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PDF printable version of Australian Industrial Chemicals Reform (PDF 249 KB)
1 June 2017
Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Dr David Gillespie, today introduced a package of six Bills reforming industrial chemicals regulation in Australia.
The Bills deliver on the Coalition Government's commitment to introduce reforms to reduce regulatory burden.
"The legislation will implement a new scheme which better reflects the level of risk to human health and safety and the environment," Minister Gillespie said.
"The new scheme will continue to protect the Australian community — both workers and the general public— and the environment from any harmful effects of industrial chemicals.
"This Bill delivers on the Coalition Governments promise to build a strong new economy by incentivising innovation, supporting Australian exporters and protecting our environment."
The new Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will replace the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS).
"The package also delivers on an important election commitment and an issue that is important to many Australians – banning cosmetic testing on animals from 1 July 2018," Minister Gillespie said.
"The Coalition Government has received strong public support to introduce a ban on cosmetic testing on animals and we have listened and acted.
"The ban delivered through this Bill will bring Australia into line with the European Union and other countries introducing a ban on cosmetic testing on animals."
To ensure the ban does not adversely impact industry, a transition period is required to allow for adequate time to adjust and understand the new obligations. This transition period will align with the further consultation on the AICIS that will be undertaken prior to the legislation coming into effect on 1 July 2018.
More information about the reforms can be found at the NICNAS website.
For more information, contact the Minister's Office on (02) 6277 4960
PDF printable version of Australian Industrial Chemicals Reform (PDF 249 KB)


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The Dagenham Girl Pipers - Kettering salutes
by Peter Gordon
Allow me to introduce you to what I call The Dagenham Girl Pipers Theory Of Comedy (DaGiPiTOC). When people ask me "Hey you, what defines the Kettering-era of comedy?" I merely have to shout "DAGIPITOC!" in their face and I can see by the look of shock and horror in the eyes that I have dumbfounded them with my superior knowledge. With a flourish I turn away, secure in my victory. For it is my contention that it was in the late 1970s and early '80s, when the new breed of young comedians eschewed jokes about tartan-clad female bagpipe players from Essex that something was irrevocably lost to British comedy and an era was over.
The Dagenham Girl Pipers became perhaps the longest running joke in comedy history. One could, it seems, slip them effortlessly into any line, joke or situation and be rewarded with instant laughs. From The Goon Show to The Two Ronnies, their name was invoked, sometimes hinting at some vague naughty behaviour. At other times random references to them were simply slotted into sentences meaning nothing every much of anything at all.
The myriad tributaries and rivulets flowing from the Dagenham Girl Pipers can be traced back to one original source joke, the rather disappointing "I've only been unfaithful twice – once with the barmaid from the Red Lion and once with the Dagenham Girl Pipers." But from tiny acorns great trees will grow, and The Pipers were a national phenomenon, with a gruelling schedule of worldwide tours and television appearances. They even starred in a couple of movies, including the 1956 Benny Hill vehicle Who Done It?
What, then, is the history of this noble institution? For that we must travel back to Essex in 1930… Dagenham had only recently changed from being a sleepy country village to the bustling industrial London overspill that it is today. Into this town walked Congressionalist minister, the Reverend Joseph Waddington Graves. A Canadian, Graves had held previous jobs as a bronco-buster and a stage hypnotist's medium, and had served in the Canadian air force before taking the call to ministry and being sent to England. Soon after his arrival he got to thinking about how he could make his mark on this the unimpressive new-town of Dagenham. Alfred H. Hayes takes up the story:
|Girl pipers! It was as though the minister's mind, normally cool and unflurried, had suddenly been frothed up into a foaming whirlpool. A bagpipe band composed entirely of girls! The idea was so startling that most people would have laughed it to scorn. More than that, it was revolutionary. Whoever had seen a bagpipe, that strange instrument which had preceded the marching Roman legions, being handled by women, let alone girls? […] It was a fantastic notion, one that could be burst by the merest prick of common sense.
An uncommon notion indeed! With nary a thought, Graves mounted his bike and rode at pace around the streets of Dagenham, searching all the while for young girls to aid him in his mad scheme. His first ever recruit, Edith Turnbull, was to become the first ever female Major Piper in the whole wide world. Within two years they were ready for the national stage and took the 1932 Lord Mayor Of London's Show by storm. And don't think Kettering is the first organ to raise a salutation to this noble band of female bagpipers, for The Leader newspaper wrote of their Lord Mayor's Show appearance:
|Girl Pipers of Dagenham, we salute you. Marching through the sanded streets of an historical city, taking part in a procession symbolical of age and tradition, you, perhaps, succeeded more forcibly than any other feature in portraying the changing spirit of the age […] Your bearing, your whole outlook, as you played your way into the hearts of the assembled multitude, showed us the weakness and uselessness of those things which are done only because it is customary to do them. You were like a fresh breeze from the mountains, you were in such overpowering contrast to your cigarette-smoking and cocktail-sipping sisters, who called themselves Bright Young People.
Thus was born a national (and soon to be international) phenomenon. The Pipers began a demanding tour schedule around the United Kingdom, the girls only too happy to be parted from their families, sleeping in church halls, schools or army billets as they made their way around these isles of ours. But how would the kilted Cockney sparrows be received in Scotland, the land where the bagpipe is held as local treasure? Yet the heart of even the most fearsome hairy Celt was melted by the sight of so many young girls travelling all the way to Caledonia to blow the Cock O' The North with such gusto.
Fame across the seas came in 1936 when the girls played in Brussels over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day to audiences that included that lover of the younger lady Maurice Chevalier. The following year and it was off to Berlin to play at a special concert for Adolf Hitler. The pint-sized dictator declared himself a firm fan of the Pipers, saying he only wished they had something like that in Germany. A gig at the New York World Fair in 1937 set them firmly on the world stage, and the rest is history.
World tours, a string of albums and appearances on The Generation Game followed until, like the popularity of jokes about them, the faded away from the public's gaze at some vague point in the early 1980s. Happily, the DGP continues to this day albeit away from the scrutiny of the wider world. Like some dangerous underground cult dedicated to the pursuit of unfashionable wholesomeness, young ladies of Essex can still be seen in their matronly tartan and toothy grins, livening up many a civic function with the skirl of the pipes.
So if you're out tonight, sharing a drink with friends, why not make a joke at the expense of some teenage girls who play the bagpipes rather poorly? And as you do so raise your glass, giving a silent salute with us to the glory of the Dagenham Girl Pipers.
This an edited version of an article which originally appeared in Kettering 3.

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Doncaster detectives have launched a murder investigation, after a 24-year-old Doncaster bar attack victim was found dead in his bed this morning.
The man was reportedly assaulted in the VDKA bar, in Silver Street, shortly after 11pm yesterday (Thursday, August 13)
The victim, who has not been formally identified but is believed to be a 24-year-old Doncaster man, left the bar, returned home and went to bed following the incident.
He was later found dead in bed at around 5.20am this morning (Friday, August 14).
The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Doncaster detectives have been carrying out extensive enquiries, including reviewing CCTV recorded inside the bar.
They have released images of a man they believe may have vital information which could assist with the investigation.
Anyone who believes they could help with the inquiry should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 122 of 14 August 2015.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111


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The NTSCMP's parody of it led me to a Standard article on the dangers young women allegedly face by going out drinking. Among the other horrifying statistics there was this shocker from a social worker: "As for those who work in bars, we believe that money is the main motivation."
As opposed, presumably, to social workers, lawyers, dockers, toilet attendants, shop assistants, accountants, civil servants, journalists, cleaners and construction workers, who all go to work purely for the love of the job. With srticles of this quality, one wonders if a parody is really necessary.


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"With Great Pleasure" is a wonderful way to discover new reading ... in each episode a guest presenter introduces and explains their favourite reading and then the piece is performed either by the presenter or by actors they have also chosen. One never knows what (or who) one will hear. :-)
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The pattern papers are from the English Rose Garden Collection.
The pattered papers on the 4th tag page is from The Forgotten Meadows page. Miss Meghan is second from the left this time in a beautiful modern ballet dress. The flowers I chose I feel go so well with her dress. The large flower is from the Velvet Flower range, Delphinium Posy - Antique Pink and the smaller is Carabella Rose Posy - Fairy Pink. The shoe and title are fussy cut from the Put On Your Dancing Shoes paper.
The Ballet chippie is by Fab Scraps and I have coloured it with Copics and then on the word I used Glossy Accents and the the ballet shoes I used Kindy Glitz. The flowers are again Fantasy Blooms but this time it is the Rose I have chosen. The pattered paper I used to create this last tag on is from the Butterfly Collection. This is a lovely soft paper and perfect for the softness of the photo. The Lace love heart doily is stunning and I inked it with Distress Ink - Victorian Velvet. To finish off I have used the Liquid pearls again in a very soft pink.
I hope you have enjoyed my Tag Album as much as I enjoyed creating it and please call to the Meg's Garden Store. Also if you haven't already scrolled down then keep on going because the rest of the Design Team have created some wonderful crafty things for you to see and be inspired from.
From me and my family to you and yours, happy crafting and enjoy all you do and see in life and here on the Meg's Garden Blog.


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The Golden Poodle award goes to Harley the Hero Dog, a Chihuahua who won the award over 170 other hero dogs. Harley is a former puppy mill dog who became a spokesdog for the evils of puppy mills.
The Lizard Brain award goes to Petra, another Chihuahua. The lizard part of her brain chased the prey 25 feet up a tree before the Chihuahua part of her brain told her to stop and wait to be rescued.
The Neanderthal award goes to the woman who advertised on Facebook for someone to shoot her dog for eating her garbage and to the woman who stole and dyed Waffles.
Women should not win Neanderthal awards.


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You don't need to apologize to me, Packers fans who bitched and bitched about how they never should have let Favre go. You need to apologize to Aaron Rodgers.
You'll excuse me if I feel a little bit smug at the moment for having been on Team Aaron Rodgers Is My Quarterback from the moment Brett Favre retired from the Packers. I knew he'd leave if we took Brett back and I knew this one we wanted to hang onto.
Mostly, I'm just very happy for Aaron Rodgers for getting that particular monkey off his back. Now he and Favre have the same number of Superbowl rings. And he has a Superbowl MVP Award, a shiny new convertible and a trip to Disney World. Plus he can probably get chicks without sending them photos of his junk. (I'm just guessing on that one.)
I'm pretty happy for the rest of the Packers and all of us fans too. It's our fourth Superbowl win and thirteenth NFL championship, counting the ones before they called it the Superbowl. I say "our" in part because I played a role in helping us win this one. No, really! I did!
The Packers were winning pretty decisively throughout most of the first half. Then came the third quarter, during which the Packers stopped looking so good. Then I had a piece of cake and they rallied.
And I realized the cake had cream cheese frosting. Throughout the first half, I'd been snacking on cheese in various forms (cheese and crackers, cheesy buffalo chicken dip, herb cheese poppers) and the Packers had been winning. Then I stopped eating cheese and they started losing their lead. Then I ate more cheese and they scored again.
"I'm going to have another piece of cake," I said. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TEAM."
I urged the other girls to eat more cheese as well. They were willing to cooperate with that suggestion. And that is how we helped the Packers win the Superbowl. You're welcome, Wisconsin.
And thank you, Aaron Rodgers, for putting up with us. I'm sure those apology letters will start arriving any day now.


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These golf stand bags are designed primarily for carrying but most have a means to fix the legs in the closed position for travelling or indeed if you did want to mount the bag on a pull trolley occasionally.
Golf Stand Bags are available in many sizes, ranging from small lightweight versions to larger versions some of which also have fourteen way fully divided tops to protect your shafts from damage. You can also buy fully waterproof models including the Sun Mountain H2N0 and Titleist Sta Dry.
2. Pencil Bags. These lightweight small golf bags are designed for carrying only and can be collapsible for storing away neatly. They are generally designed to hold a three quarter set but you can get a full set in most designs at a squeeze. Many golfers tends to use a Pencil Bag when the trolley bans are in place during the wetter months or some golfers just prefer to travel light on the fairways!
3. Trolley Bags or Cart Bags (same product just a different name) These larger golf bags are designed to be mounted on a Manual Trolley or Electric Trolley or on the back of a golf cart. They tend to be larger and more robust and have plenty of pockets to carry everything but the 'kitchen sink'! There are waterproof version available like the Sun Mountain H2N0 Cart Bag. Our best selling golf trolley bags tend to be the Powakaddy Cart Bags as they have a host of features and are designed to fit in harmony with Powakaddy Electric Trolleys.


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From The Dominance of Angreziyat in Our Education by Madhu Kishwar on Sulekha (old article)
"I came to understand the full implications of the great harm being done by the dominating position of English in India as I went through the process of acquiring proficiency in it. For all my English-based education, I find myself a linguistic cripple. Even today, despite years of working in it, writing or even speaking in English does not come easily to me. I make all kinds of silly mistakes and find myself groping for words, unable to fully express my ideas and thoughts in English. I rarely make such mistakes when I write or speak in Hindi or Punjabi. English has not become the language of my dreams, my prayers or even humour. I find it really hard to crack a joke in English. At the same time it has seriously impaired my ability to write in Hindi or my mother tongue, Punjabi because most of the information giving material on important issues as well as literary writings from other languages are available only in English. Hindi and regional languages starve for want of such material. "
Monday, August 02, 2004
From The Dominance of Angreziyat in Our Education by Madhu Kishwar on Sulekha (old article)
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4/1114 Sapper Ernest Stephen Gyton – New Zealand Engineers
Ernest Stephen Gyton was born on 9th February 1890 the younger of two sons born to Grace Eliza (nee Freeman) and George Samuel Gyton[i]. Grace Elizabeth Gyton died on the 29th November 1890 with George remarrying in 1893 Jessie Florence Freeman who bought up the two boys[ii].
George Samuel Gyton was employed at the Government Printing Works and the Gyton's lived in Wadestown with the
boys attending St Paul's Kindergarten and then Thorndon School, Wellington.
On the 24th May 1915 Ernest Stephen Gyton enlisted in the NZEF. The 25 year old, single man listed as living with his
father in Tinakori Road. Ernest was employed by the New Zealand Railway as a fitter and because of this he enlisted in the New Zealand Engineers[iii].
4/1114 Sapper Gyton following basic training at Trentham Military
Camp departed New Zealand on the 14th August 1915 as part of
the 6th Reinforcements, New Zealand Engineers rather than for
the European War but to Egypt. Sapper Gyton's military files
simply note that he was arrived in Egypt and remained there
supporting the NZ Mounted forces involved in the Sinai Campaign.
Following the evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915 the NZEF
was reorganised, re-equipped and reinforced for movement to
France and deployment on the Western Front. Sapper Gyton was
marched out to 'to the Canal' on the 24th December 1915 and
shipped to France on the 8th April 1916 with the 2 Field Company,
6th Reinforcements, NZE (Sapper Gyton seated 1st right )
Sapper Gyton remained with the 2nd Field Company, NZE
through the Western Front campaign until June 1918 when he
was posted back to England 'on duty.' Sapper Gyton was posted
to the No 2 NZ General Hospital at Walton and remained there
to the end of the war. It is possible that because of his engineering he was one of the first groups to be returned to New Zealand where his skills were requested for post war recovery. Sapper Gyton was discharged on the 17th February 1919 ' on termination of period of engagement.
Ernest returned to work in the railways. In 1923 Ernest Stephen Gyton married Gwendoline (Gwen) Vaughan Ashwood.
The couple moved out to live in Karehana Bay, Plimmerton and had three sons, James (Jim), Robert (Bob) and Don. All
the boys attended Plimmerton School and Jim still lives in the area that his parent's purchased their first home.
Ernest Stephen Gyton died in Karehana Bay in 1940. Gwen was very active during the Second World War in the Plimmerton Branch of the Red Cross. Gwen died in 1990.
Plimmerton Red Cross Gwen 2nd Right,
Metty Vella 1st left
Grace Eliza Gyton died, aged 27, on 29th October 1890 at her parents' house, The Port, Nelson. George Samuel Gyton remarried in 1893 to Grace's younger sister Jessie Florence Freeman.
George Frederick Gyton (older brother) also served in the NZEF
Jim Gyton, like his father, served as a Sapper with Jim serving in 'J Force' 1945 – 1946.
Paperspast Online
Gyton family oral history
Archway Archives New Zealand Military Files
6th Reinforcements – off to the European Wars: Gyton family
Gwen and Metty Vella: Gyton family
[i] NZ BDM
[ii] NZ BDM
[iii] Archway Archives New Zealand Military Files: 4/1114 Sapper Ernest Stephen Gyton
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Brian McCabe grew up near Edinburgh and studied Philosophy and English Literature at Edinburgh University. He has been a full-time writer since 1980 and is currently editor of the Edinburgh Review.
He has held various writing fellowships, including the Novelist in Residence post at St. Andrew's University. He was the Scottish/Canadian Exchange Fellow from 1988-89, and more recently, has held Writer in Residence posts at Perth and Kinross Council and Edinburgh University. He won the Canongate Prize in 2000.
He has published several poetry collections, including One Atom to Another (1987), Body Parts (1999), and Zero (2009), along with three short story collections: The Lipstick Circus (1985); In a Dark Room with a Stranger (1993); and A Date with my Wife (2001), as well as a Selected Stories (2003). His novel, The Other McCoy, was published in 1990.
The Romans
Listen up. This is how
we're about to count from now on.
We got a one: I. We got a five: V.
We got a ten: X. We got a fifty: L.
We got a hundred: C. We got a a five hundred: D.
Also plus and we got a thousand: M.
That's it. That's all we need.
The fuck with dealing out letters
to two three four six seven eight nine,
eleven twelve thirteen etcetera.
Those motherfuckers can go eat shit.
The rule is: you add the little fish
if it comes after the big fish
because the big fish eats it, right?
When the little fish comes before
the big fish, you take it away -
on account of the big fish ain't
ate it yet, okay? Any questions?
Whaddya mean howdya write
one hundred and sixty-four?
Am I talking to myself here?
CLXIV. Dumbfuck.
This means Tony the Scribe
only needs to know seven letters
to run any number we tell him.
Okay let's go eat Chinese.
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Are you looking for GED® testing in Berthoud CO? The test is only given in person and not online. Typically to be able to sit for the GED® exam the test taker must be at least 17 years old. The GED® testing cost in the state of Colorado typically varies from $40-$90.
The GED® exam covers five topics: reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Each part of the test awards a score between 200 and 800. Most states require test takers to receive a score of 410 on each of the five topics and an average of 450 for the GED® test to pass.
Usually GED® testing locations in Berthoud CO are offered at:
- Berthoud High Schools
- Berthoud Community Colleges
- Berthoud Independent School District
- Berthoud Adult Education Centers


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Purpose and History of Sauropol
I. Purpose and History of Sauropol
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Creation of websites
Purpose of Sauropol
Sauropol is a free online service for creating instant websites. You can set up your own website and start publishing content in less than a minute. This site allows you to change your site's look and feel by quickly switching between various designs from our collection of pre-made templates, and it also allows you to manage comments, documents, hyperlinks, photos, test, and table, as well as include media from other sites such as Youtube and Flicker. You don't need any technical skills to manage your website. But in case you do, there are lots of ways to use them: whether to create custom add-on applications or to customize what we have to offer. You only need a web browser for all of this, and remember, it's free!
The Basics on How To Create a Website.
History of Sauropol
Sauropol is an online company that is based in Estonia and founded in the year 2000 by Saurus [1]. "The technology that is behind sauropol runs hundreds of mission-critical websites worldwide"[2]. Some of the company's major competitors are Yola, Weebly, Edicy, Webnode, and Drupal [1]. Mainly, this website is a tool that anyone can use to create a website of their own! Through the Sauropol website, the user is free to create a website or blog that has a hierarchical structure with multiple layouts [2]. What is really amazing is that it is completely free of charge!
Sauropol uses "Saurus CMS (Content Management System) which is a web publishing software combining daily content management features with sophisticated site administration and development tools. With Saurus CMS you can easily set up any public website, extranet or intranet, manage user access and configure integration with 3rd party systems"[3].
II. How does Sauropol work?
1. Sauropol is an incredibly easy online website design software that is free to anybody who wants to use it. In order to start, visit Sauropol and click the big sign up button in the middle of the screen. Upon creating a username and entering in valid email information, Sauropol redirects to the website the user has now created.
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2. Once inside the website, a pop up will come up asking if you want to go through the hints to creating the website. It is advisable to do this; it's very short, only three hints, and describes the functions and accessible toolbars while creating. Take note of the toolbar at the top of the page with the drop-down menu "Properties" which leads to "Site Design." For each website, this is where the choices for many different page templates are that will give the website some life.
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3. Beyond the design, the creation of the webpage is all up to the user. Play around! Have some fun! The options are endless when creating this page to a degree. There is only a certain amount of storage space available within the website, and all of this information can be found on the main Sauropol webpage.
Here are some website design options from Sauropol:
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III. How does Sauropol relate to other applications?
When editing a Sauropol website, the editing feature allows the user to copy text from a Microsof Office Word document and paste it into the website with almost any formatting from Word. The "Insert HTML" button allows the user to embed a video from a website like Youtube, a picture from a website like Photobucket, or a game from a website like AddictingGames. The user can insert any HTML code into the box that pops up and apply it to the website.
Sauropol has a relationship with Saurus CMS, its parent company, which is "the content management software behind each Sauropol site[4]." Sauropol is hosted by The Planet, "to ensure reliability and excellent connection speeds[4]."
Sauropol has recently created a Twitter page. View it here: http://twitter.com/sauropol.
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There are many unique ways to use the Sauropol application. During the first sign up process, custom domain names are created specifically for the new website being created. Anyone is able to create a website. There are no programming skills necessary. Bulletin boards, image galleries, documents folders, and blogs as well as websites can be created on Sauropol. As previously stated, this site allows video streaming from YouTube and Flickr onto webpages. It is also possible to connect to Sauropol through Facebook, Twitter, and Skype. Saurpol has many designs and layouts to choose from as well as an option to upload an original design. Additionally, the website allows management of text, tables, and hyperlinks. Sauropol gradually adds new features; therefore, there is no upgrades or new things to purchase. If any questions are present, web professionals are there to answer them[2].
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VI. Examples of educational/potential value of Sauropol
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Sauropol can be used in many educational ways. These are just a few.
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Blogging, accessing presentations, training, showing various types of product pictures: these are the many services Sauropol provide for companies. Everyone knows what a pain training situations can be, and Sauropol can be utilized to make these situations less of a headache. Sauropol could give businesses an opportunity to educate their employees, and would make it for the trainees to locate the material. This will help the trainees learn what they need to know prior to starting their position at a company. Blogging is becoming more prominent is today's world, and Sauropol also utilizes blogging. Blogging is a way companies can keep in touch with prior, current, and future customers. Customer service quality would rise for the company if they use this feature, and could help companies deal with some, if not all, issues first hand. Organization is the key to running a good business, and Sauropol can be used for organization. With this feature, business material can be organized to allow employees and possible customers to easily locate material such as products, services, and link presentations that will allow the customer or employer immediate connection to their needs and wants. Organization is not the last feature that can be used by using Sauropol. Sauropol can also allow companies to showcase its environment to extend and further their clientele. Many templates are offered on Sauropol, and also a user would have the ability to make their own template. These templates would help a company portray themselves in whatever light they want to be portrayed in. It could be a professional look, a fun look, a mixture of the two, etc. Finally, Sauropol can help a new company promote themselves on the Internet, and also will provide many ways to advertise its name.
VIII. How can Sauropol be used in other countries?
Due partially to the fact that it is a European based website, Sauropol boasts the ability to create multi-lingual and non-English websites. This promotes usage of Sauropol across the world. If a user needs any further assistance, Sauropol offers services needs via phone or e-mail from various web design and development firms that are very familiar with their software. These firms include ALL Web Industry, Netstudio, Rumos, and Webgate, among others[7]. These firms offer multiple language need (all include English and Estonian and a few include Finish and Russian). Information on how to contact these companies can be found on the website. The use of multiple languages in the service department encourages more individuals and companies to utilize the resources found at Sauropol.com.
On an even broader scale, Saurus, the web-software company that created Sauropol, has strong ties with its global partners. Saurus has global partners in Canada, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latin-America, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland[7]. In addition, 500 corporate websites and intranets use the software. Included in this list of clients are such as The Parliament of Estonia, Avis , and Danske Bank [2][7]. Coming from such a globally respected company, Sauropol understands the importance of connecting people from all over the world.
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V. Lesson plans using Sauropol
Sauropol can even be used in the classroom: Teachers can use Sauropol in their lessons in a wide variety of ways. Students in elementary school, secondary school, and post-secondary school can use Sauropol at their individual levels to help them accomplish their assignments. The Internet is a very popular tool in school today, and Sauropol is an easy, free site that anyone can use to become firmiliar with creating a webpage. The following lesson plans demonstrate Sauropol being used within education.
Endangered Species Experience
Lesson Plan:
Create to Educate lesson plan.pdf
Create to Educate lesson plan.docx
Reading Experience
Lesson Plan:
Favorite Book Lesson Plan.docx
Ocean Experience
Lesson Plan:
Ocean Creatures Lesson Plan.pdf
Ocean Creatures Lesson Plan.docx
Solar System Experience
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Concentration Camp Experience
Lesson Plan:
Concentration Camp Lesson Plan.pdf
Concentration Camp Lesson Plan.docx
Web Posting Experience
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English Grammar Experience
Lesson Plan:
English Grammar Lesson Plan.pdf
English Grammar Lesson Plan.docx
Profile Paper Experience
Lesson Plan:
Profile paper with evaluations.doc
Profile paper with evaluations.pdf
Genetics Experience
Service Learning Experience
Lesson Plan:
Service Learning Lesson Plan.pdf
Service Learning Lesson Plan.docx
Heath Industry Learning Experience
Lesson Plan:
Health Industry Lesson Plan.doc
Health Industry Lesson Plan.pdf
List of Careers:
Different Fields in the Health Industry.doc
Different Fields in the Health Industry.pdf
Our group's lesson plans
6th-8th Grade Lesson Plan- Physical Fitness
2nd grade Lesson Plan- Money
3rd-5th grade Lesson Plan- Roman Empire
IX. References
1. http://www.crunchbase.com/company/saurus
2. http://www.sauropol.com
3. http://www.saurus.info/products
4. http://www.sauropol.com/features#stay-secure
5. http://www.articlesbase.com/web-design-articles/website-application-development-companies-enhance-business-prospects-737182.html
6. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/healthcareers/
7. http://www.saurus.info/partners
X. Other Resources
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Click here to find the page where everyone will need to post research: Sauropol Research Page
Click here to view the IP page: Sauropol International Partner Communication


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Book Fetish: Volume X
Bookish things for those with a fetish for books. See previous entries here.
1. Giant Book Tent: Jack Maxwell designed a tent for FieldCandy that looks like a giant open book. It sleeps four, but it might be more fun to make this your new reading space.
2. Personalized Bookplates: If you're planning on gifting a book this Christmas, consider using this idea for handmade personalized bookplates to make the present a bit more special.
3. Shelf Sitter: This sculpture of a woman reading can be placed on the mantle, a bookshelf or stack of books themselves. "Head bent, ankles crossed, this lissome sculpture exudes peaceful concentration and the bliss that comes from reading something you love."
4. Book of Art: Etsy user Isaac G. Salazar has created these works out art by carefully cutting pages of books. The result is pretty amazing.
5. Harry Potter Book Page Christmas Ornaments: These ornaments are fashioned from the pages of the Harry Potter series and shaped into stars.
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New York City subway gets 47-inch interactive touchscreen for travelers
New York is definitely a city that's ahead of the curve as far as incorporating the latest technology into residents' daily lives is concerned. The Big Apple is home to the first restaurant to switch its entire ordering system over to the iPad, and the city's tech scene is thriving.
Another first New York can add to its list is the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's On the Go! Travel Station, a 47-inch touchscreen where subway users can access all they need to know about the subway. You can use the system to look up the subway map, find out about delays, service changes, and even discover if the escalator at your station is out of order.
The On the Go! Travel Station extends beyond the confines of the New York subway system though, and with its extensive features the Travel Station will come in handy for tourists and New Yorkers alike. You will also be able to use the system to look up maps of New York neighbourhoods, find places to eat and shop in those areas, and even get walking directions. There's also a news ticker and weather information. The first station is being unveiled today at the Bowling Green subway station, and in the coming weeks it will also be available at Penn Station, Grand Central Station, and Atlantic Ave.-Pacific St. in downtown Brooklyn and Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave. in Queens.
The Travel Station also provides a new advertising space for anyone who wants to catch the eye of New York's subway goers.
Already earning itself comparisons to the iPad, the Travel Station is extremely feature rich, and it's only just touching the tip of the iceberg with its potential. The only foreseeable problem is ensuring that passengers don't hog it.
Paul Fleuranges, a New York City Transit division vice president is quoted in New York Daily News as saying, "This puts at our customers' fingertips an enormous amount of information they have not had access to before."
The system was developed by the NYC Transit together with Cisco Systems, and the latter will be covering the costs of the initial 6-month pilot program.
Read next: Want location-based reminders on your iPhone? Try Cues.


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Sheffield United's co-owner Kevin McCabe believes the club have completed a major coup by appointing Chris Wilder as manager.
McCabe, speaking during the former Northampton Town chief's official unveiling earlier today, revealed Bramall Lane's hierarchy had been tracking Wilder's progress for "a considerable period of time" before making their move after parting company with Nigel Adkins.
Wilder, who led Northampton to the League Two title last season, also enjoyed considerable success with Oxford United ahead of his move to Sixfields and was courted by a number of clubs, including Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic, until United swooped.
"It's a top achievement to get Chris, he has been on our list for some years," McCabe said. "The timing has been perfect, Chris showing his true colours as a top class manager, not just with Northampton Town but Oxford United as well. Things have come together, a coincidence of timing.
"We all accept we have had a very disappointing and frustrating season, in spite of the best efforts of all.
"There's no question we have employed a person here who is fit to take us up through more than one division, he is well qualified, anyone who looks at his CV will recognise that."
McCabe informed Adkins he was being relieved of his duties earlier this week after United recorded their lowest league position for over three decades last term. But he insisted the decision to part company with Adkins and replace him with Wilder, a former United player, had been unanimously endorsed by the board. Including fellow co-owner HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Abdulaziz Al Saud.
"It's been a busy few days, making decisions for changes," McCabe added. "Chris Wilder has been a young man on my list for some years, one that I obviously saw play in Dave Bassett's era. A guy with the background and benefit of understanding the ethos of our club, which will play a big part in taking us forward in the years ahead.
"The ambitions for Sheffield United remain to get back to the top of the tree, the Premier League, which we very much hope will happen with Chris leading us."


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Skills Assessment and Career Development Techniques
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Currently the City of Harbin has no tap water, and that has led people to start paying attention to the truth of what happened at the Benzene Production Plant of Jilin PetroChina Company, Ltd (PetroChina). An Epoch Times reporter forwarded local pictures and a report.
Police Car Hit and Killed Two People in Sequence
At about 1:40pm on November 13, 2005, a big explosion broke out at the Jilin PetroChina Benzene Production Plant. At around 3pm, as people were fleeing the danger zone, police cars that were franticly clearing the way for Jilin leaders hit three people at the front gate of the 104 Plant of the chemical plant. Two died at the scene, and the status of the third victim is unknown. The police simply pushed the two bodies off the road and drove away, leaving the victims' bodies by the roadside for some time.
The next morning, the blood from the accident was still visible in front of the door of the plant. Someone had placed three cigarettes there (used as incense in memory of the deceased). One of the victims was Mr. Wang, the owner of the Guchuan Grain Shop in the Guangxi Market in Jiangbeitiedong (Tiedong) District of Jilin City. He was about 50 years old, and the dog he was walking with was hit and killed as well. The victim's grain shop has remained closed since the accident.
Tens of Thousands of People Escape from the Tiedong District
This was not an evacuation. The majority of the Tiedong residents decided to escape, not because they received notice from relevant government officials, but because they discovered the real situation of the explosion. The Tiedong area is located leeward of the plant, and therefore a large amount of yellow and dark smoke filled the sky there, making it very difficult for people to breathe. At around 4pm, almost anyone who was able to, walked toward the city's center. Due to strict blockades by police, no cars, taxies, or buses were allowed on the street. Longtan Bridge and Chengde Street were flooded with escaping people as were other avenues out of town. More than 5,000 people escaped from Jilin Petrochemical College alone. In Addition, 40,000-50,000 residents in Tiedong escaped, leaving mainly the old and weak behind.
At that time, electricity, water, heat, and all telecommunications except radio broadcasting in Tiedong were shut off. All schools and business were closed. Around 5pm, almost nobody was on the street. By 7pm, few homes had turned on lights. The air pollution in Tiedong was nothing like what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) TV suggested, that only non-toxic carbon dioxide was generated out of burning Benzene.
Photographs of the explosion reveal that the sky above the northern part of the river was covered with thick dark and yellow smoke. By noon of the next day when water supply resumed, the water, now turbid and carrying an odd smell, had been polluted. TV footage shows that massive amounts of foam and water (used to cool down the temperature) were mixed and used to put out the fire. This water combined with the high density of poisonous gas from benzene in the air, was dispersed into Songhua River through the sewer drains. The water intake system, at the lower reaches of the Songhua River has subsequently taken in the contaminated water source. Although the pollution is being continuously diluted in the river, it has severely polluted a large amount of water resources (at the time, an irritating odor could be smelled at the discharge opening at the end of the Qingyuan Bridge).
Inaccurate Official News Reports
The CCP official reports of the incident in the evening and the next day claimed that only glass within 0.12 miles of the explosion was shattered by the shock of the blast. However, all the glass on the balconies of two buildings at the end of the Qingyuan Bridge, about 0.62 miles away, were also all broken, and the window frames were severely distorted. The steel bars on the iron gate of the Jilin Chemical Machinery Plant nearby were broken; the steel-structured plant was severely distorted; a one-fist thick high-voltage electric wire and steel cable were blown into pieces; a large piece of boiler outer shell (0.39 inches thick, and weighing about 441 pounds) fell at the end of Qingyuan Bridge over 1.2 miles away; another piece of boiler outer shell fell on a shed on Suzhou street of Tuchengzi over a mile away; a residential vegetable cellar near the Hanyang Bridge about one mile away was hit by a large iron slab; a telephone pole in the Jilin Huodian district 1.2 miles away was struck down by the shockwave; it was possible that a woman riding on a motor scooter nearby Qingyuan Bridge was struck and killed by a piece of iron sheeting from the blast; the hydrogen pipeline of the 104 Plant of Jilin PetroChina, about a mile away, was ruptured by a boiler outer shell, the leaked hydrogen lit, and a prompt firefighting response helped to avoid a major disaster.
The Number of Casualties Remains a Mystery
It is difficult to determine the number of injuries that resulted from flying debris or falling glass. The TV news reported over 70 injuries at the time, but later changed this to 21. It is unknown how they came up with this number. On the day of the explosion, both Jilin City news and the Jilin Provincial news had only one-sentence reports about it, and viewer phone calls overwhelmed their phone lines.
A Changyi district traffic police officer from the Jilin City Public Security Bureau, who participated in blocking the site, revealed that approximately ten hearses from the city funeral home went to the explosion site. This information was later verified from different sources. Many Tuchengzi residents said that not long after the explosion, many ambulances rushed to the Huagong Hospital, and they were all transferring firefighters (the number of casualties was unknown). According to later TV reports, "The firefighters at the scene were putting out the fire with foam and high-pressure water hoses, and some firefighters had been working for over ten hours".
Review of the TV reports
On the first day [of the explosion], there were only one-sentence news bites, no details. People hoped to see some footage on the Jiangcheng Live Broadcast program, and their calls overwhelmed the phone lines. However, almost all media were silent on this subject. The news reports on the second day were all of the same tone, using pre-arranged rather than random interviews. They did not mention any of the well-known incidents such as the police car fatalities, the death of another person by falling telephone poles, or of a woman having been hit while riding a motor scooter. Reporters were "well-treated" and positioned by Jilin PetroChina, and were "well-organized" by and cooperated with officials from the propaganda department of Jilin Provincial CCP Committee, and the propaganda department of Jilin City CCP Committee. In this way, they "successfully" completed their interviews.


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FDA: Yellow light on diet pills Alli and orlistat / Xenical
Is it possible that Alli is not your best friend after all?
The prescription diet pill orlistat, sold under the brand name Xenical, and its over-the-counter sibling Alli, work by stopping the absorption of some fat in the gut.
The FDA today warned that it was reviewing 6 cases of liver failure and 32 reports of serious liver injury in people taking orlistat from 1999 to 2008.
Symptoms of liver injury include weakness or fatigue, fever, jaundice, brown urine, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools and loss of appetite.
If you're taking the pills and experience such symptoms, consult your doctor, and consider reporting it to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration here.
The FDA stopped short of telling dieters to stop taking the pill.
"…Analysis of these data is ongoing and no definite association between liver injury and orlistat has been established at this time. FDA is not advising healthcare professionals to change their prescribing practices with orlistat. Consumers currently taking Xenical should continue to take it as prescribed and those using over-the-counter Alli should continue to use the product as directed."
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Landscape Inspector
- Job Description and Requirements
- Attending to Inspection Requests (IR's) submitted by the contractor and take appropriate action in a timely manner.
- Review submitted shop drawings against contract drawings and specifications, local codes and statutory requirements and international best practice.
- Report any works carried out by contractor found to not be in accordance with approved drawing and specifications and report to stakeholders for appropriate action.
- Monitor quality of works and assess the safety at site including health and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with contractual / QCS specifications and safety and health risk assessments.
- Maintain records for daily activities on site including progress photos and ensure they are readily available for inspection as and when required.
- Prepare surveillance report(s) for deficiencies of work found at site and non conformance reports (NCR) if required in view of the development of events.
- Check and ensure effective co-ordination between discipline related works and all other disciplines.
- Provide technical input and experiences to resolve any discipline related issues on site that may arise.
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years' career experience, the last 5 of which should be in the Middle East partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in an Engineering discipline.


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Consumer Contracts - Off-Premises Sales
Bulk Discounts
Course Overview
On completion of this module you will know:
What off-premises contracts are as well as the types of contracts you will enter into.
What information you must give consumer and how that can be given.
How long consumers have to cancel their contracts with you.
What happens when consumers cancel their contracts.
How long you have to deliver the products that consumers have ordered from you.
Why you need to make sure that consumers who call you can ring on a bsic rate phone number.
Course Details
Sales Contracts - supplying good or supplying combinations of goods and services.
Service Contracts - supplying services only.
Digital Content Contracts - supplying data in an intangible medium, e.g. digital downloads. (Though it is unlikely that any of our off-premises businesses will be supplying digital content).


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A stroll down Memory Lane, with stops at the eateries that have shaped him, from food writer Andrews (The Taste of America, 2013, etc.).
The author has been a fixture on the food-and-drink scene for four decades, as a restaurant critic, journalist, co-founder of Saveur and author of a number of cookbooks. This memoir gets off to a fun start, with the author recalling his early silver-spoon years in Los Angeles, which were inauspicious for someone who would become a serious trencherman ("Franco-American spaghetti with meatballs, and Chef Boyardee beef ravioli….We also had a lot of Spam")—except for the fact that they ate out often. There is a sweet and promising chapter on Chasen's, the Los Angeles restaurant where Andrews was introduced to mid-20th-century upscale American cooking, followed by warm salutes to a number of friends and food places: the Ranch House, El Coyote ("Someone once described the place as a Chuck E. Cheese for adults") and the Adriatic. But as his stature in the food world rises, so does the sense of entitlement in his writing. The fun is replaced by waves of turgidity ("the challenge of reconciling sensual pleasure with political belief") and celebrity worship ("there were certainly no other restaurants where you could eat food of Spago's quality in your T-shirt and jeans—especially not with Sean Connery at the next table and Dolly Parton over by the window and Jodie Foster coming through the front door"). For someone so secretive about his romances at work ("we had become a couple, though we made sure that nobody at the office knew")—when he got married to another officemate, they kept that mum, too—Andrews is awfully loud about it here. Unfortunately, things just get creakier and more self-pitying by the page.
"My problem, of course, was that I was a decade or so ahead of the times." That's not the only one.


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Name of business:
Ceremonies by Dan – Dan Carpenter (owner)
When was your business established?
What wedding services do you offer?
What inspired you to start your business?
I'm passionate about marriage! Wanted to do my part to craft a special ceremony for each couple, and make their special day even better!
What makes your business unique?
I don't do a "cookie cutter" ceremony; each wedding I officiate is personal, and focused on what makes the couple special, their love wonderful, and their commitment to each other lifelong.
What is your business motto/slogan/mission?
Building Better Marriages … One Couple at a Time
Do you have employees/staff/team?
It's just me! I'm 100% dedicated to making your wedding ceremony everything you dream about!
Three words to describe your business:
Personal, professional, extraordinary
What is your favorite season for your business and why?
All of them! I love officiating weddings all year long – love is timeless and definitely not seasonal!
What else do we need to know about your business?
I specialize in crafting and delivering a ceremony (single religion, interfaith, non-religious, or vow renewal) that captures your love and commitment. Because your special day is about you as a couple, I spend time getting to know you, then put together a ceremony that honors who you are, as well as the sacred nature of the marriage relationship. It is my privilege to work with you and then incorporate all the important elements of the marriage ceremony, including, as desired, the spiritual and/or religious. Love is all about creativity, loyalty, hard work, and passion, and I want your ceremony to reflect that … to you, and everyone attending! Call – or email – today, and let's get started planning a memorable ceremony!
Do you cry at weddings?
I try not to during the ceremony, but have been known to shed a happy tear when I pronounce the couple "husband and wife" and introduce them as "Mr. and Mrs." for the very first time – it's a great honor!
What is your absolute favorite part of wedding celebrations?
Pronouncing the couple "husband and wife" and introducing them as "Mr. and Mrs." for the very first time – it's a great honor!
Do you prefer your cake naked or dressed?
Naked or dressed … either way, they're delicious!
Rapid fire words – sound off!
God first. Married and loving it. Father of four. Grandfather of four. Passionate about marriages. Dinner and a movie. Popcorn and chocolate. Hibachi steak and chicken. Christian music lover. Love my hot tub. Laugh often. Storyteller. God always.


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Music Lyrics
Bass and Guitar Tabs
and More...
Billy Joel
An Innocent Man
Some people stay far away from the door
If there's a chance of it opening up
They hear a voice in the hall outside
And hope that it just passes by
Some people live with the fear of a touch
And the anger of having been a fool
They will not listen to anyone
So nobody tells them a lie
I know you're only protecting yourself
I know you're thinking of somebody else
Someone who hurt you
But I'm not above
Making up for the love
You've been denying you could ever feel
I'm not above doing anything
To restore your faith if I can
Some people see through the eyes of the old
Before they ever get a look at the young
I'm only willing to hear you cry
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
Some people say they will never believe
Another promise they hear in the dark
Because they only remember too well
They heard somebody tell them before
Some people sleep all alone every night
Instead of taking a lover to bed
Some people find that it's easier to hate
Than to wait anymore
I know you don't want to hear what I say
I know you're gonna keep turning away
But I've been there and if I can survive
I can keep you alive
I'm not above going through it again
I've not above being cool for a while
If you're cruel to me I'll understand
Some people run from a possible fight
Some people figure they can never win
And although this is a fight I can lose
The accused is an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man
You know you only hurt yourself out of spite
I guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight
That's your decision
But I'm not below
Anybody I know
If there's a chance of resurrecting a love
I'm not above going back to the start
To find out where the heartache began
Some people hope for a miracle cure
Some people just accept the world as it is
But I'm not willing to lay down and die
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man
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Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
Series: Jane Jameson #3
Published by Audible Inc., Simon and Schuster on December 9, 2009
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 324
Length: 9 hours 4 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Purchased
Nothing sucks the romance out of world travel like a boyfriend who may or may not have broken up with you in a hotel room in Brussels. Jane Jameson's sexy sire, Gabriel, has always been unpredictable. But the seductive, anonymous notes that await him at each stop of their international vacation, coupled with his evasive behavior over the past few months, finally push Jane onto the next flight home to Half Moon Hollow — alone, upset, and unsure whether Gabriel just ended their relationship without actually telling her.
Now the children's-librarian-turned-vampire is reviving with plenty of Faux Type O, some TLC from her colorful friends and family, and her plans for a Brave New Jane. Step One: Get her newly-renovated occult bookstore off the ground. Step Two: Support her best friend, Zeb, and his werewolf bride as they prepare for the impending birth of their baby . . . or litter. Step Three: Figure out who's been sending her threatening letters, and how her hostile pen pal is tied to Gabriel. Because for this nice girl, surviving a broken heart is becoming a matter of life and undeath...
My Initial Reaction…
I expected hilarity and I got it. I expected to love the characters and I did. I was not expecting a mystery with unexpected twists and turns, but I got that that too! Nice Girls Don't Live Forever was definitely the best book in the Jane Jameson Series so far.
The Narration…
I feel like a broken record by now, since I seem to sing Amanda Ronconi's praises at least once a week. But I'll say it again, just in case you didn't know – Ronconi is an amazing narrator, who brings her characters to life through unique voices that embrace each individuals personality and ultimately improves every book she touches with her skills. I mean it says something that she makes it into at least one book review a week doesn't it? I will listen to anything she narrates. In fact, I chose to read this series because of her, not the story, the characters, or the author. I stuck around because all those elements came together beautifully, but she's what got me started in the first place.
The Characters…
When we left Jane in New Girls Don't Date Dead Men, she had inherited the bookshop and finally gotten access to all her funds (which was a huge amount of cash apparently) from killing Missy in Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs. Her newly acquired financial security was accompanied by a renewal of her relationship with her sire and on-again off-again boyfriend, Gabriel, who planned to whisk her away on a romantic trip to Europe. So I fully expected a chipper Jane when I started Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. But things weren't going exactly as planned; Jane and Gabriel's trip was a disaster on all accounts and within the first few pages (or minutes if you were listening like me) Jane runs off to Half-Moon Hallow alone, not quite sure if Gabriel has just broken up with her or not. So, while Jane continues to entertain with her dry, sarcastic humor, we had a much more sombre Jane in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. She's not sure where her relationship lies, she's not sure what Gabriel's been hiding from her, and she's really not sure how or where she's going to find answers.
Gabriel is true to form. He's continuing to be secretive and mysterious, even leaving her alone for hours at a time on their romantic getaway. He's receiving mysterious notes and he puts up no argument when Jane presents a flimsy excuse to leave the trip early. He's not exactly winning any boyfriend of the year awards, that's for sure. I have gone from thinking he seems like a nice character, to a boring character, to an enormously frustrating character over the span of the series so far. I'm not sure what the future holds for Jane and Gabriel, but I sure hope it includes a much needed attitude adjustment!
For me the secondary characters, and Jane's interactions with them, make this series. Zeb and Jolene have reached another milestone in their relationship already- Jolene's pregnant and because she's a werewolf, that means a shorter pregnancy. And their house still hasn't been built. So think of all the ways that could turn into a clusterfuck – especially with their respective families – and you've got the hilarity that ensues. And there's plenty of Dick (come on you know you just laughed!), who continues to be one of my favorite characters. He's changing because of his relationship with Andrea and I think I like the new Dick as much as the old one, if not more. And Jane's family continues to make her life…interesting. Her mom's in rare form in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever and I loved every minute with her in it.
The Story…
So the story is actually a bit more complex than usual. A big part of the story centers around the gang in Half-Moon Hallow, with all their relationship/family drama and the day-to-day business of running the bookstore, including the hilarious new addition of the Half-Moon Hallow Chamber of Commerce, aka the Stepford Wives Club. There's something else going on though, and it may explain what's up with Gabriel – and that's where the mystery lies.
There was more drama, more action (soft-action?) and more mystery in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever than in any of the previous books. And it managed all that without sacrificing the humor you've come to expect. In fact, I can think of more moments that had my laughing my ass of than in the previous book (though the first one, with her death scene remains the best moment of the series).
Concluding Sentiments…
If you're looking for a book heavy on the fun and laughs, with a bit of drama and mystery to boot, you'll enjoy Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. I'm looking forward to moving on to Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors very soon!


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Getafe 0 Real Madrid 3: Ronaldo brace inspires comfortable win
Cristiano Ronaldo was at the double as Real Madrid swept aside their Copa del Rey elimination at city rivals Atletico's hands with a 3-0 win at Getafe in La Liga.
A 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu only resulted in a 4-2 aggregate defeat as Real's Copa defence was ended at the quarter-final stage, with further frustrations creeping through in a goalless first half at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday.
Getafe belied form which saw them enter the game without a win in eight league games, although Toni Kroos' half-volley rattled the crossbar just before the break to signal Real's intent.
Needing a win to guarantee top spot with Barcelona playing later in the day, Real eventually found their feet in the second half, with Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo tapping home after good work from James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema.
The Colombian also set-up the second, nodded home by Gareth Bale, before Ronaldo benefitted from another Rodriguez assist, taking his season tally to 36 and ending a difficult week on a high after reports of a breakdown in his relationship with supermodel Irina Shayk.
Looking to put their Copa exit behind them, Real were quick out the blocks with Benzema and Marcelo going close in the opening stages.
Getafe gave them few troubles, but Real also struggled to find a breakthrough, despite their dominance of possession.
Benzema got behind the defence to square for Marcelo from the byline, but the Brazilian's effort was well blocked by Emiliano Velazquez.
The lively French striker saw an angled shot denied by the legs of goalkeeper Jordi Codina, who also had to be alert to tip Isco's speculative 30-yard strike over the bar nine minutes before the break.
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It was no less than the visitors deserved and the lead was doubled three minutes later, when a superb teasing cross from Rodriguez on the left was met by an onrushing Bale, who calmly headed home at the far post.
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Two of the three Co-founders — James Erck and John Erck — experienced the hassles of issuing and managing purchase orders first hand when John started a new business with his father called Extreme Bubbles . Around the same time, his brother James had also recently started a product based business called MPLS Ink.
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Music CD Reviews, January 2007
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in the Dark: Bonfires of Sao Joao
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my Brazilophile friend Juli tells me (and Wikipedia confirms),
is a Brazilian musical style, the word for which is derived
from English.
It stems
from dances that were held "for all," and mutated from
there. And mutated is a good description of the sound of
Forro in the Dark, a NYC-based band that has caught the
ears of both myself and David Byrne. Yes, the Brazil-loving
singer/producer has his thumb stuck in this pie, singing
on the tracks "Asa Branca" and "I Wish (Bundle of Contradictions)."
But the real story starts long before your hear Byrne's
distinctive tones. The album opens with "Indios do Norte,"
a rush of bass, triangle, and raspy guitar, with an irresistible
melody played by Jorge Continentino's pifanos (a
breathy Brazilian flute). It's a little hard to pin down
the band's style, which wanders from the high-energy opening
to Bebel Gilberto's guest
appearance on the soft bilingual "Wandering Swallow."
Then there's the calypso-esque call and response of "Que Que Tu Fez," and the
campy country feel of "I Wish..." and back to two energetic
instrumental/chant pieces to close out the project.
talks about the collaboration in his online
I sang "Asa Branca" and "I Wish" — the
latter song emerged out of a jam. I was warming up with some
chord changes and Mauro suggested during the recording session
that we all improvise around those chords. The result was
surprisingly good — but, maybe because I can, I suggested
that with just a few words added, with a vocal, the song
might be more focused. The lyrics and vocal turned it into
a vaguely Country outpouring of pain, anger and loss — which
maybe made explicit the link between forró and
north American country music.
I sang "Asa Branca" and "I Wish" — the
latter song emerged out of a jam. I was warming up with some
chord changes and Mauro suggested during the recording session
that we all improvise around those chords. The result was
surprisingly good — but, maybe because I can, I suggested
that with just a few words added, with a vocal, the song
might be more focused. The lyrics and vocal turned it into
a vaguely Country outpouring of pain, anger and loss — which
maybe made explicit the link between forró and
north American country music.
contribution is not the reason to get this album. It's
variety, energy, and the promise that Forro in the
is even
better live are, and make me wish I could catch them
live at Nublu in NYC. Perhaps they'll tour; on the basis
wonderful album, I encourage you to encourage them.
Scott Allan Stevens, Earball Media
JUST IN! ... New World Music CD Releases
Ranirim: Morning
Star (Northside)
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promo materials fall all over themselves to compare Ranirim
to a folksy ABBA. Lovers of acoustic or Nordic music might
be more inclined to pick this album up if told that it's
devoid of cheesy disco beats and insipid lyrics, and instead
rife with traditional instruments in modern arrangements.
Some of the vocal harmonies remind more of Karelian groups
(Burlakat, Varttina) than those ABBA babes. And I don't
ABBA use a nyckelharpa? In any case, don't be put off by
pop comparisons. They're more like the Swedish Old Blind
Berry & Panjea: Dancemakers (Wrasse)Listen To Dancemakers
press materials shout the unlikely story. Chris Berry is
only 23 years old, but has lived and studied mbira and
ngoma in Zimbabwe for a decade, and has achieved gwenyambira
(master) status. But despite this achievement, he's still
a California boy at heart, and pop rules this album, with
a little reggae and other seasonings.
The sound is Freshlyground
meets Rocker T at a rave in Harare. Fabulous horns, great
grooves, and lyrics steeped
in social
consciousness. It's damn catchy stuff, just don't expect
anything sounding like Stella Chiweshe or Thomas Mapfumo
on "Home" with prominent mbira and African-style guitar
backing the English and Shona lyrics). Other highlights
include his pointed criticism of capital punishment "Why
Do We" and the crazy-beat title track.
Cuchata: Sangre
Mixto (Eleggua)
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Seattle an emerging hotbed of Latin Alternative (aka Alt-Latin)
music? You can't get much farther away from Latin lands
meteorologically, but bands including Cuchata (formerly
Machete) are working hard to include Latin tunes in the
Seattle landscape. Cuchata's second release, Sangre
sees the band expanded from three to five, now incorporating
a couple of horn players. Still at the heart of the band
are Marcelo Quinonez's unique vocals, which have a haunting
quality, at once
and aggressive, inviting and unsettling. While the sound
is not a radical departure from the previous album, the
as a
foundation for Marcelo's
guitar, and provide some refreshing musical alternatives.
Biggest complaint: the black-on-dark-brown text makes the
CD artwork nearly illegible. Hard to categorize, easy to
enjoy, Cuchata is sure to catch the
ears of many
with this
album. But decide for yourself: Cuchata provides two full
tracks for your previewing pleasure: "Nueva"
and "Sistema
Zarra: On the Ebony Road (self-released)
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Zarra's debut release, On
the Ebony Road, digs deep into jazz idioms,
but the Morrocan-born Zarra still conveys a strong sense
of her North African roots through the vocals and arrangements.
The instrumentation is simple: guitar, bass, drums, and
percussion (including dumbek and cajon). Percussionist
Brahim Fribgane also adds oud on some tracks.
All this is support for Zarra's slinky vocals, which weave
in and out of the music, her voice another instrument rather
than something bobbing atop them like a cork on water.
After hearing Zarra's strong contribution to Richard
Khuzami's recent album Fused,
it's a delight to hear her immersed in her own musical
atmosphere. Fans
of Susheela Raman and Natacha Atlas, or those looking
for something like them but leaning a bit more toward jazz,
should be sure to check out this strong debut.
Abimbola: Ara Kenge (Fast Horse)
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in groove, Bola Abimbola's Ara Kenge is a fresh
blast of danceable rhythms. The Nigerian singer was born
and raised in Lagos, and blends the music of his roots
(fuji, juju,Highlife, apala, and Afrobeat) with a diversity
of instruments (mandolin, vibes, timbales, ukulele) and
other musical influences. Rich harmonies soothe while the
beat makes you wanna get up and dance. Abimbola appears
to be based in Denver, though much of the production took
place in Seattle. With too little new music from
Nigeria hitting the international market, the positive
grooves of Ara
Kenge are
a welcome addition.
Scott Allan Stevens, Earball Media
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Sunday 22nd February
Southampton vs Liverpool 16:15
In arguably the standout game of this weekend's round of Premier League fixtures, Southampton host fellow Champions League-hopefuls Liverpool in a clash that could be billed as a 'six-pointer'.
Southampton were unlucky to only come out with a point in their last fixture against West Ham. They were knocking on the door all game, as they dominated possession (67%) and also registered an impressive 21 shots. Midfielder Steven Davis was central to their attacking threat, covering every blade of grass in a buccaneering performance. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index demonstrates that he covered an impressive 11.1km against the Hammers, more than any other player on the pitch, with Morgan Amalfitano (10.9km) his closest rival. You can find Davis at 17/2 with 888sport.com to score at any time on Sunday.
Pundits and fans alike bemoaned the loss of midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin to injury early in January, as the Frenchman has been integral to the Saints' impressive campaign. However, to just sing the praises of the Frenchman would be doing a disservice to fellow central midfielder Victor Wanyama, who has certainly played his part in helping to boss the centre of the park. The combative midfielder produced another all-action performance against the Hammers, completing 41 passes in the opposition half and winning every challenge that he attempted.
It was perhaps a sign of Southampton's dominance against the Hammers that they could afford to push their defenders higher up the pitch to help orchestrate their attacks. In Nathaniel Clyne (27), Jose Fonte (21) and Maya Yoshida (29) they had three defenders who completed an impressive number of passes in the opposition half, helping to carve out chances for their teammates.
A last-gasp winner from maverick striker Mario Balotelli handed Liverpool all three points in their crucial fixture against Tottenham in the last round of Premier League fixtures. It was a vital victory for the Reds as it reduced the gap between themselves and the Champions League slots to just four points – a gap that could be cut even further should they emerge victorious at St Mary's on Sunday.
One player who has caught the eye over recent weeks is talented winger Jordan Ibe. Liverpool chief Brendan Rodgers has always shown a willingness to give youngsters a chance to stake their claim in the first team and, following a successful spell on loan at Derby, Ibe has grasped his opportunity with both hands. Operating in an unfamiliar right-wingback role, the South London-born youngster proved to be a solid 'out-ball' for his teammates and was a constant ;thorn in Southampton's side. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index demonstrates that he made a total of 27 attacking contributions (based on passes in the opposition half, dribbles completed, crosses completed and shots on target). This was nine more than his closest teammate. If you think that Ibe's recent good form could translate into goals, head over to 888sport.com who have the winger at 9/1 to score the first goal of the game.
In Vice-Captain Jordan Henderson, Liverpool fans know that regardless of level of performance, they have a player who is guaranteed to run himself into the ground. Once again, Henderson produced a lung-busting display, covering 11km – which was more than any of his teammates. Time and time again this season, Henderson has demonstrated his outstanding level of fitness, something that can be shown by the fact he has covered 260.7km this term, again comfortably the most in the Liverpool squad.
Daniel Sturridge may not have scored against Spurs, but Liverpool fans will be delighted that he's back on the pitch as he poses such a big goal threat. The England international has never been shy to take a pop at goal, which is demonstrated by the fact that he took four shots against Spurs – which was the second most of any player in the last round of Premier League fixtures. It was a sign that Sturridge is picking up where he left off as although his season has been blighted by injury, the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index shows that he has averaged a shot on goal every 22 minutes that he has been on the pitch. This is a better rate than any other Liverpool player and suggests that it won't be too long until the goals go flying in again.
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