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So, who are you guys?
My name is Josh and my wife's name is Janice. We are blessed with two children; Adilene Grace (our oldest) and Elliot Adrian (our youngest). We're the Snader family and this blog is an attempt to share our story with others.
So you're a missionary airplane mechanic? What are you guys doing in Ohio?
We're serving at an organization called MMS Aviation. It's based in Coshocton, Ohio. It's a one-of-a-kind ministry that fixes Christian missionary aircraft free of any labor charges and while they do that, they train new mechanics for the field through a 30 month apprenticeship program. This saves mission organizations money and provides real, hands on training for aspiring mechanics. In fact, in 2017 MMS saved the mission field $1.5 million in labor charges. They've trained over 75 mechanics since 1975 or so. They'll also offer short term internships to people who may already have their A&P licenses but need more real world experience working on airplanes. It's one thing to study a textbook, it's quite another to actually get your hands on a magneto or a paint gun or the hot section of a PT-6 turbine engine.
The goal is for me to the training and licenses I need to work on FAA certified aircraft. After our 30 month apprenticeship is done here at MMS Aviation, we want to leave for the international mission field to become lifelong missionaries using aviation to help get the Gospel to isolated and unreached people groups.
Where are you going after MMS Aviation?
We don't know yet. God rarely gives you a detailed blueprint ahead of time so I'm doing the best I can learning as much as I can now, trusting that when we need to know, He'll direct us in the right direction.
If I had to guess, I'd say we'll end up in South America or maybe Southeast Asia somewhere. If you know of anyone who needs a mechanic, let us know! We're planning on finishing up our apprenticeship and being ready to deploy for the mission field sometime around December, 2021.
What's your background?
I was born into a fairly conservative Mennonite family in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania. I had good parents who worked hard to give us a good life. We never had much money but by the grace of God, my hard working trucker dad, and the frugal efforts of my mother, we made it work.
I got saved at a good old revival service at our church when I was about 13. It was one of the last services of the week and I was so uncomfortable by this time that I was gnawing on the back of the wooden pew in front of me. To make a commitment I had to stand up in church. I was a shy kid so death was more preferable than standing up in a church with about 250 people in it. However, my tongue was full of splinters from all my nervous chewing and so I resigned myself to the conviction in my soul. I got saved!
I knew from little on up that I wanted to be a missionary. I read every book about missionaries I could get my hands on. The adventure! I loved the idea of traveling to uncharted wilderness, getting chased by elephants, preaching to a crowd of headhunters, praying my way out of plane wrecks and poisonous snake bites. Looking back, I was more in love with the idea of adventure than I was with the lost people in the world. Still, God used those interests to ignite a spark in my heart.
I remember making my first model airplane out of an aluminum soda can and then throwing it through the air. It flew like a paper weight. I was perplexed as to why it didn't soar through the air and so I became intrigued with the complexity of flight. Later, I carefully carved a model airplane out of sheets of 2″ thick blue foam insulation. Then I set it down in the grass and spray painted it red. Red is an awesome color! But when I came back my model airplane was just a little pile of shriveled up residue in the grass! As it turns out, spray paint melts foam. Don't spray paint foam airplanes!
Before God brought my interest in missions and airplanes together, I was planning on intentionally becoming a hermit in Alaska. I even bought nine acres of the Kenai Peninsula! I was going to sit in front of a crackling fire with my feet slipped into rabbit fur moccasins while writing kid's books, or maybe short, scathing political tirades that no one would publish. My A-frame, off the grid cabin would be overlooking a small stream framed by pine trees and the occasional moose or lost hillbilly. God, however, had bigger plans for my life and I'm glad he did (in retrospect).
So what's Janice's story?
Janice was born in Paraguay which you may recognize as a foreign country (more specifically, a country in South America). She was born a Detweiler, which isn't a very Spanish name. How her family ended up in Paraguay is a fascinating story but I'll try to sum it up…
Janice's grandparents (on her mother's side) were Old Order Amish and had 14 children. When half the children were grown and married, Janice's grandma died leaving only grandpa and 7 children still at home. Her grandpa became certain that America was going to be judged by God and destroyed with fire and brimstone and so plans were set in motion to take the 7 unmarried children (Janice's mom was the oldest of this group) to Paraguay, a country he hardly knew anything about. Some other Old Order families went along. They had found "promising" land through a dubious contact but found out upon arrival that the land they were promised was a desolate wasteland. There was a large Russian Mennonite colony that found out about their plans. "You can't go out there this time of year or you'll definitely die," the Russian Mennonites said. Thankfully, the Amish group heeded their advice and moved to the Russian Mennonite's colony for a few years to learn the lay of the land. Janice's mom met her dad in Paraguay. Janice's dad's family were there for some time although her dad, Elmer, is originally from Pennsylvania.
Eventually the Detweiler family permanently moved to Michigan when Janice was about three years old. She grew up there, went to school there, and got bossed around by her brothers and sister a lot (according to her) while working the family's dairy farm.
Janice got saved on the living room couch when she was eight years old. She had just lost a brother to cancer and was so miserable and convicted about her own state of salvation that she finally accepted Christ. Her mother would be her mentor as she grew in her faith and is still a giant woman (figuratively speaking) of the faith.
When Janice was twelve, her dress got caught in a tractor PTO. It pulled her around the PTO twice before a hired hand managed to shut the tractor off. Janice was rushed to the hospital with a severely dislocated shoulder and lots of burns from the dress being pulled over her body. She says the brush burns hurt worse than anything else. She also remembers being scared because her dad was driving way too fast on the way to the hospital.
Janice has felt the call to missionary work her whole life. Plus, she had an expanded worldview because of the all the Paraguayan influences. She was planning on getting a degree to teach English as a second language and then move to Thailand but I came along and disrupted her plans. She claims that she doesn't mind but some days I'm pretty sure that she got the short end of this deal.
I always felt like Janice has had good pioneer woman training. Her mom is always making homemade cheese, cottage cheese, keifer, chipas, or other strange foods, some with Paraguayan origins and some just made up on the spot. She's constantly brewing, concocting, manufacturing, or taking herbal remedies of various and strange forms. I was dubious at first and wondered if these were FDA approved, or even safe to ingest – let alone good for what ailed me, yet I'm slowly coming to realize that I'm way too much of a city slicker. Turns out, many of the potions seem to work really well although I still approach every bubbling pot on my mother in law's stove with an air of caution.
So how on earth did you and Janice meet?
Ah… that's a long story. Read all about it by clicking here. It involves raccoons and Alaska and God working in mysterious ways. We tied the knot on September 19, 2015 in Nappannee, Indiana and haven't sat still long enough to catch our breath since.
So how did you guys end up at MMS Aviation?
Well, that's a long story too and I actually did bother to write it down (click here to read it).
Did you have any previous aviation experience?
Not besides a few model airplanes and model rockets. My friends and I experimented quite a bit with model rocket engines by strapping them to unlikely things such as Matchbox cars, Frisbees, whatever. My only mechanical experience comes from cheap cars and motorcycles and now God wants me to work on airplanes that sometimes are worth more than a million bucks (like a new Kodiak). But, nevertheless, God must have something up his sleeve. I'm really excited about this opportunity. I've been enjoying my time at MMS Aviation immensely!
That's the great thing about MMS Aviation – they take people with no experience and turn out a qualified A&P mechanic in 30 months. You leave with 4,800 hours of hands-on mechanical experience with actual missionary aircraft. Plus, since we had to raise support to do the apprenticeship, we will already have a support base that'll help propel us right into the mission field. MMS doesn't charge any tuition so we'll be debt free and ready to go when we graduate the program.
What church do you guys go to?
We consider River of Life Fellowship in Middlebury, Indiana our sending church. They are a non-denominational church. And when I say non-denominational some people imagine a weak-spined, politically correct church that just shrugs its shoulders at sin but ROFL has a proper balance of Spirit and Truth and we miss it dearly. They are a very mission minded church and support us wholeheartedly. More on my spirit vs truth theory here.
Do you have a brother that lives in Alaska and writes books about driving a limo and stuff?
You would be surprised how often this question comes up. Yes, I have a brother named Matt who runs an advertising business and launched a limo off of a cliff in celebration of the Fourth of July. He has a bit of a reputation as a story teller since he writes books about converting from a Pennsylvanian to a full time Alaskan (click here for book info). We do come from the same genetic pool, I guess you'd say.
If people want to help support your family, is there a way to do that?
Sure is! We're 100% faith supported and have a huge debt of gratitude to some amazing and generous people. If you want to become one of them, click here (it will redirect you to a secure page). All contributions are tax deductible and MMS Aviation is an ECFA accredited charity.


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Back in 2012 i dreamed up an idea to raise awareness of a charity called JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). It was a charity I was not familiar with until my son was diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic at the age of just 3. The charity exists to help improve the care of those affected by Type 1 Diabetes and find a much needed cure.
I wanted an event that would increase awareness of the Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes and also of this charity, all while raising much needed charitable funds. The government give approximately £52 million to Diabetes research and all of this goes to Type 2 Diabetes, type 1 Diabetes gets zero direct government funding. It was also my desire to create an event that gave something back to those who donate. That is where and why my JDRF charity photoshoots started.
So, with the first one under my belt, and a whopping £1200 raised, i had to somehow push the boundaries and i have to say that organising this one proved to be a harder task than the first. I'm not going into the why & what for's but after having an initial models list of 14 plus spares this dwindled down to just 6 who arrived on the day (If i didn't show it my stress levels were off the scale on the morning of the event).
Determined not to let this damper our spirits i set to task and got the event up and running. The venue at the last event proved to be such a success so i figured why change it, so, back we went to the wonderful and enchanting ruins of Rufford Abbey in Nottinghamshire. The team there were fantastic and even facilitated the use of a HUGE marquee which allowed us to add a little extra to the day in the form of a studio setup. With a little guidance, if needed, the photographers were free to use this area to further expand their skills and portfolios. A big thank you to Michael of Michael Mills Photography for assisting and helping run this side of the event.
The day was attended by 27 photographers of varying levels from amateurs to seasoned professionals and judging by the conversations and comments on the day it seems that most learned a great deal from each other. There is never one 'right' way to do things in photography so its always nice to see how others work.
I have seen an amazing collection of images coming through our Facebook group from the day and i'm sure there will be plenty more to come, i for one managed to capture a few more images on this shoot than i did on the first and a small selection can be seen below.
Images aside the day was also about raising funds for JDRF and beating my target of £1200. So, i hear you ask, did we do it???? As i write this blog the total raised is a whopping £1387.88 which i am absolutely over the moon with and all those involved should be equally proud of this figure and your efforts to make the day a huge success.
I'd like to end by saying a massive THANK YOU to all the models – Jessica, Lucie, Nicky, Ashleigh, Ed , Matt and our MUA Charlii (who worked amazingly hard on her own). Without you this event would not have happened and your commitment and enthusiasm has not gone unnoticed.
If you would be interested in attending a future charity photoshoot please do get in touch and you can be added to our mailing list for prior notification and you can also keep up to date by visiting my website.


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5 Myths of Self-Compassion
While most of us have positive responses to the idea of having compassion for others, we often balk at self-compassion, believing that it is narcissistic, harmful or indulgent. Researcher Kristen Neff has devoted her professional life to proving that in addition to improving one's well-being, self-compassion actually leads to more caring and supportive actions towards others. In a recent article, she summarizes current studies that validate her claim. Dr. Neff defines self-compassion as being aware of our current inner experience with warmth and tenderness, particularly when we are feeling painful emotions. Self-compassionate people are aware of our common humanity, and the fact that life presents difficulties to everyone. Feeling alone in our pain only makes it worse. Responding to our inner world tenderly actually helps build our own resources, so we are better able to meet the needs of others in addition to our own. Dr. Neff has identified the following myths that inhibit the development of self-compassion.
- Self-Compassion is a form of self-pity. Many folks fear that being compassionate towards oneself will lead to feeling sorry for oneself. Actually, studies have proven the opposite. Self-compassionate people are less likely to wallow in self-pity, and this leads to a lower level of anxiety and depression. Being compassionate to ourselves seems to make us more willing to accept, experience and acknowledge difficult feelings with kindness. And this helps us to process what has happened and let it go more fully.
- Self-compassion is a sign of weakness. In a recent study of recently separated adults, those who displayed more self-compassion in describing their experience had a better adjustment. These results were true even disregarding differing levels of self-esteem, depression and positivity. It seems as if it's not the difficulties that life presents us, but how we react to ourselves when life becomes difficult—either kindly or harshly—that determines our ability to cope successfully.
- Self-compassion will make me complacent.Some people fear that without the motivation of self-criticism we will be reduced to "slothful defeatism." Think of trying to motivate a child this way—haranguing them about their mistakes in the hopes that this will make them more motivated to do better the next time. Doesn't make much sense, does it? Actually, studies have found that self-compassion strengthens our accountability, and makes people be more likely to apologize for misdeeds than self-degradation.
- Self-compassion is narcissistic. Narcissism is prioritizing our own needs and desires above others. It's more than self-esteem on steroids; it is a dismissing other's needs in order to meet our own needs at the expense of others. Self-compassion isn't even an evaluation of our worth at all. It is a way of relating to our changing internal reality with kindness and acceptance, especially when we fail or feel inadequate. Self-compassionate people have been found to be more emotionally stable whether they received positive evaluation or not.
- Self-compassion is selfish. If one thinks in a black-and-white manner, being kind to ourselves could be construed to mean that we have less to offer others. However, being good to ourselves actually helps us to be good to others, while being mean to ourselves only gets in the way. A recent study by Dr. Neff's found that self-compassionate people were described by their partners as more caring and accepting, and their partners were more satisfied and securely attached to their relationship. It makes sense that if we meet our own needs compassionately, we have more resources to offer to others. Professional counselors who are more self-compassionate have lower levels of stress and burnout.
Rather than encouraging self-indulgence and apathy, compassion for ourselves actually opens our capacity for love, courage, and generosity. Being kind to ourselves isn't a selfish luxury, but is a gift we can give ourselves that makes us, and others around us, happier.
To read Dr. Neff's article in full, find it in the October 2015 edition of the Psychotherapy Networker.


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DAVENPORT, Iowa - It was an early graduation celebration for Adbul-Azeez Algburi.
"I just love it, I'm just excited about it," he said.
Four years ago he and his family moved here from Iraq barely knowing any English.
"We came here and we learned more about (it), we learned from like friends and videos," said Abdul-Azeez.
The family didn't have an easy start here in the United States.
"We started new life, new language, everything actually, it was a little bit hard in the beginning," said his sister Ritaj Algburi.
The family came here, fleeing violence in their home country of Iraq with the help of World Relief.
Abdul-Azeez has been able to make the Quad Cities home with the help of his friends at Connection Quad Cities.
"The determination Azeez has showed and his sister Ritaj has graduated from high school, I mean, they work so hard," said Jason Holtgrewe, Pastor, Connection Quad Cities.
The graduate was surrounded with love and support as he gets ready to continue his education.
"I'm getting my diploma in May and after that I'm just going to Scott to learn more about English and learn about engineering," said Abdul-Azeez.
Taking on a new challenge of going to college.


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Friday, May 28, 2010 | CBC News
Rubble from the collapsed bell tower lies on the sidewalk and road in front of Knox United Church. (CBC)
One of Winnipeg's oldest churches has partially collapsed after being struck by lightning.
Just before 7 a.m. Friday, in the middle of a thunderstorm roaring through the city, a Tyndall stone spire at the top of the Knox United Church bell tower crashed to the ground.
It slammed into the church stairs then rumbled into the street, narrowly missing a parked car.
The base of the collapsed spire is also at risk of falling. (CBC)
No one was injured but a daycare located in another part of the church has been evacuated.
Staff and some children were inside at the time of the lightning strike but the daycare is well back of bell tower area.
Those people have been moved to another building down the block from the church on the same street.
Emergency crews are on the scene and have closed the roadway near the intersection of Edmonton Street and Qu'Appelle Avenue.
It is expected the area will be blocked for the entire day as fire officials are concerned another section might also topple.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes if possible.
Knox United Church, as it appeared before lightning struck down one of its spires. (Province of Manitoba)
Knox Rev. Bill Millar said it is too early to determine what will happen with Sunday's church services or any of the numerous other programs the church hosts for new Canadians and area residents.
"The big thing [is] the building itself isn't collapsing. I mean, this is serious, but the most important thing is nobody was hurt," he said.
"People sit on the steps all the time, you know, so there was nobody hurt."
Originally built between 1914 and 1918 as a Presbyterian church, Knox is currently the largest United church in Manitoba.
It was one of the last great building projects undertaken in Manitoba during the Edwardian era, according to the Manitoba government, which designated it a provincial heritage site in 1990.


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Meghan Markle attended her first Wimbledon as a royal, attending the Ladies' Singles Finals with her sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
Meghan wore a Ralph Lauren blue striped blouse with white culottes-an outfit packed with meaning given the special connection between the fashion house, the Wimbledon tournament, and Meghan and Prince Harry's love story. Two years ago, Meghan attended Wimbledon as a famous actress and guest of Ralph Lauren. It's reported that Violet von Westenholz, Harry's childhood friend who does PR for Ralph Lauren, set them up while Meghan was in London for the match. Two years later, the two are married, and Meghan is back at Wimbledon, sitting in the royal box and paying tribute to the fashion house that helped her romance with Harry begin.


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Plenty of space for four-wheeled vehicles too, close to the moorings and under surveillance. Your car is safe here too.
Approximately 320 parking places, supervised and arranged along the wharfs in the port and in the dedicated area on quay 5. The parking spaces must be paid for and we have special tariffs for all needs.
You can book your parking place directly online, at the port reception or at the automatic machine. You will be given a badge at the port and from then on you will be able to access the various entrances without any problems.
Do you only need to load and unload your luggage?
No problem, the first 30 minutes of parking are free.
Book a parking place
Book your parking online. You can choose period, duration, pay directly by credit car and all you will have to do online is pick up your entry badge quickly.


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Reel One Entertainment and The Cartel announce 40 Movie Output Deal
Leading independent drama producer and distributor Reel One Entertainment and production and management company The Cartel have today announced a multi-year deal that will see the two companies significantly expanding their investment in quality movies for the US and international market.
Under the deal, Reel One and The Cartel will co-develop 40 new movies over a three year period for their key US and international broadcast clients, including leading US cable networks Lifetime and The Hallmark Channel, as well as for theatrical release.
Among the first titles to be produced under the deal are the thrillers "Eve of Abduction", due for release in 2018, and the recently wrapped "A Friend's Obsession", starring Karissa Lee Staples ("Necessary Roughness").
Cartel and Reel One have previously collaborated successfully on six movies, including "The Wrong Mother", starring Vanessa Marcil ("Las Vegas", "Beverly Hills 90210") and Brooke Nevin ("Scorpion", "CSI"), which aired on Lifetime earlier this year, and the crime thriller "Deadly Exchange", as well as the 10-part police procedural series "Ties That Bind" (known internationally as "Detective McLean"), starring Kelli Williams ("Lie to Me", "Army Wives"), Jonathan Scarfe ("Van Helsing", "Hell on Wheels") and Luke Perry ("Riverdale", "Beverly Hills 90210").
Reel One will handle worldwide distribution of all 40 titles, adding to its growing line-up of in-house and acquired productions. Reel One's volume of content for distribution has more than doubled in the last few years, covering a broad range of genres, including romantic dramas, Christmas movies and thrillers.
The Cartel, meanwhile, has produced over 50 movies since 2007 and several series but the deal with Reel One will see it ramping up its investment in new titles significantly.
In addition, both companies are expanding their scripted series activities, following their collaboration on "Ties That Bind" last year. Reel One is currently developing a sci-fi series based on the Philip K Dick novella "Second Variety", while The Cartel teamed up with Aaron Paul earlier this year to develop a series based on the life of Jack Daniel.
"We are excited to continue and broaden our relationship with Reel One Entertainment," said Cartel Co- CEO Stan Spry. "They are one of the best international distributors and partners in the business, and we look forward to continued success and growth together."
Reel One CEO Tom Berry commented: "We're delighted to be partnering with Cartel to bring these new titles to our US and international buyers. We're seeing continued demand from broadcasters worldwide for high quality TV and theatrical movies that can attract audiences across different day-parts and this deal will allow us to further meet the needs of today's viewers."
About the Cartel
The Cartel is a feature film and television production and management company representing top-tier show runners, show creators, writers, directors, producers, talent and production companies in film, TV and new media. The Cartel owns Cartel Studios in the heart of Hollywood, which is their headquarters, as well as a full-service production and post-production complex. The Cartel has produced over fifty independent films, television movies, and television series in the last seven years. In November of 2015 The Cartel opened a London branch in historic Oxford Circus, and in May of 2016 opened a New York office on Hudson Street.
About Reel One
Headquartered in Montreal with offices in London, Los Angeles and Vancouver, Reel One Entertainment develops, finances, produces and distributes commercial scripted programming for a worldwide audience. Founded in 2001 by media entrepreneur Tom Berry, Reel One is one of the most prolific independent producers and distributors in the TV sector. Already a leading provider of television movies, the company has recently branched out into the production and distribution of scripted TV series


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At the Armory Show, Howard Greenberg is exhibiting a selection of images by star photographers in his collection. The stand features streets scenes by Joel Meyerowitz, Robert Frank and Gordon Parks, a self-portrait of newfound photo world darling Vivian Maier, a William Klein fashion photo, and a nude by Imogen Cunningham.
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Weight Watchers Points is not a diet. It is a way of life. People have to be taught how to eat healthy foods and live a healthy life. The point system is not effective if the clients will not have weight loss goals. For the system to work, specific point value is assigned to every food item. Using the formula that follows, we can compute the weight watchers points:
p=(c/50) + (f/12) + (min{r,4}/5)
P is pointsC is caloriesF is fatR is dietary fiber
If the dietary fiber is more than 4 only grams is used in computation. So, if dietary fiber is 2, we use 2 to calculate the points; if dietary fiber is 5, only 4 would be used in the calculation.
For the above formula, we use 50 calories equivalent to one point; 12 grams of fat is one point and a gram of fiber (up to 4 grams) you deduct 1/5 of a point. Let us assume that a food item had 100 calories, 2 fat grams and 2 fibers, the following formula calculates the weight watchers points.
(100/50) + (2/12) – (2/5)
2 + .17 - .4 = 1.77 points
It is difficult to have decimal points in the points so we round off 1.77 to a whole number making it 2 weight watcher points.
System is based on assigning each food item a specific point value. To calculate weight watchers points, the nutritional values of each food item such as calories, fat grams and fiber serving need to be recorded.
To determine the points, the weight range of a person is taken and each person is assigned points they can have in a day equivalent to their weight. 35 flex points are given to a person that can be used for the week. These flex points are allowed to have an occasion treat. If you stick to just the daily points allowance, you will not get the flex points.
General guidelines for the points based on weight:
To lose weight, it is important that you watch your points limit for the day and the week. If you really want to lose weight eat less than you crave but burn more energy. A weight watcher client will reduce weight by self monitoring and self educating his or her appetite to lessen its cravings. Assigning point value to every food item is quite an effort in addition to watching the points allowed to a particular weight everyday.
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It's about time for me to give this subject a rest, but I just had to add one more confusing element, having just watched the HBO "Sex Crimes Unit" documentary.
"Nobody deserves to be raped, no matter who they are or what they did," said Lisa Friel, head of the unit. She was discussing a case in which her unit was able to obtain a guilty verdict, even though the victim was a prostitute.
But then she was taken off the DSK case – maybe because of this:
Lisa Friel, then chief of the Manhattan DA's Sex Crimes Unit, and a senior investigator with the unit were tossed off the case after an internal battle over how to proceed, and less-experienced replacements ignored their concerns in a rush to present evidence to a grand jury, said multiple sources familiar with the rift.
Friel, who plans to step down on Sept. 1, had grown concerned about discrepancies in the maid's accounts of the alleged sex attack and got into a shouting match with prosecutor Ann Prunty, who is not part of the unit but was named to the "second chair" at the prosecutor's table.
Taken off that case, and then possibly fired – supposedly for not giving unaired footage from the documentary about an ongoing case to the defense.
She was such an appealing character, and she was worried about being able to afford her daughter's college tuition.
Makes me wonder who will be next.


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When did Bell MTS Iceplex open?
The building officially opened August 16th, 2010 and held the Grand Opening on September 24th, 2010.
What are the Iceplex Hours of Operation?
Bell MTS Iceplex is open to public 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Press Box Restaurant hours can be found here.
Jets Gear Pro Shop hours can be found here.
How many ice surfaces does it have?
Bell MTS Iceplex has four rinks which are all NHL regulation-sized ice surfaces (200′ x 85′) and a dedicated Goaltender Training Rink (45' x 37'). Seating in CDN Tire is 1330 seated, total 1512.
What amenities does it have?
Bell MTS Iceplex is home to the Press Box Restaurant & Sports Bar, Centre Ice full-service concessions, conference facilities, the Jets Gear Pro Shop, Focus Fitness high-performance training facility, and the Ice Lab Goaltender Training Facility.
Who do I contact if I want to rent any of the facilities?
If you would like to rent ice please contact Ted Szypowski at 204-926-5888 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you would like to book an event please contact Jessica Horton at 204-926-5851 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Do the Winnipeg Jets practice at Bell MTS Iceplex?
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What does Bell MTS Iceplex provide for Handicapped Accessibility?
Bell MTS Iceplex was made with handicapped access in mind. We have an elevator to the 2nd level of the building with viewing from the end of each rink via 2nd level balconies. In addition, the facility has barrier-free showers and specialized showers in the ACU rink which is the designated for Sledge Hockey.
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The Non-Smokers Health Protection and Vapour Products Act prohibit smoking and e-cigarette use in enclosed public places. Accordingly, Bell MTS Iceplex is a smoke-free building. The definition of smoking under the Act has been amended to include smoking cannabis, and therefore, smoking, including cannabis products, and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in all areas of the Iceplex. In addition, smoking tobacco or cannabis within 10 meters of any external entry door at Bell MTS Iceplex is also prohibited under legislation. There is a smoking area outside on the East side of the main entrance.
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I always forget what the wagon expression is – falling off the wagon? Back on the wagon? And I forgot exactly what it means. Are you supposed to be on the wagon? It certainly doesn't sound like a good thing to fall off a wagon, but then isn't it lame to jump on the bandwagon?
Well, whatever the wagon expression is that people use to mean they've gone back to drinking, it applies to me diet-wise. I had a pretty good thing going with the Zone, but it's been a constant battle with the carb cravings. Traveling makes it even tougher, and on top that I haven't spent a great deal of time in the gym recently. It all amounts to me putting about 5 of the 15 pounds I lost back on, in addition to a general feeling of lethargy.
But there is good news – after a couple of months of not sleeping more than an hour at a time I've slept though the night for 3 consecutive nights. Horray for sleep.


text: Deployment of an employee to a new role and employee recruitment are high-priority tasks of the human resource manager on account of the huge power vested in the hands of the work force in deciding the future of the business. The employees posted must possess the qualities desirable to the role. Human resource managers are always on the look out for specific attributes suited for the role and other general attributes. Employee experience and the domain knowledge are the specific attributes that are to be scrutinised. Experience is the knowledge gained by the employee over the past years of employment which can add to the current role in question. The recruit should be capable of employing the expertise acquired from the past experiences in a way to suit the present task. His educational background and the working knowledge are important in recruitment. The personal disposition plays a crucial part in employee recruitment. The HR department is to keep a close watch on the individuality of the person. He should possess a pleasing character and must be courteous. He should be energetic and enthusiastic in performing the task. He must have confidence in himself and the drive to push him as well as the team members in the right direction. The employee should have realistic and positive attitude towards life. A negative attitude is contagious and can result in a huge loss for the business entity. The probable recruit must be innovative, creative and must harbour an analytical mind to recognise and understand the various aspects of a problem. He must have the maturity, confidence and experience to take quick rational decisions during the time of crisis. To take an intelligent decision the employee should be a quick learner and must keep pace with the technological and other changes happening around him. He should be convinced of his strengths and weakness and confident about his ability in exonerating himself from the negative threats. Understanding the role played by being a good listener in self development is important. He accepts his mistakes and possesses the will power to prevent them from recurring. Control over technical knowledge is another attribute verified by the HR manager. The employees must be ethical and must stand to their conscience in adverse situations. A highly ethical employee wins the trust of his fellow mates. Control over the emotions is another attribute looked for by the HR manager. The employee should always maintain his calm and composure even when circumstances force otherwise. The individual should be able to communicate the required subject in a way such that it is rightly understood by the audience. The employee must be highly organised in his actions. He should possess the ability to manage the time effectively so that the balancing of work-life is done with ease. He should be capable of delegating the functions and must give the necessary authority to perform them. He must also be able to perform more than one function efficiently whenever situation calls for it. Dedication to the work performed is another attribute analysed. Though the attributes looked for by the HR managers are wide and varied, in nutshell, the employees have to possess domain knowledge and a good personality.


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Helping people to find work is our key driver. It is Randstad's role in society. Never before has Randstad been in a better position to add real value for clients and candidates in a world where digital is the new normal. By smartly integrating superior digital HR technology with the human touch of our professional and experienced people, we can stand out from the competition.
Our strategy consists of four building blocks: strong concepts, best people, excellent execution and superior brands. They are our response to the external growth drivers and market trends in our industry. However, these building blocks only work in unison. Strong concepts are of little value without the right people to make them work. Excellent execution is impossible without the right concepts and the best people. And once these blocks come together, you can create the fourth building block: superior brands. Our strategic building blocks enable us to not only serve the interests of our stakeholders, but to create lasting value for all of them − our clients, our employees, our candidates and society at large.
To identify key material matters in the dynamic world of work, we take input from both inside and outside Randstad. In the first half of 2018, we did a re-assessment of our most recent materiality analysis (2016). The assessment was conducted by independent consultants in order to validate our current material matters and identify new topics. The stakeholder groups included clients, candidates, employees, authorities, shareholders, trade unions, civil society, and sector organizations. The relevance of these topics was assessed through an online survey filled by clients, candidates, employees and shareholders. The business impact of each topic was assessed by internal representatives of different departments, functions and regions.
We identified 23 key material matters in the social, economic, and environmental domains. These matters are captured in a materiality matrix, where relevance for stakeholders is plotted on the y axis and the business impact is plotted on the x axis. The materiality matrix does not reflect regional or cultural differences. We report on our key material matters, at least annually in our Annual Report.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become one of the most widespread occupational health problems we face today. It affects millions of people a year, and with our growing reliance on computers there seems to be no end in sight. The syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve just above the wrist. Pressure on this nerve can be caused by an injury or sustained use from common activities like typing, chopping, hammering, or pushing. Symptoms of CTS range from wrist pain, numbness, tingling, burning, weakness or loss of grip strength, and loss of sleep due to discomfort.
In most cases, a chiropractic adjustment to the affected area is an extremely effective solution for CTS symptoms. In addition, we would want to do a spinal analysis to confirm if a misalignment in either the back or neck is causing this condition. These treatments, along with physiotherapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises, can in most cases effectively alleviate and eventually eliminate the symptoms associated with CTS.


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Since its inception, the development in the Middle Ages to the present day, Varazdin has always been a city where its residents love, and guests admired him and praised him.
Varazdin is first mentioned in 1181. The present town developed near the fortress (Stari Grad). It was chartered as the free royal town by King Andrew II in 1209. The privileges were confirmed by Bela IV in 1220. The fortress passed into the hands of the counts Celjski at the end of the 14th century.
What makes Varazdin apart from other cities is its extraordinary monuments and artistic heritage of the most preserved and richest urban complex. With the Old Town complex in a relatively small space remained preserved palaces, important public buildings, valuable houses and villas in the style of Baroque, Rococo, Classicism, Art Nouveau, and one of the oldest European city hall.
The richness of religious heritage will tell you another story of Varazdin as a bell tower, but also the people who have built for centuries, and the angels on the altars, walls and pictures of your kindness will thank every respect.
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Just as plagiarism, cheating, and other ethical breaches are important concerns in the on-ground classroom, academic integrity must be fostered and encouraged in the online classroom. Student success and achievement of learning outcomes depends not only on enforcing policies to eliminate cheating and plagiarism, but also on creating a culture where students understand and endorse the importance of ethical academic practices.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Tackling drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa
Written by Naomi Stewart
September 5, 2018
Tuberculosis is often thought to be a relic of the past. Many people are surprised to learn Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide. It is also the biggest infectious killer. In 2016 alone, over 1.7 million people lost their lives to this very curable disease, which equates to 4,500 people a day.
Most infections are in low- and middle-income countries, where many people live in more crowded conditions. They also tend to have more health issues, but less access to healthcare than high-income countries. With tuberculosis, the necessary six months of daily treatments can present additional economic and social challenges that are difficult to overcome. These include obstacles such as the time and costs of travelling to far-away clinics. What's more, tuberculosis patients face lack of social support, or associated stigma. Unfortunately, inadequate and/or partial treatment regimens have now led to drug-resistant strains of the bacteria, which can be transmitted to others. This makes it even more imperative to eradicate tuberculosis and end this public health crisis sooner rather than later.
Through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the global community has called for a totally tuberculosis-free world by 2030. But ending the epidemic is about more than just medical treatment. It also needs to be about preventing infections in the first place.
South Africa faces some of the highest rates of the disease known to the world. Primary healthcare facilities are responsible for providing tuberculosis treatment. As such they have guidelines to prevent new infections such as face masks, ventilated waiting areas, etc. However, there are high rates of the disease among healthcare workers themselves, which suggests that these guidelines are followed inconsistently. But why?
Umoya omuhle: a response to drug-resistant tuberculosis
Umoya omuhle was born in response to that question. The mother can be roughly translated as a 'breath of fresh air' in Zulu. It was coined for a three-year collaborative project with researchers from seven institutes across the UK and South Africa, based out of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Using a whole-systems approach, they focus on different dimensions of infection in these clinics, including the way air (and thus M. tuberculosis) flows through the buildings, how people move around the space, and the views of healthcare workers on infection prevention.
The researchers are studying everything from the ventilation systems to where people sit or stand in the waiting rooms. They are also exploring how clinic workers think and act about the risks. Ultimately, they are aiming to develop a health systems intervention that can help stop new infections of drug-resistant tuberculosis. As part of the whole systems approach, the team also has to consider the social, biological, and political reasons for the continued existence of tuberculosis in South Africa. This is something other countries will need to do as well.
A growing global priority
Indeed, many organisations are giving increasing attention to the problem from all corners of the world. In the UN Headquarters in New York, preparations are underway for the first high-level TB meeting during the General Assembly in September. With the UN calling it a "tremendous and unprecedented step forward by governments and all partners engaged in the fight against TB," the meeting is expected to result in a firm and 'ambitious' political declaration by all heads of state. It will also commit to the end of the killer lung disease even more firmly than the SDG targets.
While the political powers that be come to such an agreement, the question of 'how' still whirrs in the background. Meanwhile the researchers of Umoya omuhle are dedicated to figuring out how the pieces of the puzzle fit together in South Africa.
Naomi Stewart is a communications officer at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She works directly with academics, groups, and projects – including Umoya omuhle – to communicate their research clearly and effectively. You can find her at @naomimstewart.
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Here's some tips for those unwanted light and holiday items.
Each year, 25 to 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the United States, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
Real trees are a renewable and recyclable resource. There are more than 4,000 Christmas trees recycling programs throughout the country.
Many municipalities in Stark County offer drop-off locations (Massillon or Jackson and Perry township, to name a few) to discard your tree.
But what about other decorations and holiday decor that you no longer want to pack away?
Rachel Rothacher, administrative director at Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling Center, said it's best to donate or pass along decorations in good condition.
"There are certain things you can recycle but sometimes it's just not as convenient," she said.
Many decorations, she said, are not recyclable or only pieces are reusable.
"If they are still in working order, including artificial trees, you should donate them to Goodwill or another second-hand store," Rothacher said. "Sometimes there are organizations that will take Christmas decorations as well."
Here's some tips for getting rid of decorations and holiday items other than throwing them away:
Lights - If they are not working properly, Rothacher suggests checking with local stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot. They often hold recycling events for Christmas lights. Otherwise, you can check with local scrap yards that may recycle light components such as the wires.
Inflatables - The popular, air-filled decorations can't be recycled, Rothacher said. She suggests repairing them.
Other holiday decor - Some parts of the decorations may be accepted by metal scrap yards but Rothacher said most items will not be accepted in curbside recycling bins or public recycling bins.
Glass ornaments - If the ornaments are still in good shape, Rothacher says to donate them. Broken glass ornaments, drinking glasses and mirrors can not be recycled with regular recyclables. Broken glass should be placed in a hard plastic container and placed in the trash. Generally, the rule of thumb is glass or plastic you purchase at the grocery store can be recycled in curbside or public recycling bins, she said.
Boxes and wrapping paper - At this time of the year, boxes from online purchases and merchandise packing can be recycled. And the wrapping paper you pulled off your gifts, unless it is foil paper, can also be placed in the curbside or public recycling bins.
Packing materials - Rothacher said packing peanuts can be taken to area shipping stores to be reused while the air-filled packing material can be recycled in plastic film recycling bins. Many area grocery stores have a drop-off bin for plastic film - items such as shopping bags, produce bags, dry cleaning bags, the wrap around paper towels and diapers. To find a plastic film recycling center near you, visit plasticfilmrecycling.org.
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This past Tuesday, as President Obama notoriously took the hand of Raul Castro at a memorial to Nelson Mandela, the Cuban government simultaneously cracked down on political dissidents on the island. What happened was a sharp contrast to the fluffy words President Raul Castro spoke at the memorial, as well as an illustration of why Cuban-American politicians are so adamant about discussing the sorry state of human rights on the island.
Tuesday, December 10 marked annual activities planned by Cuban dissidents for the anniversary of International Human Rights Day. Throughout the day, close to 100 were detained across the island during planned events, according to reporting from the Miami Herald. And an estimated 16 were left bleeding after police raided the home of a member of the Christian Liberation Movement, a small government opposition group.
Yet on the same day, the hip-hop scene of the island does seem to have won a small battle.
In Havana, organizers of the fifth edition of "Puños Arriba," a Cuban hip-hop awards show, were told that their show could not go on at the planned original venue, one that could house about 2000 people. Instead, they were informed, they would need to move it to a venue that could fit a mere 200.
Unfortunately Matraka Productions, the organizers of the event, had been in similar situations before. Two years ago, the state seized control over the Rotilla Festival they helped organize. That festival stood apart as the largest counterculture festival on the island.
Fearing that the same fate of the Rotilla Festival might befall the hip-hop award show, about 80 rappers and musicians began protesting around noon outside the Cuban Institute of Music. Those present also feared that losing the venue would also mean wasting months of promotion, along with dealing with the technical problems that the new venue would bring.
Speaking to martinoticias.com, organizer and director of Matraka Productions, Michel Matos, said that the government was scared that the hip-hop event could get out of hand. "The worst thing would be that someone says something that they consider anti-revolutionary, but that kind of thing is just spontaneous. Hip-hop tends to be critical and against the system," he said.
"We should be coming in to the agreed venue and finalizing the event," he protested. "Transferring the venue is just an excuse to shut down the event."
Protestors held up a sign reading "Culture is a right of the people."
The protest reached its peak when staff of the institute said that they would only negotiate with those who were members of the Cuban Rap Agency. (Across the island, performers have to sign up with various official agencies in order to perform in public.)
According to the Havana Times, the protesters responded, "Either you speak to everyone, or you speak to no one." They went on to demand that either the government let the show go on, or instead take every last person to jail.
After hours of demonstrating, staff of the institute came out and said that they were misinformed, and that the event could go on as planned. Matos said that it was all worth it. "We are happy. A little bit entranced, but confused. I think we have gotten a lot of experience out of this today."
On another positive note amid a widespread crackdown, powerful dissident Guillermo Fariñas said that this was the first time he was not arrested as he marked a celebration for Human Rights Day since 2002.
In the unlikely event that you are reading this in Cuba, the event is taking place Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Trompo Loco circus tent on 112 and in between 5th and 3rd Avenue on the beach.
Daniel Rivero is a producer/reporter for Fusion who focuses on police and justice issues. He also skateboards, does a bunch of arts related things on his off time, and likes Cuban coffee.


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Manufactured during the 1950s and 1960s the "396" was named after its table size - 36" x 9" - and based on principles first incorporated in the pre-WW2 Bridgeport. However, unlike many similar machines, the Town Woodhouse did not clone or even copy parts of the American machine - but was an entirely original production. Built in Mk. 1 and Mk. 2 forms both versions of the 396 were of very similar appearance - but with the later model having nearly every casting changed and its vertical head being significantly altered and improved. The layout of the miller was entirely conventional with a heavy main column, in cast iron, formed as a stiff box casting with internal bracing and incorporating a small tool cupboard in its left-hand face - and the hollow base used as a convenient coolant tank. The knee rode on ordinary V ways, fitted with adjustable tapered gib strips, and both the elevating screw, and the table feed screws, were in the form of acme threads running through substantial bronze nuts with backlash elimination. The screws ran through particularly large end supports - containing Timken taper roller bearings - and the zeroing micrometer dials were, at 3.5 inches, of a reasonable size for the time. The table was formed with a coolant tray around its outer edge - but with the 3 T-slots running through the end sections to maximize the clamping area - and had a T-slot machined down its front face to provide a location for the adjustable knock-off stops. Travel on the standard hand-feed table was 23 inches longitudinally, 9 in traverse and 17 inches vertically - however, with the optional power-feed attachment in place (giving 12 rates, in geometrical progression, from 0.5 to 9 inches per minute) longitudinal travel was reduced to 19.75 inches, but with handwheels still fitted at both ends. Spigoted into the main column the turret housing was 15 inches in diameter, graduated for rotation through 360° and clamped in place by 4 bolts. The cast-iron ram was round - like a pre-September 1952 Bridgeport - and could be rotated in the same way, by a handwheel operating through worm-and-wheel gearing, and slid in and out by hand. The ram was locked into the turret by two pad bolts and the end opposite the vertical head machined to accept a slotting attachment. The original vertical head had hand-powered downfeed and an interesting, though noisy, epicyclic gear arrangement that provided, in conjunction with the belt drive, 10 speeds from 100 to 2000 r.p.m. or, alternatively, 200 to 4000. At 3.75" the quill travel was a little shorter than the Mk. 2 and the high/low range selector used a lever instead of a dial. Much-improved, the robust Mk. 2 head had 9 speeds, from 80 to 2420 r.p.m., and was driven by a 1-h.p. motor through V-belts and a lathe-like "backgear" assembly employing some nylon gears to ensure quiet running. Marked HIGH - LOW the backgear selector dial was conveniently positioned on the head's front face. Able to be rotated through 360° in the vertical plane about the turret overarm, both heads could also be tilted over - the mechanism for the latter being contained within a large-diameter cylindrical housing, with a degree ring engraved around its outer edge. The spindle could be raised and lowered through 4 inches of travel by either a hand lever - working through a flame-hardened pinion meshing with a rack cut into the quill - or by a fine-feed handwheel through worm-and-wheel gearing. A micrometer dial was fitted to the handwheel and a micrometer depth stop provided to aid accurate depth control. The most important improvement on the Mk. 2 head was the inclusion of power down-feed: two rates were available, working through a safety-overload clutch whose release setting was built in during assembly. Selected by a push-pull knob - and engaged by a similar control positioned beneath the fine-feed handwheel - the feed could be disengaged by hand, or automatically knocked off against the micrometer depth stop. The spindle and quill were in flame-hardened alloy steel, hardened, ground and with the quill housing honed for a perfect fit. The end of the 30 INT taper spindle was supported in adjustable needle roller bearings - the aim being to give the smallest possible radial clearance between it and the quill. A roller bearing took spindle end thrust whilst an upper taper- roller bearing ensured rigidity and accurate alignment. As a further contribution to smooth running the aluminum belt pulleys were balanced. On both heads the maximum clearance between spindle nose and table was 14.5 inches.Well made and robust - the net weight was 1792 lbs (814 kg) - and once very popular, today a lack of spare parts limits the appeal of the 936 - though custom-made spares would still be a good investment to keep an otherwise-sound example running..
The versatility of a ram turret miller is clearly illustrated in this picture of the Mk. 1 head extended fully forwards whilst both swivelled and tilted through 90-degrees. The head was fitted with a No. 3 Morse taper nose, a roller bearing at the lower end and a rather noisy epicyclic backgear that gave, in conjunction with the belt drive, 10 speeds from 100 to 2000 r.p.m. or, alternatively, 200 to 4000. At 3.75". The quill travel was 3.75 inches.
With a heavier built, the Mk. 2 head incorporated power down feed and, driven by a 1-h.p. motor through V-belts and a lathe-like "backgear" assembly, 9 speeds from 80 to 2420 r.p.m. A number of gears in nylon were used in the gear train to ensure quieter running.
Clearly illustrated in this picture is the versatility of a ram turret milling machine - the Mk. 2 head being extended fully forwards while both swivelled and tilted through 90-degrees
On both Mk. 1 and Mk. 2 versions the optional table power-feed attachment gave 12 rates of feed, in geometrical progression, from 0.5 to 9 inches per minute. With the unit fitted longitudinal table travel dropped from 23 inches to 19.75 inches - but with handwheels still retained at both ends.
Driven by a 0.5 h.p. 3-phase motor the self-contained slotting attachment was carried on the back of the ram and retained against a 7-inch diameter, 4-bolt flange. It had 4 rates of stroke: 40, 60, 90 and 140 per minute. Both the main housing and the ram were manufactured in high quality cast iron - with the important gib strip in bronze and the maximum tool size 0.5 inches in square or round. Pick-off gears, arranged in pairs, and accessible under a side cover retained by round knurl-edged nuts, were used to changed speeds whilst the stroke length was infinitely adjustable from 0 to a maximum of 2 inches..


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Motorists are having to spend up to £300 more each year to fill up their car because of the huge gulf between the fuel economy claims made by motor manufacturers - and actual petrol consumption on the road.
A survey last night said the fuel efficiency claims of car giants such as Vauxhall, Ford and Peugeot were miles apart from reality.
In tests on nearly 100 cars so far this year, Which? found the Peugeot 208 only achieved 52.3 miles to the gallon - 20 per cent below the manufacturer's advertised claim.
The Hyundai i20 notched up 46.3 mpg in the Which? tests against the official fuel economy rate of 57.6. The difference would cost the motorist up to £306 more in petrol a year.
On diesel models, Which? found "green" models were among the biggest culprits for overstating their efficiency, with Vauxhall's EcoFlex Corsa only achieving 65.7 mpg, against the advertised 85.6.
The survey comes as 80 per cent of motorists claim the cost of fuel is their biggest worry despite recent fall in the cost of filling up at the forecourt.
Rob Hull, Which? car expert, said car manufacturers were "caveating" fuel efficiency figures more than ever before by quoting EU-regulated test results which were not achievable on the road.
The tests carried out by Which? mirrored EU regulations, but included cold starts and a section of motorway driving.
Mr Hull said: "We know these figures aren't achievable, and small print like this on websites show that manufacturers know it too, and want to cover their backs by quoting them for 'comparative purposes'."
He added: "The current test doesn't reflect real driving situations, most of us drive on motorways, although there's no part of the official EU test that covers this, and the cars are driven in their most efficient driving mode, which often doesn't deliver acceptable everyday performance."
Only two models achieved their stated mpg in the Which? tests, the Chevrolet Camaro convertible and the Mercedes Benz Viano.
The watchdog said those that got closest to the claims were those manufacturers that, typically, quote lower official fuel economy figures - such as sports cars or luxury models.
Other "standouts" included a 2.2 litre diesel Honda CR-V and the 1.6 litre petrol Citroen C4.
Which? said diesels were "less capable" of meeting their mpg claims than petrol models, with the average shortfall of 6.6mpg, costing motorists an extra £160 more on fuel each year.
The average shortfall on petrol models was 4.9mpg, costing an extra £137.
The majority of cars on the "name and shame" list released by Which? were eco-focused models which qualify for cheaper car tax.
A spokesman for Peugeot said the car maker was "disappointed" by the survey, adding that two new Peugeot 308 models had exceeded expectations at an industry MPG Marathon last month.
He said: "I don't know how Which? have undertaken their tests but the Government requires us to conduct them in a repeatable and comparable way.
"The returns on fuel will always be affected by the way the car is driven and it is possible to exceed the manufacturers' figures."
The AA said the best way of saving fuel was to leave room to the car in front, to avoid continually hitting the brakes, and to "moderate" speed. A spokesman said: "If you stick to the speed limits, the odds are you will save fuel." In winter, fuel efficiency typically falls by an average of 3 miles per gallon because of the cold weather, the motoring organisation said.


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I have a real problem using peel-offs. I don't care for them in general (...for me...) and use them only in moderation, but I've got a shedload of them in my room!
So here I've used them but in a different way. I placed the peel-off on some gloss-coated card (Astrolux) and brayered over it with my Big 'n' Juicy pads.
In the first one, I left the peel-off on and in the second one I removed the peel-off of the large rose before brayering over with a darker ink then removing the butterfly & the smaller rose.
You can layer like that a few times (..make sure you take off some of the sticky first so the peel-off doesn't damage the card...) before removing the last of the peel-offs to expose the original card colour. You can even use the same peel-off in
another position if you're careful.
Hope to see all your inspired entries next week! LOL!


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Trying to convey a contact of nature to daily life, industrial designer Lorenzo Buffa designed a set of watches known as Analog Picket Watches.
The picket watches have a flexible tender strap on the inside that's coated in picket on the floor giving them an basic seamless picket look. They appear substantial nevertheless nonetheless like a bit of jewelry that each gender may placed on.


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26th June 2021
Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
Official Statement regarding COVID-19
Following the escalation of COVID-19, sadly we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our Great Strides challenges below.
Great Strides 65 Surrey Hills – 6th June 2020
Great Strides Ultra – 6th June 2020
Great Strides Peak District (40km & 65km) – 13th June 2020
Great Strides Brecon Beacons (40km & 65km) – 27th June 2020
Great Strides Yorkshire Dales – 4th July 2020
Whilst we understand how disappointing this decision will be, we have not made it lightly and sincerely apologise to everyone who has signed up for these events. We are very grateful for all your support, training and fundraising to-date, and hope you will be able to join us on the dates below in 2021. Every participant will receive an email with further details and will be able to transfer their place to the 2021 event without further payment.
Great Strides Peak District (40km & 65km) – 5th June 2021
Great Strides 65 Surrey Hills – 12th June 2021
Great Strides Ultra – 12th June 2021
Great Strides Brecon Beacons (40km & 65km) – 26th June 2021
Great Strides Yorkshire Dales – 3rd July 2021
Across the country and the world, everyone is coming to terms with the current situation in relation to the Coronavirus. At the Trust we are aware that this is hugely concerning for the cystic fibrosis community and we must ensure that everyone's health and safety is our utmost priority.
If you have any queries, or do not wish to transfer your place to 2021, please contact our team at email@example.com or telephone 020 3795 2176 and we will be happy to help.
Thank you for your loyalty and passion, and thank you especially for your continued support for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Register for your place in this stunning challenge in 2021
Take on the full 65kms of this fantastic event in 2021.
Teams must be a minimum of four and a maximum of six walkers, plus a support driver and vehicle to take part in this charity walk. The support driver will meet you at each checkpoint and help you refuel, ahead of the next section of the walk. One member of the team should be designated team leader. The registration fee is £80. The closing date for registrations is 30 May 2021.
Registration opens at 05:00. The hike starts off bright and early at 06:00 at Theatr Brycheiniog and takes you through Brecon on the old road towards Storey Arms.
You will then ascend up Pen-Y-Fan and trek towards Cribyn, before coming down off the Beacons towards Pentwyn Reservoir. The route then loops around Pontsticill and Pentwyn Reservoirs and up towards Talybont Forest.
Here you will join the Taff Trail again through the forest and into Talybont. From Talybont, the route takes you steadily along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal Path along the home straight into the Canal Basin, where you will be greeted by supporters, family, friends and a well-deserved medal!
You will follow a similar route as the 65km challenge - don't worry it will be sign posted!
You will also start at 06:00 from Theatr Brycheiniog but you will through Ffrwdgrech, along the Cefn Cwm Llwch, all the way up to the summit of Pen y Fan before coming down off the Beacons towards Pentwyn Reservoir.
You will then head straight along the taff trail and follow the route round to Talybont. The route takes you steadily along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal Path along the home straight into the Canal Basin, where you will also be greeted by supporters, family, friends and a well-deserved medal!
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis for everyone living with the condition. We are investing in cutting-edge research, supporting clinical care, and campaigning tirelessly on the issues that matter, but we need your help. Together we will beat cystic fibrosis for good.
Still need persuading? Let us show you in 20 seconds why Brecon Beacons is the place to take your first Great Strides!
65km – not something that should be taken lightly, nor would I recommend doing it alone. Having the support of a great team of recovery drivers and teammates to share in the pain when it all gets really hard is definitely a must. Luckily for me, I had both!
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I have some nice organic tomatoes from a farmer's market, a little left over Regianno Parmesan and some supermarket spinach and ricotta tortellini (the fresh kind, not died). On a less lazy day, I'd crank up the pasta machine – but not today. For dessert I have about 200g of good fair trade dark cooking chocolate, and some milk and eggs in the fridge.
To get started, how about a nice sauce for the pasta? Let's see what else I have and put it together (enough for two serves):
- a splash of olive oil
- a shredded clove of garlic
- bottled herbs (basil, parsley) – it's raining, I'm not going to the garden this once
- a sprinkling of macadamia halves
- 4 smallish tomatoes
- a hint of red pepper seeds
- finely shredded Parmesan
The trick with a tomato-based sauce is to squeeze out the juice and seeds. This way you don't have to cook it down so much and end up with a fresher taste. Start with heating the oil, toss in the garlic then the tomato, herbs and spices. Then the tomato has almost fallen apart, add in the macadamias.
At this point, you may want to add in a splash of good red wine: not too much, you'll want to drink the rest.
Once the sauce is making good progress, cook the pasta. The brand I'm using (a local one, San Remo) is not half bad if you ignore the package directions to cook to death for 6 minutes. My rule for any filled pasta or gnocchi is (based on instructions from an Italian cook): "cook them until they give up" – when they float to the surface and turn upside down. This time, it's about 2 minutes. The result: a good chewy texture, and a filling that still has plenty of taste. Australians (judging from the package instructions) share the South African and British taste for flavourless mush.
Toss the pasta in the sauce, add Parmesan and you're ready to serve.
On to dessert. This needs a little planning ahead of time. I like to make meringues at the same time as I make ice cream because you can use the egg yolks for the ice cream. There are a few simple basics for making good meringues:
- never use chilled eggs: let them warm to room temperature
- use a copper mixing bowl: this seems to result in getting a stiffer texture much faster (I doubt very much a little copper is toxic: think of what they replaced lead with in water pipes)
- cook at low heat (90°C or 190°F for the neoliths): you are drying the meringues more than cooking them
Here's another interesting trick I discovered. I recently found brown caster sugar in a supermarket and bought it wondering why you'd want something like that. The answer is, you get extra crispy meringues that whip up easier. The colour is a pale gold rather than snowy white, but they taste great.
OK, so the ice cream. The basic idea is to make an egg custard, let it cool, chill it, add whipped cream then churn in an ice cream maker.
Here's an example:
- 400 ml milk
- quarter cup of sugar (double this if not adding something sweetened)
- 3 egg yolks (reserve the whites)
- 200g good dark chocolate (fair trade please: if you are going to die of death by chocolate feel good about it)
- 200 ml good whipping cream
Shred the chocolate. I do this by slicking it finely: it shreds as you slice.
Whip up the egg yolks, gradually adding the sugar, until you have a light consistency.
Scald the milk in a microwave (2 minutes in mine; it needs to be just short of boiling). Add some of the milk into the egg mixture, mix well and whisk into the rest of the milk. Heat again in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, watching for the point where it starts to froth up. Stop and whisk vigorously as soon as this happens, and repeat until you have a thick custard. If you take it too far, you end up with sweet scrambled egg, so take care.
At this point, patience is called for, otherwise you might as well decant into mugs and serve as the world's best hot chocolate. If you can resist, put the custard aside to cool off, then refrigerate it. Lunch is developing into an all-day affair.
While you have nothing else to do, work on the meringues:
- 3 egg whites
- 125 g sugar
Whip the egg whites to a froth, then gradually add the sugar. Whip until the mixture can hold its shape, then drop about half a tablespoonful at a time onto a nonstick baking sheet in a baking tray (I use the baking sheet as anti-crunch packing when I store the meringues, and reuse it a few times for future batches). Put in a cool oven (90°C) on the middle shelf for 3 hours, and leave in the oven after turning off the heat to continue drying.
Back to the ice cream. Once it's thoroughly chilled, whip the cream fairly stiff, fold it in then put the mixture in an ice cream maker (mine is hand-churned). Work the machine the usual way. Although ice cream is one of the few things I eat from frozen, it's best eaten fresh.


text: Alex Schrodt plays drums in Murder by Death, one of the hardest working bands in the country. Just check out their tour schedule! Alex talks about leaving space in the music so everyone (including MBD's cello player) can have enough room. Watch Alex use mallets on the cymbals and even play the walls of the club instead of his drums. From whisper quiet to furious and screaming, Alex, who learned to hit hard from Thursday's Tucker Rule, is in charge behind the kit.


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Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to Halloween is my Christmas Honor character shirt, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn't know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored. The first Jack O'Lanterns were actually made from turnips. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. The word which comes from the Old English wicce, meaning wise woman. In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.
Halloween is my Christmas Honor character shirt, hoodie, sweater and v-neck t-shirt
Best Halloween is my Christmas Honor character shirt
This October I will officially be helping the denizens of Halloween is my Christmas Honor character shirt! Well, I say help make Christmas but my assistance will be through trying to make Jack realize that this perhaps isn't the best idea. What better, one of my best friends since childhood Luke Ostrow is going to be playing the role of the great and spectacular Jack Skellington!! To be able to work alongside someone I look up to as a friend and admire as a musical master, this is honestly such a heartwarming experience. I'm so excited to make new friends and participate in such a wonderful show, it's such an honor that I was chosen for this part!


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Breaking Down the Cleveland Browns 2012 Schedule:
Weeks 5 – 8:
Sunday, October 7 at New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET
Sunday, October 14 vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET
Sunday, October 21 at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET
Sunday, October 28 vs. San Diego Chargers, 1 p.m. ET
Analysis: The Browns have karma on their side traveling to New Jersey to play the Giants in week five. In 2008 (Giants), 2009 (Steelers), and 2010 (Saints) the Browns defeated the reigning Super Bowl Champions (I left out the Packers in 2011 as it was preseason). I don't know if whether the team gets fired up and has something to prove, or if the champs take Cleveland lightly, but it has become a perfect storm as of late. For that fact alone I can give the team a puncher's chance against the Giants; actually winning the game is another story. I'm pretty certain if the rosters were placed side-by-side New York would have an overwhelming edge in many of the position groups. The offense will be challenged all day, especially up front, and could struggle mightily; the Browns must match their opponent's physicality in order to stay competitive (I'm assuming this will be a running theme for 2012). In the upset in 2008, the secondary was able to intercept Eli Manning several times to escape with a win – the Browns will need a repeat performance to get the victory.
The rematch against the Bengals will pit two teams whose personalities will have likely changed since the previous meeting. Both young rosters include rookies who will then have a few games under their belt; depending on position, the coaching staff may give these athletes more freedom to display what they are made of. My hope is that the younger players on the Browns progress well, while the veterans continue to play at a solid level. This is another very winnable game, as I believe Cleveland's new playmakers can give them an better opportunity to score almost anywhere on the field (it would be hard to argue that this was the case in 2011). To believe in a Browns victory here may not be all that crazy when it's all said and done.
The first victory of the 2011 season for the Cleveland Browns was a triumph in Indianapolis; this year the rematch will occur in week seven. However, the Colts will now have Andrew Luck at quarterback – among many new faces on the roster. The makeup of the perennial AFC South winners has changed dramatically – I envision it will take a few seasons for the Colts to get their act together and be a power once again. For the game in 2012, it will be imperative for the defense of the Browns to disrupt the timing of Luck as he continues to get accustomed to the professional game. Like a majority of NFL contests this one can easily go either way; I feel the Browns actually have more talent overall and in a majority of units (which is not the norm). Taking advantage of this incidence will allow a mistake here or there and still earn a victory; too many though and an upset win could ensue for the home team. I would not be surprised to see a more conservative approach for the Browns' offensive play calling (at least earlier on) and have the game dictate where they go from there.
Another team the Browns have struggled against, as of late, has been the San Diego Chargers. Historically, Cleveland will have one thing on their side that may help spring a victory for the team. The past few NFL seasons has included several games with teams who play primarily in the Pacific Time zone traveling to the Eastern Time zone for the early set of contests. Many dismiss this argument, but having these players' bodies feel like 10 AM (instead of 1 PM) has proven to be more of an issue than you would expect; (from coldhardfootballfacts.com) Pacific time zone teams have had a .381 winning percentage on the road in the past five seasons. This is much lower than Eastern and Central time zone teams – who had .446 and .439 winning percentages in the same span respectively. Coupling this with the inconsistency of Chargers on a week-by-week basis (and the perceived uncertain status of head coach Norv Turner), and a loss is not guaranteed for the Browns here. Having said that, the game still has to be played and the Chargers will still be likely favored to win; at worst case scenario I expect the Browns to keep it close.


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The Health Benefits of Coffee
While many people drink coffee every day, they may not realize some of the benefits that this habit gives them. There are actually potential long, lasting benefits to be had from drinking coffee on a daily basis. These go far beyond the anecdotal benefits that coffee drinkers like to talk about, such as that they can't really function without their coffee.
We all know that coffee creates a circular benefit-dependency cycle where it provides a boost of energy and alertness while at the same time making drinkers require the coffee to get those feelings. Those who drink regularly know that they feel lethargic without coffee. While coffee certainly does have its energy-increasing benefits, these are often dulled over time as the body becomes more dulled to the coffee and requires it to even maintain regular energy levels.
But we're talking more about the actual health benefits of the beverage here. There are advantages to drinking coffee that most of its imbibers simply don't realize.
The Studies Show Cancer Risks Decrease
The greatest discovery to be found from studying coffee drinkers is that their risk for liver cancer and endometrial cancer are quite possibly largely reduced. The link between the two is not conclusive, as cancer takes years to develop, and it can be difficult to sort out the different factors that can contribute to such a medical condition over time.
But what researchers have found is that those who do drink at least one cup of coffee a day are far less likely than those who drink little to no coffee to develop liver cancer. And when that coffee intake increases to 2-3 cups per day, the chance of developing endometrial cancer decreases greatly as well.
Despite a concrete link, the findings are remarkable enough that many people should be taking note and considering taking up coffee drinking if they are not already.
After all, as single cup of coffee a day has little to no negative effect on the body. The small amount of caffeine in a single cup stimulates energy levels without creating a habitual need, for the most part.
And there are more benefits to drinking coffee that are already well known. The alertness that caffeine provides helps to make people smarter. They are able to retain information better and pay attention to details. This can quickly increase their IQ and allow them to become more knowledgeable than they would otherwise.
Drinking coffee also boosts the metabolism. You may notice that many coffee drinkers are quite fit. Part of that is because their metabolism is usually increased thanks to the way caffeine works in the body. That means the sugar and fat they consume is burned off faster and more easily, so they have less need to exercise vigorously to shed pounds.
Both the increased alertness and metabolism boosting benefits of coffee provide secondary benefits as well. They prevent Alzheimer's and memory loss, as the mind stays sharper and is able to retain its youthful attributes, even into old age.
The increased metabolism ensures that diabetes is not such a risk too. By cutting back retained fat and keeping the body fitter, the coffee helps to fight back several diseases related to excess body weight and sugar retention.
Making the Changes
It is a simple thing to add a single cup of coffee to your diet every day. It is something anyone could do, and it produces some potentially enormous benefits that many diets are not able to accomplish. Dietary changes play a major role in determining how long people live and the quality of life that they enjoy. But many of the recommended diets are difficult for people to follow. It is either too difficult to make all the necessary changes and stick with them or access to the right foods is hard to come by.
But this change is small and comes with enough benefits that anyone could make the change and be better for it. Now most of the benefits from drinking coffee come directly from caffeine. If you are drinking decaf coffee, you aren't going to enjoy the same results. But you also want to drink in moderation, as too much can be harmful to you.


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How much sleep is enough?
Doctors recommend 8 hours of sleep
For many people, the demands of family, home and work often leave little time for sleep. But not getting enough sleep could hurt your health, so how much sleep do you really need?
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Retired science teacher Ann Meckel said she doesn't get eight hours of sleep a night.
"I seem to be able to get along with six or seven hours, so I'm going to continue with the six or seven hours," Meckel said.
Mercy Medical Center Dr. Marc Leavey said eight hours of sleep a night is the so-called "sweet spot" for the average person. Leavey said there are exceptions, like Meckel, who sleep less.
"If she's always done well with that and she's in otherwise good health, I don't have a problem with that. But for an individual who sleeps less who is having health problems, this may be something to be looked at," Leavey said.
So how do you know if you're not getting enough sleep? Besides the obvious feeling sleepy or dozing off during the day, Leavey said there are other signs.
"Short sleep is associated with increased levels of diabetes and obesity, even heart disease, so if you're having these kinds of problems, it's important to investigate them," Leavey said.
Meckel admits that when she has a restless night, she often catches up on her sleep.
"Actually, I might accidentally fall asleep in the middle of the day or late in the afternoon of the next day for 20-25 minutes, so that will do it for me and I'm ready to go again," Meckel said.
Leavey said catching up on missed sleep is fine, but only for the short term.
"You probably can catch up on the weekend. Lots of folks do that. They'll sleep late on Saturday or Sunday, but if you do it over the long period of time, this is much more of a problem," Leavey said.
For those who sleep nine or 10 hours a night, Leavey said sleeping a long time is associated with strokes.
"It's not clear, though, if people who sleep long are more prone to strokes or if people more prone to strokes sleep long. The research is still going on that one," Leavey said.