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Pro-choice groups merge amid abortion access concerns
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights to work on sex education, rights issues, spokesman says
Three pro-choice groups in Canada are merging to try to increase their reach and influence on issues related to sexual and reproductive rights.
The three groups, including the organization formerly known as Planned Parenthood Canada, aim to educate people and mobilize "a diverse movement" that advances sexual and reproductive rights, according to a fact sheet prepared for the new organization, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights.
The groups are:
- Canadian Federation for Sexual Health (formerly Planned Parenthood Canada).
- Action Canada for Population and Development.
- Canadians for Choice.
"I think that there is a need and we are filling that need … for a stronger voice nationally on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, and we feel that now is a good time for that voice to be emerging," said Sandeep Prasad, the executive director of the new organization.
- Abortion debate may return as Health Canada weighs RU-486 approval
- Anti-abortion movement rebrands, adopts human rights focus
"Abortion is one of the issues for sure, but it's a broad range of issues within that sexual and reproductive health and rights continuum: access to contraception, comprehensive sexuality education, just even looking at issues of sexuality," Prasad said.
One in six Canadian hospitals offer abortion services, he said, "leaving large areas of the country actually without access."
The Morgentaler clinic in New Brunswick, for example, closed over the summer. It was the only private abortion clinic in the Maritimes. Abortion clinics in Maine have since seen a spike in New Brunswick patients.
Education, sexual health awareness at issue
The first projects for Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights will be the Ottawa launch of the United Nations Population Fund's state of the population report next week, and a sexual and reproductive health awareness week in February. The organization is also working on tools for teachers to use for sex education and runs a toll-free support line.
Education, Prasad said, is lacking right now in a surprising demographic.
"Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis are all increasing substantially among 40- to 59-year-olds, and that's because we're not targeting enough sexual health information at that demographic," he said.
The new organization will have eight staff members in Ottawa.
While it's been 25 years since the Supreme Court struck down the legal limits on abortion, the debate hasn't let up. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he won't allow the debate to be reopened, while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says anti-abortion Liberal MPs will have to vote along pro-choice lines.
Earlier this year, anti-abortion protesters rallied on Parliament Hill at the annual March for Life demonstration. Anti-abortion protesters also planted thousands of pink and blue flags on the lawn in front of Parliament as part of a protest in October.
Health Canada is currently considering whether to approve an application to provide mifepristone, also known as RU-486, in Canada. The drug is used to terminate pregnancies.
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As part of its efforts to popularise online payment of electricity bills, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has started sending circulars to various banks with data to increase the number of transactions through online mode.
It has also instructed its field officers to increase awareness among consumers about the alternate mode of payment. According to the data, which compares the numbers of transactions and amount collected between January and May, customers paying electricity bills through net banking is the most popular method in the State.
Rs.332.98 crore was collected through online payments in May against Rs.148.74 crore in January 2015 across Tamil Nadu. While the transactions through online payments have increased, the number of offline transactions through post offices has decreased by 11,824 and Any Time Payment (ATP) machines by 1,049.
The total transactions though post offices in January was 1,65,854 and it came down to 1,54,030 in May.
T. Sadagopan, a consumer activist from Pattabiram, attributed lack of dedicated counters at post offices to accept payments in addition to collecting a service charge for each bill as reasons for the decrease in the number of transactions.
Though the data of TANGEDCO shows a decline in bill payment through post offices, postal department officials say there has been an increase in payment through their offices in the past one year, at least in Chennai city region.
To encourage more postal customers to use the facility, the department plans to canvass about the service through postmen and postwomen.
At present, the postal department collects a service charge of Rs.5 for bill up to Rs.1,000; Rs.10 for bill between Rs.1,001 and Rs. 2,500. The charge for bills between Rs.2,501 and Rs.5,000 is Rs.15 and bills above Rs.5,000 attract charge of Rs.20.
Mervin Alexander, Postmaster General (CCR), said online payment of bills is also catching up among consumers.
"We follow a different arrangement of service charge collection for BSNL wherein the telecom company pays the charges. TANGEDCO could also go for a similar arrangement," he said.
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Top Tips for Big Trips
Svetlana Shkolnikova
A little planning goes a long way when you're a long way from home.
What's that the Boy Scouts always say? Something about being prepared?
Former teacher Pamela Kniss knows better than most just how important that is when it comes to overseas travel.
Last year, when she broke her foot in Auckland, New Zealand, she saw all of her trip planning and organizing pay off.
If New Zealand's socialized medical system did not accept her, she had a backup plan with the special health insurance coverage she purchased before departing from the U.S. Don't worry, she says now her foot is "just fine."
Kniss has made a second career out of helping other people plan their trips abroad. After retiring from teaching children with special needs in 2000, she started working full-time at Discover Downunder, a company she co-founded in 1992.
Originally intended for setting up educational excursions for teachers and students, the company now serves everyone interested in treks to Australia, New Zealand, and islands in the South Pacific. Kniss says that no matter the destination or the traveler's age, there are several tips all travelers should stick to while abroad:
- Make copies of all your important documents (passport, credit cards, driver's license, etc.) and keep them separate from your purse or wallet in case your bag is stolen. Make sure you have phone numbers to cancel your credit cards in an emergency.
- Bring copies of all your prescriptions and your doctor's contact information. Know your health insurance company's emergency procedures for when their subscribers go abroad.
- She was emphatic about this one: "Buy travel insurance for all the things medical insurance will not cover." Remember the story of her broken foot?
- Pack light. "After a week of travel," says Kniss, "plan to stay in a hotel with a washer and dryer to help keep baggage minimal."
- Do not take sleeping pills if you are on a long haul flight. You need to be moving periodically.
- For a better exchange rate, use an ATM for cash and a credit card for purchases. Check the charge for cash withdrawal if you are not using a debit card.
- Buy a phone card. Check calling rates with your hotel and keep in mind that calling a cell phone is much more expensive than calling a landline.
- Think about the activities you most want to do and plan your time and itinerary accordingly. If they are expensive, cut back on other extras.
Companies specializing in senior trips abroad:
Grand Circle Travel: Specializing in vacations for travelers over 50, they also have offerings if you want to bring the grandkids.
Elderhostel: For 33 years, nonprofit Elderhostel has organized educational tours around the world.
Walking the World : Adventure travel for the "50 and better" set.


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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Dominion Energy Ohio Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Replacement Project – PIR 1789
West 150th Street
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CLEVELAND – On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Dominion Energy Ohio's gas pipeline infrastructure replacement project will begin on the following street:
- West 150th Street – From Puritas Avenue to 4464 West 150th Street
The improvements include replacing an old section of steel intermediate pressure transmission line with a new coated steel transmission line in the sidewalk area. Dominion will also replace the low pressure distribution line with a new plastic mainline in the treelawn area. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times through the work zone with traffic control personnel directing traffic flow. A Law Enforcement Officer (L.E.O) will be present at all signalized intersections (Puritas Avenue and West 150th Street). Access to adjacent driveways will be maintained throughout construction and the work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This project is scheduled for completion in August 2018.
Should there be any questions, contact Dennis Scheid - Hill International at 216-701-2319.
Editor's Note: Road construction invariably presents hazards to the public. All travelers are urged to use caution in construction zones. Public safety and the safety of workers is a top priority.
About the City of Cleveland
The City of Cleveland is committed to improving the quality of life for its residents by strengthening neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing diversity and making Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, play, and do business. For more information on the City of Cleveland, visit online at www.city.cleveland.oh.us, Twitter at @cityofcleveland or Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofcleveland.
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Mushroom risotto with foccacia
Rich and creamy risotto with freshly baked foccacia bread, a real celebration of Italian flavours and an ideal starter or lunchtime dish. This recipe uses rosemary on the focaccia but you could use chopped olives, chorizo or simply sea salt and olive oil.
Serves 2-4
2-4 Overflowing handful's of Risotto rice (Arborio or Carnaroli)
1 Large white onion, chopped finely
20g Dried mixed mushroom, re hydrated in boiling hot water and left to stand for 20mins, liquid reserved
100ml Madeira wine
1 pint Chicken stock
25g Butter
50ml Milk
100g Fresh grated parmesan cheese
Olive oil
500g Strong white bread flour, sieved
300ml Warm water
7g Dried yeast (one packet)
10 Tablespoon's olive oil
2 tsp fine salt
Pinch of fresh rosemary (dried also works well)
Pinch of sea salt flakes
1. For the focaccia, place 100ml of the water in a jug and add the yeast, stir and set aside for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, add the flour, 2 tablespoon's of olive oil and the salt and add in the yeast mixture, stirring to bring the dough together. Add in another 100ml of warm water and stir in again, when combined add in the remaining warm water and mix thoroughly, this should give you a wet dough.
2. Rub 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a work surface and spread around to ensure the worktop is greased thoroughly, place the dough onto the oiled surface and knead for 10 minutes. The dough will still have a wet consistency but should become smoother as the kneading progresses, add a further 2 tablespoon's of olive oil to a clean mixing bowl and grease thoroughly, add the dough once kneaded to the bowl and cover with cling film. Leave in a warm place for around an hour allowing the dough to rise.
3. Once the dough has risen, line a baking tray (around 30cm x 20cm) with baking parchment that has been thoroughly greased with 2 tablespoon's of olive oil. Add the dough to the tray and spread out evenly to match the shape of the tray, using the tips of your fingers imprint little dimples into the dough. Leave uncovered to rise for 45-50 minutes, set the oven to 220C.
4. Once risen, top the dough with the rosemary and sea salt flakes with 2 tablespoon's of olive oil, bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the foccacia is golden brown and springy to the touch. Remove and leave to cool, once cooled remove the paper and keep warm.
5. For the risotto, add a dash of olive oil to a large pan and add the chopped onions, sautee for 4-5 minutes on a low-medium heat or until the onions are soft.
6. Strain the mushroom's and add their juice to a wide saucepan along with the chicken stock. Add the mushroom's to the onions and fry gently for 2-3 minutes, add in madeira wine and reduce by two-thirds. Add in the rice and stir, turning the heat up to medium-high.
7. Add a ladelful of stock and stir into the rice until the stock has evaporated, stirring all the time, this will give the risotto its creamy texture, repeat these actions until the stock has been used to the rice is soft or 'al dente' depending how you like your risotto. Once the rice is cooked and the risotto thickened, check for seasoning and drop the heat to medium-low, add the milk, butter, and parmesan and stir.
8. Add the remaining olive oil to the focaccia and serve with the risotto.
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"THE BOURNE DOMINION," by Eric Van Lustbader, Grand Central Publishing, $27.99, 421 pages (f)
One of the world's most famous action heroes is back and better than ever in the latest novel by Eric Van Lustbader, "The Bourne Dominion."
In this latest installment in the series created by Robert Ludlum, Jason Bourne must hunt down the Severus Domna, a terrorist network bent on destroying American natural resources vital to the production of top technologies.
He soon learns that the one friend who can assist him, General Boris Karpov, has been commissioned to kill him in exchange for the top position at FSB-2, Russia's most feared spy agency.
Lustbader takes readers from South America to Europe and on to Western Asia, as Bourne and Karpov rush toward each other in a deadly contest and the Severus Domna gets closer to an attack that will cripple the American weapons industry.
Only Bourne and Karpov have the ability to cripple the Severus Domna, if they do not kill each other first.
Bourne fans will not be disappointed with this latest tale of intrigue and espionage. The author weaves an intricate web of conspiracy that will keep the reader's heart pounding until the last page, moving quickly with the type of complicated plot that readers have come to expect of Bourne novels.
As with the rest of the series, readers should expect to be frustrated by the limitations of Bourne's own memory — the amnesiac constantly hovers on the edge of remembering important pieces of information. It is sometimes difficult to keep track of the numerous characters briefly mentioned at the first of the book and brought to life later in the story, but it does recall Ludlum's Bourne trilogy when Bourne was a struggling amnesiac instead of a run-of-the-mill action hero.
Viewed as a Lustbader book, and not a continuation of the character Ludlum created, "The Bourne Dominion" is a captivating, action-packed novel that will leave readers hungry for the next installment.
"The Bourne Dominion" does contant violence, language and some sensuality.


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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ryan Suter Profile
Ryan Suter is a professional ice hockey defense man and alternate captain with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL).Ryan's father, Bob, was a member of the historic gold medal-winning 1980 United States Olympic hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game. Ryan's uncle Gary Suter was a long-time standout in the NHL.
Ryan was alternate captain for the US team, earning a silver medal in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
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Q: I have irritable bowel syndrome and want to get pregnant in the next few months. Can I continue to take medication for IBS after I conceive?
A: Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is caused by abnormal bowel motility, which means that its motion either is too fast or too slow. This results in bloating, painful cramping and episodes of both diarrhea and constipation. I prefer treating this condition with diet rather than drugs and recommend that you work with a gastroenterologist and perhaps a nutritionist to wean yourself from your medication before becoming pregnant. This may involve keeping a daily log of the foods you eat and noting those that cause discomfort so that you can avoid them. You'll also need to drink lots of fluids and stay away from stimulants such as coffee and chocolate.


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Cameron's lecture to the Greeks
One of the key tenets of euroscepticism, as practised down the years by Conservative politicians including David Cameron, has been abhorrence of interference in domestic politics by foreigners. Yet David Cameron, as leader of a predominantly eurosceptic party and Prime Minister of a country not even in the eurozone, sees fit to lecture the Greek government and people by saying at the Nato summit: "They can vote to stay in the eurozone and meet their commitments, or they can vote to give up on their commitments and effectively give up on the eurozone."
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Mens Soccer Advances To NCAA Third Round, Defeats Boston College 3-0
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ALBANY, N.Y. – Playing in and hosting its first ever NCAA tournament game, the #14-seed University at Albany men's soccer program (13-5-2) defeated Boston College (9-9-3) 3-0 Sunday, avenging a 5-3 regular season loss and advancing to the third round of the NCAA tournament.
"Back when we played them the first time we weren't fully who we are yet," said head coach Trevor Gorman. "We were still coming together, getting our bodies back used to playing with each other, and they took advantage of us that day. Today, having our group that's been settled here for the last month, who's really getting comfortable playing together, I think it really helps a lot."
The Great Danes scored early, taking a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute. Senior defender Bernardo Mattos redirected a corner kick from junior defender Moosah Khanat with his head past the Boston College goalkeeper.
"It was really good to get that first goal," said Mattos. "It gave confidence to the team, and we were able to relax a bit from the pregame emotions."
UAlbany scored again in the first half, when junior Afonso Pinheiro played a through ball to sophomore Nico Solabarrieta, who made a breaking run past the defensive line resulting in a one-on-one with the Boston College keeper. Solabarrieta placed the ball in the net, giving the Great Danes a 2-0 lead.
"Anytime you score early, it changes the game," said Gorman. "And to get the second one as well in the first half was key because it meant they had to chase the game."
In their regular season matchup, UAlbany held a 2-0 lead over Boston College late in the first half as well. But the Eagles scored late in the first half to cut the lead to 2-1, and then scored four goals in the second half to win the game 5-3.
With the memory of that performance looming, the result this afternoon proved more favorable to UAlbany. Although the Great Danes struggled to convert some strong scoring opportunities, and despite Boston College seemingly holding possession in UAlbany's defensive third for the majority of the second half, the UAlbany was able to seal the victory with a third and final goal in the 83rd minute, when Pinheiro received a pass from Solabarrieta and then chipped it over the Eagles' keeper to give the Danes a 3-0 lead which would prove to be the final score.
Pinheiro's three points today vaulted him into first place in single-season scoring in program history with 30, surpassing the previous season high of 28 set in 2008 by Claudio Dantas. Pinheiro has scored 13 goals and recorded four assists this season, while Dantas, in 2008, scored nine goals and recorded 10 assists. Previously this season, Pinheiro had become the program's all time leader in career points and goals.
Shots were even for the game, with the Eagles holding a small advantage 14-13. UAlbany redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Danny Vitiello recorded his third straight shutout, making seven saves in the process.
"We feel like we're playing well now," said Gorman. "We feel like we've been playing really well for the last five, six weeks. We're really happy to see them get the reward today."
Since losing to Boston College on September 20, the Great Danes are 10-2-1 in thirteen games, and have outscored its opponents 29-7. The stretch has included a win over then #3 Syracuse, two shutouts over Vermont's top-10 ranked scoring offense, and the program's first America East title.
"I've been here for four years," said Mattos, "and we've been dreaming of this, hosting a game in the NCAA tournament, playing in the tournament for the first time in history, and we finally did it. It's a big accomplishment for us."
The Great Danes will play the winner of #3-seed Clemson and South Carolina, which kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The third-round game will be played either Saturday, November 26 or Sunday, November 27.


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Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Tokyo's famous Shinjuku Station, GenkiJACS' Tokyo Japanese school offers intensive communicational Japanese language learning programs for foreigners.
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Our Tokyo branch is just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest train station. Its closeness to Shinjuku Station's transport hub makes it arguably the most conveniently located Japanese school in the country.
The school overlooks the famous Hanazono Shrine, and students pass through the traditional shrine gates to enter the building. Despite being in the center of the busiest part of Japan, the school's location is peaceful and relaxing, a perfect environment to learn Japanese language and culture.
GenkiJACS' courses focus on everyday communicative Japanese, and learning both the language and the culture simultaneously, with courses such as Japanese Plus Traditional Culture, and Japanese Plus Pop Culture. The school holds between 7 and 10 activities and events each week, to keep students entertained. We pride ourselves on flexibility – students can start any Monday throughout the year, and study for as many weeks as they like. Class sizes are very small, with a maximum of 8 (exceptionally 9) students per class, and an average of 6.
Check out our handy guide on using the public transportation in Tokyo, including instructions on how to get to Shinjuku (where GenkiJACS is located) from both major airports in Tokyo (Narita and Haneda).
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Yes I know it's been almost a week! Yes, I know!
On Friday, Elsa made her way into our home and down the street.
She wasn't bothered by the [freezing] cold anyway..
I was fully prepared by reading this article from Blog Her as I assumed I'd see hundreds of Elsas...
Anyways, we let Ells wear her "new" Elsa dress during the day as sort of a dress rehearsal.
That wig was a mess that I tried to tame...
Then, Mr K and I finished the decorations around 5pm.
Trick or Treating strarted at 5:30pm.
Nothing like working up to the deadline!
He's my favorite new edition.
And of course, the box. Mr K had the fog and sounds on remote this year to scare the kiddos.
Then Elsa was ready to go...
It was so windy and so cold that her wig that I had attached to a winter hat underneath fell off and we were freezing so we decided about 15 houses was enough!
Then she had the best time handing out candy at the door!
Small recap, but still wanted to share! Off to plan next year.
Oh yea, and it was all cleaned up by 10:30pm as we were leaving for the weekend! haha


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Loudoun Valley's weekend was rained out by the arrival of Hurricane Florence.
But it wasn't until Friday afternoon when the No. 1 boys cross country team in the country was left truly frustrated, as a last-ditch effort to pivot to an out-of-state meet in Ohio was denied after a national sanction wasn't completed in the final moments before the school's internal deadline.
A process that typically takes at least 60 days was balled into a 72-hour pitch as the Boardman Invitational forwarded an application for an emergency sanction straight to the National Federation of High School Associations. Ultimately, a few signatures could not complete the deal.
Loudoun Valley is just one of many teams in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina that have been impacted by the Category 1 storm--some in lesser or larger degrees than others.
"We were trying to get a complicated sanction done in a very short amount of time," said Dave Pavlansky, who was the Boardman (OH) High School coach who worked on the deal.
Loudoun Valley pulled its runners out of class on Friday in anticipation of the sanction being completed. That decision was made to get a head start on the four and a half hour trip to Youngstown, Ohio. Ideally, the team had also hoped to get a run-out on the course and make dinner plans that night.
But the program was left disappointed by the end result.
"Until we knew we needed an NFHS sanction on Wednesday, it seemed like it would be impossible to get," Pavlansky said. "Although, if we would have had 24 more hours to try to communicate to them, in terms of the unusual request to waive all their deadlines and applications, I think we could have made it work."
Originally, the Vikings were scheduled to compete at the Oatlands Invitational on Saturday in Leesburg, though precaution for rain and muddy conditions on the Oatlands Plantation Course rerouted the event's plans for one of Virginia's most talented regular season meets.
Along with Oatlands, another high-profile meet in North Carolina, the adidas XC Challenge, was cancelled.
But the Vikings were fortunate that by Wednesday they knew their situation was changing. By then, the program had switched course, entering the nation's top boys team in the varsity meet at the Boardman Invitational in Youngstown--which was just a stone's throw away from where head coach Marc Hunter grew up.
Normally in a case that involves interstate competition, jointly-involved state associations work together to sanction out-of-state teams for competition. That sanction is significant for a lot of reasons, but the most important factors are appropriate insurance coverage and eligibility.
In this case, had late entries come from a team in Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Michigan, there likely would have been little problem, Pavlansky said. But the meet had never welcomed a program from Virginia, and the NFHS stepped in and required signatures.
At the risk of running without a sanction, the Vikings could have jeopardized eligibility down the road, Pavlansky said.
The Loudoun Valley boys, which are coming off an impressive debut at PTXC10, will return to action on Sept. 22 at home at the Loudoun Valley Championships.
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With the science fueled by our Conversant business, a global leader in cross-device matching technology and user-to-device accuracy, we're able to connect our clients and brands to 263 million consumers across computers, smartphones, tablets, and connected TVs.
Technology + Creative = Epsilon, the #1-ranked U.S. agency across all disciplines by Ad Age five years in a row.
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We've also helped grow Latin America's largest and fastest growing coalition program, dotz. Under our leadership, dotz has evolved into a full-scale retail coalition, partnering with some of Brazil's top brands and more than 14 million collectors to date.
Finally, Netherlands-based BrandLoyalty transforms casual shoppers into loyal customers through tailor-made, stand-alone loyalty programs. These programs are designed to generate immediate changes in consumer behavior and are offered through leading grocers around the world.
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Ed Heffernan / President & CEO, Alliance Data
Ed Heffernan has been responsible for growing Alliance Data into an S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company that has ranked in the top 2% of corporations in terms of shareholder return since he led its initial public offering in 2001. He joined Alliance Data in May 1998 as vice president of mergers and acquisitions, after holding similar positions with First Data and Citicorp, and in corporate finance with CS First Boston (now Credit Suisse). In 2000, he assumed the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Alliance Data. His promotion to President and CEO in 2009 occurred in the midst of the Great Recession, a period during which he not only guided the company through the economic storm but delivered growth despite the macroeconomic downturn. Ed is the architect of the Company's unique business model, which, through its three businesses, offers a full suite of data-driven, targeted marketing solutions through three primary lines of business balanced to navigate through economic cycles, delivering consistent strong financial performance.
As he continues to grow the business, Ed is also committed to continuously raising the company's corporate responsibility goals, with the belief that Alliance Data must deliver beyond financial performance to maintain its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen. He is a champion of the Company's corporate giving efforts. An active community advocate for children's health and education, Ed serves on the board of directors for Children's Health System of Texas. He is also a member of the board and Long-Range Planning Committee of the Shelton School, a Dallas private school for children with learning differences. He supports the Plano Independent School District (PISD) Foundation in the North Texas area, and is a member of the PISD CEO Council. Additionally, Ed serves as a trustee for campus affairs at Wesleyan University and is a member of the Board of Overseers for Columbia Business School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics from Wesleyan University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Ed is married with two children.


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Cock-a-bendy Castle
Ask any local the directions to Plane Castle and they will probably say they don't know but will tell you all about Cock-a-bendy Castle where they played as a child in the ruins.
The Barony of Plane was granted by King Robert to John D'Erth after his father William was killed at Bannockburn hence the name Plane Castle.
At the beginning of the 20th century
At the beginning of the 20th century the Castle was owned by the Menzies family who could only be described as a very colourful family know for their excessive nature. Thomas Menzies who lived at the castle until the late 1930's was probably one of the most flamboyant of the family and was given the nickname of "cock-a-bendy" by the locals and the Castle has been known locally as Cock a Bendy ever since.


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Full Spectrum Laboratories, the nation's first independent botanical testing laboratory providing innovative quantification, certification, and product safety testing to the emerging medical cannabis industry. We provide world-class analytical services previously unavailable to patients, growers, formulators, bakers and dispensers of medical cannabis. Full Spectrum's services are backed by more than 20 years of experience in research and development and analytical testing.
United States cannabis laws:
States with medical cannabis laws
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Political Updates:
Elena Kagen, President Obama's nominee for Supreme Court Justice, urged the Department of Health and Human Services to be more candid about the lack of scientific evidence for medical marijuana. (Download the documents here.)
Washington, D.C., Approves Medical Use of Marijuana
May 4, 2010
New York Times
Ashley Southall
Attorney General Announces Formal Medical Marijuana Guidelines
October 19, 2009
AP IMPACT: After 40 years, $1 trillion, US War on Drugs has failed to meet any of its goals
May 13, 2010
Associated Press
Drug Enforcement Administration: In The Matter Of MARIJUANA RESCHEDULING PETITION, Docket No. 86-22
September 6, 1988
United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Carl E. Olsen
Medical Marijuana: A History
May 27, 2002
Time Magazine
Patrick Stack
FDA on Medical Marijuana: Science or Politics?
April 21, 2006
Joanne Silberner
U.S. eases stance on medical marijuana
October 20, 2009
The Washington Post
Carrie Johnson
Cancer Killer
October 14, 2004
NOW Magazine
Paul Armentano
Medical Updates:
The following studies highlight the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis on atherosclerosis, schizophrenia (and other psychotic disorders), Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis spasticity, and several cancer tumors. There is evidence that doses of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or varying cannabinoids has analgesic effects for patients with cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and HIV. It also increases the appetite of patients undergoing chemotherapy and treatment for HIV or suffering from anorexia.
Low dose oral cannabinoid therapy reduces progression of atherosclerosis in mice
April 7, 2005
Sabine Steffens
Cannabidiol, a Cannabis sativa constituent, as an antipsychotic drug
April 2006
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Zuardi AW, Crippa JA, Hallak JE, Moreira FA, Guimarães FS
A molecular link between the active component of marijuana and Alzheimer's disease pathology
November-December, 2006
Molecular Pharmacology
Eubanks LM, Rogers CJ, Beuscher AE, Koob GF, Olson AJ, Dickerson TJ, Janda KD
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Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease Pathology by Cannabinoids: Neuroprotection Mediated by Blockade of Microglial Activation
February 23, 2005
The Journal of Neuroscience
9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression in Human Breast Cancer Cells through Cdc2 Regulation
July 1, 2006
Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research
María M. Caffarel, David Sarrió, José Palacios, Manuel Guzmán and Cristina Sánchez
Cannabinoids Inhibit the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Pathway in Gliomas
August 15, 2004
Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research
Cristina Blázquez, Luis González-Feria, Luis Álvarez, Amador Haro, M. Llanos Casanova and Manuel Guzmán
Cannabinoid action induces autophagy-mediated cell death through stimulation of ER stress in human glioma cells
May 2009
The Journal of Clinical Investigation
Salazar M, Carracedo A, Salanueva IJ
Antitumorigenic Effects of Cannabinoids beyond Apoptosis
February 1, 2010
N. Freimuth, R. Ramer, and B. Hinz. J.
Arthritic Pain
Preliminary assessment of the efficacy, tolerability and safety of a cannabis-based medicine (Sativex) in the treatment of pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis
D. R. Blake, P. Robson1, M. Ho, R. W. Jubb and C. S. McCabe
Neuropathic Pain
Smoked Medicinal Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain in HIV: A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial
Analgesic Efficacy of Smoked Cannabis
November 2007
Wallace M, Schulteis G, Atkinson JH, Wolfson T, Lazzaretto D, Bentley H, Gouaux B, Abramson I.
Dose-dependent Effects of Smoked Cannabis on Capsaicin-induced Pain and Hyperalgesia in Healthy Volunteers.
Mechanisms of Cannabinoid Analgesia
Papanastassiou, A.M., Fields, H.L., Meng, I.D., (2004). Local application of the cannabinoid receptor agonist, WIN 55, 212-2, to spinal trigeminal nucleus caudalis differentially affects nociceptive and non-nociceptive neurons.
Cannabis for Treatment of HIV-Related Peripheral Neuropathy
Abrams DI, Jay CA, Shade SB, Vizoso H, Reda H, Press S, Kelly ME, Rowbotham MC, Petersen KL.
Cannabis in painful HIV-associated sensory neuropathy: A randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
Short-Term Effects of Cannabis Therapy on Spasticity in MS
Corey-Bloom J, Wolfson T, Gamst A, Jin S, Marcotte T, Bentley H, Gouaux B.Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (Chicago, IL). 2008.
Whole plant cannabis extracts in the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.
BMC Neurology
Lakhan SE, Rowland M.
Weight loss
Workshop on the Medical Utility of Marijuana
February 1997
Further studies on appetite stimulation:
Beal, J.E.; Olson, D.O.; Laubenstein, L.; et al. Dronabinol as a treatment for anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with AIDS. J Pain Symptom Manage 10:89-97, 1995.
Farrow, J.A.; Rees, J.M.; and Worthington-Roberts, B.S. Health, developmental, and nutritional status of adolescent alcohol and marijuana abusers. Pediatrics 79:218, 1987.
Foltin, R.W.; Brady, J.V.; and Fischman, M.W. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 25:577-582, 1986.
Foltin, R.W.; Fischman, M.W.; and Byrne, M.F. Effects of smoked marijuana on food intake and body weight of humans living in a residential laboratory. Appetite 11:1-14, 1988.
Gorter, R.; Seifried, M.; and Volberding, P. Dronabinol effects on weight in patients with HIV infection. AIDS 6:127, 1992.
Greenberg, I.; Kuehnle, J.; Mendelson, J.H.; and Bernstein, J.G. Effects of marijuana use on body weight and caloric intake in humans. Psychopharmacology 49:79-84, 1976.
Endocannabinoid-mediated rescue of striatal LTD and motor deficits in Parkinson's disease models
February 8, 2007
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YVY: Yvonne Reichmuth
The Spirit collection results from the idea of combining traditional leatherwork with contemporary design. Typologically speaking, it deliberately hovers between the accessory and the garment. Some items in the collection can be worn as an ornament – as a vivid detail to enrich your everyday wardrobe. Others can serve as extravagant outfits when you want to make an impression on special occasions. Sometimes almost animalistic in the impression they give, and in some cases suggesting a skeleton or a suit of armour, the designs rely on elaborately detailed braiding patterns and lacing, while the cuts are three-dimensional and modelled on the body. Handmade from the best quality Italian cow's leather, and processed using a purely vegetable tanning technique without any toxic substances, the Spirit collection also aims to show just how attractive and seductive sustainability can be.
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How do you measure your software? There are simple metrics that help with quality, such as keeping track of the number of bugs or security vulnerabilities in your system. Trending these metrics is a no-brainer. When trending is in place, action can be taken because everyone knows 6 security vulnerabilities is worse than 5. But what about other types of software metrics (and there are many)? Have you ever heard of a maintainability metric? Halstead program volume? McCabe cyclomatic complexity? Coupling/Cohesion? The question becomes what do you do with these metrics and are they valuable?
Choosing a metric will really depend on what you're after. A good reason for measuring your code is to get predictable quality. If you don't have a metric in mind, the easiest place to start is with McCabe's cyclomatic complexity metric. I've seen many software organizations implement this as a good measure to help predict system "complexity". In other words, to help them understand where they may need to refactor or redesign their code. McCabe cyclomatic complexity uses a measure of the linearly independent paths in the source code and is measured on functions or methods.
McCabe's Cyclomatic complexity uses values to define what is complex. Something greater than 20 is considered very complex. You should think about re-writing that function because it is getting out of control. Since the inception of McCabe's Cyclomatic complexity metric, several other variations have appeared, including Extended Cyclomatic Complexity and Plain Cyclomatic Complexity. Back to the question, with so many metrics, which ones do you use and are they valuable?
No one can answer that question. In fact, software metrics is quite ambiguous. It is hard to find anyone who says,'Thou shall use metric "x" because it will help you improve quality by "y" amount.' The value "x" and "y" just don't exist (although many have tried to put some data together). Even more ambiguous are the values that may be defined with these metrics. Don't get caught up with these values; they are really arbitrary. I've run into organizations where the majority of their code was deemed "very complex". Does this mean they should redesign their entire code base? Certainly not. These numbers will vary depending on what you're building. So be careful if you use the "recommended" values for any metric.
Instead of focusing on the value of your next metric, what you really should be doing is trending that metric. Find out if that value went up or down. Up bad; down good. Taking it one step further (if you really have a "thing" for the values), you could start by finding the standard deviation of your metrics. In other words, find the average value of any metric, say complexity, plus the standard deviation. Now, you can keep track of that value knowing that if you go outside your bounds of deviation, then you may want to look.
Software metrics certainly have their place and can help give some predictability on your system. In another post, I'll talk about how you can take some low level metrics for the developers and give them insight into the software system.
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The international singer-songwriter Andy Grammer expressed how he felt about his special first-ever show in Manila at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan.
Andy posted on his Instagram account a photo of his Gold Record Award from Warner Music Philippines for his Filipino favorite song "Fresh Eyes". He said 'I love you' in Filipino language and even if it was misspelled in his post, it's not a huge matter as Pinoy fans felt how much Andy enjoyed the one-hour show.
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This country and these people have fully won me over and I freaking love it here. Every where I turn is someone smiling and singing a tune under their breath. There is a musical spirit here that is truly amazing. It's still a pinch myself moment any time I get plaques like this but it's extra special for it to be coming from a country so far from home. To all my new friends in the Philippines "Mahal co kiyo" let's do it again. ??? #andygrammermnl #lovethisplace #fresheyes @cloudology @rossgolan
He expressed how delightful his stay in the Philippines was and that wherever he goes, there will always be a Filipino who will smile at him and some would hum a part of his song. He even said that he loves the country and he is very thankful to the new friends he met during his special visit.
Andy is known as a musical genius that inspires and communicates to all those who listen to his music, a reason why he received so much love during his one-night show in Manila.
Andy also expressed that he would like to do another show in Manila as he ended his Instagram post saying "let's do it again" with hashtags #andygrammermnl #lovethisplace and #fresheyes.
Aside from performing his original masterpieces, Andy also did a cover of today's popular hit songs like The Chainsmokers' "Don't Let Me Down", Zedd and Alessia Cara's "Stay," and Demi Lovato's "Sorry Not Sorry."
Andy Grammer will have his next show on June 20 at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, USA.


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Thinking about investing in an ERP system for your medium-sized business? Here is a list of the best available to choose from:
SAP Business ByDesign
This is the latest Software as a Service (SaaS) offering to be available for midsized businesses. Business ByDesign is a completely hosted suite for the midmarket. The system can support few users as well as a lot more. For example, this system can easily support less than 10 users, but dozens more as well if needed. Capabilities include finance and accounting, compliance, supplier relationship management, project management, managing customer relations, and human resources. The biggest perk of this program is that it's designed for small to medium sized businesses. Pricing is therefore affordable. Also, it comes with 24/7 customer support.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV, GP and AX
Microsoft dynamics systems are possibly the most popular SaaS systems in the world right now. NAV, intended for midsized companies, is rather popular for its simplicity, flexibility and the ability to be customised. The functionality is definitely worth the price. The biggest advantage of these programs is that the UI is very easy to use, and also can be customised to fit uniquely to each client. If the company is in the larger midmarket range, you can use GO or AX. The differences in price depend on the number of users. Microsoft Dynamics programs are truly capable of keeping your business on track and well connected to the latest developments in the market.
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle's E-Business Suite is one of the most respected ERP systems for the middle market. This suite is specially designed for companies in the manufacturing sector. As a result, the suite supports a variety of capabilities that fit this industry quite well. Capabilities include performance management, product procurement and lifecycle management, asset management, customer relation management, business intelligence, chain management, and many more. The suite is also cloud capable, so you can get global access to data gathered. Costs are not too expensive either and are based on the number of people being supported.
Infor SyteLine
Infor SyteLine is another ERP system aimed at manufacturing businesses. It can be implemented via cloud or on site. The software supports 5 to 350 users with ease. There are a host of capabilities to get excited about. Manufacturers can particularly benefit from features like complex product configuration, materials management, mixed-mode manufacturing, customer management, and advanced scheduling. The price can run up to about $100, 000, but it's worth it considering the capabilities.
Epicor ERP
Epicor ERP system was once known as Vista and Vantage. The software has undergone a brand reinvention and is now available for medium sized companies. This suite can support up to 1,000 users. There are useful features such as manufacturing management, business intelligence, inventory tracking, and supply chain management. More importantly, the suite is available in industry-specific customisations, including for retail and hospitality sectors. Package prices can run up to $500, 000, but can be made flexible.
Buying just the right ERP solution for your company can be a challenge. Therefore, navigate through the above suggestions and choose the one that's best for your business.
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"In the last days God said, 'I will pour out My Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams." Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17
In my last writing, I wrote about when our dreams die. In this one, I want to speak about the Dream that never will. The above scripture was preached by Peter upon the pouring out of His Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He quoted from the prophecy made by Joel hundreds of years before which predicted this event. It's a beautiful passage but there is something in it that is so easy to overlook. Sons and daughters prophesying, and young men seeing visions is readily accepted by us. Such things seem to belong to youth. But old men (and women) dreaming dreams? Old age is the time for reflection, looking back, is it not? The future belongs to the young, not the old....isn't that so? No, it isn't. Not in His Kingdom. In fact, it may well be that the best and greatest dreams are dreamed by the old, and I say that not just because I find myself among them.
I think this is so because as we grow older, we grow, or at least should grow, closer to and more aware of Him than ever before. Perspective changes. What we think truly matters changes. We begin to see that many of our "dreams" were not really His dream for us. And He definitely has a dream for us. He initiated it when He created us. He put it into our heart and then set about seeking to bring it to fruition, to reality. If it is not being realized in us, I think it's because we have spent so much of our time and energy pursuing much lesser dreams that originated with us, and not Him. The beautiful thing is that even years spent pursuing the wrong dreams cannot stop Him from bringing about His dream in us. If we'll have it. If we're willing to share in it. When that happens, we are then able to pass that dream along to those who are to come after us. So many of whom are pursuing the wrong dreams themselves.
What I'm finding out in my own walk is that the dreams I now dream are all centered on Him. He, Christ, is the dream. It's so much less about me and so much more about Him. John the Baptists words, "I must decrease so that He may increase" become more real all the time. It's not about my realizing my goals and achievements. It's about laying hold of Him and receiving all of Him that I am able to. It's about realizing that when that starts to happen, the dreams change, and it becomes a case of sharing that dream with others. Others of every age and gender. What I once thought of as great dreams, seem so small in comparison to knowing Christ as He wishes to be known. Paul wrote of how he longed to "apprehend that for which Christ had first apprehended Him." Of laying hold of all that Christ first laid hold of Him for. Paul's dream was not just to take the gospel to the gentiles. It was not just to establish churches throughout Asia Minor. It was to know Christ and the power of His resurrection. All he did flowed out of that dream. And it is still flowing to us 2000 years later. The dream for Him was Christ alone. That dream remained alive in him in his prison cell and before the executioner's sword. It's a dream he sought to pass on to all who came after him. Is it a dream that has taken hold of you and I?
I find myself dreaming that dream more and more. Part of that dream is that in some small way, through these writings, and whatever ministry is for me today, those who read and hear will lay hold of that dream, that Christ, as He and His dream lay hold of you.......Everything changes when He becomes the dream.
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Our spit braai for whole lamb or pork includes the following:
20kg lamb or 25kg pork (30 people) with our special marinade and rosemary jus.
Spit roast potatoes & baby onions.
Greek salad.
Couscous salad.
Apple pie or homemade gelato ice cream.
Mobile spitbraai on a trailer (rental included).
30 people: R 6000 (20kg) bone weight included, an average of 280 gram per person.
60 people: R10300 (40kg)
80 people: R15300 (50kg)
100 people: R17500 (60kg)
120 people: R19700 (70kg)
Please note that the following spitbraai menu is a good framework and also very popular as it is, however please feel free to add or take away some menu options for us to provide you with a tailored quotation.
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Midwest Environmental Advocates' commitment to protecting the health and wealth of our water resources is at the heart of the work we do. We specialize in Clean Water Act enforcement, leveraging our expertise with science, the law and effective communication to mobilize communities, inform public policy and protect healthy water. We collaborate with citizens, environmental groups, faith groups and entire communities to turn back threats to water quality and quantity. We empower ordinary people to act as informed stewards of the healthy water on which our lives depend.
We protect water quality and quantity by reviewing and commenting on state waste water permits; advocating for state regulations on how manure is applied to farm fields; advocating for state protections regarding groundwater pumping; and supporting local groups demanding that public water stay out of private hands.
"Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children's lifetime. The health of our waters is the principal measure of how we live on the land." -Luna Leopold


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Located by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the "Mile-High City" is the capital of Colorado. By taking a cheap flight to Denver, you will find a major, cosmopolitan city that grew up from a mining town back in 1858. Named "Best City for Singles" for three years running, Denver is a fun city to visit with a little of something for every taste. It is home to several nationally-recognized museums, such as the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the second largest performing arts center in the nation.
Your cheap flight to Denver will give you an opportunity to explore Denver's Red Rocks Park, home to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which has hosted many luminary performers including: The Beatles, U2 and The Grateful Dead. If you like art and culture, visit its LoDo neighborhood where you'll find exciting art galleries, restaurants, and nightclubs. Denver ranks first in the nation for beer production, per capita, and second for the number of breweries. But Denver is probably best known as an active, outdoor-oriented city. On your cheap flight to Denver, you'll find skiing at Winter Park Resort, outdoor education at Bluff Lake Nature Center, and numerous hiking and cycling trails in this city of 200 parks. With its 29 recreation centers, Denver provides a high quality of life for its residents and visitors.
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This year Cariba spent her Easter Holiday with her family in Bali, Indonesia. The good news is that we have lots of new photos! I believe the had a very good time together. Check our gallery for more photos!
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Adam Lerner
Director and Chief Animator
Animating Museums is headed by Adam Lerner, who is the Director and Chief Animator at MCA Denver. Adam was a curator at the Contemporary Museum, Baltimore, an educator at the Denver Art Museum, and the founder of an alternative art space, The Laboratory of Art and Ideas at Belmar, which he ran for five years just before he took over at MCA Denver. He has curated dozens of exhibitions and projects with contemporary artists such as Liam Gillick, Christian Marclay, blah, blah, blah, and also showcased the talents of astrobiologists, shamans, and pigeoneers, among others. A 2011 puff piece in The New York Times stated that Lerner's work to engage audiences is "reshaping what has become a stale model for a contemporary art museum." Adam has been a member of United Airlines Premier Silver Mileage Plus program since 2011.
Thadeaous Mighell
Project Administrator and Programs Manager
As Assistant Chief Animator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Vice President of local art nonprofit Birdseed Collective, co-founder of MajorMajor Productions and its subsidiary Unit E Gallery, Thadeaous has dedicated his life to cultivating a creatively vibrant community. He obtained his undergraduate at the University of Colorado in Theatre, Film, and Television and his MA in Arts Development and Program Management at the University of Denver.
Adriana Estrada
Adriana is the Managing Director of Openbox and takes a holistic approach to ensure that Openbox's vision and long-term goals are implemented in a human-centered way. As an experienced business developer, Adriana enjoys working with clients to help them find the new products, services, and solutions they need to drive business results. She also speaks four languages.
Marquise Stillwell
Marquise is the Founder and Principal of Openbox. As a business designer and developer for more than two decades, he grounds the Openbox vision in strategic planning from the fields of investing, product development, and technology. Marquise also works in creative leadership, teaching with the KaosPilots in Denmark and South Africa to help students learn by doing.
Gary Steuer
At the helm of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Denver, Gary works to advance innovative practices in art institutions and among other culture providers throughout the state.
Sarah Schultz
Guest Instructor
Sarah was the long time Director of Education and Curator of Public Practice at the Walker Art Center, where, among many other things, she launched Open Field, an experimental platform for social interaction, collective action, and socially-engaged art.
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Just one hour from Sydney by car or train, nestled by the world's second oldest National Park, spectacular Mount Mitchell and pristine beaches. Spacious 3 bedroom house with wide, sun-drenched deck overlooking a tropical garden. Just minutes' walk to the beach, cafés, shops and train. A romantic, private getaway for up to three couples or ideal for a family, sleeps up to six, with large kitchen, dining and living areas; covered parking.
2 rooms with Queen sized beds
1 room with two single beds that can be made into a Queen sized bed
Separate toilet, vanity area and bathroom with shower and bath
Large dining and living area that opens out to a large outdoor deck
Large well equipped kitchen also opens out to the large outdoor deck
Outdoor deck has three modular tables that allows for seating up to 10
Outdoor BBQ
Large private tropical Garden
Entrance foyer with Keyless Entry (pin code) containing historical photograph gallery
Undercover parking
Close to a range of cultural, nature and sporting based activities
*Short walk to (patrolled) Stanwell Park Beach, Surf Club, lagoons, creeks and parks
*Cafes, an Art Gallery, boutiques, convenience store and bottle shop also a very short walk away
*Fish from the rock platform at Coal Cliff and Stanwell Beach
*Relax at Stanwell Park Beach, children's playground with refreshments from the kiosk
*Nearby Public Baths, Ocean Pools, horse riding, mini golf
*Walk the Sea Cliff Bridge, climb the Wodi Wodi Track, row at Audley Boatshed, bushwalk in the world's second oldest National Park
*Bike ride to Wollongong along the coast and the famous Seacliff Bridge
*10 minutes' drive to Helensburgh, supermarket, specialty butcher and grocer, wine cellar, library, Helensburg Tradies Club
*Breakfast, lunch or dine at the Scarborough Hotel, a short drive views, picnic and barbecue tables in the lower and whales to watch in season
*Visit Anita's Theatre at Thirroul for live music
*Visit coastal beaches - Austinmer, Garie, Wattamolla Beach...
*Foragers', antique, food and clothing markets and music events at several villages...Bulli, Berry, Coal Cliff... very pleasant drives away
*Visit Symbio Wildlife Park nearby to view hundreds of exotic, native and farmyard animals
*Visit the Hindu Temple
*Ride horses on trails at Darke's Forest and Otford (glow worms sometimes in the old tunnel)
*Shop for plants, gardening equipment and outdoor furniture at Helensburgh
Stanwell Park has a fascinating history
Jacaranda House is situated between two natural creeks (Stanwell and Hargraves Creeks) and two of the first houses owned by famous Australians. Sir Thomas Mitchell built the first house in Stanwell just down the road from Jacaranda house and it overlooks the main beach and two lagoons that are fed by the creeks. Sir Thomas was Australia's first Surveyor General who discovered and mapped much of the early colony. He declared Stanwell Park the jewel for where he wanted to reside. Just up the road in the other direction is 'Hillcrest', where Lawrence Hargraves first designed his box kite that lifted him 16 feet off the ground (hence the name of the local cafe) and led directly to the Wright Brothers' ability to take the first heavier than air powered flight. Indeed the first commercial airplane ever built was named in honour of Lawrence's remarkable contributions. As an interesting aside, two houses up from Jacaranda is Articles Art Gallery, originally the second Mitchell House and later the first Guest House in Stanwell Park (opposite the first location of the railway station) and nearby the famous rail line viaduct. In honour of this history, Jacaranda House has a gallery of historical photographs.


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It's not very often that I'm enthusiastic about a soap newbie; most of the time I have to let them bed in on screen before they become a potential favourite. But Craig Kelly's character is an exception. From what I've heard and seen, Coronation Street producers have lined up Luke and his back story to match the surname - Strong.
As Craig mentions in my interview with him, his arrival on the Street is a statement in itself - bold and authoritative. Luke's past is of quite an interest, too. When he was released from prison, Paul Connor took him under his wing and taught him the trade, hence why Carla trusts him to run her business while she's away.
But just why does Carla (Alison King) call on Luke? There's some connection there that the storyliners are keeping from us, one which I expect will be kept under wraps until Alison returns from her maternity leave later this year.
Until then, though, here's some additional material from my time with Craig. Don't forget, you can click here to read the rest. And don't forget, his first scenes air on Friday, February 20.
Does Luke have any traits or quirks?
"Not as yet, but that's going to come from me. They started to write for me after the casting, so that's the exciting thing - if I choose to give him some quirks or a tick, the writers will work with that. For me, I'd be keen for my sense of humour to come through and my fun side. I'd love to make him multi-layered. That's the challenge for me. Within my first two weeks, I was given 19 scenes, but by the end of it, I realised that on screen, it'll probably be about seven days of Luke's life. You've got to be patient when you're trying to build a character in soap - it's tiny, tiny steps. I'm in safe hands, though these guys have been doing this for about 305 years, haven't they?"
Does he know all about Tony and his dodgy dealings? He must have the upper hand?
"He does, but in order to create animosity between them both, it's been written in such a way that it's blurry - Tony doesn't know whether Luke knows anything about him or not."
Is he drawn to any of the Weatherfield ladies?
"Of course. I think he quite fancies Michelle from the off and I'm told that there's a possible fling that goes on there. I'm not quite sure how serious, but there'll definitely be something going on. Both Luke and Peter Barlow like Michelle, so there's a bit of rivalry there."
Do you think he had a thing for/with Carla in the past?
"That's interesting. I couldn't tell you, to be honest. He probably did fancy her - after all, she's very attractive! However, he does say in one of the scripts to Tony that nothing ever went on between them. But we don't know - that's the power of soap. So as it stands, he's telling everyone that nothing went on, but we'll just have to wait and see where the story goes."
You worked with Antony Cotton on Queer As Folk, what's it like working with him again?
"I haven't actually done any scenes with him yet, but it's brilliant that he's here."
Some fans are urging producers to cast Charlie Hunnam and Aiden Gillen for a Queer As Folk reunion…
"Are they?! It'd be great if that did happen, but I can't see it happening! I'm not sure where it came from, but there was talk of doing a ten-year Queer As Folk reunion. I really think it's best just leaving it as a beautiful corpse, though. When we did that show, we knew it was going to be really good material - the scripts were fantastic and there was this amazing chemistry between us all. It was just one of those shows that had a bit of magic about it. People still want to talk to me about it and I'm proud of that. That was another reason why I was keen to take this role, too, because it's so different. That and it's nice to play a manly role, because that's what I am, whereas Vince was more of a boy!"
You're well known for your distinctive voice-overs. Will you continue voicing the shows you currently narrate?
"Yeah. All I'll say about that is that I have a few options still available from before I joined Corrie. There are a few things that I'm obliged to do, so you will hear me on a few things, but not anywhere near the amount of pre-Corrie material. Mostly because I'll be too busy!"
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Written by Rob Ameerun
11 April 2010
This month we interviewed the President of Clio, Jack Newton. Clio is a very successful web-based practice management system targeted specifically at the needs of sole practitioners and small firms.
Jack talks about the competition, the future of the iPad and other mobile devices in the legal technology industry, why Software as a Service will also be adopted by larger law firms in the future, the confidentiality issues regarding cloud computing, and much more.
Our "Ten Minutes" interview series is also available as podcast on iTunes. To subscribe, go to the iTunes store and search for "Legal IT Professionals". Alternatively, you can click this link.
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In the past I have enjoyed reading books by both Gary Smalley and Dan Walsh – this time I was excited to read a book by both of them!
The Dance is a fictional story that deals head on with marital relationships. This book takes lots of the information from the book by Gary Smalley, The DNA of relationships, and offers a practical glimpse of how you can live it out.
I loved getting to know Marilyn and Jim, the couple who are dealing with many issues in their marriage. The way this story takes the idea of dancing and relates it to marriage was a great picture for me. I appreciated the realistic picture this story presented, along with the marriage issues were also parenting issues and church issues.
I felt like the resolution that came at the end, while was predictable, the details surrounding it were not. On many levels, I was able to relate to the questions each of the characters were asking, as well as the struggles they faced. I look forward to the next book, The Promise, which will pick up with this same family and continue the story!
Whether your marriage is in a good place or not, this book can speak some great ideas and truths into your life! I recommend this book to everyone, married or unmarried, there are great concepts addressed and explained in this book! It was a delightful story!
NOTE : I was offered a copy of The Dance, at no cost, in exchange for an honest review, by Revell Publishers.
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Growing fruit & nuts
Kia Ora and welcome to Growing Fruit and Nuts
Welcome to the Grow It guide to growing Fruit & Nuts in the Top of the South! This Guide has been developed to give you the essential information you need for successfully growing fruit and nuts in a suburban backyard in the Top of the South region.
There are four parts to the booklet:
1. Planning
2. Planting, Training & Pruning
3. Essential Plant Info
4. Other Useful Info
You can download and print each part from the PDFs below, or read each sub-section on-screen by clicking on the menu items at the left of this page, and print out the parts you want to keep for quick reference.
Use the first two sections to find out what sort of fruits would suit the conditions in your yard and how to care for the trees you choose.
The Essential Plant Info section summarises the essentials for each kind of fruit or nut that does well in suburban properties in this region. A handy chart at the top of the page contains the critical info such as size, the amount of sun and water that is needed, and so on.
The final section contains interesting information that goes into more depth on a number of topics, as well as
a glossary of terms that are used in the Guide
some good sources of further information.
If you want information on a specific topic, you can use the search function to find it quickly.
This information is free for personal use. For any other use, contact the Nelson Environment Centre to ask about copyright permission.
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navigationMr Irving, take me to ...... today's "AR-online" again... your main alphabetical indexAR-Online recent issues:... January 1999... December 1998... November 1998... October 1998... September 1998... August 1998... July 1998... news on your legal battle... you and your family... your career so far... how to buy your books... how to help your fighting fund... your publishing Home Page
Israeli Goverment's
Frantic Hodge-Podge of Lies about the
March of Real History
Israeli government has issued the
following report on world-wide trends
which it finds disturbing, particularly
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a. General Background --
(1) The world trend in antisemitic
manifestations was on the upswing in the
late 1980s and the early 1990s. Violent
antisemitic activity peaked in 1991, when
the Israeli monitoring agencies recorded
61 assaults and 106 violent incidents
against Jewish institutions, individuals,
synagogues, cemeteries, and memorials. The
explanation for this lies in several
events and processes that combined with
the basic 'loss of shame,, phenomenon, now
that two generations have passed since the
b. Violent Incidents in the First
Half of 1993(n.2)
(1) The level of antisemitic activity
recorded in January 1993 was still high,
pursuant to that of the last four months
of 1992. In January, a cell of the Turkish
arm of Hizbullah, evidently helped by
Iran, attempted to assassinate Jewish
industrial and public figure Jacques Kimhi
in Turkey, and 23 violent incidents were
(2) Through June, only six assaults or
attempted assaults were recorded around
the world, and in at least three of them
-- the murders of a Jew in Belarus and a
Jewish engineer and a physician in Latvia
-- it is not at all certain that the
background was antisemitic.
(3) Between February and June, the
number of violent incidents recorded
decreased significantly, to an average of
13-14 per month. A total of 84 incidents
were recorded. However, several
characteristics of these incidents were
novel and deserve special mention:
(4) A large number of incidents
occurred in Australia, Germany, France,
Hungary, and Great Britain. The number of
incidents in South America, chiefly Brazil
and Argentina, also increased
c. The Propaganda Front
(1) Antisemitic propaganda gathered
strength during the period reviewed,
despite the efforts of authorities in
various locations to restrain it.
(2) A novelty that turned up over the
past few months in several European
countries, Australia, and the United
States, was the mailing of antisemitic
propaganda to Jewish institutions and
individuals, or to individuals who wrote
letters to newspaper editors criticizing
antisemitic groups or defending the State
of Israel.
(3) One special phenomenon, well known
from past experience, which has become
doubly important in view of legal measures
taken in European and other countries to
prevent the publication of neo-Nazi
propaganda, is the mailing of hate
material, in several languages, from the
United States to these countries, either
overtly or surreptitiously. Today, the
publications and colorful stickers of the
Nazi organization NSDAP/AO and the Liberty
Lobby are being circulated in all European
countries, South America, and Australia.
The freedom of speech provisions of the
United States Constitution make this
possible. Another technique of
disseminating reports and giving
operational orders is electronic mail,
which the neo-Nazi organizations in
Germany use efficiently.
(4) Antisemitic brochures and articles,
which are sometimes published in
mass-circulation newspapers, have
proliferated in states such as Ukraine,
the Baltic countries, Hungary, Russia,
Romania, and Turkey, despite appeals to
the authorities. The Protocols of the
Elders of Zion and Mein Kampf
are readily obtainable in several
(5) Articles with antisemitic barbs
have been proliferating in Arab countries,
especially Egypt and Syria. In Syria, two
new antisemitic books have been published,
and antisemitic writings have appeared in
official organs of the Baath Party.
Extreme Muslim groups in Europe (e.g.,
France and Great Britain) disseminate
antisemitic material, in books, pamphlets,
and cassettes including sermons by
well-known Islamic preachers.
(6) In Iran, sermons delivered at
mosques or broadcast by radio in the past
few months have contained antisemitic
expressions, and the official newspaper
Al-Qian published a hate article.
(7) In South America, racist skinhead
groups formed in the past year (in Brazil,
Venezuela, Peru, Chile, and Colombia),
adopting the symbols used by their United
States and European colleagues.
(8) The expulsion by Israel of Hamas
leaders in December 1992 triggered an
anti-Zionist and antisemitic reawakening
among far-Left organizations and Arab and
Palestinian circles, in Europe and South
America, as manifested in newspaper
articles, defamatory graffiti in the
streets, and threats against Jewish
communities and prominent individuals.
Manifestations such as these surfaced --
for the first time -- in Central American
and Caribbean countries. In Paris, for
example, Arabic-language cassettes with
the sermons of well-known Islamic
preachers inciting against the Jews "based
on" quotations from the Koran, have been
circulated. The major themes in these
sermons are that the Jews are scoundrels
of long standing; a cowardly, malevolent,
and racist aggregate, controllers of
international banking and media, and the
augurers of the modernity and "Oriental
studies" that have besmirched the face of
(9) In the Middle East, fundamentalist
movements are gaining strength in Algeria,
Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Turkey. This
includes their terror units, some of which
operate outside the Middle East. Iran and
Sudan, the two countries in the region
that are presently controlled by
fundamentalist parties, freely provide the
region's fundamentalist movements with
material assistance and political backing.
They promote calls for jihad and encourage
the resulting terrorism. Iran and the
fundamentalist movements are expanding
their operations in the Muslim communities
of Europe, Australia, the United States,
and South America, exploiting the war in
Bosnia to boost their influence and
persuade the muslim communities to take a
militant stance against the West and
moderate Middle East regimes.
d. Holocaust
(1) One of the contemporary
manifestations of antisemitism is denial
of the Holocaust, facilitated by the
dimming of memory as the event recedes.
Holocaust denial takes place on two
levels. The low, grass-roots level is the
province of the neo-Nazis, who ridicule
the concept of the Holocaust in bluntly
worded leaflets, bulletins, wall graffiti,
and libels. The second, concurrent level
focuses on sophisticated activity meant
for intellectuals and academics. In
1990, Bradley Smith, the public
relations officer of the Institute for
Historical Review, developed the technique
of depicting Holocaust denial as a
legitimate opinion, no less weighty than
the views of Holocaust affirmers, and
accordingly entitled to equal status in
any discussion. Smith attempted to place
paid advertisements defending this "right"
in the student newspapers of many
universities, some of which agreed to run
the advertisements.
(3) Another prominent figure among the
Holocaust deniers is Robert
Faurisson, a former professor of
literature at the University of Lyons who
even now holds the position of researcher
at the university, who has published nine
books and essays arguing, inter alia, that
the gas chambers could never have existed
and that the diary of Anne Frank is a
forgery. Faurisson has been prosecuted
several times, most recently in 1991. He
was sentenced and heavily fined under a
1990 law prohibiting denial of the
Holocaust. Faurisson, like Irving, is
active internationally and participated in
the demonstration across from the Museum
of the Holocaust in Washington and the
conference of Holocaust deniers in
(4) Another well-known Holocaust denier
in France is Henri Roques, who
earned a Ph.D. from the University of
Nantes in 1985 for a dissertation on the
non-existence of the gas chambers. The
French Ministry of Education nullified his
degree a year later. Roques edited the
Revisionist History Annual until it was
banned in 1992 under the law against
Holocaust denial. It had been hoped that
the trial of Rene Bousquet, chief of
police under the Vichy regime, would
enhance awareness of the Holocaust in
France and repudiate the lies of the
Holocaust deniers, but Bousquet was
murdered in May. Still awaiting trial is
Paul Touvier, former chief of police in
(5) Ernst Zundel, a German
living in Canada, became famous for the
legal battle that his case elicited. His
activity consisted of dispatching booklets
on Holocaust denial by mail, to
destinations in Canada, the United States,
and Germany. In 1987, he was tried and
convicted for disseminating false
information and sentenced to thirteen
months in prison and three years,
probation. After protracted proceedings
including appeals and a retrial, Zundel
was acquitted in 1992 by the Canadian
Supreme Court, which struck down the law
against disseminating false information as
unconstitutional. Zundel, like the
neo-Nazis mentioned above, is invited to
Holocaust-denial events in various
countries. In April he participated in the
demonstration opposite the Museum of the
Holocaust in Washington.
comment here only on the lies about
David Irving. He has published not
five books on World War II but thirty; the
weather-resistant permanence of
ferric-ferrocyanide compounds in brickwork
is now an established scientific fact; he
has never participated in any
demonstrations against the US Holocaust
Memorial Museum; he has never heard of the
Swiss gentleman Roger Wuetricht, and has
not been in Berne, Switzerland, since
December 1981, when
he donated his research files on the 1956
Hungarian Uprising to the Swiss Institute
of Eastern European Affairs. We wonder how
many other such lying documents are
skulking in government files?