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Baroness Elles: My Lords, does my noble friend agree that, contrary to the deduction of the noble Lord, Lord Bruce of Donington, it is largely a tribute to the British Government and civil servants negotiating on behalf of British interests that we have so few times been in a minority in a qualified majority vote? Will she confirm that both Germany and the Netherlands, among others, have lost far more often in majority voting than has the United Kingdom?
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, I believe that my noble friend is absolutely right is saying that Germany and the Netherlands have lost far more often than the United Kingdom in majority voting. She is also right in pointing out that often, while agreement may
Lord McNally: My Lords, does the Minister agree that any rational analysis of the figures before her show that most of the countries behave similarly and that statistics about Germany, the Netherlands, France or Britain being isolated are roughly the same? Does she agree that it is only the chip-on-the-shoulder approach to Europe that brings the conspiracy theory forward? Can she provide figures showing the number of times the noble Lord, Lord Bruce of Donington, has asked Questions on Europe in respect of which he has been profoundly isolated from his Front Bench?
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, I have lost count of the number of times that the noble Lord, Lord Bruce of Donington, has been out of agreement with his Front Bench but I do not want to penalise him unduly. He is a good friend in personal terms and I appreciate that very much.
The noble Lord, Lord McNally, is right in that it is arguing out the issues, in particular what lies behind the apparent issue, that is sometimes trumpeted by certain members of the press. That is essential and while I do not have to hand all the figures the noble Lord would like I can assure him it is a matter we watch with extreme care.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch: My Lords, can my noble friend tell the House--
The Lord Privy Seal (Viscount Cranborne): My Lords, I hesitate to interrupt what I know has been an extremely interesting series of exchanges. As always, I am in the hands of the House. I am conscious of the clock and we have a fourth Question which will be at least as interesting. Perhaps the House feels that it is time to move on.
Lord Monson asked Her Majesty's Government:
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, IFOR will provide security for UN teams visiting alleged grave sites. It will conduct foot patrols and aerial reconnaissance of sites and report any suspicious
Lord Monson: My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that Answer. It clarifies considerably the position of IFOR and Admiral Leighton Smith, about which there have been conflicting reports. Does she agree that every effort must be made to uncover what appear to be the worst atrocities on European soil for 50 years, in which it would seem that more civilians and POWs have been murdered in cold blood than Polish officers were massacred at Katyn?
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, the noble Lord is right, and every effort will be made in this regard. At a meeting on Monday this week in Sarajevo the commander of the NATO peace implementation force, Admiral Leighton Smith, and the chief prosecutor of the International Tribunal on War Crimes in the former Yugoslavia, Richard Goldstone, agreed the procedures to co-ordinate their respective missions. That is a good step forward. I assure the noble Lord that IFOR is very sensitive to this issue and is prepared to help the tribunal in whatever reasonable ways it can.
Baroness Blackstone: My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is of the utmost importance to secure the release of the many hundreds of prisoners who are still being held by all sides in this conflict. Since the deadline for their release has passed, will she tell the House what steps are being taken to secure their release? Is NATO supporting the UN in that task?
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, the answer to both questions is yes.
Lord Mayhew: My Lords, does the Minister agree that her answers are further evidence of the admirable work that IFOR is carrying out?
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, IFOR is doing excellent work and is also co-ordinating with the Higher Representative, Carl Bildt, very well. We know that the early weeks were difficult, in particular prior to 19th January, but the progress made is significant and it is palpable when one is in the zone.
The Earl of Onslow: My Lords, if those in IFOR know that there is a warrant out for someone's arrest, will they arrest that person, and, if not, who will?
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, IFOR can provide the security. It does not have the power of arrest. It must report any suspicious activities, and it will do that. It is then up to the war crimes tribunal and its chief prosector to make sure that persons who should be arrested are so arrested.
Lord Avebury: My Lords, did Judge Goldstone accept the offers made by IFOR with unqualified satisfaction? Will the Minister give an assurance that, if he goes back to IFOR and asks for additional
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, I understand that Justice Goldstone has said that he is satisfied with the level of support offered by Admiral Leighton Smith. He has agreed that the IFOR support should be provided within the limits of its mandate and its resources. If there is any need for further assistance, the parties will be consulted. If there were any specific news to tell your Lordships of course I should seek to do that.
Baroness Blackstone: My Lords, I am sorry to come back but "Yes" is not an answer to what steps are being taken, as I am sure the Minister will agree.
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, I apologise to the noble Baroness. I thought that she had asked two poignant questions and that we were both on the same wavelength. I believed that she asked me about the steps being taken to assist the investigation. Am I right?
Baroness Blackstone: My Lords, no; I asked about securing the release of the many hundreds of prisoners who are still being held in Bosnia.
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey: My Lords, I apologise to the noble Baroness. The steps being taken are the responsibility of the High Representative and of IFOR. The way in which they are pursuing these matters is not known to all of us, but they are watching for every sign and following up signs in order to find out where people might have been taken. As regards those whom we hope are still alive--the prisoners behind the lines--it is a matter of negotiation, which is being pursued daily, if not hourly. We know that a large number of Serbs and Croats could be exchanged for Moslem prisoners, but working that out must be done on the ground, and it is being pursued in the most practical way.
Lord Strathclyde: My Lords, I beg to move the Motion standing in the name of my noble friend Lord Inglewood on the Order Paper.
Moved, That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to whom the Broadcasting Bill [H.L.] has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following order--
Clauses 96 and 97.--(Lord Strathclyde.)
On Question, Motion agreed to.
The Lord Chancellor (Lord Mackay of Clashfern): My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now again resolve itself into Committee on this Bill.
Moved, That the House do now again resolve itself into Committee.--(The Lord Chancellor.)
On Question, Motion agreed to.
House in Committee accordingly.
[The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES in the Chair.]
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Unpacking Wordsworth's Poetic Process Through 'Tintern Abbey'
Lesson 6 of 9
Objective: SWBAT apply their understanding of poetic process to a close reading of 'Tintern Abbey'
Big Idea: "The principal object, then, proposed in these Poems was to choose incidents and situations from common life." William Wordsworth
We ran out of time the day before to unpack Wordsworth's poetic process from his Preface to Lyrical Ballads. So we begin class by resuming the process of unpacking his process.
The students had made notes as they read Wordsworth's Preface and now I collect their ideas on the whiteboard.
Some of their suggestions include:
- Imitate and adopt the language of men
- Celebrates the imagination
- Logical Order
- Language that excites
- Not affected by society
- Subject of poetry is not predetermined but comes naturally
We will use these points when we read Tintern Abbey to see how Wordsworth's ideas manifest themselves in his poetry.
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As we read the poem we stop occasionally to review Wordsworth's process. At the end of the first stanza we pause to look at the way Wordsworth started the poem. The imagery Wordsworth chooses to start with is rich in time and place. We agree that although the language is dense and poetic, it is still simple and easy to understand. There is a sense in these opening lines that Wordsworth is allowing his imagination to direct his writing; he isn't self-conscious in his writing, nor does he seem to be speaking to a specific audience, but instead writes his lines from those memories that are strongest to him.


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Borough Park residents last night took to the streets shouting their fury at cops and demanding Mayor Giuliani come to their community to explain why the NYPD fired more than a dozen shots to subdue an emotionally disturbed man.
"We want the mayor! We want the mayor!" protesters chanted from behind wooden police barriers at 46th Street and 16th Avenue, in the heart of the Hasidic neighborhood.
Residents passed out fliers criticizing cops and the mayor.
"Don't even try to fight them," the fliers said, speaking of the cops. "For the loyal mayor will stick up for the men in blue."
Early this morning, more than 50 demonstrators marched 12 blocks to the 66th Precinct station house, shouting for the mayor and chanting: "Jewish blood is not cheap! We demand justice!" They left after about an hour.
The mayor traditionally has supported cops – but the Hasidim of Borough Park are among his core constituencies.
An administration source said the mayor had no plans to visit Borough Park overnight, and that he would not comment until he had cleared up the conflicting accounts of the shooting.
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The Independent Commission on Banking are currently preparing their final report on the financial sector for the Coalition government. During the financial crisis of 2007-8 the state was compelled to spend vast sums bailing out British banks. Indeed without massive state intervention the country's entire system of credit would have collapsed altogether. It is therefore worth noting what one member of the Commission considers to be the necessary consequence of state bailouts. In his Why Globalization Works Martin Wolf wrote:
The management of any systematically important bank that has to be rescued by the state should be disbarred, as a matter of course, from further work in the financial industry. Remember the fundamental point. Big banks have consistently operated in the knowledge that their profits are private and losses, if large enough, public. In other words, the institutions they run are underpinned by the state. Managers are, in an important sense, public servants. If they abuse that trust, they should be treated accordingly.
Why Globalization Works (Yale University Press, 2005, paperback edition, page 298)
Given that the management of every systematically important bank was rescued by the state in 2007-8, Martin Wolf is now, presumably, calling on the Commission to disbar their management from further work in the financial industry. As he notes, they are 'in an important sense, public servants'. On any sensible measure they have abused the public trust and should now be treated accordingly. And Martin Wolf's eminence as an economic commentator means that his opinions cannot easily be dismissed.
And his strong line on banking will surely find an enthusiastic reception in the Coalition. After all, they have made no secret of their desire to trim a bloated and inefficient public sector. What better candidate for root and branch reform could there be than the banks? Presided over by inept public servants and buoyed up by state subsidy they have failed to manage credit efficiently. Rather than investing in industry they inflated asset price bubbles and vastly enriched themselves in the process. When the inevitable crash happened they turned to the government for help.
Martin Wolf is right. It is time we put an end to this expensive charade. I look forward to the moment when the Independent Commission on Banking says so unequivocally.


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Now that I've become a full-time college professor, I don't have much chance to read books anymore. I certainly don't have much chance to keep up with books on globalism and the many political crises that it has caused.
Still, given my limited reach, David Havey's A Brief History of Neoliberalism is the best book I've read on globalism in awhile, and it may be the best book on globalism period. Sure, many of the things it discusses (but by no means all) I knew something about already. But the book is both so concise and so precise that reading it made me feel that I understood many things more clearly and compactly: what neoliberalism is, when it started, and what its goals are. I came away from the book thinking of it as essential reading, as important as a work like Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle for understanding the world we live in.
For those who haven't read the book, I highly recommend it. For those who have, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this book's strengths and weaknesses.
Funny though: one of the very few positive results of globalism is the books that describe it. I wish this book didn't have to exist at the same time that I'm very glad it does.
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You may have seen a post from me a little earlier, in which I was struggling to get the QuickSync plugin working.
After A LOT of playing around I found that due to the IntelMSDKExporter.prm plugin, Premiere was trying to load the following libraries:
- dxva2.dll
- d3d9.dll
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I resolved these issues by downloading and installing:
- Microsoft Windows SDK 6.1 update (~1.5 GB)
- Microsoft Windows 7 SDK (~1.5 GB)
- Intel Integrated Performance Primitives SDK x64 (~300 MB) - Trial of software which needs to be purchased.
Once these were installed I then found Premiere was trying to use the following DLL's
- ippmsg.dll
- libiomp5md.dll
The good news (of sorts) is that these are included in the Intel IPP SDK - Unfortunately they were not included in the system path when the SDK was installed, so I have to add the following paths:
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- C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Intel\\ComposerXE-2011\\redist\\intel64\\ipp\\1033
So another try, and I found that this time the following DLL was missing:
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This file relates to the Intel Math Kernel Library (another SDK that will need to be purchased, although a trial is available).
So after installing four SDK's (at nearly 4GB), two of which are only trial products, this plugin is starting to seem anything but simple.
Is this really what is required to use QuickSync encoding? - It seems extremely complex, and I can't imagine the avergae Premiere Pro user having the knowledge (or patience) to fix these various issues.
At the very least, the list of prerequisits should be listed on the plugin download page, and preferably an install package which includes the required runtime libraries. I have been left completely conused by the various license agreements I have had to look at, as to whether or not it's possible to provide these libraries as a separate runtime package.
The good news is that after a lot of time, effort, downloading and installing I managed to get this working.
The bad news is that I am very disapointed by the results. I will let you judge for yourself below in a moment, but I just wasnted to share my disappointment with this. I opted for a H67 motherboard (Intel HD graphics) over a P67 (Overclocking) due to the possibilities of hardware based h264 encoding, with the theory that I could let the CPU handle the video effects processing and the GPU handle the h264 encoding of various Premiere Pro porjects.
Alas, I am stuck with a chip that allows overclocking, but a motherboard that prevents it, coupled with a disapointing feature which convinced me to go down the H67 route. I honestly feel short changed by the whole affair, since it now seems that the extra power possible from overclocking a P67 would more than make up for not being able to use "not so quick to instal" QuickSync video encoding.
Intel - if I have made mistakes here I apologise completely and I look forward to seeing what I have done wrong and how it can be fixed. If however this is the current state of the plugin then could you please do provide me with a solution to turn me in to a happy customer.
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... And now the results (all of these images have been resized for the forum - click to open in full)
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Below - QuickSync - 8mbps vbr, Highest quality, 1440x1080 @ 1.333 pixel aspect ratio
Processed at about 70fps and 40% CPU
You can see the colours are crushed and over saturated, the pixel aspect ratio is incorrect and something strange has happened to th interlacing (the correct, and specified 'upper field first' has not been honored, and interestingly the Adobe Media Encoder log file states "The source was deinterlaced" - which it doesn't say for the correctly interlaced MainConcept transcode).
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Below - Mainconept - 8mbps vbr, 1440x1080 @ 1.333 pixel aspect ratio
Prcessed at about 50fps with 90% CPU usage (H67 with i5-2500K).
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Former Members Outline a New Report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Announce Congressional Fiscal Leadership Council
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, February 11, Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and head of the Campaign to Fix the Debt, will join former Senators Kent Conrad, Judd Gregg, and Blanche Lincoln; Former Governor Ed Rendell; and Former Representatives Jim Nussle and Steven LaTourette to outline a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Budget ("Our Debt Problems are Far From Solved") and announce the newly formed Congressional Fiscal Leadership Council. The Council will also urge the President and Congressional leaders to prioritize the forging of a comprehensive debt deal in the weeks and months to come—beginning with the President's State of the Union address and Members' responses on Tuesday, February 12.
- Maya MacGuineas, President, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Head of the Campaign Fix the Debt
- Former Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND)
- Former Representative Jim Nussle (R-IA)
- Former Representative Steven LaTourette (R-OH)
- Former Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR)
- Former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH)
- Former Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA)
What: The Campaign to Fix the Debt "State of the Debt" Press Conference
When: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 1:30 pm ET
Where: National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045
The Campaign to Fix the Debt is a non-partisan movement to put America on a better fiscal and economic path. We come together from a variety of social, economic and political perspectives, around the common belief that America's growing federal debt threatens our future and that we must address it. The Campaign will mobilize key communities - including leaders from business, government, and policy - and people all across America who want to see elected officials step up to solve our nation's fiscal challenges.
SOURCE Campaign to Fix the Debt


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Hollywood "It Boys" Isaac Flitcraft and Thomas Ray try in vain to make their dads proud of them.
Hollywood IT boys Ike and Tom are on an endless quest to impress their dads. In this pursuit they've learned to write, edit, shoot, act, sing, do impressions, light scenes, do magic, pay their student loans, make rent, compose music, and record foley all on their own. Every week they use these skills to create a short film or sketch their dads refuse to watch. Ike And Tom: Don't be like our dads.


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Choose the location of your mailbox. Standard post office guidelines say that the mailbox should be 8 inches away from the road, so take that into consideration.
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Looking for a fresh start in 2017?
For most of us, New Year's resolutions are easier said than done. The Fond du Lac Public Library, with a little help from its friends, will provide guidance, support and tips needed to make 2017 a great year with its Fresh Start series, January through April, at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. All Fresh Start programs will be held in the library's Idea Studio in the lower level. All are free; no registration required.
- January 12: Let's Get Organized. Karl Meyer will explore "right sizing," the art of
decluttering that takes a systemic review of personal possessions. Determine what's truly important as the discussion focuses on coming to terms with how life changes and how decluttering can make a positive difference. Sponsored by Lake View Place.
- February 9: Better Dinners with Meal Prep. Whether cooking for one or a crowd, a little preparation can save a lot of time and money. Dietitian Mary Houser of ManorCare Health Services will offer easy tips to get dinner on the table faster during the week. Learn about pantry and freezer staples and quick and healthy 30-minute meal recipes. With samples.
- March 9: Easy Exercises at Home. Learn how to use those everyday moments – during a commercial break or standing at the sink – to gain strength and improve balance without leaving home or spending a dime. Learn basic tips to improve overall health. Presented by physical therapist Stephanie Landis of Generations Home Care & Hospice.
- April 13: Dial Back the Stress. Heather Schmidt, DO, an Agnesian HealthCare family medicine provider and health and wellness medical director, will share ways to relieve and manage stress through tips and techniques that will help individuals thrive in everyday life, build happiness and grow with life's challenges.
The Fond du Lac Public Library supports a high quality of life in Fond du Lac through reading, lifelong learning and community involvement. There are two locations: the Main Library downtown at 32 Sheboygan St., and FDLPL Express near Festival Foods at Highways 23 and 151. For more information, call (920) 322-3929.


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Lava Landing opening greets start of spring semester
UH Hilo Home > News and Events > UH Hilo Press Releases
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2002
Contact: Ellen Kusano, 974-7499
For Immediate Release
Students returning to class for the spring semester were greeted by the long- awaited opening of Lava Landing. The combination cyber-cafe, restored game room and renovated Information Booth opened on a limited basis on January 28, 2002. The official grand opening will be held at a later date.
The cyber-cafe features 10 computer stations equipped with a printer station using Pharos, the card system used in the Library. Unlike the existing Campus Center computer stations located on the second floor, and dining room, pages printed from the cyber-cafe can be picked up on site. Visitors to the cyber-cafe will eventually be able to enjoy selected Starbucks coffees and teas along with a variety of popular confections. The dining area, initially confined to inside the cafe, is being expanded with the removal of the temporary storage on the game room lanai.
Cyber-cafe hours are from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday. Weekend hours may be added later, depending on student demand.
Disclaimer: The University of Hawaii at Hilo is not responsible for the contents, links and/or materials presented in any web site listed above that are not of the "hilo.hawaii.edu" or ".uhh.hawaii.edu" domains. All comments, complaints and grievances should be filed with the author, host and/or owner of said site.


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Thanks for including the file names in the image library. Good thing.
Bad thing - of the over 300 photos that are in the image library I can't see the image names because they are all the low res "Thumbnail" images. With these, they don't fill up the screen so the text for the names are black letters on a black background.
My suggestion: put the black letters on a white background of that small space. Then the name can be visible no matter what the image size, or image color since it is on top of the image and the white background would let us see the name.
So far I like what you have done. It would have been easier to select the image quality at the time of taking the picture, but I can see that would have been a lot harder.
Still waiting for the ability to move images from one device to another more than one at a time. Can't really get students to use my flash card system until I can give them the database and images easily and the database isn't any good without the images. Oh well, we can't have everything - yet...


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I know it has been forever since I last posted but this summer has been crazier than I anticipated.
Just a quick note to all of you to let you know that I've started a new writing blog.
Visit me here if you're interested in listening to me ramble about my new adventures.
truthaboutfiction, under construction but off to a good start with some followers :)
from Ireland with Love
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Hughes & Hughes Book Launch
Last Thursday A Thoroughly Good Blue was invited to read from our anthology at a local bookshop in Dublin. Although not as huge a crowd as we garnered for the official launch back in May, we had a good crowd and I had my support group of friends by my side. It was another great experience and another step in my writers journey.
We toasted with wine and had a great time and then my friends and I went out on the town as has become our usual custom to celebrate!
The fabulous photos below are a sample of those taken at the reading - courtesy of my classmate John and his great camera.
Our anthologies on display.
For a few weeks leading up to the launch the bookshop had a poster of ours up in their window and our books up for all to see in the front display.
Me, reading from and excerpt of my novel.
Weekend in Donegal
Two weekends ago (June 15th) I went on an impromptu excursion to Buncrana, Donegal.
It was an amazing weekend, so nice to be out of the big city and the chaos of Dublin and just breathe in the fresh countryside air. The views were amazing and honestly, of all the places I've visited in Ireland so far, this little town tucked away in the north west of the island was by far the most beautiful I've seen. The rugged and untouched landscape was what made this place so amazing. I woke up the first morning to the sound of sheep bahhiing in the front yard and ran to the window with the biggest smile on my face. The first day was full of rain so we went on a car ride, toured the town of Buncrana (which took all of 5 minutes :P) and then went to see Prometheus in Derry, Northern Ireland. Buncrana is about a 30 minute drive away from the border which was perfect.
On Sunday, we went on the quad bike, up the hillside behind the house and it was one of the most fun times I've had in a while. Peaceful and calm with views like I've never seen before. Then we jumped in the car and went for a drive through several small towns to get to Malin Head. The most northern tip of Ireland. You can't go no further! Apparently on a clear day you can even see Scotland.
I was sad to leave, can't wait to go back.
Before I even made it Ireland I remember hearing from several people back home who had visited Ireland that Donegal was gorgeous. Now that I've seen it I can completely understand what those people mean.
Suited up for the Quad. I was wearing my own clothes, then a pair of old track suit bottoms, a hoody and then this pair of blue coveralls. I also had gloves and a hat.
I was laughing as I got ready but was thankful later when the wind made my eyes tear up. There is definitely a method to the madness.
Up by the windmills, exploring on the Quad.
The Sheeps!
Rolling turf - part of every Irish childhood and apparently a very unpleasant job!
Onwards to Malin Head
View from the bottom.
We thought we saw a Puffin fly by and got really excited....turns out it wasn't a Puffin.
Past visitors wrote out their names all over this hill in stones. One super large one spells out Eire (Ireland in Gaelic) and we later realized it was written using huge pieces of cement and rocks...must have taken ages.
We started walking along the cliffs and came upon this burnt out car. We were both fascinated by it and the randomness of it being all alone in this remote place. Figured it must have been a crime dump - burning the car to get rid of risky evidence! So naturally we started snapping pictures.
These cliffs were more stunning to me than the Cliffs of Moher. Remote, undisturbed, rugged...gorgeous.
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GGT Advertising Limited and BST.BDDP, both members of the GGT Group plc since earlier this year, are merging on October 17 to form BDDP GGT, which will be the London hub of BDDP Advertising Worldwide. The network has billings in excess of $2bn and is represented in more than 35 countries via 95 owned or associate agencies.
BDDP GGT will also create one of London's 15 biggest agencies, with annual billings of $373m and a staff of 125. The headquarters for BDDP Advertising Worldwide remains in Paris.
The new London office, along with Wells Rich Greene, BDDP, New York, will become in time important hubs alongside Paris for the BDDP network, says Mike Greenlees, chairman and chief executive officer of the GGT Group.
Joint chairmen of BDDP GGT are John Sharkey and Paul Bainsfair, founders of BST. Managing director will be Grant Duncan, previously managing director of GGT Advertising. Trevor Beattie, former creative director at TBWA, London, and currently with GGT, will be creative director of the new agency.
Greenlees says: "The merger enhances our presence and strength in the U.K., a critical global advertising market and it provides our BDDP advertising network with a flagship London agency. Our ambition remains to create in BDDP Worldwide an international advertising network renowned for its creative and strategic excellence. The formation of BST.BDDP will move us closer to achieving that goal."
Greenlees ads: "This is probably one of the last main steps as far as consolidation goes."
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September 05, 2007 14:16 ET
Capital Cost 2% over Feasibility Budget; Production Commenced Early & Commissioning Progressing Well
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 5, 2007) - Sherwood Copper Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SWC) today reported that the Phase 1 construction of its high grade Minto copper-gold mine was completed ahead of schedule and essentially on budget. In addition, the Company reported production continues to ramp up towards feasibility parameters.
Construction Costs and Schedule
The updated feasibility study announced on August 28, 2006 forecast capital costs of C$98.1 million for the Phase 1 construction of the Minto Mine, including contingencies and owners costs. Based on a direct comparison of the scope of work contained in the feasibility study, actual costs to complete this scope of work totalled C$100.2 million or just 2% over the feasibility budget. On completion of basic engineering in late 2006, mill start-up was forecast for July 1, 2007, while first concentrates were actually produced on May 28, 2007 and continuous operations commenced in early June.
"Keeping the Phase 1 construction of the high grade Minto copper-gold mine on budget and completing it ahead of schedule is a remarkable achievement in an environment of heated competition for people, equipment and supplies," said Stephen P. Quin, President & CEO of Sherwood Copper. "Considerable credit for this outstanding result belongs to JDS Energy & Mining, the construction managers for the Minto Mine, as well as to project engineers, Hatch Ltd., general contractors, Clark Builders, mining contractors, Pelly Construction, and their numerous other subcontractors, trades and suppliers."
Other capital costs have been incurred at the Minto Mine, outside the scope of the Phase 1 budget set out in the feasibility study, related to items including the Phase 2 mill expansion, post-feasibility optimizations (metallurgical, geotechnical, etc.), capitalized interest, pre-commercial production and exploration as detailed in Sherwood's June 30, 2007 financial statements and management discussion & analysis.
Commissioning Update
Sherwood continues to make positive progress in its ramp up of the Minto Mine to full production, which was forecast to take through the end of third quarter 2007 in the feasibility study. During August, the mill reached peak throughput of over 1,750 tonnes per day relative to Phase 1 design capacity of 1,563 tonnes per day and averaged 1,363 tonnes per day, or 87% of design capacity, for the entire month of August. Mill availability averaged 89% for the month. Copper recoveries averaged approximately 80% and concentrate grades 35% copper during the month, which is in line with or better than expectations at this stage of the ramp-up to full production. Mill throughput and copper recoveries continue to be somewhat affected by the mechanical availability of the rougher (first stage) flotation cells and by commissioning of the tailings filters. The balance of the plant has been performing well. These mechanical availability issues are believed to be temporary, resolvable, and are being addressed with equipment suppliers. The necessary changes are being made and these issues are expected to be resolved shortly. Key in this assessment is that the copper not recovered and lost in tailings to date appears to be readily available for recovery by flotation and therefore there should be no impediment to achieving design parameters.
Minto Project
The Minto Mine is a high-grade copper-gold deposit located in the Yukon Territory of Canada. The mill is currently undergoing commissioning and is expected to ramp up to full production around the end of the third quarter of 2007.
Sherwood's successful consolidation of the ownership of the Minto Project provides a unique investment opportunity - participation in a fully permitted, operating, high-grade, open pit copper-gold mine located in Canada with tremendous exploration potential on the 100% owned property.
Quality Assurance
The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed by Stephen P. Quin, P. Geo., President & CEO for Sherwood Copper Corporation. Technical information related to mine operations has been reviewed by Ian Berzins, P.Eng, General Manager, Minto Mine.
Additional Information
Additional information on Sherwood and its Minto Project can be obtained on Sherwood's website at http://www.sherwoodcopper.com.
On behalf of the board of directors SHERWOOD COPPER CORPORATION
Stephen P. Quin, President & CEO
This news release may contain forward looking statements which are not historical facts, such as ore reserve estimates, anticipated production or results, sales, revenues, costs, or discussions of goals and exploration results, and involves a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, metal price volatility, volatility of metals production, project development, ore reserve estimates, future anticipated reserves and cost engineering estimate risks, geological factors and exploration results. See the Company's filings for a more detailed discussion of factors that may impact expected results.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Sherwood Copper CorporationStephen QuinPresident(604) 687-7545 or 1-888-338-2200orSherwood Copper CorporationBrad Kopp(604) 687-7545 or 1-888-338-2200orSherwood Copper CorporationKristy Reynolds(604) 687-7545 or 1-888-338-2200(604) 689-5041 (FAX)Website: www.sherwoodcopper.com
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I couldn't help noticing that The Importance of Being Earnest was on again at the weekend. Earnest has a special significance to me. He proved that my English was better than I thought.
This was while living with the G family and attending the University of Sussex for a year, back at the beginning of time. In our second term Oscar Wilde's drama would be one of our set books, and when it was on at the university's Gardner Arts Centre, during our first term, we were advised to go and see it. I probably would have anyway.
But I suspected I wouldn't understand all of it; either not catch what they were saying, or not actually know all the words. I suppose I could have taken the executive decision to read the play before, but that idea didn't seem to occur to me.
Mr G, when he heard of my plans, said 'a handbag?' in a funny sort of voice, the relevance of which escaped me. (I got it afterwards.) Personally I was pretty impressed that a university would have its own theatre on the premises, as it were.
Anyway, we went, we saw, we enjoyed. What's more, I reckoned I could understand every word. (If I were to read the play now it could be I'd find a difficult word or two, but at least it seemed plain as daylight at the time.) I think in a way that's when I stopped thinking of myself as a foreigner handicapped by limited vocabulary. These days I know there's a lot I don't know, but I don't fret. In fact, there is more I don't catch, or understand, when watching NCIS: Los Angeles, than that time with dear Earnest.
Since then I've been to lots more plays, and I've seen several more versions of what I consider 'my drama debut.' The famous film with Edith Evans's handbag quote, and probably also this one that was just on television with Colin Firth, as well as other stage productions.
At least we had no problem knowing about the trains to Worthing, what with it being more or less next door to us in Brighton.
(PDF time travel back to 1977.)


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There are so many people who need you. That's why it's critical to have regular mammograms.
UR Medicine Breast Imaging is made up of facilities and physicians who perform comprehensive breast imaging services for Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital and FF Thompson Hospital. All of our facilities offer state-of-the-art equipment, and all of our images are read and interpreted exclusively by members of UR Medicine Breast Imaging. And with so many convenient locations, we make it easier than ever to keep you healthy.
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Hurricane Irma makes landfall on Florida's mainland
LAKE MARY, Fla. (WOFL FOX35) - Irma weakened to a Category 2 as it approached Naples, Florida after making its second landfall on Marco Island, Florida as a Category 3 hurricane Sunday afternoon.
The massive storm touched down on Marco Island at about 3:35 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The hurricane center said, "although weakening is forecast, Irma is expected to remain a hurricane at least through Monday morning."
Category 3 storms pack wind speeds from 111 to 129 mph, but 130-mph wind gust was recently reported by the Marco Island Police Department. Category 2 storms can experience wind speeds between 96 and 110 mph. A wind gust of 142 mph was recorded at the Naples Municipal Airport as the storm kept its top sustained wind speed of 110 mph.
September 10, 2017
Irma's powerful winds wreaked havoc as it made its way to the mainland, already knocking out power to more than 3.3 million homes and businesses in the state, according to officials. Florida Power and Light said it would be weeks before electricity would be fully restored because of damage being done by the hurricane.
#Irma will bring life-threatening wind and storm surge to the FL Keys and much of central and western FL tonight and Monday pic.twitter.com/OglCcC3OEL— NHC Atlantic Ops (@NHC_Atlantic) September 10, 2017
NOAA noted there was a Storm Surge Warning in effect for the Florida Keys. The highest threat of catastrophic storm surge flooding is along the southwest coast of Florida, where residents can expect 10 to 15 feet of inundation above ground level, according to NOAA.
Officials warned residents who didn't evacuate to shelter in place and to stay in interior rooms and hallways on floors just above floodwater.
If you're in a high-rise building & instructed to shelter in place, stay in interior rooms/hallways & on floors just above floodwater. #Irma pic.twitter.com/85E6NKYh6Y— femaregion4 (@femaregion4) September 10, 2017
Nearly 7 million people in the Southeast were warned to evacuate, including 6.4 million in Florida alone. Florida officials say 160,000 people across the state have taken refuge in more than 500 shelters as Hurricane Irma hits the state.
Irma is expected to move directly over the Tampa Bay area around midnight and a report by CoreLogic found that nearly 455,000 Tampa Bay homes could be damaged by storm surges, the most of any major U.S. metro area other than Miami and New York. Rebuilding those homes could cost $81 billion. The Tampa-St. Petersburg area, with a population of about 3 million, has not taken a direct hit from a major hurricane since 1921.
Miami experienced intense flooding and two dozen construction cranes looming over the skyline collapsed in the wind. No injuries were reported due to the cranes falling. The cranes were left up because officials said it would've taken nearly two weeks to move the massive pieces of equipment.
Forecasters said a weakened Irma could push into Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and beyond. A tropical storm warning was issued for the first time ever in Atlanta, some 200 miles from the sea.
President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in the state of Florida, making federal aid available to people affected by Hurricane Irma in nine counties already hit by the storm.
.@POTUS sent me to @FEMA to tell them & the people of FL "wherever #HurricaneIrma goes, we will be there first to rescue, recover & rebuild"— Vice President Pence (@VP) September 10, 2017
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings were braced for bad news and got it Monday, Oct. 1. Rookie running back Dalvin Cook is out for the season because of a torn ligament in his left knee.
Cook was hurt when he wrenched the knee while making a cut in the third quarter of Sunday's 14-7 loss to Detroit at U.S. Bank Stadium. A magnetic resonance imaging exam Monday confirmed that he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
"It's obviously a terrible thing for him and for us, but we'll move forward and go from there," coach Mike Zimmer said. "But he's a great worker and I have no doubt that he'll come back from this."
Cook ranks third in the NFL in rushing with 354 yards.
"He's a great kid," Zimmer said. "I'm extremely impressed with what he's done to this point ... The biggest thing was Dalvin had unbelievable big-play ability in a lot of different ways. We are going to have to continue to look for more ways to implement some big plays in the offense."
Taking over for Cook Monday night at Chicago will be Latavius Murray, who has 14 carries this season for 38 yards. Zimmer said the Vikings (2-2) are considering the possibility of signing another running back, as well.
"I need to be productive, be really productive,'' said Murray, who made the Pro Bowl in 2015 when he rushed for 1,066 yards with Oakland.
Murray was considered the leading candidate to replace Adrian Peterson as the starting running back when he was signed as a free agent last March. That changed when Cook was selected in the second round in the April draft and Murray missed offseason practices while recovering from ankle surgery.
Peterson suffered a torn ACL in 2011 and bounced back in 2012 to rush for 2,097 yards and be named NFL MVP. Zimmer said he touched upon that in a conversation with Cook.
"I talked to him ... about doctors we have here and the medical staff, and how they were able to rehab the last great runner here," Zimmer said. "I expect him to come back and be the same that he was."
Zimmer said Sunday the Vikings suspected Cook had an ACL tear but needed an MRI to confirm. Cook also has some cartilage damage, and perhaps some meniscus damage, the coach said, and will have surgery when "the swelling goes down."
Murray underwent surgery March 22 on his right ankle and didn't practice with the Vikings for the first time until Aug. 7. Asked Monday when he returned to 100 percent, Murray said, "To be honest, I'm still getting to that point."
"It's not going to quite feel the same for a while." he added. "... But I feel good enough to be out there and that I'm confident in myself that I can play at a high level. I think at this point, really, it's been general soreness after the game."
Murray stressed that few players are "100 percent in this game" and said he's "able to handle any workload."
Zimmer said Jerick McKinnon also could have an increased role. McKinnon was a part-time starter last season after Peterson was lost to a meniscus tear and ran for 539 yards. He has 10 carries this season for 26 yards.
"Nothing changes for me," McKinnon said of his mindset.
Cook's is the latest of many injuries that have plagued the Vikings the past two seasons. In 2016, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was lost for the season in with a knee injury in August. Peterson missed 13 games, and the offensive line was riddled with injury absences.
Quarterback Sam Bradford has missed the past three games with a left knee injury. Zimmer said he remains "day-to-day" and didn't rule him out for Monday's game against the Bears.
"The train's going to keep on going, baby," defensive end Everson Griffen said. "We've got guys who are going to step up in that role. ... We don't like that negative energy. We're going to think positive and we're going to keep it going in a positive way."


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Changing Industry Standards
Our Grow Well™ Organic Infant Formula is the first to introduce organic lactose as the sole carbohydrate. Given parents' concerns about carbohydrate sources, our formula is thoughtfully formulated with lactose—the most abundant carbohydrate found in breast milk [1] —without adding corn syrup solids. We believe our approach will ultimately change the way parents and clinicians critically evaluate the ingredients in infant formula.


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Tue, 04 January 2011 at 11:10 am
Kenny Ortega: Star Witness in Dr. Conrad Murray Hearing
- This Is It producer/director Kenny Ortega will testify in Dr. Conrad Murray's preliminary hearing beginning today – TMZ
- Selena Gomez & The Scene will perform at the People's Choice Awards – Just Jared Jr
- Are Gwyneth Paltrow & Cee Lo Green teaming up for SNL? – Lainey Gossip
- Lindsay Lohan is moving next door to Samantha Ronson – US Weekly
- Teen Mom's Amber gets a huge offer from an adult company – The Superficial
- Stars pay tribute to Pete Postlethwaite – MTV Movies
- Paula Abdul's new show premieres tonight – Access Hollywood
- Molly Sims is a Cabo bikini babe – Popsugar
- Elle Macpherson is warm but still stylish – Trendmill
- Are you addicted to Angry Birds, too? – Young Hollywood
- Kelly Osbourne is happier than ever – OK
- Gene Simmons joins his daughter on stage – PCN
- Jared Leto celebrated New Year's Eve at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas with his brother Shannon Leto and guitarist Tomo Milicevic. Their band 30 Seconds to Mars rocked out in the Pearl Concert Theater. Jared later was spotted spotted reading the latest issue of GQ (with Ryan Gosling on the cover) while on a Virgin America flight from Los Angeles to NYC.
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Tomorrow I make a rare appearance on The Hub with a special two-hour Christmas Day broadcast.
Join me, from 2pm, for a mix of carols and Christmas songs from some great artists.
We'll have Keith & Kristyn Getty, Deacon Blue, Graham Kendrick, Hillsong, Steeleye Span and Cornish bands The Grenaways (above) and The Claze as well as much more.
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(b. Mysore, 1920) Well-known veena player of Mysore.
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Freedom Gundam by Tanaka-YukiWatch
appearance at 15:45min
Caran d' ache colour pencils
copic markers
soft pastels
copic and sakura liners (0.3 - 0.7)
Paashe and sparmax airbrush (the small size one)
Colleen and Faber Castel colour pencils
mech pencil 0.7
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed is a copyright of Bandai, Sunrise.
Cover art by yuanjie
Digital ver by morishita naochika
Original size A2.
Done as a subject for school assignment. (Product Visualization)
Design specifications and details (for the love of wiki ):
The Freedom is armed with advanced weaponry, based on technology reverse-engineered from the captured Earth Alliance mobile suits and ZAFT's original technology.
Apart from the head-mounted MMI-GAU2 "Picus" CIWS and "Lacerta" beam sabers, the Freedom is equipped with a pair of "Xiphias" rail cannons on its hips. It also carries MA-M20 "Lupus" high-energy beam rifle, stored on back skirt.
For defensive purposes the Freedom is equipped with a large shield which is mounted on its arms. This shield is similar to that of its brother unit, the ZGMF-X09A Justice.
The most distinctive feature of the Freedom is probably the set of ten wings housed on its backpack/thruster array.
These wings give the Freedom HiMAT (High Maneuver Aerial Tactical) mode capability for superior speed, mobility and agility. Twin powerful M100 "Balaena" plasma beam cannons are also mounted on these wings near the backpack/thruster array.
The unit and ZGMF-X09A Justice are equipped with hardpoints to dock with the METEOR (Mobile suit Embedded Tactical EnfORcer) weapon system. The Freedom utilises Generation Unsubdued Nuclear Drive Assault Module complex operating system.
An interesting note is that the beginning part of Freedom's OS version's sign, Series AVIC-T1, is similar to real world model of Pioneer AirNavi, an in-car navigation system while the ending part code LA-SE3P appears in multiple locations on the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, most notably on the licence plate of Athrun Zala's car in episode 8, and the Freedom's OS start-up screen.
The code LA-SE3P is similar to the Japanese model number for the Mazda RX-8 series car.
Freedom is one of five known new advanced prototype mobile suit series made by ZAFT in Cosmic Era universe, during Bloody Valentine War, which mainly shown in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series.
The series mobile suits are ZGMF-X09A Justice, ZGMF-X10A Freedom, ZGMF-X11A Regenerate, ZGMF-X12A Testament, and ZGMF-X13A Providence sequentially. The mobile suits each has its own focus and capability.
The ZGMF-X10A Freedom is focused on firepower and excels at handling multiple enemies at once at medium range.
I love Gundam
Here all of the Gundam series, including some important movies and OVAs, in order:
Mobile Suit Gundam
Zeta Gundam
Gundam ZZ
Gundam: Char's Counterattack (movie)
Gundam 0080 (OVA)
Gundam F91 (movie)
Gundam 0083 (OVA)
Victory Gundam
G Gundam
Gundam Wing + Endless Waltz (movie)
Gundam: The 08th MS Team (OVA)
Gundam X
Turn A Gundam
Gundam SEED
Gundam SEED Destiny
Gundam 00 + Awakening of the Trailblazer (movie)
Gundam AGE
Gundam Build Fighters (not really a Gundam series, but whatever).
I forgot to mention the Gundam: Unicorn OVA 8D.
if I were you, I'd start with the OVAs. All of them have top notch animation for their times and great stories, and they can be enjoyed without knowledge of the major series, though you should also watch the original if you can handle the VERY dated animation, as all future Gundam stories have some element of the original in them, not to mention the story and characters are absolutely timeless.
COOL!!!! Hm I have seen some of Gundam 00 and that is epic!!! ... I have also seen some episodes from this series:
OMG I'm so downloading that song!
What a honor.......o.O
btw im roby agustin
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American Crude
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- Movie
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- 2007
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- Craig Sheffer
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Missi Pyle
BRIEFLY topless in the tub - nipples could poke your eye out
It lasts under a second, but Missi Pyle's bare breasts are exposed in the opening credits of this flick. I had to pause it and go frame by frame, but as she gets out of the water you can see her less than a handful boobs and VERY erect pink nipples as soap and water drip off of them. I give this 3 stars because I've wanted to see Missi nude for years, plus I met her earlier this year at the Dallas Comic Con and she was very nice (and incredibly sexy in person)!


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UPDATE: The missing Danielle James has been found unharmed, police said this morning. They provided no details.
Glen Ellyn police are asking for the public's help in finding 15-year-old Danielle "Ruby" James who was last seen on Saturday in the west suburb.
Danielle was last seen at about 8 p.m. at 675 Roosevelt Rd., according to a Glen Ellyn police news release. Police this morning said the girl had been fighting with her family and they don't believe foul play is involved.


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Highly motivated seller! Also available without VAT.
We offer you the lemsteraak "Zeebeer" on behalf of the of 1st owner. The boat was built by the brothers Hummel in Lemmer. This yard has an excellent reputation for building Lemsteraken and can boast a rich tradition. The boat is in good condition and has always stood indoors during winter. The boat is also available Ex VAT. Please inquire about the possibilities.
The Lemsteraak is a famous and seaworthy Dutch traditional yacht. The lines derive from fishing boats that sailed on the waters surrounding the Netherlands. With the flat bottom, she is very suitable for beaching, e.g. in the "Waddenzee". The Royal family owns a lemsteraak, "de Groene Draeck", by the same designer.
The interior can comfortably accommodate 8 persons. In the salon around the big table, but of course also in the sleeping cabins. There is one owners cabin with a double bed. Also, there are two and four bed cabins in the bow.
General Brand : Lemsteraak 12.87 Hummel Year : 1994 Dimensions : 12.87 m × 4.44 m × 0.85 m Material : Steel Engine : Mercedes OM 314 Location : Monnickendam Asking price : € 152 500 VAT status : VAT Not Paid Shape : round bilge 4 mm steel build Deck design : steel Superstructure : steel Keel/Leeboard : oak side boards Rudder : hinged Steering system : wheel Windows : 12 portlights Load displacement (kg) : 18.000 Ballast (kg) : none Vertical clearance (m) : ca 14 mtr Boatyard : Gebr. Hummel Accommodation Material, colours : mahogany Upholstery, curtains : green cushions Saloons : salon with galley and navigation area Cabins : 3 Berths : 8 Headroom : ca 2.00 mtr Toilet : uw pump Cooking device : 4 ring stove, gas Fridge : 220V/12V and gas Engine, electrics, water Power : 85 hp Make : Mercedes OM 314 Number of engines : 1 Year built : 1994 Engine hours : 3250 Fuel : diesel Fuel tank : 375 inox Cooling system : Outer Propulsion : 4 blade bronze propeller Voltage : 12 V Battery : 1x start; 2x service Battery charger : yes Alternator : 1x on engine Water pressure system : electrical Warm water : yes Water tank : 400 ltr inox Holding tank : no Voltmeter : yes Tachometer : yes Oil pressure gauge : yes Temperature meter : yes Rig and sails Type : gaf rig with bowsprit Spars, stays : wooden mast, boom and gaf; 1x19 stainless shrouds Carline : yes Winches : 4 Sails material : dacron Main sail : yes Fore sail : yes Jib : yes Navigation and electronics Navigation lights : yes Compass : yes VHF : yes Equipment Anchor : stainless steel Windlass : manual Fenders, lines : complete Covers : no Swimming ladder : on rudder Safety Life jackets, harnesses : swimvests Bilge pump : 2 Gas bottle locker : yes
We invite you to come for a visit in Monnickendam If you have any questions or want to make an appointment for a viewing, please do not hesitate to contact us via email@example.com. Your yacht broker Robert de Vries, +31 (0) 6-50201336.
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Please read this important update from Coeliac Australia regarding the use of enzyme supplement GluteGuard.
Coeliac New Zealand fully supports this statement. Any further queries should be directed to the CNZ General Manager email@example.com or 09 414 7467.
Important advice in relation to the use of enzyme supplement GluteGuard
Recent publicity regarding the dietary supplement GluteGuard, promoted as an aid to digest gluten, has prompted a number of enquiries to the office of Coeliac Australia.
The manufacturer of GluteGuard, Glutagen, advises the supplement is not a treatment or cure for coeliac disease and it is essential that people with coeliac disease maintain a strict gluten free diet. They state that GluteGuard may help reduce the effects of inadvertent ingestion of small amounts of gluten (e.g. resulting from cross contamination – such as when travelling or eating out).
Coeliac Australia and Glutagen stress that the only treatment for coeliac disease is a strict gluten-free diet. However, Glutagen has data from published clinical trials on the use of GluteGuard finding that GluteGuard may assist in digesting gluten and in protecting coeliacs from the effects of small amounts of inadvertent gluten contamination of their diets.
A serious concern of Coeliac Australia is that some coeliac patients will eat gluten containing foods with the misguided belief that the GluteGuard tablet will protect them. Coeliac Australia and Glutagen stress that GluteGuard is NOT a treatment for coeliac disease. People with coeliac disease should maintain a strict gluten-free diet.
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune illness caused by dietary gluten. The only treatment for coeliac disease is the life-long avoidance of foods containing gluten. Non-adherence to a strict gluten free diet is associated with potentially serious medical complications such as osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, cancer and infections.
GluteGuard has been assessed and approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia as safe to consume. The safety of GluteGuard itself is not in dispute, provided those with coeliac disease who choose to use it also maintain a strict gluten-free diet.
Accordingly, if you choose to use GluteGuard as a safeguard, or other enzyme supplements, you should not relax your strict gluten free diet and never deliberately ingest gluten.
For further information see the Australian Coeliac Magazine article. Can dietary enzyme supplements aid people with coeliac disease? H.J. Cornell, June 2016, page 27.
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John McMillan (1830) and Ogilvie Family
I have seen postings for "Florida John" but noticed that nothing was mentioned about John McMillan who married Tiney Ogilvie in Tallahassee. (I have a copy of the marriage record). This family moved to Barbour County, AL about 1837. They had two sons, Henry and John. I am trying to find more information on John and the Ogilvie family. Any help would be appreciated. I will also be happy to share what I have. Thank you. Pam Cooper, Vero Beach


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Water is crucial to support life. Among all matters, water has the most functions on earth. Can you imagine your home with dry taps and no other source of water for a day? It's hard to imagine, right? Most homes struggle with hard, salty water which has both immediate and long-term effect. The best solution to such a problem is a functional water softener. For anyone looking for one, this site features an excellent guide about water softeners. Additionally, this article will highlight some of the best in the market today.
Review of the best water softeners in 2017
The Eddy Electric Descaler
Well equipped with electromagnetic fields which descale the hard water apart from softening with a high-quality technology. Limescale is always a menace even in already softened water, but this device goes ahead to eliminate it. Lime is corrosive thus this machine prevents its long run effects. The water can remain soft for up to 70 hours which is a significant advancement.
The installation is simple and the coils which are wound around the pipe will cut the creation of lime effect in water thus making it soft. The manufacturer is reliable and offers money back guarantee if the system is not impressive.
The Nuvo H2O water softener
The salt builds up in water can cause massive damage when used for different purposes. However, this device will condition the water by preventing alkalinity build up. Its small size makes it convenient even for the congested apartments, yet its results are great.
The two technologies involved in this tiny device is nanotechnology which changes the structure of water for a balanced pH. The other one is chelation which makes both magnesium and calcium soluble to avoid hardening of water.
The Fleck 5600SXT water softener
Being rated as one of the best, this device uses advanced technology to soften the water. As a matter of fact, it has been praised to succeed where others have failed. The highly programmed device can thus handle hard water from any region and give similar results of purely softened water. The installation is a bit complicated and will need an experienced plumber to install. The manufacturer and authorized sellers can ship the water softener for you including a valid warranty.
The list above is not exhaustive and more can be reviewed on the internet. However, the three water softeners indicated are the best in the market today


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Dow Chemical has teamed up with Saudi Aramco to construct and operate the world's biggest chemicals complex, Sadara Chemical Co.
The Sadara complex consists of 27 plants is estimated to cost $20 billion, and will generate annual revenue of $10 billion.
Wipro, the main ITC contractor, choose JJE after a rigorous evaluation process.
JJE is providing Public Address and Mass Notification system to the whole SADARA complex in its 174 building and open areas.
Honeywell Life Safety, Whelen & DNH are the major supplier for JJE on this project.
PAVA System
- 4,100+ Speakers.
- 278 Evacuation Sounders
- 128,000W of amplifiers
- 174 Distributed Control Units
- Main Control Room & backup Control Room
- 40 Control Distributed Control Stations
- 150 Km of cabling
Plant Siren System
- 28 Omni Directional 1600W Whelen Mass Notification Siren.
- 28 VisuAlert LEDs
- 4 Mobile Siren Units.
- Wireless IP & UHF/VHF communication
Both the above systems are networked together in an Integrated safety System.


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When business people attend conferences and other networking events, they tend to gravitate towards people they know, and don't always meet new individuals or business contacts. The "throw-everyone-into-a-room" system of commonplace networking events is especially daunting for someone who may be shy or new to the marketplace.
With increasingly busy schedules, business people spend a lot of time trying to make the necessary contacts to keep their businesses growing. Time is of the essence.
SPEED NETWORKING is a new and fresh way to build your business Rolodex in a time efficient manner!
SPEED NETWORKING is a networking event with an accelerated twist. The program is specifically designed to allow attendees the quick and entertaining opportunity to introduce themselves and pitch their company to other people in business.
With a unique format, participants of SPEED NETWORKING will meet more people, make more contacts, and generate more business ideas in one short evening, than they ever thought was possible at a networking event!
With all participants seated in pairs, the SPEED NETWORKING sessions will commence. During each fast paced session, participants will be able to network face-to-face. After the end of each session, participants will quickly alternate their seating arrangements to pair up with their next networking opportunity.
This process will continue until all participants have interacted with each other.
In just a few minutes, participants will share business cards, history and offer new contacts with valuable information about their business.
After the official SPEED NETWORKING event is over, participants are encouraged to continue networking throughout the evening.
This social networking mixer event brings together soon-to-be-graduates with alumni professionals. Based on the format of speed dating, you will have a limited amount of time to cover certain information with each new person you meet. Students will learn how to perfect "pitching" him or herself, and learn how to make a good first impression. Alumni will talk about their post-college job experience and possible employer or industry contacts. Each pairing will last 4 minutes. You'll have a chance to mix and mingle even more after the networking portion during the wine and dessert reception. This is a fun and informal opportunity to network and gain some insight into your own upcoming job search.
Mock Event:
May 18, 2009-6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Hameetman Science Center Lobby
Business casual attire encouraged
6:30 p.m.-6:55 p.m. Registration/Reception
6:55 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Event format explanation
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Speed Networking
8:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Follow-up Conversations
Speed networking, it turns out, is similar to speed dating, where potential mates meet in a low-pressure environment to chat for a few minutes before rotating to the next seat. The difference is that in speed dating your goal is to narrow down the playing field of possible matches, while the goal of speed networking is simply to add to your network. Already speed networking had an edge in my book — no fear of rejection!
Speed networking programs are showing up all around the world. These events tend to be a fun, exciting and effective way to make a lot of initial connections in a very different environment from the standard business networking meetings.
Speed networking programs generally involve people meeting each other one at a time for a short interval and then moving on to the next person in line. They are fairly structured in the way people queue up to meet. For example, one variation is to have two concentric circles of people. The individuals sit across from one another and after the set time period--generally one or two minutes--the outside circle of people gets up and moves in one direction around the circle until everyone has met.


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After the reported $14 million charity payout to parents Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, maybe their little one Knox will become known as Fort Knox. He and his twin sister, Vivienne, sure look cute and a half on the cover of People magazine. The issue hits newsstands tomorrow, but you can catch a tease of the 19-page spread here. Internationally, Hello! magazine secured the rights and has a 17-page spread coming tomorrow as well.
"It is chaos, but we are managing it and having a wonderful time," Jolie tells People and Hello!
We think People's cover may be the best celebrity-baby magazine cover ever. Let us know if you agree in the comments section. And compare how they stack up in our Best of the Celeb-Baby Mag Covers gallery.


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Gas company seeking bailout from taxpayers
Friends of the Earth media release. December 7, 2016
Lakes Oil is seeking $2.7 billion in damages from the Victorian Government after the state moved to ban fracking. It claims that the permanent ban on unconventional gas drilling is "unlawful". The company has filed a writ in the Supreme Court.
Lakes Oil is part owned by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting. It has previously explored for gas in Gippsland and western Victoria and carried out fracking operations in Gippsland.Read more
Remarkable Developments with the anti-nuclear campaign
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FoE campaigners in Adelaide and Melbourne have been heavily involved in the debate about whether South Australia will become the world's high-level nuclear waste dump. We've been working on the assumption that this campaign will run for 5‒10 years but the past six weeks have seen some remarkable developments ‒ most of them positive. The project was effectively killed off, then revived, and has hopefully been killed off again ... hopefully!
Farmers applaud first step towards legislated ban on Onshore Gas and Fracking
Farmers from across Victoria breathed sighs of relief today as the Victorian Government presented legislation to the Victorian Parliament, seeking to formally ban fracking and unconventional gas mining in Victoria.
The dangerous and controversial onshore gas mining process will be banned across Victoria once the legislation is passed by the lower and upper houses, expected to happen within the next few months.Read more
Are you ready to move on climate?
2015 was the hottest year on record, and in February 2016, the world experienced weather that was 1.5°C above average temperatures for the first time. The Great Barrier Reef, tropical mangrove systems, and ancient Tasmanian forests are already being destroyed by global warming. Globally, the displacement of communities by climate change is already happening.
It is clear that the current warming of just one degree Celsius is not safe. Yet under current climate policies, globally we are heading to an overall warming of 3 – 4oC.
Mantle Mining leaves town, as community opposition to new coal grows
Locals from Mirboo North and surrounds were ecstatic to hear that mining company Mantle Mining walked away from their coal mining licence renewals last week. Six brown coal mining exploration licences in South Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley were cancelled.
"Communities in these licence areas have been very vocal over the past 5 years about the impact new green fields coal mining would have on their region. The potential for water contamination, destruction of prime agricultural farmland and the human health impacts have weighed heavily on a lot of people. There was no social licence or need for new coal mining in this area and it's fantastic that this area no longer has to fight these mining interests. Agriculture and tourism will also benefit from this certainty so it's a win for everyone" said Friends of the Earth Community Campaigner Ursula Alquier.Read more
Show your support for frontline communities preparing for a life beyond coal.
This year, the impacts of climate change have been felt like never before - with extreme storms, widespread bleaching of the Reef and rising sea levels - and still our Government has no plan to act on climate change. We are lagging behind the rest of the world.
We need a national coal closure plan to get us off fossil fuels and on to clean energy. We need to provide communities and workers with the certainty they deserve to prepare for a future beyond coal. The Senate is inquiring into exactly this issue; we need to show them that Australians support government action to retire coal power stations and support impacted communities.Read more
October 2016 Update
October was another busy month for us with lots going on - and even more coming up!
In November we will be holding our Annual General Meeting. All of our members are welcome to come along and be part of this important decision making meeting. There will be snacks and drinks provided and the evening is a good chance to get to know who is who in the FoE office and campaigns. If you are not already a member you can join here and then RSVP for the AGM here. We hope to see you there!
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Latrobe Valley Transition – how to thrive beyond coal?
Latrobe Valley, home to Victoria's four coal-based power stations, is currently undergoing an economic transition.
In the Valley the coal industry has a turbulent history, with the industry's privatisation in the 80's and 90's gutting the local economy, and the Hazelwood mine fire in 2014 causing deaths in the community from the toxic smoke. However the mines and power stations also provide crucial employment and income for the area.Read more
Community briefings - where to for Victoria?
The Andrews state government is coming up to its two year anniversary. That means they're halfway through this term of Parliament, with two years left before the next election.
Premier Andrews came to power with a promise to make Victoria a leader on climate change and the environment. They've definitely started on this journey - they're saying the right things, and have made some welcome decisions so far.
Since winning the election in 2014, the Andrews government has announced a permanent ban on unconventional gas, started protecting rivers from damage by cows, committed Victoria to net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, removed 99 year leases from national parks, set strong targets for renewable energy, amongst other things.
But some big ticket items remain. What will happen to Hazelwood, the world's dirtiest power station? Will the Great Forest National Park finally be created? These and other questions still need answers.
The world's best state budget – crowd sourcing ideas for the 2017 Climate Budget
The last two years has seen the government of Daniel Andrews invest considerable funds into environmental action.
This funding has supported a modest set of environmental and climate policies. There have also been some very welcome policy announcements, including the permanent ban on onshore unconventional gas drilling and the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET). While forward movement has to be welcomed, we are all aware that the next big task will be to start the phaseout of coal fired power stations.Read more


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Heat the wine and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the plums and vanilla bean and simmer until the plums are just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the plums to a plate using a slotted spoon, reserving the poaching liquid. Peel the plums, if desired, and slice into thin wedges.
Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 1 minute, then stir into the warm poaching liquid until the gelatin dissolves. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Let cool to room temperature.
Spray three 3-by-5-inch loaf pans or 8-ounce bowls with cooking spray, wiping out the excess. Pour a 1/4-inch layer of the gelatin mixture into each mold. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Arrange half of the plum slices on top of the firm gelatin. Add just enough of the gelatin mixture to cover the fruit, then return to the refrigerator until firm, about 20 minutes. Repeat the process to make another gelatin layer and another fruit layer, then fill the molds with the remaining gelatin mixture and refrigerate until fully set, at least 3 hours or overnight.
Unmold the gelatin: Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in a wide saucepan. Run a butter knife or small offset spatula around the top edge of the gelatin. Dip the bottom of each mold into the hot water for about 10 seconds, then invert onto plates.
Photograph by Jonathan Kantor
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