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At risk youths need a strong role model to show them the way. They also need a friend to have fun with. That's what the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware program is all about.
Their purpose is to find a suitable adult role model to spend time with, help them improve in school and their friendships, and informing them of the risks of skipping school or using drugs. Research has shown that when these children have a strong mentor and a positive influence in their life, they'll be more successful in school while learning to avoid the troubles of their surroundings. A positive role model and friend can have a huge impact on these children, so donate your time to a child in need.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware has been successful in having a positive impact on thousands of lives across the entire state of Delaware. This non-profit organization has been providing a safe place for children to learn and grow for more than 85 years. This organization doesn't just help children with their education, but it teaches children about the benefits of nutrition and daily exercise to promote good health.
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For more than 130 years, Children and Families First has been helping out families and need by providing healthcare, guidance, nourishment, and security. Today, this organization also specializes in nurse home-visits, community schools, as well as adoption and foster care. Since Children and Families First is a non-profit organization, they've been able to continue their success through donations fundraisers, and 5K's.
The Shepherd Place
The house which the Shepherd Place stands was originally built in 1920, and in 1988 it was sold to this organization for $1. Today, the Shepherd Place is a haven for homeless women and families. They provide a shelter for those in dire economic stance, in an effort to care for them and help them find stability. They also provide food and clothing to their guests, as well as a warm bed and a roof over their heads. To help this shelter, you can easily donate money, food, bedding, clothing, or your time.
YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA of Delaware provides a safe arena for at risk children after school. With a strong focus on youth development and social responsibility, the YMCA has helped change the lives of thousands of children. It provides them with education opportunities, as well as positive change. Volunteering with the YMCA of Delaware is a great way to give back to the community as well as have a positive effect on a young person's life.
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When visiting Rhode Island, it is imperative that you add seeing the amazing Newport mansions to your agenda.
I've traveled the world and seen some of the most opulent places (St. Petersburg and Istanbul to name a couple) but we have our own treasure trove right here in the Rhode Island. I learned about the Newport Mansions from cruise brochures (Newport is a popular New England cruise port), but I had no idea how very special the area was.
Though I only had time to visit two of the mansions, it could easily take days to see all of them.
The Newport Mansions consist of The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, and Rosecliff.
Newport: The Ritziest Place in America
Newport is home to billions of dollars worth of the most dazzling, over-the-top iconic properties. If you love historic properties, or ones we can only dream of living in, this is the place for you. The wealthy Gilded Age mansions (almost a dozen of them) can be toured independently or you can buy a pass at each of the homes that get you into more than one. This option allows you to save some money.
Come immerse yourself in a history bursting with famous names in elite America such as the Vanderbilt, Astor, and Berwind in the Newport, Rhode Island, the place they chose for their summer homes.
The Mother of all Newport Mansions
During my travels to Rhode Island, my friend Jamie of The Daily Adventures of Me picked me up to show me firsthand these amazing properties.
Our first stop was to The Breakers, the Mother of the Mansions. The Breakers is the most visited and grandest of the Newport summer cottages. For this tour, a guide is required to take you through the enormous Italian renaissance home. It takes about one hour to complete.
Talk about impressive, I found this to be the greatest house I've ever visited in the United States! Cornelius Vanderbilt certainly had style and class which is apparent in every detail of The Breakers. From the marble surfaces to ornate gold mirrors, hand-painted frescoes, eye-catching chandeliers, and priceless antiques,
The Breakers was blissfully stunning. It is comprised of 70 rooms spread over five stories. The Breakers became a National Historic Landmark in 1994.
Rosecliff, Unique and Amazing
The second mansion we toured was Rosecliff, a 21-acre estate built in 1902. Rosecliff has a stunning setting and pristine look about it. Rosecliff has also been known as both the J. Edgar Monroe House and the Hermann Oelrichs House. Tours at Rosecliff are see-on-your-own, aided with the help of a headset and audio guide.
Rosecliff is modeled after the Grand Trianon (garden retreat of French kings) of Versailles, but it is smaller. The sophisticated property's every item looks as if it were made specifically for this house. Placards describe the relevance and history of every item.
The beautiful Rosecliff Mansion has been used as the backdrop for several movies including the original The Great Gatsby, perfectly fitting since Rosecliff was a party spot during the Gilded Age. It is also used as a wedding venue, as it has the largest private ballroom in Newport and a heart-shaped staircase.
During our visit, Rosecliff had a special Pierre Cardin: 70 Years of Innovation exhibit. Forty-two of Cardin's amazing fashions from the 1960's through today were on display, celebrating the designer's unique contributions to the industry.
I found the creative style of his patterned Cosmocorps collection dresses (they look like outer space wear) to be most interesting. Pierre Cardin has dressed many influential women in the past, including Brigitte Bardot, Lauren Bacall, and Jackie Kennedy.
Hungry After Touring the Mansions?
After our two wonderful mansions tours, Jamie and I grabbed a late lunch from 22 Bowens Wine Bar & Grille, located on the waterfront in downtown Newport.
When in Rhode Island, Clam Chowder is a must and 22 Bowen's is out-of-this-world! I ate every bite of it. The lobster rolls are noteworthy as well, made with poached lobster and drawn butter on a grilled bun (no mayo mix lobster salad here). Jamie did an excellent job picking the venue.
Strolling Through History
The Cliffwalk is the 3.5-mile long walkway lining the Newport shoreline, behind the iconic Newport mansions. From this spot, you can see the backyards of the mansions and Massachusetts across the water.
The Cliffwalk provides gorgeous photo ops such as the panoramic ocean views, birds, and flowers. To learn more about the Cliffwalk, see Jamie's article here.
Newport Mansions Bucket List
If you are working on a travel bucket list, you may want to consider the Newport mansions in Rhode Island as one of your must-see destinations. I had a blast and think that every history lover in our country should witness time standing still as it does in this charming part of the country.
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A maintenance building at a Smithtown country club burned to the studs Thursday night in a blaze that took four departments about an hour to control, authorities said.
Flames were reported about 6 p.m. at Stonebridge Golf Links and Country Club, and the two-story structure was like a fireball in the night when firefighters arrived, said Jeff Bressler, spokesman for the Smithtown Fire Department.
The building housed golf carts and other supplies, presumably chemicals and fertilizers that catch fire quickly, he said.
"This type of combustion makes for a spectacular-looking, fully engulfed fire," Bressler said.
Firefighters used the "surround and drown" technique, spraying water from tower ladders into the building, Bressler said.
No one was injured, he said, and firefighters remained at the scene Thursday night putting out embers.
Police arson detectives and the Smithtown fire marshal's office were investigating the cause, he said.
Town workers were expected to knock down the remnants of the building Thursday night, he said.
The fire prevented residents of the country club complex from returning home because the property has only one entrance, the Smithtown fire spokesman said. They were barred by police from entering until firetrucks could pack up to leave, Bressler said: "There's a long back up of cars waiting to get back onto the property."
Hauppauge, Nesconset and Commack firefighters responded to the blaze, along with the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance and Smithtown ambulances, authorities said.
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TooFab's 5th Judge does not agree with who "DWTS" judges sent packing after contestants got personal on the dance floor.
The celebrities were asked to remember their most memorable year for this week's theme, meaning it was a week of emotional connections and poignant stories of the moments that shaped their lives. Producers know that viewers need to connect with these stars on a personal level in order to feel invested in their journey and vote for them (and more importantly, tune in each week), and so this is one of those weeks tailor-made to peel back the layer of celebrity and reveal a little of the person beneath.
As we did last season, and we do for various competition shows, I will be acting as your fifth judge, analyzing, critiquing and breaking down what worked and what didn't work about each performance. A quick reminder about me: I spent nearly a decade of my life sweating and bleeding to the music as a dancer, all for this moment: armchair judging a dance competition. From a young boy learning a shuffle-ball-change to performing with the St. Louis Ballet Company, I experienced the ups and downs of one of the most difficult physically demanding sports on the planet.
Fair warning, since I'm safe at home, I'm probably going to be a little harsher than my colleagues Carrie-Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tolioni. But I might be nicer, too. Maybe. Yes, there are only three judges on the panel this season, but let's face it, you're the fourth judge. Your votes mean just as much if not more than the judges, so I'll gladly sit fifth behind all of you watching at home.
Frankie Muniz & Witney Carson
Frankie opened up about his serious memory problems -- he's forgotten so much of his actual life -- and chose this year as his most memorable as he chose to live in the now. Maybe this is why he is able to give so much to these performances, surprising me most weeks. This was stronger than last week and back to the caliber we've grown used to from him. Frankie was light on his feet in the majority of the dance, with a wonderful carriage and a joyousness in his physical expression that was palpable. The technique was strong, save one spot where he fell onto his heels in uncertainty and another hand placement mix-up. Frankie remains one to watch.
Judges Scores: 8, 8, 8
My Score: 8
Terrell Owens & Cheryl Burke
T.O. lost his grandmother in 2012, and it was one of the biggest changes in his life as she was hugely influential in his upbringing. Finally, I saw improvement out of the NFL pro, but it's still not enough to really tell me he's going to ever get this. While he learned and performed the steps accurately and even showed a bit of grace at times, he was still a bit too stiff, but more fluid than we've ever seen. It was the moments between the steps where he really stood out … and awkwardly. Cheryl kept his role fairly simple and it worked in his favor.
Judges Scores: 8, 8, 8
My Score: 6
Nikki Bella & Artem Chigvintsev
For this contemporary piece, I'm not sure if it was Nikki or Artem that caused the biggest problem, and that was that Nikki looked heavy throughout the piece. Artem looked like he was hoisting her into those moves rather than it being a light and graceful motion. The piece was very lyrical and flowing, but that's not something Nikki has shown any real ability in. She's far more staccato in her movements -- wrestling influence certainly -- and that only added to the disconnect from the intent of the piece and the final result. She's a strong dancer, she just needs to work on being a graceful one when needed.
Judges Scores: 8, 8, 8
My Score: 7
Nick Lachey & Peta Murgatroyd
Nick's most memorable moment was when he found Vanessa … will hers be the same? He's not there yet as a dancer, but he really went for it in this contemporary piece and it was wonderful to see. I can see the potential for him to shake off his insecurities and really go for it in the next week or so if he lasts. But for now, he's still very stiff and in a piece that called for abandon, he remained somewhat reserved. Still, this was his best dance yet, he was a capable partner for Peta in the lifts, and he impressed me for the first time this season.
Judges Scores: 8, 7, 7
My Score: 6
Lindsey Stirling & Mark Ballas
She lost her father to cancer a year ago, and it was a pivotal change in her life. In tribute to him, Mark wore the hat and scarf combo that was her father's signature look. He also gave her a beautifully choreographed Viennese waltz to tell her story, and she danced it stunningly. This piece had technique and emotion from both performers, as Lindsey poured everything she had into this piece. I could find no flaw in anything that she presented, and so I have to give Lindsey my first 10 of the season for this masterpiece.
Judges Scores: 9, 8, 9
My Score: 10
Derek Fisher & Sharna Burgess
When his daughter as 10 months old she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that could have cost her an eye. He walked away from the NBA to take care of her, and the moment really shaped his understanding of sacrifice. While his performance was a little uneven, Derek showed more finesse and technique than we've yet seen. This theme is really working. He even showed he had a little groove, digging into the floor during the side-by-side segment, which was one of the jazz number's strongest moments. He showed real skill and talent there on the dance floor, and I saw in him finally the potential to grow into a real contender on this show.
Judges Scores: 7, 8, 8
My Score: 7
Jordan Fisher & Lindsay Arnold
2005 was the year Jordan was officially adopted by his grandparents, and it became his most memorable year. A contemporary piece in their honor kept the style in his wheelhouse and he was expectedly flawless. There were a few moments where I thought he went a little too broad in his movements and gestures -- a Broadway influence -- but it didn't take away anything from the beauty and emotion of the piece. I guess I have another perfect score to award. And I'm trying so hard to be tough!
Judges Scores: 10, 9, 10
My Score: 10
Sasha Pieterse & Gleb Savchenko
2016 was a big year for Sasha, with "Pretty Little Liars" ending, her health issues leading to her weight gain (which impacted her ability to get work), and getting engaged. It was a whirlwind to try and cover in a foxtrot, but Gleb managed it with the symbology of opening and closing doors. More importantly, Sasha showed beautiful technique, with a simply stunning frame throughout most of the dance, which was so needed after a huge misstep last week. She glided effortlessly through the steps and looked even more confident and graceful than in previous weeks. She's really growing into this dance thing and it's wonderful to see her lighting up.
Judges Scores: 8, 8, 8
My Score: 8
Vanessa Lachey & Maksim Chmerkovskiy
She chose the 2017 premature, but ultimately successful, birth of her third child as her most successful year, and danced to a song by husband Nick. It was a beautiful dance with very few technical issues, though she did have some footing issues during one of the partnering turns. She was confident and strong in the rumba throughout most of it and remains one of the best dancers on the show this season. I can't wait to see how great she will be by the end of the season.
Judges Scores: 8, 8, 8
My Score: 8
Drew Scott & Emma Slater
In 2007, Drew walked away from real estate to become an actor, and it didn't work. Ultimately, though, he married his desire to be on TV with real estate and the "Property Brothers" was born, so it worked out for the best. To parallel that story, Jonathan showed up halfway through his jive routine and finished it out with him. I saw some nice jive moments from Drew, but his limbs were still just a little floppy. The judges have criticized his wacky-waving-inflatable-tube-man limbs all season, and there was more of that this week. His heart was in it and he knew most of the steps, but he's still got a ways to go.
Judges Scores: 8, 8, 8
My Score: 7
Victoria Arlen & Val Chmerkovskiy
Victoria's physical therapist revealed that one of her motivations to walk again was being on this show. Rather than a single year, her journey through an illness that took her body and mind to being able to think, talk and walk again is what motivates her. Val started her off in the wheelchair to bring to life that she overcame it and now dances. Her foxtrot technique was beautiful and triumphant, as she has been in so many weeks prior to this one. Victoria has been one of the biggest revelations of the season, performing as she does with no feelings in her legs and having overcome so much just to live this life. She may just be on track to win this thing.
Judges Scores: 9, 9, 9
My Score: 9
With no elimination last week, it's two weeks worth of judge scores combined with two weeks of voting to determine who goes home. It was no surprise that Nick Lachey was marked safe, but I'd still put Terrell Owens below Derek Fisher in the rankings. Who knew that NFL fans were so passionate about "DWTS"?
In the end, Nick pulled it out again, and it paved the end of the road for Derek and his partner, Sharna Burgess. Nick and T.O. remain the weakest links in the competition, but as Derek was toward the bottom of the middle, his loss isn't really changing who's leading the season narrative. He did manage to open up and prove that men embracing emotions is a good thing and can only make them stronger, so hopefully that's a message that resonated with at least a few viewers.
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is ordering Wells Fargo Securities (WFC) to pay a $3.25M fine for inaccuracies and mistakes in its reporting for over-the-counter trades that took place between January 2008 and March 2017. The self-regulatory organization also has censured the firm.
According to FINRA, in 2008, Wells Fargo (WFC) reviewed its OTC options trading reporting procedures. It went on to set up systems for reporting these types of trades. However, the firm's reporting system was never fully established.
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The world knows that the Mediterranean diet, with its use of olive oil, fresh meats and vegetables, grilled or baked, and vegetables drizzled with olive oil, is considered one of the healthiest diets there is. If you need proof you only have to look at the glowing skins of people from that region.
The Mediterranean region, foodwise, loosely comprises of Greece, Malta, Turkey, Egypt and some of the Arabic regions as well as Italy. At least that is what I believe, because of the similarities in their food habits, dishes and ingredients used. While there are variations aplenty, the overall treatment of food has a lot of common ground.
A love for this fresh, non-spicy and extremely tasty food ensured that I would not miss the food festival centering around this cuisine being held at Encounters at the Taj Krishna Hotel. The festival, titled Souk, after the hotel chain's extremely popular restaurant by the same name at the flagship Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai, is a treat for those who love Mediterranean cuisine, and is on till the 26th of October. Chef Nitin Mathur, Executive Chef at the Taj Krishna, gets it right, no matter which cuisine he is involved with; and his talented team of chefs create magic with the dishes.
The good news? There are plenty of vegetarian options to choose from like the Mezzes sampler that includes Babaganouj, Tabbouleh and Muhammara, a dip made with bell peppers, Shankaleeesh which is aged goat cheese mixed with vegetables and paprika and herbs etc. The hot Mezzes, essentially the Lebanese word for appetisers, include my personal favourite, the falafel and the Spinach fatayer.
Sampling several dishes, even though I had them in small quantities, left me replete. The Chicken Shawarma was fresh and tasty and the Sheesh Taouk, or grilled chicken, had an unusual flavour thanks to its marinade of lemon and garlic paste. The surprise star of the food fest was for me, the Fattir, an Egyptian flat bread with halloumi, (goat cheese) and bell peppers. You might loosely call it their version of the pizza but the base was soft and flaky, almost like the khari biscuits we have with our tea. It was delicious on its own too, unlike the dry crust of a regular pizza which one would leave aside.
And since none of us at the table were watching our weight or denying ourselves the little pleasures of life, dessert was welcomed with big grins. The traditional Baklava, a filo and nut pastry was decadently sweet and bursting with the taste of pistachios, and Omali – a throwback from the Alexandrian empire – a baked filo with condensed milk was so tasty I couldn't stop eating it. To cleanse the palate, the refreshing orange flower and rose petal ice creams were refreshing and a welcome way to finish the meal on a hot day.
Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable meal and one I would easily recommend to people who like world cuisines.


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Thanet & East Kent Insider
19th February 2011 Issue No.: 144
1. Life After Pfizer
2. Maritime Sales Opportunity
3. What's All This About Finland And Ships?
Regular readers will know that it was a Finnish shipyard that built the world's two largest cruise ships, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas, both listed at 225,282 Gross Tonnage (GT). To give a point of reference as to how big these ships are, it is worth noting that the QE2 is listed at 70,327 GT. A report from November 2010 by the University of Turku shows 500,000 people working "in the sphere of the employment effects of the Finnish Maritime Cluster". Out of a working population of under 2.5 million this is a significant element in the economy of the country. Employment prospects in East Kent would benefit significantly from a greater emphasis on the development of our ports and exploiting our coastline heritage.
4. Fairtrade
"No man is an island entire of itself" wrote John Donne nearly 400 years ago, but then he did not live in Thanet. Although no longer a geographical island, Thanet is a FairtradeIsland and in many respects has led the way in the UK in presenting the case for Fairtrade goods from the undeveloped world. Under the spirited direction of the ever-enthusiastic Tammy Stewart-Jones, Thanet Fairtrade has made remarkable progress since it opened for business in 2005. The support of Thanet District Council and local schools has raised the profile of the organisation in East Kent to the extent that it is expecting a large turnout for its annual tea party next month. Scheduled to begin at 2.00 pm on Sunday, 6th March visitors and supporters will be treated to a Japanese Tea Ceremony and a variety of activities including a Cake Competition. If you are wondering if the Fairtrade bell is tolling for you, go along to Northdown House in Cliftonville on the first Sunday in March. Entrance is free.
5. Travel & Leisure Show
We are grateful to Paul Spree of Canterbury City Council for reminding the Chamber of KoS Media's third Travel and Leisure Show 2011 which is due to take place at Dover Cruise Terminal on Sunday 13th March 2011. Visit Kent will be out in force and will many Chamber members such as Carol Peters Travel, one of the stars of last year's event. Details are available on the website at http://www.kentexpo.co.uk/thetravelandleisureshow?req=91.
6. How Are We Doing?
In previous editions of the Thanet & East Kent Insider, we have reported extensively on unemployment figures. Our view has been consistent. We have advocated the need to look at the annual trend rather than the month-to-month figures which have a tendency to give a misleading impression of the state of our economy at a local, regional and national level. However, we admit to some concern at the figures released last week which show a monthly increase in Thanet unemployment of 5.2%. The annual reduction in the jobless for the district has now fallen to a worryingly modest 2.0%. This compares unfavourably with improvements in Tonbridge & Malling where a 19.9% fall puts this central Kent area just ahead of Sevenoaks which has registered a reduction of 18.0% since January 2010. Of the wards in Thanet, Garlinge residents may have the best justification for increasing their mortgages as the place again tops the improvement statistics in Thanet with an annual fall in unemployment of 16.4%. What worries this Chamber is that Cliftonville West and Margate Central show more monthly increases with unemployment rates of 15.1% and 13.9% respectively; just 3 out of 20 Thanet wards show a monthly fall in unemployment. The figures for East Kent appear below.
January 2011
Change since January 2010
% of workforce
South East
Great Britain
7. What Can We Do About The Jobless Figures?
We might borrow an epitaph from one social activist more celebrated in North Korea than in Western Europe: "The Philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways - The point however is to change it". It is indeed one thing to write about unemployment data, it is quite another to do something about it. One happy circumstance that has arisen from the announcement by Pfizer of the closure of its Sandwich site is a new collective determination to improve transport links to East Kent. Readers will recall that the "Growth Without Gridlock" plan launched by Kent County Council on 1st December 2010 envisioned a Manston Parkway Station to bring our largest regional airport in Kent within a magic 'golden hour' of London. This would require a new line from Ashford. It also makes sense to extend the current high speed link from London St Pancras-Dover to Deal and Sandwich in the expectation that the current average speeds on this track will increase. For HS1 to stop at two stations in Folkestone within one mile of each other is wholly unacceptable to residents and business further down the line.
8. What Else Can We Do?
Established Chamber members will know that the Thanet & East Kent Insider reported on the first Maritime Energy Summit which took place in November 2009, see Thanet & East Kent Insider edition no. 84 of 13th November 2009. Organiser Laura Sandys, now MP for South Thanet, said at the time: "'It was really important today to show-case Thanet as an area of the country at the cutting edge of wind energy development. We have so much to offer in terms of further developing the sector." This remains just as true today now that Thanet Offshore Windfarm is established and construction of the London Array is under way. A boost to the maritime sector can be expected following any changes in the ownership of the Port of Dover. The Dover People's Port Trust is bidding to purchase Dover Harbour. Championed by local MP, Charlie Elphicke, the business plan envisages considerable support for local business. In an article in the Independent on 9th February 2011 under the headline "Big Society: innovation or slogan?", Phillip Blond makes the case for change and quotes the dividend that local companies could expect. "For example, the business plan provides for £100m to be invested in the port over the next five years with some £50m directed into local regeneration – something no wholly private bidder would offer." Ramsgate and Whitstable could be natural candidates to follow suit if a successful template can be established in Dover.
9. What About the Empty Rates Campaign?
Recent discussions with property specialists in East Kent confirm that the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 remains a serious disincentive to inward investment. The Thanet & East Kent Chamber is continuing its campaign to have this pernicious law repealed in its entirety. Often described as 'the empty rates legislation', the Act was introduced in April 2008 and was roundly condemned at the time by senior figures in East Kent of all political parties. Here is a selection of the texts we received at the Chamber following its introduction: "Empty rates make it too costly to continue to provide cheaper older property - it simply makes more economic sense to demolish these buildings altogether, thereby actually reducing the amount of lower cost space available to businesses - the reverse of what was supposedly intended" Ian Coull, Chief Executive, SEGRO. Note: SEGRO develops and managed £5.1 billion of property assets, encompassing around five million sq m of business space in ten countries. "This has stopped us developing new centres in England & Wales" Tom Stokes, Managing Director, Evans Easyspace. Note: Evans Easyspace is the UK's leading provider of new, quality small business units specifically catering for the small and medium sized enterprise (SME) market. The company owns 32 units at Lakesview, Hersden. "Unless they have a pre-arranged tenant, private property developers are shelving plans to build or refurbish the offices, warehouses and factories that the country sorely needs" Alan Caldicott, Group Property Manager, PolarKold Ltd. Note: PolarKold is part of a group with extensive property interests that include areas of Margate Industrial Estate. "Now if a building were to go beyond the 6 month period and have empty rates put on them we would demolish it immediately" Sarah London, Manager, Ramac Holdings. We have many more such declarations. One potential investor informed the Chamber last week that he would love to invest in Thanet, but as long as the empty rates legislation remains, Estonia is a much more attractive proposition as no such law exists there.
10. Cat Or Catastrophe
Of the most popular five stories on the BBC News website last Wednesday, two concerned the new cat installed at 10 Downing Street. We learned that Larry, the latest in a line of unelected incumbents, is "a good ratter" and a worthy successor to Wilberforce, Humphrey and Sybil. At a time when Egypt has just experienced a revolution, Libyans are challenging the rule of Colonel Gaddafi and large areas of the Middle East, on which the oil hungry West depends, are facing unprecedented threats to their stability, it is perhaps comforting to note that as a nation we find the domestic cat to be of such prime importance in the life of our nation. Perhaps if Pfizer researched medicines for cats rather than for humans, we locals might take to the streets in protest. As it is, we confine ourselves to law-abiding dialogue through the media and our local politicians. Makes you think, doesn't it?
11. No Entry Without A Tie
If, as is believed in some quarters in Westminster, an increase in tourism is the main answer to boosting employment in the East Kent coastal business community, then of course providing a warm welcome should be very much part of every local citizen's duty. One Chamber member reports that his staff did their very best with one late night reveller who appeared at the door of the company's night club. As our good-natured Chamber member put it in a call to the Chamber last week: "They were only doing what I told them. All our bouncers know that we are a quality establishment. No blokes are admitted without a tie. They had one problem with a local solicitor. SWIFT Codes for all Banks in Australia We know him well and he is a bit of lad, but the staff called me down to see him. It doesn't pay to fall out with the legals, if you see what I mean. Anyway, he were at the door and obviously on a bender, but no tie. I says to him. 'Sorry, but rules is rules.' He says: "No worries, I've got something in the car.' He comes back five minutes later with a pair of jump leads around his neck. I'm not kidding, a pair of jump leads with bright brass clamps. He says: 'Go on. You know me. Let me in.' I says, 'Ok just this once, but don't start anything.'" We have our doubts about this story, but readers must judge for themselves.
Thanet & East Kent Insider
12th February 2011 Issue No.: 143
1. Life After Pfizer
2. Wanted 6 MW Power Station
3. Dramatic Profits
Chamber member Sarah Thorne Theatre Club reports a 28% increase in paid admission receipts for the year to 31st December 2010. Director Michael Wheatley-Ward must be the envy of heavily subsidised public theatres which have mostly struggled in recent years, despite considerable public subsidies. What's his secret? It must be to balance artistic taste with commercial knowledge. Of course, it helps if you are supported by Sarah Thorne's official patrons, Dame Judi Dench and David Suchet. Anyone who can call on the services of the redoubtable M and the mercurial Hercule Poirot is not going to have much trouble with sponsors changing their minds or anyone sneaking in without paying.
4. Public Lecture By Sports Minister
CanterburyChristChurchUniversity will be holding a public lecture on Friday 11th March 2011 at 6pm at the Old Sessions House at the Canterbury Campus. Entitled "London 2012 and the opportunity for British Sport" delegates will hear the Minister for Sports and Olympics, Hugh Robertson MP, outline the benefits of the Olympics for Kent. Free parking is available on site in North Holmes Road after 5.30 pm. For more details, telephone 01227 782266.
5. More About Petrol
One topic which has exercised those little grey cells of members more than any other in the past year has been the price of petrol. The Thanet Surcharge remains at 3p per litre of unleaded. This means that the cheapest litre of unleaded petrol still costs 3p more in Thanet than in Canterbury. There may be no imminent prospect whatsoever that motorists and business in Thanet will take Egyptian-style umbrage at this injustice. We note however that on the last day of February the Facebook group 'Keep Fuel Below £1' is planning a Go Slow procession through the Dartford Tunnel to protest at the rising cost of fuel. The Thanet & East Kent Chamber could not possibly support any illegal activity of this nature and advises members not to join the group which is meeting at 8.00 am on 28th February 2011 at A2/M2 Farthing Corner Moto Services in Medway.
6. News From Dover
What Is The Big Society? It seems as if everyone who defines The Big Society has a different definition. But how about this one from Philip Blond in The Independent of 9th February 2011? "The Big Society agenda is still not as widely grasped or realised across all departments as it should be – one important indication of the government's vision will be if the proposal from the Tory MP Charlie Elphicke to mutualise the port of Dover is accepted by the Department of Transport." Does this matter for the rest of East Kent? It does when you consider that Ramsgate and Whitstable are also publicly owned ports. The Dover mutualisation plan involves establishing an immediate fund of £50 million to be invested in the local economy with another £50 million to follow. This would surely help to fulfill some of the holes in the commercial landscape occasioned by the withdrawal of Pfizer.
7. Energy Costs
8. Thinking Of A Holiday?
Kent Trading Standards regularly reminds us of the deviousness of man, with the occasional woman joining in to complete the picture of infamy, or as Kenneth Williams put it in Carry On Cleo: "Infamy, infamy! They've all got it in for me". To avoid anyone deceiving you over free health care during your next holiday in Europe, you might like to keep well away from any dubious websites offering to charge you for a European Health Insurance Card. Medical treatment in EU countries is available for free or at reduced cost to UK residents visiting European Union countries or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland if you have an EHIC card. To apply for your free card, visit www.ehic.org.uk.More details are available by telephone to 0845 606 2030 or from your local Post Office. For greater peace of mind, you might prefer comprehensive travel insurance cover to take account of a much wider range of eventualities. Contact Terry McDowell at A Class Insurance of Hersden tel: 0844 5449855 or Phil Day or David Brown at Millards of Sandwich, tel: 01304 613072.
9. Golf In April
10. A Class Insurance
11. Have Your Say
Thanet & East Kent Chamber members are not famous for keeping quiet when their interests are at stake. If you live or work in Thanet, here is an opportunity to make your views known on crime to those in a position to do something about it. The Chief Inspector of Kent Police and the Community Safety Enforcement Manager invite you to one of a series of evening meetings to find out all about local crime and what you think should be done about it. All four events start at 1830 hrs and are scheduled to finish at 2000 hrs. We are grateful to Louise Askew of Thanet District Council for confirming the following dates and venues:
Monday 21st February 2011
BirchingtonVillage Centre, Alpha Road, BirchingtonCT7 9EG
Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8DT
Monday 28th February 2011
ChristChurch Campus, Northwood Road, BroadstairsCT10 2WA
Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Margate Media Centre, King Street, MargateCT9 1DA
More details are available direct from Thanet District Council, tel: 01843 577120.
13. Young Sports Leaders
14. Happy Union
One Chamber member has related to the Chamber a story of a happy union at his hotel. We have our doubts about this account, but you must make your own judgement. As this hotel manager put it: "Funnily enough a similar thing happened in Dublin a few years ago when I was looking after a 4-star in the city centre. A couple, both called Leslie, got married. He was a Leslie O'Reilly and she was called Leslie Shaughnessy, if I remember correctly. Of course, weddings are big business for all of us in the trade these days. Anyway, I was still surprised when I read that the engaged couple had made a booking, but there it was written in our register for the first Saturday in January, 'Wedding of Mr Ariel Abrahams and Miss Ariel Worthington'. Anyway, the marriage went ahead as planned in our main ballroom. The ceremony was not up to much, too much modern music for my taste; but, as you can imagine, with two Ariels, the reception was terrific".
Thanet & East Kent Insider
29th January 2011 Issue No.: 141
1. Hartsdown Technology College
2. All Men Are Equal But ....
3. Prince's Golf Club
4. Thanet Youth Strategy
5. Young People Today
6. Turner Contemporary Update
Chamber member the Turner Contemporary has announced details of its opening exhibition which runs from 16th April to 4th September 2011. As previously mentioned in the Thanet & East Kent Insider, the show will be centred on JMW Turner's extraordinary painting The Eruption of the Souffrier Mountains, in the Island of St Vincent, at Midnight, on the 30th April, 1812, from a Sketch Taken at the Time by Hugh P. Keane, Esq 1815. It depicts a volcanic eruption. The Turner Contemporary tells us that the exhibition will also feature new commissions with an overall theme. "The works in the exhibition play at the borders between what we can see and know and the truly fantastic. This dynamic relationship between imagination and reality also reflects the process of realising our long-awaited new gallery, starting from ideas and drawings to a physical building." The Turner Gallery is expected to play a central role in the regeneration of Margate. All Chamber members will surely be wanting to see a successful future for this iconic building located at end of Margate's Harbour Arm in front of the house where England's greatest artist lived from the age of 11 years when he started at a school in Love Lane, Margate.
7. How Are We Doing?
Here is some core data relating to the district of Thanet collected from the latest available public sources. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) information is reproduced under the terms of the Thanet & East Kent Chamber Click-use License no. C2010000980. All rights reserved. Note: NOMIS is a service for ONS operated by the University of Durham since 1981.
Population of Thanet
KCC, Dec 2008
Median Gross Weekly Pay By Workplace
Median Gross Weekly Pay By Residence
Public administration workers
Hotel, restaurant, distribution workers
Managers & senior officials
Manufacturing workers
Total companies
TEKC Estimate, Dec 2010
VAT registered businesses
Companies fewer than 25 workers
Adults of working age no qualifications
NOMIS Dec 2009
Households with no working parent
Thanet Works March 2009
Indices of deprivation
in Kent
Out of 12: KCC, Jan 2008
Indices of highest level of deprivation
in England
Out of 354: KCC, Jan 2008
8. Choose Your Margate
Louise Askew, Economic Development Officer at Thanet District Council, has contacted the Thanet & East Insider to ask readers to choose their favourite typeface to be used to promote Margate. There are three options presented. Your vote will count if it registered by close of play on Friday 4th February 2011. To view the choices and have your say, click on http://www.thisismargate.co.uk/culture/this-is-margate-toolkit/public-vote-for-margate-typogr.aspx Further details on the overall approach can be found at http://www.thisismargate.co.uk/culture/this-is-margate-toolkit.aspx. These are exciting times for Margate. There will always be cynics who are only too willing to criticise any development that does not accord precisely with their recollection of the seaside town of their youth. But, Margate is at last promising to burst out of the torpor that has bedevilled its recent past and the majority of local business will be keen to be part of the transformation.
9. London Array Update
The London Array welcomed the Thanet & East Kent Chamber to a closed briefing at the Royal Temple Yacht Club last week. We were delighted to receive confirmation of the twenty-five local suppliers engaged by the company. One Chamber member recently awarded a contract for over £600,000 has a particular reason to welcome the London Array to Ramsgate, but readers can be assured that we will be promoting the products and services of all our Chamber our members with equal vigour.
10. Website for £99
If you want to know how you can have a website to promote your organisation for as little as £99, then prepare one page of text with your logo now and read next week's edition of the Thanet & East Kent Insider to find out. The edition of 5th February 2011 will also feature an item on branding and what Starbucks can do for you.
11. Thanet Local Board
Thanet Local Board met last Tuesday evening in Westgate-on-Sea. Seated under instructional posters intended to guide the growing minds of St Saviour's Church of England Junior School pupils, the Kent County Councillors of Thanet presented an update on local matters and answered questions from the floor. After the obligatory procedural items, Thanet Youth Council outlined its activities. We learned that there are 60 elected Youth Councillors, 4 from each of the 12 districts plus 12 community members. More details are available on the website at www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk. Next on the agenda was Kent Savers Union when loan sharks received the sharp end of the tongue of Chief Officer, John Fowler. Annual Percentage Rate interest charges in excess of 2,000 are apparently not uncommon. The unwary and the vulnerable in our community can acquire a huge debt through the precipitous signing of a loan agreement with nationally advertised providers. Credit Unions offer an alternative where modest rates of interest and professional counselling can provide a fast track back to financial probity. Mr Fowler gave the floor to Dr John Pritchard, President of the Isle of Thanet Credit Union, who outlined the credit and savings regime at Wantsum Savers located at 1 Duke Street, Margate. With a characteristic fluency and oratorical mastery that betray his background as an international lawyer, Dr Pritchard gave a brilliantly incisive account of the work of Wantsum Savers. When your public supporters include the Archbishop of Canterbury, you can fairly claim to have good long-term prospects.
12. What's The Point Of Thanet Local Board
TLB provides an opportunity for KCC Councillors to explain to the local community what County Hall is doing, funding and providing. The voluntary sector received some welcome attention. Nigel Furley gave a fulsome account of the work of Funding Buddies and the support available to charities and allied bodies in Thanet. The audience also received details of the grant recommendations for 2010/11. Questions from the floor included undiluted comment supporting the expansion of ManstonAirport and the ensuing prospects for job creation; this and the prospect of a Manston Parkway Station in the next few years received warm enthusiasm from the KCC Councillors. Dry matters of public finances and second homes were somewhat overshadowed by the entertainment provided by the Platform Theatre Company. A thoroughly professional performance of the short play "Shakers" delighted everyone in the hall. There was even a suspicion that a smile crossed the lips of the religious figures in the posters on the wall. We understand that Kent Community Organisation supplied the secure environment for the actors to flourish and Cllrs Chris Wells and Mike Jarvis of instrumental in arranging the public funding. As Michael Wheatley-Ward has demonstrated for many years, theatre can provide a positive force for good among young people
13. More On Retirement
14. Do You Know What Ethics Is?
This week's end piece is sent from Chamber member Jon Cleverdon of J Cleverdon Chartered Accountants of Broadstairs, tel: 01843 866599. He proves to doubters that accountants do have a sense of humour, unless of course, they live near Chelmsford. Why is that? You can see for yourself in the following contribution. "The managing partner in an accounting firm is very annoyed with one of his employees and calls him in to reprimand him. Managing Partner: 'How could you possibly advise the client in the way you did? That was completely unethical. We are always conscious of Ethics in this firm. You do know what Ethics is, don't you?' Employee: 'Of course, I know what Ethics is. It's a county in southern England.'"
Thanet & East Kent Insider
6th November 2010 Issue No.: 131
1. Turner Contemporary: Ahead Of The Game
The Turner Contemporary is on course to dazzle visitors when it opens next spring. Chamber members will recall the presentation given at our business breakfast earlier this year when the inspirational Head of Operations, Paul Gray, gave an account of the building schedule, funding arrangements and exhibition timetable. Since then the Arts Council announced on 25th October 2010 a cut in funding to the Turner Contemporary of £34,328. How prescient it was therefore for the Turner Contemporary to go to Phillips de Pury & Company auction house on 13th October 2010 and offer for sale Tracey Emin's Neon Sign above Droit House and achieve a sale price of £48,000. Even after associated charges, this shows that the Turner Contemporary Art Trust is ahead of the game. Local businesses of all sizes and sectors will be watching eagerly on 15th November 2010 for the official announcement of the launch date and the first year's programme. Traditionalists who consider that Britain's most popular artist would have preferred to lend his name to a neo-classical building rather than the futuristic design by David Chipperfield Architects might like to consider that Turner himself was roundly criticized for not conforming to tradition. An article on his lectures which appeared in The New Monthly Magazine and Universal Register of 1816, the year following the defeat at Waterloo of that dangerous upstart Napoleon, scorns Turner for his approach: "there is an embarrassment in his manner approaching almost to unintelligibility, and a vulgarity of pronunciation astonishing in an artist of his rank and respectability." Tuner died in 1851, twenty-three years before the ground-breaking Impressionists Exhibition of 1874. He was ahead of the game alright, but Joseph Mallord William Turner was not a conformist which perhaps explains why he had so few friends and never married. The Turner Contemporary Gallery will have many friends and none keener than those local businesses looking forward with eager enthusiasm to the opening date and hordes of visitors to Margate.
2. Tourism and Retail
Following last week's article about retail and the advice received from a visitor to the Thanet & East Kent Chamber from the organisation with "the highest density retail sales in the world", we have been asked by Chamber members to supply some more detail. Here goes. We learned that the most successful factory outlets in Europe work in close harmony with the surrounding tourist attractions so that visitors and shoppers are presented with a series of opportunities to appeal to the interests of the whole family: the erudite, the curious, the day-trippers and the shopaholics. In brief, packaging a product in liaison with the neighbouring attractions maximises the retail spend and stimulates repeat visits. The East Kent coastal business community is blessed with stunning tourism potential by virtue of its inherited historical assets, strategic location and seaside benefits. The lesson we need to learn is how to work together to support our retailers, hotels, restaurants and golf courses so that our local economy benefits to the maximum. This will undoubtedly be one of the challenges faced by the recently announced Local Economic Partnership for Kent, Essex and East Sussex. The Thanet & East Chamber will be looking to play a full part in representing the local business community to the decision-makers who will be in a position to dispense their share of a £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
3. Quex At Christmas
The Hannah Dining Suite at QuexPark has written to the Thanet & East Kent Insider with details of "An African Experience at QuexPark this Christmas". On 3rd, 10th, 11th and 17th December 2010, the on-site restaurant at Quex will be offering "the vibrant spirit of Africa" to diners who will be offered African delicacies together with music and dance. Ticket prices from £24.95 per person suggest a lively response from anyone looking for a new experience for a pre-Christmas evening. If you are willing to "re-live the footsteps of Major Powell-Cotton and dine amongst the lions at Quex", give the venue at call; tel: 01843 482 004 or freephone 0900 142 2736
4. Science, Jobs And More Than Just Tomatoes
Thanet continues to attract inward investment. As we celebrate the new daily flights from Manston to Edinburgh and Manchester which began earlier this year and look forward to the opening of the Turner Contemporary next spring, we must not forget the continuing success of the world-class hydroponics facility near Birchington, Thanet Earth the child of its parent parent company, the Fresca Group. On any one day, there may be 450 people working on site. Fresca Group has attracted investment from Holland from the Rainbow Growers group, Kaaij Greenhouses and A&A which each own one of the three completed greenhouses. The Rainbow Group building is the largest single pepper greenhouse in the UK, measuring 8.5 hectares. Kaaij Greenhouses own and operate the UK's largest single unit greenhouse specialising in growing a range of 10 vine tomatoes which are increasingly popular in supermarkets and greengrocers. The A&A Partnership was formed by Addy Breugem and Arjen de Gier in 1999. Their innovative approach to growing cucumbers is paying dividends for consumers throughout the country. All three Thanet Earth growers were recently thoroughly tested in a demanding audit by Tesco Nurture. The result was a resounding success as each gained the prestigious Tesco Nurture Gold Award. At a time when schools, universities and governments are worried about the numbers of young people studying sciences, it is comforting to know that Thanet has within its borders such a leading facility. It is worth recalling that the Fresca Group Ltd is still privately owned and employs over 1,000 people. With a headquarters at Paddock Wood, it remains a valuable member of the Kent and Thanet business community.
5. Do You Speak Dutch?
Thanet Earth, see item 4 above, is looking to appoint a Dutch-speaking non-executive to a salaried post. Recommendations from readers of the Thanet & East Kent Chamber will be warmly welcomed at Thanet Earth.
6. Directors Wanted
Louise Askew, Economic Development Officer for Regeneration Services at Thanet District Council has contacted the Chamber with news of an Arms Length Management Organisation, ALMO, which has been formed to manage 18,000 council homes in East Kent hitherto under the management of Thanet District Council, Dover District Council, Shepway District Council and Canterbury City Council. The board of management is expected to consist of four tenants, four councillors and four independent members. Applications are invited from interested parties for the independent posts. Board posts will not be remunerated although reasonable expenses will be paid. Board meetings are expected to take place initially once a month at 6.00 pm on Monday or Tuesday evenings, but this will decrease to once every two months when the ALMO is fully established. The proposals have received widespread support from tenants in all four districts. More details are available at www.eastkenthomes.org.uk. Applications for board membership should be sent direct to East Kent HR Partnership, Dover District Council, WhiteCliffsBusinessPark, Whitfield, Dover, KentCT16 3PJ.
7. KCC & Home-Working
Kent County Council is anxious to receive advice on home-working. KCC has produced a Kent Survey and is asking "all home-working professionals and those who run a business from home" to answer the questions at www.workhubs.com/surveys so that informed policies can be developed. KCC is looking to understand how its reduced resources can best be used to support enterprise. Anyone reading this who works at home and fails to take part in the survey... well you only have yourself to blame if a home-working business support centre is built at the other end of the county and not near you.
8. The Corner Shop
Sycamore Stores is a small family business on the corner of Northwood Road, Broadstairs. The owners, Martin and Shelly, have steadily improved the premises and adapted their stock to meet the needs of their passing trade. With two superstores within a short walk of the shop, excellent service has been an important element in encouraging custom as there is limited opportunity to expand. The main market is firmly local. A cheery word and a friendly smile always greet customers. Any lost pedestrians or enquiring passing motorists are directed on their way with exquisite politeness and an enhanced view of what small shops can contribute to their local community. How shocking it is then when the unrestricted parking outside their shop is threatening their business and imperiling their livelihood. When Napoleon said that Britain is a nation of shopkeepers he did not have in mind motorists who selfishly park all day in front of Sycamore Stores. The solution? It's very simple and one that has been used successfully by councils throughout the UK: a 15-minute parking restriction on the road outside the shop would solve the problem at once. The Chamber will be contacting Thanet District Council on the issue and will report to our 2,500 readers on the results.
9. Philip Hammond In Thanet
At the invitation of Roger Gale MP and Laura Sandys MP, the Thanet & East Kent Chamber was represented last Friday at a lunch at Salmestone Grange, Margate to welcome the visit of the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, the Secretary of State for Transport. Having just announced that morning the sale of a 30 year lease of the hi-speed rail link to Borealis Infrastructure and the Ontario Teachers' Pension fund, Philip Hammond could have been excused yet more media coverage. But, as viewers of ITV Meridian news that evening will recall, he spoke at length to camera outside the splendid 14th century venue, stressing the importance of key infrastructure in support of the private sector. The agreed protocol for such meetings with senior politicians of all persuasions is that the discussions remain confidential to the parties present. Members of the Thanet & East Kent Chamber may be assured nonetheless that their voice was heard and that one of the key decision-makers in the cabinet is fully aware of many of the main concerns of the East Kent coastal business community.
10. More On Websites
Business Link has contacted the Thanet & East Kent Insider with news of 11 free ways to promote your website. Details are available at http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=5001695874&type=ONEOFFPAGE&site=210
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11. The French Say Non To Channel Swimming
Why are the French against Channel Swimming? See http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00vsty4/Inside_Out_South_East_01_11_2010/ . Perhaps it is because it was an Englishman, Matthew Webb, who first swam across the Channel that our French cousins have never been great enthusiasts for taking up the physical challenge of swimming between Dover and Calais. Starting from the French side has been banned for the last 11 years. Perhaps it is more a case of Gallic logic at its best. Why spend all day freezing to death in saltwater at a cost of around £4,000 when you can cross in comfort by ferry for around 1% of the price? They may have a point there. We have received a variety of suggestions from Chamber members as to how the French might be encouraged to join us in the Channel with the same harmony of purpose that they promise to bring to our aircraft carriers. One idea received is for Dover restaurants to include more garlic and snails in their dishes to make them more appetising to successful French swimmers. But, our favourite proposal is that Channel Swimming should be renamed Chanel Swimming. After all, we all know the power of a good brand name and perhaps it would encourage better fashion sense in the swimmers; the grease and goggles look just doesn't do it for the inventors of haute couture.
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Edisoft optimizes the global supply chain of Manufacturing and Distribution companies with Key Solutions™ for ERP Integrated EDI, Integrated Warehouse Automation and flexible VAN services.
Edisoft Merchant™ is a turnkey integrated EDI platform that supports a software library of over 1900 trading partner kits, GS1 shipping carton, pallet labels, as well as, "Drop Shipment" packing slips. In addition, Merchant includes flexible options to send and receive EDI files using any type of VAN, Direct AS2 and FTP connection helping companies achieve the lowest total cost of ownership for Integrated EDI Solutions.
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Featured today on CBS News, a slideshow highlights images from VII Photo Agency's latest exhibition, "SMILE! A Photo Anthology by VII". The award-winning collective has an exhibition on display at Arts Brookfield in NY consisting of 85 photographs from 30 different countries.
CBS writes, "A smile is a basic and universal form of human communication. But, in the serious world of photojournalism, images of smiles are rare." This exhibition creates an accessible approach that invites all viewers in to experience a different side of photojournalism. To further that, Arts Brookfield encourages everyone to get involved by posting your smile photos to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ShareMySmile.
"SMILE!" will be on view at Arts Brookfield in New York from April 4 to May 1, 2014. Be sure to check out the show and submit your smile to become part of the exhibition.
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The DATAMAX O'NEIL RL4E is a durable direct thermal printer with a rugged design and reliable performance that will continue to operate long after other printers have failed. Were so confident in the quality and long-term reliability of this rugged printer that we include a 2-year warranty free of change.
The RL4e is so rugged it continues to print after 26 consecutive drops to concrete from 6ft (1.8m) even when tested at extreme temperature conditions.
The RL4e comes with popular language emulations that allow you to easily replace existing printers in the workplace. The printer is also compatible with most popular WMS packages and offers optional wireless 802.11 and Bluetooth connectivity.
The long lasting lithium-ion battery offers maximum power capacity for a full 8-hour shift, even under the toughest conditions.
Nobody likes to change the paper roll, but weve made it so easy you can do it with one hand. We've also included an easy to read LCD screen with simple user interface buttons and a peel-and-present mechanism for quicker label application.


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Today, you've decided to take your fighting career to a new level. Training hard for the World circuit, your arms ache as you pummel the punching bag, building the muscles, focus and technique that you need to win.Nothing and no one there at the moment, it's just you and the sound of your gloves hitting the bag. You will be the next champ if it kills you. And I could do it.
Iron Fist Boxing is the, MMA fights in real time application original 3D. Do not be fooled by imitations, if you want, the real heart racing action, incredible next generation graphics and the absolute maximum in the challenge of the game.This application pushes the envelope, offering you six different game modes: it is non-stop action until the end, as you train, spar with a friend or live out her fantasy of professional wrestling.
You will enjoy high quality audio and real-time 3D graphics that have never been seen before.Regardless of the device you are using, the camera views are spectacular and your screen, with its easy multitouch controls, may give you an unfair advantage over your virtual opponent.There are 32! characters for you to fight in this fast action game. They all have MMA combat styles and are not above throwing a few other disciplines to take you down: Boxing, Muay Thai, Savate, Kick Boxing, Brawler and Full Contact.You have your work cut out for you, if you want to claim the title, better start training now. To help, the app features many super moves and dodges.
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• Enjoy 6 game modes: Story mode, sparring, training and introducing the Speed Bag training, punching bag training and Punch-o-Meter.
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• Training mode: Get ready for the story mode.
• The speed bag mode: Hit the speed bag as fast as possible.
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• Punch-o-Meter: Hold your phone and hit as hard as you can with accelerometer
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• Play with up to 32 characters with MMA combat styles and more: Boxing, Muay Thai, Savate, Kick Boxing, Brawler and Full Contact.
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Alberto Lujan speaks about Wishing Star in online interview
Kn2s Productions interviews Alberto Lujan, actor of Wishing Star, a special holiday presentation produced by Kn2s Productions to inspire to wish and dream for your most desired goals and ambitions.
Lujan is a new and upcoming talent from El Paso, Texas that has model for several fashion presentations and has also model for photographers and illustrations.
In this online interview, Lujan speaks about his experience with the Director, Krisstian de Lara, and overall experience in filming this project. In addition, Lujan also shares his excitement in debuting for the first time in a project of this magnitude and in film.
Below is the full interview with the El Pasoan actor:
How was it to work in this holiday project?
Lujan: I am pretty proud to be part of this project. Especially having the opportunity of working with one of the best producers I ever have meet, Krisstian.
How was it to work with the Director, Krisstian de Lara?
Lujan: Krisstian is a very talented young man with a spectacular vision. He has many perspectives of completing the project making it quick and very fun. Krisstian knows how to reinvent himself and succeed at it. Working with him was extremely easy with no problems of any kind.
What was the part that you enjoy the most during filming?
Lujan: The part that I enjoyed the most was when I covered, the excelent actress's eyes, Martah, while she dreamed of us together. Krisstian did an incredible job putting it together and it was an important message to get out there because many people go through these moments in this festive season. Overall, phenomenal project and I thank for being able to work with such so talented Director and letting me part of it.
Lujan concludes with gratitude towards the producers and the people involved in this project.
To watch Wishing Star click here. Read more about the project in the article "A Behind the Scenes Look at Wishing Star."


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Congratulations to our most recent Fellowship recipients Professor Marilyn Cruickshank, Sandra Roodt, Professor Ramon Shaban and Belinda Henderson.
If you are a current financial member of ACIPC and are interested in applying for Fellowship, full details are below.
Applications for Fellowship are open to members who are Infection Prevention and Control professionals credentialled by ACIPC at any of the three tiers. Applications will be assessed against published criteria which reflect the professional leadership, commitment and achievements of the applicant. Candidates inducted to ACIPC as Fellows are entitled to:
Completed application forms and relevant information will be reviewed by the ACIPC Credentialling and Professional Standards Committee. All applications will be treated confidentially. The Board of Directors has accountability for determining if the applicant can be admitted to ACIPC as a Fellow. The process may take up to three months and applicants will be advised of the outcome by mail.
Each applicant must provide a written response, up to 2000 words in total, addressing the criteria listed below.
a. Outline and provide evidence of your contribution to the infection prevention and control profession in one or more of the following areas:
b. Outline any relevant postgraduate education you have completed and how it relates to your leadership and contribution to infection prevention and control
c. Describe how your leadership has made a difference to the healthcare of the community
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Karma Group forges partnership with top architects
Luxury resort and lifestyle specialists Karma Group have teamed up with P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S Architects to enhance its existing properties and create spectacular new ones.
Led by partners Marcelo Spina and Georgina Huljich, P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S is a leading architectural practice based in Los Angeles, California, bringing a critical and progressive approach to projects across scales, agendas and geographies. They also insist on the cultural and social relevance of architectural form and aesthetics in the contemporary city.
With more than 15 years of building experience, P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S has gained international recognition as one of the most intriguing and progressive firms working in architecture. The company has completed projects in the US, South America and Asia and have exhibited worldwide, most notably at the Venice Biennale, Chicago Biennial, San Francisco MOMA and Vienna MAK Museum, where their work is also part of the permanent collections.
The company has found a kindred spirit in John Spence, chairman and founder of Karma Group, as they share a common passion for stepping beyond the boundaries to create experiences and forms that challenge and engage across all the senses.
Huljich said: "For a practice that still believes in the idea of the global yet deeply committed to local and vernacular traditions, working with visionary extraordinaire John Spence [and everyone in the Karma family!] has given us the incredible opportunity to think and speculate on a group of very diverse projects on very distinct and remarkable sites."
Spence's love and dedication to architecture has seen him appointed as Edward P. Bass Distinguished Visiting Architecture Fellow at Yale University as well as the Distinguished Visiting Fellowship at UCLA. He also worked with students from the University of Pennsylvania to design a chateau development in Carcassonne, sharing his knowledge and passion with the architects and designers of tomorrow.
His keen eye for architectural quality has seen his company acquire and build spectacular properties all over the world that perfectly reflect the Karma ethos of offering extraordinary experiences in the world's most beautiful locations.
"It is wonderful to have the unique brilliance of the team at P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S involved in the exciting projects Karma Group have in the works at the moment," said Spence.
"From the design of the brand new Karma Sanctum in Uluwatu, Bali and the brilliant Phase VI development at Karma Kandara to the expansion of Karma Reef at Gili Meno and the Karma Kandara Beach Club, we are keeping the P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S architects extremely busy! The results are going to be stunning."


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In Preserving Grace, cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg masterfully blends images of Swartz's paintings with photos of nature, showing just how closely these works resemble the natural scenery of Swartz's surroundings.
The interviews and presentations of Susan Swartz as artist, environmental activist, documentary film producer and philanthropist. Includes her work with Godfrey Barker, Anna Hunter, Susan Fisher Sterling, Jane Goodall, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Louie Psihoyos, Andy Abrahams Wilson, William Graham and Jon Huntsman.


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Charm is not as pigmented as the other Revlon Balm Stains; I did have to swipe it a few times to get this shade. It doesn't leave a noticeable stain on my lips throughout the day like the brighter shades do. This was actually the shade that I wanted the most. If you put it on dry lips, as you can see, it won't apply nicely, so make sure you exfoliate prior to using the balm stains. The Revlon Balm Stains have a hint of moisture and leave a nice glossy shine, so they're not drying like other lip stains tend to be. Also, they have a minty scent which I really like.
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This blog aims to represent the abundant scope of India – that is, the scope of india according to the makers of the vacant indian.
No other country in the world ranges that widely and intensely between its own glory and horror, between eternal light and constant darkness, divine days and violent hours. Furthermore, it is often simply hilarious, bizarre, poetic, cruel and mischievous.
Dennis Freischlad is a german poet/writer who has written extensively about India, a nomad who spends a third of his life in and around the subcontinent. He is the main editor of The Vacant Indian and since english is'nt his mother tongue, his lousy-yet-shitty prose shall be excused. The content of this blog is both personal and collective. Thus, if you want to participate to any of the categories and submit material to the vacant indian, please check the "Participate" section on the main page or write to firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Roaring Twenties!!! As soon as I saw the theme for this box, I knew I had to upgrade. :)
I absolutely loved the entire contents of this month's box! Such a beautiful mix of nail polish shades.
From left to right:
1. Millie - Boho Glam - Vintage Indigo Creme
2. Gabrielle - Bombshell - Smokey Mulberry Creme
I am wearing this shade in the video and it is such a great colour. The formulation is perfect - easy to apply and opaque in 2 coats.
3. Alice - Boho Glam - Antique Lilac Shimmer
This is my only lilac shimmer polish and I can't wait to try it!
4. Coco - It Girl - Oxblood Creme
5. Myrtle - Classic with a Twist - Flapper Red Creme
6. Clara - It Girl - Opaque Peach Creme
7. Zora - Classic with a Twist - Frosted Pink Pearl
I've worn this shade as well and thought it was gorgeous.
8. Zelda - Bombshell - Pink Champagne Metallic
This is one of my favourite metallic shades ever! It looks like subdued rose gold in certain lighting and is not at all streaky.
9. Paris - It Girl - Multidimensional Glitter Holographic Topcoat
I wore this as a "glitter gradiant" (as best as I could do, haha) and this is a beautiful glitter polish. It definitely reminds me of the luxuriousness and over-the-top-ness of the 20s.
What made me love the May collection even more were the products that were included! We received 6 mini lipsticks. The packaging was gorgeous as well!
Here are the lipsticks that were included in the New York Trio:
1. Lady in Red - Matte Crimson
This is supposed to be a universally flattering red and I'm excited to test that claim!
2. Satin Doll - Sheer Poppy
This looks more like a coral shade to me but I'm not complaining! It is a very sheer lipstick.
3. Tea for Two - Sheer Nude Shimmer
This is the only shade I've tried so far and I liked the scent but found the formulation a little drying. This is the sheerest lipstick of them all and I find it similar to a very lightly tinted lip balm.
The lipsticks in the Paris Trio had more pigmentation but I think I prefer the warmer tones of the New York Trio.
1. Lady in Red - Matte Crimson
This shade was included in both trios.
2. Charleston - Sheer Cranberry
3. Sweet Lorraine - Sheer Bubblegum Pink
Last but not least, we received a sugar smooch lip scrub in the upgrade box - take a look at this packaging!
Overall, I thought this was a very well thought out collection! One thing that was missing in the upgrade box were the little flower hair clips (these were included in the smaller, subset boxes). I contacted Julep and the customer service was great - the hair clips will be shipped out to me.
Julep is $19.99 including shipping but you can preview months and skip as many boxes as you want. There is a promotion going on right now where you can type in FREEBOX to get your first box at no charge. I believe you only have to pay shipping of $3.99. If you are interested in signing up to Julep and don't mind using my referral link, I would earn points and send heaps of good karma your way!
Note: I paid for the May Julep box with my own money.
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Louisiana Department of Education Employee Policies
Special School District (SSD) Effective Date: 8/12/2013
Professional Development
This policy applies to all SSD employees.
SSD will offer continuing education to employees, so that employees can better serve our students. Specific training may be required by the Office of Risk Management (ORM), Title XIX, the State Civil Service Commission, state law, or by SSD. Employees will be able to take required training during regular work hours, to the extent feasible.
When an employee is scheduled for training, the employee is expected to attend. An employee who does not attend scheduled training may be placed on leave without pay, unless for an emergency beyond the employee's control. When an employee is unable to attend scheduled training, the employee is expected to cancel at least 5 working days in advance, to allow someone else to attend.
Employees may ask to take training that is not required, but may be beneficial to the employee in the current job, or to enhance promotional opportunities. Training will only be funded or compensated when determined to be in the best interest of SSD.
Employees must clear training attendance, even required training, with the supervisor, far enough in advance to allow the supervisor to arrange for the work coverage, if necessary. If required training is only scheduled when an employee is scheduled to be off, the supervisor may approve overtime or may change the employee's normal work hours, in the interest of providing services to students.
Employees are expected to sign in and/or complete attendance forms at training, and may not receive credit for attending if they fail to do so. Employees who are more than five minutes late for required training may not be allowed to attend, and may be required to attend the training at another time.
Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP)
CPTP is available to state employees, through the Department of State Civil Service. CPTP courses are available to both classified and unclassified employees, although some courses have certain requirements (e.g., only supervisors). Employees should contact the school's Human Resources (the Department of Education's Human Resources Office for SSP employees) to ask questions or to schedule CPTP courses.
CPTP—Approval and Registration
Supervisory approval is required to register for CPTP classes. Registration may be online, through Louisiana Employees Online (LEO), or through Human Resources, if LEO scheduling is not available.


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Becoming a Leader
Do you dream of becoming a leader? Do you have what it takes to become a leader? Well, you've come to the right place.
What is leadership?
Are leaders born or made?
Humm, this is perhaps one of the most puzzling questions.
Ok, I believe that nearly all kids are born with leadership traits. Leadership traits are most often silent and it takes time and determination to acknowledge these dormant traits.
Being a leader does NOT mean becoming a bully and you don't have to be a geek. Leaders are SERVENTS to their cause.
Though being a leader is never easy. You have a lot of responsibilities
As a leader, you will have to put up with people of different interest and conflicting opinions.
you want to be a leader not a dictator, ok?
Leadership is mostly serving. As a leader, one's primary role is to assist his team to accomplish goals.
Great heroic leaders in history such as Gandhi and Martin Luther King had visions and passion for their visions. A vision should provide a better place than where we are today. A clear vision provides direction and establishes purpose.
Since you're still listening, you really want to become a leader.
Ok, first start by having a role model to follow, and you should become a good role model for others to follow.
'do unto others as you would have others do unto you'.
Then you should follow my 7-Splendid Skills for Leadership. These skills will create a path for you to become a special great leader.
Though you must be patient and persistent.
Believe in yourself, say: 'Yes, I Can'