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Well as suggested, last night I settled down in the arm chair with a large glass of malt and started to have a more detailed look at the book.
Have my initial thoughts been dampened? Not likely they have been reinforced.
In preparing this book John has pulled together a team of professionals;-
Bob Marrion who has provided a significant number of illustrations.
Brian Rigelsford who has illustrated large portions of the book with his wonderful ink drawings.
Tim Hall who wrote up the memoirs.
To name but three.
The book is essentially a telling of the story of Nicolas Welch and is based upon his memoirs the finding of which is a tale in itself.
Of course to follow this interesting tale the book is profusely illustrated with photos from Johns collection and what a collection (sigh).
Hope John doesn't mind but here's two pics to whet your appetite.
My 18th. Century bug is well and truly bitten.
So tonight guess what I will be doing? The malt is ready....
Time for a sip!
A blog to let me wax lyrical about the hobby, to talk about the fictitious 18th century country Scotia Albion and their arch enemies from the Grand Duchy of Comyn and to display my progress (albeit slow) in creating their armies and characters.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
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thanks for the little preview, I have one of these books on order, now having seen a small sample of its delights I'm looking forward to it's arrivalReplyDelete
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I got mine today!ReplyDelete
So even though I dont drink malt, I'm certain I will enjoy the experience.
Thanks Robbie
I will be accompanying mine with port to get the mellow feelingReplyDelete
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Toll, Access and the HVIA President are in the news, alongside stability control, COR, a name change and contracts, from Diesel News.
Toll Group announced an investment of $170 million to build two new ships to support trade between Victoria and Tasmania. The new, purpose-built ships, operating between Burnie, Tasmania and Melbourne, Victoria, will provide 40 per cent more freight capacity, more opportunities to transport refrigerated freight for Tasmania's growing chilled export market and more flexibility for customer deliveries.
The new vessels will be available in late 2018 and will replace Toll's existing ships, continuing to operate overnight services, six days per week.
After a staged roll out, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's new online Customer Portal will become the main platform for heavy vehicle access permits from September 30. AccessCONNECT Program Director David Carlisle said there has been an average of 70 per cent of access permit applications received per week through the online Portal as more customers embrace the new system.
"We have experienced significant growth on the Portal since full release in August, and we will continue to communicate with our customers that they will have until September 30 to transfer over to the Portal," said Carlisle. "More than 1400 businesses are utilising the Portal and are experiencing savings in processing times for their applications, getting them safely on the road faster."
The retirement of Bob Martin, as President of the HVIA, was announced this week. Martin was first elected as a director to the board of the CVIAQ in 2004 and was CVIAQ's longest serving President taking the helm in 2009 through to the AGM in 2015, where the CVIAQ became a national association and the HVIA was formed.
"After twelve years on the board its time to move over and let the next generation of directors take the lead of HVIA," said Martin. "It has been an absolute honour and a pleasure to lead CVIAQ and then HVIA in its inaugural year."
The Australian Trucking Association's Senior Adviser of Engineering, Chris Loose, speaking at the Woodflow Optimisation 2016 Conference on Timber Logistics/Harvesting called for the mandating of electronic stability control in new trucks and trailers.
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a superior vehicle safety system that detects the stability and sideways acceleration of a heavy vehicle, and automatically activates to slow the vehicle down if it senses risk of a rollover," said Loose. "The Australian Government must mandate the use of ESC in new models of trucks and trailers as it is the key to reducing crashes and improving safety in the trucking industry."
The Monash University Accident Research Centre has released data showing mandated use of ESC in heavy vehicles could reduce fatal heavy vehicle crashes by four per cent, and serious injury crashes involving heavy vehicles by seven per cent.
"ESC is the foundation technology required before we can progress to Automated Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS), so this is a fundamental step Australia must take," said Loose. "AEBS uses additional sensors to monitor the proximity of other vehicles, and automatically apply emergency braking if a collision is imminent."
The Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association (LBCA) has made an application to change its name. Following a Special General Meeting in Temora, a special motion to change the association's name was unanimously supported by the LBCA committee.
The association says the new name now accurately reflects all operations carried out by its members. Once the formal change occurs, the association will be known as the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association or LBRCA.
The NHVR has launched a national online survey to better understand industry views on CoR and its role in daily trucking operations. The feedback will help it design information and education packages tailored to trucking businesses everyday tasks.
The two latest COR fact sheets are available on the NHVR website, here, and here.
The Australian Trucking Association has released a contract checklist, which aims to help trucking businesses ensure their contracts are fair and legal. The checklist is said to respond to the lengthening payment terms faced by trucking businesses, as well as concerns that small trucking businesses lack the power and information to negotiate balanced contracts with their customers.
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By Jenna Smith
It's that time of year where we try to forget about all the high-calorie goodies we stuffed into our mouths during the holidays and start anew. It's the season of trying out new diets, some of which yield success on the scale but hunger pains in the stomach. Many try to drastically restrict calories to lose weight, but research has shown that this merely slows metabolic rate, making it harder to lose the pounds. Instead of concentrating on what not to eat, focus on foods that are nutritious and appetizing. Here are five low-calorie foods that will fill you up, helping you to eat less.
- Broccoli. Fiber keeps you feeling full and when it comes to broccoli, there's plenty of it. One cup chopped and boiled has about six grams of dietary fiber. If broccoli's not your first choice of veggies, try Brussel sprouts, collard greens or acorn squash, all of which are loaded with fiber.
- Raspberries. Just one cup of raspberries has eight grams of dietary fiber. Buy them frozen during the winter months and use in smoothies or on top of oatmeal or whole wheat pancakes.
- Lentils. These legumes lead the way in fiber content. One cup boiled has about 16 grams of dietary fiber. Compared to dried beans, lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare and ready in 20 to 30 minutes. Use in hot soups or cold salads.
- Eggs. Research suggests that a breakfast of eggs will keep you satisfied all the way to lunch. Protein will also help curb the appetite, and eggs are a great source at six grams per egg. Eggs are a low-cost, quick and easy to prepare.
- Almonds. Any nut will do really, but almonds are especially high in protein and fiber (one ounce yields five grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.) A handful for a snack will get you through to the next meal.
Microwave Eggs Olé
4 eggs
¼ cup skim milk
2 Tablespoons salsa
2 Tablespoons black olives, diced
2 Tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Spray microwave-safe dish with non-stick cooking spray. Whisk eggs in medium bowl. Add milk; whisk. Pour mixture in dish, cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove lid and use fork to scramble eggs. Top with salsa, olives and shredded cheese.


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If Lady Gaga said that we were "Born This Way" and we should accept ourselves the way we were, my friend thinks that God doesn't have any reason to be mad to whoever is planning to improve their physical appearance. Including Malinda Dee, and her you-know-what(s).
I wrote this as a sincere attention to my friend who is now using steroid injections and hormone pills to add up some curve in his skinny body. He's been working out regularly at the gym and now he wants to speed up the results. I guess the old, traditional way, of eating plenty of carbs and do the right exercise just seems too long for him to get the perfect muscles he wants. As a caring friend who tried so hard on not to be judgmental, I suggested him to listen Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" song instead, which is, of course, contradictory to what he's doing.
So how important is it to have the perfect physical appearance anyway?
Here's what I think. First of all, beauty is skin deep. If the only reason people love you is because you're pretty (or handsome), what will happen when you're no longer have those perfect front-exterior? Humans grow old, we're not Benjamin Button who has a curious case, remember?
Second, If you impress a girl with your hormone-injected muscles, they will stick around for your bodylicious figure, and left you anytime they find someone else with even more muscles! So unless you're planning to become the Incredible Hulk, I strongly recommend you to think before you stick (the needles, that is)."
It's a complicated world today. Fat people want to be skinny, and more skinny women prefer to look like drug addicts. What remains the same is: People who really care for you will love you for what you are. Even if you're a 30-something woman who just screamed "It's not faaaaiir…!!" in front of her own picture which was taken 5 years ago —when she was still wearing a size-27 jeans, because today, she is forced to be a loyal fan of size-33 jeans.
But who cares?! All this fat in my body, the scratches on my belly, the scars left by naughty pimples on my cheek, and all these wrinkles which will obviously got worse in 10 years or so, will not be taken for granted. Because all of those markings have their own story. The story of my life, my family, and my memories. I do admit that I have to start improving my eating habit, though, and exercise more… and never forget to comb my hair before going to work… and wear a proper dress to conceal my belly…
So in the end, for me, I guess the offer of plastic surgery, eyebrow tattoo, laser scar removal, or the famous, quick solution of liposuction, is just waaaaay to scary and painful for me (and my wallet).
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This is a bit of otaku (nerdy) post. I like Anime, do you?
My first impression when I saw this building in Herning "What!?!? Gundam Base in…… Herning!?" ( saw it from a car.) I was shocked and puzzled.
I had never known that the base exist in Denmark.
Inside there the famous scene "The Universal Bright Slap" is happening, Amuro is shouting "Not even my own father hit me before!"…. ah, my imagination grows.
The life-size Gundam exists in Odaiga Tokyo (surprise?) .
Here is a picture when I went to visit, isnt it cool?
…If you are coming to Tokyo and like those anime culture, you have to go! Lots of cool stores in the shopping mall behind Gundam too, you never get bored.
The best time to visit is… I'd say around sunset, because Gundam looks very cool with the dusklight. Also there is some free shows happening, schedule is here below.
Performance Event
|12:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 Head Moves
| 19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30
※2 small movies on the wall
・Gundam-san 2mins
・「Gundam UC A Phantom World」(3mins、wall-movie)
|20:00 / 21:00 「Gundam Thunderbolt A session in the sector of Thunderbolt」(5min、wall-movie)


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If you are confident in your DIY skills and know your landscaping by heart (almost), then nobody should tell you what you need to do with your yard. But you should at least make sure that you can get the job done and done marvelously. If you've got your mind set on DIY landscaping, then here are some more tips that will save you time, money, effort and most importantly, a generous amount of embarrassment.
The most essential element of DIY is actually doing things yourself. You play a very significant role towards the final image of your yard. As such, you need to know what your strong points are, where you excel most and where your weak points lie.
If your idea of a green thumb involves nail polish, then you might be a tad overly ambitious taking on a DIY project that involves plants. But if you insist on doing things yourself, start out small and use your strong points. If you wish to try your hand at gardening, start off with a few plants in containers. Keep them alive and blooming for a few days and you just might be ready for a DIY garden landscaping project.
What may seem like total common sense is actually far more complicated than that. You'd think that this would be the first automatic move before any actual landscaping projects, but it turns out that most people work around it. Ask any professional landscaper and they'll tell you that clearing your yard is the trick to getting started. Think of your compound as a palette that needs to be cleaned first. That means taking out all the largest offenders such as dried plants and trees, clutter, overgrown elements and all your other junk.
It might take a few weekends to clear out your yard and get rid of all the clutter, but it's all part and parcel of doing it yourself. At this point, most people end up calling landscapers, so please feel free to follow suit if things become too hard. However, clearing your lawn helps you see the landscape with fresh eyes and know how much space you are working with. This is essential for any type of landscaping project.
Unlike art, landscaping does not come from an inspired and impulsive place. You have to plan, evaluate, measure, plan again and realize that unlike Picasso; there's no brushing away certain mistakes. DIY landscaping projects are infamous, nay, notorious for their border extreme approaches.
I've seen guys set up massive fountains only to regret the waste of space and water. You have to consider what will suit you best. Maybe you could use a herb garden instead of that fountain. And what about your car, wouldn't it be better suited by a little asphalt paving as opposed to flowers all over the place? It's all about evaluating choices based on your budget, functionality, upkeep and maintenance required.
Ever wonder why even presidents and other leaders need the help of loyal advisers and field specialists? It's because you can't be great at everything you set out to do. You could be the king of asphalt paving but don't have a clue about maintaining a hedge. Similarly, your thumbs could be as green as it gets, but that won't come in handy if you want to extend your driveway.
You can tackle almost any DIY project that you set your mind to, but will you learn about plumbing, gardening, electricity, masonry and about 20 more professions along the way? Again, it doesn't matter how much you love your exotic fishes if you can't build and maintain their fish pond. So no matter how tough and hands on you may be, everybody needs an extra hand now and then, right?
Any backyard warrior will attest that DIY landscaping is not as hard as it looks. The real test comes in how you handle all the different elements of landscaping. Another tip that serves as an overall guide for all DIY projects is to always make things as easy as possible. For example, instead of wasting time with cement mixers trying to cook up liters of concrete, why not just take advantage of ready-made, convenient concrete paving? It's all about working smart, not hard.


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All of our entrées are served with toasted garlic bread and your choice of a house or Caesar salad. Selected entrées also have a choice of house rice blend, French fries, biscuit frieds, baked potato, herbed mashed potatoes or vegetable du jour.
NY Strip Steak
A 12-ounce center cut NY strip steak topped with crispy onion pieces, served with your choice of side selection. $19.90
Filet Mignon
Choice tenderloin of beef, chargrilled to your liking. Served with your choice of a side selection. Petite, six-ounce, $18.90. Large, ten-ounce, $26.90.
Steak & Cake
A six-ounce filet mignon paired with our special five-ounce broiled crab cake. $23.90
Crab Cakes
Our own special recipe, broiled. $19.9
Lemon & Basil Salmon
Fresh salmon filet dusted with Key West seasoning and pan seared, served on a bed of herbed mashed potatoes with sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus and diced tomatoes. $16.9
Lazy Lightning Scallops
Large, dry-packed sea scallops pan-seared and presented with fresh asparagus, shallots and bacon over herbed mashed potatoes with a horseradish drizzle. $24.90
Crab and Panko Tilapia
Tilapia fillet with a panko and herb crust, topped with crabmeat in a brown butter sauce, presented on herbed jasmine rice with chef's vegetable. $17
French Onion Steak
An eight-ounce flat-iron steak chargrilled to your liking and presented on a cheese topped French bread crouton. Topped with onion soup reduction and gruyere cheese, accented with herbed mashed potatoes. $20.90
Seafood Favorites
Large shrimp, sea scallops, a homemade crab cake and your choice of salmon or tilapia fillet broiled and served on house rice with the chef's choice vegetable. $26.90
Chicken Crissfield
Sauteed boneless breast of chicken topped with fresh crabmeat, fresh asparagus and provolone cheese in a creamy sherry sauce. Presented on a bed of tender baby spinach and served with your choice of side. $17
Prime Rib
Slow roasted and seasoned. Friday and Saturday evenings only. 12 ounces, $22.90
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Pan-seared fillet of salmon topped with broccoli, red peppers, scallions and carrots in General Tso's sweet and spicy sauce on a bed of our house rice blend. $16.90
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Hi Guys, following suggestions at the L.A. Secretary's meeting in Perth at the weekend I am posting information on Moray Beekeepers Association Honeybee Conservation and Education project that will run from now until the end of December 2013. We managed to get £42k of funding for the project and it hasn't cost us anything yet! (apart from a lot of pain and sleepless nights just kidding!). If you follow the links below it will take you to the presentation I made to the meeting (the pdf file), a summary of the actual project and a document explaining the change process we have gone through this last 7 months.
Please feel free to use or copy anything you want to and ask any questions.
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Pointers For First Time Cruise Vacationers
After taking a number of cruises on the Norwegian Sky cruise ship, I determined to supply some tips about the way to benefit from your cruise. For this cause, if you are seeking to escape from screaming children, cruises of over every week are a wise choice. As with any port of call, there are little suggestions that can make a visit that much better, and for cruises to Cozumel, just a few tips can make that first journey a foundation for a lot of cruises as a substitute of the primary and final. Following its Europe season, Koningsdam will sail to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for winter and spring Caribbean cruises.
From there it'll go on a 10-Night Transatlantic journey to Miami the place the ship might be permanently based out of. Escape will take its first voyage out of Miami on November 14th, 2015 the place the Itinerary would be the same identical throughout April 2016. Our first cease was Cozumel, Mexico to enjoy our pre-booked shore tour to the traditional Coba Mayan ruins and temple. We have an unlimited alternative of cruises to choose from including journey and river cruises, ocean, small ship and luxury cruises.
Cruises to Ramsey Island are operated by Thousand Island Expeditions and Ramsey Island Cruises however solely the first of those affords actual landings on the island. As we approached the terminal that morning we are able to clearly see how large this ship was with respect to the size of earlier cruises that we have now been on over the years. Priced at $one hundred and one.ninety per grownup on weekdays and beginning at $107.ninety per grownup on weekends, guests will board and cruise for a enjoyable-filled fall evening (boarding & cruises times range relying on day).
Navio Mein Schiff three da companhia Tui Cruises está em remodelação de interiores e manutenção de máquinas, sendo nesta remodelação que irá ser retirado a zona a bordo da réplica do Museu Marítimo de Hamburgo, para a colocação dum novo bar de entretimento a bordo. Nothing on land comes close to the expertise of internet hosting an occasion aboard Spirit of Baltimore. Larger ships on shorter cruises with fewer destinations get pleasure from economies of scale pricing, with savings for passengers.
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In his final interview, published posthumously, Anthony Bourdain revealed the specific way he pictured Harvey Weinstein's eventual death - and his unfavourable opinions of Bill Clinton.
Prior to Bourdain's death from suicide at the age of 61, the celebrated chef was outspoken in his criticism of Weinstein - both in support of his girlfriend Asia Argento, one of the Weinstein accusers, and as a feminist himself.
Following Argento's accusations of sexual harassment against the film producer, Bourdain tweeted: "I am proud and honoured to know you. You just did the hardest thing in the world."
Weinstein has denied all accusations.
And now, in a wide-ranging interview with Popula, Bourdain shared the graphic way he imagined Weinstein's life will end - a discussion he has had with "a number of people."
But first, Bourdain acknowledged that Weinstein's life is already thoroughly terrible - now that he has been exiled to Arizona.
"However much people want to see Harvey Weinstein dead or in jail, he's in f**king Arizona. He is in Arizona, eating in restaurants in Arizona," the chef said, before continuing: "And at off-the-grid restaurants in Arizona, so he can't even eat at the best sushi restaurant in Scottsdale.
"He's gotta go to some s**t f**king place. So Arizona, I mean, as much as I'd like to see him, you know beaten to death in his cell - ."
In addition to his thoughts on life in Arizona, Bourdain also revealed his theory around Weinstein's eventual death - which he imagined will occur in a bathtub.
Picturing him "naked in his famous bathrobe," Bourdain suggested that Weinstein will be brushing his teeth and holding his cellphone when a massive stroke hits him.
Stumbling backwards into the bathtub, Bourdain imagined that Weinstein's life will end as the ex-Hollywood producer "scrolls through his contacts list trying to figure out who he can call, who will actually answer the phone."
According to Bourdain, Weinstein dying "knowing that no one will help him" and that he does not look his best, will be fitting.
As for his opinion of Bill Clinton, Bourdain didn't hold back - referring to the former president as "a piece of s**t, entitled, rapey, gropey, grabby and disgusting."
Acknowledging that Clinton is "f**king magnetic," having met him in person, Bourdain revealed that he does not believe Clinton should have been thrown out of office because of the Lewinsky scandal - calling it "ridiculous."
According to Bourdain, the real issue was the way that the Clintons dealt with the scandal - "It was the shaming, discrediting, undermining the women," that followed.
Since the beloved chef's own death on June 8, thousands have paid tribute to the author, television host, and father.
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Title: Director of Education & Community Engagement
Reports to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: 1 FTE
Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $53,000–$57,000
Type: Full-time/Exempt
Mission Statement: To inspire understanding and stewardship of Portland history through Pittock Mansion, its collections, and programs.
Pittock Mansion is a house of beauty and historical significance. Operated as a historic house museum, the home provides a revealing glimpse of Portland's past. Having grown to well over 100,000 annual visitors in recent years, Pittock Mansion is one of the top destinations in Portland. We are seeking a Director of Education & Community Engagement to join our team. This is an exciting time of growth and evolution for Pittock Mansion, and a unique opportunity to develop deeper engagement with the community.
The Director of Education & Community Engagement is a strategic member of our leadership team, and reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager, responsible for Education / Public Programs, Community Engagement, and certain Administrative Oversight.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Education / Public Programs:
Deepens and broadens participation by developing, managing, and evaluating dynamic and inclusive programs (thematic tours, workshops, etc.) related to the museum's mission and / or focused on the museum's target audiences
Reaches audiences both directly, through programming efforts, and indirectly through incorporation of new ideas, learning, and creative thinking
Creates and manages a multidisciplinary education program to help interpret the unique history of the area
Promotes and advocates for the educational mission of Pittock Mansion within the community
Community Engagement:
Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy for creating community programs and partnerships
Works with board, staff, volunteers, contractors, and donors to position Pittock Mansion as a place of connection and inclusion to ensure that community voices are heard through sustained collaboration
Builds, maintains, and invigorates mutually beneficial relationships with cultural and community organizations, as well as the local education community to expand the reach of museum programs through strategic partnerships
Essential Duties:
In collaboration with the Curator and the Education Specialist, supervises the planning and development of thematic tours, public programs, workshops, and other educational services for adult and youth audiences
Oversees and as needed, participates in program and event delivery
Develops and implements evaluation tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of programs relative to strategic goals, and provides written and oral reports of program status
Works with museum's exhibition team to increase visitor engagement with exhibits
Develops and implements offsite programming, designed to expand Pittock Mansion's outreach to area students
Oversees Volunteer Program, including strategy development and implementation, to ensure volunteers engage with visitors in a way that reflects Pittock Mansion's public engagement vision
Collaborates with staff to develop and implement digital initiatives for the museum's educational and public programming onsite, offsite, and online
Works with the marketing department to produce a robust plan to promote the institution's education and engagement program, including program publicity and the development of printed and online education materials
Assists the development department in targeting and administering grants, private funding, and non-traditional programming support
Effectively manages department finances and is accountable for revenue generation, expense management, and overall return on investment
Supervises the Education Specialist, who supports the development and planning of educational programs / tours and provides support for the volunteer program, including scheduling, training and recruiting volunteers
Qualification and Education Requirements:
M.A. in Education, Museum Studies, History or Related Field or comparable work experience
3-5 years of experience in managing, designing, and implementing educational and community-based programs, preferably in a museum setting
Excellent interpretive, writing, public speaking, and communications skills
Strong organizational, planning, research, problem-solving, creativity, and teaching skills
Demonstrated ability to design and implement programs that engage and educate diverse audiences
Knowledge of museum education concepts, strategies, ethics, and standards in addition to contemporary educational methods, including for informal learning environments
Cultural competence and ability to facilitate open dialogue
Collaborative leader who serves as a professional and passionate advocate for local history and Portland's communities and culture
Experience training and managing people, including volunteers
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with staff, visitors, volunteers, donors, professional colleagues and diverse members of the community including schools, community agencies, institutions and the public
Experience with curriculum design preferred
Occasional evening and weekend hours required
Ability to work in shared / open space office environment
Benefits: Excellent benefit package including medical and dental insurance, PTO, retirement plan with company match up to 3%, and Employee Assistance Program.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please include "Director of Education and Community Engagement" in the subject line.


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Vintage Tractor Draw Nov 27th in aid of Friends of Killian
Friends of Killian who were set up in October to help raise much needed funds for Killian Spain who is a 5 year old boy from the parish of Eglish/Drumcullen, who was born with a rare medical condition (Posterior Urethral Valves) which affected his bladder and kidneys function. He underwent surgery when he was 5 days old in Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin and has had several major surgeries since then. He was referred from Crumlin in March '11 to a specialist in London for treatment and has been attending since.
The organising committee would like to extend a warm welcome to the general public to attend the draw which will take place in Rath Hall at 12 noon on Sunday 27th November. To mark the occasion a Tractor Run will commence approx 11am and arrive back at the hall at 12noon. Light refreshments will be severed on the day. Please note the change in date from the 25th to the 27th Nov.


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It is never too early to begin supplementing calcium and vitamin D for building bone mass. Osteoporosis is a common problem among the elderly, but is totally preventable and treatable. Women especially are at risk, because they can lose up to 5% of their bone mass every year for up to seven years after menopause. With crippling fractures and death from complications of fractures on the rise, we need to be sure that we are letting people know how vitamins and supplements can help them prevent and treat osteoporosis.Read More »
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Calcium Magnesium Potassium Boron & How Can They Help You
Another important mineral present in this supplement is Calcium. It is an important mineral of the body. Healthy bones and teeth require adequate amount of calcium. Bones contain large amounts of calcium. Calcium is also present in blood. Calcium maintains proper functioning of muscles. It also helps in blood clotting action of enzymes and proteins are maintained by calcium. It also controls composition of body fluids.Read More »
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One of the absolute privileges of this internet age is the ability to watch and listen to the teachings and wisdom of people like the Dalai Lama.
I also want to visit this place before I die.
This book is incredible, trees are remarkable things as are crows. Watch them next time they appear in your line of sight. Be patient and watch the tree or the crow carefully. Let them reveal themselves to you.
AFAIK no one has written a "Meetings With Remarkable Crows". Someone should. If I find myself alone without a family, penniless, destitute, I will write this book.


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|February 10, 2011: We suppose it's our job to inform you that today is Plimsoll Day. Yeah, we feel the same way about it too…who cares. Well, today is in honor of Samuel Plimsoll who is most remembered for introducing the visible line designed to protect sailors from ships being loaded with too much cargo. There are multiple lines based on buoyancy fluctuations between freshwater, saltwater, tropic water and arctic water. As politics would have it, the law requires a line to be drawn on the boat, however it is not required to be an accurately safe line. Hmm.
Anyway, the Plimsoll Line on boats lead to a popular fashion trend: the plimsoll shoe. According to wikipedia, the plimsoll shoe was a "canvas upper and rubber sole" which acquired the name "'plimsoll' because the colored horizontal band joining the upper to the sole resembled the Plimsoll line on a ship's hull."
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I have been following thebettermanprojects from the beginning and enjoy his posts always!
I Testify
That Battle between pride and shame
Brought me to this point
Of seeing imperfections perfectly
And opportunity willingly
I was scared
I am still a little bit
But you can waste your life away wondering
Or drive yourself into the fog
Just knowing that the next 200ft will come
And that you will have the ability to react if need be
I testify to the world
That life dragged be through the mud
That I have sabotaged my own goals
With no defense at all
Fighting against the feeling of undeservingness
Which is rooted in truth
Just lies
I see a future bright
But right now, the focus is on one thing
Constantly getting back up no matter what
To fail, and to fail, and to fail
And have no other reaction but to rise
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Sometimes life grabs you and shakes you violently. Sometimes life screams "wake up and pay attention". It can be terrifying and uncomfortable but if you dare to listen the messages are sweet. For all that screaming and yelling was simply life showing you a better way, a new way – not necessarily the right way (we never really get to be that wise) but a new right way for NOW.
Until later when life grabs you and shakes you violently once again.
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I am starting to realize that the inspiration to pursue a path and or take an action does not have to be a profound thunderbolt knowing but perhaps just a subtle instinct and call to go down a road. Travel that path the same way you would a trail on a hike – curiously, openly, slowly and watch to see what happens around the corner. One can certainly travel back to where we came and choose another path.
Life is truly endless this way. So maybe just do something – the something that calls you.
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Amazing things were happening. Magical amazing solutions. My feeling was growing in abundance – opportunities everywhere. Financially everything was MORE and easy. My relationships fun, light, sexy and free. My gypsy spirit soaring and my heart overflowing with love and generosity. My family supported, free, loved, safe and SURE.
Bountiful life…beautiful life…profound solutions to problems that never really were problems but rather gifts from the spirits calling me to do it right this time. Amazing things indeed.


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Florida. The place we went for lunch did have a quinoa burger on the menu but the burger was held together by cheese, so I just ate some of Bob's fries and made a green salad when we got back to the hotel. I was using the little grinder top on the pink salt and accidentally pulled the whole top off and half the un-ground pink salt came pouring out on the salad. So I made two salads, but ate one. Good stuff.
Okay. Dinner. We went to the vegan restaurant here in Ft. Lauderdale. First, using Google Maps to get there, we ended up at a fast-food Mexican restaurant called "Lime" with a picture of a lime as part of the logo. We assumed, of course, that Google Maps had taken us to the wrong place, until we noticed that half a block away was the restaurant we were looking for, "Sublime," with a picture of a lime as part of the logo. They did not appear to be affiliated. So, that.
Sublime is a cavernous building, reminiscent of restaurants in a Vegas casino or a gentleman's club. (Trust me.) There was loud music playing outside the restaurant but there did not seem to be any playing inside. The windows were covered in waterfalls and there was a large flat screen over the bar featuring famous works of art that changed every five seconds. One whole side of the dining room was covered in mirrors. The decor was 80s fancy but appeared to be all brand new. It was much darker inside than outside. Most of the clientele were seated in large parties of six or more.
The items on the menu were a reminder that "vegan" is not synonymous with "healthy." A small plate of corn meal /basil triangles was brought to the table first. These tasted like cornmeal and basil. And, yeah.
Knowing that the next few days would likely be meals of dinner salads, I ordered vegan not raw.
We asked about the most popular dishes and ordered accordingly. First we had the "frito misto" which was cauliflower florets, deep fried, covered with orange chicken style sauce and molded into a tower. We also got the soft pretzels, these were puffy pretzel sticks accompanied with hummus and an onion dip. Our entrees were mac and cheese for Bob, this was molten hot to the point of being inedible for ten minutes, Jeff got the raw thing on the menu, a zucchini noodle thing that tasted like asian cole slaw, and I got tacos that were deep fried sticks of tofu in tortillas with salsa and cabbage, served with black beans and jasmine rice. These were good, like fried fish tacos except with rectangles of pale, flabby tofu standing in for the fish.
Between dinner and dessert, our server brought over two dinner napkins folded into large triangles and ceremoniously draped them across the table at right angles. Then she carefully set down spoons and forks laid at specific lines along the edges of the napkins in a pattern. I will totally be doing that at home from now on because napkin art.
Dessert was fantastic. The guys shared an ice cream sundae and I had a life changing piece of coconut cake and coffee. Of course coffee.
I was uncomfortably full by the time we rolled out of there. I would not be surprised if we drove by there again today only to see that the restaurant had vanished, as if it was never there and we had dreamed the whole thing.
What I ate today:
• coffee
• banana
• Brazil nuts (What can I say? I'm a creature of habit.)
• cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, grapes
• Blue Print Juice - kale, apple, lemon (Whole Foods)
• fries (Burgerfi)
• green salad - spring mix, avocado, olive oil, Himalayan pink salt
• cormeal/basil triangle (Sublime)
• sweet and sour fried cauliflower (Sublime)
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5 Tips For Using Fire Pits Outdoors
In this post we look at 5 tips for using fire pits outdoors
Fire is more than keeping people warm. It's about getting people out and keeping them out. This is addressing a dilemma common to garden lovers: After spending time and money creating a liveable masterpiece, a cold wind can ruin a garden party or a solo contemplative evening. The solution, fortunately, is as old as society itself. Fire—flickering from a garden's outdoor fireplace, fire pit, or a flame-filled bowl, table, or trough—is one of humanity's primal attractions. Once we are ensnared, it exploits our love for warmth, conversation, and canapés. A fire is an ancestral meeting place, a source of comfort, a mesmerizing play of light. Fire is the star of any room indoors, and when placed outside, it creates a room around itself. But there's a lot more to designing a welcoming space than dropping firewood into a fire pit in the backyard. Being properly primal takes some planning.
Fire activates a space and make it useable. You need to ask yourself, 'How do you imagine using the fire?'. Fire is visually aesthetic, but it needs to serve a purpose. For some, that's a quiet, seated evening with wine and a view. For others, it's frequent parties for dozens of mingling guests.
So lets take a look at what to consider when using a fire pit.
1. Create a Focal Point
The art of getting people to sit outdoors is by creating an area where people feel comfortable and want to stay. By choosing the best fire pit for the area you want to use you will give your guests a reason to go out and use your carefully crafted outdoor living space. Our pick
2. Use Comfortable Seating Around Your Fire
If you want people to use your outdoor living space it is important to provide enough comfortable seating for them to use. Garden sofa sets, rattan furniture and benches are all excellent ideas to use around your fire pit. Our pick
3. Pick The Right Style For Your Space
Fire pits comes in various styles. Popular pits include ones that feature a fire bowl and square versions that resemble low tables. If you want a fire pit that can be moved around easily, try a bowl version. If you have a roomy backyard and want a warm gathering spot, consider a more stationary square pit. Our pick
4. Keep Materials In Mind
For fire pits, materials can range from stone and tile to stainless steel and copper. Because stone is heavy, it's best used with larger, square pits that will not be moved around. The same goes for stainless steel fire pits, which can be pricey but it's rain- and rust-resistant and also easy to clean. Thus, if you're looking to invest in a good fire pit, stainless steel is a great option. As for tile, it's fireproof like stone and it's often used as a decorative touch on smaller pits. But, if you're looking for something that's standard, consider a copper version. They're powder-coated to stand up to the elements and they also have a nice shiny look. Our pick
5. Choose The Correct Fuel
Most fire pits are either wood-burning or use gas/propane, and it's important to decide on which type you want. One of the biggest benefits of a wood fire pit is that it can be much more cost-efficient than buying propane tanks constantly (for pits that can be hooked up like a grill). Moreover, a wood-burning fire pit will also smell and look like a real campfire. One choice we love is environmentally friendly coffee logs. These bio-bean coffee logs are made from the recycled grounds of approximately 25 cups of coffee and contain 20% more energy than wood. Our pick


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Eren Keskin was one of the tens of women human rights defenders Roj Women interviewed as part of our research work on violence encountered by these advocates in Turkey (read the final publication 'A woman's struggle'). Her tireless work has thrown light on the pervasive and widespread violence women endure under custody.


text: Timmons: Perry Uniquely Suited to Lead by Jennifer Drogus [ email ] December 14, 2016 Washington, D.C., December 14, 2016 – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement on the nomination of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as secretary of energy: "Everything is bigger in Texas, and the Lone Star State's history of energy development is no exception. As the longest-serving Texas governor, Rick Perry was the state's chief executive during a transformative energy renaissance, making him uniquely suited to lead the Department of Energy in a Trump–Pence administration. "As a friend of manufacturing, Gov. Perry understands the need to develop a wide range of energy sources here in the United States. Manufacturers depend on a reliable supply of domestic energy—from oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and renewables—to build, innovate and create jobs here in America. We are encouraged that President-elect Donald Trump and Gov. Perry share our belief in encouraging the discovery and development of American energy in addition to making smart investments to improve energy efficiency. "Strengthening manufacturing in America means getting our energy policy right, and President-elect Trump's nomination of Gov. Perry is a promising first step."-NAM-The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12 million men and women, contributes $2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for more than three-quarters of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.


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Part-time blogster but apparently full-time jokester, Phil Plait of Slate, reports on yet another assertion of scientific "consensus" concerning Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW).
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"The vast majority of scientists who conduct climatological research and publish their results in professional journals say humans are the cause of global warming. There is essentially no controversy among actual climate scientists about this."
In other words,
"Nothing to see here folks; keep moving."
Despite himself being a lapsed astronomer (No, NOT astrologer!), he derides those "deniers" that lack credentials as climate scientists. In the business of promoting AGW, deniers are ideologues that should not be confused with legitimate scientific skeptics.
But the lack of such credentials did not undermine an earlier assertion of another non-climate scientist pointing to a consensus based on work published in peer-reviewed academic journals. (See, Naomi Oreskes, also NOT a climate scientist!)
The poll in question has the interesting title, The Consensus Project, and the reported results were, amazingly, that a consensus did indeed exist. Imagine that!?!
Indeed, the consensus that global warming is here to stay & is our fault that is so strong that the promoters of the idea felt it necessary to set up the (drum roll, please): The Climate Science Rapid Response Team (CSRRT) to "connect climate scientists with lawmakers & the media".
Despite having a slam-dunk case for their views, the AGW-people felt a need to hand-feed politicians, bureaucrats & media personalities with the "correct" view on AGW.) A search of the CSRRT web site did not reveal a source of funding to keep up their endeavors.)


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Brian and I agreed to sort out this venture since the of us we purchased the house from had already been so accommodating to repair so many other gadgets up up to now and actually we just wished to get in to the house already, so whatever it was going to take to move the process along, we were on it! My grandfather instructed me when his little daughter and granddaughter were sick a hen flew in the home. There is not any set period of time to ventilate a house – it varies depending on how a lot moisture is within the air inside and the way much outside, as well as the temperature and the airflow fee. I discovered a number of three-bedroomed terraced homes advertised on the market priced at round £55,000, all inside a ten-mile radius of Hull City Centre. If he fails to do the work, they even have the ability to do it for him and invoice him, if he doesn't pay they will put a charging order on his home so if/when he sells it they get paid.
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An escaped inmate who was last seen running south near the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach was recently found and captured at a Belle Glade hotel. Antwane Anglin, 27, had reportedly walked away from a West Palm Beach Community Work Release Program early Thursday morning, August 6, setting off a search for his whereabouts. The last time he was seen he was getting out of a silver or white vehicle and running away.
Just a few hours later, at approximately 2 p.m., the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, together with members of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the Florida
Department of Corrections, had their man. Anglin was recaptured at a local hotel without incident.
Anglin had been held at a Palm Beach facility after being charged with crimes that included selling cocaine out of Monroe County in Florida. Anglin was nearing the tail end of his incarceration when he decided to flee from the work release program last week – a move that will cost him an additional five years in prison.
It was a particularly rough week for the Department of Corrections, which saw two escapes from work programs in West Palm Beach in as many days. Anglin's escape from the work release program was the second escape, with another inmate escaping from a road prison work detail just two days earlier. That fugitive remains on the loose.


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Renowned theatre company Writers Theatre opened a new performance space worthy of its critically acclaimed productions.
Renowned theatre company Writers Theatre opened a new performance space worthy of its critically acclaimed productions. Designed by Studio Gang Architects, the new LEED-Gold, 36,000-square-foot structure in downtown Glencoe, IL, was praised by Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin as a building that "doesn't just contain performance spaces; it celebrates and enhances them, becoming a memorable part of the drama."
Lightswitch Architectural designed the architectural lighting and controls for the entire complex, including the 250-seat Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre, 50- to 99-seat Gillian Theatre, the Green Family Rehearsal Room, circulation and public spaces, workspaces and back-of-house spaces. Throughout the interior, we integrated lighting into the structure to reveal its unique architectural elements with sources that minimize guest distraction. Concealed cove lighting reveals the texture of corridor walls, while stairs are illuminated by "invisible" tape light hidden beneath. In the main theater, custom square handrails shield light from the audience's eyes during performances, while RGBW LEDs graze the reclaimed brick wall to give it a distinctive presence without visible pixels. For the back-of-house and support spaces, we crafted lighting systems that are specific to the special function of each space. In areas where color is extremely important, like prop, costume and wood shops, we added a secondary incandescent system that matches the stage lighting. Back-of-house spaces that are used during performances also feature a dual system—white lights for everyday use and low-output, blue lights that aren't visible from the audience for performances.
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I am 55 years old. I have a number of stocks but am gradually moving over to mutual funds. So far, I have Firsthand Technology Value, Janus Global Technology, Janus Worldwide, Janus Strategic Value and Janus Twenty mutual funds in my IRA. In my 401K, I have some stocks and Vanguard Total Stock Market Index fund and Vanguard Small Cap fund and S & P 500. Pretty heavy on technology and I know I need to diversify. --Elaine
" Unfortunately many investors have a tendency to assume that because a family has one or two good funds, all of its funds are good. That is not true at all."
Market events over the past few months left many to question their technology stance.
If you're a regular reader of this column, then you already know that an overwhelming majority of our guest investment professionals recommend investing in a broadly diversified portfolio across many different sectors and market caps. This week's advisor is no different.
Not knowing the stocks that you're still holding, what's in your taxable account or the value of the individual funds within your retirement accounts, it's difficult to estimate just how overweight in technology you might be.
"But if the value of the tech funds you hold plus the value of the tech exposure in the 'broader scope' funds that you hold exceeds 30 percent of your entire stock portfolio, that is pretty heavy and you may wish to consider scaling back some," advises president of Vigil Asset Management Group, in Wausau, Wis.
You've made no mention of any bond exposure. It might very well be appropriate to be entirely invested in stocks at your age, depending on your circumstances, but typically as investors approach retirement, capital preservation becomes a strong issue.
"A properly structured bond portfolio will help ensure that the funds you have will still be there when you need to draw on them and will generate interest earnings that will be helpful in funding those withdrawals at an appropriate time," suggests Batterman. "So you might need to consider taking a portion of your money out of stocks altogether and building appropriate bond exposure."
Batterman notes that you've also put most of your eggs in the baskets of some well-known fund firms. As part of your broader diversification program, you might want to consider diversifying your investment managers as well.
"Typically fund families have a couple of 'star' performers. Unfortunately many investors have a tendency to assume that because a family has one or two good funds, all of its funds are good. That is not true at all. In addition to a few good performers, most fund families have several average performers and even some poor performers."
By locking yourself into specific fund companies, you also lock yourself into an investment culture. For instance Janus is known for the high growth characteristics for the companies that they generally invest in.
Battermann notes that you do have some exposure to foreign company stocks in Janus Worldwide JAWWX, +0.90% and Janus Global Technology JAGTX, +0.24% funds. You also have some exposure to U.S. mid-cap and small cap stocks through the Vanguard Small Cap NAESX, +1.21% and Vanguard Total Stock Market VTSMX, +1.11% funds.
"But here again, it would be appropriate to look into the dollar amounts that you have invested in each of these market segments in relation to the total value of your stock portfolio. We believe that a properly structured portfolio will have appropriate exposure to all market segments at all times. Proper exposure in all market segments will provide you higher return and lower risk over the long term," Batterman concludes.


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easttnboater: After accepting a job in southern Georgia and relocating with my wife, I will be moving our boat from South Holston in Tennessee to Clarks Hill Lake on the Georgia/South Carolina border. I have already signed the contract with Dreams in Motion. This will be the fifth time that I have moved a houseboat, it is always a unique experience. Anyway, I am sad to be leaving South Holston after being there 20 years, but am looking forward to exploring a new lake.
GoVols: Congrats on the new job! You must really love that boat to be moving it as much as you are. I'd take it as an excuse to sell it and buy a new one!
easttnboater: This will only be the second time that I moved this particular boat. My wife said that it had to go with us—who am I to argue? The move cost itself is not really that bad considering that it is going through four states: Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
GoVols: It would be a great time to service those outdrives before she splashes again!
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Of the 61 councillors present at the full council meeting, 58 voted in favour of the motion, two abstained and in line with convention, the Mayor did not vote.
The premise of the motion was to 'protect the rights of individuals from harassment and intimidation when accessing legally existing health services at the Marie Stopes Clinic and of local residents not to be exposed to related disruption and distress on a daily basis'.
The full motion can be read below.
Following a complaint about behaviours of protesters outside the Marie Stopes clinic on Mattock Lane, West Ealing, Ealing Council started investigating concerns. This investigation began in July 2017 and is currently ongoing.
Once the investigation is complete the evidence gathered will be reviewed and at that point the council will consider all the options available to be pursued based on the findings.
Councillor Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council said: "It was clear last night that there is overwhelming support to tackle this issue and that is what we will do.
"The next steps are for council officers to continue to carry out an in depth investigation to gather evidence to allow for all options to be considered.
"As I stated at the meeting, I find the continuing protests on Mattock Lane deeply disturbing and we are resolved to find a permanent resolution. Ealing Council will always stand up for the rights of local residents and for all to access their healthcare options free from intimidation and bullying behaviour."
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On the 15-16th December, 2016, International IDEA's Secretary-General Yves Leterme took part in the high-level opening session of the "Warsaw Dialogue for Democracy 2016: From past to future: strengthening democratic values" in which he stressed the importance of fighting corruption and increasing democratic accountability to address the root causes of the current crisis of representation. He also emphasized the importance of protecting and promoting democracy, which has proven to be resilient in the face of the numerous threats and challenges to it.
This high-level opening session also included the participation of leading figures in the field of Democracy and Human Rights such as Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2011; Abdessattar Ben Moussa, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2015 as a member of Tunisian Quartet; and Refat Czubarov, President of the World Congress of Crimean Tatars.
During the conference, Secretary-General Leterme, highlighted how institutions like International IDEA can contribute to addressing the numerous challenges in the democracy landscape today. In particular, International IDEA develops, shares and enables the use of comparative knowledge in its key areas of expertise of electoral processes, constitution building, political participation and representation; and democracy and development. International IDEA also mainstreams a gender, diversity, and conflict-sensitive perspective throughout all its programmes. Mr. Leterme finished his intervention by highlighting two International IDEA initiatives that tackle some of the key challenges to democracy discussed in the Warsaw Dialogue.
The first one is International IDEA's Money in Politics Initiative that examines the negative role money can play in political processes. This institution-wide initiative conducts research and develops knowledge resources, organizes international, regional and national debates to identify challenges and stimulate legal reform, and assists countries in institutional capacity building.
The second International IDEA initiative that Leterme spoke about is the Digital Parties Portal, which offers an internet-based repository of good practice digital tools used by political parties. This resource will assist those involved in running a political party to find out which ICT-related tools are available to them to better reach and communicate with their constituencies and thereby help close the gap between citizens and political parties.
The Secretary-General was accompanied by Sam Van Der Staak, International IDEA´s Senior Programme Manager of the Office in Wider Europe, who moderated the panel on "Citizens' oversight and fight against corruption".


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Ozymandias 3 JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 7:11 PM This is more, but very serious, bovine scat from the BIS.
Yet another nefarious and behind stage curtains committee of the cabal drafting opinion papers or 'white papers'
This time the "Financial Stability Board" drafts a 'white paper' (aka; more edicts from the banksters at the BIS) that recommends "commitments", "obligations", and "requirements" for members countries to impose on the backs of the uninformed taxpaying serfs without their approval, consent, or any of the usually burdensome formalities of legislative processes or debates and votes on treaties.
All of the multiple pages of the FSB 'white paper' get a rubber stamp of approval without any reviews or public debates.
Banksters get 'bailed in' by the depositors and pensioners for the banksters' gambling debts gone bad. Stealing is now legal on a global scale.
Roger Parness JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 8:55 PM Apparently We The People's surrender has already been fully negotiated. Where is Justice? A pitchfork is an implement.
Thanks JC for these updates. Looking forward to your Economic Transition Papers. This is important data I would not be able to access otherwise.
Ozymandias 3 JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 7:15 PM PS: Mr. Collins: Happy Birthday! I hope and trust that you had a restful day.
JC Collins JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 7:31 PM Thank you friend. And yes, I did. Spent it in the company of family and good friends.
irrelevant111 JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 8:23 PM I still write n compose, for you n your lady…
Lover And A Friend
We took a stroll along the painted shore
We shared a warm breeze blowing in…
We seemed to know what we were looking for
Your tender touch became my friend…
Your eyes met mine and I was hypnotized
Is this a time without end…
The morning brings another seamless cure
Those precious moments follow in…
I see the sunrise once again
I see your hair flow in the wind…
I see your warm embracing smile
I see a lover and a friend…
The hourglass runs on while you're away
Like counting stars throughout the night…
I hope the day will come when you will stay
And bring this weary heart to life…
-Chorus- -repeat- -fade-
Jack Jackson (@hugovictor54) JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 8:43 PM Dear J.C.: Do you think that a liquidity crisis maybe precipitated by energy patch bonds and derivatives default and/or emerging market bonds and derivatives default will develop before IMF "plan B" reform is enacted? Sincerely, Jack
patriciasmith03 JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 9:59 PM Wow. The plan is certainly ambitious. Let's hope that deeds do occur and it is not just words words and more words. And let's hope further that the benefits of this grand plan do filter down to the masses.
Ozymandias 3 JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 1:46 AM Patricia: The only things that are going to "filter down to the masses" from the powers that should not be are massive amounts of bovine scat, burdens, hardships, debts, and death.
The only thoughts that the shylock bansters ponder towards the concerns of the disorganized, stupid, and unwashed masses are how to indebt them, enslave them, and sacrifice them upon alters of their making. Oz
irrelevant111 JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 10:51 PM Look at the change from west to east. Russo is far from dying on the vine. Once the dust clears, all will see the bear n dragon gain a foothold.
I believe the BRICS n other nations will dismantle the Petro-dollar. Time will tell… Hegelian Dialectic resounds…
irrelevant111 JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 1:16 AM The attached represents two becoming one… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBN-Ta5aUHY
matt (@speedspirit42) JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 2:46 AM Logically thinking the only way to accept this globalization is to commandeer the operation.
It seems that only by this commencement has the wheels begun to turn for a viable future of fairness and freedom.
Our little community here shows that as complex as SDR transition might appear we are effectively taking back our freedom by understanding what potentials lie ahead.
If we can understand and be at peace with it then so can others. Being at peace with it because if man's soul desires a better system then that is where we are headed. For the light changes the darkness to Gray. What If?
People have changed the future by exposing some horrendous act intended to harm humanity and prevented it from happening.
By delaying the 2010 reforms and having to implement QE 1,2 and 3 and having failed to create inflation that now cheap oil will not revive the economy. New technologies are the only way to spend our time and currency to save ourselves and planet.
New technologies require Silver for all the electronics and numerous other applications. JPM shorted the market , profiting and acquiring physical metal boards to profit on the upswing.
For some time it has been apparent someone big was setting all those Silver Eagle sales records.
All the folks on every silver site I know can't even disrupt the market on a single day that was labeled to Crash JPM never mind set a monthly record. Every month for a year! So what if ?
All those Americans who purchased weapons and ammunition scared the shit out of those in power.
What if the Chinese are not so easily manipulated any more. Maybe they stood up to the bully with the steel marbles. What if what we do does make a difference?
Ozymandias 3 JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 3:04 AM Great disturbances and birth pains are under way and being expressed as the world transitions in retrograde from an iron age towards a bronze age.
Some call it a transition from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. Birth or transitions periods can be rather painful processes.
There should not be any doubts that the world is at present engaged in an accelerated period of metamorphoses. Pray, the transition period will not be unnecessarily violent.
Daneackerman JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 9:32 AM Excellent view on things matt. After all what you say IS a possible path to the truth.
mag51 JANUARY 4, 2015 AT 4:14 AM What we do makes a difference matt and I echo daneackermans sentiments. Overcoming apathy and refusing to submit makes a difference.
"It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." -Emiliano Zapato, Peasant hero of the Mexican Revolution
irrelevant111 JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 3:11 AM Matt, One must look at the dynamic of change, it will occur.
China, Russia, BRICS, etc. are setting the stage.
The market n precious metals has been fixed for far too long by those of power.
The U.S. Petro-dollar stranglehold is dwindling. A new era is being born. Enjoy the transition n hope war is not in the cards. Either way, 2015 will bring about a new era… Food for thought…:)
tristero888 JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 10:05 AM here's another nibble:
the "BRICS" are an acronym originally coined by a Gold man Sacks man. sounds like the same ol' era wrapped in shiny new clothes to me.
but since the ROW is going to be enthralled in enjoying the Big Bully suffer a (well deserved) beatdown,
they'll most likely continue to ignore the pink elephant in the room applying lipstick to another in a long line of PIIGs,
while the snakes in the backroom will continue to serve up their own tails for dinner in the neverending quest for "yield". aren't you bored yet? for your viewing pleasure:
if you watch part, 1 then go back and read the latest G20 communique, see if you can connect any dots from then to now. if a duck quacks in Turkey, is it still called a duck?
daniel grig (@gelingrig) JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 3:56 PM I would like to know your opinion Mr Collins, about the following question. First I leave this article translated from the Spanish and then leave my point of view.
In just a few days, Russia recovered 30% of its assets in oil and gas, which were in the hands of Western financial, and this thanks to the fact that the ruble depreciated.
A means described this move as "the most incredible operation that has been seen since the emergence of the stock market".
"Russia has made an unexpected chess move," writes InSerbia. According to the publication, due to the fall of the ruble, Moscow was able to recover most of its assets, which were in the hands of foreign owners, and also managed to receive profits amounting to $ 20 billion in just a few days.
Last December the Russian ruble began to fall precipitously, and there were rumours that Russia simply did not have enough money for this.
Prices of the shares in the Russian energy companies fell seriously, and investors began to sell them until they depreciate further.
Says Serbian portal, which compares to the Russian President with a "master" of chess, "Putin waited a week and just smile at press conferences, and when the stock price fell dramatically, immediately ordered buy assets that were in the hands of Americans and Europeans."
And now all the revenues from the oil and gas will remain in Russia and the ruble will grow by itself, without having to spend the reserves of foreign exchange and gold, add the portal. "The European financial sharks were as stupid: in a couple of minutes Russia bought low-priced oil and gas assets worth billions." An incredible operation not seen since the emergence of the stock market", writes InSerbia."
We know that the Central Bank of Russia, controlled by BIS, defines and executes monetary policy.
My question is: who has decided that the ruble through intelligent movements on the petrolo and gas, to recover so fast? President Putin and his Government or the Central Bank?
I believe that the Central Bank, in a masterstroke of BIS (banking elite). How do?
Putin has received waves of compassion and support of the people pro-BRICS and the entire machinery of the media by-BRICS, they have been waiting for Putin to make a move from super-leader, when the United States, have pressed on Russia through economic sanctions.
We have seen a Putin-victim, who received both "heat" and admiration as a victim of the United States for the damage on the economy of Russia.
Now with the alleged move by Putin to recover the value of the ruble, see Putin again hero, who beat the eternal enemy USA — this is the perception in the alternative world, a world made of people "victim" between the dual, the opposing blocs of global power dynamics among if.
Otherwise the ruble recovery Dichio (through the CENTRAL BIS-BANCO Russian, is another episode of the stage within the strategy "Hegelian dialectic".
I repeat the question: who deserves the applause, the President Putin and his Government or the Central Bank which is completely independent of the Government?
Within this pattern, that sends BIS through central banks, all roads lead to the SDR.
The ruble so later or more early you will be in the IMF basket, such as here in the blog has set the direction. Gracias.
JC Collins JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 4:11 PM Daniel, this scenario is likely. Though there was wide coverage in the western media as the ruble was depreciating, there was no coverage at all as it gained back everything lost
Central banks control such moves with politicians acting as the presenters. All methods of shifting wealth from one place to another. Like Rothschild with the Battle for Waterloo.
daniel grig (@gelingrig) JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 4:04 PM I think raise a message on this topic in the blog of B.F. but first I would like to know your opinion. In fact the article about the comeback of the ruble came on the blog of B.F.
irrelevant111 JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 9:55 PM Interesting dialogue. Russia is far from poor.
U.S. Media outlets continue the good vs bad scenario…
Keep in mind the Dragon, Bear, India, M.E., Europe, etc… Times are changing. Look at the free trade zones emerging…
My understanding is Russia is converting U.S. Treasury notes to buy gold. As I stated in the past, Mr. Putin is playing a wonderful game of chess. Time will tell… Best My Brothers, John
Dripfood JANUARY 3, 2015 AT 11:02 PM I believe mr Putin is himself a piece on the chess board. And is moved around a lot these days. Remember he used to be a KGB agent.They make for extraordinary obedient individuals, these secret service types.
irrelevant111 JANUARY 4, 2015 AT 5:44 AM Drip, Putin is KGB n GRU. For now, he holds the cards and is playing a wise game. Bush Sr. was CIA. I see Putin as someone that has evolved outside the media control.
I look for balance between PTB's. Interesting ride, hold on to the reins. 2015 will be monumental either way. Hope wisdom prevails…:)
irrelevant111 JANUARY 4, 2015 AT 7:24 AM This should bring a smile to all…
matt (@speedspirit42) JANUARY 4, 2015 AT 2:45 PM As I stated above I was wondering if the complete enslavement of mankind was off the table. Some of you mistaken what I meant to get across was no implementation of a World System and that was not what I tried to.
Sorry for my brief post not complete in details. There are so many thoughts in my head about such matters. My what if?
was about have we created a new more hopeful future instead of complete enslavement?
There is plenty of info and disinfo on FEMA camps, plastic coffin hoards, road signs are two sided for UN control and conspiracy stories that paint a gruesome scene of enslavement. But What If?
the future has already been altered to a different reality? One that JC alludes too as self regulating rent seekers. Then the rules go back to the Constitution of the United States and there it states
You must also know the difference between paying and discharging a debt.
When you pay a debt, you must pay with value or substance. (see Art. 1, Sect. 8, Cl. 5 and Art. I Sect. 10, Constitution for the United States of America).
You pay a debt with Gold and/or Silver coin, but you can only discharge a debt with "Federal Reserve Notes".
Gold and Silver coins are value, [94] if coined by Congress at the U.S. Mint. (Art. 1, Sect. 8, Cl. 5), and only Gold and Silver coin can be used to pay debts. (Art. 1, Sect. I 0).
When you use Gold and Silver coin to pay a debt, it is paid in full. A Federal Reserve Note cannot pay a debt, because it is only BANK CREDIT, or a debt in itself.
How can you pay a debt with a debt? You cannot! You can only discharge the debt with Federal Reserve Notes. The debt still exists and is not paid.
Article 1, Section 8, Cl. 17, of the Constitution for the united States of America, establishes the District of Columbia as a DIFFERENT and SEPARATE NATION from the Republic of the united States of America.
The Congress has the EXCLUSIVE RULE OVER THE Citizens of the District of Columbia, it's territories, Insular possessions and Federal enclaves.
Those people have no RIGHTS, WHATSOEVER, other than what Congress gives them. The Social Security Number is the Main Contract with this Foreign government that creates this status of slavery.
The way to own property in a Freehold status is to rescind ALL CONTRACTS with the Foreign Corporate Federal Government and the Corporate Regional State, county and municipality.
These contracts include:
1. Birth Certificate
2. All licenses (including Marriage)
3. All permits
4. Social Security numbers
5. Bank accounts (except barter banks)
6. Any contract that requires a Social Security Number
7. Any incorporation, entitlement, government priviledge from any level of government.
The solution to freedom is to own land and own it out right paid for in Gold and Silver, no SS # and to be a more self reliant nation of peoples who respect the land and each other. JC Am I wrong?
JC Collins JANUARY 4, 2015 AT 3:30 PM Matt, in theory you are correct, but the actualization of such matters is problematic and fraught with unintentional isolationist challenges.
It's impossible for any individual, region, or nation to exist separately from the machinations of a larger and external system. The pressure exerted upon on the smaller entity would be overwhelming.
The masses need to organize outside of the systemically corrupt political system, as a foundational social trust, from which it can negotiate with both the economic interests and the political interests, for fairer inclusion into the larger system.
As the current state of affairs would suggest, the masses are not properly informed on the monetary framework policies which govern their lives, nor are their interests represented by a ethical and responsible political process.
The solution to this is not found in fragmentation and isolation, but in a deeper engagement within the existing processes.
The problem we face is one where only a small percentage of the disorganized masses are even interested in participating in such processes.
Which is why we pass that responsibility to the political structure. And of course, without internal self awareness, there can be no external application of that awareness.
The same challenges of greed and morality will continue to destabilize any future socioeconomic architecture.
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