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I love experimenting with new colors in our home. Nothing makes more impact for the least amount of cash then a fresh coat of paint. Fortunately my lovely husband is a handy guy and is willing and ready to be my painter extraordinaire on his off hours (wink, wink).
Since we moved here a few years ago, our kitchen has been the drab base shade that we have throughout our home. I call it peachy tan. In hindsight I wish I had picked a color with more brown tones than the slightly peach shade that we have now. I digress... I have been wanting to paint the kitchen for a while but I didn't want to introduce a new color into our already colorful decorative pallet. So I decided to paint the kitchen a neutral shade of gray. I know that gray sounds depressing but with our white cabinets and molding it looks contemporary. We have also been busy renovating our playroom but it is not quite 'after shot' ready at the moment. I will post more pics when we are done in there. For now, enjoy the subtly revamped kitchen shots.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Renovate and Recreate
I love experimenting with new colors in our home. Nothing makes more impact for the least amount of cash then a fresh coat of paint. Fortunately my lovely husband is a handy guy and is willing and ready to be my painter extraordinaire on his off hours (wink, wink).
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Introducing Twist
As many of you can see from the size of my 'baby,' my maternity leave is quickly coming to an end. The Canadian Government has ever so graciously bestowed upon me a 'Be a Mom at Home' check twice a month for the duration of my leave. It rocks. Receiving 'free' money to stay at home in my pajamas with my child. Alas, those days are soon gone and I am excited to announce that my career has taken a new turn.
I have officially given my notice at the advertising company that I have been with since 2005. They gave me a chance to prove myself when the company was still tiny and I was blessed to be able to grow alongside them. After a year away from the office I still miss the hectic pace and my colleagues, but it was time to move on.
Which segues into my big news... I have opened my own company called Twist Communications Consulting. Twist specializes in Media Relations, Media Training, Corporate Event Planning and Marketing. Don't bother to look for a site yet, it does not exist. I know, I know... you are asking yourself 'how can you be a PR professional and not even have your own site?' The answer to that is that I have already started my first contract and I don't currently have time to properly market myself. As soon as my site is live I will post a link for all to see.
I am at a good place right now. Working for myself allows me the flexibility to stay at home with Lil while simultaneously pursuing what I am passionate about. It is a win, win, situation. So if you know anyone that has communications needs (ahem, blatant self-plug), feel free to refer them my way.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Babushka Baby
You can't beat fresh perogies- starchy dough, with cheese filling, smothered in melted butter. These doughy little delights are the reason that we decided to trek on over to the Victoria Ukrainian Cultural Center's monthly dinner. Old Ukrainian ladies with thick accents usher you through the doors and welcome you into the tiny center which is on the verge of chaotic, complete with live oom-pah music and people gorging on sausage. It is a tasty and entertaining way to spend a Friday night- we really live life on the wild side these days.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Pop Culture Break.. Lots of Age Creepery
Ahh... the ex- Willis', they make me laugh. It has been all over the news lately that Bruce Willis tied the knot to a 30 year old woman named Emma Heming. Heming is well-known in the lingerie world and has modeled for both Victoria's Secret and La Senza. Really Bruce, could you be anymore cliche? A lingerie model, 24 years younger? At least shake it up a bit and marry a neurosurgeon that is only 15 years younger.
I think that Bruce Willis and his lovely ex, Demi, have an obsession with the fountain of youth. Since they keep aging(even thought they fight it with botox) they try to find the youngest person possible to marry them. People say that you become similar in appearance to the person that you marry- they are hoping for some of the youngness to rub off. To be honest, I think it works for Demi. That woman looks hotter now than she did 15 years ago.
I sympathize with poor Rummer Willis who at 20 years old can relate better to her young step-parents more than Bruce or Demi ever will. Oh, and don't even get me started on Billy Joel and his child bride who is only 4 years older than his 23 year old daughter Alexa. Don't these celebs consider how creepy their cradle robbing is for their own children? They are obviously not enlightened by the secret 'age creepiness equation.' All you do is divide your own age by 2 and then add 7 to that number. So in Bruce Willis' case, at the age of 54 the youngest he could go with out being creepy is 34. His 30 year old wife is 4 years off of the acceptable age of creepiness. This simple universal equation works without fail, we need to teach it to our young and discourage future acts of creepery.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Monday Movie Madess
I debated whether or not to review the following movie, knowing full and well that I might be judged for my taste in films. But I felt compelled to write a review for one of the most thought provoking movies I have seen in a long time.
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, I was intrigued by the film Milk. Milk is a biographical film that follows the life of Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician. Harvey Milk moved to San Francisco in the early 1970's and developed a passion for gay rights as a result of seeing his friends brutally beaten, ostracized and even killed for their sexuality. Milk ran unsuccessfully for political office three times. His theatrical campaigns earned him increasing popularity, and he finally won a seat as a city supervisor in 1977. During his short political career, one of Milk's biggest challenges was dealing with Prop 6 a proposed law which would make it mandatory to fire any openly gay teacher or public school employee. It is not coincidence that the movie concentrates heavily on Prop 6 in the wake of California's controversial Prop 8 which recently repealed the right of same-sex couples to marry. The end of the film shows the brutal murders of both Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor Moscone by a fellow, disgruntled politician named Dan White. White was made famous by his "twinkie defense" while on trial for the murders. White's defense claimed that he was in a deteriorated mental state due to a junk food binge the night before he committed the murders.
In the film Milk, Harvey Milk is expertly portrayed by veteran award winner Sean Penn. I had my doubts as to whether or not Penn deserved to win Best Actor for his role in Milk because in my opinion 'gay' movies tend to win unmerited awards (Brokeback Mountain being case in point). Yet, Penn was both engaging and convincing as Harvey Milk. He gave a performance of a lifetime.
Overall, I found Milk to be an excellent film that does not necessarily appeal to a broad audience. The film is a political statement about what has been going on in the state of California in the last year but if you can try to get past the obvious political leanings, Milk is an interesting biography. Be warned that there are erotic scenes ( although not overtly offensive) in this movie. If you are on the conservative side of the spectrum when it comes to your taste in films I would not advise renting Milk. But if you are a bit more liberal in your viewing and up for a movie that will give you food for thought, I would recommend giving Milk a shot.
Grade: A
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Canadian Yogurt Dilemma
There is a frozen dilemma sweeping across the land of Canada and I am not talking about catastrophic weather patterns. I am crying out from the tops of the Rocky Mountains and to the icy Atlantic shores- 'Where is the Yogurt!' That's right there is a serious dearth of frozen yogurt in Canada. The only frozen yogurt I have discovered in Victoria is a sub-par TCBY that serves two flavors at the large movie theater complex in town.
Perhaps you need a little background information to fully grasp the severity of this issue. Growing up in Northern California consuming frozen yogurt was a way of life. We rarely went for an ice cream cone- that was reserved for birthdays. But a non-fat, raspberry and chocolate truffle swirl yogurt cone, with a few sprinkles, was definitely a weekly occurrence. All the taste not so much guilt. This embodies the California lifestyle. There are at least 1 or 2 frozen yogurt shops in even the smallest towns in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fast forward ten years and I am living in Canada without a decent yogurt anywhere in sight.
I have formulated a few reasons for the lack of yogurt in this country. 1. It is just too cold. People would rather drink coffee and eat donuts to keep warm. 2. Pure ignorance. They don't realize what they are missing. 3. It is spelled 'Yoghurt' here in Canada and therefore sounds less palatable (would you eat something for pleasure with the word 'hurt' in it?) than the American spelling 'Yogurt.' I feel that it is my destiny to inform the Canadian masses of the goodness that is frozen yogurt. Embrace the frozen delights of yogurt my Canucks!
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Birthday Ben
Today is the culmination of 29 years of aging. The rather elderly Ben is 29 today and has been celebrating his birthday for the past week (his yearly tradition). This year we have stuck to family parties but after tonight we will have celebrated Ben's birthday 3 times! Ben's birthday week also seems to override choices such as what movie we rent, 'it's my birthday (week) so I get to choose Transporter 3.' But I can't complain, the rest of the year Ben bends over backwards to make sure that his two ladies are happy and taken care of. This is your year Ben! Happy Birthday.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
All You Ever Wanted to Know About.... Puffer Fish
While strolling down the shores of Cabo San Lucas, we encountered a bizarre sea creature situated tummy side up in the sand. His eyes were wide open, body inflated to the size of a small grapefruit, and he possessed menacing spikes. A real life (except it was dead) puffer fish! I was thrilled. As we continued down the beach, we started counting puffer fish that had met their unfortunate demise upon the Cabo shore. We lost count after 17 puffer fish-it was like a veritable puffer fish graveyard. After so many encounters of the fishy kind, I decided to stick to the pool for the remainder of my swimming adventures. An ocean teeming with that kind of life made me nervous to wade through the waves for fear of being poked by a puffer fish or stung by a jellyfish.
After looking at my photos post-Cabo, I decided to do a little research on my friend the puffer fish. Biologists think puffer fish, also known as blow fish, developed their famous "inflatability" because their slow, somewhat clumsy swimming style makes them vulnerable to predators. In lieu of escape, puffer fish use their highly elastic stomachs and ability to quickly ingest huge amounts of water (and air when necessary) to turn themselves into a virtually inedible ball several times their normal size. Some species also have spines (like the ones that we encountered) on their skin to make them even less palatable.
Almost all puffer fish contain tetrodotoxin, a substance that makes them foul tasting and often lethal to fish. To humans, tetrodotoxin is deadly, up to 1,200 times more poisonous than cyanide. There is enough toxin in one puffer fish to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote.
Strangely enough, in Japan the meat of the puffer fish is considered a highly desirable delicacy. Deaths happen on an annual basis from improper cutting of this fish. There are rumors that the puffers fish poison is also being used to make a new pain reliever due to its numbing effects. In fact, when puffer fish is eaten it has a tendency to numb the diner's lips, mouth and tongue. Mmmm... sign me up for some puffer fish delight for dinner tonight!
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
No Lily, We Didn't Permanently Abandon You
We spent two quick days at my parents place and packed it full of all the East Bay has to offer. Mainly shopping at Ross, Target and eating at the Yogurt Shack ( I will elaborate on The Shack in a later post). We had fun hanging out with family and checking out the monthly Friday night gathering that my parents have been hosting. We also spent a little time with Lily's California boyfriend Cole and his Mommy Kristen.
Playing with California boyfriend Cole and his Mommy.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
We Missed You Too
Actually that is a little bit of a lie. We had way too much fun laying in the sun down in Cabo San Lucas to miss anyone (except Lily just a small amount). I have a lot of pics and things to share with you so I am going to break up our trip into a couple of different posts.
Our travels South of the Border began after a quick 24 hour pit stop in San Francisco to drop off the youngest member of our family. Then we hopped on a plane and took a direct flight down to Cabo San Lucas. We chose this destination due to the fact that we could get there in 3 hours and still have a good portion of our day left to play after traveling. It generally takes me a good 24 hours to decide whether or not I like a new destination, but I fell in love with Cabo the moment I stepped off the plane. Cabo is a barren desert, with sharp craggy mountains and bright blue ocean. The best part is that this desert oasis is a dry 85 degrees (that is about 30 C. for our Canadians) all year round.
We stayed for 4 nights at the Melia Cabo Real which is right on the ocean and only 20 minutes from downtown Cabo. We were greeted with welcome Margaritas and lead to a lobby with lots of marble and 'interesting' phallic statues. The Melia is an all-inclusive which means we paid a flat fee for our room, food and alcohol- it is the only way to to travel. The rest of our trip revolved around laying around the pool, stuffing our faces with guacamole and drinking various fruity cocktails. FYI- we want to do this type of trip with friends at some point in time. If you are interested and not the flaky type hit me up.
I mentioned in a previous post that part of the allure with Cabo is its celebrity sightings. I did do a little investigating while at the beach but the closest I came to seeing Leo DiCaprio was looking at the hotel he likes to stay at. Oh well, better luck next time!
Downtown in Cabo San Lucas at the Marina. It took a lively 20 minute bus ride on Mexican public transportation to get there.
Yes, it is true. Our resort had beds outside of the room. I have always wanted to stay at a place with outdoor beds.
Staying at an all-inclusive is like being on a cruise ship that stays in one spot. They have night time shows and entertainment. Contrary to popular rumors going around, no that is not me dancing in the head piece.
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Friday, March 6, 2009
See You in a Week
We are going on a little hiatus while becoming wrinkly in the sun, stuffing our faces and saying Por Favor and Gracias. Hasta La Vista Readers!
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
A Day in the Life
We have been a little bit lazy with posting this week since we are busy preparing to leave for California and Mexico!This is a snapshot of what today looked like:
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
A Couple of Cute Ones
Cutie cousin Mattias (barely 3 weeks old) came for a quick visit this weekend. I had to take this opportunity to show off my latest crocheted handiwork- it helps that the model is an adorable little peanut.
We broke down this weekend and bought our big peanut a push toy/princess car. She has been a little too adventurous lately and constantly falling over while practicing her cruising, so we figured that a push toy was in order. At the moment she is more interested in pushing the musical buttons than trying to walk around.
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Exciting news will come from Japan next month. SEGA has announced that the Yakuza and Binary Domain developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be holding a live event in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Running from 7-8pm JST. The studio is scheduled to announce multiple projects on August 26 according to Yakuza director Toshihiro Nagoshi (via RPG Site).
The full announcement can be found in the video below (note: it's in Japanese):
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio most recently finished development on Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, which will arrive in North America in 2018. We got to check out the upcoming title at E3 2017, and came away impressed. Here's a snippet from our preview:
While the graphical improvements were immediately noticeable, I didn't know just how big of an upgrade The Song of Life was until I got into my first fight. Combat in the Yakuza series has always been enjoyable (I'll take any excuse I can to swing a bicycle at pedestrians), but it's been undeniably stiff in the past. All of that rigid movement is gone, as Yakuza 6 feels incredibly fluid. I was able to pull off every idea I wanted to in combat, be it picking up a traffic cone or slamming a bad guy into the wall of a nearby restaurant.
While Yakuza 6: The Song of Life won't release until 2018, fans will be able to enjoy Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the first game in the series, when it releases next month.
Let us know in the comments what projects you would like to see from the studio. A sequel to Binary Domain? More Yakuza? A brand new IP? There are certainly a lot of possibilities!
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Cyr, of Windham, was the last of four Anthem Heroes at Hadlock to be recognized during the 2018 season. The ceremony took place prior to the August 19 Portland Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field.
"From his determination to get back on the ice to play sled hockey after beating cancer, to his mission to provide comfort to children undergoing the same battle, Nolan is a fighter and we are inspired by his spirit," said Dr. Jeffrey Holmstrom, medical director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. "Anthem is committed improving the health of the people and the communities we have the privilege to serve. That is why we support the important work done by Maine Children's Cancer Program to battle childhood cancers, and why we are proud to recognize brave kids like Nolan through our Anthem Heroes at Hadlock program."
Cyr was 10 years old when he developed pain and a limp in his left leg. After X-rays, an MRI, and a consultation with an orthopedic doctor, Cyr was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of cancer. Cyr had a port implanted and began chemotherapy treatments at MCCP. He also underwent major limb salvage surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, which resulted in the removal of half of his femur and a prosthetic implanted into his leg. Now eight months in remission, Cyr has taken up sled hockey and looks forward to hitting the ice with the New England Warriors Sled Hockey Team this season.
While undergoing treatment, Cyr created Nolan's Warrior Packs, a backpack of items that kept him comfortable during his long stays at the hospital. He now gives the packs to pediatric cancer patients at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital with the goal of making other children like him smile as they endure their toughest battle.
"It is important to be brave and to never give up hope," Cyr stated recently to encourage other children who are facing similar battles.
"He hasn't stopped working and dreaming and knowing that he will succeed at anything he puts his mind to," Nolan's mother, Angela Cyr stated. "This is what we try to instill in our kids, and it is so inspiring to see it put to work. Nolan is an inspiration to me, I am so proud of him every single day. Watching the effort that he puts in to just simply walk again is downright amazing. My heart bursts with pride every time I think about it. With the struggles he has faced, he never gave up (never gives up), never backed down. He just simply said, 'bring it on, I'm going to do it', and give more than 100% trying."
The Anthem Heroes at Hadlock program provides children who have battled a serious medical condition a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Hadlock Field. Each honoree takes a celebratory home run lap around the bases of Hadlock prior to a Sea Dogs home game while the players give the child high-fives and the crowd provides a standing ovation. The children and their families also receive a number of Sea Dogs souvenirs and other VIP privileges.


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Held in the beautiful setting of Pantà Sau, this festival aims to look after your body and mind, and features yoga, kayaking and hula hooping alongside live music and natural therapy sessions. Spend the weekend surrounded by nature at this ecological festival, including music, theatre and circus.
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Wendy Nordvik-Carr is a passionate visual storyteller, skilled journalist, travel writer, photographer and videographer.
She has travelled more than 484,000 km by land, sea and air to: 37 countries, 34 US states, seven Canadian provinces and one territory; visiting 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 140 national, state and provincial parks in the USA and Canada. She has taken thousands of photographs and videos.
For more than 20 years, she worked in the fast-paced newsrooms of The Vancouver Sun and The Province, as well as producing content for Postmedia. Wendy recently left her position to continue her love for travel, discovering new adventures and learning from people from all over the world.
Everyday she looks forward to another new experience to continue on life's incredible journey.
Her website LifesIncredibleJourney.com will inspire you to travel, explore and learn about destinations near and far. It is all about travel & lifestyle featuring travel tips, guides, itineraries, road trips and photography from around the world.
She is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada, Professional Writers Association of Canada and Canadian Association of Journalists.
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Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits & vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons and papayas (but not strawberries or cherries).
In plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms, lycopene is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of many carotenoids, including beta carotene, responsible for yellow, orange or red pigmentation, photosynthesis, and photo-protection. Structurally, it is a tetraterpene assembled from eight isoprene units, composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen, and is insoluble in water. Lycopene´s eleven conjugated double bonds give it its deep red color and are responsible for its antioxidant activity. Due to its strong color and non-toxicity, lycopene is a useful food coloring.
Lycopene is not an essential nutrient for humans, but is commonly found in the diet, mainly from dishes prepared with tomato sauce. When absorbed from the stomach, lycopene is transported in the blood by various lipoproteins and accumulates in the liver, adrenal glands, and testes
Because preliminary research has shown an inverse correlation between consumption of tomatoes and cancer risk, lycopene has been considered a potential agent for prevention of some types of cancers, particularly prostate cancer. However, this area of research and the relationship with prostate cancer have been deemed insufficient of evidence for health claim approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (see below under Antioxidant properties and potential health benefits).
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Well, it depends, as they say. "Both" is of course the only correct answer. If you're an optimist, you would say that:
- Social media make it easier for people to mobilize and coordinate their activities in the event of anti-authoritarian protests; to publish alerts in case of police attacks etc. They are a useful tool in strengthening resolve and confidence, given the fact that people will only turn up at potentially dangerous protest marches when they feel confident that a very large group will turn up (see here).
- Free speech is of course greatly enhanced by the internet, including the right to information (the passive side of free speech).
- The internet improves the marketplace of ideas; see here.
On the other hand, if you're a pessimist, you would say that:
- The internet and social media allow governments to monitor dissidents. For example, an authoritarian government can track dissident groups through Facebook profiles and friend networks, through Twitter communications and email etc.
- Those governments can also use the internet to distribute propaganda, while stifling dissenting voices (they have the hardware, the software and the access to providers necessary to censor the internet).
- Terrorist groups also have been successful users of the internet, particularly through video messages and videotaped atrocities.
- There are the obvious privacy concerns. Etc.
The question therefore isn't "good v. bad" but how to promote the good effects while minimizing the bad ones. In any case, internet euphoria about "twitter revolutions" and such seems very simplistic.


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Archive for March, 2012
SERAPH CEO Speaking At Washington DC GOVSEC Conference On The Psychology Of Narco-Terrorism
On April 3rd SERAPH CEO Dale Yeager will be speaking at the GOVSEC Conference in Washington DC. Mr. Yeager will be talking about Forensic Psychology and Terrorism.
His talk is titled Psychology of Narco Terrorism; Understanding the Mind of Attackers
A LIVE WEBCAST will be available that day at FedEdTV
Protect Your Child from Being Kidnapped by a Stranger
Forensic Profiler Dale Yeager teaches parents the only technique to prevent their child from being kidnapped or abducted by a stranger.
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Canada Is Dangerous And Other Travel Safety Issues That Can Hurt You And Your Family
Recently in the Wall Street Journal, Joe Queenan wrote about the issue of travel safety. In 'Dying to Go to Acapulco – Literally' Queenan talks about the 'online cheerleaders' who are touting Mexico as a vacation spot in spite of the wide spread violence.
In response to their illogical claims of a safe Mexico, he poses the question, "Wouldn't it make more sense to go someplace where there aren't drug gangs, homicides and abductions?"
While traveling is a rewarding and fun activity it requires a plan of action to keep you, your family, students, volunteers or employees safe.


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(10) l,Iullen, J. IT'., 11,IXD. EXG.CHEM.,41,1935 (1949). (11) Mullen, J. W., 11, Fenn, J . B., and Garmon, R . C., Ibid., 43, 195 (1951). (12) Mullen, J. W., 11, Benn, J. B., and I r h y , 31. R., "Third Symposium on Combustion. Flame. and ExDlosion Phenomena." 13. 317, Baltimore, I\Id.,'Williamsand Wilkins Co., 1949. (13) Pearse, R. W. B., and Gaydon, A. G., "Identification of Llolecular Spectra," 2nd ed., New York, John Wiley 8: Sons, Inc., 1950. (14) Perry, J. IT7., "Chemical Engineer's Handbook,'' 3rd ed., 12. 1600, Ken- York, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1950, (15) Rudnick, J . Aeronaut. Sei., 14, 540 (1947). (16) Weir, A,, Jr., Rogers, D . E., aiid Cullen, R. E., C n i ~ Mich. , Estern. Memo. 74 (September 1950). (17) Williams, G. C., Hottel, H . C., and Scurlock, il. C., "Third Symposium on Combustion, Flame, arid Explosion Phenomena," p. 21, Baltimore, h l d . , Killiarns and Wilkins Co., 1949.
RECEIVED for review October 27, 19.52. ACCEPTEDMarcli 1.5, 195.3 Presented as past of the Symposium on Chemisisg.of Combustion before the Division of G a s and Fuel Chemistry at the 122nd Meeting, . ~ Y E R I C A N CHEXICALSOCIETY, Btlantic City, N. J. This work was sponsored by the Office of Ordnance Research, U. S. Army.
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Relation of Space Velocity and Space Time Yield
e SHlNJlRO KODAMA, KENlCHl FUKUI, A N D AKlRA MAZUME Foculfy of Engineering, Kyofo Universify, Kyofo, Japan
EVERAL authors have discussed the relation of space velocity and space time yield in catalytic react,ors of the fixed-bed type (10, 14). Some have treated this problem through considerable simplification and others have considered special cases. I n the present paper the space velocity-space time yield relation is discussed more generally-Le., all the factors that possibly affect this relation are taken into consideration. For this purpose the exact expression for t'he over-all reaction rate must first be obtained preliminarily by a flow method in a laboratory scale experiment. This rate equation can be expressed in terms of the partial pressure of each component of the reaction mixture, the temperature, and the linear velocity, which is related to the reaction rate only implicitly in the material transfer term. I n order to obtain the space velocity-space t,inie yield relation, therefore, the following factors must be considered : Change of partial pressures Change of reaction temperature Change of material transfer rate The third factor, the change of material transfer rate, which is principally due to the change of linear velocity of feed gas, is considered important in some heterogeneous processes, but in most chemical reactions this factor is not so serious as the other two, if the reaction temperature is not extremely high or linear velocity is not extremely small. Accordingly, in the present treat,ment, this factor may be left out of consideration. The second factor, the change of reaction temperature, depends on the type or structure of the reactor-Le., on whether it. is an isothermal reactor, an adiabatic reactor, a heat-erchanger type of reactor, or a self-heat-exchanger type of reactor. I n addition to these three factors, in a practical sense, another
factor det,erniines the quaiitit,?. of desired product that is actually recovered: This factor m a y be called recovery efficiency, defined as the number of moles of desired product recovered per number of moles o i desired product produced in the reactor. The recovery efficiency is considered to be a function of the linear velocity and the temperature of effluent gaa from the reactor and the partial pressure of the desired product in the final reitntion mixture. This functional relation is not, the same in all recovery equipment, and if information concerning this relation is sufficiently complete in a certain piece of equipment,, it is not difficult to take the influence of recover>-efficiency into account in obtaining the actual space time yield-space velocity relation. It is, therefore, rather a meaningless effort than a laborious work t o attempt to discuss this influence generally. Fundamentals. For discussing the phenomena occurring in a reactor in geqeral, a reaction represented by the following st>oichiometric equation is considered : viAi
+ vnA, + V ~ A+S
Then, the equat,ioiis of mat,erial balance and of heat halarice are
. . . . .)
-++ =v o is
the reaction rate and v, v mean the forward xntl
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reverse reaction rates, respectively. H may vary with the type of reactor. The space velocity and space time yield which are represented here by the equations u =
where @[n1/nzo, f(n1/nzo)l =
Equation 14 gives the relation of nl and I , so that the temperature distribution
- n1o)/W
u/qa, z
respectively, correlate with each other through Equations 2 and 3. The following relation exists between u and Y (IO):
I n Equation 2, @, which is originally a function of T; z1 zz . . and u, can be brought into a form expressed in terms of T , nl/nzo and u only, using the following relation obtained by stoichiometric considerations zt = [ 01%
Zar r
can be calculated. The relation of Y and u-namely,
nla and nzo-can
be given
. .
from Equation 14, when W is given. Heat-Exchanger and Self-Heat-Exchanger Types of Reactor. In these types of reactor, Equation 3 is expressed in the following form :
- Bvr(n~/?z20) 1 (6)
Change of Reaction Temperature Depends on Type of Reactor
Isothermal Reactor. In an isothermal reactor Equation 3 can be disregarded and Equation 2 can easily be integrated. Then the integrated form of Equation 2 for component A I is
where T' is the temperature of the cooling or heating medium outside the catalyst zone. In these two cases the mathematical treatment is extraordiiiarily complicated and troublesome, and no general discussion is possible, but, for each individual reactor even of these types, the relation of and n~is obtainable ( 7 ) as in the case of the adiabatic reactor, when other quantities are known. All Types of Reactor Are Isothermal When u I s Infinitely large
Equation 7 gives nls, and consequently Y,provided the value nzo is given, so that Y can be given as a function of n20,and consequently of u. Adiabatic Reactor. Equation 3, where H is equal to zero, can be written in the form
Using'Equation 2 for component A1 @ (n1/7220,
1 dn1 S dl
and Equation 8, the following relation is obtained:
- olll/+i
Relation of Y to u at Very Large u. So far as the limiting case when u is infinitely large is concerned, all types of reactor can be considered as isothermal, because then the temperature distribution in the reactor approaches uniformity. Provided that the inlet temperature, To,does not change with the linear velocity-i.e., if the preheating temperature ie assumed never to be affected by the increase of the linear velocity-the J'-u relation may be discussed by means of Equation 7 . By a simple procedure it may be proved that the value of Y at very large u is found by substituting the feed composition values lim Y in the rate equation, and that nzo+ m is finite or an infinity of lower order than 1230. I n the latter case the approximate Y-u relation can be obtained by the following procedure: Equation 7, where @ is expressed in terms of ( m l / n n 0is) written in the form
and By Equation 10, the relation of T and nt/nlo can be obtained graphically in the form
T = f(n1/nzo) (13) and by putting Equation 13 into the integrated form of Equation 9, it follows that
and in Equation 15 [l/@(ml/nzo)] is expanded in ascending powers of (ml/neo)which is infinitesimal when n20 is infinitely large: l/@(ml/nzo)
(mlnzo)2+. , , , 1
where s is always positive. Taking only the first term in this equation for approximation and putting it into Equation 15, we have
Table 1. Reaction
Examples of Y-u Relation at Very Large u
Stoichiometric Equation
Catalytic oxidation of SO2 Hydrogenation of iso-octene Dehydrogenation of n-butane
-OzHs f Ha
+ CzHa
Oxidation of hydrogen Isomerization of 1-butene Water-gas shift reaction Water-gas shift reaction
+ z/s?'JHs
+ Kpz + K' -
_kp2pa _~1 Kps
+ i/zNz 4- a/zHz = 0 -Hz0 + Ha + '/zOs = 0 ' -2-Butene + 1-Butene = 0 -COz + CO + HzO - Ha = 0 -Hz + CO + Hz0 - COz = 0
Catalytic decomposition of NH3-H2
kp1.5 a 3 0 . 5
Ammonia synthesis
- k'p1 (l+aa+a4)C.5[(l+ora+a4)0.j+K~0~.'aao.~]z (1 + K p P + K'pi)* kpzpt kP2as (1 + Kpa + K'pz + K " P I ) * [ ( I + a8) + KPa8 f K'P]' kpa - k'pips kP kpz
(1 Hydrogenation of ethylene
lim Y'J
R a t e Equation
+ so2 + = 0 -CCsHis + CsHla + HP = 0 -CaHs + CdHlc - HI = 0 -802
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(1 f ad [ ( I
2 1
- k'p1
+ as)
1 ) ~ p n - m ] I l m + 1, m / ' n + l
Partial pressures of reaction products in feed are considered as zero
and accordingly
The case where W O ) is infinite can occur-e.g., when one of the products, the partial pressure of which is zero in feed, strongly retards the reaction. Several examples for the Y-o relation a t very large u, when W )is infinite as well as when it is finite, are tabulated in Table I. Mathematical Properties of Y-u Curve. ISOTHERMAL REMTORS. I n an isothermal reactor in which neither consecutive reaction nor side reaction takes place, the Y-u curve must be monotonic. The proof is presented as follows: From Equations 4 and 15,
= Tp
is obtained, and by differentiating this equation with respect t o n20,i t
follom-s that
+ d ~
m 1 s . I = 0
satisfies Equation 19. I t is obvious. however. that this condition is never satisfied from the monotonic property of the 0 - (nl/nAo) relation in the present case. ADIABATIC REACTORS. In an adiabatic reactor, a maximum point occurs in some cases, but not in other cases. The condition of occurrence is given as follows: Equations similar to Equations 17 to 19 in the case of an isothermal reactor are obtained, and the desired condition is
where, in place of function +, 9 in Equation 14 is used. When the form of function is known even graphicdy, the $-l (rnl/n,o)relation can be plotted and the value of ( rnlc/n20)which satisfies Equation 20, if it exists, can be found easily by the following procedure:
Let a line parallel to the ?n,/nzo axis cut curve I1 in Figure 1 a t two points, B and C, so that area 1 may become equal to area 2. Then, areas ODBFCE and OABGCE, which represent the right-hand and left-hand sides of Equation 20, respectively,
If it is assumed that any maximum or minimum point, where (drnl,/dn2o) vanishes, could exist in the Y-u curve, then from Equation 17 the following condition must hold a t that point:
On the other hand, the left side of Equation 18 can also be written in the form
so that by a partial integration Equation 18 becomes c
Figure 1.
Hence, the necessary condition of the occurrence of a maximum or minimum point is that there exists a value of ( rnl,/nzo) which
m1/ n20 1 vs. rnl/npo
No maximum occurs Maximum occurs (area 1 = a r e a 2 )
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Figure 2.
vs. ml/nzo
Maximum occurs 1. W a t e r - g a r shift reaction ( 9 ) II. Catalytic oxidation o f sulfur dioxide (74)
become equal. So the abscissa of C satisfies Equation 20 and represents (ml,/nzo)maz.I n curve I, a line like this cannot be drawn, and therefore no maximum occurs. By differentiating Equation 17 once more with respect to nm, and after some transformations we obtain the relation
I n the case when Equation 20 is not satisfied for any ( mI./nzo) value, the curve has no extreme value. Therefore, the Y-u curve for an adiabatic reactor has either a maximum or no extreme value. Two examples are shown in Figure 2 for the case when a maximum occurs. Optimum Space Velocity for Reactor Design Is Based on Costs as Well as Technical Matters
Therefore, the point which satisfies Equation 20 is a maximum. The (Y)%==, and ( u)mnz.are calculated from the equations
It goes without saying that the optimum space velocity is not necessarily the space velocity which promises the maximum space time yield. To obtain the optimum value of space velocity, we must take such factors into consideration as the construction and equipment costs and the operating costs, as well as technical matters-e.g., recovery and preheating device, mechanical strength of catalyst, etc. It is a preliminary requisite, however, for designing a reactor of a given reaction, to know the nature of the space time yield-space velocity relation. The results obtained in the present paper on the space time yield-space velocity relation may be useful in finding the optimum value of space velocity, using only the exact knowledge of the rate equation for the given reaction. By drawing the + - I - (ml/
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) curve in Figure 1, it is also possible t o examine the influence of feed temperature and feed composition upon the space time yield-space velocity relation, which may also be important for determining the values of these two factors in designing reactors. Nomenclature
Ai AI Az CP,
= = = =
i t h component desired component one re resentative component of initial components molalReat capacity of A,, kcal./mole degree
length of periphery of heat transfer
= surface areaof heat transfer/length of catalyst zone, meters
function heat received by catalyst zone per unit volume per unit time through its periphery, kcal. per hour per cu. meter of catalyst kl k', R", . . . ., K , K',K", , . . = constants in rate equation, which are functions of temperature only = length of catalyst zone, meteis 1 nL = flow rate of 8,. moles per hour P = total pressure in reactor, atmospheres p , = partial pressure of A,, atmospheres = heat of reaction, kcal. per mole of A I produced = total sectional area of catalyst zone, square meters T = reaction temperature, O C. 0' = over-all heat transfer coefficient, kcal./sq. meter hour C. u = linear velocity of fluid, meters per hour W = packed volume of catalyst, cubic meters Y = space time yield, moles of A I per hour per cubic meter of catalyst zL = mole fraction of A, = mole ratio of A , to A2 in feed = n10/n20 = stoichiometric ratio of A , to A1 in reaction, having posiY$ tive and negative sign accordingly as A1 belongs to the initial or final system-Le., V I = -1, P Z < 0, and v 1 = 0 if = A , is an inert component = space velocity, moles of feed per hour per cubic meter of u catalyst = reaction rate, moles of 41 per hour per cubic +, \E, rp, meter of catalyst = fractional conversion relating to component A2 =
f H
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Subscript 0 designates entrance conditions Subscript e designates exit conditions
= a =
. .
- %e
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Ion Exchange Process for Recovery of Gold from Cyanide Solution F. H. BURSTALL, P. J. FORREST, N. F. KEMBER,
Chemical Research Laborafory, Teddington, Middlesex, England
HE precipitation of gold from cyanide solutions with the aid
of metallic zinc is a well-established procedure of the gold mining industry. It combines the advantages of cheapness and simplicity for the treatment of a large number of ores. There are cases, hon-ever, where the usual procedure of cyanidation, followed by filtration and precipitation of gold in the filtrate with zinc, can be carried out only w-ith difficulty. On grinding, some ores give a large proportion of slimes, which make filtration both difficult and expensive. Others contain elements soluble in cyanide solution t o form complexes, which inhibit the precipitation of gold. Adsorption of the gold on activated carbon has been suggested many times in the past as a means of overcoming these difficulties. More recently, a number of workers ( 2 , 3 ) have demonstrated the possibility of adding activated charcoal directly t o leach pulps and of recovering the charcoal, containing adsorbed gold, by floating or screening. The process ha3 been made cyclic by eluting the adsorbed gold, together with any silver that may be present, from the charcoal n-ith hot sodium cyanide solution (8). The charcoal may then be used for a further adsorption stage. .4 number of gold mills are operating plants based upon this cyclic process. The possibility of using an anion exchange resin for the recovery of gold was first demonstrated using a chloride solution of gold ( 7 ) . Later, Hussey ( 4 ) investigated the possibility of using
the Reakly basic anion exchange resin, Amberlite 1R-4B, for the adsorption of gold from cyanide solutions. By using a countercurrent adsorption and regeneration system an adsorption of 95.4% of the gold and 79.0% of the silver present in a pregnant solution of a leach pulp, prepared from ore from the Buckthorn mining district, was obtained. Loss of resin by attrition mas shown t o be less than 1% after 33 days agitation with a pulp of minus 100-mesh ore containing 31% solids. I n view of the high p H (>10.0) of a normal pregnant solution it is perhaps surprising that the gold capacity of the resin was sufficiently high to make it possible to operate the process, but it must be emphasized that good recovery of gold was achieved only by the use of a very high resin t o pulp ratio. This paper describes an investigation into the adsorption of gold from cyanide solutions on the strongly basic resin, Amberlite IRA-400. The work has been extended to a study of the behavior of other metals, including silver, copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, and zinc and anions other than cyanide, such as sulfate, thiosulfate, and thiocyanate, likely t o occur in commercial cyanide solutions. Experiments were carried out on clear solutions and not on unfiltered pulps, but in view of the experiences of earlier workers, it appears likely that the process suggested could be readily applied, after suitable modification of practical technique] to pregnant pulp solutiona. All the heavy metal complex cyanides examined, including
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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she's seeking a fifth term next year.
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Thoughtful Parents Surprise Downstairs Neighbors With Apology Gift from Their Loud Kids
A user on Reddit recently realized just how meaningful it is when you're patient with disruptive children and their parents.
MTotallySober lives in an apartment with his wife in New York City. Their upstairs neighbors have two kids "that consistently stomp and roughhouse." The OP and his wife, however, haven't given the family a tough time "because NYC isn't exactly a place you can let them run around wild outside."
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Recently, I had a friend of mine express concern over how much Tylenol I have been taking to be able to keep my daily level of pain under control. I agreed that this is serious, and I outlined what I have been doing to keep my pain manageable. Thanks be to God that we may have found another answer which we hope will help me.
Back in 2008 when the symptoms of this muscle disease became severe, I was taking around 3000 mg of Tylenol per day, but that was way above the toxic level. So in 2009, I tried to keep it to 2600 mg by using T3 sometimes (lower Tylenol, but added codeine/caffeine) instead of always using extra strength Tylenol. This year I have tried to keep it to 2400 mg or lower if possible, and just live with more pain. So none of these choices were still very good.
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But this changed about two weeks ago. Two months ago, I finally was able to enter into the Chronic Pain Clinic program offered here in Calgary. I had been waiting for over a year and a half to get into this program. One of my visits was with a doctor who quickly saw how much pain I was in and he had an idea he wanted to try with me.
Instead of taking oral pain killers, he was recommending to me that I try a medicinal patch which I would wear for a week before changing it for another one. This patch would have a timed-release narcotic drug which would allow 5 micrograms per hour to be absorbed into my body. Over a week, it would add up to be 5 grams of a drug called Buprenorphine, which is actually stronger than morphine.
When I went back to see the doctor two weeks ago, I told him that the patch did not do much to change my pain. He actually was not surprised, and he told me that he was mainly wanting to see if I would have a reaction to the drug. So I went up to 10 micrograms per hour two weeks ago, doubling the dosage of the drug.
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The real test for this was the trip I just took to California, since most trips wear me down so much and as the fatigue increases, so does the pain. I am happy to report that last week went very well, I was able to teach all my class sessions at the mission training class, and my pain was quite minimal, the best I can remember for a week of low pain since this all started almost 3 years ago.
Now for the first time, with this narcotic patch, I feel there is hope to significantly reduce the Tylenol, and at the same time reduce my daily pain. So far, I have not really seen any side effect of the narcotic. I do know that if I use it long-term, there is the possibility that I will become addicted to the drug.
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But here are the choices I see in front of me at this time: 1) Ingest high levels of Tylenol which will give me lower pain, more life activity, but there is a high chance of liver damage over time; 2) Ingest low levels of Tylenol which will result in higher pain, restricted life activities, but save the liver (hopefully); or 3) Use the narcotic patch which will reduce or maybe even eliminate my need for Tylenol, and which will give me minimal pain, more freedom for life activities, but possibly result in an addiction to the drug.
Given those three choices, I will choose number 3. I believe God still has much for me to do, and it is hard to serve Him when I am battling daily pain that will severely restrict my activities in life. Now there is still option number 4. Namely, that God will heal me of this disease. And of course I want that most of all.
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That is what I will be doing for two months (Jan. 27 – March 28) leaving in 2 1/2 weeks to go to Papua New Guinea. Please pray that I will be prepared with my consultant notes by then. Pray I will have the strength and stamina for such a long trip. Pray that my pain will continue to be lower, and that the narcotics will not dull my mind as I need to be sharp in what I hear, what questions I ask, and what suggestions I give so they can have the best possible translation.
I want to thank my friend for asking about my health and showing concern over the drug regiment I was on for so long. I felt that I needed to share all this with my larger audience of those who follow "The Listening Post" and I do ask that you keep me in your prayers.
In all things, I give myself and my service to God, in order that He would receive the glory, and the Kingdom of God would advance here on earth. May His will be done.


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Mornin' all.
Holy mamajama am I awake. Maxwell House was on sale. I hate Maxwell House, but it was on sale. Sale trumps taste buds every time. We decided to give it another chance, so we picked up a blend called "Smooth Bold." It was half right. Hooo baby is this shit strong. You ever feel your heartbeat in your eyeballs?
Go ahead and grab a cup, but please use the spare high test ceramic crucible today. I don't think the titanium one I normally provide will withstand this kind of abuse.
You know, now that I'm used to it, the twitchy beat in my vision is kind of soothing. *siiiip* *spasm* *slight frying sound* Yeah. I can dig it.
Hey, guess what I got?
No, really. Guess.
Come on. It's no fun if you don't play along. I'll help you out with a hint: It doesn't rhyme with "turtle shell."
…nothing? *sigh* Fine. I'll just tell you, killjoy.
I got my new computer parts! They're right over that way *nods right* and if you could see them, you'd be oohing and ahhing. We started light and just replaced the most likely culprits. So far so good, though, and I'm hoping we eenie meenie-d correctly. I haven't crashed once this morning, knock wood. The old beast has life in her once again!
So what's new? I feel like I haven't done this in ages. It's been kind of a clusterfuck around here. I had a mad dash to get two cars stripped of parts so we could get them to the scrap yard. Did you know that mixed scrap is going for less than $50/ton right now?? Oy. I wish I had pulled MORE parts off since the weight didn't matter all that much.
Anyway, after they were pulled, I spent a few days getting all the tidbits cleaned and ready to photograph for the eBay spread. It's hard to make a CCU box look sexy and alluring, but I'mma do my best.
Hmmm…..I wonder if draping a feather boa over it would sell it faster? I said I want the parts to look sexy and alluring to be cheeky, but now I am legitimately curious. Think I'm on to something?
The hardest thing about selling used car parts on eBay is taking pictures that make them stand out in the crowd. Think anyone has ever tried the sexy angle? Lusty feather boa for the CCU. Flirty Mardi Gras mask for the uncracked and unfaded OEM MBZ-tex visor set (buy it now for only $75! Wow what a steal!) to give them that "come hither" look. I could stick fake lashes on the tail lights…but come on. They're TAIL LIGHTS. Nothing more needed to make those babies break the internet. Hubba hubba.
*strokes beard in contemplation* I bet they would sell better. Hm…Sounds crazy.
"IS crazy, Bethie."
Potato, potahto.
Anyway, if I decide to stage a glamour shoot for sexy car parts, I'll be sure to let you know, perv.
Aside from car stuff, there's been kid stuff, life stuff, and house stuff. Kid stuff can be nutshelled: pup won an M&M guessing contest, and teens are growing up WAY too fast. Life stuff…nah. We'll ignore it and hope it goes away. That's my go-to plan, and it's been working for 37 years, albeit with varying levels of success. I see no reason to mix it up now. The house stuff is a same-story-different-broken-oven-handle kind of deal.
So, what do we do when we want to gab but don't really want to get into anything real, serious, or really, seriously boring? Why, we search the internet news sites to see if anything fun, stupid, or silly pops out at us, of course!
Ladies, if you would take the stage. Michaneaux, you ready? (He's our guest conductor. Doesn't speak much English, but he can count the band into a catchy theme song like a mofo.) Then drop the balloons and shoot off the confetti cannon, because it's time for a…
*wild applause* See? See what I mean about Michaneaux? Not a single trumpet player lagged on the crescendo, and you know how much skill THAT takes! It's like trying to wrangle cats! Well done! Bravo!
Wow. With a start like that, how can this be anything but amazingly fun? Regulars know the routine. For any newbs, a Roundup happens when I want to gab, quip, or be snarky. I scour the internet news sites for headlines that jump out at me. Some are bad. Some are stupid. Some are just plain funny. I round them up and present them here for your amusement. These headlines are 100% real. I just add the commentary.
Shall we begin?
– GoFundMe Campaign to Help Kanye Out Of His Debt
If you donate, I will never speak to you again. I mean it. That's my no give.
– Hockey Player Penalized for Ridiculous Flop
As well he should be! There was no style, no flair, no pizzazz. If you're going to fake an injury, at least put some heart into it.
– North Korea's Girl Band is Back, Celebrating Rocket Launch
I wonder if they all tripped and fell in a pile of failure when they tried to begin their routine. You know, keeping with the theme and all.
– Conspiracy Theories Swirl Around Justice Scalia's Death
Say, remember when conspiracy theories were fun? Or at least a little plausible?? Gawd I miss the 90s.
– Val Kilmer Spotted Without Breathing Aid Amid Health Rumors
Watch it, Val. They're gunna git you next! #fuckinilluminati,man
– Which Candidates Scare Americans the Most?
At this point, I'd say damn near all of them.
– "Monkey" Spotted Sitting Atop Rocks on Mars
90s flashback!! Yay!! Okay, let's play along. Was it a macaque? No! I got it. Spider monkey. Right? #we'reontoyouNASA
– Obama: "I Intend to Do My Job. I Expect [Senators] To Do Theirs As Well."
BOOM. Argue it, GOP.
– Teen Accused of Running Fake Medical Practice
I'm torn. I know it's bad. Bad, Doogie. Bad. But, admit it. You sort of think anyone who fell for it kind of deserved what they got, too, don't you?
– 100-million Year Old Ant Fight Preserved in Amber
If you didn't instantly picture these ants in full armor with the score from 300 playing in the background, then I don't know if our friendship can last.
– Police: Japanese Mom Made Teen Eat 30 Pet Goldfish
Forget "helicopter parenting" or being a "tiger mom." The parenting style for the new age is Spetsnazing. Make sure you force your kids to name their pets before eating them, or else you're totally disrespecting the spirit of the movement.
– FBI Finds Trench of Human Feces at Cultural Site of Oregon Standoff
In fairness, where did you want them to shit? Of all the available choices, in a trench away from the artifacts was probably more than you should have expected.
– Americans Divided on Military, New Poll Shows
Old poll shows, ALL polls have EVER shown. Why is this news?
– The Parmesan You Sprinkle on Your Penne Could Be Wood
The first line of the article is, "The cheese police are on the case." I didn't read any further. It was perfect with that one sentence.
– The Army's Runaway Blimp Escaped Due to…Dead Batteries
I clicked on the link only to get bummed out when I saw no one had photoshopped an Energizer Bunny onto the pic yet. I'm disappointed in you, internet. I expected more.
– German Shorthaired Pointer Wins 140th Westminster
I'm sure that trophy will be a comfort to the dog when he's suffering and bedridden at a young age due to the chronic health conditions from inbreeding. His hips might already be giving out, but hey…didn't his nose look perfect.
– Trump Is A ——-: Candidate Plays Fill-in-the-blanks With Voters
Too easy. Writes itself. Pass.
– An Underground Fire Burns Next To Toxic Waste…Don't Worry, Says EPA
Conspiracy friends, HOW can you possibly have time to make shit up about Scalia when THIS IS ACUTALLY HAPPENING?? Why, with just a little effort, this can be Obama's fault, too! Do you even want to be credible anymore? It's like you're not even trying.
– Eagles of Deathmetal Performs in Paris for Attack Survivors
Seriously? Haven't those poor folks been through enough already?
– Jesus Does Not Want You To Be Hit Men, Pope Tells Mexican Youth
This pontiff sure doesn't shy away from setting new Vatican policy, does he?
– Inmates Develop Passion Through Photo Class
Uh, what kind of photos you takin' over there?
– Cops: Wife Beat Man With Bat Over Lack of Valentine's Present
With such a kind and loving disposition as she clearly has, I can't imagine why he wouldn't get her a gift.
– American Army Develops Pizza That Can Last Over 3 Years
And folks say American ingenuity is dead. Pfft.
– Where Does Clicking On TedCruzForAmerica.com Take You?
– Where Does Clicking On TedCruzForAmerica.com Take You?
AW SNAP! I said that for a joke, but…it does! It takes you to a pro-Canadian Immigration page! Faith in the internet RESTORED!
– Clinton's Candidacy Reveals Generational Schism Among Women
Actually a really good article with surprisingly astute analysis. However, this is the internet, so I think I have to throw out a passive aggressive sarcastic "schism? Uh, next time a TRIGGER WARNING would be nice!" quip. You understand.
– Rapper Killer Mike Faces Flak for Comment At Sanders Rally
He said that "a uterus doesn't qualify you to be president," and a few Twitholes flipped their shit. He's right, though. No one should be elected because of the type of reproductive organs they've got. Period. …or no period.
– Cruz: No Gluten-free MREs For the Troops
That's what you're going with, Ted? That's the straw you're grasping to try and save your campaign?
– The Best AI Still Flunks 8th Grade Science
Dude, do you have any idea how long it took to invent pizza that will last three years?! Some projects are simply more important than others, and when dealing with a tight budget, sacrifices have to be made. In the future when you don't yet have a functional AI life assistant, BUT can still eat that leftover pizza you forgot about in the back of the fridge for a year and a half, you'll see it was money well spent.
– DICE Summit a Chance For Game Creators to Refresh, Reflect
Gaming now has corporate team building conferences. *heavy sigh of defeat* Let the sadness sink in.
– Now Children Can Print Their Own Toys Thanks to Mattel ThingMaker 3D Printer
My birthday is in April. If you order now, there's plenty of time for shipping. Just sayin'.
– The First TEDx Talk Is Happening On A Plane, But You Weren't Invited
Wow, it's like prom all over again.
– Three Reasons Why Your Cybersecurity Plan Needs Revised
What cycbersecurity plan?… But that's not my real problem with this headline. Is this a British thing? Ignoring "to be"? "Your cybersecurity plan needs revised." It reads like a robot, which we know is silly because they're not even as advanced as 8th graders yet and wouldn't care a whit about something as adult and boring as cybersecurity. The trend seems to be popping up all over the news sites. What's the matter with "to be?" Why leave it out? What did "to be" ever do to you!?
– The Men Who Stare At Laundry
Men? What men? Who are these men? Why are they staring at laundry? Whose laundry is it? Is it mine? It's mine, right? Are they going to steal my panties out of the dryer again!? GODDAMN IT FRED.
– Just 2 Protesters Show Up for Anti-Beyonce Rally
I know it's not nice, but I love a failed protest. Can't help it. Imagine those sad social justice warriors waving their floppy little banners while literally everyone else did not give a damn. Heh heh. Warms the cockles.
– Service Puppy Meets Pluto and Can't Believe It
"Are you shitting me with this crap? It's a man in a fucking suit. I'm a dog, not a moron."
– Woman Did the Most Bizarre Thing With Her Passport
Aaaannnnd we're done. That's it. Pack up. Go home.
"Aw, but Bethie…"
NO. This is the internet. You know where this is going. I know where this is going. And once it's taken that turn, there's no coming back to decency and honor. I'm sorry, but instead of wallowing in the gutter, I'm just going to have to call this one.
Don't blame me. Blame Obama.
Thus concludes a Roundup for Wednesday, February 17, 2016. I'm off to go take pictures of the car parts like one of my French girls. Should I go modern, with 3D, or keep it classic with the hazy filter? You know what? I'mma just be in the moment and see what happens. That's art, baby.


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The FDA granted a fast track designation to Pharnext's Pleodrug PXT3003, a treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
The French drugmaker's twice-daily, novel synergistic drug — a combination of naltrexone, sorbitol and baclofen — is in development to treat Type 1A of the disease, a rare chronic neuropathy that currently has no approved treatment. The condition affects at least 125,000 individuals in the U.S. and Europe.
The company's Phase 3 PLEO-CMT trial, a 15-month double blind study, met the FDA and EMA's primary endpoint of overall neuropathy limitation scale and exhibited a statistically significant difference when compared to placebo.


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St. Pius Chapel and Prayer Garden in Louisiana designed by Eskew+Dumez+Ripple honored with National Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Designed by Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, the project was designed as a quiet refuge and intimate sanctuary for sacred reflection and contemplation. It now serves as a quiet, sculptural addition to the serene landscape around the 1960's built monumental church. The award-winning project is a contrast in respect to its scale as compared to the church but has similar form and material palette. The tall, angular shapes of the chapel seems like a sculpture with introspective interiors for worshippers within. The sculpted form allows natural light to trickle in from the ceiling, along the floor and the sacred tabernacle. The chapel is an apt illustration of sustainable design with appropriate use of glazing, surface materials and features for storm water management.
Side elevation of St. Pius Church and Chapel
From the Architects –
Designed as an intimate sanctuary for quiet, individual prayer, the new adoration chapel on St Pius campus is a subtle sculptural addition to landscape. In meetings prior to the start of design, congregants were clear that the new chapel should complement the formal character of the adjacent 1960's church and its striking, monumentally-scaled copper roof. It rises in orchestrated planes from ground level to more than 75 feet above the church floor.
Sculpted form of the chapel located adjacent to the church
The new chapel is a delicately-placed, quiet counterpoint to adjacent church, contrasting in scale but similar in form and material. The tall, angled shape of chapel ties the building to its neighbor and creates a soaring space for worshippers within—a cathedral for one. The sculpted form is carefully carved on two sides and at the roof. This allows light to leak in from above the ceiling, along the floor, and sacred tabernacle.
Site plan – Location of chapel in respect to the church
Floor plan –
The configuration of the floor plan allows the visitor to enter into a small vestibule separated from the sanctuary. The partition is a slatted wood screen wall, affording privacy to worshippers already occupying the space. The space's power is enhanced by its simplicity. The sculpted volume of white planes is activated throughout the day as sun washes across surfaces from different angles.
Floor plan – St. Pius Chapel and Prayer Garden
Even the Christian cross, adjacent to tabernacle, is expressed by grazing light rather than requiring an additional component in space. The material focus is placed on the custom wood tabernacle containing the Holy Eucharist. It draws the worshippers' full attention to object of adoration in a space filled with divine, quiet light and absent of distraction.
Wooden screen and custom wood tabernacle
Participation of the Parishioners –
The Archdiocese of New Orleans selected Eskew+Dumez+Ripple for the design of the new adoration chapel. The new design was to replace a nondescript temporary chapel embedded in an existing building. As a truly community-driven, grass roots effort, this project was conceived and approved by the parishioners. They were able to fund the project with a robust capital campaign within the parish. During the planning phase, it was clear that the parishioners desired a significant improvement from the existing facility, to a space more suitable for sacred reflection and worship.
Favorite prayer spot for the parishioners
Evolution of design for St. Pius Chapel –
The initial concept developed by the parish advocated the physical connection of the new chapel to the existing rectory. It was in order to allow both the chapel and the rectory to share an existing brick patio and use it as a prayer garden. Eskew+Dumez+Ripple worked with the pastor to steer the design in a different direction, reorienting the new chapel adjacent to the church. Thus they created a new prayer garden, allowing intimate reflection in an exterior setting adjacent to the chapel. This represented a distinctly different approach to the project than what the client originally envisioned. But it was extremely well received by both the pastor and the parishioners.
White planes and bright light within the sacred place
"St Pius's adoration chapel is my favorite prayer spot. It serves as my haven from the chaos of contemporary life. Both the quiet and the peaceful atmosphere allow me the opportunity to focus on God's hand in my life. When I see others in the chapel with me, it always makes me smile at the thought that God is listening to each one of us as if we were alone. It many ways the chapel feels like home!" – Susie Veters, a parishioner.
Sustainable design of St. Pius Chapel –
Sustainable design features are incorporated throughout several key areas of the St. Pius Chapel and Prayer Garden. In particular, the elements of glass, light and water were taken into consideration to create an efficient building with low energy usage and minimal drainage issues.
Sectional elevation of the chapel
Intent of glazing –
In order to create a serene, solitary experience within the chapel, the design emphasizes quality rather than quantity of glazing. At three locations in the chapel, thin strips of glass allow modulated light to enter and glance off various surfaces to create a soft, indirect glow within the prayer area.
The intent was to use reflected light exclusively in order to activate the surfaces without overlighting the space. The resulting lighting condition requires no supplemental electric lighting and creates a calm, natural aura within the sculpted space. The additional advantage of this restrained use of glass is that the majority of the envelope is insulated given the very low window to wall ratio of 4%. (66 sf of glass) This helps in minimizing thermal gains in the hot humid climate.
Glazing at different locations let in natural light
Storm water management –
The prayer garden surface is precast concrete pavers laid on a deep layer of crushed stone serving as a retention basin for stormwater. All water collected on rectory's roofs and lawn is shepherded through various gutters and slopes into crushed stone beneath prayer garden. It further holds a significant volume of runoff. Due to effective capacity of this basin, the site can handle all of its stormwater up to a 2.5" rain event. This is possible without overflowing into the city's overtaxed stormwater drainage system.
Diagram showing storm water management
Materials used in St. Pius Chapel –
The minimalist material strategy avoids the use of non-essential materials. The Chapel's envelope is cement plaster with accents of aluminum and glass. It inverts the material logic of the adjacent church structure whose large copper roof rests on concrete walls.
Low-VOC tiles and paint adorn the interiors
The interior is painted gypsum board with wood millwork and porcelain tile flooring. In selecting inherently low-VOC porcelain tile and low-VOC paint, we created a healthy interior environment for chapel visitors. The porcelain tile flooring also provides a durable surface with an inherently low life cycle impact compared to other resilient floor materials like vinyl or rubber.
Project details –
Project Name – St Pius Chapel & Prayer Garden
Location – 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States of America
Architect Firm – Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Project type – Chapel, Garden, Religious architecture
MEP – Mazzetti Inc.
Structural Engineer – Robert A. Bouchon, Consulting Engineer, LLC
Civil Engineer – Robert A. Bouchon, Consulting Engineer, LLC
General Contractor – Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC
Completion Year – 2018
Photography Credits – © Will Crocker Photography, © Frank J. Methe


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The plane's on fire! What are we gonna do!?
We're gonna crash!
We're going to save Sonic!
I'm Rouge. Rouge the Bat
Oh these jewels are pretty
I just love jewels
Doctor Eggman, the base is in 100% lock down.
I love cream puffs!
I have two kitty cats at home I think I can handle this. (Blonde cop)
That thing's got a bad attitude! (Brown haired cop)
We're going to all jump on him when I say the word!
One.. two... three!
Did I run him over?
It's chaos control
Were did that thing go!
Without the master emerald's power, this whole island will fall into the ocean!
You can't do that!
I'm Cream and this is Cheese
Let us out!
I'm Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog!
You're too slow!
A pool!?
What have you done!
Now that I have the 7 chaos emeralds, I will take over this planet!
You don't treat the S-Team like chumps!
We'll teach you a lesson!
I didn't know you can talk!
That's amazing!
My name's Christopher.
S-Team let's go!
From now on... things are going to be fast.
Hey Sonic, I want you to race me!
Wait, don't tell me
Subject is heading your way!


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Don't have much technical idea about the CWM but if you can elaborate your requirement in detail (along with screenshot of CWM TO which you mentioned ) might be i can look and suggest
Thanks for reply Manish
in CWM, you need mention parallel UoM in good receipt document. You two main UoM to control the materials. e.g by Case and by Weight.
If I receive material w.r.t PO. I can enter parallel UoM that flows to Transfer orders as I have IBD. But when receive the materials using 501 or 561, system create the TR. when we create the TO chain of Parallel UoM is get broken.
TO does not pick the weight as mention in the PUoM. This results into the quant with wrong weight.
My Question is how we upload the inventory as this going to results in wrong weight in the quants.
I hope you able to understand with these examples.


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Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday Potpourri
9 comments:
- Unknown said...
I don't know what that glass is with the chocolate cubes...but could I order one please?! That's got my name written ALL over it LOL!!
Glad you are feeling well again, have a great week-end! XXXX
- January 20, 2012 at 2:27 PM
- Cathi said...
Sounds like your vacation is starting off just perfectly with a date night and a nice cozy relaxing day! Love the "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands" photo (I am "borrowing it")haha...Have a fabulous weekend, my lovely friend! xxoo
- January 20, 2012 at 3:09 PM
- Natasha Contreras said...
Just lovely. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too dear!
- January 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM
- Farmgirl Paints said...
Happy weekend friend. So glad you are feeling better. Enjoy those lunches next week:)
- January 20, 2012 at 10:13 PM
- Mikal said...
I LOVE your vacation plans. Sounds like perfection to me!
That pillow is gorgeous, as is that light above it!!
Stay cozy, read and relax, and have fun!!
- January 21, 2012 at 12:44 AM
- Vannessa@Luxuria said...
Sounds like the perfect holiday to me ;-)
Enjoy your week x
- January 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM
- Sarah said...
these photos are lovely!!
ps i'm hosting a little giveaway on my blog at the moment if you fancy taking a look...ends monday!
- January 21, 2012 at 10:06 AM
- Janelle McCulloch said...
Gorgeous photos! You do such lovely posts. The last image - of the kiss in the car - is adorable. Janelle McCulloch | Library of Design
- January 22, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- Donna said...
Love your blog... and Jeff Dunham! Totally pee worthy!
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I went back to the 1961 design. I had been going in order since my 1st series checklist. My last one was from 1975. I just could not bring myself to use the 1976 design. It is just plain ugly. And the ones coning up in the order are pretty plain looking. I haven't decided if I am going to start rotating through all the checklists again or just use this one with different photos. But I am not going to use the 80s and 90s checklists, just too boring.
This checklist really has basically 2 running themes separated by yet another Mantle card. So not much variety. The photo on top is one that most fans will recognize. Robin Ventura was foolish enough to charge the mound on Nolan Ryan and paid the price.


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Mission Hills Nursery!
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Free Halloween Portraits of your Children,Grandchildren
or Pets In Costume
or Pets In Costume
October 31 4-6 pm
- Refreshments Provided -
Mission Hills Nursery
1525 Ft Stockton Drive
1525 Ft Stockton Drive
Mission Hills, 92103
1-4x6 print* offered by
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Education and Training
Palliative care is an essential component of the education and training of all health professionals. There is also a need for specialised palliative care health professionals to provide care to people with complex needs who require palliative care and end of life care.
Specialist trained palliative care staff are also available to support health professionals in information provision, complex care needs advice, and support individual education and training across the region. Please contact your local palliative care service for further information.
Palliative care education, training and professional development is available via a number of avenues both in the Hume Region and the State.
The Community Palliative Care Services in the Hume Region host clinical placements for health professionals undertaking Palliative Care training such as PEPA and the Banksia Palliative Care Resource Nurse Course. Inquiries for clinical placements should be directed to the individual service you wish to undertake your placement with.
There are also numerous on-line and other opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills in palliative care.
Many of these links are provided on the following websites:
Banksia Palliative Care Training Opportunities
Centre for Palliative Care – Education
Decision Assist – Education & Training
Eastern Palliative Care – Education
Online Learning – Palliative Care: Getting Started
Palliative Care Victoria – Professional development
PEPA – The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach
The University of Melbourne – Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care Shepparton course


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© Copyright Shikwaru Hunting. All rights reserved.
Contact us to design your experience at Shikwaru. We are able to accommodate individual hunters as well as groups with as many as 8 hunters hunting at the same time. Our seasoned professional hunters will be a key part of making this dream hunt come true. Every one of our team, who will serve you whilst you are visiting Shikwaru, will reflect the values we hold dear to ensure an experience of a lifetime for each of our clients.
In South Africa, our seasons are reversed from those of you who will be traveling from north of the Equator. This means that our spring to summer months fall between September to April, while our winter months are during May to August. Our winters can get quite chilly – most of the time, our early mornings will be around 30-40 (°F), and by mid afternoon, the temperature can sometimes reach into the low 70's (°F). At the Shikwaru hunting outfit we are able to hunt year-round, however, we would recommend hunting from February till October – as these are the most mild weather months of the year.
We are well positioned to assist you in your choice of hunt. We offer hunting with bows, crossbows and rifles. Shikwaru boasts a fully equipped Mathews Bow shop (bring foto in van winkel) to serve our clients in every need they may have during their stay. We can assist you in the process of bringing your own weapons, or you will be able to hire ours during your stay at Shikwaru.
Your hunting daily fee will include everything, with the exception of your choice of trophy and the cost of the taxidermist. Snacks,drinks, transport, skinning, permits, professional hunting guide etc will be provided with no additional cost to you whilst as Shikwaru.
Our well-known Shikwaru chef will cater your meals according to your preferences. Game meats are always served as a wonderful part of the experience at Shikwaru. Special menus can arranged for any dietary restrictions. We offer a laundry service at no extra cost to the hunters.
African animals are tough! Hunting in Africa for the first time or even seasoned hunters have realized the uniqueness of our animals. Everything from shot placement to tracking differs from hunting animals in other parts of the world. With so many species and animal patterns to consider, you can rest assured that our professional hunters and guides will do their best to ensure a successful hunt for each of our clients. Come and learn about more than just the animals, experience Africa on foot, or in a safari vehicle in ways few have had the opportunity to do. Once you have taken an animal, our skilled staff of skinners and trackers will do their best to ensure you walk away with many great memories!
At Shikwaru, we love our animals! Come and enjoy a well-oiled breeding operation, enabling us to repopulate several scarcer species of antelope. Come and enjoy years of experience and quality trophies as a result of the breeding efforts at Shikwaru.
The breeding of scarcer animals has and continues to help us invest in the lives of many children in Africa through the mission of Reaching a Generation.
Walking at Shikwaru has been likened to walking in the garden of Eden; with such variety it will blow your mind!
In your email, please include as much details as possible.
These details will help us to serve you and assist in getting your perfect hunt set-up. You will receive a response shortly following your inquiry.
All information regarding visas, what to pack for your trip, as well as travel arrangements will be communicated to you upon receiving your booking request.
If you prefer to hunt with your personal gear, you are welcome to bring it with you. There is paper work involved in bringing firearms through South African customs. We can assist you with this process.
Shikwaru Hunting is equipped with an array of rifles, bows and cross bows to suit your hunting needs. Come and stroll through our onsite Matthews bow shop for all of your hunting needs.
Shikwaru Hunting follows strict firearm and bow safety procedures and guidelines set by our internal policies and South African governmental standards.
At the start of your hunt, bow or rifle, you will be taken to a shooting range to sight your weapon of choice.
We specialize in helping novice and experienced hunters in preparing you for the hunt of your lifetime.
Our team at Shikwaru will ensure your trophies have the best care.
From the skinning process all the way to the taxidermist, we will stay involved in this process until our clients have received their well-deserved trophies from the taxidermist.
Costs for the trophies will be sent to you upon receiving your inquiry.
Cost of trophies will not include taxidermy.
Shikwaru is closely monitoring the local and global health situation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).


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Date: 7 November, 2018
Time: 11:45am
WTM London Asia Inspiration Zone - AS1070
Type of Event: Speaking
Speaker: Roy Graff and Sienna Parulis-Cook
On the third day of WTM London, Dragon Trail will join PATA's 'Asia and China: Emerging Trends and New Approaches to Marketing' event from 10:30am-12:30pm. In Dragon Trail's session, 'Chinese Outbound Tourism Marketing for SMEs', Roy Graff and Sienna Parulis-Cook will introduce the basics of Chinese digital marketing for SMEs (regional and city tourism boards, attractions, national tour operators, transport companies etc.), including tips on getting started and the essentials of reputation management, as well as how national and regional tourism boards can support SMEs to connect to Chinese travelers and the Chinese travel trade. The event will be followed by a networking lunch.
Please RSVP by 1 November to ensure your place: www.pata.org/WTM2018
This is the last of three Dragon Trail Interactive speaking events at WTM London. Find out more about the other events and arrange a meeting with the Dragon Trail team here.
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