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#CovetforGood Contest
Rule Page for the #Covet4Good NYC Contest
1. Eligibility. THE CONTEST IS ONLY OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, INCLUDING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (BUT EXCLUDING RHODE ISLAND) WHO ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER, AND HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF MAJORITY IN THEIR STATE BY THEIR DATE OF ENTRY ("ELIGIBLE NOMINEES"). IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE FOREGOING QUALIFICATIONS, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE. Directors, officers and employees of CrowdStar, Inc. ("CrowdStar" or the "Sponsor"), and any of its respective parents, affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising, promotional, Web design and hosting agencies (collectively, the "Participating Entities"), immediate families of such persons, and any other persons connected with the production or distribution of this Contest, are not eligible to win any prizes. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by the Sponsor in the format designated in paragraph 3 below. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entry from the Contest if, in the sole judgment of Sponsor, the entrant submitting such entry is not eligible or has not complied with these Official Rules. Without limitation of the foregoing, all of an entrant's entries will be disqualified, at the sole discretion of the Sponsor, if entrant attempts (a) to participate in or enter the Contest through any means other than as described in these Official Rules, (b) provides information that is inaccurate or fraudulent, or (c) attempts to disrupt the Contest or circumvent these Official Rules. ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. CONTEST VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
2. CONTEST PERIOD. The contest period will begin October 12, 2016 10:00AM PDT and end October 16, 2016 11:59PM PDT. (the "Deadline"). All entries must be received by Sponsor by the Deadline to be eligible to win a prize. Sponsor's computer is the official time-keeping device for this Contest.
3. HOW TO ENTER (By Nominating Self or another Eligible Nominee): During the Entry Period, visit http://game.covetfashion.com/promos/glam_for_good/index.php ("Entry Page") and submit the registration form, including providing your valid home address. P.O. Boxes are not permitted. You must also indicate that you are the Eligible Nominee (if you are an Eligible Nominee per Section 1 above) or that someone else is an Eligible Nominee. If you are nominating someone else, complete the full contact information for him or her, including full name, phone number, email address, and date of birth. You must have written permission from the other person to nominate them as an Eligible Nominee. You must then, using the supplied essay space, answer all three questions below explaining why you/your Eligible Nominee deserve(s) to win a Contest Prize (as defined below in Section 6) (the "Essay"). The Essay is limited to 500 words.
1. Why does your nominee deserve to be selected as a #Covet4Good Winner and win a trip to NYC for a Pampered-Make Over with Mary Alice Stephenson and a #Covet4Good Moment?
2. What the nominee has done to overcome adversity?
3. How has the nominee inspired you?
The Essay answers are collectively your submission (the "Submission"). By uploading a Submission, you agree that it conforms to the Submission Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the "Guidelines and Restrictions") and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission and disqualify you (the nominator), from the Contest if it believes your Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions.
Submission Guidelines:
· The Submission must be in English;
· The Submission content must be true and reflect your true experiences and beliefs (as applicable);
· The Submission must be your own work; and
· No portion of the Submission may have been submitted previously in a promotion of any kind.
Content Restrictions:
· The Submission must not include any private information of a third party such as full name, address, phone number, or email address; the information about the nominee will be on the nomination form, not in the Submission itself. Sponsor reserves the right to edit any Submission to remove what it considers to be private information;
· Entrant must have permission from all individuals nominated in the Submission (if any) to use their name(s) and story/stories in the Submission and to grant the rights set forth herein. If requested, Entrant must be able to provide proof of such permissions in a form acceptable to Sponsor;
· The Submission must not contain material that violates or infringes another's rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement;
· The Submission must not disparage Sponsor or any other person or party affiliated with the promotion and administration of this Contest;
· The Submission should not contain brand names or trademarks other than those owned by Sponsor, which Entrant has a limited license to use solely to create and upload a Submission in this Contest. Nothing in this Contest shall be construed to give Entrant any other rights, title, or interest to any trademarks, patents or other intellectual property rights of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to edit a Submission to remove brands, trademarks, or school or other proper names before publicizing it in any way;
· The Submission must not contain text not created by Entrant, except that the nominator may quote or paraphrase something that the nominee said or wrote;
· The Submission must not contain material that Sponsor deems to be inappropriate, offensive, indecent, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous;
· The Submission must not contain material that Sponsor deems to promote bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or to promote discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; and
· The Submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations in any jurisdiction where Submission is created.
Each Entrant is limited to one (1) Submission. Multiple Entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any Entrant to upload more than one (1) Submission by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void all of that Entrant's Submissions/entries and that Entrant may be disqualified from this Contest and any of the Sponsor's other promotions. By uploading a Submission, Entrant's grants to Sponsor a royalty-free, irrevocable, transferable, assignable, perpetual, non- exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, create derivative works from, and display such Submission in whole or in part, on a worldwide basis, and to incorporate it into other works, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, including for promotional or marketing purposes. If requested, Entrant and/or nominee will sign documentation that may be required for Sponsor or its designees to make use of the rights Entrant is granting to use the Submission or any portion thereof. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, un-intelligible or misdirected Submissions, which are disqualified in Sponsor's sole discretion. In the event of a dispute as to any entry or as to the owner of any Submission, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the Entrant. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Each Entrant may be required to show proof of being an authorized account holder.
a. #Covet4Good Finalist Selection Phase: During the #Covet4Good Finalist Selection Phase, a panel of qualified judges, determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, will select the five (5) nominees (i.e., the Entrant (if self-nominating) or the third party Eligible Nominee) with the highest-scoring Submissions (the "Finalists") from among all eligible Submissions received prior to the end of the Entry Period based on the following criteria:
o Quality/Clarity of Detail in Submission (75%);
o Originality (25%)
In the event of a tie, the nominee who is the subject of the Submission which received the highest score for "quality / clarity of detail in Submission" criterion, as determined by the qualified judges, will be deemed the applicable Finalist. Sponsor reserves the right to select fewer than five (5) Finalists, if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified Submissions. On or around October 17, 2016, each Finalist will be notified and required to submit his/her personal statement that explains why he or she should be selected as a #Covet4Good finalist and to attend the #Covet4Good NYC Moment.
Each Finalist must submit the personal statement by the required deadline in order to move forward in the Contest. The personal statement is limited to 500 words. The personal statement must conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions. Additional requirements and restrictions may be included in the notification.
b. #Covet4Good Winner Selection Phase: During the #Covet4Good Winner Selection Phase, a panel of qualified judges, determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, will review the Finalists' personal statements and select the three (3) Finalists with the highest-scoring Finalist personal statements (the "Winners") from among all Finalist personal statements received based on the following criteria:
o Quality/Clarity of Detail in Finalist personal statement (50%);
o Enthusiasm, eagerness and excitement to participate in the #Covet4Good NYC Moment (25%); and
o Creativity of submission (25%).
In the event of a tie, the Finalist whose Finalist personal statement received the highest score for "Enthusiasm, eagerness and excitement to participate in the #Covet4Good" criterion, as determined by the qualified judges, will be deemed the applicable Winner. Sponsor reserves the right to select fewer than three (3) Winners, if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified Finalist personal statement. On or around October 26, 2016, each winner will be notified by e-mail or phone or in-game message. The Winners must meet the eligibility requirements for the Contest as described above. The Sponsor will determine whether each Winner who has responded to the Selection Notification within the time allowed meets those requirements. A Winner who does not meet the eligibility requirements for the Contest will be disqualified.
6. PRIZES. Each Winners will receive a trip for one (1) to New York, New York (which may include economy roundtrip airfare from a major airport near the Winner's residence) (the "Prize"). Each Winner must be available to travel on the dates specified by Sponsor or will be required to forfeit the Prize. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Official Rules, and those set forth by the Sponsor's airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. Winner is responsible for ground transportation to/from the airport at point of origin, if the winner resides more than 150 miles outside the city limits of New York, or round-trip ground transportation if the winner resides within 150 miles within the city of New York, two (2) night hotel accommodations, transportation to and from the airport to the accommodations, and transportation to and from the #Covet4Good Moment on November 3, 2016. Approximate Retail Value of each Prize ("ARV"): $2,500. The actual value of the Prize may vary depending on date and times of travel, airfare fluctuations and hotel charges at the time of travel. Therefore, the actual value of the Prize awarded may be lower or higher at the time it is fulfilled. Any difference between actual value and stated approximate retail value will not be awarded. Provider will select airline, hotel, and travel dates. Dates of travel are subject to availability. All expenses, travel, and other costs not expressly stated in the Prize description above are the sole responsibility of winner. Air transportation and hotel accommodations must be taken together and cannot be taken separately. Lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, vouchers or certificates will not be replaced. Winner are expected to dress and conduct themselves in a professional manner throughout the experience. If a Winner fails to do so, Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to send such Winner home at Winner's expense.
As part of the Prize, each Winner will also receive a "Pampered Make-over" on the day of the #Covet4Good Moment. The Pampered Make-over will include lunch, makeup, manicure, pedicure, and hair styling and has an approximate retail value ("ARV") of USD $ 200.00. Clothing, jewelry, and other items supplied by Sponsor or a third party to be used for the #Covet4Good Moment must be returned at the end of the #Covet4Good Moment.
In addition, as part of the Prize each Winner will also receive participation in a special event as specified in the Covet Fashion game's feed story on or about November 3, 2016 which shall have an ARV of $300.00.
Odds of winning a Prize depend on number of eligible entries received. Prizes returned as undeliverable or otherwise not claimed within two (2) days after delivery of notification will be forfeited. Prizes are not transferable. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any Prizes will be permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any prize. Limit one (1) prize per household or address. Actual appearance and features of the Prize shall be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion and may vary from photos, descriptions and specifications used in print and electronic advertising, information materials and third-party resources. ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
7. Disclaimer/General Release/Limitation of Liability. Sponsor, the Platforms and all other Participating Entities will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries, which may be disqualified; (b) failure to access a cellular network or Internet or send a text message or otherwise transmit anything for any period of time, regardless of telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor; (d) any technical, pictorial, typographical or editorial errors or omissions in these Official Rules or any marketing materials associated with the Contest; or (e) any injury or damage to entrant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participating in this Contest or downloading any materials in this Contest. By entering the Contest, you release and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, Provider, the Platforms and all their respective shareholders, directors, officers and employees, one and all, and all Participating Entities from any liability whatsoever (including, without limitation, for damage to entrant's or any other person or entity's cellular or computer hardware or software or communications network, regardless of cause), and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use or misuse of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to travel, personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. IN NO EVENT WILL SPONSOR, PROVIDER, THE PLATFORMS OR PARTICIPATING ENTITIES, THEIR AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES AND RELATED COMPANIES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
8. Use of Winner's Name, Likeness, etc. Except where prohibited by law, entry into the Contest constitutes permission to use a Winner's name, address, likeness, identifying characteristics and/or prize information for promotional purposes in perpetuity, including but not limited to the taking of photographs and/or videos by Sponsor and/or the Participating Entities for publicity purposes and posting the names and images of a Winner on CrowdStar's Facebook or other Platform fan page, without further permission or compensation. If selected as a Winner, each Entrant agrees to execute, and to ensure that any Eligible Nominee executes, any and all documents requested by Sponsor to convey such rights to own all the results thereof. As a condition of being awarded any prize, except where prohibited by law, Winners (1) waive the right to (a) assert as a cost of winning the prize any and all costs of verification and redemption or travel to redeem said prize, and (b) claim any liability (including attorney's fees and costs) that might arise from using, receiving, redeeming or seeking to redeem said prize (including any travel related thereto); and (2) may be required to execute a consent to the use of their name, address, likeness and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to obligate Sponsor to make use of any of the rights granted herein and each winner waives any right to inspect or approve any such use of any and every nature and kind.
9. Affidavit & Release. As a condition of being awarded any Prize (or portion thereof), each Winner will be required to execute and deliver to Sponsor a signed Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability, and Publicity Release within two (2) days of the Winner being notified of his or her status as a potential winner. Failure to properly complete, sign and return the Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability, and Publicity Release, or any other documents that the Sponsor requires Winners to fill out and execute as a condition of being awarded a Prize (or any portion thereof), within such two (2)-day timeframe may result in such Winner forfeiting the entire Prize. All forms or other documents may be considered incomplete if they are incomplete or contain errors.
10. Winners' List; Rules Request. For a copy of the list of Winners, send a stamped, self-addressed, No. 10 business-size envelope, within (30) days of the ending of the Contest Period, to CrowdStar, Inc., 330 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 Attn: CrowdStar #Covet4Good CONTEST Winners' List. To obtain a copy of these Official Rules, send a stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope to CrowdStar, Inc., 330 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 Attn: CrowdStar #Covet4Good CONTEST Official Rules Request. Residents of Vermont may omit return postage.
11. Early Termination. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or modify the Contest if in Sponsor's sole determination it believes that the integrity of the Contest has been, or could be, compromised or that the Contest is not capable of running as planned for any reason, including, without limitation, infection by network virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, force majeure or any other cause. In the case of early termination, the winner will be drawn from eligible entries received up to the time of cancellation.
12. Governing Law. The Contest and these Official Rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the state of California. Entrant and all Winners agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Contest or any prizes awarded, and all issues and questions concerning the validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively in the state or federal courts sitting in San Mateo County, California. By entering the Contest and/or by claiming a Prize, you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Use of Data. Sponsor will be collecting personal data about Entrants and Eligible Nominees in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review Sponsor's privacy policy. By participating in the Contest, Entrants hereby agree to Sponsor's collection and usage of their personal information and the Eligible Nominee's personal information in accordance with Sponsor's privacy policy and acknowledge that they have read and accepted such terms. Entrant also represents and warrants that it has all rights and permissions necessary to agree to such collection and usage on behalf of each Eligible Nominee.
14. Platforms. The Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, any Platform. Please contact CrowdStar with any questions about this Contest. Please do not direct any communications about this Contest to any Platform.
15. Additional Terms. Each Entrant represents and warrants that it has all rights and permissions necessary, including but not limited to any rights or permissions of each Eligible Nominee submitted by such Entrant, to provide to Sponsor and all Participating Entities for use and disclosure in accordance with these Official Rules all information and materials provided by Entrant. Any potential Winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that such individual is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the winning entry. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR APPLICATION OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
16. Submissions. Any Submissions or other data, text, graphics, photographs and their selection and arrangement, and any other materials submitted by you in connection with the Contest (collectively, "Submitted Materials") are subject, whether in whole or in part, to unlimited commercial, non-commercial and/or promotional use by CrowdStar. Submitted Materials are not confidential and will not be returned to you. You represent and warrant that your Submissions are original to you and that you exclusively own the rights to such Submissions, including the right to grant all of the rights and licenses herein incurring any third party obligations or liability arising out of its exercise of such rights and licenses. You hereby grant to CrowdStar a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, fully paid-up and royalty-free license, (with the right to sublicense), to use, copy, adapt, modify, distribute, license, sell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, stream, broadcast and otherwise exploit your Submitted Materials and all derivative works. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, you hereby waive any moral rights you may have in your Submitted Materials.
17. Miscellaneous. For all matters arising out of or relating to the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. No Entrant or Winner shall have the right to contest any decision by the Sponsor concerning any aspect of the Contest or the interpretation of the Official Rules or the determination as to the qualification of entries. Sponsor reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend, modify or cancel the Contest or any entrant's participation in the Contest if viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond the Sponsor's control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Contest or if the Sponsor otherwise becomes incapable of running the Contest as planned (all such decisions made by Sponsor in its sole discretion). Entrants who violate these Official Rules, tamper with the operation of the Contest or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Sponsor, the Contest or any other entrant (in each case as determined in the Sponsor's sole discretion) are subject to disqualification from entry into the Contest. The Sponsor reserves the right to ban, restrict or lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Contest. If any provision of these Official Rules shall be deemed to violate any federal, state or local law, it shall be amended to conform to such law and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
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"Men and women are equal": this is how the German Basic Law has described the status of men and women since 1949. Up until 1958, however, husbands still have "the right to make the final decision": a man is entitled to terminate his wife's employment contract if she works without his consent. This is because most women had to step aside to make way for men returning from the war. Only widows were allowed to keep their jobs in exceptional cases.
"We're among men" were the words used by the head of the technical operations department, Heinz-Leo Müller-Lutz, in 1954, as he started to describe his tips for successful career progression. He obviously was not aware of Eva von Grumbkow, who, in 1956, was the first woman to be awarded special signing authority (Prokura) since the end of the war and headed up the bookkeeping and statistics department. But unlike in the world of advertising, where Allianz discovers "the modern woman" in 1969, hardly any women manage to move up the career ladder. In the early 1970s, when an initial attempt was made to introduce flexitime, the figures speak for themselves: out of 1,250 employees in the Munich head office, 489 are women, and out of 71 positions with signing authority, only one is held by a woman.

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Athletes Oath
In the spirit of the Olympic Ideal, I pledge:
To Abide by the Rules of these Games,
To Respect the Officials that apply them,
To be Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat,
I am proud to be a Senior Games Athlete.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Manager Robin Ventura was glad that the Chicago White Sox had a four-day All-Star break before needing 14 innings to beat Kansas City 9-8 in a game that lasted five hours, 23 minutes.
Gordon Beckham, who scored the winning run on Kevin Youkilis' sacrifice fly, wasn't so sure.
"It didn't feel like we had much of a break after that one," Beckham said. "But it was a big win.


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The Victoria MP announced Thursday she's quitting politics and returning to private life as of Aug. 31.
The 69-year-old cited a "health warning" from her doctor for her decision.
"My doctor gave me a health warning this spring and recommended that I adopt a more balanced lifestyle, without the travel and physical demands of the job of an MP from Western Canada," she said in a written statement.
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair was on hand for Savoie's announcement at her Victoria constituency office.
He said Savoie will be "missed by all of her colleagues regardless of political affiliation."
Savoie was first elected in 2006 and currently serves as deputy Speaker in the Commons.
Her resignation leaves the NDP with 101 seats and raises the possibility of as many as four byelections this fall.
Calgary Centre is vacant following the surprise resignation of Conservative MP Lee Richardson last spring.
The Toronto-area riding of Durham is also vacant following the resignation of Bev Oda, the beleaguered international co-operation minister.
A byelection may also be necessary in the Toronto riding of Etobicoke Centre, where defeated Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj successfully sought a court order to overturn the result of the 2011 election.
Tory MP Ted Opitz, who won the riding by 26 votes, has appealed the matter to the Supreme Court of Canada, which has yet to rule on the case.
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Holiday Light Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks Extravaganza 2017Name: Holiday Light Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks Extravaganza 2017Date: November 17, 2017Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CSTEvent Description:Come join us for a great Holiday Event! At 6:00pm, our Holiday Light Parade start from the Sauk Prairie Middle School. The parade will head down Hemlock Street to Sycamore Street, and from there it will follow the "Cow Chip Parade Route": running down Sycamore Street to Grand Avenue, down Grand Avenue to 1st Street, and down 1st Street to end right in front of Marion Park.
Right after the parade, join us for the Tree Lighting Event at 7:30pm at Marion Park. You'll be entertained by local youth talent and FIREWORKS! Marion Park will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with hundreds of lights. Refreshments will be on sale at the Marion Park Gazebo.
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Being able to donate my time and money to the Hurricane Sandy victims is my way of giving back to people who are in need.
Knoxville, Tenn. (PRWEB) January 09, 2013
Nathan Wells, 19-year-old who wrote a book detailing his struggle with a mysterious illness caused by an experimental H1N1 vaccine, donated more than $140,000 worth of supplies to Hurricane Sandy relief last month.
"I feel incredibly lucky that I not only survived my illness but have been able to help others," said Wells. "Being able to donate my time and money to the Hurricane Sandy victims is my way of giving back to people who are in need."
Shortly after Sandy tore through the northeast, Wells rented a U-Haul and packed it, along with two other vans, full of supplies. He purchased thousands of blankets, hundreds of coats, gloves, hats, medicine, food and first aid supplies. He drove from Tennessee to New York, stopping at distribution centers in schools, churches and other organizations to drop off supplies and help where needed.
At the age of 16, Wells began suffering from extreme weight loss and chronic headaches. He sought answers from 12 different hospitals throughout the southeast and underwent test after test, yet no one was able to provide a proper diagnosis. He was later diagnosed with mercury toxicity from an experimental H1N1 vaccination. This experience led the now-19-year-old to publish the journal he maintained through the sickness in hopes of inspiring others.
Wells' book "Am I The Enemy?" is now available Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information on Nathan Wells and his charitable donations, visit http://www.nathanscotwells.com.
About Nathan Wells
Nathan Wells is a 19-year-old author from East Tennessee who wrote about his 189 day headache. He contracted mercury toxicity from an experimental H1N1 vaccine and wanted to enlighten the public about what happened to him and how it can be prevented. Am I the Enemy? is available at Barnes& Noble, Amazon and iTunes and the audiobook is available for download at Audible, Amazon and iTunes. For more information on Nathan and his journey, visit http://www.nathanscotwells.com.


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New Project: Astonishing Tales of Swords and Sorcery RPG
It's been a couple of weeks since I posted. My wife and I having to share a computer (as her motherboard died and cancer bills don't leave us enough money to replace it) accounts for part of why I haven't been posting. The main reason, however, is that I've been working on a new RPG, tentatively entitled Astonishing Tales of Swords and Sorcery (hereafter referred to as just Astonishing Tales). This game is a development of Microlite74 and Mazes and Monsters, well sort of, and like Microlite74 will be released as a free download.
Astonishing Tales is designed for swords & sorcery campaigns where magic is somewhat common, more like the Young Kingdoms of Elric than the Hyboria of Conan. Characters can be either Fighters or Sorcerers and start off as heroes rather than farm boys, but do not really increase in level as game goes on. In fact, there are no levels in the system at all. A Character's Reputation increases as they kill monsters and accumulate (and spend) treasure. Gaining a point of reputation does allow the character to increase slightly in power (something like the small level advances in Mazes and Monsters), but the main benefit is social. The higher your reputation, the greater the chance that others know of you and perhaps seek you out with missions and opportunities -- and the greater the rewards they are likely to offer to get you to take them.
I've always wanted to have a Classic Traveller like fantasy game when the characters started off fairly competent and gained in power more from the items they find and the connections they made rather than from continual increases in character level until they become fantasy superheroes. However, I never thought there would be much interest in such a system as "leveling" seems to be one of the main attractions to most even slightly popular fantasy roleplaying games.
All the players in my current OD&D game really liked the idea once I came up with the "reputation levels" with their small character benefits. So I hacked a quick system together, they created characters and we gave it a try. The first two games were a real trial of patience as we seemed to spend more time tweaking the rules than actually playing, but the game last week showed that what we hacked out works and is fun to play.
I hope to have a playtest edition available before Christmas, but cannot promise this due to our "two people who normally use a computer all day sharing one computer" situation. This edition will be written Microlite style, but if there is interest in the system beyond my group, a second edition will be released in a less terse/more complete style in 2010. I'll be posting more on how Astonishing Tales works over the next couple of weeks.
November 21, 2009 at 6:47 PM
This sounds like exactly the sort of thing I myself have been toying with doing. I will follow this with great interest.
Cinderella Man
November 21, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I think this project has a lot of merit. I very much like the idea and would like to see where it goes.
Matthew James Stanham
November 22, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Interesting stuff, Randall, but are you aware of the upcoming adventure role-playing game Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea that Jeffrey Talanian and I have been developing? The game is in playtest, and scheduled to be released in spring 2010. There is a registered website, and it has been advertised in several magazines with adventure support. As the names sound quite similar (serendipitous even), and since you indicate the name of your RPG is currently "tentative", I thought it might be worth mentioning...
November 22, 2009 at 11:48 PM
The titles don't seem that similar to me. They have three words in common: Astonishing, of, and. Two of these are a conjunction and a preposition. Looking back at the pulp magazines of the 1930s and 1940s -- which Astonishing Tales of Swords and Sorcery is designed to invoke -- there were a lot of different magazines with names far more similar than "Astonishing Tales of Swords and Sorcery" and "Astonishing Swordsman & Sorcerers of Hyperborea." However, if it really bothers you, email me and we can discuss it.
Matthew James Stanham
November 23, 2009 at 7:24 AM
No worries on my part, it was just for your benefit really. If you are happy with the degree of similarity, then that is all that matters.
Matthew Slepin
November 25, 2009 at 3:54 PM
I'm interested in seeing this. Sometimes, I feel like a lone voice in the OSR claiming that Ye Auld Game isn't that great for S&S because the basic premise of D&D (leveling up) just isn't part of S&S.
BTW, didn't Gamma World use "rank" as the only advancement?
November 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Gamma World 1E had experience. When you got enough XP to reach the next "level" (although the term level was not used), you got to roll a D10. 1-6 raised a one of the six attributes by one point. A 7-8 and you got a +1 "to hit". On a 9-10 you got a +1 on each die of damage you did (with non-energy weapons only).
Matthew Slepin
November 26, 2009 at 3:41 AM
I think that I'm thinking of 3rd edition. Or I'm just imagining it.
JD Neal
December 3, 2009 at 12:42 PM
I kind of view it as "D&D is popular because everyone plays D&D." sort of thing. To make commercial games, make games like those that are selling. [Ironically, you run the risk of missing out on markets that no one is servicing, which is interesting...]
To make a fun game: make what you like.
I understand the appeal of level/experience games: long term play, variety, etc. I'm finding I don't have the practical time needed to make it worthwhile. I don't have months to work characters up through levels. I don't really have the time and creativity needed to devote hours to making different adventures for different characters. I just wanna design a fun adventure and play it.
The appeal of a "flat earth" game where people play just for the fun of gaming is becoming strong. Rather than start out with a D&D-ism like a simple sort of 1st level character romp -- I could start out with an adventure featuring a ship, harpies, a dragon and other things. All chosen for the "This will make a fun adventure." concept not the "Okay, this fits the 1st level characters." concept.
I'm trying to break away from my own ingrained "Do what everyone else is doing." game concepts, and the rather appealing result is players can start out doing things they'd have to wait to do in other games. Rather than pose the game as "Limited." pose it as a chance to say, "Let's skip the boring parts and jump straight into fun adventures."
Chris T
December 7, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Sounds exactly like Gamma World 2e. That's a good thing : )


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Primark // Mini Rose Gold Homeware Haul
4 June 2016
Recently Primark has been packing the shelves in their homeware department with lots of lovely new pretty treats! Since it's practically summer now in the UK (finally!) they have started to bring in the summery bits and bobs for your home! But I suppose certain items will be just fine all year round too.
Still I couldn't help myself when I saw these goodies though. Rose gold! It's such a gorgeous colour and perfect for this season to brighten up my bedroom since it's mostly just white, white and white? It definitely does cheer the place up!
Plus the more I have seen rose gold coloured items on other blogs the more I've grown to love the colour. I did like it to begin with but just not as much until now...
Cushions - £3 (each)
When I saw these pillows I thought they would look so perfect next to my current ones which are white with gold circle patterns on them and my white heart cushion (these were also from Primark too!). Also I have this obsession with just keeping everything white in my room. I like how fresh and uplifting it is to wake up to in the morning.
Maybe it's a little bit sad that the only duvet covers I buy now are white but I've grown to prefer it. But at least these rose gold cushions bring a little life into the room!
They were so cheap too, I couldn't resist leaving them there. There was also another style of rose gold themed cushions, those were longer and had this cracked design effect on them which was cool!
Hangers: £3
More rose gold! The hangers were just there as I was queuing up actually. I just threw them into my basket without a care in the world... isn't it great when you do that?!
I already have a white hanging rail and previously my hangers were just plain boring wooden ones. So these ones are such a treat! They're really fancy looking actually because whenever I see hangers like this it is always in places such as Debenhams or on a pricy website where they're already sold out. If you are looking for some funky hangers then Primark is the place to be!
Big candle: £3.50
Now... I was hesitant to buy another Primark candle simply because the last one I bought smelled gorgeous before I lit it and when I had the thing burning I couldn't smell a thing. But then again it was a small jar one so possibly that may have been the case. This scent "Pink Grapefruit" is quite strong, it's bigger too so I am hoping that this will live up to my expectations.
Also I love the packaging, if any of you reading this have been into Primark recently and saw the candles you may have noticed that they're all really quirky and have some gorgeous designs! But I do hope this one will be strong enough this time. Then again it's only £3.50... I suppose you get what you pay for at the end of the day.
Organiser: £4
Oh my goodness. I was over the moon when I found this organiser because I have been eyeing them up online over on cheap places such as Aliexpress and Ebay for weeks now. I'm glad I found this when I did because shipping from China takes longer and plus online they were a bit more pricier than this one from Primark.
It's great because my make up drawer is a absolute mess at the moment. I have blushers all over the place, my brushes scattered everywhere and such. This will do the job! I'll probably invest in a couple more for stationary too. So if you are looking for an organiser then... Primarni! Cheap and cheerful.
Copper candles: £3.50
I thought these were really unusual! I've never seen copper candles before? They're really pretty. It's a shame these don't have any scent though.
Still I just thought they would be good for decoration and some snapshots on Instagram. My mother was a little hesitant about me buying these... I'm 22 and she still doesn't trust me around candles anymore (that's a story for another time)!
Are any of you changing around your bedroom/house too? If you're struggling and looking for budget items then just bob over to Primark. You won't be disappointed!
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This pillow are beautiful and I love all candles from Primark!!ReplyDelete
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Undergraduate Bulletin
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Requirements for the Major and Minor in Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning (EDP)
A. Required Foundation Courses for Major (33-34 credits)
- MAT 131 or MAT 125 Calculus. If students do not place into MAT 125 or 131 on the basis of the math placement examination, MAT 123 is a required course for the major.
- ECO 108 Introduction to Economics
- SBC 111 Introduction to Sustainability
- SBC 115 Introduction to Human Demography
- CHE/ENV 115 Chemistry, Life, Environment (Note: CHE 115, 129, 131, 141, or 152 may be substituted for CHE/ENV 115)
- SBC 113/SBC 114 Physical Geography
- SBC 117 Drawing for Design
- AMS 102 Elements of Statistics
- SBC 201 Systems and Models
- POL 102 Introduction to American Government
- SBC 206 Economics and Sustainability
B. Career Leadership Skills (6 credits)
C. Core Courses (31 credits):
(Students are required to take: the 10 credits in Group 1; 6 credits from each of Groups 2 through 4; and 3 credits from Group 5)
1. Core Courses (10 credits)
- GSS 313 GIS Applications and Desig
- GSS 314 GIS Laboratory (for students enrolling in GSS 313 Spring 2013 or later)
- SBC 354 Drawing for Design--CAD
- EDP 303 Spatial Economics
2. Historic and Theoretical Perspectives 300-level courses (6 credits)
3. Physical and Built Environment Upper Division Block (6 credits)
4. Policy, Politics and Regulations (6 credits)
EDP 309 Planning: Policies and Regulations
and one of the following courses:
5. Societal and Cultural Aspects (3 credits)
- EHM 316 Cuba and Sustainability
- EHM 321 Utopia and Dystopia and the Environment in Literature and Culture
- EHM 322 Ecofeminism, Literature & Film
- SUS 303 Demographic Change and Sustainability
- SBC 307 American Environmental History
- SBC 310 Migration, Development and Population Redistribution
- SBC 311 Disasters and Society: A Global Perspective
- SBC 312 Environment, Society and Health
- SBC 321 Ecology and Evolution in American Literature
- SBC 325 Environmental Writing and the Media
- ENV 310 Sustainable and Renewable Energy in Costa Rica
One of the following can be substituted for any of the courses in Group 5.
NOTE: each course below has a prerequisite outside the major.
D. Design Project Course (3 credits)
- EDP 404 Environmental Design Project (see notes)
E. Communications and Writing requirement
Proficiency in writing, oral communication, and computer literacy will be encouraged in all students. In addition to CSK 302, these skills will be developed within the context of other formal coursework and no additional credits are required. To meet the upper-division writing requirement, students must submit two papers with letter grades of no lower than a B from any 300-level or 400-level course in the major to the director of the EDP Undergraduate Program.
Students should consult with the department advisor to ensure that their plan for completing the Upper Division Writing Requirement is consistent with university graduation requirements for General Education. Students completing the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) must complete a course that satisfies the "Write Effectively within One's Discipline" (WRTD) learning objective to graduate. The Upper Division Writing Requirement is consistent in most cases with the SBC learning outcomes for WRTD.
1. Internship with significant practical experience in planning and/or environmental design may be substituted for EDP 404 with permission of Undergraduate EDP Program Director.
2. All courses offered for the major must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher. Course taken with the Pass/NC option may not be applied to the major.
Study Abroad
Stony Brook University offers study abroad experiences that are focused on issues of sustainability in Costa Rica, Madagascar, and the Turkana Basin (Kenya). While issues of climate change, water and energy security, sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, sustainable economic development, conservation of unique and threatened ecosystems, population growth, and human health are important everywhere, viewing these issues through the lens of a different place and a different culture provides a valuable perspective. Students are encouraged to participate in study abroad experiences and to talk with their major director to determine how study abroad coursework can be used to fulfill some requirements for their major.
Minor in Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning (EDP)
The Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning minor is intended for students who seek to complement their chosen major with a foundation in complex scientific, legal, ethical, political, environmental, and socio-economic issues that surround the development, management, and use of the built environment.
Requirements for the Minor in Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning (EDP)
At least 12 credits applied to the minor may not be applied to any major or other minor within the Sustainability Studies Program. No more than one three-credit course in the minor may be taken under the Pass/No Credit option. All upper-division courses offered for the minor must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher. Completion of the minor requires 21 credits.
1. Required four introductory courses:
- SBC 111 Introduction to Sustainability Studies
- SBC 113 Physical Geography
- SBC 200 Human Settlements: History and Future
- SBC 206 Economics and Sustainability
2. Required two advanced courses:
3. Required one advanced course from the following:
- EDP 303 Spatial Economics
- EDP 309 Planning: Policies and Regulations
- SBC 307 American Environmental History
- SBC 308 American Environmental Politics
- SBC 309 Global Environmental Politics
- SUS 350 Contemporary Topics in Sustainability
- CSK 305 Collective Action and Advocacy
- ENV 310 Sustainable and Renewable Energy in Costa Rica
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Students should declare the Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning minor no later than the middle of their sophomore year, at which time they should consult with the minor coordinator or undergraduate director and plan their course of study for fulfillment of the requirements.


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Keeping Warm
Updated 22 Oct 2017
Heating our homes in winter uses a lot of energy and many people's bills are rising as fuel prices rise. Read on for tips to reduce your energy used for heating - they will save you money and also reduce your impact on climate change.
Tips for keeping warm:
In the UK, the weather causes enough variability of the outside temperature for us to still need heating in winter even though climate change is causing a steady increase in global average temperatures. The comfort zone for most people lies between 20 and 24°C depending on the humidity. When the outside temperature is more than a few degrees different from this range the indoor temperature eventually begins to feel too hot or too cold.
Besides using heating, there are other simpler, cheaper and more environmentally friendly strategies that can be used to maintain a comfortable temperature in the home. These include insulating your home and cutting out drafts. Further information and advice are available free from the environment centre (02380 336 172).
Sources of heat loss from a typical uninsulated home
CO2 impact
If you can reduce the amount of heating needed to maintain your home within the comfort zone, then you will save on electricity and/or gas and therefore reduce your carbon dioxide emissions.
Money aspects
Reducing the use of heating will obviously reduce your gas and/or electricity bills. Most of the methods that insulate homes and otherwise improve the thermal environment within the home cost less than £500 and grants may be available.
Other benefits
These simple suggestions will tend to improve your thermal comfort rather than save you a lot of money but nevertheless can have health benefits. Keeping warm in winter is important for staying healthy, particularly for the elderly. Double or triple glazing will reduce traffic noise on busy main roads.
1. Simple ways to keep warm
Around 20% of the heat in a house can be lost through single-glazed windows. This loss can be reduced by closing the curtains at dusk. If the curtains are heavily lined and overlap at the join, they are 75% as effective as double glazing. If you fit blinds as well as curtains, this is even more efficient at trapping air and also helps to cut down draughts.
If you have radiators fitted to external walls it helps to paste reflective metal foil behind each radiator with heavy duty wallpaper adhesive; this slightly reduces the heat lost through the outside wall. Special foil can be bought from DIY stores. Have alook at this article from the Guardian about putting foil behind your radiators.
CO2 impact
The above suggestions will help to keep your home warmer and therefore may help you to cut down on your demand for heating. In that case your carbon dioxide emissions will also be reduced.
Money aspects
The above suggestions are more likely to increase your comfort than to save you a lot on your heating bills.
A roller blind costs upwards of £50 depending on the size of window. Curtain lining is relatively inexpensive and is easy to add if you have a sewing machine. Heat-reflecting foil costs around £4-6 per square metre.
2. Cutting out draughts & Ventilation
Did you know that only a quarter of homes in the UK are adequately draught proofed? As much as 20% of the heat loss from a typical home can be attributed to ill-fitting windows and external doors. Draughts can also occur around ill-fitting pipes, around other items that penetrate external walls, through the boards of suspended wooden floors and through loft hatches.
Simple things you can do include:
fit keyhole covers to external doors;
fit a draught-proof letterbox cover;
fill any draughty gaps in the structure of the house, for example between a window frame and the wall, with a silicone sealant;
use a self-adhesive foam strip which sticks to doors, window frames and loft hatches and is compressed when the opening is closed;
fit a threshold draught excluder to the bottom edge of outside doors.
Sash windows in older wooden frames can be especially hard to draught-proof: click here for advice. Gaps between floorboards can be sealed by laying flooring grade hardboard over the whole floor. Quarter-round lengths of wooden beading can be used to fill large gaps under skirting boards.
Remember that the purpose of draught proofing is NOT to exclude all fresh air from your home. You must ensure that ventilation is controlled and that your home feels comfortable. Stagnant air causes drowsiness as carbon dioxide levels rise. Bathrooms and kitchens need more ventilation to get rid of steam and water vapour which can otherwise lead to condensation on walls and windows which can encourage the growth of mould. You can reduce kitchen and bathroom heat loss, whilst maintaining adequate ventilation, with heat recovery units. These are boxes containing a plate heat exchanger with supply and extract fans. They maintain balanced air supply in a room and pre heat the incoming air from the warm extracted air without the moisture.
CO is present in exhaust from nearly all fires and stoves burning fuels. Modern houses are being built without fireplaces and chimney stacks, to reduce cost. These must have recommended ventilation for heating appliances such as gas fires. Do not block up air bricks and ventilation openings designed to provide adequate air supply. If units do not have the specified ventilation for the heating product, there is a danger that carbon monoxide will build up in the room. It is an odourless gas and a silent killer.
CO2 impact
It has been estimated that fitting draught proofing can save the emission of 140-155 kg of carbon dioxide per year.
Money aspects
Draught proofing is one of the most inexpensive but effective ways of making your home more energy efficient and more comfortable. Nearly all the materials listed above can be bought for under £20 each and they can all be fitted by any competent DIY enthusiast. Your efforts may save around £25 per year on your heating bills. Buy and fit a carbon monoxide (CO) monitor alarm for about £25.
3. Insulating the loft
This is the first item to tackle. Over a quarter of the heat loss from uninsulated homes goes out through the roof, because heat rises; yet this can be cut substantially by using suitable thermal insulation. Indeed, loft insulation is the single most cost-effective, low risk, energy-saving measure that can be applied to existing homes.
Under pitched or sloping roofs, insulation is normally added between and over the horizontal joists across the floor of the loft. It is recommended that this insulation is 600mm (2 ft), thick glass fibre matting, depending upon its density. A variety of other materials can be used, in quilt or loose form, ranging from renewable cellulose and sheep's wool to more effective mineral wool. The insulation material should not be pushed up against the sloping rafters: a gap of 25 mm (1 inch) must be left to allow air to circulate. If there is a cold water tank in the roof, insulation should be lapped up against it, and not placed underneath, to allow heat to rise under the tank and prevent the water freezing.
If the loft space has been converted into a living space, then insulation has to be applied between the sloping rafters on the underside of the roof. Suitable materials include mineral wool and polystyrene in various forms including spray foams, rolls and rigid slabs. Where space is limited, you can use multifoil insulation. In most cases a 50mm (2 inch) ventilated airspace must be provided between the upper surface of the insulation and the tiling underlay.
Flat roofs can also be insulated but it is most cost effective to add or replace the insulation in a flat roof when the roof covering needs renewing; at approximately 15 to 20 year intervals.
Find a registered installer through the National Insulation Association (NIA)
CO2 impact
The savings you make in carbon dioxide emissions will depend on how much loft insulation you already have and its condition. If you have none at all, you might save around 1000 kg a year, but if you are starting from 50 mm (2 inches) the annual saving may only be around 250 kg.
Money aspects
The savings you make will depend on how much loft insulation you already have and its condition. If you have none at all, you might save around £175 per year, but if you are starting from 50 mm (2 inches) the saving may only be around £40 per year. If you do it yourself it costs around £5.50 per square metre to lay 250 mm thick glass fibre and around £20 per square metre to use wool. Professional installation may cost around £750-£1,000.
Grants may be available to cover the total cost of insulation (including fitting) for those aged 70 or over, or in receipt of certain benefits, and discounts are available to others.
Other benefits
As with many other types of home insulation, you will find that insulating your loft or roof keeps rooms immediately under the roof warmer in winter and cooler in summer, as well as saving money and carbon dioxide emissions.
4. Insulating the walls
Insulating your external walls will keep your home warmer in winter.
If you live in a house built since the 1920s it probably has "cavity walls", ie an air cavity at least 50 mm (2 inches) wide between the inner and outer skins of the building. This cavity can be filled with an insulating material such as mineral wool or vermiculite beads that traps air, prevents air movement, and therefore insulates the wall. Static air is a good insulator. Cavity wall insulation is the second most cost-effective, low risk, energy-saving measure (after loft insulation) that can be applied to existing homes.
Cavity wall insulation can be installed without major disruption to a building's occupants, usually in a single day, and it needs no maintenance. The installation has to be done by a specialist company and involves drilling a series of one-inch diameter holes between the bricks in the outer wall and then injecting the material through them under pressure; then sealing the holes.
It is best not to use the original solid foam insulation. This seals the ends of joists and rafters housed in the inner skin, which can become damp and develop wet rot.
Find a registered installer through the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) or the National Insulation Association (NIA) .
If your house has a solid brick wall (you can tell from the pattern of the external brickwork: bricks in solid walls were laid alternately end-on and sideways-on), insulation can be applied either from the inside (making the rooms slightly smaller) or the outside. These are more complex undertakings and you should seek professional advice before deciding to go down this route. Find out more here.
CO2 impact
The average house can reduce its emissions by about one sixth by installing cavity-wall insulation - this could lead to a saving of 750 kg of carbon dioxide per year.
Money aspects
It costs around £500-£1,500, depending on size and type of house, to install cavity-wall insulation, but it can pay for itself through reduced heating bills within 5 years.
Grants may be available to cover the total cost of insulation for those aged 70 or over, or in receipt of certain benefits, and discounts are available to others.
Other benefits
The most immediate benefit noticed by many home owners, after cavity-wall insulation has been installed, is that the rooms are warmer and have a more even temperature. The house will stay warmer longer in winter and cooler longer in summer. There will be less condensation on external walls and fewer draughts.
5. Double and triple glazing
Homes may lose as much as 20% of their heat through single-glazed windows. This can be reduced significantly by installing double-glazing (over twice as good as single glazing) or, better still, triple glazing with low-emissivity glass (up to 12 times better). See also lined curtains, above. As with walls, using air trapped between outer and inner glass panels is good insulation. Replacement windows normally have sealed, double glazed panels filled with an inert gas, which prevents condensation from forming.
However, before deciding to embark on double-glazing, you should be sure that you have addressed all other means of insulation, as they are likely to be more cost-effective. You might even consider adding secondary glazing on the inside of the existing windows instead, particularly if they are in good condition with draught-proof frames.
If you do go ahead, it is frequently necessary to change the window frames at the same time, in which case planning consent may be required - the new windows may be too thick for the existing frames and the new frames must be draught-proof.
Kits are available, but for most people it is better to employ a specialist firm. Further information, including details of local suppliers, is available from the Glass and Glazing Federation and British Fenestration Rating Council. The Building Research Establishment's Green Guide gives information and a summary environmental rating for different types of construction. Always look for the 'Energy Saving Recommended' logo when choosing your windows - that way you can be sure they are the most energy efficient as the whole window (frame and glass) is assessed on a rating scale from A to G by the British Fenestration Rating Council.
CO2 impact
It is estimated that an average house can save around 740 kg of carbon dioxide per year from installing double glazing. But if you chose uPVC frames, instead of wood or aluminium frames, considerable energy is required to make them which will offset some of the carbon dioxide savings you make. It is also said that uPVC frames may not last so long. These days some manufacturers of uPVC frames state that, like wood and aluminium, they can be recycled.
Money aspects
It is estimated that fitting double-glazing can save around £120 per year on your heating bills. On the other hand, fitting new double-glazed windows is expensive. Professionally fitted tertiary glazing over existing double glazing will cost about £800 per typical window.
Other benefits
Double and triple glazing cuts out noise as well as heat loss. This may be an important consideration for some home-owners.
6. Passive solar heating
A suitably designed home can benefit from what is known as passive solar heating. This means using radiant heat from the sun to directly heat the air inside the home, and its fabric.
Older homes in UK have not been designed with this in mind, but even so some simple actions can help. For example, in winter, sunny days are often followed by cold nights. If you allow the sun to shine into your rooms by drawing back the curtains, but close them as soon as the sun sets, heat absorbed from the sun will heat up the interior after sunset.
A south-facing conservatory can be made to work in a similar fashion. The winter sun can heat up the floor and brick walls during the day and heat can be extracted into the house in the evening by a suitably placed fan.
A similar idea is used by a Trombe wall. This is a glazed, south-facing, dark-coloured wall with a large thermal mass. In winter, the wall heats up during the day and warm air is extracted into the house through vents at night.
CO2 impact
It is not possible to estimate how much any of the above suggestions may save in emissions simply because every home is different.
Money aspects
Adding a conservatory or Trombe wall to your house will involve a substantial investment. However, many people add conservatories to their houses these days and it is worth considering the advantages of passive solar heating at the planning stage. A Trombe wall can be added too but is probably best considered when planning a new building.
Other benefits
A conservatory obviously offers other advantages as a warm daytime space, particularly in spring or autumn, when it is cool outside; and for starting seeds and plant propagation.
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Disney didn't quite revive their late 80's adventure series, DuckTales, but they did bring Donald Duck back to daytime television, along with his now-teenage nephews, Huey, Dewey, & Louie, in Quack Pack, which was added to the Disney Afternoon block in 1996. That was the good news. The bad? The show lasted one season only.
The producers reportedly used Donald's solo shorts as an inspiration for the new series, rather than as a sort-of continuation of DuckTales, which is why you don't see Uncle Scrooge or any other supporting characterf from that series. There was a villain to be dealt with from time to time, particularly, The Claw (Frank Welker), though we won't see him in the following video.
I never saw the show, so I can't honestly rate it. Anyway, here's the series opener:


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Ballinalee May 13
Pony show - The annual Connemara Pony Show takes place on Sunday June 12th. This the 25th year of the show being held in Ballinalee. It has always been a great day for the village with the beautiful parade through the village etc. This year the show will host a qualifier for the RDS in august .This is one of only 4 in the country.
Tidy Towns
Its that time of year again .We ask all households to help out by litter picking painting walls gates, clipping hedges flowerpots etc. We ask everybody to keep our village litter free. We have a number of bins which were purchased by various businesses which can be used , however we remind people that they are not for household rubbish.
Numbers 1,18, 26, 30. 5 X 20 euro Bernadette Reilly, Maureen O'Berine,Paddy McDonnell, Rhoda Conlon, Catriona Columb. Sellers prize Edel McGoey. Jackpot 15000 euro .Draw in Rawles on Monday nights at 9pm. Envelopes cost 2 euro per line or 3 for 5 euro.
Hillside club
The clubs meet today Wednesday at 11am in Currycahill. Mary Cahill's team on duty. New members always welcome.
A number of items were left behind in the marquee over the carnival weekend. If you have lost any item contact club chairman Eugene Murtagh.
Benefit night
A benefit night is been organised in aid of the family of the late Aodh Brady Aughnashannagh RIP. Tickets for the night are 10 euro and it takes place on Sat May 21st in the Stags head. Music on the night by Chuck and June. Tickets are on sale at present and can be got in the post office or in the Stags head should tickets sellers be unable to call to all houses.
Mother and toddler
The mother and toddler group continues to meet every Friday morning at 10am in Currycahill CC for all pre school childen and babies. Contact Isla Duffy for any further details.
Deepest sympathy
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Paul Ward Camlin view formerly Aughagreagh who passed away at the weekend RIP.
Killoe ladies
Killoe ladies are holding their registration night on Thurs 12th May in the clubhouse from 7-8pm. New players welcome for all age groups. Any enquiries to Orla Toher 086 3280831.
Cemetery Sunday
Cemetery Sunday is penciled in for the last Sunday in June in both graveyards. All plot owners are asked not to dump grass flowers etc in the graveyard or in the vicinity. Please bring it home.
Strictly come dancing
On Sat 21st May at 8.30 in the Mullingar Park Hotel Granard GAA are hosting a celebrity Strictly Come Dancing . Yours truly has been practising over the last number of weeks and will be taking part . For a great nights entertainment tickets are 15 euro and can be got in the Post office.
Holy Communion
The following is a list of the children who will receive First Holy Communion at 11am Mass in Holy Trinity Church this Sunday. We hope the weather holds up for them and their families.
First holy communion
Class 2011 – Nathan Brady, Rebecca Collum, Eimear Collumb, Javine Bardon Connell, Anna Connors, Bobby Crilly, Aishling Dolan, John Doris, Michael Kelly, Michael Kiernan, Dylan Lynch, Ronan McGreal, Kate Murphy, Dominic Norton, David Olowookere, Sinead Olowookere,Sean O'Sullivan,Mary Sheridan, Siobhan Tully, Bryan Waters, Ciaran Webb, Avril Wilson.
Sean Connollys
The club would like to thank everybody who helped out during the festival in all the preparations. It was a great success once again. There were a number of coats left behind over the 3 nights. Contact Eugene Murtagh if you left one behind. Lotto 1, 18, 26, 30. 5 X 20 euro Bernadette Reilly, Maureen O'Beirne, Paddy McDonnnell, Rhoda Conlon and Catriona Columb. Sellers prize Edel McGeoy. Jackpot 15000 euro. Draw in Rawles on Monday night at 9pm.The senior team suffered a defeat away to Dromard on last weekend.


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By: Christy
T-minus 2 days until St. Patrick's Day. My family isn't from an Irish decent but just like the rest of us, I still enjoy celebrating between wearing green, having a green beer, feasting on corn beefed and cabbage and of course finding some sort of delicious St. Paddy's Day dessert. There are tons of traditional Irish desserts but I wanted to share something more festive looking while still keeping the integrity of something delicious-- And I have done just that. Say hello to these extrodinary semi-homeade cupcakes- Green and brown (chocolate and butter) marbled cake, dipped in dark chocolate ganache, topped with Bailey's Irish Cream buttercream icing and chocolate sprinkles. It makes my mouth water just typing that out and trust me they taste as good as the description sounds. If you make these for a party, you are sure to impress because these cupcakes topped with icing laced with Bailey's Irish cream ranks this cupcake near the top of any cupcake lover's list.
Green Food Coloring
1 box Duncan Hines Marble Cake
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cup water
Dark Chocolate Ganache
3 ounces heavy whipping cream
3 ounces dark chocolate
Bailey's Irish Cream Buttercream
Inspired and adapted from Smells Like Home Food blog
2 sticks softened butter
6-7 cups of Powdered Sugar
6 Tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
Green Food Coloring
Prepare the marbled cake mix according to the box directions. Make sure to remove 1 cup of batter to make the chocolate portion. Put green food coloring in the yellow butter cake mix until it is the color green you desire.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3rds full with the green batter and top it with about a tablespoon of the chocolate cake batter. Take a spoon and swirl the batters together until the two have blended together. Do not over stir or the colors will meld together too much. Bake in the oven according to the box directions.
While the cupcakes are cooking you can make the dark chocolate ganache. Measure out 3 ounces of heavy whipping cream and 3 ounces of dark chocolate (I used a scale to make my measurements) and put into a dish that will be easy to dip the cupcakes in. (A mug or small bowl will be fine). I microwaved the whipping cream in increments of 15 seconds until the chocolate had melted (make sure the mixture doesn't start boiling). The chocolate will kind of look clumpy so mix it with a spoon for about 1 -2 minutes until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Let the chocolate sit a couple minutes to cool a bit and then proceed to dip the tops of your cupcakes in the chocolate. (if you would prefer, you could put the chocolate in an icing bag and pipe the chocolate ganache filling into the center of the cupcake- Dipping the cupcakes is just a little easier)
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixture until it is light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar until the butter and sugar are mixed. It will be very thick but the irish cream will soften it. Add your Bailey's Irish Cream and whip until smooth. If the icing seems too runny, add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar until it is the consistency you want to work with. Once it is mixed add the green food coloring. I used a large star icing tip to decorate the top of my cupcakes and topped it with chocolate sprinkles for a nice and delicious contrast.
Happy Early St. Patrick's Day! :)


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This Halloween season, three separate events have teamed up to present The London Steampunk Halloween Weekend, your opportunity to explore neo-Victorian art, crafts and nightlife.
On Friday 25 October from 6pm to 10pm at the Guildhall Art Gallery, London EC2, there's 'Guildhall Gothic'. It's a late-night view for 'Victoriana - The Art of Revival', the first major exhibition in the UK to offer a retrospective of Victorian revivalism. Set in the renowned (and rarely-open) medieval crypts of Guildhall, the late view includes the opportunity to ask questions of the gallery's Victoriana Art Ambassadors; a bar and lounge from The Anthologist; Art Macabre's unique drawing salon; music from The Singing Victorians; and Victorian Strongman Sir Leopold Aleksander.
On Saturday 26 October daytime from 12-6pm at Proud Camden, Stables Market, Camden there's the London Steampunk Market. It's an emporium full of the very finest Neo-Victorian crafted goods and clothing, purveyed by over 20 merchants and craftmongers from London and beyond plus a variety of entertainment. Present at the market will also be the very talented Ms Margot Magpie of Of Corpse Taxidermy, teaching an Anthropomorphic Taxidermy workshop, wherein participants will learn the basic process and techniques behind the art of taxidermy.
On Saturday 26 October evening from 9pm-4am at Scala, 275 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NL there's White Mischief's 'Births, Marriages and Deaths Ball', a flamboyant multi-room extravaganza featuring live bands, cabaret and circus performances, interactive activities, DJs and dancing.


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Outfits Under $50
April 23, 2016 by admin
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
I'm always on the lookout for a good bargain. Most of my scores are found at my favorite spots like Marshall's, T.J. Maxx and Ross but I will shop anywhere at anytime as long as it has the right fit. Lately I've been noticing that a lot of my outfits have been ranging from about $50-$100 so I decided to share my top 5 under $50 and next month $100. To start things off I decided to go with my latest buy a chambray top from Walmart. I already have a bunch of chambray tops (one with polka dots, one with florals and a thick dark denim one that I sometimes use as a little jacket) so I wasn't looking to buy more. However, I walked by the clearance rack at Walmart and spotted this light weight studded chambray top for $9 and I had to have it. At $9 it's got all the right details, a studded collar that I love, tab sleeves and the fabric is light enough to wear all year. Thinking it would be great to wear as a beach cover up… I have lots of plans for it but this time I wanted to pair it up with a mini and my brown sandals. Not bad for an entire outfit under $50. 🙂
What I'm Wearing:
Chambray Top – $9 at Walmart


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USA Dance provides a number of support resources to our Chapters. This Chapter Services page is designed to allow quick access for chapter officers to the services and resources available to them.
- Chapter Marketing Program supported by the AccessDance Network - This is a marketing and communications service for our chapters. Access to chapter membership reports, Advertising to get more members and even a full, stand alone website service if you need it.
- Program Quick Sheet - Click here for a pdf that shows the features available at the different levels of the program (all at no cost to your chapter).
- AccessDance Help Page - Click Here for video tutorials on the new Chapter Marketing Program, how to use, help in determining which option will work best for your chapter and how to get started.
- Chapter Membership Reports - This area restricted to approved chapter officers who have a need for the list to accomplish their tasks for the chapter, i.e. President, Treasurer, Membership Coor. etc - Access for authorized chapter officers to membership reports will be via the AccessDanceNetwork portal you use for USA Dance Chapter Marketing management (see details under Chapter Marketing Program on availability of free website)
- If you do not yet have an account for the services available through AccessDance, click here to create an account. If you are able to log in, but need additional access to the restricted membership area, contact Central Office via email at to request access authorization. You must provide chapter name and number along with your name and title.
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- Forms and Resources This section is on the public side of the website and contains rules, policies and bylaws as well as a current membership application form and other flyers
Contact Central Office by phone at 800-447-9047 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com if you have additional questions.


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The Winter Classic is next on the chopping block.
Barring unexpected progress in the NHL's labour talks this week, the league's signature Jan. 1 event will follow the 326 regular-season games already wiped from the schedule. The formal cancellation is expected to be made by Friday, according to a source, just ahead of a deadline built into the NHL's contract with the University of Michigan.
The deal struck with the school for the rental of Michigan Stadium last February included a "work stoppage cancellation" clause that allows the NHL to call off the game as late as Friday for a penalty of $100,000—an amount it has already paid as a deposit.
If a cancellation comes Nov. 3 or after, the league would also have to reimburse the university for any "out-of-pocket expenses reasonably occurred" in connection with the outdoor game.
This year's Winter Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings was billed as the biggest in the event's six-year history. Organizers were expecting a crowd that would eclipse the world record of 104,173 who attended the "Big Chill" NCAA game at the University of Michigan in 2010 and an increased number of secondary events—including alumni, junior, college and American Hockey Leagues games—were slated for a second outdoor venue at Comerica Park in Detroit.
A source indicated that they wouldn't be held if the Winter Classic was cancelled.
In addition to the contractual commitments to the University of Michigan, the NHL must be mindful of sponsors who have been left out in the cold during the lockout. Not only is the outdoor game an important event on their schedule, it's one that requires a lot of planning.
"While the game may be Jan. 1, I knew that (a decision on the Winter Classic) was coming sooner than people thought," sports marketer Brian Cooper said Monday. "Say you're a bank and you're going to bring down your top 150 wealth management clients and they're going to block off New Year's Day—you have to give that a lot of advance, especially if it's New Year's Day."
Cooper, the president and CEO of S&E Sponsorship Group, represents a number of corporate clients who do business with the NHL.
He views the pending cancellation of the Winter Classic as a significant moment in the league's ongoing labour dispute. The game at Michigan's "Big House" was one he thought had a tremendous amount of potential because of the inclusion of the Maple Leafs, the first Canadian team to participate.
"This is the first year that it really affects Canada," said Cooper. "There was going to be a lot of in-market (sponsorship) activations, there were going to be a lot of hosting opportunities, there were going to be consumer promotions. …
"This was a big date."
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have been locked in a stalemate since last meeting on Oct. 18. Both sides indicated Monday that there are no plans to resume negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.
The league has already cancelled all of its regular-season games through Nov. 30 and deputy commissioner Bill Daly estimated it will have lost US$720 million in revenue if they are never played.
Losing the Winter Classic would further add to that total. Cooper estimated this season's event was poised to generate about $3 million in corporate sponsorships, not to mention revenue lost from ticket and merchandise sales that are unmatched on any other single day during the NHL season.
The NHL made a big splash when it announced details of the 2013 Winter Classic back in February, with Leafs and Red Wings alumni in attendance and commissioner Gary Bettman predicting the two Original Six rivals would take the event "to a new record-setting level."
The league's $3-million rental fee for Michigan Stadium was to be made in five payments, with the next $250,000 instalment due on Friday. It's unlikely that money will ever change hands.
Speculation has surrounded the Winter Classic since the lockout began on Sept. 15 and the league has acknowledged publicly that a decision about the event needed to be made sooner than later.
"It takes a lot of time and it takes the commitment of a lot of money in order to put on the Winter Classic," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said earlier this month. "My understanding is at some point in the not-too-distant future we will have to commit many millions of dollars if we're going to play the Winter Classic on Jan. 1. Obviously under these circumstances and all the uncertainty, we're not going to commit the many millions of dollars if we don't think we're going to have a deal.
"And so the Winter Classic timeframe, in terms of making that decision, is probably rapidly approaching."


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Mitsubishi Carbon Evo
Rennfahrzeuge / Tourenwagen
Mitsubishi Evo 8 with special body with CR-MO pipe reinforcements, Custom Cage Roll-cage, Front brakes AP 8 pistons 378x40mm (Citroen C4 WRC), Rear brakes AP 4 pistons 315x25mm, TILTON pedalbox with AP cylinders and brake pressure sensors, ATS wheels 14 pieces 10x18", Front and rear suspension arms specialy made from CR-MO pipes, Linear suspension sensors 4 pieces, Adjustable front and rear anti-rollbars, PANKLE titan cardan (Octavia WRC), Special shafts front and rear, MOTON suspension, CUSCO diffs with active central with Pectel Management, Rear diff cooling system, EXEDY clutch, KAPS gearbox, TABATA watercooler, SETRAB Oilcooler, HKS Intercooler, ATL 90L fuel cell - specialy produced for this car - brand new! HKS Stroker engine (2300ccm) - full spec, with HKS Air Intake system 8 pieces of 1000ccm Denso fuel injector, HKS Turbo - no restrictor, MOTEC M800 ECU with full spec (Gold), SPAL ventillators, Carbon parts: Fenders,Hood,Doors,Roof,Tailgate, Rear wing Diffusor system AP Airjack System,
The car done about 50km from new.
2nd place at St.Agatha 2013!
Frigyes Turan
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This past week 19 new mashups were added to our mashup directory and 21 different APIs were used to build them. Some of the newer or less frequently seen APIs include Dun and Bradstreet Business Verification, Google Wave, Let's Be Trends and QuickBase. The most often used APIs this week are Facebook, Twilio and Twitter. And the most commonly used types of APIs were Social (5 APIs, 9 mashups), Shopping (3 APIs, 3 mashups) and Reference (2 APIs, 2 mashups). The list below shows which APIs were used by which mashups:
Amazon eCommerce used in Minguhl BMX
Dun and Bradstreet Business Verification used in QuickBase PowerTools with Click-to-Conference
eBay used in Minguhl BMX
Facebook used in Cloud Call Me, Kukunu, TrendLike
Foursquare used in MisoTrendy, Singles For Foursquare
Google Ajax Search used in Kukunu
Google App Engine used in Wiki By Phone
Google Chart used in Autorifi
Google Maps used in Kukunu, MisoTrendy
Google Wave used in Braingroupy for Google Wave
Let's Be Trends used in TrendLike
QuickBase used in QuickBase PowerTools with Click-to-Conference
Shopzilla used in Price Comparison Shopping
Twilio used in Braingroupy for Google Wave, Cloud Call Me, Conferous, LetsCallMe, Phone Idol, QuickBase PowerTools with Click-to-Conference, ripstyles phone management, TapeOnline.com Phone-In order Manager, Twil-A-Tweet, Wiki By Phone
Twilio SMS used in Earthquake or Garbage Truck?
Twitter used in ptoogle, Twil-A-Tweet
Wikipedia used in Wiki By Phone
Mashups of the day:
And each day there is one mashup selected to be Mashup of the Day. Here are last week's winners:


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"Give Gold" on Oct. 11, 2017! #WMUGivingDay will kick off at midnight that day with a goal to encourage 1,903 Broncos to make a gift to WMU in 24 hours.
Since 1903, Broncos have been helping Broncos succeed at Western Michigan University. WMU Giving Day is the opportunity for Broncos to lift one another up to make WMU the institution of choice in Michigan, and to ensure all students who seek to make a difference in the world have the opportunity to do so with an education from WMU.
Get Involved
Here's how you can get involved in Giving Day and help support the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society:
Visit givingday.mywmu.com on Oct. 11 and make a gift of any amount. You will be able to designate your gift however you choose, or you can support the following Ethics Center initiatives by writing in any of these designations when you make your gift:
- Ethics Bowl undergraduate team
- Ethics Center lecture series
- Ethics Center book clubs
- Ethics unrestricted development funds
There are also several ways to get involved aside from making a gift. Follow and like the WMU Ethics Center Facebook page for more information on ways you can get involved. Spread the news about WMU Giving Day and encourage your network of Broncos to give back!


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The Jeddah Economic Forum (JEF) has been held annually since 1999 and has in that time become the Middle East's leading strategic forum focusing on regional and international economic and social issues.
Over its time of existence, the Jeddah Economic Forum has featured some of the leading personalities and thinkers including government leaders, business executives, social and environmental activists, and civic and community organizers. Some examples include:
former US Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Former British Prime Minister JohnMajor, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, HRH the Prince of Wales, World Economic Forum President Klaus Schwab, Queen Rania of Jordan, Richard Branson and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mohammed Yunus.
Underlying many of the themes of the Forum are that a healthy economy requires a healthy social economy and civil society. Past forums have focused on themes such as "Economic Reform: Flourishing Grounds and Expanding Horizons"; "Achieving Accelerated Growth"; and "Sustainable Growth in a Global Economy." In each of its sessions, the forum has applied a methodology which expands on the hard economic approach to growth to encompass other dimensions including a focus on capacity building, expansion of social capital, and role of institutions of learning, and the need for continued research and reflection to ensure that global, regional and local developments remain aligned with one another.
As such and since its founding, the Jeddah Economic Forum has become a unique space wherein participants from business, government and civil society can collectively reflect on global solutions to local problems.