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It's Christmas Time
- Artist: Donna & Andy
- Genre: Children's
- Release Date: 10/3/2006
2007 ECMA (East Coast Music Awards) nominee. This is a beautiful Christmas CD by award winning performers Donna & Andy . It's Christmas Time is a collection of 11 original songs written by Donna Rhodenizer. Although the theme is consistent throughout, the musical styles are varied, and the CD sparkles with the musicianship fans have come to expect from this talented duo. As on other Donna & Andy CDs, talented Nova Scotian musicians provide their expertise to create first-rate instrumental accompaniments. The 11 songs on this CD are presented in two versions: full performance tracks as well as sing-along tracks (instrumentals only) for those who want to be the solo performer with the support of a professional back-up band. Donna & Andy have spent much time and given great attention to the details of this CD. Gentle, tender songs, choral anthems, Samba-flavoured tunes, humourous songs, and even a traditional carol are all treated with outstanding musicianship and are guaranteed to provide hours of listening pleasure. Handbells and brass instruments give several tunes a real Christmas flavour, while other songs benefit from musical collaboration with North Preston's Hallelujah Praise Choir; sax player, Chris Mitchell; one of Nova Scotia's finest bass players, Jamie Gatti; and multi-instrumentalist Greg Simm providing banjo, mandolin and guitar. This is a musical journey that is interesting, exciting and well worth taking. Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker are versatile musicians enjoying a multifaceted career of performing, recording, composing, and publishing. Donna & Andy are mulitple ECMA and Music Nova Scotia award winners who have been performing together since 1996. Their performing experience shows in their versatile vocals, instrumental accompaniments and variety of musical styles. Their repertoire includes their own original songs as well as traditional folk songs, and songs by well-known maritime and Canadian songwriters. In addition to performing and recording, Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker are songwriters and composers, and co-founded Red Castle Publishing to print and distribute their music to schools and choirs across Canada and the U.S. They have published over 100 original songs in a series of five songbooks (with complete piano scores) and 30 individual titles for High School, Community, University and Professional choirs. Donna's lyrical melodies and attention to interesting harmonies are presented in songs that are popular with choirs, elementary teachers, students and listening audiences who are privileged to hear her music. All of Donna's music resources, including children's CDs have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Education as Approved Learning Resources (ALR) for use in Elementary schools. These resources are available from the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. Search for Red Castle Publishing on the Book Bureau website. MUSIC EDUCATORS Our CDs also come with a Songbook or Teacher's Resourse for the regular classroom. Please contact us for details. email@example.com 902 681 6260 REVIEW 'It's Christmas Time' describes snow, presents, family and travel, and all the things we associate with the season. The French horn instrumental section helps to create the ambiance of Christmas and the flowing waltz-like music supports the sentiment expressed, "Christmas all the time, wouldn't that be fine, feeling like this every day." 'Deo' is a rousing choral anthem. Donna & Andy are joined by the Hallelujah Praise Choir of North Preston, Nova Scotia. Multiple layers of harmony are intertwined with percussion, bass, Hammond organ and driving piano rhythms that bring this musical celebration to life. 'Star Above' is a gentle and poignant song examining the qualities of stars and the light and hope from which we can draw inspiration. Juxtaposed with the adapted American spiritual, Great Big Stars, this is a song that crosses the Christmas classification to become a lovely thought and a great song for the entire year. 'Sing Gloria !' will make you think of warm island Christmas celebrations. The baby, the shepherds and the Wise Men of the Christmas story are placed in a samba-like musical setting. Donna is showcased in multiple vocal tracks with a backup band that is as hot as a Brazilian samba. 'One Small Voice' was inspired by the Acadia University Youth Choir, embracing the concept that even one small voice can be strong when added to other voices. Masterfully performed by Andy showing off a great part of his vocal range, with delicate violin counterpoint, this song is classical in nature and timeless in it's appeal. 'Huron Carol' is an original arrangement created by Donna Rhodenizer featuring handbells, strong modal harmonies from xylophone, piano and harp instrumentals, all supported by acoustic bass. Andy's strong vocal lead is joined by Donna's vocal harmonies and creates a haunting rendition of this traditional carol. 'Mister Santa' I've Been Good features pizzicato strings and banjo and will remind the listener of a good old Western musical. Instrumental breaks are included for hand jiving or foot stomping. The lyrics portray a child trying to highlight exemplary behaviour that might bode well for the future filling of Christmas stockings. Sure to become a toe-tapping favourite of the season. 'Father Christmas' leaves subtlety at the starting gate. This is straight up asking for stuff! The lyrics are built within the familiar folk tune Alouette and the arrangement is brightened by the interplay between mandolin and clarinet that appears throughout the tune. 'Waiting Patiently for Santa' provides the listener with lots of ideas for things to do while waiting for the arrival of the big man down the chimney. The delightful combination of brass quintet and banjo creates a musical cushion for the lyrics as the details unfold. 'Christmas A to Z' is the perfect way to organize everything that is Christmas. Handbells add sparkle to the piano and bass accompaniment and all support the vocal performance of Donna & Andy. 'Joyful Bells' is an instrumental offering featuring Donna playing multiple handbells. The bright tune and lovely sound of the bells will surely put listeners in the Christmas spirit.
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Alas, there has been another long gap in my posts, but I am pleased to say that things are moving, and I am hoping to be back on-air soonish, with an exciting web-based project.
In the meantime I have posted OR11, which includes an array of delights from Vienna.
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Getting through the loss of your pet
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All animal lovers understand that your pet was special to you.My boxer dog Jack recently died of cancer. It was devastating; he was only five years old and he was amazing. Jack followed me everywhere I went, came when he was called, snuggled, cuddled and just all around made my life better. He was a great pet and when he got sick, I initially refused to believe it.
After weeks of being at the vet and having tests done, the truth finally had to be acknowledged. I watched as my happy, friendly, previously 120-pound, but now 70-pound boy wasted away. I kept him alive longer than I should have; I just couldn't bear to let go.
The day I made my decision, he was lying out in the backyard and refused to move. No treat, no kisses, no hugs made him stir and I knew I had to make the most painful decision of my life. I knew that by delaying the inevitable it might ease my pain, but it would also prolong his.
Like most pet owners, I decided that my love for my boy was greater than my own needs and I took the dreaded final drive to the vet. I cried as I held my beautiful dog's head as he slipped from life into death. I cry now as I write this, but I know that the decision I made was the only one possible, for me and for him.
Some of us don't have to face this choice; some of us lose our pets in sudden accidents, while some, like me, watch and worry and hope as our friends become ill and slowly leave us. Regardless of the circumstances, dealing with the loss of a beloved companion is one of the most painful experiences pet owners will have to face and learning how to come to grips with the sadness is important.
As with all kinds of loss, grief is deeply personal. How you deal with it may not be the way your neighbor would. These guidelines are only that; suggestions to help you cope - lessons learned the hardest way and shared by someone who knows how you are feeling.
Acknowledge Your Loss
The first thing to do is to acknowledge that you have lost a friend and not be ashamed that you feel heartbroken. There will be some who will tell you it's only an animal. While I suppose they mean well, animal lovers know that no pet is just an animal. The loss is one that is profound and allowing yourself to grieve is one of the first steps to healing.
Share Your Feelings
Talk to friends and family who understand. You will be amazed at the stories people will tell and the camaraderie you will feel when you share your feelings with those who have had a similar experience. Dealing with the loss of a pet isn't something you should have to do alone. Phone a friend or a family member, or join an online or community group. Sharing your feelings and talking about your pet will make the process of saying goodbye much easier.
Do Something Symbolic
Do something symbolic. When Jack died, I planted a tree in his favorite spot in the backyard. I chose a weeping willow and planted it in the very place my sweet boy liked to lie in the shade. The tree grew unlike any other and now stands tall and proud just outside my kitchen window. Sometimes when I look quickly, I swear I can see Jack rolling around on the grass, scratching his back and grinning. This image makes me smile too - and the memories of happier times are a great source of comfort.
Create a Special Place to Visit Your Pet
Insert a favorite picture of your pet in a nice frame and display it in a prominent place in your home, or write down your memories in a journal. Place a special headstone where you've buried your pet. If you had your pet cremated, bury the urn containing its remains in your pet's favorite spot in the yard. Do something that gives you comfort or gives you something or somewhere to visit when you're feeling lonely or miss your pet. Having something tangible to touch or look at will bring great peace.
Dealing with the loss of a pet is never easy, but knowing you are not alone and allowing yourself to grieve will help you come to terms with your loss. I will never forget Jack, but training our new boxer pup, Ruby, is keeping me good and busy. Remember the ones you have lost, but embracing those that are here today will help you on the road to recovery.


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Lord Phillips of Sudbury: My Lords, before the noble Lord sits down, it was not my intention to sayI do not believe that I did say itthat Iran needed more oil investment. I absolutely agree with the point that the noble Lord made about over-dependence90 per cent of Iran's GDP is in that one element. Therefore, to set the record straight, that was not my proposition.
Lord Howell of Guildford: My Lords, I fully accept that. I am glad that the noble Lord was urging not more but less oil dependence to achieve some balanced development. I accept that.
Baroness Crawley: My Lords, tonight we have had a short but very expert and useful debate about a key aspect of our foreign policy. I thank noble Lords for their encouragement for Her Majesty's Government's approach to Iran.
The noble Lord, Lord Hannay, raises an important and timely Question. This is certainly the right moment to debate Iran, and who better to open that debate than the noble Lord with all his experience in these matters?
Iran's decisions about how it deals with the rest of the world have an impact that goes far beyond its borders. As noble Lords have said, Iran sits at the centre of one of the most volatile regions of the world. Its size aloneits population is larger than Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries combinedgives it a leading role and influence. How Iran chooses to use that influencein Iraq and Afghanistan, for examplecan affect the security of countries well beyond the Middle East and South Asia.
As the noble Lord, Lord Wallace of Saltaire, said, the UK's own relations with Iran have not always been straightforward. That has not been by our choice: the past few months have been made difficult by extradition proceedings against Mr Hadi Soleimanpour, a former Iranian ambassador in Buenos Aires now resident in the UK. I understand that the case against Mr Soleimanpour has today been discharged. I hope that any difficulties resulting from that may now be behind us.
The Government's overall approach towards Iran is one of constructive, but critical and conditional, engagement. In answer to the noble Lords, Lord
At the same time we fully share the view of our European Union partners that the development of relations with Iran, which we want to see, must be on the basis of Iranian willingness to address areas of political concern. Those include Iran's nuclear programme and approach to terrorism, human rights and, as the noble Lord, Lord Howell, mentioned, the Middle East peace process.
The noble Lord, Lord Hannay, asked how the Government see the first of those, Iran's nuclear programme. We start from a simple premise. We do not question the right of any country to generate electricity by nuclear power, providedthis is an important conditionthat it complies fully with its international obligations on the subject. The joint statement in Tehran last month by the Foreign Secretary and his French and German counterparts, to which the noble Lord referred, stated that clearly.
However, under the non-proliferation treaty it is unacceptable for non-nuclear weapon states to seek to acquire nuclear weapons. In the Middle East it could seriously destabilise international peace and security. Recent reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have given reasons to suspect that Iran has not been fully transparent with the agency or fully compliant with its safeguards obligations under the non-proliferation treaty.
Those suspicions cannot be dismissed as part of a western scheme against the Islamic Republic. They are shared by the entire international community, as the noble Lord, Lord Howell, stated. We saw that clearly in September when the IAEA board of governors passed its resolution by consensus. That resolution is intended to exercise a constructive influence. It requires Iran to take measures that would enable it to resolve the outstanding issues of concern identified by the IAEA in its reports.
As the House is aware, the Foreign Secretary and his French and German counterparts visited Tehran last month. The aim was to bring home to Iran the seriousness and urgency of international concerns and the need to act decisively to address them. Following that visit, Iran has undertaken to sign, ratify and implement an additional protocol to its safeguards agreement. That will allow for short-notice visits by IAEA inspectors to a wider variety of nuclear sites. Iran has also undertaken to act right away as if such a protocol were already in force. It has said it will co-operate in full with the IAEA and be fully transparent with the agency about its nuclear activity. It has undertaken to suspend all uranium enrichment and reprocessing activity as defined by the agency. Those are welcome promises and reflect the main points in the IAEA board resolution. They are, indeed, a step in the right direction.
The key is Iran's willingness to turn them into reality. In our view Iran could create an atmosphere of increased trust quickly and easily. The onus is on Iran to take action. Iran has already taken some welcome steps in the past three weeks. It has supplied the agency with further details of past nuclear activity. It has sent the IAEA a formal letter signalling its intention to sign an additional protocol and announced a halt to enrichment and reprocessing activities. We recognise that those have been significant steps. We also believe that they are in Iran's interest.
The next step will be discussion at the IAEA board of governors' meeting on 20th November and although noble Lords have referred to it, I hope that they will understand that it would be imprudent of me to speculate today on the outcome of that meeting. The agency's director-general, Dr Mohammed El-Baradei, submitted his latest report on Monday. It needs careful reading and analysis.
The Government's view is that the board should work to maintain the credibility of the IAEA and of the non-proliferation regime. It would be damaging if the agency were to accept less than full co-operation and transparency from a member state or, having set out the requirements in its September resolution, were now to accept less than full compliance.
I am confident that the agency will likewise be clear in reporting Iran's past failures to disclose information or breaches of its safeguards obligations. Iran should not see this as a negative step. It is one that can be used to build trust and help address the long-running challenge, which is to establish international confidence that the intentions of Iran's nuclear programme are solely peaceful.
The nuclear programme is not, of course, the only security question on which we are now engaging Iranian leaders. We have regular exchanges with them on efforts to reconstruct two countries on Iran's borders, Iraq and Afghanistan. We recognise that Iran has legitimate interests in the future of both. In recent years, for instance, Iran has played host to more than 2.5 million refugees from the conflict in those two countries. As the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, said, we should recognise, and we do recognise, the concerns felt by many in Iran towards the Shia population in Iraq, and the wish of Iranian pilgrims to have easier access to holy sites in Karbala and Najaf.
Like noble Lords, we welcome Iranian support for the Iraqi Governing Council and the formation of a broad-based government in Afghanistan. In the case of both Iraq and Afghanistan, we hope that Iran will see that its interest lies in promoting the most rapid transition possible to stable and functioning democracy. As the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, described, the defeat of Saddam Hussein has also created new opportunities for regional security structures. To be effective, those probably need to originate with initiatives from players within the region. However, any structures that can deliver greater peace and stability would be warmly welcomed and certainly have our support.
Sunday's bombing of an Arab residential compound in Riyadh brought home once again that security challenges in the region do not originate only from states but also from terrorists. President Khatami has stated Iran's principled condemnation of all terrorism, and his government were quick to condemn the latest attack. As the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, rightly states, Iran is an important potential partner in the fight against terrorism. We have called on Iran to exert all possible efforts and to ensure that terrorists receive no refuge or assistance from within its borders. As the EU has made clear, positive action against terrorism is a precondition for further developing relations.
As noble Lords have said, another area that Iran must address if relations with the EU are to develop is human rights. We indeed recognise that there has been some progress since the election of President Khatami in 1997, but we and other EU partners continue to have many concerns in areas such as freedom of expression, torture and the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, as the noble Lord, Lord Howell of Guildford, reminded us.
Noble Lords asked one or two specific questions. Several noble Lordsthe noble Lords, Lord Hannay, Lord Phillips and Lord Wallace of Saltairereferred to the issue of US contact with Iran. I would say to noble Lords that renewed contact between the US and Iran is a matter for those two countries. However, our US partners are very aware of our own position. I would add that, on 28th October, deputy US Secretary of State Richard Armitage told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee:
The noble Lord, Lord Howell, talked about the Baha'is and about religious persecution. The Government fully share his concern about religious persecution in Iran, including that of the Baha'is. We raise these concerns regularly with Iran's leaders, including through the EU-Iran Human Rights Dialogue.
I began by saying that Iran's choices about its relations with the rest of the world have an impact well beyond its borders. On all these issues, with our partners in the EU, we are involved in the process of political dialogue with Iran. As the Foreign Secretary's recent visit showsand again I thank noble Lords for their encouragement for the Foreign Secretarywe are committed to this policy of engagement. In any dialogue, and any international relationship, there will be points of difference. But I think that his visit showed that the strategy of engagement enables us to resolve those differences and encourage Iran to make choices that will contribute positively to the peace and security in the region.
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X-Box Protected content model (all white) but including a 20GB hard disk drive.
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I felt so lucky to be able to paint this darling bride. This photo of Melissa in "the perfect dress" is so fun. I asked her permission to be able to post it here because I just loved it. Look at her hands, even they are saying the dress is perfect! She was great to work with and happy to share all the details that make these dolls a personal memento of a special day. Thanks Melissa! It was a joy to work with you. I hope you had a perfect day and that all your dreams come true! ~Tiffany
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Whether you are isolated by a heavy snow fall or flood, cut off from mains supplies by fallen power lines and burst water pipes, unable to get essential supplies because of fuel shortages or a financial crisis, or confined to home by a pandemic or terrorist bomb, most of the things you need to stay safe and well remain the same. In this book David leads you through all the preparations you need to make and measures you will need to take to care for yourself, your family and even your pets whether the situation lasts for hours or months. Based on over 30 years of professional experience, the information is provided in a practical but very readable way and although it is applicable to most places in the world, unlike most of the genre it's written with a British and European readership very much in mind. Whether you want know how to maintain food and water, power and communications, health and security, keep the kids occupied, or much more this is the book you need to read.That diagram features a box at the top specifying various charging devices such as solar panels. ... If the mains failure is prolonged and you have a generator you could then simply change the charger from the mains socket to the generator and use that to recharge your batteries. ... The power from this battery bank is then either routed directly to 12v devices or through an Inverter that converts it to 240v toanbsp;...
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text: The episode starts out with Wanda asking "Timmy, why are you packing a sleep mask for school?" Timmy admits to sleeping during school. Then, Poof starts talking gibberish. Wanda calls Doctor Rip Studwell. He says,"I'm afraid there is no cure...for our love." He is actually practicing for a movie/play[correction needed] he is starring in.He says Poof is going through pooferty. This is when fairy babies go from saying "Poof, poof" to actual words. But while the transition is in progress, Poof will speak gibberish and no one will be able to understand him. Timmy arrives at school to hear Crocker say "Class, we are going on a field trip..." Everyone cheers. "...TO THE DARKNESS OF MY MIND!" Everyone murmurs in disappointment. Crocker tries to find proof of Timmy's Fairy God Parents by seeing if his hat is a fairy in disguise. He takes his hat, puts it in a blender invention he created, and drinks it. It happens not to be a Fairy God Parent and Crocker vomits. Timmy is sick of this and he wishes Crocker was transferred to another school. Little does he know, the school Crocker is transferred is Spellementary School, Poof's school for magical creatures. At this school, Crocker sees the opportunity to suck all the magic from the students and use it to give him super powers via his blender. Poof overhears this plan, and Crocker realizes this and takes away Poof's wand and puts it in a drawer. Poof is the only one who knows of this plan, but cannot tell anyone because he's entering pooferty. He attempts to tell Cosmo, Wanda, and Timmy, but can't manage to do so without his speech. Now at school again, Mr. Crocker is holding a talent show, to see each creature's powers. One by one, as each student demonstrates his or her power, Crocker sucks them, but they are all useless to him. While this is going on, Poof tries to get ahold of people in the school, but fails due to how he can't talk. Once he comes back to his class room, Crocker has acquired everyone's powers, including Foop's. Poof and Crocker engage in an epic battle. When Crocker is about to defeat Poof once and for all, he says his first words, "I...WANT...MY...RATTLE!" He opens the drawer with his rattle and receives it. And with that, he defeats Crocker. When Poof spoke, he sounds like how he has always been when he says, "Poof, poof." But then when he speaks again, he sounds like Timmy but at a lower pitch. Now that Poof talks, he says what he has always wanted to say to everyone. He says to Wanda, "Mom, no more string beets." And to Cosmo, "Dad, stay away from the oven." And last, to Timmy, "Timmy, buddy, I love ya, but you gotta lose the pink hat."


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Featured Estate Bottled Wine
2013 Cabernet SauvignonAppellation Oakville, Napa Valley
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"Another great vintage with the 2013 for Napa Valley Cab! Dark ruby red color with aromas of sweet, toasty oak, cedar, ripe black cherry, currants and spice. Absolutely delicious across the palate. Flavors are big and mouth coating yet so well balanced and silky across the palate. Dense chewy refined tannins in the mid palate with great length and persistent flavors. This is a beauty that will be delicious at release but is also age worthy. Enjoy!"
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Airport Information > Los Hong Kong
Hong Kong【Brief Introduction】
Hong Kong International Airport (airport code HKG) is located on the artificial island of Chek Lap Kok to the north of Lantau Island in the New Territories, known as Chek Lap Kok International Airport.
As a regional transfer airport, Hong Kong International Airport is an important passenger and cargo traffic hub in Asia and was awarded as the best global airport many times. It is also rated as a five-star airport by Skytrax. The total area of the terminal of Hong Kong International Airport is 710,000 square meters, including two terminals.
Terminal 1 occupies an area of 570,000 square meters and is provided with a check-in counter, pickup area and the shopping corridor of Hong Kong International Airport. The airport passenger corridor (the boarding gate) is also located in the building of Terminal 1. In addition, it's also provided with a three-kilometer long escalator for pedestrians, the unmanned track traffic and rapid transit system, etc. In order to allow passengers fast and convienient transport from the urban district, the airport express is arranged next to the building, and the ground transportation center can also provide the airport bus service, taxi service, hotel parking, etc.
Terminal 2, with an area of about 140,000 square meters, is a marine, land and air traffic hub and can access the Sky Pier via the seaway. It provides passenger car service to the Chinese mainland hotels and local hotels, and for group travelers by the landway. Passengers can transfer to the eastern hall in terminal 1 via the rapid transit system after check-in and customs declaration.
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Hong Kong International Airport Plan:
China Eastern (MU) is at T1.
Hong Kong International Airport
Departure Level of Terminal 1 (Seventh Floor):
Departure Level on Seventh Floor Southern Departure Hall Restricted Area Northern Departure Hall
Shop and Restaurant The Check-in Counter of China Eastern To Pickup Hall and Office
To Pickup Hall and Ground Transport Center To Pickup Hall and Office
【Airport Website】
For more details about the local airport, please click on the following:
http://www.hongkongairport.com/ (English)
http://www.hongkongairport.com/gb/ (Chinese)
The detailed map of terminal:
【Note】China Eastern is at Terminal 1 (T1), and the check-in area is at line J.


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I recently became aware of a fantastic new website that I wanted to share with you: Birth Choice.
It is a UK-based site that assists women to find the best place for their birth. You can put in selections according to your preferences and needs, and after answering a few questions, it recommends the birth places that are best suited to your needs and wishes. It's brilliant!
In the UK, it seems there is a big focus on the place of birth because the place of birth usually determines the birth outcome in terms of interventions in birth and available models of care.
In Australia, however, our birth outcomes depend less on the place of birth, and more on the care provider. Probably the only exception (to date) is private hospitals, where currently the only available model of care is private obstetric care. However, birthing in a pubic hospital does open up many birth options for women including standard hospital care, private obstetric care, private midwifery care, team midwifery, birth centre (in selected hospitals) and midwifery group practice. With so many options, the actual place of birth is less important than the choice of model.
We have some excellent research to support the notion that the important factor is the choice of care provider, rather than the place of birth. A brand new study has explored birth outcomes within public hospitals according to choice of care provider: private obstetrician, standard hospital care and midwifery group practice. By and large, there were differences in intervention rates according to the model of care that was chosen. This demonstrates that even within a certain birth place, the model of care that is chosen will often determine the outcome for the woman and her baby.


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Designer Rahul Mishra has been awarded the International Woolmark Prize for India and the Middle East for 2013-14 for an MC Escher-inspired, hand-embroidered Merino wool jacket dress.
It is intended to portray "the journey of the human race and the process of metamorphosis that the earth has undergone in the last century".
The prize, set up by the Woolmark Company, is aimed to encourage designers to highlight wool's eco-credentials.
For the next six months, Mishra will be developing a collection in Merino wool, to be showcased during the final, which will see five finalists selected from across the globe.
"We congratulate Rahul Mishra on winning the India regional prize. With the exciting expansion of the prize in this region, which now covers the UAE, Pakistan and Lebanon, the award is becoming more
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This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Donât hold off on building any longer. Lots are all over 1 acre in a spectacular country setting. Seller is also offering discounts on multiple lot purchases or buyer the complete 43 acres which has already been subdivided. All lots need well and septic systems at buyers costs.
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Final Fantasy III was originally developed and published in 1990 by Square for the Family Computer. Unfortunately, American fans didn't see this version of the role-playing game until a remake was released for the Nintendo DS on August 24, 2006 which was then followed by an iOS release in 2011. As a lot of fans probably missed those versions of the game, Square Enix is giving them another chance to get Final Fantasy III by releasing it on Android.
This remake is based on the positively received Nintendo DS version. In addition, fans should expect "3D visuals and story sequences only for the Android," improved browsing functionality and new designs for the Mastery Cards, among other features. This port of the game is now available on Google Play for $15.99 and requires Android 2.2 (Froyo) or newer. Personally, I believe the game is quite expensive, particularly since most Android users tend to download free applications and games.


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Hold on to your panties as somewhere this week HWBOT Engine revision 3.5 will be released. It will include a few long awaited features like manufacturer rankings (eg. AMD rankings), integration with youtube and livestream, team rankings, world record bonus points, notifications and much more.
You'll be informed when your submissions change rank or points, or when you gain achievements. Small (eg +0.1 points) or irrelevant changes (rank changed from 269 to 270) are not shown.
Manufacturer rankings
Want to check the 3DMark 06 rankings with an AMD processor? Or SuperPi with G.Skill memory? Or the 3DMark 03 ranking with Nvidia 8800 GT in Europe? Any ranking you can think of is available in rev3.5, and just a click away.
AMD 3DMark 06 2x cpu cores ranking for Germany:
GIGABYTE wPrime 4x cpu cores ranking for Germany:
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Inner team rankings
On popular demand, an extra tab on your team profile page will show the inner team rankings for each popular benchmark.
Youtube and livestream integration
Link a youtube and livestream account to your profile and you'll notify other hwbot members when you are doing a benchmark session. When using livestream, "live" streams will be shown on the front page. You will also be able to link a specific youtube movie to a submission. Don't forget to tag your youtube movie with "HWBOT"!
Improved manufacturer pages
me the stat junkies amongst us, the manufacturer pages have undergone a major overhaul to include tons of usefull stats and all manufacturer products. Want to know which memory kit G.Skill produces for DDR3 and which one performs the best? No problem!
Intel Core i5 products:
Improved hardware specification pages
The processor, videocard, memory, motherboard and motherboard chipset pages have been polished to show more and better info. The gallery has also been vastly improved.
HWBOINTS addition: World record points
While revision 2.0 unjustly rewarded people benching with 4 videocards at stock speed, revision 3.0 punishes some world records because the 4 videocards ranking is not that rewarding. For these people, world record points has been introduced. People will gain an additional 100 points for achieving a world record, even if they have a better score in a different ranking (eg 2x videocard GPU) for the same benchmark. The top 10 world records will be awarded, from 100 to 5 bonus points. Please note this only applies to 3D rankings.
HWBOT revision 3.6
Revision 3.5 will be short lived as we intend to release 3.6 shortly after. Revision 3.6 will include all internationalisation features, and provide you with HWBOT in your own language with localised news and competitions.
National rewards:
When logged into HWBOT Germany, all rankings are scoped to Germany by default:
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Peter Palermo
Director of The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Office: Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (Hett)
Phone: (618) 537-6097
About Peter
Palermo was appointed director of the Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts in January 2006. He worked closely with operations to support the final stages of construction and finish-out for The Hett. Palermo works closely with students and faculty in the theater program and music department to ensure student performances and productions become an important part of the Hett schedule. He also manages the artist selection, scheduling, promotion and production for the University's season of public events, McKendree Presents.
Palermo is the former director of operations and project manager for San Francisco's prestigious Stern Grove Festival Association where he successfully managed all aspects of production for the outdoor concert series that served more than 100,000 patrons per season. He also served as an independent theater consultant, a project director for Holzmueller Productions in San Francisco, a production stage manager for ODC/Dance in San Francisco and as tour manager, technical director, booking manager and performer for San Francisco's Make-A-Circus. Palermo serves on several arts related boards including Circus Harmony of St. Louis, Plains Presenters, Illinois Presenters Network and ARTSwil (Arts of Southwest Illinois).


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Urgently looking for a German speaking Junior PM/Consultant, also recent graduate with excellent educational background.
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Very good understanding of the whole project lifecycle
Working experience with MS Project – ability to interpret and update plans
Excellent communication skills as there will be extensive liaison between different offices.
German and English fluent
Proficiency with the MS Office suite especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Exceptional administration skills
Highly analytical and numerate
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School of Dentistry
Elizabeth is responsible for the academic element of the NSFA programme. Her involvement with medical aesthetics developed from her background in high power lasers and medical laser safety and education.
Elizabeth was a lecturer in laser safety in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University, and Head of Lasers at Loughborough College. She authored BTEC qualifications and national occupational training standards in medical and aesthetic laser/light based therapies and qualifications in laser safety management.
Elizabeth has published a number of scientific papers and articles on laser safety, and authored the HABIA booklet 'Safe Use of Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Equipment'.
As Director of Laser Education Limited, Elizabeth designs and delivers training for laser/IPL distributors, hospital laser departments and Local Authorities. Elizabeth is also an RPA2000 accredited Laser/IPL Protection Adviser (LPA) providing independent laser/IPL safety training and clinic support services.
Her technical and educational writing includes training manuals for several laser distributors and suppliers, comprehensive materials and courses for the safe administration of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers and training materials for a laser based burns analysis device and other laser related products.
Elizabeth is a regular speaker at conferences and events and she regularly presents at aesthetic workshops and seminars for laser/intense light manufacturers and distributors and Environmental Health and Local Authority Enforcement Officers.
PhD, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Health & Safety Qualifications
Scientific papers and articles on laser technology, laser safety and regulatory compliance and authored the HABIA Booklet 'Safe Use of Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Equipment'.
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Chartered Radiation Professional, Member Society Radiological Protection
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Happy Tablet Day.
Here are five predictions for Apple's big announcement Wednesday, likely about its new tablet:
It won't run Flash: If it does, it will be a complete rewrite of the current Flash.
Multiple carriers: AT&T? Verizon? Which carrier will provide what's likely to be 3G coverage for the tablet? Probably not just one. Numerous reports say Verizon employees are preparing for the "big day." That doesn't mean pizza in the cafeteria.


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On the grounds of the Dish, a hilly public recreational area on the Stanford campus named for the radio telescope that crowns the site, signs urge users to beware of mountain lions.
Naperville's Chris Derrick found out how dangerous the animal life in the area can be.
The highly decorated runner, who received his degree in economics Sunday, always has been concerned about his finishing speed at the distances that are his specialty.


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"The conference gives us a forum to invite leading innovators such as Juhan Sonin to join us and expand the horizons of not just what is happening now, but where healthcare is going in the near and more distant future."
ARLINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB) October 29, 2015
Involution Studios principal Juhan Sonin will be featured at The Boston Young Healthcare Professionals Digital Health & Innovation Conference, held at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center on Saturday, October 31, 2015.
"As someone who has dedicated his career to helping healthcare technology companies innovate, the mission of the Boston Young Healthcare Professionals really resonates with me," said Mr. Sonin. "These progressive, curious, and engaged young people represent the next generation of healthcare leadership. To have the opportunity to speak to them is a meaningful responsibility."
Mr. Sonin is a highly-rated speaker at design, engineering, technology, and healthcare events around the world, sought after for his engaging and charismatic style. He speaks on topics of innovation in healthcare technology, and his recent treatise, "From Bathroom to Healthroom", reimagined the home bathroom as the nexus of our personal healthcare system.
Mr. Sonin is joined at the Digital Health & Innovation Conference by notable thought leaders including Todd Rothenhaus, CMO of aethenahealth; Chris Coburn, VP of Innovation at Partners Healthcare; and Brant Cooper, the author of New York Times bestseller "The Lean Entrepreneur". Mr. Sonin is one of the featured personalities in the 11:05 session about Disrupting Healthcare with Magical Technology.
"We see our Digital Health & Innovation Conference as way of saying thank you to the community and our members. BYHP has seen tremendous growth over the last 5 years because of our members' passion to build cross-sector relationships in a traditionally siloed industry." said Justin Yiu, Chair of the Executive Board at Boston Young Healthcare Professionals.
"The conference gives us a forum to invite leading innovators such as Juhan Sonin to join us and expand the horizons of not just what is happening now, but where healthcare is going in the near and more distant future. Seeing and interacting with Mr. Sonin and the diverse participants is a unique opportunity to learn from the finest minds in our industry and build connections with impact."
Mr. Sonin's career in technology began at Apple Computer in 1994. In the subsequent 21 years he has worked as a researcher, designer, and engineer at the NCSA, National Center for Supercomputing Applications, as well as at MITRE, the operator of multiple federally funded research and development centers (FFRDC's). Today he is a principal of and the Chief Design Officer at Involution Studios, a consultancy that works with progressive healthcare technology organizations.
Tickets for the Digital Health & Innovation Conference are almost sold out. To see if any tickets are left, or to contact the event organizers, please visit the Boston Young Healthcare Professionals website, http://www.byhp.org.
Involution Studios helps healthcare technology companies design magical software for personalized medicine. Founded in Palo Alto, California in 2004, we've designed innovative solutions for software trailblazers such as Apple Inc., Microsoft, and Oracle Corporation. In 2009 the company relocated to Arlington, Massachusetts where we work only with healthcare technology organizations such as 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, and AstraZeneca. Our guidance has created new markets and product categories, and our digital designs have been used by hundreds of millions of people.
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The Fed chief made his remarks to the House Financial Services Committee, his second day on Capitol Hill where he briefed lawmakers on the problems plaguing the economy.
Bernanke appeared amid a backdrop of fading confidence in the U.S. financial system and in the national economy.
The Fed and the Treasury Department on Sunday came to the rescue of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, offering to throw them a financial lifeline.
The two companies hold or guarantee more than $5 trillion in mortgages - almost half of the nation's total- and are major sources of financing for the mortgage market. The Bush administration is asking Congress to temporarily increase lines of credit to Fannie and Freddie and to let the government buy their stock. The Fed has offered to let the companies draw emergency loans.
The pledges of aid have raised concerns on Capitol Hill and elsewhere about the government's role in intervening to ease such financial troubles and the risk posed to taxpayers.
The two mortgage giants are "adequately capitalized," Bernanke said. However, "weakness of market confidence is having an effect" on the companies, making it difficult for them to raise capital.
The companies' shares have plunged as losses from their mortgage holdings threatened their financial survival.
The government's rescue plan was intended to send a signal to nervous investors worldwide that the government is prepared to take all necessary steps to prevent the credit market troubles that started last year from engulfing financial markets and further weakening the economy and housing markets.
"We will work our way through these financial storms," Bernanke said.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told Congress on Tuesday that he hoped this lifeline won't need to be used. He said the pledge was aimed at boosting eroding investor confidence in the companies.
Bernanke said the "best solution" is to keep Fannie and Freddie "in their current form" as opposed to having the government take them over. It is also vital for Congress to boost regulatory oversight on the two companies. Such powers are contained in a sweeping housing-rescue package. Congressional leaders plan to add to the bill the provisions Paulson is seeking to aid Fannie and Freddie.


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Evernote has been the popular note-taking option in the electronic medium for some time, offering apps on multiple platforms and seamless syncing between them all, and plenty of other features to boot. Things like picture, audio, and web link integration make it a handy catch all for all of the various tidbits of information one would like to keep handy.
Evernote has enhanced its Android experience even more, with speech-to-text integration for notes (for ICS runners and "some other devices"), and better widget options (available as a separate download) including "Quick Snapshot." This opens up the camera and the picture snapped is automatically added to your Evernote files, cutting out several steps that were required before. All in all, not a bad update to an already exceptional note system.
If you haven't updated to the latest Evernote version on your Android device, you can do so by clicking on the Play Store link below. With that being said, we want to know if you use an app for notes. If so, which one? Let us know in the comments!
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We speak so much about Charice's tremendous onstage and TV performances, but we can't forget her radio interviews that have engaged the public so much over 2010. Of course, there are a large number under her belt this year, but the Top 5 Most Engaging Radio Interviews, in our Editor's view, are listed below for you to choose Order micronase medication the best from.
You'll notice that all of these interviews occur in the first half to the year when Charice was busy promoting her album – in fact, most of them are in May. Read the full story


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Bible distribution
The Bible has 66 books, divided into 1,189 chapters consisting of 31,173 verses. The Bible was divided into chapters by Stephen Langton at about 1228. The Old Testament was divided into verses by R. Nathan in 1448 and the New Testament by Robert Stephanus in 1551. The first printed Bible divided into verses was an Old Testament Latin edition by Pagninus, printed in 1528. The first complete English version of the Bible divided into verses was the Geneva Bible, printed in 1560.
The Bible – in its complete form or portions of it – is available in more than 2200 languages – according to the Scripture Language Report issued by the United Bible Societies. And although never quoted in best-seller lists, the Bible has been the world's best-selling book for decades.
The first Bible Society was founded 1804 – named the British and Foreign Bible Society Mission. The United Bible Societies was founded in 1946 at conference in Haywards Heath – England. It 127 member Bible Societies work in more than 200 countries and territories. They are currently involved in projects in 685 languages – in which a part of the Bible is being translated for the first time in 468 languages; there are some 2700 languages spoken in the world.
During 1998 worldwide distribution through National Societies totaled 20.8 million complete Bibles – 20.1 million New Testaments – 19.4 million Portions (at least one book of the Bible) – 16.5 million New Reader Portions – 35.5 million New Reader Selections – and an amazing 472.7 million Selections (less than one book of the Bible). Distribution in China rose to almost 2.4 million Bibles. Distribution in the Middle East also saw an increase. In all, Bible Societies around the world distributed almost 600 million pieces of Scripture annually. No, that is not a typo: that is almost 600 million pieces of Scripture every year.
The above figures represent distribution by Bible Societies and Bible Society Offices that together form the United Bible Societies – they do not include distribution by other publishers.


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Escape BKK! Unusual Pool Villa Breaks (Bangkok)
Looking for a break from the noise and bustle of Bangkok? Come and enjoy a weekend or longer at either Gecko Villa or Green Gecko - two villas set among the rice paddies of Udon Thani province. Each property has a very private swimming pool, and both are fully catered with zingy Thai food cooked freshly for you at no additional cost throughout your stay.
Swap the cacophony of Bangkok for the tranquility of the rice paddies; swap the taxi for a self-drive samlor; and the teeming sois for acres of tropical gardens and grounds. Explore the local lotus lake or the World Heritage site at Ban Chiang, learn to cook Thai food, help out in the rice fields - or simply laze by your gurgling pool under clear blue skies. Or enjoy a traditional Thai massage prior to a delicious dinner...
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This forum is intended to give the members of the ShiningWorld community a place to meet and discuss Vedanta among themselves. We do not endorse any of the views or opinions expressed here--unless they are made by one of our endorsed teachers--so please take advice and / or teaching from another member of the forum at your own risk. If you feel you have a question that is not being adequately answered in this forum, please contact one of our endorsed teachers directly.
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I'm interested in WHY and what for Vedanta needs to be seen as "objective" to work. Why wouldn't it work if it wasn't objective? Why does it need or even demand to be objective to work?
georgschiller wrote:Hi Anya, I would say it is apparently objective.
For some people it might not work for Verious reasons so for them it's not necessarily objective.
To say it is apparently objective releases us from any believe or argumentations!
you can easily say it is apparently objective to me but that doesn't necessarily mean it is objective to you


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First Serial Aircraft Delivery
On August 4th , 2016 the first serial SKYCAR aircraft MSN3 has been delivered by President Mr. Valter Proietti to the launch customer QUASAR AIRLINE represented by the CEO Mr. Rajiv Gambir.
This is an important step for OMA SUD and for SKYCAR that opens new and interesting perspective in fast growing market in India.
The airplane will be operated in INDIA by QUASAR AIRLINE for private commercial transport.
OMA SUD and QUASAR AIRLINE have signed in 2014 an agreement for the sale of 4 airplane's (2 firm order + 2 options) and QUASAR AIRLINE will act in India as commercial distributor for future SKYCAR sales.


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This coaxial connector transmits high frequency signals from board to board.
This product contributes to the development of smaller and thinner highly efficient communication devices, including smart phones, tablet terminals and wearable devices.
HSC Series
It is used for such as PC and tablet PC mainly.
JSC Series
PDF catalogs for Microwave Coaxial Cable Connectors are available at the following links:
The software 'SimSurfing' simulates the characteristics of Murata products.


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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- There was a time, Sammy Watkins admits, that this all would have played out a lot differently.
Watkins, the Los Angeles Rams' No. 1 receiver, was targeted only twice in Sunday's 35-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, with neither coming within the game's first 50 minutes. And he was totally fine with it, which is, well, unusual.
"Two years ago, it would've probably been different," Watkins said. "I would've probably gone to the media and been saying whatever, trying to get the coach's attention. That's how I used to do it back then. Like, 'I need more targets.' Then that comes to the coach, and me and him have to talk."
Watkins did it quite famously while with the Bills in October 2015, when he said the team was making him "look bad," then told The Buffalo News, "I need 10 targets." Now in his fourth NFL season, Watkins recalled that moment Thursday, four days after making only one catch in his fourth game with his new team. He laughed about how his method actually seemed to work -- Watkins averaged more than eight targets per game for the remainder of Buffalo's 2015 season -- but lamented how it played out in the locker room.
"It definitely helped me and my coach learn each other," Watkins said. "At the same time, I feel like it affected my teammates because they looked at it as selfish."
A foot injury, which forced Watkins to miss half of the 2016 season, triggered a change in perspective.
"I felt like I was consumed, and I was angry," Watkins said. "It was affecting my relationships with the coaches and with the players. I wanted to be great so bad, but I was also selfish, too. Because there were some games that we won and I didn't get the ball, and I was upset. I looked at both sides of it, like, yeah, it is a point where you want to be great, but you also have to understand what we have on this team."
Acquired in exchange for cornerback E.J. Gaines and a 2018 second-round pick near the middle of August, Watkins joined the Rams as their primary deep threat. But as time went on, he began to understand that his targets would become infrequent because the Rams wanted to spread the ball around and because they actually had the personnel to do it. That certainly has been the case so far. Watkins' targets through the first four weeks: 5, 2, 7, 2.
One hundred and five NFL receivers have been targeted more frequently this season.
"I have to just be honest with myself: There's a lot of guys who are really good in this wide-receiver room," Watkins said. "Not just wide receivers, but you have the tight ends, you have a running back who needs his touches, and there's a lot of guys who can do just about the same that I can do. When you have as much potential in one room, I have to be honest and say I'm not going to get 20 targets like an Odell Beckham or a Julio Jones or these other guys. But I'll take winning games over making myself feel good."
Rams running back Todd Gurley has been absorbing an inordinate amount of the touches, but the receivers and tight ends basically have alternated in making an impact. In Week 1, the targets were pretty evenly distributed, with Watkins, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp combining for 16. In Week 2, Kupp drew a team-leading six targets. In Week 3, Watkins and Woods combined for 12 receptions on 14 targets for 214 yards. In Week 4, it was Kupp, Woods and second-year tight end Tyler Higbee drawing a combined 19 targets.
"When you do have the variety of skill players that we have, you don't want to just force-feed a guy," Rams coach Sean McVay said. "I think that enables us to spread the field, use everybody."
Watkins, a potential free agent at season's end, went from making six catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers to making one catch for 17 yards against the Cowboys: a big one, near his shoestrings, to put the Rams in field-goal range with five minutes left. Watkins spent that entire game repeating one phrase to himself: "Stay in it."
Remaining engaged despite minimal action, Watkins said, "is the biggest challenge for any wide receiver that's used to having 20-target or 15-target games."
"But I know those plays are coming my way, and I've got to make those plays," Watkins said. "Neither of us is going to get 15 targets a game. We have too many great guys that need their touches. So for me, it's really just focus on blocking, focus on getting open, focus on showing Coach that I can play without the ball, that I'm not selfish."


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Welcome to the Desert Botanical Garden's Digital Learning!
The Desert Botanical Garden's Digital Learning website is designed for K-8 teachers, students and their families throughout Arizona. This interdisciplinary curriculum is aligned with Arizona Academic Standards with specific emphasis in the life sciences. The design of this curriculum is intended to provide students and teachers the opportunity and resources for conducting plant-based investigations and to encourage outdoor exploration using science and technology.
The Desert Botanical Garden's Digital Learning offers the following:
- Materials for teachers to help create a life sciences curriculum exploring the desert
- Interactive tutorials for students


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Island D Lite is located at 308 Maple Ave, Trenton, NJ. This location is in the Cadwalader & Hillcrest neighborhood. This business specializes in Restaurants.
Island D Lite can be found at Maple Ave 308. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Trenton there are 158 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.


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text: Going well beyond a feature walkthrough, this session delves into the nuances and complexities of the spaces-based SDS design. Starting with the hardware selection and continuing up the stack, this session empowers you to successfully design, deploy, and configure a storage solution based completely on Windows Server 2012 R2 and proven best practices. Examples galore!Read More


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The trusted business support community for women.
Helping women to reach their full potential isn't only the right thing to do – it makes good economic sense and is good for British business. - Justine Greening
Supporting sole-traders, employers, and executives to achieve what they never dreamed possible! Together we can do so much more than we could ever do alone. We are here to support and empower some of the top UK's businesswomen to grow both their businesses and professionally. We offer expert training, networking with like-minded business leaders in a safe place to come and get help from 25,000+ other like-minded professionals. Between our members, we have many years in business with knowledge that spans many platforms. We welcome all women who want support and success both as an entrepreneur or as an executive. Over 95% of our network use others in our network to buy products or services from for their business, meaning that we have one of the highest grossing networking clubs in the UK, meaning your membership will be one of the best investments you make this year. We look forward to you coming along to one of our meetings to find out how we can support you to thrive in your chosen career.


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Playa Mujeres hotels are very safe. The drug-related violence of Mexican border towns is not an issue in Cancun, and the resort town's hotel zone, where Playa Mujeres properties are, experiences little crime against tourists.Continue Reading
Although crime in Cancun is generally low, the U.S. State Department encourages travelers in any part of Mexico to practice safety and common sense. While the gated seclusion of resorts such as Playa Mujeres offers clear benefits, it is important to remember to keep valuables secure at all times. Hotel safes are a good way to lock up important items, such as jewelry and passports, and wearing wristbands or fanny packs on the beach is a good way to keep track of small items, such as cash or room keys.
Safety concerns at Playa Mujeres hotels and other resorts are often due to their proximity to the water. Rough surf can make swimming treacherous, and visitors should do so only when supervised by a lifeguard. White and green beach flags indicate safe waters, while orange flags suggest caution, and red flags mean lifeguards have prohibited swimming at the current time. Alcohol abuse is another safety concern, as many clubs and resorts feature all-inclusive packages that can lead to overindulgence.Learn more about Geography


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Died April 4, 2011
FAISON -- Dennis Wayne Malpass, 55, died Monday morning at his home on Park Circle in Faison.
Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Faison Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Faison Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the church during the hour before the service, and at other times at the J.E. Andrews' residence, 717 Cherry St. in Faison.
He had served in the United States Navy, and had been employed as warehouse supervisor with Southern Produce.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Melinda Andrews Malpass of the home; a special nephew, Stephen Vernon of Princeton; and three sisters, Wilma Faye Jones, Connie Kornegay and Debbie Malpass all of Mount Olive.
He was the son of the late K.D. and Wilma Byrd Malpass, and was also brother to the late Gerald Malpass, Kenneth D. Malpass, Jackie Vernon and Mary Meade Langston.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that any memorial donations be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.
Tyndall Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dennis Malpass family.
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SOURCE: Stamps.com
February 13, 2014 16:30 ET
Non-GAAP Operating Income up 30%; Non-GAAP Net Income up 33%
Non-GAAP Operating Income up 30%; Non-GAAP Net Income up 33%
EL SEGUNDO, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 13, 2014) - Stamps.com® (NASDAQ: STMP), the leading provider of postage online and shipping software solutions, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
Highlights for the fourth quarter:
"We are pleased with the continued strength of our business and earnings growth this quarter," said Ken McBride, Stamps.com chairman and CEO. "We also continued to set new records during 2013 including the highest postage printed by our customer base which increased 36% to $1.6 billion, the highest number of paid customers, the highest package volume in our shipping area, and the highest number of enterprise customers. As we enter 2014, we are excited about the opportunities we see in all of our business areas."
Fourth Quarter 2013 Detailed Results
Core PC Postage revenue, including our small business, enterprise and high volume shipping customer segments, and excluding enhanced promotion and PhotoStamps revenue, was $30.3 million, up 10% versus the fourth quarter of 2012. Non-core PC Postage revenue from the enhanced promotion channel which includes online programs where additional promotions are provided directly by marketing partners, was $0.7 million and PhotoStamps revenue was $1.5 million, down 14% and 23%, respectively, versus the fourth quarter of 2012 as the Company continued to minimize its investment in both areas. PC Postage gross margin was 83.5%, PhotoStamps gross margin was 25.8% and total gross margin was 80.9%.
Fourth quarter GAAP net income was $18.9 million. On a per share basis, total fourth quarter 2013 GAAP net income was $1.13 based on 16.6 million fully diluted shares outstanding. Fourth quarter 2013 GAAP net income was reduced by $0.9 million of stock-based compensation expense and increased by a non-cash income tax benefit of $9.7 million resulting from the reversal of a portion of the Company's net deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Non-GAAP and GAAP amounts are reconciled in the following table:
Excluding the stock-based compensation expense and income tax benefit, fourth quarter 2013 non-GAAP operating income was $9.9 million and non-GAAP net income was $10.1 million or $0.61 per share based on 16.6 million fully diluted shares outstanding. This compares to fourth quarter 2012 non-GAAP operating income of $7.6 million and non-GAAP net income of $7.6 million or $0.47 per share based on fully diluted shares outstanding of 16.1 million. Thus, fourth quarter non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share increased by 30%, 33% and 29% year-over-year, respectively.
Stamps.com has approximately $200 million in Federal NOLs and $95 million in State NOLs. The Company estimates its ownership shift was at approximately 19% as of December 31, 2013, which is below the 50% level that could trigger impairment of its NOL asset under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 rules. As part of its ongoing program to preserve future use of its NOL asset, the Company requests that any shareholder contemplating becoming a 5% shareholder contact the Company before doing so.
2013 Detailed Results
Total 2013 revenue was $127.8 million, an increase of 11% versus revenue of $115.7 million in 2012. Total 2013 PC Postage revenue, including service revenue, store revenue and insurance revenue, was $123.1 million, up 12% versus PC Postage revenue of $110.0 million in 2012. Excluding the enhanced promotion channel and PhotoStamps, core PC Postage revenue in 2013 was $120.2 million, up 12% versus $107.0 million in 2012. Total 2013 PhotoStamps revenue was $4.7 million, down 17% versus PhotoStamps revenue of $5.7 million in 2012.
Total 2013 GAAP net income was $44.2 million, including approximately $4.5 million of stock-based compensation expense, and a $9.7 million non-cash tax benefit resulting from a reversal of a portion of the Company's net deferred tax asset valuation allowance. On a per share basis, total 2013 GAAP net income was $2.71 based on fully diluted shares outstanding for the year of 16.3 million. Non-GAAP and GAAP amounts are reconciled in the following table:
Excluding the stock-based compensation expense and non-cash income tax benefit, 2013 non-GAAP operating income was $38.6 million and non-GAAP net income was $38.9 million or $2.39 per share based on fully diluted shares outstanding of 16.3 million. This compares to 2012 non-GAAP operating income of $28.6 million, non-GAAP net income of $28.5 million and non-GAAP net income per fully diluted share of $1.70. Thus, 2013 non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share increased by 35%, 36% and 41% year-over-year, respectively.
Share Repurchase
During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company did not repurchase any shares. The Company is currently authorized to repurchase up to 1.0 million shares of Stamps.com stock during the next fourteen months.
Business Outlook
Stamps.com currently expects 2014 revenue to be in a range of $125 to $140 million and 2014 GAAP net income per share to be in a range of $1.80 to $2.20, including approximately $5.0 million of stock-based compensation expense. Excluding the stock-based compensation expense, non-GAAP 2014 net income per fully diluted share is expected to be in a range of $2.10 to $2.50.
Company Customer Metrics
A complete set of the quarterly customer metrics for the past eight fiscal years is available at http://investor.stamps.com (under a tab on the left side called Company Information, Metrics).
Quarterly Conference Call
The Stamps.com financial results conference call will be web cast today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and may be accessed at http://investor.stamps.com. The Company plans to discuss its business outlook during the conference call. Following the conclusion of the web cast, a replay of the call will be available at the same website.
About Stamps.com and PhotoStamps
Stamps.com (NASDAQ: STMP) is a leading provider of Internet-based postage services. Stamps.com's service enables customers to print U.S. Postal Service-approved postage with just a computer, printer and Internet Connection, right from their homes or offices. The Company has been the leader in transforming the world of mailing and shipping for small business owners, e-commerce sellers, high volume shippers and enterprise organizations alike. The Company currently has PC Postage partnerships with Avery, Microsoft, HP, the U.S. Postal Service and others.
PhotoStamps is a patented Stamps.com product that couples the technology of PC Postage with the simplicity of a web-based image upload and order process. Customers may create full custom PhotoStamps with their own digital photograph, or they may choose a licensed image from one of many PhotoStamps collections such as the collegiate collection. Stamps.com currently has PhotoStamps partnerships with HP/Snapfish and others.
About Non-GAAP Measures and Share Repurchase Timing
To supplement the Company's condensed financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, Stamps.com uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP pre-tax income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, and non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating margin. Reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measures of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release can be found in the financial tables of this earnings release.
Non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance, prospects for the future and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding financial performance by excluding certain expenses and benefits that may not be indicative of recurring core business operating results. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures that exclude items such as stock-based compensation, asset write-offs, dividend-related compensation expense, legal settlements and reserves, one-time expenses such as those associated with the relocation of our corporate headquarters and income tax adjustments, when viewed with GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, enhance the comparability of results against prior periods and allow for greater transparency of financial results. The Company believes non-GAAP measures facilitate management's internal comparison of the Company's financial performance to that of prior periods as well as trend analysis for budgeting and planning purposes. The presentation of non-GAAP measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
The timing of share repurchases, if any, and the number of shares to be bought at any one time will depend on market conditions and the Company's assessment of the risk that its net operating loss asset could be impaired if such repurchases were undertaken. Share repurchases may be made from time-to-time on the open market or in negotiated transactions at the Company's discretion in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's purchase of any of its shares may be subject to limitations imposed on such purchases by applicable securities laws and regulations and the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements about our anticipated results that involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors, including the Company's ability to complete and ship its products, maintain desirable economics for its products and obtain or maintain regulatory approval, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, are detailed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by STAMPS.COM, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. STAMPS.COM undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Stamps.com, the Stamps.com logo and PhotoStamps are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stamps.com Inc. All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.
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Am I beginning to see spirits?
Psychic and Paranormal
Yes, that is how it began for me. I get tingly, and certain spirits touch me in specific places so I know who they are. I just know they are there. I see shadows, partial bodies, and I have seen two full body spirits. Mostly, tho, I communicate telepathically. Lately, they speak to me in my dreamstate because I cannot calm my mind enough to hear them.


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Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2003
Winemaker Notes
Critical AcclaimAll Vintages
Banfi was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines.
Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's foremost enologists, who understood that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity of development.
One of the most iconic Italian regions for wine, scenery, and history, Tuscany is the world's most important outpost for the Sangiovese grape. Ranging in style from fruity and simple to complex and age-worthy, as well as in price from budget-friendly to ultra-premium, Sangiovese makes up a significant percentage of plantings here, with the white Trebbiano Toscano trailing far behind.
Within Tuscany, many esteemed wines have their own respective sub-zones, including Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The climate is Mediterranean and the topography consists mostly of picturesque rolling hills, perfect for Sangiovese as it ripens most efficiently on slopes with maximum exposure to sunlight.
Sangiovese at its simplest produces straightforward pizza-friendly wines with bright red fruit and not much more, but at its best it shows remarkable complexity. Top-quality Sangiovese-based wines can be expressive of a range of characteristics such as sour cherry, balsamic, dried herbs, leather, fresh earth, dried flowers, anise and tobacco. Brunello in particular is sensitive to vintage variation, performing best in years that are not too hot and not too cold. Chianti is associated with tangy and food-friendly dry wines at various price points. A more recent phenomenon as of the 1970s is the "Super Tuscan"—a wine made from international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, with or without Sangiovese. These are common in Tuscany's coastal regions like Bolgheri, Val di Cornia, the island of Elba and more inland, in Carmignano.
One grape variety with two very distinct personas, Pinot Gris in France is rich, round, and aromatic, while Pinot Grigio in Italy is simple, crisp, and refreshing. In Italy, Pinot Grigio is grown in the mountainous regions of Trentino, Friuli, and Alto Adige in the northeast. In France it reaches its apex in Alsace. Pinots both "Gris" and "Grigio" are produced successfully in Oregon's Willamette Valley as well as parts of California, and are widely planted throughout central and eastern Europe.
In the Glass
Pinot Gris is naturally low in acidity, so full ripeness is necessary to achieve and showcase its signature flavors and aromas of stone fruit, citrus, honeysuckle, pear, and almond skin. Alsatian styles are aromatic, richly textured and often relatively high in alcohol. As Pinot Grigio in Italy, the style is much more subdued, light, simple, and easy to drink.
Perfect Pairings
Alsace is renowned for its potent food–pork, foie gras, and charcuterie. With its viscous nature, Pinot Gris fits in harmoniously with these heavy hitters. Pinot Grigio, on the other hand, with its lean, crisp, citrusy freshness, works better with simple salads, a wide range of seafood, and subtle chicken dishes.
Sommelier Secret
Outside of France and Italy, the decision by the producer whether to label as "Gris" or "Grigio" serves as a strong indicator as to the style of wine in the bottle—the former will typically be a richer, more serious rendition while the latter will be bright, fresh, and fun.


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eRideShare: Find A Carpool
Want to carpool but just don't know anyone going your way? You might want to check eRideShare — its a free service for connecting commuters, or travelers going the same way in the U.S. or Canada. They have over 11,000 rideshare listings in total. You can find carpools listed by state or province. The listings also incorporate rideshares from Craig's List. If you are traveling, you can find fellow travelers who are willing to share a ride. They also have rideshare listings for shopping and other local needs, or run errands. :: eRideShare [by Justin Thomas]


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Aye, yeah, boy!
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[Verse 1: Gucci Mane]
How I'm goin' crazy, crazy? Bitch, I get it
These bitches poppin' mollies like the hippies in the sixties
Bring your ass to East Atlanta, I don't do deliveries
I'm chargin' like I'm Tony Montana, the homes ain't killin' no children
Top of Savannah with blue New Balances
And bricks all under the building
Homegirl said I'm the man gettin' money,
But I ain't seen a nigga, I missed it
New Lambo and I'm sittin' real low, slidin' around without my ceiling
Used to be my hoe, you can have that hoe
My nigga, I ain't got no feelings
'Fore I started rappin' Gucci Mane was sellin' dope
Her brother wanna meet me but I'm still sayin' "no"
Call my phone again, I'mma have to tell him "go"
Two-hundred squares, a hundred pairs, what's your price? Low?
[Hook: Yung Fresh]
Bring them things in – bring them things in
When you come in, make sure you have them dividends
Hope you got a whole bunch of hundreds so I can easily count it
Man, I'm goin' hard, summertime, dude forge a mountain
How you doin'? I'm goin' stupid, goin' dumb, bitch
I'm a Zone 3, nigga, you know I'm on that slum shit
And my nigga from that Six, and he jugglin' all them bricks
And he fuckin' with your French, and they know the streets is back
[Verse 3: Chief Keef]
Johnny Dame on my wrist, cost 'bout a couple bricks
Got Vellanos on my whips, Forgiatos on my whips
Got the 40 on my hip, with 'bout 50 in the clip
Hit the kitchen, hit the strip – grab some pounds and some zips
If the block sellin' here, hit your block, let it rip
Give me top in that Six, bitch, my watch very clear
And my pockets very fat, and I stay spendin' racks
Spend them stacks, get it back, twelve chickens in the back
'Migos meet me in the front, bitch, this ain't what I want
Try to play me like a punk, my niggas'll leave you slumped
'Migos meet me in the front, bitch, this ain't what I want
Try to play me like a punk, my niggas'll leave you slumped
[Hook: Yung Fresh]
[Verse 3: Yung Fresh]
Juugin' off them millions, on the table, hit the city
Man, we got cameras in the front, receivin', backin' in
When you come in, make sure you have them hundreds, then…
We count dividends, only conversatin' if you spend
Super-charged, straight A, charge it, see it on them rims
Hit you fuckin' head in, you been a real nigga when
If you wanna buy ten, come and buy thirty-six
Charge 'em thiry-two nicks, that's a five for the dry
Benz top circumcised and you know the body wide
Glock 9 on my thigh, hidden right between, I…
Young, fly street nigga, bitch, I'm from New Jack City
Have a temper around women, if you want it, come get it (fresh)
[Hook: Yung Fresh]
Lyrics taken from http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/gucci_mane/bring_them_things.html


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All the fun of the farm at your finger tips!
Highfields Happy Hens is an open farm set within the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside.
Come and take a leisurely walk around the farm and take in the peace and tranquility of the countryside - after your walk - why not have a cuppa (or more!) in our tea room!
On your way round have some fun on our chain walk, hop scotch and trampoline and if you've still got some energy left at the end – try out our play area (age restrictions apply) or our bouncy castle (available March to October weather permitting) or try out Henrietta's Tractor School!
There are lots of rest places and picnic benches on the way round so why not try our 'Tea Room Alfresco Menu' or bring a picnic and make the most of your visit.
July 2017
For nearly 40 years, Happy Hens has been a dream come true for hundreds of youngsters struggling with life (for the whole story go to 'the incredible story' which is slightly out of date now but explains how it started). It has also been a popular venue for young families and all ages, including Parent & Toddler Special on Tuesdays and Whitehead Wednesdays in term time - see Opening times.
For the past 3 years Beryl & Roger have tried to find a trust to continue their work but without success, so they have now, very reluctantly decided to plan for their retirement one way or another under new ownership and management.
It is still very much business as usual - the shop, tea room and open farm have always been very special and need customers to encourage, support and bless us.
It has been a joy over the years to see so many broken lives changed and we pray that we will find a new owner and that the vision will continue to grow after us!


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Digne: PSG have acclimatised in China
Left-back Lucas Digne insisted Paris Saint-Germain are getting used to the climate of Beijing ahead of Saturday's Trophee des Champions.
The Ligue 1 champions will take on reigning Coupe de France winners Guingamp at the Beijing Worker's Stadium, as the traditional curtain-raiser of the French league season is held abroad for the sixth straight year.
With temperatures expected to remain over 30 degrees at kick-off, which is scheduled for 20:00 local time (13:00 GMT), and humidity to reach a peak of 67 per cent, conditions will certainly test both Ligue 1 clubs.
But having arrived in Asia last week before a friendly against Kitchee in Hong Kong, Digne is confident PSG have acclimatised.
"The preparation is going well. We work well with climatic conditions. We try to adapt," the 21-year-old said.
"It was a little difficult at the beginning but now we are fine and we'll try to do the best on Saturday."
PSG won last year's Trophee des Champions over Bordeaux in Gabon, the first of three titles for the season, as the capital club went on to triumph in the league and the Coupe de la Ligue.
While PSG will undoubtedly see Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League as bigger priorities this season, Digne argued Laurent Blanc's side want to win every trophy possible.
"It's a trophy. We play a game to win this trophy," the defender said.
"We want to win a maximum of trophies this season. This one is a part of it."
Goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu agreed: "As we have seen in the past, this is a decisive game. The first game is always tough.
"This is the first trophy that we can win this season. We will do our best to win."
The Trophee des Champions on Saturday will continue a burgeoning tradition of European leagues sending one-off matches to Beijing, with the Supercoppa Italia having been held in the city's National Stadium in three of the past five years.
Over the past five years, the Trophee des Champions has been held in Canada, Tunisia, Morocco, the United States and Gabon.