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Join Casey Schreiner of Modern Hiker and Deb Burgess of Adams' Pack Station for a hike to historic Sturtevant Camp.
Just as they did a century ago, we will travel along a well-marked trail into the Camp, where we'll be able to peek into all of the buildings on site, including the oldest existing U.S. Forest Service structure still in its original location, a beautiful hand built cabin (circa 1903) that served as the first ranger station, and the original 1897 Swiss Dining Pavilion, this currently serves as Sturtevant Lodge. Just as they did in 1936, Adams' Pack Station will bring along the pack train with lunch and water to the Camp.
Meet here at Adams' Pack Station Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 7:30 am. The cost is FREE, light lunches and water will be provided (If you're a big eater or thirsty hiker, snacks and water are available at the Pack Station store, or you can bring your own.) Parking is available in the lots at Chantry Flat and along the road with an Adventure Pass, or in the private parking lot at Adams' Pack Station
for $10.
This is a fundraiser to save Sturtevant Camp. Friends of the San Gabriels will raise money by selling T-shirts, and of course donations are more than welcome. Check out the list of donor incentives below. You can download the fundraiser prospectus here (pdf).
Moderate hike – approx. 8 miles round trip, hike at your own risk.
For More Information Contact Deb Burgess at 626-447-7356
Remember that your donations are tax-deductible.
- For donations of $5,000 or more, we will name a guest cabin after you or an honoree of your choice. Plus, you have the privilege of reserving the Retreat Cottage for yourself and up to 5 friends twice a year for two years.
- For donations of $1,000, you can adopt a cabin (you get a plaque in the cabin) and you can reserve the Retreat Cottage for yourself and up to 5 friends during 2015.
- For donations of $500, you can be one of many to adopt the Ranger cabin or another building and reserve the Retreat Cottage.
- For donations of $100, you can enter to win a full weekend in the Retreat Cottage for yourself and up to five friends. Packing included. We will draw the winner in late February.
- For donations of $25 or more, we will treat you to lunch at the pack station on a music Sunday. Yum!
- Finally, all donors above $100 will be listed on a donation wall and receive a free t-shirt. (unless you want to remain anonymous).


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HANFORD, Calif. --A Fry's Electronics Repair Center will soon be coming to the Kings Industrial Park just south of town.
That means as many as 150 new jobs.
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Aside from its 7000 foot elevation and lack of community garage sales (or garages, for that matter), it was still a different sort of neighborhood. While I might glance across my street to admire lush landscaping or to see if the neighbor who occasionally rides to my lawn's rescue on a John Deere lawnmower is headed my way, Walnut Canyon tenants watched the inhabitants of their cliff side community for more serious considerations.
The Sinagua people's version of the neighborhood watch was an ongoing monitoring of cross-canyon villages. Awareness lowered the probabilities of surprises in a place where the unexpected was unlikely to be a positive event. A cliff side perch allowed for controlled access and a passive defense. It was community living at arms length and with a roughly 600 foot drop-off in between.
Water could be found far below. Sometimes. Water storage was critical as the dry season was desert dry —the Spanish words sin and agua translate to "without water." Food was hunted, gathered and grown on the relatively fertile soil of the cliff rims above. Observing the neighbors in 1125 AD was more about computing essential survival information than today's mundane curb check to verify trash collection day.
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Calling a serene setting home is what Landmark at Lake Village North offers its residents. This lovely gated access community has a beautiful lake for fishing, boating, or taking in views. There is more water to calm the soul with eight glimmering pools fit for a resort. Pristine cabanas and grilling stations will encourage tasteful gatherings. Get in on activities with volleyball in the sand, horse shoes, tennis, basketball, or let the kids enjoy the latest in playgrounds. Pets are welcome no matter the size. There is a business hub including a meeting room for conferences and fast Wi-Fi.With nearly 6 dozen select floor plans, finding the perfect fit will be easy. Custom features list lofts, cathedral ceilings, wide crown molding, built-ins, marble counters and more. Posh amenities include ceramic tile, fireplaces, rich cabinetry and wet bar. Open kitchens provide a serving shelf to pamper guests. The massive door leading to intimate balconies or patios holds amazing views of the lush landscaping. Living at Landmark at Lake Village North Lake is a relaxing commute to the business district of Garland. Quality schools add more desirability to this choice. The hospitable staff will ensure repairs are timely and questions get answered.


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Mike Richman fully expects Alexandre "Popo" Bezerra to try and take things to the ground. But maybe not at first.
"I think he will eventually when I start [expletive] punching him in the face," Richman said with a laugh.
Richman doesn't like to waste any time in the cage. He fights like his car is parked in a no-standing zone in Midtown Manhattan. Eight of Richman's last 10 bouts have ended within the first round, including a TKO of Mitch Jackson last month at Bellator 88.
On Thursday night, he plans on taking a similar tact against Bezerra in the semifinals of Bellator's season eight featherweight tournament in Temecula, Calif.
"I try to get in there and impose my will and get him out of there and go home," Richman told The Post on Tuesday.
Richman admits he will take a slight step back from his incredibly aggressive style. The 27-year-old has been in this spot before – a featherweight semifinals – and lost by knockout to Shahbulat Shamhalaev in November. He doesn't want the same thing to happen again, not just two wins away from a title shot.
"I just won't be as aggressive – I won't be overly aggressive, looking for a ridiculous highlight finish," Richman said. "I think I'll possess more patience."
Bezerra, Richman admits, might be the favorite to win the tournament. But Richman is no slouch either. The Minnesota native is tough as nails with very good boxing and wrestling. He trains in his home state with UFC veterans Pat Barry, Jacob Volkmann and Nik Lentz. Volkmann and Lentz are two of the better grapplers in the world.
"Grappling and wrestling with guys like Volkmann and Lentz definitely elevates your wrestling game," Richman said. "That brought my game up, gave me confidence."
Richman is not like either of those guys, though. He wants to strike. He wants to knock people out. He's not afraid to take a few punches to give one of his own.
That grittiness comes from his time in the United States Marine Corps, where Richman spent four years. He did three tours in Iraq and says being a Marine shaped his life.
"It def matured me, definitely hardened me, the training, just being a tough Marine," Richman said.
He loves the Corps so much that he has adopted "The Marine" as his nickname. On Tuesday, he was driving with his girlfriend to Camp Pendleton in California where he was stationed for a time. That's not too far from where his fight will be at the Pechanga Resort & Casino, where Richman has been a patron before.
"Hopefully there will be a bunch of Marines out there," Richman said."I have some friends coming to the fight and I'm still trying to get a hold of some others."
Those in attendance will surely get a fast-paced bout. Just maybe not as helter skelter as some of Richman's clashes in the past.
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Are you one of the man people interested in learning how to build an email list? Because you are on my blog today, I believe it is safe to say that you are!
A sizeable email list is useful for many things. Not only does it help you get your message across to tons of people quickly and conveniently, but a large email list can also be very profitable.
Let's be honest, most of you are probably here today because you are interested in making some money online. Before I ramble on and take any more of your time, let's take a look at how to build an email list.
Learning How to Build an Email List?: Do it the RIGHT Way
A consumer's contact information is very valuable. This information, such as physical address or email addresses, allows businesses to promote their product/service to interested parties. This targeted audience makes for a much easier sell. Which brings me to a vital point when discussing how to build an email list.
When accumulating email addresses for your business, it is important that you are targeting people that are interested in what you have to offer. Trying to sell something to someone that is not interested is obnoxious and spammy.
I mention this because tons of internet marketers offer to sell you email addresses. This is only effective if this list consists of people interested in the niche of product/service you are offering.
If you'd like to learn how to build an email list effectively, you need to attract potential consumers directly to you. But how do you do so?
How to Build an Email List by Blogging
As I mentioned before, an effective email list is built by attracting people to you. Generally this is done by offering something in return. In most cases, this offering is as simple as some information regarding your niche. Blogging is definitely one of the most effective ways to execute attraction marketing.
Let's say you are a network marketer that is trying to recruit new members for his/her downline. By blogging about home business opportunities, network marketing, and your specific MLM company, you can attract like minded people to help you build a business.
Once these interested people read your blog post or watch an associated video, this is when you give them the option to share their contact information.
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If you're going to learn how to build an email list by blogging, you're going to need some calls to action and capture pages. As I mentioned before, creating web content is an effective strategy.
This allows interested people to find your website by using popular search engines. Every time you post something, you should expect that it will receive traffic.
Therefore, you need to develop capture pages. In a nutshell, this is just a contact form that says something along the lines of, share your email address if you'd like to learn more. By learning to blog effectively, you'd be surprised how large a list you can build quickly.
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Watch the visual representation Daniel Lopatin calls the definitive 'R Plus Seven' experience via Boiler Room TV,
The performance was filmed at Hudson Mohawke's Los Angeles 'Chimes' event, and is Oneohtrix Point Never's Boiler Room debut. The night featured performances from Lunice, Sophie, Hudson Mohawke, special guests Captain Murphy, Busta Rhymes and Eric Wareheim. Learn more and watch the Hudson Mohawke set here.
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This fall Oneohtrix will hit the road to play select dates at Mutek Mexico, LACMA's Costume Ball and partake in an installation at MoMA PS1's Sound / Source. At this year's Red Bull Music Academy in Tokyo Lopatin will perform a new composition called Bullet Hell Abstraction I-IV at the Cart Diggers showcase with Rustie and Fatima Al Qadiri. OPN recently graced the University of Manchester's Jordell Bank Observatory with a live score of Koji Morimoto's Magnetic Rose, of Akira director Katsuhiro Otomo's Memories anthology.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Newt Gingrich doesn't think it's funny to kid around about killing members of Congress.
Discussing Republican strategist Karl Rove's suggestion that the Republican Party "sink" a Senate candidate whose comments about "legitimate rape" have offended almost everyone in America, Gingrich pointed to the attempted assassination of then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.).
"In the age of Gabby Giffords, it is not a joke to say that a congressman ought to get murdered," Gingrich said on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
Last week, Bloomberg Businessweek reported that Rove had joked at a private fundraiser about killing Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who was forced to apologize for saying women can't get pregnant from "legitimate rape."
"We should sink Todd Akin," Rove said. "If he's found mysteriously murdered, don't look for my whereabouts!"
Rove later apologized to Akin, who is running for Senate in Missouri against Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill.
Gingrich supports Akin. "Todd Akin made a mistake," the former House speaker said last week. "He's an honorable guy, he's a sincere guy. He said something stupid."


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News that David Stockman will be leaving his $75,100-a-year job as President Reagan's budget director for a position potentially worth more than $1 million a year at the giant securities firm of Salomon Brothers raises some intriguing possibilities. If a baseball player wants more money, should he go 0-for-22 at the plate and boot some balls in the field? If a secretary wants to double her pay, should she start filling the boss's letters with typos?
If the standard for measuring budget directors is how close revenues come to expenditures, Mr. Stockman has been a miserable failure. The budgets he drafted in his four years ended up out of balance, cumulatively, by about $750 billion and doubled the national debt.


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Coastal access and working waterfronts have been a major focus for Maine Sea Grant since 2003 when, in response to reported fears of declining access, we hosted our first workshop for 100 participants with the Gulf of Maine Foundation and others. Natalie Springuel and Kristen Grant share leadership of this program and collaborate extensively with the Maine Working Watertfront Coalition, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Maine Coastal Program, Island Institute, University of Maine Law School's Center for Law and Innovation, and Maine Department of Revenue Services. New partners include Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson Attorneys and Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Maine Sea Grant has produced many publications on access topics, and we also work with Sea Grant programs around the country on access issues at a national level.
Subsequent workshops in the 2000s identified a strong need for information about legal mechanisms for addressing waterfront access issues, and in response Maine Sea Grant received funding from the National Sea Grant Law Center to conduct research on new and existing legal tools, which was then made available to waterfront users, landowners, and government and public trust entities via www.accessingthemainecoast.com. The website template has been adapted for use in five other states: Alabama, Hawai'i, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia. Subsequent legal research in 2010, also funded by the National Sea Grant Law Center, has produced an extensive body of work identifying a variety of tax policies that may be directed toward preserving working waterfronts. This information is available via www.accessingthemainecoast.com and will also be adapted for application on the web sites in the five states above.
National Coastal Access Initiative
Changes in coastal access in Maine mirror similar challenges faced by many coastal regions. Maine Sea Grant works with other Sea Grant programs and organizations throughout the country on working waterfront and access issues. In September 2010, we hosted the Working Waterways & Waterfronts National Symposium on Water Access in Portland, Maine, where over 200 participants from across the United States came together to share lessons learned and success stories. The event built upon the first symposium in May 2007 in Norfolk, Virginia, where we released the report, Access to the Waterfront: Issues and Solutions Across the Nation (5.6 MB). The report characterizes the scope of changing waterfronts and coastal access issues nationally; inventories the diverse approaches implemented by Sea Grant programs to address the issues; and synthesizes all of the above into a compelling case-regarding the need for funding, policies and programs that address waterfront and access issues. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) submitted this report as testimony when introducing H.R. 2548, Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act of 2009. For more information, please contact Natalie Springuel.
Forum Series on Coastal Access and Working Waterfronts
Since 2003, the Maine Sea Grant Marine Extension Team (MET) has cooperated with numerous partners, including the Working Waterfront Coalition, Gulf of Maine Foundation, Maine Coastal Program, Island Institute, Maine Seacoast Mission, Coastal Enterprises Inc., SOS-Maine, Surfrider Foundation, Washington County Council of Governments, and others to host coastal access workshops in Downeast, Midcoast, and Southern Maine.
These forums highlighted the value of Maine's diverse waterfront, and identified challenges and solutions for coastal communities and businesses. The central goal has been to share information and experiences, across industry and community stakeholders, about the tools and resources available to shape the future of Maine 's waterfront. MET members helped organize and facilitate workshops in 2006, which drew between 70 and 110 participants from diverse stakeholder groups throughout the coast.
• Coastal Access in Southern Maine: An Open Discussion Among Regional Stakeholders, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, June 2, 2006. View materials from this workshop.
• Downeast Forum on Coastal Access, Carter Conference Center, Machias, Maine, January 19, 2006. View materials from this workshop.
• Working Waterfront Access: A Forum on Challenges and Solutions, University of Maine Darling Marine Center, Walpole, Maine, December 17, 2003. View materials from this workshop.
Public Shoreline Access in Maine (873 KB) updates the popular Citizen's Guide on Public Shoreline Access and the Moody Beach Case, which the Marine Law Institute and Maine/New Hampshire Sea Grant produced in 1990. The booklet is designed to help individuals and communities understand coastal property law and options for maintaining public access.
We worked with Judy East, Washington County Council of Governments, to produce an educational brochure about life in a commercial fishing community. Moosabec: The Downeast Fishing Community of Beals and Jonesport (684 KB), is intended to promote understanding among newcomers and existing residents over traditional uses of land and water. This template was used for another brochure, Harpswell's Working Waterfronts (927 KB), developed for a community in the midcoast region of the state. Communities use these brochures to inform the public as well as those engaged in identifying and resolving coastal access issues.
Maine's Working Waterfront Calendar 2011 features photographs by Maine students and the first 12 properties protected by the Working Waterfront Access Pilot Program. The calendars were produced by Maine Sea Grant in partnership with Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Land for Maine's Future Program and Maine Coastal Program of the Maine State Planning Office, Island Institute, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., and Trekkers, Inc. Calendars are available at no cost by contacting firstname.lastname@example.com; 207.581.1435.
Resource Materials
Thanks to the dedicated work of many organizations and individuals over the last several years, the importance of coastal access and working waterfronts has achieved great importance to the Maine public. As a result, the people of Maine resoundingly passed two referenda (November 2005) dedicated to protecting working waterfront access through public investment and current use taxation. In addition to signaling an important step forward for Maine coastal residents, this has also helped put Maine on the national map as a leader in addressing coastal access challenges. Other states and regions are looking to Maine for leadership on this issue. And we have resources to share!
In Spring 2006, Sea Grant programs in Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina hosted a series of workshops and conferences on the changing nature of working waterfronts in their areas. Maine Sea Grant extension associate Natalie Springuel was invited to share the Maine perspective at these events. In preparation, we worked with the Maine Coastal Program, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. and the Maine Working Waterfront Coalition to prepare an extensive CD of resources, including studies, strategies, publications, and much more. View content of the CD.


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Montreal's best shopping destination, the Eaton Center is located in the heart of Downtown. Over 175 stores are spread accross its five levels. It's connected to the transit system through McGill metro station.
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Conected to the Eaton Center, Montreal Trust place have the same great location on the ocrner of St-Catherine and McGill avenue and is connected to 2 metro stations.
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Located on the corner of Ste-Catherine and UNiveristy, the Les Ailes complex counts over 60 stores on 3 floors and complete Montreal's shopping mecca with the Eaton Center and Place Montreal Trust.
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The most famous commercial street in Montreal runs along 11 kilometers, making it one of the longest in Canada. Restaurants, boutiques, coffeshops, concert hall, bars, you'll find anything your looking for. With over 750 stores, a total of 1200 commerces , 9 metro stations and pedestrian sections during summertime, Ste-Catherine is a must see for anyone visitng Montreal.
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One of the most bueatiful patimonial building in Canada, it is home of the Arts and crafts council. The Bonsecours market is loacated in the Old-Montreal and host over 15 boutiques of local artisans. Jewelery, furnitures, designer clothes and more are offers on site. A mandatory stop during your visit of Old Montreal.
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Located in the Old Port, this spa is built in an old ferry that used to shuttle between orel and Berthier in the fifties. It offers a unique atmosphere for relaxation.
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Taxes: What's new for 2012
Happy New Year! So what does the tax law have in store for you in 2012?
For entrepreneurs, the biggest change in the tax law might be the new rules for fixed assets. Congress has not re-enacted the rules allowing "100% bonus depreciation" for new fixed assets. Instead, "50% bonus depreciation" applies. For qualifying property, taxpayers will be allowed to deduct half of the cost of fixed assets placed in service in 2012; the remaining half of the cost will be depreciated over a period of years under the "MACRS" rules. For example, a taxpayer buying a $10,000 computer system would get to deduct $6,000 this year: $5,000 "bonus" depreciation and 20% of the remaining $5,000 cost ($1,000) under the usual rules for five-year property.
The "Section 179" deduction limitation for fixed assets has also changed this year. Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the cost of fixed assets -- new or used -- that would otherwise have to be capitalized and depreciated over a period of years. For 2011, up to $500,000 in assets qualified for Section 179 treatment. That goes down to $139,000 in 2012.
A few other tax numbers for 2012:
- The business mileage standard rate is 55.5 cents, unchanged from 2011.
- The maximum compensation or self-employment income subject to FICA tax is $110,100; the maximum eligible for the reduced rate through February is $18,350; amounts over that paid as compensation will be recovered through a special 2% income tax, unless the break is extended beyond February.
- The maximum 401(k) deferral for 2012 is $17,000 (up from $16,500), plus the $5,500 "catch up" for taxpayers 50 and older.
Have a great 2012!
- Joe Kristan
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Last night my niece (7), nephew (4), and Mom/Mima and I (ages not disclosed) took refuge from the bitter cold in the Albany Times Union Center … at an ice show (planning is everything). But it didn't take long before our fingers and toes began to defrost and our hearts began to warm, as we watched Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream.
As we made our way through the crowded hallway to find our seats, the sounds and sights — excited giggles, the Disney on Ice paraphernalia, and the colors, oh the colors flashing and dancing beckoning from the sales booth —mesmerized the kids into a rare quiet state. Lucky for us between the stunned silence and the fact that we had recently received a Disney Swag Bag via mail, they weren't dragging us to the booths to make a purchase like the majority of other parents waiting for the show to begin. Note to parents: The most inexpensive items sold are the $10 programs and coloring books. Everything your child would want is $15 and up (most will want the $20 and up, guaranteed), so be prepared.
Shortly after finding our seats the pre-show began, and my nephew, as if the authority on the subject, informed me the objects the skaters were launching through the air were "boomerangs." This held the the kids' attention until the announcer began counting the minutes until Disney On Ice would begin. When the curtain finally opened my nephew was happy to see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy skate out to open the show. But after a short introduction the show moved on to princesses, princesses, and more princesses. Kicking off with Tiana from The Frog Prince; then moving on to Snow White, and Cinderella. My niece was having fun, but with the lack of male Disney characters on the ice my nephew began to zone out and we worried we would lose him. But then the prince ran off in search of the girl who had left her glass slipper at the ball, and intermission began. Then it was all about the ZAMBONI.
Yes, my friends. This almost comatose 4-year-old, who's eyes grew heavier with every minute of the show, perked right up and told me all about the zamboni — how it cleaned the ice, and got rid of the rough parts, and made it smooth. No one is quite sure where he learned about the many facets of the zamboni, but it was enough to energize him for the second half of the show, and after that the show did the rest.
The second half opened with the conclusion of the Cinderella story, and then introduced us to Rapunzel and her Tangled co-stars. And if you ask the 7- and 4- year-old, they'll tell you this was the highlight of the show (and Mima and I agreed). There was actually a male on the ice for more than two minutes, and several of them at that. The acts were action-packed, with ensemble numbers, duets with amazing lifts, and acrobatics by Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder high above the crowd, hanging from silk scarves. I'll tell you, it was spectacular and in my opinion they could have made an entire show around the characters from Tangled. If you don't believe me, just take it from my nephew. Or should I say, take it from the fact that he stayed awake for the entire second act. I've seen this kid fall sound asleep at soccer games, parades, and in the middle of dinner, so the mere feat of keeping him awake until 9 p.m. on a Thursday night is a testament to the second half of the show. The conclusion of Disney on Ice, definitely made the show!
So my suggestion … If you've got a boy 7 and up, most will not enjoy the show. It is very princess-y, and without sounding gender biased or anything, most of the little boys I know and have raised are not as big of fans of princesses as their female counterparts. But if you do decide to bring the boys (younger is better), if they can get through the first half, you won't regret bringing them.
Now for the princess-loving girls (like my niece), the show does not disappoint. They all get their happily ever after, the princesses are the primary characters of the show with the princes only serving as "supporting skaters," and the vibrant colors, and fancy dresses are every little princess' dream. My niece even declared, in an pretty monotone and half-sleeping voice from the back seat as we drove home, that she'd definitely go see it again.
So I'd say it was a win for everybody, Kylee got her princess fix for the year, and Luke, well he got boomerangs, a zamboni, and flying skaters. What could be better?
For those of you who want to catch Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream it is playing in Albany at the Times Union Center through Sunday, Dec. 18. For a complete schedule of the tour CLICK HERE.


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So here is a picture another one to inspire you further:
Let's start with a list of materials:
- felt - ideally 100% wool (it comes in such beautiful colours, will last for ever and won't pill) Main colour - 18x20cm, Contrast colour 9x9cm
- embroidery thread
- a water soluble marker or dress makers chalk - Children love water soluble markers. It is truly magical to watch that blue colour disappear when you dab on a little bit of water!
- pins and a needle
- sewing scissors
- a teeny tiny hole punch - mine measures about 1mm across (this is not essential but does create a nice finish)
- Choose a shape for your embellishment - I usually use cookie cutters for templates - stars, hearts, circles, a letter of the alphabet all work well. Cut one out of the contrast piece of felt.
- Fold your piece of main felt so you have a piece that is 18x10cm. Cut a gentle curve on the double on the bottom corner
- You will have 2 pieces that look like this:
- Grab your teeny tiny hole punch and your embellishment. Punch holes evenly around the edge a stitch width apart.
- Make the same holes on your main piece of felt, but only on half of the edge. Your child will only need a guide on the top part of the fabric as they will only be stitching from the front. It should look like this:
- Pin the embellishment firmly to the front of the sun glasses case
- Push a pin through one of the holes you have punched on the embellishment. Flip the felt over and where the pin exits, mark it with your water soluble marker. Do this for each punched hole.Your child will use this as a guide when they are using running stitch to attach the embellishment to the case.
- Don't remove the securing pins until the embellishment is stitched in place or your marks will not line up with the holes.
- If I have confused you, have a look at these pictures!! I promise you it is quick and easy.
- Thread an embroidery needle with 3 strands of embroidery thread. Double it over so your child will be sewing with 6 strands and tie a knot in the end.
- Get them to start by stitching on the embellishment. Use running stitch - in exactly the same way you would do a sewing card. Use the punched holes as markers on the front and the dots you have marked on the back as a guide for where to place the stitches. Help them to tie a knot once this stitching is complete.
- Fold your main piece of felt in half and pin securely
- Use whip stitch (also known as over and over stitch in our household) to stitch the case together. Knot your thread. Insert your needle so it comes out through the back layer and the knot is sandwiched between the two layers of felt. Bring the needle around to the front, put it into the first punched hole and then push it through both layers of fabric. Move onto your next hole, always stitching from the front:
I hope you and your child have fun and that the lucky receiver of this gift feels appropriately honoured!!
One last thought - you can use the same techniques to make a variety of different things - a Christmas stocking with an embellishment on it, a Christmas ornament or a little felt pillow for your child's favourite doll.


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Hot off the presses! I just read the blog for nominees for Cacher of the Month for Geocaching.com. BIGBROTHERBEAR has been nominated! A nice write-up was included for Jim. IGO was even mentioned in the nomination, which I think is awesome!
It's time to beat the bushes again and cast votes for BIGBROTHERBEAR for geocacher of the month. If you've ever had the chance to cache with the bigguy, take a couple minutes and post your experience. He'll be stunned and honored if he's lucky enough to win the award. With the help of IGO's members, he can't lose!
Best of luck, BBB!!
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Amazing open space residence designed by Leonardo Porcelli located in the Italian town of Ivrea.
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1. Houston Texans – Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
Obviously, the Texans need to find a quarterback to build around, but there isn't a quarterback worthy of the top selection, and I don't see Bill O'Brien settling for someone he's not completely sold on. With that said, the Texans should identify another area of need and build up front with Matthews, who is the safest and most complete prospect in the draft.
2. St. Louis Rams (from Redskins) – *Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Every year it seems the Rams are in need of a wide receiver. This year's draft is loaded at the position, and there shouldn't be an urgency to select one with this pick since they also hold the 13th overall selection. The best move for the Rams would be to stick to their board and select the best player available. Clowney is too good to pass up.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars – **Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
As I typed the name Johnny Manziel this high in the draft, it made me cringe. There are so many reasons why this is the wrong selection, and there is just one reason why it's the right selection for the Jaguars -- marketing. Manziel is a polarizing figure, and he will generate more interest in the Jaguars than what Tim Tebow would have brought to the table. Now, how Manziel translates to the NFL is a different story, and this pick -- as rewarding as it will likely be in the beginning with media attention, merchandising and ticket sales -- is destined to be a complete disaster.
4. Cleveland Browns – *Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
The Browns are loaded with picks and have the ability to do what they please. But, like it or not, this is a desperate team and they desperately need a quarterback. If the reports are true and Manziel is their focus, they'll probably have to trade up to secure his services, believe it or not. If they decide to stay put, Bridgewater will be the pick, and the Browns will hope they finally found the answer behind center.
5. Oakland Raiders – *Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Like the Jaguars and Browns, the Raiders are also desperate for a young quarterback to groom. But, with Manziel and Bridgewater off the board, the Raiders should look to upgrade at wide receiver. From a skill set standpoint, there are similarities between Watkins and former Raiders first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey. However, Watkins is more polished than Heyward-Bey was as a prospect, and the Raiders hope he will have more success.
6. Atlanta Falcons - **Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
The Falcons have a tough decision to make with this selection, as they have a glaring need on both sides of the ball. Selecting a disruptive pass rusher in Anthony Barr would do wonders for a defense that registered only 32 sacks this past season, but protecting Matt Ryan is paramount, and the selection of Robinson will benefit the team more now and in the future.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA
If the first six picks in the draft play out the way they have in this scenario, Lovie Smith will be ecstatic to welcome another explosive piece to the Bucs' defensive puzzle. Barr is not the ideal scheme fit; he would be best suited in a 3-4 defense, but since he's still developing as a defender, adapting shouldn't be an issue.
8. Minnesota Vikings – Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
When it comes to being desperate for a quarterback, there isn't a team more in need than the Vikings. Currently housing a stable of mediocre quarterbacks, the Vikings are in a familiar situation of hoping to find their guy, and with the names on the board to choose from, Carr gives them the best opportunity to finally fill the position.
9. Buffalo Bills – Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo
The Bills are usually a wild card in the opening round -- they are notorious for selecting players higher than they are projected. There's nothing wrong with that philosophy if the player pans out, but the Bills have had a sketchy history. The selection of Mack would go against the grain a bit, but it would be a popular move around town. And, with Mack's ability, it could finally change their first-round futility.
10. Detroit Lions – **Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
There was a time when it seemed like the Lions drafted a wide receiver in the first-round every year, and it was a joke. But the selection of Evans -- another imposing receiver to complement Calvin Johnson -- would give the Lions one of the most intimidating offenses in the NFL.
11. Tennessee Titans – *Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, FS, Alabama
The Titans are another team that could entertain drafting a quarterback in the first round, since the Jake Locker experiment hasn't worked. But taking one at this point would be a mistake. Turning their attention to the defensive side of the ball would be the right move, and Clinton-Dix would shore up their secondary.
12. New York Giants – C.J. Mosley, OLB, Alabama
It's no secret that the Giants need to upgrade at the linebacker position. The acquisition of Jon Beason this past season helped out in the middle, but they still need a playmaker on the outside that can make a difference. Mosley could be the answer.
13. St. Louis Rams – *Marqise Lee, WR, Southern Cal
Earlier in the draft, the Rams decided to go with the best player available and strengthened their defense with Clowney, and now they can get the playmaking receiver they need in Lee to pair with last year's first-round pick, Tavon Austin.
14. Chicago Bears – *Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame
Defense has to be a priority for the Bears with this selection. Whether it's upgrading their front four or secondary, finding a difference maker is important. Nix would have a huge impact up front and would make others around him better.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers – Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Adding youth to the secondary is important for the Steelers, and it's possible they decide to go for one of the top corners available. But Lewan would be a huge upgrade at tackle, and he brings the kind of nasty demeanor the Steelers covet.
16. Baltimore Ravens (pending coin flip) – **Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
The Ravens missed the physical aspect that Anquan Boldin brought to their passing attack this past season, and they need to find an imposing playmaker that will threaten the opposition. Benjamin is still developing as a receiver, but his size and potential are too much to pass up.
17. Dallas Cowboys (pending coin flip) – *Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame
The Cowboys' draft philosophy should be a no-brainer -- select the best defensive talent on the board. As a defense, the Cowboys amassed just 34 sacks this past season, and adding Tuitt, a scheme-diverse defensive lineman who has the potential to be a very good pass rusher at the next level, will help their production instantly.
18. New York Jets –*Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
The Jets haven't drafted an offensive player in the first round since they selected Mark Sanchez with the fifth overall pick in 2009. And with Rex Ryan signing an extension, it wouldn't be a shock if they decided to go defense once again in the first round. But a big-play tight end who can stretch the field would do wonders for an offense starved for playmakers.
19. Miami Dolphins – *Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Dolphins' offensive line. With all that went on this past season between Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito, the Dolphins are in desperate need for stability and a player they can build around. Kouandjio has an elite skill set and in time could be a dominant force up front.
20. Arizona Cardinals – *Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State
The Cardinals could use help at offensive tackle, but with the top prospects off the board, they turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball. There are some quality corners still available, but adding a disruptive edge rusher like Shazier makes this already dangerous defense even scarier.
21. Green Bay Packers – *Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
The playing future of Jermichael Finley is unknown at this point after he suffered a serious neck injury this past season. So finding a young, pass catching tight end that Aaron Rodgers can rely on is a major priority. Amaro is the perfect fit.
22. Philadelphia Eagles – **Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State
Drafting a defensive difference maker with this selection would seem to be the right choice, but the Eagles have to make some decisions at wide receiver. It's possible that the Eagles could move on from two of their top four receivers, and the need for another perimeter playmaker becomes a major focus. Adams (6-2, 212) has good size, speed and a knack for the big play -- his skill set and what he was asked to do at Fresno State fits well with what Chip Kelly wants in a receiver.
23. Kansas City Chiefs – *Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
The Chiefs had a great first season under Andy Reid, and they have a promising future with the young talent on their roster. But as good as their defense is, the offense needs to add another receiver to help out the passing game. Robinson (6-3, 210) has great size, deceptive speed and is dangerous after the catch; he should form a nice tandem with Dwayne Bowe.
24. Cincinnati Bengals – Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
The Bengals are loaded with young talent, but unfortunately inconsistency at the quarterback position has held them back. While it's possible the Bengals move on from Andy Dalton in the near future, it won't be with a quarterback at this selection. Instead, they add to their defense and bring in another playmaking defender in Gilbert.
25. San Diego Chargers – Trent Murphy, DE/OLB, Stanford
Over the years, the Chargers haven't been shy when it comes to selecting pass rushing outside linebackers. Despite using their 2012 first-round pick on Melvin Ingram, the search for an edge terror continues, and Murphy, who is a hard-working, max-effort defender, could be the solution.
26. Cleveland Browns – Zack Martin, OL, Notre Dame
Earlier in the draft, the Browns believed they found their franchise quarterback in Bridgewater, and now it's time to build around the new face of their franchise. Selecting an offensive weapon, whether it's a wide receiver or running back, is possible, but Martin's stock is on the rise, and his physical style is needed on the Browns' offensive line.
27. New Orleans Saints - Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
The Saints could use an upgrade at right tackle, but with a number of top cornerbacks falling to them, they will opt to address their defensive secondary. Dennard is a tough corner who accepts all challenges and embraces the role of being the stopper. He will be a favorite of Rob Ryan.
28. Carolina Panthers – *Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State
The Panthers got a taste of playoff football with Cam Newton leading the way, and for them to progress even further they have to continue to build around their franchise quarterback. Steve Smith isn't getting any younger and appears to be on the decline, so selecting a dynamic deep threat like Cooks would provide Newton with a speedy, reliable receiver to grow with.
29. New England Patriots – Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
The Patriots always have a plan when it comes to the draft, and they do a great job of identifying players that fit their system. One area where they've tried to add depth but haven't had great success is at defensive tackle. With Vince Wilfork having season-ending Achilles surgery this past season, there are concerns about how he will be when he returns. Hageman (6-6, 311) has great size and incredible potential and could be the interior force to eventually replace Wilfork.
30. San Francisco 49ers – *Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
The 49ers are in a great spot -- they don't have many glaring needs, and most of what they could use is depth, which puts them in a position of drafting the best player available. One of the strengths of this year's draft is the cornerback position, and with Roby still on the board, he's a tremendous value selection for the Niners, who not only adds depth to a great defense but also could develop into a lockdown defender.
31. Denver Broncos – Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
The Broncos are hoping Peyton Manning decides to return for the 2014 season and not retire. Regardless of his decision, they have to keep their field general upright, whoever it may be. The versatile and durable Swanson is the best center in this year's draft and possesses the athleticism and strength to play guard.
32. Seattle Seahawks – *Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
The Seahawks have the best defense in the NFL and are set for years to come, but offensively they have to continue to enhance their passing game and give Russell Wilson more weapons to work with. Drafting local product Seferian-Jenkins, who is an imposing playmaker at 6-foot-6 and 276 pounds, provides Wilson with a big target over the middle that will help his progression.
Steuber's next top 15 best available:
1. *De'Anthony Thomas, RB/WR, Oregon
2. Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska
3. *Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona
4. Kyle Van Noy, OLB, Brigham Young
5. Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State
6. *David Yankey, OG, Stanford
7. *Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State
8. *Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida
9. *Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
10. Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
11. Cyril Richardson, OG, Baylor
12. Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
13. *Scott Crichton, DE/OLB, Oregon State
14. *Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville
15. Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh


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- Hold on to your assets. // Management Today;Nov96, p8
Focuses on the need for restrictive covenants in British employment contracts that forbids employees from taking competitive advantage with the company as they change jobs. Need for contracts that imply mutual responsibilities; Reasonableness as a legal test of the restrictive covenant;...
- Negotiating employment agreements. Miller, Lee E. // Management Review;Jan97, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p62
Discusses the emergence of negotiations for employment agreements in the wake of company mergers which has resulted to the lay-off of thousands of employees. How these contracts are routinely being requested at every level; Advantages of employment agreements; How they define when and under...
- Demystifying Common Terms in Employment Agreements. Burke, Michael R. // Family Practice Management;Jun2003, Vol. 10 Issue 6, p38
Explains terms used in employment agreements in the U.S. Evergreen provisions; Provision of prior written notice on intention to terminate agreement; Determination of sole discretion by the employer; Presence of both nonsolicitation clauses and restrictive covenants.
- A manager's guide to employment contracts. Egler, Theresa Donahue // HRMagazine;May96, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p28
Focuses on employment contracts from a manager's perspective. Employment-at-will doctrine; Duties and benefits; Noncompete provision; Severability clauses.
- Are non-compete clauses enforceable? Brown, Stanley J.; Bruce, Andrea // Public Relations Tactics;Dec97, Vol. 4 Issue 12, p10
Focuses on the issue of the enforceability of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Trend affecting court rulings on non-compete clauses; Three elements present to enforce such clauses.
- NYC may face labor variable. // Waste News;01/20/97, Vol. 2 Issue 35, p8
Editorial. Focuses on the labor contract reached between the Teamsters and demolition haulers in New York City in January 1997. Provisions of the three-year deal.
- The employment contract--the linchpin. // Management;Oct95, Vol. 42 Issue 9, p19
Discusses the purpose of the employment contract. Use in solving underlying corporate problems; Effects to employees.
- Sign on the dotted line. Holmes, Athina; Hayes, Cassandra // Black Enterprise;Nov96, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p59
Focuses on employment contracts. Binding agreement between the company and an employee; Terms and conditions of the job; Virtues of contracts.


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Amy Adams - SAG Awards 2014 Red Carpet
Amy Adams exudes old Hollywood glamor at the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday (January 18) in Los Angeles.
The 39-year-old actress is nominated with the rest of her American Hustle cast for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, going up against 12 Years a Slave, August: Osage County, Dallas Buyers Club, and Lee Daniels' The Butler.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Amy Adams
FYI: Amy is wearing an Antonio Berardi dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, and Cartier jewels.
Make sure to watch the 2014 SAG Awards airing live TONIGHT on both TNT and TBS at 8/7c.


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Does a Hobby Business Really Need a Business Plan?
Before you can get into how to write a hobby business plan, it helps to establish why one is needed. Some would argue that a hobby business does not need a business plan because it is simply doing what you enjoy doing and getting paid. The fact that a lot of hobby businesses happen accidentally contributes to the general notion that a business plan is not necessary. For instance, you might simply be offered the chance to tutor someone in exchange for a fee and then you realize that this can be an actual business. Similarly, you may be great at a particular craft when someone discovers your work and offers to buy your pieces. Several types of hobby businesses are born in this way, but this does not deter from the usefulness of a business plan.
The act of writing a business plan can do two things for any hobby business;
- It can help to crystallize the idea into a solid strategy to ensure feasibility, sustainability and profitability. Essentially, writing a business plan helps the entrepreneur to cover all the bases because the temptation to skip through phases can have catastrophic results.
- A business plan can act as your supporting document in case you need financing from outside sources, such as a bank or credit union.
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How to Write a Hobby Business Plan
To write a business plan for a hobby business you should follow the general guidelines of the typical business plan, although some sections may not need to be dealt with in great detail. The subsequent steps can serve as a guide.
Examine the Product or Service in Relation to the Market
This section of the business plan looks at your hobby as a part of an identifiable market. It is here that the product or service as it is envisioned is described in detail and the outlook of the industry should form the backdrop of this statement.
Document the Findings of Your Market Research
When you have identified what aspect of your hobby will be turned into a business you need to make sure it is a feasible prospect. To do this you must conduct market research; find your competitors, ask questions of people in your target market and make notes on what you discover. These notes will be used to form your pricing and marketing strategy.
Create Plan for Marketing the Hobby Business
This section simply provides some structure for how you will price the product or service and how you will spread the word to potential customers. Marketing forms an important part of any hobby business plan because, more often than not, the business is run from home and cannot rely on walk-in traffic to propel its revenue.
Specify Details of Day to Day Operations
Here you address where the business will be located, your plans for expansion or improvement, the process for meeting clients or creating your stock-in-trade and if you will need to hire staff to make your plan feasible.
Identify a Management Team
If you will be the sole-proprietor of your hobby business, and you plan to remain a one-person operation, this section could focus on how much you will pay yourself and how often.
Get Down to the Money Matters
It is wise to draft forecast profit and loss statements as well as cash flow statements for your business idea. This helps you to see what the income potential is and can affect your decision to go part-time or full-time into the business. This section is also of interest to financiers if they are going to be sought for help in the venture.
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Writing a hobby business plan should not be overlooked as an unnecessary step, because it certainly adds value to the business and helps to make certain aspects go much more smoothly than if the plan was ignored entirely.
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Healthcare Providers
As a member of the health care industry do you understand your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Under Title III, the ADA prohibits a public accommodation, such as a medical office including doctors, dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and practitioners of alternative medicines from discriminating against an individual on the basis of disability by denying them the right of full and equal access of its goods and services. We are here to provide you with materials to educate and inform you of your ADA requirements.
For possible additional resources, please see our resources page or contact the Rocky Mountain ADA Center through our Technical Assistance Form or call us directly at 800-949-4232.
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center is not an enforcement agency, nor does it provide advocacy services. The information and materials provided by the center are intended solely as informal guidance and are not a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities. All communication with the center is strictly confidential.


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Microsoft Office is the number-one selling software for the Mac; the Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Entourage applications are more dominant in the Mac world than they are among PC users. And Microsoft has greatly improved and enhanced Office 2004 to take advantage of the latest Mac OX features. In short, Microsoft Office for the Mac is wildly popular and better than ever. But as incredible and powerful it is, the Office 2004 suite comes without a single page of printed instructions. That means you're left to forge your own path through its countless innovative and useful new features and tools--until now. Office 2004 for Mac: The Missing Manual is the manual that should have been in the box. It's the map that clearly and easily guides both beginners and veterans through this new suite. Mark H. Walker, Franklin Tessler, and Paul Berkowitz deliver all the practical information you need to master the basics and make the most of all four Office 2004 programs--Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Entourage. It's four books in one! According to Microsoft's own research, the average Office user taps into less than fifteen percent of the suite's features. With first-rate writing, a handcrafted index, and the trademark humor and clarity of every Missing Manual, Office 2004 for Mac: The Missing Manual will change that. Because this isn't an authorized book, Walker, Tessler, and Berkowitz candidly point out which features are gems in the rough worthy of your focused attention--and which are junkware that you best continue to overlook. Whether you're an Office beginner eager to master one or all of the applications in the suite or a longtime Office user looking for detailed coverage of what's new (and what's removed) in Office 2004 and hoping to implement power-user techniques for better and more efficient work, this funny and friendly, comprehensive guide will prove indispensable.
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May launches industrial strategy talks to prepare for Brexit
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has launched talks about the UK's new industrial strategy, which aims to help fulfil her promise to make the country work for everyone.
The industrial strategy, the first since Margaret Thatcher scrapped the concept 30 years ago, will help prepare the UK for the post-Brexit world.
May met with the heads of 11 ministries during a kick-off meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday. The meeting discussed how state assistance can help address the deep dissatisfaction revealed by the referendum vote, where mostly struggling post-industrial regions voted to leave in what has been described as a protest vote.
The industrial strategy will attempt to ward off the post-Brexit economic decline predicted by analysts. At the heart of the strategy will be the UK's manufacturing sector, struggling for years to remain competitive in the globalised world.
During the meeting, the ministers discussed various approaches to support growth in different regions. In addition to helping existing industries and established players such as BAE Systems or Jaguar Land Rover, the strategy should also support new sectors and new companies that will shape the economy in future.
According to finance minister Philip Hammond, reducing the productivity gap between the rest of the country and London and the south-east could increase economic output by 9 per cent, adding over £150bn to the economy.
Closer cooperation between the state and certain industries such as car manufacturing and aerospace has already been implemented by the previous government with satisfying results, experts said. However, the approach now needs to be scaled up to have a more substantial effect on the economy.
"The very fact that the new Prime Minister is chairing this committee, I hope, addresses one of the weaknesses of the last two administrations ... that is the relative lack of joined-up thinking, a cross-governmental approach," said Terry Scuoler, head of the EEF manufacturing trade body. "If this committee chaired by the Prime Minister states something, it is going to be potent."
It is expected that the policy will combine backing for large traditional infrastructure projects such as roads and railways, as well as modern technology including broadband. It is also expected the strategy will attempt to reduce high-energy cost for manufacturers, a major obstacle to their profitability, and focus on addressing the existing skills gap by training more workers.
Unlike the 1960s industrial policies designed to help particular companies in their struggles, May's strategy will attempt to create the right environment.


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Vegas gets into the swim of things
Now that spring has sprung, you don't have to worry about how to get into Las Vegas' trendiest restaurants and nightclubs. They're taking a back seat to the hottest places in town – the pools!
Just imagine: You could be soaking up the sun in a chaise lounge, on a luxurious daybed or from the patio of a private cabana. You could be sensuously sipping a refreshing cocktail – like a minty mojito or a fruit-filled sangria. You could be playing a game of beach volleyball, unwinding in a bubbling hot tub or indulging in a poolside massage. All of this is not only possible – it's commonplace.
The pools in Sin City are indeed fabulous. Take the sparkling waters at the all-suite Rumor Boutique Hotel, which is situated just a few blocks east of the Strip. The pool area is home to Las Vegas' only grassy knoll. It's also decked out with hammocks in the property's signature color – purple.
"Relaxed, chic, sexy…a combination of Palm Springs style, mixed with a bit of Miami cool and plenty of Vegas sexiness," said Shaw McPherson, the general manager of Rumor Boutique Hotel, when describing the overall vibe. "It's intimate, low-key and friendly. There is plenty of space to spread out, lay out some towels and enjoy the day in the sun without ever worrying about it disappearing behind a large hotel tower."
This outdoor playground is very friendly and has a "non-scene vibe." You won't find crowds or high prices here – just a casual party atmosphere. According to McPherson, guests at Rumor Boutique Hotel can mingle and enjoy the private feel of the pool without having to reserve chairs at the crack of dawn.
"It's a pool where you can create your own experience," added McPherson. "You can book a cabana, invite some friends and have an intimate party or grab a hammock and nap under the swaying palms."
As if this weren't enough, Rumor Boutique Hotel is throwing pool parties every weekend that will include an inflatable water slide in the courtyard, a live DJ, bikini-clad cocktail servers and drink specials. "Vegas Magazine" is also hosting a few pool parties on select Saturdays, and there will be a gay-friendly pool party on Sundays.
"The pool parties are lively," said McPherson, "and if you are looking for the place to create a great event, the pool and outside lounge can quickly be converted to be the best spot for an outdoor party under the stars."
Earlier this month, the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa in northwest Las Vegas kicked off its pool season. The grounds at this off-Strip resort are incredibly lush and provide a pleasant, tranquil environment.
"We have a horticulture team working year round to ensure that our trees, plants and flowers are well taken care of. We truly feel we've created a beautiful oasis within our desert home, which sets us apart from many other properties in town," said Arzu Delp, the director of resort experience at the JW Marriott Las Vegas. "Our guests are transported from the distractions of everyday life to a gorgeous sanctuary as soon as they set foot at our pool."
In addition to unwinding, the pool area at the JW Marriott Las Vegas offers a variety of recreational opportunities. There's a bocce ball court as well as a full sand volleyball court. Both are popular among visitors of all ages.
"Our pool is about relaxing with family and friends while enjoying the beautiful grounds and great food from our Waterside Café," said Delp.
Rumor Boutique Hotel and the JW Marriott Las Vegas aren't the only properties boasting spectacular swimming pools. Most of the resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and in downtown house stunning water worlds. (Make sure to check back in later this week when we look at Las Vegas pool clubs.) We've listed eight excellent hotel pools below. So go ahead – dive in!
Eight Resorts in Vegas with Cool Pools
• Golden Nugget
Better known as "The Tank," the $30 million outdoor pool complex at this downtown resort has a 200,000-gallon aquarium built into it. Although you can't actually swim with the sharks and other fish, you can get awfully darn close to them. The Tank also has waterfalls, a three-story water slide, 15 pimped-out cabanas, the H2O lounge and several gaming tables. It's open daily (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Flamingo
There's a 15-acre tropical-themed water playground as well as a wildlife habitat filled with flamingos, koi, turtles and ducks at this historic resort situated in the heart of the Strip. You can enjoy interconnected, lagoon-style pools set around a cascading waterfall. There's a winding water slide, 38 cabanas and daybeds, and the adults-only Go Pool. Towels are complimentary, and you can snag lounge chairs on a first-come basis. Food is available from the Beach Club Café. The pool area is open daily (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. – 5p.m.
• Monte Carlo
This resort has an incredible poolscape, complete with a small wave pool, a sand volleyball court and a 400-foot-long lazy river (rafts are available for rental or purchase). There are four different swimming pools, cozy cabanas and plenty of poolside eats. Soon the resort will be hosting weekend pool parties with live DJs and emcees. The pool complex is open daily (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Bellagio
There is nothing like a day spent beside one of the beautiful mosaic-tiled pools at this resort. With five different courtyard settings, you will have trouble choosing a spot beside the azure waters for relaxing and people watching. For privacy, you can always reserve a cabana, which is filled with everything you could ever wish for: an HDTV, a fully stocked refrigerator, a newspaper, rafts, a mister system and more. American-style fare is served at the Pool Café. Massages are available as well. The pool area is open daily (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Caesars Palace
Seeking fun and romance in the sun? With a lavish Old World atmosphere, this is the place to go. Called the Garden of the Gods, it is, without a doubt, among the world's most stunning pool oases. You'll be surrounded by lush cypress and palm trees, classical statues and marble columns. There are seven pools, all named for Roman gods, that span the 4.5-acre complex. One of them (the Venus Pool) is a secluded, European-style pool where topless sunbathing is acceptable. Pool hours are 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily (weather permitting).
• The Palazzo
Perfect if you want to unwind and work on your tan, the spectacular pool area is a centerpiece at this hotel. There's a large resort-style pool, along with six smaller pools and four hot tubs. Magnificent fountains, a leafy landscape, 41 cabanas and a central bar (note: afternoons are best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand) round out the mix of amenities. Through March, the pool area is open daily (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours expand in late spring, running from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Paris Las Vegas
At this French-themed resort, you'll find some of the most beautiful bodies sunbathing near a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. This two-acre rooftop pool paradise has everything: manicured gardens, a giant octagon-shaped pool and two whirlpools. There are private villas and cabanas, an outdoor café (du Parc) and poolside attendants. It's open daily (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Mandalay Bay
There's no pool complex more famous in Las Vegas than the 11-acre Mandalay Bay Beach. You can expect fabulous views of sand and surf here – as 2,700 tons of real sand were trucked in and a 1.6-million-gallon wave pool was built. In addition to three swimming pools, you'll also discover a lazy river, the open-air Beach Bar & Grill, the three-story Beachside Casino, a couple of cocktail bars and several shops. With a one-of-a-kind stage suspended just above the water, you can take in a movie or listen to live music (the Beach Concert Series brings an outstanding line-up of performers to town each year) from a blanket spread out on the sand.


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TINE SA is Norway's largest producer, distributor and exporter of dairy products with 11,400 members (owners) and 9,000 cooperative farms. Our goal being to provide the consumers with food that provides a healthier and positive food experience.
About TINE
What is TINE?
The TINE Group is one of Norway's largest food companies and is a full-scale supplier of dairy products. Our business idea is to use clean and natural raw materials to produce tasty and healthy food. We aim to do this through close interaction between nature, agriculture, consumers and trade.
TINE SA - the cooperative
The milk farmers who are members and supply the milk also own TINE. In fact, TINE has a total of 11,400 owners and 9,000 cooperative farms. It is the farmers' milk deliveries that form the basis for running TINE cooperatively.
TINE's subsidiaries
TINE has several wholly and partially owned subsidiaries, both in Norway and abroad. The majority of TINE's international activity is in the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Sweden and the UK.
TINE Annual report 2016
2016 was another good year for TINE, despite increasing competition.
We "add value in close partnership with nature, agriculture and the market" – this is a fundamental part of TINE's business concept. Quite simply, we have to take "additional responsibility".
It feels great to succeed, but it feels even better when this success is rooted in the fact that we are doing the right things – not just for TINE, but for society as a whole.
- Hanne Refsholt, President and CEO
Collaborative partners
TINE wants to create a healthier and more active Norway – we also want to contribute to culinary experiences. To fulfil these aims we need to reach people at a young age. Therefore we sponsor activities in which young people participate for the purpose of learning and experience.
We believe in inspiration through shared experiences, good teachers and good, motivating role models. TINE focuses on society and the environment through awareness, action and humanitarian work.
A selection of our international assortment
Jarlsberg®The original Jarlsberg® is based on a secret Norwegian recipe from 1956 – so secret that only a handful of trusted people know of its whereabouts and custodians.
Ridder®/Hertig®The name Ridder® means knight (a strong and bold ancient warrior) and refers to the characteristic, distinctive taste and aroma of the cheese.
Snøfrisk®Snøfrisk® cream cheese was launched during the Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway in 1994. It is made from 80 percent goat's milk and 20 percent cow's cream.
TINE® Brunost CollectionIn the 1860s Anne Hov, a Norwegian farmer's wife, invented the Gudbrandsdalen brown cheese, which has become one of the national symbols of Norway.
Wernerssons brandThe Wernerssons brand covers all kind of cheeses in all categories, everything from cheese for sandwiches to more exclusive cheeses.
A selection of our domestic assortment
Norvegia®The recipe for the popularity of Norvegia® is as easy to understand as it is difficult to copy. It involves good flavour, traditional techniques and access to fresh milk from Norwegian cows.
Tinemelk®Three glasses of milk a day provides over 80 % of the recommended intake of calcium. Milk is also an important source of iodine in the Norwegian diet. Nothing beats a glass of ice-cold Tinemelk®!
YT®A range of training foods and drinks developed by TINE in partnership with the nutrition department at Norway's elite sports centre "Toppidrettssenteret".
Litago®Litago® is a range of milk-based drinks for enjoyment and relaxation. The range consists of Litago® Original, Litago® Lettere and Litago® UTEN.
14A range of healthier snacks for people on the go. Each product is made from carefully selected ingredients, combined to give you a healthy, tasty snack, whether you choose greek yoghurt, quark or porridge.
Family farming
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Melbourne: Sugar has been branded more addictive than heroin, according to a new study.
While foods high in fat were once accused of increasing our waistlines, experts said it was foods high in sugar, such as cereals and yoghurts, that are making us fatter and more prone to long-term illness, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill said foods high in refined sugar increased our risk of diabetes, caused us to age faster, sapped our energy levels and often led to obesity.
She said that the impact of sugar on our hormones is a huge issue and we can see this with the increasing number of individuals with obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
The average Australian consumes about 53kg of sugar per year, or 29 teaspoons a day, according to health fund NIB.
Alwill likened our dependency on sugar to a junkie`s drug addiction - with each hit only feeding a craving before the body screams out for more.


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Leon River
Leon River
Option 1
Location, Accessibility, and Landscape
When most people think about rivers in Texas, they will most likely picture the Guadalupe River, San Marcos River, or even the Frio River. Hardly ever will someone imagine the Leon River from Belton Lake all the way through Temple, Texas.
The Leon River is one of my favorite rivers to go on due to the good water clarity, the huge amount of bass, and the lush vegetation that exists. Fortunately, the Leon River is seated right in the middle of Texas with two main access points. The first and easiest access point is right below Belton Lake at Miller Springs Park.
Miller Springs Park is literally right at the spillway of Belton Lake, so the water can be a bit chilly but not too cold to spoil the fishing. Parking is plentiful and access to the river couldn't be easier as you literally walk your kayak down to the water.
I like to go downstream then come back up if the dam isn't releasing too much water, but you can always go to option 2 below as a take out point if you have the available transportation.
Type of Water, Quality, and Features
Part of the reason that I love the Leon River so much is the water clarity. It is about 3-7 feet depending on the day and time of year. I have found that this gives me both great clarity to enjoy some sight fishing, but also a little cover so that fish aren't too skiddish.
There isn't a whole lot of cover on the Leon River, but there is a significant amount of structure in the forms of logs that provide good cover for some big bass.
Fishing Tactics and Tips
The Leon River can be very productive with the right selection of lures. If you want to just catch some fish, the best lure by far is just a Worden's Rooster Tail. There is a rare occasion that occurs several times when I am out on the water that always allows my to catch a fish. I call them strolling bass. On occasion, you will see a group of bass near the surface swimming around. The school can range from just a few fish to nearly 20-30. In general, the smaller number of fish in the school, the bigger the bass, and the larger the number, the smaller the bass wil be. I've found that throwing a Rooster Tail right into the school is the perfect answer.
If you want a approach tailored for larger bass though, I would use large profile crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Topwater lures also work great during the appropiate times of day - preferrably dawn and dusk.
Things to Watch out For
There is literally not much to watch out for except maybe some classic snakes and spiders that can find their way intothe trees that inhabit the large number of trees that overhang the river.
Option 2
Location, Accessibility, and Landscape
Option 2 for fishing the Leon River is downstream from Miller Springs Park a couple of miles at Heritage Park. As far as the quality of the water, fishing tips and stuff like that, it is the exact same as option 1, so refer to option 1. This park is very nice, but it has several baseball fields and a waterpark in the park, so it can get a little crowded, but not too many get on the water here so you are alright in that aspect.
Getting to the water is a little harder than option number 1, but it is accessable. You will have to go down about two feet from the bank to get into your kayak, along with battling some bushes at the same time, but other than this you are fine.
Type of Water, Quality, and Features
Same as Option 1
Fishing Tactics and Tips
Same as Option 1
Things to Watch out For
Getting to the water is slightly difficult and there is always the chance to trip and fall. There is always the threat of snakes as well so be on the look out for that. You should also note that there is a flood control dam downstream, so you will need to go upstream then travel back downstream. However, you can paddle all the way back to Miller Spring Park from option 1 if the water flow isn't too fast. This is quite a ways though so plan accordingly.
You should also note that there is a water intake plant right where you will be putting in, but you will be fine as long as you do not mess around in the water there (there's not really a threat of getting sucked under but more so a legal threat). Once you get in, paddle upstream immediately until you are clear of the plant.