parts; kill him then head down the right passage and kill a cherub and an imp. Grab a medkit and some more shells. Head back and take the left passage. There's another two cherubs and some armor and more shells.
Now go back and grab the chainsaw from the right hand side of the door that the hellknight came through, and then proceed through it. On the left you'll find a chaingun, while on the right two imps will spawn in, followed by some lost souls.
Continue on and carefully jump across the stepping stones. Enter the doorway on your left and grab the medkit.
There are two lost souls ahead and then a hellknight spawns in behind you, followed by an imp in an alcove. Enter the alcove after you kill him for more pick ups then kill two more imps and the bars will recede into the floor.
Head in and kill the cherubs that spawn, followed by a mancubus. When the mancubus is down head through for some pick ups and a plasma gun. Make sure you grab the pick ups first because when you get the gun the floor will collapse.
Unidentified Deeper
At the bottom grab the beserker helmet and run around pulping the various imps and the hellknight that spawn in with the chainsaw. When they're done grab the pick ups scattered around and proceed along the corridor. You'll find Simon Garlick's PDA and some goodies including a rocket launcher.
Head through the doors once you have everything.
Unidentified Scary Chamber
When you walk forward a big rock will slam down and a mancubus will spawn in to your right on a platform. Run under the rock as it lifts up and jump across the next passage, kill the lost souls and follow it round and up the stairs to kill an imp.
Head straight on at the top for some pick ups then double back and turn right to kill two imps. Climb the stairs and kill another imp and then turn left and go through the next door. Kill the lost souls that zoom in and then imps will pop up right and left as you enter. Grab the medkit from the left alcove and proceed.
Kill more lost souls, grab a medkit from the left and some armor down the stairs before you proceed along the bridge, across the planks and up some stairs. Kill the two lost souls, grab the pick ups up on the left and waste the zombies with your chainsaw before proceeding through the next door.
Kill a hellknight to your right as you enter, then some lost souls. Grab the medkits on the right then there's another hellknight through the door at the end on the left.
Unidentified Scary Chamber 2
There are imps left and right, grab the pick ups from the left corner and kill another imp ahead then a hellknight behind you.
Grab more pick ups ahead to the right and turn to kill another hellknight that spawns in, then head along the corridor and kill another hellknight.
When you turn right at the end there are some cherubs and some lost souls. Head through the doorway at the end on the left, up the stairs on the right and kill a mancubus. Grab the pick ups on the right and go up the next set of stairs.
Unidentified Scary Chamber 3
There's a mancubus waiting straight through the door. As you enter there is another mancubus to your left and then some cherubs.
Take the corridor on the left and a hellknight will appear on your left hand side. Be careful when you back off that you don't stand in the fire! When he's dead go through to the right and up the stairs.
When you reach the beam turn right and make sure you get all the pick ups before jumping into it, you're going to need them. Jumping into the beam will trigger a cut scene.
Guardian Boss
Time for the big scary end of level boss, this guy is a huge guardian and he means business. You can only hurt him when the light on his back turns blue; use rockets and then switch to your gun to take out the small searching spotlight things he sends to find you.
Keep moving constantly so he doesn't catch up with you and every time his back turns blue as he goes to release more searchers hit him with everything you've got. Once he goes down, grab the soul cube and stand in the green beam, run back across the bridge while the soul cube chatters away and activate the teleporter to finish this level.
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dress:Dillards, shoes:Target, bracelets:Glitter, necklace:F21
My parents gave me this dress for my birthday and I love it. Thanks, Mom and Dad! It's comfortable and cool, while still being bright and fun. Dresses are such an easy choice for expecting ladies because they provide belly-freedom and aren't too tight or stuffy. I love the tie die print in this particular dress because it accentuates the belly, my best feature :).
I'm also finding that wedges are a great way to dress up my feet a little without the pain and discomfort of heels or pumps. Pregnancy makes the whole "beauty is pain" saying go out the window. Let's change that to "beauty is staying in your pajamas as long as possible, sometimes all day, and only wearing make-up when you know you will be seen (Wal Mart runs don't count)"...shall we?
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If the series of events during the recent past are anything to go by, Hollywood celebrity couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and husband Michael Douglas are unlikely to separate in the near future. For instance, the high profile couple appeared together with their two children at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, February 2, 2014 to catch the Super Bowl game. Photographers spotted the family standing in one of the private boxes as the National Anthem played before kickoff. Earlier in the day, the four left their home in New York to travel to Jersey for the big game. Things seem to be looking up for the couple that had announced a possible divorce in August 2013. In fact, sources close to the family reveal that the pair seems headed towards reconciliation.
The past few years have been tumultuous for the couple due to various reasons. For instance, in 2010, doctors diagnosed Michael with throat cancer (later reported as tongue cancer) and as a result, Catherine had to put her demanding career on hold to stay with her husband as he underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment in Canada. The pressure took its toll on the Catherine who finally broke down in front of a 13,000 crowd that had gathered for the Ryder Cup Welcome to Wales Concert.
In April 2011, Catherine Zeta Jones suffered from Bipolar 11 disorder, and checked herself into the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. In a candid interview with the Telegraph Newspaper at her New York home later on, she revealed that traumatic events in her life might have triggered the disorder.
After those difficult moments came to pass, Catherine and Michael got back on track with their busy acting schedules. Catherine appeared in the movies "Rock of Ages", "Lay the Favorite" and "Playing the Keep", while Michael appeared in "Haywire." However, things were not as rosy as they appeared on the outside for the famous couple. On April 27, 2013, the Mask of Zorro actress checked back in to a healthcare facility due to her recurrent bipolar disorder. This was only a week after she appeared together with Michael on the red carpet for the 40th Anniversary Chaplin Award Gala ceremony held at the Lincoln Center. Curiously, she was not with her husband at the White House Correspondents Dinner held in Washington on the 25th of that month.
After her brief stay at the hospital, Catherine returned to Hollywood to work on two more movies: "Side Effects" and "Red 2". In an interview, she stated that stress, lack of enough sleep, and busy work schedules had triggered the bipolar 11 relapse. She admitted feeling quite apprehensive before revisiting her role as Velma Kelly in the movie version of "Chicago" during the 2013 Academy Awards. This same role had won her Academy and BAFTA Awards for Best Supporting Actress together with numerous other accolades and nominations back in 2002 at the height of her career. Meanwhile, Michael was shooting the highly acclaimed movie "Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace". Suddenly, the media was abuzz with news that 35-year- old Cameron Douglas, Michael's son with former wife Diandra Luker, was to be convicted for ten years on drug related offenses.
In the end, the aforementioned events became too much for the celebrity couple to handle, and they announced an imminent separation in August 2013. Catherine's publicist Cece Yorke announced that the couple had opted to separate for a while and evaluate their marriage. People reported that Michael's cancer, Catherine's bipolar disorder, and family conflicts were behind the tension in the marriage.
Nevertheless, the couple's 13-year marriage seemed set for a new lease of life as their wedding anniversary loomed in November last year. During that period, Michael thanked his wife for her support during the acceptance speech for the Emmy's late last year, and declared his love for her during the Golden Globes earlier this year. The two have also been seen together wearing their wedding bands, first in New York at a family outing, then in Canada for the New Year celebrations, before the latest appearance at the Super Bowl 14.


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Happy New Year to all of you! 2009 does promise to be full of positive change. For years I had to glam it up for work on New Years Eve, but now I thoroughly enjoy being home in my jammies with my kids, my husband and my Grandmother, having our own little party. These badges from Shirley at www.Hudsonsholidays.etsy.com look like a great little project to do with the boys to liven up our pj's. The best is that you can purchase them and download immediately, so that you'll have them in time.
Monday, December 29, 2008
If I were Going out on the Town, I'd be wearing...
What an entrance I'd make in this hat! When times are bleak, it's time to bring out some bling! You can see this stylin' top hat at www.cuddlebugeeshi.etsy.com
This is the perfect Little Black Dress! Visit Titi at www.chezkevito.etsy.com for more.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Tips for Feeling Your Best over the Holidays
When you want to Sparkle in your Holiday pictures, but have tired eyes from not enough sleep, Collyre Bleu eye drops from France are what all of the models and makeup artists use. One little drop will make your whites as white as snow, and your eyes as crisp as can be!
You can buy them at http://www.verseo.com/bleu.html
Fernet Branca, a medicinal digestivo made from herbs is the cure-all for many different ailments. It has an acquired taste, but sipping it slowly or adding ice smooths the bitterness. A definite staple in our home. Click on this site to learn more about it.
To get rid of the Holiday bloat and weight gain, juicing is the way to go. Dr. Sandra Cabot has juicing recipes for any ailment... and they work! Her Liver cleanse diet is also excellent, I have done it many times. Her recipes are delicious, it is a great way to get back on track for the New Year. You can get her books and info at www.sandracabot.com. If you do not have a juicer and want a quick fix, you can buy fresh carrot or watermelon juice at the store... it is better if it is freshly juiced though! I always feel my best when I am juicing.
Friday, December 26, 2008
My Favourite Gift that I Gave...
This was my favourite gift that I gave to my boys...Although it may not have been theirs...yet! The finest Italian Alabaster from Volterra. I'll give periodic updates on our progress! Following are some pictures of a couple of my sculptures. I work all by hand, with no power machines. I am very excited to see what my boys (Marcello,7, and Lorenzo,5) will come up with!
Here I am in Volterra, the alabaster capital in Italy. A kid in a candy store, it was alot of fun hand carrying my stone back to California...at the airport security, Customs was sure it was a bomb!
"L'Ala," completed in 1999. This took me almost three years to complete. My husband is the only soul allowed to transport my treasures...I am such a nervous Nelly when they have to be moved!
One of my favourite gifts!
The footage in this documentary of great Italian Cinema, and some of my favourite cities, transported me ... Viva Italia!http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m37COVQCSOAQ1
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas, Vegas Style
Like everything else here in Las Vegas, Christmas is over the top. Living here, about 45 minutes from the "Strip," it becomes a destination, that is visited on rare occasions. Christmas is always a favorite time. The Bellagio Resort really puts on a spectacular show, using unbelievable amounts of fresh flowers and greenery. It changes seasonally, and every year is different. Enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas surrounded by those you love!
We always have to stop at Jean-Philippe Maury's for chocolate crepes. The Santa and the airplane are made entirely of chocolate.
The world's tallest and largest volume chocolate fountain pumps close to 2 tons of chocolate. It travels throughout the shop. I'd like to jump right in! La Dolce Vita revisited...
The Four Seasons Pastry Chefs have been slaving for months over this incredible Gingerbread Village. Even the working carousel is made of gingerbread. The houses are all auctioned off in support of the Nevada Cancer Society. It is truly magical!
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Is 2009 Catching You Off Guard?
Let them eat cake! Any Francophile or Princess wannabe would love this in her boudoir. You can see this and more at
I don't know about you, but 2008 flew by, and I am just now starting to think about 2009! Here are a few of my Etsy Artisan Favorites to keep abreast of the coming year. It is much more satisfying and interesting to buy direct from skilled artists than going down to the local mall. And you get such great handwritten notes of gratitude! Buying Handmade directly supports the arts (and makes you feel really good on top of getting things no one else will have!)
IThese Calendar Tags by Shabby Chic are so elegant and would look great posted over the telephone in the kitchen for a quick reference! Check them out at http://www.vmilan.etsy.com/.
Modern Pop has such a fresh approach to keeping current! I would love these in my boys room, against blue walls. Check them out at www.ModernPop.etsy.com.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
A Present from Me to You...
In honour of the season of giving, and for subscribing to the launch of dolcevitamamma.blogspot.com, I would love to send you one of my lovely hand embroidered personalized lavender sachets! Many thanks to Las Vegas Woman Magazine who just featured these in their Gift Guide. Please e-mail me your initial, a preferred color, and an address to send to, and I will have one on it's way to you as a way of saying thank you! This offer is good while supplies last...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Winter Wonderland in Las Vegas
Wow! It doesn't happen often... we got four inches of snow here in Las Vegas two days ago, and are expecting two more today! It hasn't snowed here for 3 years. Being a California gal, driving through heavy snowfall has been interesting! The mountains surrounding us are blanketed, making it truly a magical scene. Let's hope that it holds until the 25th...
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Who knew Vegas was Green???
Republic Services, the Reycling Company for Las Vegas, decorated this tree at Opportunity Villages' Magical Forest. I love the decor ideas here! The water bottle curtain was very cool, with clear marbles in to give weight and jingle. It's amazing what your mind can come up with when you open your eyes up a little wider. Kids have such great imaginations, giving them some recyclables, paint, glitter, and string will produce custom works of art...
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Father: Richard eeeeeeeee Seymour
Mother: Alice eeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Spouse & Children
Samuel Clement Cropper
✿ Daphne S G L eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Cropper
✿ William S C W 31996/1897 Cropper
✿ Horace S C S 13371/1901 Cropper
✿ Samuel Maurice eeeeeeeeeeeeee Cropper
✿ Marie A Leonie Cropper
No, the keys on my keyboard do not stick.
The profiles do have dates and places (in Australia) but there are no obviously outrageous errors there so I didn't include them. This really isn't that kind of post anyway. I'm just curious to know if anyone has any theories about why someone would do this. Does 9 e's mean one thing and 12 e's mean something else? Why not choose a different letter? Especially since trying to count the number of e's will cause some serious eye strain. Some of you will now try it. Don't say I didn't warn you.
I'm baffled. Befuddled. Perplexed. There aren't enough synonyms to describe my bewilderment.
No one in their direct line has a repeated letter middle name so it is not a direct line marker. I've looked at the 'list of all people,' a few pages anyway, and there wasn't a page that didn't have at least a dozen repeated letter middle names. 99% of those profiles that have a repeated letter middle name have the letter e. I'm not checking every page because they have over 157,000 people in their tree. That's 1,571 pages in their 'list of all people.' That number in and of itself is the sign of a clickophile so there may be a head/desk post from this tree at a later date.
The entries for William's and Horace's middle names seem to be some sort of code. The only clear part is the last four numbers. Those are their birth years. I thought the number before the slash might be a postal code but it's not. There are many other profiles with a similar code for a middle name.
Also puzzling is the Ancestry.com program's inability to alphabetize the names of those with repeated letter middle names. For example:
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann EEEEEEEEEEEE BEM
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
, Ann eeeeeeeeeee
If you know or have any guesses about the purpose of these middle names please comment!
Thanks to Sue Ellen for the link to this tree ;-)
If you have a tree or a profile to suggest please send a link to buwtree(at)gmail(dot)com.
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I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification
Because it wants to reduce errors and make it easier to complete the forms on a computer, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and all employers are now required to use it.
Among the changes in the new version, Section 1 asks for "other last names used" rather than "other names used," and streamlines certification for certain foreign nationals.
All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, both citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form. And while the changes make it easier to fill out online, there is also a printable version available.
The new version is dated 7/17/2017. This date is found on the lower left hand corner of the form. Prior versions of the form will no longer be valid for use and employers who use it may be subject to all applicable penalties under section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324a, as enforced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Other changes include:
The addition of prompts to ensure information is entered correctly
The ability to enter multiple preparers and translators
A dedicated area for including additional information rather than having to add it in the margins
A supplemental page for the preparer/translator
The instructions have been separated from the form, in line with other USCIS forms, and include specific instructions for completing each field.
Other enhancements include drop-down lists and calendars for filling in dates, on-screen instructions for each field, easy access to the full instructions, and an option to clear the form and start over. When the employer prints the completed form, a quick response (QR) code is automatically generated, which can be read by most QR readers.


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OK 4: Owners and Leaders in Small to Medium Businesses
Team 4 members are owners and key employees in small to medium sized businesses.
Meeting time: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 10am to 12pm
Guy Vernon is an advisor at Vernon Property Management and the owner of Vernon Construction. He has been in business for over 30 years and is a longtime member of Opportunity Knocks.
I have spent the last 13 years within the banking industry. I started as a teller with Wamu while going to school at U of O for business. Quickly I found that I needed more to keep my career going and moved into a banker position. Since that time I have worked for Wamu, Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and now US Bank in many positions from licensed investment banker to management positions. I now work as a business specialist at US Bank helping businesses find the lending and operational services they need as well as networking within the community to connect businesses to resources that will help them grow and prosper.
Team Members
Bill has been with Net Worth Strategies since 2000 and became CEO in January 2018. He is responsible for all business development activities as well as product management for StockOpter.com. His focus is to provide the industry's best equity compensation risk analysis and tax planning programs for financial advisors and their clients. Bill earned a BA in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Previous to coming to NWSI he spent over 25 years working in the technology and financial services industries.
Greg is the President of G Pollack Financial. Greg strongly believes that what we get out of life is in direct proportion to what we put into it. He also believes that life is too short to avoid enjoying it now. This is why he moved to Bend in the first place, and this is the same approach he tries to utilize with all of his clients. Life is too short to waste. Plan well now, so you can actually enjoy what life has to offer. Greg lives in Bend, Oregon with his wife Shannon, their son Josh, and their rescue dog Spencer.
I own and manage CreateOnline.com, an experienced company that crafts responsive website solutions (both managed hosting and theme based development) for a diverse range of clients across multiple industries.
Shannon has been in Bend since 2004. She has spent most of her career in Central Oregon in Marketing in the Health Care and Senior Industry. She took on the role of General Manager for Ideal You Weight Loss Center in 2015. Working at the clinic is life-changing for her clients which is a very fulfilling career for her. In addition Shannon is a very active member of the Rotary Club of Greater Bend and serves on the board for the club. She is also involved with the Young Professional Network with the Bend Chamber of Commerce and sits on the events committee.
Growing up in Central Oregon with a single parent that always had a tough time getting by and usually working normal jobs put me on the path to getting a good job with good benefits and hoping for the raise a few times a decade. Until two years ago I started meeting people in this business of real estate and who were truly living a life by design while being able to help people along the way. Once I saw this I went on a non stop rampage of devouring information about real estate investing. This lead to the idea of hey, why not become a real estate broker? And now here I am, a broker with Keller Williams Central Oregon. My passion that has helped to endure the pain of starting this career is the ability to help people and myself improve there lives through the vehicle of real estate.
I have worked for Northwest Laundry Services since 2007, and in that time I have staffed multiple positions within the company. Working up to understand the dynamics of each department, in recent years I have taken over AR/AP and payroll responsibilities, staffing decisions, and implementation of new accounting and production software. In that time I have also implemented productivity and accountability changes to help bolster our production and efficiency. I am currently the Vice President of Operations, overseeing the production management team and office personnel.


text: About Us Shri Ram Vidya Mandir School is a co-educational school, situated in the Haridwar . A co-educational, english medium school, affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). We are located in a picturesque, pollution-free environment in Haridwar, about a 40 minute flight or a 5 hour road or rail trip from Delhi. The town is a magnet for top quality educational institutions that attracts exceptional students and faculty from across the globe. Shri Ram Vidya Mandir School is dedicated to the highest caliber education for residents of Shri Ram Ashram and surrounding rural area. Aim of the school is to expand the natural abilities of each child. This includes academic, social, emotional, creative and vocational development. SRVM strives to integrate the finest of traditional Indian methods and culture with the best practices of modern society. Shri Ram Vidya Mandir School was created by the Anath Shishu Palan Trust of India to educate the orphans of Shri Ram Ashram and the rural populace of this area . The school is subsidized by the Trust which makes up the annual operating deficit of roughly 50 % and pays for all new infrastructure , equipment and buses.


text: Grinderman's new "Evil" video is a deeply unsettling piece of work for reasons that can't easily be explained. The Road director and frequent Nick Cave collaborator John Hillcoat helmed the video, which consists entirely of close-up shots of two animals: A bird and some sort of nightmare marine creature. But with Nick Cave and co.'s unholy clatter underneath them, these images are enough to mess you up. Check out the video below.


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5-Day Mini-Fast Jump-Start
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The 5-Day Mini-Fast Jump-Start (shared by Dr. Kellyann on the Dr. Oz show) combines overnight and morning fasting windows with healthy, collagen-rich shakes and foods to encourage weight loss.*
Who is the 5-Day Mini-Fast Plan for?
THIS PLAN IS FOR those looking to lose weight and inches quickly or get a jump start on their weight loss goals.*
The 5-Day Mini-Fast allows legumes which the other plans do not. After the 5 days, move to the 21-day Bone Broth Diet if you have more weight to lose or the Bone Broth PLUS Diet —80/20 Maintenance Plan is you have hit your goal weight.*
The 5-Day Mini-Fast can be extended to 10 days or repeated anytime you need to drop a few pounds or inches quickly.*
This plan supports a vegetarian lifestyle. People following this program can use pea protein or vegetable broth as they follow the recommended plan.
Mini-Fasting for Weight Loss
Mini-fasting isn't about fasting for days on end. Instead, it's about fasting within a confined time period. This trains your body to burn calories during specific times to fight fat, and it becomes habit!
How does a mini-fast help maximize weight loss?
- It minimizes your calories, so it gives your body no choice but to burn stored fat for energy.*
- It helps you balance your blood sugar, because it improves your response to blood sugar spikes.*
- It manages your hunger hormones. Mini-fasters have lower levels of leptin, a hormone that's related to excessive body weight. Lower overall leptin levels are a big key to weight control.*


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The U.S. Women's soccer team has sought improved conditions and wages, but a federal judge ruled the team does not have the right to strike before the Summer Olympics. The U.S. Soccer Federation warned a strike could have forced the women's team to withdraw from the Olympic games. In March, five players filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that alleged wage discrimination by the federation. The players, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Becky Sauerbrunn and Megan Rapinoe, alleged they are paid significantly less than their male counterparts. The court's ruling regarding the strike was not in response to any unfair compensation or wage discrimination. The men and women are under separate collective bargaining agreements and the article below includes the positions stated by their union, U.S. Soccer Federation lawyers, and the judge. The U.S. won the 2015 World Cup and opens the defense of its Olympic title on August 3rd. Many players have voiced concern over gender equity and what the future of U.S. soccer holds. This matter is a timely topic with the Olympics approaching and equal pay more openly discussed. Famous or not so famous, workers in any field can suffer from mistreatment, such as race discrimination or sex discrimination or harassment at work. Employees experiencing employment discrimination or harassment in the Kansas City area should consider contacting an attorney or law firm near them to better understand their rights. Labor lawyers, the EEOC, and the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) are in place to protect workers' rights and hold employers accountable.
Link: http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article81720207.html
Source: By Michael Tarm and Anne M. Peterson; From The Kansas City Star


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ALIEN INVASION movies are taking over Hollywood! 16 of them! (FULL LIST)
Pack up your children and grab yer guns because aliens are going to be everywhere for the next couple years. Hollywood has always loved them, especially Steven Spielberg, but thanks to the success of District 9, Star Trek, and Avatar last year, a flurry of new alien projects are in development. Sadly, not a one of them is a sequel to Batteries Not Included. Maybe next year. I've left out a couple movies like Green Lantern since they are only somewhat alien related.
Behold the full list below.
Cowboys and Aliens
Release: July 29, 2011
There is no better example of exploiting aliens than Jon Favreau's upcoming action flick. Starring Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Daniel Craig, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Noah Ringer, and Clancy Brown, the film is based on a 2006 graphic novel where aliens land in Arizona. The year: 1873. Cowboys: plentiful. It sounds hella fun. I mean who wouldn't want to watch cowboys fighting aliens?
Release: October, 2010
This one has earned its release. Made on a shoestring budget of $400,000, the Monsters shows a world where aliens have landed in modern Mexico and a huge portion of the country has been quarantined and walled off while the military fights the creatures. We follow a photo journalist who hires a guide to travel through the infected zone in search of a girl. The film reminds me of The Mist and Cloverfield, but with a more intimate drama at its heart. Check out the trailer here.
Release: November 5, 2010
I have to be honest, this one doesn't look good. This computer animated comedy comes from DreamWorks. Playing off of the Superman origin story, we see Megamind (Will Ferrell) as a baby being ejected into space by his parents too, but he's thwarted by a baby Metro Man (Brad Pitt). When they both land on Earth, Metro becomes a superhero and Megamind becomes his villain, and almost always loses. Judging by the trailer, this is no How to Train Your Dragon, but I'll withhold final judgement until it hits theaters later this year.
Michael Bay "Confidential Alien Project"
Release: ??
If you thought you might be tired of Michael Bay blowing shit up, well, that's too bad. He's going to keep doing it for a long time. After Transformers 3 (which is about robot aliens) hits theaters in July 2011, Paramount has approved Bay's next alien movie, described as a mix of Cloverfield and Paranormal Activity with plenty of alien abductions. His Transformers crew is said to come along with him. Sounds explosive.
Battle: Los Angeles
Release: March 11, 2011
Aliens invade the streets of Los Angeles in this one. It's described as Black Hawk Down meets Independence Day meets Aliens. I love how the only way to describe these movies is by cobbling together other, probably better, movies. In any case, the first trailer was shown at Comic-Con and impressed some people. Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez star. Like District 9, it's directed by a South African filmmaker (Jonathan Liebesman).
"I found a lot of the embedded footage you find of the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan incredibly powerful," said director Jonathan Liebesman, "and I thought that would just be a great way to tell an alien-invasion story." - Wired
Release: November 12, 2010
Everyone wants to be the next District 9. This CGI-heavy screenshot looks like a cut from the ABC alien invasion show V, but it's actually more like Battle: Los Angeles because aliens invade Los Angeles in this movie too. The movie comes from two special effects experts, Greg and Colin Strause. There is no trailer yet, but here is a good description of the Comic-Con footage.
Release: May 25, 2012
Yes, it's based on the board game. And yes, popstar Rihanna has joined the cast, despite my warnings, along with Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch. Peter Berg is set to direct this movie, which is based on Battleship the board game, but will have navy ships battling alien invaders. Don't believe me, listen to Berg.
"There's a group of life forms from some other planet have come to our planet for something. They've got a very specific agenda. That agenda is not global domination. It's an agenda and that agenda puts them into conflict with members of our military. Their technology is relatable. It's not incredibly far out and unbeatable. It's comprehensible. Hopefully it'll make for good fun and an intense ride."
Throwing aliens into Battleship is the movie you make when you don't know how to make a good Battleship movie. Somebody cut the funding for this.
Release: March 18, 2011
Two British comic-book geeks travel across the U.S. to get to Comic-Con and meet a real alien outside Area 51. I'm guessing his name is Paul. Sounds odd, but hey, it's a comedy written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, the dynamic duo behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Jason Bateman, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Hader, Jeffrey Tambor, Seth Rogen, and Kristen Wiig also star. Superbad director Greg Mottola is helming the picture.
I'm very, very excited about it. I think it's a bigger film than probably Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz put together... We're figuring [the logistics of the alien] out at the moment and having real fun, working closely with Double Negative who did Shaun and Hot Fuzz and Cloverfield and Hellboy II. We're looking to really work to find the best way to do it and to create something which is utterly believable and sympathetic and has gravity and presence and is somebody that you totally buy. He's the eponymous hero, so he has to be amazing. - io9
Alien 5
Release: 2012?
Yep, Ridley Scott is bringing a fifth Alien movie to market and this time it's a prequel (possibly a few prequels). As of today, reports that Lost writer Damon Lindelof is penning a rewrite of the film, which is said to be set 30 years before the original Weaver-ful Alien.
Super 8
Release: 2011
Very little is known about this secret project by J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg. Judging from the teaser trailer, it looks like extra terrestrials are involved. Hell, if Spielberg is involved, there has to be.
Area 51
Release: 2010-2011
Oren Peli, who made the indie hit Paranormal Activity, is working on this one, which will use the Blair Witch handcam style to show "found footage" of three teens who enter Area 51. He's working with his Paranormal Activity team on a budget of $5 million. If that doesn't sound like much, consider that he made his last film for about $12,000.
Predators 2
Release: 2012?
Oh yes, it is coming. At Comic-Con last week, Producer Robert Rodriguez told IGN that a Predators sequel is in the works.
"[The studio] said, 'Let's do some other ones. What other story ideas do you have?'" says the filmmaker. "Because it was like, let's test out the market with this one. They really wanted it to be pretty contained, pretty scaled-back. They didn't want to put too many of the ideas into it that we could save for a second one. So we could see what the appetite was, because the bigger movie would actually be what comes following that. That kind of sets up a new storyline, new location and world, and then you can really go crazy from there." - Robert Rodriguez
The Darkest Hour
Release: August 5, 2011
This one follows a group of tourists (young tourists) who are stranded in Moscow, Russia after an alien attack. Emile Hirsch is the biggest star attached. The film is directed by Chris Gorak and has a pretty good script, from what I've read.
That's not the end, there are more...
If you thought these 13 movies were all the alien goodness Hollywood is preparing to bestow, think again.
- Avatar 2
- Cloverfield 2
- District 10
These are all in some stage of development and they're all full of aliens. And though I tried to be thorough, I have a sinking feeling that I've missed a film or two. Please point them out if I have.
What sparked this?
I'm really not sure, but it's been bubbling for a while. As I said earlier, Cloverfield, Avatar, and District 9 certainly kicked it into high gear, but 2008 and 2009 had a number of other alien movies like Race to Witch Mountain, Planet 51, Aliens in the Attic, and Outlander. Curiously, these films bombed, but only helped speed the trend.
TV is filling with aliens too. V, about an Independence Day scenario with sneaky nice aliens instead of laser blasting ones, is a hit on ABC. This fall, TNT will join the fun with Fallen Skies, which follows a group of human resistance fighters who try to strike back against alien invaders.
I never thought I'd tire of doomsday alien scenarios, but writing this article has worn me out. These films all sound eerily alike, with only small twists to set them apart. Once again Hollywood has mistaken the success of original movies like District 9 as a ruling that viewers want to see a ton of alien movies. What we really want is some original films, guys.
Update 10:25pm: Changed the top art to avoid confusion. There is no Independence Day sequel.