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Bread and Circuses – The Football World Cup by Christopher Jackson from his blog; The View from Lawrence Street
From the 14th June, the world will witness its 21st World Cup tournament, this time hosted in Russia. Football is an odd game to have conquered the worlds hearts. A sport popularised by the sons of aristocrats running around the wet and cold fields of England's leading 19th century public schools, is now actively played by over 270 million FIFA registered players globally while the World Cup is the World's most watched event, with 3.5 billion people reached in the 2014 tournament.
But while the talents of the worlds leading male football players will fill the papers for the next few weeks, it is also worth taking some time to consider the impact that the World Cup has on national politics.
The World Cup can exert a powerful affect on national moods, not only on the host nations but also on those who participate. In 2006 as Germany hosted the World Cup, the nation witnessed the first large scale public displays of German flags and German nationalism, or as one German friend remarked to me, "It was the first time in my life I felt it was ok to be proud of being German". By contrast spare a thought for Brazil, who after financing the World Cup and the Olympics, crashed out of the World Cup against Germany in a 7-1 in what the BBC called one of the "Great World Cup moments". Not only did the tournament torpedo the reputation of Brazil, it also destroyed the popularity of the national government, and when the full details of the lavo jato or "Operation car wash" scandal first started to appear in 2014, it was a matter of time before the acting President Dilma Rouseff was impeached and the Workers Party (PD) removed from party. Incidentally, Argentina's subsequent loss to Germany in the final also helped sour Argentine national mood and along with Brazil the country removed President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in 2015.
So, what is there to consider at this World Cup? Well firstly its hosts are not exactly in the international good books. Following large-scale arrests and investigations, it is widely believed that the Russian hosts bribed their way into securing the World Cup tournament this year. If that wasn't bad enough, the country remains under heavy international sanctions for its illegal annexation of Crimea, alongside its involvement in the deaths of Dutch nationals in Ukraine and its complicity in Assad's war crimes in Syria. Given this backdrop, President Putin sees an opportunity to distract the world (and his citizens) with well-executed games. If Russia performs well, the visitors are happy and the matches are exciting, the country will be given a strong platform to re-engage with Europe on sanctions whilst also undermining domestic political opposition. However, a loss in the group stage, followed by further corruption details and stories about Russian football hooligans would further undermine both domestic and international support for Russia.
But Russia is not the only country looking to the World Cup for a reputation boost. Both Iran and Saudi Arabia would benefit from stronger than expected performances, and while the chances of any Middle Eastern Team winning the cup are reasonably low, an advance to the semi or quarter finals would still provide a large positive PR boost to these middle eastern nations.
The King John Inn at Tollard Royal in Dorset is one of the growing numbers of gastro, or bistro pubs with enough rooms to accommodate a shooting party, and good enough food and wines to make a team of guns and guests want to have dinner and stay there on the night before a shoot. The King John Inn is just one of many such pubs.
Tollard Royal is a charming village with a 14th Century Church in the middle of what must surely be one of the largest concentrations of good shoots in a small area anywhere in the south of England.
Other 'gastro' pubs and notable establishments along the Dorset Wiltshire border include the Beckford Arms, near Tisbury, the Lamb Inn at Hindon, Howard's House Hotel at Teffont Evias, and the Museum at Farnham. All these pubs have created comfortable and stylish accommodation and provide superb food and friendly service for frequent shooting parties during the season.
For instance the King John Inn at Tollard Royal has no fewer than 70 shooting parties per season thus providing a very welcome and substantial contribution to its turnover and profits.
Assuming an average spend of £200 per head, for dinner, bed and breakfast with an average of 10 guests per party, this creates income of £2000 per shooting party, which multiplied by 70 shooting parties per annum generates a staggering £140,000 of income that otherwise would not exist.
It is therefore easy to understand why an increasing number of local Pubs are 'raising their game' and improving and upgrading their facilities to attract this lucrative market, creating a welcome source of income for the trades people engaged in these 'up-grades'.
A Report on the economic, environmental and social contribution of shooting sports to the UK by Public and Corporate Economic Consultants (PACEC) identified the following:
- 480,000 people shoot live quarry in the UK
- shooting supports the equivalent of 70,000 full time jobs
- Shooters spend £2 billion each year on goods and services
- Shooting is worth £1.6 billion to the UK economy
- Shooting is involved in the management of two-thirds of the rural land area
- Two million hectares are actively managed for conservation as a result of shooting
- Shooting providers spend £250 million a year on conservation
- Shooters spend 2.7 million work days on conservation.
Historically the larger and longer established shoots are on estates that often had houses designed, or extended, to accommodate the large shooting parties of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and in some cases these are reserved for the exclusive use of their owners and their guests.
However, roving syndicates are more likely to stay in the local pub or small hotel where they receive a warm welcome and good service, and this all adds to the camaraderie of dinner the night before a shoot and at breakfast the next morning, and the anticipation of a great day ahead.
As far as the owners of these shoots are concerned the visiting guns provide much needed income for the estate but also for the teams of loaders and beaters who are crucial to a successful days shooting.
There are few things more appealing to a sociable soul than the shared experience of a friendly shoot in beautiful countryside on a beautiful day, but the first impression of the pub or hotel where you have arrived after a long journey is dictated by the warmth of the welcome you receive.
When we arrived at the King John Inn, it was nearing the end of its Sunday Lunch session, and the place was crowded with tables demanding their bills, but the efficient staff, led by Paolo Corgiolu, ably supported by Kate took good care of us, and made us very welcome, despite the other pressures on them. They quickly found us a table for a late lunch, and we ordered two 'starters' from the main menu, chosen since we were saving our appetites for supper,. Two glasses of wine appeared without delay and we could begin to relax and take in our surroundings.
The simple wooden tables in the dining and bar area
The place had a good 'vibe' or dare I say, 'trendy' feel similar to that found in London. I struck up a conversation with a couple on an adjoining table by admiring their Cocker Spaniel and I asked if he shot with it, only to discover that he had a gun on an Army Shoot at the Central Ammunition Depot at Bramley, near the Duke of Wellintgon's home at Stratfield Saye which my late father ran for several years in the late fifties, and on which I know another current member, namely Andrew Speed. 'Speedy' to his friends, was the Adjutant at Sandhurst, and is now living in a 'grace and favour' house in Horse Guard's Parade from whence he organises all the ceremonial events, including the Trooping of the Colour at Her Majesty's Birthday parade.
This is proof, if it were needed, of the small world the shooting fraternity inhabit!
Anyway, after our modest but excellent lunch, we retired to our very spacious double room with a King-size bed and a beautiful marble floored 'en-suite' bathroom with free standing roll top tub and separate shower with enormous rose. This is the largest of the eight bedrooms available at The King John Inn, five of which are in the main building and three others in a converted barn opposite. All are beautifully decorated with antique pieces mixed with modern touches to create rooms in which you just want to linger.
The King's Room Suite
All of the rooms are dog friendly at a modest extra charge of £15.00
We were recommended to try Villa di Geggiano by a friend who knows Chiswick well and things were looking good when we found a parking space just around the corner from the restaurant, a unique experience in London, particularly on a Saturday, and put us in a good mood for our lunch. At the moment Villa di Geggiano is only open for lunch at weekends and for dinner during the week from 6 pm but we were told that this may change when the days start to warm up and the terrace and gardens can be made full use of – they obviously know their market and when customers want to visit.
Chiswick is not an area that we are familiar with so had not known about the struggling restaurants that had tried and failed on these premises. Some may have predicted that Villa de Geggiano too were doomed but they had not reckoned with the expertise of the Bianchi Bandinelli family.
Their background is from the highly desirable Chianti region of Tuscany, which is already a firm favourite place with the English, so much so that it is fondly referred to as Chiantishire. The original Villa di Geggiano, after which the restaurant is named, has been run by the family for over 400 years over which they have maintained and developed the Tuscan estate, each generation taking up the mantel to preserve the legacy.
Villa di Geggiano has been running since 2014 and so far all is going well. A combination of Italian flair and a love of fine food and wine makes for a winning recipe.
Certainly our first impression was very promising – the restaurant has a lovely large terrace at the front which in the summer would be a welcoming 'watering hole' on the way home after work.
Once inside we were greeted warmly by the general manager, Lukasz Borowski who directed us to the lounge for a pre-lunch drink. What confronted us was a very elegant room with an eclectic collection of antique, modern and quirky decorative pieces – nothing anodyne about this room and definitely a talking point whilst relaxing over a pre-lunch drink.
Presented with a list of traditional Tuscan cocktails from which to choose, it is unfortunate that we elected to drive to the restaurant or more precisely that I had been voted designated driver. If this had not been the case I would have loved to have tried a Passion fruit martini or Tuscan Devil both reasonably priced at £8.00. Perusing the impressive wine list there are 8 from the Villa's own vineyards made predominately with the local Sangiovese grape. In fact it is believed that the Bianchi Bandinelli family were the first to introduce Chianti to our shores as early as 1725.
The actual restaurant is quite large, serving a hundred diners in the main room and there is a private dining area at the front of the building . The large skylight floods the whole room keeping the interior bright and although we did not see it, the restaurant stretches further back to another garden at the back – in warmer weather this will be another lovely al-fresco dining experience away from the busy main street. .
The eccentric decor is repeated in the dining room with a mixture of pendant lights and a strangely green felt covered tree structure – we're still wondering why even now!
Notwithstanding such eccentricities, the service and meal were par excellence. In fact I can confidently state that I have not had a better three course meal. It being lunch time I chose lighter options and started with Burrata con Caponatina di Melanzane, which lived up to its meaning in Italian, buttery – a delicious mixture of mozzarella and cream balanced against the light spiciness of the aubergine 'stew'. Robert had his favourite Tuscan dish which he always orders when it's in season, Vitello tonnato – this time the thin cuts of veal loin with tuna were accompanied with a saffron sauce, apples, celery and baby gem – he assured me this was no disappointment.
For our 'secondi' I chose the pan fried Monkfish with samphire, datterini tomatoes and celeriac cream – it is no exaggeration to say this was simply delicious – the fish was perfectly cooked and the other ingredients balanced the dish, particularly the use of the speciality datterini tomatoes with their added sweetness and seasonal samphire. Robert went off-piste with the special of the day, Pasta with lobster – being true italians, this also was exceptional. Not really needed but we had side dishes of small roast potatoes with rosemary and garlic and some spinach enlivened with chilli.
Finally we could not resist the puddings, I had the vanilla panna cotta and hazelnut foam and Robert an apple semifreddo and jelly with white chocolate and crumble.
Naturally a restaurant of this standard is not cheap but Villa di Geggiano is overall good value as the food was exceptional. Our starters were £8 and £12 respectively and our main courses £25 and puddings at £7 each.
Four years on and Villa di Geggiano is still going strong and I'm certain that there are many more treats in the pipe line to offer their customers.
So don't just leave this gem to the locals – a specific trip to Chiswick is well worth the effort. Villa di Geggiano is a special place and the closest you will get to Tuscany in the middle of Chiswick.
I hope that they have broken the curse of 66-68 High Street Chiswick – they certainly deserve to.
The skilled kitchen team that produce the magic
Chrissy studied at Southampton University where she gained a degree in Fine Art Valuation and worked for 16 years at Gerald Marsh Antique Clocks in Winchester, now known as Carter Marsh. Following her departure from Carter Marsh she has been instrumental in the launch of The Vintage Magazine and the design of its website. As well as being a contributing author she is the Features Editor of the magazine with special responsibility for Arts and Culture.
It was probably inevitable, but the crisis engulfing Facebook is one of the most embarrassing examples of Silicon valleys hubris in the last two decades.
A company that specialises in connecting people, an exercise that requires people to trust the platform as a place to share content, has managed to simultaneously violate that trust and act totally surprised in doing so. When Facebook was first created it was a place for university students to share stories, an occasional photo and talk to friends when they couldn't afford to call abroad. Today it is a business platform for multinational corporates, a virtual monopoly in the global social media world (excluding the great digital firewalls of China and Russia), as well as the largest surveillance mechanism ever created by man. If the apocryphal tales that Facebook was created by the CIA ever become more than conspiracy theories, I would take the agents out for a beer. It's hard to imagine them being more successful in manipulating billions of people to hand over the most intimate details of their life than Facebook.
But what do we do about it? Facebook IS the only platform where everyone can find a friend, family member or old classmate from their school days. It also owns Whatsapp, Instagram and nearly brought out Snapchat (before deciding it was cheaper just to copy all of their ideas into Instagram instead). Indeed, the monopoly is alive and very well in the social media space. So much for a dynamic and free market that internet radicals long predicted.
The issue with Facebook is that it has transcended its role as a tech company and become a global public good, much in the way that GPS, SWIFT and Wikipedia have done. This conflict between its corporate needs and Facebooks public nature is at the heart of the conundrum that is threatening Facebooks future role as the global sharing platform.
There may come a time where individuals lose their inhibitions and learn to accept the flawed nature of humanity, such that the embarrassing university photos and awkward Facebook status of one young activist days become nothing more than a source of amusement. But we are not there yet.
In the interim the most radical solution may yet be the one true way to ensure the eternal legacy of Zuckerberg's creation: turn the company into a global charity with an international non-partisan board. Such a solution has long been muted for Twitter, another social media company that serves a clear public good, but unlike Facebook has lacked the will (some would say ability) to extract the financial gains necessary to ever become commercially viable.
A world where Facebook becomes a utility like Verizon or a charity like Wikipedia is hardly likely to thrill investors and tech entrepreneurs. Then again, few people who change the world ever live to see the real fruits of their efforts.
If Zuckerberg is serious about fixing Facebook he needs to find a way to square the circle between regaining user trust and generating the returns expected by Wall Street.
For a man more concerned about his public appearance than his bank account, Mr Zuckerberg could do worse than consider what Facebook would look like if it became a true global public good rather than a Wall Street darling. The clock is ticking and the users are leaving.
Your move Mr Zuckerberg.
Christopher Jackson graduated from York University with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Politics with International Relations, BA and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and currently works on financing and developing renewable energy projects.
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If the Audi Q5 is not looking in showroom gleaming condition that is because it has been doing what its designed to do. In this case it has been driven around the country lanes of the South Downs to visit some of the wonderful shooting country for which the Cowdray Estate is renowned, including the famous 'chalk-pits' drive at Cocking. Be assured that the Navarra Blue paintwork with black leather Alcantara sport front seats is a very pleasing combination, in fact the Audi Q5 delivers on the 'looks front' in abundance.
Audi have combined clean elegant lines on this 2017 model, having made it slightly larger than the previous version and added more technology – there's a head up display, adaptive LED headlamps and the Virtual Cockpit. However, larger doesn't mean heavier – in reality due to the use of aluminium throughout the body work this Audi Q5 is 90 kgs lighter resulting in better performance, braking, handling and efficiency.
Better efficiency by way of fuel consumption and lower CO2 has been achieved by their latest development of the company's famous all-wheel-drive system. It works by allowing the engine to drive just the front wheels most of the time. When the extra grip from all-wheel drive is needed due to changing conditions, power is sent to the rear wheels via two clutches – one mounted to the car's gearbox, the other to the rear axle. This takes only 200 milliseconds for power to flow to the rear and shift the engine's torque between all four wheels to keep you pointing in a straight line. Not only does this help improve fuel economy but it helps reduce unnecessary wear and tear on the engine and gearbox.
So all this is good for everyday driving but as mentioned earlier, we put the Audi Q5 through its paces off road and the efficiency and comfort was improved by engaging the optional air suspension which allows you to raise the ride height.
These new technologies seem to have worked as the 2017 Audi Q5's combined MPG is officially up by 16%, while CO2 emissions are down by 15% – all this and better acceleration to boot.
Having driven many Audis it is reassuring to find the Multi Media Interface (MMI) is very much the same across all models although with added sophistication on the higher spec cars. On this Q5 there is a large central screen with a controller on the central console and a control pad with adorning buttons enabling easy navigation through the myriad systems – definitely need to read the owner's handbook to discover all its functions!
Recently I went to Stockholm for a long weekend. I am not sure if it was due to the cold weather, my habits or just unconsciously trying to stay professional even whilst on holiday, I found myself constantly in search of a decent wine in the supermarket to go with my dinner, but to no avail, nothing was found. The only thing I could see in any supermarket was terrible-looking non-alcoholic wines or beer. I did come across a wine shop on a Saturday afternoon, but guess what, it was closed at 3pm. Coming from the UK where you can buy booze 24/7, I was in shock. Who would close a wine retail shop at 3 pm on a Saturday?
Then my wine-professional-self kicked in. Suddenly I got it. For years, I have learnt that the Scandinavian countries have government regulated alcohol monopoly in place. Now I realize how it works. The Swedish government operates a monopoly on the alcohol retail sales. Anything above 3.5% ABV will need to be sold through the 430 plus government-owned "Systembolaget" wine shops.
Originally, everything, including the import and export, production and both on and off-trade alcohol sales, was controlled by the government. However, in 1995, when Sweden joined the EU, they were allowed only to retain its retail sales monopoly on alcohol. Therefore, nowadays it's possible for business to import and sell wines to restaurants directly. But to buy wines to enjoy at home, you will need to go to Systembolaget.
As a result, my trip in Stockholm ended up with only a glass of Spanish wine, three times the usual price I would pay in the UK, from Ribera del Duero in a restaurant. But at least it was really delicious!
Museum of Spirits in the island of Djurgården, Stockholm – Photo credit@Spiritmuseum
It seems like Stockholm might not be an ideal destination for wine travel then. However, to my surprise, I found a little gem in the island of Djurgården amongst all the major tourist attractions. It's a boutique style Museum of Spirits (SpritMuseum – dedicated to alcoholic drinks, not ghosts). Small it might be but it is modernly decorated and equipped with a tasting room, a bar and a restaurant. I went into the special Champagne exhibition first where you could learn everything about Champagne.
Aroma Pumps
Just when I thought that this museum was disappointingly tiny, I turned into the main spirits section and was totally blown away. Admittedly, it is not massive. But I was extremely impressed by the well thought through layout and various aroma pumps that are on display. Aromas of all major spirits such as Cognac, Whisky, Calvados, Bourbon are there for you to sniff. Then more astonishingly, the aromas of many rare ingredients for spirits making, for example, wormwood, which is for making Absinthe is there too for you to smell. Being a wine and spirits educator myself, I have been dreaming of such a 'classroom' to show students how those ingredients smell like. Apart from the aroma pumps, there are different sections where you can learn about spirits making in an interactive way. Even the sometimes difficult to understand distillation process has been made easier to understand by the beautiful animated film that is on show. In short, this is heaven for people who like to learn more about spirits in a very engaging way.
Apart from the main exhibition sections, there is also a bar and a restaurant called The Dining Room headed by Chef Petter Nilsson who spent 15 years in Paris at the acclaimed neo-bistro La Gazzetta which he co-owned.
Delicious ingredient-focused, season-specific Nordic dishes are served here. After learning all about spirits, admiring the seasonal collections, it is definitely a treat to settle down and enjoy a beautiful and nourishing Nordic meal here. Not to mention that the view from the restaurant is picturesque, which is a bonus!
SpritMuseum: Djurgårdsvägen 38-40, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden. Photo credit@Spiritmuseum
Current exhibitions:
· CHAMPAGNE! – Until 30/10/2018
· SWEDEN: SPIRITS OF A NATION – Until 31/12/ 2018
SpritMuseum: Djurgårdsvägen 38-40, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden.
Leona De Pasquale DipWSET, The Vintage Magazine's Wine Correspondent
Originally from Taiwan, Leona has been working in the wine industry for more than 10 years as freelance wine writer, translator and educator. She wrote and translated for Decanter Magazine (Chinese Edition in Taiwan), Le Pin Magazine in Hong Kong and is the UK & Europe Correspondent for the most influential wine and spirits magazine in Taiwan (Wine & Spirits Digest). She is also the translator for The World Atlas of Wine, American Wine and Natural Wine. She obtained her WSET Diploma in 2016.
Wham, Bham, thank you Ma'am! – Financial Market chaos in 2018 by Christopher Jackson from his regular blog, The View from Lawrence Street
On the 5th of February 2018, the Dow Jones witnessed its largest one-day point decline in its 120-year history. In total, the 30 largest US listed companies from across the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) dropped 4.6%, a percentage decline not seen since the eurozone crisis in August 2011. Nor was the Dow alone.
As investors across the world saw the roaring US stock market come to a violent halt, stock markets in Asia and Europe started to collapse as well.
Why? What went so badly wrong that the world suddenly lost its cool and within a week almost all global indices had fallen by 6%-12%?
Most of the news for 2018 actually looked pretty great.
The IMF had upgraded global growth forecasts for 2017, 2018 and 2019, while claiming that the world was about to witness the "'broadest' upsurge in global growth since 2010". Global Mergers & Acquisition activity was at its highest since the dot.com boom over 17 years ago, the eurozone grew at its fastest rate in a decade and manufacturing growth has exploded across the US, Europe and the UK.
Given these factors, many retail investors and ordinary people reasonably asked the question: "Why did everything collapse and what should I do with my money now"? In an attempt to answer the first part, we have to begin with separating the event itself (the stock market collapse), and the reasons behind the crash (the fundamentals).
There are many different and authoritative views on this issue, including a very easy and concise piece by Bloomberg available here. My take is below:
With interest rates at record lows, the stock-market continuing to grow at breakneck speed and the global economy expanding, people have thrown caution to the wind and invested in the stock markets. In fact, January 2018 witnessed record levels of investment in the stock-market, as confidence took over and people from all walks of life began to invest. This is where the problem started.
Everyone in the stock market had been waiting for a fall. But knowing when it would come had been a significant challenge. If investors left too early, they would be potentially giving up the chance to make more money. If they left too late, they may lose everything. On January 29th and 30th, the first investors lost their calm and pocketed their gains and as January came to a close, the US stock market saw two days of consecutive decline and its largest fall since May 2017 (a small blip in comparison to what would happen later).
But why were the professional investors sceptical of the market? Here again we must return to expectations.
The aim of a professional investor is to generate returns that exceed what could be earned by investing in a risk-free asset. In simple terms "risk free" usually means bank deposits and the bonds of the worlds most financial secure markets (US, UK, Switzerland, German). The reason they are "risk free" is because most bank deposits are covered by insurance and because these governments are considered financially prudent enough to guarantee that any money owed to investors will always be repaid. Naturally this sounds like a great deal for investors. Put your money into a bond and earn a guaranteed amount of interest. What is not to like? Well the problem is that after the financial crisis too many investors thought that this was a good idea and so as the demand for bonds increased, their price increased. To cut a long story short, when the price of a bond increases the interest (read return) gets smaller. This is where the problem started.
Risk free bonds are the benchmark for professional investors. The expectation is to beat the risk free rate and the more risk the investor is asked to take, the bigger the return they expect (over the risk free rate). But if the risk free rate is extremely low, then risky investments can look increasingly attractive if investors cannot reach their target return through traditional investments. Pension funds are an excellent example of this. Prior to 2008 a pension fund would expect to pay 3% of all its funds under management out to its retirees every year. Therefore, as long as the pension fund could earn over 3% the fund would meet its obligations. Conveniently several types of government bond from the UK, USA and across leading economies were paying around 5% prior to 2008, allowing pension funds to make a 2% profit and meet all of their commitments, with minimal risk. But the financial crisis and ultra-low interest rates changed everything.
As interest rates dropped to nearly 0% (in some cases negative), investors like pension funds, were forced to find other ways to generate their returns and so they piled into property, real assets (gold, oil, etc) and stocks. Accordingly, the stock market exploded. It didn't matter that a company was now generating 3% return a year (compared to 5%) because its share price had risen. The alternative was a 1% government bond.
So back to 2018, the key question for investors was this: when would interest rates rise sufficiently that large money managers would sell their stocks? After all, if the interest rate rises then the return from the stock must price in tandem at every step. But that cannot happen forever.
So the magic number was 3%. Specifically, investors began to believe that rising wage inflation in the US at the end of January would increase the interest rate on US ten-year debt to 3%. If inflation was high, the US Federal Reserve would increase rates and money managers would sell their stocks. In Germany the same thing happened when the largest German workers union negotiated an inflation busting pay rise in February, leading to significant stock market declines in the US stock market (the 2nd worst performer after the Dow Jones).
What next?
The financial markets have broadly calmed following their collapse at the start of the month, but the truce remains uneasy. It is clear that investors remain extremely uncertain whether the sharp decline in share prices remains the only price "correction" that we shall see for the year, or if it is merely an early warnings tremor before a larger financial earthquake later in the year. On this question, expert opinion is fiercely divided.
However, for people interested in following the stock market closely its worth looking at whether any of the large companies, famously called "Unicorns" choose to finally go public this year. Traditionally private companies go public when they believe that valuations are at record highs, not when they believe that there is space to grow. So if you see AirBnB, Uber or even Spotify go public, then maybe consider putting some more cash in the bank and out of the stock market.
Important disclaimer here: This piece merely reflects the views of the author and should not be considered as financial guidance or advice.
At Landford Stone we're lucky enough to work on some truly breath-taking projects in properties across the South-West. There is no greater joy for us than the reward of seeing the highest quality natural stone taking pride of place in beautiful properties.
Natural stone is much more than simply a 'worktop' or 'flooring' material, it is, to us, a 'natural masterpiece', a geological work of art that not only brings the outside world indoors but brings with it both character and charm. Each individual natural stone slab is unique in its patterning and colouring, which is why we encourage all our private customers to visit our yard to hand-select the slab that is perfect for their project.
We're thrilled to be able to showcase a recent project, completed at the end of 2017, at a magnificent Chandler's Ford home. The incorporation of a trio of natural stone materials – granite, limestone and marble, has really delivered both an air of sophistication and wow-factor in this impressive home.
This particular project not only involved a full kitchen worktop installation with striking limestone flooring but also an absolutely jaw-dropping marble entrance hall, staircase and first floor landing.
Magnificent Marble
Arabescato Corchia Marble Entrance Hall
The marble we used for this stunning staircase is Arabescato Corchia, originating from Italy. Arabescato is a white marble with striking grey veins that certainly add a touch of luxury to any project! The individual tiles for this project were pre-cut in Italy from matching slabs, transferred over to their new British home and painstakingly fitted by our expert flooring team. The Arabescato Corchia is complemented by a contrasting Nero Marquina, dark marble inset/border (originating from Spain). The bespoke treads and risers were manufactured at Landford Stone's factory.
Marble is a winning material when it comes to elegant flooring. It has been used for thousands of years, from Ancient Egypt to Ancient Rome and Constantinople.
Marble is of course a higher priced natural stone which conveys an air of grandeur. It is incredibly hard wearing and represents an investment, contributing to the resale value of your property.
Granite and Limestone in a bright modern kitchen
Kinawa White Granite and Baobab Ebony Limestone Kitchen
This stunning kitchen features our 30mm Kinawa White granite worktops with pencil edge detailing, as well as a bespoke shaped granite kitchen island with incorporated breakfast bar /sitting area. Kinawa White granite has been hugely popular over the last 5 years and it is easy to see why!
One of our most popular light granite materials, Kinawa, features beautiful grey patterning throughout and looks equally brilliant in both modern and traditional kitchens – this versatility is definitely a contributing factor in its popularity.
In this kitchen we also installed a large up-stand behind the work surfaces that runs seamlessly into a windowsill. This added feature of an incorporated windowsill or shelf is a very popular detail and a fantastic way of showing off a bit more of your natural stone.
The kitchen flooring is 10mm thick Baobab Ebony limestone tiles, supplied by our major flooring partner Ca' Pietra and installed by our experienced flooring team.
Giles Lane,
We were introduced to Louise Waldron, the founder of Snow Finel Ski Wear and couldn't help but be impressed not only with her, but with her range of ski wear. She certainly has spotted a gap in the market for quality thermals, layers and accessories but without the very high price tags of those up-market brands which we aspired to but somehow couldn't quite justify.
Made from the finest Merino wool and styled with an understated good taste and stamped with her own unique detail, we're sure that Snow Finel Ski Wear will be recognised in the same way that a flash of red on the sole of a shoe is unmistakably, Christian Louboutin.
Now is an excellent time to visit the Snow Finel website as there are some timely offers for this season! (Just click on the photos or logo to go to the site and view the whole fabulous collection)
We asked Louise to tell us her story which we are delighted to share:-
I started Snow Finel quite simply because I couldn't fine anything I wanted to wear! I was lucky enough to own lots of lovely ski jackets and ski pants but when I stopped for those long lunches or apres ski drinks I was rather embarrassed about the scruffy old fleece and T-shirt combos.
After visiting lots of factories in the Uk and persuading three of them to work with me, I started in 2013 with a small range of ladies jumpers and hats. I launched at the Spirit of Christmas Fair and attended a small number of small fairs.
Having been well received I realised that stylish thermals and mid layers were lacking in the marketplace. My aim was to create stylish, coordinating layers which looked fantastic on and off the slopes.
The range has grown to include base layers, mid layers, gilets, leggings and a range of accessories for men and ladies.
Merino Wool Mid Layer with Contrasting Zip and matching Cashmere Hat
I design all the garments myself and have everything manufactured in the UK. I felt very strongly about this as I want to support British industry.
All the garments are made from high quality merino wool. Merino has fantastic qualities as a fibre to wear for sport.
- It naturally regulates the wearer's body temperature.
- It wicks moisture but doesn't cool the wearer.
- It retains heat but you won't ever overheat in it!
- An added bonus is it never smells.
The business is growing organically, I am proud of the products that are designed for skiing but are worn by anyone who enjoys sport. The quest for new products and colour ways makes the design process exciting, as does trying out all the samples on the slopes to ensure they perform well.
Men's Top Layer in Merino Wool
Recently in Millesime Bio (the world's largest organic wine fair) in Montpellier, I overheard a conversation between a visitor and a Portuguese wine producer. After tasting some of the impressive wines which were mostly clean and showing pure fruit characters, the visitor challenged the producer by asking, "with a wine [pure] like this, where is the Portuguese 'terroir'?"
The question is not an easy one. Famous for its Port wine and infamous for many cheap and cheerful Rosés, Portugal wine industry have undergone some dramatic transformations in the last few decades. Huge funding had been injected into many different regions, which helped to improve winemaking techniques, equipment and vineyard management.
But the Portuguese, long been criticised by some marketing experts for their unpronounceable and difficult-to-sell grape varieties, continue to guard and cherish their native varieties and slowly but surely prove to the world that you don't always need Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc to win sales.
Focusing on what you have, embracing new technology as well as protecting ancient traditions, one can make impressive wines and proudly show the 'terroir'.
The Portuguese are the guardian of their native grapes
During my short stay in Montpellier, I thoroughly enjoyed trying the below Portuguese organic 'terroir' wines.
Mica 2017, Vinho Verde, Vinibio
Made by a group of four organic wine producers in Vinho Verde region in the northern part of Portugal, Mica is their flagship wine made by a blend of Loureiro and some Azal and Trajadura. "Loureiro" means "laurel" and typically shows aromas reminiscent of laurel flowers, orange blossoms, apple and peach. It has refreshing acidity balanced by some residual sugar (19 g/l).
I asked the producer Antonio Sousa Pereira if Mica is always off-dry? The answer was, "it depends".
He told me that 2017 was a very dry year in the region and Loureiro had lots of sugar accumulated by the time of harvest.
Every year, Mica has different style ranging from bone dry to off-dry. They just let the nature take its course.
Phaunus Palhete 2016, Vinho Verde, Aphros Wines
A blend of 80% Loureiro and 20% Vinhão made by this biodynamic producer. This is not your usual Vinho Verde! It's quirky but it's also 'traditional'.
Using the ancient method of blending white and red grapes, fermented dry with ambient yeast in clay amphora, the wine shows some funky aromas initially, leading to fresh cranberries and herbaceous and earthy notes.
I also admire their wine label which shows a Faun (a mythological half human–half goat creature) enjoying some music whilst the vines and grape juice are working hard together to produce delicious wines.


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does anyone know the ID on #18?!? It's kind of important.
Tim Sweeney lo hace de nuevo! Magnifique Mix
I've not listened yet but i presume the BIS tracks are from the new Secret Circuit EP, afterlife?
The second half was one of the best sets I've heard in two years listening. Heavy heavy heavy rotation
does anyone know the ID on #22 ????
tim, less talking please...you all spaced out hungover...not a good touch to the mixes. love the music almost everytime though!!!!
are you smoking indica ? try sativa :)
@rimokh #22 is a very early collab of andrew butler and kim ann foxman from around 2006 but it was never released.
Tim, this mix is adorable and one of the best I heard in the last time. 'Guess you were influenced by your gig at panorama bar ? I can understand that.
20. - - BIS - does anyone know the ID?
Can anyone ID 17 and 18? Blinding chuggers! Ta in advance.
Yeah, track ID on 18 would be ace... Great mix :)
Man Tear - Outside Amore (Dub) is such a Bomb! Anyone know more about this release? I want it on 12"!
@kat : Thanks !!
el massive mix, mr. Sweeney
#18 = Hernene - Roly Poly
very very very cool mix. NEED to know 20. - - BIS ID

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Queen Mary University of London
Course Introduction
On this programme, you divide your time equally between the two subjects. Comparative literature is about making comparisons – and connections – between challenging themes and motifs in different literatures and cultures. As well as having the opportunity to study a range of genres, time periods, and national literatures (all of which can be studied in translation), you can cross nationalities and even time periods. You could also examine links between literature and a whole range of other art forms: such as music; film; popular culture or visual arts.
Linguistics complements the study of literature, allowing you to gain an understanding of how language works and how we communicate with each other. You will develop systematic ways of looking at examples as diverse as youth language in our multicultural and multilingual cities, or the English used in the media and politics. You will consider how new technologies shape the form of English and whether the spread of English in the world is changing or even killing other languages.
In your first year you will follow foundation modules introducing you to various aspects of linguistic and literary theory alongside modules focusing on particular aspects of both subjects. Advanced options in second and final years permit you to concentrate on the areas of literature and linguistics that interest you the most.
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Make a Green Choice
The Westin San Diego has certainly implemented green practices and we are always trying to do more. We believe that economic growth and the well-being of society are inextricably tied to the health of the environment. Accordingly, we embrace our responsibility for environmental stewardship and are committed to integrating leading environmental practices and sustainability principles into our core business strategy. Through collaboration with our hotel owners, franchisees, suppliers and business partners, we actively work to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities and continually improve and innovate on practices aimed at: Conserving natural resources, Minimizing waste and pollution, Enhancing indoor environmental quality, Establishing and reporting on key environmental performance indicators and Raising environmental awareness among our associates, guests and communities.
Going Green
Conserving water, energy and other resources is rewarding for you and great for the environment. Enjoy a $5 voucher at participating restaurants or 500 Starpoints® awarded at check-out for each night you decline housekeeping (except day of departure).
It feels good to conserve. Make A Green Choice.
To participate in the Make a Green Choice program, please tell us at check-in or look for the door hanger in your guestroom.
One night can mean significant savings
Hotel & Guest Rooms
All areas of the Westin San Diego has recycling bins, including our meeting rooms. If requested, we are happy to provide rolling recycling stations in each meeting room that include a separate bin for paper, cans, and waste. Every department of our hotel uses recycled paper for all printing and copying.
The hotel also recycles its grease trap oil to create bio-diesel.
We gladly offer walking maps and information on public transportation. Because of our location, guests have no need to use a car while staying at our property. We are only one block from the trolley line, two blocks to the train station, and within walking distance to all downtown activities.
The Westin San Diego is pleased to provide all of our guests with a complimentary airport shuttle. The shuttle cuts down on the need for guests to rent cars or use separate taxi cabs.
Guest Rooms
- Linen Program: Sheets are only laundered upon guest's request.
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs have been installed in all guestrooms, lobbies and hallways.
- We use low-flow toilets in all guestrooms.
- Dual Shower-Head Program: Guests can opt to use only one showerhead during their stay or, by removing a pin in the second showerhead, they can utilize both.
Meeting Planning & Meeting Set-up
Paperless Meeting Planning
- Electronic sales tools are provided during the meeting planning process to conserve paper, including electronic sales proposals, contracts, electronic menu and banquet event orders, and electronic booking tools using StarGroups and reservation cross-check.
Environmentally & Socially Conscious Activities
- Hotels offer the opportunity for meeting attendees to participate in environmental or community related team-building and/or volunteer activities.
- Hotels offer the opportunity for meeting attendees to participate in the Check Out for Children
Sustainable Meeting Services
- Default Paperless and Clutter Free Meeting set-ups are employed.
- When printed material is required, recycled content paper products and double-sided printing are chosen by default.
- Recycled content paper flip-charts, white boards and environmentally friendly non-paper supplies are provided by default.
- Meeting signage is carried through LCD/LED screens or other sustainable supports.
- Potted plants or organically grown flowers are available upon request in lieu of cut flowers.
- Access to sustainable transportation services is available.
- Recycling bins are available in all meeting spaces.
Sustainable Food & Beverage Practices
- Sustainable and/or locally sourced food options are offered as part of the meeting menu.
- Meeting spaces are designed using tables that do not require linen by default. If table coverings are preferred by the meeting planner, reusable alternatives, such as cloth, are offered.
- China and silverware service are used by default. If disposable food packaging is required, environmentally friendly options are proposed.
- Condiments are provided in bulk containers/dispensers to reduce waste.
- Environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional bottled water are available by default.
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The weather forecast for Huddersfield is looking decidedly beery over the next five days.
As of 5pm today (Wednesday) The Star Inn's Winter Beer Festival began.
The deluge of ale from England, Wales and Scotland - 55 plus beers, all on handpull - is predicted to last five days.


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Saturday, September 23, 2017 1:00 am
Redecorating child's room
The first weeks of school can be the perfect time to reboot a child's bedroom.
Ideally, the room should be easy to keep organized and great for concentrating on homework. It also needs to be decorated in a way that's kid-friendly but not too age-specific, so you won't have to redecorate too soon.
We've asked three interior designers – Brett Beldock of New York-based Brett Design Inc., Florida interior designer Andrew Howard and Catherine Davin of Pittsburgh-based Davin Interiors – for some organizing and decorating strategies for children's rooms.
Simple choices
In choosing a color palette, keep it as simple as possible, says Beldock. She suggests limiting the number of colors to create a stylish space that feels orderly. Use white paint on walls, she says, and then bring in just one bold accent color, like red, navy or magenta, perhaps through a patterned rug and colorful bedding.
Another trendy but timeless option: Use charcoal paint on the walls with crisp white trim, then add a white-and-charcoal patterned rug, and bring in bolder colors through books and keepsakes displayed on shelves.
"We used to do baby colors, but I think the important thing is to do strong, handsome colors they can live with and grow into," Beldock says.
For those who worry about using a lot of white in a child's room, where it could easily get dirty, Howard notes that outdoor fabrics and rugs have become just as pleasant to the touch as indoor items, and they're far more durable. So light colors can be much more easily cleaned than they would have been a decade ago.
Use outdoor fabrics in places where kids "might be putting their hands, and where they might sit," he says. Even if your child is neat, "his friend might wipe Cheetos all over everything and not think about it."
Patterns, too, can help hide wear and tear. Davin recommends using a patterned carpet that's "forgiving with stains" to add color and style to a child's room. "By the time they grow out of it, it might be time to change the carpet anyway," she says.
"Don't over-furnish," says Davin, because kids are likely to want a big open space to spread out on. Include only furniture that's necessary.
And while some open shelving is great for displaying favorite items, all three designers recommend plenty of closed storage for kids' rooms. Deep drawers, bins with lids and cabinets with doors will all help kids stash their items.
Davin suggests hunting for flea market finds, like old armoires or Queen Anne dressers offering plenty of space. "You could paint it bright pink or shiny black or whatever color you need," she says. "We never do that 'matched set of furniture for a child's room' anymore."
Large furniture pieces can make a small room feel smaller, and yet some of them may be needed. Beldock says one creative strategy to keep desks and storage units from dominating a room is to use transparent, durable Lucite for these large pieces. For one design project, Beldock created an entire wall of Lucite bookcases, and she has designed a clear Lucite desk for CB2.
Another strategy: Howard suggests adding built-in storage beneath window seats or anywhere else there might be unused space.
For lighting in small rooms, wall sconces are great because you don't have to worry about kids knocking lamps over.
But even in small rooms, Beldock suggests investing in a full-size desk. When a child is young, it's nice to be able to pull up a second chair at the desk for a tutor or family member helping with homework. Once kids get older, they'll be ready to use that full-size desk all by themselves.
Although the goal is a timeless space, be sure to incorporate a few special items that express a child's interests. Davin often includes framed prints like movie posters or depictions of favorite animals, or one big item like a surfboard. "For one little girl, we did a swing chair and fairy lights in her room," Davin says. The items don't have to be expensive, she says, but should highlight what the child loves. Howard agrees, but cautions parents to remember how easily kids' tastes can change.
"If they like blue now, they're going to like red tomorrow," he says. Strike a balance between giving the child a voice and letting grown-ups make bigger decisions.
– Melissa Rayworth, Associated Press


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Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 02, 2016
Today Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes announces the releases of "Island Girl", the latest single by rising Texas Hip-Hop artist King Tonyo. The single is currently available for streaming and download at the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes website.
After his hit records "Next 2 Blow" and "Gas On The Strip", King Tonyo shows off his versatility on "Island Girl" as he lays down sultry lyrics and smooth vocals on the R&B, Reggae infused record. Contrary to what many may believe, "Island Girl" is a metaphorical reference to what most men seek from a woman, which is alone time. This "alone time" serves as a temporary escape from everything else that is going on in life, and any girl that fulfills that role is considered to be an "Island Girl".
King Tonyo is currently seeking press opportunities, interviews, features, and more. He can be reached through his official Twitter page.
About King Tonyo:Tony Woods (better known as King Tonyo), is the co-founder of Tone Setter Music Group and is the leader of the "Set The Tone" movement. "Set The Tone" is a phrase that represents his team's approach to both music and life; Tone Setter Music Group strives to create new trends and to make a major impact on not just the music industry, but the world as a whole. King Tonyo was born in San Antonio, TX but many know him from his time spent in Houston as he spent significant time there growing up; and even finished high school there. King Tonyo frequently traveled back and forth between Houston and San Antonio during his adolescent years, largely due to growing up in a broken home, but those troubles are far behind him now as he has become one of the most popular artists in San Antonio. Most that knew Tonyo growing up would often say that he had an uncanny ability to light up any room he entered and that he seemed destined to someday be in the limelight; this appears to have come true. King Tonyo made a lot of noise in 2016 with his hit record, "Next 2 Blow" feat. Robbie Raps that has been played in clubs all across San Antonio, as well has his contributions to Swanny Ivy's hit record titled, "Gas on The Strip". H.Y.P.E. magazine has even been quoted as saying in their article titled "Who Is King Tonyo?" that King Tonyo is one of the rising artists in the music industry that everyone should look out for. 2017 promises to be a huge year for King Tonyo as he leads into the new year with his new single titled, "Island Girl", which is destined to be a smash hit.
About Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes: Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes are the most widely distributed mixtapes in the world, with over 100 million downloads/plays generated by over 300 volumes officially hosted by major artists. Coast 2 Coast has a solid reach in the new music industry with a digital magazine, DJ coalition, industry tips blog, yearly convention, and more. Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes represents a unique opportunity for artists of all urban genres, from major to indie. For more information, visit http://www.coast2coastmixtapes.com.


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You've come to the right place!
Originally introduced to Hawaii in the early 80's, each pair of our wooden shoes is still individually hand carved by our skilled artisans using the same traditional tools and methods that have been passed down and perfected through the generations.
Our shoes are assembled when you place your order, making them truly custom!
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Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
The whole wheat bread is one of the major products included in the wholegrain family. The whole grains are, opposite to refined grains, the cereal grains from whom the bran and germ haven't been removed. The refined grains and the whole grains have in common only the endosperm. In more accessible terms, this means that the wholegrains have healthier attributes and values compared o any kind of grains. It actually has been proven that the consumption of wholegrains reduces the risk of type II diabetes, heart diseases, obesity and hypertension.
Since bread is one of the most popular items in our kitchen, no wonder that scientist have worked to develop some recipes that won't do so much harm, considering the health of the consumer as a high priority. Nowadays, more and more, the main accent is on living and eating healthy, so a large variety of recipes with strong, natural, un-processed ingredients is available.
Wheat is one of the most ancient ingredients used in the kitchen, and when it's powdered, and transformed into flour, is one of the most popular key-elements when it comes to bread.
The whole wheat bread recipe described below manages to preserve the great taste, the smooth flavor and the right texture to call this bread a great one, as all of the grain is used at its full capacity and none of its nutritional values is lost.
The ingredients to prepare the whole wheat bread are:
The yeast and the sugar are mixed into a bowl with the hot water, and then left to stand until they have a creamy look, in about 10 minutes. After this first composition is ready, pour it into a larger bowl, together with the whole wheat flour, a cup of that all-purpose flour, the milk and the vegetable oil.
Add some salt and make sure you have a uniform composition.
It's now time to add the rest of the all-purpose flour, in two separate steps, first a ½ cup of flour, and then the other, and stir well the mixture. When the dough seems to be at its right density, take it out of the large bowl and put it into a floured surface.
Knead it for about ten minutes, until the dough seems elastic, and then place it into another large bowl, previously well-oiled. Cover it with a towel and leave it somewhere warm as it is for an hour, the time necessary to grow until it has a double volume.
After an hour, take out the dough and gently place it into a bread pan. Your must now preheat the oven at 400F degrees. After the dough is put into the pan, you must leave it once again to gain the right size; 40 minutes will be enough, yet again covered with a damp cloth or towel.
After the 40 minutes have gone, it's time to use the beaten egg. It will be lightly and softly brushed over the dough. Bake it into the oven for half an hour.
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I look forward to more successes as they continue to grow our channel reach
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 01, 2015
Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, today announced that Michelle Wang, Director of Marketing-U.S. Channel, and Nancy Czlonka, Director of Sales-U.S. Distribution, have been named to The Channel Company's prestigious 2015 CRN® Women of the Channel, and Wang has also been recognized as one of this year's Power 100. The annual list honors outstanding female executives across vendor channel organizations, distributors, solution providers and other women prominently involved in the IT channel ecosystem for their successes and the far-reaching impact they are having on the technology industry going forward.
This year's Women of the Channel were carefully reviewed and selected by the editors of CRN based on their accomplishments and the influence they wield over the technology channel. The Power 100 spotlights an elite subset of Women of the Channel honorees whose insight and influence in their respective companies help drive channel success.
Over the last year, Wang has led her U.S. channel marketing team in the implementation of a program designed to help partners generate new business. The team has focused on partner education to help partners more effectively sell and market Tripp Lite products. Among other initiatives, Wang and her team have increased the number of tools and resources that are available to partners, such as enhanced website content, online educational tools, and product trainings. Tripp Lite's channel business grew significantly in 2014, and Wang's team was an integral part of that growth.
Working with all facets of the channel, Czlonka has led her U.S. sales team in initiatives to grow sales and build strong relationships with Tripp Lite partners. Under Czlonka's leadership, her team has focused on selling complete data center solutions, including power protection, power distribution, custom racks, and connectivity products. In 2014, the distribution channel that Czlonka manages experienced notable growth.
"These executives have made a lasting mark on the industry, expanding the breadth of influence in the technology channel," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. "We congratulate the Women of the Channel, and celebrate their innovative contributions and commitment to the IT channel community."
"I am proud to have two of our team members named to the CRN Women of the Channel list," said Bob Nahorski, Tripp Lite Executive Vice President-U.S. Channel Sales, "Michelle and Nancy have led their teams in building stronger relationships with our channel partners and making a positive impact on our business. I look forward to more successes as they continue to grow our channel reach."
The Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN, and online at http://www.CRN.com.
About Tripp Lite
Outstanding product reliability and exceptional service have been Tripp Lite trademarks for over 90 years. Tripp Lite´s innovations include the world's first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world's most trusted premium surge suppressor—the Isobar®—with more than 19 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 3,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems and cooling solutions, PDUs, PowerAlert software for enterprise-level system management and control, surge suppressors, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, inverters, power strips and notebook accessories. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite's sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite's website: http://www.tripplite.com.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company, with established brands including CRN®, XChange® Events, IPED® and SharedVue®, is the channel community's trusted authority for growth and innovation, For more than three decades, we have leveraged our proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive sales and marketing solutions for the technology channel. The Channel Company provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement, Demand Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology partnerships. Learn more at http://www.thechannelcompany.com.


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Re: relatives of William Hilbert Rademacher
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Deena Miller 6/05/06
Hi, I saw your post on the geneology forum. I am unsure of my grandparents names, but I will ask my mother tonight.
My father was William Hilbert Rademacher, and his brothers were Jim (wife Kay or Katherine), Bob (wife Laverne), and Jack (wife Grace), and a sisters Ruth (husband Ed) and Betty Lou Rademacher, all in the northern Kentucky area.
His Father's name was Wiliam, and his brother was George, he also had three sisters. One sister was a Bussmer. One was a Mrs Anthony Bachscheider, and the last was Mrs Ray Feld.
His mother was Hazel, and her stepmother was Raibourn. Her father was Beford Raibourn.
Hazel had a sister named Dora Blank.
My mother's name is natalie. I am an only child.
Does any of this help?


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A total of 54,412 students have got scholarships based on results of the primary school certificate examinations published Sunday.
The scholarships were given in two categories--talent pool and general--on the basis of highest marks in the examinations held in November last year.
Of the successful candidates, 21978 students--10,954 boys and 11,024 girls--have been awarded talent pool scholarships while 32434 students--16,228 boys and 16,206 girls-- got scholarships in general category.
Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman announced the results at a press conference in the Secretariat on Sunday.
The recipients of talent pool scholarships will receive Tk 200 a month while students of general category scholarship will get Tk 150. In addition to their monthly stipend, recipients of both the categories will get a one-off payment of Tk 150 once a year.
The result is available on the Directorate of Primary Education website www.dpe.gov.bd
Earlier, the results of Primary School Certificate (PSC) and Ebtedayee terminal examinations-2013 were published on December 30 last year where the rate of pass was 98.58 and 95.80 respectively. A total of 2,639,045 students sat for the examinations and 2,483,877 of them came out successful.
The government introduced public examination for class-V in lieu of scholarship examination in 2009. But it continued the scholarship facilities to the students on the basis of the results.


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Pamela Anderson's Hair Makeover: New Bangs & Bob Cut
What a makeover! Pam showed off a sleek and chic hairstyle at Crossroads Vegan Restaurant in Calif. on March 2. Do you love her new 'do?
Pamela Anderson was known for her voluminous blonde hair for years and shocked everyone when she debuted a pixie cut in November 2013. Now, she's at an in-between length — and it's totally on trend!
Pamela Anderson's Bob — New Bangs & Sleek Style
When Pam first showed off her pixie cut in November 2013, it was the it-style! Everyone had a pixie — Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson and Pam!
Now, in March 2015, she's rocking the latest hot trend — a long bob or a lob. Stars like Emma Stone and even Kim Kardashian share this trendy cut.
Her hair looked healthy and sleek as she left the restaurant. We're also loving her side-swept bangs!
Her makeup was toned down and feminine. She wore a dark eyeliner and a pretty pink lip color.
Pamela Anderson's Hair — Get Her Healthy Mane
Since Pam's hair is constantly being styled and bleached, she needs to really take care of it so it looks healthy.
She told me in July 2013:
"I use the Obliphica Treatment Shampoo & Conditioner every day I wash my hair and I use the serums when I go to the beach and when I'm in the sun. My kids use it, everybody I know uses it. My mom has it, and she loves it. And that's saying a lot! She doesn't give out compliments easily!"
"My hair takes a lot of abuse with all the hairsprays and all the teasing, and all the pieces but in it, but my hair feels like it's in really good shape because of this line."
It looks better than ever at this length! The cut and style looks chic and polished.
Do you love Pam's bob and bangs?
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HARRISON, N.Y. - It's his first job in Harrison but chef Dennis Cruz said his first impression of the town matters just as much as the cuisine he turns out every day.
Cruz is the head chef at Harrison's new Oakland Grill on Halstead Avenue and said the new job has introduced him to more than just cuisine. Since starting with the grill, which opened last October, Cruz said he's gotten to know the people, tastes, and the identity of Harrison.
"This town is loving me and I'm lovin' them back," Cruz said. "They've been good to me since I came in."
While assembling various styles of cuisine for Harrison locals at the grill, Cruz said he has gotten to know different people in town and has become familiar with their warm welcomes. He said the constant hugging and hand-shaking has helped him feel a part of Harrison.
What draws him to Harrison most, Cruz said, was the family feel. A current resident of Rockland County, Cruz said he was looking for options to relocate with his family to benefit his children while they go through school. Harrison's school district, he said, was at the top of his list.
Last summer, Harrison was ranked 70th by CNN Money Magazine in a top-100 list of the best places to live in the United States. The local school system was mentioned in the review as a main attraction of the town.
A move to Harrison, he said, was a likely possibility for him and his family. "I welcome this town into my heart and I want to move here," Cruz said. "Hopefully some of my local friends can help me in finding the right place."
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Going back to our roots as a podcast, we head over to Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan for an interview. This brewery, like many in San Diego, has had a past full of excitement, "meh" reviews, moving around, and learning. We talk to Martin Favela, the co-owner and one of the original brewers. Today he handles more of the owning and less of the brewing, more on that in a little bit.
Both Brian and I are quite surprised with the tasting room we walk into. You can tell it was built keeping the culture of South Bay and Barrio Logan in mind. Starting out with the interview we talk about how the business has changed since Day 1 for Martin and the business. Part of that was that the original location was down in San Ysidro (Otay Mesa) and now they are in Barrio Logan. We go into why they moved and how they ended up with a brewery and two tasting rooms for a short time period. While talking about brewing their beers, we go off on a tangent about blending beers and if blending is used for the good of the beer or to hide problems. We do get back to Martin and ask him more about the bars they brew at Border X. That goes into a little bit about their most popular her and their distribution methods.
After a short break we come back and have a little unofficial talk about Brian possibly brewing beers with George Thornton from the Homebrewer, all would be single malt variants. We make fun of the fact that San Diego doesn't follow the brewing rules when it comes to recipes and how this is directly affecting competitions like GABF. After officially coming back on air we get back to some questions about the brewery and where they get their hops. We then go into our other segments.
In The News!
- Monkey Paw brings on new head brewer. Nick Norton will be the head brewer of Monkey Paw. Worked at Stone Liberty Station. As for South Park Brewing, Scott Blair is promoting cellarman Ryan Traylor to assistant brewer to help him out. More about this over at West Coaster.
- Sore Eye Sudsmas is back! It will be at Societe Brewing on December 10th. Come celebrate the holidays! You have supported me all year and this is my chance to give back to you by throwing a great party at one of the most exceptional breweries in our city, Societe Brewing! Bring non-perishable food to donate to the food drive. Our food drive bolsters Societe Brewing's Annual food drive. San Diego Food Bank will be the benefactor, so your help is staying right here in SD! RSVP here!
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Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender Reviews
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- Average: 4.4
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Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
I absolutely hate dragging out large appliances to use for simple tasks, then having to clean up and put away again. This immersion blender has changed the way I do things in my kitchen. It is very powerful and can handle just about any job. Cleans up FAST, which is a big plus in my opinion. Simple to use, but depending on what I'm mixing, it may or may not take both hands just because it is so powerful.
But it's limited to fairly simple things like blending. I don't use this for making bread dough or chopping up things. That's not what it's designed for. I use it for soups, sauces, blending thin batters like pancake/waffle mix, etc. But for those things, it beats doing it by hand or pulling out the big mixer or blender...which I then have to clean up. For small jobs, it's my go-to kitchen tool.
Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
I love a good hand mixer - I make a lot of soups, especially in the cooler months of the year, and it is so much easier to puree a soup while it is still in the cooking pot than to try and pour it all into a blender! Using hand mixers to make my soups has absolutely transformed the way I use my kitchen, and I love it. This hand mixer is by far the best one that I have ever used.
Mixing Performance
This mixer consistently performs so well. It does a wonderful job of creating perfect purees every time I use it, and I have always been pleased with how my recipes turn out!
Ease of Cleaning
Very easy to clean. All you really have to do is give it a strong rinse and you're good to go, just make sure you get all those little hidden parts!
Ease of Use
Couldn't be easier. Just submerge it into the liquid, turn it on, and puree!
It is slightly taller than I am accustomed to, but that is a minor adjustment. Overall, the design is solid.
This has held up to a LOT of my cooking!
Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
The reason for my low rating is because this unit is awkward, messy, and hard to handle. When I bought it I thought it would be convenient to make cakes or whatever else I wanted to mix, instead I found a unit that required two hands to control and constantly hit the side of the bowl splashing food everywhere.
Mixing Performance
While it does mix well, the extra effort it takes just isn't worth it. The splashing which caused the mess on the cupboard was annoying.
Ease of Cleaning
It was very easy to clean. You simply run it under hot water and it is clean.
Ease of Use
As I mentioned, I didn't find it easy to use. I wanted a unit that you could hold in one hand and add ingredients in the other. This isn't possible with this unit as you are too busy trying to control the machine.
It has a nice design and looks good sitting on the counter. The actual unit has a nice area for your hand to fit but that is about it
It is very durable. The material it is made of is strong and hard to hurt. You could drop it or whatever and not hurt it.
Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
I received the Bosch MSM 5000 hand mixer as a gift a few years ago. I have always used the hand mixers that have the two beaters on them. I was skeptical about using this stick type of mixer. I did not think it would have the power to actually mix things since it was so small. Well this mixer proved me wrong. This little mixer is convenient, easy to use, and works well.
Living in an apartment means I do not have much room for big bulky kitchen appliances. Luckily, I can store this mixer in any drawer without it taking up hardly any space. This would be great for those living in dorms! I generally make smoothies or milk shakes with this device. All you do is plug it in and push one button. I did not expect this little thing to have so much mixing power! It is also much quieter than your normal hand mixer. To clean it all you have to do it run it under a little bit of water. This is such a convenient mixer.
I actually think this mixer has been discontinued now. I could be mistaken though. If it is still around you seriously need to buy this. It is great for those without much room and it is very powerful for it's size.
Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
I love my Bosch hand mixer. I received it as a gift and it has been put to great use in my home. It is very light weight, super portable, and probably one of the most convenient kitchen appliances I own. This mixer has allowed me to decrease my use of my big mixer and my blender exponentially.
Mixing Performance
It works great for most things, and what is really cool is that I can move it around to target any remaining clumps, unlike a blender. I use it a lot for smoothies, which I always used to make using my blender, and in my opinion, this works a lot better, and it is so much easier to clean after. The reason I gave it an eight is because for some things, things that you still want very soupy, you would be better to opt for a blender or larger mixer, but most things this tackles wonderfully.
Ease of Cleaning
Super simple and timeless. Couldn't be easier.
Genius design. I love its portability and ability to move it around so that the blades target what you want them to.
Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
I love this hand mixer by Bosch. I use mine all the time. I was given this as a house warming present years ago and wondered if I would ever use it. I had other mixers that I loved and wasn't sure if I would like this one. But one day I decided to give it a try and have been a HUGE fan of this product ever since. It is so simple and easy to use. I love that I can just plug it in and begin mixing. I was skeptical at what kind of mixing jobs it could do as it is a hand mixer. So I put this hand mixer to the test. I use this mixer to puree soups, blend dry ingredients when baking, to mix wet ingredients when baking, to mash potatoes, to make salad dressings, to blend eggs, make smoothies and shakes. You name it and this little blender can do it. It fits in your hand and does not take much effort at all to use. It is also very easy to store. The cord wraps easily around the blender and I keep mine in a drawer in my kitchen.
Mixing Performance
This hand mixer is great at mixing various items. I use mine to make salad dressings, soups, shakes, smoothies, mixing dry ingredients, and mixing wet ingredients.
Ease of Cleaning
This hand mixer is very easy to clean. You do need to clean it by hand as the cord is attached. I always clean mine immediately after use to avoid any dried on foods.
Ease of Use
Extremely easy to use. Works great at mixing, blending and pureeing various items.
This mixer has a simple but attractive design.
This hand mixer is very durable.
Comments about Bosch MSM 5000 Immersion Blender:
The Bosch MSM 5000 hand mixer is seriously the BEST and handiest gadget in my kitchen. I use it to mix things from the baby's applesauce to the family spaghetti sauce and everything in between. I simply plug it in and push the button and it is power in my hand. My only concern is that I MUST be careful never to leave it plugged in, nor EVER to think about sticking my finger in there. It rinses off easily when I put it under running water!


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General Electric Co. said second-quarter net income grew by 15%. But revenue fell 3%, its first decline since 1987, as the far-reaching conglomerate disposed of several businesses and suffered from lower sales in some product areas because of the economic slowdown.
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Why I closed my photo studio?
Photography is my hobby and so, I wanted to make some money out of it. I opened a small photo studio. I equipped my studio with one colour printer, one monochrome laser printer and a laminating machine. As usual, I arranged back ground curtains and halogen lamps for taking photographs. I was delighted to take photos and print it then and there itself, which attracted the people. I even broke the routine of using colour printer for printing only pass port, as I use to print even A4 size copies in that one. I also started using laser printer as a copier, even though I was not getting any profit in that process! Then the problems started. 1] Laser printer: Two students came at 10.30 Pm and wanted me to copy a 500 page notes. I agreed, but they then told that they wanted it for the next day at 8Am! I started taking copies and at 11.30 Pm, my back bone started taking in its own language! I stopped at that, but early next morning at 6.30 Am, I started and somehow completed it at 8Am. I suffered with back pain and was unable to go to my work. After that, I stopped taking bulk order. As I realized that the refilled cartridge started giving low quality prints and original cartridges was making me to incur losses.
2] Lamination machine: A girl came with a strange art. She has made it using colour ball pens. She wanted me to get it laminated. During the process of lamination, she told me that she was going to display it in an exhibition. But suddenly, power failed and my UPS was unable to support that machine. The machine stopped when the lamination was half way through. I was unable to pull it out, as it was locked in that position. The art work bunt out! By looking at tears in her eyes, with sorrow in my heart, I was only able to utter the famous English word 'sorry'. She controlled herself and said" uncle, I can redo it with difficulty, but what will you do if it happens to a marks card?" Then I remembered all the marks cards that I had already laminated and thanked God! I almost stopped laminations, as it was very difficult to clean the plastic sheet and burnt art work, clinging to the rollers. 3] Colour printer: It was the only thing that was working successfully then. One night, some auto drivers came and forced me to print a fake Driving license. The wanted me to put one of the driver's photo on another driver's license and print! I refused but they started quarreling to an extent that one of the drivers wanted to hit me! But other drivers controlled him by saying" he is not the only man having colour printer, let us go to some other shop". They vanished but my sad memory made me to think of closing down the studio. Next day, I saw the preparation of opening a big photo studio, a few yards away from mine. So, I went and told him about my condition. I sold all of my equipments, except my pet camera, to him at a throw away price, and closed my studio. Now I am happily conducting free photography classes to beginners!
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Louweese is a 1975 29′ Ericson with a new auxiliary and attractively priced for a quick sale. Her seller doesn't get to use her as much as he would like, so she is now available for sale. Price reduced! Seller has his eye on a smaller boat, so this motivated seller is open to any reasonable offer.
Contact Curtis Stokes via Email or call 954-684-0218 for more information and an appointment to view this Ericson sailboat for sale.
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All discoveries man has made are merely recognition of his own predicament. So how can anyone claim to be smart, when all that he has discovered is how wrong he was? If something was already there, as it was – how can anyone claim being intelligent when all he did was open his eyes to see the actual state?
Whether by discovering a natural law or an invention taking use of a specific natural law – the basic rule is the same. Because, nothing of what is out there, is there by the merit of man, but is there by the merit of life. Even man himself.
In the end, everything will be simple and normal. Man will see he was a child playing to be big and only those who admitted they are small and clueless could unveil the veil of the unknown and stare into a clear view of the reality.


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Rick Raesz, pronounced "Race" is one of the founding members of the Trojan Phlyers Racing Team and has been an Airshow and race pilot for the group from its beginning days. Rick also maintains and manages the TPI website.
Rick is 56 years old and was born in Taylor, Texas. He is the owner of RCOM Computer Services www.rcomcomputerservices.com and Voike, LLC, www.voike.com. Rick received his undergraduate studies from The University of Texas and is a licensed Electrical and Computer Engineer.
Rick has been in business for himself for over 35 years but has followed his true love of aviation and Air Racing since he was a teenager. He was one of the original founders of the Trojan Phlyers group that started in 1993. Rick made his Air Racing debut in the Phoenix 500 Air Races in 1995 winning third place in the newly formed T-28 Race Class. Rick earned his Unlimited Pylon Racing License in Reno 1995 and went on to become the 1998 National T-28 Air Race Champion at the Reno National Championship Air Races.
Rick grew up around aviation, earning all of his ratings as a teenager. Rick is a civilian trained pilot with over 5800 hours in over 140 different aircraft. He currently holds a Commercial Pilot License with instrument and multi engine privileges along with type ratings in the North American T-28 Trojan and various other Warbirds and corporate turbo props and jets.
Rick's has two sons Alex (28) and Ben (24). His sons assist Rick in the cockpit and share his passion for aviation. They are a high energy, high flying family.
Rick was honored to be selected out of hundreds of pilot candidates from Texas to represent the grand state at the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Kitty Hawk, NC on December 17, 2003. He was chosen to fly a Texas flag given to him by Governor Rick Perry to the site where aviation began in participation of the 50 Flags to Kitty Hawk Celebration. http://www.countdowntokittyhawk.com/news/031130_tx.html
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