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Disclaimer: These are NOT Elliquiy rules. It is a list of things for a potential GM/group game organizer to think about when creating their initial recruitment threads. It was designed to help you get the types of players that you would like in your game and to aid the players in seeing what your game will be like when they consider joining it.
[b]Game:[/b][list type=decimal][li]Section the Game will be placed in and whether it is a system game or not. [/li][li]Who is the RP open to? [/li][li]Short Summary of Player Roles and General Story/Plot. [/li][li]Setting. [/li][li]Plot Outline. [/li][li]Character creation info/guidelines if any. [/li][li]Required Resources (If any) (If a system game - What books(ver.) or links to information needed such as an online guide or wiki?) [/li][li]Game Pacing. [/li][li]How much sexual activity is likely to occur or expected, if any? [/li][li]Whether tagging will be used or not. [/li][li]How NPC's will be handled. (If any) [/li][/list][b]Game Master Info / GM(s) Participation Level (If/where applicable)[/b][list type=decimal][li]Will there be a Co-GM?[/li][li]How guided will the play be(sandbox, directed etc)?[/li][li]How NPC's will be handled. (If any) - (By GM and/or players, and what expectations)[/li][li]How active will the GM be? [/li][li]Will there be an OOC thread? (expectations of thread usage) [/li][li]How to contact/approach GM with questions? (use OOC thread, direct PM, etc...)[/li][li]How will decisions be resolved? [/li][li]Will PvP be allowed (if applicable)? [/li][/list][b]Additional:[/b][list type=decimal][li]Player Oath "Oath of the Drake" or some other reminder of player responsibilities in a group game. [/li][li]A note to Respect Other players (Offs etc..) [/li][li]Player Participation Expectations. (Posts/week expected. Methods for reporting a possible absence/The method used to remove drop-outs from the game.) [/li][li]Discuss how new players will be brought into the game (if the game is already running.) [/li][li]What Writing style/POV. (Third person, first person, past, present, omniscient, etc...) [/li][/list]
As a player in games run by both Chrystal and Moraline, I will say that I think the intro checklist was very helpful. If nothing else it showed me that these GMs had put thought into how the game was going to run as a game, instead of just coming up with a setting and saying "let's have a game in here". So kudos to both women. (Plus if I compliment them here then my characters will get extra treasure.)One thing I try to find out soon upon entering a group game is crucial to me but difficult to capture in a simple checklist. That's the question of how much or how little responsibility / power the players have for coming up with facts about the world. It's touched on in the checklist as "How NPC's will be handled" (which, by the way, seems to appear twice in the code block below), but it extends to more than this. I don't know a good way to quickly summarize it, though. I've been in games where it's perfectly legitimate to write that your character kicks down the door of the supply closet, grabs a fire extinguisher from inside, and then runs down the hall to where the flames are spreading. I've been in other games where that's a big no-no; if the GM didn't say beforehand that there was a fire extinguisher in that closet, or if you didn't ask them through the OOC thread or PM, then it's not within your power to make that part of the world.To me those two approaches make for a very different feel to the game, and ideally I'd like to be able to read a request thread and find out which of the two kinds of game I'm dealing with. I'd suggest something like:Who is responsible for coming up with details of the world? (GM, PC's or a combination)Except that's weak and vague enough that virtually everyone would just pick "combination", I think.
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This weeks meals are a bit of a mixed bag, I've got some leftovers from last week to use up (I didn't strictly follow last weeks plan as it was a bit of a manic week), but I've also got some items that I found on offer at Lidl.
I'm really looking forward to trying steak on Friday, as it's not very often we have it.
The other half is also still following the 5:2 diet, but if he gets a bit fed up of soup then I might change the meals up a little bit.
Meal Plan W/C 23/02/14
Curried Carrot Soup (5:2)
Spaghetti Bolognese
Leftover Beef Rissoles with Onion Gravy, Green Beans, Carrots & Broccoli
Broad Bean Risotto
Broccoli Soup (5:2)
Rib Eye Steak & Wedges
Leftover Christmas Ham Quiche with Baked Beans
Breakfast: Porridge, Cereal, Toast, Eggs
Lunch: Sandwiches, Leftovers, Super Noodles (these are for the other half)
Snacks: Fruit, Carrot Sticks
Leftovers : Broad Beans, Rib Eye Steaks, Wedges, Bread
Shopping List
Milk £1.00
Bananas * 4 (0.58 kg) £0.39
Tangerines £3.00
Apples £0.00
Yoghurts £0.80
Mousse strawberry £0.65
Peppers £1.45
Bisto Best £1.80
GF Bread £1.99
Smoked Bacon £1.45
I cant believe its not butter * 2 £1.80
Bacon Joint £3.00
Free Range Eggs ( 12 * Large) £2.50
Tuna * 2 £1.80
Baked Beans £0.25
BBQ Beef Super Noodle * 3 £1.50
Sweet Thai & Chilli Chicken Super Noodle * 3 £1.50
Tilda Rice £2.00
Tomato Puree £0.30
Salad Cream £0.80
Orange Juice £0.75
Tomato Ketchup £1.00
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The first Lucin Mining District Recorder was elected on June 10, 1869 by mine owners within the mining district (Mining Records, series 18126, reel 1). According to the laws of the United States, "miners of each mining district may make regulations not in conflict with the laws of the United States, or with the laws of the State or Territory in which the district is situated" (United States Statutes at Large, 1866, Volume 14, Chapter 262, Section 1). Mine owners elected a mining district recorder to uphold this law and regulate the mining district. The Territory of Utah considered the mining district recorder a public official similar to the county recorder (Compiled Laws of Utah, 1876, Chapter 10). The Lucin Mining District Recorder recorded mining operations in Box Elder County, Utah and Elko County, Nevada. The district recorder's office ended in 1897 when the law changed and the county recorder assumed sole responsibility for mining records (Laws of Utah, 1897, Chapter 36).
The Lucin Mining District Recorder was responsible for recording notices of location, proof of labor, deeds and mortgages, mining abstracts, district by-laws and amendments, annual meeting minutes, district officer election results, and merchandise bills. The recorder was also responsible for certifying the records with the seal of the office which provided evidence of the election and official status of the recorder. Mining district recorders were deemed public officials and records in their custody were deemed as public records (Compiled Laws of Utah, 1876, Chapter 10). Mining records, which constitute a legal record, are kept for the purpose of monitoring and registering mining claims and operations
The Lucin Mining District Recorder was elected annually in June by mine owners within the mining district. Other elected officials in the mining district included deputy recorder, chairman, inspector and secretary.


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VitaminR – pics of the characters!
Fujishige Kazuma
The totally uncooperative leader of the problem kids in Class R who's also a violin prodigy. Kazuma doesn't think there's anyone better than him as well, but because of an event in his past, he was dropped from the elite class. Because of his extremely aggressive playing style, he's also called the Demon Prince.
Mochizuki Reo
Second in command of the W6, he and Kazuma are rivals and go a long way back. He doesn't care about anything other than playing his cello, skips everything except music practice, and coldly ignores his teacher.
Akagiri Eita
He's talented at playing the piano, but does things like play with his feet and break stuff – he's kind of brutal. He's even more combative with people, and sometimes bites them. He's the most violent of the W6. In spite of all that, he has a perfect sense of pitch and can play a piece after hearing it once.
Jan Felix Vallaud
He mixes French into his conversation, says he can see and talk to famous people who are dead, and is generally beyond the comprehension of normal people. He's also the only member of the W6 who's rich. Though he doesn't seem to be a troublemaker, the way he carries out the teacher's orders makes him unpredictable.
Haibane Kaoru – Said to be the best soprano in the school's history, Kaoru is also temperamental and it's tough to actually get him to sing. Because of his prince-like looks, he has fans all over town, but beneath his angelic face lies a black personality.
Asahina Tsukasa
He handles the violin as if it was part of him, and plays with such fervour that he's called the Fiery Violinist. He and Eita are natural enemies. He's actually from a village of ninja, and skips class often to fulfill his ninja duties.
And the rest of the news!
Before looking at specific games, I thought I would try to find a few trends in otome games in the past year. First, I took a look at the covers for otome magazines:
B's Log
Girl's Style.
I'm missing a couple of each, you can see the backnumbers for B's Log on their website, I'm missing an UtaPuri and a Hakuouki cover. The two Girl's Style I'm missing are a Hakuouki and an Arcana Famiglia.
I actually thought Hakuouki took up a sizable amount of cover space, and it does, but really, not much more than Starry Sky or Uta no Prince-sama. Oh wait, now I've figured it out, it was 2010 that Hakuouki took all the cover space (half the B's Logs sold in 2010 had Hakuouki covers). And Harutoki 5 took 4 covers, wow!
Now if we take a look at the popularity polls inside, an interesting shift took place. In the Jan 2010 issue of B's Log (sold in December), the top otome characters looked like this:
10. Mikoshiba Kyousuke (Storm Lover)
9. Shitara Seiji (TokimemoGS 3)
8. Sakurai Kouichi (TokimemoGS 3)
7. Sakurai Ruka (TokimemoGS 3)
6. Kazama Chikage (Hakuouki)
5. Toudou Heisuke (Hakuouki)
4. Harada Sanosuke (Hakuouki)
3. Hijikata Toshizou (Hakuouki)
2. Okita Souji (Hakuouki)
1. Saitou Hajime (Hakuouki)
Take a look at that, willya? Aksys chose well But all the same, it was a little…monotonous. (By the way, if you had to pick your fave guy from Hakuouki who would it be? I've only played Hijikata, Saitou, and Chikage, but Chikage was my favourite of those. Saitou was also great. Hijikata I liked, but it had very little romance. Aaaanyways)
In the July issue, Hakuouki still had the top 5 spots, though poor Heisuke had fallen to 8th position.
Now here's the top 10 from this year's Jan issue:
10. Otoya (UtaPuri)
9. Sanosuke (Hakuouki)
8. Masato (UtaPuri)
7. Kazuki (Starry Sky)
6. Ryuutarou (Starry Sky)
5. Azusa (Starry Sky)
4. Souji (Hakuouki)
3. Tokiya (UtaPuri)
2. Shou (UtaPuri)
1. Saitou Hajime (Hakuouki)
Saitou is still on top, but the rest are much more spread out. The numbers are also much more even. But considering Hakuouki has been dominating for more than a year, that's pretty good (seriously, the original game came out on the PS2 in Sep 2008. 2008!!!)
On a side note, the top three characters in Boys Love last year were Akira (Togainu no Chi), Giancarlo (Lucky Dog) and Gunji (Lucky Dog). This year they're Giancarlo, Akira, and Bernard (Lucky Dog).
Now looking at the games released, I checked last year's post – 20 originals and 10/11 fandisks last year. This year combining consoles and PC games there were 30 original games and 11 fandisks, and a bunch of adaptations and ports. So the commercial otome release list grew by almost a third this year, wow! That makes me really happy.
However, I can't help but feel like there was less variety in gameplay this year. Last year Tokimemo GS3, WagaHana, Steelwood, Love Root Zero (with all its problems), UtaPuri, and Storm Lover all had significant gameplay. This year there was Mother Goose (with all ITS problems), and Harutoki 5, FabStyle, and I think Miss Princess? I'm hoping that some of the ones I didn't get to like Arcana Famiglia also had some, but it seems like a lot less and I can't think that's a good thing. Maybe that trend will reverse in 2012.
Now all that's left is to JUDGE (my favourite part). I'll probably do that in a couple weeks, because honestly I'm still working on a bunch of new releases! I feel like I should play Arcana Famiglia before I decide, does anyone recommend it?
Hakuouki's English release date is quickly approaching, and there are some exciting things to report! Hakuouki is pretty much the first big-name otome game to be released in English widely, and there are many good things about it: it's freakin' gorgeous, it is going to keep the original Japanese(THANK GOD), and look, it's cheap!
Normal edition: $29.99! Holy cow, for someone like me used to Japanese prices this is amazing for a PSP game.
Limited Edition: Only $39.99! It includes a 72-page artbook (very nice, as the art for Hakuouki is freakin' gorgeous), and a soundtrack CD. I don't really remember what the music is like. I'd rather have a drama CD, but considering it would be in Japanese, I can understand why they didn't include one.
Hakuouki is set for a Valentine's Day release (very cute!) and I am seriously considering having a party for it, or a podcast or something.
That's it for today, sorry it's short!
I got the latest magazines, and B's Log came with a Starry Sky bag! It's so cute!
Anyways, lots of news, some I'm not sure if I've said before, so here it all goes:
Yes, Rita just let me know that Aksys announced it at Anime Expo today, as hinted at on their webpage. They're translating the PSP version. I'm not sure what the other one is, Rita if you hear give us a shout, and thanks very much for the scoop!!
There's a Hakuouki PSP adaptation in the works, as well as another PS2 title called Hakuouki Zuisouroku (roughly translated as Notes on Hakuouki).
Also, the mysterious project from HuneX and 5pb is being slowly revealed. The title is Lucian Bee's, and the tagline translates into something like, "Project Start: Global Makeover of Totally Hopeless Guys". Sounds like fun!
Now back to Vitamin Z – I've been slow the past few days (trying to get all four endings takes time!), but I'm partially through Houjou Kei's story, and have one of Fuwa's endings as well (just the normal one). I usually do the normal ending first, since it means I don't have to try too hard about getting all the tsukkomi/throughs, but it is definitely not as fun as the other endings! Plus, I haven't found a guide yet for it, so it's all trial and error! I have to say, I'm not a huge fan of how you HAVE to pass the last quiz (in Chapter 11) to continue – and I think you need 7/10 as well! Sometimes that takes a few tries. On the other hand, you can redo just the quiz, so it's not horrible.
Whew, there is so much beautiful art available in the mags for this game, I just spent a significant amount of time scanning it – this post will be image-heavy because I couldn't decide what NOT to show.
As mentioned when it was announced, Hakuouki, being released September 19 for the PS2, takes place in the Meiji Bakumatsu, or the end of the Meiji era. The Shinsengumi was a group of samurai policemen infamous for its strict rules, its ruthlessness, and the fact that it was the only samurai group that allowed commoners to join – the samurai class was usually restricted to the aristocracy.
The Shinsengumi's leader was Kondou Isami, and his lieutenants were Hijikata Toshizou and Okita Souji. They and other famous members are all main characters in Hakuouki.
Hijikata Toshizou (CV: Miki Shinichirou) – The second-in-command of the Shinsengumi. Strict but thoughtful.
Okita Souji (CV: Morikubo Shoutarou) – The captain of the Shinsengumi's first regiment (troop? team?). Laidback and nonchalant.
Saitou Hajime (CV: Toriumi Kousuke) – The captain of the 2nd team. Serious and cool.
Harada Sanosuke (CV: Yusa Kouji) – Quick to anger but loyal and friendly, Harada prefers the spear to a sword.
Toudou Heisuke (CV: Yoshino Hiroyuki) – The lively young Shinsengumi member who doesn't hesitate in battle.
Now, these guys I'm not sure are capturable, but they have big pictures, so I'm thinking they might be
Nagakura Shinpachi (CV: Tsuboi Tomohiro)
Sannan Keisuke (CV: Tobita Nobuo) – If you've played Bakumatsu Renka, in that game this character is called Yamanami, an alternate reading of his surname. And wow, I think this is the first time I've seen this seiyuu in an otome game other than Angelique! (He's Lumiere there).
At the beginning of the game, the main character comes to Kyoto searching for her father, a doctor trained in Dutch medicine. One night she's attacked by a group of ronin, but she escapes and hides. She senses something odd happening, and emerges to see a group of Shinsengumi killing the ronin with amazing strength and speed. Finding her, they take her off to their lodging, and talk about killing her to keep her from telling what she saw. But when they find out who she is, they decide not to – her father is involved with them, and they're looking for him as well.
Staying with the Shinsengumi for a while, she finds out the cause of those ronin who attacked her – they took a red elixir that the Shinsengumi call 'ochimizu'. It gives superhuman strength and healing ability, but it also creates a hunger for blood (rasetsu) in whoever drinks it. The ronin had drunk ochimizu and it eventually turned them into bloodthirsty monsters. When rasetsu manifests, the person's hair turns white and their eyes turn red.
As you've probably guessed, most of the Shinsengumi main characters have taken ochimizu as well, which is why they're so strong. As the story progresses and your choices take you down a certain path, the characters' thirst for blood will appear. When that happens, you can choose to a) let them drink some of your blood, b) give them medicine, or c) try to have them suppress it. Your choices will affect their 'Rasetsudo', which is the other stat to affection that all the characters have.
The top gauge is Hijikata's affection level, and the bottom is his rasetsudo (getting pretty high too!)
If a character's Rasetsudo gets too high, he will lose control and become a monster.
There's also a mysterious group (two of whom belong to the Shinsengumi's enemies, the Satsuma-han)who show up saying they've 'come to get' the main character. Maybe to bring her to her father?
And here are a few screens to whet your appetite a little more!
A blood-splattered Heisuke…but no white hair, so this is just regular work
Sannan after first taking ochimizu.
Heisuke looking pensive, explaining why he's leaving the Shinsengumi.
Okita talking to a doctor…
Well, I think that's enough for tonight, eh? Writing this makes me want to order this game, but I need to save money…ugggh…


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A crab apple tree, a secret garden, and the rivers and parks of London are all part of Middlesex University's postgraduate Fine Art show, titled 'Breeze'.
The artistic students have used a combination of video, painting, sound, installation and photography, to create the artwork, with nature as a common theme running throughout.
Visitors to the public exhibition in the Mile End Art Pavilion in east London are greeted by a crab apple tree – a symbol of the 1888 'match-girls' strike, which took place at the Bryant and May factory in the area. Once the show finishes the tree will be donated to the local park.
Student Cassandra Marshall developed a sound installation based under the ancient oak tree in the Michendon gardens of Southgate Green, north London. Her work allows visitors to be transformed into the garden, experiencing the sounds and feel of the 'secret garden'.
Cassandra, who is originally from Southgate, said: "I've tried to recreate a garden within a gallery space. It's based on the Michendon gardens in Southgate, nicknamed the secret garden by the local kids. This is one of many places which we don't necessarily think about the historical purpose behind, people can easily just walk past and don't even know it's there."
Students on the MA Fine Art course bring together creativity from around the world, from north London to South America, through fine art student Alejandra Rojas Contreras, from Chile. She said: "Middlesex is very good because there is plenty of freedom in what I can do with my work. The artwork I have on display here shows the rivers and parks of London, I wanted to create something which is very relaxed and calm. It is inspired by my arrival in London – a city which I have found to be very welcoming."
Collaboration with the University's engineering and information sciences school has seen student Ashley Wheat develop QR codes, so visitors to the exhibition can use their smart phone to find out more information on the artwork.
Middlesex University postgraduate Fine Art course leader Keith Piper said: "This is an interesting model for crossover between schools. I'm excited about this and how it can be developed in the future."
The exhibition, at Mile End Art Pavilion E3 4QY, is open until 10 March daily from 12-6pm.
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Bookstore Geek: Griffin Bay Bookstore
Filed under: Bookstore Geek, On Reading, On Writing
Griffin Bay Bookstore is in the heart of Friday Harbor, Washington, on gorgeous San Juan Island.
Griffin Bay is a must-see when you're in Friday Harbor, and it's a particularly perfect spot to visit on a rainy day, with its cozy feel and relaxing cafe.
The bookstore features a great selection of island-related books, as well as all of the latest indie bestsellers. It's wonderful for browsing not only for books but for all sorts of readerly and writerly things; I especially enjoyed its amazingly diverse and lovely selection of note cards.
Last but not least, Griffin Bay has a truly impressive selection of Theo Chocolate.


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CHICAGO – Global commercial real estate services firm Studley, Inc. announced today that industrial real estate specialist Michael Mangan has joined its Chicago office as an Associate Director. He will work closely with Studley Chicago's Senior Managing Director, Bruce McConnell to build the company's industrial presence in the Midwest with a primary focus on the Chicago metro area.
"It's with immense pleasure that Studley welcomes Michael Mangan to the National Industrial Services Group," said Executive Vice President and Co-Branch Manager John Goodman. "His impeccable attention to his clients and understanding of their overall business objectives coupled with quite an impressive track record and reputation in the Midwest real estate community makes Michael a wonderful addition to Studley's already stellar industrial services team."
Mr. Mangan comes to Studley with over seven years of industrial real estate experience and over 8.5 million square feet in transactions in the Midwest. He specializes in representing tenants in new leases, acquisitions, dispositions, build to suits and investment sales. His major transactions include Caterpillar/Progress Rail's 740,000 square feet lease in Muncie, IN and Northstar Aerospace's 297,000 square feet lease renewal in Bedford Park, IL.
"It's exhilarating to get in on the ground level of building up Studley's industrial services platform in the Midwest. I am eager to join such a hardworking and intelligent team and to be involved first-hand in its growth and successes," said Mr. Mangan.
Prior to joining Studley, Mr. Mangan served as Senior Associate of CBRE's Industrial Properties Group where he focused on the acquisition, disposition and leasing of industrial and flex property for corporate, institutional and private companies on a local and national basis. His community leadership roles include the Auxiliary Board of the Big Shoulders Fund and the Hinsdale Central Foundation Board of Directors.
About Studley
Studley is the leading global commercial real estate services firm specializing in tenant representation. Founded in 1954, Studley pioneered the conflict-free business model of representing only tenants in their commercial real estate transactions. Today, with 60 offices worldwide, Studley provides strategic real estate solutions to top-tier corporations, not-for-profit organizations and law firms. For more information, visit www.studley.com.
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It has 59 km of marked pistes, it's one of the earliest developed resorts of the Pyrenees. It's known by its very difficult steep pistes, like the one called Tubo Zapatilla. The highest point is La Tuca peak, 2400 m AMSL, with a vertical drop of 900 m.
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Please join the Mayor's Office of Sustainability as we kick off The 2018 Year of Vital Neighborhoods on Friday, January 26 from 11am-2pm in City Hall Rotunda (601 Lakeside Ave). Each year leading up to 2019 we focus on a key area fundamental to a sustainable city, and nothing is more fundamental than our vital neighborhoods.
This event will feature dozens of local leaders working at a neighborhood level to make Cleveland more vibrant and sustainable. Take this opportunity to engage with and learn from these organizations.
This event is FREE and open to the public. RTA's FREE trolley stops right in front of City Hall. Vehicle parking is available at Willard Garage at regular rates (and bike parking is free!).
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This terrific-going-on-sensational series came at me from the blind side. I popped in the preview disc with absolutely no idea what was coming up on the screen, even though somebody had taken the trouble to issue an advisory that prattled on about being "the most talked-about drama in years". Must have missed the chatter but assuming nobody was giving Glenn Close the old hiss-boo - that would never do - it seemed possible that one was about to be drawn into a world of well-above-average legal brawling. Didn't know it then, but deviousness and duplicity would be useful words to throw into the mix.
Close is always bankable. If we consider the monstrous delights of Cruella De Vil, those damned spotted dogs would have never made it to the sequel if it hadn't been for that determined smile on the face of the tigress. Close still smiles in Damages, where she plays Patty Hewes, a ruthless, high-powered lawyer feared by her opponents, but as often as not these are witheringly dismissive gestures.
Damages gets off to a cracking good start. One moment we are in the driver's cabin in a subway train, the next we are facing lift doors that open to reveal a dishevelled and blood-stained young woman who runs into the street, only to be stopped by the police. She refuses to tell them who she is or what has happened.
Damages specialises in flashbacks and sometimes jumps ahead of itself without immediate explanation, but we quickly realise the young woman hauled in by the cops is Ellen Parsons, an ambitious law graduate, admirably played by Australian actress Rose Byrne.
Close and Byrne have leading roles but here also, in a particularly fine piece of casting, is Ted Danson as billionaire Arthur Frobisher, now threatened by Hewes's determination to expose his considerable trangressions. Tingling legal drama from New York's FX cable channel puts others of its ilk in the shade.


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An empty oil tanker crashed late Tuesday night (Feb 2) into one of the Jefferson Parish water department intakes at the Mississippi River and the Gov. Nicholls Street Wharf in New Orleans' French Quarter, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Image: Dennis Adriaanse
USCG said the 62,000-ton tanker Nordbay crashed into the two facilities along the bank of the river. According to Coast Guard spokeswoman Petty Officer Laura Ratliff, the ship sustained minor damage, and a "small hole" in the hull was leaking ballast water. No pollution was reported.
The ship blasted its horn repeatedly as it drifted toward the Piety Street Wharf, while at least three tugboats rushed across the river to its aid.
This image taken from a third-floor apartment in the Marigny shows the oil tanker Nordbay sliding downriver dangerously close to the Mississippi River's east bank, just upriver from the Piety Street Wharf in Crescent Park, as a tugboat, right, races across the river to assist / Photo: James O'Byrne
At the time of the collision Tuesday, strong, gusty south winds were blowing downriver towards the wharf that was struck. The high winds were part of an approaching cold front that moved through New Orleans.
The Coast Guard said it continued to investigate the incident. Jefferson officials found no visible damage in the water intakes.
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|Cosmo upset that I'm taking photos rather than feeding him
Security, however, turned a benevolent blind eye to the dress code and instead of booting us out helpfully opened the door and pointed us the direction of the very well-hidden feeding and changing rooms on the fourth floor. Complete with Ollie Ella nursing chair (yours for a bargain £1000) and Red Castle changing mats (a snitch at £45), these rooms really are the plushest in London, and a delightful escape from the madding crowds of Knightsbridge. Just go into one of the two individual rooms (roomy enough for your buggy), shut the door and sink into the plushest nursing chair you'll find. For someone who hates shopping, it's very tempting just to snuggle up and fall asleep.
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We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine.
I don't get all the jokes...they all look like people I'd like to meet, actually.Still pretty cool. I want a lego figure of me.
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The first is Fantabulous Cricut:
Make a square card using the colours green and gold.
The second one is The Cuttlebug Spot:
Use twine.
The third one is Getting Cricky with K Andrews:
As always thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!
Jenny this is so cute!! You did a great job! I love this dragon!
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So fun! Love the embossing and the twine, I used to watch this movie over and over!
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Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers -- Acquired P Dennis Cook (8-3, 3.56 ERA) from Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for C Darrin Fletcher (hitless in 1 at-bat). Recalled 3B Dave Hansen, C Carlos Hernandez and P John Wetteland from Class AAA Albuquerque Dukes. Purchased OF Luis Lopez from Albuquerque.
Orlando, Fla. -- Named Kansas City Royals C Bob Boone manager, Denny Doyle director of operation and Brian Doyle director of development if city gets NL expansion franchise.
*Dallas Mavericks -- Signed C Jesse Spinner to a one-year contract.
* Colleges
NCAA -- Fined Texas A&M $1,000 and reprimanded school for not reporting ineligible athlete before 1990 track-and-field championships. Ruled Robert Morris basketball player Andre Boyd of Baltimore (Walbrook) eligible for 1990-91 season.


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Dear Maria,
I need a pep talk about work.
I am a writer at a university. The work flow is feast or famine. I've hit the famine phase of the cycle. I don't do well with boredom. What little work I do have I can't find the motivation to do because once it's done, then what?
I need this job and am determined to achieve the tuition benefit for my daughter, so leaving the job isn't an option I'm willing to consider.
Uninspired on the Job
Dear Uninspired on the Job,
You're not alone. Here's a quote from a wise job-hunting, career-finding guru:
"There is a vast world of work out there in this country, where at least 111 million people are employed in this country alone–many of whom are bored out of their minds. All day long. Not for nothing is their motto TGIF — 'Thank God It's Friday.' They live for the weekends, when they can go do what they really want to do." ― Richard Nelson Bolles
His "What Color is Your Parachute?" series is my go-to reference for career advice. He updates it annually; check it out for great inspiration, especially his section on "Finding Your Mission in Life". In your current position, you say your work is boring, versus describing it as soul-sucking or demeaning. Sadly, it only take a few drinks to hear these complaints from some folks. It also sounds like you are feeling pretty engaged in your work when there's plenty to do, but the boredom comes during the slow times. So, in the meantime…
Here's your pep talk:
You are beautiful. You are talented. You bring great gifts to this organization which will help it succeed. You are bright and inquisitive. You strive to improve your lot in life. Good for you! Your work environment shows your success. Our ancestors labored to provide higher education for us. With that education, you've crafted a career and lifestyle that allows you to identify yourself as a writer, as well as extend the gifts of past generations on to the next. Keep it up! Your work is so important in today's world. The world needs strong, thoughtful, sensitive wordsmiths to communicate ideas and create connection with others. Don't approach any project as "Just-a Project": just a press release, just a thank you note, just a cover letter, just an article, just a report, just an email. In every instance, putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard initiates an opportunity for two or more people to connect. Your work is, at its deepest level, a sacred trust. (If you believe in prayer and angels, you might invite Archangel Gabriel, the patron saint of communicators, to be with you in your projects.) Do you write for pleasure? If not, get started. Put on your novelist glasses and observe the quirks in your coworkers, and the inherit ridiculousness of the institution. Consider your office work as a writer's strength-training and maintenance program. It keeps your skills sharp. Work-writing and home-writing can feed each other. Find something to be grateful for in every moment: the feel of your favorite pen in your hand, the music in your headset, a warm cup of coffee, the coworker who makes you laugh. Your work world is a great resource for the "other" work, which happens on the weekends, as Bolles says, when we get to do what we really want to do. Hang in there. The feast will return. Savor the famine and its hidden gifts.
Some other strategies:
- Get away from your desk at least once a day. Don't eat your lunch there, either! Eat healthy foods to avoid that sleepy, sluggish feeling.
- In every office, there are projects that are important, but not urgent, so they drift to the back burner or the bottom of the To-Do List. Keep track of new ideas and projects like these to tackle during downtime. Make a brief proposal to your boss to complete these projects, including a plan for implementation. This shows initiative and creativity, and may evolve into opportunities for more engaging work. Also, higher education is changing in dramatic ways. In the coming years, the organization, and your work, may change significantly. Make yourself indispensable by making the most of your downtime.
- Keep an eye out for positions of interest in other departments. You may be able to change jobs within the institution.
Tuition for your child is a great benefit. Welcome to adult-ing. There is a sweet satisfaction that comes when one's purpose in life shifts from providing for oneself to creating opportunities for our children. But, it doesn't mean you must sacrifice your own fulfillment along the way. A parent with a meaningful career is a great role model for a child. Show them how it's done!
Unwritten is one song on a playlist I compiled as inspiration for writers. Maybe you'd like to add some of these songs to your workday selections! (Click the link, or visit YouTube and search "Haven Playlist" with my name.)
Dear Readers: In a quandary? Life got you down? Need some perspective? If you'd like to submit a question, click here. I look forward to hearing from you, or "for a friend." Please add your thoughts, and suggestions in the comments section, below.
Disclaimer: The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. The opinions or views expressed in this column are not intended to treat or diagnose; nor are they meant to replace the treatment and care that you may be receiving from a licensed professional, physician or mental health professional. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional, psychological or medical help, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified specialist. This column, its author, and the publisher are not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any given situation. You, and only you, are completely responsible for your actions. We reserve the right to edit letters for length and clarity, and all comments are moderated.


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An Archivist's Musical Archive
We asked Alison Williams, the co-founder of The Academy of Archivists, to help me pin down exactly what she does. "I've been describing myself lately as a creative entrepreneur. I have my own company and I work with other companies, brands and artists to help develop their identities and get their work to the people who should see it, in whatever form that takes. I talk to people, think about things, observe, strategize, write, create. I feel lucky to have a job that I enjoy, working with amazing people." And what role does music play in all that? Well, read on to find out.
What do you listen to while you work? When I'm writing I need music that is inspiring but not distracting, so I'll listen to opera, or something without words. I love the soundtrack from Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain by Yann Tiersen. On the other hand when I am feeling daunted by a project or need to brainstorm I'll either go to an album that I am entirely familiar with or something totally unknown. When I'm working with other people I am open to what they want to listen to.
How do you listen? My favorite place to listen to music is in the car. It's so contained and personal. But obviously, I can't work in my car! Although I have an office space I move around a lot visiting clients, so I usually listen to music on my computer or on my iPhone with headphones. Or in my car.
Do you have any favorite music websites/providers? I went through a recent obsession with Pandora. The problem with Pandora is that I end up feeling spoonfed, so now I try to moderate my usage. I also discover a lot of music from KCRW, which I listen to on the radio as well as their website. They have incredible podcasts and studio sessions. And, of course, iTunes.
Does music influence your work? Can you show me an example? Music and the culture of music is an influence on all spheres of my work. My company does marketing for a music house called Black Iris that we do a lot of additional creative work with, including album art, websites, and events; and we also work with a production company called Caviar which has amazing directors who do a lot of incredible music videos. One of my favorites was Keith Schofield's "Heaven Can Wait" video for Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck. I also loved Daniel Wolfe's epic videos for Plan B.
In addition to my work with my company and the creative people I am fortunate to work with, I am also a writer. One of my current projects is based entirely on music by current female singer/songwriters, like Sam Phillips, Gillian Welch, Lex Land, Liz Green. I am presently obsessed with Jesca Hoop's latest album "Hunting My Dress," which I have listened to way too many times.
Where do you find music recommendations? Who influences your musical taste? I'm afraid my musical taste is kind of formed at this point. I find myself going back to albums that I truly love rather than searching out new music. I just reverted to a Led Zeppelin phase, for example. It's a summer thing. I do get a lot of music from my friends, who send me playlists.
And because I spend a lot of time on the web, sometimes I'll just surf and go from one musician to another. The other day I discovered Ellie Goulding from a video for a cover she did of Elton John's "Your Song," and I ended up buying her album from iTunes. Or somehow I found this song "Painted By Numbers" by The Sounds somewhere and now it is one of my faves.
If your work was a song or a musician, what or who would it be? What song or artist best represents the work you create? So hard to say! I guess maybe Nina Simone. Kind of strange, hard to pin down, intense, creative, diverse, but also down-to-earth and intellectual.
The Sundays, I Feel Fine
Liz Green, French Singer
Jesca Hoop, Money
Pat Benatar, Invincible
The Sounds, Painted By Numbers
Lady Gaga, Poker Face
Florence + The Machine, Dog Days Are Over
Jenny Lewis, The Big Guns
Ellie Goulding, Your Song
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As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with California MENTOR, you'll be one of those extraordinary people. This position supports individuals we serve in a Community Care Facility. We seek a passionate individual who can provide clinical care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role you will utilize your license to carry out each individual's health care plan while providing direct care with the support of a Registered Nurse and Program Director.
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- Accompanies individuals to routine and emergency medical visits
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- Provide duties as a Direct Support Professional as needed
- Current LVN certification in good standing with the state of California
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- Good knowledge of practical nursing theory
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Elsoft is among the leading innovators in the optoelectronics test and burn-in development arena. The record of innovation is well documented in our history over the past decade and well known by our customers, whose performance we enhance everyday.
Through the harvest from R&D commitment, no one understands the rewards and importance of R&D emphasis more than Elsoft do. Inevitably, Elsoft is committed to continuous R&D in order to remain the competitiveness and legacy. The management of Elsoft believes that growth through technical breakthrough is vital in maintaining its competitive edge in this industry. The R&D team is constantly expanding its capabilities beyond its current boundaries. Design excellence is the ultimate goal of the R&D charter and target to translate that to customers' performance.
R&D Charter
R&D Objectives
Elsoft's R&D objectives are to:
By setting the above charter, objectives and through measures put in place to meet them, the Group hopes to continuously improve its technology capabilities and explore new avenues to provide higher value added services to customers, maintain the Group's leading edge position and to propel the future growth of the Group.
R&D Policy
The company has outlined an R&D master policy based on the Group's aspirations and anticipated developments within the industry. In its R&D master policy, the Group has identified certain projects which will form the thrust of the Group's R&D pursuits for the next five (5) years including structural improvements to facilitate the Group's R&D efforts. The structural improvements include development of the R&D staff force, leverage on information technology to boost its R&D capabilities and investment in state-of-art infrastructure.


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Bhubaneswar, Jun 14 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to amend the Forest Rights Act (FRA) to modify eligibility criteria for other traditional forest dwellers like SCs and OBCs.
"It is proposed to modify the eligibility criteria for other traditional forest dwellers, including Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, so that they also become eligible for availing the rights if they have resided in the forest prior to 13th December, 2005.
"It is, therefore, requested that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs may consider affecting the requisite amendments in the Forest Rights Act," Patnaik wrote to Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram.
Claiming that Odisha was a pioneer state in implementing FRA wherein more than 4 lakh titles were distributed mostly to Scheduled Tribe forest dwellers, Patnaik said it was observed that the benefits have largely been extended to the tribals and not to other forest dwelling communities including SCs and OBCs.
According to the provisions of the FRA, while STs are eligible for availing the rights if they resided in the forest prior to December 13, 2005, other traditional forest dwellers would have to live in the forest for over three generations or 75 years.
Around 30,000 claims were filed by other traditional forest dwellers in Odisha, so far only 73 titles have been distributed, Patnaik said in the letter.
The reason for such abysmally low number of titles being issued to other traditional forest dwellers was primarily due to the heavy burden of proof cast upon the claimants to provide evidence of their occupation in the forest land from 1930.
Patnaik said that the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 has played a vital role in recognising and vesting of rights on favour of STs who have been residing in the forests for generations. PTI AAM NN SNP


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Fabulous feature to look for in a Princess Style Wedding Gown is a show-stopping train. Your wedding may well be the only day in your life that you get to wear a dress with a long train on it, so why not go all out? If your ceremony will take place in a grand venue with a long aisle, a cathedral length train will look impressive. Many of the best Princess Style Wedding Gown has trains that are not especially long, but which have amazing details.
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Ask people what the two worst things are about road transport and they'll probably tell you that they are noise and pollution. We have turned our cities into loud, dirty places, spitting climate-changing gasses into the atmosphere while the air below causes respiratory diseases among our children. A few loons derive from this a loathing for modern society and a desire to return to a more Arcadian existence. The saner elements accept this as the grudging price of progress and hope that a combination of moderation (aka. conservation) and innovation can make the future brighter. Or even, brighter still.
So one would have thought that the development of a silent, pollution-free vehicle would be greeted with universal joy. The bicycle is such a device, but is not suitable for all – those with a long commute or no showers at their destination, for example. It is also reviled by drivers and pedestrians alike. But if a motorised vehicle could be made both whisper-quiet and carbon neutral, that would be a miracle of modern science, wouldn't it?
Apparently, not.
The hydrogen powered motorcycle is now a reality. It is a matter of opinion whether it looks sleek and shiny like a freshly-pressed cyberman, or plastic and boxy like a glorified Sinclair C5, but the designers of the Emissions Neutral Vehicle or ENV bike claim it has the running noise of a PC and produces waste that is drinkable. It's a miracle of modern science.
Unless you are a killjoy. So when it was launched last year, the killjoys crawled out of the woodwork. The bike, they complained, was too quiet. It will confuse unsuspecting motorists and pedestrians who are – they fear – too stupid to stop and look, as well as listen. So instead it is being suggested that the ENVs be fitted with a false engine noise, a synthesised "vroom" to alert other people that it is comingh.
This has disturbing echoes the Locomotives on the Highway Act that required men with red flags walk in front of every motor car. That piece of meddling legislation was eventually repealed once it was realised that both drivers and other road users could be trusted to use the road responsibly, and a few accidents could not be allowed to stymie progress.
Similarly, adding an unnecessary whine to the silent motorbike would be as counter-productive as adding smoke to the exhaust to make a visible plume. The potential benefits to quality of life from reducing the high levels of noise in busy urban areas is incalculable. The ENV may not itself be the vehicle of the future, but it may prove to be the antecedent of generations of silent, pollution-free vehicles that will transform our cities into cleaner, quieter but still lively places to live.
If you listen very carefully, you can hear the future.
Friday, 9 March 2007
Spoilsports undermine the silent motorbike
Posted by Liberal Polemic at 12:11
Labels: environment, transport
2 comments:
- Tony Ferguson said...
Take your point but sadly I am one of those luddites who likes a Harley to sound like well er like a Harley!
- 9 March 2007 at 15:05:00 GMT
- Tom Papworth said...
Oh, I agree. But I don't want a Harley to sound like it's had an MP3 player build in to make Harley noises.
The ENV is (as Clarkson would undoubtedly agree) a different kind of vehicle. It should be allowed to sound different.
After all, a motorbike that could only max. 50mph wouldn't sound much like a Harley either! It would sound like somebody was squeezing a rat :oD
- 9 March 2007 at 15:28:00 GMT
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However, there is a way you can enjoy Eat Natural cereal bars for less than half the calories – 'Eat Natural Little Bars'.
Eat Natural Little Bars come in 3 varieties:
Almonds, apricots and a yoghurt coating - 20g
|89 calories
The 50g bar has 228 calories while the 35g bar has 170 calories.
Nutrition Information per 20g bar: 89 calories, 1.1g protein, 10.9g carbohydrates, 7.1g sugars, 4.6g fat, 3.1g saturates, 1.1g fibre. 0.11g sodium
Ingredients: Yoghurt flavour coating 32% (vegetable oil, sugar, milk whey, dried yoghurt, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin), dried apricots 16%, almonds 15%, shredded coconut 11%, glucose syrup, crisped rice (rice, sugar), honey.
Cranberries, macadamias and dark chocolate - 20g
|96 calories
The 45g bar has 221 calories, and the 33g bar has 164 calories.
Nutrition Information per 20g bar: 96 calories, 1.2g protein, 9.8g carbohydrates, 6.7g sugars, 5.6g fat, 2.6g saturates, 1.2g fibre, trace sodium.
Ingredients: Dark chocolate 20% (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin), shredded coconut 14%, sultanas 13%, glucose syrup, brazil nuts 11%, crisped rice (rice, sugar), dried cranberries 7% (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), honey, macadamia nuts 6%.
Peanuts, cranberries and milk chocolate - 20g
|93 calories
Nutrition Information per 20g bar: 93.2 calories, 1.8g protein, 9.8g carbohydrates, 6.7g sugars, 4.8g fat, 1.1g saturates, 1.0g fibre, trace sodium.
Ingredients: Milk chocolate 20% (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, emulsifier: soya lecithin), almonds 12%, glucose syrup, dried cranberries 11% (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), peanuts 10%, crisped rice (rice, sugar), sultanas 8%, dried apricots 6%, cashews 6%, honey.
The traffic light symbols for these bars are somewhat worrying. Much of the sugar can be attributed to the dried fruit content, but you'll notice there is also added glucose syrup, sugar in the chocolate and honey. The fat and saturated fat is mainly due to the cocoa butter and vegetable oil with a very small amount from the nuts.
However, eaten in moderation, these little bars contribute only a tiny proportion of a woman's maximum recommended daily guidelines for fat (70g), saturated fat (20g) and sugar (90g). And since each little bar is under 100 calories, they should easily fit into most calorie counted diet plans.
All Eat Natural bars are gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. They have no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.
You can find them in larger supermarkets as part of a multi pack containing 11 x 20g little bars.
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To appreciate the consequence of poor stakeholder engagement on major building and infrastructure projects in Australia, one only has to look at the debacle surrounding the former government's East West Link development in Victoria.
Billed by the then Napthine government as creating an alternative to Melbourne's only current existing Monash-CityLink-Westgate Freeway cross city road corridor, the project – upon which the result of the 2014 state election was largely decided – was put to Victorians without a business case or traffic projections.
The federal government threatened that money earmarked for the project would be lost if it did not go ahead and word emerged about a secret 'side letter' signed by then-Treasurer Michael O'Brien guaranteeing that taxpayers would pay compensation to the winning bidder if the project was cancelled as the state's then opposition had promised it would be if it was elected. All that even after repeated surveys over several years had shown that voters would rather spend money on rail projects instead.
Not surprisingly, the Napthine government was thumped on polling day and a project which will cost Victorians almost $1 billion will never be built.
This is far from an isolated example. Workers on many coal seam gas projects have found themselves confronted with locked gates and angry farmers. In building, developments such as shopping centre expansion or new multi-residential apartments can raise localised concerns about crowded streets, noise and lost views, while industrial type developments provoke worry about noise, pollution and bad smells.
Even relatively vanilla projects can create backlashes; a proposal for a McDonalds store in Melbourne's outer east suburb of Tecoma at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges drew more than 1,000 objections and more than two years of protest; the store was eventually built after a council rejection of the proposal was overruled in the Victorian Civil Appeals Tribunal.
So where do things go wrong, and what can be done instead?
A common mistake, International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia CEO Michelle Blicavs says, revolves around a failure to engage early enough and a tendency to wait until a decision is made or close to being made prior to the initiation of community consultation. This situation, she says, will result in many feeling decisions have been 'forced' upon them.
"Whether it is government or private sector, often – and I won't say always, but often – a decision is made before they consult with the local community," she said.
"We see that better, more sustainable and cheaper decisions are made when at the beginning of the project…(decision makers sit down and say) 'let's talk to the local people about what it might look like and get their views on it before we go any further. Before we map out the designs and spend thousands of dollars doing 3D diagrams, let's actually have a conversation and try to understand the impact that this is going to have.'"
While there are numerous examples of poor engagement, there are also signs of growing awareness about the importance of good practice in this area. In South Australia, for example, Premier Jay Weatherill recently launched a Reforming Democracy strategy which he said would outline how citizens can play a decisive role in critical decisions within the state and placed 'people' at the centre of policy making. Weatherill credits his surprise re-election last year in part to his ability to genuinely listen.
Moreover, numerous examples of good practice stand out.
When planning wastewater infrastructure to cater for the South West Growth Centre, for example, Sydney Water together with its consultant GHD provided affected landowners with up-to-date project information and meaningful opportunities for feedback through information sessions held at varying times during both day and night, newsletters, personal letters and up-to-date website information. Experienced representatives from both organisations were able to explain the implications of what was proposed and advocate on the part of landowners to both other government agencies and the delivery contractor.
As a result, pipeline alignments were able to be amended to accommodate landowner needs. Specific property owner requirements during construction – such as continuity of access for rural and related businesses – were able to be negotiated and documented in pre-construction agreements, scheduled and priced into the offer to Sydney Water.
In another example, the Moorebank Intermodal Company, which is overseeing the development of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal in Sydney's south, partnered with advocacy group New Democracy Foundation to set up a 'citizens jury' of members from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The jury's role was to help identify a package of measures which could benefit communities impacted by traffic, noise and visual effects from the project. Assistance was provided to enable jury members to understand complex project information and to work together to share opinions and critically analyse information in a culturally diverse environment.
As a result, money spent on assisting these communities is being invested in accordance with priorities that the communities themselves have determined.
Blicavs says engagement should take place using means (preferably a variety of means) which are convenient and accessible, adding that it is also important to be clear on what is and is not negotiable (budgets, for example, are often set) and on the level of participation you are seeking.
It is also necessary to have critical decision makers on board with the engagement process and at least listening carefully to the outcome.
Blicavs says people no longer accept anything short of genuine engagement.
"For many years, decision making has been 'decide, announce and defend,'" Blicavs said. "So the government will decide something, they'll announce it and defend their decision to the hilt.
"We've got to move beyond that. I think it's being recognised much more broadly now that the community is too smart and they are not going to put up with that. We need to move much more toward an engaging approach where we are clearly talking with communities about what is in their best interests and listening to them."
Core Values in Public Participation
According to IAP2, there are seven core values which underpin effective practices for public participation. According to those principles, it is key that public participation:
- Is based on the belief that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.
- Includes the promise that the public's contribution will influence the decision.
- Promotes sustainable decisions by recognising and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers.
- Seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.
- Seeks input from participants in designing how they participate.
- Provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.
- Communicates to participants how their input affected the decision.


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Mayan Warrior Bracelet by Sidai Designs
Mayan Warrior Bracelet by Sidai Designs
- Mayan Warrior Bracelet -
by Sidai Designs
The Mayan Warrior Bracelet preserves traditional methods using thread salvaged from old grain sacks and boning from plastic canisters. Adorn yourself with this beaded armour as warriors of tanzania once were!
- Handmade in Tanzania
- Woven glass beads
- Soft leather closure
- Adjustable recycled aluminum fastening.
- One size fits all.
Sustainablity Factors
- Empowering women in Tanzania
- Educating women in the villages
- Preserving traditions
- Fair wages
- The jewelry is created entirely by hand using a combination of ingeniously upcycled products.
- Traditional glass beads are intricately joined using thread salvaged from old grain bags and enhanced with recycled metal beads, old canisters and yoghurt pots to create the boning. Our jewelry is elegantly finished with luxury soft leather, sterling silver and gold plated beads.


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Points of Measurement in a Detailed Measurement Spec Sheet
Garment Spec sheet is the most important part of a tech pack based on this you get a lot of information. You can get the fabric consumption, garment fit, prints etc from the garment spec sheet. So to prepare a spec sheet technical designer has to give the points to measure in a proper format. Also, should mention what measurements to mention for a particular style. You need few mandatory measurement to derive detailed spec sheet. We call them base measurement and that forms a base to make a complete spec sheet. There are certain formulas that give us other measurements if you know base measurement. The 3 base measurement required are Length from HPS, shoulder, waist. If we know this three measurements we can derive a detailed measurement spec sheet for any style.
With measurement spec sheet you should have a guideline which shows the point of measurements. In the above image, I have mentioned points where to measure for a particular part of a garment as an example. You can take the measurement in two ways "on the half", or total. For example, if you want to take chest measurement you can take a full round of the body or you can take just the front. This depends on what you are taking the measurement. If you are testing a pattern then it's obvious that you will only consider half measurement. And if you are taking a measurement in a mannequin or dress form you have to take the full measurement. You need formal training to prepare a detailed measurement spec sheet. We usually ask our clients to provide base measurement to prepare detailed spec sheet.
Global Consulting firm for Apparel Design and Clothing Manufacturing
Your success in business depends on your ability to communicate your ideas and sketches into factory understandable apparel tech packs. Putting your tech pack together clearly in business is not a luxury. It is a necessity. You need to learn how to communicate through tech packs so that it is impossible for clothing manufacturers to misunderstand. Out technical clothing designers in Urban Purple prepare for you a clear and concise tech pack with detailed measurement spec sheet that you can share with the clothing manufacturer to achieve best garment sample. Clothing designers here prepare tech packs from your idea in a concise, accurate, and effective way. Our expertise relies on continuous interaction with clothing manufacturers and other supporting units, practical exercises, and intensive feedback from our previous clients.
For additional information about Tech Pack and spec sheet, you can also refer to our post Difference Between Specification Sheet and Tech Pack .If you still have queries write comment us in the below comment box and we will try to answer them at the earliest convenience. For any business inquiries kindly use our contact form to write back to us . Our Clothing designers will get in touch with a suitable proposal that fits your apparel brand requirement. For Pricing inquiries and quote please refer to our tech pack designer and clothing manufacturing page.


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California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET)
California Funding Opportunities
The CA B-WET funding announcement is now closed. Applications will be available in October 2018.
Bringing the Environment into Classrooms in a Meaningful Way!
The NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program provides funds to support environment-based education throughout the watersheds of San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel.
Funded projects provide "meaningful"(pdf) watershed educational experiences to students, teachers, and communities.
Recognizing that an educated community is the key to understanding and sustaining the Nation's ocean and coastal environments, NOAA has developed B-WET into a national program.
For more information contact:
Seaberry Nachbar
CA B-WET Program Manager
99 Pacific Street,
Suite 455A,
Monterey, CA 93940
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In the US South, some
mills store substantial quantities of logs in "wet decks" during the summer and
fall to ensure that fiber is available during winter and spring when wet
weather and soil conditions can restrict logging activity. However, information
on water and energy use efficiency in wet storage systems for roundwood is
surprisingly sparse in the published literature.
NCASI is distributing
Special Report 12-04, Examination of Fiber Yield and Wood Quality
from Roundwood in Wet Storage. This report documents NCASI's initial
efforts to develop protocols for collection and analysis of wood samples from
logs in wet storage. These protocols have been applied in NCASI research on
options for reducing water and energy use in wet deck operations while
maintaining fiber quality. Results reported here indicate that wood can be stored in wet decks for substantial periods of time without
major changes in the wood quality parameters that were measured in this pilot
NCASI members can download this report from NCASI's
website (www.ncasi.org) or obtain a printed
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Meyerton overviewMeyerton is an inviting destination that has something for everyone. Visitors to Meyerton can take time to see places like Meyerton Golf Club and The Oval Park.
Where to stay in MeyertonA city welcoming to all, Meyerton has a variety of hotels and other lodging options. You can shop as many as 66 deals for Meyerton accommodations on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%. We have room prices starting at 31 USD per night and here's a breakdown of hotels by star rating in Meyerton as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 23 4-star hotels from 39 USD per night
- • 11 3-star hotels from 32 USD per night
How to get to MeyertonFly in to Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.), 33.3 mi (53.5 km) from downtown Meyerton.
What to see around MeyertonHighlights of the area include:
- • Meyerton Golf Club
- • The Oval Park
When to visit MeyertonIf you're beginning to plan your holiday, you may be wondering when is the best time of year to visit. Here's a list of seasonal norms to help you arrange your travel schedule:
Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 81°F day, 51°F night
- • April-June: 75°F day, 30°F night
- • July-September: 77°F day, 30°F night
- • October-December: 81°F day, 50°F night
- • January-March: 0.43 inches
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Jason Citron, founder of OpenFeint, is hard at work on a new game designed for the iPad (and eventually for Android tablets too). The game is called Fates Forever, and it's designed from the ground up to be a deep and intense Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA). If you've been waiting for a League of Legends-style game for your iPad, this could be the one. Fates Forever is currently in development at Hammer and Chisel, the company Citron founded after selling OpenFeint to GREE.
Citron recently posted to the forums at TouchArcade to provide a few more details about the forthcoming game.
"We looked around at what great games we've been playing and that we think we could reinterpret for tablets," wrote Citron. "We picked the MOBA genre (like league of legends and DoTA). The idea of using gestures to pull off skill shots sounded like a great way to play. And it turns out (from our Alpha playtesting) that it's a lot of fun and different in cool way!"
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Today's: "Mood of the afternoon compltely turned around by the bag of Jelly Belly's found in my purse. #thingsthatonlyhappentome"
"I get PTSD flashbacks from drywall dust" #thingsonlyiwouldsay
"I bought a sodastream because I saw one on sale in pink. Yes, Pink is why I finally pulled the trigger."
"Tuesday: broke a mirror, learned the zip code in Bahrain, got a voicemail from a 3 year old asking for a cape....day in the life"


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Tributes and Memorials offer a wonderful way to honor family and friends and support Bishop Museum's collections, exhibitions, and educational programs at the same time. The mission of Bishop Museum, to study, preserve and tell the stories of the cultures and natural history of Hawai'i and the Pacific, cannot be accomplished without your support.
With over 330,000 families visiting the Museum each year, there is no better way to pay tribute or remember a loved one in a meaningful and recognizable way than through a tribute or memorial gift at Bishop Museum.
Tribute Gifts
A Tribute Gift provides a meaningful, living tribute to a friend, relative, or colleague by commemorating a special occasion. Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events with a Tribute gift to the Museum in honor of your loved one. For more information, please 808.848.4172, or contact us via email:
Memorial Gifts
You can also remember a loved one or express your sympathy with a Memorial gift to the Museum. A Memorial is a personal remembrance that honors a deceased friend, relative, or colleague.
A charitable contribution in a loved one's name to the Museum is a unique and meaningful gift. Your contribution will be acknowledged with a personalized card sent to the honored individual or family. For more information, please 808.848.4172, or contact us via email:
Recognition Opportunities
Named gifts may bear your name, your family name, your company's name, or the name of someone you wish to honor or memorialize. Through a named gift, the generous support of the donor or designee can be appropriately recognized as a permanent part of Bishop Museum. Named gift opportunities may be permanently attached to tangible areas within a Museum building or facility, but may also be used to endow the Museum's general operations, specific programs, or chairs. For more information, please 808.848.4172, or contact us via email:


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When visiting the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija), it is good to know some necessary information, which will make your stay in this beautiful European country a lot easier.
Slovenia, which is an independent country since 25 June 1991, is situated in central Europe and has borders with Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia. Approximately 2 million people live in Slovenia, most people in the capital Ljubljana (330,000). The country is an EU member state.
Time Zone
Slovenia is in the Central European Time Zone (CET). Daylight Saving Time also known as Summer Time begins in Slovenia on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
230 volts 50 hz is the standard in Slovenia, which is different from the American standard. They use the Europlug (CEE 7/16). Tourists from the United States will have to take a transformer and a plug adaptor with them. Tourists from Australia and New Zealand will only need an adaptor.
Adapters can be bought in Slovenia from specialist electronics stores.
The currency in Slovenia is the euro, which is used in a lot of countries in the European Union.
Around 10 percent is expected in restaurants and bars, but you are not obliged to tip.
The international access code to call abroad from Slovenia is 00.
Telephone calls can be made from your hotel, post offices or pay phones, which are card-operated. You can buy these prepaid cards at news agents, post offices or any other place with the phone-card advertisement on the door.
Public transport in Slovenia is generally punctual and reliable, although it can sometimes get overcrowded.
Most shops in Slovenia are open from 9 AM to 8 PM Mondays to Saturdays. Most tourist shops are open on Sunday as well.
Cash and credit cards are generally accepted by the shops as payment options.
Visitors from countries outside the European Union can claim tax back on most items purchased.
Slovenia has a temperate climate with regional variations: a continental climate in central Slovenia, sub-Mediterranean along the coast and an alpine climate in the north-west.
Food and drinks
Food from Ireland is known for simple and fresh products and has mostly an Austro-German influence. Well-known foods are struklji (breads in the form of braided loaves or wreathes) and potica (circular cake with sweet fillings).
Ãganje is a brandy made from fruit and a popular drink to have in bars. Slovenian wine is of high standard and the beer from this country is also very tasteful. The most famous brands are Union and Lasko. The legal drinking age in Slovenia is 18.
The main language in the Republic of Slovenia is Slovene, but in nationally mixed areas you will also hear Hungarian and Italian.
The main religion in Ireland is Roman Catholic, but there are also small number of Orthodox Christians, Muslims, Jews and Protestants.


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Olivia Wilde: Winter Walk!
Olivia Wilde combats the cold weather in a super cute trench as she takes a walk on Sunday (February 5) in New York City's Greenwich Village.
The 27-year-old actress listened to music as she walked and grabbed a cup of coffee while she was out.
Olivia is on the cover of Town & Country's March 2012 issue — check it out if you haven't seen it yet!
In an interview with E!, Ashley Greene dished that her smooch with Olivia was her favorite on-screen kiss. Catch Olivia and Ashley together in their upcoming movie, Butter!
FYI: Olivia is wearing Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny jeans in Oregano Boa. Win a chance to receive a $1,000 gift card for yourself and five friends! Check out CurrentElliott.com to sign up!


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Armenian Lentil Patties
From: Engrossed
From: "The Bean Cookbook" by Norma S. Upson.
SERVES 6 , 18 patties
In a covered pot, cook lentils, onion, and garlic in water about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
Add the next 5 ingredients and mix well; cover and simmer over low heat 2 minutes. Cool to lukewarm.
Add pepper and stir well.
Divide mixture into 18 portions and shape into patties.
Mix 1 cup parsley with green onions and roll patties in mixture.
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Last year I got this great cleaver necklace from Caja Jewelry at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn. I wear it all the time to announce my love of butchery and project an air of toughness to everyone I meet.
What I love about this Brooklyn company is the environmentally friendly use of reclaimed silver, which is then hand cut into each unique pendant. They even make customized nameplates!
I've got my eye on the ribs next.
Check out Caja Jewelry's shop on Etsy.
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Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!
Each week we will post a new Top Ten list that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers. (Meme description taken from the broke and the bookish)
New to Me Authors I read in 2012
*I'm counting 2012 debut authors on here too!*
1. Sarah J. Maas, author of Throne of Glass- I am so incredibly thankful to and for Sarah. She is a delightful and wonderful human being. Her book is unholy levels of awesome. Sarah is almost everything I strive to be.
2. Megan Whalen Turner, author of the Queen's Thief series- The Thief, the first book in the series, is fantastic! I loved it so much. I am very happy the series was recommended to me. I will definitely be telling others to read it soon.
3. Cinda Williams Chima, author of the Seven Realms series- Does it count on the list if I'm still in the middle of reading the book? I say it does! The Demon King is a rich fantasy novel which is making me so happy. The book's world is tremendous. There is so much to explore.
4. Jennifer Echols, author of Such a Rush- Why did I wait so flipping long to read this lady? Such a Rush was one of my favorite contemporary novels of the year. It was so brutal yet steamy and endearing.
5. Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian, co-authors of Burn for Burn- Jenny Han, I actually read first with the Summer series, but heard of Siobhan through Burn for Burn. They make a fantastic writing duo, adding in the perfect amount of emotion and trauma.
6. Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of the Lux series- Obsidian was the first complete e-book I read that hadn't already been traditionally published. I am so happy I took a chance on this one! I've also read some of her Covenant series since then and adored it too. The woman can write steamy teen scenes extremely well!
7. Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha series- How have I not fangirled about the novel Shadow and Bone before? I really adored it. The writing was so poetic and lovely, it made for a great fairy tale tone in the novel.
8. Sarah Rees Brennan, co author of Team Human- I have not read The Demon's Lexicon series, but I have read Team Human and met Sarah Rees Brennan, both of which will make you laugh until your stomach hurts. I wish that I had discovered this awesome lady's humor and cool accent earlier.
9. Jessi Kirby, author of In Honor- Kirby wrote such a cute book with In Honor. It was light and pleasing as a ray of sunshine. Plus, she made a whole bunch of awesome Taylor Swift mentions which I enjoyed.
10. Alexandra Bracken, author of Brightly Woven- I KNOW that I have mentioned on this blog numerous times how much I am dying to read The Darkest Minds. I want that book so badly! The reason for that is, of course, reading Brightly Woven Earlier this year and seeing what a BAMF writer Alex was.
*Bonus* Michelle Hodkin, author of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer- If you don't love Mara and Noah after reading The Unbecoming, I simply do not know what to do with you. Also, Michelle is one of the nicest people in person! She was great to me at YALLFest.
Tell me what awesome authors you discovered this year! Maybe I've read them or will pick up their books too.
Happy Reading,
Tell me what awesome authors you discovered this year! Maybe I've read them or will pick up their books too.
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Online Booking
All bookings are now made online please read our T&Cs before booking.
A list of our fully booked weekends can be found on our homepage although you can use the booking form to check availability.
Maximum 6 people per pitch.
Minimum Night Stays
Due to high demand over the weekends, we now have a two night minimum policy from June to the 2nd September, and a three night minimum over the late May and Late August bank holiday weekends.
Group Bookings
- If you would like to book as a group (for 4+ pitches), please email us to check availability and get hold of the group booking instructions.
- We need to check both that we have enough pitches and also that we have a group area large enough for you all together.
- Please note that we are a family friendly campsite and not a campsite for parties or large all adult groups. We have a strict no noise after 11pm policy, and don't allow music at any time. All guests book on that basis.
- BBQs and fires must be raised above ground to avoid damage to the grass.
- Steel firepits are available for rent for the duration of your stay.
- They come with an optional grill (but we advise you to bring briquettes for cooking).
- Kiln dried wood, kindling and fire starters are available for purchase online or onsite.
- All fires must be extinguished by midnight!
Electric hook ups (Not for tents)
The electric pitches are not directly alongside the tent pitches. If you are in a combined group, please let us know and we will endeavour to put you as close as possible to the tents.
Karsten Tent Rental
- They are both pitched in the lower paddock about 20 yards from each other from May to September (inclusive). They are static and cannot be moved.
- Each Karsten tent has a porch and open-plan sleeping area.
- Each 3.5m² tent can comfortably sleep 4 people (or 2 adults and 3 infants).
- Both tents include air mattresses for 4 only. You need to bring any bedding, lighting, seating and cooking facilities you need.
- No pets are allowed in the Karsten tents.
- If you have visitors for the day, these can be added to your reservation at the time of booking (as an extra).
- If you would like to book yourself in as a day visitor please contact the office by email.
- We limit visitor numbers to take pressure off the facilities.
- Please note that we are a family campsite, with a no-noise policy after 11pm.
- Music of any kind is not allowed on the campsite.
International Debit Cards
For our International guests, with International debit cards, please note that when making your booking online your 'Debit Card' payment may only process if you select the 'Credit Card' option, so if it doesn't work, please try the credit card option.
Opening Dates
We are closed for the winter season from 1 November to the 1 March.


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