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Pakistan accuses India of air space violation (Lead)December 14th, 2008 - 9:42 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 14 (Xinhua) Pakistan accused India of violating its airspace and declared emergency at all airbases Sunday two weeks after India vowed to take strong action against Islamabad in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, media reports said.Pakistan's official APP news agency quoted Pakistan Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Humyun Viqar as saying that Indian fighter jets entered into the country's airspace over Lahore and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir twice last night.
Pakistani fighter jets swiftly responded to the violations by Indian jets, forcing them to return to thier own territory, Viqar said, adding that Pakistani Air Force would remain on alert to "thwart any aggression" from India.
According to the official, the violation by Indian jets took place at 11: 30 p.m. Saturday and again at 13:05 a.m. early Sunday.
The official, however, said this might be a "technical violation" by Indian jets. "But we are ready to deal with any misadventure. We are monitoring the situation, we are on alert," he said.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Information Minister Sherry Rehman said that Indians had told Pakistan that it was an "inadvertent incursion". She said that Pakistan did not want to prolong the matter.
The incident comes at a time when tension is running high between the two nuclear-powered neighbours after the deadly Mumbai attacks, which killed around 180 people and injured over 300.
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Cyber Monday has beaten out Black Friday for the first time as the most popular shopping day of the holiday season, according to consumers in the most recent American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. Fifty-five percent indicated they will be more likely to shop online on the Monday following Thanksgiving versus 52 percent who said they expect to do their shopping in stores on the traditional day for deals the day after the holiday. Overall, the report said, consumers expect to spend around $400 more this year than last.
Shopping via mobile device is also expected to surge this year with 51 percent saying they will use mobile devices to shop (up from 32 percent last year), 25 percent predicting they will browse for gift ideas on their phones and tablets (up from 18 percent) and 20 percent confident they will use their mobile devices to compare prices with barcode scanning apps (up from 12 percent in 2012).
The data from American Express tracks with numbers released recently by the National Retail Federation. The NRF's Shop.org unit predict sales in November and December will grow 13-to-15 percent from last holiday season to as much as $82 billion.
"Online and mobile continue to be a leading area of growth for retailers," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. "In this economy savvy, cost-conscious consumers go to the web to do their research and get the best bang for their buck. In addition to researching what their peers are saying online about products and gifts this holiday season, consumers will use the buy online pick-up in store option, retailers' apps and mobile websites to find something special for their loved ones."

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A retired gas fitter with terminal cancer strangled his wife and killed his daughter after suffering an adverse reaction to the drugs he was taking.
Peter Redfern, 70, had lived an "exemplary and quiet" family life with his wife Jean, 67, and their daughter Sarah, 33, until his cancer treatment triggered a rare psychiatric reaction.
After strangling his wife he waited for his daughter to return home from work before attacking her with a hammer.
He wept in the dock at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday as he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years after admitting both killings.
Mr Justice Stephen Males told him: "The setting of a minimum term is in one sense academic because your age and the cancer from which you suffer make it as certain as anything can be that you will die in prison whatever minimum term I set."
The judge said before the tragedy the Redferns had been a "loving, self-sufficient and contented family with no known problems or conflicts".
But after being diagnosed with incurable bone cancer, Redfern had begun a national trial for treatment with steroids to see which was the most effective in treating the disease.
Unfortunately he suffered rare adverse psychiatric reaction which left him depressed and liable to "impulsive conduct" and "impaired judgment".
In July last year while he and his wife were at home in Wath, South Yorkshire, Redfern strangled his wife of 45-years, leaving her body with an electrical flex wrapped around her neck and a plastic bag covering her head.
Fearing his daughter's reaction when she discovered he had killed her mother, Redfern then waited for her to return from work before beating her to death with a hammer.
While the prosecution accepted Redfern's plea of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility in relation to his wife's killing, the judge said there was no question of accepting the same plea on relation to his daughter's murder.
Mark George QC, for Redfern said: "This is a truly tragic case. Less than a year ago having been retired for more than 15 years his life seemed to be a very pleasant one. All in the family seemed completely normal. All of this has come as the most appalling devastating blow to everybody involved in the case."
He said Mr Redfern ran to keep himself fit but developed back problems and during tests for that he was diagnosed with cancer.
He had never really been able to explain why he had killed Jean.
He said: "He has always maintained that the only thing he could think of was that it was linked to the treatment he had for cancer. He had absolutely no motive to wish to harm Jean in any way. He acted without any pre-meditation or thought entirely on the spur of the moment."
He went on: "He had led an utterly blameless life. It is hard to get away from the feeling that in some way not perhaps entirely understood there was something about the effect on him of the treatment for cancer which precipitated this catastrophic chain of events."
Mr Justice Males said: "I accept that on the evidence these tragic events would never have taken place if not for the side-effects of the drugs which you had been taking."


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Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum (1 mile) – Take an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. This non-profit institution features the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world's fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.
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September 2017
Release V 3.1 of the QCPP Requirements including:
-embedding AS85000:2017 Quality Care Community Pharmacy Standard
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October 2017
Pilot assessment program (see information below)
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QCPP education session and trade stand (speaker: Peter Guthrey)
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QCPP Impartiality Committee review of revised processes and requirements for fairness and integrity
November 2017
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Introduction of QCPP customer portal
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Mallorca has long had a reputation an art lover's paradise. While most art treasures are held in the island's capital in Palma, there are a surprising number of noteworthy museums and art collections dotted around the island that lie a little off the beaten tourist track. If you're planning to hire a car at Mallorca Airport to explore the gorgeous Tramuntana Mountain region, be sure to stop off at Soller and make room in your itinerary for the modernist mansion Can Prunera, a true gem.
Reversal of Soller's Fortunes
Located at 86, Calle Lluna in Soller, this iconic Art Nouveau mansion was built in 1911, when owners Joan Magraner and Margalida Vicens wanted to show off their modernist treasures and accumulated wealth. The mansion remained in the Magraner family possession until 2006.
In 2011 the mansion was purchased by the Fundació Tren de L'Art; the foundation renovated the lovely property and transformed it into a museum.
The origins of the mansion's architectural style and interior design, together with that of the Sant Bartomeu church and adjacent Banc de Soller, lie in a devastating plight that affected the region's orchards in 1865 and wiped out local landowners' way of life, when it radically reduced their source of income.
Wealthy residents fled to Central and South America and France to start afresh. When they eventually returned, their cultural horizons had been widened and they brought with them a taste for the modernist movement, Art Nouveau architecture and design.
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The Can Prunera exhibits include wonderful sculptures from the D'Art Serra collection and permanent exhibits by artists like Picasso, Matisse, Magritte, Chillida, Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Klee, Joan Miro and Fernand Léger. Among the home-grown talents and those that were inspired by Mallorca's colourful landscapes and extraordinary textures are painters like Joaquim Mir, Joan Fuster, Santiago Rusiñol and Miquel Barceló.
The mansion itself boasts stained glass windows and a wealth of original furniture that showcases the early 20th century taste for marquetry and colourful choices of wood. The mansion's floors boast richly coloured tiles in floral as well as geometric patterns. The mansion's ceilings are highly ornate, with stucco images that range from hunting motifs to romantic Art Nouveau floral designs.
Situated a couple of minutes' walk from Soller's main square on the Carrer de sa Lluna, which is Soller's main shopping district, the museum has a distinctive facade. Responsible for the opulence of this building, the Church of San Bartomeu and the Banc de Soller was architect Josep Rubio i Bellver.
The mansion's gorgeous balustrades of the main staircase and the small spiral staircase were fashioned by a local blacksmith, Manuel, Carrascosa, whose ornate wrought iron work includes delicate vine leaves and charming floral designs.
For bookworms the highlight of the museum has to be the art library, which includes books illustrated by Joan Miró. Throughout the year the museum stages temporary exhibitions and during spring and summer the lovely gardens are used for concerts and other cultural events.
A must-see Highlight in Tramuntana
The museum is open daily to the public between 1st March and 30th October from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm. In winter, the mansion is open until 6.00 pm but closed on Mondays. Entrance fee is EUR 5.00 for adults, EUR 3.00 per person for students, senior citizens and group bookings.
The museum gives visitors a fascinating insight into the wealth Soller once enjoyed, especially when its former residents returned at the start of the 20th century, after having made their fortunes abroad.
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A year after the start of the mandatory private pensions system (2nd pillar) and very close to the first official announcement of the returns reached by voluntary pension funds (3rd pillar), the Romanian private pensions market is still in the middle of a consolidation process. About required changes, perspectives, future plans, in an interview with...
Mircea OANCEA
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We celebrate one year since the launch of mandatory private pensions in Romania. What do you think of the results so far?
Mircea OANCEA:
I think that the real celebration will happen a year after the transfer of the first contributions, on 20 May 2008, because only then will we be able to say that the mandatory private pensions market is actually working as planned. Of course, the preparatory months of structuring the market were a real challenge to all the entities involved. I think we can state that, on the whole, it was a success. We are quite satisfied with the collection figures, although many accounts are still empty. Compared to our more pessimistic first expectations, we have around 3.7 million contributors with money in their account, which is over 80% of the people enrolled in mandatory pension funds. The start is also promising in terms of the transferred contributions volume, which has also topped early forecasts and at the end of 2008 the contributions will probably hit more than 240 million euros.
The funds have started their fund-managing work, as normal, with a lot of caution, investing mainly in fixed-income instruments, which are most recommended given the current stock exchange volatility. Actually, we don't expect more sophisticated investment policies this year because the assets haven't yet reached the critical volume needed to diversify investments. Briefly, I think this is a moment of balance and caution.
What could you say about the development of the voluntary pensions market and what are your forecasts for the near future?
The 3rd pillar remains the basic component of the private pensions system because it provides the perfect environment for making major improvements. In our opinion, the optional pension market development strategy should include three main elements: deductibility, well-being, knowledge. I am talking first of all about raising deductibility because we know from experience that, if properly applied, tax incentives are a real growth driver. In fact, the big picture shows us very clearly that the average contribution in Romania is not higher than the deductibility threshold which proves that only a significant augmentation of tax incentives could fuel a faster market growth. If there were total deductibility (from both income tax and social taxes), as it is currently contemplated, the employers could get more motivated to use optional pensions as benefits for their employees, which will make the voluntary pensions market grow.
On the medium and long run, higher incomes, a higher level of information and more trust are the other 'must-have' elements for the strategy I was telling you about.
As to perspectives, I stay rather optimistic, but only if deductibility is increased and especially if it is total. I also think that the considerable efforts that pension administrators have put in to inform big employers will bring positive effects and in 2009 a higher number of big companies will include voluntary private pension contributions in their budgets, on behalf of their employees. Under these circumstances, the number of voluntary pensions contributors might double and it is not out of place to estimate 450,000 - 500,000 fund participants by the end of next year.
The "moment of truth" is getting closer as in 2009 the first official results regarding the returns of pension funds will be made public. In this respect, what could you tell us about the main goals of the PPSSC for the next period?
We always keep that in mind. In the end, in order to reach its goal, this market needs to be not only safe, but also efficient and bring a fair return-on-investment to contributors. For this reason, our efforts go mainly to correct and improve the legal framework allowing administrators to do their business in a setting that favours investment performance, without ignoring prudence criteria.
First of all, we will amend some provisions of the net asset calculation rule, whose wording is not clear enough and may lead to misinterpretation and wrongful evaluation. At the same time, by amending this rule we will give private pension funds more chances to start diversifying their portfolio. Basically, it all comes down to including in the list of financial instruments approved as investments for private pension funds other instruments than those currently explicitly stipulated in the law: synthetic instruments, mortgage bonds, risk capital funds, etc. We can't rule out such instruments even if some of them are considered "delicate" because at some point their use could bring substantial revenues to pension funds. It is just a matter of time, related to the maturing process of the Romanian financial market and probably to overcoming this financial crisis, before they will be available or will become appealing again to investors, and we have to get ready for it. We have to assess their risk potential and decide the weight they could be given in the overall portfolio.
For 2009, the Commission has other ambitious plans too, such as trying to promote a bill that will bring new corrections and amendments to both fundamental laws governing private pensions and that will introduce a series of modern concepts, like liberalisation of the private funds market. The bill is currently being drafted, but the most significant amendments have already taken shape. First of all, the introduction of a multi-fund system giving pension companies the possibility (on the 2nd pillar) or setting the obligation (on the 3rd pillar) to manage at least two, three pension funds respectively, with different investment risk profile, so that contributors can change their options over the contribution paying period according to their risk appetite and the contribution period they have left to go. At the same time, for the pension companies whose funds reach a return-on-investment below the market average, we will set the obligation to cover the deficit from their own resources. The approved average return will be worked out on classes of investment risk. Finally, we plan to relax or even remove (for the 3rd pillar) the quantitative thresholds in asset classes set for investments made by pension funds.
We are also working on a bill on the Guarantee Fund, the last missing piece in the set of guarantees targeting system safety. This will play a major role during the payout phase and it will be directly linked to the liabilities taken by the payout funds. Let's not forget that pension sizing will be mainly based on lifespan forecasts, which could become inaccurate at some point. In such a case, deficits or liquid assets shortages might come up which will be most probably covered by a short-term loan from the guarantee fund. We think that this is the role that the Guarantee Fund will play. But, for now, the fund needs to become functional and accrue money so that it can play this role when the payout phase begins, in probably 15 years or so.
We are also planning to continue lobbying for tax deductibility augmentation for voluntary pensions, but also for speeding up the increase of contributions transferred to mandatory pension funds. The development of the Commission as an institution and staff upgrading are also on our list of priorities.
What do you think about the relationship with the market players so far? Could the restructuring of APAPR (Romania's Pension Funds' Association) contribute to a better dialogue between CSSPP and the pension fund management companies?
The Association set up a number of committees on specific fields that meet up with the Commission experts to discuss technical matters. At management level, we meet monthly to talk about current business and to share opinions. I think we can call it a normal relationship of cooperation between two partners that may have different stands, but they share a major goal in the end: to build up a sound private pensions market.
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Green Elms Medical CentreTel: 01255 207660
Nayland Drive SurgeryTel: 01255 207680
On Wednesday 10th January 2018 we are introducing some improvements to the way you access services at Green Elms Medical Centre. A national programme called Care Navigation, is being introduced across the country, and there will be some changes to ensure you are able to get the most appropriate medical service for your specific needs, as quickly as possible.
Care Navigation is a process that has been designed by doctors and other clinical staff to ensure that patients are supported to access the right service for their needs. It involves trained staff called 'Care Navigators' to ask patients, requesting an appointment, a few questions to ensure that they get the right service for them. For example, if a patient needs to see a specialist nurse or other healthcare service, and it is not necessary for them to see the GP first, they can be referred directly and the Care Navigator will make sure this happens – saving the patients' and the doctors' time.
Our new telephone system and control centre will also be launched at the same time as Care Navigation, providing a number of extra lines and a call queuing system which will improve your ability to get through to someone on the phone, especially at busy times. From Wednesday 10th January 2018, please phone your surgery, as usual, when you need to book an appointment.
You will no longer be able to book a new appointment with the receptionist at the practice as all patients will need to speak to a Care Navigator first to ensure they are directed to the best service for their needs.
Please see below, answers to frequently asked questions on the next page for more information on why we are making these changes and what this means for how you book an appointment.
Will I be able to get through on the phone?
We are launching a state-of-the-art telephone control centre called a Navigation Hub on Wednesday 10th January with over 30 new lines, a call queuing system and Care Navigators who are dedicated to answering your call. You may experience a wait during busy times, so please bear with us until we are able to answer your call.
Will my information remain confidential and secure?
Your information is going to remain confidential and secure. The only change is how we manage your information. Staff currently working across all ACE surgery sites will be able to access your information when required to support your care. This could be to book an appointment or check results. Anytime your information is accessed, an audit trail is created and only staff who have been granted the relevant level of access will be able to view your information. If at any time you have concerns about how your information is being used, you can raise this with a member of staff. We will investigate to ensure your rights are not being breached and take any necessary action required as outlined in the Data Protection Act 1998.
For more information on your rights under Data Protection you can visit the Information Commissioner's Website at www.ico.org.uk.
Why is this being introduced?
Too many people can't see a doctor when they really need to and too much of each doctor's time is spent seeing patients that could be seen equally well by another service or professional. Care Navigation will support us to ensure that patients see the right professional first time.
Are Care Navigators qualified to decide the best care for someone?
Our Care Navigators will use clinically developed software to guide each patient to the best professional or service to meet their needs. This software has been developed with doctors to ensure that it is clinically safe. It has been carefully tested to ensure that all risk factors are identified in the process. After speaking to the Care Navigator, they may feel the best option for you is to speak to a clinician on the telephone, if that is the case they will arrange for a doctor or a senior nurse to call you back as soon as possible.
How can I book an appointment from Wednesday 10th January?
To book an appointment just call your practice any time between 8am and 6.30pm and speak to a Care Navigator who will ask you a few simple questions about why you need an appointment.
You will not be able to book a new appointment at reception from Wednesday 10th January. If you are unable to phone us from home, please speak to one of our receptionists at the surgery who will be able to support you by calling our control centre from the surgery.
We are very pleased to announce that Dr Karen Chumbley (Clinical Director for St Helena Hospice) has chosen to join the practice on a GP Retainer Scheme. Dr Chumbley will work in the practice every other Thursday.
The doctors and staff at Green Elms Medical Centre in Jaywick and Clacton on Sea and endevour to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare.
We currently have 3 regular GP',1 long-term Locum GP and 1 GP Retainer.
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We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check-ups.
In addition to everything you need to know about the practice you will also find a wealth of health-related information in the menu on the right hand side. Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like.
You can:
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Before you can use any of our online services, you must register to do so.
You must come into the practice with I.D. that shows your name and address.
You will then be issued with a password to access the online services.
For more information about online services please see this Frequently Asked Questions document: Online Services FAQs
This practice is working with others in North East Essex to deliver Extended Opening Hours, in order to deliver this service you may be offered an appointment at another location. In order for the clinician seeing you at that appointment to effectively treat you they will need access to your full medical record, you will be asked for your permission at the time of booking your appointment. For further details on Extended Access please ask at Reception.
In the first instance, with any concern, complaint or compliment, please ask to speak to the Practice Manager. Alternatively, please see the Complaints Page of Further information for other options.
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'Swiss Army Man' is the Weirdest Movie You'll See This Summer
Summary: 'Swiss Army Man' won't be everyone's cup of tea, but in an age of derivative movies, this oddball charmer is a breath of fresh air.
Swiss Army Man is the oddest movie you'll see this summer — if not this year, or even in your lifetime — and whether that's a good or bad thing depends entirely on your taste in movies.
The film stars Paul Dano as Hank, a young man stranded in the wildnerness, and Daniel Radcliffe who, in his boldest attempt yet to distance himself from the titular role that made him famous in Harry Potter, plays a rotting corpse dubbed Manny.
It's an intriguing premise, but it's not difficult to see why it's polarizing. Several members of the audience walked out when the film premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival. And the film currently boasts a somewhat divisive (though overall positive) 63 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Some people are going to be turned off right away by the gross-out humor in this film. Radcliffe's Manny farts, wheezes, and goes through a whole range of gross bodily functions throughout the course of the movie. If you're not turned off by fart jokes, you're likely to find hilarity in these moments. If you find fart jokes universally juvenile, you're going to have problems with a significant chunk of the film.
That's a shame, though, because the film has plenty of poignant moments amidst the farting. When Hank discovers Manny's body, he uses him as a kind of sounding board for his life's struggles. Dano plays Hank with trademark vulnerability, and as he attempts to help Manny rediscover what it means to be alive, he confronts the problems that made his own life so hard, such as loneliness, alienation and body shame.
Visually, the film is fun to look at it. It was written and directed by music-video directing duo Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — who go by DANIELS — and their visual flair is apparent throughout the film.
Love it or hate it, one thing's for certain: You're not likely to see another film like Swiss Army Man anytime soon. In an age of endless superhero sequels, adaptations, and brain-dead comedies, it's refreshing to see something different on the big screen, whether it's your cup of tea or not. Swiss Army Man is definitely different, and on that basis alone, it's worth watching.
"Swiss Army Man" is playing at SEEfilm Bremerton Cinemas, and the Grand Cinema in Tacoma.


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Music Contributor Rob Flood spoke to John Lydon of Public Image Limited ahead of their 2012 appearance at the ME1 Festival in Rochester. This article first appeared as Proper Music for Proper People in the May 2012 issue of WOW Magazine. Thanks for talking to me John. First of all, your new single 'One Drop' and the…Read more


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by Marie-France Hetu (Gananoque, Ontario, Canada) We have owned this unique farm property since 2003, and everything we have done over the years has been with the intention of becoming self-sufficient and in the process we embarked in a permaculture endeavour. We would like to sell our property to like-minded folks who would continue on this permaculture journey. Please … [Read more...] about Canada, Ontario, Gananoque, near 1000 Islands. $699.00 Cdn
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by Cecile van Berkum (Yegen, Spain) Lovely cottage in stunning surroundings Cortijo Los Balates is an off the grid home of outstanding quality, in a mythical and authentic environment, just around the corner of a vibrant community. The cottage was newly built in 2005 on the site of the age old cortijo maintaining the character and history of the ancient place. It offers … [Read more...] about Spain, Andalucia, Yegen, €149.000
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by Joanne Woodbridge (Gold Coast Qld Australia) 150 acres fully certified organic with ACO/USDA growing tea tree and vegetables. A 2 bdrm home with commercial kitchen, function centre, pool, amenities block, farm stay with 4 bdrm and a 8 bed bunk room. Large entertaining deck overlooking the billabong surrounded by native wild life. A must to see. Call or email me for an … [Read more...] about New South Wales, Bunawalbin
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by Sebastian (Canary Islands) QUIET PROPERTY WITH 2 HOUSES Peaceful, yet central organic certified property of nearly 3 acres, at low altitude (350 m), in rural area but with Santa Cruz de La Palma, the hospital and most facilities nearby. The land includes two Canarian style houses. One fully restored and with a traditional wooden porch, power, water, phone and … [Read more...] about Canary Islands, 199 000 Euros
Maine, Greenbush, $94,900
by Tyler Omand (Greenbush, Me, USA) Please note: No Owner Financing available 2.1 Acre permaculture Lot in Greenbush, ME. SE facing S sloping 1680 sq ft double wide mobile home on cement slab. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, cathedral ceiling open concept living and dining room area. Attached greenhouse, on south side of house, 15' x 55' with 8mm diffused polycarbonate roof and … [Read more...] about Maine, Greenbush, $94,900
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by Bonnie Granger (Agua Dulce,Ca) Dream of permaculture farming or just enjoying the country lifestyle? This home is a dream come true! 2 and a half acres of sustainable resources surround this charming farmhouse. Over 150 producing, varietal fruit and nut trees, all organic raised bed gardens, and planted pasture grass are watered by this property's fantastic well. The … [Read more...] about Ca, Acton $530,000.00
Queensland, Sunshine Coast Cooroy, $770,000
by Liz Hanson (Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast Cooroy,) Ringtail Creek Farm. Permaculture Organic Lifestyle Farm For Sale Located just 20 minutes from Noosa in a lush green valley is a peaceful and private 7 acre, self sufficient, food filled organic paradise. Energy efficient and abundant in delicious organic food, water, and wildlife, this beautiful … [Read more...] about Queensland, Sunshine Coast Cooroy, $770,000
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It's been a really busy week and to be honest, I am so tired that I can hardly type! I've just got to say that all of you who link up each week really inspire me - some of you are going through such tough things, and yet you still choose to post things that you are grateful and thankful for! Thank you for joining in and inspiring us all... especially me!
Here are a few of the things I am loving at the moment...
Loved making another Sock Monkey up, straight after our little tutorial/bloggers get together the other day!
New fabric! I've been too busy getting excited over wool lately that I had almost forgotten what it was like to drool over fabric (yes, I know I sound crazy).
I'm loving all the little pieces of paper stuck on most of the doors of our house at the moment. A certain four year old decided each door needed a sign and a picture so we knew what room it was. Totally love her attempts at spelling too!
Bacon and Egg Pie!!! Mum would often make this for us growing up and I love making it too. Cheap and easy to make... and so delicious, especially on a cold winters night for dinner.
This clip of Jesus showing up at Oprah's Legends Ball (I'm not really a big Oprah fan, but I like this!)...


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Lanette Curington lives in rural west Tennessee with her family and a clowder of cats. She is multi-published and author of the critically acclaimed futuristic romance Starkissed, published by Silver Heart Books. She writes steamy romance as Lani Aames and supernatural and horror fantasy as Lane Champion. She has been published since 2000. For more information about Lanette's other books, visit her website: http://www.lanettecurington.com
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The sex was basic but cute. I was confused at the beginning. I wondered what her predicament was. I felt that I was mising part of the story. Cute story but needed more information.
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The story was okay. I do agree with the first reviewer and wish that the dilemma had been revealed. Without having it revealed at all, I feel like I've only understood part of the story. I would like to know exactly what happened.
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The Mann Ki Baat marvel
Without getting into the good, bad, right or wrong of the Narendra Modi Government, one thing I'm massively impressed with is his communication strategy. I wrote about one facet of it, in 2014 (Is the Narendra Modi Government's use of social media really transformational?), but let me mention about another facet, in context – Mann Ki Baat. What started as… Read more →


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Thermaltake GeForce4 "Highest Performance Cooler" Review
Well, after our testing was complete, I believe that we managed to answer both of the questions that were on our mind. Yes, the Thermaltake GeForce4 Cooler does manage to lower GPU chipset temperatures. Yes, it also manages to allow us to overclock at least a little higher because of this. Sounds like we have a good thing going here.
But how about pricing? Though it is difficult to find this cooler right now, that will change in the very near future. We were able to get one of the early units for testing, but they are being made ready for retail sales. Pricing will be around US$20, so shouldn't be too much an issue. After all, if you are going to spend upwards of $400 for a video card, then why not get a little added insurance to help it work better and last longer?
Bottom line... While the coolers installed on most GeForce4 cards are better than any other stock heatsink of the past, the Thermaltake GeForce4 Cooler is even better. Effective cooling and higher overclocking capabilities make this something to consider for those who either have bought, or are planning to buy a GeForce4 video card.
One final note for those who are new to the GeForce4 series of video board. The pin layout for the heatsink is not the same as for those of older video boards. Unless you are planning on using an epoxy of some sort, a normal chipset cooler will not work on the GeForce4 Ti series video card.
- Pros
Very good cooling
Copper construction
Great design
Comes with RAM sinks
- Cons
RAM sink fins placed horizontally
Base not smooth enough
Rating - 9/10
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This past week I got to deal with my least favorite group of people: the haters. The haters are the people who give you negative feedback about your services.
In my case my haters came from two emails I sent out. I sent out an email on Monday announcing my new blog post for the week. I then sent out an email on Tuesday announcing my new webinar. Apparently I annoyed a few people on my list with the back-to-back emails. So they let me know. Fair enough.
Then on Tuesday I got an email from a real estate agent who is a coaching client of mine. He got an email on Monday from a client. This client was disappointed in the service he felt he received. The email was filled with unrealistic expectations and untruthful things. He wanted out of the contract with my client but didn't have a valid reason. Another hater.
On Thursday I had my weekly meeting with my mastermind group. A colleague of mine gave a presentation on sales to a networking group. Out of 22 people he had two people tell him they didn't like part of his presentation. More haters.
These three situations got me thinking. First it made me not feel so alone! Those of us in the service field are going to have people who don't like what we do. Sometimes these people are rather blunt about it with their comments. No one is perfect and no one is immune to it.
Second interacting with haters is hard on the old self-esteem. The negative comments bruise the ego and can cause second guessing. If we're not careful it can cause a negative spiral of emotions. In fact it could even put you in a funk.
When you put yourself out there whether it's in sales, as an agent, or as a business owner you are going to have haters. It's how you deal with them that matters. It's how you let them affect you that matters the most.
1. Acknowledge it
Getting negative feedback from people hurts no matter who you are. When you put all of yourself into a business and someone gives you negative feedback it stings. Acknowledge to yourself that the criticism does hurt. Trying to ignore it only makes you dwell on it more.
2. Take a break
If the criticism is especially hurtful take a break from your work. Read a book, take a walk or go have lunch with a friend. Walk away from your business for a few hours or even just a few minutes to get some perspective when you get back at it. If you sit there and dwell on the criticism it will take on a life of it's own. One comment will become bigger than it really was and that is hard to detach from.
3. Look at testimonials
Looking at my testimonials is my favorite thing to do when I get down. The testimonials are a great reminder that what I am doing matters. That I am helping people and making a difference in their lives.
When you get negative feedback take a look your testimonials from past clients. Remind yourself that the opinion of one or two haters does not match up with the majority. Most people think you are great and you have proof of that!
4. Consider the source
Did the negative comments come from someone who likes to complain? Did the negative comments come from a client that finds fault in everything? Then take the criticism with a grain of salt. There are people who you work with that are never going to be happy with what you do. They are the people who are just never happy period. If the negative feedback came from a negative Nelly then don't get too worked up about it. Some people are jealous or insecure around positive, successful people. Don't let that kind of negative energy get to you.
5. Evaluate the comment
Once you have gone through the first four steps evaluate the negative feedback. Now that you have processed your emotions around it you can look at it through rational eyes. Is there some truth to the criticism you received. Could you have done something better, something different? If the answer is yes then makes some changes in your business. But again don't dwell on the negative comments. Evaluate them for what they are and then move on.
6. Get Trusted Feedback
If you find that the comments are still bugging you get feedback from those you trust. That might be your spouse or your broker or a good friend. I know that when I get feedback like this I check in with three sources. My husband (and business partner), my best friend and my mastermind group. These people know me and they know my intentions in my business and life. They can tell me if I was a jerk or if I need to do something differently. They can also tell me if the hater is just that– a hater. We weren't meant to exist in a vacuum. Lean on your support system when you get negative feedback. They are the ones who will help you stay grounded and see what's real and what's not.
7. Move Forward
Once you have gone through all these steps it is time to move on and move forward. When you work in a field where you are putting yourself out there negative feedback will happen. There are going to be people who don't like you. That's okay you want to know why? Do you really want to work with people like that? Do you want to work with people who can find fault in anything you do? I know I sure don't!
As a real estate agent or business owner you are doing something not everyone can do. You are putting yourself out there. Remember why you got into the real estate business. It is to help people with real estate. To take care of their needs. Focus on helping those people and move forward!
Oh and by the way, if you are on my email list you will get emails from me. That's how an email list works! 😉
How do you deal with negative feedback? Do you ignore it or does it get to you? Please share your thoughts with me in the comments below. Thank you for commenting!


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As an added aspect to the game and unique to Loadout, players can choose from a variety to taunts covered with profanity and gore!
Recently Added Taunts:'
Recently added taunts include the pole dance taunt, where you can choose from the three characters to do a pole dance. Developers of Loadout have admitted that a "Make It Rain" taunt is a possibility.
Another recently added taunt is the thumbs up taunt, which is a taunt where the character puts up his or her thumb to make a thumbing up motion and later jerks off to the player in a rather profane manner.


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My least favourite time of the day is when I wake up in the morning. I always set my alarm the night before to ensure that I wake up with enough time to prepare for the day ahead. Inevitably, I convince my self that I can 'crib' another half hour in bed before I finally crawl out and go to the kitchen. I make my breakfast (always tea and 2 pieces of toast), turn the morning news on T.V. and sit in my arm-chair to eat my breakfast and attend to my social media status updates. Next task is to shower and dress, feed the animals, make my lunch, hop in my car, go through a drive-through coffee for my daily take-away, park the car and walk a block to my office in the CBD.
This 'typical morning in the life of Colleen Morris' is most often enacted automatically and unconsciously, just as your own typical morning is likely to be. Our brain is a highly efficient organ that is capable of performing many familiar tasks repeatedly without having to rely on a conscious reminder. The brain then has the space to take in new information even as we are enacting familiar tasks, so that we can be focused and adaptive.
Recently, with the death of my father, I noticed that my usual normal routine was interrupted. Instead of moving through the motions of my routine quickly and efficiently, I went first to my arm-chair, switched on the T.V. and sat…not thinking anything, not doing anything, just sitting. With the stress that the experience of bereavement brings, my 'poly-vagal nervous system' was interrupted so that I was having a 'freeze' response. Neural pathways were triggered in my unconscious mind, giving expression to real thoughts and feelings that live in my body and brain that I don't have words for. The freeze response is a reflexive, adaptive response to feelings of sadness and loss that served to put me into a dissociative state, raising my pain threshold.
Experiences of trauma and heightened stress events can literally 'derail' your brain in such a way that it becomes stuck and unable to do the task of emotional regulation. When this happens, a person may find themselves reacting to environmental and relational stimuli, often unconsciously, with the same heightened response, that creates ongoing emotional distress. A person will automatically look for a strategy that they believe, will calm them. Often the strategies that a person applies appear to work in the short-term but have long-term risks: alcohol and drugs, gambling, cutting and pornography are just a few of the ways a person tries to de-stress. These behaviours are also addictive and produce other negative impacts.
If you identify with this, here are 5 D's to De-stress:
1. Drink water.
This is the quickest way to calm down your poly-vagal nervous system that has been activated by the trigger event.
2. Deep Breathing.
Deep breathing slows down your heart rate which will have a calming effect. If you associate your trauma with the mouth or you have asthma, try humming as an alternative.
3. Delay
Saying to yourself, "I am going to (addictive behaviour) in an hour" may delay long enough for your symptoms to settle, so that you do not need it.
4. Distract
Dancing to some happy music, jogging on the spot, ringing a friend, or cooking are all examples of the distract tactic.
5. Do something Different
Focusing on doing something different immediately turns your mind to focus on this new task or experience.
If you are experiencing trauma or heightened stress and would like further support you can contact Colleen on 0434337245 or go to her online diary at www.watersedgecounselling.com


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It's gonna get sappy up in here.
Braids, for me, often conjure up images of sunny festivals, flower crowns, sundresses, and iced tea on a porch (apparently they make me think I'm from North Carolina, go figure). However, in the last few weeks, it seems like everyone from Kim Kardashian, to Hailey Baldwin, to Herve Leger has jumped on the braids trend.
The difference between Kim's boxer braids and the wispy, loose braided headbands from Coachellas of yore is twofold: first, the braids Kim and the NYFW16 models have been rocking are decidedly harder and bolder, and second, they are noticeably seasonally incongruous. Braids, despite Elsa's best attempts, have always seemed decidedly summery to me, but because of how much I love them (see: my previously referenced insistence on wearing them on all long-haul flights, I decided to enlist the help of Halli Bivona, John Barrett Braid Bar stylist-extraordinaire, to show me how I could actually rock bold braids in brutal winter weather.
I was always a huge braids devotee against all odds (I still argue that it is perfectly acceptable for a 27-year-old woman to wear pigtail braids any time that she wants). Thus, I was thrilled to discover how uniquely suited they are for winter weather. Braids, despite their normal association with the hot, hot heat of summer, are actually perfect for the cold. With braids, you immediately avoid many of the pitfalls associated with having long hair in the icy cold.
When you're wearing coats and scarves, you avoid super static. When you're constantly out in the cold, you avoid weather-related breakage and split ends, and when you're wearing your favorite black beanie or fur hat, you avoid the dreaded, dreaded hat hair. For me, someone who legitimately used to cry when I experienced the sensation of static as a young child (true story), these braid advantages are godsends.
Here are Halli's six best braids for when the weather is cold in 2016.
Deconstructed Crown Braid
Starting off slowly, Halli gave me a crown braid à la Herve Leger, but left it purposely deconstructed to soften the edges and ease me into my winter braided look. This braid is infinitely wearable, and would work anywhere from the office to the gym to the bar.
Dutch Side Braid
Dutch braids, or reverse French braids, are the harsher, harder cousins of their French counterparts. In order to give me a singular Dutch braid with a twist, Halli started at my left temple and braided a Dutch braid diagonally across the back of my head, ending in a clean side braid.
Crossed Dutch Pigtails or "Kardashian Boxer Braids"
Taking the Dutch braid to the next level, Halli created a twist on the Dutch boxer braids that Kim has been rocking recently by having them cross over in the back. The had the added effect of keeping my hair tight around my entire hairline, adding to the geometric, intense nature of the braids.
Basket-Weave Dutch Braid or "Modern Elsa"
After this, Halli took the Kardashian winter Dutch braids to the next level, adding in a dose of an icy fantasy world to create an Elsa-esque twist on the Kardashian look. She started with three Dutch braids on the left side of my head, but then slowly basket wove them together into a side braid. I was a modern, Kardashian-level, fairy snow princess, and I was loving the look.
Braided Bun Faux-Hawk
Changing gears, to showcase a more alternative braided hairstyle specifically for the winter, Halli created a braided rendition of a faux-hawk. She braided two looped buns by severely sectioning off the middle of my hair, and I was left with a space-inspired faux-hawk that would have made Star Wars's Rey jealous. This look could be made even more extreme with the addition of one to two more braided looped buns.
Braided Pompadour
Lastly, continuing with the space rockstar angle, Halli showed me her winterized version of the classic Coachella half-ponytail braid. With a teased pompadour, this braid definitely deviates from the normal half-pony tail, and adds some edgy realness to the braided look.
Would you attempt any of these braided looks on yourself at home? Better yet, which one of these looks do you want to see the xoJane staff attempt on each other, today at 5:30 PM, on Facebook Live?


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Why Insulating the Ground Works
Heat moves from hot to cold. The rate at which it moves depends on the inside and outside temperature and how much resistance heat has to get out. People always ask me why radiant heated floors are more efficient than forced air systems. The answer is quite simple, and the longer you think about it the more you'll understand heat movement.
The main reason why forced air systems are typically not as efficient is because builders usually don't insulate the concrete slab/the ground because it is not required by code. If forced air systems had insulated slabs, they would be comparable to radiant floor heating systems. It only makes sense that you create a layer of insulation in your entire building envelope; that creates efficiency. What doesn't make sense is putting more and more insulation in your attic and walls but neglecting the concrete slab – Do it right the first time. Yes, it pays to put higher R-values in the attic and walls, but it does not pay to not insulate one of the largest surface areas of your home or building. The more insulation you add to other areas of your home or building, the more heat you lose through the ground. Don't neglect insulating the ground on your next building.
Insulating the concrete floor in your basement can cost as low as $0.50/ft2 for do-it-yourselfers (Pricing Information). Properly insulating your building guarantees you a return on investment.


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The best way to learn about another country is to experience it! Spend three, five or ten months attending high school in another country. There is a host family waiting just for you! Live as a member of a family and become an active participant in the school and community. Your new family and school will help you develop a deep understanding of their country. Being an exchange student offers you the chance to make life-long friendships and offers you a new view of the world and your role in it.
You have an active interest in learning about another culture
You are mature in dealing with others
You are curious
You enjoy challenges
travel & study abroad
learn a foreign language
learn about another culture
be an ambassador
teach about the US
promote cultural understanding
11 countries to choose from
One-on-one Support
For over 36 years, CHI has been developing exchange programs. Why? CHI wants businesses, hosting families and young Americans to share their values, their love and their freedom with foreigners. CHI also wants foreigners to share their culture, values, skills and life experiences with Americans. We believe this to be the best way to promote trust and understanding among nations and to build a more prosperous, peaceful world.
CHI's talented, hands-on and caring staff strive to ensure you will have the experience of a lifetime.
CHI is a leader in educational and cultural exchange since 1980. Over the years and through our various exchange programs, we have positively affected the lives of hundreds of thousands of families.
CHI only works with partners that share the same philosophy about student exchange we hold dear and that offer the same high level of support and care we provide.
Are you ready to sign up for a program that may change your life?We are here to help!
Would you like to know the countries offered?
High School Abroad allows students to choose their destination country. The multitude of options is one of the benefits CHI offers.
After you arrive in the destination country, our support goes on! You will:
|School Year
|Coming Soon
|Coming Soon
|Coming Soon
|Coming Soon
|Is it Included?
|Student interview
|Immigration and visa documents
|Pre-departure orientation and cultural information about hosting country
|Medical insurance, liability insurance and travel insurance
|Round trip transportation from closest international airport
|Homestay, including room and board
|Placement in accredited high school
|Local coordinator to support you in your host country
|Fees for visa and passport applications
|School expenses such as books, uniforms (if required), lab fees, lunches purchased at school etc.
|Local transportation
|Monthly spending money for personal items and activities
|Language tutor
Contact us if you have questions about how the program works, what is offered, program costs, visa requirements or available schools.Let us help you!
We believe student exchange is important! And because CHI values the families who have hosted students in our Academic Year Program, we want to help you give your children the same exciting educational experience overseas.
CHI will provide a $1000 discount on a full academic year High School Abroad Program or $500 for a semester abroad program to students whose families are currently hosting or who have hosted for CHI's Academic Year Program within the past 3 years.
No, there are hosting countries with no language requirement.
You may go during your final semester of high school. There are other program choices for high school graduates. Perhaps CHI's World Explorers program would be just perfect for you.
You will receive information about your host family as soon as the "match" is made. Do not expect it earlier than 8 weeks before departure. It may come sooner but often does not. It is better to be prepared for this waiting period.
This educational experience will assist your child with their future plans. College and university officials are impressed by cultural exposure and advanced language skills. Students who participate in an exchange program are valued for initiative and their ability to adapt. Your child's sense of adventure, courage and intellectual achievements gained will benefit them for a lifetime.
With CHI, you and your student are in excellent hands. All administrative staff have hosted foreign students themselves, traveled extensively, and worked with young people as counselors and coordinators. Extreme care is taken to place your child in a safe environment with a wonderful family and typical high school. Academic Counselors abroad will provide your child with assistance and advice to support them in a successful exchange experience along with 24 hour emergency coverage.


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Sussex County is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. Its county seat is Newton.
Somerset County consists of the following towns:
|Andover Borough
|Andover Township
|Byram Township
|Frankford Township
|Franklin Borough
|Fredon Township
|Green Township
|Montague Twp
|Town of Newton
|Ogdensburg Borough
Best Businesses in Sussex County
Being the northernmost county in the state of New Jersey, the Sussex County has been counted as the 17th most populous county within the state. Because of the topographical location, the Sussex County has been mostly rural and a major portion of it remains forested. Although most of the economic growth depends on tourism, the place has also seen some agricultural and mining industry until the 20th century. But since then, there has been varied development in the area and the county now features some of the flourishing businesses at its heart.
- R & S Carpet Services– Whether you are a homeowner or business owner, you will always have the need for a professional rug and carpet cleaner. A carpet or a rug needs to be thoroughly cleaned as it absorbs a lot of dust, debris and foreign particles that often comes inside with our shoes. The company has been providing professional carpet cleaning services to residents of Sussex County for many years now. They have all the equipment to carry out a thorough cleaning process. One can also avail discounts from time to time. Knowing about it earlier helps a lot. So give them a call at +1 973-383-0113. You can also visit 291 Spring St, Newton, NJ for a one to one discussion about the carpet cleaning service that you require.
- Holland American Bakery -A simple look at their website and you will get to see the wide range of baked goods that the Holland American Bakery can put at your disposal. Baking is a passion for all who work at the Holland American Bakery. They have been dishing out at delicious, authentic Dutch baked goods since 1954. Every bite of their Speculaas, Banket Almond Ring, Almond Coffee Cake, Almond Tarts, Boterkoek, Honey Cake with Raisins are all full of flavor and freshness. When you are getting this quality of food, you will hardly mind the prices. They are conveniently located at 246 NJ-23, Wantage, NJ 07471. You can always call at (973) 875 – 5258 for any kind of information.
- Braun Plumbing and Heating– Of all the people that we need in our life, a plumber is also one of them. The Braun Plumbing and Heating company answers all the heating and plumbing needs of the residents of Sussex. Not only competent and efficient, it is probably for the wide range of services that one can get under a single roof that has made them a worth considering one. Whenever it concerns any kind of water heater repair and installation, bathroom or kitchen renovation, attending to problems related to the sinks, faucets, bath tubs and more, they will take care of all. They are located at 65 Haggerty Rd, Sussex, NJ. You can call at (973) 875-2030 for more details.
- Beckey's Hair Salon– Let the professionals at Beckey's Hair Salon take care of your beautiful hair. From hair cutting to coloring, this hair salon offers excellent personal grooming services to their clients. Located at 59 E Main St, Sussex, NJ,you can call them at (973) 702-0015 for an appointment.


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From Appalachian Author Sarah Loudin Thomas
In this charming e-novella, debut author Sarah Loudin Thomas introduces readers to Wise, West Virginia—a small town nestled in an Appalachian valley where the everyday miracles of life and faith play out in stories of healing, hope, and love.
Delilah Morrissey has always wanted to be a mother, but when she becomes a young widow, that dream now seems farther away than ever. Unable to continue to live alone in Chicago, her only option is to accept her sister's offer to move in with her family back in Wise. Will Delilah have the faith to pursue a new dream—even if it means giving up the old?
Sarah Loudin Thomas is a fund-raiser for a children's ministry who has also published freelance writing for Mountain Homes Southern Style and Now & Then magazines, as well as The Asheville Citizen-Times and The Journey Christian Newspaper. She holds a bachelor's in English from Coastal Carolina University. She and her husband reside in Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more at www.sarahloudinthomas.com.


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The 6th Annual Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference is scheduled for January 23-25. Five session tracks are available with 19 sessions total. The tracks include: Library Leadership, Organizational Services, Small & Mighty, Tech Trends and Youth Services.
The conference kicks off with the Opening Keynote at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23. Library Consultant Carolyn Brewer will inspire and make us laugh with her session, "Librarians and Bartenders: Why People Need Us."
The conference continues with two sessions at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24. Wednesday includes tracks on Library Leadership, Small & Mighty, and Tech Trends. All of the Tech Track sessions are worth 1 CE Technology Credit for Wisconsin librarians needing these credits. Presenters on Wednesday include Sarah Houghton, Jessamyn West, Jason Griffey and Richard Byrne.
The action begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 25 with a Kick Starter by Simone Kirk. Kirk works at the Star City Branch Library in Arkansas, and will speak about being a great presenter. At 10:30 a.m., the Organizational Services and Youth Services tracks will begin.
The conference will conclude at 4 p.m. with a Closing Session by Curt Beyler on the trials and triumphs of being a library facilities manager.
The Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference is open to anyone, and sessions are free of charge. All sessions will be recorded and posted on the website. It's supported by all 16 public library systems in Wisconsin, with additional support from the Wisconsin DPI Public Library Development Team, and the IMLS.
We will also be live tweeting throughout the conference at #wwwc18.
You can register for as many sessions as you would like. We hope to "see" you next week!


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Of the 15 homicides in Annapolis and the rest of Anne Arundel County last year, police closed or made an arrest in all but one - the October death of a homeless man in the state capital.
The homicide and closure rates mirror those of recent years in a county where the number of violent crimes is much lower than in the major cities nearby.
"We compare very well with what borders us," said Sgt. David Waltemeyer, who supervises the county's homicide unit. "Hopefully, law enforcement here has something to do with our low numbers."