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Would you like to enjoy the purest Galician atmosphere? Well, you are in luck, because at the Eurostars Monumento Monasterio de San Clodio Hotel & Spa we have prepared for you everything you need to enjoy the town of Leiro one hundred percent! And if you have decided to travel with your loved one, what could be more romantic than staying in a fully refurbished 12th century Cistercian monastery? Precisely for this reason we have created a romantic package to give you and your loved one the welcome you deserve. We will be pleased to welcome you with a bottle of sparkling wine and delicious bonbons, plus the chance to enjoy a fantastic breakfast in bed. That sounds good, doesn't it? Well, don't hesitate any longer and come to see us at the Eurostars Monumento Monasterio de San Clodio Hotel & Spa! Includes:
- Bottle of cava in the room
- Fruit basket
- Chocolates
Guided tour of the Viña Costeira vineyard, part of the D.O. Ribeiro region, 10 minutes from Monasterio de San Clodio. A walk through the vines and a guided sampling of 4 products with a Galician cuisine tasting menu. 2 people minimum. Approximate length: ninety minutes.
*You will have to travel to the vineyard in your own vehicle.
*The tour around the vines is weather-permitting. It is necessary to confirm with day and time directly with the vineyard in advance.
Visiting times Monday to Saturday at 12 pm. Closed on Sundays. Check for public holidays.
Opening hours for making bookings: 9 am to 6 pm, on (+34) 988 477 210.
The grape, sweet and juicy fruit, provides flexibility, hydration and firmness to the skin. Thanks to its high content of biological water,
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80 minutes body treatment including:
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Spectacular treatment focused on the detoxification and revitalization of tired and stressed people. It stimulates body detoxification, improves lymphatic elimination and strengthens the venous system. Cleanses the organism, eliminates accumulated toxins, and restore the well-being, vitality and energy.
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This treatment gives the benefits of extra virgin olive oil rich in vitamin A. Moreover it prevents keratinization, scaling of the skin and skin dryness. It also contains vitamin E so it is an excellent antioxidant and contains essential fatty acids, very necessary for the body.
80 minutes body treatment including:
- Olive body peeling
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Start with a hydrotherapy circuit and let yourself go in the dynamic pools with multiple jets, which tone your body and help rid you of toxins and stress. Continue the ritual with a shower with contrasting temperatures, a Finnish sauna and a Turkish bath and then top off your experience in the relaxation area, where your body and mind will be totally rejuvenated.
Enjoy the calm and tranquillity of the Ribeiro, living a unique experience: we reserve the spa just for you and your partner. You can enjoy the thermal facilities with total privacy and end a perfect evening with an exquisite tasting. It includes:
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- Tasting of a special dessert with wine ice cream, foam and gelatine, accompanied by a Ribeiro cocktail
Get benefit of this promotion to relax and disconnect, recovering peace and wellness you need. With this package, you will enjoy the spa circuit in addition to a special massage, designed to maximize the relaxation and remove stress signs in the body.
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- Spa access of 1.30 hours (times arranged with the hotel reception)
- San Clodio massage 60 minutes.
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Hi, everyone! I'm back with a special report on my usual favorite subject… FOOD! Of course, this time, it's about yummy berries — Goo-Goo Berries and Polarberries, to be precise! This may get a little rambly — I'm reminiscing a bit while I'm here.
If you're a longtimer like myself, you'll remember that the original Berry Fest was entirely about Goo-Goo Berries! The Goo-Goo Berry, of course, is the fruit of the Gozium Bramble, a tree you'll find in Go-Go Googles in the Arcade.
(And just for fun, here's our Googles anthem – Go Go Go Googles!)
Berry Fest has changed over the years, especially after Jumbleberry Fields came along, but last year was the first year that we had added prize pools to both the Goo-Goo Berry and the Polarberry! While you could always eat a Sugarberry, Jumbleberry, Moonberry and Pickleberry for a chance for a prize, this was something new we added to the Goo-Goo Berry and Polarberry. Not only that, you were guaranteed a prize when eating those two!
There are some new prizes you can win when you eat them this year, but I'm not going to get into that. Instead, I wanted to take a look at all of the foods in Webkinz World that feature either the Goo-Goo Berry or the Polarberry. So here they are!
What do you think? Did I miss any? How many of them are in your collection? Which food is your favorite? While I'm a big fan of Goo-Goo Berries, I think I'm most tempted by the Polarberry Pie.
Don't forget to feed your pets some Goo-Goo Berries and Polarberries to help celebrate this year's Berry Fest!

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Rock fest in Bogota
The Rock al Parque (Rock in the Park) festival in Bogota, the biggest free music fest in Latin America, will feature 17 international bands and dozens of local ones in the Colombian capital.music Updated: Jul 02, 2012 13:21 IST
The Rock al Parque (Rock in the Park) festival in Bogota, the biggest free music fest in Latin America, will feature 17 international bands and dozens of local ones in the Colombian capital.
Santiago Trujillo, director of the Idartes art institute, told EFE that the first day Saturday "will be dedicated to classics of rock, heavy metal and hardcore, the second day will be for punk rock, reggae and some electronic inventions and the third will be all fusion music - rock-pop and rock-indie".
According to the official, in Rock al Parque's 18th year it has become an embedded part of the city "for fans of alternative and independent rock".
Trujillo said, "We'll have the daddy of rock in Spanish, Charly Garcia", who will close the 2012 event Monday onstage at Simon Bolivar Park on the Colombian capital's west side.
Other crowd-pleasers are here from Spain like Siniestro Total, "a group that fashioned and fed the punk movement in Bogota and Medellin in the 1980s and has a big fan base here", Trujillo said.
Also coming from Spain is Bigott, and from Costa Rica Las Robertas, among the dozens of bands on hand.
Bogota authorities expect this year's festival to draw between 260,000 and 300,000 fans.
This time, Trujillo said, as the festival "reaches adulthood" in its 18th year, it will be based on "diversity and the understanding that rock, alt and indie music have really taken off over the past few years."
Besides the festival's three separate stages, this year the festival will also feature an "ecotent", a space for kids to learn from "projects that impart an understanding of the different rock cultures and how these rock cultures are related to the environment - urban architecture, zero trash, defense of animals and anti-bullfighting movements", Trujillo said.
Besides the Spanish and Costa Rican groups, also taking the stage will be the US hardcore band NOFX and the iconic Welsh heavy metal group Skindred.
As will Steel Pulse, a true headliner on the international scene, according to Trujillo, and other top groups from Colombia like 1280 Almas, Systema Solar and Ciegossordosmudos.


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Sean Marsh announced as head chef at The Hour Glass
His approach at the Brompton pub would appear to owe more to his time at Fergus Henderson's St John Street establishment than at Andoni Luis Aduriz's techno emotional San Sebastián restaurant with a menu centered around traditional British food.
The Hour Glass has also recruited a new general manager. Brett Hardy has a CV that includes spells with Mark Hix, Antony Worrall Thompson and Alex Aitken.
Key suppliers include Huntsham Court Farm and Taste Tradition for meat and Chegworth Valley and Forge Farms for fruit and vegetables.
"My approach to the menu is one that is ingredient driven and pared back," says Marsh. "The quality of produce begins with a producer. From the moment a fish is landed, a seed is planted or an animal is born, the time and effort that these producers take to care for these ingredients really shows in the end result."
Marsh's menu is simple but is intended to be less "puby" than its predecessor. The menu changes daily but example dishes include Jerusalem artichoke soup with crispy lardo; pig's head terrine and piccalilli; Aylesbury duck breast, dripping carrots and watercress; whole lemon sole, brown butter, lemon and capers; and poached pear, clotted cream and crumble.
Housed within a prominent art deco building, the pub has been refurbished to mimic the era, with bespoke gold and glass arched shelving, curved glass lighting and accented mirrored walls.


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Castelli Thermoflex Legwarmers - AW18
When Castelli designed the Thermoflex legwarmers they concentrated on getting everything just right. The Thermoflex fabric is extra warm and stretchy, the close fit eliminates any excess fabric and the silicone grippers at the top prevents the warmers from gradually slipping down. With a cross-wrap cuff at the bottom Castelli have included an extra touch of comfort while subtle branding lets your cycling friends know you're wearing kit made by one of the premier clothing brands in cycling.
- Thermoflex fabric for soft, warm, stretchy comfort
- Microfiber gripper elastic at top
- Sublimated Castelli logo
- Suitable for a temperature range of 10 - 20°C
Sizing Information for Castelli Clothing:
Terry Very nice soft material with warm fleecy backing. Shaped nicely and fit really well for me. Normally I take large in Castelli but I don't have sprinters legs so medium fit well. Usual excellent service from Merlin.
George Nice for long rides during the spring when it's still cold first thing in the morning (<10°C) but warms up later in the day.
Mr belizar Good quality, I ordered another set
Stephen They stay up and keep your legs warm. What else can I ask for!
Recep AKSOY Castelli does a pretty good job in cycling. Good quality with Castelli quality and reasonable prices from Merlin Cycles. A standard "s" body. I'm a 65kg 170cm tall man. I ordered a "S" size. Good quality fabric. Water-repellent outer fabric. I tested it under the fountain :). For now, I couldn't see the difference from "Nano flex". It will notice in use for a long time. It doesn't bother in hot weather. A product that can be used not only in cycling but also in daily life. Merlin Cycles to send thank them for 5 days in Turkey. If you order your products from entering the country after Turkey sent with PTT. Your products are delivered late due to PTT density. You can take PTT KDTM yourself to be fast.
Mr Cotton People feel cold at different temperatures, but these have kept me warm on my chilly morning rides. They`re lightweight and and don`t take up much room if I don`t need them later on because the weather has warmed up.


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Learning About Web Design In Tanzania
If you are a prospective website owner or administrator living in Tanzania, and you are interested in learning about how to get your website off the ground through technical design, then it might be useful for you to learn about the relative benefits and techniques involved in web design in Tanzania. In order to get a better idea of how to go about designing your website in Tanzania, it is important to understand all of the relevant steps involved in the process of web design, from beginning to end.
When it comes to designing a website, there are a number of important steps which must be taken before your website will reach a finished or complete state. The first step which you must take in pursuing web design in Tanzania is to determine what you would like your domain name to be. A website's domain name is the address at which the website is located – whether you wish for your domain name to be simple or complicated, it is important to understand that your domain name will be a reflection of your website's practices and areas of specialization. In this regard, it is imperative that you choose a web domain name which suits your website and will allow your website's visitors to get an immediate idea of the products and services which you offer. Choosing an effective website domain name will allow you to increase traffic to your site, and also allow your visitors to get a clear and easy understanding of what your site is all about.
Once you have determined your website's domain name, you will be ready to begin the next step involved in getting your website up and running – coding. Whether you are familiar with writing computational code or not, your website will require that code be written prior to an actual launch. The coding end of the job may be either simple and easy, or complicated and demanding depending upon the relative features which you wish to incorporate through your web design in Tanzania. Ultimately it will be up to you to determine exactly which types of features and options for browsing to include in the final interface format of your website. The more complicated you design the interface, the more time it will take to properly code for your website. The end result, however, will be a finished product which you will be able to reflect upon proudly. Be sure to consider your future level of relative satisfaction when determining how much effort to put into the process of Tanzania web design.
Learn how to get started with web design in Tanzania. Gain information on the process of entering into the world of web design in Tanzania through experience and hands-on information. Get in touch with Ace Solution Africa!


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Scattered storms firing up, muggy overnight
Jacksonville's weather forecast dries out some for the weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Showers and thunderstorms were only isolated for the mid afternoon, but as we head into the later afternoon and early evening hours I expect a few more, especially to the West of I-95.
Any showers will fade around sunset and we will see some clearing overnight. Temperatures will sink down into the mid to low 70s.
Friday starts out with partly cloudy skies and warms up quickly, Expect afternoon highs to reach the low 90s before a 50% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms develops. The rain should fade around sunset.
The weekend looks drier, with only 30% chances for isolated, inland showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will be warmer, hitting the low to mid 90s.
Hourly Forecast:
4 pm 92 - 40%
6 pm 88 - 40%
8 pm 83 - 20%
10 pm 81 - 10%
Sunrise: 6:54 am
Sunset: 8:06 pm
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By Emma Castleberry
Photography by Jonathan Castner
For most people, three primary components go into the decision of choosing a new doctor: experience, range of services and convenience of location. The Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado clearly excels in doctor experience: all of the ocular subspecialists at the center are fellowship-trained. This fellowship training is critical to the quality of care, as some ophthalmologists provide specialty care without undergoing the additional training provided by a fellowship.
Twelve doctors make up the impressive and dedicated team at Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado. The team includes four surgical and medical retinal specialists: Dr. Benedict, Dr. Tilton, Dr. Kanoff and Dr. Manry. They are joined by two comprehensive eye care providers, Dr. Krone and Dr. Wolford, as well as comprehensive opthalmologist Dr. Olijnyk. Drs. Sheth and Rothstein serve patients as glaucoma and cataract surgical specialists. Drs. Verner and Andrews specialize in cornea, refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Meyers completes the team as an oculoplastic and cosmetic surgeon.
Drs. Verner and Manry are two of the newest additions to the Eye Care Center team. Dr. Verner received her medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she stayed to complete her internship and residency and earned an award for her research. She then completed her fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Dr. Verner has an interest in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation and refractive surgery, as well as infectious and inherited diseases of the cornea and anterior segment.
Dr. Manry, the team's newest surgical and medical retinal specialist, was in the top three of his graduating medical school class at the University of South Florida in Tampa. After his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, he completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. Manry specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of vitreoretinal disorders, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, retinal detachment, complications of cataract surgery and ocular trauma.
The expansive team allows for a comprehensive range of services offered by the Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado. "Care is completely integrated between all of our specialists," says Dr. Kanoff. "This means that we can provide all of the specialty eye care a patient needs without having to refer them to other centers. This ensures patients are receiving the best care."
With a wide range of services and highly experienced doctors on their team, Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado is clearly top-notch in two of the components that define an excellent doctors office. They also excel in the third component of convenience. The recent addition of a Boulder office, located at 3000 Center Green Drive, Suite 250, means that the Eye Care Center now boasts four locations across the Front Range. No matter where you are located, the Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado can make your eye care simple, convenient and quick. "We have locations around the whole region to ensure easy access to care," says Dr. Kanoff. "This provides our patients with the ability to stay closer to home without the necessity of traveling to Denver for their care. Our collection of specialists allow us to provide the most advanced and seamless care for patients. No one else in the region can provide the full extent of this care." While there will not be any well eye exams at the Boulder location, subspecialty doctors will see patients for specialty needs such as retina, glaucoma and cornea. This means patients will be seen by Drs. Tilton, Kanoff, Manry, Sheth, Rothstein, Andrews, and Verner at the Boulder office.
The Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado has also opened up a new surgery center, Advanced Vision Surgery Center, at 1390 Dry Creek Drive in Longmont, right off of the Diagonal Highway. "Until now, our patients have had their surgeries performed at a number of facilities scattered around Boulder and Longmont," says Dr. Kanoff. "This is inconvenient for our patients. Also, since these facilities are independently owned, it can be difficult to ensure a consistently smooth experience for our patients. Building our own surgery center allows us to deliver the highest-quality care to our patients through their entire surgical process. We operate the facility, so we can ensure a smooth experience for the patient from start to finish." The current locations in Boulder, Longmont and Lafayette are focused on providing medical treatments in a clinic setting. The new state-of-the-art surgery center will be used for all types of ocular surgical procedures, such as cataract surgery and retinal surgery, as well as LASIK treatments.
The Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado also boasts an aesthetic center and medical spa at both the Longmont and Lafayette locations. These features provide patients with everything from medical skin care products to facials, laser resurfacing and microneedling done by a licensed aesthetician, as well as Botox performed by the center's facial and oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Joel Meyers. "Our new LASIK suite located within Advanced Vision Surgery Center provides patients with individualized care and successful visual results performed by our highly experienced LASIK/refractive surgeons Dr. Peter Andrews and Dr. Aimee Verner, all in a warm comfortable setting," says Kanoff.
Patients should never have to make concessions when searching for eye care. If you're looking for the complete package – convenience, comprehensive services and highly trained doctors – you'll find it at Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado.
To learn more about Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado, visit eyecaresite.com or call 303.772.3300. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado
1400 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont
300 Exempla Circle, Ste. 120, Lafayette
3000 Center Green Drive, Ste. 250, Boulder
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The Op-Ed Obama & David Cameron Penned For NATO Is Progressive & Unexpected
Even before the NATO Summit began on Thursday, it was off to a dramatic start. In a strategic move, President Barack Obama published a joint op-ed with David Cameron, the British prime minister, in the British paper The Times — an op-ed that set the tone of the two-day meeting. Although the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine was going to be the centerpiece of the summit, it looks like the escalating violent threats from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have taken center stage.
In the op-ed, titled "We Will Not Be Cowed by Barbaric Killers," Obama and Cameron try to rally their fellow world leaders to take action against ISIS in the wake of the murder of a second American journalist, 31-year-old Steven Sotloff. The op-ed, with its strong wording and viewpoint, may be a response to recent criticisms of the president, who just last week said he had no definitive strategy for defeating ISIS.
Whether it is regional aggression going unchecked or the prospect that foreign fighters could return from Iraq and Syria to pose a threat in our countries, the problems we face today threaten the security of British and American people, and the wider world. ... That is why we have decimated core al Qaeda and supported the Afghan people. And it is why we will not waver in our determination to confront ISIL. If terrorists think we will weaken in the face of their threats they could not be more wrong. Countries like Britain and America will not be cowed by barbaric killers.
But their op-ed isn't a battle cry. In fact, it's more of an invitation for NATO to enter the 21st century. Obama and Cameron are calling on NATO to "adapt to meet the new challenges" in the world, which not only includes the reign of ISIS but also the rise of global terrorism through the incredibly fast growth of technology, social media et al. But to do so, it seems like Obama and Cameron are requesting more militarization — a strange request, considering both leaders have been far more averse to putting boots on the ground than their predecessors.
So, here's what Obama and Cameron want from the alliance:
1. A New Philosophy
No more "isolationist" approach, say Obama and Cameron. It worked in the 20th century, but the two leaders claim national security is drastically different now. Although NATO was built on a foundation of diplomacy and peace, it seems like Obama and Cameron want the alliance to take a more forceful stance on global conflicts:
Developments in other parts of the world, particularly in Iraq and Syria threaten our security at home. And NATO is not just an alliance of friends who come to the aid of each other in times of need, it is also an alliance based on national self-interest. ... We will be more forthright in the defence of our values, not least because a world of greater freedom is a fundamental part of how we keep our own people safe.
2. A Revamped Military
Of course, a new philosophy based around outside aggression brings with it a new and improved — and bigger — military. NATO has a military capacity, including a rapid-response force that can be deployed in an emergency. There was discussion earlier this week that NATO will bolster its rapid-response force, adding more troops and placing equipment in Eastern Europe by the Russian border so it can be deployed quickly.
It looks like that plan might go into effect — and then some:
With Russia trying to force a sovereign state to abandon its right to democracy and determining the course of its future at the barrel of a gun, we should support Ukraine's right to determine its own democratic future and continue our efforts to enhance Ukrainian capabilities. We must use our military to ensure a persistent presence in Eastern Europe, reassuring NATO members in Eastern Europe and making clear to Russia that we will always uphold our Article 5 commitments to collective self-defence. And we must back this up with a multi-national rapid response force, composed of land, air, maritime and special forces, that could deploy anywhere in the world at very short notice.
However, a stronger NATO military can only work if the other NATO nations increase their GDP defense spending to 2 percent, like the U.S. and Britain. So, good luck with that.
3. An International Coalition To Strengthen Others
As Cameron and Obama noted, the first two steps are going to take a lot of work — but there's more. The two leaders are calling on NATO members to use everything that's at their disposal to reach out to other nations and lay the groundwork for their democracies, starting with the Iraqi government. Obama has vaguely referenced an international coalition that will help strengthen and stabilize the Iraqi government in recent speeches, so here he is finally putting it in action:
We must invest in the building blocks of free and open societies, including the creation of a new genuinely inclusive Government in Iraq that can unite all Iraqis, including Sunni, Shia, Kurdish, Christian and other minority populations. When the threats to our security increasingly emanate from outside the borders of our Alliance, we must do more to build partnerships with others around the globe ... that includes supporting the partners who are taking the fight to ISIL on the ground, as we have done by stepping up support for Kurdish and Iraqi Security Forces. And we should use our expertise to provide training and mentoring to forces elsewhere, whether in Georgia or the Middle East, strengthening the capacity of forces there to tackle local threats.
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Pregnant Pause TVC 2017 (30s) from FAREAustralia on Vimeo.
Join the community, announce your alcohol free status and give a virtual high five to all the mums-to-be out there
Join the community and show your support for healthier babies to born in Australia. We want to consign alcohol during pregnancy to the same rubbish heap as smoking on aircraft, driving without a seatbelt on, or frolicking under a sprinkler in the backyard. Actually we miss sprinklers. Let's hang on to that one, but the others can go.
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Wednesday Wisdom 🙂
Inspiration this week comes from the book of Esther 4: 13-14
"Don't think for a moment that because you're in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?"
I spent last week studying the book of Esther. It's a fabulous read and I believe it to be meaningful for a variety of reasons. My favorite brunette celebrates the book of Esther just as she enjoys the book of Ruth – She loves that God uses a woman to play a "hero" role in order to fulfill an important purpose.
I love the fact that Esther demonstrates that God moves in quiet ways — not just in boldness. The Bible is full of ways that demonstrate God's power. He is clearly great. But, I think that Esther demonstrates that greatness can also be subtle. God's miracles are diverse — yet they are all meaningful, no matter where they fit on the drama meter.
The above verse occurs at a pivotal time in both Esther's life and in the history of the Jewish people. On the verge of tragedy – with the threat of mass destruction and assassination – Esther listens to her mentor and packs her faith to step up and use her new position as queen in order to quietly and masterfully allow God to save both herself and her people. She demonstrates that a practiced loyalty to faith allows for a strong and courageous stand during a moment of crisis.
Likely each and every one of us will have an Esther moment or two in our lives — Times when we are called to do something subtle, yet bold as we answer God's call. It may occur in a moment when we can clearly see the purpose, or it may occur amidst a foggy cloud of uncertainty. I've come to realize that the clarity in which we understand the Esther moment is much less important than our ability to respond with a servant heart in order to move forward with courage.
I had an Esther moment in April of 2018. It occurred when a boy that I had been tutoring got into trouble and landed in jail. While the Holy Spirit's call for me to help him was quiet, it was also firm and clear.
Go and love him.
I ended up bailing him out of jail and bringing him to our home to finish his high school career. 383 days with Joe – a young man with a challenging past whom God decided deserved a second chance. During the time that our lives melded together into a new family, the crystal ball was often fuzzy in terms of detail despite the clearness of the call to be together. Each day, we tried to walk in faith believing that God's purpose was meaningful even though we couldn't see the finish line.
Some in our town thought we were crazy to bring a stranger into our home. Some watched from a distance, undecided as to whether we'd made the right decision. And, a few opened their arms in support of our faith journey as a new family. We persevered clinging to the call to love.
Joe's been gone a month now, and the crystal ball still remains fuzzy. I've decided that's okay. There's a reason that my view is fuzzy and God's is clear. The details of why God chose us and Joe to come together for a time may never be revealed. But, I believe that God is great and God is good. So, I don't have to fully understand it — I just have to believe in the call and answer it in love.
The part of the journey that is clearest to me is that the time that we spent together deepened our family's faith as we willingly participated in Jesus' mission. We answered the call in a moment of crisis — willing to take a stand and own our faith. I learned many things from Joe. Things that I carry with me everyday that offer a new perspective for me as a Christian, a wife, a mom, and a coach.
I am grateful for that.
God works through ordinary people and is present even when His hand may seem invisible. Each individual assignment from God matters. It may seem risky and possibly scary at times, but it is always meaningful and we never walk alone when we answer the call.
To me, living in faith means trusting God, following his call, and stepping up during the Esther moments in life.


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Loved the Lamb chop but only got 2 small pieces but very good. You would think for the price a 3rd piece would be in order.
An incredible meal. The NY strip a la might be the best steak I have ever had. A bit pricy but you can taste the value in every bite. Second time there and we'll go again soon.
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We dined early (5:30pm) on a Sunday following a Lakers game and were somewhat surprised at how empty it felt. To be fair, this was during the Corona Virus crisis. However, our food and service were very good as we expected. Nothing overwhelming or unusual to report. I feel like steakhouses are very similar. This one seemed to have a nice variety. For example, my wife enjoyed the veal marsala. However, I found the room to be somewhat dated and old school. The overall quality was good, but at steakhouse prices. I would return.
My wife and I had a wonderful meal at the Palm Los Angeles... Fantastic steaks and great cocktails.
Too loud, seating was awkward and very not private, waiter did not come by to refill drinks enough.
It was my girlfriend's Birthday and it was Ana amazing dinning experience with great food and atmosphere
Excellent business lunch in a quiet, classy, clubby space. Good food, attentive service, reasonable value for the setting and food quality.
great service, great food, great ambience!! The food was superb!!!
Had good service and food options and challengers everything worked out great
We were seated at the time of the reservation. Service was great, attentive waitress, very nice. The food was very good.
Only disappointment was that my wife wanted the Braised Short Rib for her main meal. Waitress returned to tell us they had run out. So she ordered a Filet Mignon steak that was very good!
Overall a great dinner experience. We will go back.
Had a quick dinner here on a Saturday night while visiting LA for a convention. It is very close and within walking distance to the convention center/ staples stadium. The menu is typical for a steakhouse, although I found it limited if you do not want steak. The dining room is a large open room that was rather noisy, although not unbearable. Service and food were good, albeit nothing exceptional. My spouse had a tender filet with lobster truffle butter. It was cooked perfectly and was very very tasty. I tried a pasta dish with crab and spinach in a light lemon-butter sauce. It was ok, but I would advise sticking with steak in this steakhouse! We had a pumpkin creme brûlée that was good but was served at too cold a temperature, ie flambé on the top but very cold in the middle. Overall not bad if craving a good steak while in LA, but there are definitely better restaurants in the area.
Birthday dinner with friends. Waitress and staff were amazing! Food was delicious and extra special dessert presentation for the birthday celebration. Thank you!
The downtown LA Palm has been "our place" for nearly 15 years - and it's undergone a positive transformation since Dmitri Fagel took the helm as manager. Palm has been part of our family since our roots in New York, with practically every special occasion and gathering being set at either Palm or Palm Too. In fact, there are only four locations we haven't been to (yet). For those that "used to go" to the DTLA location but stopped because there were management challenges, staffing challenges, and ambiance issues - that's ALL BEEN RESOLVED. The DTLA Palm merits (again) consistently high marks for food quality, attentiveness, and service that aligns with loyalty. Go often. Go hungry.
Outstanding service, food was excellent. Great option for pre Stzples Center event meal.
We truly enjoyed our first time dining experience at The Palms. It was a magical evening!
We will definitely return very soon!!
So disappointed. Have eaten at the Palm in Beverly Hills and in D.C and always solid. Here however very disappointed. Food was average at best. Def not worth the price of what was once a great steakhouse.
It was our Valentines dinner date, I wasn't expecting such great ambience. The food was amazing the wine was delicious . We enjoyed our funny waiter but the company I shared this with was the best part of the evening!
Great experience from the food to the service. Great friendly staff ready to take care of you and wonderful, delicious food. I can easily recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great experience and even better food.
Highly recomended
we loved visiting The Palm and the staff was awesome
Kevin our waiter from Chicago was great and the food as usual outstanding.
Great food, service, atmosphere, etc. Overall, great night!
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It's my favorite DTLA go to !
Great food and terrific service. The valet will keep your car until after if you're going to a Lakers game.
We had a great time and really enjoyed are evening here.
not a good steak, and staff really fell apart after 10pm. could not even get a glass of water. we would have ordered more drinks, and were rushed out.


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There's no better indicator of a school's success than its alumnae. Our alumnae are thousands strong and remain forever bonded in the OLMA Sisterhood.
OLMA grads are teachers, doctors, attorneys, nutritionists, moms, nurse practitioners, producers, dancers, scientists, journalists, engineers, marketers, serve in the US Armed Forces, and more. They are strong, smart, self-confident — and successful.
This section of our website will be dedicated to celebrating their success and to fostering an ongoing dialogue among each other, current students and faculty and staff. This will replace the alumni page that used to be linked to the old website. We've collected all of the data that was there and hope to re-engage everyone here.
Please begin by filling out the form below. Feel free to send us photos of you and yours. We'd love to share them. We'd also like to hear from you. What can we do better to keep you updated and involved? What type of events and activities would you like us to arrange for alumnae? Ideas for OLMA's future?
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ISTANBUL - The Turkish Football Federation on Friday ruled against relegating Diyarbakirspor, the only Kurdish team in Turkey's top league, after the team's last two matches ended in fan violence.
The case had become a matter of state, with politicians across Turkey's fractious political spectrum and even the powerful military warning that penalising Diyarbakirspor could harm Turkey's national unity and radicalise Kurdish fans.
The Turkish Football Federation said on its website it had ruled against handing a second default defeat to Diyarbakirspor after a match against Istanbul's Buyuksehir Belediyespor was abandoned in the 87th minute when fans invaded the pitch.
The federation had already penalised Diyarbakirspor with a 3-0 default defeat to Bursaspor, after their match earlier this month was abandoned in the 17th minute due to crowd violence.
A second default defeat for Diyarbakirspor would have meant automatic relegation.
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Sky Blues manager Steven Pressley has named an unchanged side against County...Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has named an unchanged side against Notts County.
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The Sky Blues are looking to stretch their unbeaten run in League One to six games and go into the top half for the first time today.
Coventry City: Murphy (GK), Phillips, Webster, J. Clarke, Adams, Thomas, Fleck, Baker (C), Moussa, L. Clarke, Wilson.
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I have loved Jelly Pong Pong products in the past but unfortunately this one was pretty disappointing. I didn't receive it in a colour I even like, I'm not even sure what shade it's supposed to be but it's a very dark green that I can only describe as swamp green.
I love multi-tasking products – when they do what they say they are going to do, unfortunately this one doesn't do either of it's advertised functions well.
The colour makes it really hard to find a purpose for it, this photo makes it look much darker than it really comes out. I braved it and tried it as both a liner and shadow and I didn't like either. The line isn't precise enough even when sharpened fully for a liner but it also doesn't smudge well enough to be a decent shadow. I was so disappointed that this is basically useless to me. I won't even put a photo up of me wearing it because it is looked awful on me. Even when I used it as a liner it didn't stay put for long and smudged into my poor sensitive eyes.
I would try some of the other colours, the bronze and amethyst ones both look pretty and may have been better but at £10.50 I'm not sure it's worth the risk if I'm honest. Sorry Jelly Pong Pong it just wasn't for me this time!
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The IBM Spectrum Scale storage software combines data from silos across the enterprise into a single view in order to run analytics on Hadoop and Spark. Through unifying file, object and Hadoop HDFS data storage, IBM ESS with IBM Spectrum Scale combines to shorten time to results while contributing to reducing storage capacity requirements by more than 55 percent2 for Hadoop and Spark workload data. Beyond performance and economic benefits, the solution provides user data with essential features such as redundant data paths, distributed erasure coding and end-to-end checksums. Based upon millions of hours of current production systems, reported over the past two years the IBM ESS design has delivered five nines of availability against unscheduled downtime.
"We're seeing an increasing appetite on the part of clients to unlock value within their own business data where competitive advantage can be found but too often they face challenges that inhibit ready access to this information," said Ed Walsh, general manager, IBM Storage and Software Defined Infrastructure. "IBM ESS with Spectrum Scale has been developed to make data available by reducing obstacles that prevent users from quickly accessing and processing the growing oceans of differing data types stored within their disparate, isolated storage systems."
IBM All-Flash ESS represents a new generation of data and file management. To help clients more effectively manage their hot and cold data. IBM ESS with IBM Spectrum Scale, an exabyte-scale software defined storage solution, supports a wide variety of network protocols while providing clients the elasticity to transparently tier data across flash, disk, tape and cloud storage systems.
With all IBM ESS and IBM Spectrum Scale models certified on Hortonworks, we fulfill a commitment to deliver higher exabyte scale storage densities and related performance throughput required for programs like IBM's support for the Department of Energy CORAL project. IBM ESS integration with IBM Spectrum Scale, which is being developed to support anticipated NVMe-based storage solutions from IBM, sets the stage for increased proficiency in managing throughput of Big Data analytics workloads.
IBM will be taking orders on the new IBM All-Flash Elastic Storage Server (ESS) today but the solution will be generally available on August 25, 2017. To learn more about the IBM ESS portfolio please visit our website. For more details about the latest IBM All-Flash ESS, please see our blog "Fast data: the future of big data."
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Moses Rowen Creates The Coco Chair Chair
Moses Rowen, the creator of the award winning work Coco Chair - Chair by Moses Rowen points out, The Coco Chair was designed to combat an urban problem, people stealing shopping trolleys and dumping them on the street or into canals. The galvanised steel frame is naturally weather resistant and is complimented by Teak woodwork. The frame is hand bent using homemade jigs and then brushed to a satin sheen. The Coco raises awareness about socioeconomic interactions and problems in urban environments by catalysing social debate. Its aesthetic simultaneously evokes thoughts of negative issues that affect society while looking optimistically towards the future. It's also nice to sit in..
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She Didn't Like To Underestimate Her Enemies
"But I'm worried about Hanmo and my current situation," Lin Qian said. "For some reason, uncovering another person's secret isn't really that great. When I think about how cold and heartless Zhou Qing sounded on the phone, I can't help feeling scared."
"Don't worry, I'll protect you," Li Jin comforted. "Since you refuse to move in with me, why don't you move over to my parents' house. My mom really likes you."
"What are you talking about?" Lin Qian glared.
But, Li Jin wasn't joking. He was seriously considering this option.
After receiving Lin Qian's phone call, Tangning had no choice but to reevaluate Zhou Qing as a person.
Looking at his information, he appeared perfect: he was publicly acknowledged as the best host, he had a high EQ, he was talented and he had practically no flaws. But, no one imagined that he was hiding so much.
After returning home, Mo Ting noticed that Tangning was looking through Zhou Qing's information. So, he approached her and asked, "What's wrong?"
Tangning took some time to explain what Lin Qian had discovered. After hearing everything, Mo Ting fell silent for a few seconds before his gaze darkened, "It's not easy to deal with someone that's so good at acting. Zhou Qing has a high IQ and EQ and knows how to judge a situation. I'm afraid he even used you for his own gain."
Mo Ting was referring to how Tangning helped him transfer to an enemy television station, even though Tangning actually did it for Xia Hanmo's sake.
But, Tangning did not view Zhou Qing lightly. She didn't like to underestimate her enemies.
"Ting...if what Lin Qian saw was true and Zhou Qing has been putting on an act. Do you think we should be cautious of him from now on?"
"He will definitely fight for Xia Hanmo," Mo Ting replied. "Originally, he was going to slowly get close to Xia Hanmo and use her and Superstar Media to confirm his status. But now that Lin Qian has discovered his secret, he will definitely try to drive a wedge between the two women. If Xia Hanmo trusts him, he would assume that you also trust him."
"After all, Lin Qian's partner is in the military and military families are strict. As soon as she gets married, she will have to focus on family. So, he probably thinks that a smart person like you would give up on Lin Qian and choose to side with Xia Hanmo."
Tangning agreed with Mo Ting's analysis.
"He's wrong. I'm not giving up on anyone."
"If he actually plans to play his tricks on Superstar Media...I won't let him off easily."
"Let's keep observing."
Luckily, Lin Qian reacted fast enough to deny that she knew anything. Tangning was currently dealing with Coco's matter. If she had found out any later, the results would have been unimaginable. But, not exposing him didn't mean that nothing would happen. Zhou Qing was too skilled at hiding his true self. All of a sudden, he had completely ruined his image as a good man.
But, was this powerful opponent going to be easy to deal with?
That night, Zhou Qing pretended to worry about his reputation and tried to get information about Lin Qian from Xia Hanmo. He also went to her apartment and invited her out for dinner.
Xia Hanmo had always been grateful towards Zhou Qing. So, all he had to do was make a simple kind gesture and her impression of him would quickly increase.
"Hanmo, you're honestly very talented. With someone as capable as Lin Qian assisting you, you have unlimited potential."
"You've actually helped me a lot," Xia Hanmo responded, "Thank you, Zhou Ge."
"It's nothing, you don't need to keep thanking me," Zhou Ge said before he brought Xia Hanmo to a quiet place for a stroll. "I've been to the hospital and visited your brother. I know things weren't easy for you. Silly girl, you've suffered over the years."
Xia Hanmo was a little surprised. She never expected that Zhou Qing would go and visit her brother.
Most surprising of all, Zhou Qing gently leaned in and hugged her when no one was around.
"Zhou Ge..."
Zhou Qing knew how to play hard to get. He did not take things further, nor did he confess any feelings. He simply triggered Hanmo's beating heart. He even whispered in her ear, "Although Lin Qian may misunderstand us, I still want to hug you."
Zhou Qing said this because he expected Xia Hanmo to consider the 'misunderstanding' in the parking lot and not tell Lin Qian about what happened tonight.
As expected, Xia Hanmo did not mention a word to Lin Qian.
And for her own safety, Lin Qian did not reveal what she knew. However, she hated this feeling: she hated feeling like her and Xia Hanmo were drifting apart. But, to allow Tangning to investigate Zhou Qing, Lin Qian had to wait patiently.
Meanwhile, Tangning had to quickly settle the matter with Coco so she could focus on Zhou Qing.
So, during Mother Lee's meeting with Coco, she instructed Father Lee to bring bodyguards and lawyers with him.
Of course, Coco did not want to see this mother of hers, so her gaze was filled with hatred. In fact, when Mother Lee went to hug her, she ended up bursting into tears. Tangning had taught her that if she didn't want this woman to disturb her and her father again, then this was the best thing to do.
"You're a bad woman! For the sake of money, you abandoned daddy and I. Yet, you suddenly want to take me back. You aren't human!"
"You simply want to swindle daddy's money, you're horrible."
Mother Lee did not expect Coco to give such a big response, attracting the gaze of everyone around them.
"Coco, Mommy loves you..."
"You only love money. When I was just two-years-old, you abandoned me in the snow. Luckily, daddy saved me. You aren't human!"
"Just because I have money now, you suddenly want to take me back. I'm going to take you to court and sue you!"
Regardless of everything else, Coco had to first hold the moral high ground.
She had to first let everyone know that this woman abandoned her daughter before she could do anything.
The little actress did well as everyone began to point and gossip about Mother Lee.
"How could a mother be like this? She must be crazy."
"Isn't this the little girl that appeared in a photo with Mo Ting? This woman must have seen that her daughter has money now, so she wants to take control. There's no one else like her."
"Let's take a photo of her and expose her."
All of a sudden, everyone was scolding this ruthless woman. Meanwhile, Coco returned to her father's side and let out a sigh of relief.
Soon, some lawyers approached Mother Lee and said to her, "We are the legal representatives for Mr. Lee and his daughter. Madam, I think we need to have a proper chat."
"In regards to the custody of Miss Coco Lee, we would like you to know that you have absolutely no right. Do you understand?"


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North-West MPs Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram visit Harmonize Academy
Students and staff were delighted to welcome the Shadow Home Secretary and MP for Leigh, Andy Burnham and the MP for Walton, Steve Rotheram to the school recently.
The MPs toured the school with governors, Jenni Hicks and Dr Modupe Omideyi and saw for themselves the alternative learning environment which offers different choices for the young people who are referred here. Some of the students performed their own personal monologue for the VIP guests and were privileged to join Mr Burnham and Mr Rotheram afterwards for a question and answer session.
At the end of the visit, Andy Burnham, MP said,
"This school is a real model that could be replicated elsewhere giving alternative provision to young people who for whatever reason, haven't flourished in mainstream education.
I take the view that schools are much more than exam factories. We're trying to nurture rounded young people who have their sights raised and who are ready to go on and make a success of themselves in the wider world; alternative provision is all about bringing out those other skills alongside the academic skills.
I think the emphasis on performing arts here is really important because it teaches confidence and the ability to present well and that is so important whatever profession young people choose. That is the strength of Harmonize Academy - this place gives young people the ability to express themselves and to find their creativity and that is something which all schools should do."
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What You Should Know About This Year
All You Need to Know on Clickbank and How to Make Money out of the Platform for Affiliate Marketing
Generally speaking, for anyone who has been into affiliate marketing for some time, Clickbank must be one of the names you must have heard of at least once or many times. However, the one thing that has remained somewhat elusive to many when it comes to this affiliate marketing program and platform is how to make money with Clickbank. If at all you have faced such a challenge with your desire and effort to make some money with affiliate marketing, you probably need to review your approach and strategy to it for this may be the very cause of your failures and frustrations. In this post, we will be taking a look at some ways to make money online as an affiliate marketer and particular with Clickbank as your favorite platform.
The common approach many take when it comes to affiliate marketing is to sign up, find some crappy product that promises high commission pays and then they start imagining just how this is going to see them reap big time in huge sales. The next and probably the final step and effort they put to this is to throw in some random traffic to the platform. This ends up in a situation where no one buys any of the products there are on the site and then there they remain questioning whether their choice of affiliate marketing platform was good or not. As a matter of fact, this is quite a common script you will hear from many who have been into these affiliate marketing programs out there. Read on and see some of the tips that you need to know of so as to be sure that your time invested in Clickbank affiliate marketing program is one that you will live to love for the rest of your time, making some good dimes out of this affiliate marketing program.
Generally speaking, when it comes to Clickbank, even with the least of effort put in it, with it being taken just as a secondary method of monetization, you can be well assured that over time you can make some good bucks out of it. On top of this, one thing that you can as well be assured of is that by and by as you get to see your revenue grow from Clickbank, you are surely going to invest more time to it, prime your processes so as to be able to make as much money online with Clickbank. In just a few months of some hard work, you will be able to transform this passive income stream into something huge and more sizeable as has been the case with many who have made it on this platform.


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Experience the beautiful Texas Hill Country at the 2018 Parade of Homes
Miralomas: Oct. 6-14 in Boerne, Texas
SAN ANTONIO – Are you interested in moving out to the Texas Hill Country in Boerne?
Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country you will find the new stunning Miralomas community.
It's shaped by the land to preserve the natural beauty of its surroundings with trails and lots of amenities with scenic views.
You can get the grand tour of the Miralomas community at the 2018 Parade of Homes.
"You can expect to see five magnificent houses with incredible views, state of the art architecture designs and interior furnishings that will blow you away," said Kristi Sutterfield, Greater San Antonio Builders Association.
Miralomas is perfect for the family and only five minutes away from downtown Boerne.
"There are incredible schools in Boerne," Sutterfield said. "Kendal County is one of the fastest growing counties in all of Texas."
Check out this house at the Parade of Homes
Floor plan includes: 3,389 square feet, four bedrooms with four baths, contemporary architecture style, single story, large rooms with open spaces, standing seam roof with gray lauders and stone/wood accents, and a three-car garage.
"The house is great for outdoor entertaining and has tremendous views," said Mike Hollaway, owner at Mike Hollaway Custom Homes.
*Discount tickets available
You can find discounted tickets for the Parade of Homes at 14 participating Home Depot stores.
Enter to win four tickets to the Parade of Homes here!
There will also be a car giveaway from North Park Family of Dealerships on Friday, Oct. 12. at the Parade of Homes.
For more information, visit sabuilders.com or call 210-696-3800.
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Cantor's Corner: Maintain a Relationship With Your Remodeler
Home remodeling should be a fun and rewarding experience. The relationship between a homeowner and a remodeling professional should be long term, even after the work is complete. A reputable home pro stands behind their work with a written warranty and is your advocate.
When choosing a company to improve your home, experience, quality and warranty should weigh heavily in your decision. My advice is to get 3 quotes, otherwise it's overwhelming and difficult to compare. I would always be very suspicious of the low price too. Ultimately, you need to feel comfortable working with the professional you hire, and that they have a strong understanding of your goals and encourage collaboration. It's a very healthy relationship when both the homeowner and remodeling professional are transparent and it's the formula for great success.


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Confirmation is a Christian rite admitting a baptised person to receive full membership into the Catholic Church. All Christian who have been baptised are eligible to be confirmed, and like baptism it can be performed only once, and confirmation increases and deepens all of the graces granted at baptism.
Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and destiny. Traditionally, the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity. These are human qualities that can be activated by the Holy Spirit when a person receives communion.
The sacrament of confirmation, roots the person being confirmed to be more deeply in the divine filiation as children of God. It unites the person being confirmed more firmly to Christ and also increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the person being confirmed. Confirmation also renders the bond between the person being confirmed and with the church. It also gives the person being confirmed a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ. To confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the cross.
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"Express yourself joyously and help others – what could be better?" – Mathew Bose shares his thoughts on the Twitter Art Exhibit (TAE), along with his love of portraits and how his artwork led to recreating the inside of an Egyptian tomb!
We chat to the multi-talented Mathew Bose and hope his work and enthusiasm for all things TAE provides you with motivation to complete your own TAE19 entries. Remember the deadline for entries to be received in Scotland is 29 April 2019 (12 April 2019 if you'd like your card to be added to the TAE19 catalogue).
Mathew lives in the historic city of York in the north of England (UK) but originates from the English south coast. He's an actor by trade (if you're a fan of British soap operas you may recognise him!) and runs a guesthouse. Despite these intense commitments Mathew finds time to produce wonderful artwork, and believes art is a powerful but often underrated influencer and inspiration.
Mathew loves to see social media being used positively and isn't surprised artists and creative minds like those involved in the TAE are leading the way!
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"I'd like people to not only enjoy my work and get a sense of enjoyment from it, but for it to inspire them to support the arts and maybe try doing some of their own too"
How did you get involved with the TAE?
I think I saw the brilliant artist Trevor Jones share his TAE postcard on Twitter and was inspired to get involved. During TAE17 in Stratford-upon-Avon (UK) I got to know the TAE17 curator and sensational artist Cat Salter-Smith and learned more about the TAE. This brought David Sandum into my world, and I hardly need to convince anyone what an inspiring and brilliant guy he is!
I believe in art as a restorative and inspirational tool and find it a wonderfully uplifting boost in my life. I try to get involved with community and charity artistic projects as art is often under-valued and under-funded. Anything like the TAE which encourages interest and support in artistic endeavour therefore gets my vote!
I'm a huge fan of the TAE being open to everyone and not only to those who think of themselves as artists. Anyone who wants to have a go is equally gratefully and graciously welcomed. That's an element I personally love, and it's special to see fabulous artwork from creative minds around the world.
Image courtesy of @mathewbose Instagram account
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What have been the benefits to you of being involved in the TAE?
I find working on my artwork quite isolating as I don't know many other artists. The TAE is a brilliant chance to engage with other artistic people to exchange ideas and support. I've felt so proud when other artists supportively comment on my contributions enthusiastically – it really is an incredible boost. The chance to exhibit all over the world is great too!
The TAE is the perfect arena to have a go at creating an artwork as it's so inclusive and supportive. No one involved is judging or competing, just creating in the hope of focusing energy on raising heaps of cash for a worthy cause to help others. It's also wonderful how the TAE brings diverse people from far flung places together, all united by art. Seeing hundreds of pieces of creativity displayed as a mosaic is a most excellent sight, and I try to get everyone I know involved!
What was the first postcard you submitted to the TAE?
It was a portrait of my friend's dog "Gus" for TAE16 held in New York City. My friend lives there but was away for the exhibition opening. She provided specific instructions to her husband before she left that he better be the first through the door to purchase the postcard. Her threats worked as he was, and he did!
Image courtesy of @mathewbose Instagram account
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Your portrait of Gus is wonderful! Do you specialise in portraits?
I mainly create portraits and often of animals (especially dogs). I never tire of seeing their wonderful expressive faces and love trying to capture that one expression that sums up their personality! I enjoy the challenge of making large, dramatic and detailed work – bringing the animal to life hair by hair – to create an energetic and visceral portrait.
I mostly work with coloured pencils. I was given a box when I was young and used them for everything I created. I've continued to stick with them but would like to branch out more. I tend to work on life size pieces due to the impact they have, and as the larger scale allows me to work in detail to represent every hair. I find the TAE postcard size challenging as I'm not used to working on a small scale!
I'm not sure how I ended-up doing portraits, but I love facial expressions and features of people and animals (such as eyes and hair) work well in the coloured pencil medium. I've started doing some collage work recently as I like the contrast to the fine detail in my portraits. I enjoy the organic way the collage occurs even with some planning!
Your work is very detailed – did you train as an artist?
I'm not from a particularly artistic family, although my aunt is a fine oil painter and encouraged me to create art. I took art as a subject at school but almost failed my A Level (a post-16 examination). I was interested in the subject but found the structure of the course quite stifling. I created my own artwork at home which became my own personal art college. I experimented with everything from drawing and painting to collage and murals (even painting our hallway like the inside of an Egyptian tomb!).
However, having a great art teacher meant my interest in artwork continued after leaving school. I've always gone to art exhibitions and see everything around me as a potential inspiration. Nature is my true muse – her perfection and use of colour and texture is unparalleled. I'm hoping to take some art classes again as there are always things to learn. I hope they'll free me up and take me away from the safety of pencil and intricate detail – wish me luck!
Can you tell us more about the postcard you've submitted for TAE19?
I've been fortunate to have Augmented Reality (AR) added to my TAE19 postcard courtesy of the generous offer by Trevor Jones to provide this service to a limited number of TAE19 artists. During the video I talk about my TAE19 postcard "Luna"…
Where can people discover more about you and your art work?
I'm on both Twitter and Instragram as @mathewbose, and there's all sorts of information about my
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Author Affiliations
- Ulrich Germing⇓,
- Corinna Strupp,
- Sabine Knipp,
- Andrea Kuendgen,
- Aristoteles Giagounidis,
- Barbara Hildebrandt,
- Carlo Aul,
- Rainer Haas,
- Norbert Gattermann and
- John M. Bennett
- From the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany (UG, CS, SK, AK, RH, NG); Department of Human Genetics, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany (BH); Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, St. Johannes Hospital, Duisburg, Germany (CA); University of Rochester Medical Center, USA (JMB)
- Correspondence: Ulrich Germing, Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, Heinrich-Heine-University Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany. E-mail: germing{at}med.uni-duessel-dorf.de
The WHO classification moved CMML to myeloproliferative/myelodysplastic disorders, and defined CMML I and CMML II according to medullary and peripheral blast count. To confirm these proposals, we analyzed 266 patients with CMML I and 73 patients with CMML II. Median survival time was 20 months for CMML I, and 15 months for CMML II (p<0.005). The cumulative risk of AML evolution differed between patient groups (p=0.001). No conclusive differences in clinical, morphologic, hematologic or cytogenetic parameters were found. These data support the WHO proposals for the classification of CMML.
The French-American-British (FAB)1 classification identified chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) as a medullary blast count of <20% and a peripheral blast count of <5%, and peripheral monocytes of >1000/μL. The authors felt that CMML is closer to MDS than to proliferative disorders. Later it became clear that some CMML patients' presentation is more similar to myeloproliferative disorder, showing organomegaly and hyperleukocytosis. In 1994, the FAB group proposed dividing CMML into a more myeloproliferative type (CMML-MPS) and a more myelodysplastic type (CMML-MDS) using a cutpoint of WBC of 13,000/μL.2 A previous analysis demonstrated that this division can distinguish two clinical entities but does not provide prognostic information.3 Nevertheless, the IPSS group4 excluded CMML with a WBC of more than 12,000/μL from its calculations. In a previous study, dysplastic CMML patients have been distributed to the RAEB I and II groups.5 The WHO now added cytogenetic and/or molecular examinations to exclude bcr-abl positive CML6 and proposed to separate two CMML subsets according peripheral and medullary blast counts. CMML is subdivided into CMML I with <10% medullary and ≤ 5% peripheral blasts, and CMML II with 10–19% medullary and/or 5–19% peripheral blasts. The MDS Düsseldorf Registry now includes 339 patients with CMML. We compared the CMML groups in terms of hematologic, clinical, chromosomal, morphologic, and prognostic features and evaluated whether the WHO proposals are appropriate.
Design and Methods
Between 1975 and 2005, 339 patients with CMML were diagnosed at our hospital and included in our MDS Registry. All bone marrow smears were examined by the same investigator(s) (CA and/or UG). Cases were selected at random and an additional morphologic review was provided by one of the co-authors (JMB) who had not been informed of the initial recording of CMML-I or II. There was agreement on 17/18 specimens, (κ=88.3, p<0.0005). Morphologic diagnosis was made according to the FAB and WHO classifications.1,2 A differential white blood count was performed on 100 cells in the peripheral blood to determine the monocyte and peripheral blast count. A differential count was performed on 500 nucleated cells in the marrow to determine the proportion of medullary blasts. In addition, we performed an α-Naphtyl-Esterase-staining to describe monocytes. Patients were followed for survival and leukemic progression through October 31st 2005. Twenty patients were excluded from survival statistics because they received intensive chemotherapy. Cytogenetic analysis was carried out in 104 patients.
Results and Discussion
Two-hundred and sixty-four patients fulfilled the criteria for CMML I, and 73 for CMML II. With the exception of WBC, lymphocytes and monocytes, there were no differences in blood cell counts. There was no difference in clinical signs and morphology between the two groups (Table 1). Medullary blasts were higher in CMML II and the proportion of monocytes was greater in CMML I. Medullary blasts correlated only weakly with WBC, monocytes and LDH. However, LDH was strongly correlated with leukocyte and monocyte count (p<0.01) in the entire group. Cytogenetic analyses were available for 104 patients, 35 of whom (33%) had chromosomal aberrations. According to the IPSS cytogenetic risk categories, most belonged to the low-risk group. We then correlated the WHO classification (CMML I vs. II) with the revised FAB proposals to separate a myeloproliferative CMML type (WBC ≥ 13,000) from a myelodysplastic type (WBC <13,000).2 The distribution of CMML I and II to the proliferative and dysplastic types was very similar, each with about 50% CMML I and II in both groups.
Elevated LDH, male gender and a hemoglobin value of less than 10 g/dL, lymphocyte count >2,500/μL and CMML type II indicated a poor prognosis as calculated in a multivariate analysis, whereas high WBC was not entered into the regression model. The only parameter that showed independent impact on predicting AML evolution was a medullary blast count of 10% or greater. After 2 years, 14% of patients with CMML I had developed AML, compared to 24% of patients with CMML II. After 5 years, the corresponding numbers were 18% and 63% (p=0.001). Figure 1 shows the cumulative risk of AML transformation in CMML I and CMML II and the survival curves. Median survival was 20 months for CMML I, and 15 months for CMML II (p=0.005). The IPSS was only assessed in patients with less than 12,000 leukocytes and failed to separate different risk groups according to survival and AML evolution. Within the CMML II patients the modified Bournemouth Score,7 the Spanish CMML score,8 the MDAPS Score9 and the Düsseldorf Score10 identified a relatively large number of patients as high risk. However, only the Spanish CMML score was able to identify some patients with a better prognosis. In the CMML I group, many patients were distributed to low-and intermediate risk groups. All scores were able to separate risk groups within the CMML I group. We then split CMML I into two groups, one with a limited medullary blast count <5% (30% of CMML I patients) and the other with a medullary blast count of 5–9% (70% of CMML I patients). The median survival of those with <5% blasts was 25 months compared to 19 months in the other groups (p=0.03). There was no difference in risk of AML evolution. Table 2 shows that the prognostic impact of WBC >13,000/μL was restricted to CMML patients with a medullary blast count of less than 10%. On the other hand, increased medullary blasts influenced survival in patients with and without leukocytosis. Finally, we compared the CMML I and CMML II groups presenting with a WBC <13,000/μL with RCMD (n=370), RAEB I (n=272) and RAEB II (n=310) patients in our MDS registry. There was no significant difference in survival between RCMD and CMML I with <5% medullary blasts. However, both CMML I with >5% medullary blasts and CMML II had better median survival times compared with RAEB I and RAEB II.
Based on the data of 339 patients with CMML, we show that the prognosis of the two CMML subtypes as proposed by the WHO classification for MDS is different in terms of both survival and AML evolution. On the descriptive level of clinical signs, symptoms or laboratory parameters, we found no significant differences between the patients with CMML I and CMML II. The value of the new classification system became obvious when we assessed its prognostic power. According to the Kaplan-Meier estimates, the median survival of patients with CMML I was 20 months, compared with 15 months for patients with CMML II. The risk of developing overt AML was significantly greater for patients with CMML II compared with patients with CMML I. This shows that the medullary blast count is one of the most important prognostic parameters for patients with CMML. This is reflected by the fact that CMML II patients were assigned to higher risk groups in different scoring systems. The prognostic impact of other parameters, such as LDH and cell counts, has been demonstrated in several studies. Our study also confirms the prognostic relevance of elevated lymphocytes in peripheral blood, perhaps reflecting a reactive process rather than direct lymphocyte involvement in CMML. Scoring systems like the modified Bournemouth score, the Spanish score and the Düsseldorf score for CMML I are clearly useful. However, within CMML II, only the Spanish Score was able to identify some patients at less risk. In conclusion, we have confirmed that thorough examination of bone marrow smears with an accurate blast cell count is important for risk assessment of patients with CMML. The WHO classification distinction between CMML I and CMML II based on the medullary blast counts has significant prognostic value and may help in selecting appropriate treatment. Although this distinction does not reflect all pathophysiologic aspects of the disease, it allows the WHO classification to exploit an important cytomorphologic parameter which influences prognosis irrespective of other disease manifestations. It remains to be decided if it would be appropriate to shift myelodysplastic type CMML, i.e. WBC <12,000/μL, back into the MDS group, since these patients clearly have no proliferative features and only differ by the presence of more than 1,000 monocytes/μL. Since they have a better prognosis than RAEB I and RAEB II,11,12 they should be regarded as a specific entity within MDS.
Authors' Contributions
UG: provided concept and design, performed cytologic examination, wrote the article; CS: contributed clinical patient data, helped with data assembly; SK: contributed clinical patient data; AK: data collection; AG: contributed clinical patient data, helped with data assembly; CA: performed cytology; RH, NG: critical review; JMB: performed reference cytology, critical review of the manuscript.
Conflict of Interest
The author reported no potential conflicts of interest.
- Received November 16, 2006.
- Accepted May 7, 2007.
- Copyright© Ferrata Storti Foundation


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Monday, May 27, 2019
Maybe not the only one concerned?
Stuff ran two recent items that raised concerns on the operational fitness for the Police personal so widely armed in response to the Mosque Killings, two months ago.
The first from an area commander lamenting his responsibility in arming all his command as ordered when he knew there were some who had not had sufficient current skill training.
The second from a lower rank, serving cop who also had reservations about the skills of some who were armed precipitously, regardless of established fitness with weapons such as the Glock and Bushmaster.
Both items mentioned lack of training time and funding for range time and ammunition, with an added problem of police being seconded away from the opportunity for scheduled range training.
I am well outside the loop current with police firearms skill updates, but based on my more recent time with fire service as a volly, if red flags appeared on current training status (most on an annual basis), access to a truck being manned for a callout was automatically denied, as it should be.
I am reasonably certain that some of those toting weapons could have been a greater danger than a safety factor, should active deployment using the weapons have become needed.
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- May 28, 2019 at 9:06 AM
- The Veteran said...
Noel ... I read those reports and I don't think they have too much relevance to what happened in and post ChCh.
The comments by the police's own own are disturbing at best and more. We don't need rambo cops on the street. Clearly the Police were out of their depth with their response although, to be fair, I don't think they had planned on anything approaching the scale of the massacre.
Certainly lessons to be leaned.
- May 28, 2019 at 9:47 AM
We don't need rambo cops on the street.
Crimes Act Section 32 from memory.
- May 28, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Sorry should have added the ROE's don't change regardless of the proficiency.
- May 28, 2019 at 9:59 AM
- The Veteran said...
Noel ... not sure what s.32 of the Crimes Act which is the authority for constables to arrest has anything to do with 'rambo cops'.
- May 28, 2019 at 10:24 AM
Found it.
(1) Members must always be aware of their personal responsibilities in the use of firearms. Under Section 62 of the Crimes Act 1961 a member is criminally liable for any excess force used. An overriding requirement in law is that minimum force must be applied to effect the purpose. Where practical Police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering other persons.
(2) Police members shall not use a firearm except in the following circumstances:
(a) to DEFEND THEMSELVES OR OTHERS (Section 48 Crimes Act 1961) if they fear death or grievous bodily harm to themselves or others, and they cannot reasonably protect themselves, or others, in a less violent manner;
(b) to ARREST an offender (Section 39 Crimes Act 1961) if they believe on reasonable grounds that the offender poses a threat or death or grievous bodily harm in resisting his or her arrest
Appears anti Rambo to me?
- May 28, 2019 at 10:34 AM
- gravedodger said...
A couple of observations Noel:
Halatau Naitoko,
The second incident alleges 20 shots for four cattle escaped fro Auckland Abbatoir, That would be around four times what a marksman might wish for as a series of kills of surrounded trapped animals.
- May 28, 2019 at 11:29 AM
- The Veteran said...
Noel ... the point is that inadequately trained police totting firearms is a recipe for disaster ... and its their own saying that. Much akin to the National Service recruit on a firing range at Burnham turning and pointing a loaded Sterling SMG that had jammed at me and asking what he should do now. One of my Sergeant instructors promptly did to him what he would probably be court-martialed for in todays army.
- May 28, 2019 at 11:53 AM
- May 28, 2019 at 12:02 PM
- Tom Hunter said...
There are similar concerns with the Police in the USA, where you would think 200 years of carrying guns, plus the whole ethos of firearms in America, would have bred a greater familiarity with them and a desire to learn to use them well.
Almost every US cop show and movie has the cops at the training range regularly blasting off hundreds of rounds of ammo at targets. But the truth is that most cops fire off a few rounds for qualification and then re-certification (often only demanded twice a year). There's training on gun safety and the like, which is all good, but not a lot on marksmanship, let alone tactical situations, where the thinking is that the SWAT teams do that.
In any case the image of US cops regularly pulling their gun and shooting is another myth. Statistically a rather large number of officers will go through their career without even aiming a gun at a bad guy, let alone shooting them.
So it's no surprise that there is a regular set of stories out of the USA of officers firing dozens of rounds at suspects before wounding or killing them, but also wounding and sometimes killing bystanders.
I doubt the NZ Police would be much different and possibly even worse, since it's just not our culture in either the wider population or in the Force itself.
- May 28, 2019 at 12:12 PM
Lack of live firing vs simulator really the issue?
- May 28, 2019 at 12:21 PM
National MP Judith Collins has undertaken both live firing training and video simulator exercises in her former role as police minister. She said the video simulators offer more life-like scenarios.
- May 28, 2019 at 12:23 PM
- Tom Hunter said...
That would be former Police Minister Judith Collins who revealed, during the submissions on new firearms laws, that she didn't know that under existing laws you needed a gun licence to purchase ammo.
- May 28, 2019 at 12:29 PM


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