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In Medias Res: Josh Peskowitz
In Medias Res: Josh Peskowitz
- Words Christopher Fenimore
- Date February 05, 2018
"In Medias Res" is a column in which photographer Chris Fenimore links up with some of fashion's most interesting people to see what they're wearing throughout the week.
How old are you? What was your career trajectory like before you opened your Culver City shop, Magasin?
I'm 38 years old. I've been working in and around the men's clothing business since I was 16. I haven't really done much else. My most relevant career trajectory was when I started working at The Fader in 2001. I held positions at Cargo Magazine, Esquire, Esquire's Big Black Book, men.style.com, Vibe. I did contributing work for The New York Times, VMan, GQ Style international editions, amongst other things. Primarily, as a writer and a stylist, I've gotten the opportunity to work with really great people that have taught me a lot over the years. The biggest learning experience before opening my own shop was the six year period I worked in retail. I worked at the Gilt Group for two-and-some-change years helping to launch a men's editorial website called Park and Bond. I was there from its inception through the launch of the site, and I was also the Men's Fashion Director at Bloomingdales for four years before deciding to open my own shop.
Describe Magasin for me. Why did you guys open the shop?
The idea behind the shop is really to put a place together that celebrated brands and clothing that people who are interested in style and have their own point of view, to give them a place where they could find a lot of the kinds of things they were looking for all in one place. Most men that I know who are really well-dressed and inspire me don't wear outfits from one designer head-to-toe. They take things from a bunch of different places and put it together in a way that's unique to them. It's about personal style, so we opened the store with our point of view. We wanted to put something out there that felt grown-up and could be presentable and dressy, but still could be funky and have a little edge to it. We wanted to give guys options and celebrate brands that don't necessarily always get the full shine—they don't have big marketing budgets and all that, but the people who are making the clothes have a lot of integrity. The places where they are making the clothes are very skilled.
The main principals we're looking at when we're trying to find out what we're going to sell in the store is: Does it have a certain level of craftsmanship? Will it last? Is there innovation in it, whether it's the thought behind it, or the cut of the garment, or the fabric used? How does it feel relatable but unique? And is it rare? Is it hard to get a hold of? Are we providing a service to our customer so they can discover something new when they come in?
How did your past experience shape the store?
Everything I've done up till now has informed what we're doing in the store. We're trying to tell stories with the clothing and the way we merchandise the store. We don't put brands together; we put individual items together in a way that flows and hopefully makes sense… tells a story or at least puts things in context. That's what I've been doing my whole career. Trying to put clothing in context for men. I think it's a really important thing, how you present yourself to the world, and clothing is that first line. That's the first thing that people are gonna see when they see you and so—it doesn't mean it isn't fun—but, it's serious, you know? It's a real thing. That's what we focus on in the store.
All my career, whether it's shooting and styling for magazines or ad campaigns, writing articles, doing interviews, merchandising a big department store, launching an online platform, all those things have been hugely influential in me being able to know what I want to do. I've learned things from people who are the best at what they do in the world, and I'm super lucky that I've been able to do that. But being able to work for so many different people who are so good at individual things, I've taken something away from all that and I think we've really tried to distill that down into what Magasin really is.
Retail is in a crazy place right now but I think you guys are doing something different from what most other stores are. You don't carry Rick Owens and Gucci. You have brands with real "menswear-head" clout that make garments of actual quality at reasonable prices for said quality. I have to ask how business is going against the theoretical grain, and if you see any sort of pushback or if you're reaching the exact customer you'd like to reach.
The thing about the modern landscape of retail is that it's certainly challenging, there's no question about that. What I do know is that the way people have been doing it for a long time isn't working the way that it used to. People take different tacts on how they want to tackle that problem. For us, we decided that we wanted to be something really special to some people. Instead of trying to be something for everybody, we're trying to be a lot to some people. It takes a while for people to find out who you are—to relate to you. But what we do is build a sense of community around the people who shop with us, and around the people who work with us, and around that brands that we choose to work with. There's the narrative that's out there in terms of the way people dress and what is coveted by a number of people but there are other options. In this world, there are a lot of voices that can be heard and we're just trying to be in our own lane. What can I say? So far, so good.
What's your relationship with Levi's? I know you have a collection coming with them?
When we first opened the store, I asked Levi's to produce a special jean for us, and they did. We only made 40 pairs of them, all handmade in San Francisco. They sold rather quickly. During that process, I got to know some of the design team at Levi's Made and Crafted and they reached out to me and asked me if I'd be interested in doing a little capsule collection. Of course I was very flattered and I jumped at the opportunity. We sat down and I took my ideas, sketched some things, sent them my mood-boards, and the idea was to try and do something that was a little bit outside of Levi's' main focus. I wasn't going to go to Levi's and be like, "I can design a better jean than you," you know what I mean? That would be hubris, and I'm not like that!
So we focused on doing some casual pieces that could fit well with denim but could also work on their own, and just some things that I was interested in when we were designing it. The color palette that I was interested in, adding textures through embroidery. I'm always interested in texture. I'm always interested in embroidery, in those little things that make something different or makes them stand out, but in a subtle way. We put together a couple outfits and so far the response has been great out in public. We just launched it in Europe last week and we're doing it here in L.A. next week.
I'm not going to front like I didn't used to peep street style pics of you for 'fit inspiration. Is it weird for you to be in that crop of editors and dudes who were street style legends? I assume you have some interesting fanboy stories.
I've had some stories. The thing about it for me is this: when I was getting ready to get into this industry, knowing that this was what I wanted to do with my life (which I knew pretty early on), you didn't know what anyone who was doing the things that you wanted to do looked like. You might know their byline, you might know their name, you may have seen a picture of them here and there in a magazine, or maybe they were interviewed on television, but you didn't know who they were. You didn't see who they were.
I'm not particularly comfortable being in front of the camera. It's not my favorite thing, I'll be honest. The street style phenomenon, for men at least, has been a good thing because it has shown a younger generation that you don't have to look like a model or an actor to have fun with the clothes that you wear. The guys that have their picture taken when we're going in and out of shows...I mean we're working, you know? We're there to do work. We're not there to get our picture taken, but if you get your picture taken and somebody else says, "man, that guy looks cool," and it gives them some inspiration, I'm all for that because you know what? I'm a regular guy. I'm a very regular guy, it's just that this is what I do for a living and this is what I love. If other people take inspiration from that and say, "Oh, that's a dude that I can relate to that's doing it," and then they want to get into the industry or take that opportunity to dress a bit better, I'm all for it.
Most of the times that I've had interactions with people that have come up to me and said something along the lines of, "I've seen your picture," or, "I used to watch your little videos on men.style.com and it made me feel like I could be a part of this industry, or I could be a part of this culture," to me, that's great. I really think that's great. Does it always make me comfortable? No, but hey! I look at it as something to appreciate and to feel humble about, that people would look to me as a source of inspiration. I don't see myself that way, but if other people do, I'm not going to argue with them about it [chuckles].
Where did you grow up? Where do you currently live?
I currently live in Los Angeles. I was born here in Brooklyn, but my family moved to the Washington D.C. area, so I did grow up on East Coast urban environments and that definitely impacted me. I grew up during the golden age of hip hop. That music, that culture, graffiti, B-Boy culture, rapping, MC-ing, all that stuff was hugely impactful to me as a young man. Wanting to participate in that culture, feeling passionate about it, really brought me to the clothing because I think that people my age—and a little bit older and a little bit younger—we were a generation of people where what you wore really represented who you were. Obviously there are other subcultures that have had uniforms on that mantle, but I really think that a lot of the current environments and the climate of fashion, and particularly men's fashion, is directly related back to that period of time.
That's what got me interested, that's what I got excited about. Moving back to New York, shortly after September 11th, 2001 and starting to work for a music and street-culture focused magazine, The Fader, definitely impacted me a lot and introduced me to things that, before that, I wouldn't have been exposed to (in terms of rock and roll and punk culture). It all sort of permeates you. All your experiences inform the next decision and the next move that you make. I love D.C. I love New York. And I'm getting to love L.A.
You travel a ton—do you consciously buy clothing with that fact in mind?
I definitely like to buy clothing when I travel. There are stores that I really love in other cities. There are stores that I love in Florence, Italy, and Milan, and Paris, particularly Tokyo, but also Hong Kong. I like to buy things when I travel that remind me of those places—something that's specific to those places. In Italy, a bit more tailored clothing, in Japan, some wild shit. If I find myself in Istanbul, maybe I'll buy a scarf. If I find myself in Hong Kong, maybe I'll buy some swim trunks 'cause it's mad hot there. When I do pack to travel, I try to keep it simple. I don't take a whole bunch of stuff with me. I just try to focus on putting together a couple of color groups so that I can interchange things and get the most work out of my clothes. I definitely have pieces that I never like to travel without, and I definitely have pieces that I will never take on the road with me, 'cause I'm not trying to get them fucked up, especially when they don't fit into a suitcase.
I feel like even when menswear at its peak was hot, you always looked comfortable, even with a couple layers on. Do you have any sort of style tips for staying warm and looking good in the winter?
Layer. Listen, your 40-below goose down jacket, that's necessary a couple times a year, and I get it, but for me, I would rather put together a couple layers—you pay attention to how things fit. If you buy something that's a bit oversized or has a bit of an A-frame to it, you can probably fit something underneath that. For me, I have to have a scarf because that'll keep you warm. You'll rarely see me without a beanie on my head. That's about it. I believe in layering. It allows you to play with texture, get a little more color in there. That's my thing.
For some reason, you're going to die after dinner tonight, what's your last meal?
If I'm dying in Brooklyn, New York, my last meal is Di Fara Pizza on Avenue J and 14th Street.
What's a typical weekend look like for you?
These days, I'm in the shop. I don't really get weekends right now. But you know what? I've never really had weekends. If I was doing something that I hated during the week, my weekends would be something different, but I do something that I love every day. You know the old adage: "find something you love and find a way to get paid for it." I have. I don't really get weekends, but that's okay. You have to make time when you can for your friends and for your loved ones and family, of course, but, you can fit it in.
What are your current favorite pieces in your closet?
Those Garrett Leight glasses I was wearing with the second fit are real cool, they have those light lenses. I really like this shearling vest that I have here, from a company called Sannino. They're a Neapolitan leather jacket manufacturer, who I've done some consulting work for and I asked them to make—for their collection—essentially a shearling Patagonia vest, and I think it's pretty fire.
What's your ultimate grail?
There is a Ralph Lauren, Navajo, double-breasted, belted, felt-wool jacket, one of those ones with the shawl lapel. Mordechai Rubinstein has one, Kurt Russell has one, and I really fucking want one.


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Chapter 10:
The Spirit of the Age
"This is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world."
-1 John 4:3
The spirit of the age is the wind at the back of all heresy, false religion and idolatry. It is the ever present power that pulls mankind under the sway of deception and tills the ground for the planting of spiritual weeds in the hearts of men. It is the yeast which is mixed throughout every man, to which only a little heat need be applied, and apostasy rises within.
As for specific definitions, I have found no better than what is written in Kenneth Wuest's Word Studies in the Greek New Testament, where he skillfully writes about the spirit of the world system:
"[It is] all that floating mass of thoughts, opinions, maxims, speculations, hopes, impulses, aims, aspirations, at any time current in the world, which it may be impossible to seize and accurately define, but which constitutes a most real and effective power, being the moral or immoral atmosphere which at every moment of our lives we inhale, again inevitably to exhale."
"[It is] the subtle informing spirit of the Kosmos, or world of men, who are living alienated and apart from God. To summarize, the word is used to refer to the world system, wicked and alienated from God, yet cultured, educated, powerful, outwardly moral at times, the system which Satan is head, the fallen angels and his demons are his servants, and all mankind other than the saved are his subjects."
And the above described is the spirit which the apostle John described as already being in the world. It is the very thing Jesus spoke of when He said, "If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (John 15:19).
It is the tangible representation of why living boldly as a Christian is to walk upstream against the current, no matter what age, epoch or decade a person lives.
Its influence is not passive, nor is it insignificant. When the apostle Paul says in Romans 12:2, "do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind," the word in the Greek for 'conformed,' is a word denoting a pressure from all sides to fit something into a particular shape or mold.
The only escape from this seems to be the second counsel of the verse, which is to be 'transformed.' This word for this in the Greek is 'metamorfoo,' from which we derive our English word 'metamorphosis.' The prescription is to have a change from the inside out, like a caterpillar, whose very innards turn to liquid in the chrysalis, and reshape it into a creature quite unlike itself, the transcendent butterfly.
For one who would try to be uninfluenced by the course of this world simply by sheer will power alone is on a fool's errand. The natural mind has no means to resist it, but rather, is automatically tuned in to a figurative preset radio station of the flesh and of the mind, each dancing to the song of their culture or intellectual sub-genre. Many seem to feel control by switching up the station, but they are still only fixed upon the preset selection, of flesh and mind, as each one wears the badge of a 'free-thinker,' believing they have drawn their own conclusions. Most think that if you are listening to one of the preset stations, all must be well with you, after all, we are all listening to the radio, all paths lead to God, whatever makes one happy.
This is the mold and conformity we are called to resist, and not only that, but to overcome. We are called not just to hold our present form against the shaping force of the worldly spirit, but to break it backward, and free the minds and souls who are shackled to dance to its deceitful tune.
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" (1 John 5:4-5)
We overcome by faith and conformity to Christ. Only when we are born of the Spirit of God by faith do we gain access to a radio station which is not on the dial of the natural man. No longer are we bound by the confines of stations listening to cultures and social thinking, subliminal marching orders to serve the flesh and the mind. But we are made alive to tune into the Spirit, to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd, for "his sheep know his voice." (John 10:27)
"And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others." (Eph. 2:1-3)
Idols of the Heart
For those of the world who may have some religious or devotional inclinations, a concession is given to them. Men have always been allowed to have a god, so long as it was not the True God.
For the modern civilized man, being in a materialistic and plural society, his options are few. He may atheistically serve his own goods, achievements or intellect. Of this the Bible says, "his god is his belly." Or else he crafts an image of God in his own heart, which is fashioned after his own religious preferences. Rather than man being made in the image of God, his god is made in his own paltry image.
This is a god he may serve while even being a churchman, doing good deeds, overall being a very charitable and responsible citizen, and yet it is a god of his own making. Perhaps not as crude as one fashioned from gold or silver, but manufactured by man nonetheless.
This can happen a myriad of ways, but consider the many things a person might hear about God. One many cherry-pick ideas from differing belief systems, forming a strange amalgamation of ill-fitting dogma. They create a patchwork god with two dozen descendants.
Even within the Christian sphere, one may hear, "God is Love," and they like it. But then they hear some time later, "If you do not repent and believe, you will go to Hell." They say to themselves, "My God is a loving and forgiving God and would not send anyone to such a horrible place as Hell." Yet the Bible affirms both truths side by side.
Consider what was just done. In saying "My God would never..." to a thing in which God says He will do, that person is now serving a god that they have set up in their own heart that they believe will not send anyone to Hell. Now, it is true, God is loving and forgiving, but he is also just and holy, and the love and forgiveness He gives is not without cost, indeed even the cost of His own Son! Christ's death satisfied the call for justice demanded by the Father's holiness, allowing His love to rest upon us.
Consider, a just and righteous judge in court would not let a man go simply because he said "sorry," or he felt bad, or he didn't mean to. They may mitigate the price of justice, but justice would be served all the same. If he did release them on such a basis, such a judge would be considered corrupt and immoral.
In the case of God, every man has an opportunity to accept the plea bargain for his sins by having Jesus pay his fine through the sacrifice of his death. The death penalty proclaimed on us because of our sin, fell upon Him, for those who will receive the exchange. For those who reject that bargain, the full weight of the sentence comes upon them by their own choice. The decision God sets before men to receive Jesus satisfies both the love and the justice of God's character.
This is but a single example of how one may craft a god for oneself. For the one who rejects what God says about Himself in His Word, that man sets up an idol for himself in his own heart, worshiping a god of his preference, rather than the God who has revealed himself.
And these idols are no less dangerous than any other false god, for they make a man happy with his religion, leaving him complacent about his own soul, and the souls of others. Indeed, the spirit of the age yearns for men to craft a god of their own preference.
Furthermore, the spirit of the age presses men not to become too committed or extreme in their religious doctrine, perchance their zeal may offend someone. It whispers, "you can avoid all this discomfort," or "you do not want to appear fanatical." Men are tempted to look upon their reputation and public persona to prevent becoming too extreme in regard to right religion. Tempered by comparisons to others of their ilk, men are subdued into moderation regarding the matters of most consequence in life, namely, the things of the Spirit.
The spirit of the age crafts and molds the thoughts and ideas of men more than we may ever know, but its presence and work are truly obvious to those who observe. There is no trend, fad, meme or more that is not the result of the informing influence of the worldly spirit.
Upon closing, I think it best to have a better idea of what falls into the subtleties of this spirit's influence in our day. Though its focus and emphasis may ebb and flow over time, there is a poem written by a journalist named Steve Turner, called The Modern Thinker's Creed, which deftly describes a summation of this informing spirit in the present day.
The Modern Thinker's Creed
"We believe in Marx, Freud, and Darwin,
We believe everything is OK.
as long as you don't hurt anyone,
to the best of your definition of hurt,
and to the best of your knowledge.
We believe in sex before, during, and after marriage.
We believe in the therapy of sin.
We believe that adultery is fun.
We believe that sodomy is OK.
We believe that taboos are taboo.
We believe that everything is getting better,
despite evidence to the contrary.
The evidence must be investigated,
And you can prove anything with evidence.
We believe there's something in,
horoscopes, UFO's and bent spoons;
Jesus was a good man,
just like Buddha, Mohammed, and ourselves.
He was a good moral teacher,
although we think His good morals,
were basically really bad.
We believe that all religions are basically the same -
at least the ones that we read about were.
They all believe in love and goodness.
They only differ on matters of
creation, sin, heaven, hell, God, and salvation.
We believe that after death comes the Nothing,
Because when you ask the dead what happens they say nothing.
If death is not the end, if the dead have lied,
then it's compulsory heaven for all,
excepting perhaps Hitler, Stalin, and Genghis Khan.
We believe in Masters and Johnson. [a research group]
What's selected is average.
What's average is normal.
What's normal is good.
We believe that man is essentially good.
It's only his behavior that lets him down.
This is the fault of society.
Society is the fault of conditions,
Conditions are the fault of society.
We believe that each man must find the truth that is right for him.
Reality will adapt accordingly.
The universe will re-adjust.
History will alter.
We believe that there is no absolute truth,
excepting the truth that there is no absolute truth.
We believe in the rejection of creeds,
and the flowering of individual thought.
"Chance" – A Post-Script.
If chance be the Father of all flesh,
disaster is his rainbow in the sky,
and when you hear:
"State of Emergency!"
"Sniper Kills Ten!"
"Troops on Rampage!"
"Whites go Looting!"
"Bomb Blasts School!"
It is but the sound of man, worshiping his maker.
And this is the challenging environment we find ourselves in. For many, religiously minded or otherwise, in order to have any meaningful discussion, we first must break down the barriers and blinders that are put before others by the spirit of the age. This is the culture that is chosen for you, if you do not choose one yourself.
We must make it our endeavor, regardless of the error we are confronting, to treat all we encounter with a true love, and a desire for the care and well-being of the individual. Mankind is deceived, but we must not lay that to their charge, as there are many forces at work to hinder salvation.
Armed with the truth, and information of diverse kinds that work to our favor, we must be careful not to use these weapons as means to harm people and harden them to the gospel through a misguided sense of holy indignation. It is 'the goodness of God that leads men to repentance,' and it is the love of God that works the conversion of man. So if we seek to work with God rather than against Him in saving the souls of men, we must do all things out of love. It is a fact, one cannot be argued into the Kingdom of Heaven. However, a proper word, at the proper time, can bring down the walls of deception and bring light to the conscience of men.
It would be folly to aimlessly and indiscriminately anger people by calling their religious beliefs into question, proclaiming that they worship demons. These things are true, yet we must use wisdom and discretion in how we apply these truths, for you may win a battle, yet lose the war.
I pray with a sincere heart that this work has equipped and delighted the reader, and that you may use its contents wisely to bring light and truth to a dark and deceived world.


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They're known to transform the staid to the splendid, ordinary to the extraordinary and all this with complete panache and finesse. They can go to extraordinary lengths to serve that one perfect meal that will leave a lasting impression. Their offerings whipped from the freshest ingredients can make any diner sink in their teeth and go gaga over their epicurean delights. And it's not just about the food memories they help create that tend to last a lifetime, but also the extreme reverence and warmth with which they handle their modus operandi. Meet this hotelier who is at the helm of culinary affairs serving a treasure trove of culinary treats and is clearly the talk of the town for all the right reasons.
Text: Namita Gupta.
Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
The entrepreneurial plunge: Just as marketing gurus out there use the medium of shock value to make a point, Keshav Suri stepped into the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and stirred things to create ripples in the industry. The youngest executive director, he is currently involved in developing strategies for expansion. "I studied law and management and graduated in Law and Business from the University of Warwick, and followed it up with a Master's Degree in International Management from King's College, London and a law degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. I handle marketing and F & B portfolio for the Group. Launching The LaLiT London has been the biggest highpoint not only for me, but for the entire Group. It also houses the Group's signature restaurant Baluchi, the pan Indian destination. I also launched the Group's nightclub Kitty Su and it continues to be the top nightclub of Delhi and is soon coming to Bengaluru after several Kitty Su pop ups here," states Keshav.
Technovations: A jet setter, Keshav likes to keep abreast of the changes in the food industry. "We recently hosted Michelin Star Chef and a weeklong conclave with all the executive chefs across the group. From offering international cuisines to vegan food, serving farm fresh to organic; we offer the healthiest, tastiest grub to our guests. We like to keep innovating and working around the latest food trends from around the world."
Culinary trails: "It is the whole process of exploration that excites me – from experiencing the culture, cuisines, customs etc. However, my favourite city is Paris for its vibrant food and wine scenario," says the hotelier and restaurateur.


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"Since this is an era when many people are concerned about "fairness" and "social justice," what is your "fair share" of what someone else has worked for?"
"Government pressures on mortgage lenders to accept less than the full amount they are owed may win votes for politicians, since there are far more borrowers than lenders. But how much future lending can be expected when the lenders know that politicians are ready to intervene at any time to prevent them from getting their money back?"
~ both from Thomas Sowell
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Quotes of the Day
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- Hooda Thunkit (Dave Zawodny) said...
Thank goodness that I won't have to borrow any more money; if I can't come up with the cash, I just dont buy it.
But I am concerned for those who are just starting out and will be in the market for a mortgage or car loans...
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"Just days after the president of the Southern Baptist Convention called for an evaluation of 10 churches that were highlighted in a recent investigation on sex abuse, six of those churches were cleared of acting indifferently toward abuse." - Christian Post
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I'm sure the committee obtained, reviewed, and evaluated the child protection policies, historical record, and so on to exonerate these churches in a couple of days. Not. Greear's accusations may have been appropriate, or may not have, but if you do your "detailed evaluation" that quickly, everybody's going to see it as a whitewash.
Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.
Not a whitewash
It isn't a whitewash because the cover isn't white. It's more like a "dirty gray wash" that simply makes everything worse.
"Our task today is to tell people — who no longer know what sin is...no longer see themselves as sinners, and no longer have room for these categories — that Christ died for sins of which they do not think they're guilty." - David Wells


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From the 26th to the 29th of September five of our students took part in the Copernicus Model United Nations. Two of them as chairs of United Nations Women (Emilia Maciukiewicz) and Economic and Financial Comittee (Maksymilian Łudziński) and three of them as delegates in the Human Rights Council (Alexandra Dorsey, Zuzanna Dzieniak) and United Nations Women (Justyna Michalak).
Two of the delegates from our school (Alexandra Dorsey, Zuzanna Dzieniak) have also recieved an Honorable Mention prize for their extraordinary contribution to the committee work. This four day conference was a truly magnificent and professionally organised experience.
Text: Zuzia Dzieniak, IB1
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THOSE of a certain age will remember the Winter of Discontent which happened under the minority Callaghan government.
The bins weren't emptied nor the dead buried and it led to the election of Margaret Thatcher as PM in 1979.
Yet the minority Labour Government clung on for five years after 1974 with no overall majority, at first under Harold Wilson and then, Jim Callaghan.
James Graham's play, This House, presented by the National Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre, centres on the whips' offices during this turbulent time.
They make a song and dance about securing majority votes — literally — because there is a small band above stage, two solos and some dancing, hence the choreographer.
Every vote counts and the whips ensure that all members from their side are present, even if it means dragging people back from holiday or out of hospital.
There is one particularly funny scene where they all arrive.
If the vote went the wrong way and a vote of no confidence was declared, it could be the end of the Labour Government.
This play, although fictional, captures historic accuracy and the atmosphere in The House at that time.
It is amusing, full of suspense and, at times, even touching.
The Labour Chief whip Bob Mellish, a grumpy old man with a heart of gold, is well portrayed by Martin Marquex, while a smartly suited William Chubb is his Tory opposite number.
Natalie Grady plays the only female whip and "token woman", Ann Taylor.
We don't see Margaret Thatcher who is the ultimate winner.
My only reservation is that the scene changes are disjointed and that audience members without knowledge of the whipping system might be confused.
This House is at the Lowry until Saturday.
For tickets, telephone 0843 208 6000 or book on line.
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A quick update since I'm alone in our room and I feel slightly depressed with the idea of leaving Seoul.:(
I have a lot of updates when I arrive in Manila 3 days from now —> Tourist posts, Asia Song Festival, One Way, Celebrity sightings, Shopping, etc. So please look forward to them! See you all in 3 days!


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Seattle-area shops stuffed with thrifty, fun party favors
Truth be told, Pinterest and Etsy can be as deflating as they are inspiring. If you're crafty or feeling ambitious, then spending hours clicking around the web for birthday favor ideas and creating DIY s'mores kits or making your own lip balm can be fun. But when you don't have the time and—after shelling out dollars for decorations, food, cake and gifts for your kid's party—are on a tight budget, favors are the last thing you need to worry about. Here now, five Seattle-area stores stocked with fun, cheap party favors.
Central Market: Hit up the bulk bin for all-natural candy, dried fruit, and (allergy alert!) nuts and let kids create their own take-home trail mix at the end of the party.
Display & Costume: Don't forget the balloons on your way out the door at this Northgate party shop. Favors range from cheap (parasol umbrellas, sticker sheets) to spendy, so proceed with caution.
Target: The dollar bin at the front of the big box store is your best birthday party favor friend.
The farmers market: Depending on the season, thank little party guests with small plantable pots of herbs in the spring, bubbles in the summer, mini pumpkins in the fall and bags of popped corn with string to take home and make garland in the winter.
Online: Order a jumbo bin of sidewalk chalk, wrap each individually in wax paper and tie the ends together with baker's twine. Kids can take home packs of three or four.
OK, you have the favors covered. Looking for birthday party ideas for kids? Here's 100 great options.


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We've all done it. We've all sat around a campfire, enjoying its glow, talking to loved ones and laughing until there is nothing left but embers.
Then, we casually leave the fire and we think the embers will die out by themselves. Yes, they often do, but the opposite is also true. You have heard it said, 'It only takes a spark to get a fire going.' An ember, with a little life breathed into it can become a raging firey inferno within minutes!!
All it takes is someone to fan the flames. The same is true with injustice, or prejudice, or separation. All it takes is the spark of jealousy or a story to create a raging fire that can tear relationships apart!! Why do we do that? Why do we encourage that??
If you are going to fan a flame, make sure it is a positive fire. Fires can be used for good purposes too. But, all too often, we fan the flames that separate and divide. We need to stop that!! I want to encourage you to find an ember of I.M.P.A.C.T. (I Make Positive Actions Come True) today. With enough positive actions we can not only combat the negativity of the world, but we can sniff out its flame!!! Will you join me and start an ember of positive actions in your world today?


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Join Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December as they celebrate their timeless tradition of transforming into a Christmas wonderland. They has so many festive activities to get you in the holiday spirit!
Love to spread Christmas cheer? Every Saturday evening until Christmas, join Linvilla for caroling hayrides as they celebrate the ancient traditions of Wassailing. Before you leave, make sure to stop by the Christmas Shop and Garden Center for all your holiday essentials including wreaths, decorations, and Christmas gifts. Linvilla's Farm Market has covered for sweet holiday treats like baked goods, gourmet specialties, and handmade chocolates! Most importantly, don't forget to cut your own Christmas tree! They have the largest selection in Delaware County, as well as pre-cut trees available. For more information about all of the Christmasland fun, please visit www.linvilla.com.


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Company executives declined comment except to say the changes are coming "soon," probably within a month. But a beta version of the changes already exists online.
The site, which launched in May 1995, already has evolved from its beginnings as a searchable clearinghouse of online discussion forums. In June 1998, the site was relaunched with a face-lift that put its content into categories similar to those found on portals, moving away from its roots as simply a research tool.
Under its chief executive, Tom Phillips, the former head of Disney's ESPN Internet Ventures who joined Deja News in December 1998, the company is gearing up to make a solid play in the mainstream community market.
Among the upcoming changes, the company appears to be shortening its name to Deja.com. The beta version, which was obtained by CNET News.com, reads: "Welcome to the beta version of Deja.com. We're introducing a number of new features, including Deja Ratings, to enable users to share their opinions on a wide range of products, services, topics, and people."
In addition, a message posted to "www.deja.com" says, "Something BIG is about to happen...It's almost ready. So keep checking back." The site links back to the Deja News site.
Deja News, which currently dubs itself "the discussion network," is being redubbed "the people-powered information exchange," according to the sites.
With its moves, Deja News is working its way further into the crowded community site space, where it faces competition from traditional community sites such as Lycos's Tripod, TheGlobe.com, and GeoCities, which is in the process of being acquired by Yahoo. In addition, media firms are beginning to jump into the community market. For example, Time Warner launched its AcmeCity community site in January; the site allows users to create home pages with images from its animation, television, movie, and music properties.
Although Deja News is a Web veteran and has offered a unique service with its searchable listings of Usenet newsgroup postings, it faces a daunting task in trying to become more of a mainstream consumer brand, as its upcoming changes indicate. For one, portal sites with tremendous reach and name recognition such as Yahoo have active message boards of their own that attract users who also take advantage of services such as free email, e-commerce, instant messaging, and the like.
Also, with large offline media firms such as Time Warner and Disney getting into online communities, smaller companies such as Deja News face a great challenge in trying to compete with their abundant marketing muscle, deep pockets, and opportunities for cross-media promotion.
The ratings system, which Deja News already is touting on its current site, will allow users to "get (and give!) a quick take on hundreds of products, services, places, and people, such as movies, books, CDs, computers, ISPs, vacation destinations, presidential candidates...and dog breeds," according to the beta.
"Ratings consist of a composite score--based on how users rated the item on four criteria--and the comments raters submit," it continues. Users can compare the product to others; for example, the beta compares users' ratings of pit bulls, and the "compare to others" feature lets users see how that breed's rating stacks up to ratings for beagles, Basset hounds, and dozens of other breeds in terms of friendliness, trainability, loyalty, and the like.
For now, a preview of the ratings service on the Deja News site asks users to submit ratings on an array of products and services and then asks for demographic information such as a name, email address, and location for the user to submit comments and enter a contest. The site says users' comments will be posted when the service launches.
From the ratings, users also can click over to make a purchase of the item. They can choose from a "Buy New" option, which takes them to merchants' sites, or they can choose "Buy Used" to "where Deja.com users are most likely to be selling the items in question, or related items," the beta says. With this feature, Deja News appears to be taking aim at online auction sites such as eBay, which draw tremendous audiences of users looking to buy or sell their property to other private citizens online.
The site's "Dicussions" area lets users "search across, read, and participate in discussions on more than 60,000 subjects," the beta says.
"You can find discussions by either searching or browsing. Browsing through the subject home pages, click on the discussions tab to scan a list of all relevant discussions," says the beta, showing a page with listings that will "show you the forums in which people are discussing your subject most, and it'll show you a list of messages from any of thousands of forums in which people have mentioned your search term in the last few days."
Users also can post messages to a given thread, and if they sign up for a service dubbed "Deja Tracker," the firm will alert the users when someone responds. These features build on Deja News's current offerings.
The beta also shows another redesign of the site so the discussions, ratings, and community all get play on the front page. A right-side navigation frame also was added, and the navigation features across the top were replaced by the search box and an example of the ratings feature.


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openIMIS Demo Version
A demo of the latest openIMIS release is hosted on demo.openimis.org. The demo will give you a feel for the software and an understanding of its functionalities - in either English or French. Up-to-date instructions, scenario simulations, and log in credentials for the demo server can be found on this wiki page.
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The demo provides you with administrative access rights to a fictitious dataset, and enables you to test the following core functionalities:
beneficiary management (enrollment, renewal, verification)
claims processing (submission, review, processing)
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Fountaine Pajot catamarans prices
Like all other boat shipyards, Fountaine Pajot prices are readjuted. The catamarans specialist operates gradually throughout the year, with two price increases: in January and July.
As Fountaine Pajot new prices will be applying for all sailing or motor catamaran orders confirmed with the shipyard from January 15th, 2018, we invite you to confirm your boat order before that date and benefit from better rates. Options can be chosen later, so you have time to get into details later on.
Contact our New Yachts sales team, Peter and Anne-Sophie will help you with your sailing or power yacht project inthe Caribbean.


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Nile nusery — update
A while ago I wrote a bit about the history of the Niles nursery. It has been part of the landscape around here, because the local owners of the nursery are going out of business. What to do with that space is on everyone's minds. Happily, it is in a park — so it won't become housing. Or a major commercial enterprise. It can't without an act of congress. while there is one commercial Nursery that we would love to come in, there is another group. A non- profit group would like to have some combined use of the space — agricultural education, community gardens , garden co-op, demonstration gardens for landscapers, etc. It is really quite exciting. However part of me was listening and thinking more projects….
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Peter said,
A commerical nursery would benefit all, those who grow things, people who need to work, those who just like to look at plants, and the area would probably be kept neat. A community garden would require either volunteers or the communities money to pay people to keep it that way when the volunteers get tired.
jb said,
Dad, you forgot to mention the benefit of the sales taxes revenues.


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Today was my first craft fair of 2012. The occasion was the spring Hunter Pace event at Red Rock Hounds. They ride in teams of 2-5, using mostly English saddle, and this team is getting ready to ride out to the staging area.
We set up right in the heart of the activities, and the beautiful day, the hilarity of the riders and fantastic songbirds made this probably my most favorite craft fair ever. We were the only crafters - Carol and Kerry decided to do it and invited me. It's Carol's sister's ranch~
The teams either ride for time or for fun. This fun team is three genera-
tions of women, ala Pancho Villa. There are five check points on the cross-country trail and they collect a playing card at each station. One of the awards is for the best poker hand.
Angela and Preston were the first team through for time and I could hear Angela whooping long before I could see her. Almost all the speed riders cross the finish whooping, and some ride back to jump across the coop just because they can and they're high from the rush.
Angela is fishing in her boot for her poker cards. She kept stuffing them in at every stop and they had been sliding down ever since. Her 13-year-old daughter Audrey came in the closest finish time behind her. Look out Angela!
And for the non-riding children there are the quads. There is a whole hierarchy involved in who gets to drive and who gets to ride.
My neighbor Nancy came over to watch. She rides Western but riders are riders, and good company is good company. This is Angela's pup, Granite, who is giving lap dog a try. Check out his rear end.
To give you an idea what Granite looks like "on the hoof," here he is, invest-
igating our strange doings during set-up. He's actually not full grown yet.
We wrapped up right after lunch but sales were good and we had the best time. People popped in and sat around to shoot the breeze, and I think that's the charm of this particular event. These are people who ride here or live here, and we've met before so conversation is natural. I have no idea why I'm so tired tonight when all I did was sit and talk. We do it again in October and got lucky with the weather today - crossing fingers for the fall.
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Steill IG, et al. CMAJ. 2018;doi:10.1503/cmaj.180232.
The Ottawa COPD Risk Scale — which assessed a combination of 10 factors — ascertained which patients with COPD were more likely to have short-term serious outcomes better than current practice, according to findings recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
"Unfortunately, there is little evidence to inform disposition decisions [for COPD exacerbations] by physicians. Existing guidelines for disposition decisions are consensus-based and have not been validated. Several authors have developed risk-stratification scores for COPD exacerbations; however, most are limited by predicting death only among admitted patients or have not been validated clinically in real time in the emergency department," Ian G. Stiell, MD, MSc, of the departments of medicine and emergency medicine at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute in Canada and colleagues wrote.
"There have been no robust evaluations of risk factors to assist with the admission decision for patients with COPD in the emergency department. Prospective studies conducted in the emergency department are limited by small sample size, no reassessment of response to therapy and no prospective validation," they continued.
Stiell and colleagues had previously developed the Ottawa COPD Risk Scale, a 10-item questionnaire that allocates one to three points based on the following: histories of coronary artery bypass graft, peripheral vascular disease intervention and respiratory distress intubation, X-ray results with pulmonary congestion; ECG with acute ischemic changes; heart rate on ED arrival; hemoglobin less than 100 g/L; urea of 12 mmol/L; and serum CO2 of 33 mmol/L.
Researchers compared the scale's scores vs. current practice in 1,415 patients (mean age, 70.6 years, 50.2% women) They found that short-term serious outcomes occurred in 135 cases. Compared with current practice, a risk score threshold of greater than 2 improved sensitivity to 71.9%, with 47.9% of patients being admitted, while a threshold of greater than 1 increased sensitivity for short-term serious outcomes from 51.9% to 79.3% and increased admissions from 45% to 56.6%.
"We intend that [the Ottawa COPD Risk Scale] be used in a pragmatic fashion to ensure that patients are managed in a safe and efficient manner, and we do not advocate for a specific risk score total that would require admission," Stiell and colleagues wrote.
"We see the Ottawa COPD Risk Scale as an important tool to help physicians gauge the medical risk for their patients with COPD, while they determine the need for admission or early follow-up," they added. – by Janel Miller
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Funds provided by Newcomb-Tulane College allowed the Biomedical Acoustics Lab at Tulane to use animal models as way to evaluate our method of mechanochemical disruption for treating cancer tumors. The goal of these experiments was to allow undergraduate researchers to get experience working with animal models and potentially support results observed in vitro. These experiments used mice which were transfected with Prostate Cancer tumors via cutaneous injection to create xenograft models. In order to transfect the mice, the team received training in handling animals and performing injections. Before experiments could happen, every researcher needed to complete a course and examination from IACUC on small animals. Then, the team had to create detailed protocols that were in keeping with IACUC standards. Once these were approved, the team was able to apply their knowledge of cell culture, because transfection required a large population of cells. After the mice were injected, the researchers monitored them for about 5 weeks, measuring their tumors and weighing the mice to see which would successfully form tumors. There was a good level of successful transfection with over 75% of mice forming tumors. After this, the researchers were supposed to inject some of the tumors with mild doses of anti-cancer drug and then some tumors with and without the drugs would be ablated via High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. Unfortunately, after the drugs were injected, an amplifier which is necessary to power the HIFU became non-functional. The Biomedical Acoustics Lab tried to quickly locate a replacement, but it arrived after too many mice were euphonized obtain reliable results. The remaining mice were still injected with anticancer drugs and treated with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound so that undergraduates could gain experience with the protocols for these procedures. For the duration of these experiments, researchers had been weighing the mice and measuring their tumors every two days. Even though the results did not give any concrete support to our therapy in question, the data collected on the tumor growth of the mice can be referenced as a comparison for future experiments to help determine the proper time for treatment application. Undergraduate researchers also got exposure to small animal models. They might want to use these skills for future experiments because small animal models are an essential step for validation and publication around new tumor treatments like mechanochemical disruption. Thanks to Newcomb-Tulane College for supporting us in gaining this valuable experience. It should empower us to conduct impactful research that could improve the lives of many people suffering from cancer.
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I've been on a bit of a quest lately, trying to get the upper hand on all that fabric stashed in bins in the loft. Because so much of it is pieces and bits. Why have I been keeping it all?
My first move was to take a critical look in my closet, which is home to fewer garments than it housed in January – the result of my closet bust and donation gig. But what about those things I really like, mostly because of the fabric, but don't wear?
I've taken my favorites and actually redrafted/resewn a lot of them. Whatever didn't make the cut got tossed. For good.
When I say tossed – I donate anything that's wearable. What doesn't suit me might be a glad find for someone else.
Anyway – this morning I pulled out the bin that's dedicated to knit 'scraps' and remnants. And I came across a whole dress! I made this for Jungle January 2016. But I guess I didn't like it 🙂 I've made it twice in the past, 2012 and 2013, and liked both dresses. I donated the short version from 2012, because I just didn't wear it, and I had no occasions in the offing. But the 2013 version is still in play.
Now – this one. I pulled it out – it was totally put together but had unfinished sleeves, hem, and waist casing. And an incredibly high neckline! I trimmed the latter, bound it with navy poly crepe, and attacked all the rest. And voila – a dress I really like. In fact, I'm wearing it as I write.
This is a nice pattern with lots of options:
On to my morning's work…
This ITY knit jersey is from Fabric Mart, and I had 5 yards with which to work. Which was a good thing, because I didn't want to end up with a very large lily splashed across the girls or my fantail. Large prints can be a real challenge! But I think I handled this one pretty well.
While messing around in that bin, I found loads of ITY remnants that would work together. So now I'm think about doing a version of Marcy Tilton's Vogue 9108, which includes the top, dress, and leggings. I bought the pattern when it came out, it's one of the few Marcy Tilton art-to-wear patterns that I really like. What fun piecing ops and such becoming lines.
However, even this one has some features that I'll decline – like the back treatment. Looks great on the model, but I cannot even imagine how those straps would work for me in real life. I'll try to capture the lovely lines of the back skirt, in a back bodice that's comfortable and wearable.


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Overwhelm Caused By A Sensitive Nature
As a Highly Sensitive I have learnt to recognise my signs of impending overwhelm and what I need to do to bring myself back to a place of calm. I have experienced the very lows and highs associated with my nature, along with anxiety and even the feelings of depression at times that are associated with over-stimulation and the nature in general.
I can still remember the day when I identified with the Highly Sensitive nature, my life suddenly made sense – I understood why I had felt and acted the way that I had done all my life. Not everyone has this light bulb moment; for some, it takes a little longer to understand and accept their nature, we all become aware in our own time. I have been on a journey of self-discovery for many years and I know that that will continue for the rest of my life. I will do this not just for myself but also my work.
There are varying degrees of sensitivity and my sensitivity extends beyond the HSP nature. Because of this, I tend to attract many sensitive people searching for help from someone who is able to relate to them. Using counselling and coaching I support them to work with their nature rather than inadvertently going against it, consequently feeling calmer in their life and more at peace with themselves. Sometimes this type of work may fall into mentoring as not everyone wants or needs counselling; within this, I will also include energy work to assist with the reduction of resulting symptoms.
Below is an abridged article written by Dr Elaine Aron about the Highly Sensitive Person.
Highly Sensitive Person (HSPs) and Depression: Overstimulation May Lead to Depression
15-20% of humans, Inc. animals, have evolved to be markedly more responsive to their environment. HSPs have nervous systems and minds which permit more stimulation to enter without automatically and unconsciously shutting it out.
High sensitivity bears gifts of perceptiveness, intuition, conscientiousness and empathy for others… qualities which are of inestimable value to human society. However, there can be a downside.
What do we mean by "stimulation?
Stimulation comes in on all sensory channels: sights, sounds, smells, vibrations, touch. HSP's typically respond strongly and quickly reach their natural level of tolerance in loud, bright or chaotic environments.
Five kinds of over-stimulation which can contribute to depression
(1) Chronic environmental overstimulation.
HSPs that are chronically over-stimulated and feel incapable of exercising control over their environment may be at higher risk for developing feelings of helplessness, hopelessness.
(2) Internal bodily stimulation
HSPs are closely tuned in to information and signals from their bodies. Internal sensations of hunger, thirst, over-heating, physical tiredness, insufficient rest; all can produce a strong reaction in an HSP. As a result, HSP's sometimes become overly concerned about their health and experience anxiety and a sense of vulnerability.
(3) A rich and stimulating inner life.
Another set of stimuli arises in the form of fantasies, dreams and internal reflections. Whilst interesting to an HSP they can become overwhelmed, feel a sense of fragility and inadequacy.
(4) Interpersonal over-stimulation
Other human beings are highly stimulating to be around! All human beings are constantly signalling their emotional states to one another through tone of voice, posture, gestures and eye contact. As a result, an HSP is often unknowingly buffeted and captured by the emotional states of those around them. This includes the news. If an HSP is living closely with a depressed or mentally ill person or in a depressing environment, they may find it very difficult not to become depressed themselves.
(5) Chemically related depressive responses
Being very attuned to their bodies, HSP's notice physical changes that occur due to very low levels of environmental contaminants or very low doses of medications.
A vicious circle…
Sensitivity to their own responses leads to feelings of fragility which in turn convince the individual that they cannot change or influence their environment. Anxious thoughts also contribute to the feeling of helpless, hopelessness that leads to depression.
Feeling empowered helps… Fortunately, studies have also suggested that sensitivity works both ways. Sensitive individuals are also particularly able to enjoy pleasurable stimulation, and benefit powerfully from the love, support and interest of those around them.
HSPs often benefit quickly from psychotherapeutic support which helps them re-frame their experience towards an equally detailed but more positive and empowered perspective on themselves, their capabilities and their potential to control their environment effectively.
Unexplored and untreated depression in HSPs robs us all of the benefits of their special gifts.
If you're looking to find out more about holistic counselling services; contact me on 07503 461838 to see how I may be able to help you.


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Duck with sweet potato & vegetables
Age Range: Puppy 2 - 12 months
A Grain Free dinner for puppies packed with delicious duck, sweet potato and vegetables. The 100% natural and wholesome ingredients are highly digestible and have been slow cooked to retain maximum goodness. A great option for puppies with sensitive tummies.
Nutritionally balanced – duck is a good quality protein, easy to digest and highly palatable. Vegetables – a brilliant source of essential vitamins, minerals, fibre and natural antioxidants.
Grain free – we don't add any grains to this recipe, so it's great for dogs with sensitive tummies.
Omega-3 – increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids, to help support immunity and encourage a healthy skin and coat.
Minerals, vitamins & prebiotics – with chelated minerals to help improve nutrient absorption, and prebiotics to help support an increase in 'good' gut bacteria.
Bronicals– natural herbs to help aid the body's natural defences.
Othr goodies to help your puppy – glucosamine & chondroitin added to help support joint health.
100% Natural Ingredients
75% Meat
Grain Free
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
No animal derivatives
No sugars
Wheat Free
Duck (75%), Sweet Potato (4%), Carrots (2%), Peas (2%), Minerals, Linseed Oil (0.5%), Seaweed (0.45%), Prebiotic – Fructooligosaccharide, Yucca, Glucosamine (100mg/kg), Chondroitin (100mg/kg), Camomile, Parsley, Rosemary, Nettle.
Analytical Constituents
Crude Protein 11%, Crude Fibres 0.7%, Crude Oils & Fats 9.5%, Crude Ash 4%, Moisture 70%.
Nutritional Additives
Additives (per kg): Vitamin A 2,900IU, Vitamin D3 232IU, Vitamin E 35mg. Trace Elements: Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 161mg, Iron Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 39mg, Copper Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 23mg, Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 0.95mg.
Feeding Guide:
This a complete wet pet food for dogs, but it can be used as an accompaniment to a good quality mixer biscuit, please adjust quantities accordingly.
If using the product for the first time, gradually introduce to your dog over a period of 5 days. It will take between 3-8 weeks to see the benefits of using Forthglade Natural Lifestage.
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|Expected Adult Weight
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6 – 12
|0 – 5Kg
|¼ to 1
¼ to ¾
|1 -6
6 – 12
|5 – 10Kg
|1 to 2
¾ to 1 ½
|1 – 6
6 – 12
|10 – 25Kg
|2 to 3 ½
1 ½ to 2 ¾
|1 – 6
6 – 12
|25 – 40Kg
|3 ½ to 5
2 ¾ to 4
|Extra Large
|1 – 6
6 – 12
|40 – 70Kg
|5 to 7 ½
4 to 5 ¾
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Store in a cool dry place. Once opened, please keep refrigerated and use within 48 hours. Best served at room temperature.
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Austin, TX – A chance to get 10% OFF Training
If you're in the Austin, Texas area next Tuesday and Wednesday (July 15 – 16), come on down to the Renaissance Austin Hotel for the Lightwave Optical Innovation Summit, and stop by the Test and Measurement Demo Area. We love to meet new people! Rick and Koda of FiberOptic.com, joined with Tom DePaolantonio (the president of Precision Rated Optics), will be showing off some new equipment and giving hands-on demonstrations.
When you stop by our booth, drop your business card in the basket and receive a chance to get 10% OFF your next training class with The Fiber School (does not include custom training or on-site training). If you are on twitter, follow us at: https://twitter.com/FiberOptic_com to receive updates on the trade show and training.
Even if you're not in Austin, this is a great excuse to get away for a few days! Come to the Lightwave Optical Innovation Summit and enjoy the sights of Austin. Go see the Texas State Capitol, the beautiful and serene Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail, the trendy SoCo District and so much more!
Here are the Details
Lightwave Optical Innovation Summit
Brought to you by Lightwave magazine and LightwaveOnline.com, this two‑day conference and exposition will highlight immediate challenges and provide innovative, practical solutions in optical communications in the Americas. Attendees will include carriers, data center and enterprise network managers, system developers and suppliers of components and subsystems.
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX, 78759, US
TUESDAY July 15, 2014 @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY July 16, 2014 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM


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Training and assessment
Once you have passed the medical and any other pre-employment checks you will then be enrolled on a driving training programme. This typically takes 18 months to 2 years and will teach you how to drive a train safely and competently.
The programme develops the knowledge, technical skills, non-technical skills and functional skills you need to be a safe train driver.
- Technical skills and knowledge – These are the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to drive a train. For example, operating the train brake and knowing the braking speeds, distances and locations on your route.
- Non-technical skills – These are the skills that influence how we process information, make decisions and take action. They tend to be the skills we often take for granted and may not even be fully aware of, but they have big influence on how you drive a train.
- Functional skills – These are skills in English, numeracy, and information technology that you need to be a safe train driver.
The rail industry has identified 26 non-technical skills that have been grouped into 7 categories. The following is a description of each category. Information on each of the 26 non-technical skills can be found here on the RSSB website.
|Non-technical skill category
|Situational awareness
|This is about how a driver maintains a clear understanding of their surroundings and any risks associated with the tasks they are undertaking or their surroundings. It includes how people maintain concentration and alertness and manage distractions when driving.
|This is about how a driver approaches their tasks, works in a logical and systematic way, checks what they are doing is correct and follows the rules.
|This is about how a driver communicates to people (such as a signaller, passengers or the train guard) in terms of being clear and communicating at the right time. It also includes speaking up when you think something is not right and listening carefully to instructions or information provided to you.
|Decision making and action
|This is about how drivers make decisions, weighing up the pros and cons of a decision and making sure a decision is made at the right time. It also includes the approach drivers take to diagnose and solve problems when something goes wrong, typically on the train.
|Cooperation and working with others
|This is about how drivers support their colleagues and passengers, respect their opinion and are able and comfortable to help resolve aggressive or challenging behaviour.
|Workload management
|This is about how drivers manage their workload. This could be high workload where there are many tasks to complete at once or low workload where certain tasks become very routine and there is a risk of switching off and going into auto-pilot.
|This is about how drivers prepare themselves for their shift, how they remain motivated to do a good job and continue to develop their skills and knowledge so they can drive their train safely and progress their career.
The training will consist of class room based training, simulator training and also practical driving and handling. It will focus on your day to day tasks, what you need to do when something goes work such as a signal failure and the skills and knowledge you need and what to do when there is an emergency such a fire or fatality and the skills and knowledge you need. You will learn about the train(s) you will be driving, how to drive them and the routes that you will be driving.
There will also be staged assessments during the programme which you will need to pass to progress through the training. Some will be assess your knowledge while others will assess your driving ability. At the end of the programme you will be required to undertake and pass a thorough assessment of your knowledge and skill to demonstrate that you are competent to drive on the mainline railway. The number of attempts you will be given to pass this assessment will be set by your employer. For example, some employers allow trainees two attempts to pass this final assessment.
You will also be able to apply for your train driver licence and certificate, once you have passed your assessments. More information on the licence and certificate can be found here on the ORR website.
The Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship will run alongside the programme detailed above. You will go through a separate end point assessment in order to gain the Level 3 qualification.
Click here to find out more about the Level 3 Train Drivers Apprenticeship.


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Jakarta Council (DPRD) is ready to assist Jakarta Provincial Government in socializing Worker Card to companies and laborers.
" We can help to socialize it while we conduct recess"
Jakarta Council's Commission E Member, Hasan Basri Umar said, this program should be socialized intensively thus workers with Jakarta ID card can be more prosperous. Because the cardholder will get benefits such as free Transjakarta bus service and can buy food products at affordable prices.
"Currently its socialization is still far from enough. We can help to socialize it while we conduct recess," he expressed, Monday (5/7).
Similar thing was also mentioned by another member of Commission E, Sereida Tambunan. She admitted that her side was ready to socialize Worker Cards to companies and laborers with minimum wages. In condition, these card receivers must be clear and right on target.
"First, we need a fixed information about whom this card will be given. Legislative is ready to socialize this card," she affirmed.


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My first sweater, which I finished up the other night. I'm still not crazy about how the arms attached, but it looked great on me and wore comfortably, so I can't really complain too much. I used the set-in sleeve pattern from the Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns and worsted merino from handpaintedyarn.com knit at 3 sts/inch. It fits great!
This is my favorite FO ever! It's a scarf made with 3 skeins of Plymouth Baby Alpaca DK on size six needles in a reversible stitch pattern. The scarf pattern, from Plymouth, came free with yarn purchase from NeedleNook in Atlanta, GA. It's so soft and yummy! I worked on it constantly for the first week of Christmas break. It's the only "perfect" item I've ever done! 🙂
The stitch pattern for my favorite scarf. At an hour per ten row repeat, I'm still amazed at how fast I finished it.
These fingerless mitts were knit from a pattern in Weekend Knitting. They're in bulky luxury cashemere from AC Moore (a lovely blend). The yarn was fun to knit with and they knit up fast. The one on top wound up an inch longer than the one on bottom – it was knit over Christmas break while the other during a basketball game. Oops! I wound up frogging the longer one and reknitting it during another Wolfpack game on TV to achieve similar tension.
This felted hat was made out of Cascade 220 using a Fibertrends pattern. I love it but need to felt it just a tad more to make it work out right.
My Zeeby's bag in Cascade 220. I learned how to knit backward on the never-ending gusset, so that was fun. Sometimes I play with the idea of felting this guy because it seems so floppy. I did sub in yarns and I wonder in the Lamb's Pride worsted has more inherent shape as a single ply than the Cascade does.


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Property ID : B11527
Businesses Sold 90,000 - Beauty/Health
This immaculate salon presents buyers with an excellent opportunity to procure an established and flexible business with a prime location.
Currently operating as a beauty salon and solarium, the owner has kept an eye to the future when creating this business – keeping the changing laws with regards to solarium facilities in mind – and rooms currently holding solarium beds easily transform into private beauty rooms.
The business is made up of:
– 5 private rooms
– 1 private spray tanning room
– 1 small private room
– Kitchenette and storage room
– Foyer area with nail alcove
With excellent turnover of $255,000 per annum and a very reasonable rent of $2,182 per month, this spacious and elegant salon is sure to impress.
Buyers looking to find a beauty salon with plenty of space and loads of potential are sure to see the opportunities this flexible beauty business presents.
All enquiries welcome, for further information on this business, please contact Damon Ambatzis on 0402 225 989


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Methenamine Hippurate/Hiprex
- similar to Methenamine Mandelate)
- these are oral agents used only for suppression or prophylaxis of chronic UTI;
- they are absorbed well and are excreted into the urine in high conc.
- these agents have no intrinsic antibacterial activity, but at a pH of 5.5 or less, mandelic and hippuric acids are antibacterial and methenamine is converted to formaldehyde, which is antibacterial;
- these agents are active against E.coli and to a lesser extent otherr bacilli
- consider using oral acidifying agents such as ascorbic acid to reduce urinary pH to 5.5 of less;
- Methenamine Hippurate is used in adults and children > 12 yrs in a dose of 1gm PO bid (in children 6-12 yrs the dose is 0.5 gm bid)
- Methenamine Mandelate/Mandelamine: Adult: 1gm PO qid;
- For maximum effect, urinary pH should be < 5.5;
- use oral vit C or ammonium cholride to acidify urine;
- Side Effects include N, V, rash, dysuria, and metabolic acidosis, esp w/chronic renal failure (contraindicated with renal failure);
- Peds: 6-12 yrs: 500mg PO qid; < 6yrs:
- 50-75 mg/kg/24hr upto max of 250 mg/dose PO divided qid;
- methenamine is a urinary antiseptic usually combined with mandelic acid;
- this compound is inactive in vitro;
- however, on oral administration in acid urine (pH 5.5 or less) the compound splits, forming formaldehyde;
- the action of formaldehyde in acid medium is bacteriocidal to most pathogens;
- it is not effective against urea spliting organisms such as Proteus (which promotes an alkali urine)
- oral administration of ascorbic acid, pure cranberry juice, grape juice, or ammonium chloride is often effective adjunctive therapy to maintain an acid urine;
- adverse reactions are minimal but systemic acidosis has been observed;
- methenamine therapy is recommended in cases requiring long term anti-microbial therapy;
- the drug is useless if the pH is higher than 6
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
Last updated by Data Trace Staff on Thursday, December 6, 2012 3:51 pm


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The Wisdom of a village is a woman chosen by the Women's Circle for her wisdom in healing, weather-knowledge, and other matters. She is the generally at least the equal of the Mayor.
Villages in the Two Rivers, and in other parts of western Andor, have Wisdoms; outside the Two Rivers, they often like to have a Wisdom who come from outside their village.
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Fitness Apparel and Stores
If you are someone who is a very sporty person, you may really want to have all the fitness attire out there for your sports. There are different kinds of fitness apparel out there and if you are someone who loves a certain kinds of fitness routine, there are many clothes that you can get for these things. The reason why there are so many people who are now buying these fitness apparel is because they can make your fitness journey so much better and so much more comfortable. These fitness apparel are designed to really work for your fitness workouts or for your sports so they can really help you to perform so much better. If you are wondering where you can get these fitness apparel, just keep on reading down below and you will figure it out.
There are actually a lot of good places where you can go and get these fitness wear or these fitness apparel so if you have never looked before, you should really start looking. When you are looking for these fitness stores, you will usually find them at the malls or at certain outlets where you can go and get them for a cheaper price. You may have certain brands that you really like and if you really do not want to get other fitness apparel but the brand that you really like, you should start looking for the stores that are selling these fitness clothing and apparel. Finding these fitness apparel stores will really make you so happy because you can not get what fitness clothing and apparel you like best. We hope that you will not stop looking for these stores because there are so many and you can really get wonderful clothes from them.
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IKEA breaks ground on future Midwest distribution center in Joliet
4/6/2016, 1:17 p.m.
Construction related jobs and nearly 100 positions to add to local economy
IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, officially
began construction on its future Midwest distribution center in Joliet, Illinois on
72 acres at the Laraway Crossings Business Park, 48 miles southwest of Chicago.
Slated to become operational in Spring 2018, the approximately
1.25-million-square-foot distribution center will serve inventory needs of stores
throughout the Midwestern U.S., as well as customer fulfillment. Goods received by
the Joliet facility will reflect the nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items
currently sold at all IKEA stores worldwide.
"We are pleased that construction has begun in Joliet for our Midwest distribution
center, which will support our growing presence in that region of the country," said
Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. president. "As we become even more accessible nationwide by opening new stores, this distribution center will help meet the home furnishing needs of Midwestern customers. We appreciate the support of Joliet city officials and staff for helping advance this project."
With nearly, 1,000 suppliers in 50 countries, IKEA globally transports products to
its stores through regional distribution centers. This Midwestern facility will
complement the current U.S. distribution network comprised of two fulfillment
centers on the west coast and three on the east. Its central location will allow
goods to be received at coastal ports from both Asia and Europe and then transported inland to the Joliet facility. The facility's proximity to a nearby railroad
intermodal will provide additional long-term transportation options too.
In terms of contributing to the local economy, this project will result in
construction-related jobs and nearly 100 positions at the distribution center, plus
property tax revenue generated for local governments and schools. In addition, IKEA is evaluating potential on-site power generation to complement its current U.S.
renewable energy presence at nearly 90% of its U.S. locations.
This project represents the fourth significant investment by IKEA in the state of
Illinois. Besides this future Joliet distribution center, there are two IKEA stores
in the Chicagoland area, in Bolingbrook and Schaumburg. Additionally, last year,
IKEA purchased a 49-turbine wind farm in Hoopeston, IL that is now operational.
Since its 1943 founding in Sweden, IKEA has offered home furnishings of good design and function at low prices so the majority of people can afford them.
There are currently more than 380 IKEA stores in 48 countries, including 41 in the U.S., where there also are 5 operating distribution centers. IKEA incorporates sustainability into day-to-day business and supports initiatives that benefit children and the environment. For more information see IKEA-USA.com