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Subject: [facdev-l] SUNY CPD Upcoming Events – November 28, 2018
Abstract Submission
CIT 2019 – Submit Your Abstract Today!
Abstracts are due December 31, 2018
SUNY Purchase, May 28-31, 2019
CIT creates an informal atmosphere that promotes a camaraderie for sharing experiences and expertise in instruction and technology for SUNY faculty and instructional support professionals
Submit your abstract: https://sunycpd.eventsair.com/cit-2019/cit19ab
Nominations – Only 2 more days!
SUNY SAIL Institute's 2019 Winter Leadership Retreat
Accepting nominations through November 30, 2018
Carey Institute for Global Good, Renssealerville, January 9-11, 2019
The intensive experience, designed specifically for higher education leaders, will provide an opportunity to focus on higher education leadership skills and competencies in order for both you and your campus to enjoy Sustainability in Leadership.
Learn more and nominate yourself or a colleague: https://sunysail.org/winter-leadership-retreat/
SUNY OER Community Courses
October – December 2018
Online – Blackboard Learn 9.1
Learn more & register: bit.ly/oercommunitycourse
Fee: FREE
Developing Reflection Assignments – Webinar
December 4 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Online – Zoom
Learn more & register: https://sunycpd.eventsair.com/facdevcop/copfd
Fee: FREE
SUNY Business Intelligence Introductory Analysis Training for IR, Finance, and Other Professionals
December 12, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SUNY System Administration (Albany, NY)
Learn more & register: https://sunycpd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/sunybiworkshops/landingpage
Fee: $100.00/attendee
Office 365 Administration
December 12 – December 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SUNY Center for Professional Development (East Syracuse, NY)
In Person and Remote Registrations Accepted
Learn more & register: https://sunycpd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/o365admin/info
Fee: $1377.00 CPD Members, $1477.00 Non-CPD Members, $1877.00 Non-SUNY Campuses
Assessment for Learning Outcomes certificate program
Starting January 2, 2019
The Assessment of Learning Outcomes Certificate is designed for faculty and staff members who are or will be either engaged in the assessment of learning outcomes at the course or program level or be responsible for designing, reviewing or coordinating curricular mapping or other academic assessment activities at their campus. The certificate courses focus on the importance of assessment activities in improving teaching and learning.
Registration required
Fee: See course website below for more details and to register https://bit.ly/2DpUB1A
Assessment Leadership certificate program
Starting January 2, 2019
This course builds off the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment of Learning Outcomes Certificate programs to help the participants learn the competencies necessary for leading assessment initiatives on their campus. Participants will apply what they learn directly to their campus context through interactive resources and engaging assignments that teach effective self-assessment and project management practices.
Registration required
Fee: See course website below for more details and to register https://bit.ly/2zBYCvc
Institutional Effectiveness certificate program
Starting January 2, 2019
The Institutional Effectiveness Certificate Program is intended to prepare the participants to contribute to institutional level assessment and accreditation committees, assist their institution and respective departments in the assessment of strategic objectives, and be able to advise, assist and instruct others in developing cycles of goal setting, measurement, data collection, process review and evaluation.
Registration required
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Teaching and Learning for New Faculty certificate program
Starting January 2, 2019
The Teaching and Learning Certificate for New Faculty Program is intended to assist faculty in planning a well-articulated, systematized path for their professional development. The Certificate for New Faculty provides evidence that faculty have attained a basic set of essential skills and knowledge needed for teaching at SUNY.
Registration required
Fee: See course website below for more details and to register
Grants and Proposals: If you write it, they will fund!
Starting January 2, 2019
This virtual workshop outlines the components of a successful proposal and the steps to get there. Learn how to improve your chances of getting funded through fund sourcing, proper planning and organization, concise writing, collaboration, and proposal submission.
Registration required
Fee: See course website below for more details and to register
Instructional Designer Certificate Program
This series of four online courses is designed for new and experienced online instructional designers, librarians, and multimedia specialists who work with online faculty and other online learning support professionals, as well as online faculty who support online course design and development at their institution.
ID1: Helping Faculty with New Course Development – January 28 – February 24, 2019
ID2: Curating & Evaluating Resources for Faculty – March 11 – April 7, 2019
ID3: Professional Foundations: Collaborating, Researching & Networking – April 22 – May 19, 2019
ID4: Course Quality Review (OSCQR) – January 7 – February 3, 2019 or June 3 – June 30, 2019
Fees (per course): $250.00 CPD Members; $300.00 Non-CPD Members; $350.00 Non-SUNY Campuses
Learn more & register: Open SUNY Offerings or CPD Program and Events Portal.
Michaela Rehm
Senior Program Coordinator
SUNY Center for Professional Development
6333 St. Route 298, Suite 102, East Syracuse, 13057
Tel: 315.214.2418 Fax: 315-437-0835
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Dascan Groundheat Energy Services Ltd
Dascan Ground Heat Energy services ltd is one of the Pioneers of Geothermal energy solutions in Canada. Dascan Ground heat provides the design, installation and maintenance of natural energy systems that harness geothermal and solar energy. Our team of engineering experts and field service providers are dedicated to constructing and implementing the most efficient, Eco friendly and cost-effective heating and cooling systems to date. We serve mechanical consultants, contractors and other clients in the field of natural and renewable energy. Among Other interesting projects, we have just finished the largest geothermal district energy in Rome, which includes 22 low rise buildings (approx 1000 apartments ) powered by a 10,000 Sq feet central plant. Since our establishment, we have completed major projects in Canada, USA, Italy, Poland and South Korea for some major companies such as IKEA Italy.
Company details
Find locations served, office locations, manufacturers and our distributors.
- Business Type:
- Consulting firm
- Industry Type:
- Geothermal Energy
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
- Year Founded:
- 2014
- Employees:
- 1-10
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- Retail Assistant Store ManagerNewton Aycliffe,There's no other business quite like Aldi – and as one of our Assistant Store Managers, you'll find no two days are ever quite the same either. One day could find you helping the Store Manager sort out deliveries, place orders or deal with customer complaints. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance issues or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time you'lmonster.co.uk 2018-03-05 -
- Sales RepresentativeNewton Aycliffe,Pieroth are the world's largest direct wine sales company, established for over 50 years in the UK, we operate in 22 Countries Worldwide (www.pieroth.co.uk) Due to continued success and growth in the UK we are looking to recruit an experienced, talented and motivated Sales Representative to present and sell a selection of high quality international wines to both new and existing clients. New salesmonster.co.uk 2018-02-18 -
- HR ManagerNewton Aycliffe,HR MANAGER NEWTON AYCLIFFE £40K TO £45K Our client INEOS Enterprises operates a portfolio of businesses on a number of global manufacturing sites with a turnover in excess of £2.5bn and employing over 2,500 employees they truly are a global player. The businesses are standalone and, as a result, the culture and policies vary depending on the location of the site and the heritage of the business. Emonster.co.uk 2018-02-08 -
- Shift ManagerNewton Aycliffe,Shift Manager Very Generous Package Days and Nights 2 Days 06:00-18:00 2 Nights 18:00-06:00 6 Days Off and Repeat Newton Aycliffe My Client a large player in the Compounds industry are looking to recruit an experienced Shift Manager to join them on their journey in their newly refurbished site. Our client have put in massive amounts of investment into this site, a rare thing to see in this day andmonster.co.uk 2017-12-28 -
- Credit Controller - PrintNewton Aycliffe,Credit Controller Middlesborough Up to £20k - depending on experience Do you have over 3 years' experience within Credit Control? Are you organised and enjoy managing numerous tasks? Systematic in your approach? Then this opportunity is the perfect match! I am currently working with a specialist provider of Print and Communications Solutions with a global presence. They are going through a lot ofmonster.co.uk 2017-10-15 -
- Electronics Design EngineerNewton Aycliffe,We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer who will undertake the hardware design of high performance electronic systems for instrumentation systems. Role and responsibilities: You will be involved in the design of electronic circuits and systems from specification through to build and test. Designs are for embedded systems which make use of a range of microcontrollers, microprocessor andmonster.co.uk 2017-10-12 -
- Registered Nurse ( RMN or RGN or RNLD ) - Nursing homeCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham,Registered Staff Nurse ( RGN or RMN or RNLD ) Location: Newton Aycliffe Service: General and Mental health care in elderly Salary: £32,000 Per Year (equivalent to £14.00 per hour based on 44 hours) Hours: Full time or Part time Shifts: Days or Nights Contract type: Permanent Further details - If you are a registered nurse either newly qualified or experience that has a real passion for care of the elderly this may be the right role for you. I am looking for ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-09 -
- Multi Skilled Maintenance TechnicianCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,RMS - Resource Management Solutions are currently recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client a Global Tier 1 Manufacturer to the automotive industry based in the County Durham area. A permanent position, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive company who are at the forefront of the automotive, manufacturing industry. Having proudly worked in partnership with this client for over 5 years, RMS are experienced in enhancing their ability to recruit ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-09 -
- Production Conformance Technicians/Quality TechniciansCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,RMS-Recruitment are hiring Production Conformance Technicians/Quality Engineers on behalf of a Global Automotive Company in Newton Aycliffe to join their team on a permanent basis. Standard hours to be 38 hours per week, shift pattern with International travel occasionally as and when required. The Quality Technician will have a good working knowledge of metal forming and fabrication processes, You will ideally have served a recognised Apprenticeship and educated in an ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-09 -
- Finance AssistantCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,Our client in Newton Aycliffe is looking for a finance assistant to join their team. Duties: • Answering the telephone • Any admin tasks required • Day-to-day inputting of transactions and monitoring of creditors and debtors ledgers. Reconciling on a monthly basis • Liaising with Purchasing/Suppliers on invoice queries • Prepare monthly cash flow and monitor against forecast • Prepare monthly BACS run and ensure all payments are made on ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-09 -
- Process Engineer-Weld AssemblyCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,RMS Recruitment are actively recruiting Process Engineers-(Weld /Assembly) on a permanent basis in Aycliffe. An exciting position as you will be responsible for new projects and be support to Existent Projects. Junior and senior posts available however you will be qualified to degree or equivalent level in Engineering, Industrial or Manufacturing related subject and experienced on one or more processes such as welding, assembly, machining, Industry back ground must include Automotive . Key ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-09 -
- Production OperativeCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,The role: ·You will be working for a tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing press parts and components ·Operating hanging weld guns, MIG robots, pedal welders to assemble together units ·Following weld sequences, jig work, inspection of units produced ·Destructive testing, re-working / re-welding units if required ·Quality inspection of parts, recording passes / fails, action required ·Following in house working ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-09 -
- Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN)CV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,Clinical Deputy Manager (Nurse qualified) - RGN, RMN or RNLD Location: Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham Salary: £16-17 per hour (salary based upon experience) Hours: Days (based on a 42 hour contract) THE COMPANY Are you a driven and dedicated Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN.RNLD) and keen to expand your nursing career with a professional and prestigious nursing home? Time recruitment are working with one if the UK's most established and reputable care providers. Fully compliant with ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-06 -
- Information Systems AdministratorCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,COMPANY DESCRIPTION A world renowned Global Manufacturer of automotive components is looking to recruit a passionate IT candidate, who is looking to obtain a career within a market leading business, with scope for professional development and progression. THE ROLE Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you will provide first level IT user and infrastructure support, in both office and manufacturing environments. You will be tasked with carrying out routine maintenance of IT equipment in ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-06 -
- Year 4 TeacherCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham,A small, friendly Primary School are looking to recruit a Year 4 teacher to join their vibrant and happy school. The successful candidate must: * Demonstrate high expectations of all pupils * Be able to enthuse and motivate pupils, and have a strong commitment to raising achievement * Be hard working, committed and flexible * Have bundles of energy and enthusiasm and have a great sense of humour! * Support all aspects of the school's work, including its strong Christian ethos * Be ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-06 -
- HGV DriversCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,My client is looking for HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, the role will involve multi-drops across the UK, the role is a day shift start time will be between 6.00a.m - 7.00a.m The ideal candidate will hold relevant licence and CPC, this role will be an immediate startcv-library.co.uk 2017-10-05 -
- Business ConsultantCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham,Business Consultant Interviewing Now for October/Nov 2017 starts £18k start plus OTE £7k uncapped - Full Time permanent Newton Aycliffe Business Park, North East Our client are delighted to be recruiting for Graduate Business Development Executives / Junior Consultants to join their already thriving team based in their Newton Aycliffe Sales Hub. Full Training given for the right candidate with sales experience. You will start on a sales programme that will help develop ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-05 -
- Supplier Quality EngineerCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,Supplier Quality Engineer Newton Aycliffe up to £42,000 One of the Largest OEM Manufacturing sites in the North East, is looking for you! The Company This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a thriving Engineering OEM, Working on some of the Largest Manufacturing products in the UK! As the Company continues to grow, there's the prospect of progressing your career further with this prestigious business! The Ideal Candidate You will have experience of Quality ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-05 -
- Nurse (Dementia)CV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,Staff Nurse required in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, £16 per hour, Days and Nights, 22 hours per week Elderly, Dementia, General, Mental Health, Job Setting My client requires a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their well established nursing home located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The Home Provides variety of quality care, including 24-hour residential care, Dementia care and additional support for those with more complex needs such as Mental Health condition. The home ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-05 -
- Quality InspectorCV-Library, Newton Aycliffe,Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a number of experienced Quality Inspectors for our client based in Newton Aycliffe. Our client works along side the Automotive industry and is well known with in the Manufacturing Sector. The role will involve working a 3 shift pattern and you may be required to also work on the machines as well as inspecting the quality of the products before they are passed to dispatch. The correct applicant should have/be: - Quality Inspection ...cv-library.co.uk 2017-10-05 -


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Quarter horses prove profitable for Scarmardo
What friends call Pete Scarmardo's "therapy" boosted him and his bankroll.
After Saturday's final dash in the Sam Houston Race Park quarter horse season, Scarmardo will rank first or second in owner wins.
Not bad for the Brazos Valley rancher and fifth-generation Texan who devotes six days a week to raising and selling cattle.
Scarmardo and his family pour themselves into a Caldwell cattle operation that demands most of each week.
"That's what it takes to keep our business going," he said.
His less-demanding commitment to quarter horses was, some say, therapy that distracted him from the cattle business. But this season has been different.
Scarmardo's horses could earn close to $200,000 for the March 27-May 16 quarter horse meet. Either he (nine wins before Friday night's program) or A.D. Maddox (eight) will rank No. 1 in wins.
"We're usually not that far along," Scarmardo said.
This Is A Deal led his stable at Sam Houston. Trained by Leon Bard and ridden by Francisco Calderon, the 2-year-old filly earned $100,000 in her only two races. One was a second-place finish in the $621,000 Sam Houston Futurity.
Scarmardo, Bard and Calderon again will team up in Saturday's two feature races. They send What A Smooth Deal into the $55,000 Adequan Texas Derby. Sensual Queen goes in the $78,000 John Deere Texas Juvenile.
The closing program starts at 1 p.m. The Adequan is set for 5:04 and the John Deere at 5:32, on each side of the 5:18 p.m. Preakness Stakes simulcast.
Hal Lundgren is a freelance writer.


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SLEIGH RIDES in Tatra National Park – for tourists spending holidays in Zakopane or Krakow.
A sleigh ride (or horse-drawn-carriage ride in summer) through one of the picturesque Tatra valleys is an inviting attraction for everyone, regardless of age. Families with small children, groups of friends, individual tourists, and couples take part in our rides. Years of experience have enabled us to develop a program of excursions which will be the most convenient for our customers. All you have to do is to complete the booking form (www.discoverzakopane.com), pay a deposit, and wait in your hotel at the agreed time for the tour guide to come for you.
The whole trip takes about 3 hours and can be organized for almost any number of people from 1 to 100!
For tourists who stay in Krakow, we can arrange (for an additional fee) a transfer directly from their hotel, or they may come to Zakopane by public bus and meet our representative near the bus station.
Our trips in the Chochołowska Valley – on the sledges or horse-drawn carriages – are organized according to the same program throughout the year.


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- Artist:
- Carly Rae Jepsen
- Album:
- Dedicated
- Release year:
- 2019
- Label:
- 604, School Boy & Interscope Records
Movements: Synth-pop, Disco, New Wave
Lane: Evelyn King, Donna Summer, Late Daft Punk
It's summer, summer, summertime, time to sit back and unwind. Finally, a chance to chill on the beach, watch the sunset and start that summer fling. Summer and love go together like cereal and milk; great on their own but together they're an all-time combo.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Canadian pop princess, singer of that one song you loved then hated but now love again, has dropped her fourth studio album, Dedicated, the soundtrack to your summer fling.
Both Tyler, The Creator and Carly Rae Jepsen released albums on the same day about the same topic, love. And while Tyler's IGOR is a concept album that orbits the crumbling of a once relationship, Jepsen invokes the entire arc. Dedicated isn't necessarily a concept album but there's a natural progression and just like a summer fling it starts like a rush.
Synth-pop is Carly Rae Jepsen's sound and while it's refreshing to hear artists drastically evolve, it's fun to see them slowly expand their bag. Airily singing through flipping synths and simple drum patterns Jepsen creates her own disco party with a dedication, "Julien." Astoundingly, Carly Rae Jepsen can capture overwhelming rushing emotions and distill them down to three-minute pop songs with ultra sleek hooks. Emotions run raw and Jepsen's song writing reflects it, she keeps her lyrics direct by musing about her past:
I tried another to keep me satisfied
But all your colors are still dancing in my mind
More than just lovers, I
I'm forever haunted by our time
Carly Rae Jepsen skates the line of vanity and density. Every track serves as a vehicle to deliver a specific mindset by constructing narratives without getting lost in the weeds. Every song cashes out just quickly enough, giving Jepsen the chance to paint rooms without the need to dwell on details. She's lovestruck as quickly as she's jealous as quickly as she's lovesick, every lyric when read is transparent.
And yet Dedicated's production serves as a mask for Carly Rae Jepsen's songs.
Every song features that 80's aesthetic with a synthetic, new wave gloss that's accessible regardless of the lyrics. While rapid synth stabs and big room production propels "Now That I Found You's" disco song structure; Paramorian bass riffs guise Jepsen jealously "Standing at your door, calling out your name" on "I'll Be Your Girl." Even "Want You In My Room" is a longing sex ballad shiny enough to get radio play despite it's cheeky chorus. And when the once electric relationship is falling apart "The Sound's" Kingdom Hearts keys and buzzing 808's keep the party alive.
Mourning the end of the summer is moronic and just like its relationships the summer is about living in the moment. Dedicated's retro soundscape builds a synthetic celebration that keeps going even though "I've got the feeling that the writing's on the wall." When things are ending the last few moments are savoured, not solemn.
Every summer has songs that drive it. Dedicated is an album that personifies it. No matter how sullen or joyous Carly Rae Jepsen's disposition, Dedicated keeps sunning. Eventually every summer comes to an end, Dedicated simply celebrates that it happened.
Rating: 7.7/10
Fire: Julien, I'll Be Your Girl, The Sound, No Drug Like Me, Now that I found you
Ice: Automatically in Love


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Target is offering an extra 10% off your entire purchase storewide and on Target.com this Sunday, Aug. 28. This is the first time Target has ever offered a 10-percent discount both in stores and on Target.com.
To make value even sweeter, the 10 percent off promotion can be combined with other deals that day and used with the Target REDCard to save an extra 5% and get free shipping.
Here are the details on how you can take advantage of the promotion:
- For in store purchases, guests will need to show the 10 percent off coupon, which they can find in the Weekly Ad. For a mobile coupon, text RUN to TARGET (827438).
- The discount will be applied automatically to purchases on Target.com at check out (no code necessary).
You can find more information on #TargetRunDay here.
NOTE: Promotion excludes all gift cards, prepaid cards (airtime, entertainment, iTunes, and online gaming), Laneige, LEGO, Cards Against Humanity, Vitamix, Weber, Dyson, DSLR cameras and lenses, Google products, iRobot, Samsung TV, LG TV, Bose, Sonos, GoPro, alcohol, dairy milk, Simple Human, Traeger, Duluth Pack, Pulsar, and Pharmacy, Clinic, Target Optical, Portrait Studio and Target Mobile purchases.


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blosxom is badly broken. A careful fix for this seems to be hell of a work and rather impossible. So djpig sugguested to really break it for being able to fix it. This is a path that I never thought of have to travel as a maintainer but he seems to be right: it's the only sane way to fix this pre-release. I will announce the really broken (upgrade-wise) packages in my blog for people eager to test prior my upload. Especially I'll inform the translators of the debconf files in advance so have the update in the upload, too.
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Npower customers on its standard tariff will see their gas and electricity bills cost £64 more, on average, per year after the firm announced a 5.3% price rise.
Npower is the fifth of the Big Six energy firms to announce a rise to customers' bills this year. But its customers will see the largest amount added to their bills.
Both British Gas and Scottish Power have announced 5.5% price increases for customers on their standard tariffs, but the increase in pounds for customers is slightly smaller (£60 and £63, respectively) because those tariffs were cheaper to begin with.
Npower's price rise will come into effect on 17 June and it will affect one million customers. Read on to find out more about all the recent energy price rises and how much more you'll pay.
Npower customers: you have a month to beat the price hike. Compare gas and electricity prices with Which? Switch to find a cheaper energy deal.
Npower customers: are you affected?
If you are on Npower's standard variable tariff (called Standard), this announcement will affect you. From 17 June, this tariff will cost £1,230 per year for the average energy user.
This is £433 pricier than the current cheapest deal on the market. After the increase, it will be the priciest standard tariff from a Big Six energy supplier; £94 pricier than SSE's standard tariff (currently the cheapest of the six, although it hasn't yet put its prices up).
If you have a fixed energy deal, the price you pay for each unit of energy you use will not change until your deal ends.
Npower said that 60% of customers, including those on its safeguard tariff and those with prepayment meters, are not affected.
Why are energy prices rising?
Npower is the fifth of the Big Six energy firms to up their prices this year. SSE is the only one yet to announce a price change. We're on the lookout to see if it falls in line with the rest of the Big Six.
Increase in policy and wholesale costs are the main reasons for the price rise, Npower said.
Simon Stacey, Npower managing director domestic markets, said: 'The costs all large and medium energy suppliers are facing – particularly wholesale and policy costs, which are largely outside our control – have unfortunately been on the rise for some time and we need to reflect these in our prices.'
British Gas, EDF Energy and Scottish Power also blamed their recent price rises on wholesale gas and electricity cost increases.
- British Gas customers Find out about the £60 price rise
- EDF Energy customers Will its price rise affect you?
- Eon customers Discounts are removed
- Scottish Power customers £63 average price rise
Last week, Ovo Energy also announced a price rise of £53 on average, affecting its standard variable tariff (Simpler Energy) customers.
We reveal what energy customers really think of their suppliers – best and worst energy companies.
Which? verdict on Npower price rise
Alex Neill, Which? managing director of home products and services, said: 'Npower already has the most expensive standard tariff available and has come bottom in our satisfaction survey for the eighth year in a row. This further price increase will leave customers questioning why they're paying even more for their gas and electricity.
'Npower's customers looking to avoid the price rise should look to switch immediately, as they could be saving up to £433 a year once the increase comes into effect.'
Besides price, customers service is key to satisfaction with your energy provider. See the best and worst energy companies according to their customers.
Which? energy pricing research
Prices are based on a dual-fuel tariff available in all regions in England, Scotland and Wales for an average user (using Ofgem averages of 3,100kWh of electricity and 12,000kWh of gas per year), paying by monthly direct debit, with paperless bills. Data is from Energylinx. Prices given are averages across regions, are rounded to the nearest whole pound and correct on 11 May 2018.
Not sure how to switch? We'll make it easy for you – go to how to switch energy supplier.


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What are your fitness goals? Lose fat, build Muscle? Thought so…Just about everyone who walks into the gym is looking to lose at least a little fat and build at least a little muscle, preferably at the same time. Like most things in life, however, it's easier said than done.
But is it possible? Absolutely. Despite what you may have heard, you can actually lose a fair amount of fat while maintaining muscle mass (or building), assuming you know what you're doing.
That's Where Fasted State Training Comes In
A "fasted state" is one in which you have not consumed any food in several hours and your body's Insulin levels have returned to baseline.
Insulin, for those who need a quick refresh, is a hormone released in response to food consumption. As food is digested, nutrients are released into the bloodstream and Insulin's job is to send those nutrients into cells.
Specifically, Insulin sends excess glucose to muscle cells and fat cells. In doing so, Insulin also signals the body to stop burning fat for energy. This is simply because your body's preferred source of energy is Glucose, so when there's a lot of it floating around your bloodstream, there is no reason to burn stored fat for energy.
Therein lies the key…
Training Fasted Increases Fat Loss!
When your Insulin levels are at their lowest, your body is in fat-burning mode. If you train during this time, you'll burn more fat than you normally would if you had eaten prior to training.
You will hear a lot of people, particularly power-lifters and bodybuilders who are primarily focused on building strength, dismiss fasted training as pointless, but the fat-loss benefits cannot be denied.
Multiple studies have noted that fat oxidation is increased during fasted state training verses when carbs are consumed prior.
This makes it worth considering by anyone who is focused on losing fat. Unfortunately, there are some downsides that we need to discuss…
Fasted Training Breaks Down Muscle
Just as the fat-loss benefits of fasted training cannot be denied, it is also true that more muscle breakdown occurs. This is simply because your body is breaking down amino acids into glucose for energy at an accelerated rate to compensate for the lack of carbs that it normally prefers to derive glucose from.
It Also Decreases Muscular Endurance
Another unfortunate fact about training while in a fasted state is that you will almost definitely have less muscular endurance. If you've ever tried lifting on a very empty stomach (like 5-6 hours after eating), you may have noticed you just weren't killing it like you do when you eat a bunch of carbs prior.
This doesn't mean you're not getting a good workout. You're just low on glycogen is all.
How To Minimize The Negatives While Still Burning Fat
Here's the good news! You can take steps to reduce the drawbacks of fasted training while maintaining the fat-loss benefits through simple, safe supplementation.
Leucine is one of the Branched Chain Amino Acids, along with Isoleucine and Valine, and it is actually the most powerful Amino Acid when it comes to stimulating muscle protein synthesis. It has been used clinically to increase muscle protein synthesisrates when they are otherwise compromised, as is the case when you're training fasted.
Leucine should be dosed between 3-5g. Most BCAA supplements are extremely under-dosed, so read the label before purchasing!
"But Can't You Just Eat Protein?"
No! Recall from above that the whole point of training fasted is that your Insulin levels are low. Consuming protein will spike your Insulin levels, in some cases just as much as consuming carbs. Leucine, however, has a minimal impact on Insulin levels, meaning it won't disrupt the accelerated fat-loss but will still put a stop to muscle loss.
Citrulline Malate
Citrulline is another amino acid that is involved in a wide array of bodily processes, but has been researched quite a bit in the area of exercise performance enhancement. Citrulline has been shown to improve muscular endurance and is consideredquite reliable.
Now, Citrulline Malate is certainly no substitute for glucose in terms of providing energy, but it can absolutely help reverse the decline in muscular endurance that occurs with fasted training.
Furthermore, Citrulline has been shown (in preliminary research) to restore muscle protein synthesis in situations where it is otherwise compromised, but through different mechanisms than Leucine.
Now, you could go purchase a tub of Citrulline Malate and a tub of Leucine and take them prior to your fasted sessions…or you could just save yourself the trouble and check out Amino Beyond. But if you're serious about burning fat and building muscle, take a look at the Shredded Gains Stack.
The Shredded Gains Stack consists of Formula 56, Amino Beyond, and Rauwolscine. It is intended for those looking to burn fat while maintaining or building muscle mass. If you're cutting but you're not looking to sacrifice any gains, this stack is for you.
The Bottom Line On Fasted State Training
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Now that we have entered the new year, it is time to start planning out for the rest of 2019. When it comes to our children's playtime, summer can offer a lot of chances to conduct fun outdoor activities. One of the most enjoyable activity kids can do during the hot summer days will always involve water. However, not anyone can afford to go to the beach or the pool regularly. So, what is the next best alternative for your toddlers? A nifty water table, of course!
While Slip n' Slide and inflatable pools have always been the norm for a fun summer-centric activity for children, these toys are usually appropriate for the bigger/older kids. What about toddlers? Water table fills in this space by offering your child a way to enjoy simple yet fun water activities without the common risks of using a Slip n' Slide and inflatable pool. Water Tables are also known to promote creativity in toddlers which helps in their cognitive development.
Water Table is a great summer specific children's toy that not only offers them a way to stay cool but also help sharpen their creativity, problem-solving skills, attention, and focus Water tables can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and design/themes. This pretty much guarantees that you will find one that your toddler will thoroughly enjoy.
Some water tables are also large enough to accommodate a couple of toddlers. This should help develop your child's communication skills during playtime with their friends. Water tables can also help introduce your child to the physics involving water such as how it flows around the table.
In this article, we will be discussing the various factors and aspects that makes water tables a highly recommended toy for children during their developmental stage. We will also comb through factors you should consider if you decide to buy your toddler a water table for summer. So, sit back and relax as we take a look at this fun and creative summer toy for children.
Benefits of Playing with a Water Table
Water tables are not just designed primarily for children to pass time with. It actually offers a slew of benefits to a still growing and developing toddler (http://www.parkchildcare.ie/five-surprising-benefits-of-water-play.html). I will be listing down all the benefits your child can obtain from playing with a water table.
- Water table offers toddlers a great way to have fun within the comfort of your yard or garage. This means you will be able to easily supervise your toddler. Water tables can also help cool your toddler down during summer as they play and splash water around.
- Water tables are designed to be easily cleaned and stored after use. However, I do recommend you place a tarp over the water table to help prevent damages caused by natural elements over time.
- The water table is great for imaginary play and will help enhance your child's creativity and imagination. This is way better than them staring at a tablet screen the entire day.
- Playing with their water table alongside their friends will help improve your child's social skills. It can also teach them a lesson in sharing and working together with their friends.
- Most water table features attachments that require toddlers to scoop and pour objects into specific areas of the water table. These extra accessories and playsets are designed to develop a child's hand-eye coordination.
- Water tables can be a great learning experience for toddlers. They can experiment and observe how water flows. Certain water tables even have spinning cogs and wheels spin when pushed by water poured at specific points.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Water Table for Kids
- What is the recommended age for water tables?
Water tables are primarily designed for toddlers 2 to 5 years of age. It is an ideal summer activity for toddlers with siblings thanks to its wealth of offerings in terms of creativity and opening up communication between playmates.
- Can water tables be filled with objects other than water?
Yes. However, if you are using water tables with basins that utilize the plug drainage system you should be careful of what you fill it with. This is because objects can block the drainage system. If you want to avoid blockage problems, you can also purchase an additional plastic container that you can feel with sensory objects such as sand, pebbles, seashells, and pasta (https://nurturesmart.org/what-are-sensory-toys/).
The 5 Best Water Table for Kids
Now that you have an understanding of the benefits water tables can offer your toddlers, I think it is only fair to go one step further and give you a list of the best rated and highly recommended water tables in the market today as well as how to choose the right one.
I compiled this list based on personal experience as well as their overall positive feedback from dozens to hundreds of satisfied customers. I also applied the guideline I wrote earlier when choosing the water table for kids in this list. So, without further ado, here are the best water table for kids that you can buy today.
The Step2 Big Splash comes with a variety of accessories to ensure your toddler will get hours of fun alone or with a playmate. It comes with a total of 7 accessories ranging from buckets, figurines, and even a catapult board.
It features water wheels and funnels as well as a spacious middle basin for water play. The basin uses the drain plug design for a rather quick and easy cleaning process. This is made from durable plastic which ensures it will last for quite some time. It also features three wide legs which improve the overall stability of the water table.
The Step2 Big Splash is also large enough to accommodate up to 4 toddlers at a time. The base table is also low enough for smaller toddlers to play while the highest part is designed for taller children. Overall, the Step2 Big Splash is an ideal water table for those with multiple children and prefer something that is extremely easy to clean up.
Another entry from Step2, the Water Wheel Activity Play Table offers a simpler design. It features only a few moveable attachments but this allows it to feel sturdier. The design incorporates different water sections such as lakes, canals, harbor, and a mote. It uses two exceptionally wide base legs for perfect stability.
As for additional accessories, the Water Wheel Activity Play Table comes with a cup, two mini-boats, and a water wheel attached to an elevated platform. This water table is also exceptionally lighter as it weighs around 10 pounds, give or take.
The size of the water table makes it ideal for younger toddlers (preferably 2 years of age). However, it does utilize an elevated platform for taller kids to play with. The Step2 WaterWheel might be a good choice as a durable introductory water playset.
If you wish to include more sensory play options for your toddler then you might want to take a look at the Step2 Naturally Playful Sand and Water Center table set. It not only features a basin for water but also an equally large area that you can fill up with sand.
It also comes with an attachable umbrella making it perfect for an outdoor toy during the summer. You won't be needing to bring your toddler to the beach with this water table playset. The Naturally Playful Sand and Water set come with 8 different accessories which include the umbrella, two mini-boats, a shovel, two bridges, and two cups.
Design of the table itself combines reliability and convenience thanks to the detachable legs which mean tidying up and storage can be accomplished easily. The design of the Naturally Playful water table also sets it apart from the rest. It has a nature theme aesthetic and a cool looking faux wood design for its top cover. Speaking of, the top cover can be tied down to the table which secures it in place during storage.
However, cleaning up the sand can be a bit tedious. Remember to completely remove all traces of sand on the table before storing it to avoid any odor from developing. You should also be mindful of the weight since the middle part of the table does not have any sort of support which can leave it with warped over time.
Overall, this water table from Step2 is recommended for older toddlers or for those who have 2 or more children at home. Its large design can accommodate multiple toddlers and the aesthetic is pleasing to look at. Just remember to handle it with extra care.
Your toddler and their friends will be singing "A Pirate's Life for Me!" with this specially designed water table. Coming in with a nifty little pirate theme, the Little Tykes Anchors Away offers hours upon hours of fun for your toddlers. It features a variety of moving parts and even a water cannon that can squirt water.
Additional features include an anchor that can be raised and lowered as well as a crow's nest which your child can pour water into in order to simulate waves. Not only does this pirate ship-themed water table come with some unique and fun designs, but it also does not skimp when it comes to extra accessories with buckets, mini figurines, shovels, and cups.
I did find the drainage plug to be a tad bit awkward to secure, but once you've plugged it in it will stay in place. The Little Tykes Anchors Away is also on the smaller side of the spectrum so taller kids will need to sit down to comfortably play with it. I also recommend you place this outside as the water cannon is surprisingly powerful and will definitely make a mess.
The Little Tykes Anchors Away Pirate Ship's main selling point is its design and theme. It is a fun water table on its own and will definitely offer hours of enjoyment for your swashbuckling toddler.
Designed to really catch the attention of toddlers, the Little Tikes Spiralin' Water Table features bright and vibrant colors. Design features focus on motor skill development of children thanks to the water wheel and a spiral tower located in the middle of the table. It comes with colorful balls that can also squirt water when squeezed.
The basin uses the drain plug design. However, the drain is not located directly in the middle of the basin so you might need to tilt the table around to completely drain the water reservoir. I would also like to note that some of the toy balls are rather small so I advise parents to supervise their children's play time. This water table is highly recommended for younger toddlers who are still developing their motor skills thanks to its myriad of fun activities.
What to Look for in a Water Table for Kids
As we have already discussed in the introduction, water tables are not just simple and fun ways for your kids to pass time during the hot summer days, it also improves on several aspects such as their problem-solving skill, communication, and cognitive development.
Before heading out to your local toy store to purchase one, there are a couple of guidelines I would like to point out in order to ensure you get the best possible one. Check my guide on how to choose the best water table for kids below.
First and foremost, you would want a water table that would last for quite some time. Keep in mind that this toy will mostly be used during summer. Afterward, it might not be as popular for your child once the temperature starts dipping again. You would want a water table that is built to last and can remain in pristine condition even after a certain period of storage.
Water Capacity
Smaller water tables can hold a gallon of water. While this might seem enough, remember that your toddler will most likely be splashing the water around. It is quite easy for them to spill half of the water content within 30 minutes of play time. Personally, I recommend you go for water tables that can hold more than a couple of gallons of water to prevent frequent refills while your child plays.
Choose One that Offers Versatility
Never choose a 'one trick pony' here. Look for water table for kids that offer a variety of ways to spice up their play time. There are water tables that have certain themes to their design. You should also look for water tables designed to be used in conjunction with other sensory objects like sand as well as different types of toys. This should help promote your toddler's inquisitive nature as well as their creativity.
Draining Method
You can choose from two different types of drainage system when it comes to water tables. You can either opt for the spill route or the plug drainage one. Each has their strength and weaknesses. For the spill drain, you will need to either remove the water basin from the table or (if it is built-in) tip the water table to pour the water out.
Then we have the plug drain system which makes draining easier but is more susceptible to leakage as time goes by. A good preventive measure here would be to add additional sealant around the hole. Personally, I went for the plug drain system and simply improved the plug by applying extra sealant.
How Many Toddlers Can It Accommodate?
The standard water table for kids is designed to accommodate up to 2 toddlers. Of course, there are larger water tables that can accommodate more toddlers. If your child is planning on inviting a handful of friends over to play, I suggest you pick the larger one so that all of them will be able to enjoy the water table simultaneously.
Safety Features
Finally, it is always important to ensure that any toy you give to your child is perfectly safe for them to play with. Make sure that all parts of the water table are made from child-friendly and non-toxic material. Look for water tables that utilize BPA-free materials (https://www.parentmap.com/article/toxic-toys) to guarantee that your toddler won't come across any traces of lead, mercury, and other harmful chemicals. You should also check the edges to see if they have been smoothed out and rounded.These are the basic factors you need to consider when choosing the best water table for kids. As long as you take this to heart when buying one, you are guaranteed to get the best possible one for your toddler.
What Other Activities Can Your Toddler Do When Playing with a Water Table?
The best thing about a water table for kids is that it encourages creativity. Sure, your toddler can simply just splash around and play with the included accessories but introducing fun activities will make sure there will always be something new to do.
For example, I placed a couple of small rubber duckies on the 'lazy river' area of the water table that my children can use to race with. I gave each of them a small water gun which they then fire upon the rubber duckie which propelled it forward.
Another activity you can do would be to use natural and safe food colorings. Mixing together different dyes can help introduce your child to colors. You can also add bubble bath soap to the water this can be a great sensory play for kids.
If you want to go for a more scientific route, collect a variety of objects and see which of them sinks and which of them floats. Observe how quick some objects sink compared to others and ask your child why this is.
Also, you can place a variety of other objects into the water basin like leaves, flowers, marshmallows, and even DIY colored ice. Let your creativity fly and help your toddler experiment with a variety of stuff when it comes to playing with their water table.
Water table for kids play sets offer a variety of benefits to toddlers. Not only can they offer hours of fun during the hot summer days, but they are also designed to develop cognitive, creative, and even social skills. I highly recommend water tables for children ages 2 to 5 to maximize its benefits. Hopefully, this article has helped you understand the benefits of this type of toy for a child during the developmental stage of their life.


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Secrecy and suspicion have characterised the operations of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) two years since the first train made its maiden trip to Nairobi.
Exactly how much revenue the trains make and what taxpayers are forking to support the operations of the SGR up to how many trains are operated in a day remains anyone's guess since the project rolled on.
It depends on who you ask or what data you are reading when it comes to the volume of passengers or cargo ferried on the line, or even the amount earned from the service in which Kenya has sank billions of taxpayers' money borrowed from China.
Data like safety records are only shared among top management of selected government agencies. The Sunday Nation has since seen one such data released in April 2019 on cargo freight services which show that there has been at least one accident in every three days since the cargo services were launched in January 2018.
"There has been a total of 187 accidents reported at Mombasa and Nairobi since the commencement of the freight operations in July 2017. Most of these accidents are related to loading and offloading activities whereby a crane operator lifts off a container from the wagon before the container is fully detached from the twist lock. Thus, lifting both the wagon and the container resulting to damaging the wagons' air valves," says the report.
The most tightly guarded secret, however, remains the revenues with even the country's official data source, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) contradicting itself on just how much the SGR made in its first year of operation.
In March 2019, the agency put the figure at Sh10.3 billion, a figure that even the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Wu Peng last month lauded as "near break-even in just one year."
The ambassador went further to laud the huge economic benefits the SGR was giving Kenya with the trip between Mombasa and Nairobi now reduced from "over 10 hours to five hours and over 2.77 million passengers having been carried on the line.
KNBS in its latest Leading Economic Indicators however revised the first-year revenue of the SGR to Sh5.7 billion, casting doubt on the brilliant numbers that have been used to justify false hope for the line's ability to even pay for its operations.
KNBS Director-General Zachary Mwangi told Sunday Nation that the agency was engaging Kenya Railways to find out where the conflicting data came from.
"We got the numbers from Kenya Railways and we have begun engaging them to know why the numbers changed. We need to find the story behind the changing numbers and in our net release before the end of this month, we should be able to reveal what happened," Mr Mwangi said adding doubt to the agency's data which recently painted a picture of booming economic growth rate of 6.3 per cent.
The changing numbers is only the surface of a struggling railway line whose existence has raised controversy. The cargo business, which was the main hope of revenue, has failed to yield after it turned out to be more expensive than the roads option.
Last month, a memorandum sent before Cabinet detailed how various layers of inefficiencies made the use of SGR to transport cargo from Mombasa to Nairobi more than twice expensive.
According to the traders, while the average transport cost for 20ft and 40ft container from Mombasa to Nairobi by road is Sh65,000 and Sh85,000 respectively, the cost for ferrying the same cargo on SGR averages at Sh142,000 and Sh212,000 respectively.
"The difference between road and rail for 20ft and 40ft amount to $770 (118 per cent increase) and $1,270 (149 per cent increase) respectively," the traders through a technical committee wrote to Cabinet.
The report says movement of containers from vessel to loading at the rail side which should ordinarily take 42 hours now take up to 288 hours, causing delays that translate to demurrage charges. The insider records from Kenya Railways also show a badly skewed function of the SGR as merely an import tool.
In April 2018, Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) James Macharia said there would be 12 cargo trains operating by December of the same year
The CS would later tell a parliamentary joint committee that the SGR was running eight trains per day which was making Sh2.12 billion in monthly revenue compared to its Sh1.7 billion operating cost, basically making Sh424 million profit.
On Sunday, CS Macharia declined to be drawn into any discussion over the SGR operations deflecting the questions to Kenya Railways instead.
"You need to direct these questions to the procuring entity (Kenya Railways)," the CS replied to a text message asking him which numbers he would stand with regarding the SGR revenues and his projection on when the project would break even.
Kenya Railways had not responded by the time of going to press.
Any criticism of the SGR operations are, however, met with vicious reaction from government officials, with bloggers and online hirelings always at hand to raid the media whenever such stories are written.


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Meaning of color: your pace of data usage
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I am a man of simple needs. In my dotage I expect a computer to act as a typewriter and a research tool. Spreadsheets are great for their analytical power as is the Internet for research. What I object to are organized efforts to assault me at every corner. It doesn't matter to me whether it's a the government or the Russian mafia, an assault is an assault. Who would knowingly walk down a street where every corner was occupied by either criminals or self-important petty bureaucrats – not that many care to make a real distinction?
The only obvious choices are to ride down the street in a Mercedes Convertible or a 1950 Ford Convertible. One is expensive to own and vulnerable. The other requires constant maintenance and is vulnerable.
I'm not knocking either system. Microsoft products are overpriced and the set up and maintenance on Linux is formidable. Christ to install a brand new Linux compatible printer took me five hours. Hey, I had never done it. I had set up Linux machines that were safe and secure for gambling, but I never bothered connecting to a printer. I did work arounds with reports automatically generated an HLML file and printed from wherever I was. When you do web based research a printer is not optional.
As to security, many patches take hours and few would invest the time. During my first update of a new install, I got hijacked. I noticed because the machine froze at 14% when checking for updates and then when restarted had lousy graphics which Suse does not. Oh well, wipe and reinstall. But I recognized the problem and very few "newbies" would have. Even now, when I shut down and restart, it fails to ask my password, and I've done nothing to alter the system. I'm not bothering to correct this as I consider this network extremely corrupted and will work to change it after the Tiger Tail # 2 experiments are complete. You can follow them at my new blog that tracks capturing and learning about the trojans that may haunt you.
By the way dotage is either mental infirmity as a consequence of old age or foolish infatuations, another worthless fact.


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It was just a typical sleepless night for Love To Dream™ founder, Hana-Lia Krawchuk, when she discovered the perfect solution for every mother's nightmare. She realised that her baby son couldn't have a good night's sleep unless he slept with his arms up. "He somehow would work his arms out of a swaddle and sleep with his arms up," she says. That's when Hana thought – why not swaddle him in that position?
It had been a deeply unsettling period for Hana and her husband, Gavin, who were struggling to find a swaddle that would secure him properly. But they had no luck. After thorough research on swaddling with the arms reaching upwards, Hana was surprised by her findings. "I found that babies actually need their hands to rub their cheeks when they are sleeping and when they are awake," she explains. "It's a sort of self-soothing process."
Hana began stitching up a few samples of her own. "I handed it to some of my friends as a trial and amazingly their babies slept right through the night. I thought, I can actually help other people out," she adds happily. "It was an exciting time for me."
"Babies need access to their hands to self-sooth"
Launched in 2009, Love to Dream became the best-selling swaddle within 12 months. "It was incredible," Hana reflects. "We just couldn't keep up with the demand. We sold out every single time. Mother's knew that their babies loved being swaddled but needed something that would suit their baby's needs."
The flood of support for her product left Hana astounded. "It was just an incredible acceptance amongst the mums in the community. When something works for one mum, word tends to spread."
Based in Waterloo, Sydney, the business supplies to over 350 bricks and mortar stores around Australia and 44 countries globally.
Growing the business internationally has been a crucial step towards Love to Dream's expansion.
"Research has been the most important part of our growth"
However, achieving global reach wasn't as simple as Hana initially anticipated. She quickly learnt the importance of spending considerable time researching requirements for entering an international market.
"Research has been the most important part of growing the business internationally," she advises. "Extensive research [went into] identifying who the best partners were for Love to Dream. There are international safety standards that we have to comply with."
The key for the business to succeed on an international scale is the flexibility to market wherever it goes. "We had to understand who our distributors are," Hana explains. "We're having to fly overseas to meet with them and determine whether they are the right fit for us."
"Baby safety varies from country to country"
During this process, Hana also realised that Australians tend to be more conscious about infant safety in contrast to countries who aren't so aware of its significance. "Different countries have different cultural influences when it comes to baby safety," she says. "These were some of the factors we had to consider when contemplating our international expansion."
Another contributing factor to their expansion came unexpectedly; Hana was lucky enough to attend one of the biggest business trade shows in Europe. While there, she met some appealing distributors and retailers. "I managed to pick up a few distributors," she says. "But I had to really research who my potential partners would be." Hana has since produced a partner pack which illustrated the steps taken to implement Love to Dream in Australia with the hope of the same thing occurring globally.
Being a mum, wife, small business owner and employer meant Hana was faced with another challenge: time. "There just wasn't enough time to juggle everything," she reflects. "I learnt early on that employing the right people can be crucial for your business. Once I started doing that, I was able to get time back in my life."
Looking back on her experience, Hana stresses the importance of outsourcing tasks. "I'm not scared of having people do things for me," she says. "I have trust in people automatically. I think that has been a big part of my success. I let people do what they are great at."
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14 Thai Street Food Favourites To Discover
Have a taste of some awesome authentic Thai street food.
Discover the authentic in Asian cuisine food
Miso paste is a tasty, salty, nutrition-packed ingredient found in some of your favourite Japanese dishes. But did you know about all the different varieties available to you? When you're looking for that touch of salty deliciousness there's a whole world of umami flavours for you to try!
There's a range of ways to categorise miso and we'll work through them, but the easiest and simplest is by its base ingredient.
Kome miso is the most common and popular varietal, and is made by mixing soybeans, rice koji and salt. Kome miso accounts for about 80% of the total miso production in Japan, while mugi miso is a barley-based miso with a sweet, mellow flavour and a light colour and is also known as inaka miso or "country miso".
Then there's mame miso, a soy-based miso with a bitter, rich taste and a dark red colour and the delightfully name chogo miso, a blended miso seasoned with different flavourings.
If you're a more visual person, you can categorise your miso by colour. The miso spectrum ranges from a light, buttery cream to a dark brown almost black.
Shiro Miso (white miso) has a light-cream colour and a sweet taste thanks to a shorter immersion period of the soybeans during manufacture. If you're more of a fan of peanut butter, then tanshoku Miso might be your go. This miso has a golden brown colour and a nuttier flavour.
Aka Miso is the darkest shade of miso. It has a strong salty taste thanks to the long time the soybeans are immersed for while the high temperature steaming during its production leads to its dark colour.
If flavour is the sole definer of your choice, well there's a miso category for you too! Amakuchi miso is what we call sweet miso, while karakuchi miso covers the salty side of things.
And like fine wine or whisky, you can also sort your miso by the region it's made in! Different regions of Japan specialise in different types of miso just like France and wine or Scotland and Whisky.
Shinshu Miso is made in the Nagano prefecture, a beautiful, mountainous place famous for hosting the Winter Olympics in 1998. The miso from here is the most popular miso in Japan. Around 40% of Japan's total miso production originates here.
The Kansai – or Kinki – region lies in the southern part of Japan's main island of Honshu and is home to the city of Osaka. Kansai miso, also known as Saikyo Miso, uses peeled soybean and polished rice and a short fermentation time, which gives the miso its light colour.
Kyushu – literally translates to nine provinces – is the third largest of Japan's islands, with the biggest city being Fukuoka. The mugi miso from here is fermented for a shorter period because of the warmer climate.
Seaside mame miso – sometimes known as nagoya miso or sanshu, is as delicious and rich as any mame miso you'll find, while Hokkaido miso from Japan's far north is a red, salty rice paste, perfect for a steaming hot pot.
So as you can see, there's a whole bunch of different misos and a whole range of ways to categorise them! Hopefully next time you're shopping for miso, you'll have more of an idea what you're buying and where it's from!
Have a taste of some awesome authentic Thai street food.
With a wealth of history, culture and culinary artistry, Thai cuisine have much more to offer besides the popular staple dishes. Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Green Curry, while definitely signatures are just some of the more commonly known. In fact, each Thai region has its own distinctive recipes and dishes that embody the culinary […]
Tropical, rain-filled Thailand produces many delicious fruits, including fresh papayas, coconut, mango, bananas and more. These sweet juicy delights are often highly nutritious, rich in fibre and vitamins, as well as a host of health benefits for your body. Mangoes and papayas are low in cholesterol and sugar, high in Vitamins C and A. Coconuts […]


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(1) One Payment Plan by July 1, 2019. Tuition Insurance Refund Plan optional, please notify the Business Office to enroll.
(2) Two Payment Plan – ½ of tuition by July 1, 2019; ½ on January 1, 2020. A fee for Tuition Insurance Refund Plan (TRP) is charged per student. Cost is 3.1% of the total tuition. TRP payments are due with the first installment.
(9) Monthly Payment Plan – Payable in equal installments. Payments start on June 1, 2019, (for a 12 month payment plan) or August 1, 2019, (for a 10 month payment plan). A fee for Tuition Insurance Refund Plan (TRP) is charged per student. Cost is 3.1% of the total tuition. TRP payments are due with the first installment.
*AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – ELEMENTARY – Additional $125.00 per month.
** EXTENDED DAY – PRESCHOOL – Additional $1,500.00 per year.
Tuition above does NOT include a comprehensive fee, which covers common fees associated with enrollment such as books, workbooks, yearbooks, Athletic fees (High School only), etc. Comprehensive fees are collected separately at $250.00 for Grades K to 8 and $500.00 for Grades 9 to 12. Individual classroom projects, excursions, miscellaneous classroom supplies, etc. and Country Fair Scrip are not included in the comprehensive fee.
FACTS payment program registration required for all students.
Yes, applications are available in both the High School and Elementary School offices. You can also find a link to them below.
Applications packets for tuition assistance through the Augustine Educational Foundation, Saint Joseph School, Saint Joseph Parish and the work study program are presently available via the school's website.


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Cheniere Says First LNG Export in January
LNG exports from Sabine Pass to start in January.
Cheniere Energy (LNG) expects to start receiving natural gas to convert into super-chilled liquid fuel at its first U.S. LNG export terminal before the end of the year, with shipments to start in January, its chief executive said on Monday.
Cheniere's plant will mark the first exports of cheap and abundant U.S. shale gas as liquefied natural gas (LNG), adding to a huge boost in output out of Australia as well.
The ample supplies, combined with slowing growth in China and falling demand in top importers Japan and South Korea, have cut prices and prompted a battle for market share.
First natural gas supplies will arrive at its U.S. LNG plant this year, Chief Executive Officer Charif Souki told reporters on the sidelines of Singapore International Energy Week.
"We will ship our first cargo sometime in January."
Spot LNG prices in Asia <LNG-AS> have tumbled by half from a year ago, narrowing the gap with U.S. benchmark prices. Tracking the plunge in energy prices, Cheniere's shares are down by almost half from their peak in 2014.
Once Cheniere's first LNG plant starts up, the company will have a new production train starting up every six months until mid-2019, leaving it with seven total lines of gas liquefaction at its Sabine Pass project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and at another terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The seven trains will account for almost half of the 65 million tonnes per year (tpy) of LNG export capacity under construction in the United States.
Cheniere has sold most of its 31.5 million tpy of LNG via long-term contracts, with about 4 million tpy remaining for sale in spot markets, Souki said.
The company plans to start offering a cargo a month from December, he said, hoping this will improve market liquidity.
The company is permitted to build another two trains, but has yet to take investment decisions.
The current pricing structure is not a strong argument for building further LNG plants, Souki said, with any projects needing at least $8 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) to sell to Europe and $9 per mmBtu to sell to Asia.
"I'm pretty sure the market will come back," he said, however, adding that Cheniere has applied for permits to build more trains.
"You don't make a decision like this based on what's happening in the next six months. You make a decision based on what you think is going to happen over the next 20 years."
For any trains beyond the seven that have been committed to, Cheniere would not have to sell the gas until 2020-2021, Souki said, giving it time to wait until LNG prices recover.
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ECS Intranet:
Lateral SiGe HBTs
Over the past few years SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistors have come out of the research laboratory and gone into production in BiCMOS processes around the world. The state of the art fT and fmax are around 200GHz, which is ideal for rf circuit applications up to 20GHz and optical communications applications up to 40Gbit/s.
To date, all SiGe HBTs have been produced with a vertical architecture in which the emitter is placed above the base and the base above the collector. Although this approach has given the above impressive performance, it has a number of disadvantages. These disadvantages arise from the need to make a contact to the collector, which is buried below the surface. A heavily doped buried layer is needed beneath the collector to reduce the collector resistance, and epitaxy has to be used to create the lower doped collector on top of the buried layer. Epitaxy is a very expensive process, and even with a very heavily doped buried layer, it is not possible to achieve very low values of collector resistance.
In principle, this problem could be solved by using a lateral architecture in which the emitter, base and collector were placed side by side at the surface. Contact to the collector could then be made directly from the surface, giving a very low value of collector resistance and eliminating the need for collector epitaxy. This arrangement would also be more compatible with CMOS, where the MOS transistors are fabricated using a lateral architecture. Silicon lateral bipolar transistors have been available for some time, but they tend to be low frequency devices because of the parasitic capacitances associated with them. Lateral SiGe HBTs have never been reported.
To produce a high frequency lateral SiGe HBT, it is necessary to minimise parasitic capacitance and at the same time find a method of producing a lateral SiGe layer. Silicon on insulator (SOI) technology offers one method of reducing parasitic capacitance, and has delivered an extremely impressive fmax of 67GHz on lateral silicon bipolar transistors. Simulations of lateral SiGe HBTs on SOI substrates indicate that the lateral SiGe HBT on SOI outperforms the vertical HBT, especially in terms of fmax. Confined lateral selective epitaxial growth (CLSEG) and germanium implantation are two possible methods of creating a lateral SiGe layer. Both techniques have shown promising results.
In this project, confined lateral selective epitaxial growth is being investigated for the fabrication of lateral devices in growth chambers fabricated on the surface of the silicon wafer. Device design issues are being investigated by process and device simulation.
Type: Postgraduate Research
Research Group: Nano Research Group
Theme: Silicon Electronic Devices
Dates: 1st October 2001 to 30th September 2007
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Dana Ingesson: Towards a Language of Nature
- NYC, New York
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- May 31, 2019
NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Dana Ingesson in In and Out of the Garden. The exhibition opens May 11 and runs through May 31, 2019 with an opening reception on Thursday, May 16 from 6-8 pm. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.
About the Artist
Dana Ingesson's paintings are an expression of her feelings, life experiences, and emotional maturation. Working primarily in watercolor, Ingesson creates dreamy compositions that blend the figurative and the abstracted.
Ingesson's choice of color palette and gestural brush strokes begin a conversation with her audience; drawing from her intellect, emotion, and intuition, Ingesson wants to inspire the viewer to acknowledge and engage with their own beliefs, emotions, and subconscious.
Exhibition Dates: May 11 – May 31, 2019
Reception: Thursday, May 16, 2019 6-8 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Event URL: https://www.agora-gallery.com/Exhibition/and_5_11_2019-Artist-Dana_Ingesson.aspx
Featured Artists:
Osvaldo Bacman | Caspar Baum | Dante Biss-Grayson | Guanzhong Ge | Dana Ingesson | Meir Raz | Dede Schuhmacher | Yoshiki Uchida | Suqun Zhang
About the Exhibition
In and Out of the Garden is a collective exhibition presented by Agora Gallery, featuring work by nine different artists with mediums ranging from painting to mixed-media to installation. Natural forms, expressive compositions, and bold color palettes create an energetic narrative focused on the exhilarating and intoxicating reality of the human experience.
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea's fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery's expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization's specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.


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What Are The Writers' Secrets To Achieve Freelance Success
After the daily and regular working hours it is the freelancers who get back to an extended few hours to earn extra money. Freelance writing offers lucrative opportunities and is fast becoming one of the most sought after freelance jobs. A freelancer writer can be required to write on any topic under the sun depending on the client's requirements but has to ensure high quality for each article written so that it help the companies achieve their desired goals.
Achieving Success In For Freelance Writers
The success mantra for online writers is not only hard work but also having the right skills and knowledge. It is more like a business for the online writers, the income increases with the improvement in their efficiency to write more. The secrets to become a successful online writer are simple and not too hard to comply with as well. But without any knowledge of these few tricks it is hard to make a place for oneself in this competitive zone.
- An online writer has to make sure that he or she submits work within the time limit provided by the client. Since it is a completely client based job, delaying might upset the client. Thus time management is an important factor in online writing.
- Self-confidence and a lets-go-for-it attitude can get things rolling for the writer. The more self-confidence radiated the better reliability is earned.
- To take work seriously is one of the major secrets to success.
- The language used in the essays or write ups should be free from errors. Grammatical errors or poor construction of sentences can prove to be detrimental.
- The articles written should be absolutely original and plagiarism free.
- The writer must be in a habit of writing and should have a passion for it as well.
- Online writers who are willing to make money from their works should pay considerable attention to the marketing of the articles.
- Social networking is an effective practice when it comes to online writing since it is one of the most sophisticated present day marketing technique.
- While writing an article a onliner should remain in track and stick to the topic without getting swayed into something irrelevant to the topic that is being worked upon.
- A writer also should be ready to write on any topic given to them rather than sticking to a handful of topics they are interested in.


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Live in a sun-filled home with primarily one-floor living. Casually entertain in the warmer months with a spacious deck accessed off the eat-in kitchen, or read quietly by the fireplace in New England's cooler months. Retire at the end of the day in a private master suite that suits even the most discerning tastes. A large game room on the lower level allows for the separation of generations offering a space for all lifestyles - quiet or otherwise. Cohasset is a town with highly ranked schools and well documented seaside beauty. Spend your days at Sandy Beach this summer before heading back to this well cared for 4-bedroom home and your entry into the Cohasset lifestyle. An MBTA station is minutes away.
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House is a place where I feel comfortable and confident. The place where you feel relaxed and have no worries about the world. My house is situated in Gulberg, relatively a quiet area. Outside look of my house is ravishing. The boundary wall tiles are rough and dark grey in color. After entering into the house there is a courtyard, huge enough to park two cars. Also there is a small garden. In spring season the fragrance of flowers spread around the house. There are total 6 rooms, one kitchen, one living room, one dining room and a store. My house is light and airy. There are huge windows, the natural light fills the whole house. Interior decoration of the house is managed by my mother and brother's wife. The decoration pieces include paintings and flower pots. There is a bed, chair and a table in every room, so the room doesn't look empty. My house has a lot of memories and I have a sweet family to share the house with. Indeed, there is no place like my house.
I'm Delia!
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A Pittsburgh Handyman,
I LOVE To Assemble and Install
Be Bold! Get The Big One!
The big ones are 52 inches. That's 26 inches from the center to the outer edge.
Many people fear that the big one won't fit in their bedroom or bathroom, but they never check, and end up buying the smaller one.
Man, they coulda had the big one!
Just make sure that the blades won't hit any shower curtains, dresser mirrors, or wall-mounted TVs.
Small fan. Big mistake.
Worry About The Height!
If you have a low ceiling, don't buy a fan with a down rod.
Many fans have a down rod but also allow mounting up against the ceiling.
Huge ceiling? Long down rod.
Get A Bigger Footprint
When I take down the old fan, you will see a dirty mark.
Actually, you will see a CLEAN mark! The rest of the ceiling is what got dirty! And you can't touch up right near the new fan. The paint you saved won't match the dirty ceiling. It might be time to paint the whole ceiling while you're at it!
OR, you could just buy the one with the big footprint!
Just ONE???
You may be calling me to replace an old noisy fan. While I am there, consider letting me add more fans to rooms that don't have fans. You save if I can do two or three on one trip.
Do your bedrooms have ceiling lights? Does your dining room have an outdated chandelier? Do your bathrooms and kitchen all have fans?
Existing Fans and Existing Lights
If I am replacing an old light fixture, the box may or may not be strong enough to hold a fan.
Your light weighs one pound. Your fan weighs a lot more. Plus, it's a moving object. I might have to replace your box.
If I am replacing an old fan, the box in the ceiling is probably strong enough to hold the new fan.
If your ceiling has no fixture, you should call an electrician.
Remote Control!
Imagine lying in bed, wishing the fan were on. Just grab your remote and click a button!
Imagine some poor schlub without a remote having to get out of bed.
Some let you dim the lights, too, in case you want to change the mood. You can't do that at all with that pull chain!
My Rates
Base Rate
I charge $98 per fan.
I take cash (of course), checks, and credit / debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Amex).
I live near Ross Park Mall. If you live out as far as Monroeville, Cranberry, Robinson, Or Mt. Lebanon, there is a service call fee.
Box Replacement
Some electricians charge $75 to replace a box. And they usually do replace it. Why? Money!
It turns out that many boxes are strong enough, especially if the fan is lightweight. Remember that during new construction, the original electrician attached this box to a heavy joist using two big nails. You would need a small crowbar to get this box out.
I will inspect your box, and let you inspect it too. If you decide to replace it, I charge $49, including the new bracket.
Remote Control
I can add a remote to a basic fan for $59. You could buy a fan that has a built-in remote, but they cost a lot more than a basic fan plus $59.


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New Moon at 15 Libra 48
October 8, 11:47 pm EDT, 8:47pm PDT,
October 9, 4:47am BST, 1:47pm AEST
Image: Vermont's Ceres, illustration by artist Steve Hogan for the cover of "The Bridge" newspaper, week of April 19-May 2, 2018. See more of Hogan's "groovy art for your modern lifestyle" at Steve-Hogan.com. A new version of Ceres is being carved for the top of the Vermont Capitol dome, as the old pine statue is falling apart.
This powerful New Moon in Libra is ruled by Venus and fueled by Pluto. Libra often has a "nice" reputation, known for being accommodating and relational. Maybe not so much this time.
Ruling Venus, is in secretive, mysterious Scorpio, soon to disappear from the evening sky, as she curves back toward the Sun. Retrograde until mid-November, Venus turns backward and inward, seeking deeper meaning in life—especially in such a profound sign as Scorpio. Venus will be withdrawing into deep Scorpionic caverns of the heart all through October. One of her 584-day cycles is ending; a new one begins on October 26, when Venus conjuncts the Sun, infused by the light of our Star.
Venus in deep dark Scorpio matches up with Pluto, the Transformer, challenging this New Moon in Libra to scrutinize and investigate how well the sacred Feather of Truth balances the Scales of Libra. Pluto is a game changer in any sign, and in Capricorn the "rules" in play by are clearly changing.
There are various interpretations of rules. In relation to the Libra's Scales of Justice, we might again consider the phrase "Rule of Law" I brought up last time, and see what we comes to mind these two weeks later. More essentially than the political playing field, let's look at the rules we, individually, play by. As we follow Venus downward and inward, are we being "fair," to ourselves as well as others, in our attitudes and expression?
It may not always be "pretty," and this is the "dark side" both Pluto and Venus retrograde in Scorpio want to expose and have us confront the "mirror, mirror on the wall." Through looking within we can awaken consciousness from the inside out, shedding any dried-out, snarky snakeskins, and tapping into our truest feelings of love and trust, evoking a fuller, richer sense of self. This is a deep piece of work, no doubt, with strong spiritual overtones, provided by Neptune in harmony with Venus.
Dwarf planet Ceres accompanies this New Moon. Demeter to the Greeks, this goddess of the ancient mysteries adds more esoteric tone to this New Moon— as below, so above— and also a sense of concern and care for the wellbeing of all people and beings of Earth. Her great care is for food and farming, feeding the people, body and soul. She calls our attention to the Law of the Land as Natural Law.
Shamanic Chiron, transitioning into Aries, has returned to sea sign Pisces for the next few months, to clear out some outstanding matters, freeing more "troubled waters" to pass under the bridge, thereby suggesting a musical interlude: Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
There can be a level of grieving and purification in Chiron's healing process, that resonates with Venus in Scorpio process of acknowledging and releasing regrets, sadness, hurts, etc.
We are returning to what has gone before, to the truth of who we are, as in that lovely Shaker dance song, written by Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr., for another relevant musical suggestion. Here is an elegant Thanksgiving version
(in honor of Canadian Thanksgiving weekend) by Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss, illustrated with a Libran flair.
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,
'tis the gift to come down where we ought to be.
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
t'will be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained, to bow and to bend, we shan't be ashamed,
To turn, turn will be our delight, till by turning, turning, we come 'round right."
The underlying intensity of this seemingly smooth Libra New Moon calls for these very gifts. Let's see where we find ourselves by the time Venus, as Morning Star, turns forward in mid-November. Venus will turn around on the Gifting Star, beautiful bright blue-white Spica, the brighest star in the angelic Virgo constellation, representing the grain she carries as the seed and fruit of the harvest.
The Square Dance keeps playing
as Uranus in Taurus squares it up with Mars and Venus retrograde, and most importantly, with the Nodes of the Moon. This is a collective Call to Destiny. We are at a turning point, encouraged now to examine and tune in to how we are feeling after the wild roller coaster of these past few months (since May). Uranus will soon return to Aries for new inspiration and a few new surprises that will inform the way we end this year of 2018.
Stay tuned and in tune!
For a Venus retrograde reading, contact Kelley