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When she says he's "on a loop" I figure it means he's spinning around our earth (remember people back then thought everything revolved around the earth, and it looks that way too), making it day and night.
It seems like they want Sally to sing so that the sun (Inti) will go down during the night. She has a special power, "little knwon to some", that when she sings she can control the sun. (?)

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Since May 2013 Jamaica has implemented economic reform programs supported by the IMF. Administrative and tax policy reforms led to a bold effort to reorient the tax system to indirect taxation. Furthermore, the government has pursued strict adherence to fiscal discipline. PetroCaribe debt buyback has helped to reduce the public debt. The IMF program is due to run its course in April 2017, but discussions on a successor program are ongoing.
The economic reforms taken over the past 3 years seem to be paying off as the economy is showing some rather positive signs. Growth returned in positive territory as soon as 2014 (+0.5%) and strengthened to +1.1% in 2015, while inflation rate is at a record low.
Despite a better macroeconomic framework, growth will remain subdued at +1.5% in 2016 and +1.9% in 2017. Exports will continue to be hampered by low commodity prices (bauxite and sugar) and by low growth in the US.
The fiscal and external imbalances have been addressed head-on under the IMF program. Thanks to several austerity measures, the fiscal accounts is estimated to be almost balanced in 2016 (-0.2% of GDP). A small surplus in 2017 (+0.1% of GDP) is a realistic target. Back in 2011 fiscal accounts stood at an unimpressive -5%.
The current account deficit is expected to narrow to -2.9% of GDP in 2016 and -2.6% in 2017, down from -12% in 2011. Low oil prices, increasing tourism revenues and stronger migrants' remittances also contributed. Remittances represent nearly 20% of GDP in 2015, with the US being the main source country (71% of total). Having said that, debt levels remain worrying. Estimations for 2016 place public debt at 123% of GDP and external debt at 108% of GDP. The former should begin decreasing as of 2017.
Rating agencies upgraded Jamaica, allowing the country to return to capital markets and issue bonds for USD800mn in 2014 and USD2bn in 2015. The country is yet to rid its debt of junk' status. The Labour party won the February 2016 elections by a small margin. The new government remains committed to reforms under the IMF program, with a focus on fiscal discipline.
Jamaica ranks 4th out of 139 countries in the World's Bank Doing Business index, higher than Panama (69th), Guatemala, Argentina, and Brazil. It performs well on the ease of getting credit (5th), protecting investors (57th) and enforcing contracts (41st). But shortcomings such as registering property 106th) and paying taxes (92nd) remain. Violence and crime are still important issues. Jamaica's homicide rate is the second highest among 86 surveyed countries. Lack of infrastructure and inadequate education are important drags on economic productivity and growth potential.
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Now that the demands of "The Maker's Diet" are over, cooking has been a little more sporadic in our home. Between the chaos of work, school, an internship, senior projects, moving out, and so-forth, making time to cook elaborate meals has been a bit unrealistic. Not to mention, waking up sick the other morning had me a bit out-of-sorts. Nonetheless, as part of my mandatory resting today (Dr. Garrett's orders), I rented "Julie & Julia" and suddenly feel incredibly inspired to get cooking!
Today's Menu:
Vegetable Bean Soup (with a heaping dose of heat, equivalent to Emerald's serving of spice, to kick this cold!)
Meat Spaghetti with garlic and mushrooms
Spiced Apple Muffins
And something fun for family visiting tomorrow:
Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Flour Cupcakes with a Chocolate Ganache Frosting (recipe courtesy of thenourishinggourmet.com)
Freezer/make ahead meals:
French Toast
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken with my homemade Asian marinade for stir-fry
Oh, and I can't forget to mention... the other day I made pancakes with coconut flour! VERY delicious and fluffy! An excellent gluten-free recipe. The only downside: it required a ton of eggs and didn't produce that many servings.
Anyhow, if you're interested in any of these recipes, or recipes from a previous post, leave a comment to let me know : ) I'm off to the kitchen....
Bon Appetit!


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Indoor cycling bikes such as spinning bikes are an integral part of gyms. People who can't afford to visit exercise classes on a regular basis but still want to stay in shape can create an indoor-gym by purchasing an indoor cycling bike. It is an excellent fitness equipment and allows users to prepare a workout schedule according to their convenience. The indoor cycle manufacturers sensed the nerve of the customers and came up with a series of cutting edge indoor cycles loaded with exciting features, stylish designs and compact size. Each bike is designed for a specific set of tasks. A bike that is created exclusively for light exercise is not fit for professional athletes.
Many people commit a mistake by thinking of spinning bikes as a generic term for indoor cycling bikes. Note that the terms Spin, Spinning, Spinner etc. are coined and copyrighted by Mad Dogg Athletics since 1990. Stationary bikes of this particular brand became so popular among the fitness fanatics that indoor cycling bikes started getting referred as spinning bikes all over the place. The copyrighted term Spinning denotes a specific workout program that focuses on improving endurance and body strength. I will try to stick to the term "indoor cycling bikes" for the most of this round-up. Hopefully, after going through this guide and the individual spin bike reviews, you will be able to choose the best spine bike for your specific needs.
- 1 Benefits of Indoor Cycling
- 2 Aspects to Consider While Choosing a Spin Bike
- 3 Top Rated Spin Bikes – Reviews
- 4 Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike
- 5 Sunny Health & Fitness Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike
- 6 Keiser M3i Indoor Cycle
- 7 Sole SB900 Exercise Bike
- 8 Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike
- 9 Sunny Health and Fitness Indoor Cycling Bike
- 10 Schwinn IC2 Bike
- 11 Concluding the Spin Bike Reviews
Benefits of Indoor Cycling
Pedaling on indoor cycling bikes is a brilliant exercise for enhancing your fitness level. You will find numerous indoor cycling workout program videos over the internet. All you have to do is to put on a pair of workout shoes, play the video and follow the moves carefully. Saving time and energy are not the only purposes served by indoor cycle bikes. While vagaries of weather such as heavy rain, storm, scorching heat can force you to skip your gym session for a day or two, you can enjoy cycling in front of your television set at the comfort of your own home.
Indoor cycling is the fitness mantra of many celebrity body builders and athletes. According to gym instructors and fitness experts, indoor cycling is an excellent exercise for weight loss, improving cardiovascular system, lungs capacity and strength. It is also efficient for keeping the lower muscles toned and increasing speed. Cycling (both indoor and outdoor) are recommended for people of every age as it enhances the blood circulation and blood oxygenation, balances the level of cholesterol, thus keeping diseases like fatigue, heart diseases and arthritis at bay.
Activities like indoor cycling help you to work your entire body, not just the leg muscles. The user can alter the resistance level, enjoy riding in slow motion or increase the difficulty at different points. The amount of calorie you burn per workout session depends on factors such as your gender, weight, health condition, age and workout intensity. People who would like to opt for intensive workout for rapid muscle build-up will find Spinning bikes particularly beneficial for gaining adequate stamina.
Aspects to Consider While Choosing a Spin Bike
Reputed brand like Spinning bikes offers state-of-the-art customization options. Being able to adjust the handlebars, seat height, position is a real big deal. The device should be flexible enough to conform to your body weight, height, intensity of the workout and provide maximum comfort by lessening stress from the joints.
You should always have a close inspection of the flywheel while searching for the best indoor cycling bike for yourself. Spinning bikes can be easily recognized by their finely polished, heavy weighted metallic flywheels which give fantastic resistance during rigorous workout sessions. It devises the sensation of riding a real bike. The forward momentum helps to keep the machine steady and balanced while you make fast movements, which is why spinning bikes are such a huge hit among fitness fanatics.
What distinguishes an ordinary indoor cycling bike from an advanced model is a crystal clear LCD display. You can keep a track of RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), level of resistance, enforced power, trip distance, and more, in the middle of exercising. It motivates you to push your envelop and achieve your ultimate fitness goals. Monitoring the workout statistics also makes sure you don't overdo your capacity in order to gain quick results.
You should carefully check the resistance of the wheels of the indoor cycling bike before taking any decision. After all, what's the point of workout if you can't adjust the difficulty level as per requirement? You can reduce the pace when you are in a mood of light exercise and increase it when you are up for shedding some real sweat.
Adjustable pedals will help you to continue your Spinning for a longer period of time by providing great flexibility to your body. For a powerful bike ride, you also require racing style handlebars which allow you to shift gears easily.
One of the most important things to keep in mind while choosing the best indoor cycling bike for you is the weight capacity. The bike should be suitable for your body weight. Otherwise, you will face a tough time maintaining balance on it. I would suggest a model that can effortlessly sustain at least a 260 lb. weight. Light weight machines will only result in jerky motions.
The distance between the pedals and your legs will decide your comfort level while working out. Most quality bikes offer vertical seat adjustment. You can position the seat in multiple directions as well. Spin bikes have a cool water bottle holder which lets you stay fresh and hydrated throughout the workout.
Also look out for special features like MP3 jack, padded seats etc. that will help you to remain focused on your targets better.
Top Rated Spin Bikes – Reviews
While shopping for an indoor cycling bike, you will obviously come across thousands of options to choose from. Albeit the expensive models offering a wider variety and more advanced features than an average machine, you don't have to necessarily go for a high-priced machine to avail all the useful features mentioned above. There are a few brands that manufacture high quality models fit for every pocket. Let me try to narrow down your difficulty a bit, here are my top picks for the best indoor cycling bikes presently rocking the health and fitness market:
Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike
This model will appeal to veteran fitness lovers and novices alike. The Schwinn IC Pro has been ergonomically built to give to a real bike riding experience by mimicking the impact on wheels. It is an ideal equipment for long hours of intensive workout. It is equipped with cold fogged crank arms and cartridge bottom brackets, offers a great range of resistance level including linear increase which makes it capable to withstand heavy Exercycle Program.
It has an ideal 300 lbs. weight capacity and excellent adjustment of seats, handlebars, aft and fore saddles. The machine is 106 pounds in weight and measures almost 50 inches x 22.5 inches x 50 inches and. The impressive racing bike geometry, the 43 pound sturdy flywheels are its biggest plus points. You can customize your settings quickly, change the gears with ease in the middle of the exercise. The stainless corrosion-preventing pins can be tightened to maximize the comfort and security on the sliding tube.
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Sunny Health & Fitness Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike
It's one of the best options available in the market if you are looking for a budget-friendly indoor cycle with great features. It's fully adjustable handlebar, seats, unique belt drive mechanism provide a smooth workout experience. It is powered by an obdurate steel frame that keeps the bike stable during your energetic moves and a crank that easily conforms to the body weight of the user. Furthermore, it has an exceptionally swift mobility that enables you to carry the machine in any corner of the room without any trouble.
The 49 lbs. mighty flywheel can withstand extreme tension levels. Another highlight of the product is its weight capacity, it can efficiently accommodate overweight individuals. The sleek structure allows the athletes to strengthen their hips, upper body muscles fruitfully. The metal bottle holder helps you to sip on your favourite health drink time to time and pull your stamina notches higher.
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Keiser M3i Indoor Cycle
Keiser M3i is packed with stunning technical features for trained professionals, albeit it is an expensive set but being one of the most advanced indoor cycling bikes for the moment, it does worth every bit of it. In this 45'' long, 85 lbs. heavy indoor cycle, you will find Bluetooth wireless which can be connected to cell phone and tablets. Computer can transmit the workout stats to a receiver for projection on screen.
It has a fantastic resistance that will help you to experience the thrill of riding and lose weight rapidly at the same time. The cyclist can select the preferred type of ride including downhill sprint, hill climbing. The amazing impact-minimizing system controls the pulsating effect while you indulge in rigorous workout. Its stylish yet compact design doesn't lend much of space in your room and can easily accommodate a user of 300 lbs. body weight. The latest black model has an added red flywheel guard.
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Sole SB900 Exercise Bike
This spectacular indoor cycling bike has a spectacular design. This brand has managed to hold on a grip on the domestic as well as international market despite of its high price. The model is equipped with easy-to-use handlebars, thickly padded seats, bottle holder, and MP3 dock. The smooth transition of resistance level gives the user a silent yet energetic ride. The heavy-duty steel frame makes SB900 an efficient light indoor cycling bike.
You can adjust the seat horizontally or vertically according to increase your comfort level. Last but not the least, it has a backlit LCD monitor that displays accurate RPM, calories burned, speed and time elapsed. If you think that's all, let me tell you, it's not. It also includes a chest strap to keep a record of your heart rate. With a massive weight capacity of 300 pounds, it becomes a perfect fitness tool for heavy weight athletes.
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike
Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II is giving a tough competition to its rival counterparts for its flawless structure and direct-drive resistance system which allows placid fore and aft movement. A 39.6 lbs. flywheel stabilizes the bike and gives extraordinary fluidity while riding in rapid pace. The quick-stop brake system prevents the wheels from spinning as soon as you stop paddling.
There is also a tension knob which lets you regulate the tension level. The transport wheels add to the mobility of the 115 pounds machine. This product is exclusively crafted for professionals who need to train their shoulders, upper and lower muscles by exeeding the challenges.
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Sunny Health and Fitness Indoor Cycling Bike
Folks running on a tight-budget can consider this product as an option. The plus points are sleek design, a 22 lbs. flywheel chain mechanism for jerking prevention and placidity coupled with great flexibility, fully adjustable seat height, multiple seat positioning and handlebars. The console has a clear LCD display that provides data read-outs of calories burned, heart rate, time taken, distance covered etc.
These bikes are ideal for light to medium exercise for staying in shape. Due to a meager weight of 69 lbs., it cannot sustain overweight people. It's an overall decent indoor cycling bike for average users. It has garnered positive reviews from the majority on Amazon.com
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Schwinn IC2 Bike
It comes in a stylish black tone and ultra-cool, compact design that generates the experience of outdoor biking in your very own home gym. You can customize the level of challenges, ranging from an uphill thrill ride to a downhill smooth sprint. Thumbs up to the superior quality grip, sturdy frame and heavy weight flywheel.
The thickly padded seat, corrosion-resistant steel tubing, advanced LCD monitor that shows real time workout stats and easy storage make it a highly sought after indoor cycling bike among workout enthusiasts.
>> Click Here to See Reviews and Pricing on Amazon.com
Concluding the Spin Bike Reviews
The key to find a right indoor cycling bike or a spinning bike is researching with patience. Indoor cycles are some of the most popular exercise equipment around the world. But even the most reliable companies often fail to stand up to the expectation. Not every product with an eye-popping price tag will necessarily satiate all your requirements. Purchasing fitness apparatus online has an added advantage, you can browse through numerous options, compare the prices, get the best deals and enjoy great discounts on certain products.
All in all, the products mentioned above are some of the most popular choices for thousands of people. They have truly stood the test of time, to surface as the undisputed leaders in the spin bikes category. If this guide on spin bike reviews has been helpful to you in any way, let me know by posting a comment below.


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Just got a call from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, asking for a donation. The conversation went like this:
Caller: "Hi, I'm calling on behalf of Nancy Pelosi and the DCCC. We'd like to thank you for your past support, and ask if you can support us again for the 2008 elections."
Me: "Sorry, but right now I'm only donating directly to candidates. You can tell Nancy that I'll only donate money to the DCCC again when the Democrats in Congress show some damn backbone and actually stand up to Bush and his cronies, and stand up for the Constitution."
Caller: (sounding surprised). "Uh, OK."
Now, what surprises me is that the caller was surprised. You would think that my message was one that they would hear pretty regularly these days, considering the low esteem in which Congress is held by the public.


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I know it's a little "off-season" to be posting about shorts and bikinis in the beginning of January, but tomorrow I'm leaving for California, and on Sunday I'll be heading even further west, to Hawaii. To say I'm excited to escape the cold, NY winter would be an understatement. So I decided to throw together a collage of some of the staples I'll be packing for my trip!
Tshirt – Rad. | Sunglasses – Dior | Bikini – Mara Hoffman | Headphones – Frends | Bangles – Bitz of Glitz | Necklaces – Zara | Hat – Forever21 | Shorts – American Eagle | Shoes – Converse | Backpack – Forever21


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Hi all,
My name is Mamuka writing the message from Georgia ( not USA )
I saw pedicabs in London where I was studying and loved the Idea to open a business in my home country Georgia, City called Tbilisi, there are no pedicabs at all and sure the business will work.
City is not pure flat and thats why I have decided to purchase 10 electric assisted pedicabs from China manufacturer called " Asia Scooters" they come with 1 year warranty and rain covers at cost USD 950.00 each.
seeing your revews on the quality of china manufactured pedicabs I am concerned now. are they that bad? will not they run for a year or two?
any special tips you need to know in this business? what do you normally charge for adverts? please tell me as much as you can as I am very new to this and know nothing about this business.
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2015 National Book Award Longlist, Poetry
Lawrence Raab
Mistaking Each Other for Ghosts
(Tupelo Press)
National Book Foundation: In the process of writing your book, what did you discover, what, if anything, surprised you?
Raab: Everything in the book surprised me. That is, every individual poem was a surprise, since generally I have no idea where a poem is going to go when I start writing. The primary impulse is the desire to write a poem, rather than the need to say any particular thing. I often begin with a line or fragment of a line that seems to have an alluring sense of voice, one that I can imagine taking further, whether or not it's a character speaking or a version of myself (or a version of myself pretending to be a character). Making the poem is an act of discovering what the poem might be about, a way of surprising myself into thought, into language and finally ideas I could not have predicted. So when the process is working it's all a surprise. (As Robert Frost says, "No surprise for the writer, no surprise for the reader.")
The most consequential discovery in this particular book was the twenty-five page poem that is its conclusion, and which I hope gathers together and extends many of the concerns of the shorter poems. I had no idea where I was going when I wrote "A Cup of Water Turns itself into a Rose." For quite a while I'd wanted to write a long poem. I pillaged my notebooks and my abandoned work for passages that might press me further. I just wrote things down, forbidding myself from reading what I wrote for several days, so I could be surprised into writing more. There was the sense of putting a puzzle together but without knowing what the image behind the pieces might be. I was guided less by ideas than by shape––by how the poem might move around. I wanted to trust that if it moved in an interesting way it would mean in an interesting way. It's my favorite poem of all my poems, in part because its composition was an unfolding act of surprise, then discovery, then pleasure.
Pretend that these poems by Lawrence Raab have come to you from very far away. Think of them as written by Poet Z, a heretofore-unheard-of Eastern European poet, a Kafka-Andrade-Calvino character from Serbo-Chechnya-Lithuania. What's in his poems? Angels and human monsters, decades and generations, universities turned into ashes, the consolation of philosophy, despair in the middle of the night, a tutorial in lucid dreaming. Only his poetic humor gives away his American citizenship. His poems lead you into, then trap you, in strange worlds, boxes constructed of story, logic, and aphorism, which then are revealed to be exactly like life itself. Now, these poems by Z have finally been translated into an American idiom that is canny, sly, defeated, pessimistic, resilient, and perplexingly knowledgeable about the human predicament. They are also often beautiful, bewildered, disquieting, and full of paradoxical laughter and contemplative solace. Mistaking Each Other for Ghosts is a tender, lonely, deeply intelligent tour of that distinctive country of the soul.
About the Book
Lawrence Raab is the author of seven previous collections of poems, including What We Don't Know About Each Other, which was a finalist for the 1993 National Book Award. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation, as well as numerous residences at Yaddo and MacDowell. He teaches literature and writing at Williams College.
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BET to honor Obama legacy with documentary special and programming throughout Black History Month
buzzz worthy. . .
BET News original documentary
"Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama"
"Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama"
Premieres January 19 at 7 pm ET
Samuel L. Jackson, Will.i.am, Regina Hall, Common
Among Celebrities to Share Their Goodbyes
NEW YORK – On November 4, 2008, the nation swore in its first African-American president, shattering immeasurable barriers and opening a new door of opportunities for America. Barack Obama's election into presidency was no small feat. For the subsequent eight years while the world watched, President Obama cemented a legacy that will go down in the annals of American History. From domestic policies to foreign affairs, the Obama administration used the office of presidency to help restore America's reputation as a world leader. As the First Family prepares to bid the White House adieu, BET Networks celebrates and reflects on President Barack Obama's leadership with a month-long series of documentaries and specials, culminating in a full day of special programming honoring the Obamas.
BET Presents "Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama" (original premiere) this documentary explores the historic election of America's first African-American president and his consequential two-terms in office. Blending archival footage with a diverse array of provocative interviews with the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Common, Usher, Russell Simmons, Mellody Hobson, Van Jones, Valerie Jarrett, Questlove and many more, EMMY award winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson reveals the challenges and triumphs of Barack Obama's unique presidency and powerful legacy. Narrated by actor/activist Jesse Williams, "Through the Fire" premieres January 19th at 7pm ET.
BET Life of: The Obamas (original premiere) along the Obama presidential timeline, BET showcased instances of the grace, pride, leadership and influence personified by the President and First Lady; from Michelle being featured on BET platforms like "106 & Park", "Black Girls Rock" and "BET Honors" to Barack sitting with Jeff Johnson to discuss significant issues in the black community, celebrating the anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery march and engaging our youth in various town halls. Host Marc Lamont Hill highlights these notable appearances in "BET Life of: The Obamas" and brings you the top moments from the last concert at the White House hosted by the Obamas. This special premieres January 19 at 4pm ET.
Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration (repeat) Ain't no party like a BET party…at The White House! The First Family invited viewers into their home for an unforgettable star-studded musical celebration. Hosted by Regina Hall and Terrence J., the evening was filled with special performances and memorable moments from John Legend, Bell Biv DeVoe, Angela Bassett, Jill Scott, Janelle Monae and others. This special airs January 19th at 8am and 11pm on BET.


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When you choose the pre-cut or computer cut clear bra opiton you eliminate all blades touching your car, but you will have an average of a 14 in. from the edges of the covered section exposed to damage. Computer cut clear bra will cover a good portion of the covered section but you will still have damage done.
Extreme Autowork's cut to fit clear bra is custom fit to your specific car, we give you full protection from the road, all of our installers are fully traind and fully certified to custom fit clear rba to any car. This is the standard option for Extreme's clear bra installations.
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Unique amongst waterproof beds, our Lounger features deep bolsters for your dog to rest up against and protects from cold draughts. A choice of 5" thick standard or memory foam fillings ensures ultimate comfort whilst our tough outer waterprrof fabric is extremely practical. To keep clean, simply hose down or scrub.
Available in Sand, Green, Burgundy, Blue, Grey, Black or Brown.
Medium 29" x 19" (73cm x 48cm) overall
21" x 15" (53cm x 38cm) between bolsters
Large 35" x 24" (88cm x 60cm) overall
26" x 20" (66cm x 50cm) between bolsters
Extra Large 44" x 30" (112cm x 76cm) overal
33" x 25" (83cm x 63cm) between bolsters
King Size 55" x 41" (140cm x 104cm) overall
42" x 35" (106cm x 88cm) between bolsters
Excellent quality, but not quite large enough. Posted by Gill on 10th Nov 2017
I like the fact that the waterproif cover does not need removing for cleaning, having grappled with innards and covers for many a year.
The only way this bed would be improved would be to increase the length between the back and front.
My dig Monty is an 85-kilo Great Dane, and his hind hangs off the edge if the bed.
beds too hard Posted by nuala atkey on 28th Sep 2017
My dogs hate them, they are too hard.
I got memory foam, thinking it would be best.
Very disappointed, would send them back but too big and bulky to pack
This is the most I have ever paid for dog beds.
The only way they will lie on them is, if I put a soft cover on them. But that defeats the object!
I was hoping they would lie on them straight from walk so that all wet and dirt left on washable covers !!
I was so impressed with the catalogue.
But soooo disappointed with the product
Thank you for taking the time to leave your valued review, we are disappointed to hear you are unhappy with the beds. The beds are made sturdy as the idea is that they can stand up to plenty of rough and tumble from dogs who love to wrestle with their beds and drag them around the room etc. However like us humans dogs do all have varying tastes to comfort. The hooligan mattress bed which is made from fibrefill is a softer version with the same tough outer material.
DOGGIE BED LUXURY Posted by Sporty Ted on 18th Apr 2017
I'm a greyhound and I just love my new Hooligan Lounger Bed with Memory Foam filling and in-built soft-fill side and back cushions. I'm in doggie heaven and would recommend it to all other canines if their owners are looking for a serviceable but comfortable bed for them. Woof! Woof!
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The Rat Pack, Live from Las Vegas.
Director & Choreographer Mitch Sebastian
David Hayes projects the nervous energy and suppressed neuroses of Sammy Davis Jnr splendidly – and what a voice! Although Nigel Casey's Amore lacked the richness of Dean Martin's register, his voice seemed to warm up as the evening progressed, and he is likeable and convincing as the insouciant and gently inebriated Martin. He made the Dean Martin quips sound like genuine ad lib, delivered them with great timing and deservedly got the biggest laughs.
Lucie Florentine, Anna Carmichael and Andrea Wingelaar looked ravishing as the Burelli Sisters and provided excellent vocal backing. For pure virtuosity, though, you couldn't fault Hayes – he sang For Once in My Life with anger and passion, and it is Hayes's Sammy Davis Jnr that provides the edge to the ensemble. Davis is frequently the butt of jokes for his size – at one point, Dean Martin picks him up and says, 'I'd like to thank the Academy for this Award…' – and there are several references to the racial inequality still prevalent in the United States in the sixties. But the jokes, the physical comedy and the banter between three keep the show upbeat and always entertaining.
The second half begins with Dean Martin and Sinatra in a duet – Martin propped on a bar stool and Sinatra on a stumpy version that prompts Martin to ask, 'Are you gonna sing a song or milk something on that?' Triffitt works the laughs, Hayes later joins in, and the three launch into a dazzling spoof medley. Hayes and Casey bow out for Triffitt's finale. His rendition of My Way conjure up Sinatra at the peak of his powers, and on this occasion brought the audience to its feet.
The Rat Pack is based on a series of performances the three gave in 1960 at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, during the filming of Ocean's Eleven. It was a miserable experience for the director Lewis Milestone – in twenty-five days of filming in Vegas, Sinatra showed up on set for just nine. But the twice-nightly shows at the Sands Hotel made it the coolest nightspot in Vegas – and Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis and Dean Martin created a legend that has been recreated on the Liverpool Empire stage in a must-see production. The Rat Pack is the toe-tappingest, swinginest show in town.
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The arrival of Paul Green to the Cowboys so far hasn�t changed the up and down style that is the North Queensland Cowboys. One week they can be world beaters and the next just terrible. So far the Cowboys are 1 and 3, the same as this weekends opponents Newcastle. But the Townsville side have been competitive and a little unlucky not be sitting higher up the ladder.
There classy five/eighth Johnathan Thurston is supported by one of the best forward packs In the comp, including three Internationals Matt Scott, James Tamou and Jason Taumalolo. Add to their backline Brent Tate, Kane Linnett and the under rated Ray Thompson, the Cowboys will be no push over.
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In this original magazine, I wanted to explore the intersections of design, fine art, modern artists and designers. In designing this magazine, I wanted the reader to understand different elements within each artist and their practices and what practically makes their soul unique. This magazine is also fairly different because each issue has 3 contributing artists that draw inside the magazine before its sent to print - so that the artists interviewed can see exchanges between other artists that physically contribute to the making of the publication itself.
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A small airplane had just taken off from Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling on this afternoon when the pilot radioed that its engine was running rough and requested to return to the airfield.
About 30 seconds from the runway, the Beechcraft C24 crashed into a parking lot of a multi-tenant building, nicking the roof before colliding with a parked car and bursting into flames, authorities said.
Killed was Benjamin Van Hyning, 18, of Jacksonville, Ill., the plane's only passenger, said Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Rene Benavidez. The pilot was identified as Todd Cole, 36, also of Jacksonville, who was in critical condition. No one else was injured.


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IBMC College Cosmetology and Therapeutic Massage students will volunteer at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in recognition of Hospital Staff Appreciation Week.
This event will take place on Thursday, May 14th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Staff of CRMC will enjoy complementary Mini-Mani's from volunteer Cosmetology students, and Chair Massages from Graduates of the IBMC College's Therapeutic Massage program.
Students will also be handing out VIP Cards to staff for discounts on services in the Student Beauty Services Clinics. These clinics are open to the public and help students from the Cheyenne community practice their new career skills.
For more information about Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, please visit their website cheyenneregional.org.
IBMC College's Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs provide students with the skills needed to flourish in a business, cosmetology, dental, healthcare, paralegal or massage career. IBMC College offers small class sizes to provide one-on-one attention and hands-on training, giving students the real-world experience necessary to be successful in their career path.
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The Cross
The old cross on the JNC property (that had been struck by lightning) was removed by Brock and Chris and replaced with an amazing new one. Extra special that Brock was able to do this because his dad Howie (we miss him dearly) put the first one up. Thanks guys. Had to share this video of the old one being removed. Very clever! Picture of new one coming soon.
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For The Lancaster News
KERSHAW – So far, the Andrew Jackson High School boys' soccer team is 13-2 on the year, undefeated in conference play, and making a push for a region crown, as well as the Class AA soccer playoffs.
It's night and day from last year's nightmarish 2-16 campaign.
"Last year was tough. We were playing hard, but still losing." said Vols soccer coach Alex Tarque, who is in his third year guiding the AJ booters.
INDIAN LAND – The Indian Land High School soccer team missed a state championship match for the first time in five years last spring, but the Warriors are bidding to make it back into the fray for state gold.
Lancaster County high school track bragging rights will be at stake April 21 for the 12th annual KLS Running for Ryan track meet at the Lancaster High School track.
Running for Ryan also serves to promote a greater awareness of KLS – Klein Levin Syndrome.
The meet is held in memory of Ryan McKinney, a former Lancaster High School track athlete who died in 2006 of cardiac arrhythmia.
McKinney, at age 19, died two years following his graduation at Lancaster High School.
Buford High School track star Peyton Norcia will be running with the Wolves.
Norcia will take the next step in his track career at Newberry College.
The Wolves' track program has been rejuvenated for the first time since 1940.
"Newberry is getting an outstanding person, student and athlete," said BHS athletics director Eric Funderburk.
Norcia made his move to compete at the next level, signing with Newberry on April 6 in the BHS conference room.
KERSHAW – The Andrew Jackson High girls' soccer team has four seniors, a seasoned coach and solid hope for the season.
"We have a great group of girls on this team," said AJ girls soccer coach Lee Hanna. "We have a very versatile group of players."
So far, the Lady Vols are 4-7 this spring, including a 2-0 mark in Region IV-AA play.
MYRTLE BEACH – Andrew Jackson High School split a pair of baseball games at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Volunteers, 10-6, 6-4, defeated Millburn (N.J.) High School, 4-3 on Tuesday, but dropped an 11-4 loss to the Millers on Wednesday.
Millburn High is the defending Class AAAA state baseball champion in New Jersey and ranked 10th in Class AAAA for the 2018 season.
In the Vols' one-run win over Millburn, AJ scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to take the comeback win.
INDIAN LAND – The University of South Carolina Lancaster volleyball program is adding another key link from the Indian Land High School volleyball team.
Kailey Raynor will join Lady Warriors' teammate Olivia Falk, an ace middle blocker/hitter, on the Lancers volleyball team next fall.
Falk signed with USCL two weeks ago. Raynor joined the Lancers volleyball team April 5, signing a scholarship offer in the ILHS media center.
Rain put the brakes on racing action at Lancaster Motor Speedway on Saturday night.
The USCS Sprint Cars were scheduled to be in action at LMS, but were canceled due to rain.
With it raining throughout Friday night, and off and on most of the day Saturday, the LMS management was forced with a tough decision to cancel the race.
Lancaster Motor Speedway returns to racing action Saturday night with the Faith Funderburke Super Stock Shootout headlining the night of racing action.
The Lancaster High School golf team placed second in the 22-team field at the Aynor Blue Jackets Invitational at the Diamondback Golf Club in Loris on Sunday.
The Bruins shot a 315 to finish three shots behind tournament winner Myrtle Beach, which carded a team total of 312.
Austin Mosher of Wando High School was the medalist with a 72.
Two Lancaster High golfers, Brady Hinkle and Trey Crenshaw, each shot a 77 to place in a tie for fifth with five other golfers.
Buford made it two soccer wins over county rival Lancaster High School this season, taking a 5-4 shootout victory over the Bruins at Memorial Stadium on Friday night.
The match was scoreless through regulation and two five-minute overtime periods with the contest decided in the shootout.
The Jackets' Ethan Funderburk, Jim Small, William Ingram, Zayn Sutton and Blaine Gossman each converted on shots in the shootout.
Lancaster, in the shootout, had scores from Ernest Nunez, Christian Diaz, Jonathan Baker and Aydan Saldana.
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SSO Youth and Collegiate Symphony Orchestra Plays May 12
class=""MsoNormal"">SALISBURY, MD---Comprised of 54 members from the Delmarva area, the Youth and Collegiate Symphony Orchestra holds its spring concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in Holloway Hall Auditorium at Salisbury University.
class=""MsoNormal"">Affiliated with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (SSO), the youthful ensemble is conducted by Donald Buxton.
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class=""MsoNormal"">Buxton, who acts as interim conductor, is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and is currently the conductor of the Dover Symphony and managing director of the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival.
class=""MsoNormal"">"The kids have been working hard and are an absolute delight to direct," said Buxton. "It's been a most enjoyable year for me, and I hope it has been for them as well. They've made a lot of progress."
class=""MsoNormal"">Selections include "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," Tchaikovsky's "Triumphant March," "The American Frontier," "The Flight of Apollo 13" and songs from The Wizard of Oz.
class=""MsoNormal"">Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, $20 for families and may be purchased at the door the evening of the performance. Admission is free for SU ID holders.
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EVS Improves the Wave Solder Process – Visit Booth #3433 at APEXDec 21, 2017
EVS International, the leader in solder recovery, will showcase the EVS 8KLFHS in the Sono-Tek booth (#3433) at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. Read more...
PDR to Showcase Versatile Rework Station for SMD / BGA / microBGA / CSP / LED applications at APEXDec 21, 2017
PDR, a leader in IR rework and test, today announced plans to exhibit at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 27 - March 1, Read more...
Essemtec to Show All-in-One High Speed Assembly / Dispensing Platform at APEXDec 21, 2017
Essemtec, the Swiss manufacturer of production systems for electronic assembly and packaging, today announced plans to exhibit in Booth #3525 at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to Read more...
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New video tutorial: Detection of resin-based residues on PCB assembliesDec 21, 2017
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Batman #695
- Story by
- Tony Daniel
- Art by
- Norm Rapmund, Sandu Florea, and Tony Daniel
- Colors by
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- Letters by
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- Cover by
- Tony Daniel
- Publisher
- DC Comics
As an outline, this story sounds like it could be a real mess. Every time you turn around, Tony Daniel is adding another "Batman" character into the mix, both allies and villains cropping up left and right. But you know what? It's working pretty well. And while it's going to suffer in comparison of being in the shadow of "Batman & Robin," "Batman" has turned into a fine little book on its own.
I think part of Daniel's key to success is that he's sticking with the more "reality" based villains. There isn't a Killer Croc or Clayface rampaging through the story; instead we're getting Catwoman, Huntress, Penguin, Riddler, Reaper, Black Mask, and the Falcone family. As a result, they're all evenly matched against one another, and we end up with a group of characters all warily circling one another, each trying to make a move without getting burned. None of the returning characters here ever feel gratuitous or tacked on, for that matter. With each step of the story, I found myself nodding as another face showed up, because it made sense in the grand scheme of things. It's careful plotting on the part of Daniel, and his methodical approach lends itself well to the comic.
Daniel (along with inkers Sandu Florea and Norm Rapmund) is also doing a solid job on the art. I like the way he has Batman's cape move through the air; it brings back that look and feel of heavy fabric making loud flapping noises as it wrinkles and folds, all the while billowing behind him. His silhouettes of Batman look beautifully iconic; there's a scene early on where as a house burns behind him, the contrast of the red clouds and the black outline of Batman just pops out at the reader. Even his staging of the smaller scenes is well thought out; as Kitrina hangs upside down at the mercy of Catwoman, he places each image carefully. First Catwoman's face upside down, followed by Kitrina's right side up, both from Kitrina's point of reference. Then it rotates 180 degrees, with a single panel showing the scene again from Catwoman's point of view and with Catwoman as the one who's right side up. The flipping around and around is a nice trick, one that not only frames the scene, but has a little fun in the process.
Credit has to go where it's due; Daniel's doing a good job on "Batman," in making it his own book. This is a strong first story, and based on what he's doing here I'll be happy to see him stick around for a while. For those looking for a classic Batman story, you've found a winner here.


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Awesome Startup Tools – Putting on the Show
These tools are part of my UCI lecture on Awesome Startup Tools – Putting on the Show: great presentation tools you should know about as a startup founder.
These tools are part of my UCI lecture on Awesome Startup Tools – Putting on the Show: great presentation tools you should know about as a startup founder.
These startup tools were part of my presentation at UCI's Applied Innovation's Lunch & Learn Series: Awesome Startup Tools. This set of tools deals with equity and valuation, and will help you estimate the financial value of your startup and how to handle it at various stages of growth.
According to Amy Cuddy in this TED Talk, your body language can change your confidence level and your interaction with others.
This is an excellent parody of the Game of Thrones crossed with Silicon Valley…. an excellent job!
In lieu of investing your development time in user onboarding, you should do whatever it takes to help your new users achieve success. Reach out to them personally via email, install a live chat product, set up demos, etc.
Are there certain things that really catch an investor's attention? Yes, there are. In this article by David Nilssen, learn the three crucial factors that weigh in on all of his investment decisions.
Startups are around twice as likely to show their pricing than their enterprise SaaS big brothers. In fact, 39% of the 389 startups I analysed had pricing clearly available.
Alexis Ohanian on branding and making something people love.
Three steps for raising your seed round for your startup.
Richard Harroch has created a great checklist of things that startup founders should know related to angel investors. This is an essential set of material that every founder should study and understand.
This is a short intro to the fundamental question of 'What exactly is branding?' It's a beautifully design video that will capture your attention for the two minutes that it runs, and leave you wanting more when it ends.
SKOOL helps designers design better, and in this video lesson they're discussing the specific branding needs of startups in various stages of their growth. As a startup, you can learn a lot from their discussion. Learn what you might want to have designed for your startup at this stage of your launch.
Case studies are an invaluable way to learn what works and what doesn't. This case study about the importance of branding and storytelling is written as (surprise!) a story, and as such is a great read.
Branding is way more than just a logo. Lauren Perkins, Founder of Perks Consulting, explains why you need to focus on branding from the beginning, and how to approach the early stages of branding.


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Two Reasons Not To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Full-Time Gig
My brother, Mike, is a jazz musician in New York City. Over the years, he's invested countless hours developing his skills and reputation in the music scene. He's lugged his saxophone all over New York and all over the world, gradually moving up in his industry and making a name for himself.


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You've heard it before … that ROAR, that rush of gold-medal adrenaline that courses through an athlete at the moment of victory. Turns out, you don't have to be an Olympian or even elite to feel that rush. You just have to chase it.
Just as MACLYN rejects Average in all its forms, Labs aspires to greatness for everyone. And with dynamic underwater imagery and an anthem for the everyday athlete, our Labs brand shows that victory is for all who chase it.


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Friday, July 28, 2006
More pics of our day at the park, and the Pow-Wow Shawl I designed. :)
I made this shawl last year about this time, and boy was it HOT modeling it so Sarah could take pics! But it sure feels great in the fall! The pattern is available on my website for sale. www.crochetcabin.bravehost.com It works up quickly with bulky yarn and a large (K) hook. I'm making another one right now using Noro Kureyon, a hand-painted wool. It's about 1/2 done, and I just started it yesterday.
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Get Involved - Submit the Letter of Intent
BC Soccer is pleased to be accepting members and their affiliate clubs to submit their letter of intent to opt into the BC Soccer Club Charter Program. The letter of intent gives Youth Districts and Adult Leagues the opportunity to support their affiliate club's participation while also making BC Soccer aware of clubs who would like to join the program.
Once clubs have submitted their letter of intent and their direct governing body has confirmed that the club has met certain criteria including being in good standing, Canada Soccer and BC Soccer resources will be made available to assist clubs in submitting their application for Standard One within the Club Charter Club.
If you are a club President, have had the initial consultants visit from BC Soccer and want to join the program please click on the link below to complete the letter of intent which is facilitated via BC Soccer's online management system.
Attention Youth District Associations
Please see the Club Charter Letter of Intent – Accept or Decline decision making process memo and CRM User Guide - Club Charter for more information on how you accept one of your member club's letter of intent.
Get Involved - Club Visits
Since early February 2016, BC Soccer is pleased to have met with over 50 affiliated soccer club boards across BC, to provide more detailed information on the Club Charter Program and next steps on how to join.
If you are a club President and have yet to host a BC Soccer Club Charter Meeting, please contact Paul Turner, Soccer Development Officer at email@example.com to arrange a club visit.
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MET Master Lecture on Deep Learning by Oriol Vinyals - 20 de novembre
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by Oriol Vinyals (Google DeepMind)
& Yannis Kalantidis (Facebook Research)
Monday, November 20, 2017
11:30 Yannis Kalantidis from Facebook Research
12:00 Oriol Vinyals from Google DeepMind
Auditori Edifici Vértex
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Deep learning is powering a transformation in computational sciences and its industry. The classic paradigm of humans programming the computational operations is challenged today by neural networks capable of self-tunning based on large amounts of sensor data or simulated actions. The outstanding results in challenges such as computer vision or natural language is expanding to multiple other fields such as genomics, autonomous driving or energy management. This seminar presents the perspective from two leading labs, Google Deepmind and Facebook Research, that represent the currently vitality of the sector and the experience of open research from industry.
Oriol Vinyals is a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, working on Deep Learning. Oriol holds a Ph.D. in EECS from University of California, Berkeley, a Masters degree from University of California, San Diego, and a double degree in Mathematics and Telecommunication Engineering from UPC, Barcelona. He is a recipient of the 2011 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship. He was an early adopter of the new deep learning wave at Berkeley, and in his thesis he focused on non-convex optimization and recurrent neural networks. At Google DeepMind he continues working on his areas of interest, which include artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on machine learning, language, and vision.
Yannis Kalantidis is a research scientist at Facebook Research in Menlo Park, California. He grew up in Athens, Greece and lived there till 2015, with brief breaks in Sweden, the Catalan Republic and the United States. He got his PhD in November 2014 from the National Technical University of Athens in Greece under the supervision of Dr. Yannis Avrithis. He worked for two years at Yahoo Research in San Francisco, where he led the visual similarity search project at Flickr. He is currently conducting research and development on video and multi-modal representations, web-scale classification with noisy labels and modeling of vision and language.


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Clean Water for Africa: Be The Key
Why London's biggest premium coffee company is supporting award winning UK charity, Pump Aid.The Story Department of Coffee and Social Affairs, London, 13th September 2016. London's premium coffee company, Department of Coffee and Social Affairs has launched a month-long donation campaign called #BeTheKey to raise money and awareness for the award-winning UK charity Pump Aid.
Pump Aid is renowned for its work in the poorest communities in Sub-Saharan Africa by building over 9,500 water pumps and providing safe clean drinking water to over 1.35 million people. Pump Aid has changed and saved lives. Department of Coffee and Social Affairs has a uniquely close relationship with Pump Aid, the company's Chairman Stefan Allesch-Taylor CBE is also the Chairman of Pump Aid and both the company's Deputy Chairman, Matthew Gill and CEO, Ashley Lopez, serve as Directors and Trustees of Pump Aid.
The 'Social Affairs' aspect of the company's name refers to the humanitarian and charitable work the company does in the UK and Africa. Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Lopez said:
'A part of our DNA is the social impact. One minute you might be meeting with our shop managers in London and the next you are talking with the team in Malawi about building a new water pump and that is just our normal day.'
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs works extremely closely with charities such as Pump Aid to raise awareness, funding and to strive to create demonstrable impact.
The Pump Aid #BeTheKey campaign recognizes the obvious importance of water to everyone's daily lives, with 650 million people in the world still with no access to safe clean drinking water. Department of Coffee and Social Affairs finds this campaign key in raising money to change and save lives.
How to get involved:Text 'Pump' to70500 to donate £5 or more where 100% of the proceeds go to Pump Aid Donate online via this linkFollow the campaign live and show your support by using the hashtag #BeTheKey Twitter: @DeptofCoffee and @PumpAid Instagram: instagram.com/deptofcoffee Facebook: facebook.com/departmentofcoffee and facebook.com/PumpAid Websites: departmentofcoffee.com and pumpaid.org
In-store activities & more Keep an eye out during the month of September for taxi's driving around London with our Pump Aid #BeTheKey banner on their screens - there are about 400 screens. If you manage to bump into one, be sure to include #BeTheKey | @DeptofCoffee | @PumpAid
Grab a branded Pump Aid coffee cup from any Department of Coffee & Social Affairs store in London (Donations are also taken in all stores)
View the Pump Aid Photography Exhibition at the Department of Coffee Carnaby store starring a range of photographers' photos taken in Malawi starring villages that gained safe clean drinking water pumps


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WHAT: NCLR Alma Awards
WHERE: Pasadena Civic Auditorium
WHEN: Friday, June 1
HOST: Eva Longoria
BROADCAST: ABC, Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The Alma Awards, which began in 1995 as the Bravo Awards, may not have the cachet or name recognition of the NAACP Image or GLAAD Awards, but their purpose is just as important: to celebrate the achievements and concerns of a minority group in the media, in this case American Latinos.
Sponsored by the National Council of La Raza, the Almas salute achievement in film, television and music. But because the awards concentrate on American Latinos and their achievement in mainstream media, Almas are not handed out in all categories each year. The films must be English-language works, either by American Latinos or with subject matter of interest to American Latinos. No film was nominated for outstanding motion picture last year, for example.
"The goal is having a category for Latino film every year, and when you're not having Latino films released every year, that's a problem," says Leroy Martinez, director of events and production for La Raza and a spokesman for the advocacy org.
This year, though, the film category appears robust, with pics, thesps, scribes and helmers nommed. Among the honorees, "Babel," "Quinceanera" and "Bobby" are up for outstanding film, with the directors of two of those movies, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ("Babel") and Emilio Estevez ("Bobby"), joining Alfonso Cuaron ("Children of Men") and Andy Garcia ("The Lost City") in the outstanding director competition.
Some might wonder why "Babel" made the cut and "Pan's Labyrinth," an equally acclaimed pic, did not. Martinez points to the English-language rule. ("Labyrinth" is in Spanish.)
"The purpose of the awards is a civil-rights issue," he says. "It's very important for us to make sure that mainstream America is buying into the image of Latinos. And we measure our success on Neilsen ratings, box office receipts and the Billboard charts. Our goal is to have as many Latinos successful by those measures, because then you're really in the mainstream of America. It's also about access in Hollywood, and we're not exactly there yet. These wonderful Mexican directors are starting to do things, but they're not Americans."
Yet by any measure, things are clearly moving in the right direction. Though both "Babel" and "Bobby" employ multiple storylines, each devotes considerable screen time to unromanticized Latino characters and their concerns. And "Quinceanera" effectively folds gay themes into a working-class Hispanic milieu.
Rising to the occasion
Wash Westmoreland, who co-directed and co-wrote "Quinceanera" with Richard Glatzer, insists that one of their goals was making Carlos, the film's underachieving and ostracized protagonist, into something more than a stock figure. "Morally, I think he's the hero of the story," Westmoreland says. "He looks like he's going nowhere at the beginning, but then he rises to the occasion."
Jesse Garcia played Carlos, and though both Westmoreland and Glatzer aren't Latino, Garcia maintains that the writer-directors' willingness to seek advice from the Hispanic community prevented "Quinceanera" from falsely representing Latinos.
"They used consultants from the neighborhood," Garcia says. "I had one, too, who grew up in the neighborhood and is gay. We had some people saying, 'That's not how it would be,' and Wash and Richard were very good about adjusting the script. So I think in the end, they got it spot on."
For Garcia, breaking stereotypes was a major incentive for making the movie. "That's always been a goal of mine," he says. "We're usually cast as criminals and unskilled laborers, and there's more to us than that. Carlos is a cholo kid, but he's not a gangbanger. He's really a kid just trying to find his way."
Garcia points to other films and other Hispanics thesps as proof that Latinos are emerging into the mainstream. "It's a great time right now," the actor says. "There's a lot of great work going on. I've talked to other people, and we all agree it's a long time coming. And there's producers and directors as well as actors. We've always been here, but if you look at mainstream movies now, there's a prominent Latino figure in many films."


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Many people associate rugs with carpets so think rugs may be old fashioned. Nothing could be further from the truth. As homes right across the UK have moved toward wood flooring in place of wall-to-wall carpeting, the need for a beautiful rug to enliven endless, bare floor boarding has never been higher. Whether you seek something on trend and right now, or modern but with a retro feel, Capital Rugs has designs to suit all modernist tastes. From Mondrian-like stylings to crazy kaleidoscopic cascades, subtle abstract shapes to bold Reilly-esque grids, we have them all. The setting of the rug makes all the difference. A funky, colourful rug does not need a funky colourful room. Sometimes a rug has greater effect as a centrepiece if it offsets it's surroundings. A bright, stark design often works better in a subtler, toned down setting - just as a more sober pattern can bring calm to a room with lively interiors all around. Colour is not everything with modern design. Some of or most popular contemporary designs are monochrome creations. A bold design in black and white has a striking effect in the centre of a room, be it a colourful one or a simple setting of four white walls. Hall rugs, living room rugs, shaggy rugs, kitchen rugs, rugs large and small, all are chosen with longevity in mind. We avoid the wacky and quirky when selecting designs for our site. When you buy modern rugs at Capital Rugs you will be bringing a touch of now to your home that will stay relevant and loved for years to come.


text: Day 183: Eleanor Eleanor and I spent time today, first getting her Super 8 projector lamp working and then using it to play back a handful of old films so that I could record them with my 5D2. Good stuff. The edit is uploading to Vimeo as we speak! She's the best. Click to enlarge. 365 2011, Canon 5D Mark II, Color, PortraitsBill WadmanJuly 12, 2011Comment Facebook0 Twitter Google StumbleUpon Reddit Tumblr 0 Likes


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Nearly 10 years ago Caroline County Public Schools started Breakfast in the Classroom. A way, Interim Superintendent of Schools Milton Nagel said, to help combat childhood malnutrition and defeat the stigma of students who were on free and reduced meals. Before having breakfast in the classroom for every child, students who were on free and reduced meals had to have breakfast in the school cafeteria.
"Seven of nine schools now have breakfast in the classroom," Nagel said during a kickoff for the Maryland School Breakfast Challenge at Greensboro Elementary School, September 29.
Beth Brewster, supervisor of food services, said the breakfast challenge, is a way for the state of Maryland to add 10,000 more students receiving school breakfast. Federal dietary guidelines designate what the students can have for breakfast. Breakfast must include 2 grams of fiber a day, one full cup of fruit offered along with milk. The state of Maryland reimburses the school system for the breakfast program, said Nagel.
Faye Harris, Greensboro Elementary cafeteria manager, said breakfast in the classroom is an excellent program and helps prepare students for the school day. Each school day the cafeteria workers load up coolers with the days breakfast offering and take them to each classroom. Teachers mark down how many students take the breakfast. Breakfasts can be anything from a whole grain pop tart to zuchinni bread and apple slices.
"Our staff goes above and beyond to get these meals to students," said Harris. Over the course of a day, the cafeteria staff serves over 1,000 meals (breakfast and lunch) to Greensboro students.


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Cross-posting of civil service officers, union leaders to strengthen tripartite partnership: Chan Chun Sing
There will be two groups of civil servants in the cross-posting scheme, says the NTUC Secretary-General.
SINGAPORE: Promising officers from the civil service and leaders from the labour unions will be cross-posted and cross-attached to strengthen the tripartite partnership, labour chief Chan Chun Sing announced at the International Forum on Tripartism on Monday (Oct 26). The forum was held at the Devan Nair Institute of Employment and Employability.
There will be two groups of civil servants in the cross-posting and cross-attachment scheme. The first group will consist of civil servants posted to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and officers from the labour movement to the civil service for two-year stints.
Mr Chan said this will help both parties better understand policies and ground sentiments. Eventually it is hoped that this will help both the government and unions cross pollinate ideas and generate better policies for workers.
The second group will see civil servants attached to the unions on a non-permanent basis to understand the challenges on the ground. The first batch will consist of 10 to 20 officials who have signed up for this scheme, and they will attend regular meetings with the unions. Mr Chan said this will help civil servants understand the concerns of the unions.
For a start, two officers from civil service will be posted to NTUC and one NTUC officer will be posted to the civil service. This is expected to start at the end of the year. Officers will come from across the civil service and not just the Ministry of Manpower.
He said: "I think there are quite a few benefits that we can see from this. First I think the unions will benefit from perspectives that the civil servants might share. Number two, I think the civil servants will also benefit from the perspective the unions can share on what the ground issues are and how the ground may perceive policies.
"So all this are cross-pollination of perspectives which I think will add to the robustness of how we do things – both at the policy level and how we execute policies at the ground level."
Mr Chan, who is the Secretary-General of the NTUC, said the Singapore National Employers Federation is also keen to come onboard this scheme to have a tripartite understanding of labour issues.
The International Labour Organization's Director-General Guy Ryder said that Singapore has a strong tripartite structure and mechanism that is based on trust and permanent commitment to find solutions for a common vision.
"In Singapore I think you have the proof of the effectiveness of your tripartism," said Mr Ryder. "The effects are there for everybody to see. In terms of economic growth, in terms of employment, in terms of improved living conditions. I think Singapore tripartism passes the essential test of good results."
Minister for Manpower Lim Swee Say noted that it is important to build trust within the tripartite movement to survive both good and bad times. He also said tripartism is a permanent feature in Singapore and can exist with strong unionisation.
"Unionisation, tripartism is not about preventing bad practices, but in fact it is the opposite," said Mr Lim. "It's about promoting best practices. For example, in Singapore we don't believe that treating workers fairly is good enough. In fact, we want our tripartite partners to work together so that we can all treat our workers progressively, not just fairly. So therefore we are going for progressive practices, rather than just fair practices."
Looking forward, Mr Lim said initiatives such as restructuring the economy and preparing workers with skills for the future will ensure Singapore remains relevant and competitive.


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SOURCE: Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc.
January 27, 2015 16:00 ET
WATERTOWN, CT--(Marketwired - Jan 27, 2015) - Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CRVP) announced its financial results for its fiscal year that ended October 31, 2014. These results will be filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.
Total sales for fiscal 2014 increased 6% to $75.2 million compared to $71.0 million in fiscal 2013. The increase was attributable to sales from acquired businesses which totaled $7.1 million.
Gross profit decreased for the year ended October 31, 2014 to $35.9 million from $36.7 million for the year earlier. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 48% in 2014 compared to 52% in 2013.
Operating income for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2014 was $1.7 million compared to $2.8 million for the same period last year. Net income in fiscal 2014 was $155,000 compared to $571,000 for fiscal year 2013. On a per share basis, net income was $.01 per fully diluted share in fiscal 2014, compared to $.03 per fully diluted share in fiscal 2013.
"We gained momentum in the market through the integration of key acquisitions and accelerated improvement of our customer experience. As a result, sales increased over $4 million during one of the most transformative years in our 100-year history," stated Peter Baker, CEO, Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc. "An aggressive sales strategy and online ordering efficiency as well as full implementation of office products distribution that expanded our product assortment grew sales volume, while limiting operating cost increase to less than 1%. We will continue to compete on what matters most to customers and differentiate through our quality and service levels. Our focus in the new year is to increase profit margin from our growing sales while continuing to control operating costs."
Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CRVP), operating through its subsidiary Crystal Rock LLC, markets and distributes water, coffee, office supplies and other home and office refreshment products throughout the Northeast. The company is the largest independent home and office distributor of its kind in the United States. It bottles and distributes natural spring water under the Vermont Pure® brand, purified water with minerals added under the Crystal Rock® Waters label and roasts and packages coffee under its Cool Beans® brand. Launched in 2010, the Crystal Rock Office® brand features traditional office supplies, break room items, furniture and janitorial and sanitation products. The majority of its sales are derived from a route distribution system that delivers water in 3- to 5-gallon reusable, recyclable bottles, and coffee in fractional packs or pods. With a new identity and the tagline, "Little Things Matter™", Crystal Rock continues to set high standards in the home and office delivery through technical innovation, a commitment to the environment, and the integration of its family roots into relationships with employees and customers. More information is available at crystalrock.com.
Note: This press release contains a forward-looking statement about executing a sales and distribution growth plan and integrating acquired assets to become more profitable. The following important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statement: Establishing a new product channel, such as office products, requires a significant investment of money and management time and requires us to develop systems, such as online ordering systems, to an extent we have not done previously. There is no assurance we can succeed. There are many competitors in the office products business, and some are bigger and better capitalized than we are. To the extent that we try to grow that business by acquisitions, we may experience difficulties integrating the acquired businesses or assets, or we may fail to realize synergistic savings that we had hoped to realize. Even if we establish a new product channel, it may not be profitable. In our Form 10-K Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ended October 31, 2014, the reader is directed to the section entitled "Products" and the discussion related to our Office Products line as well as the "Risk Factors" section where there is more information about this and other topics.
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The country is known as the "Land of the Eternal Blue Sky" and as the "Land of the Horse". The geography of Mongolia offers a variety of landscapes, even if much of the country consists of steppes, there is the Gobi Desert to the south and the more cooler and mountainous regions with the lush grassy steppe area of the Khangai Mountains to the north and the the Altai mountain range in west and south west. Highest mountain is Khüiten Peak of Nayramadlin Orgil mountain (Huyten Orgil) with 4,374 m in the western corner of Mongolia.
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Digby Fine English, Brut Reserve, 2010Digby Fine English
England, 'this precious stone set in the silver sea' has made the English who we are. Every aspect of our lives – our history, our temperament, our eccentricity, our irrepressible humour, our fearless creativity have all been shaped by our island nature, the unpredictability of our temperate climate, our richly varied geology.
And from that ancient terrain comes 'Digby Fine English Sparkling Wine' – a superlative, elegant, spirited expression of Englishness – with all its follies and foibles, modesty and refinement, its courage and its curiosity…
Inspired by the extraordinary life of the 17th Century philosopher, theologian, writer, pirate, inventor and 'father of the modern wine bottle', Sir Kenelm Digby, 'Digby Fine English' is a wine of distinctively English character
Recognised as World Champion English Sparkling Wine by the 2014 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships!
Tasting notes:
Elegant yet forward, this Vintage sparkling wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes hand-harvested in English Wine Country. High energy on the nose with a rich body reflecting four years of lees ageing. A well integrated seam of acidity draws the sipper through layers of lemon magnolia and lightly poached apples to a long finish of brioche and gunpowder.
Serving suggestion:
An inspired dining partner with smoked salmon or the most delectable oddities from your local cheesemonger. Quaff in the moment or cellar carefully.
65% Chardonnary, remainder is a split between Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier
Gold Medal Winner at the Sommelier Awards 2014 and World Champion at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2014


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The growing toll on Britain's army of unpaid adult carers was highlighted in a new survey that suggests one in five adults regularly provides care to their elderly parents or in-laws.
More than a quarter of the 2,000 people surveyed said they have put their holiday on hold due to having parents who need care. A further 15 per cent said they have put off any financial planning, while 13 per cent said they have put their career on hold.
Financial services group LV=, which carried out the latest survey, said the overall cost of caring for a parent is £132,549, based on the amount of unpaid care adult children invest in their elderly parents over a 10 year period, plus the cost of residential nursing care.
It comes after exclusive research for The Daily Telegraph showed that 1.3 million adults aged between 17 and 65 are paying their parents more than £250 each month with many paying up to £1,000.
It is further evidence that so-called Babygloomers - defined as those who are having to support both their own children and their parents - are seeing their budgets stretched to the limit.
Mike Rogers, group chief executive of LV=, said: "We've identified not only how much unpaid support adults give their elderly parents every year, but also the growing financial and emotional pressure the 'sandwich generation' in the UK are facing as a result of the current recession.
"The care that elderly relatives receive from their families is invaluable but there is clearly a growing concern that financial support for rising care home costs may simply be unavailable.
"Added to these concerns the 'sandwich generation' is also walking a fine tightrope between caring for their elderly parents, surviving the recession, and also supporting their own children over 18 years old as they make their way through life."
Financial experts and politicians have acknowledged the growing number of Babygloomers - or Sandwich Generation - saying it is one of the most striking phenomenons of the credit crisis. They expect it to become more pronounced as the economic downturn worsens.