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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Are You A Deadheader?
Many plants will bloom throughout the seasons if the dead flowers are snipped. Many of the new petunias are self-cleaning and do not need to be snipped unless you prefer for looks. During the season, prune from the bottom and the middle on these super powered petunias to keep them going until the end of the season. Make sure you do not let coleus go to flower or they will stop spreading. Geraniums need to be picked off when done and then the brown stems need to be snipped off (you will get many more blooms if you do this). Don't forget, all annuals need to be fed. I use a super bloom formula for all annuals - not perennials, about every two weeks.
Coneflowers will rebloom if snipped, daylilies, most will not, some phlox will rebloom, like Blue Paradise, May Night Salvia will rebloom, nepeta will rebloom, Gaillardia will rebloom, Becky Shasta will not rebloom (at least in my area). Roses need to be consistently pruned to develop new growth, except for the Knockouts because they will bloom no matter what you do, except they will look messy. I just performed surgery on my Rainbow Knockouts today so they will look beautiful for the rest of the season because they will bloom until November. Take no prisoners if you are pruning a large Knockout. I shaped them, cut out wayward stems and will fertilize them again (every six weeks - stop in August).
Don't be afraid to prune/deadhead, it will keep your garden looking beautiful!
16 comments:
- Tootsie said...
I hate deadheading!! (well almost as much as weeding) lol
I do and I don't ...the geraniums...dahlias...yea...sometimes marigolds...but usually don't get time to do everything..so a firm blast of water deadheads the petunias...
I know it's good for the gardens...but I just do not like it at all! lol
great post today..hope to see you friday!
- Tue Jun 22, 09:19:00 AM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
Thanks Tootsie,
I don't like doing deadheading either. It is much easier with the plants you can just cut to the ground.
- Tue Jun 22, 09:26:00 AM 2010
Dear Eileen, Such useful advice. Like you, I am a great believer in removing all dead heads and, like you, will axe a plant to nothing in order to have fresh new foliage and the possibility of further blooms. In my experience, it never fails.
- Tue Jun 22, 10:20:00 AM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
It's quite a job, Edith, to keep up with it, but it is always worth it to have fresh foliage and new blooms.
- Tue Jun 22, 12:35:00 PM 2010
- Becca's Dirt said...
I have to admit that I do not deadhead regular enough. I cut back my Johnsons Blue Geranium down to the ground and now have a lot of new growth and is looking fuller. I find it hard to do much this time of year when our temps are so HOT. I break a sweat under the AC this time of year. That is no excuse though. Your Gaillardias and Campanulas are stunning together. Hope you have a great day. Becc
- Tue Jun 22, 01:52:00 PM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
Becca, I don't think I will be out there either. WIth all the rain we have had and temps near 90, the humidity is a killer.
- Tue Jun 22, 02:43:00 PM 2010
- Hocking Hills Gardener said...
Hi Eileen. I am always deadheading unless it is to keep a few on for the seeds. I even find myself deadheading when I am walking around shops where they grow flowers outdoors in the landscaping. LOL! I do it without thinking. I worked in retail for so many years and was constantly picking things up and straightening and when I go into other stores I find myself picking things up there too. LOL! My daughter tells me "Mom, your not working anymore".
I just love your Chinesis Pumila astilbe. Gorgeous! I love its fat plumes of blooms.I also love the Meadow Bright echinacea. Your beds are so pretty girl.
- Tue Jun 22, 06:52:00 PM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
Lona, I can't believe you also do this deadheading thing when you are out and about. I have done this for years in malls, planters up in town, etc., always chided about it by my family.
It drives me crazy to see plants unattended!
- Tue Jun 22, 06:58:00 PM 2010
- Jean said...
Your gardens look amazing! I'm not real good about dead heading. Thanks for all the tips! I would love to find the clematis that blooms continuously. Jean
- Tue Jun 22, 07:04:00 PM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
Jean, I am with you, Comtesse De Bouchard is close to blooming throughout the season, not as prolific, but still an all season bloomer.
- Tue Jun 22, 07:51:00 PM 2010
- meemsnyc said...
All of your flowers look amazing!
- Tue Jun 22, 11:08:00 PM 2010
- Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said...
I'm hit or miss with the deadheading. It depends on how much time I have. I do try to deadhead the roses at least. I'm glad to know that about the 'Comtesse' since I just planted it last year and am hoping to get some blooms from it soon.
- Wed Jun 23, 12:05:00 AM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
Catherine, what is even nicer abount Comtesse is that it is a type 3, and you just cut it to the ground each spring. Storms here again today!
- Wed Jun 23, 05:59:00 AM 2010
- garden girl said...
Dedicated selective deadheader here Eileen. Like you, I deadhead the rebloomers and the messy-looking stuff. I tend to be meticulous, and enjoy deadheading and the results.
I leave blooms on a lot of our natives and some cultivars for bird food, self-seeding and seed collecting/sharing. Some spent blooms remain attractive in their dried form and are left intact in our garden.
Most years, Happy Returns daylilies bloom almost nonstop in a border here with regular deadheading. Typically they rest 2-3 weeks between bloom periods. Last year they bloomed continuously.
- Thu Jun 24, 09:09:00 AM 2010
- Gatsbys Gardens said...
Linda, that's interesting about Happy Returns. I will watch this year and see if I get more than a few blooms the second time around.
- Thu Jun 24, 10:20:00 AM 2010
I'm embarrased to say I don't know how to deadhead a lot of flowers and what needs deadheading for rebloom. You mentioned taking the fuzzies off the clematis for rebloom..can you explain and demostrate that more?
- Sat Jul 30, 06:54:00 AM 2011


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Amanda McCavour at la galerie du nouvel-ontario in Sudbury
Amanda McCavour
Home Away From Home
February 24 – March 31, 2012
Opening reception and artist talk Frilday February 24 at 5pm
at 174 Elgin, Sudbury Ontario Canada
With the life-size installation Home Away From Home, McCavour has recreated a living room space from a previous apartment. The hanging thread renderings of her furniture and belongings are layered in the gallery space as if in a new home. Part shrine or monument, the thread drawings remain as a trace, a recorded tribute to a room that once existed.
Amanda McCavour has a BFA from York University in Toronto. She has participated in residencies and presented her work on numerous occasions in Toronto.
This exhibition is sponsored by par Castellan James + Partners Architects . Our season sponsors are CBON, la Première Chaîne, Espace musique and Radio-Canada Television | Internet, 50 Carleton, Le Voyageur and Le Loup 98,9 La voix du Nord.

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Given Arsenal are the only one of the what may be termed "top sides" they have played, it is too early to gauge Newcastle's chances of breaking up the usual Premier League party. On this evidence it can be said that Alan Pardew's Magpies – unbeaten and now third – are an improving but by no means formidable side because, having gone two up and been in total control against a Wolves team heading for a fourth straight defeat, they were fortunate to leave here with the points.
They would not have done so had what Wolves believed to be Kevin Doyle's added-time equaliser not been ruled out for the ball having gone out of play in the buildup. It was a marginal decision, and given Wolves should also have had a first-half penalty when the referee, Mark Halsey, wrongly decided Steven Taylor had fouled Jamie O'Hara outside rather than inside the area, it added to Mick McCarthy's sense of injustice.
"We gave two goals away, but when you're having a tough time you rely on people getting decisions right and clearly they didn't," said the Wolves manager. "O'Hara was a good yard inside the area, and the ball wasn't out at the end. Newcastle got away with one today."
Pardew acknowledged his side had been fortunate to get both decisions. "We got really nervous towards the end, we're a young team and need to learn to see games out better," he said. "But we also showed we have different sides to our game, and it has set us up for a Blue Riband match against Spurs in two weeks' time."
Wolves began brightly, forcing two smart saves from the impressive Tim Krul, before conceding a ridiculously simple goal. As a former centre-half McCarthy must have found it hard to believe how easily his defenders allowed Demba Ba to escape their attentions and steal in to steer Yohan Cabaye's near-post corner past Wayne Hennessey from inside the six-yard box.
Wolves responded with some purpose, and again Krul saved well from Doyle, but such was the home team's uncertainty at the back that Newcastle looked capable of scoring with every attack. Shortly after missing a sitter when left unmarked to attack Danny Simpson's cross, Jonás Gutiérrez made no mistake when the Wolves defence parted, allowing him to run into the penalty area and drive the ball beyond Hennessey.
Had Wolves then been awarded the penalty they deserved they would have taken encouragement going into the break, although given Newcastle have the best defensive record in the League this season, their chances of getting back into the game appeared to be slim. Krul made a double save to deny Steven Fletcher and Christophe Berra, but Ba should have extended Newcastle's lead before the introduction of Adam Hammill and Adlène Guedioura gave the home team some momentum.
With a couple of minutes left Fletcher finally beat Krul, heading home Hammill's cross, and Wolves thought they had snatched the point they deserved when Doyle poked the ball in from close range, only for the linesman to intervene.


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Clarence Thomas became the nation's 106th Supreme Court Justice today at a hastily arranged private swearing-in ceremony at the Court.
There was no public announcement of the event until after it had taken place. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist administered the judicial oath shortly after noon in the Justices' conference room, with only three witnesses in attendance: Virginia L. Thomas, the new Justice's wife, who held the Bible; Senator John C. Danforth of Missouri, Justice Thomas's friend, and Robb M. Jones, the Chief Justice's administrative assistant. Senator Danforth took pictures with a camera borrowed from Justice Thomas.
The event pre-empted a public courtroom ceremony set for Nov. 1, at which the new Justice was to have taken the oath before an invited audience. The ceremonial investiture will be held as scheduled but will be superfluous as a legal matter since Justice Thomas will already have been a member of the Court for more than a week.
Toni House, the Court's public information officer, said the swearing-in today had been arranged at the request of Justice Thomas, who wanted to start work immediately and to have his staff on the Supreme Court payroll. He has brought his two secretaries and his three law clerks from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, a few blocks down Constitution Avenue from the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Justices are allotted four law clerks. As his fourth clerk, Justice Thomas has hired Christopher Landau, who in July completed a year's clerkship with Justice Antonin Scalia.Continue reading the main story
Justice Thomas has moved into the office used last term by Justice David H. Souter. Justice Souter, in turn, has moved into the office vacated by Justice Thurgood Marshall, Justice Thomas's predecessor, who retired.
Justice Thomas was confirmed by the Senate last week by a vote of 52 to 48. Today, Senators failed to reach agreement on how to conduct an investigation into the leak to the news media of a confidential statement by Prof. Anita F. Hill containing accusations that she had been sexually harassed by Justice Thomas. The Senate will vote on Thursday on Democratic and Republican plans for conducting the investigation.
Last Friday, the Bush Administration staged an elaborate public ceremony for him at the White House. While the tone of that event strongly suggested that Judge Thomas was ascending to the High Court, the oath of office he took then was an oath required by the Constitution of "all executive and judicial officers," and did not make him a Justice.
The judicial oath he took today is set out in the Judiciary Act of 1789 and is required by law of all Federal judges. By this oath, judges pledge to "administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich."
It is unusual, although not unprecedented, for a Supreme Court Justice to take the judicial oath in a private ceremony. Harlan Fiske Stone was on vacation when the Senate confirmed him as Chief Justice in July 1941, and a Federal official administered both oaths to him at Rocky Mountain National Park.
Justice Thomas was originally scheduled to be sworn in at the Court last Monday. The ceremony was postponed because of the death last week of Chief Justice Rehnquist's wife, Nan, who was buried Tuesday.
The Court is in recess until the end of the month.Continue reading the main story


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ORHMA: Hydro rebate won't ease costs
TORONTO — The recently announced HST rebate on hydro bills will do little to ease the cost of operating a commercial oven, according to the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA).
In its throne speech, the provincial Liberal government announced it plans to introduce legislation that would rebate the provincial portion of the HST for hydro customers, equaling an eight per cent savings. The rebate would go into effect on Jan. 1. The announcement didn't ease the concerns of the ORHMA.
"People cannot afford the pricing of hydro, there's no break for our sector," said Fatima Finnegan, ORHMA director of corporate marketing and business development. "We have to have our ovens on. As soon as a cook comes in they fire everything up, we spike a lot in our sector with electricity pricing."
The issue for ORHMA members isn't the price per kilowatt, but the global adjustment charge, which accounts for about 65 per cent of the members' hydro bill, Finnegan explained. She added an income tax credit already reimburses the cost of HST for restaurant operators, while commercial businesses still pay the debt retirement charge.
"With the throne speech, that was kind of adding salt to the wound," Finnegan said. "We're really trying to get in front of the Ministry of Energy to say enough is enough."
The association receives daily calls from members inquiring about efforts to relieve the cost of electricity.
"The calls are never about gas, it's always about power," Finnegan said.
The ORHMA does have a partnership with the ECNG Energy L.P. that allows the association to purchase electricity and gas in bulk to sell to its members.
"It is the largest hospitality energy aggregating program in Ontario," said Luisa Perini Parkes, ECNG's manager of client strategy and communications. "Servicing over 1,000 end use locations, the ORHMA program searches the market for the best wholesale price available from suppliers."
The program allows operators to secure stable pricing for one- or three-year terms and eliminates price markups through hydro retailers.
"Typically prices are anywhere from 15 to 40 per cent below retailer pricing, and is otherwise unattainable," Perini Parkes said.


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EDAG is noted for its concept cars such as EDAG Biwak estate concept on the Beetle, the EDAG Pontiac Solstice Hardtop and the EDAG Show Car No. 8 based on smart mechanicals.
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About the kitchen
We come from an unidentified, floating island.
Our kitchen makes food.
Our island has been seen off the shores of Italy, Israel, Iran, and Japan. As a result, we have successfully made: mushroom risotto, roasted chicken with clementines and arak, morgh-e shekam por, as well as niku-jaga.
Expect to encounter different cultures through sight, smells, sounds and tastes! See also: homemade bread.


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NORMA Group sponsors engineered joining technology for formula racing teamNORMA Group supports the Global Formula Racing team, providing push and seal connectors as well as spring band hose clips in various sizes for the new electric formula racing car GFR14e.
The team develops and constructs formula racing cars as part of an academic research project and participates in students' racing events. The GFR14e will first hit the road between 29 July and 3 August 2014 during the international racing series Formula Student Germany (FSG) at the Hockenheimring racing tracks. "We are excited that our high-quality and weight-reducing joining technology products are used in a project that is entirely about innovation and efficiency," says Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group.
The NORMAQUICK PS3 quick connectors and the NORMACLAMP (FBS) spring band clips are used in the dual cooling system of the racing car's drive components. It consists of two electric motors and two inverters. "We used to connect the components with screwable hose clamps, however this proved increasingly problematic during servicing. The NORMAQUICK connectors make work on the cooling system quicker and more efficient," says Karl Klöss, a member of the Global Formula Racing e.V. association. "We will continue to use NORMA products going forward."
The Global Formula Racing team is a student collaboration of the technical department of Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg-Ravensburg (DHBW-R) and Oregon State University (OSU) in the context of the FSG racing series. The team joined forces in 2010 in order to advance the development of formula racing cars together. The objective is to construct vehicles that meet highest standards of driving dynamics, fitness for racing and fuel efficiency. Founded in 2009, the FSG racing series is committed to complementing the academic curriculum of its participants with practical engineering experience and exposure to the economics of vehicle manufacturing.
NORMA Group sponsors engineered joining technology for formula racing team.pdf


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I am at the moment in a uncultivated interval of nap and execution. I am replenishing and restoring. It feels same I'm not "doing" adequate. It feels suchlike not sufficient is happening, that somehow I am failing because I'm not immensely unavailable.
But I cognize it is a intuitive time for self-healing. It is a instance for musing and examining the evidence of what my idea and schedule have created for me. It is a event to label new choices-focus on what is working, squeezing or emancipation what is not. This could have it in mind people or arrangements or thinking. It is a event for going within and listening. It is just about creating and observance my new pulsation.
As I aspect for answers for myself, I am caption almost them in my close e-book. How do I symmetry the "leave-it-to-me" characteristic of the Law of Attraction next to the "here's-what-you-do-to-succeed" attitude of the bodily plane? Do I do? Or don't I do?Post ads:
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And, "Hallelujah! So be it! Coming letter-perfect up!" when you original gave thanks in credit...
Believing in you,
-The Universe
All I have to do is have a sneaking suspicion that it, ask for it, endow with gratefulness in early and allow it to confirm up.
That's simple.
So, should I disturbance to worry? I don't weighing so?
Should I ticker for signs and signals? Absolutely, I esteem signs.
Should I be patient? Yes indeed.
Should I act on and counter to the offerings that appear? If they have a feeling permission I'll do it. If they don't, I'll simply intervene. But if I do pass, I will air carefully to see why I intervene it up and what I power swot from it if I recognised the confront.
Dig the Ditch Before the Water Comes
Some of the appointments I be to be taking are in arrangement for "what if" and "when" what I idea to occur does begin. A collaborator likened it to digging the excavation previously the sea comes. Am I prepared to receive? Is the basin I am holding out as big as I option it to be? Do I want to engineer my idea grander, my imagination bigger, my expectations higher?
Probably. I muse we all too habitually wish too tiny.
Do I Value Myself Enough To Let The Good Stuff In?
Am I righteous to receive? Do I be it? Will I adopt it? Get yourself out of the way and be all set to pace up and hand over yourself in provision where you are named. Watch for the surprising. Watch for the miniscule subtle suggestions. Smile at what you are given. Celebrate your wins. Give appreciation for all you are and all that is given you.
Give Gratitude In Advance
I like the opinion of generous appreciation for what is going to come about previously it happens. How lovable it feels to snap thankfulness for attracting rattling new clients. How spirited I perceive as I make a contribution gratitude for losing more weight. How idolised and treasured I touch as I distribute merit for the intensifying of my friendships.
Immerse yourself in the inner health of completion when you speech act your appreciation. Enjoy what it feels like to be or do what you itch. Get crazy to receive.
Expect It to Happen
That's beautiful much it. No striving, no efforting. Just get the impression it occurring and predict it to happen. Allow being to be easy and acceptable and it will.


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Ian Duncan Smith, on the Andrew Marr show Sunday 6th December 2015, in response to Tristram Hunts' argument for the Labour Party to focus on Inequality, and not just income inequality but on wealth and assets, argued that 1) we need a healthy economy to pay for public services such as child support and 2) that income inequality was falling.
The first is the standard response to such issues. It is the justification for switching government support towards lowering taxes on business, inheritance, the rich (the 0.1%), land and investing in research and development, and of course lowering spending on 'non productive' sectors of the economy, i.e. the sick, disabled, unemployed and pensioners. The low paid should not have government support either, as this is actually a subsidy to employers. Low pay in this view also acts as an incentive to work harder, to get education or take up opportunities in order to break out of poverty. In addition, low pay is a result of global competition and is the market in action. Government involvement distorts the 'natural' workings of the market. A healthy economy then results from low taxes and minimal regulation in business activity. A 0% tax on capital is thus the ideal, because it is argued that it is capital investment that creates jobs.
There is also an assumption, a belief, that the economy as it stands today cannot afford public services at the current level. This is based on a particular view of what the 'economy' is, i.e. that it is that which is described in the budget by government taxes, receipts and expenditures. Wealth in the form of assets and land, is outside of this economy and is in a sense sacrosant. The former, it is believed, means that there is little money and what there is requires redirection towards wealth creation rather than social redistribution. The former also now has to be in surplus, the government receiving more than it spends. This will be achieved it is hoped by cutting spending and hoping for growth in the economy.
This view of the economy is also grounded in a mystification – that we can actually talk of the 'economy' as existing as a thing in itself. This model has no conception that the economy is a set of social relationships characterised by powerful social actors who can shape those social relationships to suit their purpose. The economy is nothing but a set of social relationships grounded in the material reality of people meeting their needs through the exercising their capabilities. The above view that the economy has to be in surplus, and that land and wealth in private hands is outside of that process, is the result of a set of decisions made by powerful social actors largely because it suits them to think this way.
How else to explain Prince Charles' enormous personal fortune via historical land rights manifest in the Duchy of Cornwall? How did he come to own all of that property? Well, in 1337 Edward III established the Duchy. It now consists of 53,000 hectares of land in 23 counties. Who gave Edward III those property rights in the first place? The long established historical rights merely masks that in the last instance land was fought over and paid for in blood or subservience or both.
In Scotland, Andy Wightman argues in The Poor had no lawyers. Who owns Scotland and how they got it:
"The land on which many of our lairds sit was stolen in the 17th century, but these ill-gotten gains were protected by acts which maintained their hegemony after the rest of Europe ditched feudalism and concentrated land ownership."
Shakespeare knew about blood and land (King John, Act 1 Scene 1):
"Philip of France, in right and true behalf
Of thy deceased brother Geffrey's son,
Arthur Plantagenet, lays most lawful claim
To this fair island and the territories,
To Ireland, Poictiers, Anjou, Touraine, Maine,
Desiring thee to lay aside the sword
Which sways usurpingly these several titles,
And put these same into young Arthur's hand,
Thy nephew and right royal sovereign".
"What follows if we disallow of this?"
"The proud control of fierce and bloody war,
To enforce these rights so forcibly withheld."
Just as land ownership is a residue of past blood feuds, so in a way is much of current wealth ownership. It is a result of non productive wealth extraction bestowed merely by accident of birth, inheritance, and a rentier economy (Picketty, 2014, Sayer 2015).
IDS implies that 'the economy' is not healthy enough to withstand tax on wealth and income. He fears that wealthy people will leave the UK and take their wealth with them. In the case of land, that would be an interesting spectacle. It suits him to focus on the economy as defined in the budget, in which he can argue that the economy is in debt and still running an annual deficit. His class are not affected of course by any of this, but they do fear for their investments and asset values. The therefore have a visceral interest in the status quo, change for them might mean losing huge amounts of their asset values. They have got used to 'earning' or rather extracting so much money that the numbers have become meaningless in terms of normal human needs. A billionaire can only eat so much bread, and it costs the same as it does for a pauper. As Nick Hanauer argues, how many pairs of jeans does a billionaire need?
There are many clever people using mathematical models and economic 'laws' such as 'the 'Laffer curve' and 'Say's law' but again they overlook the basic premise of social relationships that actually underpin economic activity.
Is there there enough money in the economy to fund social and health care, education, research and development in green technologies, poverty relief…?
Putting aside very important questions about what money actually is, focus instead in taken for granted wealth and assets. This is in the private sector and off limits to government because the 0.01% ensure it is. The scale of their wealth is staggering:
- The richest 1% of the world will own as much as everyone else by 2016.
- 85 richest people are as wealthy as the poorest half of the world.
- The highest paid 3000 people in the UK pay more income tax than the bottom 9 million. this is lauded as 'the rich are more than paying their way'. What would you rather choose, a tax rate of 90% on your annual income of £1,000,000 or a 0% tax rate on your annual wage £10,000? This means that….
- 30,000 income tax payers in the UK contribute £18.8 billion in income tax (2014), while one third of tax payers contribute less than those 3,000.
- In the US the bottom half have no wealth.
- Perhaps 8% of the world's wealth ($7.6 trillion – thats $7,600,000,000,000) sits in tax havens.
- The UK's tax gap may be as high as £122 billion each year.
- The top 1,000 people in the UK have £547.126 billion. Thats £547,126,000,000.
- We don't know who owns land in England in detail, but one estimate is that 70% of us own about 5% of urban land. Who owns the rest?
- About 0.6%of the UK's population own 50% of rural land (2010). perhaps we should consider a land value tax?
"Roads are made, streets are made, railway services are improved, electric light turns night into day, electric trams glide swiftly to and fro, water is brought from reservoirs a hundred miles off in the mountains – and all the while the landlord sits still… To not one of these improvements does the land monopolist as a land monopolist contribute, and yet by every one of them the value of his land is sensibly enhanced".
Who said this? Was it some Marxist revolutionary? Or was it in fact Winston Churchill?
The fact is, the money is there, it can also be created. We just choose not to access what is often on offshore tax havens, or to create the money that is required.
As for IDS's second point. It is not even worth debating.


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Operated by French national rail operator, SNCF, iDBUS is a new long-distance coach service that connects key countries in Western Europe. It aims to become a leading provider of long-distance coach travel, providing a higher quality of service than that of rivals.
Buses operated by the company feature a range of mod-cons, and travelling by coach has a similar level of carbon emission to travelling by train.


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Northern Ireland charity Crossroads has awarded one of its longest serving employees with a special celebration to mark 25 years of loyal service.
For almost 40 years, the local, not for profit organisation has helped support sick and disabled children and adults, as well as young people who care for a family member.
It is estimated that in Northern Ireland there are approximately 280,000 carers who spend all or part of their day assisting those who need help.
The person-centred care team has also worked to help elderly, isolated people who could go up to a whole week without speaking to anyone by supporting them to live independently at home.
This February has marked a significant milestone for Crossroads and one of its employees, who lives and works in the Ballyclare area.
A Crossroads spokersperson said: "In February 1992, Wilma Wharry began employment at Crossroads, a journey that continues to flourish, as earlier this month we celebrated 25 years of her commitment to our work.
"Thank you and congratulations go to Wilma. Clearly, reaching this milestone is a very special occasion for her.
"It is also a very special occasion for us as we recognise her loyalty to our work over the years as a valued member of our team.
"All of our organisational achievements are made possible because of the effort of people like Wilma.
"Crossroads would like to thank Wilma for everything she does each day that adds to our high quality care.
"Thank you, Wilma, and all our care attendants, for your hard work and dedication to helping others.
"We look forward to supporting more people, growing our team and celebrating many more milestones in the years ahead."
Crossroads have two offices in both Newtownards and Ballymena.
For more information about Crossroads visit: www.crossroadscare.co.uk or call 028 9181 4455.


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Shakespeare School Festival
Seven weeks of rehearsals started immediately on our return to school in September 2014 for the Shakespeare Schools Festival 'Tempest' performance. Meeting twice weekly the Year 8 pupils explored new ways of interpreting the text. Caliban was multi-role played by 4 actors; their exploration of exaggerated movement and choral speech allowed the character to have a haunting feel. With hair that smoked against the black set they left a scent that could be followed. The chorus multi-role played throughout; from fairies to sailors they captured the ever changing environments of the play. Their opening scene used ensemble movement to visually capture the sinking of the ship.
Not only did pupils work tirelessly on the piece they were a credit to the school when they attended an acting and technical workshop at the Midlands Arts Centre where they worked alongside a group of young adults from a local Special School.
The evening performance was played to a full house of 250 on the evening of 6th November. The confidence and clarity from all students truly showcased the array of talent Arden has to offer.
Mrs Warrender
On 6 November, the Gifted and Talented Drama group performed 'The Tempest' at the Mac Theatre in Edgbaston. On the night, two other schools also performed; Calthorpe School and Sports College (Much Ado About Nothing) with whom we rehearsed a scene and St Herbert's Catholic Primary School (Romeo and Juliet). The Tempest is set on a remote island where Prospero (James Corr), the rightful Due of Milan plots to restore his daughter Miranda (Frankie Smith) to a better life by conjuring up a dreadful storm with the help of his eager spirit Arial (Amy Boulton). He does this to lure his usurping brother Antonio (Jessica Gardiner) and the complicit King Alonso of Naples (Tilly Davison) to the island. However, Miranda falls in love with the Prince of Naples (Thomas Shingleton).
James Corr – I played the leading role of Prospero. It was extremely hard to learn all the lines and stage directions. However, it was a great experience which helped me improve my drama skills. When we got on stage, I was really nervous but as it was so bright I couldn't see anything so I just pretended we were rehearsing back at school and that really helped. It was interesting watching the other schools perform especially the primary school pupils who worked really hard to make the audience understand the bond between the two main characters – they included a dance routing to 'All of Me' (which made many of the girls in our group cry!) Everyone did brilliantly and I wish I could do it all over again just to enjoy the feeling of relief that came over me when we came off stage…it really was a brilliant experience.
Georgia Fair – the 21 students involved had spent months in the Drama Studio auditioning and rehearsing. Some of us had the difficult task of learning many lines while others had multiple roles (quick costume changes) and different routines. I was a Nymph which meant I had several quick changes and had to keep checking for my cues – I was also busy backstage helping other people change and rehearse lines! We all started out nervously but ended feeling exhilarated and happy that we had done our best. I really enjoyed the Romeo and Juliet performance (although it made me cry). Overall I think the evening was a complete and utter success.
Prospero: James Corr
Miranda: Frankie Smith
Ferdinand: Thomas Shingleton
Arial: Amy Boulton
Alonso: Tilly Davison
Antonio: Jess Gardiner
Sebastian: Eleanor Alberici
Gonzalo: Emma Cole
Caliban: Phoebe Price/Harriet Jones/Zoe Bull/Ashleigh Lawrence
Francisco: Will Boles
Stephano: Paige Davis
Trinculo: Ruby Kibble
Boatswain: Lucy Ford
Iris & Sailor: Hannah Jane Moorhead
Nymph & Sailor: Georgia Fair/Sarah Fleetwood Walker/Kiara Henry/Jemima Cray
Technicians: Matt Morgan/Callum Mitchell
Director: Lydia Morris/Mrs Warrender


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Social media has become a common marketing tool for organisations of all different shapes and sizes but making the transition from using social media for awareness raising and self-promotion to using it for customer experience can be a challenge for many.
If you are serious about providing a customer focused experience in your business, you can't overlook the importance of using social media as part of your overall customer experience management strategy. Social media is evolving and while it started off as a way to talk between people, somewhere along the line it seems to have lost that and instead become a way for many brands to foist their message on to the masses.
When it comes to social media, you need to be aware that your customers are in control of what is published about your organisation, not you. You can't stop them posting complaints and negative feedback on your public pages and their comments can be seen by a huge number of people in a very short space of time. Customers are aware of this and they know their power. This means that if you're going to be successful at promoting a positive customer experience you need to really embrace social media and use it for its designated purpose, as a communication tool.
Many organisations have successfully used social media to create an excellent customer experience through the power of listening to what their customers are saying and engaging in one on one conversations with them. Your customers will take to social media to talk about their experiences with your organisation, whether you like it or not. Making sure you have an active presence on the social media platforms your customers use is the best way you can let them know you care about what they're saying and use the information you get from your interactions with them to shape your organisation going forward.
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Marshall M. Weinberg Symposium 2014: Neurolaw
Thursday, March 20, 9AM - 5PM
Rackham Amphitheater
Breakfast at 8:30. All are welcome.
See the full schedule for the Weinberg Symposium.
How should our judgments about criminal guilt and innocence be influenced by neurological findings? How should neuroscience inform our practices of intervention, sentencing, and rehabilitation? How should judges and juries evaluate evidence about defendants' brain states? Who has a right to acquire and use such evidence? And who has a right for it not to be acquired? These are just a few questions in the rapidly developing field of neurolaw---the study of the interface between neuroscience and legal thought and practice. Addressing the descriptive and normative dimensions of such questions requires serious engagement with philosophy, psychology, and other areas in cognitive science. The 2014 Weinberg Symposium is an interdisciplinary conversation with eminent researchers in each of these fields.


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Northern Plains Healthy Start has been serving families of the Great Plains Region since 1992. As one of the original 15 Healthy Start programs in the nation funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Northern Plains Healthy Start is proud to continue this tradition of supporting American Indian families to ensure every child gets the chance they deserve to have a "healthy start" in life.
Today, there are 87 Healthy Stat programs across the country sharing two common goals: "Improve women's health before, during and after pregnancy" and "Help families care for their infants through their first 2 years so they are healthy and ready to learn."
Northern Plains Healthy Start is a community based program utilizing paraprofessional Community Health Workers to deliver a variety of services to women and childbearing age, their partners, and children from birth to 24 months. The services that we provide are free and the only eligibility requirements are that you reside in one of (7) Healthy Start communities in North and South Dakota.


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Yep, it has taken 100 episodes for me to write about this show. Why? It's not because I don't dig the show, because I do, but because writing about any CBS show makes me feel a little sick. It is the biggest network with the most uninspired shows. The masses sure do like shit spoonfed to them stupid.
However, THE BIG BANG THEORY is one of maybe two shows on CBS that is actually, dare I say, original, well written, and well acted. Sure, at times I cringe at how generic they can make such a unique show feel, but many times I do think it is a show made by nerds and geeks for nerds and geeks.
Let me just quickly sum up this episode. Leonard and Penny go out on a date, having broken up 2-years ago. Things don't work out because Leonard sees right through Penny's bullshit and she doesn't like it. However, she still bangs the shit out of him later that night. After, the two decide not to tell anyone about their new relationship and instead pretend their date resulted in nothing but bad blood. The gang can't see through their ruse and totally buy into their later argument at the Cheesecake Factory, which results in another bout of late night post-fight sex.
Tossed in the episode is a poor-man's timeline where both Penny and Leonard envision scenarios of either the past or future. After seeing a brilliant COMMUNITY episode tackle seven different timelines, this one just feels like an afterthought. Plus, the episode comes off as nothing more than a dream sequence anyway.
For the 100th episode, it was surprisingly light on story or shock value. Sure, Penny and Leonard hooking up again, or starting a new relationship, was newish, but I guess I expected more from this show. The episode did have some fun bit of a dialogue though.
When Sheldon receives his life-size cardboard Mr. Spock he opens it up only to discover an error.
Sheldon: Oh no! They sent the wrong Spock! Live long and suck it, Zachary Quinto!
The boys discuss Leonard's affection for Penny.
Sheldon: The reason you're fixated on a good-natured simpleton like Penny, is that she's the exact opposite of your first romantic attachment. Your brilliant yet intimidating mother.
Leonard: Where on Earth did you get that from?
Sheldon: It's in her book, 'Needy Baby, Greedy Baby.'
Leonard: That doesn't make it true.
Sheldon: It's called non-fiction for a reason, Leonard.
After Leonard leaves, the boys continue the conversation.
Raj: If they ever make a movie version of that book, you know who should play Leonard's mother? Sandra Bullock.
Howard: [flippantly] Why?
Raj: [defiantly] Because she's great in everything.
After Leonard and Penny argue at the Cheesecake Factory and she rushes off to get the gang a different waitress, Sheldon has a request.
Sheldon: Leonard, promise me that when our new waitress comes over, you will not start a complicated on-again/off-again relationship with her, because I'm very very hungry.
If I had to rate this one, I'd give it:
82 out of 100
Interesting but not anything to write home about... which is why I wrote it here.


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NYSL Promotions on How Not to Be a Credit Hog
Even as early as preschool, you've probably encountered credit hogs. These are individuals who are delighted to grab the spotlight, even for someone else's hard-fought efforts. As adults, the stakes become much higher, when promotions and incentives are aligned with exceptional performance. Nothing screams the need for vengeance like another person taking credit for your work, or not acknowledging your contributions. While we can appreciate your clenched fists, our team at NYSL Promotions asks, how often have you been the credit hog – even unconsciously?
If you're completely honest with yourself, you will undoubtedly recognize that there have been times when you've taken a bow and forgotten those who helped you accomplish your goals. Why do you think Oscar speeches have to be capped for time? Winners always have long streams of people behind them to thank. Our pros at NYSL Promotions ask, who are you forgetting in your speeches, and who should you invite on stage to accept that recognition with you?
While it's nearly impossible to retroactively thank people from decades ago, there is something you can practice moving forward. The next time you earn accolades, our NYSL Promotions teams suggest that you reflect on who you need to acknowledge and make sure they receive credit and gratitude as well.
Most people do not intend to be credit hogs. However, it's certainly conceivable that you may forget those who deserve your appreciation, so make an effort to remember from now on.


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Southern Translation: pronounced "puh- kawn"
I put a WHOLE lotta love in my Southern Pecan Pies, and I have the pictures to prove it, down the left-hand side of this page……
My pies will melt in your mouth because they have just the right amount of butter and sugar and eggs and vanilla and pecans and more butter and more sugar and of course, LOVE!
As you can see, I have a very rigorous testing procedure, to make sure each and every pie meets the Mississippi Queen's stamp of approval and is good enough for even YOU to eat!
My Southern Pecan Pies are packaged in a windowed pie box, tied with my 'general store' ribbon, which makes them well suited for gifting during the holiday seasons. The pies are freshly made upon order, and they do freeze well.
Don't miss out on these amazing Southern Pecan Pies, and a perfect opportunity to support Down Home Cookin'!
Wishin' you lots of good eatin'…..
the Mississippi Queen, Mississippi Queen Foods
Whenever Mississippi Queen Connie Rouble brings a delectable desert over to JAZZ.FM91 you can be sure she'll return home with an empty plate! Her Pecan pie is rich, sumptuous and savory, clearly the result of superior ingredients. There's fun in her food! Connie taught us how to pronounce Pah-Cahn, in the sweet southern style. Another favorite is the Mardis Gras King cake, which was king size and even featured a tiny "Baby Jesus" baked inside! The Mississippi Queen's cooking is first class and authentic in the tradition only a true daughter of the south could dish up! Seconds and thirds are always in order!
Danny Marks, BLUZ FM, on JAZZ.FM91
Dear Connie - This is Joy's dog, Rugar - I wanted to second that about the Pecan Pies... I sure was happy when my human left the other half (of her last) pie on the counter and forgot to put me in my crate when she went out - Howwwlllllllll! That was a great pie .... I only hope that my human buys me more for Christmas - send her a Christmas reminder would you? I surely think you deserve a 5 out of 5 paw rating! My compliments to the chef!
Rugar, the dog, Oshawa
Holy crap that was a tasty pecan pie!! Everyone loved it! Reminded me of my years living in New Orleans, which is mighty high praise. Your 'Mississippi Queen' moniker is well earned and perfectly coined. Can't wait to try your Mardi Gras King Cake next!
Chris, Toronto
I relive the deliciousness of your pecan pie every time I see one in a store. You've ruined me, Connie. I will only eat yours! Ha ha! I'm sooo serious.
Paula Nevin, Oshawa
Connie, your pies were a hit for Thanksgiving! Just wanted to say thanks again for the two paw-kan pies 'cus my family just loved them!! We loved them too, of course!
Just got back from doing a Christmas celebration with the family. We loved your pie, again! A cousin said that this pie was even better than the other pie I had brought them last time for Christmas. They all loved it! We love how the filling is very light and NOT sickly sweet. I love the way that you toast your pecans first and then add them to the filling, I can tell! And the pie crust was perfect. In fact, everything, including the presentation and packaging was so good that they were blown away by the fact that you make this stuff yourself and NOT in a 'pie factory', like Willy Wonka!
Theresa, Toronto
In the past week I danced over 7 hours, walked over 15 kilometers, did 5.5 hours of strenuous yardwork and flung heavy stuff for 4 hours helping a friend move - plus other daily activities - that should be enough to compensate for the fact I'm going to eat the WHOLE Southern Pecan Pie I got from the Miss'ippi Queen right? I was going to share, but after one piece lead to half the pie last night, it's not going to be around much longer...
Jenn, Toronto
Hi Connie,
As my mouth is still watering from your delicious Southren Pecan Pie, I just had to drop you a line to tell you (as you already know of course) how amazing your Pecan Pie was. I have never, ever tasted such a delicate crust, and the ingredients in your fresh pie were top notch. This is how I am sure the down southren's make their homemade pies. It literally melted in your mouth and did not have the overly sweet fake taste that store bought and pre-packaged ones sell.
I purchased 2 Teambuys on a whim and I was not disappointed. You have found a customer for life!
Thank you so much for making my father-in-law's birthday/Mother's Day lunch a hit with this delectable mouth watering pie.
See you again soon!
Jennifer, Mississauga, Ontario
The pralines are amazing!!! Thank you so much. Your pecan pie is to die for also. Can't wait to place my next order!
Sue, Mississauga


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As of recently I come home from church each Sunday and I admit it, I wonder why I even go in the first place. Don't worry, no one call my bishop or relief society president. I'm not going inactive. I'm just suffering from Sundays at church with a pre-nursery toddler.
Every Sunday we spend 3 hours in a wrestling match with Hailey. Or at least it feels that way. Yes, I am exaggerating a little bit… but in my defense, Kyle and I come home after church exhausted and crash as soon as we get the chance. I am grateful that we only have one Hailey. A couple in our ward has twin boys just days older than Hailey. They hang out in the foyer all during sacrament meeting, they don't even try to sit in the chapel. And I don't blame them.
Toddlers are so busy! Seriously. I feel bad for Hailey having to hang out with us during church. That's so boring, for her! My mission these past few weeks has been finding ways to make our church going experience a better one, for all of us.
A few weeks ago I ran across a tutorial online to make this super cute bag.
I love it. There are spots for Hailey's crayons on the front, and inside I keep a notebook that I made, just for Hailey.
She can color in it and load it up with all the stickers her little heart desires.
And then today I finished making these fun ABC cards.
They are double sided and have pictures and words that correspond with each letter. I printed them out and then had them hard laminated so they're super durable and can hold up to Hailey's teeth (She's been biting everything recently! Including me…) I had a hole drilled in the top corner and bound them together with a metal ring so Hailey can flip through them.
This idea wasn't totally my own. One Sunday we were sharing a bench with another family in our ward. The woman sitting next to us asked if she could hold Hailey. I of course said yes, I'll take any opportunity for a small break. Of course Hailey was so good for her. I couldn't believe it. She must have super mom powers that I have yet to gain (and really, really want.) She also had some small laminated cards hooked together on a ring that she was flipping through and looking at with Hailey. Hailey loved it. And I thought, why haven't I ever thought of that before!? Oh yeah… those super mom powers… Anyway, after that Sunday I was determined to make my own flip cards for Hailey. And I finally finished them. Tomorrow is the big day that we get to test them out. Wish us luck!
Oh yeah… interested in making your own church ABC cards? Want to know what words I used for each letter?
A- armor of God
B- blessing
C- church
D- Dad
E- eternity
F- family
G- grandparents
H- Holy Ghost
I- inspiration
J- Jesus Christ
K- kindness
L- liahona
M- Mom
N- nature
O- obey
P- prophet
Q- quiet
R- resurrection
S- sacrament
T- temple
U- unselfish
V- vision
W- word of wisdom
X- exaltation
Y- you
Z- zion


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September 2015
AHFAP Annual Conference, Day Two – 23rd October 2015
This year we have an exciting programme of Open Studio visits and Workshops on offer to those that have purchased ticket for day one. Places are very limited due to the constraints of the venues taking part.
Online booking for places for the day two events is now open via our external booking facility on a first- come first –served basis. To view the programme and to book for day two please see 2015 Conference Day Two webpage for further details.
August 2015
AHFAP Annual Conference & AGM
We are pleased to announce a provisional program and abstracts for this year's conference have been published, see 2015 Conference webpage for further details.
Notice of AGM
The AGM will be held at 1pm.
Day Two
We are currently finalising the details of a series of 'open studio' visits to a handful of London museum & gallery photographic studios along with a small workshop program.
Please Note: Whilst Day Two is free, ONLY registered Day One delegates will be able to attend.
May 2015
We are pleased to announce the 2015 30th anniversary conference is to be held at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London on 22nd October 2015. An evening reception will be held at the museum on the evening of the 22nd. Please see our 30th anniversary conference page regularly for updates.
March 2015
Brian Tremain, 1935-2015
Brian Tremain, founder member of AHFAP, third President and constant supporter, died on Wednesday, 18 February. We are sure the whole membership unites in sending condolences and sympathy to his family.
The funeral was held at St Mary's Church, Fawkham, on Wednesday 18 March. There was standing room only in the church. At least eight members of the association were present. There were also representatives from one or more other professional bodies.
Donations may be sent c/o the Funeral Directors: Stephen P Gay, 25 Station Road, Longfield, Kent. DA3 7QD. Cheques should be made payable to the British Liver Trust.
Brian Tremain was born in Whitstable on 5 February 1935. His first job was as an assistant photographer at the V&A. From there he went on to the Science Museum, followed by a short time at the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF, now DEFRA), then on to the National Maritime Museum as Principal Photographer, where he spent many years. Finally he was Chief Photographer at the British Museum, until he retired 25 years ago.
He was one of the founding members of AHFAP, where initially they used to meet in his office on Montague Place, just off Russell Square. He was also one of the founding members of the Archaeology and Heritage group of the RPS, in 1972. He was awarded the RPS's prestigious Hood medal in 1982 for his services to Museum and Archaeological Photography.
He had a good and enjoyable life, where he was able to earn a living doing something that he loved. His health was excellent until the last few months, so he was lucky to enjoy a long retirement. He passed away on the 18 February 2015. He will be very much missed.
Rob Tremain
The association has received many tributes to Brian and below are a few of them:
Paul Gardner: Brian was a photographer of great skill, often inventing techniques to capture objects of art. He was committed to experimentation in photographic processes, especially to record his love of archaeological finds, both in the studio and on many excavation sites in this country and abroad.
He was a founding father of the association. He hosted one of the first meetings of museum photographers. Our profession has benefited enormously from the ability to meet with and know fellow professionals working within our field.
On a personal level, Brian taught me a great deal. He knew lots of little tricks that enabled you to bring out fine detail in the objects you were trying to photograph and he could always find time to pass on these skills.
Ivor Kerslake: I can't really add much to Paul's comments as he's summed up Brian so very well. There was always a bottle of 'Brian's Brew' on the shelf when you were after ID11 but that was Brian. Without Brian's initiative there would be no AHFAP today. Brian was my boss and a friend for some years at the BM, as well as Viv who worked in our Conservation Dept too. My thoughts are with Viv and Rob now.
Dave Clarke: Brian was one of the early anchors of AHFAP and gave it a cohesive presence and a great deal of respect within our sector. He always supported me in my endeavours and could be relied upon to offer a sympathetic ear. He will be missed by all concerned.
Dave Lambert: Brian was the independent person at my interview here at Tate 45 years ago, a very kind, genuine man who was always interested to hear one's news etc. Lots of photographers in our profession must be grateful for his guidance. I looked forward to seeing him at the annual conferences.
Colin White: When I first joined the AHFAP committee, as a relative youngster, it was Brian who first welcomed me into the fold. His kindness, generosity and encouragement were at the fore whenever we met and were the mark of the man.
2015 AHFAP Bursary Award
We are very pleased to launch our 2015 AHFAP Bursary Award, partnered by Color Confidence.
January 2015
AHFAP is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, having been founded in 1985. The Committee is already planning for this special year.


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Considering this ....
"We have to move beyond "honoring diversity" to embrace inclusivity."
.... from Sharif Abdullah's Commonway Institute philosophy
Quoting further ...
Inclusivity is recognizing that my life, my fate, my future is inextricably linked to yours. Building community with those who are not like "us" is the challenge of the next millennium, a challenge that is essential to our survival. With inclusivity, there is no "Other"; identifying with and connecting to "The Other" makes violence unthinkable and true community possible.
I learned of Sharif and Commonway from a Keynote address aired by FreeSpeech TV, and was drawn into every moment of it. Especially I associated with the need for an overhaul of consciousness, and support for the acknowledgment that solutions cannot be devised by the minds and motives which created, or failed to avert, the problems in the first place.
.... so, how is inclusivity "beyond" the honoring of diversity? I think, and agree, that inclusivity contains more of a mandate to actually engage with others, creating more community in real experience than only in theory.
Cultures of Harmony is in full support of putting good theory into experiential reality, for the shared and common purposes of a consciousness of inclusivity.


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Between the long-standing nighthawk's favourite Pizzaria Guanabara and Jobi on Leblon's Ataulfo Paiva, a fresh new eatery with a twist has set up shop. The funky yellow and orange sign beaming out the name Papajaya is a homage to Gray's Papaya hot dog joint in New York, and after the failure of Andy's here last year someone seems determined to try and finally make the 'dog a success in this part of town.
Said dog (one for R$5, two for R$7) is made from 100 percent beef (no pork here sadly) and served up in a doughy, white brioche-like bun. Adding some variety is the Jaya Cheese Steak, an elaboration of the deli sandwich, offered with either a lean cut of topside beef, or organic chicken with an abundance of possible extras; Mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheeses, asparagus, palmito, pepper, mushrooms, pineapple and banana for the healthy hit and then come the sauces: Curry, mustard, yoghurt and cucumber.
Papajaya also fuses a few flavours from around the world, including the Jaya India sandwich, with meat, curry sauce, onion, palm heart, pineapple and mozzarella, (where authenticity, it seems, has been substituted for a taste sensation). A Greek mix is also available, served with yoghurt and cucumber sauce, asparagus, onion, mushrooms and provolone, and the British comes with cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard.
The concept carries over to the drinks, with stylish cups of soda (R$4) with flavours like fizzy, sweet coffee, lemon, passion fruit and matte tea with lime, while the DJ owner keeps the soundtrack up to scratch with a mix of hip hop, R&B and nostalgic funk from the '80s and '90s. Open until 5am on Fridays and Saturdays, it remains to be seen how big a dent they will be able to make on the Pizzaria Guanabara crowd, but the late-night munchies definitely have a new saviour.


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Why Use A logbook
In the early 80's I wanted to learn how to fish the Vedder / Chillawack River for steelhead. There were no computers, GPS, or Wireless phones. The fishermen who wanted to learn new locations to fish were basically on their own. There were a few books out that informed you general locations but nothing in detail. The only option was to keep detailed information on each outing yourself.
By keeping records you are able to create a seasonal reference on locations good or bad. Details of weather condition, including the lunar calendar (moon) , tackle used, what was caught, peaks of success during the outing, tides, depth, speed of your presentation or boat and a reference section for you to tell the story of the day. Especially important - what created your success or failures that day? I have a habit of drawing little maps or cutting out from publications maps of the areas on the lakes, streams and rivers that I covered. What were the dangers for the waders, what areas were private or unreachable on foot?
With regards to rivers and streams - water flow or the water level of streams have a major effect of were the fish will travel and hold. Reference on each fishing hole in various conditions will alter how you fish and what terminal tackle to use.
Because you are on a learning curve, you need to discover when the salmon spawning runs, steelhead runs, staging areas, beaches, and traveling routes in the ocean occur. Another detail is (whether true or false) when your fellow fishermen are bragging about their success - record notes to explore those areas. Add all of the details they are offering of their success.
My friend Si Huynhn - www.sihuynh.com created these pages for me.
Your logbook should be calendar detail. I prefer a loose leaf binder as the seasons go by you can combine years of collected data with ease. There is an old saying that says, "Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat the failures of the past." With detail information to refer to, your success rate will improve immensely.
When I started to fish the beaches on the East Coast of Vancouver Island there was nothing I could refer to. Then one day I mentioned it to an old timer who's eyes lit up when talking about his success long ago on the beaches. He also reinforced the idea of a logbook but added the importance to utilize a road map and detail in highlighting the areas you covered with success vs. failure. With hundreds of beaches, it can save a lot of time when you're scouting. Early in the season I am often exploring minimum 5 to 10 beaches an outing to discover were the fish are.
My logbook today is 2 1/2 inches thick with wonderful information from the past. Today's evolution of electronic data has made me lazy. I rarely enter anything in my book unless it's something new and amazing. With computers, iPads, cell phones, tablets all of the information is at your fingertips.
There are forums you can easily research stories and reports going back four to five years with the click of a mouse. It is often found that reports are in general form and exact details are not available. It is amazing what has developed! There are three dimensional depth sounders that can display temperature, water movement, and tides. There is Radars and GPS for tracking your past locations. You are able to mark where your success is and return to the exact location or path in the future.
When you are new to the sport its imperative to created an additional reference as a fishing log book.
It will complete you as a consistent successful fisherman.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will visit Zimbabwe in a show of support for Anglicans who are under siege from a renegade ex-bishop who plans to snub the leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion - writes Munyaradzi Makoni.
Anglicans in Zimbabwe are embroiled in a church property fight with former Bishop Nolbert Kunonga of the capital of Harare. Kunonga left the church in 2007 over what he said was its pro-gay stance.
Kunonga has formed his own church around a group of followers, claiming rights over church property, schools and hospitals. Kunonga is allied with President Robert Mugabe, who has maintained a tight grip on power for 30 years.
Dr Williams' 5-13 October 2011 visit, which will include visits to Malawi and Zambia, will "show support to Anglicans in Zimbabwe in the face of ongoing persecution at the hands of an ex-communicated man who has nothing else to do than focus his attention on destroying what generations of Anglicans built using their own resources," the Harare diocese said in a statement.
Kunonga called Williams "a British diplomat representing neo-colonial interests," and said he has little interest in meeting with him.
"I can't be in solidarity with him. He won't solve anything," he said. "Other people are seeing hope. They are seeing Jesus Christ coming."
Williams has said he has asked for a meeting with Mugabe, whom critics accuse of using police and the courts to intimidate clergy, staff and worshippers.
Anglicans recognise another prelate, Chad Gandiya, as bishop of Harare. "Zimbabweans should know that they are not forgotten by the global church," said Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town, South Africa.
[With acknowledgements to ENInews. ENInews, formerly Ecumenical News International, is jointly sponsored by the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Conference of European Churches.]


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Panevino Meatless Monday
We want to start participating in #MeatlessMonday every Monday on our social media accounts to promote healthier lifestyle choices for our guests. Every Monday we will feature a meatless item on our menu as a recommendation. If you want to participate with us simply tag your photos with #PanevinoMeatlessMonday.
You may be wondering, why meatless?
Because going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. And going meatless once a week can also help reduce our carbon footprint and save precious resources like fossil fuels and fresh water.


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"UQA Program implementation is simple and without much pre-requisites."Teacher Training Methods
Proposed ScheduleNote: The curriculum and be taught till 12th grade or customized to complete by 9th or 10th grade
- 4-5 periods per week per section are required to successfully implement the program.
- A comprehensive assessment of students.
Teacher Training CoursesA 100 hour teacher training course."To empower teacher with essential Qur'anic language skills, pedagogy, effective personality and fine sense of Organization & its processes."
- Empower the teachers as much as possible to reap better results in short and long run.
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I don't remember where this book came from. I know nothing about Louise Jordan and she doesn't seem to have a website. Perhaps this was recommended to me by Amazon, or maybe it was a suggestion from a Facebook friend. Whatever the reason, when I'd started to write a children's story, I acquired this book.
'How to write for children' is subtitled '- and get published'. A bold claim, but one that was quite appealing. I started reading it a couple of years ago; the introduction summarised what the book was about, and the importance of the children's market for writers.
I then moved on to the important section 'Know your market'. This is quite tight these days, I was told, with many commissioned books, and the majority of children's fiction having to fit within predefined styles or lengths, to fit with series designed for specific age groups or reading levels.
Since none of these appeared to fit with what I had written, I felt quite discouraged and put the book (and my writing) aside for a while.
Some weeks ago I picked it up again and thought I'd read it through anyway. I re-read the opening chapters, did one or two of the writing exercises, and then continued through the book.
Most of it is general advice about writing, which wasn't new to me, although it was interesting to read examples from published children's books to illustrate points: the importance of the viewpoint character, for instance, and the kind of subject matter that can be used with children's books, both fiction and non-fiction.
While I didn't learn anything new, it's a well-presented book, clearly written, with plenty of solid advice. The final section, on submitting a manuscript to a publisher or agent and discussing contracts is one that I skimmed but would certainly return to if, at some point, I reach this stage.
Definitely recommended to anyone considering writing a children's book, whether a picture book for babies or a novel for teens, or anything in between.
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After you've bought a class, you can then go to the "SCHEDULE" tab and select the class(es) you'd like to attend. If you are coming to a cycling class, you will select the exact bike you would like to reserve. If you are attending a yoga class, it is general admission. Once you are booked for either, you will receive a confirmation email with all the class details. If you have any problems, call the studio and we can walk you through it.
On class day, please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your class to sign-in and set-up.
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|What Michelle Means
I am a blogging mom of three who sums up her chaotic days with humorous rants in between cleaning peanut butter off the ceiling fan and keeping my youngest occupied in the lazy Susan. Put your feet up and laugh at me. My neighbors do!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Nailed that one...
This is some web-fun-thingie from a dad of 6's blog that asks you to type in your name and it gives you a personality read-out. I think the only thing that didn't ring true was the "You are overbearing" line - haha - I am a big, squishy push-over!! Those of you who know me well will laugh your butts off!
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I didn't think my name was all that accurate, but type in Asha - it's my little Puckey a T!! (Well, minus the sexy part, she's only 2)
Thanks for sharing that...it was great!
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3 Important Factors That Stops a Business Growing
I've been around the block a few times and learnt from others as much as I've dropped knowledge upon them. From my well-founded research and observations, here are the 3 things that prevent companies from growing:
1. Lack of self-awareness of the leader/leaders
We all have beliefs that propel us to be successful and self-limiting beliefs that hinder us. The biggest SLB that I come across these days is that there is little opportunity in the marketplace or "It's all about price". If you can understand your SLB even more and decide to change them, then you can start by assisting your people to do the same. If you are not willing to change and grow, why would you want your people to and why would you invest in them?
2. Inability to make decisions. Delaying, living in denial, not moving forward, procrastinating
I have a client who bought two companies recently and then found out they were lemons. He needed to ramp up revenue quickly. He enlisted my assistance to analyse the sales team. Upon hearing the results and recommendations of actions to be taken, he wants to deliberate, think about, research more - not make decisions! Meanwhile, nothing has changed with his people, nothing has changed with his systems and process, and nothing has changed with his revenue. You may say he has made a decision - to do nothing. Is that a decision or a delaying tactic in making the right decision?
3. Accountability
Too many leaders do not hold people accountable. Great people like to be challenged; the cream rises to the top. Could it be that leaders wish to be liked rather than say respected, by their people? Do we give people too much slack, do we delay what we know to be true and assist them in moving on?
It is of vital importance that people know what they are required to do, held accountable for these activities and results and coached/mentored and trained accordingly.
I had a client who, once he has made the decision to move people on has felt relieved, yet it should have been done months and months ago - for everyone's sake.
The quickest and easiest way to improve accountability - review Position Descriptions and include activities and measurement around those activates. Now everyone knows what's expected of them - no surprises!
For the sake of everyone in the company and yourself - get even more self-aware, be decisive and improve your accountability structure.
Contact us today to begin your journey.


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In today's complex world of multiple specialized advisors, coordinating an advisory team is more difficult and confusing than ever. Most families would not think of acting as a "General Contractor" when building a house. However, most family leaders still interface alone with each advisory team member in building their family wealth future.
Until recently, such advisory coordination on behalf of the family was only available to those families who could afford a family office staff dedicated to the task. Superior Planning is a pioneer in the new arena of providing families with family office aggregation, oversight, synchronization and facilitation at an affordable price, all the while utilizing the family's existing advisory team members.
A "family office" is not a replacement for productive advisors and long term trusted relationships. On the contrary, it is an enhancement that liberates these highly effective specialists to focus upon their areas of specialization, while collaborating and being even more productive than when working alone.
At first glance, adding another advisor, or family office, may appear to be adding an unnecessary layer of complexity. However, the family dynamics and intricacies of today's multimillion dollar estates call for a deeper focus on advisors' area of specialization. An effective, affordable family office, not only benefits the family (see Benefits for Families) but also can eliminate dangers and create opportunities for each and every member of the advisory team. A few of these opportunities include:
Greater Focus – Knowing that a family office understands and appreciates each specialist's role, gives the specialist the confidence to know that their issues and concerns are being integrated in the plan allowing them to concentrate on their area of specialization.
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Having a strategic ally, a firm made up of dedicated, experienced professionals, working closely together to keep you informed and support your efforts on behalf of the family is a new, easier and more productive way to plan, implement and achieve desired results.


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Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have, to put it kindly, had a stuttering start to the 2014 NFL season.
The famous franchise go into Week Five with a 2-2 record but that .500 record doesn't tell the whole story of a season dominated my offensive inefficiency and the all round frailty of the team.
Whilst the whole franchise has taken criticism for their shortcomings over the first month of the season, veteran quarterback Tom Brady has bore the brunt of a lot of the disapproving glances - particularly after the Patriots were routed by the Kansas City Chiefs last week. A game that ranks as Brady's worst in QBR terms since 2006.
The three time Super Bowl champ has voiced his concern over the team's performance in recent weeks, condemning a lack of production from the offense as a whole whilst struggling for answers.
And now it seems there may be some friction developing between the Patriots and their beloved hero.
As reported by ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Brady is apparently less than content with recent changes made by the New England hierarchy.
More specifically, Tom Brady is reportedly "uncomfortable" with changes to coaching and playing staff - whilst also being unhappy with his decreased input into the offense in areas such as game planning and personnel packages.
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Unhappy times in New England
The Patriots offense had been a cause for concern prior to the onset of the 2014 season with everyone (Brady included) well aware of a lack of standout receiving options.
That being said, no one quite expected them to struggle as they have done.
Only Julian Edelman looks like an agreeable target for Brady who has thrown for an average of just 185 yards per game so far this campaign.
The decision from Belichick to trade away one of Brady's favorties in guard Logan Mankins hasn't helped either - both in terms of protecting Brady on the field and the QB's mood off it.
With such struggles Brady may have every right to feel aggrieved that those in charge are restricting his role.
Dreams turning to nightmares?
What with all of the above there have even been suggestions recently that the unthinkable could happen and Tom Brady could end up at another NFL franchise before his career comes to an end.
For my money this seems highly unlikely but it has happened before with other one-franchise stalwarts such as Brett Favre and Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick isn't the kind of guy who is prone to sentimentality - even with one of his long term key men.
With performances on the field only serving to highlight apparent frustrations off it, New England Patriots fans will be hoping for a a quick turnaround in fortunes to alleviate worries of a fallout that could have serious consequences.


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What kind of teeth whitening do you offer?
We offer our patients two very effective teeth whitening options – Zoom and KöR® Whitening. Both are available as either take-home kits or as professional whitening treatments done in our office.
Our professional in-office systems, Zoom Whitening and KÖR® Whitening, are very efficient for the patient because both offer convenient same-day results. Either system can whiten your teeth significantly in just one 45-minute appointment.
Take-home kits are easy to use, and the treatment can be done at your own pace in the privacy of your home. The level of whitening achieved is based on how frequently you use the kit. For optimal whitening the trays should be used every night for about two weeks. We provide everything you need, and we will show you how to use the kit properly for optimal results.
At Childs and Childs Dentistry, we understand how important it is for our patients to have a beautiful smile that makes them feel great about themselves and the way they look. We can help you decide which will be most appropriate based on your needs and the results you desire.
And you don't have to worry that your teeth will get "too white." Either system we choose for you will only lighten your teeth to their beautiful, natural shade.