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September 22, 2017
Hendley Perfumes MOWN (Hans Hendley) 2017 -New Fragrance Review + Love Among the Hay Stacks Draw
Hans Hendley of Handley Perfumes via Instagram
"Languid breeze. Season's swathe. Harvest Moon. Late summer's memory of cut grasses, ripened blooms, sun-warmed leaves, cured roots and plush moss." ~ Hans Hendley describes his new perfume MOWN
Brooklyn-based artisan perfumer Hans Hendley creates truly lovely perfumes. I've purchased several and find them immensely satisfying – so when it came out that he had recently composed a hay fragrance, MOWN…well… catnip for me.
Photo of Hans' hand via Istagram
"Happy the grass
To be wooed by the farmer, who wins her and brings her to church in her beauty,
Bride of the Island.
Luckless the long-drawn
Aeons of Eden
Before he came to mow." ~ Ted Hughes (This is the last verse. Read the entire poem here).
Red Vineyards at Arles, 1888 – Vincent van Gogh
Harvest Home has descended upon us as surely as seasons alter and the ever-earlier daylight wanes with poignant certainty. For many, it is the beginning of the year, not the beginning of the end: as crops are gathered and sent off to market, children return to school. Herbs are hung up to dry; fruits and vegetables line the larder shelves – preserved, canned, all in attendance like ladies-in-waiting. Some are frozen; others lie in wait in the cool dark root cellar for the call of necessity, their addition to stews, soups, ragouts, and compotes.
Haystacks in Provence Vincent Van Gogh
Hay is raked and rolled into bales and stacks, hidden from the inquisitive rain (for which we will soon pray with the coming of Sukkot). Hans Hendley has given a voice to the late-summer hay, and it murmurs wantonly into my willing ear.
Vincent van Gogh – Woman Sitting in the Grass 1887
Summer in Skåne: it is searingly hot as we meander through the meadow lazily; I pluck abundant chamomile and plait it into long dark braids. We do not realize that this summer will etch itself upon our features with the passing of the years.
The Siesta Painting by Vincent Van Gogh
Men and women both, stronger than we appear at first glance – reap the dried grasses until wearied, as we prop ourselves up against them for midday repose. Stolen kisses are sweetest. We laugh carelessly, tickled by hay strewn hastily behind our backs, heads, nestled between our thighs. Parched tongues seek salty places where moisture may be discovered.
Two Lovers (Arles) by Vincent van Gogh
What of our perfumer? What does MOWN whisper in his ear? Has he ever carried the sleepy shoeless maiden across a dusty field in his bare arms, heavy and redolent of sweat, hay and sun-kissed skin? Hans shares mirror images of a kind: coumarinic and costly hay absolute (France yields wonderful ones!) is enraptured with tobacco as they sing of warmth on the dry wind together. They are scented siblings. Dried fruits, honeyed – dally with the winelike floralcy of champaca; there is no urgency in this climate. Orris butter and ambrette recount the beauty of the barn for us; it's in their very nature. Moss' presence promises the relief of sweet surrender.
Notes: Chamomile, hay absolute, champaca, dried fruits, tobacco, orris butter, moss, ambrette.
Many thanks to Hans Hendley for his sample! My nose is my own…
~ Ida Meister, Senior Editor
Two Women Crossing the Fields-Vincent Van Gogh
~ Art Direction: Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief; I chose the works of Vincent Van Gogh. Hendley Perfumes Amora was a CaFleureBon Top 25 Best of Scent 2016; Hans was my rising star of 2016.
Thanks to Hans Hendley Perfumes, we have one 9ml travel spray of Mown for one registered reader anywhere in the world
or a Hendley Perfumes sample set (2 ml x 5) Amora, Jade, Rosenthal MOWN, Bourbon
Please be sure to register. To be eligible please let us know what appeals to you about Ida's review, where you live, your favorite Hendley perfume, or an early fall memory with someone you love(d). Draw closes9/25/2017
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Vinyasa Yoga
This yogic practice is more energetic and links the breath to specific "asanas" or poses. Feel graceful and fluid as you stretch and create a stronger body, all while breathing into the fullness of your being.
Yin Yoga
This yogic practice is much slower and focuses on the ligaments of the body rather than the musculature. The poses are held for longer periods of time which allows greater opportunity to find inner stillness and peace.
Yoga does not stop time, gives time.
-Ganga White.

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Traveling Europe is an adventure of a lifetime. Whether you are alone or with your family, you are about to experience a life-changing journey, unlike anything you could imagine.
However, you are going to need a lot of essential items for this adventure. It is necessary to select the best backpack for traveling Europe.
Unlike the other traveling items, a bag can make or break your trip. Discomfort and lack of enough storage can make an arduous journey. No one wants to deal with back pain and soreness each day. You want to have fun!
Click here for the Best Backpack for Traveling Europe available in 2017!
The Top 8 Choices for the Best Backpack for Traveling Europe
Take the purchase seriously and always read Europe traveling backpack reviews as well like this one we have for you!
Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack
Reasons to Purchase
- Three different storage capacities
- Two distinct size choices
- Lightweight
- Suspension
- Padded hip belt and shoulder straps
- U-Zip
- Plenty of storage compartments
First up on our list is the Farpoint 40 backpack. Travelers can purchase the Farpoint in three different sizes – 40, 55 or 70 liters. The 40L and 55L are very similar; the 55 comes with a detachable daypack and has a bit more storage space. The 70L is the 55L bag with an additional 15L daypack. The traditional version is 40 liters, which is plenty big enough for a minimalist traveling abroad. However, the 55L gives you more space for accessories.
The Farpoint has a lot of excellent features that travelers love. Osprey added a suspension system, similar to a hiking backpack, adding comfort and support. There is a comfortable, padded hip belt that distributes the weight of the pack evenly across your body. You can adjust the belt to fit you perfectly.
Users love the different versions offered by Osprey. As mentioned above, they come in various storage capacity size. Also, they all come in either a small/medium or medium/large size. This feature is great; taller people would select the large size. It provides a better fit for the wearer.
Accessing the compartments couldn't be easier. It features a complete U-zip to the main compartment. You could also lock this bag. Osprey added interior pockets, zippered front ones and mesh pockets for bottles. There is a removable, sleeping pad strap as well.
If you want a lightweight (under five pounds) versatile travel backpack, you can't go wrong with the Farpoint. It has so many excellent features!
Osprey Waypoint
Reasons to Buy
- Two sizes
- Detachable daypacks
- Male and female versions
- Padded hip and shoulder straps
- Mesh back panel
- Hideaway strap compartment
Did you love the features of the Farpoint but want more storage space? The Waypoint is the answer to your wishes. Waypoint has the suspension system, just like the Farpoint. You can purchase it in two sizes – 65 and 85 liters. The bags come with detachable 15-liter daypacks, so they are 50 and 70 liters. Having a removable bag is great because you can pack all of your items you need for the entire trip in the main bag, and then use the day pack for sightseeing each day.
Osprey added unique qualities to the Waypoint, making it worth the near $300 price tag. There are male and female versions available, giving a good fit for each gender. Also, you can buy each model (65L and 85L) in either small, medium or large.
For your comfort, Osprey added support and lots of padding. There is a padded hip belt that adjusts for distribution of weight. It has two carry handles, so it mimics a duffel bag. Another nice feature is a mesh back panel that gives airflow between your back and the backpack. It will stop your back from sweating, especially during the hot weather. Last, the shoulder straps and hip belts can be zippered away for transportation!
The only downside to the Waypoint is the price. It is close to $300, making it an expensive option for many travelers. However, if you want a large sized backpack, it is an ideal choice.
Kelty Redwing
Why You Need It:
- Male and Female version
- Two sizes available with two different volumes
- Plenty of storage pockets
- Padded shoulder straps with a hip belt and chest strap
- Added suspension system
- Lightweight
The Kelty Redwing has some great Europe travel backpack reviews. There is a female version as well that is a best-seller. The features are great, similar to the expensive bags, with a better cost, around the $100 price tag. There are two sizes – small/medium and medium/large. Each has different volume – 49 and 52 liters. Both of these sizes are excellent and gives you plenty of space for storing your essential items.
Kelty crafted the Redwing with plenty storage pockets. There is a main compartment, featuring a U-Zip for easy access. There are also zippered side pockets and front pockets for smaller items. You can safely travel with your laptop; there is a padded, sleeve in the main compartment.
Comfort is a major factor for Kelty. The Redwing has padded shoulder straps, hip belt, and a front chest strap. All of them are adjustable. The added suspension system spreads the weight to your hips instead of your shoulders. This system prevents the shoulder straps from digging into your skin. It makes traveling with the bag on your back for hours much easier.
Overall, for the price, the Redwing has handy features for travelers. Many love that they can tuck away the shoulder straps and hip belt during transportation. The versatility of having male and female versions allow for a custom fit. Best of all, it is a lightweight choice that has plenty of storage and a fantastic price!
Deuter Transit 50
Reasons to Love It:
- 50 liters of storage
- Added suspension system for weight distribution
- Stowaway straps
- Adjustable torso length
- Detachable daypack available
- U-Zip compartment
Deuter is a lesser known brand, but they are a popular choice in Germany. Recently, Deuter expanded into the United States and had created a fan base. Hikers and travelers both like the Transit 50. Deuter added a great suspension system to distribute the weight across the extra padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Both of the straps, shoulder, and hip, can be stowed away for easy transportation, allowing you to carry it like a messenger bag.
Transit 50 is versatile. A rare feature allows you to adjust the torso length of the bag, from 15.5" to 22." This adjustability gives the wearer a better, custom fit. There is a detachable smaller bag that you could use on an airplane or while sightseeing in town for the day.
There are 50 liters of storage available in the Transit, and it weighs around 4 pounds. You can fit all of your essential items in the Transit with no problems. However, there are no separate compartments, which makes finding the smaller accessories a bit more difficult. Deuter did add a U-Zip for the main compartment, so finding things isn't as bad as a top loading bag. The Transit is a great backpack, competitively priced below $200.
Osprey Porter Travel Backpack
Why It is a Great Purchase:
- Durable
- Two versions – 46 and 65 liters
- Zippered pockets
- Compression system for stability
- Stowaway straps
- Sternum strap for weight distribution
Osprey creates the next best backpack for traveling Europe. Their Porter has some excellent features; it is a best-seller. It is a sturdy and durable bag constructed with ballistic nylon, offering plenty of space for your essentials. To access your items, the front panel unzips fully, so there is no need to search blindly for what you need. It also helps in airports during the inspection.
The Porter has two versions – 46 and 65 liters. The 65L is quite large and may be too much for you, depending on how much you need to bring with you. Another thing to remember is you won't be able to use the 65L Porter as a carry-on bag on an airplane, but you can with the 46L version.
Travelers enjoy many of the features Osprey added to this backpack. There is a zippered top pocket for quick access to your essential items. The large, main compartment is lockable. You will also find an internal mesh pocket and an interior fabric zippered pocket. Another feature you are sure to notice is the padded foam sidewalls with compression that stabilizes the load.
Comfort isn't an issue if you use the Porter. Osprey added stowaway padded shoulder straps and harness with an adjustable sternum strap. Overall, the Porter is durable, spacious, organized well and comfortable for wearers. The price is below $150, making it an affordable backpack.
Osprey Atmos 50
Reasons to Buy the Atmos:
- Top loading backpack
- Suspension with adjustable torso length
- Padded shoulder straps and hip belt
- Ventilated foam
- Lightweight, alloy frame
- Plenty of storage compartments
Osprey creates some of the best backpacks for traveling Europe. If you want a top loading bag, the Atmos 50 is one of the highest rated, based on reviews. Users love that it stands up to rugged travel, even for years. It is lightweight and comfortable, important features for that backpacking across Europe. You will be impressed by the quality.
Osprey added plenty to ensure it is a comfortable fit. It has AirSpeed suspension with an adjustable torso length and hip belt. The shoulder harness is padded and can adjust for a custom fit. Ventilated foam on the back allows for air to circulate between your back and the bag. It also adds supportive cushioning. The hip belt has dual density foam for additional support that can extend up to three inches.
The Atmos 50 has a lightweight, alloy frame that will optimize the balance of the backpack. The alloy is durable and reliable, while still keeping the overall weight of the bag down. It has sturdy fabric with excellent durability, but it weighs less than standard fabric choices.
The floating top lid offers a large pocket for easy access and an under lid mesh pocket. You will find front woven pockets, side stretch pockets for water bottles, a zippered hip belt pocket and two large, front zippered pockets that help you organize all of your accessories.
Atmos 50 by Osprey is one of the best top loading backpacks for traveling Europe.
Cabin Max Metz Backpack
Why You Need It:
- Affordable
- Flight approved size
- 44 liters of storage
- Lightweight
- Decent number of compartments
- Padded straps
If you are on a budget and need a durable bag, the Cabin Max costs below $75 and is high quality. The Cabin Max is a flight approved bag, ideal for those who will be in and out of airports a lot. It is the maximum allowed size on IATA flights. The storage space is 44 liters, which is excellent! You can fit a few outfit changes and essential items in the bag.
Even though it is lower priced, it has some nice features appreciated by travelers. The Metz is a lightweight backpack, created with high strength, composite nylon. It weighs only 1.6 pounds when unpacked. Travelers love the different storage compartments. Cabin Max added three main zippered compartments and two internal compartments for accessories. They also added adjustable, padded shoulder and side straps.
Overall, if you need to watch how much money you are spending, the Cabin Max is an ideal selection. You get plenty of storage space with a lot of compartment in a lightweight and comfortable backpack.
Osprey Aura 65 Backpack
Reasons to Purchase the Aura:
- Designed for women specifically
- 65 liters of storage space
- Padded shoulder, hip and front straps available
- AirSpeed suspension system
- Variety of storage pockets
Ladies need a backpack option that is designed with their body in mind. The Osprey Aura 65 is a best-selling bag, crafted specifically for women. The Aura is perfect for travelers, as well as hiking and camping. If you do all three, it is a versatile and useful choice.
The Aura has 65 liters of storage space available. It is quite a lot, and it may be too much spending on how much you plan to pack. 65 liters is big enough for most travelers. However, they also have 62 and 68-liter versions as well.
The reason most females purchase the Aura is that it is designed to mold to a female's back. It is a backpack for women after all! The shoulder straps, hip, and front straps are padded and adjustable. Osprey also added their AirSpeed suspension system that distributes the weight of the backpack over the hips instead of the shoulders.
Just like the other Osprey choices on our list, the Aura has plenty of storage pockets available. There are a removable top pocket and a sleeping bag compartment. You will find a vertical zippered pocket for tools and removable sleeping pad straps. Women who travel need a bag that is designed for their bodies. It will make carrying the bag for hours more enjoyable with less discomfort. The only downside to this backpack is the price, listed above $200. Many travelers believe it is worth this higher cost.
Qualities to Look for in the Best Travel Backpack for Europe
While listening to friends and family is important, the same backpack won't work for each person. You need to consider your individual needs instead of what works for other people. Where are you traveling? What is your budget? How long do you think you'll carry the bag each day?
- Size: A crucial aspect of the decision process is selecting the size of the backpack. You want to make sure it is a size you can carry comfortably. It should be the appropriate size and shape that fits on your back. Some are designed for taller people; it would be a mistake to purchase one if you are on the shorter side.
The size of liters you need is the next consideration. You want to select a liter amount that is just a bit bigger than you intend to need. Adding just a more space lets you pick up souvenirs as you travel without concern. However, if you are a major shopper, you might want to consider a separate bag for the gifts you pick up.
- Type: There are different types of traveling backpacks available for purchase. You can choose a large style bag that lets you carry everything you could need for months. There are carry-on sized bags, intended for a few change of clothing and essential items. Do you need to bring a laptop with you? You will notice throughout the review the different types of bags.
- Comfort and Support: Backpacking through Europe is an exciting journey. Supporting weight on your shoulders can cause discomfort and soreness if the bag is not properly padded. The goal is to have the weight of the contents appropriately distributed over your body. There are a few features that matter the most when it comes to comfort and support.
- Padded Hip Straps: It may look strange to carry a backpack with a hip strap, but your body will thank you. A hip belt is essential for the distribution of weight. Hip straps make a huge difference in how much weight is applied to your shoulders. Even if the hip strap isn't padded, one is better than none!
- Padded Shoulder Straps: Extra padding is crucial for comfort while traveling. Straps without pads can cause bruising and soreness. It should be thick with reinforced stitching for durability.
- Chest Strap: Here is another strap that is often missed. Like the hip belt, a chest strap will distribute the weight evenly. These straps aren't typically padded.
- Carry Strap: While not necessary, a carry strap makes moving the bag from place to place easier. Some bags cover up the shoulder straps, converting to a regular style bag.
- Frame: Some bags have an external or internal frame. There are some that have no frame. A frame will have poles sticking out, and those may aren't easy to use while traveling. They aren't easy on public transportation and airplanes, plus they're heavier. Ideally, you want a bag with an internal, lightweight frame. Frames are perfect for days when you wear them for hours. A small backpack may not need a frame!
- Storage Compartments: The best backpack for traveling Europe will have plenty of compartments. The ideal amount is three to five, with a few smaller pockets for accessories. Compartments keep your bag organized and allow you to find your item easily. However, too many pockets can make finding things harder! It is best to find a bag with the right amount.
- Access: We all have experienced trying to find something in the bottom of a bag. It is similar to searching for a needle in a haystack! Consider looking for a backpack that has easy access to the items. Top loading bags are the norm, but they are frustrating. Finding anything is impossible!
The best backpacks for traveling Europe come with a U-zip. The zipper goes completely around three sides, giving you excellent access inside. It also makes an inspection in airports much easier.
What is the Best Travel Backpack for Europe?
The best backpack for traveling Europe depends on your individual needs. Listed here is eight great options; all of them have different features that travelers would enjoy. First, you should check out the price. There are ones from $50 up to $300, so there will be one that works for you.
Next, look at the storage capacity available. You may want a smaller bag, especially if you plan to use a different luggage system for the bulk of your essential items. If you want only to use a backpack for traveling to Europe, a larger capacity is ideal, such as 65 liters. Then, check out the support system provided by the company. You want padded straps, a hip belt, and other elements that will make carrying it for hours easier for you.
No matter which one you pick, all eight of these bags are great! We would love to know your favorite backpack for traveling Europe. Let us know in the comments!


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We stay at Eagle Farm for 'The Punt' section this week.
Rain has been about but I have done the form for a DEAD surface.
Rail- True.
A very open card with a few shorties, but I think we can find some value as well.
Let's get to business.
December 15
THE ALLEGED ASCOT R6 No.7 (2200m)
ACCELAROMETER ASCOT R8 No.7 (1500m)
BOYS ON TOUR EAGLE FARM R4 No.1 (1400m)
SALUTER EAGLE FARM R6 No.2 (1200m)
LUCKY HUSSLER EAGLE FARM R6 No.8 (1200m)
AMALFI DREAMS EAGLE FARM R7 No.17 (1300m)
All prices are www.tatts.com prices at time of typing.
**You can have a listen to my interview with AJ on the www.helter-skelter.com.au
Race 1:
Another one of these staying races where POST RESTANTE starts way under the odds. She should win again but no way I'm taking the odds.
*No punt for me here.
Race 2:
ELIMINATOR won by about 9L on debut at the GC. He is a flying machine and will run them along.
EL TORANDO will be improved off the debut run and can go close.
SIR LUMINAR has trialled well and I'd say respect any money trail for him, but I simply can't go past LONDAHERO. I would rather it be 1200m, but he can sit behind the hot pace and should run over them late. Big future.
Race 3:
One of the highlights of the day. MISSY LONGSTOCKINGS gets the favors at the 1000m trip and has to be the one to beat. She has been faultless and deserves to step out fav.
I do however give GREYTFILLY and particularly GLOBAL DREAM big chances of rolling her.
GLOBAL DREAM is back off a let-up and I think looks very progressive. She has trialled well and at the price I may just have something on her.
GREYTFILLY (I believe will not run)will be flying late for Heathcote after 2 great runs in October.
MORROCAN ROSE was a $2 fav against MISSY LONGSTOCKING on debut so should be given some thoughts as she must show plenty at home.
Race 4:
LUCKY SOUND is the up and coming horse who has strung a few together. He is still on the upward spiral and is the horse they all have to beat. This isn't any harder than his last assignment.
The horse I think can cause the most headaches is BOYS ON TOUR (he'd like more rain). Each of his runs have been satisfactory this time in but he gets a few things in his favour this time. He meets LUCKY SOUND 4kg better off than last start and this time he gets the good gate while the fav draws wide.
*They are the two winning chances as I see it.
ON TOP- 4- LUCKY SOUND, 1- BOYS ON TOUR (value)
Race 5:
JET STYLE finds yet another race he can dictate up front and be hard to beat. He will start a short priced fav and even with a little rise in the weights it is hard to see him being troubled.
If the sting is out of the ground PEPPERWOOD who has improved each run could figure here.
CARRY ME BLUEY would put these away easy on his best form but for some reason he was pretty ordinary 1st up. I'm prepared to forgive and with a gear change and jockey change he could be the big danger to JET STYLE.
Hardest To Beat: 2- CARRY ME BLUEY, 1-PEPPERWOOD.
Race 6:
SIZZLING pulled up with a sore back after the G1 Coolmore in Melbourne (The best 3yr old sprint in Australia) and was still only beaten 1.9L by Nechita. At set weights here with a good gate he would need a heap of bad luck (which can happen) to be beaten.
DISCREET was great first up, she draws a great gate and gets a weight turnaround on her conquerors from that race.
LUCKY HUSSLER is probably the one we are still learning about and that has the most improvement. With the right run he can take another step.
QFIGHTER has the blinkers off and will be ridden cold to have one last shot at them from the wide gate.
SALUTER was good beating the older horses in a race where the form is stacking up nicely!
REFLECTANCE trialled well and will grow wings late. Was $625K as a yearling and may well be at his top this time in work.
*Great race! If Sizzling finds some bad luck nothing would surprise with a win in this.
Others: 6- REFLECTANCE, 8-LUCKY HUSSLER, 2-SALUTER
Race 7:
Capacity field over the 1300m with mares chasing some 'blacktype' should ensure this is run at a decent tempo.
FIRE UP FIFI and RISK AVERSION were no chance last start when the leader pulled the hand brake on at the 800 till the 400m. Their runs were ok and this is far more suitable. I think they are the clear two on top.
RISK AVERSION is a fav of mine and she has won 5 of 11 with three other placings. Don't forget she should probably have won the G1 Tatts Tiara where she had no luck. She improves 2nd up, gets the tempo, Munce back on and I'm in her corner around the $5.50 mark on www.tatts.com .
FIRE UP FIFI gets a lovely run and just needs some luck getting off the fence on the corner to be right in the finish.
FILLYDELPHIA mixing her form lately. On her day she could win this but hard to be confident on recent form.
I have a slight query on FUNTANTES at the 1300m from a wide gate but she is in very good form.
ROSE OF SCOTLAND, JESTER'S GIRL and CUDDLESOME all worth thought for those playing exotics.
*AMALFI DREAMS gets a runn and will give the backmarkers something to catch!
ON TOP- 4- RISK AVERSION e/w
Hardest To Beat: 3- FIRE UP FIFI, 17-AMALFI DREAMS
Race 8:
If it's a hot dry day the leaders are usually advantaged in the 1200m races late in the day. This race however has a stack of pace and I'd be keen to be on those just stalking the pace, you still don't want to give too big of a start. 1,2,4,6,7 are all natural leaders and will push forward looking to find the fence.
ROYAL SHOUT (SCRATCHED)comes out of a very good form race. He beat home Altai Warrior and Spinhro who have run very well since. Can push forward from the gate and hopefully slot in 4th or 5th one off the fence.
MISS IMAGICA and DREAM'N'IGNITE probably the best of the leaders. MISS IMAGICA is in ok after the claim while DREAM'N'IGNITE ($4.20) drops a long way back in grade. 'The Prophet' likes DREAM'N'IGNITE and I think they could easily sit 3rd with cover and that's their best chance of winning.
Not sure what to make of ROCKET TO GLORY. Was once a super horse, changed stables and I expected more when joining Gollan.. Not keen to put in, but bit wary to leave out?
AQUATORIAL, RUN LEICA DANE, RIN WITH (SCRATCHED) and VIKING HEART can all fly home if it's possible to win from back there. That's the question, how's the track playing by this stage?
*After scratchings I think TUNAHOG now has to be given thoughts for quaddies etc..
Hardest To Beat: 11,14,
GIBBO's Best Bet's:
Brisbane Race 2 No.1 LONDAHERO
Best e/w: Brisbane Race 7 No.4 RISK AVERSION
Brisbane Quadrella numbers:
1,2,5 —– 1,6 —– 3,4 ,17 —–1,7,8,9,11,14
'THE PROPHET's' Best bet's:
Brisbane Race 8 No.7 DREAM'NIGNITE
Sydney Race 8 No.9 INVENTIVE
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WASHINGTON (P3PWriter) – A senior U.S. senator stated on Thursday that he has requested Google guardian Alphabet Inc and Twitter Inc for details about any knowledge sharing agreements they've with Chinese language distributors, after Fb Inc this week disclosed such partnerships with a number of Chinese language corporations.
Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat who's vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated he had written to the businesses on Thursday and made the letters public.
Fb stated on Tuesday that it had knowledge sharing partnerships with a minimum of 4 Chinese language corporations together with cell system producer Huawei Applied sciences Co Ltd [HWT.UL], the world's third largest smartphone maker, which has come below scrutiny from U.S. intelligence businesses.
Alphabet had beforehand introduced strategic partnerships with Huawei and cell system maker Xiaomi, in addition to with Chinese language expertise platform Tencent.
Warner stated in an announcement that since 2012 "the connection between the Chinese language Communist Celebration and gear makers like Huawei and ZTE Corp has been an space of nationwide safety concern." ZTE is China's No. 2 telecommunications gear maker.
Warner requested Alphabet Chief Government Larry Web page if it had "third celebration partnerships" with ZTE, Lenovo or TCL and if it performed audits to make sure that the businesses have been correctly dealing with shopper knowledge. He requested Twitter Chief Government Jack Dorsey if the corporate had relationships with Huawei as nicely. Huawei is the world's third-largest smartphone maker.
Google stated in an emailed assertion on Thursday, "We've got agreements with dozens of (producers) around the globe, together with Huawei. We don't present particular entry to Google consumer knowledge as a part of these agreements, and our agreements embody privateness and safety protections for consumer knowledge."
Twitter declined to remark.The New York Occasions reported on Sunday that Fb knowledge of customers' buddies may have been accessed with out their express consent. Fb denied that and stated knowledge entry was to permit its customers to entry account options on cell units.
The revelation drew a firestorm of criticism from members of Congress, together with some who stated Fb Chief Government Mark Zuckerberg ought to have disclosed that data in testimony to Congress in April.
Fb stated that Huawei, laptop maker Lenovo Group and smartphone makers OPPO and TCL Corp have been amongst about 60 corporations worldwide that obtained entry to some consumer knowledge after they signed contracts.
Reporting by David Shepardson; Enhancing by Bernadette Baum and Richard Chang


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Lovely stuff!
A little goes a long way! Unlike some diaper rash products which many people slather on, just a thin swipe of this worked wonders on baby girl's sensitive lil tushy whenever she got a rash. Especially when she was new, I was very reluctant to put anything unnatural near her lady parts, so this goop gave me peace of mind while also doing what I needed it to do. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because after we moved I went to unpack our jar of this and it has completely liquified. It had been sitting inside for several days at that point so I didn't think it was a temperature thing, but either way it was so runny that it would've been more mess than it was worth to try to keep using it. Still, I do plan to buy a new jar!


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Sephora Australia have made things official by teasing anxious customers with a countdown clock above the doors of the flagship store. Here's the lowdown on everything you need to know about the official launch.
Since the news broke that cult makeup chain Sephora would be heading down under, diehard fans have been in a tizzy. Founded in France in 1969 with the vision of allowing shoppers access to both luxury and niche brands, Sephora quickly developed as 'the' beauty authority. A cutting-edge retail model allows customers to roam, touch and feel all products.
With less than two days to go until the doors of the most-talked-about store for 2014 open, we thought we'd catch you up to speed with everything you need to know.
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Sephora Australia is set to officially launch this Friday December 5, in Pitt Street Mall Sydney (02 9221 5703), next to high-street giant Zara.
For those Melbournites dying to get their hands on the beauty goods, a second store will be opening in Melbourne in early 2015.
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I've written a book about this episode. But I felt like there was so much I wanted to say. I'm not sure if this was my favorite episode of the season (the last few weeks have been fantastic), but there's no denying the excitement caused by the mere fact that George R.R. Martin himself wrote the screenplay for this hour. I imagine that opportunity was almost like a way to write "alternate scenes" or to change things GRRM may have thought he would have done a different way after having nearly 15 years to ponder his work (A Game of Thrones was first published in August 1996). For that reason, a lot of what I discuss demonstrates the differences between the text and show.
*This review contains spoilers for Episode 8 of Game of Thrones as well as the first four A Song of Ice and Fire books. Please proceed with caution.*
Not Today
Arya trains with Syrio as Winterfell men are slaughtered by Lannister guards. Elsewhere, Sansa and Septa Mordane are walking through the castle when the septa hears the conflict outside. She sends Sansa to her bedroom, and she then silently walks towards the men in crimson cloaks. Septa Mordane does nothing except stand in front of the four swords that imply the fate she will soon mate. I found this an incredibly touching scene. In the novels, I never thought twice about Septa Mordane, and her death was eclipsed by Ned's. However, the changes made to Sansa's character in the show also changed the septa; just as Sansa is more rude, Septa Mordane is more critical of her young charge. Further, in the show we're given enough clues to infer how the septa died – protecting Sansa – where as in the book we don't know she's dead until Sansa sees her head on the Red Keep's battlements. Septa Mordane was more humanized, I felt more connected to her, and her death was therefore more tragic.
Someone else is "dead." Syrio has tricked Arya, and he tells her that unless she truly sees, she is a dead girl. "The true seeing is the heart of swordplay," Syrio tells her. Suddenly Meryn Trant and his Lannister minions burst through the room asking for Arya. Still slightly naïve, she is about to go with the Lannisters to her father until Syrio intervenes. Arya then remembers her last lesson and quickly sees that Eddard would never send Lannisters to fetch her. The guards insult Syrio's nationality, ability and height, and he simply replies, "I am Syrio Forel, and you will be talking to me with more respect." More like "you won't be talking at all," because after he tells Arya to flee, he takes out the fully armed and armored Lannister minions with nothing but a wooden play sword for weapon and a leather jerkin for armor. Trant steps forward like the boss enemy in a video game, and when Arya asks Syrio to run with her, he says the First Sword of Braavos does not run. His last words to Arya harken back to their first lesson. "What do we say to the God of Death?" he asks. She replies, "Not today." With that, she turns on her heels and runs, chanting the same mantra to herself the entire way.
I thought this scene functioned really well as a coming-of-age moment. It is the split second when Arya grows up, and Syrio symbolizes what she leaves behind – her childhood. He can no longer stay with her, but he protects her, grants her freedom and enables her to move forward in life. Arya has to leave him, but the lessons he taught her will always stay with her. Except now, it's not just training. Now, she has to apply Syrio's teaching in a real-world way. Our own childhood memories do the same for us: They give us the foundation on which we build our adults lives, and they comfort us and protect us in times when he feel scared or pained. Although we don't know Syrio's fate, if he does come back to Arya at some point in the story, his presence could drastically change her story. Syrio represents what she once was and once had, and reconnecting with him could change her current course of studying to be a Faceless Man (Child?).
There is a theoretical level to this scene as well, something only possible when George R.R. Martin is behind the script. Syrio uses his "not today" quote, implying that he will not die today. His fate has been one of the great mysteries of the series, and this scene cemented his survival in my mind. Whether or not he's Jaqen H'Ghar, Syrio is out there somewhere, and he will reappear. I truly hope so, because Miltos Yerolemou gave us a brilliant performance. His first scene with Arya made me giddy like a schoolgirl. His last scene with Arya pulled at my heartstrings. His chemistry with Maisie was undeniable, his foreign flair was magnetic, and his performance was heroic. He gave us a Syrio who looked completely different from how George describes the man in the books, yet the heart of the character shone through in full force on-screen. All the while, his accent, his movements, and his look went beyond creating Syrio; he also helped create the culture of Braavos on-screen. If/when we see Braavos, we'll have Syrio Forel as our anchor.
In another part of the castle, the Hound intercepts Sansa. She threatens to tell her father or the Queen, and the Hound jokes and asks her who she thinks sent him. San/San subscribers got their due in this scene, although it was so short it feels almost negligible. Sophie Turner and Rory McCann were both on point despite the brevity.
Arya has made her way to the stables, where a stableboy tries to take her so he can ransom her to the queen. Arya pulls Needle from her chest and instinctively stabs the boy. She goes wide-eyed before running off. This is unfortunately one of the WORST scenes in the entire series. Maisie exceeds expectations as usual, but nothing else works. The stableboy's lines are delivered with a certain smug "I'm on a TV set" tone, the scene is seconds too short, and the editing is terrible. I actually felt as though my TV had glitched when she stabbed the boy.However, Maisie's reaction salvaged what it can. She looked shocked, scared and unsure of what to do next. I would say that TV Arya is actually more childlike than book Arya, so I think they're going for a more gradual "descent" with her, making her killing of the stableboy seem more accidental and less intentional.
Darkness. Ned is in the black cells. A hooded Varys appears with a torch and a flask. He sips to prove it's not poison, and Ned takes it and downs it greedily. Varys informs Ned that Arya has escaped the clutches of even his little birds, and Sansa is being held close to the Queen. When Ned asks Varys why he didn't intervene when the Lannisters ambushed the Starks in the throne room, Varys simply says he isn't a hero. Here, Varys serves as a direct foil to Ned. Ned had an advantage on Cersei, yet out of honor and the "madness of mercy," as he puts it to Varys, he confronted her and told her about his plan. He essentially threw away his safety and the safety of all he cares for by giving Cersei the time to plan her attack. Varys, on the other hand, faces the world with a much more realistic, if more cynical, perspective: Getting himself involved would have only led to his death, and then what good could he do? When Ned asks Varys who he truly serves, the eunuch replies, as though it is the obvious answer, "The realm, my Lord. Someone must." It's far too early in the show and possibly still too early in the novels to know if this actually is Varys' intent, but if you believe that Daenerys will be the savior of Westeros, then you can find at least some truth in his statement.
There's a detail in this scene that I find extremely interesting. Earlier we heard Syrio Forel say "not today" to the God of Death when he faced Meryn Trant. Deep in the dungeons, upon finding out that Cat no longer holds the Imp, Ned tells Varys to slit his throat and be done with it. "Not today," Varys replies. While Varys' backstory has not yet been explored in the show, the text tells us that he was a child in Pentos and/or Lys. If this is true, the fact that both characters use the phrase "not today" to respond to death, within the same hour of the TV show, builds the culture of the Free Cities in the most subtle way. And with GRRM behind this episode, we know this link is possible. But does it say more? Is there some other possible connection to explore between the eunuch and the dancing master? Is George embedding clues in the show to give the most dedicated of fans a chance to pick up on things not put forth in the novels? I can't answer any of those questions, and regardless, that would be an essay for another time.
Sansa sits in front of the queen. She mirrors Cersei in gown and hair. But while Cersei is manipulative and collected, Sansa is gullible and fearful. The council accuses her of treason, but she again affirms her love for Joffrey and her desire to be like Cersei. Littlefinger, arguably in pedo-mode, says she deserves a chance to prove her loyalty. Cersei instructs her to write to Cat and Robb, urging them to keep the peace. They must come to King's Landing and swear fealty to Joffrey. Sansa asks what will happen to Ned, and Cersei says that depends – on Robb, and on Sansa.
She writes the letter, and sometime later, enters the throne room. Before she can plead for her father, Pycelle reads a few edicts. Tywin has been named Hand in place of Ned. Cersei calls Barristan Selmy, and asks him to remove his helm. She then removes him from service, and when he objects, rubs salt in the wound: The Kingslayer will replace him. Barristan, now relieved of his Kingsguard duties, can finally see that Joffrey is a total douchebag. The Bold removes his white cloak and helm and draws his sword. The five remaining Kingsguard also draw, but Selmy says that even now he could cut through them all like carving a cake. No one challenges that, and he leaves in a fury.
Sansa goes before the King. She asks for mercy for her father through a quivering voice. She does not deny his crime, but says Eddard must regret what he did, and that Renly or Stannis must have lied. Joffrey asks why Ned said he wasn't the King, and Sansa reasons that milk of the poppy clouded his mind. Sansa pleads with Joffrey; if he still has any affection for her, can't he do her this kindness? He says her words have moved him, but says Ned must confess and say he is the king, or he will receive no mercy. Sansa says he will.
Sansa's naivete is a lot like Eddard's eternal quest for honor. Both father and daughter choose not to face the truth because they are too busy pursuing the perfect, most proper resolution to their problems. Sansa makes a lot of promises that she must have known she had no way of keeping, yet she also must have believed there was a way for things to work out. The same goes for Ned with his reveal to Cersei. This is possibly the first episode in which Sansa doesn't have a bitch moment, and from here on out, I think people will start to feel for the character more. Sophie Turner carried all of Sansa in her eyes. Her weariness was clear.
Winter is Close
Robb has gotten Sansa's letter. Luwin says what we have just seen – it's his sister's hand, but Cersei's words. Robb brazenly states to Luwin and Theon, "Joffrey puts my father in chains, and now he wants his ass kissed? His Grace summons me to King's Landing, I'll go to King's Landing, but not alone." This line was added for the TV show, in what I think is an effort to make Robb seem a bit older than his fourteen-year-old book counterpart. TV Robb, at least this early on, is a bit bolder and more raucous, than book Robb. In what I consider one of the greatest scenes so far in the entire series, he commands Luwin to call the banners. Donald Sumpter's eyes convey every emotion we will see unfold within Robb's storyline – hope, pride, love, as well as fear, loss and despair. In a chill-worthy scene looking at Winterfell from afar, we see a black swarm emerge from the castle. The ravens have burst out to carry the Young Wolf's order to all the North.
Greatjon Umber, one of the Stark's chief bannermen, demands to lead the van, and whines that if he doesn't, he'll take his men and march home. Robb says that's fine, but after he's done with the Lannisters, he will root out Umber and hang him as an oathbreaker. Jon draws his blade, but Grey Wind pounces, taking a few fingers as a souvenir. The Greatjon brushes it off and laughs, and we have the first of many classic Greatjon scenes, all played fantastically by Clive Mantle.
Robb leaves in the middle of the night to avoid Lannister spies. He says goodbye to Bran and tells him there must always be a Stark in Winterfell. Rickon has been hiding, and when Bran says Robb will bring back father, and mother will return, Rickon sadly, simply and sincerely says, "No, they won't." How incredibly foreboding, and as we know, foreshadowing. Based on how the youngest Stark boys take Ned's death in the book, I believe Rickon has some sort of greensight or ability that he doesn't really understand as a toddler. But maybe TV Rickon, who's a few years older, can actually comprehend his ability and knows no one will return. It would be doubly painful and eerie if not only we readers know that the Starks won't return to Winterfell, but if their youngest son actually knows this as well. The only comment I have about that scene that isn't completely positive is that Art Parkinson and Isaac Hempstead-Wright look more like twins than boys with five years between them. It's not a big deal, because we've been told that Bran is older, and Rickon is so different from the text anyway, but I guess it was just something that lingered in my head from reading the books.
Bran prays for his brother's safe return at the heart tree and Osha comes up. Bran says she's not a slave and she shakes her shackles; he responds, "Well your friend did put a knife to my throat." I have to say, I do love sassy Bran. She asks if he can hear the gods in the rustling leaves. Bran is incredulous, but Osha tells him the gods send the wind. She goes on to say Robb will get no help from them where he's going. Hodor stumbles up naked and Osha says he must have giants' blood in him. Bran asks if giants actually do exist, and she says beyond the Wall there are giants and more. Robb's going to wrong way; he should be going North, because not all those things beyond the Wall are as good-hearted as possibly half-giant Hodor.
Osha is a great character to have at Winterfell, because she has finally given the weirwoods and the Old Gods their due. If we had a GoT Superlatives Award Ceremony, Natalia Tena/Osha would win most changed. Natalia's Osha is wildly different from book Osha, but I've liked her from the beginning, and she only gets better with each passing week.
Family Matters
Cat is angry Lysa has kept a message about Ned from her. Lysa says she will not risk her son's life to aid Ned. Cat tries to plead with her sister, but Lysa clearly exists outside the realm of reason. The knights of the Vale will stay in the Vale. The North and the Riverlands will face Tywin Lannister alone. Apparently, Lysa forgot her Tully words, because she displays no concern for family, duty or honor.
Tywin and Bronn bromance through the woods. The greatest thing about Tyrion Lannister is that he recognizes who people are – really are – almost immediately, and he accepts them for it. Just as he knows he is a dwarf, he sees that Bronn is a sellsword and nothing more. Tyrion promises to beat the price of anyone who attempts to buy Bronn's services to get one over on the Imp. Later, while Tyrion sleeps, the mountain clans approach with Shagga, Son of Dolf at their head. Tyrion bargains his way out of death by promising to deliver the Vale to the clans if the clans deliver him to his father.
The Dragon Rules All
Daenerys sees destruction all around her. Houses are burning, people are dying, women are being herded up in a rape pen. She learns that Dothraki raid other tribes regularly, but that these particular raids are intended to finance their trip across the Narrow Sea. The princess focuses on the women, one in particular, who are being beaten and forced to the ground. She orders Drogo's men to stop. Jorah says she has a gentle heart, a statement she refutes immediately. Drogo asks why she claimed the women as her own. Mago, one of Drogo's men, asserts that the Dothraki honor the "Lamb Men" by mounting them. Dany snaps that the dragon preys on horse and sheep alike. Drogo is amused, until Mago challenges Dany's role as khaleesi and calls her a foreign whore. Drogo is no longer laughing. He makes his bloodriders stand aside so he can kill Mago on his own. When Mago strikes him, Drogo intentionally lets the blade run into his flesh. Proud beyond measure, Drogo pulls out twin daggers and then throws them down. After a quick fight, Drogo slits and literally rips Mago's throat out. Dany rushes to his side and sees the extent of his wound. Mirri Maz Duur, the woman Dany focused on back at the pen of women, comes forward as a healer. She speaks the Common Tongue, and perhaps for this reason Dany trusts her. The khaleesi persuades her khal to let Mirri clean his wound.
This was a completely different scene than in the novel (just re-read that chapter a few days ago), but I liked the changes a lot. In the book Khal Drogo takes an off-screen injury while fighting Khal Ogo, and when Dany makes her dragon comment, he only silences his men. But in the show we get to see Khal Drogo in all his glory one last time – completely powerful, dominant and fighting for the honor of the woman he loves. I think this was inserted to do a few things: really promote Drogo's strength and abilities; prove how he loves Dany beyond even his own men; and make us "cheer" for defending her honor…..all with the purpose of making his upcoming death more shocking and emotionally resonant for viewers. Dany stops a bunch of women from a life of gang-rape…Mago calls her a foreign slut…Drogo kills him. It's a chain reaction of righteousness in a way, and I think it was linked together to later make viewers feel a lot of sympathy for Drogo and Dany when the khal dies. As a sidenote, the last few episodes have given Jason Momoa a chance to prove himself, and he's made Khal Drogo a more multi-faceted character than we get in the novels.
Wight Night
At the Wall, two dead bodies are dragged into Castle Black. They're the two Black Brothers found beyond the Wall. Everyone thinks they've been dead for ages until Sam points out that they haven't rotted (but, if we're going to impose real world physics on Westeros, would the ice have preserved them?). Jon says burn them; there's no need to know how long they've been dead. But Mormont sees something curious and orders that Maester Aemon examine the corpses before they are incinerated. Back in his solar, Mormont receives a raven. He asks Jon to pour two horns of ale and take a seat, and then he unloads the weighty news of Ned's capture and alleged treason. Without a word, Jon gets up and leaves. When Mormont tells him not to do anything stupid, he says his sisters were in the capital as well.
Later, the young Night's Watchmen complete their kitchen chores. Thorne bitches at Jon Snow and smugly proclaims Ned Stark a traitor. Jon flies off the handle, literally; he throws down his cleaver and lunges at Thorne. Thankfully, Pyp and Grenn are there to check him. Mormont oversees the scuffle and grounds Jon – he's confined to quarters.
Ghost is uneasy that night (YES, he barks, get over it!) and Jon awakes. He knows that whatever the direwolf senses can't be good, so he straps on his swordbelt and opens the door. The wolf breaks out toward the Commander's chambers and Jon follows. Everything is calm, dark and quiet. And then Othor – the frozen corpse with the blue eyes – rushes Jon from behind. A well-choregraphed fight ensues (I fell a bit more in love with Kit Harington here), until Mormont shows up with a lantern. The Old Bear has a firm grasp on the top handle, so Jon has no choice but to grab the hot metal frame and fire. He flings it at Othor and the corpse finally submits to stillness.
The Black Brothers burn the wights' bodies. Sam says he read somewhere that the bodies were touched by white walkers and only fire will stop them. "The white walkers sleep beneath the ice for thousands of years, and when they wake up…I hope the Wall's high enough." And then we see just how high the Wall is. This scene was purely an "in case you missed it" explanation of what the wights are and what the white walkers are up to. I don't ever remember reading about their hibernation. Interesting, as I had never considered them to be sleeping, but rather just slinking around the Haunted Forest killing any humans they encountered.
You and Whose Army?
Cat and Ser Rodrik reach the Northern camp. Robb is reviewing maps with his battle council when his mother appears. He eagerly calls out to her. Yet the two do not embrace until all his men have left the tent. Like any mother, she reflects on how her first baby has grown so much and is now leading men in war. Robb shows Cat Sansa's letter, and Cat points out that Arya receives no mention. Realizing the dire nature of the situation, she understands that Robb must go to war. They go over his strategy, and she stresses the importance of victory: Just as Tywin Lannister had Rhaegar Targaryen's young children murdered, so too will all the Starks die if the North does not win.
Meanwhile, Tyrion, Bronn, Shagga and company find Tywin with his brother Kevan. Immediately, the tension between the pride of the pride (lion jokes!) and the Imp feels palpable. His son has been held hostage, accused of murder, subjected to beatings, and almost killed by barbarians, and all Lord Lannister can muster is "the rumors of your demise were unfounded." But, as I mentioned before, Tyrion already knows what his father is. What he did not know, however, was that Joffrey now sits the Throne (and, as Tyrion immediately notes, Cersei rules as well). A scout bursts in and says the Northerners are coming down the Kingsroad. Tywin asks the mountain clans to fight for him, but they say yes only as long as Tyrion fights with them. Tyrion finds himself a hostage once again. Although in the sky cells, the hostage chooses death, but on the battlefield, death may choose the hostage.
Later, Robb runs through plans. Northern guards drag in a Lannister scout, who says he has estimated 20,000 soldiers in Robb's army. Robb says Ned understands mercy, honor and courage. He lets the scout go, but asks him to deliver a message "Tell Lord Tywin Winter is Coming for him – 20,000 Northerners to find out if he really does shit gold." If you remember from AGOT, Robb only sends half his men in that direction, while he takes the other half across the Twins to fight Jaime in the Riverlands. Robb's using Tywin's arrogance against him to get an advantage. But Tywin isn't stupid, and Robb knows this. So he makes sure, before he lets the scout free, to say that Ned believes in mercy, honor and courage. When the scout relays that message to the Lannisters, there will be no question as to why Robb let the scout go. Tywin will just assume he acts as honorably and/or foolhardy as Ned. Robb is then left to move to the Twins, and Westeros is only one bridge away from civil war.
One final note: THANK YOU GRRM!


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Have you ever wondered, after the fact, why you donated to a particular cause or organization? You hadn't planned on it. It wasn't something that had been on your radar. So why did you give?
The answer, in a lot of cases, is because it made you feel good. That's how most of us feel when we do something to help others. It's a feeling that has been well documented in studies and, recently, by the New York Times.
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What I tell them is to go back to the real reasons people give. As I've said elsewhere, donors usually can be categorized as either emotional/"thoughtless" givers or "thoughtful" givers.
The key question, in many cases, is whether you've set yourself up for fundraising failure by inadvertently removing the emotion from your brand identity? Here are four mistakes organizations often make that can rob their brand of emotion and hobble their fundraising:
1. Mistakenly assume that every person is an expert. This is one of the most common mistakes made by nonprofit marketers and fundraisers – and the one that can do the most damage to your emotion-driven fundraising strategies. When promoting a cause to the public, be careful not to elevate the language, tone, and spirit of your messaging to the point the "ask" gets lost or pushed to the background. Donors like simple stories told well and are always eager to hear how their donations will benefit someone (or something) else.
2. Ignore the emotional appeal of their brand. It's always interesting when the strategists in charge of a high-profile brand decide to "evolve" it from ultra-corporate and unemotional to informal and emotion-centered. In an effort to connect with consumers, brands such as Old Spice, Dominos, Dos Equis, and IBM all have refashioned their advertising and brand messaging so as to appear more "human." Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for marketing agencies that work with nonprofits to ignore the fact that emotion is an absolutely essential component of any nonprofit brand. Branding that favors graphics over pictures of real people, polished video over real or raw footage, and designs that are "cool" rather than "hot" all tend to rob a brand of much-needed emotion – and will drag down your fundraising results.


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Lesson 265
Parts of the Sentence - Adverb Clauses
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. Example: The television was playing (independent clause which can stand alone and make sense) as I left the room (dependent clause which must be attached to the independent clause to make sense). There are three kinds of dependent clauses: adjective clause, adverb clause and noun clause.
An adverb clause is a dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It usually modifies the verb.
Adverb clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions including after, although, as, as if, before, because, if, since, so that, than, though, unless, until, when, where, and while. These are just some of the more common ones.
Example: They arrived before the game had ended. ("before the game had ended" is the adverb clause modifying the verb arrived telling when.)
Sometimes the adverb clause is placed at the beginning of the sentence. When it introduces the sentence, it is always set off with a comma. Example: Before the game had ended, they arrived.
Than and as introduce clauses that are called elliptical clauses. That is they have some of their parts understood but not stated. Example: You are smarter than I. (am smart.) They always modify the comparative word (smarter).
Instructions: Find the adverb clauses in the following sentences and tell what they modify.
1. Ila reads music better than Becky.
2. The dog whined sadly as I walked into the house.
3. If you have time, finish doing the dishes for me.
4. Many operations are unsuccessful because the patient is not careful afterwards.
5. Whenever I go out the door, the dog barks to go also.
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1. than Becky (can read music well) modifies the adverb better
2. as I walked into the house modifies the verb whined
3. If you have time modifies the verb finish
4. because the patient in not careful afterwards modifies the predicate adjective unsuccessful
5. Whenever I go out the door modifies the verb barks
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(re-posted from November 2006)
It's almost December, and even down here on the bottom of Africa, people are gearing up for the holiday season, although it looks a little different than the Christmas seasons I grew up experiencing…
Last week I was out with the women I work with in the rural area. We had been sitting around cutting fabric for quite a while, when all of a sudden they started having a rather loud discussion (in Siswatti). One woman walked around, and pointed at each of the women one by one, and each woman shouted out a number, while the rest of the women made noises of either approval or disapproval. Someone finally explained to me (in English) that they were trying to plan their Christmas party, and were first deciding on the date…thus the number shouting. J
Eventually they moved on from the numbers (although a date still wasn't chosen) and from there the discussion started to get a little bit more heated. My friend continued to explain to me the planning process…their next step was choosing committee members to organize the party. Someone complained about the committee members always keeping the left over food for themselves, and not sharing it with everyone. Someone else said that "even if there are only 5 tomatoes left over, they should be cut up so that everyone gets an equal amount." (There are over 40 women!) Another woman shouted out that all the committee members the previous year were the fat women, and that this year only the skinniest women should be allowed on the committee. Then they started trying to decide which women were the thinnest, and had several women stand up and so they could compare. I had another appointment to get to, and figured it was a safe time to cut out of the meeting, since I was pretty confident I wasn't going to be fitting in the "skinniest" category. J
I was out with the women again today, and it sounds like we'll be having our Christmas party on December 21. Thanks to some donations from family and friends I think we'll be able to serve them a nice meal, and send them all home with a small present. Hopefully there won't be any fights over the leftover food. J
Today turned out to be an excellent day with the women. We've finished making bags for our Christmas sales, so today wasn't packed with cutting fabric, and we had some really great time in the Word. I got to share a bit about the life of Joseph, and the many hardships he experienced. We focused in on Genesis 50:20. Joseph's brothers are begging him for mercy for all the evil things they did to him, and Joseph says, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done…" What an amazing perspective Joseph had on the circumstances of his life!! God had used the hate of others to demonstrate His love and power to Joseph, and Joseph seemed to learn the lesson well.
The women started asking lots of questions about forgiveness, how to treat those who hurt them, etc. One of the women said that she often gets in fights with her neighbor, and in the heat of the moment doesn't even think about how a Christian should act, and wanted to know how she can remind herself, in those moments of anger, how to respond in a godly way. Another woman asked what you were supposed to do if you forgave someone, but they continued doing the same wrong to you over and over. We talked about the Holy Spirit's power in the believer's life, and also the power of The Word to renew our minds and transform our actions, so that we can do the things our flesh absolutely rebels against…like loving and forgiving our enemies.
It was such practical discussion about the Christian life, and God so clearly led us to answers in His Word. These women, who many times seem shy and reserved in group discussions about spiritual things, seemed to feel so free today to ask questions, and eager to receive guidance. I pray that they begin to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and that they gain a hunger for the freeing truth of the Word of God. Please join me in praying for more precious times like the one we had today.
Thanks for checking in on what's up in Swaziland!
If Ellie wasn't so busy pulling all the ornaments off of our little Christmas tree, I'm sure she would want me to say hi to everyone as well!


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The intelligent animals use teamwork and communication to thwart attacks, as seen in a new tourist video from South Africa.
In tourist footage recently shot in South Africa's Ingwelala Nature Reserve, a mother elephant loudly defends her calf from a horde of African wild dogs.
At first glance, the situation seemed dire: The mother, her calf, and another elephant, surrounded by a pack of more than 14 wild dogs, which hunt in cooperative bands.
But the brilliant social creatures' capacity for communication gave them the upper hand against would-be predators. When under duress, elephants make guttural, trumpeting calls that startled the wild dogs, says Caitlin O'Connell-Rodwell, a Stanford University expert on elephant behavior.
These unsettling roars do more than dissuade the predators, notes O'Connell-Rodwell, a National Geographic grantee who has observed elephants put up similar fights against lions and hyenas in Namibia's Etosha National Park.
"[A] very similar call appears to be bringing the [wider elephant] group back," says O'Connell-Rodwell. The video shows more elephants emerging from the forest that ultimately scatter the dog pack.
"There was a very noisy back and forth between the elephant and the wild dogs, she would charge at them trumpeting, they would scatter, only to quickly regroup and start making a move towards the small calf," Dennis Browning, a South African tourist who filmed the encounter, told Caters News Agency.
"By this time the rest of the herd of elephants had come charging in and were waiting at the top of the riverbank for the mother and her calf."
O'Connell-Rodwell points out, however, that the family members returning to help the threatened calf may well have been the ones to put it in danger by ostracizing the likely low-ranking mother.
"Some young mothers separate themselves from the rest of the family like this," she says. "When they have a baby, sometimes there is a lot of aggression [toward them], and so they distance themselves from the family. That makes them very vulnerable."
As for Browning, he was "very relieved" with the outcome.
"When we first came across the scene part of me realised how incredible it would be to see a kill," he says, "but my allegiance quickly changed to complete support for the tiny elephant calf."
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AFC Cup is a great achievement: Nizam
Qualifying for the AFC Cup is a great achievement says TC Sports boss Mohamed Nizam.
TC Sports qualified for the AFC Cup playoff slot as they are the runners up of Dhivehi League and are set to play in the final of FA Cup with New Radiant. The playoff slot for AFC Cup will be awarded to Champions of FA Cup while the direct slot is for the Champions of Dhivehi League. In case if same team wins both the league and FA Cup, the second slot (playoff slot) will be awarded to the runners up of Dhivehi League.
Speaking exclusively to Maldivesoccer Nizam described qualifying for AFC as a great achievement for him and for the club.
"Its a great achievement for the club and for the players".
"For me its history to travel this far with no key star players but with a very young club and with a bunch of juniors"
TC Sports will face champions of Bangladesh in the Preliminary home and away round on late January.
"If I am facing the play off with the team my target will be to qualify to the group stage and to travel to the highest and play maximum matches in the competition with maximum wins".
Nizams next assignment is FA Cup final against New Radiant. After the final, he will again play New Radiant in the first semi of Presidents Cup.
Earlier this year TC has won a Friendly Competition at Bangladesh.
When asked about the plans for preparation for the next season, Nizam denies to comment as he still has important games ahead to think about.
"I will start thinking of my next season once 2017 season is over".


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9. Most vital part of idea or experience
13. D-Day beach
14. "Home of the brave"
15. Wash oneself
16. Committee or special group
17. Big ___ Conference
18. Gastric woe
19. *Ma or Pa or Laura
21. *Claire or Phil or Luke
23. Chinese "way"
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28. Arizona Indian
30. Rub elbows
It was several years ago that I first wrote about a rodent that had invaded the peace and tranquility of the Barnes' manor. Now there's Rodent Part II.
Editor's note: The following information is from the Bluegrass Prevention Center, which serves Harrison County.
Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. The e-cigarettes turn chemicals, including highly addictive nicotine, into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user.
Most e-cigarettes are manufactured to look like conventional cigarettes, cigars or pipes. Some resemble everyday items such as ballpoint pens, USB memory sticks or markers.
Wild animals a problem
in Western Hills
To the editor:
I am writing with a complaint. I know that nothing will ever be done concerning my complaint, because it would be up to the Judge and the county magistrates to do something about this as it concerns, "is in the county."
Pendleton clerk endorses Furnish
To the editor:
Citizens of Harrison:
I am Rita Spencer, the Pendleton County Clerk. I have worked in the Pendleton County Clerk's office for 22 years and I have served as the clerk for 12 years. I have known Linda B. Furnish for at least 15 years. I met her before I was elected clerk. Linda and I have gone to many conferences and training sessions together. I am very blessed to be her good friend and colleague.
Before getting into the recurring theme that's been prodding my brain this past week, I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the harriCYN Community Theater for their outstanding production of "Steel Magnolias" last weekend.
In some ways, the end of a legislative session is not much different from the beginning, since the House and Senate take both opportunities to publicly highlight their priorities in the hopes of turning them into law.
The Cynthiana Democrat welcomes letters to the editor endorsing candidates who are on the ballot for the May 20 primary.
The deadline to submit those letters is Friday, May 2. No endorsement letters will be printed after Thursday, May 8. Letters must be limited to 250 words. Only one letter per writer. The letter may contain endorsement for more than one candidate, but still must meet the 250 word limit.
No letters of personal attacks will be considered.
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Digital Imaging
Organize Photos With the Tool Windows Gave You
You probably have tens of thousands of photos on your PC. Finding the one you want is a daunting challenge — unless you have a system for organizing them. Windows 10 comes with two programs that can help you organize and touch up your photos. One is plain old File Explorer — let's assume you're familiar with that one. The other is simply called Photos, although it's often referred to as the Photos app. Each has advantages and disadvantages. This article contains a lot of my personal photos. For privacy reasons, I've avoided pictures of actual people (other than myself). When faces couldn't be avoided, I blurred them. Why Use Windows Apps? Why Not Use Google Photos? Once upon a time, both Microsoft and Google offered very good, free programs for organizing and editing your photos: Windows Photo Gallery and Picasa. Both have since been discontinued. Google replaced Picasa with a cloud-based tool called Google Photos, which seems like an excellent choice for the job. It's simple. It can create albums. It has face recognition. But it has a serious drawback: It's a closed system, meaning you're locked into organizing photos like Google wants you to — and it holds on … Read More
Three solutions for storing photos online
Among the biggest angst many users experience when a drive fails is the loss of photos. It's like having part of your personal and family history torn away. The cloud is an excellent place to archive images, but it, too, has its hazards. A synching mistake can cause photos to vanish permanently. Or as one Windows Secrets reader reported, your precious image files are suddenly be compressed to a lower resolution.Read More
Resizing digital images for use on the Web
Whether you're building the next new website visited by millions or simply posting the latest snapshots on Facebook, image quality matters. But shrinking multi-megapixel images to fit a screen can be problematic. Here are some tips that will help with the resizing process.Read More
Picking the right image format for the Web
It might be argued that images have become more important than text for the online information we consume. Whether posting the latest puppy photos on Facebook or creating the next blockbuster website, image quality matters. Here's a quick tutorial on image formats for the Web.Read More


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When I was approached by Tourism NSW to take on the duty of "Music and Culture Ambassador" for the blog-o-sphere, I don't think I hesitated a second. Those that follow the website will probably notice that travelling for music is something I love to do. From heading to SXSW in Austin, CMW in Toronto and the WAMis in Perth - I'll take any excuse to jump on a plane and see the world. Little did I know, however, that saying yes to this particular endeavour would see me jumping OUT of a plane... but more on that later.
I guess I should start this article by trying to explain what this whole exercise was about. Many of you probably saw my tweets over the weekend, being led on an adventure around NSW by tweets from Channel [V]'s Danny Clayton. And indeed, this is what was happening – followed by a film crew, I awaited tweets from Danny that told us where to go next, taking us from Dee Why on the Northern Beaches to Shoal Bay, over to Newcastle, in to the Hunter Valley, before heading back to Sydney... all in the space of 36 hours. Our trusty companion for the journey was Doris, a Vee Dub Kombi Van; something straight out of Little Miss Sunshine. Thankfully we never had to push her.
In the driver's seat was the AU review's photo editor Johnny Au, allowing yours truly to tweet away during the trip. So what was the purpose? Well, it's to promote Tourism NSW's new youth focus and its @NSWtips twitter feed, all the while showing just how manny amazing activities are on offer at our own doorstep: all you have to is to jump in your car and enjoy... and I'm sure that much the same could be said for the state you live in! Though, if it doesn't, feel free to come give NSW a visit.
We kicked things off bright and early on Saturday morning, picking up our Kombi van from Dee Why (http://veedubexperience.com/). We were first sent off to Box Beach in Shoal Bay up the coast from Sydney. Here, I met with Pro Body Boarder (#5 on the World Tour), Australia's Dallas Singer. I was presented with a wetsuit straight out of the 80s, a board, some flippers, and away we went.
In spite of the cool breeze, the sun was out and I couldn't have hit the waves on a more beautiful day, given the time of year. You certainly spend more time waiting for waves than you do riding them, but I'm happy to say that I caught a few and only managed to stack it once. I have a feeling you'll be seeing me back out there over the summer!
With the exercise portion of the day done and dusted, it was time for some beer tasting at Murray's Brewery in Port Stevens. I had the opportunity to taste six absolutely delicious beers, including the Whale Ale, Punch & Judy's (a full flavoured 3.9% beer... highly recommended for the full license drivers out there) and more.
I settled on the Icon 7.5% Ale to enjoy with my delicious pizza. Om nom nom indeed.
With the day surprisingly falling away from us, we drove to Newcastle as the sun set, arriving just in time for the Winter in Heat Festival, where I met with Dangerboy, who taught me to fire twirl! I thankfully didn't burn myself, though I doubt I'll be passing any carnival auditions anytime soon.
After we checked into the Carrington Hotel (a lovely little establishment), we made our way to Lizotte's, a music venue you enjoy while you wine and dine. Kind of like the Basement or the Vanguard for those of you in Sydney.
Performing tonight was Lachlan Doley's project Organ in Rock, who school us on the history of the Hammond Organ in music. From The Doors to Procol Harem, Crowded House and The Beatles, the instrument has popped up just about everywhere. And this night of covers, led by the talented Doley (best known from The Hands and Powderfinger, as well as playing with Jimmy Barnes), was a wonderful way to end a very long day. I had a chance to interview Lachlan before the show, and this will appear on the website soon.
After a short but well needed rest, I received a tweet from Danny inviting me to the Hunter Valley. We jumped in the van and made tracks. En route, it was revealed that I would be jumping from a plane. "I was afraid of this", I replied. Indeed, at Just Jump Skydiving in the Hunter, I did just that. I jumped from a height of 14,000 feet, and fell 10,000 feet in just about a minute. It's the highest freefall in Australia. I guess if you're going to sky dive for the first time, you may as well start at the top...
It was an unbelievable experience, something I'm glad I can tick off the bucket list. It's hard to describe, as I'm sure anyone who's done it would agree. In the first few moments, your body goes into something like a state of shock: you really have no idea what's going on. Once you come to terms with the fact you're hurdling towards the earth (in the words of Woody "falling, with style"), it's an absolute rush. The wind pouring past your face, you scream as you reach something like 240km/hour, the ground slowly getting closer... but looking like a postcard...
I couldn't recommend the experience highly enough. As I hit the ground (with style), I was glad to discover that the rest of the day would be spent wining and dining in Wine Country. We made our way to Tempus Two Winery where I partook in a wine cocktail making course at Goldfish...
...enjoyed some ribs at Goldfish and smelly cheese at the aptly named Smelly Cheese Shop (tasty, though after falling through the sky, my stomach wasn't exactly the happiest it had ever been)...
...and participated in a Wellington Barrel Race, where I teamed up with staff members from the Winery, and proceeded to beat the other team in two straight rounds.
It was a great victory. A great way to end a fantastic weekend.
So what do I take away from all this? Well, the next time I travel to Newcastle for a gig, I'll definitely be making a few more pit stops along the way. There's just so much you can get up to in a weekend! So the next time YOU have a free weekend, get out there and see the country! The only true way to enjoy life is to LIVE IT.
All photos, barring the in flight Skydiving shot, by Johnny Au
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Final round: save vs. splurge. You know I love my designer duds, but they're not usually realistic options for day-to-day. So here are some lust-worthy pieces, like Saint Laurent booties and an embellished Alexander McQueen clutch, but also a great turtleneck from Madewell and my current favorite top from Banana Republic.
The best sales here:
Ann Taylor is 50% off everything with code CELEBRATE
ASOS is 30% off everything with code BLESSED
Anthropologie is doing 25% off everything with code SHOPTOIT
Banana Republic is all 40% off with code BRFRIDAY
Club Monaco is doing a spend more, save more, with up to 35% off off with code THANKFUL
Current Elliott/Equipment/Joie are doing 25% off with code THANKS
Intermix is offering an additional 40% off sale items
J.Crew is 30% off everything with code HOLIDAY
Nordstrom is offering an additional 25% off their sale items
Madewell is all 25% off with code CALMDOWN
Shopbop is doing a spend more, save more, with up to 25% off with code GOBIG15
StyleBop is doing 30% off AW items with code black2015
AND there are hundreds of new markdowns at Barney's, Neiman's, and Saks.
Note: The Saint Laurent dress is misliked, is should direct you here, but I can't seem to get it to work, so sorry!
Check out my gift/sale guides for home decor here and the traveler & beauty guru here.


text: Kathryn is the lead singer and songwriter for Hippie Love Slave, a band born and raised in Portland Oregon. Her long and impressive track record includes three music degrees (GIT, Guitar Performance; Cal State Los Angeles, BM Jazz Studies / MM Commercial Music), a lifetime of performing both fronting bands and as a side person (voice/guitar/bass/piano), teaching (Laurel Canyon Studios, Cal State Los Angeles, Seattle Drum School), producing ("Grimm Again", [Burnside Records], Official Grammy Ballot – Best New Artist/Best Electric Blues Artist), songwriting ("Fallen Angel", "Who'd Thunk" featuring Marcy Levy, Official Grammy Ballot) and the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards. She also hosted the longest running Pro Jam in Los Angeles and over the years has worked with many top artists (Jeff Buckley, Bo Diddley, Michael Bolton…).


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Hey! Jude Resort Hotel started out as a well-loved bar and bistro among the island visitors, then decided to extend its passion for great service to the hotel industry. Located at D'Mall in Station 2, the resort is in close proximity to many stores, restaurants, and bars as well as to the pristine white sands and clear blue waters that the Boracay island is known for. Each room is equipped with an air conditioner, for that time of the day when the sun's simply too hot.
For travelers who want to splash around and get tanned, Hey! Jude is located right in front of the beach. For those who want to simply relax, the resort offers spa and massage services. As for those who are on the island for an adventure, the resort organizes Island Adventure packages which include snorkeling and island hopping, among others. The resort prides itself in its friendly staffs that are willing to lend a hand whenever the customers need anything.
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DOWNEY -- Gordon Kay Enlow, of Downey, passed away Oct. 24 after a lengthy illness. He was 80.
Gordon was born in Long Beach.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Bailey Enlow, daughter Kerry Pettit of Arizona, sister Janice Ballinger of California, grandchildren Ian Michael Pettit and Kyra Lyn Pettit of Arizona, step-daughters Karen Flores, Peggy Nebares and Briget Hill.
Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Velma Enlow and Franklin Enlow, and his brother Richard Enlow.


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There were prizes given out for best dressed pet, the most unusual - a pine cone almost won that, but the chickens won, the most obedient, and lots more.
We had the big dogs parade first, then the middle size dogs, and then the small dogs. There were cats, birds and even a snail.
We had to have our pets there in the morning and then our parents had to take them home so they wouldn't be at school all day.
It was really nice because lots of parents came with their pets.
It was a great morning and we hope we can do it again next year.
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The Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT) – this is an every-growing 'buzz-word' these days, but what exactly do we mean by the Internet of Things? And how 'real' is it? How does it link in with other emerging technologies like Cloud Computing, and Smartphones and how are they impacting on our daily lives. Who better than one of the early pioneers of IoT – someone who was linking "embedded devices" to the Internet back in the historic 1990's!
Network data growth is being driven by the huge new markets for smartphones & tables. The disruptive effects of these devices have impacted in various ways – one of the most interesting stories being that of energy consumption by our gadgets (out of charge again??). We'll take a look at some recent trends and discuss if the madness of the smartphone era is going to subside anytime soon.
Cloud computing – what exactly is it and what does it mean for me? As a member of the editorial board of IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing and author of several recent articles on the synergies between consumer devices and "the Cloud" your presenter is in a good position to provide some interesting insights on "the Cloud", what it is and how it is already impacting on your daily living.
Finally, we meet the scary side of the Internet of Things; we'll look at wearable technology, sousveilance, the loss of personal privacy and, scariest of all, we'll meet "Mother and the Motion Cookies"!


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Dr Jacqueline Primrose
Dr. Jacqueline Primrose qualified from Glasgow University in 1985 with a BSc Hons in Physiology, and then again in 1992 with a PhD from the Medical Faculty.
Her doctoral research was completed in the Glasgow University Dental Hospital and School and was in the area of Cariogenicity (the study of dental caries). She developed an in vitro test for foodstuffs to enable continuing research to the potential effects of individual foodstuffs on teeth without the need for either human or animal experimentation. She delivered human physiology lectures to Dental Nursing students at Langside College.
Dr Primrose is currently serving as the Convenor of the Baptist Union of Scotland, one of the Office Bearers and part of the National Leadership Team. She is an Elder and Church Secretary (similar to Session Clerk) in her home church (Tillicoultry Baptist Church). She enjoys reading, walking and current affairs and enjoys nice meals with family and friends.
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