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I am so excited to announce that this season, I'm an NFL Fan Style blogger participating in the NFL Fan Style Fantasy Football League! It is that time of year again where the NFL is kicking off, and if you are as passionate about sports and fashion as I am, you know that wearing your favorite team logo is a no brainer.
Follow my journey this season as I give you all kinds of Fan Style tips and tricks to help you share your love of the game as well. Make sure to tag #NFLFanStyle along with your favorite team.
Launched in 2012, NFL fan style is quickly becoming a social forum with unique opportunities for fans to share their love of the game through fashion, accessories, and food. It is the season of the fan where NFL fashion is the name of the game, and it couldn't be more fun!
Check out some of my favorite Pittsburgh Steelers gear below!
Women's Pittsburgh Steelers T-Shirt
Nike Pittsburgh Steelers Performance Leggings
Women's Pittsburgh Steelers Fleece Pants by Carl Banks
Women's Pittsburgh Steelers Sideliner Sweatshirt
Womens Pittsburgh Steeler Starter Satin Jacket
Official Pittsburgh Steelers Knit Hat
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Articles Tagged 'FNC'
easyJet flies to Funchal from Edinburgh
easyJet's new Edinburgh service becomes the LCC's third link to Funchal from the UK.
Norwegian grows by 16% in 2014; Oslo Gardermoen accounts for 21% of weekly departures
Founded on 22 January 1993 to take over the regional airline Braathens in western Norway, Norwegian has expanded considerably, becoming the third largest low-cost carrier in Europe (after Ryanair and easyJet). As the LCC is currently serving a total of 84 airports in 31 countries, anna.aero looks at Norwegian's recent developments.
Norwegian adds three links from Copenhagen and London Gatwick
Norwegian commences third route to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, this time from Copenhagen, and expands its seasonal offering from London Gatwick with Funchal and La Palma flights.
Germania starts several new winter sun routes
Germania adds weekly flights to Fuerteventura, Funchal, Marsa Alam and Tenerife South.
Leak of the Week – Amsterdam set to follow Porto as next easyJet base
After a World Cup semi-final exit, the Dutch are probably hungry for some good news. Fortunately for them, good news comes in orange packages, with easyJet planning to base three aircraft in Amsterdam next summer, anna.aero can exclusively reveal.
London Gatwick and Brussels airports show-off Cake awards for Norwegian and Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium respectively
In this week's Network Planning Community News, Porto Santo Airport celebrates with cakes the arrivals of Iberia Express from Madrid and Santiago de Compostela, as well as Germania from Düsseldorf. Furthermore, the Portuguese airport also celebrates the 50th anniversary of its airport peer at Funchal.
Jet2.com makes Madeira destination #30 from Newcastle
Jet2.com begins weekly Funchal operations – joining existing Portuguese flights to Faro.
Jet2.com launches seven new routes from five bases in one week
Jet2.com extends its operational footprint at its Blackpool, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester bases.
Jet2.com adds another route to Madeira
Jet2.com starts weekly flights from East Midlands to Funchal in Portugal, competing with Thomson Airways.
Portugal market increases capacity by 4.7% in 12 months; Madrid is top international destination
Portuguese airports offered almost 20 million one-way seats in 2013, including all four largest gateways increasing their capacity last year. With the flag carrier, TAP Portugal, commanding almost half of the weekly flights and seats, and Ryanair growing its presence rapidly at Lisbon and Porto, anna.aero investigates how this country market has developed over the recent […]
Germania adds another Madeira service
Germania starts Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden service to Funchal following Erfurt launch last month.
Germania starts weekly flights from Erfurt to Madeira
Germania begins its first route to Funchal, flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden to begin later in February.

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Ever Wondered What the Half Moon Shape on Your Nails Means? The Answer is More Important Than You Think
August 17, 2017 | General, Health | No Comments|
Did you know that the nails can reveal many symptoms of different diseases and conditions, including cancer? You should be aware of the Lunula indicators that will reveal any problems with your health that you might be having. The shape of crescent with white area at the fingernails is very important and specific area which you need to protect.
Here is what you need to be aware in regards to Lunula:
- The name Lunula comes from Latin which means small moon
- You should always try and protect this area from any harm
- The Lunula isn't always visible
- It is always white in color because it is fifth skin layer which has blood vessels under it
- In case you damage the Lunula, your nail might be permanently harmed
- In Chinese traditional medicine, if the Lunula isn't present it might mean that you have anemia or deficiency of nutrients. In case of blue color it could be a sign of diabetes, and if it is red it could be a sign of heart problems.
- If you have small Lunula it could be a sign of problems with digestion, and slow metabolism
- In case of ivory Lunula on both hands it could be a sign that your health is in perfect condition.
- Healthy fingernails often are ruddy, smooth, restrained, and strong, but also they have Lunula that is visible.
- In case Lunula isn't visible it is a sign that your body lacks energy and the state of the health is not as good. If you have them only on the thumbs it is a sign that you are lacking energy.


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A Lucky Player Scoops 1,662,135.30 SEK After Playing Divine Fortune at VegasHero CasinoJuly 20, 2018
There are many winners in the world and nothing makes you feel better than becoming the hero you have always wanted to be.
At the age of 25, one Swedish player visited VegasHero Casino and proved this claim by trying his luck.
The player decided to try his favorite slot, spun the reels, and eventually won the jackpot.
It was a big win and it's surprising to know that the win can be traced back to a toilet!
A Swedish Player From Älvsjö Wins a Jackpot
The idea of sitting on a toilet may sound unusual.
Andrej was determined to go home with a massive win.
Divine Fortune from NetEnt was one of the player's favorite slots.
Interestingly, Andrej wanted to withdraw the amount he had already earned before placing the bet.
He decided to place one more bet and ended up winning a massive 1.6 million SEK.
The newest millionaire in Stockholm decided to first repaint the toilet in gold, which is definitely the best color for his palace.
It's interesting to know that you can have fun playing games in a toilet.
After the impressive win, Andrej explained how he tried his luck while sitting on a toilet.
According to the happy player, he retained his previous earnings and decided to spin.
He ran to his family with shouts of happiness saying he had scooped the jackpot.
They didn't believe him until they saw the evidence.
Andrej said he would pay his debts and perhaps plan a trip.
Congrats to Andrej and good luck to everyone.
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Drumroll please!
I know you've all been waiting on the edge of your seats to see who will win my Blogiversary giveaway of Tanielle's favorite things!
Well, wait no longer!
Using Random.org...the winner selected was....Renee (private blog)!
Congratulations Renee, I just need your shipping info and your prize will be on the way!
Thank you so much to everyone who celebrated with us! It's truly been an awesome year with all of you!
Monday, February 8, 2010
And the winner is....
6 comments:
- Crochet Bug said...
Yay! I'm still in shock! But excited and can't wait to see it. Thanks! =)
- February 8, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- Unknown said...
Congrats Renee!
- February 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM
- Lynn said...
Happy Blogaversary!
We lived on a street (when we were first married) that hada curve in it that made everyone think they were Steve Mcqueen. We had two cars hit in front of our house and our next door neighbor had three hit! I'd bake the drunk neighbor a pie if I were you!
- February 8, 2010 at 5:18 PM
- Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...
Congratulations to Renee!!!
- February 8, 2010 at 5:25 PM
- Shawn said...
Dis you hear the noise that the Pac Man machine makes when the ghosts eat him? Yep, that was me.
Congrats Renee!
- February 8, 2010 at 8:01 PM
- Amanda @ Serenity Now said...
Well, I GUESS I have to say congrats. ;)
Hey, swing by!!! Your sponsor button is up!!! :)
I have a giveaway goin' on tomorrow before Decorating Dilemmas to celebrate the new look. :)
- February 8, 2010 at 9:35 PM
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Had their first experiences in English football gone as they would have wished, Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne could have been teammates rather than on a collision course for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.
How Chelsea fans must wish they had remained on the same side. Instead, neither player's style suited Jose Mourinho's physical approach and were sent through Stamford Bridge's revolving door for talented midfield players at the time having made just a combined 16 league appearances.
Both sales have come back to haunt Chelsea, who now look set to miss out on a place in the Champions League next season whilst De Bruyne orchestrates City's relentless march towards the title, and Salah's stunning scoring streak has Liverpool well on course for a place in the Premier League's top four.
They are also engaged in a personal duel for Premier League player of the year prizes as the two outstanding players in the division.
De Bruyne has the advantage of being at the heart of a machine-like City side now just one win away from winning the Premier League in record quick time.
However, he is the principal architect on the field of Pep Guardiola's vision to not just win, but to do so in style.
"He is the best example and he helps us to be a better club, a better institution for the future," gushed Guardiola when speaking of his admiration for the Belgian.
Liverpool know only too well of the danger posed by De Bruyne's passing range as his two assists cut the visitors open in a 5-0 City rout when the sides first met this season in September in a display that saw Guardiola label him the "complete player".
Salah a 'Proper Striker'
Salah was substituted at half-time that day in a match marred by a first-half red card for Sadio Mane.
However, it was one of very few ineffectual performances this season by the Egyptian who has scored 37 goals in all competitions.
One of those came as Liverpool inflicted City's only league defeat of the season in a thrilling 4-3 victory in January to heighten anticipation there will be goals galore in both legs between the sides in the next week.
"That makes him a proper striker. If you only score on the perfect day you cannot score 29 (Premier League) goals," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, after Salah shrugged off a quiet first 84 minutes to score the winner at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Salah is on course to break Liverpool's all-time single season scoring mark of 47 set by Ian Rush in 1983-84.
However, whilst Rush's goals contributed to winning the European Cup, Premier League and League Cup, Salah will go without silverware unless City are slayed on the route to Liverpool's sixth European crown.
"When I scored 47 goals we won the European Cup," said Rush last week. "We won three trophies that season and that's what we've got to start doing now."
Rush also claimed he had only seen five-time Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reach the level showed by Salah in scoring four and setting up the other goal in a 5-0 thrashing of Watford earlier this month.
Despite his admiration for De Bruyne, Guardiola has been cautious not to make any comparisons to Messi having seen the Argentine up close in four glorious years together at Barcelona.
However, Guardiola's all-conquering Bayern Munich sides on the domestic front came unstuck when faced with Ronaldo's Real Madrid in 2014 and Messi at the Camp Nou a year later.
Liverpool are likely to need something similar from Salah to derail a City side that has so far proved far too good for anyone in England.


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Baby mustard
Peppery, crispy mustard greens, also known as leaf mustards, is indeed one of the most nutritious green-leafy vegetables available around. Its lovely top greens have actually more vitamin A, carotenes, vitamin K, and flavonoid anti-oxidants than some of typical fruits and vegetables.
Health benefits of mustard greens
- Mustard greens, like spinach, are the storehouse of many phyto-nutrients that have health promotional and disease prevention properties.
- Leaf-mustard is very low in calories (27 calories per 100 g raw leaves) and fats.
- The greens are very good sources of vitamin K.
- Mustard greens are rich source of anti-oxidant.
- Fresh leaves are also a moderate source of B-complex group of vitamins such as folic acid, pyridoxine, thiamin, riboflavin etc.
- Fresh mustard leaves are an excellent sources of vitamin-C.
- Mustard leaves are also incredible sources of vitamin-A
- Fresh mustard greens are an excellent source of several essential minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and manganese.


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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has commended Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru, for appointing Alhaji Mati Ali as new Managing Director of Radio Jigawa.
Mr Shuaibu Leman, NUJ National Secretary, made the commendation in a statement issued on Friday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
The union described Ali's appointment as putting a round peg in a round hole, and expressed confidence that, as seasoned professional, the new helsman would ensure improvement in the services of the station.
It also pledged to support the governor in his programmes and policies geared towards developing the state.
The statement reads: "The NUJ national secretariat sincerely commends His excellency, Governor Badaru for putting a round peg in a round hole in the appointment of Alhaji Mati Ali as the Managing Director, Radio Jigawa.
"Sir, we are confident that with this appointment of a seasoned professional, there will be improvement in the services to the people of Jigawa, and even beyond."
"While extending our profound appreciation to the Governor, we wish to reassure His Excellency of our support at all times," it added.


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12 Days of Kindness
Christmas 11
"Oftentimes, people reflect on their lives and wonder how they came to be at a certain crossroad or exactly how they got where they ended up. This can apply to anything in life, be it career choices, our choices of marriage partners or even personal decisions we've made, crises we've lived through.. A path is just that; a means of getting from one place to another and made up of individual stones or paces we take one after the other…When we start out on a certain path in our life, we don't have the luxury of seeing where our footsteps will lead us…That's the beauty of living…Every decision we make along the way leads us to more paths and so on and so on until by the end of our days, our life is one continuous string of smaller paths we have taken…All combined to make the final trail…Is it fate that leads us to veer from the original path we had in mind or is it something called destiny? Or is it a certain amount of luck, good and bad, or personal choice?"
I found the above quote online but could not find by whom it was said. We could spend days discussing it and whether or not the things said were true. One thing is clear, though. Our lives do contain those moments in which we seem to head "off course" only later to wonder if the "off course" was really the course we really needed to follow. Sometimes life's detours take us where we needed to be all along.
Some of the sweetest fruits look ugly on the outside. The rough texture of the skin of an avocado is in direct contrast to the smooth inner texture of the fruit hiding inside. Somewhat a color much like algae, who would expect the fruit of the avocado, often considered a bit bland, to be considered a superfood? Life often hides its treasures in the same way.
A friend of mine considers people who never think outside of the box to be people who believe in a "small God". People who discriminate do so, according to my friend, because they cannot conceive of a God who has children that look different than they do. Such people, my friend believes, have a narrow vision of their deity, a tunnel vision that does not allow for any colors beyond the primary colors, nor people who are different than they. In short, my friend concludes, they have a small, boring, bland God.
There are times when the world seems too vivid, life's happenings too real and far too painful. There are days when bland and boring would seem like a gift to me. Then I realize that such bland and boring days would teach me nothing, give me no new opportunities to grow, and usually do not offer a reason to smile or laugh or feel the joy of life.
In her book "Rise Up and Salute the Sun", Suzy Kassem wrote: "I have been finding treasures in places I did not want to search. I have been hearing wisdom from tongues I did not want to listen. I have been finding beauty where I did not want to look. And I have learned so much from journeys I did not want to take. Forgive me, O Gracious One; for I have been closing my ears and eyes for too long. I have learned that miracles are only called miracles because they are often witnessed by only those who can see through all of life's illusions. I am ready to see what really exists on other side, what exists behind the blinds, and taste all the ugly fruit instead of all that looks right, plump and ripe."
Today your challenge is to veer just a little bit off the beaten path you usually take and experience a fuller life. Perhaps it will be to take a different route home. Maybe you will select a different entrée to eat or just add a slice of avocado on a burger or to top off a baked potato. Maybe instead of watching television you will exercise or perhaps, or maybe you will put a treadmill in the room with your television or computer and do two things at once for a brief period. Maybe you will stop by a mall on the way home and walk inside, not purchasing anything, just getting some exercise and smiling at those you pass.
A popular viral video on Facebook features a toddler standing by the glass railing of an escalator. People descend to the floor below on the escalator as the toddler waves goodbye. Some never veer from their routine, never see her wave or smile, never realize someone has just shared the joy of life and caring about their journey with them. Others, however, do see her, the motion of her hand catching the corner of their eye. Instead of going down the escalator like they usually do, caught up in their own world, they veer from their norm and return her wave. Some smile back, and there are a few that even respond with their own "Bye bye!"
"In life one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special day – or to celebrate each special day." Rasheed Ogunlaru's quote speaks to our challenge today. We can either stay on our regular course, limiting not only our God but our life, or we can realize that today is special just be being. Veer away from the humdrum of the regular routine and see the beauty of the moment. Let your deity be all that he/she could be and your life will be as well.


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All behavior begins with thoughts. All thoughts are in 3D: Words, pictures and emotions.
This week's postings have been focused on changing your pictures, now I am going to shift to emotions.
You are the source of all of your emotions
You are in complete control. No one can change the way you feel without your permission. Never give anyone permission to make you feel bad.
You can choose how you feel about any situation. You are the master of your thoughts.
There are 4 ways to deal with emotions:
- Avoidance
- Denial
- Competition
- Use
Although change is uncomfortable, your mood about making the change will be better if it is your choice. Your resolutions will not be successful unless it was your idea to change.
Your subconscious mind has dignity. It will fight back if forced to do something against its will. If you have a negative attitude about making a change may it be because this change is not what YOU really want?
When we avoid the negative emotions associated with change, it is usually because the change is not our idea, nor our desire, yet we don't want to face the emotional pain that we associate with disappointing another person.
We must identify WHY we are against the change and take charge of our lives. No change will be permanent unless it was our desire and our idea.
Every parent of a two-year old has had the following experience:
"Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom" "WHAT????"
You can't ignore a two-year old. They become more annoying and more intense until you finally acknowledge them.
Likewise, you can't ignore emotions. If you avoid them, they will intensify until you do something, so it is better to deal with them than to ignore them.
However, if you focus on a two-year-old's temper tantrum, you merely reinforce their behavior. You must stop the behavior without reinforcing it.
Likewise we should not reinforce our negative emotions by giving them too much attention. We should limit the amount of time we spend with negative thought.
If we spend too much time with our negative thoughts, we will focus in a negative direction. As a result, we will move in a negative direction. We must limit the amount of time we spend on negative emotions.
If something bad happens, you may feel the need to release negative energy. Keeping it bottled up may ultimately do more harm than good. If this is the case, give yourself a time limit. Actually set the alarm clock and rant and rave until the alarm goes off, then move on.
Keep in mind that the longer you indulge in negativity, the more you move in a negative direction, so for most setbacks 15 minutes should be your max.
Many of us feel that we cannot control our emotions; therefore we become a slave to them. Rather than fight, we indulge them.
Remember that emotions are like 2 year olds. It is up to the adults to teach them the proper way to behave. Overindulging negative emotions is like spoiling your child – you are doing yourself and them a great disservice.
Just as you learn when your child is in pain as opposed to whining for attention, you must learn when to cater to your emotions and when to not reinforce them.
Some people use pain as their friend. It is easier for them to complain and whine about a situation than it is to do something about it. They are overindulging their inner-child and causing more damage than good.
Just like a parent of a spoiled child, however, when we have had enough, THEN we take immediate action. We exercise the best option – we use our emotions to make a change.
Linking emotions with habits
When you are in an intense emotional state, unique experiences that occur simultaneously are linked with that emotion. Your subconscious mind will store that emotion along with the unique experience.
To change behavior, perform the new behavior at the same time as something that is intensely pleasurable. This will link the new behavior with the seek response and quickly change your behavior.
For instance, if I want to exercise, I will play my favorite music and dance. Because I enjoy dancing, the exercise activity is now linked to pleasure and I will seek to repeat the behavior.
Attitude magnet
Emotions are the magnet for our attitude. They attract or repel behavior.
We move toward our strongest emotion.
We avoid pain and seek pleasure. If the change we are seeking creates a negative emotional state, we will not be successful in making the change.
Our attitude is the direction in which we lean. If we have negative emotions toward our change, we will avoid making the change, so having a good emotional state is crucial to our success.
Changing is better if you have a good mood
No matter what your mood, if you plant wheat, you're going to get wheat, so you may as well be in a good mood when you plant.
Change is never easy. Leaving your comfort zone is uncomfortable no matter how good the new future may be.
If you have a good mood about your change, it makes the change that much easier to bear.
If you enjoy Mental Health Food; please like me on Facebook where we can converse even more.
Check back next week to learn about motivation and controlling your habits. Happy Friday the 13th.
Related articles
- 10 Ways to Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence (psychologytoday.com)
- Zen Parenting (familyphotographyandfood.wordpress.com)
- Returning to normal – Emotions Part 1 (living4bliss.wordpress.com)


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Kat Graham is going retro with her new song "1991," but don't think that her new '90s sound is just a phase. Kat is a '90s kid -- and she does what she wants.
"My biggest peeve and worry -- I didn't want people to think, 'Oh, it's so kitschy, contrived,'" the "Vampire Diaries" actress told MTV News. "No, I produced a record. I wrote the f--king record. I'm putting it out on my label. I'm doing it my way. The whole album is '90s-inspired."
After leaving Interscope due to a lack of creative control, Kat put together her own team -- people who "got it," like Leland, who co-wrote the record, expected out in late April. Jeeve co-produced the project. For the upcoming video, a giant "'90s house party," she called up stylist pal Brett Allen Nelson, who dressed her up in Jeremy Scott's inventions. Scott is one of the people who truly understands what she's going for, she says.
"I would be wearing his clothes when no other designers would understand that that's who I really am," the 25-year-old said of her throwback style. "That's the world I come from -- The Cobra Snake world, the hipsters and all that. That kind of sound -- I'm someone that was listening to Babyface and Janet Jackson and archived Madonna when I was like 12 years old."
Taking cues from Brandy, Aaliyah, Left Eye and Paula Abdul, Graham sinks into that "power-pop" vibe with "1991." The track rolls out a hard-hitting, bouncing bassline, creating a dancey foundation for Kat to cut through with an authoritative vocal, backed up with soulful harmonies.
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Working with Schizophrenia
A Needs Based Approach
Gwen HoweBased on a tried and tested needs-based approach it begins by looking at the present 'state of play' in society's approach to schizophrenia, and the experiences of both sufferers and their families. It goes on to identify the needs raised by such experiences and considers ways of meeting them, before detailing methods of intervention. Learn More1987, 200pp
Coding the Therapeutic Process
Emblems of Encounter: A Manual for Counsellors and Therapists
Murray CoxThis volume – first published in 1978 – is a manual of visual display systems which offers various forms of notation for recording a patient's kinship network, his living conditions and life events alongside his clinical history. It also indicates ways of recording inner and outer world phenomena. Learn More1989, 96pp
Professional Engineer in Society
Stephen Collins, John Ghey and Graham MillsThe authors describe the skills and background knowledge the effective engineer will need and go on to describe the historical development of the engineering profession, with particular reference to the UK but also in comparison with the French and German experiences. Assignments, exercises and study questions are set at the end of each chapter. Learn More1989, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.10in / 232mm x 155mm, 220pp, £25.00ISBN: 978-1-85302-501-3
Art Therapy in Practice
Edited by Marian LiebmannThere is increasing interest in the use of the arts generally, with disadvantaged people of all kinds/ New ways of working are being developed all the time, and art therapists are pushing out the boundaries as they do this. This book describe what actually happens in art therapy in a variety of contexts, as practised by particular art therapists. Learn More1989, 192pp
Storymaking in Education and Therapy
Alida Gersie and Nancy KingThis book contains myths and tales from all over the world which are grouped around seven themes. The authors suggest ways in which these myths and tales can be used to develop our imagination's unique voice through educational and therapeutic encounter, and how this expression can be communicated to others who are engaged in the same task. Learn More1989, 416pp
Closing Children's Homes
An End to Residential Child care?
David Cliffe with David BerridgeThis ebook reports on the unprecedented and radical step taken by Warwickshire Social Services Department when, in 1986, it closed the last of its children's homes. Learn More1991, Ebook, PDF, 245pp, £6.00ISBN: 9781905818990
Dimensions of Evaluation in Higher Education
Report of the IHME Study Group on Evaluationin Higher Education
Urban Dahlloff, John Harris, Michael Shattock and Andre StaropoliThis book addresses primary issues in evaluation in an international, a national and a long term perspective. The essays demonstrate that arguments about the nature and techniques of evaluation must entail far broader considerations than those often promoted by policy makers. Learn More1991, 160pp
Storymaking in Bereavement
Dragons Fight in the Meadow
Alida GersieIn this book the author reflects on the processes of grief and more than 50 folk tales are included. The ancient stories vividly convey mankind's struggle with death and loss, the despair and hope, with bitterness and love. The use of stories in therapy is explained, specifically bereavement counselling through storymaking. Learn More1992, 336pp
Shakespeare Comes to Broadmoor
The Actors are Come Hither - The Performance of Tragedy in a Secure Psychiatric Hospital
Edited by Murray CoxBetween 1989 and 1991 several of Shakespeare's tragedies were performed in the central hall of Broadmoor Hospital. This book sets these important events on record. It offers insights into the impact of such drama, in such a setting, upon actors and audience. Learn More1992, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 280pp, £14.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-121-3
Dramatherapy with Families, Groups and Individuals
Waiting in the Wings
Sue JenningsThis book - by one of the leaders in this exciting and relatively new field - is the first to present a working framework for dramatherapists, social workers, family and marital therapists, and others conducting groups. This framework primarily deals with dramatherapy in non-clinical settings such as family centres and residential children's homes. Learn More1992, 160pp


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Thursday, October 17, 2013
2011, France, directed by Maïwenn
Though you only rarely hear it mentioned Bertrand Tavernier's 1992 film L.627 is one of the great latter-day French police movies, a day-to-day depiction of the French police system and the people with whom it comes into contact. Consciously or not, its influence looms large here, with a child protection unit replacing the earlier film's narcotics squad. There's a little more melodrama on this occasion, particularly on the home front as the various members of the squad become personally involved, and the ending is both unexpected and distracting, but for the most part it, too, is a fascinating depiction of the very different legal philosophy of the French system, with victims and accused drawn together in ways that do not occur in the Anglo-Saxon world.
That makes for some excruciating confrontations, particularly given the nature of the accusations, that would seem only to increase the victims' trauma, while it seems entirely routine for police to push the accused, their accusers, and any witnesses around with considerable physicality, in ways that make some parts of the American and British police worlds seem almost genteel at times. You get the sense that Maïwenn is trying to make a broader point about the weaknesses of her country's investigative processes, though it's hard to know just what the viewer is intended to do with any sense of outrage, particularly since the police, as depicted here, take on many of the social burdens of dealing with criminality, allowing the wider public to be shielded from a never-ending stream of trauma.
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Car sharing. Ridesharing. Bike sharing. What's missing? Drop is bringing e-scooters to Toronto's during Collision, North America's fastest-growing tech conference. In an effort to help the 25,000+ attendees make the three kilometers trek between conference buildings, Drop is setting up two pick-up and drop-off scooter stations – one at Harbourfront Centre and one at Hotel X, steps from where the conference will be taking place.
Drop, a Toronto-based mobile rewards platform, is sponsoring the e-scooter activation and aims to have attendees complete 4,000 rides over the course of the conference. The result will be 2,500 kilograms of carbon emissions saved, almost 550 rideshare cars off the road, and saving attendees nearly $45,000 in travel costs.
"E-scooters are everywhere in Silicon Valley, and as a rewards company, we want to level up the lives of our members by making the ride for attendees of Collision more rewarding, so we're introducing an easy and fun way to get around," said Derrick Fung, Drop CEO. "An e-scooter is 88 times more energy efficient than a car, it's fun, it's good for the environment, and helps to decrease traffic congestion. Our view is that Toronto would really benefit from a permanent e-scooter sharing program."
The e-scooter rides will be free and provide conference attendees with a smooth 10-minute scooter ride along the picturesque Toronto lake shore. Partner firm Velocia, a rewards platform focused on urban mobility, crunched the numbers: by comparison, driving the conference route will take attendees a minimum of 15 minutes and cost over $20 in fuel and parking. Walking will take participants 40 minutes, while a ride-share will cost them up to $11.
The stats support Fung's assertion with the average commuter spending 42 hours a year sitting in traffic, the equivalent to an entire standard work week.
And the appetite is there for many commuters to make the switch: Drop conducted a survey to determine habits and attitudes about transportation, and the results showed a definite openness to making positive transportation changes.
While 42 per cent of participants said they drive to work, 45 percent said they'd like to see an e-scooter sharing program made available.
Moreover, many respondents were open to changing their modes of transportation:
- Saving time was a major driver for change, with 53 per cent saying they would consider leaving the car at home if it meant a shorter commute.
- Money was also a factor, with 51 per cent claiming they would make a change if it meant cost savings.
- 43 per cent cited environmental impact as a reason to drive less
"In the busiest North-American cities, commuters can spend upwards of 160 hours per year sitting in traffic. This costs the U.S. economy alone over $160B in wasted time and fuel each year," says David Winterstein, CEO of Velocia. "If we can shift the way people commute in their cities, there will be massive benefits not just for the economy but also for the individual and our communities."
The pop-up e-scooter activation will be available for the duration of Collision, which takes place between May 21 – 23, 2019 at the Enercare Centre, and will provide registered conference attendees with free access to e-scooters to transport them between the Harbourfront Centre and Hotel X, a three kilometer stretch between conference venues. With safety as a top priority, the team has taken steps to ensure responsible scooter use: mandatory helmets, designated pick-up and drop-off zones, and a clearly marked route in a vehicle-free zone.


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8-Port PoE+ Rack-mount Switch with 70 watts of disposable power and Green Ethernet Technology
8-Port PoE+ Rack-mount Switch with 70 watts of disposable power and Green Ethernet Technology
- 4 PoE/PoE+ 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX switching ports
- 4 additional 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX ports
- Connect up to 4 PoE or PoE+ devices (PoE+ with 30 watts max. per port)
- Compliant with IEEE 802.3at and IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet standards
- 70 watts of total PoE output power available
- Green Ethernet Technology offers Energy Savings of up to 70%
- Durable black metal housing. Zero operation noise, fan-less design
- Rack-mount kit included for professional rack installations
- Store-and-forward switching architecture non-blocking wire speed performance
- 802.3x flow control for full duplex-mode
- Integrated address look-up engine with a 2000 MAC address table
- Build-in power supply
- Supports Universal Plug & Play
UPVEL PoE+ switches significantly reduce the cost of ownership for small and medium size business networks as well as professional home network installations. PoE technology feeds power via existing Ethernet cabling (Cat.5E or Cat 6) to client devices and eliminate the installation of additional cabling and power sourcing equipment. All ports are PoE+ enabled and provide up to 30 watts of power to connect a wide array of power intensive PoE devices such as outdoor Wi-Fi access-points, pan-and-tilt IP-cameras, VoIP equipment, and many other POE devices. UPVEL PoE+ Switches are sturdy build with metal housing and quiet without any fans.
The UPVEL UP-208FE is an 8 port Fast Ethernet unmanaged rack mountable desktop switch compliant with IEEE 802.3at and IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet standards, supporting all current PoE devices: class 2 (7 W), class 3 (15.4 watts) and class 4 (30 W). The switch features in total 8 Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) ports: 4 Fast Ethernet PoE/PoE+ ports each provisioning up to 30 watts of power, and an additional 4 Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) uplink ports.
The total available power regiment is limited to 70 watts for PoE devices. The switch automatically detects the type of PoE device connected and provisions up to 30W of power for 802.3at PoE+ type devices (with a maximum of two PoE+ devices connected simultaneously) and up to 15.4W of power for 802.3af PoE devices on all 4 PoE ports. The unit has a build-in power supply.
For non-PoE type connected network devices the power supply is automatically blocked and only data is transmitted. The popular Green Ethernet technology detects idle ports and cable length on each port and helps reduce energy consumption by of up to 70%. The total available backbone bandwidth of 1.6Gbit/s significantly increases network efficiency and prevents traffic overload. The LED status display on the front panel facilitates troubleshooting by indicating device type connected and speed. A rack-mount kit is included for professional rack installations.
The switch ships in a retail package with power cord, rack-mount kit and installation guide.
- 4 Fast Ethernet Auto-MDIX PoE / PoE+ ports
- 4 Fast Ethernet Auto-MDIX ports
- Compliant with IEEE 802.3at and IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards
- Supports PoE-class 2 (7 W), class 3 (15.4 watts) and class 4 (30 W)
- Up to 30 W per port to power devices standard PoE + (provided that no more than two devices are connected simultaneously)
- Up to 15.4 W per port to power devices standard PoE
- Automatic detection of connected PoE device class
- Total switching backbone capacity of 1.6Gbps
- LEDs for Power (power switch), PoE (PoE-available connections), MAX (maximum load control), Link / Activity
- Supports IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
- Store-and-forward switching architecture with non-blocking wire speed performance
- 802.3x flow control for full duplex-mode
- Back pressure flow control for half-duplex mode
- Green Ethernet technology provides energy savings of up to 75%
- 2000 MAC address entries
- Support for Jumbo-frames up to 9 KB
- Build-in power supply
- Metal housing for better heat dissipation and durability
- Fan-less no noise design
- Rack-mount kit included
- Warranty — 2 years
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+)
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
|8 RJ-45 ports Fast Ethernet Auto-MDIX (4 PoE / PoE+)
|Power over Ethernet
Up to 15.4 W for PoE
Up to 30 W for PoE+
PoE-Port: terminals 7 and 8 (-), pins 4 and 5 (+) mode A
|Data transfer rate
Ethernet: 10/20 Mbps (half / full duplex)
Fast Ethernet: 100/200 Mbps (half / full duplex)
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|Switching table
|2000 MAC-address
|Bandwidth switching matrix
|1.6 Gbps
|Power Supply
|90 ~ 260 V 50/60 Hz, 1 A
|Power, PoE, Link / Activity, MAX
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Minimum: 8 W (Standby)
Maximum: 90 W
Maximum for PoE: 70 W (4 PoE devices with power consumption of 15.4 W or 2 PoE+ devices with power consumption of 30 W, or combination thereof)
Operating: 32 ~ 113 ° F (0 ~ 45 ° C)
Storage: -4 ~ 134 ° F (-20 ~ 57 ° C)
|Max. 90% non-condensing
|Dimensions (L x W x H)
|11 x 7.1 x .9 inch (280 x 180 x 44 mm)
|4.5 lbs (2 kg)


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Talbot Green - Ryan Review
Stopped in on this Nando's after a few days in Cardiff. It's located on the Talbout Green SHopping Park (T9), which is home to large department stores such as Argos, Next, Sportsdirect and a few other eateries such as F&B's and Chiquito. There are hundreds of free spaces for up to four hours parking - and the nearest train station, Pontyclun, is about 1.5 mile walk away.
Arrived here around 11:30am and it had only been open for 30 minutes, so wasn't busy - and I was one of only two tables in use, which meant the food came lightning quick in under five minutes. I went for the half chicken with chips and rice and it was delicious. A very good sized chicken, smothered in sauce, very juicy, piping hot and white meat throughout. The rice and chip portion were average sizes and cooked just right.
The restaurant is nicely decorated, with the ever more common red half dome lightshades and big long frilly red paper shades surrounding the lighting and also the spiral spinny disc style things. A good variety of seating and plenty of artwork on the walls.
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We often forget that technology isn't limited to the internet, a smart board, cell phones or tablets. There are a lot of teachers in this class but we also have quite a few coaches. For this blog post share what you think technology has done to the world of sports. Take a look at the article below that gives 10 new technological advances that may play an impact in their sport and at the Olympic Games. In volleyball, technology is developing in the types of uniforms, shoes, knee pads, ball production, and training tools all the time. They have even started talks of a challenge system, much like the system used in tennis, in volleyball. Share what technology you have observed and used as coach. If you do not coach then share what you think technology has done for sports over the years and what kind of impact it may have in the future.
Travis Dalton
11/17/2013 05:47:30 am
The above link in the post directs you to email for some reason. I am attaching the link to the site. Sorry for the confusion!
Trisha Shannon
11/17/2013 06:15:20 am
Being an athletic trainer I am around sports all the time and some of the new technology out their in the athletic training and medical profession will make a great impact on sports. One of the biggest changes for sports is concussion technology. Companies can place sensory in football helmets to detect if a hit was to hard and if a player needs to be evaluated. Other new advances include the ability to use IPads on the sideline to do balance and vision testing without ever having to leave the game. Impact and SCAT2 testing are also helpful in determining what imbalances are going on in the brain.
Derek Lannigan
11/17/2013 11:04:54 pm
As technology becomes more prominent in sports it will begin to do away with human error. Things will start becoming more robotic and calls will be more accurate on obvious fouls, but they will become a hassle on more tedious ones. Technology gives the coaches and players more power than the officials because call can be challenged numerous times throughout the game. Even though the number of challenges can be limited it still causes the momentum of the game to swing and game play time to become longer. When you look at Division I and NFL every scoring play is automatically reviewed in order to see if there was a call that was missed. I believe that if a call was missed during the duration of a play, then it should be void after the play is over if the official did not call it.
Morgan Goetschel
11/18/2013 12:07:08 am
As a Cross Country/Track and Field coach the new technology that they are coming out with is making people start to preform so much better. One type of software that I like is the a Video software called Coach's Eye. You can use it in almost any sport to help any athlete with a technical aspect of their sport. All you have to do is record a video of your athlete doing their sport. as soon as you are done you can view the video, and the helpful things that you can do to work with your athlete is slow the video down so they can see exactly what they are doing wrong, you can draw on it to show them where they need to be, and create an all around analysis that you can send to them to see or keep it right on your phone or other device.
Joshua Hancock
11/18/2013 09:14:06 am
When I was in high school I was the manager for the volleyball team. My main job was to keep the stats for the team. I kept these stats by making tally marks on a piece of paper on a clipboard. Today I teach at the school I went to high school. At one of the games I was attending they asked me to keep up with the stats because the manager was sick. I was very willing to help until I realized they kept the stats on a iPad. They used a program I had never heard of, but it was easy to learn. I only graduated high school five years ago, but the way stats are kept has completely changed. This change is good though because they are a lot easier to keep up with and there is no pesky paper to keep up with.
Ruth Ann Pfremmer
11/18/2013 10:31:51 am
One area that is extremely important is to all athletes is technology to aid in the medical diagnosis and care of the athletes. Radiology equipment comes in all shapes and sizes. Ultrasound units are now produced as handheld devices. Whether handheld, stationary, or mobile equipment is used to image parts of the body, the images can be sent (telerad) to a radiologist. Immediate readings can be provided to enhance the care of the athletes, this in turn enhances the performance of the athletes.
11/19/2013 03:26:58 am
Tech and soccer. For right now they are using a microship on the balls and on the post of a few scrimmage, why? In soccer you can not use the replay or challenge some play. The ref have to decide whatever the ball cross the goal line or not in a fraction of second. So they are using microship inside the ball and around the post so as soon as the ball cross the line will bip and vibrate a remote control that the ref will be using.
Ethan Mignard
11/20/2013 12:46:49 am
Some of my favorite technological innovations in sports are the ones that help improve the officiating. It's impossible for the referees or umpires to see everything, so some extra help is almost always useful. That being said, the technology I use most is the app Coaches Eye. It allows me to record or import video and then replay it frame by frame using a virtual wheel at the bottom of the screen. The app also allows me to draw lines on the picture. It comes in quite handy when analyzing running and hurdling form.
Jodi McSwain
11/20/2013 10:58:22 am
I'm not up-to-date when it comes to technology in sports! However, through reading a few articles, you can see how technology has come a long way over the years. Technology has provided athletes the opportunity to do things better, faster, and to be more competitive. Everything from foot wear and clothing to equipment have improved through the use of technology. Athletes can use technology to help them with training and show how they can make improvements in their performance. Technology can also be used to assist in games - replays, etc. I read about suits that swimmers had used during past competitions that allowed a large number of records to be broken. They were actually banned from the Olympics because not all swimmers had access to the suits and it gave others too much advantage.
Alanna Dennison
11/20/2013 11:14:40 pm
Being an athletic trainer, injury and rehabilitation documentation takes up a huge chunk of my time. Technology has given us many different systems of injury documentation that saves us tons of time in pulling files, reading through old information and hand writing out every last thing we do. Documentation systems can now be pulled up on Smart phones, tablets, computers etc and allows us to document whenever we need and wherever we need, in addition to being quicker and more organized. We can also use these systems to run checks on the number and types of injuries occuring and other statistics, which can be used in research and studies. These systems include the SportsWare system we use at CMU, as well as systems such as Injury Tracker, Athletic Trainer System, Echo, etc.
Travis Dalton
11/23/2013 06:00:18 am
I like reading about all the different technologies that you all are experiencing. I feel like this is an exciting time in sports and the technology will hopefully further the games.
Dustyn Yung
11/24/2013 01:07:33 pm
For basketball we are always of hearing of new things to use. Nike came out with a new basketball shoe that recorded how much pressure and speed you are using when you cut and move on the floor. Film wise we use hudl for all of our film, but we are in the process of possibly buying a thing called krossover that breaks down the film for us and also has vision sight on it that shows the the pass or shot one should have taken. Technology is growing rapidly.
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Do you celebrate Halloween with the kids?
Halloween is becoming increasingly popular here in Australia even if it is a relatively low key event compared to the USA. In the past I have resisted active participation! But now with a five year old in the house it is getting hard. She is excited and looking forward to spending time with her friends on Sunday afternoon at a spooky tea party we have been invited to and to be honest I have found myself enjoying planning what to make to bring along. Spending time with friends, yummy food and some (not too) scary fun – what is not to like?
Here are some of the spooky cupcakes I found while deciding what to make. I think I'm going to go with the monster strawberry one because you know… fruit. Ha ha who am I kidding!
Left to right, top to bottom.
- Monster strawberry cupcakes via Yummy Crumble
- Halloween ghosts via Everyday Southwest
- Low fat chocolate mummy cupcakes via Skinny Taste
- Witch's legs cupcakes via Punchbowl
- Frankenstein cupcakes via Your Cup of Tea
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- Dirt cupcakes via Like Mother Like Daughter
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Lockett Meadow offers plenty of solitude and a great opportunity for altitude training. The trails are well established and marked, and is located close to a campground.
North of Flagstaff on the 89A, take a left turn directly after a sign for Sunset Crater. This road winds up a well-developed path; when it ends, turn right. After the road banks left, take a right at the next fork and continue on the dirt road up a single lane path until you enter the Lockett Meadow campground. Be sure to drive carefully and slowly, as other vehicles will be leaving Lockett Meadow on the same one-lane road. Park in the free day-use area and get ready to run!The Trail
Walk through the campground and look for the Inner Basin Trailhead. The trail is well marked and well kept but the roots are allowed to grow and the rocks in the beginning of the path create constant obstacles. After about a mile, the trail smooths out. The Inner Basin Trail will eventually intersect with the Weatherford Trail which then leads to Humphrey's Peak, the tallest point in Arizona at 12,637 feet.
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The Aspen trees are amazing, never seen such big groves of such large aspen trees! Such a beautiful hike, you get to hike in the shade of the aspens for much of the hike!
Sophia S
over 2 years ago
Absolutely Amazing
We recently went on this trail in early October and it was amazing! It was beautiful to see the "golden carpet" and the local hikers were very friendly. Parking and the drive was very straight forward but be careful not to park in camping spots. We got a $8 ticket for doing so and it was impossible to find the drop box to pay that fine so we ended up having to mail it in from Flagstaff.
Sarah Levant
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Aspens and wildlife
Trail is great in the fall. Be on the lookout for wildlife in the open meadow!
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Arium Limited operates iron ore open pit mines in the Middleback Range in South Australia near the town of Whyalla. The iron ore sourced from the mines is from magnetite and haematite ore deposits that is used for domestic and overseas steel production. Some of the ore, in the form of blended pellets and fines, is transported by ship to Newcastle and Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Expansion Program Extends Middleback Range Mine's Life
The company undertook a substantive expansion program in 2005 called 'Project Magnet.' This expansion extended the life of the mine for a further seven years, to beyond 2027. It included the processing of magnetite to steel at the Whyalla Steelworks and selling the high quality haematite ore on the world market.
The first phase of the expansion program was completed in 2008 with the production of 4.4 million tonnes of haematite producing 1.3 million tonnes of steel. Phase two of the program concentrated on lifting iron ore sales and in 2009 the target set of five million tonnes was exceeded. Iron ore sales today is in excess of six million tonnes a year. Phase two also included the beginning of an extensive exploration program to increase iron ore resources and reserves with the intention to extend the mining operation. Exploration drilling at the Iron Duchess North, Iron Baron, Iron Princess, Iron Monarch and Iron Knob proved successful along with that of the new Iron Chieftan mine that opened in 2010. Arrium Limited is therefore confident it has sufficient ore in reserve to maintain external sales at six million tonnes for another 10 years.
BGC Contracting Awarded Contract to Operate South Middleback Range Mine
In November 2012, BGC Contracting, was awarded a five year contract to provide mining services to Arrium's iron ore operations in the South Middleback Range. The contract included the drilling and blasting, the mining of the ore and the haulage. It also required BGC to average 1.3 million bank cubic metres (bcm) to be removed each year of the contract term. The initial mining fleet was comprised of five 250 tonne excavator, thirty 150 tonne dump trucks and six WA900 loaders along with other necessary mining equipment.
Middleback Range Divided Into Four Areas
The Middleback Range mining area operated by Arrium is divided into four distinct areas, these are the following:
1. Southern South Middleback Range that includes the Iron Duke, Iron Magnet and Iron Duchess open cut mining operations
2. Northern South Middleback Range that encompasses the Iron Knight, and Iron Chieftain mines
3. Iron Baron that includes the Iron Baron, Iron Prince, Iron Queen and Iron Cavalier mining operations, the Ore Beneficiation Plant and reworking of the Waste Rock Dumps
4. Iron Knob that encompasses the Corunna region and the Iron Knob mine
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September 2017 Edition of
|ICTF's International Credit Professionals Symposium in Barcelona - October 7-9, 2018
ICTF's International Credit Professionals Symposium
October 7-9, 2018
Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center Hotel - Barcelona, Spain
"Global Credit Management Excellence, Expert Perspectives and Best Practices"
Sunday, October 7th
18:30 – 19:30pm | Welcome Reception
Welcome to Barcelona and The ICTF International Credit Professionals Symposium. Your first opportunity to catch up and network with friends, old and new.
Monday, October 8th
09:00 – 10:00am | Keynote Address: Navigating Through 2019 Economic Uncertainties
Keynote Speaker: Mike Gallagher, Managing Director, Macroeconomics and Strategy, Continuum Economics, UK
Understanding the Macroeconomic Outlook remains a critical issue for businesses as thoughts turn towards 2019, after rising US interest rates and a more robust US trade policy have created further uncertainties in 2018. This Keynote Address will focus on the prospects for US trade policy into 2019 and the response from key European and Global partners. Additionally, insight will be provided into the effects of the persistent rise in US interest rates on the US, European and Global economies. Finally, the Address will look at the complex Brexit process and what it means in the medium-term for the economies of Europe and the Rest of the World.
10:00 – 10:45am | ICTF's Best Practices and Ideas Exchange Forum – 1
Credit Excellence In A Changing Environment
In an immediate extension to the Keynote Address from the international credit executive's perspective, ICTF founding Board Member and Advisory Councillor Jacques Vincken traces how a major Global corporation has successfully tackled the new challenges posed to the profession through innovation, change management and customer focus.
Presenter: Jacques Vincken, Downstream Credit Manager Europe and Africa, Global Retail and Global Chemicals, Shell Downstream Services International B.V., The Netherlands
11:15 – 12:00pm | ICTF's Best Practices and Ideas Exchange Forum – 2
Credit Risk Management: OTC? No! W2W!
Learn how GE Healthcare embraced the journey of transforming its Credit Risk Management from reactive to proactive; managing the organisation's mindset regarding Credit Risk, whilst creating a sustainable Credit Risk screening via automation. NB: W2W stands for 'Wing to Wing'.
Presenter: Laura Omero, Credit Risk Leader, Europe, Middle East and Africa, GE Healthcare, UK
12:00 – 13:00pm | The ICTF Breakout Session - Addressing Your Key Topics - 1
Taking note of the Evaluations Forms from our last European Conference, ICTF offers two Breakout Session – the second from 15:45-16:45 - each embracing four key topics identified by delegates in a combined sharing and learning best practice experience. Two choices are yours: -
1. A Local Approach To Credit Assessment In The Middle East
This challenging Region offers the widest of spectrum's in both Country Risk and Business Climate Assessment from Qatar and the UAE to the Yemen. Share experiences and learn from fellow delegates as to how these might best be achieved from within the markets themselves.
Pedro Febles, Responsable Credit International-Corporate, NEOVIA, France
Kevan McGerity, Trade Finance Manager, Genie UK Ltd., UK
2. Latest Technology Implementation And Experiences From And For The Credit Executive
Credit control disciplines have been transformed in recent years by the ongoing advent of Credit Management software and yet many Finance Managers still seem reluctant to let credit management out of their direct control. Discuss with fellow delegates – credit practitioners and vendors alike – how the latest developments in technology can impact positively on your day to day role.
Facilitator: Wilm Schweer, Sr. Manager/Head of Partner Management, SHS VIVEON AG, Germany
3. Personal Development For The International Credit Practitioner
Whatever the stage of your career, whether just starting out or already enjoying a global credit role, personal development is the key cornerstone to the achievement of your ultimate ambitions. From its Emerging Professionals Academy to its Essentials and Advanced Online Courses ICTF offers fine external resources, but what else might be available to you both from within your Company and elsewhere?
Facilitator: Nick King, Director of Credit Management & Collections Europe Region, Agility, UK
4. For Those Working Within A Financial or Shared Service Centre Environment
Financial and/or Shared Service Centres are evolving from pure rules based transactional organisations to playing an increasingly important role as process owners and talent feeder groups for larger corporations. ICTF asks how best Service Center credit professionals are able to link career progression to future senior credit management positions?
Facilitator: Miguel Beneito, Global Credit Leader, Corteva Agriscience, Switzerland
13:00 – 14:00pm | Networking Lunch and EXPO
14:00 – 14:30pm | The ICTF Breakout Session – 1 - Feedback and Conclusions
The individual Session facilitators will present their Group's Feedback and Conclusions to the full Conference: -
1. A Local Approach To Credit Assessment In The Middle East
2. Latest Technology Implementation And Experiences From And For The Credit Executive
3. Personal Development For The International Credit Practitioner
4. For Those Working Within A Financial Or Shared Service Centre Environment
14:30 – 15:15pm | ICTF's Session With A Difference
The Dawn Of Eurasia: China, Europe And The US In The Age Of A New Trade Paradigm
Listen to innovative and entrepreneurial CEO Mike Holley as he espouses his thesis of Eurasia as a new continent which we all need to adapt to. Eurasia as a single continent will replace the old paradigm which imagined that there are two separate continents of Europe and Asia. This change is being driven by the rise of China and the One Belt, One Road Initiative. Trade flows will follow the paradigm change.
Presenter: Mike Holley, Chief Executive Officer, Equinox Global Ltd., UK
15:15 – 15:45pm | Networking Coffee Break and EXPO
15:45 – 16:45pm | The ICTF Breakout Session - Addressing Your Key Topics - 2
Your opportunity to choose a second breakout topic of interest: -
1. A Local Approach To Credit Assessment In The Middle East
2. Latest Technology Implementation And Experiences From And For The Credit Executive
3. Personal Development For The International Credit Practitioner
4. For Those Working Within A Financial Or Shared Service Centre Environment
16:45 – 17:15pm | The ICTF Breakout Session - 2 - Feedback and Conclusions
The individual Session facilitators will once again present their Group's Feedback and Conclusions to the full Conference.
18:45pm | Networking Dinner
L'Amfora Restaurant
Tuesday, October 9th
09:00 – 09:45am | ICTF's Service Sector Update
Company Information In Today's World
• Squaring the circle between credit risk and growth
• Understanding counterparties - complying with sanctions and compliance regulations
• Technology challenges in credit risk management
The provision of credit and financial data represents a key segment of the company information industry in offering the very latest advice to financial markets, as well as being used significantly in the development of sales and marketing strategies. This session will furnish delegates with the latest from the business information world as it impacts upon the international credit executive.
Presenter: Pedro Bobiao, Commercial Director Iberia, Bureau van Dijk, Portugal
09:45 – 10:30am | The ICTF Regional Review
My Daily Mission: An Insurer's View On Underwriting Risk In The Countries Of The Mediterranean
How have the Mediterranean countries changed ten years after the financial crises? What are the strategic considerations behind a credit decision? Let's put things into perspective and review especially some non-financial aspects of an analysis that can impact the profitability of a decision.
Presenter: Raffaele Giglio, Senior Manager and Head of Risk Underwriting, Atradius, Italy
10:30 – 11:00am | Networking Coffee Break and EXPO
11:00 – 12:30pm | The ICTF Trade Creditors Global Forum: Your Most Pressing Credit and Collection Challenges in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North, Central and South America.
The best ideas come from quality interaction with your peers and those willing and able to share their experiences. This key Conference session will equip delegates with actionable plans and practical solutions to their most pressing problems.
Cédric Cudré-Mauroux, Head of Credit Management, Covestro International SA, Switzerland
Ornella Giorlando, GTS AR and Credit Risk Manager, Hanes Commercial Europe S.A.R.L., Spain
Jacques Vincken, DS Credit Manager Europe & Africa & Global CF, Shell Downstream Services Intl., Netherlands
12:30 – 14:30pm | Held in conjunction with the Symposium: ICTF's Chemicals Industry Credit Group Meeting
This meeting is open to credit executives from within the Chemicals Industry on a gratis basis if they have attended the main Symposium. A fee of US$175 will be charged if this meeting only is attended. To register, please email ICTF: email@example.com
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If your company is a non-member, and you and your company are first-time in attendance, you may use PROMO CODE: NMFTEU18
Early Bird Registration Fees: * through August 27, 2018
Regular Registration: August 27, 2018 and after
*Registration, Substitution and Cancellation Policy: Please note that in order to receive the 'Early Bird' discounts, both registration and payment must be received by the Early Bird deadline. Substitutions of attendees may be made at any time by providing a reasonable advance notice to ICTF. Unfortunately, we cannot issue a refund or credit for cancellations received within 21 days of the event start date. ICTF reserves the right to assess an administrative fee of $50 for cancellations.
In order to qualify for the discounted member registration rate, the participant must hold an active ICTF membership at the time of the event.
VENDORS: Given the size of the ICTF Symposiums as well as ICTF's focus on education and credit management practitioners, the maximum number of attendees from sponsoring vendor companies will be limited to three (3) per company. Vendor members who are not sponsors may register no more than two (2) attendees. Founding Annual Sponsoring partners are exempt from this attendance limitation.
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text: Event Recap: Big K.R.I.T. @ Fitzgerald's (2/22) Brandon Caldwell February 23, 2012 Concert Reviews, Events, Top Posts 1 Comment Photo by Marco Torres Five days ago, America was promptly taken to church by well wishers and admirers of Whitney Houston. While that moment nestled itself in the fabric of gospel and Americana, an entirely different sort of revival occurred on the second floor inside Fitzgerald's last night by the hand of Scoremore Shows. Standing at the center was Meridian, Mississippi's own Big K.R.I.T., his pulpit being a stage and his choir – a throng of rabid fans salivating and hanging off of his every breath anticipating their next move. Were they going to go batshit when Bun B came out for the remix to "Country Shit"? Did they whoop and holler as loud as they could when he turned "Money On The Floor" into a hazy, shot-of-Crown to get the full effect experience? What would they do, they asked themselves. For an hour, thanks to nifty set adjustments, K.R.I.T. touched base on all of his previous books. One, the soul wrenching and very personal K.R.I.T. Wuz Here and the more upbeat yet fiery Return of 4eva served as the main passages for the night's proceedings. At times, he segued into newer cuts from his upcoming mixtape 4Eva N A Day which sadly got pushed back a week. We as onlookers, star gazers if you will found the floors rumbling anytime K.R.I.T. made an impassioned plea to his flock. The booming bass and authoritative nature from his side man and pimp in his own mind Big Sant only played an integral part in how the night came to a close. After inviting Killa Kyleon to finish "Moon & Stars" and before launching into a rolling slap in the face to haters anthem "I Got This", K.R.I.T. bathed in the plight and the struggle of "The Vent", R4's most somber and personal message to show that even though he was a superhero, the living embodiment of everything we loved about Southern hip-hop two decades before – he was still human. Thunderous handclaps came from the balcony, a group of fans encouraging those below to "sing that shit" the same way you would hear at church an old man ushering a young lad to preach. People swayed, drenched in sweat and throats a bit raspy from the funk revival that occurred on White Oak. More than anyone in this latest rap class, no one artist connects more to his fans than K.R.I.T. Unabashed in his statements or feelings, he repeatedly called himself "a country motherf*cker" through and through, knee deep in the same idioms that made Pimp C a cherished natural treasure. Only nationally known for the better part of two years, K.R.I.T.'s stage presence is imposing at best. He moves from side-to-side, never losing attention all while grabbing yours. Almost as if he has this whole crowd control thing down to an exact science. K.R.I.T. held serve on this night, one in which KAB Tha Don saw his first major opening opportunity and did not disappoint, barking every lyric from his Bully On Tha Beat mixtape with force. The Headwreckas heavyweight had a gravitational pull on the crowd, only amplified by Doughbeezy & KDogg joining him for their rendition of "Still Tippin". It whipped the crowd into a moderate frenzy, setting the stage for Dough's rapid fire freestyle intro into his own set, rattling off the same styled performance we've seen (and loved) before. Yet, we left Fitzgerald's on this night out of breath, raspy even. We knew Big K.R.I.T. had been delivered from the Heavens with poignancy about his every step. In this day and age, there's not a soul alive who understands Southern rap aesthetics better than the Def Jam signee. Hopefully it swells into a masterful debut LP. Share this:TweetShare on Tumblr


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Iran's top nuclear official in Czech Republic
Head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi has started his visit to the Czech Republic.
"Salehi will visit Slovakia as well. He will negotiate with officials and visit the nuclear facilities in those countries," Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, told ISNA news agency May 2.
Earlier, the official website of the Czech Republic's Foreign Ministry reported that the Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek will hold talks with Salehi, who will be visiting the country on May 2-3.
"His visit will take place within the framework of the conclusion of nuclear agreement with Iran (JCPOA or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), subsequent easing of international sanctions and shared interest in boosting the Czech-Iranian relations," the report added.
The report said Salehi will also meet with the Czech Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Mladek and will be received by Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka.
He will also hold talks with the Head of the State Office for Nuclear Safety Dana Drabova.
"The meetings will focus on enhancing cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, as closer collaboration within this area may contribute to broader international control of Iranian nuclear program and to strengthening the bilateral relations and mutual trust," read the foreign ministry's message.
The message said the current developments in the Middle East are another major topic to be discussed during the meetings.
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Taipei, Feb. 24 (CNA) Taiwan has recorded a net outflow in its financial account for the 30th consecutive quarter as of the fourth quarter of last year, the longest run in the country's history, according to the central bank.
Citing data, the central bank said Taiwan's net outflow in its financial account for the October-December period totaled US$21.06 billion, bringing the aggregate net fund outflow to US$354.07 billion or NT$10.57 trillion, which is equivalent to the cost of building 182 Taipei 101 towers and 23 high speed rail systems.
For the entire 2017, Taiwan saw a net outflow in its financial account, which measures the flow of direct investment and portfolio investments. The net outflow last year totaled US$68.64 billion, an annual record high.
Net portfolio investments held overseas by Taiwanese people in the fourth quarter, meanwhile, rose by US$16.21 billion from a year earlier, with local insurance firms raising their holdings in securities and bonds in foreign markets, according to the bank.
At the same time, net portfolio investments held by foreign investors residing in Taiwan increased by US$1.89 billion, the central bank said.
Again, the continued outflow in Taiwan's financial account fueled mounting concerns that investors will keep moving funds out of the country and into U.S. dollar denominated assets.
But the central bank dismissed the concerns, saying Taiwan is one of the few countries in the world to record a long term current account surplus and such countries tend to register net outflows on their financial accounts.
Other countries with a long term current account surplus and net outflows on their financial account include: China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Germany, Malaysia and Russia, the central bank said.
The current account mainly measures a country's merchandise and service exports.
Taiwan's current account surplus for the fourth quarter hit US$26.58 billion, up US$7.06 billion or 36.2 percent from a year earlier, on the back of rising global demand at a time when the world's economy was on the path to recovery, according to Tsai Chiung-ming (???), deputy director of the central bank's economic research department.
Tsai said the higher current account surplus also reflected a spike in raw material prices in the global market.
In the fourth quarter, Taiwan enjoyed a surplus of US$23.22 billion in merchandise trade, up US$4.03 billion from a year earlier, while the country suffered a deficit of US$1.26 billion in service income which was down US$890 million from a year earlier, the central bank's data showed.
Tsai said the decline in Taiwan's deficit in service income largely resulted from a fall in expenses made by Taiwanese firms and individuals to buy intellectual property rights.
In terms of travel income, Taiwan recorded a deficit of US$650 million in the fourth quarter, sharply down from US$2.17 billion over the same period a year earlier. But the country recorded a deficit in travel income for the eighth consecutive quarter.
For 2017, Taiwan's surplus in its current account totaled US$84.09 billion, a new record high, which accounted for 14.7 percent of the country's gross domestic product in the year, the central bank said.
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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is training his lens on the cancer cluster in eastern Sandusky County and the Clyde area, raising hope that he'll raise awareness of the effect of the cancers on local families.
The film is directed and produced by Barak Goodman, based on the book "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, according to the film's website.
Families in the Clyde area know the film isn't just about them, but they hope it will increase public knowledge about their plight, said Warren Brown, one of the residents interviewed for the movie.
"Our assumption is if we get 15 minutes out of six hours, we'll be lucky," Brown said.
Brown's daughter, Alexa, 11, died of cancer in 2009. The filming in Clyde is being led by Jamila Ephron, a co-producer for Ark Media, who's a veteran of other documentaries. "She's a very, very sharp young lady," Brown said.
Brown said he and his wife, Wendy, were filmed about three weeks ago in their Clyde home. A full film crew showed up with cameras and microphones. "We spent about four hours on camera," Brown said. "They asked about the effects of the cancer cluster in Clyde and especially the personal effects of having a child with cancer and the aftermath of dealing with that kind of trauma."
Brown said he used the interview to share his opinion that research into cancer affecting children should be more heavily funded. Children don't vote, and they don't have Washington lobbying groups, he said.
"kids don't have a voice," he said. "If nothing else comes out of the movie as far as our part is concerned, I want that to come out."
Brown said the filmmakers interviewed others in Clyde, including the David and Donna Hisey family.
David Pollick, Sandusky County's health commissioner, said he also agreed to appear on camera.
Other public officials turned the filmmakers down.
Pollick said he believes at least one public official ought to appear in the film.
Brown said he had not met or talked to Burns, famed for documentaries such as "The Civil War" and "Jazz."
By: Tom Jackson
Please contact your state representatives in support of the "Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities from Disease Clusters Act", known as Senate Bill 50(Trevor's Law). This bill gives children and communities throughout our country a VOICE!


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[ATTENDED: April 13, 2017] Tanya Tagaq performs Nanook of the North
No use burying the lead: I just witnessed something singular. Something unique and unforgettable. Tanya Tagaq is a magical performer and I consider myself lucky to have seen her (even if I wasn't always looking at her). And to have heard her incredible band live.
Tagaq is an Upik performer who incorporates throat singing into her music. And when she performs, her entire body is possessed by the music. She becomes animalistic, both low and growling as well as high and soaring.
Nanook of the North is considered the first documentary film. Filmed in 1920 by Robert J. Flaherty, it depicts Nanook, a "happy Eskimo," and his family as they go about their lives. For many people it was their first and only exposure to Native culture. This film has been praised for its documentary techniques, but ridiculed for its patronizing attitude and for fudging reality.
I learned last night that part of the reason some of it was fudged was because his original film was destroyed in a fire and he returned to get more footage–often recreating what happened the first time. [Some Wikipedia details shed some light on his good intentions and controversies–see bottom of the post for a few details].
I first watched Nanook of the North about 20 years ago in a college film class. It was fine–less boring than I imagined, with some interesting moments, but not exactly gripping after 80 years of filmmaking. But with Tagaq's new soundtrack, the film took on an amazing and powerful component which added intensity, drama and tension to this film. (more…)