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Founded in 2000, and located in central London, Law Firm Limited provides a full range of immigration assistance and services, thus offering a complete relocation package for both individuals and businesses. With a range of professional staff able to provide assistance in English, Chinese, Farsi and Russian (together with other languages), we are able to provide timely and accurate guidance to all clients, irrespective of nationality.
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Hi Guys!
Today I want to talk about a topic that comes up time and time again – PR samples. Firstly for those not in the know, some bloggers are lucky enough to receive PR samples (also called gifted products) to review on their blog in return for getting to keep the product. The question often comes up regarding what to do with these samples in the long run, as it did yesterday on Twitter where somebody was asking what people think about bloggers selling on their PR samples. I thought this was a great topic for discussion which affects most bloggers, and it's definitely a subject that everyone has an opinion on. So here goes…
As a blogger that's lucky enough and extremely grateful to receive PR samples, I think I fall in the minority when I say I believe it's ok to sell them on – but hear me out, I think it's ok in certain circumstances only. Firstly here's an example where I believe samples shouldn't be sold on… It was only the other day that I saw a blogger selling an item that was a brand new release, I checked her blog and read about how much she 'really loved' said product, but there it was, sitting in her blog sale only a few days after the post went live. Now in my opinion this isn't right. So you really loved that item so much that you're instantly selling it?? Hmm. Doing this completely invalidates her review of the product and also her credibility as a blogger. Personally I think this is a pretty bad move. So this, I disagree with.
On the other hand though – I haven't sold any PR samples – yet – but should I want to sell something in future if it ends up laying around with my heaps of other makeup and skincare bits, surely I should I have the right to sell it? I do own it after all? Is it not mine to do as I please with? I own lots of makeup and skincare, and when I say lots I mean seriously LOTS. I have a slight addiction, combine this with hoarding issues and you might get an idea! So because I buy so many products, a fair few products that I genuinely love don't actually get used up, and they end up in my ever growing stash. Should I keep them all until my house is held up solely by cosmetics? Should I give them away coz I'm such a nice person – or even bin them (what a waste!) Or should I sell them??
So what about in a situation like mine, where a blogger owns (for example) 15 foundations and say three of them have been PR samples over the last few months. She loves them all and has written positive reviews but some of them have to go as she's running out of space. Is there anything worng with her selling the PR samples that she genuinely loved, along with her own products that she also loved? Well personally I say no, there is nothing wrong with this. The only thing I will say though, that regardless of the fact that her PR sample product reviews were genuine at the time of writing, if others see she is now selling those samples on, this may cast her in a bad light.
Personally though, I've always bought and sold things as required to meet my current needs. So, if I need cash I sell my assets. Simple as that. Wether this be my beloved Limecrime lipstick collection (sob sob), a designer bag (goodbye Miu Miu) or whatever. I sell things I own to generate cash when I really need it. I have responsibilities – a mortgage and a family to feed so I sometimes I have to sell things I love to bring in some dosh, is this so wrong? I would like to point out that I haven't actually sold any PR samples as yet as I haven't had the need to. But if the need really did arise then I would sell my entire makeup collection and the clothes off my own back (regardless of where they came from) along with anything else I own, if I really did need the money.
Also, I think it's also important to remember, that when I say 'PR samples' this goes for everything – all types of bloggers. Not just beauty. Should popular fashion bloggers with ever bulging wardrobes have to give away their gifted clothes simply because they don't have enough storage space? Or do you think they should have the right to sell them on without being judged? Why shouldn't they make some money??
What about parent bloggers – when their little ones grow older should they give their gifted toys away? Or should they have the right to sell them on so they can buy their child some new toys with the money?
I don't think I've ever written so many questions in a blog post! At the end of the day of course it's down to personal preference. I'm sure some people will see where I'm coming from, and others will disagree and say that selling any PR samples under any circumstances is wrong. That's cool, we're all entitled to our opinions. I know this is a bit of a controversial topic, and my aim is not to upset anyone or ruffle any feathers! I personally believe people can do as they please and that we are all entitled to our own opinions. But saying that please be aware – if you do decide to sell samples on straight after reviewing them, this will most definitely be frowned upon by the blogging community – as well as PR's, so do it at your own risk…
I'd love to hear what you think? Let me know xxx

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Oh how I wish I had some before-before-before pictures of this kitchen! You know when it looked like this:
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Tile would have been nice but I wasn't up to fixing the uneven plaster job so bead board it is! Plus it was so cost efficient it's ridiculous. Something like 20.00 a sheet and we only needed two. Yes please!
Builder Dad came over and lent a hand with everything. He forgot his saw horses, but you know what? We improvised. ;)
This time we went for the thicker bead board, I like the look of it and it breaks up from the thinner bead board that goes along the sides of the cabinets.
Some plastic trim caps it off and there you go. It's lovely. Well, this wall is lovely, the other side of the room.....
That's another story. I can't even go there with you yet. Ha! Anyone else out there decide to go with bead board over tile back splash? Share your links in the comments!


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Disney's spectacular West End musical Aladdin is playing at London's Prince Edward Theatre. Disney's Aladdin has 'wish fulfilment in every sense' (The Stage). Featuring all the songs from the Academy Award-winning classic film including A Whole New World, Friend Like Me and Arabian Nights, this 'shining, shimmering spectacle' (Huffington Post) is everything you could wish for and more.The extraordinary creative team is led by director and choreographer, Casey Nicholaw (Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon). With music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast), Aladdin features lyrics by Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tim Rice (The Lion King) and Chad Beguelin (Elf), who also wrote the book. The lead roles of Aladdin and Jasmine are taken by rising British stars Matthew Croke (Annie Get Your Gun) and Jade Ewen (In the Heights). Broadway's Trevor Dion Nicholas has made his London stage debut as the Genie. A fabulous cast and orchestra, over 350 magnificent costumes, and breathtaking sets and special effects come together to create the "sheer Genie-us" (Evening Standard) that is Aladdin, an unmissable event in London theatre.At London's Prince Edward Theatre, book your Aladdin tickets today! *Please note: Aladdin is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends Aladdin for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied and sat next to the accompanying adult. They may not sit on their own within the auditorium. If children do have separate seats you could be refused entry. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. This production contains theatrical smoke & fog effects, pyrotechnics, strobe lighting & loud noises. There will also be an auditorium blackout of 8 seconds around 45 minutes into the performance.
Package includes a great seat for Aladdin, and a 3-course lunch with a glass of champagne at The Ritz. Additional drinks are not included. Price includes service charge and VAT. Menus subject to change.
Recently featured in the Sunday Times TOP 100 UK Restaurants, The Ritz Restaurant is a Michelin star restaurant and a magnificent bastion of the culture of classical service and a dining room of unadulterated opulence created in reverence to haute cuisine. Since opening in 1906, The Ritz Restaurant has left an indelible impression on all who have dined there.In what is often described as the most beautiful restaurant in Europe, vast floor to ceiling windows overlooking Green Park, rich Louis XVI-inspired decor and dazzling garlands of chandeliers reflected in grand mirrored walls set the scene for elegant extravagance.At the helm of this cornerstone of London luxury, Executive Chef John Williams MBE, has created a menu of distinctive classical British dishes complemented by a legendary wine list and unparalleled service.The son of a Tyneside fisherman, John developed his passion for food at an early age. That passion endures, as does his culinary philosophy: use ingredients of the highest quality, use them at their seasonal best and marry best of British ingredients with Escoffier-influenced classical recipes to achieve culinary evolution and produce distinctive, sublime creations.View Sample Menu (Subject to change)Address:The Ritz Restaurant, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BRPhone: 0207 300 2370.Opening Hours:Lunch reservation slot: 12:30pm
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The Supervisory Committee on Emerging Issues provides recommendations on the important issues and emerging challenges faced by INTOSAI and individual SAIs by helping coordinate and support the sharing of knowledge in this regard.
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I teach many of these classes every year, so even if they're not on the calendar at the moment, they probably will be next spring and summer. These are also examples of some of the classes I am available to teach to your group, although it's by no means an exhaustive list. Use the contact form to discuss hosting a class off the farm.
In the Forest Classroom:
The Home Medicine Maker Course
This four-part course covers the essentials of making safe, effective herbal remedies at home for the whole family. Throughout the season, students will learn to make some of the most popular forms of herbal medicine, including tinctures, salves, honeys, syrups, and vinegars. The medicine we make as a class will be guided by the seasons, and the herbs we choose will change as the season unfolds, allowing students an in-depth understanding of the medicinal uses of a number of local plants. To aid our understanding, we will cover central principles of Western herbalism, energetics, solubility, and formulation. We will discuss growing or wildcrafting the herbs in our formulas, so students can incorporate their learning into their future herbal practice. This course is appropriate for beginner and intermediate level students. Participants take home the remedies made in class, as well as written information on the recipes and uses of herbs.
This course meets one Saturday a month from May through August, from 11:00 to 3:00, in our beautiful woodland classroom (and kitchen when necessary). Children are welcome, but they are their parents' responsibility while they're here. Work-trade is available; see the work-trade policy for details.
Principles of Home Herbalism and the Medicine of Spring Tonics, May 23
The Science of Solubility: Making Reliably Great Tinctures, June 20
The Art of Formulation: Infused Honeys & Syrups, July 18
Putting it All Together: Medicinal Oils & Salves, August 15
Bark Harvest Intensive
This all-day class provides a rare opportunity to experience educational wildcrafting. We will learn to identify and harvest a selection of the following trees: willow, prickly ash, witch hazel, birch, and/or cherry, based on seasonal availability. Wildcrafting methods and ethics will be discussed, as well as bark processing techniques and medicinal uses for your family's health. Participants taken home plenty of processed bark. Please sign up early as this class tends to fill up!
October 11, 10 AM-4 PM. Raindate: October 24. Adults $80, Kids 12-18 $20. This class is not appropriate for young children as we use knives and handsaws.
Free Spring Plant Walk
Join us on a calm amble to meet the medicinal weeds of spring. We will discuss how to find them, medicinal uses, and safety concerns. Although this event is free, please use the Contact Form at the bottom of this page to RSVP. Thursday, May 14, 5:30-6:00 PM.
Grow Your Own Gourmet Mushrooms: Mushroom Log Workshop
Co-taught with Certified Arborist Henry Carr, who inoculates stumps with edible and medicinal mushrooms after tree removals as a permaculture alternative to stump grinding.
Join us as we inoculate logs with Shitake and Oyster mushrooms for backyard harvest! We will also discuss growing other edible and medicinal mushrooms. The workshop will cover techniques for selecting and preparing logs, inoculating, overwintering, and forcing mushrooms. Each participant will take home an inoculated log. This is a hands-on outdoor workshop, so please dress accordingly. Bring a cordless drill, an extra battery (if you have one), and a 5/16″ drill bit.
Saturday, May 30, 2-5 PM. Adults $30, Kids $10. Please use the Contact Form at the bottom of this page to register, or the general Contact Form for the site.
Four Season Tree Identification
Join Certified Arborist Henry Carr and Clinical Herbalist Juliette Abigail Carr in our forest classroom to learn how to identify trees all year long. We will discuss techniques for identifying Vermont's common trees of forest and field, including basic botany and using all our senses to expand our knowledge. The group will practice on a tree ID walk. You will leave this workshop with a solid foundation, so you can continue learning new trees as you practice. Appropriate for beginners and intermediate students.
Sunday, July 19, 1-4 PM. Adults $30, Kids $10. Please use the Contact Form at the bottom of this page to register, or the general Contact Form for the site.
Medicinal Herbs in the Vegetable Garden Intensive
This all-day intensive provides an in-depth discussion of growing medicinal plants in the home garden. We will focus particularly on using medicinals as companion plants in the vegetable garden, as well as creating microclimates for optimal cultural conditions and on spring and fall maintenance of perennials. Other relevant topics will also be covered.
Saturday, August 1, 10 AM-4 PM. Adults $80, Kids old enough to participate $20.
Off The Farm:
MidAtlantic Women's Herbal Conference 2015
I will be teaching Mother's Medicine Chest for Nursing Moms & Babies
Come learn about herbal remedies to meet the needs of moms and babies, from the postpartum period through weaning. We will discuss safety, methods, and herbs for a wide variety of health concerns, guided by participant interest. Bring your questions and your experiences to share this discussion of reclaiming our mother wisdom.
October 3-4, details here
I will be teaching The Art of Formulation at the Herbstalk gathering in Somerville, MA
Sunday, June 7, Click Here for Details
Brattleboro Medicinal Herb Day
As well as dreaming up and organizing this event, I will be teaching Mushroom Medicine:
Mushrooms provide gentle medicine that acts on our bodies' deepest layers, maintaining and restoring health throughout the physical and emotional system. Learn the medicine of local species and ways to bring them into your life, including growing them at home.
Saturday, May 2, at Solar Hill in Brattleboro, Admission by donation. Click Here for Details
Ask an Herbalist: Herbs for Children's Health
Free panel discussion at the Brattleboro Food Co-op, Friday, April 17, 6:00-7:30 Click Here for Details


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Gold remains the most popular investment when times are troublesome. Gold is a precious metal that has withstood revolutions, depressions and natural disasters. Learn why both George Soros and Mark Cuban are purchasing gold assets.
"Scarce Gold Mining Stocks"
When the Spanish conquistadors spoke of the "streets of gold" in the New World, the Old World instantly took notice. Gold mines are quite scarce and have always been a key determinants of a nation's wealth. The Aztec gold mines might have been the foundation of the Spanish dollar.
Billionaire Investor & Author George Soros has not forgotten the lessons of history. In August 2015, George Soros "accrued 1.9 million shares of Barrick Gold" paying $20.1 million for the allotment. George Soros also held $13.5 million stakes in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF.
"Mark Cuban Buying Gold Call Options"
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban purchased gold call options because he expected the price to increase. Cuban told CNBC's "Fast Money: Halftime Report" on February 11, 2016 that "[w]hen traders don't know what to do, they go where everybody is. And I thought that would be gold." Gold bars are the currency of central banks around the world.
January 2016 saw stock exchanges falling all around the world. Naturally, investors started to become worried about stocks not being a sure thing. Even Forbes had to ask whether global stocks may be overvalued.
"Regular Investors Purchase Gold Coins"
The sophistication required for properly measuring the value of gold mines or timing gold call options may not be everybody. During his US Money Reserve Podcast, US Money Reserve President Philip Diehl mentioned the rise of gold-backed ETFs as a reason for the popularity of the precious metal. Likewise, government-issued gold bullion coins can be a nice safety net for estate planning.
Each US Money Reserve government-issued gold bullion coin has a guaranteed weight and purity. These American coins are prized around the world for their beauty, design and intrinsic value. As Investor Mark Cuban stated in as many words: People turn to gold when afraid.
While you might not be able to establish world peace yourself, you can protect your financial future in an unsafe world. Soros and Cuban have felt the tides turning and purchased gold to protect their wealth.


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Pre-Diabetes Signs, Treatment & Support
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which a person's blood sugar level is higher than normal, but it's not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Still, without intervention, pre-diabetes is likely to become type 2 diabetes in 10 years or less. Those with pre-diabetes often do not realize the severity of their condition. The risk of damage to the heart and circulatory system may already be occurring.
There is good news, however. A diagnosis of pre-diabetes can be an opportunity for you to improve your health. With healthy lifestyle changes — such as eating healthy foods, including physical activity in your daily routine and maintaining a healthy weight — a pre-diabetic person may be able to bring blood sugar levels back to normal and prevent conversion to type 2 diabetes.
The Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing offers education and support to help pre-diabetics make lifestyle modifications such as increased physical activity and improved nutrition to live healthy in spite of pre-diabetes. Making these kinds of changes can also prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes.
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Robotic Construct: Buzzbomber is a Badnik, a robot created by Dr. Robotnik. Its very body gives it the following abilities:
-Body Armor: Ex protection vs. Physical and Energy
-Immune to Disease and Toxins: CL1000
-Self-Sustenance: Doesn't need to eat, sleep or breathe
-Winged Flight: Rm airspeed
-Stinger: In material, Rm Edge, it can also fire Rm Energy from it, up to 5 areas
Talents: Aerial Combat
Contacts: Badniks, Dr. Robotnik
Buzzbomber was a frequent player in numerous early battles. He was first seen aiding Robotnik at an ill-fated fight, ending with Buzzbomber carrying Robotnik back to Robotropolis. Shortly, thereafter, his activities included taking Princess Sally to a "meeting" with Robotnik, aiding Bat Brain in guarding a blimp, and informing Robotnik of a (unknown to them, false) report of Sonic being roboticized.
Buzzbomber swarms were used to attack anyone that tried to flee from the Krudzu (that had been destroyed), aid other badniks in attacking a concert hall, attack Antoine D'Coolette's balloon (getting mud dumped on their wings during a second assault), and ambush what they thought was a wedding between Sonic and Sally (that was really a play).
By themselves, a Buzzbomber fared no better than as a swarm. Their activities included enlarging a salamander into Universalamander, joining Orbinaut in using Tails as target practice, racing Antoine at the olympics (going the wrong way), and attempting to sting Sonic and Sally at a toxic waste dump (crashing into a mountain), before ultimately winding up at the Robo-Hobo Jungle.
Years later, Buzzbomber was seen at an Island of Misfit Badniks. Bad enough he ended up drenched after Sonic and Pseudo Sonic sank the island, but Buzzbomber actually went unnamed. Surprisingly, at this point, his wings were waterproof as he was functionally normal when he had to fight the Forty Fathom Freedom Fighters in order to keep them from stopping Pseudo Sonic's enlargement. Under Caterkiller's command, he was part of the last wave of fighters. Unfortunately, his stinger couldn't pierce Bivalve's shell, and he never saw Pseudo Sonic's arm until they were all knocked away. Big Fluke crushed all of the robots in the end, compacting them into one box.


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(Sunday's weather warranted leggings and sunglasses!)
I had an interview first thing in the morning (exciting!) and then worked all day long. One of the ladies I worked with walked in and quit on Friday so I'll be picking up a lot more hours between now and the end of the month. Ugh…stressful. But that's alright because I could really use the money. On Friday night, my best friend came to town and we talked for a longgg time. I love catching up with old friends :)!
Best friend and I went shopping all day. I bought a dress to wear to a concert I'm attending on Friday AND found a dress I'd love to own for Easter. I passed on it because it was $20 but I'm still thinking about it so I may have to go back and pick it up. Saturday night I made a huge dinner for best friend and her boyfriend and I (hey there burgers on pretzel buns) then we crafted and watched TV.
Best friend and her boyfriend rolled out of town and I did a TON of laundry. I walked to target because the weather was pretty nice and was pleasantly surprised by a giant sale on their DVDs. I picked up seasons 3 and 4 of Dexter for FIFTEEN DOLLARS EACH. Are you kidding me!? What a deal. I can't wait to start watching them.
I had a pretty great weekend. I always love spending time with Kristina and Sean :). How was your weekend? As always, I invite you to do your own weekend update then leave your link in the comments!


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Mohler Thinks He Knows What Your Career Should Be More Than You Do
On his 10/8/09 broadcast, Albert Mohler was in a tizzy wondering why fewer young men are going into missions work than women.
Since we are going to turn this into yet another opportunity to bash men, a pastime increasingly popular in certain Evangelical circles, could it be that as the Bible seems to indicate men might be less prone to the kinds of emotional manipulation many missionaries utilize to whip people up into a frenzy.
Just because someone in the pulpit is in a froth as to why we should do something does not mean by default that we have to go out and do it if it is not an explicit Biblical command but rather an individual interpretation.
One must also ask, if in these circles women are suppose to be keepers at home, who is suppose to go out and work in order to put something in the hands of these mendicants every time they come knocking?
Furthermore, is it really the call of God not being heeded or merely overzealous school administrators being ignored in terms of individual lives?
In his remarks, Mohler lamented the geographical blinders of Christian youth focusing on ministry closer to home.
Interesting also how someone headquartered in what is likely one of the most lily White sections of the country insists the rest of us aren't pleasing God unless we trounce off to the Third World's disease ridden cesspools.
I wonder what Albert Mohler's done lately where a microphone wasn't involved.
When one couples this Southern Baptist theologian's obsession with those not married by the age of 22 and now this seeming ability to augur what young men should be doing in terms of career even better than they themselves can deduce, one could easily conclude that what Dr. Mohler has a problem with is the freedom we have in Christ to settle many of life's most important decisions for ourselves.
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Frederick Meekins is an independent theologian and social critic. He holds a BS in Political Science/History. Frederick earned a MA in Apologetics & Christian Philosophy from Trinity Theological Seminary. Frederick holds a Doctor of Practical Theology through the Master's Graduate School Of Divinity in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Meekins earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics through Newburgh Theological Seminary. His books are available in print and electronic formats through Amazon.com. His ministry site, Issachar Bible Church & Apologetics Research Institute, can be found at http://issacharbiblechurch.blogspot.com/. The Twitter page of Dr. Meekins can be found at
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Flexibility and Well-Being
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TD offers many initiatives to support employees as they balance work with their personal lives. We provide flexible work options to help managers and employees think creatively about how, when and where work gets accomplished:
- Paid and unpaid time away to address various circumstances;
- Up to eight weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member who is gravely ill (Canada);
- Up to 52 weeks' pregnancy/parental leave and the possibility of a six-week income top-up to any government childcare benefits for the mother, father, biological or adoptive parent (Canada);
- A gradual return-to-work program for employees returning from a leave; and
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community during regular working hours
In 2010, we began three pilots of a new flexible approach to the workplace to give employees more choice about where and when they work. If the pilots are successful we will continue implementation across TD.
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We aim to keep staff healthy and safe wherever they are working. Our employees and managers play a valuable role in maintaining TD's excellent H&S record. In Canada, we have a National Policy H&S Committee, H&S representatives at each work location (over 1,500) and H&S training for all managers and H&S representatives. In the U.S., TD Bank has 13 Safety Committees involving 185 employees who meet quarterly.
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- A dedicated intranet resource with information on a range of health issues and communicable diseases, such as malaria and tuberculosis.
The majority of disabling injuries within the financial services industry are a result of slips or falls on icy surfaces or due to tripping on a loose cord or irregular carpeting.
Wellness Programs
We offer a range of wellness programs, tools and resources – available from work and from home, 24 hours a day, seven days a week – to help our employees achieve a healthy life balance. Our wellness offerings include:
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- Critical Incident Trauma Response
- Back-up childcare (Canada)
- On-site flu shots in major centres, supplemented with a flu shot reimbursement program
- On-site massages, aromatherapy, reflexology, heart-health assessments, blood pressure monitoring, eye checks and flu shots (U.K.)
- A health risk assessment and online health and wellness tools and programs to help employees better understand their personal well-being and make healthy choices (Canada and U.S.)
- Health fairs, where employees can get blood pressure checks, dental and vision consultations, massages, chiropractic and foot evaluations (Wholesale Banking U.S.)
New in 2010 is the Best Doctors program. This consultation service helps our Canadian employees navigate the health-care system and find appropriate specialists and, for serious illnesses, gives them access to world-renowned specialists who work with their treating physician to ensure the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
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In 2011, we will introduce a Wellness Account for Canadian employees. Employees will be able to use their TD-paid benefit credits toward fitness memberships, exercise equipment, health improvement programs, counselling and preventive items for themselves and their eligible family members.
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Workplace Accident Statistics1 (Canada) 2009 2008 2007 Minor Injuries2 199
Disabling Injuries3 79
Employee Days Absent Beyond Day of Injury 323 834 654
1 Latest data available. The 2010 data will be reported to the federal government in spring 2011. Figures in parentheses indicate accident statistics as a percentage of the Canadian employee population as at the end of that year.
2 Injuries that are treated in the workplace, with no time lost beyond the day of the injury.
3 Injuries that result in lost time in the workplace on any day following the injury. For each of the years shown, there were no workplace fatalities or disabling injuries that resulted in permanent loss or loss of use of a body part or function.
Financial Support for Employees
Through our TD Helps program, Canadian employees can receive the same confidential financial advice and support we offer customers. In 2010, we assisted 124 employee households with loans, mortgage capitalization and loan extensions.


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cute little stamps which I coloured with Promarkers.
Friday, 15 June 2012
Beyond The Sea...
cute little stamps which I coloured with Promarkers.
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...you have showcased The Rockpool Collection beautifully Emma...this card is adorable and love how you've incorporated the Acetate it gives such a cool dimention to the card...fabby work...Melxx :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 June 2012 at 18:10
Brilliantly put together Emma!ReplyDelete
I can write how wonderful this piece is again ... and I can step back and wonder how you come up with so many ideas that actually work so well. Then again I can just say 'exceptional Emma' and you can take on the mantra!ReplyDelete
Wowzers! I love it, do you know your rock pool cards have taken me back to Disney land, I remember seeing huge fish images, from Nemo etc. Amazing. Zo xxReplyDelete
I've loved all your rockppol creations and this one is fabulous, I love the way you've used the acetate!ReplyDelete
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adorable....I am really taken with collection now.ReplyDelete
Love how you have captured the fun
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clever! simply clever! looks like an aquarium or a cross section of the ocean! I know the pictures don't do it justice but what a brilliant idea to turn this into something 3D! and the colours are just PERFECT!ReplyDelete
Brilliantly done! :D
Thank you for all your comments and messages, they are all appreciated and I hope you'll come back and visit again soon...
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Our challenge this month was to think orange. I strayed. I saw that collar on her dress and I though Banner. So I did a Halloween banner that has orange. ;)
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In my late night goofing around on the internet experiences I have come upon something another blogger was doing that seems like a really cool idea as a means to keep track of where I am at in the completion progress of my army. So naturally I am going to steal that idea! Basically Im just going to be keeping a unit by unit progress report for my fantasy army showing where each and every model is in terms of progress. Doing this will, in theory, inspire me to actually get my crap done in time for big tournaments.So without any further ado, my progress list:
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Dayana, Mahalia, Blanche, BsB: Painted and based
Dayana's Chariot: WIP, being built, needs extensive green stuff
24 warriors of chaos: Built, needs painting and basing
-Command group: Built, needs painting and basing
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Eye of Tzeentch: Built, based, needs painting
Eye of Tzeentch: Built, needs basing and painting.


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In order to become a recognized training provider, your company must sign a contract for "recognized training provider" with UXQB. You must sign two copies of the contract and send a paper copy to UXQB, who will sign both copies and return one to you. Contact UXQB to obtain a copy of the form.
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The UXQB is recognized by leading professional UX organisations such as the G-UPA (German UPA), UXPA-UK (England), UXPA Switzerland and UX Danmark. Representatives of these organisations are active in creating and reviewing curricula and maintaining the organisation of the UXQB, for example by participating in the Annual General Assembly. UXQB's Advisory Board consists exclusively of UX experts from industry.
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UXQB curricula are freely available on the UXQB website. UXQB has also published complete sets of sample exam questions with solutions for training purposes. Interested people can see in advance what they get. There is no need to purchase and study extensive and sometimes contradictory textbooks.
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UXQB certifications are carried out by independent certification providers who fulfill the requirements described in ISO/IEC17024. The trainers have no access to the certification questions, which guarantees a trustworthy certification process.
- Advanced level certifications
UXQB does not just provide advanced level certifications but offers certifications for usability testing and user requirements engineering – the latter from 2016.
- International
UXQB has training providers who are native speakers in 5 different European countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK and Denmark. UXQB curricula are available in German and English, and soon also in French.
- Based on ISO standards
UXQB curricula are based on ISO standards. Where ISO standards are not available, UXQB curricula are based on recognized UX textbooks and the UXPA Body of Knowledge.
- Independent learners welcome
UXQB recommends taking a professional CPUX training course provided by one of the UXQB Recognized Training Providers. However, courses are not mandatory. About 25% of people taking the certification are self-taught and do quite well in the certification tests.
- Usable
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- Structure and conduct training in accordance with the applicable UXQB curriculum
- Only utilize trainers who are holders of the CPUX-F certificate
- Send copies of the standardized evaluation form to firstname.lastname@example.com after every training session
- Conduct public training or in-house training using technically and pedagogically competent trainers in a way that maximizes the likelihood that participants will pass the certification test
- Exclusively use UXQB accredited certification providers
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first ludacris, now…eminem? according to a story in the detroit news, sources close to the MI rapper are saying he's thisclose to working with usher's protégé on a new track called "b-a-b-a-y, yeah that's how it's spelled." apparently the two have been bbm'ing for a few weeks now about the project.
so what's spawned the coupling? well, it seems eminem's daughters are to blame, begging their daddy to do the guest verse so they can get closer to bieber. i'll tell ya: that's the power of manipulating your parents, people, take note on how it's professionally done! i'm impressed hailie jade!
for more on the story, go here.
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Cloud (as in 'the legendary...'), originally uploaded by Southcoasting.
Reforming for one gig only at the Green Door Store, Cloud blew the audience away with a 30 minute blissful riff-laden barrage of heavy psych rock.
Gig of the year - if not the decade. There's a home-recorded demo of the sort of thing here


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: You've Lost the Weight. How Soon Before It Comes Back?
Posted January 27, 2018
By Serena Gordon
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MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you've just shed a lot of pounds, you might want to hold off on buying a new wardrobe full of "thin" clothes.
That's because new research finds that lost weight starts creeping back almost immediately after a diet stops.
"We noticed that individuals transitioned from a weight loss intervention immediately to weight gain," said Kathryn Ross, of the University of Florida, Gainesville, College of Public Health and Health Professions.
As to why weight started to come back so quickly, Ross said, "There are a lot of different reasons. There's not an easy answer."
It may be that people need a specific maintenance intervention where the focus shifts from how to lose weight to how to maintain that loss.
Ross said people also need to understand how challenging the environment is, and how it's geared to weight gain because of the easy and seemingly endless access to high-calorie foods.
People also get a lot of positive reinforcement when they're losing weight. Family and friends probably comment on what a great job the dieter's doing. Once weight loss is done, however, no one pats you on the back and says, "Hey, great job maintaining your weight!" said Ross, an assistant professor in the clinical and health psychology department.
There are also physiologic and metabolic changes that may make it easier to regain weight if you're not following some sort of dietary plan, said dietitian Samantha Heller. She's with NYU Langone Health in New York City.
"Weight loss and maintenance are tough," Heller said. "Bodies like hanging on to weight. And when dieting, if you're too hungry, our bodies think no food is available. So the body encourages you to eat more."
Heller said one way to counteract this is to lose weight slowly, by making healthy changes.
"Your weight loss and maintenance need to be sustainable forever. When you are very focused on creating healthy eating habits, you can maintain those habits even on vacation," she explained. "It doesn't mean you can't try new foods, but you do have to watch your portions."
The new study included information from 70 overweight or obese adults who completed a 12-week weight management program.
The participants lost an average of about 1 pound a week. But once the weight intervention ended, weight regain started almost immediately, the findings showed.
Participants gained back about 0.15 pounds a week the first 11 weeks. At approximately 32 weeks from the start of the study, the rate of weight regain slowed slightly, according to the study.
Ross said the researchers had expected there would be a longer period of weight maintenance before a regain started.
But she added, these findings don't mean it's impossible to lose weight and keep it off. In fact, the U.S. government has sponsored a large study of "losers" who have maintained their weight loss. One reason for their success is that they maintain the behavior changes they made when losing weight, Ross noted. Many weigh themselves daily, which helps to catch a weight regain early.
Ross said physical activity is likely an important component in weight maintenance, but people probably need to exercise more than current U.S. guidelines recommend. She said it probably takes about 200 to 300 minutes of activity a week -- up to 5 hours -- to help with weight management.
And, it's important to realize that when it comes to the environment Americans live in, "we're really working upstream. It's easy to spend very little money to get lots of calories," Ross added.
"Our environment makes a big impact. And as much as you can, modify your environment to work for you," she suggested.
For example, Ross bought a house that allows her to bike to work daily, which means she doesn't even have to think about how she'll get her daily exercise. As a bonus, she said, her commute on the bike even saves her time over driving.
Ross said she had a client who had a lot of trouble driving past a certain donut shop without stopping in -- seeing the store triggered cravings. Ross suggested that the client take a different route home so she wasn't presented with that challenge every day.
The study was published online recently in the journal Obesity.
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When Islington Removals was established back in 2008, we wanted to create a local removals service that Islington could count on. Today, we have expanded our fleet and our team and we are able to tackle jobs of all sizes. This also allows us to travel a little further afield. If you need a Tower Hamlets removals company, feel free to call Islington Removals and request our help! We can travel across Tower Hamlets and the wider London area to make your delivery or complete your move.
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More than anything, at City of Redmond in Washington, it's our people that make us great.
Please join the City of Redmond's partnership with Microsoft on their largest redevelopment to-date. This is your opportunity to serve as Microsoft's Structural Building Engineer Consultant by assisting with alternative proposed designs for the new campus of 18 innovative buildings. Redmond needs your expertise to "hit the ground running" and work on code compliance for structural stability of complex and unique structures on Microsoft's Redmond Campus. If this is you, apply with the City! This project-specific contract is anticipated to end December 2020 and includes full benefits and a three-month severance bonus upon completion of the assignment.
The ideal candidate will have the equivalent of the following:
External applicants: If you complete your role on the Microsoft Refresh 2018 project, you will receive a three-month severance payment. If you accept a regular status position without a break in service, you will not receive the severance payment. Internal applicants: If selected, you will voluntarily give up your regular status rights and become a Limited Duration employee. If you complete your role with the Microsoft Refresh 2018 project, you will have no rights to your regular status position and will be separated, but you will receive a three-month severance payment. If you accept a regular status position without a break in service, you will not receive the severance payment.
Additionally, this role will:
Microsoft is planning a multi-year campus refresh project for their main campus in Redmond, Washington. The project will include 18 new buildings, 6.7 million square feet of renovated workspace and $150 million in transportation infrastructure improvements as well as new public spaces, green spaces, and sports fields. This position is scheduled to end December 31, 2020 prior to the final campus projected completion date of Fall 2023. Once complete, Microsoft's main campus will consist of 131 buildings with enough room to support its 47,000 existing employees and up to 8,000 more future employees. Redmond, Washington has been Microsoft's home since 1986. Microsoft is once again investing in Redmond's future by partnering with the City to modernize its main campus. Watch the Microsoft Refresh video to see the vision for the campus transformation.
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Samuel Johnson once explained to James Boswell his mind on conversation:
"There must, in the first place, be knowledge, there must be materials; in the second place, there must be a command of words; in the third place, there must be imagination, to place things in such views as they are not commonly seen in; and in the fourth place, there must be presence of mind, and a resolution that is not to be overcome by failures; this last is an essential requisite; for want of it many people do not excel in conversation."
As much as we cannot want to intellectualize all subjects, we do find a need to challenge our friends, acquaintances, and even ourselves. We are social animals, and the need for interaction demands the need for conversation. "Never is there more a need for reasonable conversation than in today's society, wherever people live." Do you know where this quote comes from? It's familiar, isn't it? It comes from no one famous, in fact, because I just wrote it. Yet we have all heard something like it spoken or written somewhere. And, it cannot be more wrong.
Today is no more important, and likely less so, than the dark days of WWII; the blighted years of politically and socially banned books (pick your favorite century); 1,200 years of Catholic Inquisition combating "heresy"; or all of history's oppression of women (no less objectionable to what is found today in India or throughout the Muslim Middle East and Africa). There has been, historically, a distinct lack of social conversation available to people where it could affect change. Much of the "good" conversation reserved itself inside senatorial houses, philosopher's academies, monarchical courts, and those private chambers of the social elite.
Since the advent of the printing press, and, later, the establishment of largely parliamentary and democratic societies, people worked at making conversation a vital structure of society's machinery. When governments failed, too often, at debate and compromise,at least the educated people demonstrated ample enthusiasm to conversation's benefits.
In Parisian parlors of the 17th and 18th centuries, conversation came into its own. A whole coterie of parlor groups met, sometimes in secret, to discuss issues of the day, including politics, male-female relationships, sex (without the potty talk), and art of all kinds. For a time, most of those who met were women (of high means). The French were known already for their manners, their dress, their codes of honor (among both sexes). The women, it has been argue ("The Age of Conversation" by Benedetta Craveri) took it upon themselves to improve society (and their own positions within) by improving the manners and conversation of the French males. Success for women and society, on that smallish level, was great. Many of these parlor members kept diaries, and recorded conversations after a night of talk. Some have been published, but either have not been translated into English, or wallow away somewhere in a long-since out-of-print copy on a library shelf.
Over in England, in the middle half of the 18th century, Dr. Samuel Johnson had elevated conversation to somewhat of an art form. He had become famous for his "Dictionary of the English Language" (1755), and for writing twice-weekly essays under the title "The Rambler." What Johnson might have lacked in oratorical compromise, he made up for in breadth of subjects he was willing and able to discuss. He particularly liked questions of liberty, and argued vehemently against changing one's religion. Regardless of subject matter, Johnson demanded people bring knowledge to a conversation. Force of character and demonstrative positioning meant nothing if an argument did not come with humanist logic.
Today's high-speed media environment could learn a lot from Dr. Johnson. The term "news cycle" has helped to fracture any attempt at sustained speech, or conversation. Sure, we have political and social talk shows, but too often they flounder in the sea of entertainment channels. And the American mind suffers from this lack.
While "The Simpsons," "The Big Bang Theory" and "American Idol" achieve high viewer ratings — that turn advertising into gold dust — can we say they do something for conversation? Perhaps. And what is the difference between those entertainment programs and "60 Minutes" newsmagazine to initiate conversation? Any tense, psycho-political drama brings up important issues. An amateur-hour program can induce people to talk about what vocal art is … and is not. Exploring hot news topics or celebrity gossip can engage social discussion or reminiscences. But do any of these actually make discussion rather than seem to make discussion? Of course, we must not leave out the emergence of TWITTER and FACEBOOK. Conversation? Yes … but make it quick, because I'm stepping off the train.
If one looks at blogs, we find 4-5 sentence "posts" that often quote other sources (some spurious), or else link to an article written by—surprise!—a professional with a byline at a national newspaper or magazine. These posts are likely followed by shorter comments. Both resemble a nature that is difficult to define as conversation. Repetitive banter may more aptly describe their character. Nevertheless, one can argue, people are "connecting" where recently they were merely sitting in front of the television.
If there is yet conversation among us, and I think there is, it should get into the daily diet of all thinking people. I'm suggesting that people, if they are not doing so, get into the habit of talking about subjects that come to their minds, and not necessarily those in the news. Subjects that excite you, trouble you, irritate you (always a classic), or subjects you know little about but want to try to understand them through conversation with family, a lover, friends, colleagues.
I have my own suggestions: What thing of beauty have you seen today? How can you talk about that as art? Engagement with society is not a spectator sport, but something, I think, is of intrinsic importance to our individual lives.


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For Women Seeking to Grow in Faith and Character
Charwick Study Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation located in the heart of Silicon Valley whose mission is to inspire and educate women to
live with integrity
work with professional excellence
serve and improve the lives of those around them
To achieve this, Charwick organizes activities that foster character development and spiritual growth for women of all ages and backgrounds. Programs are rooted in a Christian understanding of each person's inherent dignity and in the importance of everyday tasks. Motivated by the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, the spiritual formation offered at Charwick is entrusted to the personal Prelature of Opus Dei.


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Me: Should I put mushrooms in this stir-fry? Eh, no. I'm too tired to clean and chop them.
The girl: Good. No mushrooms messing up the stir-fry.
Me: How do you not like mushrooms?
The girl: They're gross.
Me: You're gross.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Parenting. It's all about being the grown up.
5 comments:
- AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:29 AM
In theory mushrooms are gross. Why come, then,, are they so delicious?ReplyDelete
I like the Girl, I do not like mushrooms.ReplyDelete
Score one for us. ;)
however, can you put extra green peppers and onions in that stir fry?
They are gross if you know where they grow. I love them anyway.ReplyDelete
And you're amazing! I am a mushroom whore.ReplyDelete
"You're drunk!"ReplyDelete
Oh wait. I forgot. We're not Lucille Bluth.
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4: Defining Yourself As A Voice Artist
OK…now let's get down to brass tacks. How do you FIND WORK as a voiceover artist? Well, if you have an agent, some of that may be handled for you (we'll delve more into that a bit later). But, for most of us, it falls to us to get the word out for ourselves… to let people know what services we are available to provide, along with the terms and turnaround under which you work.
But, let's back up a second. What are you trying to sell, anyway? Your voice, right? Well, not really. What's important that you are selling communications services. Your job is to make your client look like a hero to his customers…whether you are simply helping to shape his company's image (thru commercials or his company's on-hold message or voice mail)…or whether you are actually contributing to the product he's selling to his client (providing a voiceover for his client's marketing video or training materials he's developed).
This next point is extremely important: Everyone voice talent in the world says that can pretty much do anything: commercials, training, radio station imaging, character voices, web audio, on-hold/voice mail, flash animation and books to tape. However, your average client doesn't even think of all those things when he envisions voiceover services. He sees a much narrower market…the market he currently needs or serves. For example, a radio station might need radio station imaging ("The News Leader…700 WLW") or voice services for commercials for clients who are purchasing air time on their station. However, they don't generally hire the same person for both. In fact, it's likely that different people at the station might do the hiring for those two jobs.
The point is this: While someone can very likely do a decent job at most things, everyone is more likely to shine in certain applications of their talent. Do some research. Find out what it takes to do each one of the kinds of voice jobs listed above. Each category has different requirements…as well as radically different levels of compensation to the talent. Make some decisions about one or two areas that you're going to specialize in. This will allow you to position yourself in your marketing efforts as focusing on areas where you believe you are very strong.
Here's an interesting blog post from Dan Miller that makes the same point.


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A primary degree in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the University.
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The programme is accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and provides postgraduate training in supplementary and independent prescribing for pharmacists in Northern Ireland.
Information for international students
Full details can be found on the Queen's University website.
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Seaspeed collaborates with Rolls Royce Marine to develop commercial ship wave foils under an Innovate UK R&D programme.
Seaspeed was awarded R&D funding by Innovate UK along with Rolls Royce Marine (acting as prime contractor) and MOST, to develop wave foil technology for commercial shipping applications.
Wave foils are essentially streamlined hydrofoil shaped fins connected to the hull of a vessel, that generate lift and drag by nature of the varying flow into them from orbital wave motion and vessel pitch, roll and/or heave motions. This technology has in the past been trialled to aid the propulsion of a number of ships and boats and, more recently, for the propulsion of small unmanned vessels.
Prior to this contract Seaspeed had assisted MOST in the hydrodynamic development of propulsion wave foils, during the development of the Autonaut unmanned vehicle. The success of this propulsion system, and the concurrent interest of Rolls Royce in foil assisted propulsion for commercial shipping, led to a joint proposal being submitted and accepted under the UK Government's recent Vessel Efficiency programme.
Seaspeed has led the hydrodynamic development and tank testing phase of this R&D programme which has resulted in a range of wave foil designs being developed and tested on constrained and free running ship models. Seaspeed has also concurrently developed and verified software to simulate the use of wave foils on ships. The development programme is ongoing with final results expected during 2015.
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The California Sustainability Alliance's Green Tenant Guide was created to help organizations learn how to work with their staff to set clear and feasible sustainability goals, establish buy-in and excitement, define metrics, and measure and communicate results. The Alliance recognizes that every organization's situation is different and helps guide organizations through the process of greening their operations and staff behaviors. The Green Tenant Guide is intended to be an ongoing reference for organizations as they work through planning and implementing their sustainability program.
As you work through the steps included here, it's important to keep a few overall points in mind:
- Make it official.
- Make sure your goals are SMART.
- Don't make assumptions or oversimplify.
- Make it fun and easy.
- Communication, communication, communication.
We recommend that you, and your greening allies, start by reading through the Guide to understand its overall framework, and then start thinking about how to use it as a step-by-step guide to help ensure your organization is successful on its path to sustainability. First, you'll be introduced to the "The Sustainability Program Process" which outlines the overall framework for implementing a successful program. Next, "A Step- by- Step Approach" will cover each phase of the process in detail through task lists and tools. Finally, "Specific Strategies for Greening Your Workplace" includes a comprehensive list of actions that can be implemented to achieve your organization's goals.
Use the links below to view sections of the guide or download the full Green Tenant Guide.
- The Sustainability Program Process
- A Step-by-Step Approach
- Specific Strategies For Greening Your Workplace
- Sustainability Program Process Checklist
- Smart Goal Setting Worksheet


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Ellie Goulding has retained the number one spot for a second week with 'Burn'.
The singer scored her first UK number one last Sunday (August 18) with the track, taken from her upcoming special edition album Halycon Days, which is out tomorrow (August 26).
She told The Official Charts Company: "It means the world to me to be number one at the moment. It was always my dream to have a UK number one single, and it's been a long time coming! Thank you to everyone who bought 'Burn' and everyone who has supported me over the last three years."
Avicii's 'Wake Me Up' holds on to its number two position, while new entry 'Sonnentanz (Sun Don't Shine)' by Austrian duo Klangkarussell featuring Will Heard debuts at three.
DJ Fresh and Diplo's new single 'Earthquake' featuring Dominique Young Unique enters the chart at four and the Cedric Gervais remix of Lana Del Rey's 'Summertime Sadness' slips down one place to five.
Other new entries include Sean Paul's 'Other Side of Love'- the first cut from his upcoming sixth studio album - which debuts at seven and Naughty Boy's 'Lifted' featuring Emeli Sandé, which stands at number eight and is taken from his debut album Hotel Cabana.
Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle and Spice Girl Mel C's duet 'Loving You' enters the chart outside the Top 10 at number 14.
Source: Official Charts Company
View the latest Official Top 100 Singles Chart
Watch the video for Ellie Goulding's 'Burn' below:


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Maserati has officially revealed the refreshed 2018 GranTurismo Convertible at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed which takes place at West Sussex, England, on June 29 to July 2. The new GranTurismo gets minor changes on its exterior and interior design, as well as updated features. Long before the new GranTurismo convertible was unleashed at the Goodwood last week, its coupe version had already been introduced at the New York Stock Exchange with some minor updates as well. And now the new model has been divided into two variants only, which includes Sport and "MC" aka Maserati Corse.
The front-end design features new hexagonal grille similar to the 2014 Alfieri concept which can help reduce its drag coefficient from 0.33-0.32 for the new GranTurismo coupe and 0.35-0.33 for its convertible version. Since the 2018 Maserati GranTurismo is only gets minor changes, both versions are equipped with redesigned front fascia with new lower air ducts and new aerodynamic front/read bumper. Inside the cabin, the new GranTurismo interior offers several new features that include an FCA infotainment system with 8.4-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
2018 Maserati GranTurismo Specs
Maserati has also redesigned its center console with a forged aluminum rotary dial controller. While the button cluster for the driving modes selector is now placed next to the gearshift lever or in the lower central console. In addition, there are also some standard interior features such as Harman Kardon premium audio system, Poltrona Frau leather trim and Maserati double dial clock. Buyers can also order Alcantara trim which is only available as optional.
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Under its hood, the 2018 Maserati GranTurismo is powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.7-liter V8 engine paired to six-speed ZF automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive setup. This V8 engine gets a special tuning that makes its peak output increase to 460 horsepower @ 7,000 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque @ 4,750 rpm. As we know that the old GranTurismo model can only deliver 444 HP and 376 lb-ft of torque. This means the 4.7L V8 engine is getting increased power and torque by 12 HP and 8 lb-ft of torque over the previous generation models. As a result, the new GranTurismo Sport is claimed to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds with top speed of 186 mph, while the MC version takes only 4.7 seconds and top speed reaches 187 mph.
2018 Maserati GranTurismo Price and Release Date
The Italian luxury car maker has yet to announce the release date and price tag for the 2018 Maserati GranTurismo, but this road-legal super sports car is expected to arrive at US dealerships around 2018. The price is expected to be not much different from the 2017 model year which starts at $132,825 for the GranTurismo Sport Automatic and $145,740 for the GranTurismo convertible. The new model is targeted to compete in its class with the Mercedes-AMG S63 cabriolet and Porsche 911 Carrera. Our source also informed that Maserati is now preparing a successor for GranTurismo in the near future but will only be offered as a coupe variant.
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