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Union Plus Credit Card Login Procedure Guide
Hey mates, let us first clarify our topic for discussion. This is none other than Union Plus Credit Card Login. On the demands of many people, we finally decided to provide all of you with the solutions of the query. without wasting much of our time, let us directly move to the procedural guide. Also, remember to put all of your information clearly and in a sustained way.
Besides all of that, let us first take a look at the provided login steps that are necessary for you to understand.
Union Plus Credit Card Login Procedure
Now, You just have to follow these number of simple steps that are provided so that you can achieve the best success. So now, just follow all the steps that are provided below:
- In the very beginning, you just have to browse the Union Plus Credit Card Login official website through this Link. After that, you have to insert your login and password. Remember to put them in an authentic way. Then you have to tap on the Login button to go further.
- There might be a position that you have Forgotten your ID or Password If this is so then just tap on the links that are provided for the assistance retrieving this information.
- Now let us first move to the Activation procedures. Here you are provided with the following steps.
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Union Plus Credit Card Activation Procedure
- In case you have not registered then first you have to register yourself first. For that, you have to tap on "Register" button.
After that, you have to enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number and a complete account number. Also, you have to insert the signature panel code and the expiry date of your card.
You have to create a login ID and password.
- Then you have to select your delivery statement and agree to all the terms and conditions.
- Now, you just have to insert your phone number if you desire text notifications.
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Solar Tsunami Approaching Fast Towards Earth
Solar Tsunami
A "solar tsunami" can strike earth anytime now as a magnetic explosion on the surface of the sun has cast away an electrically charged cloud towards earth.
A solar flare was spotted erupting just above one of the sunspots, which is of the same size of earth. The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) of NASA also recorded it on Sunday. It was recorded that a jet of cool gas ejecting from the Sun's northern hemisphere burst out in space which resulted in a "solar tsunami" coming towards earth at 93 million miles across space. The explosion is known as a coronal mass ejection. These supercharged gases might flash stunning demonstrations of aurora.
But, if the solar eruption is very big, it is likely to closedown global communication grids and it can also spoil the satellites. According to NASA warning, Britain could be at the risk of power blackouts if the solar tsunami hits earth.
Dr Lucie Green, of the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, Surrey said, "It looks like the first eruption was so large that it changed the magnetic fields throughout half the sun's visible atmosphere and provided the right conditions for the second eruption. This means we have a very good chance of seeing major and prolonged effects, such as the northern lights at low latitudes."

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Category: Advantages
One of the big advantages software has over paper is the ability to select preset comments/notes from dropdowns. This can be a huge timesaver in that you can insert several words, sentences, or even paragraphs worth of information with a single tap which is much faster than having to handwrite it out.
Another advantage of dropdowns is consistency. Having standard comments in dropdowns allows you to use the same language every time you come across a particular problem or scenario. All you have to do is simply insert the comment you crafted to use when you see it and you can move on without having to spend time thinking about the best way to describe what you're seeing.
InspectARide makes using dropdowns easy. You can include the language you want and work through your entire inspection with very little typing.
Save Time with the VIN Decoder
InspectARide's built-in VIN decoder will save you time and using it is easy. All you have to do is enter the VIN for the vehicle you're inspecting, and with the tap of a button the app will automatically enter the basic info about the vehicle. The VIN decoder will populate the following fields:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Body Style
- Transmission
- Engine
- Drive Type
- Door Count
None of us have enough time in the day and if there is something that will save us time we want it. This will save you time.
Advantages of Software over Paper
When is the last time you heard someone say 'We need to switch to paper because this software stuff isn't working out'? I haven't heard that one either. Now, you may hear someone say that they need to switch to a different or a better software, but no one is looking to make a move back to paper. It makes sense why we don't hear this. There are a lot of advantages of being electronic and not paper based some of which include:
- Less stuff to carry around
- No more messy handwriting
- Easier to include pictures
- Easier to store reports
- Easier to get reports where they need to go
- Faster to put together with VIN decoder, dropdowns, etc
- Better presentation and easier to read
If you're still using paper for your inspections you've no doubt given thought at some point to making the switch to software. Something holds you back and it may be cost, time to learn something new, fear of doing something different from what has always worked, or some other reason. These are understandable reasons, but let me ask you this: If you could go back in time and make the switch to an electronic process 1 year ago which would mean you would be paperless today, would you? Most people say yes because they understand the value of being paperless and that it's a switch that they will make at some point.
What's holding you back? One year from now will you look back wishing you had made the switch?


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The Need: Safe crossing in the City of Peru for users of the Nickel Plate Trail, with minimum impact on Main Street vehicular traffic.
The Answer: A new hybrid traffic beacon was commissioned for the mid-block site, to improve pedestrian safety and maintain the vehicular thoroughfare.
VS Involvement: As one of the first firms in Indiana offering HAWK signal design, VS was selected to design and inspect the new signal. We set the standard for this service, provided the design, inspection and timing of the signal, as well as preparation of all technical and bid-related documents.
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More appaling crap from Ann Widdecombe, but a big congrats to Rob Callaghan and the Maidstone FOE group for getting this in the press.
I have been waiting for her to start promoting smoking as a healthy lifestyle option, or caution against travelling too far in a single direction for fear of falling off the edge of the world. Perhaps when she realises that cats will die in the 6th mass extinction she will have second thoughts?
Cameron claimed to be green but then allows elected members to trumpet anti-science / anti-truth views like these (and Widdecombe is far from being alone!). If he wants to show some leadership then he should sack them. The stakes are far too high to have idiots like these in a future government.
Of course Widdecombe won't be an MP by then, but I have no confidence that Helen Grant (Tory PPC for M & the W) will be much better.
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Gang-rape victim 'sexually abused by cop' after going to police station to report it in latest shocking Pakistan sex attack
The woman claims to have gone to a police station to report being raped before she was taken to a house and attacked again
A WOMAN who was allegedly gang raped has accused a police officer of also raping her when she went to report the crime.
The alleged victim claims the officer took her to a house in Ahmedpur, Pakistan, to "interview" her and then attacked her, according to reports.
The woman, who can't be identified, has alleged the assistant sub-inspector filmed the sex attack and made threats so she wouldn't tell anyone, it is reported.
The alleged attacker has now been arrested, according to English-language newspaper Dawn.
The woman from Uch Sharif claims she went to the police station in Ahmedpur to report being gang-raped by two men.
She says an officer summoned her on February 12, 2019, to record a witness statement for the case, when he reportedly took her to a house to attack her.
Pakistan is under pressure to crack down on sexual violence as more crimes are reported.
In November an unconscious woman was reportedly "raped for hours by staff while undergoing a haemorrhoids operation at Pakistan hospital".
The 35-year-old woman complained after she started suffering pain and was bleeding from her urinary tract during her stay at Services Hospital in Lahore.
And in March 2018, a Pakistani family allegedly let off their daughter's rapist after a sick trade let the victim's brother do the same to her attacker's sister.
The twisted case of "revenge rape" involving two families was uncovered by cops in Pakistan.
One man had been accused of raping a woman in Pir Mahal in the Toba Tek Singh district of Punjab province, on March 20.
The suspect's family had approached the victim's family for "pardon and reconciliation", according to local news reports.
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Well, Greg Stafford and Sandy Petersen return to Chaosium, pretty big news. If you're like me, you may not have realized that the new edition of Call of Cthulhu 7th edition was in such dire shape, but apparently it is.
Hopefully, this comes with a minimum of people losing their jobs and means more and prompt delivery of Cthulhu themed pretending games.


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SeeClickFix 12+
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Get things fixed! Participate and communicate with public services via SeeClickFix - an efficient tool for reporting non-emergency concerns like potholes or light outages to the service provider responsible for fixing them.
• See - see a non-emergency issue in your neighborhood
• Click - submit a service request to local government
• Fix - track the response and engage in public dialogue, through issue resolution
What's New
Version 5.6.8
We upgraded to iOS 13 for related improvements in functionality and performance
Ratings and ReviewsSee All
Great For Getting Potholes Repaired
I've been using this app for a few months. It is quite useful for getting those nasty potholes repaired. Like a lot of drivers I travel the same route every day. Always amazed that a road repair crew will just drive by the holes and not fix them. Worse, they'll fix one you report but leave another one five feet away and not fill it. This app makes it more efficient. Enable GPS and then Snap photos with your smartphone. Fill out the form and attach photos. GPS provides specific addresses (in most cases) so the crew can find it, compare to the photo(s) and get 'r done. I like it! Tires,?wheels, tie rods, springs. All that it very expensive to repair. Compared to the cost of fixing some holes this app provides a civic minded way to save yourself and thousands of other drivers costly repairs. Virginia Beach is very good about getting them fixed quickly, there is no reason not to use this app!
Just renamed Commonwealth Connect
This is nothing but a copied and renamed version of Commonwealth Connect. I would be OK with that if they at least fixed some of the glitches and shortcomings of Commonwealth Connect. First of all, there's no intuitive way to sort through issues in your neighborhood. Second, there is really no help through the app to explain certain things. For example, what do the different colors of the pins actually represent? Also, why is it that when I receive an email notification I can't just click on the link and automatically open the app to that issue? Instead, it opens a web browser which is much more difficult to navigate on a mobile device. I feel like this app is an excellent start to improving our community, but it really needs a better GUI.
Good tool under scrutiny by City if Memphis staff responders
Past: great tool for reporting and getting minor issues resolved.
Present: Poor tool where duplicate, ONGOING complaints are being erased and intentionally overlooked by the City ppl accessing this app. They are finding reasons NOT to acknowledge and address your written, legitimate complaints. Trying to hide something... i don't know what, but something.
Post and post for help to no avail. Several caring Complaints CLOSED with no resolution. This app is now a joke that is simply Not Funny. City taxes paid, but this City rudely stops you from posting a complaint until they review and revise what you are actually complaining about. Would do better sending a News cam for exposure. Trying to make Memphis a better place, but the real issues are covered up. Unprofessionally awful in many ways! You started this system- Why STOP now!
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Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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A Simple Plan For Investigating Gaming
All About Escape Rooms You Didn't Know
More and more people are discovering escape rooms. As a matter of fact, it's a physical adventure game in which players have to solve various puzzles using different hints, clues and strategies to complete sets of objectives. Normally, these games have players need to work around the plot hidden in the room under a certain time limit. There are various locations in which the game could be set and these include but not limited to dungeons, space stations, prison cells and so forth.
I highly recommend that you take time reading the next paragraphs if you wish to learn more about this game.
This type of game is actually very popular across the globe. There are several areas that even have permanent escape rooms. Then again, some of the enthusiasts of these games don't mind following wherever these games are just so they can experience enjoyment thrill it offers. To fully enjoy this game however, it needs a minimum of 6 players. They are expected to manipulate and use the entire surroundings in the room to achieve a common goal. Every space is themed, which is intentionally done to thrill, excite and challenge the participants and make them work as team.
When playing escape rooms, it is essential to use your 5 senses. Meaning, they have to use their eyes, ears, touch, taste and smell as well as their entire body to figure out all clues left inside the room.
Normally, escape rooms are based on a theme to which one needs to escape from it, hence the name. Normally, this game has a timed limit of 1 hour. This particular set up becomes globally popular and not only that, even authorities like universities and corporate marketers have used it. It allows people even those who are shy to make interaction with others through this game. There are lots of challenges that can be encountered at these types of rooms and every team member has to do their best and escape. The fact of the matter is, some hardcore players of escape rooms are allotting part of their time to make thorough research and know more about the game.
All of the game participants should give their own insights or idea which can then help the team to finish the game within the given limit. Games are intricately designed and it is just up to the players to find their way out of the puzzle. This requires players to really indulge themselves to find all the clues hidden. Clues are connected to the next and that is how it should be treated.
You are about to experience something you've never had before once you play escape games.


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The Select Series 2 Lily floating lake fountain is the perfect fountain if you don't wish to block a background view
This fountain's upper tier consists of seven thick streams, giving it lots of volume and height, the bottom tier has a wide diameter fan, which complements the top tier perfectly.
The intelligent design of the Select Series 2 Lily floating lake fountain allows a free flow of water, completely unobstructed, to pass through it, meaning the volume of water passing through per minute is increased. This produces a stronger, more stable pattern that is unaffected by any high winds as occurs with some finer models. This clever design also means that the fountain increases the dissolved oxygen levels within the water, like an aerator. So you don't have to choose between beauty and aeration function.
As with a lot of our fountains we do offer this unit in different sizes ranging from;
- small 0.75Kw units
- up to 5.5Kw units.
The Select Series 2, Lily fountain is an extremely popular choice as it offers a display of subtle elegance. If you are looking for something a bit bigger with even more wow factor, then feel free to check out our Titan range or our bespoke designs.
Features and Benefits of the Select Series 2 Lily Floating Lake Fountain
- Stationary, horizontal and vertical configurations available.
- Available in single phase and three phase.
- Controllers available complete with full timer control for your fountain and lighting.
- Customisable LED lighting optional.
- Increased motor life due to lightweight propellers.
- Easy clean, high strength composite suction screens.
- Increased suction screens available on vertical units to increase the suction area.
- Optional cable length.
- High strength composite pump components.
- High performance.
- 3 year warranty.
- Optional 2 Year warranty extension
Select Series 2 Lily Floating Lake Fountain Installation
All the fountain equipment we supply comes with the option of a full installation service completed by our trained team and we can include the following:
- Full cabling and trenching
- Control panel installation
- Control panel setup
- Fountain installation and anchor installation
There are two main ways to install these units using the techniques shown below;
Heathland Group Maintenance Services
At Heathland Group we pride ourselves on our first class customer service and high standards in everything we do. This is why we offer all of our clients a winterising and service package to ensure that these stunning fountains continue to run beautifully for many years. Our fully equipped in-house service centre is available for any general maintenance, servicing or repair needs you may require to keep you fountain running in top condition.
We can supply fountain equipment and our installation services to both domestic and commercial clients throughout the United Kingdom. For more information and advice about any of our fountain products, water management or lake and consultancy services, please email [email protected] or call 0800 3891990.


text: One of our first new antique button earring patterns in some time, these simple but elegant drops contain a pair of authentic antique buttons set onto Victorian style silver stampings (created today in vintage dies). 1 1/2 inches long on eurowires. Because the buttons you receive will be antique originals that are 90 to 120 years old, they will vary somewhat it pattern from the ones seen here.


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Vaping & COVID-19 April 3, 2020
Is There a Link Between Vaping and Coronavirus (COVID-19)? A lot of people are asking this very question… We already know there is conclusive evidence that traditional cigarette smoking increases […] Read More
Tips for a Safe Prom & High-School Graduation Season May 21, 2019
Help keep your teen safe and make this season one to remember for all the right reasons… 1. SET CURFEWS Teen car crashes and deaths increase exponentially late […] Read More
It's not pestering… It's parenting May 20, 2019
Every day it seems that we hear about kids using a new drug, such as K2, Molly, or Bath Salts. Although the drugs change over time, alcohol is still the […] Read More
Serving Alcohol to Teens: Unsafe, Illegal, and Irresponsible May 19, 2019
The legal drinking age protects kids. Did you know that since laws established 21 as the minimum drinking age, the likelihood that a 15-20 year old driver will be […] Read More
Facts About Alcohol Poisoning… May 18, 2019
Some people laugh at the behavior of others who are drunk. Some think it's even funnier when they pass out. But there is nothing funny about the aspiration of vomit […] Read More
Teen Drinking & Driving – A Dangerous Mix May 18, 2019
Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens, taking about 3,000 young lives every year. The most dangerous time on the road for teens is the period between Memorial Day […] Read More
Drugged Driving: The Facts May 17, 2019
Use of illegal drugs or misuse of prescription drugs can make driving a car unsafe—just like driving after drinking alcohol. Drugged driving not only puts the driver at risk, but […] Read More
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High school graduation is an important milestone in a young person's life, and the season is often marked with parties, outings, and other celebrations. During this time there are […] Read More
Summer is a Risky Time for Youth Substance Use May 15, 2019
More teens start drinking and smoking cigarettes and marijuana in June and July than in any other month, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said in a […] Read More
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A small family forestry business used RDP support to acquire new machinery that would enable it to respond to the increasing demand for forest services.
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unique military fortress complex, listed as the national cultural monument, was turned into an attractive recreational and relaxation centre Kortina.
Supporting vulnerable people and facilitating their re-integration into society through small volunteer jobs on local farms.
Restoring a wetland ecosystem and creating an observation area, for ecological, hydrological, educational and touristic purposes.
Responding to clients' needs by offering new integrated veterinary services using a mobile laboratory.
EU funding conrtibuted to create and promote a new cultural and culinary brand for the attractive Vistula valley in Poland, helping the region to entice tourists.
Three Finnish artists used EAFRD funding to transform a remote former school in rural Finland into a residence for international artists, now the largest in all Scandinavia.
A local producer of syrups and vinegars in Estonia used EAFRD funding to scale up production to create a business that sells to restaurants, shops and big suppliers.
A young and dynamic team of veterinary sector experts received EAFRD support to establish a private laboratory offering high quality veterinary services to farmers.
A young entrepreneur diversified his farm by setting up an agricultural day care centre.


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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Makin' Pretties (and Reader Opinion Poll)
Now, here's a question for all my faithful readers:
I'm leaning toward natural tones, like beiges, cremes, sage, brown, etc. Jamie and I have a debate going right now on whether we should paint each room in different colors that complement each other(which looks really lovely but can get expensive), or if we should paint the whole house all the same wall and trim colors, then paint two walls in each room an accent color (which all happen to complement each other and look really lovely, but winds up being less expensive). So tell me your thoughts. What do you think we should do?
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- Strangeite said...
I have no opinion on colors. Not my speciality.
However, I have inhaled more paint fumes than is healthy from all of the walls I have painted.
Use a primer. There is no other piece of advice I can give that will save you more time and money. By starting with a good coat of primer, the colors will look sharper and will require less coats.
If the walls are in bad shape (i.e. they smoked in the house, scary substances stuck to the wall, etc.) I recommend Killz brand primer. I just saw 5 gallon buckets of it on sale at Home Depot.
Ok, one more piece of advice. If you are going to paint the ceilings (which it is amazing how much it helps a room when you do), buy a paint designed specifically for ceilings. Even more specifically, one of the paints that looks pink while you are painting but turns the right color after it dries. It is really easy to miss areas on the ceiling and since this paint looks pink while you are painting, it is easy to spot areas you missed.
- Steph said...
I hesitate to assert an opinion about what you should or shouldn't do, but I can tell you that we did the accent wall thing and that worked out pretty well for us.
Congratulations on your new place! Good luck with the moving in. :)
- Jessi said...
I agree with hesitating to tell you what you should do. I have always have every room in the house a different color (mostly because I just can't pick one) and I love that. I love how every room seems to have a different "mood" when you do that. But... I totally get the paint cost thing, too. It can get really high to juggle all those paint colors, so... I don't know.
Definately buy ceiling paint (like Roy said) though. In addition to the pink thing, it's much, much less drippy and since you are going to be standing under it, less drippy=good.
- Becca said...
I'm still working on painting my house, but I can tell you what we did:
1) For CJ's room, we couldn't decide between two colors, so we used them both. Painted two walls in each color, but at right angles, not across from each other. It came out very nicely and was a nice compliment.
2) Our kitchen, dining area, foyer, and living room are one huge open space with lots of angles. We chose three colors and highlighted the space, and used the white that was already there. We kept the trim and doors white. But we used a pale yellow on walls that got a lot of sunlight, a gold color on walls that got some, and a butterscotch color on the walls with cabinets and windows to draw attention to the brightness. We use furniture, area rugs, and pillows for accent colors to tie together areas or delineate them as needed. Since our walls were textured, I actually "painted" using plastic grocery bags--dip the bag, rub it on the wall, repeat till wall is done. It used less paint and added a tinted plaster look to the textured wall.
Overall, I'm a big fan of integrated color. Go for different colors in each room, but go with colors that can work with each other so that what might be an accent in one room can work as the main color in a second room, and a trim color in a third. And don't be afraid of white. When paired with strong colors, you can create a striking visual.
Last piece of advice--if you decide to go with one main color, go for the 5gal bucket, not multiple 1 gal buckets. It will be much cheaper. Much.
- Jenn-Jenn, the Mother Hen said...
Thanks, Becca! Since we're doing the whole house, I'm considering buying one of those sprayer thingies that 1) use less paint, 2) make it go faster, and 3) make less mess.
Anyone have any opinions on sprayers vs. rollers vs. brushes?
- Becca said...
I prefer brushes. Greater control, and I just like using them. I have a harder time controlling rollers and getting the right pressure.
If you're going to use a sprayer, see if you can find one at ThriftTown, Goodwill, etc. They can be pricey, and chances are you won't reuse it. You might see if you have a neighbor who will let you borrow one, or find a place to rent one. Some UHaul stores rent tools, or Home Depot could direct you.
The coolest tool is a flat trimmer--it's a soft pad meant for edge work, corners, etc. But it moves smoothly and can cover a lot of ground if you find one big enough. Like a brush and roller in one.
- Strangeite said...
I also don't like sprayers. In my experience you will spend more money and time using a sprayer than you would by using a roller.
I like rollers because of the more even consistency than brushes.
Becca is right that a trimmer is very important.
- Lydia said...
We also rent and the house we live in is lovely. All the rooms EXCEPT for the nursery are the same color. A nice beige with white trim. We have hardwood throughout so we don't have to worry about carpet colors matching the walls. The nursery is a light lime green with white trim. When we moved here, we asked if we could paint the house and have the cost of paint taken off the deposit. The owner agreed.
We are getting ready to move to a three bedroom place too, upgrade from a two since we have two children now. The house we are hoping to move to has beige walls with white trim throughout, except for the kitchen and guest bath. The kitchen is a nice shade of green with white cabinets and the bathroom is a cobalt blue with white fixtures. So, needless to say, the nice thing about beige and neutrals is they can go with everything and when you move, you don't have to paint over what you've done.
Hope this novel made some since.
Congratulations on the new place!
- ann said...
Yes, congratulations! Don't have much time to comment now, and wish I could read about the rooms, but:
house looks adorable
bathroom looks clean
what, Lydia? You're moving?


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The Institute of Managers and Leaders' (IML) annual International Women's Day Great Debate in Sydney has concluded that "the future should be led by a feminism that equalises". On Thursday 8th March, six successful Australian leaders were pitched head-to-head at the sold-out lunchtime event, debating the topic "The Future is Female" to raise funds for IML's IWD charity partner, YWCA.
Inspired by the iconic feminist slogan, 'The Future is Female' – a 42-year-old phrase which first appeared on t-shirts designed in a New York feminist bookstore – the Great Debate asked not whether equality will be achieved in the future, but how it will be achieved. With two popular approaches to feminism dividing the world in the movement for equality, teams engaged in a comedic, insightful and empowering debate that argued whether the future should be led by a feminism that liberates, or a feminism that equalises.
Ultimately, the event's attendees voted by acclamation for the powerful and creative arguments of the negative team. The negative team argued that the future should be inclusive of all, favouring "collaboration over dominance", while the losing affirmative team maintained that all genders benefit from breaking down and being liberated from patriarchal culture.
"We believe the future must be, and can only be equal," argued the negative team's Katrina North, Diversity and Inclusion Leader at EY. "This is not a zero-sum game, and by being inclusive, creating an equal society, and equal economy, an equal workplace, we all win,"
The Great Debate in Sydney was emceed by media personality, comedian and journalist Gretel Killeen, for her strong humorous voice in Australian households through popular TV programs such as Ten's The Project, ABC's How Not To Behave, Nine's Today and Seven's Sunrise.
"This event is a true celebration of female wit, wisdom, power and ratbaggery," said Killeen.
The event was attended by Lucy Turnbull AO, Chief Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission and the first female Lord Mayor of Sydney.
"[International Women's Day] is a celebration of all the achievements of women to date. We have come a long way, but still have more to do. I recently visited a historic house in Paramatta and they had signs up saying what women used to go to jail for in the early 19th century. Women used to go to jail for not getting their husbands' breakfast, and they would be sent to the female factory for not washing their linen. I'm really glad to say we have come a long way. We have to celebrate the journey, it was hard along the way but we've made a lot of progress", said Turnbull.
Attended by more than 2,300 in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, the sold-out debates raised a total of $51,000 nationally for the YWCA, supporting women and children often in escaping domestic violence through shelter, food, education and mentoring. Built on a legacy of women being activists for equality, safety and empowerment since 1855, YWCA continues to strive for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls to attain a vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity.
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Fairly easy to use, competitively priced and a clear winner in terms of picture performance
The latest in Canon's best-selling series of EOS cameras includes handy on-screen guides, with explanations of lingo like 'Aperture Priority'. Like its predecessor, the 550, it has an 18MP pixel count and 9-point autofocus, but now also boasts a flip-out LCD for shooting at awkward angles, and five effects filters you can
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The 600D might not be as ergonomic or travel minded as similar models but scores big on image. Switched into Auto mode, it consistently produces flawless shots in test with its high pixel count paying dividends in picture detail, producing sharp shots and perfectly capturing and reproducing natural and exaggerated man-made colours.Too pricey? Consider its little brother, the new 1100D, for around £430.
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Dimensions – 133x99x79mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum movie resolution – 1080p
Megapixels – 18MP
Memory card type – SD (HC/XC)
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 800g
Zoom function during movies – Yes
Target price: £660
Accessible and versatile, the D5100 produces image quality comparable to significantly pricier models
High-specced enough to satisfy hardened photographers, easy-to-use for enthusiasts, comfy enough for travellers to get some serious mileage out of it – the D5100 is a great camera for journeying snappers.
The narrow back, thick body and stocky lens of the D5100 make it comfortable to use over lengthy periods, though the easy ergonomics of the camera aren't quite matched by its controls: Nikon's shunning of the conventional layout used by other brands prompts the odd mis-fingered control. The D5100 is capable of capturing and sharply reproducing
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Dimensions – 128x97x79mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum movie resolution– 1080i
Megapixels – 16.2MP
Memory card type – SD (HD/XC)
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight– 570g
Zoom function during movies – Yes
Target price: £630
Lightweight, compact and oh-so-fast – and packed with features other cameras can't deliver
The A55's bleeding edge tech brings with it a plethora of advantages, most obviously the ability to shoot continuously at an incredible 10fps. That's (count 'em) ten full-size 16.2MP shots. Every. Second. Factor in the laser-accurate Autofocus and you've got one heck of a speed demon, ideal for snapping away at fast-moving subjects.
Photo quality is excellent, colours are natural and detail is sharp. The A55 ain't no one-trick pony, either. There's its ability to shoot 1080p video, in-body SteadyShot image stabilisation and you can even snap in 3D – as long as you have the correct sort of telly to watch it back on. The fact that Sony has stuffed all that into a lightweight, compact body makes it all the more impressive.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions – 124x92x87mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum movie resolution – 1080i
Megapixels – 16.2MP
Memory card type – SD (HC/XC)/ Stick
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 441g
Zoom function during movies – Yes
Target price: £370
Panasonic provides fuss-free high-quality photography for newbies and vets alike
The Panasonic G2 is a Micro Four Thirds camera, making it lighter and smaller than most interchangeable lens snappers, while its chunkier shape, fully adjustable screen and electronic viewfinder make it arguably easier to handle.
The screen isn't the sharpest we've seen but can be twisted to face any angle: a boon when framing shots above your head or close to the ground. It's also touch-sensitive so you can simply tap an area to set the focus and metering point: very useful indeed. The viewfinder comes in handy if you're shooting in bright sunlight.
Whether you're an old hand or a young pretender, you can grab the G2 and will pretty much instantly be able to use it. Designed to cater for all types of photographer, it succeeds brilliantly.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions – 124x84x74mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum movie resolution – 720p
Megapixels – 12.1MP
Memory card type – SD (HC/XC)
Optical viewfinder – Electronic
Weight – 593g with lens
Zoom function during movies – Yes
Target price: £990
Canon deliver a mid-range DSLR that gets a gold star for both video and stills
The Canon 60D is a DSLR camera aimed at the serious amateur: a ruggedly built, feature-stuffed snapper that counts full 1080p video among its charms.
It's also a stunner when it comes to image quality. We took snaps with the ISO set to 800 and, when viewing the 18MP prints zoomed to full size on our screen, could barely see any noise. That's rare.
The 3-inch screen is bright, ultra-sharp (over 1,000,000 dots) and fully adjustable to almost any angle. The viewfinder is large and bright, and there's an info-packed LCD on the top plate, just like on pro DSLRs.
It's pricey, a bit weighty and not initially idiot-proof, but it feels like the perfect camera for the buyer looking to step up from the entry level and grab something almost pro quality.
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Dimensions – 144.5x105.8x78.6mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum movie resolution – 1080p
Megapixels – 18MP
Memory card type – SD (HC/XC)
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 755g
Zoom function during movies – Yes
Target price: £2,000
Nikon adds another big hitter to its already strong range of higher end SLR cameras
Nikon rich vein of form at the higher end of the SLR range continues. Featuring the smaller body body size of the D300 but the larger, full-frame sensor of the D3, the D700 successfully jostles for position between those two imaging Goliaths.
While the majority of cameras use an APS-C sensor size, full frame is larger - the same size as the 35mm film frame - meaning that each photo sensor can gather more light. These sensors capture incredible colours and detail, giving you truly stunning image quality - there's very little noise up there at ISO 1800.
It might not be as fast as the D3 but when it comes to the photos, there's very little in it - the D3 edges it for accuracy and speed of the autofocus, rather than the picture quality. The Nikon D700 is - if you class a £2,000 camera as such - one of the finest consumer SLRs you can currently buy.Tech Specs:
Target price: £410
An amazing entry-level snapper with plenty of room for growth before your creative juices overflow
It might not have the megapixels, spot metering, continuous shooting speed and LCD size of its more expensive rivals, but the 1000D more than punches its weight, giving you awesome image quality, with excellent tonal range, realistic colours and very low noise levels at high ISO.
The flash shots are the best in class, autofocus is fast and accurate and Live View is a useful addition. The body is much the same as the 450D's, which means that, while it doesn't feel rugged, it's light and comfortable to hold.
The controls have been aimed soundly at the enthusiast, so you shouldn't outgrow them – and having dedicated buttons for white balance and exposure compensation makes creativity easy.
NB As we went to press, the 1000D got an upgrade in the shape of the new 1100D, priced around £430 with lens.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions – 126x98x62mm
LCD Size – 2.5in
Megapixels – 10.1
Memory card type – SD, SDHC
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 450g
Target price: £1,300
A great value DSLR that excels in low light conditions. Only the lack of image stabilisation irks
Boasting just about every feature you could ever imagine needing – and a ton you couldn't – the D300 is aimed at the very serious enthusiast.
The most impressive thing about the D300 is its ability to minimise noise throughout the ISO range. Right up to ISO 3200 the shots are usable, even if detail is softened.
Colour rendition is superb and detail excellent; the exposure is also superbly controlled and everything you might expect is in there – dust reduction, 6fps continuous shooting and the now widespread Live View, which means you can use the LCD screen as a viewfinder like you would on a compact.
Considering the deals available, the D300 is amazing value: a pro-spec camera which is – just – within reach of us mere mortals.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions – 147x114x74mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum movie resolution – n/a
Megapixels – 12.3
Memory card type – CF
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 825g
Target price: £440
A very solid performer, but lacks a killer feature to make it stand out from the pack
The D3100 stands out thanks to its HD movie capture: it can snaffle movies at 1920x1080 resolution and a film-apeing 24fps – the same speed as cinema film.
And yep, movies do look suitably lovely when filmed with the D3100, especially in good lighting conditions, or when you've bolted a top-notch lens onto the front. Clean, bright colours and crisp detail abound.
The low weight and compact size will also appeal to travelling shutterbugs – it autofocuses like a cheetah on speed through the viewfinder and its AF tracking function keeps a lock on moving subjects nicely. Photo quality is solid, making this a superbly reliable DSLR, particularly for beginners.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions – 124x96x74.5mm
LCD Size – 3in
Maximum frames per second – 3fps
Maximum movie resolution – 1080p
Megapixels – 14.2MP
Memory card type – SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 505g
Zoom function during movies – Yes
Target price: £442
A dependable DSLR sidekick with some handy extras, from an alternative to the usual brands
Using the same sensor as the earlier Pentax K-x model but boosting the build quality and performance, the K-r model is a reliable performer with a great kit lens. The ISO soars all the way up to 25600 meaning you can happily shoot at usable shutter speeds in all but the murkiest of conditions. Your pics at this setting will be noisy, sure, but at lower ISOs the picture quality is superb and sharp.
It's very "old school DSLR" and that's no bad thing: The 720p HD video quality is nothing to write home about, but does the job. The body is sturdy and chunky enough to sit snugly in your hand.
The K-r doesn't really do enough for us to recommend it over equivalent Sony, Canon or Nikon mid-range models, but if you're already a Pentax DSLR user looking to step up it's a great choice.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions – 125x97x68mm
LCD Size – 3inMaximum movie resolution - 720p
Megapixels – 12.4MP
Memory card type – SD (HC)
Optical viewfinder – Yes
Weight – 598g
Zoom function during movies – Yes
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Four questions to Graham Rodemark, Kevin Hansen's race engineer & spotter.
What is your job within Team Peugeot Hansen ?
I'm in control of everything on Kevin's car. I have the last word in terms of set-up. I look after Kevin, the mechanics and I'm Kevin's spotter. I'm also involed in all the technical debrief with Kevin, Timmy and Seb. During a racing weekend, the most difficult thing is probably having what you want as an engineer on the car, with regards to set-up, and keeping the driver happy with the car. There is always a compromise there. That's what we try to get all together.
How did you get your passion for motorsport ?
My father was a Rallycross and Autocross driver but he stopped when I was two years old. I was every weekend on a circuit from a baby until two but I have no memory of that. When I was 16, my father wanted me to work during the summer break. I had a friend I used to ride motorcycle trial with. He was working for Julian Godfrey Engineering which was building engines for Rallycross cars. I began there cleaning the floor and making the tea and never looked back.
How did happen your connection with Hansen Motorsport ?
I was working for Liam Doran and he had the opportunity to drive for Hansen Motorsport in 2010, I think. In the deal, he should bring one mechanic. I was this mechanic. That's when I started to work for Hansen Motorsport. I didn't reallly expect to continue and end up where I am today.
How did you get linked with Kevin Hansen skills development ?
In England, it's possible to drive as a Junior at 14 years old. Kenneth and Susann were interested for Kevin to drive in the British Championship and they asked me to prepare everything for Kevin. That's when the relationship started between me and Kevin. It was easier for Kevin to trust me because on the first year he should drive the Suzuki I was also driving. I was very surprised and also very honoured that Kenneth with his unbelievable career asked me to work with Kevin and I think that helped me to become the person I am today. This was a very special opportunity and a bit of pressure too. But, all of my life, I've functioned better under pressure! I'm a happy man: Kevin's evolution is over the moon! Every year, he makes a big step. I'm so proud of him ! He's just fantastic. It makes me want to work harder.


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Only 150,200 Indonesians visited Australia to holiday in 2014, from a population of 250 million only four hours away.
Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck, in Jakarta for Indonesia Australia Business Week, says there's a perception problem - Indonesians view getting an Australian visa as too difficult.
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Ross Taylor of the Perth-based Indonesia Institute says of the 150,000 Indonesian tourists last year, only 85,000 came to see the country; the others were visiting children who are in university.
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Beltane is the anglicised version of our Irish word Bealtaine – still in use and meaning 'the month of May' in our own language. Bealtaine is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature, and it is associated with important events in Irish mythology.
Irish folklore still holds the legacy of the traditions and customs associated with this ancient festival. Bealtaine and Samhain are the original two turning points for the 'wheel of the year' in Ireland. That's May Eve and Hallowe'en, in case you're not familiar.
These major Irish Pagan Festivals were pivotal – literally – times of upheaval of change for our ancestors over 8,000 years ago when the Hunter Gatherer societies moved from their Summer to Winter camping grounds at these seasonal turning points, and they still resonate through the landscape and the Irish communities to this day.
Bealtaine – May Eve is a sidheógai [of the fairies] evening in the country. Green branches are placed over the doors of homes and stables, supposed to keep out the fairies from doing harm to the stock. The cabins and dairies are all locked this night to prevent fairies from taking away the milk and butter. (County Clare)The Schools Collection –
There are many strange customs connected with Beltane – May Eve. The ancient May Eve customs are now dying away. Long ago the young children especially girls used to go around from house to house dressed in beautiful flowers. These youngsters used to sing a song at each house and get a few pence in exchange. In former times May Eve was regarded as a great festival. The following were the principal customs connected with May Eve in ancient times. First sweep the threshold clean, sprinkle ashes over it and watch for the first footprints. If it is turned inwards it means a marriage and if it is turned outwards it means a death. Secondly May Eve pick it up and put it on a plate, sprinkle with flour and at sunset you would see the initials of your true love's name. Thirdly light a bush before the house on May Eve and it is considered to keep away thunder and lightning. Another old custom was to go out May Eve and gather armful of yellow flowers known as May Flowers. These are strewn at the gate of every field, outside the doors of homes and out-houses and even on the housetops. It is considered that these would keep away ill-luck, evil spirits and disease. (County Limerick)The Schools Collection – https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4922074/4850082
Many old beliefs and customs were attached to May Eve and the month of May itself. For instance may-flowers were scattered around the house to keep away the fairies. Another old belief was that if a person washed his face in the May Eve dew he would not get sunburned during the Summer or he would not get wrinkles. Persons leaving presents of fresh milk and honey for the fairies would have a plentiful supply of butter and milk through-out the whole year. If a person was hit on the head with a bow-tree stick on May Eve he would not grow any more. Long ago the cow's udder was washed with May-flower (?) on May Eve so that she would give plenty milk during the year. A person going through briars three times on May-Eve and saying "all the butter come to me" would have the power to steal butter. If a person went out on May morning and skimmed the water off the well he would be boss of the village for that year. Another old custom was to tie cowslips to the cow's udder in order that the butter would not be stolen.The Schools Collection – https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4427930/4358799
There is a rhyme about the month of May as follows:-
"A wet and windy May
Chills the haggard with corn and hay"
On May Eve people gathered different varieties of flowers and herbs which they mashed up. This mashed substance was called "Bealtanach". It was rubbed on the cow's udder and tits on May day. It was then believed that the cow would give a much better supply of milk and butter. (County Mayo)
Beltane, or Bealtaine as we prefer it, is a truly remarkable time of year in the Irish calandar, whatever religion you're following.
It's a powerful time when 'the veil is thin', as they say, and if you double down on this by being at locations which are traditionally 'thin places' in Ireland, and by tuning in to the customs and magic that have been carried through for countless generations… well. You're tapping into pure Irish Draoícht right there.
Fadó, fadó, sure there were only the 2 seasons in Ireland. Summer and Winter.
Even after things moved on, for people, and for the land, these main boundaries in time loomed large every year for the Irish people.
And the turning between the two was a time of magic, and mayhem… you'd never even know what could happen as the boundaries shifted and the worlds changed.
At Samhain, from Summer into Winter; and again at Bealtaine, from Winter back to Summer.
So, here we are now, on that very threshold. What is the magic that might happen, on May Eve (now often called Beltane) in Ireland?
Long time ago now, the young children – especially girls – used to go around from house to house dressed in beautiful flowers. Think about the other side of this, with the Halloween customs we still have, and you'll see the truth and the balance of it alright. These youngsters used to sing a song at each house, and get a few pence in exchange. They'd sing and bring flowers through the community, all the way around the boundaries.
You could do a bit of divination too, around May eve, if you were of a mind to. First sweep the threshold clean, sprinkle ashes from a fire over it, and watch for the first footprints. If you see the prints turned inwards, it means a marriage; but if you see the prints turned outwards, it means a death.
There's talk to, of how they used to get a plate and sprinkle it with flour, then leave it at the threshold of the house. At sunset, take a look, and you would see the initials of your true love's name.
In the old days, they'd also light a bush before the house on May Eve, and that would keep away thunder and lightning. 'Twas sure to.
Folk would sit up at night on this eve, to be minding their cows and their land – there was a lot of witchcraft worked in those days. And maybe there still is sure, who knows?
One farmer I heard tell of had the experience of seeing a hare one May Eve going around his cows, and drinking a sup of milk from each cow. He chased the hare to a cabin with a hound he had with him. When he went into the cabin an old woman was panting in the bed. There's a lot of stories like that I heard, when I was growing up here in Ireland.
They used also light a fire on May Eve too, and drive their cows over it. Or two bonfires side by side, and the cattle had to go between them. So close that the hide on them would be singed and the tang of burnt hair was strong on the breeze. In certain places, some would even be taken to the hilltops and bled; as an offering to the Old Ones, or to let out the bad humours… who knows why?
If there was a pond of water between two farmers, both farmers would try to be out early to skim the pond before the other got to it. They'd have to say the right words too: "North and South and East and West is mine", or it wouldn't even work, and their neighbour would get it all instead.
Then – to protect from all this magical influence going round and about at Bealtaine, you'd go and gather armful of yellow flowers. Or send the young girls of the house to do it, and these flowers were simply known as May Flowers. These are strewn at the gate of every field, outside the doors of homes and out-houses and even on the housetops. They'd keep away all sorts; the ill-luck, evil spirits, and disease.
Sure you'd never know what's out and about on May Eve in Ireland.
May Bush, May Flowers, May Pole and May Bough are all traditions still to be found scattered through the Irish countryside come Bealtaine, 30th April (May Eve) and 1st May (May Day).
You might call it Beltine, Beltane, Beltaine, or any other variation of the word, but in Ireland it's Bealtaine, as that is still the Irish language word for the month of May. So that's good enough for me.
The turning of the year from Winter Darkness to Summer's Light was and still is marked with flowers, fire, and fucking. (Maybe I should have said fertility? It's also an 'f' word, so the alliteration would stand, but fucking just felt more honest.)
Luck and protection, health and happiness are the themes, and everything done as an individual or as a community focused on these important drives.
Originally we had two seasons, Summer and Winter, Sam and Gam in sean ghaeilge (old Irish). These were the times when everything changed – people, herds and flocks moved from winter to summer dwellings and pastures. Work focus changed. Women got pregnant at this time to ensure that come the third trimester they could be safely tucked up with indoor jobs beside the fire, preparing for a Spring birth with fresh foods available for essential sustenance. So, fucking in the fields was not just for fertility fun folks, this is a serious scheduling issue right here.
This year, I will not go out and get pregnant. In previous years, it seemed like an extreme adherance and a step too far – but this year, it's moved to being physically impossible for me.
I will wash my face in the morning's dew. Hey, I am turning 39 next Tuesday – I'll take what I can get with regards to ancient traditions to impart a fresh faced glow. The sun's rays piercing water, shimmering on a liquid surface this morning gives the blessing of beauty to those in the know. Or so they say.
There will be flowers strewn on my doorsteps, front and back, and on May Day a small group of us from the Waterford Pub Moot will meet and visit an ancient site for a picnic. I will probably do my usual clean up of said site, if there's anything round it that shouldn't be round it.
My Nana told me a story years ago about a cousin of hers in County Clare, who would go out on May morning with rotten eggs, and mix them into the soil of her neighbours' fields. Bealtaine is a time for magic and mischief, and if you don't look out you'll be on the receiving end of all that.
So my protective fires will be lit, my boundaries and thresholds re-walked and reinforced, and I'll do a general magical tidy up round the house and neighbourhood. Checking the fences, as it were. I pity the May Fool who tries to cross here uninvited *summer smiles*.
All will be well for the turning of the year, and as it should be. I wish you that and more, mo chairde.
Bealtaine shona dhaiobh, chun solas is beatha a fháil.
Beir Bua!