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We file everything for your appeal. When you hire Woods & Woods veterans disability lawyers, we submit everything needed for your appeal. Our lawyers are highly-skilled in VA law and know exactly what evidence you are going to need to win your appeal.
We handle all the paperwork. If you hire us, Woods & Woods will handle all the paperwork for your appeal. You won't have to be confused by the mountains of paperwork and forms that need submitted. We get you through the complicated VA bureaucracy. You don't have to do this alone.
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Stardoll Broadcast was founded in April of 2011, by two sisters, ilgd and gd4e.
We first shared the news and updates of stardoll. But we soon got tired of that so the blog was slowly abandoned. Just a few posts were published during 2012 and that's when we decided to close down the blog.
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Here at Venetian Hire boats we love our boats. We love the layout, the comfort, the cleanliness and the fabulous night's sleep we get. We love the big king size beds with fluffy pillows and snugly duvet. We are a family run business and so work very hard to present our boats in the manner that we would want to find them. We hope you love them as much as we do.
|Lady Isabella (2)
|Serenissima (2)
|Casanova (2)
|Lady Sophia (2/4)
|Columbina (4/6)
|Don Giovani (6)
Our fleet is small but growing and being based at the Venetian Marina, we had the perfect theme for our fleet. We are all 6ft tall and so have always found canal boats to be great fun but very cramped- especially the beds. Our first priority has always been comfort, convenience and a relaxing ambiance. Therefore, on all of our boats you will enjoy;
Kingsize beds
All of our boats have king size beds at the front with snugly duvets, fluffy pillows (3 each if you want) and a privacy door to shut yourself away. If you value your sleep, we are sure you will enjoy our boats.
Satellite or Digital Freeview TV
All of our boats have either "Travelsat" or freeview TV so no matter where you are you should always get good reception. The canal routes are notorious for poor TV reception so we have tried to eliminate that frustration. Full instructions are on each boat.
No Surcharges
When you get to the prices page, you will find that we just do NOT do surcharges. Over the years we have found all the extra charges levied by hire companies to be a source of real frustration. We decided that we will not allow our customers to suffer the same frustrations. So, what you see is what you pay. That's it.
Welcome pack
There is always the chance that you'll forget to bring something with you and there is nothing worse than setting off without tea, sugar, milk, or even worse, a glass of wine or beer. We provide a few basics to ensure that you do not need to worry if you forget something. You can set off and start to enjoy your holiday and pick them up later.
Chocolate Fairy
We are lucky. Here at Venetian, we have found that the Chocolate Fairy visits every boat before it departs. How lucky are we?
When you unpack you'll find we have anticipated your storage needs, with plenty of wardrobes and drawer space and you will find a fully stocked galley. It has full cooking facilities (gas oven and grill) with a fridge, plus a very comprehensive inventory of kitchen cutlery, crockery and pans.
We have provided a very comprehensive inventory of equipment on our boats to help you have a relaxing and comfortable holiday which even includes bath towels. Click here to see the full inventory and click here to see details of your welcome pack.
Bed linen is of course provided with extra pillows to ensure you are as snugly as at home. We also provide freshly laundered towels in the bathroom to reduce your luggage burden.
All come equipped with full central heating, hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, wash basin , shower and a full tank of fuel.
The boat controls are as simple as can be – start/stop, forward/reverse, left/right.
We provide full Canal and River trust approved on–board training before you depart on how to operate the boat, handle the locks and Canal etiquette.
We love our boats and would love you to think the same so please help us to keep them clean and fresh by not smoking inside any of our boats.
ALL of our boats are are doggy friendly and we will even supply a doggy life jacket if you wish. We consider "Dave the Dog" to be part of the family and there are no extra charges for members of the family.
Our boats are specifically equipped and set out in order to afford you as much comfort and convenience as we possibly can. To start with, they are all of the "reverse" layout from the traditional narrowboat layout. That means the bed is at the front and the galley at the back so communication is improved while cruising and quite simply, the bed is bigger. Traditional narrowboats have the bed at the back which is narrow and cramped and gets wet when the weather is bad. Our boats all have King size beds at the front which will give you a good night's sleep.
We do 2,4 & 6 berth boats so that you have all the comforts of home. Our 2 berth boats have armchairs instead of bench seats so you can relax properly in the evenings and watch the big screen satellite TV. Our 4 berth boats have a dividing door to the front bedroom so you can ensure your privacy.
All boats come equipped with Central heating, showers, baths (small), flushing toilets, drinkable water supplies (our boats have stainless steel water tanks) full size gas cookers, slow cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge with ice box, TV, DVD, Radio, CD player, bed linen, towels and bathroom floor towels.
And new for 2016 –
We have fitted 4G Wifi to all of our boats so you can stay connected with your family and friends and send them the fabulous photos you take on your holiday. The password is in the boat manual.
Of course, in order to navigate the canals you need the right equipment. All of our boats have all of the equipment you will need such as windlasses, BW keys, mooring pins, hammers etc and you will receive a full briefing and appropriate training on how to use them before you set off on your holiday.
We also provide waterproof capes, and umbrella and a torch and just because we can,……. a teddy and hot water bottle. Ted loves his hot water bottle.
If you have any specific questions, please visit the Q&A page. If not, please just email us at [email protected] and we will respond as soon as we can.


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It's an Ashbory, or more specifically a DeArmond Ashbory reissue.
It's fun to play and sounds remarkably good.
These songs were written by me and performed by Jazz Express.
Jazz Express is Rex Bell, guitar, Jeremy Cohen, bass, Eric Thompson, drums, and Greg Rahn, keyboards.
If you are interested in hearing more of this music, we have cds and cassettes on sale. CDs are only $10 plus postage and cassettes are only $5.00 plus postage. There are 12 songs totalling 55 minutes of music on the cd or tape.
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(gear acquisition syndrome)
Here I am playing an MTD 6 string bass at Gelb Music in Redwood City, CA.
The list price is somewhere over $3700.
By the way, I no longer own the Zon Sonus 6 in the picture
at the top of the page. Nowadays I'm playing a Carvin LB-76.
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Oral acne medication can be a great option when your acne has been resistant to regular topical treatments.
Classified as antibiotics, oral contraceptives or retinoids, oral acne medications treat acne from within.
Oral antibiotics kill bacteria that cause acne, reducing inflammation and preventing breakouts.
Oral contraceptives treat acne caused by overactive oil glands.
Retinoids reduce inflammation and regulate the production and shedding of skin cells.
Here are the top 6 rated oral medications for treating acne:
ErythromycinErythromycin kills acne-causing bacteria to prevent new breakouts. This drug increases sun sensitivity, so avoid sunlight exposure or wear protective clothing if you have to spend time in the sun. Other side effects include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, vomiting and stomach pain.
TetracyclineTetracycline is the most common and popular oral antibiotic prescribed today. It works by reducing inflammation and killing the bacteria that cause acne. Some common side effects of this medication include discoloration of the teeth, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhea.
DoxycyclineDoxycycline is usually used when a patient does not react to Tetracycline treatment. Doxycycline is a derivative of tetracycline and works by slowing the growth of acne-causing bacteria in the body. This antibiotic also increases sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid sun exposure during your treatment and use sunscreen. Doxycycline can also reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, so consider using an alternate birth control method during treatment.
MinocyclineMinocycline reduces inflammation and kills bacteria. The anti-inflammatory effect leads to reduced swelling, tenderness and redness of pimples. However, Minocycline can sometimes cause discoloration to one's skin.
ClindamycinClindamycin suppresses the formation of bacterial proteins, resulting in fewer acne-causing bacteria. But Clindamycin can have the uncomfortable side effect of causing diarrhea, so it is not usually the first choice when it comes to oral acne medication.Anyone with a history of ulcerative colitis or gastroenteritis should avoid using clindamycin orally. Side effects of clindamycin include peeling skin, rash, itching, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and inflammation of the esophagus.
BactrimBactrim contains trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, which both treat different types of bacterial infections. Avoid this medication if you have an allergy to any of its contents. The side effects of Bactrim include joint pain, insomnia, ringing in the ears, swollen tongue and dizziness.
Treatment with oral antibiotics usually begins with a higher dosage, which is reduced as acne clears. Generally, antibiotics are prescribed for six months or less.As with all medications, especially antibiotics, it is very important to take your medication exactly as prescribed, to experience the full effectiveness.
When taken as prescribed you stand a better chance of controlling your acne.
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So Rodney Hide is finally stepping up to the mark and criticising the Emissions Trading Scheme. I'm sure the huge volume of e-mails he has had from supporters has jolted his conscience, just like it did with his profligate overseas travel spending.
The Herald reports that Maori Party MP Rahui Katene returned the swipe, beginning her speech by noting it was a joy to work with a party "not tied down in Hide-bound ideas". What he or she (I've really no idea which) means is that it is good to deal with a party (National) that has no principles. How true!


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Up to the knees
in the smell and lasting of it.
We, warriors, laughing
until someone caught a mouthful.
Then, not because we were grown,
but because love's the Viking maker.
It becomes more desperate then play.
A life or death struggle to avenge impulses.
You will rue the day
you dove into these mud flats.
Rue the day 'til the sun exhausts us.
It's always been like this.
You hit me when I'm happy
and most vulnerable.
I'll make you rue the day, damn it.
You'll have mud coming out your pores
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Why speaking up makes us a more courageous and moral society
By EILEEN FAIRWEATHER
Last updated at 20:45 21 July 2007
On a beach or at a club it might have looked all right, but the young woman wearing hipsters and mini top was dealing with nerve-racked people about to give evidence in an employment tribunal.
I was there as a reporter and should perhaps have kept my head down - instead
I complained.
The outcome was a revelation and convinced me that if more of us spoke up about the slipping of standards in public life, we could help make our country a more pleasant place.
This month, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced a £13.7million package to help English schools teach manners.
But good manners once permeated society. Parents knew it was their job to instil them, churches reinforced the need for ethical behaviour and neighbours felt entitled to tick off little Johnny if he misbehaved in the street.
Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood, calls this the 'adult alliance' which Britain needs urgently to rebuild. And we should – because it works.
To return to the tribunal: I spotted two court officials, a middle-aged man and woman, and told them I thought the girl's clothing inappropriate.
They agreed and suggested I write a complaint. I did so and expected to hear no more.
But a few minutes later a young manager called me into his office and thanked me profusely.
He explained that both the staff lawyers had expressed concern about standards of dress, but they had been waiting for a complaint from a member of the public; now they had one so something could at last be done.
It is easy to feel we might be the only ones who mind certain things, but we rarely are.
I have often intervened in public in tense situations. I am not brave, nor particularly strong, and I'm often not even particularly nice.
But my dad was a policeman, my schools were Catholic and my mum was from a poor, but decent, culture where people mucked in.
The interventions I've made have always helped, and I have never been hit.
Even bullies sometimes have a conscience, and speaking up often encourages others to stick up for what is right.
Of course, you have to pick your fights carefully – and it can be easier for women to defuse potential violence.
On a train recently, I witnessed three strapping teenage girls subjecting a hapless ticket inspector to violent abuse.
When he asked for their tickets, one blocked his path and threatened to pluck out his eye and eat it: "You just picking on us 'cos of how we is dressed,"
she snarled.
They were black South London girls – and everyone else on this train rolling through Surrey was white and suddenly buried in their newspapers.
I felt so sorry for the poor man that I piped up before I could even think.
I turned it into a joke about how inspectors always assumed my daughter was dishonest because she was young – and thought I must be honest because I'm middle-aged: "Now girls, isn't that something to look forward to? So give the guy a break, he's just doing his job."
The fight went out of them and one girl said: "That was brave of you. We could have had knives."
That possibility had never even occurred to me.
Much aggression cannot easily be understood or calmed. But if we think carefully and resist traditional British reserve, we can still help.
Not long ago, outside a park, I saw a huge, enraged man dragging a little girl of about four. He had her by the arm and she was sobbing and screaming for her mum.
Nearly everyone in the street paused and looked back, alarmed. But no one did anything: we felt paralysed, by fear as well as indecision.
Was this angry giant abducting her or 'just' an angry dad?
I felt certain that, once a door closed on this child, she would be horribly beaten. Yet I too walked on.
At the end of the road, I remembered Blake Morrison's thought-provoking book As If, about the abduction and murder of toddler Jamie Bulger in Liverpool in 1993.
No fewer than 38 adults testified at the trial of the two ten-year-old boys eventually convicted of this terrible crime that they had seen them beat and drag the crying child through the streets.
Only one woman stopped and questioned them.
So I turned back, and decided to protect myself by enlisting the help of another passer-by. I found a strong-looking workman and together we followed the pair.
When the man reached an alley and shoved the girl through a gate, he spotted us. He shot after us, his big fists balled to punch. We ran.
But the workman had seen the number on the gate and I told the police.
An officer visited the house and rang me a couple of hours later.
The man was the child's father but, the policeman said, already 'well known' to police – yes, he hinted, for crimes of violence.
I had done the right thing and social services had been alerted.
Film critic Barry Norman said this week, following a survey on declining manners in cinemas, that the likes of teens chatting on mobiles during films would soon shut up if, instead of one person challenging them, 200 did.
We also need the return of ushers, park keepers, train guards, station staff and bus conductors: their numbers have been slashed in recent years even though they add enormously to public safety and manners.
Meanwhile, however, there's us. There have been times in my life when I have been immensely touched by the care of strangers.
So let's speak up, remembering there's more of Us than Them.
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Spectacular Concept Art for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
If you've seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens — and if you haven't by now, come on, just do it, the film's great — you'll know that it's visually spectacular, and a lot of that is attributable to the impressive locations. Rey's home planet of Jakku resembles Luke Skywalker's desert home Tatooine (only with extra dead Star Destroyers), the First Order's proto-fascist interiors are as imposing as the Empire's ever were, and the characters romp through plenty of other striking locales. So it's fascinating to look at some of the art that preceded the finished product — this collection of storyboards and concept art is taken from the book The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Phil Szostak, which is out now, and we're delighted to feature it on Flavorwire.
The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Phil Szostak © Abrams Books, 2015
(C) 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. And TM. All Rights Reserved. Used under authorization.
"It seems like all of these Star Wars movies are going to have so many contemporary flavors and concepts that arose in a post-9/11 world. In some ways, this ruins set feels like it's more and more out of that sensibility." — artist Thom Tenery
"This Star Destroyer hangar has to look decrepit and huge and old, which was challenging. We went back through the classic trilogy, and the hangar is one of the only Star Destroyer sets you see, the only set that can conjure specific, iconic imagery." — artist Ryan Church


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Toby wears his parachute everywhere and it sure does come in handy.
There's the long trek down the bunk bed ladder in the morning for a start, not to mention scaling the dizzy heights of a step ladder to brush his teeth. Luckily, the parachute gives Toby the courage to deal with all the big things in life, including enormous elephants outside the gate! But when Toby's cat gets stuck at the top of a tree in the backyard and he uses the parachute to rescue him, how will Toby make it safely back to the ground without it?
Danny Parker's powerful story about a boy and his parachute is exquisitely illustrated by Matt Ottley and beautifully read by talented funny lady, Cal Wilson. At it's heart, Parachute is a sentimental tale about growing up and learning to let go of our safety nets, one step at a time…because we all rely on a bit of support every now and then.
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For each question below, there are a number of choices. Choose one as your answer. Think Different is scored by the number of people who submit the same answer. It's best to be the only person who chooses a particular answer. The most common answer is called the sheep. You don't want to be a sheep. Incorrect answers get the sheep score plus five points. Low score wins. Bonus questions will allow you to reduce your score by up to nine.
You may drop one question and sheep one question. (To sheep means to accept the highest score on a question without fear of giving an incorrect answer.) These answers must come from your head; not your computer, reference library, or smartphone. No research is allowed. Last names are fine except when more is needed to identify presidents with the same last name. Submit your answers here: https://form.jotform.com/80417221193146
You know the drill. Take two parts of the clue and combine them so they overlap. Example: Current Supreme Court justice who wrote the Declaration of Independence: Clarence Thomas Jefferson. Middle names and initials are not necessary except to distinguish between presidents with the same first and last name. LETTER NOT NECESSARY.
- Father of the country who wrote "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
- Chipmunk brothers who speak softly and carry a big stick
- Founding father who served as president in a wheelchair
- Singer of "Your Song" who led the invasion of Normandy
- Modern president who can take any trick
- Cleveland Cavaliers great who served only six months
- Constitutional architect who starred in "Cory in the House"
- Eubie Blake song for a president from Missouri
- The Great Communicator with three Shakespearean daughters (OK if you need some liberty on spelling)
- Give him a twenty and he might sing "Doctor, My Eyes"
Identify one of these presidents from his high school photo. NUMBER REQUIRED.
3. Name a president who died in office or succeeded one who did
Name a president by his birth date. Letter not required.
- February 22, 1732
- February 12, 1809
- June 14, 1946
- January 30, 1882
- August 5, 1961
- October 27, 1858
- December 29, 1808 (think about this year)
- August 10, 1874
- April 23, 1791
- October 5, 1829
Name a president by his death date. Letter not required.
- November 22, 1963
- June 5, 2004
- January 22, 1973
- December 26, 1972
- December 26, 2006
- February 3, 1924
- June 28, 1836
- September 19, 1881
- March 8, 1930
- July 4, 1831
Some presidents are known for the colleges and universities they attended. Some colleges and universities are known for the presidents who attended them. Letter not required.
- Where did Woodrow Wilson earn his Ph.D.?
- Where did Ronald Reagan go to college?
- Where did Herbert Hoover go to college (and get a school named for him)?
- What four-letter school graduated three four-letter Republican presidents?
- Which service academy graduated Jimmy Carter?
- Where did Donald Trump graduate? (either the school or university is fine)
- What Maine college claims Franklin Pierce?
- What college in the upper left hand corner of Massachusetts graduated James Garfield?
- What California institution matriculated Richard Nixon?
Some of our presidents wouldn't have gotten anywhere without their leading ladies. Identify a president by his First Lady's maiden name. Letter not required.
- Rodham
- Henry
- Bolling
- Todd
- Dandridge
- Payne
- Folsom
- Wallace
- Ryan
- Robinson
Overwhelmingly, presidents come to office having held some other important office first. (There are exceptions.) Name the president who held one of these offices. LETTER REQUIRED.
A. Governor of Georgia
B. Governor of California
C. Governor of New Jersey
D. Governor of Massachusetts
E. Governor of Arkansas
F. Governor of Texas
G. Senator from Illinois
H. Senator from Missouri
I. Senator from Texas
J. Senator from California
BONUS - What president was the first to be elected a senator by popular vote? (-2 points)
Name the major party presidential nominee defeated by these presidents. Letter not required.
- Truman
- Eisenhower
- Hoover
- McKinley
- L. Johnson
- Coolidge
- Harding
- G.H.W. Bush
- Carter
- T. Roosevelt
Name a president who appointed a chief justice
BONUS - What well known poet wrote the words to the president's official song, "Hail to the Chief"? (-1 point)
Answer one of these facts about the presidents. Some are truly easy, so please read them before using a lifeline. LETTER REQUIRED.
A. What president was born on the 4th of July and was the first to be struck on a coin while in office?
B. What president was first to submerge in a sub while in office and made the only hole-in-one of his life on February 6, 1968?
C. Name the president whose brother was assassinated.
D. Who was the first president to visit the west coast while in office and get a state named for him in South America?
E. Who was the first (and so far only) president to die of cancer, four days after finishing his memoirs?
F. Who survived a ship explosion that killed two cabinet secretaries and four others?
G. Name a year of three presidents. (Will be scored separately)
H. Whose wife and mother died the same day?
I. Who saved 77 people from drowning during his time as a lifeguard?
J. Who was first to meet with a pope while in office?
K. Who appointed the first woman to cabinet?
L. Which president was first to take a train to the inauguration for his very brief presidency?
You've done it before and you can do it again. Take two parts of the clue and combine them so they overlap. Example: Current Supreme Court justice who wrote the Declaration of Independence: Clarence Thomas Jefferson. Middle names and initials are not necessary except to distinguish between presidents with the same first and last name. LETTER NOT NECESSARY.
- President from Texas who makes many of the leading household cleaning products, including Windex
- "Tutti Frutti" singer who famously declared he's not a crook
- Quebec battle site for a Civil War president
- Sci-fi author who took over right before the crash
- Son of a president who never made it to the majors
- Heir to the British throne who was assassinated in Buffalo
- Wartime president recorded by Elvis
- Old Tippecanoe played a president whose plane was hijacked
- Peanut farmer who founded the Journal of Negro History
- Unelected president with a double name who was originally Hueffer
Most of our presidents have been known for their wordiness. Some of them were successful authors before they were president. Some became successful authors as a result of running. The rest became successful authors as a result of being president. Who wrote what?
- Manual of Parliamentary Practice
- Dreams from My Father
- History of New York City
- Portrait of the Assassin
- Congressional Government
- An Answer to Paine's "Rights of Man"
- Six Crises
- The Art of the Deal
- Liberty Under Law
- Principles of Mining
- Where's the Rest of Me?
- Profiles in Courage
Answer up to six of these for -1 point each. No penalty for a wrong answer. Letter REQURED.
A. Who was the first president to resign the office?
B. Who was the first president to serve who had been born in a hospital?
C. Who was the first president inaugurated in Washington?
D. Who was the first president to attend a manned space launch?
E. Who was the first president to transit the Panama Canal while in office?
F. Who was the first president to speak on television from the White House?
G. Who was the first president to hold a pilot's license?
H. Who was the first president to father a child while in office?
I. Who was the first president to receive a passport while in office?
J. Who was the first president to throw out the first pitch of the baseball season?
K. Who was the first president to be granted a patent? (In this case, for a device for buoying vessels over shoals.)
L. Who was the first president photographed in office?
M. Who was the only president to die in office whose wife also died during what would have been his presidency?


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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Jammu-Katra (50 kilometres)
On arrival at Jammu Airport, you will be transferred to Katra via A/C Cab which will take around 1.5 to 2 hours. On arrival at Katra, check into your hotel. The holy town of Katra is the starting point of the 14 km (approx.) trek to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. You may leave for darshan in the evening (or next morning, as per your choice). You'll be given your yatra slip at the hotel and the hotel will provide you a transfer to Ban Ganga, which is the starting point of the Yatra.
Day 2: Katra
The duration of Darshan can range from 7 hours to more than 20 hours depending on the customer. Once you return back to Ban Ganga, you'll be transferred to your hotel for breakfast (if the timings match) and for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Katra - Jammu (50 km)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jammu Airport for your flight, which will take 1.5-2 hours.
Tour Detail
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- 1. Core Group Membership
- 2. Roles and Responsibilities of Core Group Members
- 3. Chairing the Core Group
- 4. Taking the Minutes of the Core Group Meetings
- 5. Venue of the Meeting
- 6. Invites to Core Group Meeting
- 7. Attendance
1. Core Group Membership
1.1 Child or Young Person
The child or young person's voice is central to the effectiveness of the Child Protection Plan. Where the child wishes to attend, they should be supported to do so. Where the child does not want to attend, or it is felt that the child's attendance would be not in their best interests, the Core Group must ensure that the child's views are gathered in advance of the Core Group and shared at the Core Group meeting. This should not be a token effort, but part of an ongoing process of ensuring that the child's views are understood and included in all aspects of safeguarding practice. If required a member of the Core Group may be nominated to represent the child's views throughout.
1.2 Parents / Carers
The Core Group should ensure the full participation of parents and carers wherever possible. This will include consideration of where and when meetings take place, making sure that parents or carers receive reports sufficiently in advance, and that these reports are written in as accessible a format as possible. This will of course vary from family to family.
1.3 Professionals
The Core Group will include a variety of professionals who have a direct input into the family. This will include an identified social worker from children's social care. Alongside the social worker, the Core Group of professionals should include all professionals that are working with the family within the context of the Child Protection Plan. In addition consideration should always given to the inclusion of other professionals who are important to the child and family e.g. voluntary organisations such as sports clubs, scouts, brownies etc.
2. Roles and Responsibilities of Core Group Members
2.1 Social Workers
Social workers with their managers should:
- Be the Lead Professional for inter-agency work with the child and family;
- Develop the outline Child Protection Plan;
- Secure contributions from Core Group members and others in any assessment;
- Record decisions and actions agreed at Core Group meetings as well as the written views of those who were not able to attend, and follow up those actions to ensure they take place; and
- Lead Core Group activity.
2.2 All Core Group Members
Collectively, the Core Group should:
- Meet within 10 working days from the Initial Child Protection Conference if the child is the subject of a Child Protection Plan;
- Develop the outline Child Protection Plan, based on assessment findings, and set out what needs to change, by how much, and by when in order for the child to be safe and have their needs met;
- Decide what steps need to be taken, and by whom, to complete the in-depth assessment to inform decisions about the child's safety and welfare; and
- Implement the Child Protection Plan and take joint responsibility for carrying out the agreed tasks, monitoring progress and outcomes, and refining the plan as needed.
All Core Group members have a responsibility to attend and contribute to Core Group meetings. All Core Group members should be well prepared for the meetings and in a position to update the Core Group about the work that has taken place with the family and what changes they have noted in the family situation during their intervention with the family.
Core Group members should provide written or verbal updates regarding their involvements with the family, with a particular focus on the Child Protection Plan. If a written report is to be submitted, this should be done sufficiently in advance to enable distribution and sharing with the family.
3. Chairing the Core Group
These meetings will be chaired by a member of the Core Group or their line manager. They need not necessarily be chaired by the social worker. It may be beneficial to have a chair from a different agency in complex meetings to allow the social worker to fulfil their other roles. The chair should be sufficiently prepared and skilled to chair a meeting.
4. Taking the Minutes of the Core Group Meetings
In principle, the Chair and minute taker should not be the same person. The Chair should make clear what needs to be recorded. The record should explicitly record progress of the plan, and actions should be recorded in a SMART form. The minutes should be made available to the child and family in as accessible format as possible.
5. Venue of the Meeting
The venue should be chosen to maximise attendance and participation of Core Group members. This will include specific consideration of how the venue may impact on families' involvement in the Core Group process.
6. Invites to Core Group Meeting
It is the responsibility of Core Group members to know when Core Group meetings are taking place. If the planned date for a Core Group meeting is changed, the agency convening that meeting must ring the agencies who have been invited to ensure that they are made aware of the change in date.
7. Attendance
It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that they attend Core Group meetings. Attendance at both Core Group meetings and Child Protection Review Conferences must be given priority by all Core Group members as participation in the discussion around ongoing risk assessment is a crucial element of the process. If a Core Group member is not able to attend, they should ensure that either a colleague with knowledge of the case attends, or a report is submitted. If a report is to be submitted it should be done so sufficiently in advance as to allow for both clarification of its content and distribution to the Core Group prior to the meeting itself. In the case of Core Groups that take place in the school holidays, schools may be able to access support from the Education Child Protection Service who may be able to attend on their behalf.


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From 'Dublin Docklands - An Urban Voyage' (MPG, 2009) by Turtle Bunbury.
The history of housing in the Docklands is in itself an extraordinary tale. Three hundred years ago, there were no houses here with the exception of the small fishing hamlet of Ringsend. Most of the land was underwater with the occasional watchtower, customs outpost and pilgrimage hospice along the waterfront. The reclamation of the North and South Lotts in the 18th century was a largely commercial initiative and there is little record of any residential development before 1780. During the Victorian Age, the industrial magnates who operated the railways, coal-yards, shipbuilding, gasworks, canals and warehouses built many of the terraced rows in North Wall and East Wall for their workers.
The onset of cholera and typhoid in the late 19th century obliged the Pembroke Township to build new and better homes in Ringsend and the South Lotts before the Great War. In the 1920s, the Rev DH Hall inspired a major building programme in East Wall, echoed by Dublin Corporation. A decade later, de Valera's promise to clear the slums resulted in the creation of suburban estates like Kimmage and Whitehall, as well as the East Wall terraces and the infamous Sheriff Street Flats. Elsewhere in the inner city, thousands of families continued to live in the dangerously decrepit and overcrowded tenement houses of Westland Row on the southside and in the crumbling Georgian buildings of the once formidable Blessington estate on the northside.
During the 1950s, there were approximately 22,500 families living in the Parish of Westland Row alone. Most were crammed into the old Georgian tenement houses and run-down mews cottages on the back alleys. Conditions were emphatically sub-standard. In many cases there was one tap and one toilet for four families. 'We lived in a Big House', says Sonny Kinsella, who grew up on Townsend Street. 'Between the parents and the children, there were 54 in the one house, in 10 rooms. Over 1,000 people lived on the street then'. One wonders how any one of them got any sleep with the horse-drawn coal carts rattling down the cobbles outside throughout the night. In June 1963, storm conditions sent a spring tide and heavy rain crashing into Dublin City. A pair of four-storey tenement houses on Fenian Street collapsed, killing two small girls. The tragedy was the catalyst for a hard-line response to the inner city housing crisis. Dublin City Council sent in the demolition men and, north and south of the river, nearly all the tenements came down. The population were scattered amongst new housing schemes in places such as Crumlin, Drimnagh, Ballyfermot, Donnybrook and Ringsend.
By 1970, the massive slum clearances meant the total population of the two parishes of Westland Row and City Quay was little over 6,000. The northside population similarly plummeted from 50,000 to 16,000, with many of those squeezed into the Sheriff Street flats. In the mid-1990s, Dublin Corporation likewise dispatched the 'Sherro' residents to the suburbs, sent the bull-dozers in and the flats came tumbling down. Docklanders still regard these displaced families as 'our people'. Many frequently return to socialize, shop and visit relatives who remained in the area.
One of the pioneering achievements of the Docklands Authority, inspired by the Docklands Council, was the 'Social and Affordable Housing' initiative, subsequently adopted by the Irish government. In order to ensure the local community stood a reasonable chance of buying a house in the area where they grew up, the Docklands Master Plan outlined that 20 per cent of all residential developments in the Docklands Area had to be 'Social and Affordable'. The 'S & A' concept emerged after consultation with London dockers who had expressed horror that the extensive developments along the Thames waterfront in the 1980s meant their own children were unable to afford a house in the area where they were born and reared. As such, the Dubliners were ready when the Docklands Authority sought opinions on local housing policy in 1997. They were determined that the developer would not reap all the benefits. The Docklands Authority concurred and the 20 per cent clause was adopted. This ensures that, by about 2015, the local community can expect to be in ownership of 2,500 new homes in the Docklands. This means that at least 80% of the local community will be able to live and move around within the area where they were born and raised. Administration of all such housing is facilitated by a recently established Housing Trust whose current directors are Seánie Lamb, Gerry Fay, Betty Ashe, William Prentice, Aidan Long, Ciaran McNamara and Gerry Kelly. As representatives of the Docklands community, this board is indicative of the Authority's policy of encouraging the local community to take responsibility for resolving their own issues. Also telling is the fact that the 20 per cent Social and Affordable Housing clause negotiated with the Docklands Authority is now standard in all new housing schemes across Ireland.
The annual Social Regeneration Conference gives everyone an opportunity to air their thoughts on how best to improve the situation for all in the community. In 2007, for instance, the Docklands Authority initiated the Play Space Guidelines to encourage developers to create a specific play area in apartment schemes. Planned public parks such as Chimney Park and the Royal Canal Linear Park also have strong child-friendly cores. The residents of the apartment blocks in North Wall and the Grand Canal Docks are blessed with the revamped campshires and new public spaces such as Mayor Square and Grand Canal Square. Poolbeg promises a whole new green parkland landscape for Dubliners while on-going work at Seán Moore Park and Irishtown Nature Park will ensure they become ever more attractive visitor destinations. Community Centres like the Séan O'Casey Community Centre and the St Andrew's Resource Centre are also playing a vital role in keeping the community spirit alive. After five decades of downtime, the inner city population is rising steadily.


text: It is a commonplace that social factors are involved in disease in animal species – pathogens are usually spread, for example, via social means. However, social factors, particularly those associated with negative interactions (stress) can modulate an individual's physiological response to a disease process. In addition, social influences on disease are not restricted to intraspecific interactions. And understanding of how social factors influence disease processes can have evolutionary, ecological, and captive management implications. This symposium brings together scientists with a variety of perspectives to address the topic of how social factors affect disease. Charles Nunn, an ASP Featured Speaker, will discuss his comparative work in disease ecology, and theoretical models that link sociality and parasitism. Stephanie Willard will discuss how position in a hierarchy influences risk for a variety of health-related outcomes. Lisa Jones-Engel will discuss the social contexts and predisposing factors associated with bidirectional transmission of pathogens between human and nonhuman primates. Steve Schapiro will provide a colony management perspective, discussing procedures that provide socialization to insure normal behavior while still restricting the opportunity for pathogen transmission. Tom Gillespie will discuss strategies for understanding inter-specific pathogen transmission dynamics and the implications of human-nonhuman primate transmission for conservation and global health. Together, these presentations will illustrate how the social nature of primates affects, and is affected by, disease processes.


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Every house has shelves, but forget the old standard pine wall unit. Shannon looks at some original and creative alternatives:
Basic shelf x 3
The traditional shelf cleverly designed – they seem to float on the wall as all their supporting mechanisms are hidden within the shelf itself and the wall behind it. Staggering the shelves creates a stunning feature, and as a cute extra, glue the lids of food jars underneath the shelf, and double your food storage space.
Shelf room divider on wheels
Multi-functional and extremely versatile, this shelving unit is not only handy
for storing all your bits and pieces. It simply rolls out when you need something from it, and can also be used decoratively as a room divider.
Stacked chocolate moulded oblong shelves
These four simple shelves stack together in any combination to adapt to any use. Slick, contemporary and modern, you can use them all together or separate them for individual use.
Nuwave moulded plywood shelf
Made from moulded plywood and stained in clear varnish these shelves epitomise versatility because they double up as stools and tables. You can make so many interesting configurations out of them that you'll never tire of them.
Picked up in a second-hand store, this trusty step-ladder offers shelving with a difference. Place it beside your bed for reading books and lights, or in the bathroom for storing towels and bath oils.
Spiral wall mounted shelf
This is your top end of shelving. The unique snail shape design forms a stunning bracket for books and shows all shelving doesn't have to be straight.
Things to consider
- If your shelves are open and exposed, don't clutter them up with lots of junk. Keep them clean and organised looking.
- When storing books, make sure that all similar height books are stacked together, and break them up with an ornament or space them into blocks. Lay some books down on their sides and stand others up to make interesting formations.
- Group ornaments together to form pyramid shapes of varying heights, a formation which is most pleasing to the eye.
- When installing wall mounted shelves, make sure they are secured strongly and that you have the appropriate tools, wall plugs and long enough screws. Pop-out wall mounts are the best option for chip-board or fibro walls.
Equipment and Suppliers
– Ikea red Lack wall shelves $49 each
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– red envelope vase $119
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Ariel Booksellers
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Palau (pälou´), officially Republic of Palau, independent nation (2015 est. pop. 21,000), c.192 sq mi (497 sq km), W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands. Belau, the indigenous name for Palau, is sometimes used. Until 1994, Palau was administered by the United States as the last UN trust territory. It consists of about 200 islands and islets, of which Babeldaob (or Babelthuap, the site of Melekeok, the capital), Oreor (or Koror, the former site of the capital), Arakabesan, and Malakal are the most important.
Palauans (about 70% of the population) are predominantly Micronesian with a mix of Malayan and Melanesian strains. There are minorities of Filipinos, Chinese, and other Asians. Palauan is the official language, but English and other languages are also spoken. Roman Catholicism and Protestantism are the predominant religions.
Tourism, subsistence farming, and fishing and shellfishing are the chief economic activities; commercial fishing was phased out in its waters beginning in 2014. Machinery and equipment, fuels, and foodstuffs are imported. The United States provides considerable financial assistance under the terms of the compact of free association, and is Palau's largest trading partner, followed by Singapore and Japan.
Palau is governed under the constitution of 1981. The president, who is both head of state and head of government, is elected by popular vote for a four-year term and is eligible for a second term. The bicameral Parliament consists of the nine-seat Senate and the 16-seat House of Delegates; all members are popularly elected for four-year terms. Administratively, the islands are divided into 16 states. Defense is the responsibility of the United States.
Spain held the islands for about 300 years before selling them to Germany in 1899. Japan seized them in 1914 and was given a mandate over them by the League of Nations in 1920. A major Japanese naval base in World War II, Palau was seized by U.S. forces in 1944 and made part of the U.S.-administered United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in 1947. Palau became self-governing in 1981. Palau's constitution prohibits nuclear weapons, causing a conflict with the compact of free association proposed by the United States in 1985–86. The islands voted in favor of the compact in 1987, but the referendum failed to garner the 75% of the votes then required. In a new plebiscite held in 1993 the compact was approved, opening the door to closer official linkage with the United States. The following year Palau became an independent nation in free association with the United States. The capital was moved from Oreor to Babeldoab in 2006. In 2010 Palau and the United States signed a 15-year renewal of the financial assistance associated with the compact of free association; the U.S. Congress finally ratified the agreement in 2017. Johnson Toribiong was elected president in 2008, succeeding Tommy Remengesau, Jr., who had been elected to the maximum two terms. In 2012 Remengesau defeated Toribiong to return to the office, and he was reelected in 2016. Parts of the country suffered significant damage from a typhoon in Nov., 2013. In 2015 some 80% of the country's territorial waters, c.190,000 sq mi (500,000 sq km), was designated as a marine sanctuary.


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text: Robert Abbey has been designing and manufacturing fine lighting products since 1948. Its design studios, corporate offices and 350,000 square foot factory are located on a 22 acre campus in the picturesque foothills of North Carolina. Much of Robert Abbey's extensive product line is entirely Made in the USA. Robert Abbey is a family focused business - quite a few of their team members are 3rd generation Robert Abbey employees. It's not uncommon to find three (sometimes 4) generations of family and team members on hand at the Robert Abbey offices and plant in Hickory.


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National Pony Express Centennial Association Trail Marker, Bluffdale, UT
in Pony Express Monuments
This Pony Express monument is at the location of the "Rockwell Station" of the Pony Express route (Route Division Four: Stations between Salt Lake City and Robert's Creek Utah)
posted by: Queens Blessing
location: Utah
date approved: 11/6/2010
last visited: 7/9/2014
William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody - Golden, CO
At age 14, William F. Cody was a rider for the Pony Express.
posted by: Outspoken1
location: Colorado
date approved: 10/24/2010
last visited: 3/1/2017
Pony Express Division Headquarters - Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake City Division Headquarters of the Pony Express was located at the present site of the Tribune Building.
posted by: brwhiz
date approved: 9/22/2010
last visited: 8/1/2011
Fort Kearny - Kearney, NE
A home station for the Pony Express.
posted by: cldisme
location: Nebraska
date approved: 7/17/2010
last visited: 7/28/2013
Diamond Springs -Diamond Springs, CA
A Pony Express monument in Diamond Springs, CA.
posted by: saopaulo1
location: California
date approved: 7/12/2010
last visited: 9/14/2014
Halfway House - Dixon, California
A Pony Express Station Marker on the trail between Sacramento and Benicia.
posted by: heringermr
date approved: 6/23/2010
last visited: never
Arizona's Hashknife Pony Express
The Pony Express is alive and well in Arizona.
posted by: Tsegi Mike and Desert Viking
location: Arizona
date approved: 6/22/2010
last visited: 6/1/2017
Rockville House - Rockville, California
A Pony Express Station on historic Highway 40 in Northern California
Kingsbury Grade - Nevada
A set of Pony Express trail markers and other historical markers at the base of the Kingsbury Grade in Nevada
location: Nevada
date approved: 6/16/2010
last visited: 4/29/2013
Carson City - Nevada
A Pony Express Station Marker on Highway 50 in Nevada
date approved: 5/23/2010
last visited: 6/23/2012
Pony Express Monument, Colorado Springs, CO
A plaque on the grounds of the Broadmoor Hotel
posted by: ronjean
date approved: 5/16/2010
last visited: 2/15/2019
Pony Express - Stateline, NV
A quick view of the REALL Pony Express.
posted by: bluesnote
date approved: 5/2/2010
last visited: 11/10/2016
Five Mile House - Sacramento, California
The site of a Pony Express Relay Station in Sacramento, California.
date approved: 4/24/2010
last visited: 9/13/2014
Mangels Ranch Adobe - Fairfield, California
This marker is located in the Pony Express Business Park in Fairfield, California.
date approved: 3/21/2010
Pony Express Marker - Marshall County Courthouse - Marysville, Kansas
This marker is found at the northwest corner of the old Marshall County Courthouse.
posted by: gparkes
location: Kansas
date approved: 2/16/2010
last visited: 9/19/2014
Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station - Hanover, Kansas
At the Hollenburg Ranch, is this small historic marker.
date approved: 2/13/2010
Hollenberg Ranch and The Pony Express - Kansas
This roadside sign tells of a Pony Express Station that is located a few miles to the north.
The Pony Express - Ogallala, Nebraska
The town of Ogallala, Nebraska, before it was a town, was an intersection of many trails and rivers. This series of markers throughout town explain the history of the evolution of rivers to trails to rails to highways and finally interstate.
date approved: 2/1/2010
last visited: 9/18/2014
Mud Springs Pony Express Station Site - Morrill County, Nebraska
In 1860 to 61 this was this site of the Mud Springs Station along the Pony Express line. The buildings were made of sod and today all that can be found are fields and a marker.
Pony Express Centenial Marker - Sand Hill Station - Ogallala, Nebraska
A very interesting road side park. Has many different historical markers here.
date approved: 1/29/2010
last visited: 9/19/2010
In Search of the Pony Express - POLE CREEK STATION
Located on a road side pull out, this marker stands for a Pony Express station put here so long ago.
date approved: 1/28/2010
Pony Express Centenial Marker - US Post Office - Marysville, Kansas
Quite fitting place to have a Pony Express Centenial Monument, in front of the modern Post Office.
date approved: 12/26/2009
Pony Express Home Station - Seneca, Kansas
This marker can be found in the Downtown shopping area of Seneca.
date approved: 12/22/2009
In Search of the Pony Express - SENECA
32 Mile Creek Station
A Pony Express memorial to the Thirty-Two Mile Creek Stage and Pony Express Station.
posted by: GravRidr
date approved: 10/19/2009
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Today's Thursday Think Tank is dedicated to the main man in my life, Mr C, as today he is all I have been thinking about. Regular readers will know (because I've continuously whinged about it) that I am currently living the "single" life as my beloved is travelling abroad. I miss him terribly and am counting down the days until he returns (only 12 sleeps now!). So, to honour him, and the fun we have had together over the years, here are a few pics of the two of us.
Over the last 2.bit years we have been lucky enough to have had some amazing experiences, adventures and lots of laughs. These include, clockwise from the top left -
Dressing up as hotdogs for a friend's "H" themed housewarming (just ridiculous...)
Travelling to various wineries throughout the Barossa, South Australia (nom nom nom)
Seeing U2 live in concert (soooo good!)
Gardening, gardening, gardening (this pic is actually our first ever together so is extra special)
Frocking up (me, not him) and celebrating close friends getting married (x2... and many more)
Dressing up as TMNT for Mr C's 30th birthday bash (the other two turtles also made an appearance)
Travelling to gorgeous Kalbarri, Western Australia (with a great friend... road trip!)
Being stupid whilst waiting for our taxi to dinner on our last weekend before he flew out (the norm...)
Sunset sailing off Fremantle (windy but fun!)
So there you have it. A little snapshot of our lives. Ahh... makes me smile.
If you are lucky enough to have the one that you love within reach now... don't forget to give them a hug, a kiss and tell them that you love them. It will no doubt make their day.
And to Mr C - I miss you babe and am looking forward to having lots more crazy times together in the weeks, months, years, decades to come. xx
This post is linked to Thursday Think Tank with making rebecca lynne. This week is being hosted by the gorgeous Lucy of Charm About You so be sure to jump across and check out her... disaster. ;)


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The History
The History
National Film Archive of Japan (NFAJ)
Kyobashi Main Building
Sagamihara Conservation Center
The only national institution for the preservation and research of films built where cinemas used to be in the Meiji period.
The former National Film Center (NFC) started out in 1952 as the film library section of the National Museum of Modern Art. Kyobashi, where the National Museum of Modern Art was first established, is an area in which cinemas existed from the Meiji period. In 1930, the former headquarters of Nikkatsu was also built in Kyobashi so that it has always been a place noted in connection with Japanese cinema.
After the fine art section of the Museum moved to the present location in Kitanomaru Koen in 1969, the film library section was expanded. The current NFC was opened in its present location in 1970.
Over the years, the building gradually became outdated and it became evident that more functional facilities were called for. In 1986, the Sagamihara Annex was newly built in Kanagawa in order to permanently preserve the films in the collection. Furthermore, NFC in Kyobashi was also entirely rebuilt and reopened in May 1995. Both buildings were designed by the architect Yoshinobu Ashihara.
In 2018, NFC gained independence from the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo and became a new organization, National Film Archive of Japan.


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Shisha by Shanan – From Oldham the Premiere Location for Shisha in Manchester
Manchester has one of the most diverse social cultures in the United Kingdom. Business, tourism, and a large student population mix together to create a pulsing metropolitan. Most days begin rainy and sluggish in this city as everyone goes about the regular mundane duties in life. As the day progresses though Manchester transforms into vibrant setting of magnetism that greets the evening and night life with a bold and abrasive charisma all its own.
To add to that charisma is Shisha by Shanan. It is Oldham's premier shisha lounge only 15 minutes from Oldham and a very unique hookah experience. From the moment you step through the door it is clear that it is time to deposit all the drab and dreariness of the day outside and enter a world of pleasure. Exotic aromas swirl through the air as oversize luxury club chairs and sofas beckon you to slide into comfort. Shisha by Shanan blends Manchester's transformation into evening with luxury and relaxation in a way that no other place can.
This Oldham shisha lounge is located just one mile from the heart of the city centre, on the north and sightly western side. It is just off of A56 and easily accessed by car and public transportation as well as being within walking distance from many public locations and attractions. In this area A56 is more commonly called Bury New Road and as has a corresponding bus stop named "Bury New Road/Waterloo Road (Stop D)" that is serviced by buses 59 and 96. The stop is just a block and a half from the best shisha in Manchester.
Since Shisha by Shanan offers free parking it is great for those who prefer to drive. Keep in mind though that the shisha lounge is located in a corner building with the official address of 61 Bury New Road, but the actual entrance is on Moulton Street. Those in the Salford University area find this to be particularly appealing since it is only a 5 minute car ride away or 30 minute stroll if walking. Shanan's even offers a student discount of up to 25% to all students.
Students and professionals alike can escape here to enjoy authentic Arabic shisha yet remain connected to the internet over the free WiFi that is provided for guests. Since the lounge is so close to so many major attractions such as the National Football Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Manchester Arena it makes for a great spot to regroup and socialize and with seating for up to 100 people it can easily accommodate larger groups.
Shisha by Shanan has quickly become the hottest spot in town for all the big time sporting events. Face book fans have collectively agreed that this Manchester shisha lounge has earned a five star rating. It is no wonder with its 100 inch high definition media screen and crystal clear surround sound. You feel as if you have been transported into the middle of the action. Every goal that is shot and every punch that is thrown looks and sounds larger than life, making this Manchester shisha lounge the top choice for sporting events and birthday parties. It is truly the most action packed choice for shisha close to Oldham
This adult lounge is not only a great spot for birthday and sports parties but the strict non-alcoholic venue makes it great for corporate get-togethers as well as any other type of gathering. Whether you are celebrating a hen or stag night or even mehndis, the staff expertly attend and service every individual need. At Shisha by Shanan the ladies are especially pampered with luxurious perfumes that are a complimentary favor that add an extra touch of splendor.
In fact every sense is awakened when you enter here. The Flavours used in Shanan's exclusive blends are all top quality and fill the room with sweetness that is only matched by the delicious desserts for which is also famous. Where else can you enjoy an exclusively mixed dragon's breath shisha in a fruit bowl or clay topped hookah with a decadent piece of homemade cheese cake. Or cheer your favorite football team to victory while indulging in Manchester shisha specialties like code 69. Even afternoon tea takes on a whole new flare here. So come and step into the world of Shisha by Shanan and step into pleasure.
61 Bury New Road
Telephone : 0161 711 0049


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We are happy to announce
At my Etsy shop, Birdie Brown, I'm offering whimsical and cute (Japanese "kawaii") digital stamps created from my original illustrations. I love "simple & cute" designs. So, most of my digital stamps are designed to match such a style. If you also like "simple & cute" style, you'll find something you have been wanting on Birdie Brown!!


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by Traci K and BrightMove Staffing Software and Recruiting Software
Almost every organization has young employees belonging to Generation Y. This generation is ever-becoming notorious for the characteristics they hold that are unique from others before them. These include the level of work ethic, motivation, skill sets, and also the ways in which they become engaged and are most easily managed in the workplace. Organizations should fully understand the high cost of turnover and the effect of employee engagement on productivity. As Millennials are the future of our corporations, finding ways in which to ximize their efficiency levels and keep them loyal to your company should be at the forefront of current business plans.
In an article for Entrepreneur.com, management professional Heather Salmon details things to keep in mind when managing Gen Y employees. Though written in 2007, these challenges are still considered to ring true today:
They don't respect the manager's position.
Respect is to be earned. They take more notice of actions and role modeling than words. They believe they have the right to query, challenge and ignore rules and policies unless they can see the point.
They value education over experience.
They believe they have better solutions because of their higher education. It's likely they will have higher qualifications than you. They consider experience has little value in a world of constant change. So they challenge and question constantly.
They have an inflated view of their own worth.
They expect high salaries and quick promotions. They have little interest in business realities of income and expenditure. They are likely to threaten to leave if their salary is not increased within three months.
They are easily bored.
They lose commitment to the job, don't turn up for work, often without letting the manager know. They see work as a social activity and lose sight of performance objectives.
As many managers today are members of older generations and stereotypically have differing views on workplace expectations, not only are these characteristics hard to understand, but they can be baffling when considering how to manage them. A few key tips can help get he most of Millennial employees and maintain management sanity. Salmon suggests:
Regular team meetings.
Allow team members to facilitate these, with limited input from the manager. These are times for the manager to listen rather than talk, to present issues or problems for them to consider and solve. Use these as an opportunity to refer to the needs of the business and the long-term strategy. Generation Y will absorb these quickly and incorporate them into their solutions and decisions.
Communicate expectations.
Be firm and clear about what the job involves sand your performance expectations. Agree on a regular timeframe or performance discussions and stick to it. Give honest feedback. Confront issues of non-performance firmly and quickly. Give praise for good performance. Let them take an active part in problem-solving performance issues. Where issues are non-negotiable, say so firmly and consistently.
Agree on required results, but wherever possible let Generation Y take responsibility for the process. Give them responsibility for piloting an innovation they have suggested. Encourage them to set up or work on project teams but ask for regular feedback on progress or these could easily degenerate into social activities.
Tailor the job.
Generation Y loves challenges. Give them extra responsibilities, such as special project work, acting up for someone on leave, buddying someone new, and speaking to clients. Be flexible with when and where they work. Agree on hours of work that suit them as well as the company. They like to travel, so incorporate some travel in the job.
They value technology, so perhaps they could use different methods of communication. But you may have to be firm about how often they can upgrade to the latest. Help them see that expenditure has to be matched by increased productivity. They want to get ahead fast so introduce them to useful people. Take them with you when visiting clients, providers, business or political contacts. Make them an associate member of a professional organisation you belong to. If they feel they're getting what they want out of the job, they're likely to stay with you for longer.
Train and train.
Generation Y believe in learning, but they want to know that it is relevant and will enhance their portfolio of skills. They like to have some control over what and how they learn. Self-paced learning, team projects, coaching and mentoring may all be suitable. If you suggest a workshop, make sure they understand how it will add value to them and their work. If possible let them make the final decision to attend.
Reward achievements.
Avoid rewarding for poor performance. When they have achieved well, give suitable rewards. These might be dinner or entertainment vouchers, team celebrations, or extra travel. Promote internally if at all possible. Offer new projects or challenges as a reward for proven performance. Only provide bonus payments when they can see there is a clear connection between their improved performance and revenue earned.
Share your passion.
Help them see the contribution your organisation is making to the wider world, and their place in making that contribution. Be a role model of high performance. Share your own enthusiasm for your work. Make the workplace a fun place to be, with humour, good personal relationships, novelty and energy. Find opportunities for quick wins and celebrate.
Not all of these tips will work for your organization or for certain roles, however, they provide good insight into the direction current management processes should be moving. The evolution of the current workplace will happen rapidly as more Generation Y employees
step into the scene. As leaders learn more about who they are and how to manage them, the strength of the organization will ultimately benefit. Finally, in Step Eight – The Intergenerational Workforce, fine-tune work relationships and mutual understanding between generations to gain a cohesive, team-oriented environment.
Traci K. is an HR Professional and freelance writer based in the Midwest, specializing in recruitment and immigration. When she's
not improving unemployment, she keeps busy with her husband and four children.


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Mary Eva Degrouchie
Belledune - Mary Eva Degrouchie 76, of Belledune, passed away on Friday May 18, 2018 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.
Born in Armstrong Brook, she was the daughter of the late James Peter and Marian Ethel (Andrerson) Degrouchie.
She is survived by two children: David (Rachel) of Bathurst and Marian Anderson (Bill) of Black Point.
Seven grandchildren: Austin, Nicholas, Bradley, Kurt, Adam, Sarah, Faith and one great-granddaughter, Felicity.
Two sisters: Mona Kelly (Sherman) of Bathurst and Veronica McGregor of Halifax, NS.
Several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Predeceased by one son Stephen Degrouchie.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at the Elhatton Funeral Home, (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Palmer Dr., Bathurst. Donations in memory of Mary Eva may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a favorite charity.


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Cleaning: It seems a bit crazy that so often, in cleaning up our houses we mess up our environment.
So, to help clean up your act, our 3 tips for this week are:
· Use old phone/membership/credit type cards as a scraper. I was given this tip by dinner ladies in a staff canteen, but the plastic cards also work well to remove unwanted paint from windows etc, scrape sticky marks off walls, clean in tight gaps etc.
· Smart cloths: There are loads of different specialist microfibre cloths available which work on windows, sinks, polished areas etc. They work with just the addition of water, so don't need lots of plastic bottles of different cleaning chemicals, and can be machine washed hundreds of times, unlike disposable wipes which, funnily enough, are intended for just one use. I particularly like my microfibre glass polishing cloth, but I've heard good reports about all sorts of cloths. They are available from places like John Lewis, Robert Dyas etc
· Invest in a good door mat. I found this on a website giving tips on industrial cleaning, and I suppose it makes a lot of sense. Much of the muck and dust that enters our home and buildings comes on the soles of our shoes, so leaving the dirt on the doorstep means we don't need to clean floors etc half as much. A washable, natural fibre doormat is most effective.
Also, thanks to Romayne for pointing out that you can get Ecover machine wash liquid, washing up liquid etc containers refilled at B Healthy at the Quadrant.
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Google Opens Knol, a Wiki with Bylines
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Google opened its Web site Knol to the public on Wednesday, allowing people to write about their areas of expertise under their bylines in a twist on the encyclopedia Wikipedia, which allows anonymity.
"We are deeply convinced that authorship -- knowing who wrote what -- helps readers trust the content," said Cedric DuPont, product manager for Knol.
The name of the service is a play on an individual unit of knowledge, DuPont said, and entries on the public website, knol.google.com, are called "knols". Google conducted a limited test of the site beginning in December.
Knol has publishing tools similar to single blog pages. But unlike blogs, Knol encourages writers to reduce what they know about a topic to a single page that is not chronologically updated.
"What we want to get away from is 'this last voice wins' model which is very difficult if you are a busy professional," DuPont said.
Google wants to rank entries by popularity to encourage competition. For example, the first knol on "Type 1 Diabetes" is by Anne Peters, director of the University of Southern California's Clinical Diabetes Programs.
As other writers publish on diabetes, Google plans to rank related pages according to user ratings, reviews and how often people refer to specific pages, DuPont said.
Knol focuses on individual authors or groups of authors in contrast to Wikipedia's subject entries, which are updated by users and edited behind the scenes.
Knol does not edit or endorse the information and visitors will not be able to edit or contribute to a knol unless they have the author's permission. Readers will be able to notify Google if they find any content objectionable.
Knol is a hybrid of the individual, often opinionated entries found in blogs and the collective editing relied on by Wikipedia and other wiki sites.
The service uses what it calls "moderated collaboration" in which any reader of a specific topic page can make suggested edits to the author or authors, who retain control over whether to accept, reject or modify changes before they are published.
In its early stages, Knol remains a far cry from Wikipedia, www.wikipedia.org, which boasts 7 million collectively edited articles in 200 languages.
Google signed a deal with Conde Nast's New Yorker, giving Knol authors the rights to use one of the magazine's famous cartoons in each Knol posting. Google will allow Knol writers to run ads on their entries and will share income with them.
DuPont said that rather than competing with Wikipedia, Knol may end up serving as a primary source of authoritative information for use with Wikipedia articles.
"Knols will fill gaps on what we have on the Web today. That is what we hope," DuPont said.