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Guardians Of The Galaxy (Marvel)(Guardians Of The Galaxy #0.1, #1-10 & Guardians Of The Galaxy: Tomorrow's Avengers #1)
How Everything Flows Together: It all flowed together great until the end where they tacked on Tomorrow's Avengers. It didn't finish the story and the artistry was bad. They should have just left it out.
The Storyline: Starlord & Co have to fight the Badoon as well stop Thanos from destroying earth. Iron Man was also there and call Golden Guardian.
Artistry: It's alright until Tomorrow's Avengers. That one was horrible and really took it down
How much I Liked It: I liked it quite a bit. I had only seen the movie before this so i didn't have a lot of knowledge about this group going in. After reading it though i definitely want to read more.
Final Thoughts: Awesome story that everyone should read. If you've never read it before it's a good place to start because it goes into a little backstory to start things off.
My Rating : * * *3/4 out of 5.
Hellboy: The Right Hand of Doom (Dark Horse)
(Dark Horse Presents #151, Dark Horse Presents Annual '98 & '99, Gary Gianni's The MonsterMen, Abe Sapien: Drums of The Dead and Hellboy: Box Full of Evil #1 & 2)
How Everything Flows Together: It didn't. All this was is a bunch of stand-alone short stories
The Storyline:There's 9 of them. One if them is, i kid you not a 2 page story about Hellboy eating pancakes for the first time.
Artistry: Good Artistry would have helped but sadly we didn't get that either. It was pretty bad.
How much I Liked It: I didn't care for it at all. When the first story is about pancakes my hopes aren't very high.
Final Thoughts: i picked this up because I had seen the movies. I was a bit leary getting one from a less well known company but decided I would give it a shot because I enjoy a lot of stuff people think is shit. A decision I regret. If you've never read it then don't bother. If you have then I feel your pain.
My Rating : * out of 5.
Batman/Superman: The Search for Kryptonite(DC)
(Batman/Superman #44-49)
How Everything Flows Together: We're back to perfect flow which is nice
The Storyline: Batman & Superman decide to rid the world of Kryptonite. They go around the world and destroy most of it. Then the US government gets involved and Amanda Waller almost kills Clark with Kryptonite weapons as well as a Kryptonite laced Doomsday clone & unmasks Bruce. Turns out Lexcorp provided them with the weapons so they go pay Clark's old flame and new Lexcorp CEO Lana Lang a visit. Something happens i won't spoil for you. The end has Clark giving Bruce the last piece of Kryptonite just in case.
Artistry: Just like the last one in this series it has that classic feel I'm starting to really enjoy that adds to the story.
How much I Liked It: I enjoyed it. Again it's perfect for the Batman or Superman fan so it's really enjoyable if you're like me and are fans of both of them.
Final Thoughts: A great change of pace after the last one. After reacing these two in the Batman/Superman series I will definitely be on the look out for more
My Rating : * * * *1/2 out of 5
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Not sure if you read them, but in terms of Batman, you have to read
Batman: Year One
Batman: The Man Who Laughs
Batman: The Long Halloween
That's where I started with graphic novels (I have always been a big Batman fan from the movies and the animated series and games, just never had read the comics).
I have Dark Victory that I will likely read this weekend.
I would have to check but I think I have all of those on my Amazon wish list already.
It's just a matter of being able to buy them
Batman '66 Vol. 2 (DC)
(Batman "66 #6-10)
How Everything Flows Together: It was a bunch of short stories based on the old Adam West TV show so as one whole novel it didn't really flow.
The Storyline:: There was a bunch of them so I'm not going to detail on all of them. I would be here for a while if I went through all of them
Artistry: It based on Adam West and I have to give them credit Batman really did look like Adam West. The Artistry was very good for what it was.
How much I Liked It: It was OK but I didn't enjoy the campiness. I get that the old show was campy so this kind of had to be but that kind of stuff just isn't for me.
Final Thoughts: Out of all the reviews I've done this is the first one I just couldn't finish. Even Hellboy I was able to speed read my way through but this I couldn't. The campy nature just kept me from getting sucked in the way I like and when that happens I just don't enjoy it and don't finish. If you're a Batman fan or a fan of the old TV show give this a shot, maybe you'll have better luck than me.
My Rating : * 1/2 out of 5
Batman Vol. 7: Endgame (DC)
(Batman: #35-40)
How Everything Flows Together: It all flows together nice.
The Storyline: I don't want to ruin this for anyone who may want to read it.
Artistry: It's got an amazing futuristic feel to that i love. Crisp, clean & awesome
How much I Liked It: It may be that the last one was that bad but I loved this one. I couldn't put it down.
Final Thoughts: Simply awesome. This is a must read for everyone. If you're a Batman fan you owe it to yourself to find it & read it.
My Rating : * * * * * out of 5
Superman: A Celebration of 75 years (DC)
How Everything Flows Together: it was 75 years worth of comics so while this didn't flow llike most of the others it wasn't supposed to.
The Storyline: there were a lot and i enjoyed all of them
Artistry: it ranged from 1938 to 2011 so this varied as well. It was nice to the artistic evolution of Superman though.
How much I Liked It: I didn't go into this hoping for a single story so that helped keep my enjoyment up quite a bit.
Final Thoughts: This should be high on the list of every Superman fan if they haven't read this. Just seeing the evolution of Superman makes the slightly boring & outdated parts pretty cool to read.
My Rating : * * * * out of 5
Civil War: Frontline Vol. 1 (Marvel)
(Civil War: Frontline #1-#6)
How Everything Flows Together: There's actually 2 main stories as well as 2 smaller stories. They flow pretty well ll this considered.
The Storyline: Embedded is about 2 reporters who report on the growing problems with the registration act.
Accussed is about the last superhuman survivor of the Stamford tragedy and what he has to deal with now that he's a criminal
Artistry: Sleek & Modern like the others in the Civil War saga. Still my favorite style.
How much I Liked It: It was nice to see things from a human perspective like in Embedded. Accussed was a nice way to show us how the public is reacting to the tragedy and their need to blame anybody for what happened.
Final Thoughts: if you like the Civil War Arc you owe it to yourself to read this one.
My Rating : * * * *3/4 out of 5
Civil War: Frontline Vol. 2 (Marvel)
(Civil War: Frontline #7-#11)
How Everything Flows Together: There's actually 2 main stories as well as 2 smaller stories. They flow pretty well ll this considered.
The Storyline: Everything gets tied in a neat bow and doesn't leave any loose ends.
Artistry: Sleek & Modern like the others in the Civil War saga. Still my favorite style.
How much I Liked It: Nothing has changed between Vol. 1 & Vol. 2. Why they didn't put it all in one edition is beyond me.
Final Thoughts: It was a nice end to a great story. Had it all been in a single binding it may have gotten 5 stars.
My Rating : * * * *3/4 out of 5
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Well friends, it's about that time again. After a week and a half of fantastic games at rock bottom prices, and Infestation for $3 more than it ever should be, the Steam Summer Getaway Sale ends in just 21 hours.
As we look back on the madness, let us be thankful that this years sale saw the introduction of some new elements that made it feel more like an event than just another cash grab.
The Steam trading cards seem to be a big hit, as users were buying and selling extra cards to craft that limited time summer badge and snag some extra swag. I myself got an emoticon from 2002. I'm not sure exactly what I'm supposed to do with that, but there it is in my inventory looking all post modern.
If you still have some money in your Steam wallet, or still have a mortgage or two you can take out on your home, there are some great choices in their encore day of deals. You'll be able to snag the big hits like Tomb Raider, Civ 5, Skyrim, and Borderlands 2 for insanely cheap prices. Or, if you're more of an indie guy, you can get Torchlight 2 for the must buy price of $4.99.
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Putting it together
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I wanted to be able to control the sockets from various places, including 2 Android Tablets, 2 Android Phones & a touch screen attached to the Raspberry Pi.
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There is another way to control the Raspberry Pi from Android phones. A free application called "SSH Button" can control your Raspberry Pi over the secure SSH Connection. Setting up is straight forward and will allow you to press a button to get the Raspberry Pi to run a Shell Script, Python Script or anything else (reboot, shutdown etc). I will be putting a review of this up soon as well, with instructions for configuring it.
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The Save Our SABC (SOS) Coalition says that weekend reports on the public broadcaster's alleged television deal with President Jacob Zuma's daughter are only the tip of the iceberg.
SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng allegedly overruled his staff approving a R167 million contract with a production company co-owned Gugu Zuma-Ncube, according to the Sunday Times newspaper.
SOS co-ordinator Kate Skinner says there are also investigative reports that the SABC will be seeking out a R1.5 billion bail out from commercial banks.
That is a very serious amount of money, and we have been here before. In 2009, it was the same story.— Kate Skinner, SOS Coalition co-ordinator
Skinner says that the reported TV deal for popular telenovela Uzalo is an indication of how management continues to flout procedure.
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There's this really scary financial situation that the SABC seems to be facing, and we have to double check this.— Kate Skinner, SOS Coalition co-ordinator
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Headteachers and former pupils suggested that middle schools provide a more appropiate social environment for children in their middle years of schooling. Many felt that middle schools are educationally advantageous since they provide access to specialist teaching facilities at an earlier age than two-tier schooling and are arguably better able to meet pupils' individual needs.
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- A lack of thorough and credible research on middle schools has meant that research evidence has not fed into policy decisions on schooling systems on either a local or national level.
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When it was all said and done, the Peninsula School District's inaugural season of the girls' lacrosse program went pretty well.
The program, which was previously operated by Gig Harbor Lacrosse, was taken over by the the district and officially offered as a school district sport this spring.
The results?
Official PSD jerseys, a 10-2 record, a great time had by all involved.
The PSD team was made up of 22 girls, from both Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.
"It was the best high school season I've ever had," said Gig Harbor High junior Mikaila Samsen, who scored 32 goals for the squad. "We just had a great deal of support from everyone around us, the community, the school district. We've never really had that. We've kind of had a 'fend for yourself' attitude. We did a lot better than I think we expected."
Teammate Sarah Sisney, a middie, noticed the community support as well.
"Just the knowledge of our school backing us, inspired a little more motivation and heart," Sisney said. "Hearing school announcements in the morning about our team after a big win, that was really great. It motivated us to do better."
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"I was a bit of an outsider," Hanaan said. "It was probably the best coaching experience I've had. They really grew as a team. I was incredibly impressed with the way that they would take in the information, constructive criticism and adapt to it. They were able to adjust at halftime in games in ways that their male counterparts don't do. The leadership on the team, our two team captains (Samsen and Sisney) really complemented one another and did an excellent job of leading."
The PSD team played in the Peninsula Conference, which included Klahowya, Bellarmine, Evergreen, Stadium and Curtis. PSD came in third place in its inaugural season and finished with a 10-2 record, but missed out on the playoffs.
"(Mark Frank) was in the Air Force and Steve Sisney was in the Navy," Samsen said. "They brought a lot of toughness to our team with their military background. They definitely brought a 'No-complaints, We-don't-give-a-crap-if-you're-tired' attitude, which pushed us to work harder and keep pushing."
Frank said the coaching staff actually borrowed a play from the Navy lacrosse team.
"We had some fun with the military stuff," Frank said.
As part of growing the program and trying to be good stewards in the community, the team spent an entire Saturday one weekend in the season cleaning the flower boxes and both Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools.
"That was really fun — we just did it as a thank-you to the school district for the chance to play for them," Sisney said. "We just wanted to say thank you for the uniforms and things like that. We took out all the weeds and replaced it with some nice bark and trees that were donated to us. We had a fun time listening to music and bonding."
Frank was proud of the girls' efforts with community service.
"We really tried to instill, making the most of opportunities and being thankful and grateful," Frank said. "Just trying to be grateful for the opportunity and give back to the district and be good citizens."
The program hopes to keep growing, and add a JV team, hopefully as soon as next year. The logical next step, in the future, would be to split into separate programs for Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools. But that big of a leap seems unlikely in the near future.
"I don't see that happening any time soon," said Hanaan, who is stepping aside from his post as Gig Harbor Lacrosse president to let someone else have a turn. "My whole goal as president has been to gradually grow things. We all want progress fast and want to be the best as fast as possible. … For the girls team, I'd really like to see the foundation be really strong, continue to grow and then, yes, have a feeder that goes into both high schools and is extremely successful. But the worst thing to do is to split too early and have it fall apart, or not be competitive."
The PSD squad returns the bulk of its players next season, and expects to be competitive once again.
"The girls playing now are incredible athletes," Samsen said.
Sisney's sales pitch to those interested in trying the sport? Jump in.
"We're a really close-knit team," she said. "We consider each other family. You'll have 22 new friends and develop an amazing skillset. You really learn about what it's like to be a part of a family-like team."
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I brought the salad that I devour throughout the month of June: a dish to celebrate the beginning of summer and to anticipate the glorious fruits and veggies that are about to follow from then on.
Strawberry and asparagus salad with shallots and raspberry vinaigrette: works with either white or green asparagus. No herbs needed. When taking white asparagus I like to add green leaves.
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- Calories 127
- Caloriesfromfat 48%
- Fat 6.8g
- Satfat 0.8g
- Monofat 4.5g
- Polyfat 0.9g
- Protein 2.5g
- Carbohydrate 16g
- Fiber 4.6g
- Cholesterol 0.0mg
- Iron 2mg
- Sodium 43mg
- Calcium 53mg
Pear Salad with Jicama and Snow Peas
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook snow peas in boiling water to cover 1 minute; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips.
Step 2
Cut pears into 1/4-inch strips; toss with lemon juice. Cut jicama and spinach into thin strips.
Step 3
Whisk together vinegar and next 3 ingredients. Gradually add oil, whisking until mixture is well blended. Stir in green onions and basil. Chill 15 minutes.
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Combine vegetable strips and pear strips. Drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.


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36 months
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Project title: Identifying network performance parameters that reflect QoE
Supervisor name: Marcelo Bagnulo/UC3M.Saverio Nicolini/NEC or someone with the same level of experience and/or expertise.
PhD enrolment: Y (UC3M)
Objectives: The goal is to define methodologies for measuring and improving a number of network performance parameters that are closely related to QoE. This is closely related to the application being executed by the user, since depending on the applications some parameters are more critical than others.
Tasks and methodology: to identify and assess different network parameters by modelling their performance over different user applications.
This task will contribute mainly to the design of novel measurements methods as well as the evaluation of the results.
Dissemination: 1 to 2 publications per year to either conferences, magazine or journals
Planned secondment: British Telecom 3 Months, hands on training on measurements. NEC, 3 Months, placement with co-tutor
Contact: Marcelo Bagnulo


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Based on the events of the past couple days, Jabari Parker has already taken Milwaukee by storm and captured the heart of the city.
Between his excitement leading up to the draft about the possibility of being picked by the Bucks, his media appearances and introductions as a member of the team, and his public appearances in Milwaukee (such as throwing out the first pitch at the Brewers game), his charisma and energy has Bucks fans looking forward to the future.
Obviously, the Bucks are wasting no time capitalizing on the buzz of having a player who is already the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award next season.
DeMarcus was a guard for the Blue Devils from 2004-08 and battled through multiple injuries and setbacks in his college career before becoming one of the best players in the ACC during his senior season.
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My review of The Company Burger in New Orleans
First, this restaurant is located in one of the coolest parts of the city. It's on Freret Street, which is nowhere near all the crazy bars, hotels and attractions of the French Quarter. Instead, it's a much quieter, artsy section of town that features a few bars, restaurants, coffee shops and other things that appear to be more geared toward locals.
Case in point - The Company Burger shares its building with an Anytime Fitness.
It took us a while to walk to Freret Street from the streetcar stop, but it was well worth it and I loved the vibe in this part of town.
The atmosphere at the restaurant is very casual.
You order at the counter and then it's an open dining space with a few outside tables, which we took advantage of because of the beautiful weather. Most of the tables were full, and in what's always a positive sign, it looked like it was mainly locals instead of the tourists you find at many other New Orleans restaurants.
For the food - this was the best meal I had in the entire city.
I ordered The Company Burger and sides of tater tots and onion rings and loved every bite.
The Company Burger is two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, onions and house made pickles served on house made bread. The restaurant describes it as "The Classic American Cheeseburger" and it certainly makes me proud to be an American.
The flavors come together perfectly. The beef has the proper texture and the great grilled taste I always look for in a burger. It's the right amount of cheese, pickles and onions so nothing overpowers the beef, but you still pick up the other ingredients. And the house made bread really brings it all together. This is a gourmet burger at its finest and ranks right up there with the best burgers I've had around the world.
And while I'm not nearly as much of an onion ring connoisseur, the rings at The Company Burger were as good as it gets.
They were lightly battered to get that great crunch and crispiness, but not too heavy. You still knew you were eating an onion - something most restaurants aren't able to accomplish. Most impressive, I could actually take a bite of an onion ring without the entire thing falling apart. The place deserves an award just for pulling off that feat!
New Orleans has a true gem in The Company Burger. It's received numerous awards for having one of the best burgers in the country, and everything about our experience was fantastic.
This is a place I hope to have the opportunity to visit again...many times.
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Well my day just got even better when while on a conference call someone pointed out they found me having eidetic memory "hot like me". The funny part is they didn't even care let alone think this was inappropriate because they forgot they were on a phone call with me and 1 other person! While it made my day because I was called hot (I think they need to start wearing glasses) it somewhat amused me because this came from someone who is very reserved and isn't known to blurt something like this out. After the conference was over they called back to apologize for their comment, who cares? They made my day!
Ironically having eidetic memory or photographic memory has its pros and cons.
The pros are remembering conversations that happened years ago, people, places, things, details…so much!
The cons are some people think this is weird so you are automatically tagged as a weirdo 😦
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Kendall Jenner Shows Her Figure for 'Vogue' Special Edition Issue!
Kendall Jenner looks so stunning on the cover of Vogue magazine's special edition issue!
The 20-year-old model chatted about her social media success, college, and more. Here's what she shared…
On if she'd consider college: "You talk to people and they say the reason they went to college was to get a job, but I already have a job, so…Over the past year, I feel like I've seen a lot."
On the possibility of starting a foundation one day: "That's something my family has always been into, whether it's charities or working at soup kitchens�I mean, I have a number of different issues I'm interested in, and I love animals."
On social media success: "You don't want to do too many posts. You want to leave them wanting to come back."
For more from Kendall, visit Vogue.com.
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Lunar Eclipse last night – Team Edward clashes with that other guys team
The December 2010 lunar eclipse occurred this morning and could be seen by anyone in the Americas. It was the first total lunar eclipse in three years.
The eclipse lasted a little more than one hour and occurred because the moon traveled through the earths shadow (cast by the sun…I really hope you didn't need that part)
There are at least two lunar eclipses every year, but total eclipses are much more rare.
It was also reported that Twilight fans misinterpreted the rare occurrence's meaning and converged in dark fields across the U.S. looking for sightings of that werewolf guy. Tempers flared when members of "Team" Edward arrived. No injuries were reported but it was confirmed that a lot of black eye liner and white powder were thrown about.
Luckily one combatant started streaming the new Justin Bieber Christmas album, which quelled the tif and all went back to the nearest Burger King parking lot without incident.
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The Daily Freeman (http://www.dailyfreeman.com)
Sunday, December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Support for the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network is broad, interfaith and county wide, said the Rev. Frank Alagna of Holy Cross Santa Cruz Episcopal Church on Pine Grove Avenue, one of the group's founding members.
Alagna said the network includes other congregations in Kingston, as well as in Saugerties, Ellenville, the town of Ulster, Woodstock and New Paltz, "and it's an expanding thing."
The network describes itself on its website as "a coalition formed by local faith communities and concerned residents to provide a network of safety and support for our immigrant friends and neighbors, who are valued members of our communities."
In discussing her congregation's involvement, Rabbi Yael Romer of Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley in Kingston, said, "We are all connected to this because when anyone is in danger, when anyone is vulnerable, when anyone is targeted, our commitment together as friends and as leaders is that we're all targeted. And we believe that from our faith practices and we believe that in our action."
She continued, "The minute anybody in this community is targeted, we are all targeted, and we are all responsible to act and that's what this is about."
Alagna said heightened immigration enforcement instituted by the administration of President Donald Trump has made the network a necessity. "With the emergence of the new administration, it became clear that so many in our community were placed at greater risk," he said, "and it is a response that comes from the faith that we hold to create an experience of greater safety."
Among Alagna's responsibilities in the network is outreach to interested congregations, he said. When requested, he meets with congregational leadership to answer their questions.
Of the congregations involved, Alagna said, only some are equipped to actually provide physical sanctuary to immigrants if and when the need arises. That, he added, "is a special decision made by a number of congregations who shall remain nameless."
"We don't want to create a target for ICE," he said, referring to the federal Immigration and Naturalization Service police who conduct raids and arrest illegal immigrants. "Should we need to be public, we will be public," he said, adding that anonymity is "common sense right now given the [political] climate."
In joining the network, member congregations endorse a statement of conscience, which is posted on the organization's website, declaring, "We will not be silent. Ulster County houses of worship stand as one. We are all immigrants."
Gathering in Alagna's church office recently, Imam Syed Khan of the Muslim Association of Ulster County in Kingston, Alagna and Romer discussed their mutual commitment to the network.
"We are in this together," Romer said, when asked if members of her congregation are undocumented immigrants who may be personally affected by some of the policies they believe are threatening others in the community.
Added Khan, "It doesn't really matter whether you're directly affected or not. A wrong is a wrong. ... We are obliged to come here and support this cause."
"I am not aware of anyone in the Muslim community, but that does not matter at all. We are part of this community," he said. "We are members of the Kingston community."
Recently, Alagna said, the Trump administration announced a plan to authorize the deportation of some 60,000 Haitians who came to the United States after the 2010 earthquake that devastated that country's infrastructure.
"That decision is unconscionable," Alagna said. "There is an ugliness and evil that is palpable."
Alagna, whose church offers services in both English and Spanish, estimated that as many as a quarter of Kingston's population is Latino and noted that many farmworkers from South American and Central American countries also live and work in Ulster County. Many members of those communities feel threatened by the level of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, he said.
Alagna declined to discuss whether there are any families or individuals currently in sanctuary in Ulster County, but did say, "We're prepared to either receive people into traditional sanctuary or provide safe houses as an alternative to traditional sanctuary."
When someone enters into "traditional sanctuary" in a church, synagogue or mosque "it's not private anymore," he said. "It's done with an agenda for publicity."
By law, he said, houses of worship, hospitals and schools are considered "sensitive and [ICE} will not enter them to do their business" without a warrant.
If federal officers were to show up at a house of worship where individuals are being provided sanctuary "with a federal warrant, then the house of worship would have to open it's doors and let them in," Alagna said.
For undocumented county residents who fear they could be targeted by immigration officials, members of the network can provide transportation, and might accompany families or individuals to immigration hearings, court dates and appointments.
Because undocumented residents don't have driver's licenses, he said, "the network can allow people to stay in their homes and not be out on the street," where they may feel threatened.
The group is also working with schools to combat bullying and is helping to "sensitize them to the fear children are living with."
And, if a breadwinner is taken into federal detention, Alagna said the network is prepared to provide financial support.
For a list of affiliated congregations, visit goo.gl/JjrSwS.
The Ulster Immigrant Defense Network is on Facebook and online at ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org. The Network accepts donations online at goo.gl/uhGQ8W.
The Network's helpline number is (889) 726-7276.


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Fenton Chamber Recognizes Award Winners at Luncheon
by Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce on December 20th, 2011
On December 7th, the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Annual Awards Luncheon at Maritz in Fenton, Missouri. At this luncheon sponsored by Schaefer Autobody Centers, Chamber members were recognized for their achievements throughout the year. Michele Van Tuyl accepted the 2011 Small Business of the Year award on behalf of UniQue Ideas 'N More. Jodi Clinton and Angela Reynolds accepted the 2011 Mid-Sized Business of the Year award for Commerce Bank. John Risberg accepted the 2011 Large Business of the Year on behalf of Maritz. Service to the Chamber award winners included Tom Stiern of Prestige Print Solutions and Mick Kenner of Speed-E-Way Printing Service for their continual time, effort and dedication to the Fenton Chamber. Steve Jackson of Jackson Auto and Truck received the 2011 Volunteer of the Year award for his dedication and time towards two of the most successful Annual Golf Tournaments in the history of the Fenton Chamber. Dan Barger and Courtney Barczewski from Fenton-High Ridge Patch.com accepted the Service to the Community award for their dedication to providing the community with comprehensive and trusted local news coverage. The 2011 Spirit of the Chamber award was given to Josh Brewster of U.S. Cellular for his constant enthusiasm and commitment to the Chamber. Debbie Schirmer of Maritz received the 2011 Board Member of the Year, nominated after serving previously as Recording Secretary and currently as Treasurer, and spearheading the move of the Chamber offices into Maritz. Congratulations to each of these award winners as well as to each and every member for dedication and commitment to making the Fenton Chamber the success that it is.
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I think Linus said it best when he proclaimed "Happiness is a warm blanket, Charlie Brown". The only thing I would add is that happiness is a warm blanket and a long nap. I love naps and taking naps. I always have and probably always will. With my naps I have to have a blanket, regardless of how hot it is. Not just any blanket, MY blanket. Yep, I have a favorite blankie – there, I said it!
My friends know of my love of naps and my favorite blanket and thus began teasing me. However, this relentless ribbing led to the discovery of Project Linus and the work they do for children in need of the warmth and security of a good blankie.
Having an invention that is patented and has reached the marketplace grants me the title of an inventor. However, my days are spent sewing, knitting, crocheting, smocking, embroidering and tatting – as well as woodworking. However, sewing and knitting are my two favorite hobbies that I thoroughly enjoy and find myself engrossed in on a daily basis. Because I have been given these gifts I seek ways to use them in a manner to give back. Hence, why I have become a blanketeer for Project Linus.
As the Bagwell community continues to grow, we constantly witness the immense gifts and creativity of those around us. Therefore, we call out to the community to join us in our mission to provide blankets for children in need of the warm comfort of their own handmade blanket. You can join me as a blanketeer to make blankets for the children. In fact, chapters all over the country are coming together on February 18 for Make a Blanket Day! What a great way to spend a wintery Saturday!
Perhaps knitting and crocheting aren't in your comfort zone, that's ok! There are many ways to become involved and help provide security and warmth to a child in your community. However, you choose to participate, we simply ask that you do.
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Welcome to the Alumina Limited's Sustainability Update for 2016.
Business Sustainabiliy and Strategy
2016 saw the continued transformation of the asset portfolio of the AWAC enterprise. The transformation which commenced in 2014 resulted from a strategic decision to restructure and reposition the asset portfolio of AWAC with the goal to improve the business fundamentals of the joint venture and strengthen the businesses competitive position. This was about creating a more sustainable business by transitioning to a lower global cash cost position through selling, closing or curtailing of higher cost production. Building a sustainable business often requires making decisions that are very difficult because they impact the lives of employees, their families, contractors, suppliers and the social and economic fabric of the communities in which those assets operated.
Since 2014 decisions were made to close the Point Henry aluminium smelter at Geelong Victoria Australia, sell the Jamalco alumina refinery in Jamaica, close the Anglesea Power Station and coal mine in Victoria, close the Suralco alumina refinery and associated mines in Suriname and fully curtail production at the Point Comfort alumina refinery in Texas. There have also been substantial improvements made to the Kwinana and San Ciprian operations
Alumina Limited is involved in a higher level strategic role, assisting Alcoa on examining industry trends, future opportunities and direction. As a result of strategic collaboration, Alcoa has positioned AWAC in furthering business opportunities by actively participating in the expanding third party bauxite market after it formed a Mining and Bauxite business unit in January 2015. In 2015 AWAC sold 2.0 million bone dry tonnes (BDT) of bauxite to third parties and further lifted sales to 6.3 million BDT in 2016 with increased sales planned for 2017.
The restructuring measures were necessary to ensure the competitiveness of the AWAC business. Together with the implementation of cost efficiencies over the last three years, the cash production cost for producing a tonne of alumina has reduced by $67 per tonne.
Also in 2016, the joint venture agreements between Alumina Limited and the newly formed Alcoa Corporation were revised to align more closely the partners' interest in AWAC, while establishing greater strategic flexibility and autonomy for both partners.
Alcoa as manager/operator of AWAC and joint venture partner with Alumina Limited is sensitive to the social and economic impacts of the restructuring. Employees affected by the restructuring were offered support leading up to and post restructuring events. Support was also offered at local community level, for example at Geelong in Australia, funds were allocated by Alcoa to that region's Innovation and Investment Fund to support job creation for employees affected by the closure of the Point Henry aluminium smelter and the Anglesea Power Station and coal mine.
The Environment
In relation to the physical environment, the curtailment, closure and sales, together with process efficiency gains have contributed to a reduction of AWAC's energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission in 2016 in comparison to 2015 outcomes. AWAC's absolute energy usage reduced by 14.5 per cent and its GHG emissions reduced by 11.8 per cent. Importantly the GHG intensity per tonne of product has declined by 14 per cent for smelting and 15 per cent for refining since 2005.
Rehabilitation of mined areas has been a strong commitment and successful outcome of the business. Mining is considered only a temporary use of the land. The focus of rehabilitation effort is planned and structured in consultation with government and local communities to ensure local needs are met where practical. Alcoa have been leading the way in rehabilitation techniques for many years with the Western Australian operations receiving international recognition for their outcomes. More recently at the Juruti mine in Brazil the innovative nucleation technique has been applied with excellent results in rapidly re-establishing mined areas to their natural state.
AWAC continues to strive towards meeting strategic sustainability targets that are intrinsically woven into the business strategy and processes.
Technology and process efficiency
Alcoa has introduced new technologies to improve process efficiencies with the AWAC operations. The implementation of a bauxite residue filtration system at AWAC's Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia will reduce the footprint of the residue storage area by deferring the need to construct another 30 hectare storage area for at least 20 years compared to every five years previously. The same technology also reduces freshwater use per annum by 1.2 gigalitres assisting the business meeting sustainability goals of reducing average freshwater intensity. Alcoa will examine rolling this technology out to other AWAC refineries.
In the key area of safety, regrettably, a contractor was fatally injured at AWAC's Alumar alumina refinery in February 2016. A thorough review of procedures and the cause of the accident was conducted and engineering practices were revised and training conducted and verified. Also, the Lost Workday Rate increased marginally in 2016 the Days Away, Restricted and Transfer Rate decline. In 2016, Alcoa as manager/operator of AWAC, revised its safety strategy to focus on two key areas; i) preventing and mitigating fatalities and life –altering injuries and, ii) implementing more transparent, accessible and inclusive reporting.
Alumina Limited supports the ongoing efforts of Alcoa who is responsible for sustainability goal setting and the systems and diligence in striving to achieve those goals to provide a sustainable business and outcomes for AWAC's stakeholders.
For further information on these topics and other matters of sustainability, please refer to the detailed content of the 2016 Sustainability Update. We also welcome your feedback regarding the content and detail of information provided.
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The landscapes of Marin County, where I live, and naturally striking landscapes that I visit, inspire my photography. Birds and other wildlife are so integral to a landscape, bringing such great personality, that they are also frequent subjects. In addition to literal portrayals, I often capture the emotion or essence of an experience. I primarily achieve this through intentional camera motion, creative depth of field, subject isolation and imagination. Although the majority of my work derives from the natural world, I am also inspired by unique architecture, small towns, country lanes and my own back yard.
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I graduated from Princeton in 1990 and delved into an eleven year career in finance, initially working on Wall Street as an investment banker and then as an equity research analyst in San Francisco. The years immediately following contained a mix of motherhood (raising a special needs son and a typical son), fundraising (both professionally and as a volunteer) and various Board positions. In subsequent years, I turned to my true passion. I am constantly looking closely at the world around me, endeavoring to create compelling photographs from those observations.
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Tree House Lodge - the only lodge of it's kind in the Amazon rainforest - is an all-inclusive, luxury lodge located
at the confluence of the serne and protected Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers near the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.
As there are no roads connecting Iquitos to the outside world, the only way to get there is by boat or airplane.
From Iquitos, the journey to the lodge - first by car, then by boat - takes approximately 2 1/2 hours. The boat ride
begins on the Marañón River, crosses the Amazon River, and continues up the Ucayali River before connecting to
the Yarapa River. The lodge sits right on the Yarapa where the Cumaceba connects, making a beautiful view of the
black and brown water confluence.
Treehouse Lodge sits on 350 acres of preserved, primary Amazon Rainforest surrounded by thousands of acres of
additional protected land. Nearby is the famous Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve - one of the largest protected
areas in Peru, boasting of the greatest biodiversity in the world.
All bungalows at Treehouse Lodge come with comforts you wouldn't expect to find high in the trees in the middle of
the jungle. Showers, sinks, toilets, fresh white linens, comfortable beds, and chairs are our standard. So they don't
come with hot water, but a cool shower after spending the day in the heat is very refreshing. The entire structure of
the bungalow is sealed by mosquito mesh woven so fine that it will not obstruct your view in any way. Additionally,
each bed is equipped with another layer of mosquito mesh drapings which tuck in under the mattress.
The friendly staff at Treehouse will take your luggage to and from your bungalow and clean your bungalow daily. After
enjoying a nice dinner at the main lodge, the path to your bungalow will be lit ensuring you a peaceful and safe walk
home for the night.
Bungalow 1 – Dos Ramas
It is the most accessible bungalow at Treehouse. It sits 36 feet off the ground and spans approximately 17 feet in
diameter. It has two large branches within the interior which add to the feeling that you are home in nature. The
space can be arranged with either one king bed or two twins. Also, a portable cot can be provided if requested for
an additional person. Directions to Bungalow 1: stairs to second floor, cross 1 steel cable bridge.
Bungalow 2 – Laguna Vista
This is another easily accessible bungalow at Treehouse Lodge. It sits 38 feet off the ground and spans
approximately 16 feet in diameter. Bungalow 2 is built in a beautiful Oje tree surrounded by jungle vegetation.
It can be arranged with either one king bed or two twins. A portable cot can be provided if requested for an
additional person. Directions to Bungalow 2: stairs to second floor, cross 2 consecutive steel cable bridges.
Bungalow 3 – Rio Vista
It is the only bungalow with a view of the Yarapa River at Treehouse. It sits 39 feet off the ground and spans
approximately 19 feet in diameter. Like Bungalows 1 and 2, Bungalow 3 offers distinct views you can enjoy
right from your bedroom whether it be high or low water season. In addition, from this bungalow you may see
some local villagers fishing or even a river dolphin if you're lucky. Monkeys regularly pass through this tree
foraging for food. Directions to Bungalow 3: stairs to second floor, cross 3 consecutive steel cable bridges.
Bungalow 4 - Casa Grande
It is the largest bungalow at Treehouse. It looks and feels like the charming home fit for the Swiss Family
Robinson. It sits 34 feet off the ground and spans approximately 22 feet in diameter. A few large branches
within your bungalow make you really feel like you're truly living in a treehouse! And the views will have
you mesmerized. It can be arranged with either one king bed and one twin or three twins.
Directions to Bungalow 4: walk 80 feet from the main lodge along raise wooden pathway, walk 20 feet up
the arching stairs into Bungalow 4.
Bungalow 5 - Bamboo House
Bungalow 5 is 39 feet off the ground and spans approximately 17 feet in diameter. Bungalow 5 has beautiful
views of the surrounding jungle that include bamboo and palm trees. It can be arranged with either one king
bed or two twins. Also, a portable cot can be provided if requested for an additional person.
Directions to Bungalow 5: walk 80 feet from main lodge along raise, wooden pathway, walk 15 feet up arching
stairs, cross steel cable bridge.
Bungalow 6 – Casa Alta
It is the highest bungalow at Treehouse. It towers over the jungle providing magnificent views of the surrounding
rainforest. Monkeys are regularly seen and heard traveling through the trees around this bungalow. It's also a
great place to watch Parakeets, Parrots, and Macaws in the early morning without even leaving the house.
Bungalow 6 sits 67 feet off the ground and spans approximately 15 feet in diameter.
Directions to Bungalow 6: walk 200 feet from main lodge along raised wooden pathway, walk up beautiful 55 foot
spiral staircase, walk across steel cable bridge.
Bungalow 7 – Solitude
This is the second highest bungalow at Treehouse. It stands tall and provides a beautiful secluded home nestled
amongst the trees. On one side, you will be greeted by spacious views spanning the rainforest, on the other the
rainforest will be right next to you. Monkeys are regularly seen and heard traveling through the trees around
Bungalow 6 and the bridge leading to it. As this bungalow sits further into the jungle, it brings the sights and
sounds of the wild close to home. Bungalow 7 sits 65 feet off the ground and spans approximately 18 feet in
diameter. Directions to Bungalow 7: walk 200 feet from the main lodge raised, wooden pathway, walk up
beautiful 55 foot spiral staircase, walk across 2 steel cable bridges.
Bungalow 8 – The Cradle
It is uniquely positioned inside numerous branches that cradle the hut comfortably in the jungle's embrace.
It makes a wonderfully natural home. Standing alone, Bungalow 8 is ideal for those who like a little distance
from their neighbors. Beautiful views of rainforest can be seen in every direction. Further into the jungle, this
bungalow brings the sights and sounds of the wild close to home. It sits 60 feet off the ground and spans
approximately 18 feet in diameter.
Directions to Bungalow 8: walk 250 feet from main lodge along raised wooden pathway, walk 25 feet up stairs.
Day 1 Arrival to Lima
Welcome to Peru!
Arrival to Lima's international airport. Reception by a representative of Domiruth Travel Service and transfer to
the selected hotel. Overnight at La Hacienda Hotel or similar (-)
Day 2 Lima - Iquitos - Tree House Lodge
Breakfast at hotel.
At the opportune time, you will board your flight to Iquitos (Not Included).
Once in Iquitos, your journey to the lodge will consists of a car ride for about 1:15 hours. After which, we will
make a quick pit stop and transfer to the Treehouse river boat. You'll ride about 1:15 hours, first down the
Marañón River, across the Amazon River, and then up the Ucayali River before connecting to the Yarapa River
where Treehouse Lodge sits. Arriving, you will truly feel "away from it all."
Dinner and overnight at lodge. (B,D)
Day 3 Tree House Lodge
Breakfast at lodge.
Free day in order to choose the activities that you want to do. All meals included.
Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Tree House Lodge
Breakfast at lodge.
Free day in order to choose the activities that you want to do. All meals incuded.
Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Tree House Lodge
Breakfast at lodge.
According time, return to Iquitos to board your flight to home. (B)
All the excursions last from 2 to 3 hours depending on the water level and the weather conditions.
1) Dolphin Watching
Dolphins are considered magical among the native Peruvians. According to local legend, dolphins would
transform into humans and kidnap beautiful women from the communities and take them to their kingdom
under the Amazon river. No need to fear, the dolphins we meet will do no such thing. Though dolphins are
spotted all year round on the Amazon, there are specific feeding areas that our guides have designated along
the Ucayali where visitors can swim and interact with the dolphins.
2) Jungle Walk to Learn About Medicinal Plants
The rainforest is like a green pharmacy where you can find many plants used to treat different diseases. You
can find forest medicines for headaches, stomachaches, broken bones, hernias, and rheumatism - even for diabetes.
Before cutting a plant in preparation for extracting medicine, many medicine men ask permission of the protector of
the forest; if they don't ask permission the medicine doesn't work.
3) Dugout Canoe Trip
For centuries, River people have moved along the Amazonian rivers on dugout canoes. Even today, this mode of
transportation is the best way to explore the creeks: navigating slow, listening to the sounds of the jungle, and
observing nature, attempting to imitate the exact way ribereño people see the forest. At some point we will stop
and fish for piranha!
We will carry aboard wooden poles, with string and meat. When the piranha bites, you lift up the pole and voila.
Not to worry, we will retrieve the fish for you.
4) Jungle Walk to Oxbow Lagoon to See the Giant Water Lilies and the Hoatzins
Participate on a fascinating jungle walk to this isolated lagoon that was once part of the river many years ago.
The Oxbow Lagoon hosts many species of aquatic plants such as the giant water lilies that can grow to 6 ft. in
diameter with flowers the size of cabbage. Lastly, though perhaps most fascinating, you will be able to spot the
wattled jacana, nick-named Jesus Christ because it can walk on water.
4) Jungle Walk to observe the Night Monkey
Join this jungle walk to witness the only nocturnal monkey that can be spotted during the daytime. These
primates make their homes in tree holes and, once located, can be seen sticking their heads out to take a peek.
You will walk along a trail that runs close to an old tree where these night monkeys can be seen. They have a
good sense of hearing, are very curious, and apparently evolved into nocturnal animals in order to avoid
competition over food.
6) Visit the Jibaro Community
You will take a boat from Treehouse Lodge downstream on the Yarapa River for 30 minutes to reach a community
called Jaldar. From this village, you will walk 40 minutes on a jungle trail to arrive at the Jerusalem Jibaro
community on the Tahuayo River. You will have a chance to learn the art of fishing in the Jibaro style as well as
explore the Tahuayo river on dugout canoes to search Amazonian animals such as monkeys, macaws, toucans
and sloths. You will also find out how they make their dugout canoes, how they prepare masato (a jungle beer
made out of manioc), and how they make real blow darts, bows, and arrows still used in fishing and hunting today.
While there, you will see original hand crafts made by girls of the community. These crafts will be available for
purchase to take home as souvenirs. Before leaving, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the chief's house - our way of
thanking him for his hospitality.
7) Night Excursion by Boat
If you enjoy the river by day, just imagine the life that awakens at night. On our night excursion, you will travel
along the river, looking for wildlife with flashlights. The chances of spotting wildlife are good. You will see creatures
like beautifully colored frogs resting on the floating plants on the edges of the creeks. You will see fishing bats that
catch their prey using their talons like hawks, detected by sophisticated sonar. By the light of your flashlight, you
will see potoos, owls, and caimans (located through their red eyes) that venture through the dark to catch their
prey. At night you will also find creatures such as kinkajoos, they are easy to see while jumping from branch to
branch on trees along the river.
8) Night walk to se insects
Once the sun sets, many creatures come out, some are the predators and others the prey. On this night excursion,
you will see exotic beetles (rhinoceros and elephant species) and moths (sphinx and roschildia species). On our walk,
you can see diverse species of frogs like the famous owl frog that makes holes in the ground and weighs over ½ pound.
Amazonian people use the skin of this interesting anuran to make drums, but the owl frog protects itself from its
predator by releasing a milky liquid from its skin. There is also a frog called gladiator tree frog that makes its nest close
to the water to keep it from potential rivals and attract females for mating. At some point on the walk we will ask you to
turn off your flashlight and stay quiet to let your senses adapt to the darkness, listening to the sounds of the rainforest
in order to identify what they are and where they come from.
9) Early Bird Watching from the Platforms
The best way to witness wildlife is by waking up early to the sound of hundreds of birds and monkeys. The suspension
bridges are built to bring you closer to all the wildlife that exists around Treehouse Lodge. You will see many species of
tanagers, toucans, parrots, parakeets, antbirds, antwrens, woodpeckers, and monkeys that come to feed on the fruit
and insects found on the trees. There are species of birds that never venture closer to the ground because the fruit they
eat is found on the tree tops. Being closer to the canopy, it's easy to see the beauty of these species. In only one early
morning, you will observe at least 50 species of birds, 20 of which are uncommon.
10) Visit to Puerto Miguel, a Kukama Community
If you're looking for a way to truly experience the Peruvian natives, this is it. Visit Puerto Miguel and interact with the
river people who still preserve their traditions, ancient knowledge, and even language. We will get to explore their homes
made out of wood and palm trees to see how they live, what they cook, and the way they survive using the natural
resources of the rainforest. You'll find it fascinating to see how they have adapted to coexist with their environment,
sharing their space with countless insects, dangerous animals and poisonous plants that can be used to kill or cure
depending on preparation. The river people are skillful craft makers and have a communal house where you have the
chance to purchase their beautifully hand-crafted items made using materials found in the Amazon jungle.
11) Visit the Butterfly Farm
Peru hosts close to 4,000 species of butterfly, more than any other place in the world. Many of the species are
endemic and, therefore, restricted to Peru. The community of Vista Alegre, together with a Peruvian NGO, took
measures to reproduce and protect some species of butterfly by creating a butterfly farm where farm villagers learn
about the entire process of metamorphosis of these beautiful creatures. School children are especially interested in
participating along with their parents in this educational project. As many butterflies are born every day on this farm,
you will have the opportunity to release them into nature, contributing to the repopulation of butterfly species and the
maintaining of environmental equilibrium.
Pris: ca 8.400:- per person vid del i dubbelrum
- Pickup / Drop-off in Lima and Iquitos Airport
- 1 Lodgement nights including buffet breakfast
- 3 Lodgementnight including fullboard
- Round trip transportation via land and river to and from the lodge
- Bottled water and juice
- All excursions of your choice
- English / Spanish speaking guide
Not Included
- Air tickets national and international
- Travel insurance.
- Extras.
- Airport taxes (National US$ 7.40 per pax, International $31.00 per person)
- Overweight in Luggage.
- Tips.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
- Not specified meal
- Personal charges
- Other not specified


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The agent of Spanish veteran Guti has claimed that West Ham are considering a move for the former Real Madrid midfielder.
Guti, who won the UEFA Champions League three times with Real, is available on a free transfer after being released by Turkish club Besiktas.
He is now thought to be a transfer target for West Ham, with reports suggesting that Sam Allardyce has agreed to take the 35-year-old on the club's pre-season tour of Austria.
Guti's representative, Barry O'Connor, said: "West Ham will make a final decision before the season starts."
SOURCE: Sky Sports
Clearly having completed a swift return to the top tier West Ham are a more attractive proposition when it comes to new signings and with that in mind Sam Allardyce has been linked with a number of high-profile players already this summer. Chief among them being Juventus wing duo Eljero Elia and Milos Krasic.
Guti is the latest star to be strongly linked with West Ham and perhaps the former Real Madrid midfield still has something to offer. The 35 year old is currently out of contract having been released by Besiktas.
The midfielder is incredibly experienced having racked up over 500 appearances for Real Madrid between 1995 and 2010, winning five La Liga titles as well as picking up three Champions League winners medals to boot.


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Media and You: The very blunt guide to getting the most out of visual media
In today's society visual media is omnipresent. Whether you're dealing with video, photography, or both, there is one thing you need to remember: YOU, and you alone, control the quality of the experience you will have when you interact with these mediums and the professionals that work in them. While the technical aspect of having your image recorded will often be outside of your control, the way you present yourself and allow yourself to be documented is up to you. With that in mind, here is a list of tips designed to help you have a genuinely positive interaction with any form of visual media.
Remember, professionals are there to make you look good.
The number one problem professionals working in any visual medium run into are clients who don't want to be there because they hate how they look in photographs or sound on video. These clients forget that the professional is there to help them put their best foot forward. A true professional WILL NOT present a product that shows you in a poor light because it will reflect poorly on them and their business.
Accept guidance.
If there is an aspect of your performance or image that is not working for the medium the professional will offer you guidance. Please listen and understand, this is not criticism. The way photography and video work is inherently unnatural. People do not naturally stand very still and smile or speak into a video camera lens while purposely ignoring the person standing behind it. Yet in many instances this may be what you are required to do to in order to get the end result you want. Any feedback the professional is providing is designed to help make that inherently unnatural action easier for you.
Project the image you want.
If you are trying to tell your audience that you were tired, crabby, nervous, or upset at the time of your shoot, show up feeling that way. If that's not the message you're looking to send through your media you need to show up well rested and with a positive attitude. Also, everyone gets nervous. That's fine; professionals are used to it and have strategies in place to deal with nerves. However, if you have something going on that is more serious than nervousness the professional will have to work that much harder to ensure those emotions are not visible in your product and that you come across to your audience the way you want to. It is much easier for a professional to create the image you want if you show up projecting it.
Pay attention to your physical comfort.
If you know you start to get crabby when your blood sugar gets low around lunch time, make sure you bring a snack. If your feet start to hurt if you wear certain shoes, wear comfortable footwear. If you get cold easily, dress appropriately. Simple forethought regarding your own physical comfort will make a world of difference in your experience and your product. If you feel uncomfortable you probably look uncomfortable, and that will translate into your images or your video. Professionals will attempt to adjust the conditions they have control over, to make the situation better for you, but there is only so much they can do. The majority of your physical comfort is going to be up to you and most people don't want to leave their audience wondering why they look like they would rather be having a root canal than shooting a video or sitting for photographs, even if it's true.
Communicate your plan.
In many instances, the professional you'll be working with is someone that doesn't know you and doesn't know your business. They may not have a solid understanding of the function you want the media they are creating to perform or the various ways you intend to use it when it's finished. The earlier you communicate your purpose and your expectations to them the better your product will turn out. Having this conversation right before you sit down to shoot is too late. At that point, you get what you get because the professional may or may not be prepared with the equipment or personnel necessary to capture what you want.
Leave the technical aspects to the professional.
Finally, there is one thing that will annoy your photographer or videographer faster than anything: being told how to do their job. When videographers and photographers shoot, they aren't seeing the raw media that you are generating. They are visualizing a final product that has been professionally edited, retouched, or otherwise adjusted to achieve the desired result. They are working in such a way as to reach that conclusion, and no one appreciates being told their method won't get them there. If you have questions or suggestions please feel free to chime in. Most professionals want to make the client happy and are willing to do some extra work to make that happen. However, making your photographer or videographer feel as if they are simply there to press a shutter or a record button because you need to be in front of the camera and can't do it yourself doesn't endear you to them.
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This is the fourth episode of "The recipe for my success" of my collaboration with the economic luxury magazine BILAN. I have met Peter Rebeiz, CEO and president of Caviar House & Prunier. This interview is fully in French. Mr Rebeiz, who has revived the luxury food industry in Europe, reveals to me his passion for caviar, music and entrepreneurship. He also mentions his meeting with the founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival, Claude Nobs, a turning point in his private and professional life. Everything in this 5 minutes video interview.
Pour ce quatrième épisode de "La recette de mon succès", Xenia Tchoumitcheva a rencontré Peter Rebeiz, CEO et président de Caviar House & Prunier. Celui qui a relancé l'industrie alimentaire de luxe en Europe raconte comment est née sa passion pour le caviar, la musique et l'entrepreneuriat. Il évoque également sa rencontre avec le fondateur du Montreux Jazz Festival Claude Nobs, un véritable tournant dans sa vie privée et professionnelle. Découvrez l'interview vidéo ci-dessus.
My Formula For Success: Peter G. Rebeiz, Caviar House and Prunier
Xenia Tchoumitcheva: We are here at Montreux Jazz Café with Peter Rebeiz.
Peter Rebeiz: Bonjour.
Xenia Tchoumitcheva: It is a pleasure to have you here, Peter. You are at the head of Caviar House & Prunier, a jewel of the luxury food sector. The company was started by your father, Georges Rebeiz, who was the Lebanese Consul in Copenhagen and a precursor of caviar importation in Europe. Was it your father who taught you the business?
Peter Rebeiz: Yes, indeed. And not only did he teach me the business, he gave me the passion for caviar. He started having me taste it when I was four years old. As caviar is a bit salty, children either love it or hate it. I adored it. And have never stopped.
Xenia Tchoumitcheva: How did you go from this passion for caviar to the business side?
Peter Rebeiz: Well, throughout my adolescence, I wanted to be a pianist: I spent two hours every day practicing. At age 18 or 19, I suddenly had the opportunity to be in a group but I needed my own piano, a grand piano. So, I went to my father and said "I need to buy a grand piano," and he said, "Right, you are going to work!" I quickly understood that if I was inside Caviar House, it would be far easier to buy a piano, than it would be to buy Caviar House if I was outside, with a piano.
Xenia Tchoumitcheva: What do you think makes a company successful?
Peter Rebeiz: For me, it means having the vision of what is going to happen tomorrow. In a company, there are a certain number of people who live and work and depend on it, so, for me success is being able to ensure the future of these people, including myself as an associate. I have never been interested in the type of company that lasts for only a few years. I am always thinking 15 years ahead. We are now involved in raising sturgeon for the caviar and that takes 10 years. So everything we are doing now, we will see the results in 10 years. In five years, we will be doing something whose results we see in 15 or 20 years. So, for me, success is long-term thinking. The real success for a company is when it faces up to a vision of tomorrow.
Xenia Tchoumitcheva: You knew Claude Nobs, founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Did knowing him bring anything to your career or to you personally?
Peter Rebeiz: Oh yes, I learned a lot from Claude. First, because until I met him, I thought I was the only crazy person. And when I met him, I realized there was someone else out there who adores food and music as much as I do. We met in an airplane between Geneva and Zurich and we were both on the way to the same meeting. The funny thing is that I didn't know it was Claude Nobs sitting beside me – although, when I was 14, I had his photo in my room, because he was the inspiration for "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple and that fascinated me at the time. Claude taught me a lot because he was a man for whom nothing is fixed. Everything can change and everything can develop. I always found that side of him very interesting. He had a way of taking risks that few entrepreneurs do. For him, a risk was never a risk; it was always an opportunity.
Xenia Tchoumitcheva: Do you have projects for the future, in your business obviously, but also in music?
Peter Rebeiz: Well, joining with Claude Nobs to create Montreux Jazz Café was a leap into music that I made with him, because I consider this brand, this festival, something exceptional. And Caviar House is still at the beginning – even if the company has been in business for 50 years, we are still at the beginning – and I think now we can go a lot further.


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How low can he go? A mere 6 inches
After a seven-month wait, Dennis Walston of Federal Way, Wash., has won official recognition for what he does best -- dancing under a flaming bar 6 inches off the ground.
Mr. Walston, 46, whose professional name is "King Limbo," believed he had smashed an 18-year-old limbo dancing world record in March. But he had to wait to find out until last week, when the 1992 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records arrived in book stores. His name is on page 184.