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I'm looking for a good lemon olive oil cake recipe. There are plenty online but I'm having a hard time picking one. Has anyone found one that they like more than others?
Emily is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I love olive oil cakes, and my favorite to make at home is Kim Boyce's. Hers includes chocolate chips and rosemary but you could sub lemon zest and such instead. The recipe is for Olive Oil Cake and is in her book, Good to the Grain.
I've been making Patricia Wells' Winemaker Grape Cake for years. It contains orange and lemon zest, but you could omit the orange and increase the lemon zest. I love this cake, and so does anyone who's eaten it with me.
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I was on the hunt a few months ago for an olive oil cake and found a recipe that I adapted to include semolina, now it has orange as well as lemon in it but you can omit the orange and just add the lemon. It's moist and really good, you pour a soaking syrup on the cake while it's hot, it also contains yogurt here is the recipe http://food52.com/recipes...
Suzanne, your cake sounds similar to revani, which would be another option for a moist, lemony cake.
Now this is what I admire about Food 52 at its best .. a genuinely collaborative coming together of truly accomplished bakers in the ranks. No egos. Genuine expert assistance. Simply excellent.
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another good one - rave reviews even when I cooked (somewhat in fear) for professional cooks and caterers - is Alice Waters' olive-oil-Sauternes-peaches cake. http://books.google.ca... P.S. both the regular people and the professional cooks loved the cake.

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What first got my attention was her belt (it made her waist look so small! ). Her outfit is age appropriate and her floral print lets me know that Spring is approaching.
She claims her style is vintage-boho, and her mom is her fashion icon, because she's always looking beautiful and modern.
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April 18 – Jean Chambray + Liquid Leggings
I love fashion that is cute, comfy, and unique. Being different from everyone in the room makes me feel more confident. What kind of outfits make you confident? Comment below – I'd love to hear!
I had a local fundraiser event that was semi-dressy, so I went with something that was fun and comfortable. I love liquid leggings because they are comfortable and a little dressier than my regular go-to leggings.
Top: Amazon Chambray and Bella Ladies Flowy Scoop Muscle Tank
Pants: JNT World Faux Leather High Waisted Leggings
Shoes: Dream Paris Pointed Women's Leopard Pumps
Accessories: Morgan Wristlet Crossbody, Lovage Boho Statement Necklace
I love this jean chambray shirt because it snaps rather than buttons, and it's really light. A jean chambray button up should be a staple in every confident mama's closet!
As you will quickly learn from following my blog, I LOVE statement necklaces! I think they are key when dressing up any tee or tank.
Leopard print is probably my favorite print because it is classified as a neutral, meaning you can pair it with just about everything! These ones were high enough for my 5'1 frame, but not so high that I felt like I was walking on stilts.
As I've entered my 30's and become a mama, my purse size has went from duffel bag-sized purse full of bricks, to a light-weight wristlet with just the essentials. I love this one because it comes with another strap to turn it into a crossbody.
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Yes, these costs are eligible if they are incurred during the lifetime of the project and provided that they are in line with the requirements for direct costs as listed in Article II.14 of the General Conditions of the ERC Grant Agreement Single and Multi-Beneficiary.
If the Grant Agreement contains a Special Clause 39 ERC, then the initial host institution is responsible for providing open access to those publications that have been published while it was the beneficiary. For any publication after the transfer of host institution, the new host institution is responsible as far as the deposit in a repository and the provision of open access is concerned, irrespective whether the publication is based on work carried out at the old or the new host institution.
One of the specificities of the ERC Grant Agreement is the split of the reporting into two distinct sets of reporting periods, in order to diminish the administrative burden on the researchers:
-Scientific reports, usually after half of the project (30 months) and at the end of the project in Starting and Advanced Grants and two intermediate reports (usually every 24 months) and one at the end of the project in Synergy Grants. Scientific reports are submitted by the Principal Investigator on behalf of the Host Institution/beneficiary;
- Financial reports, usually every 18 months and at the end of the project. Financial reports are submitted by the Host Institution with a contribution from the Principal Investigator, as per General Conditions to the ERC Grant Agreement, Article II.3.1.b for Single or Article II.3.bis.1.b for Multi-beneficiary Grant Agreements.
Two different departments/units in the ERCEA follow the (two) separate reporting streams to independently ensure appropriate work progress, follow-up and monitoring of the project. The templates are sent via advance notice letter 15 days before the end of the reporting period (in order to ensure that the beneficiary uses the latest version available).
If the scientific report has been approved without conditions, the payment will be performed at the end of the next financial reporting period without the need of any additional scientific requirements (if no new scientific issues arise meanwhile). If the scientific report has been approved conditionally, at the end of the next financial reporting period, the payment will be subject to verification that the suggested scientific recommendations have been properly fulfilled in the meantime. If the scientific report has been rejected and a revised version of the report was requested, the payment at the forthcoming financial reporting period will be suspended, until a satisfactory revised scientific report is submitted and approved by the scientific department. If the scientific report has been rejected, the ERCEA may start the procedure for termination of the Grant Agreement.
Final reports submitted within the framework of the termination will be due 45 days after the decision on termination became definitive.
In the evaluation of scientific reports, the ERCEA Scientific Department may require sometimes additional experts review. In these cases the time to evaluate the reports and disburse payments can be suspended till the review is satisfactory.
ERCEA does not recommend, as a common practice, to include names of individual researchers. Exceptions can be requested and have to be motivated. However, a list of all team members will be requested together with each financial report.
At the beginning of a ERC projects, 5% of the maximum contribution will be offset from the pre-financing and transferred to the Guarantee Fund as a financial contribution from the beneficiary. The Guarantee fund aims at covering financial risks and specifically non-reimbursement of amounts due by a beneficiary. At the end of a project, the beneficiary usually recovers its full contribution to the Guarantee Fund.
According to the conditions of the ERC Consolidator Grant 2017 call, there is no eligibility restriction to holders of a 'habilitation'. The reference date used for calculation of the applicant's eligibility is the PhD award date or medical doctor degree award date.
For more information please consult the ERC policy on PhD and equivalent doctoral degrees in the ERC Work Programme 2017, Annex 2.
Yes, an applicant can submit to the ERC Proof of Concept 2017 call and at the same time to one of the 3 main ERC frontier research calls (since the restrictions stated in the ERC Work Programme 2017 do not apply to Proof of Concept grants).
Where an ERC PoC proposal has initially indicated a duration of 12 months, during grant preparation Principal Investigators (PIs) are usually advised to go for a longer timespan (18 months) just in order to cope with eventual delays and always finish the ERC PoC project in an acceptable period of time, although the final decision will be with the PI. The reason is that under H2020, extensions of duration to PoC projects are typically not granted once the project has started. It should also be noted that in case a PI opts for the 18 months duration, but the project's activities are finished within 12 months (or any other month before the 18th), the costs cannot be claimed for reimbursement immediately, but the PI will have to wait until the contractual end of the Grant in order to submit the Final Reports and cost claims (Article 20 of the GA).
More information can be found in the H2020 Model Grant Agreements for ERC Proof of Concept grants:
ERC POC mono-beneficiary MGA
ERC POC multi-beneficiary MGA
Yes, the time sheets are needed if the PI charges salary to the ERC PoC action. All team members for which personnel costs are being charged should maintain timesheets of the hours worked on the project. See also Article 18.1 of the Annotated Model Grant Agreement.
Although there is no minimum commitment percentage regarding the time that the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to work on the action, in the grant agreement the PI must enter a minimum of their working time, as the PI is responsible for managing the ERC PoC project. The cumulative percentage commitment that the PI spends on the ERC PoC action and on the main ERC StG/CoG/AdG grant (if still ongoing) must not exceed 100%.For more information please refer to the ERC Work Programme 2017.


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The aesthetic vocabulary of Dutch photographer Viviane Sassen recalls documentary and staged photography, relying on a visual economy that invites the formulation of multiple interpretations. Her highly distinctive style reflects an innovative and dynamic approach to the medium, producing images with an expressive use of color and tone, unusual viewpoints and sculptural concern with form and shape that often give her compositions a surreal quality. Sassen's photographs constantly disrupt our usual perceptions; while some are carefully constructed, others are scenes she encountered on her travels, leaving us unable to easily distinguish between imaginary fictions and scenes from life.
Much of Sassen's work has been informed by early memories of life in Kenya, where she spent three years as a child. When her family returned to the Netherlands, Sassen was troubled: "I didn't feel like I belonged in Europe, and yet I knew I was a foreigner in Africa," she says. Far from being political or conceptual, she was drawn by an intuitive experience of reality—her childhood in Africa, her vivid memories and the complexity caused by confrontations between the two cultures—to create photographs that are neither exoticizing nor straightforward reportage
Sassen is lauded for her ability to seamlessly bridge the divide between fine art and fashion photography. Her experimental approaches to the medium extend to her commercial work in which she uses mirrors, scissors, paint and Photoshop to subvert the viewer's preconceptions about what a fashion photograph is. Of these two strands of her practice, Sassen has remarked, "I've never seen myself as a fashion photographer or considered myself to be an artist. I'm neither one nor the other, which is actually a very comfortable place to be."
Sassen studied fashion design and photography at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, Utrecht, before receiving an MFA from the Ateliers Arhem in The Netherlands. Sassen has produced numerous publications including Flamboya (2007), Parasomnia (2011), Roxane (2011), Die Son Sien Alles (2012), ETAN & ME (2013), and Pikin Slee (2014). In 2012, In and Out of Fashion—a retrospective of Sassen's fashion work from the last 17 years—opened at Huis Marseille Museum for Photography in Amsterdam; the exhibition travelled to the Rencontres d'Arles Festival, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Savannah College of Art and Design, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt and Fotomuseum Winterthur. Additionally, she has worked on award-winning campaigns for Stella McCartney, Adidas, Miu Miu, and Missoni, and for magazines such as, i-D, Purple, AnOther Magazine, Dazed & Confused and POP. Sassen has received numerous awards for her work, including the Dutch Prix de Rome (2007) and International Center of Photography's Infinity Award (2011). She lives and works in Amsterdam.
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The work of Awoiska van der Molen (b. 1972, Netherlands) develops from a desire to comprehend the core of the isolated world she photographs. In order to achieve the sense of solitude necessary to gain access to the stoic nature of the landscape, she spends long periods of time isolated in the natural environment. She takes time to experience the landscape and penetrates deep into the essence of the remote, hushed world created in her photographs. She immerses herself in the landscape, moves slowly, returns repeatedly and by doing so makes these unknown places her own. This gradual and solitary working process continues into the darkroom where her pictures are printed by hand—an intimate process—further imparting a unique stillness that emanates from her work.


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Chris Pine still sees himself as the kid who was bullied, despite achieving huge Hollywood success.
The 35-year-old actor has worked hard to make a name for himself in the movie business and thanks to his prestigious role as Captain Kirk in the rebooted Star Trek franchise, he's become a household name. His success doesn't mean he's lost touch with his former self though, as Chris often struggles to come to terms with his high levels of fame.
"I'm still basically 15," he told Men's Fitness magazine. "I don't think of myself as the guy who's in the Armani ads (promoting its fragrance Armani Code). I'm not the captain of the football team I'm the kid who was made fun of. That insecurity still runs incredibly deep.
"I realized after Star Trek that I'd achieved a lot, I was financially independent; but something about my way of going about life wasn't satisfying me. So I made a decision that my main objective is to be happier, as opposed to more successful. That's what I want."
Part of the reason Chris felt so insecure as a youngster is because he suffered acute acne during puberty, which he recalled as "emotionally devastating and debilitating". It was this change in appearance that saw him transform from a happy-go-lucky kid to ashamed to show his face, and he will always look back at that period as a defining part of who he is today.
But in time the skin troubles went away, and soon he had people telling him how handsome he was and that he should be an actor.
"After feeling so insecure about that stuff, I felt validated," he smiled. "I didn't bring anything beyond Star Trek beyond a desire to... I really don't know. Yeah, of course I processed that it was a big f**king deal, but if it had been a Top Gun remake, that would have weighed heavier on my shoulders. I wasn't a Star Trek kid. It was only meaningful to me in that I knew it was meaningful to the world."
Fans can see him back in the shoes of Captain Kirk in Star Trek Beyond, out on 22 July (16).


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We can all agree that shopping for Christmas gifts can be pretty overwhelming, especially for those of us that wait until the last minute to get started. The overcrowded parking lots, long checkout lines, grouchy salespeople, and for some of us...terrible weather conditions, makes it hard to actually enjoy the holiday season. So, why wait until "Black Friday" to get started on your Christmas shopping? Shopping for Christmas early makes a lot of sense, and here are the reasons.....
Sale promotions are around all year. Think about all the holidays that come after Christmas. There is Valentines Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the list goes on. Just about every holiday is a reason for retailers to offer sale promotions. Don't forget about "back to school" specials! Take advantage of the sale promotions that are offered throughout the year.
Better on the wallet. Purchasing gifts throughout the year doesn't hit the bank, as hard as shopping for gifts all at once. If you are the smart one to put a Christmas fund away that's great, but many use savings or credit for Christmas and then end up paying for Christmas "after Christmas".
More selection. The good stuff goes quickly. Shopping early will give you more of a selection, especially if you shop around September because the store inventory is up and the Christmas rush hasn't started yet.
Avoid long lines and crowded parking lots. I recently went shopping for some summer outfits and there was barely anyone in the mall, and I'm talking about a big mall. Do you think it would be like that come November?
Special offers online. Now that you have time to surf the internet, you can browse your favorite shops online and take advantage of their specials. Sign up for newsletters, that way you will be informed when deals are happening.
Layaway options. Some stores now offer layaway, so you can shop now and make payments throughout the year. When Christmas rolls around your gifts will be paid for. Stores like, K-Mart, Walmart, Toys R Us, and Best Buy have a layaway plan available. Just Google "layaway for Christmas" and see what comes up.
Time to think about your shopping list. You are no longer rushing to buy that last minute gift, because you had time to really think and make a Christmas shopping list. How about personalized or handmade gifts?
Be creative with your gift wrapping. Instead of wrapping your gifts with generic Christmas wrapping paper, you have time to check out gift wrapping ideas online, especially on Pinterest. Your gift will be wrapped so beautifully that the recipient will find it hard to open.
Faster service at the Post Office (For those who send packages through the mail). I know, it may be silly to send packages early for Christmas, but if you can send them in November, instead of December, it will be well worth it. Believe me, I know because I have to ship my Christmas stockings and the lines are crazy the closer you get to Christmas.
- Makes the holiday more enjoyable. Without the stress of shopping, you can enjoy the holiday. Concentrate on the other aspects of Christmas, like decorating and baking cookies. If you are having family over for Christmas, you have more time to plan your get-together.
Enjoy your holiday and shop early for Christmas. If you can think of anymore reasons to shop early, let us know.


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Please Come Round
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I like this song. Although I can't say I'm not disappointed that it wasn't a suffice mega-reflection-post. One of those soon, yah?
🙂 Thank you, Flixer.
Who's to say there isn't a mega-reflection post on the way, full of my usual cheer and positivity… er…
Well, it won't be another 'Dear 2010', at least.
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Mar 1, 2016
In this episode the host John Siracusa interviews Matthew (a millennial banker) from Fire Fighter Community Credit Union and his thoughts on our social media conference called #banksocial.
You can subscribe to the podcast here via iTunes or Stitcher.
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John Siracusa is the creator of #BankSocial the first banking conference solely dedicated to content marketing and social media. He's the host of "The Bank On It Show," a banking and social media Podcast that is available on iTunes and Stitcher for download. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @JohnSiracusa for industry news and updates.


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Although there's not much you can do about Manila's traffic as a whole (since that's supposed to be the government's responsibility), there is something you can do about how you react to the situation. Next time you feel your blood pressure rise while you're in a gridlock, here are some handy tips to keep in mind.
Take a deep breath while counting to 10.
It's easy to get angry when you're stuck in traffic. After all, you're already half an hour late, you're burning up under the summer sun, and why is the traffic light not working? Besides, anger is a natural response to stress, disappointment, and similar feelings.
However, uncontrolled anger can do you more harm than good. If you feel like slamming your horn as loudly as you can, take a deep breath, count "one," take another deep breath, count "two," and so on and so forth. Keep counting until you feel your anger dissipating, or until you're too tired to count anymore.
Play relaxing music.
When your hackles are rising, the last thing you want to do is listen to a piece of news that talks about how things are going not-so-well in the world. Instead, tune in to a station that plays classical music (or, at least, classic music) all day long.
Alternatively, plug your favorite calming songs into your car's music player. Depending on your car's configuration, you can enjoy an mp3 player through a car stereo via cassette player adapter, FM transmitter, Bluetooth, line-in jack, or built-in music player jack.
Plug in a podcast.
If you like to learn on-the-go, listening to a podcast is a great way to kill time. You can download an audio version of a book for free, or tune in to a 30-minute to hour-long episode about your favorite topic under the sun. As long as it keeps your mind occupied when traffic's getting you down, that's the only thing that matters.
Bring snacks and drinks.
Sometimes, Manila's traffic gets so bad, you'll be lucky if you can make it out by lunchtime or dinner. If you already feel your stomach growling, or your throat parching, it's best to have food or drink within reach. Make sure the food you eat won't leave crumbs inside your car, and that you have a plastic bag to stash your trash and keep your car clean.
Play a game.
Remember the classic "I Spy" game? It's a fun way to keep your mind distracted while you're in traffic. For example, you can count how many green cars there are, how many license plates end in "8," or how many yellow-colored billboards are there along the highway. If you have other people with you, all the better.
Clean up your car.
See a speck of dust on your dashboard? Brush it off. Does the seat beside the driver's smell funny? Consider changing the car seat upholstery (if you have a spare piece). Is the dashboard doll tilted at an angle you don't quite like? Tilt it back to the angle you like.
Clean up yourself.
If you have a mirror, this shouldn't be too hard. Check if you have wrinkles on your collar, smudged makeup on your face, or traces of food on your teeth. Even if you have to tell your boss that you're late because of the heavy traffic, you don't want to look like you just came through a hurricane!
Come up with other ways to have fun.
Surviving traffic doesn't have to be "serious business." Aside from the ones already mentioned above, you can also:
- Sing or hum along to a song on the radio.
- Make your own song by drumming your fingers on the wheel or dashboard.
- Wave and/or smile at another passenger. You never know who needs it!
- Test your adjustable car seat(s) to see if they're working.
- Chew a piece of gum, and blow it as large as you can.
- Write a short story in a notebook, or dictate it into a recorder.
Do nothing.
If you're afraid that you'll distract yourself too much and miss the green light, you can just wait patiently until traffic moves along. You don't need to have the coolest way to kill time in traffic: If doing nothing works for you, why let anyone convince you otherwise?
As the old saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." By the same token, when Manila gives you traffic, do what you can not to let it get the better of you.


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Hi Everyone,
Well we are all settled back into our routine here in Beijing our trip back to the UK seems a distant memory now. We had a very quiet Christmas and New Year in fact there was nothing to show it was Christmas or New Year here apart from a few attempts to put up lights or decorations in some buildings, although I did see a nice display they put on at the Great Wall for New Year on the TV. Off course Chinese New Year starts on the 31st of January,quite early this year, and it will be the year of the horse.In fact fireworks are starting already this week which will increase with greater frequency as the day approaches and for a good time afterwards.
Things are about the same here weather wise, very cold but at least some of the days are nice and clear, but we have had some bad days of smog when it's bad it really is bad and then two days later you have beautiful blue skies, we have now had no rain for over 3 months so you can imagine how dry everything is,probably because Europe seems to have got it all ha-ha.
I just heard some news the other day that a village in the south of China was a giant Meth lab with most of the villagers involved as well as local officials and the police, who even used the police cars to transport the drugs, like something out of an Asian "Breaking Bad" ha-ha.The whole place was raided apparently by army and police from another area with over a 100 arrests. Unfortunately no doubt there will be a few executions taking place out of that many.I read an article recently about executions in China along with photographs showing the last days of a woman drug smuggler it's no coincidence that they all appear to be very poor and from deprived areas especially if you contrast it against high ranking politicians and business people who commit murder and/ or huge bribery and corruption crimes and have their death sentences deferred indefinitely,not that I am for executions for anyone.
I was in the hospital last week having some x rays of my knees which incidentally the doctor said although there is some damage it is to early for any surgery and for my age they are in pretty good condition, I said I will try and remind myself of that when I get out of bed in the mornings ha-ha. Anyway while waiting to see the doctor a woman had gone in to see one of the other doctors and of course the doors are always open and people wander in and out. So we could see and hear this doctor shouting at this woman so I said to Jun what's all that about and apparently there was something quite wrong with her that required immediate treatment but she had told him she couldn't as she had to travel to a business meeting down south, and he was shouting "why bother to come and see me then, you are just wasting my time, how many business trips do you think you can go on when you are dead". She left pretty quickly after that.
I started teaching little Ben again last week I have him for 2 hours on a Wednesday 6pm to 8pm and for the first time I collected him from home and took him to our apartment and he kept saying to me in the car " where am I going, where are you taking me?" I said you are coming to my home to stay with me till your mammy comes for you. Anyway he was fine and seemed to enjoy himself so the next day Michelle his mother phoned me and I asked her was he ok and what did he say. She said he had said to her "Mummy have I just been to England with Billy?" Ha-Ha.
We have just been looking at some photographs on the internet of a wedding from one of the Southern Provinces, they were two very rich families as you know some people Chinese included love to have the opportunity to show off their position, wealth and status. The photos showed the procession consisting of 24 Rolls Royces,40 Bentley's, numerous sports cars and 4x4's and the wedding gift to the bride and groom of a Lamborghini each ( just a little private family gathering ha-ha).
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|Takeda Pharmaceuticals
US-MA, Senior IS/IT Analyst- Vaccines Research and Preclinical R0000469-MZ
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Job Description
This role provides management and hands on support of IS/IT services and systems deployed in support of Takeda Vaccines Preclinical research operations globally.
Work closely with scientists, Preclinical leadership, and the IT organization to support the Lab Informatics, Research and CMCC Informatics services, including systems such as ELN, LIMS, CDS, Lab Automation, Inventory, Compound Management, Data Management and Archival.
Business Partner to the global Vaccines Pre-Clinical organization, including Analytical Development, Process Development, and Formulations Development departments
{PS..1}--> Work with scientists and scientific leadership to assess current state of informatics environment and develop a roadmap of solutions to meet needs. Sites are located in Boston, Singapore, and Japan.
Proactively partner with internal stakeholders across R&D labs to understand needs. Lead subject matter experts through the selection, implementation, and support of software systems.
{PS..2}--> Manage IT projects that deliver new and improved lab and research informatics capabilities at Takeda Vaccines, leading a team of cross functional stakeholders and managing vendor activities as necessary.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors providing software, service, and support of laboratory information systems.
{PS..3}--> Working with Quality Assurance, use risk-based approaches to assess compliance impacts and build quality into systems implementation and change control activities.
Manage support of various software platforms that support lab researchers including, but not limited to:
{PS..4}-->o Electronic Lab Notebooks
{PS..5}-->o Sample Management
{PS..6}-->o Chemical, reagent, equipment Inventory
{PS..7}-->o Chromatographic Data Systems
{PS..8}-->o Laboratory Robotics
{PS..9}-->o Bioreactor controllers and historians
{PS..10}-->o Data Management and Archival
{PS..11}--> Provides input into project budgets and reporting within own area.
Follows company and departmental policies, procedures and ensures documentation according the Takeda Quality Management Systems (QMS), Software Development Life Cycle and Project Life Cycle standards.
{PS..12}--> Establishes good working relationships with colleagues within the Global IS/IT Organization (IT Infrastructure, PMO, and other solution service groups).
Bachelor s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or Master s Degree and 2+ years relevant experience within the Pharmaceutical industry supporting early research or pre-clinical groups.
Business Analyst and/or Project management experience.
Hands on experience with laboratory software systems (LIMS, ELN, etc.) and knowledge of typical capabilities needed (raw data management, registration, inventory management, visualization and analytics, sample and inventory management)
{PS..1}--> Up to date on best in class vendor and product offerings
Experience designing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based applications
{PS..2}--> Strong interpersonal and communication skills within IT as well as with scientists.
Ability to be self-directed and work independently within the framework of the IT and cross-functional scientific organization.
{PS..3}--> Excellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize among competing demands.
{PS..4}--> Familiarity with regulated systems and Software Development Lifecycle for both Non-GxP and GxP systems.
Experience working in an international environment.
{PS..5}--> Project Management Professional (PMP)
Business Analysis (IIBA or PMI)
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The IIED blog
In pictures: Dialogues and pilot projects for better ASM governance in Madagascar15 March 2017
A pictorial tour of efforts to improve the governance of Madagascar's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector
Dialogues et projets pilotes pour une meilleure gouvernance du secteur EMAPE à Madagascar15 March 2017
GIZ à Madagascar a engagé un processus de dialogue afin d'améliorer la gouvernance du secteur de l'exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle (EMAPE). Blogueur invité Andry Rabemanantsoa nous donne un aperçu de leur travail à ce jour au travers de ces images
Dialogue and action in equal measure13 March 2017
Svenja Brachmann explains how a GIZ programme in Madagascar is promoting more responsible artisanal and small-scale mining
Cash transfers in urban crises: do they work for women?8 March 2017
Twenty months on from the earthquakes in Nepal, new research will examine whether cash transfers are helping women to participate in, and contribute to, the Kathmandu Valley's local economy
Business incubation motivates fire management6 March 2017
Entrepreneurs from forest communities in Belize are embarking on new businesses ventures, where the products and services come from the forest itself. As well as supporting livelihoods, driving these businesses forward doubles up as an incentive to protect the forests from fire
Are health investments paying off for endangered wildlife?2 March 2017
An innovative project in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has helped the local community understand the links between health and conservation. The next step is to examine the project's impacts in more detail, and explore prospects for scaling up
Six steps forward for African mining1 March 2017
Reflecting on common themes emerging from Cape Town's Mining Indaba and the Alternative Mining Indaba 'counter-summit', Fitsum Weldegiorgis sets out six ways to keep momentum going, for driving a profitable African mining sector that also delivers for its people
The hilsa fishing ban: good for the fish, but good for the fisher?28 February 2017
Seasonal fishing bans are helping to recover stocks of Bangladesh's national fish, the hilsa. Bigger fish are fetching better prices and – from traders to retailers − many people along the value chain are benefiting. But a new IIED study shows how one group is slipping through the net: the fishermen and women
Powering local development in Tanzania24 February 2017
New research from IIED and Hivos shows the potential for energy entrepreneurs to scale up productive energy use in Tanzania. But to make it work, funders and policymakers need to provide incentives, support experimentation, and encourage collaboration
Bringing solar out of the shadows20 February 2017
For Tanzania to meet its energy needs - and in a way that is sustainable - huge levels of finance are required to boost its decentralised energy sector. But the latest research shows current funding flows are way off target.
SDGs: from adopted framework to political force for change17 February 2017
One year on from the Sustainable Development Goals coming into effect, IIED asks whether the international consensus underpinning the goals is strong enough to drive the shift from vision to creating real political change
Denying denial: climate facts and impacts14 February 2017
Climate change is happening, it's caused by humans and will have a negative impact on all our lives. So what are the facts – and what can 'ordinary' citizens do about it?
Fall army worm maize attack: a case for diversity from farm to fork8 February 2017
As the Zambian government scales up efforts to control an army worm outbreak that is damaging maize crops across the country, William Chilufya wonders if the infestation will encourage a policy shift away from mono-cropping maize
How risk accumulates in African cities – and ways to break the cycle30 January 2017
At a meeting of community organisations in Ibadan, Nigeria, local government officials and academics explored how to deal with the risks facing Africa's urban poor. Challenging long-held assumptions about how African cities work – and who holds the power – will be key to tackling the build-up of risk
Decision making in an uncertain climate23 January 2017
A recent IIED study looked at how the process of decision making can help address challenges created by the uncertainties of future climate change. Our research highlighted the benefits of moving from technocratic solutions to a process-based political approach
Tackling the illegal wildlife trade through community-based approaches: building evidence on what works20 January 2017
Local communities are the first line of defence in tackling the illegal wildlife trade. But there's little information on initiatives involving local people. IIED's new database aims to gather more evidence on approaches that work, those that don't – and why
How can the poorest increase the influence of their climate diplomacy?19 January 2017
We've developed a theory of change to better understand how the Least Developed Countries can influence international decisions on climate action. Is our theory up to the job? We want to hear from you
Turning the tide: creating incentives for sustainable oceans17 January 2017
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in place, but are policy makers ready and willing to bite? Dave Steinbach explains why now is the time to move from intent to action – and outlines a new approach on how to deliver SDG 14.
Designing a biocultural heritage labelling system: survey results16 January 2017
Our survey found broad support for a labelling scheme for biocultural heritage-based products. Now we need to get a pilot project off the ground
Can ecosystem-based adaptation help deliver the promise of Paris?13 January 2017
Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is gaining traction as a way to help manage the threats of climate change. But for the policy community to realise EbA's real potential as a viable response for climate vulnerable communities, we need to plug knowledge gaps on how it works, when and why
How much can the eyes in the sky really tell us about deforestation?11 January 2017
A recent study by the University of Edinburgh and IIED reveals the limitations of remote sensing technology to monitor the impacts of agriculture expansion on forests in Sub-Saharan Africa
Fighting for the future – sustainable development and the battle for ideas in 20174 January 2017
Following the landmark global agreements on sustainable development sealed in 2015, including the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change, the end of 2016 prompted the question: can the world sustain this hard-fought momentum?
Civil society organisations in the global South and disruptive change: implications for funders23 December 2016
Southern civil society organisations increasingly face numerous disruptive forces and are often effective sources of necessary disruption themselves. Halina Ward and Tom Bigg explore how funders can support these organisations in ever more uncertain times
One people, one vision22 December 2016
Countries with a strong sustainable development planning framework are finding that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) work best as a political motivator for domestic action, rather than as a literal set of targets. Tighe Geoghegan explains the political case for SDGs from a Jamaican perspective
Mapping the disruptive change ecosystem for Southern CSOs21 December 2016
Getting good at disruption has become a key challenge for Southern civil society organisations (CSOs) – and it's very different from the methods taught by business leaders. A three-day retreat at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center explored what it takes for Southern CSOs to get good at disruption


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Record Numbers of Patients and Providers Go Digital to Share Medical Records in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Southern Tier of New York
As the public grows weary of filling out paperwork and reciting their medical histories to every new physician they see, more and more patients are embracing a digital solution. HealthlinkNY, which securely connects Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Southern Tier hospitals, medical practices, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and other providers to the regional Health Information Exchange (HIE), reports that a record number of patients have consented to share HIE records. Last year, 480,191 patients consented to give providers access to their health records in HealthlinkNY, a 65% gain over 2016, for a total of 1,220,015 patient consents by the end of 2017.
Providers, too, are rapidly linking to HealthlinkNY. In 2017, HealthlinkNY signed 114 new participation agreements, an increase of 65.5% from 2016. Now, 288 separate provider organizations participate in the HealthlinkNY HIE, with many organizations having multiple sites and practices within their health system. Much of 2017's growth came from long-term care facilities, which more than doubled from 42 to 85 participants; home care agencies, which tripled from 11 to 38; and behavioral health agencies, which nearly doubled from 68 to 122.
"Our goal is to make medical records available wherever patients receive care," explains Staci Romeo, Interim Executive Director of HealthlinkNY. "When patients give their consent, all of the providers involved in their care—hospitals, specialists, nursing homes, mental health practices, and others—can securely access their complete medical records, no matter where they are stored locally." She adds that since HealthlinkNY is connected to the SHIN-NY, the Statewide Health Information Network of New York, "Patient medical records are available to healthcare providers wherever patients travel in New York State."
Providers See the Complete Picture
As more and more providers connect to HealthlinkNY, and more patients allow their records to be shared, HealthlinkNY's ability to help improve healthcare quality and efficiency grows.
1. HealthlinkNY gives providers quick and easy access to all the pieces of their patient's entire medical history. Providers don't have to rely on their patients' memories; instead they can look up prior hospitalizations, discharge records, lab reports, diagnostic images, medications, and treatments. With that data in hand, clinicians can make more informed medical decisions.
2. Clinicians are more likely to order fewer tests, which saves money and spares patients from unnecessary evaluations.
3. Providers can come to a diagnosis more quickly because they don't have to wait for records to be faxed. Treatment can begin sooner for patients. A study released last year confirmed that linking providers to a patient's complete medical history information does improve healthcare quality and efficiency. The study found that when emergency department physicians looked up their patients' records in the HealthlinkNY HIE, patient length of stay was reduced by 7%; the odds of readmission within 30 days declined by 4.5%; and the likelihood of consultations by multiple physicians fell 12%.
HealthlinkNY Is Growing, Too
HealthlinkNY itself is growing. It now has 42 staff members, up from 29 in December 2016. The organization also is using its health information technology expertise to develop new services. For example, HealthlinkNY is beginning to cull through doctors' notes to identify undiagnosed cases of Lyme disease. In partnership with public health departments, HealthlinkNY plans to analyze patient glucose readings to detect cases of prediabetes that physicians may miss, so that public health departments can connect patients to diabetes prevention programs.
At the same time, HealthlinkNY is taking further steps to keep its data secure. It is strengthening security protocols as it pursues HITRUST certification, the highest level of health information cybersecurity currently available. "Patients and providers can trust us to safeguard HIE data, and keep it safe and secure," Mrs. Romeo says.
This year, HealthlinkNY will continue to work with providers and patients to increase the amount of data stored in the HIE. "A robust HIE has to have a lot of data available for providers to use," Mrs. Romeo says. "Increasingly, provider organizations see that sharing patient data leads to better outcomes, lower costs, and a better patient experience. Our job is to make sharing data easy for them."
About HealthlinkNY
HealthlinkNY is a Qualified Entity (QE), funded by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), which operates the Health Information Exchange (HIE) connecting providers and patients in 13 counties in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Southern Tier of New York. The HealthlinkNY HIE offers electronic access to patients' community-wide health records and serves as the region's access point to the Statewide Health Information Network of New York (SHIN-NY), supporting collaboration between healthcare providers across the state. As the region's hub of health information and improvement, HealthlinkNY supports healthcare delivery reform (DSRIP) and fosters collaboration among public and private health plans. Through the HealthlinkNY Community Network, the organization also operates population health improvement programs (PHIPs) in the Hudson Valley and the Southern Tier of New York.
The HealthlinkNY HIE allows all of a patient's participating providers to safely and securely access the patient's medical records with the patient's consent throughout New York State. With HealthlinkNY, providers have a clearer picture of their patient's health history, including primary care visits, hospital records, discharge orders, ER visits, specialist consultations, lab and imaging reports, behavioral health services, long-term care records, and home care visits.


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We believe the development of innovative technology is driven by a commitment to clinical development that advances the science and treatment of venous disease. By engaging in studies and trials that can demonstrate long-term results, VENITI will deliver products that expand treatment options.
While physicians treating venous diseases perceive the disease state as a continuum, medical device makers have only provided partial or imperfect solutions along the care pathway. VENITI will provide physicians with innovative devices to enhance the treatment of various disorders in the venous disease spectrum.
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333 Collins Architecture, Exterior and Interior
The exterior of 333 Collin Street is finished in natural stone, with copper domes and double glazed tinted glass. Finishes in the foyer include granite, sandstone and bluestone. Lift lobbies on each floor are finished in timbers and stone with plaster ceilings and special lighting. The floor covering throughout the office is quality Axminster carpet. Amenities are finished in granite and Tasmanian oak.
The core design is quite different from the traditional cruciform core evident in most Melbourne buildings. Along with the flexible 500mm x 500mm planning module, the core design optimises space planning, resulting in higher occupancy efficiency and savings if tenancies are altered.
On typical floors, the dimension between the perimeter wall and service core is in excess of 11 metres. The floor to ceiling height of 2,850mm is 150mm more than the measurement in most other buildings. This height provides space for an access floor and, importantly, ensures a clear cabling zone is maintained throughout the access space. On each floor there is a large, fully equipped kitchen. Many floors have two kitchens. Appliances include a refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave oven.
The 18 passenger lifts at 333 Collins Street perform as well as they look. Interruptions to journeys are minimised by the relatively short lift rises of no more that 10 floors. Average speed varies from 7.0 metres per second for the High Rise elevators, 4.0 metres per second for the Medium Rise elevators and 3.0 metres per second for the Low Rise elevators. Tenants and visitors are not inconvenienced by goods traffic – the two main goods lifts are accessible only at the loading bay and not at the ground floor.
The air conditioning at 333 Collins Street provides both comfort and economy.
Comfort is enjoyed because of the heat handling capacity of the system and the numerous, well positioned zones on each floor and the efficient air filtering system.
Economies are gained because of several factors, including the ice storage facility, the fresh air cycle and
the computerised control system.. For building constructed ten years ago or more, the typical heat handling capacity for lighting and for tenant equipment is less than 25 watts per square metre. The 50 watts per square metre at 333 Collins Street is at the highest level of buildings in the CBD.
The 333 Collins Street power supply of 60VA per square metre is amongst the highest available in any building in the CBD. Although this level of power exceeds projected requirements, an additional 50% capacity can be easily added. The back up facility of the two 1.5 MVA generators offer stand-by power on the rare occasion of a power blackout. The stand-by power at 333 Collins Street will provide 50% of all requirements for power in the building and Uninterruptible Power Systems will ensure the continued operation of key building systems.
General office lighting at 333 Collins Street is a comfortable 500 lux. The lights are ultra low brightness to minimise glare and are designed specifically for computer screen environments.
The building operation system (BAS), by planning maintenance and optimising energy inputs, enables tenants to significantly reduce outgoings. As the system rapidly detects faults in services and energy systems, problems will generally be rectified with no inconvenience to tenants.
A 24 hour, 7-day per week security team provide guard patrol services, extensive electronic surveillance and door monitoring. Coded proximity access control ensures selective after hours access to lifts, tenancies and particular areas of tenancies. Tenants are able to request daily audit reports noting visitors to tenancies or to restricted areas of tenancies.
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- An indictment unsealed Thursday morning shows that Ammon Bundy and his followers were indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Impede Officers of the United States.
The indictment stems from the siege of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by the group.
In a news conference Thursday in Eugene, Ore., one of Bundy's attorneys, Lissa Casey, played a statement from Bundy that he made by phone from the Multnomah County Jail after he learned he was indicted.
"This is what you get when government officials ignore the people. We exhausted all prudent measures to get government officials to investigate the abuses to the Hammond family," said Bundy.
Bundy went on to say the refuge takeover was a necessary action.
"The result of government officials ignoring the people are acts like the takeover of the Malheur refuge."
In a departure from his recent calls for the remaining protesters at the refuge to leave, Bundy said it was time for law enforcement to leave the area.
"Go home Oregon State Police. You have already killed enough. Go home FBI. It is time to end this," Bundy said.
Bundy statement Thursday
"Go home Oregon State Police. You have already killed enough. Go home FBI. It is time to end this," Ammon Bundy said. Read more: http://on.kgw.com/1me116kPosted by KGW-TV on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Bundy, through his attorney, also thanked more than 230 people who donated money to his cause through a crowdfunding website.
Charged in the indictment were Ammon Bundy, Jon Ritzheimer, Joseph O'Shaughnessy, Ryan Payne, Brian Cavalier, Shawna Cox, Peter Santilli, Jason Patrick, Duane Leo Ehmer, Dylan Anderson, Sean Anderson, David Lee Fry, Jeff Wayne Banta, Sandra Lynn Pfeifer Anderson and Kenneth Medenbach.
The last four listed are the four holdouts who remain on the refuge.
More: Who are the 4 holdouts at the Malheur refuge
"Beginning on Jan. 2, 2016, defendants and conspirators brandished and carried firearms on the premises of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and prevented federal officials from performing their official duties by force, threats and intimidation," the indictment reads.
The indictment was sealed Wednesday afternoon, but made public Thursday morning.
Defense attorneys demanded that prosecutors immediately release the document, so they could know what charges their clients face. U.S. Magistrate Judge Janice Stewart denied the request.
The indictment scrapped preliminary hearings scheduled Wednesday for 10 of the defendants.
Most of them are behind bars, but two have been released to their homes.
Timeline: Armed occupation at Oregon refuge
More: Bundy stays in jail, says 'land belongs to the people'
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Mental Health Support Worker, Huddersfield
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Start date: February 2018
Contract type: Full Time
Start date: February 2018
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: £70 - £85 (per day)
Contract term: Temporary
Contract term: Temporary
Mental Health Support Worker
- Are you looking for full time work in a challenging setting??
- Are you available for work full time, immediately??
- Are you an experienced support worker or have you any previous experience in youth offending / behaviour mentoring?
- PRU School
- Alternative provision
- Full time vacancy through Vision with a view to go on permanent direct with the school (Monday to Friday 8:30 - 15:30)
- February 2018 start
Vision for Education are currently working with a particular setting close to Barnsley who have a vacancy for a Mental Health Support Worker from February 2018
- Our specialist SEND team work with a variety of settings and cater for students across all key stages.
- We are looking for a candidate with compassion and empathy but also who is able to make a difference in young people's lives.
- Vision for Education work with a number of settings, some do require experience however this is not essential in all cases. We would consider at least 6 months experience working in the community with young people or adults who display difficult behvaiours.
- We are looking for a candidate that has a great personality and are able to work well as part of a team and have the ability to adapt and make the most out of challenging situations.
- The client school we are working with is a Pupil Referral Unit catering for students who show signs of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties
- Team teach training is also advantageous however not essential as Vision offer regular FREE CPD training.
Please ring Vision to apply for this role. There is a view for this role to go permanent for the right candidate.
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Minecraft Pocket Edition Alpha v0.16.0 Build – MCPE 0.16 Update Date?
New update comes around to MCPE :), The Minecraft Pocket Edition Alpha v0.16.0 Build is one of the future releases planned for Minecraft PE.
The date for this update has not yet been revealed, but it seems that for the next month for this update is being released for download.
It was released on October 21, 2016 for Android and Win10 Stores.
Download Minecraft PE 0.16.0 b4
Below you can see some of updates to Pocket Edition 0.16.0
Update 0.16.0 (AKA The Boss Update) is an upcoming update for Minecraft Pocket Edition that will be released for all devices on October 18, 2016.
Planned changes MCPE 0.16.0 – Updated Set 29, 2016
- Custom Resource Packs
- Commands
- Currently, only 20 Commands available
- Add-Ons
- Loot Tables
- Search Box in Creative Mode (Windows 10 only)
- Version Exclusive: Has a Magnifying Glass icon
- Various new sounds
Blocks and Items
- Prismarine
- Prismarine Bricks
- Dark Prismarine
- Sea Lanterns
- Prismarine Crystals
- Prismarine Shards
- Elder Guardian Spawn Egg
- Guardian Spawn Egg
- Nether Stars
- Wet Sponge
- Beacons
- Version Exclusive: Potion of Decay
- Version Exclusive: Arrow of Decay
- Deep Oceans
Generated Structures
- Ocean Monuments
- The Wither
- Version Exclusive: Spawns Wither Skeletons when it reaches 50% Health.
- Guardians
- Elder Guardians
Status Effects
- Mining Fatigue
- Haste
- New Settings Screen Layout
- New Create World and Pause Game UI
- Customized Buttons for In-Game Actions
- Mining Fatigue status effect is now obtainable in Survival through Elder Guardians
Blocks and Items
- Version Exclusive: Maps show different colors according to different biomes.
- Sponges now soak up water.
- Sponges have updated texture.
- Blocks of Iron, Gold, Emerald, and Diamonds can now be used to 'power' beacons.
- "@samasaurus6 @NinjaGamingMC it doesn't, but I implemented that last week. In 0.16 every resource in the game will be replaceable :)" – @_tomcc, June 19, 2016
- "You can kind of import them but unfortunately, there wasn't time to make a UI 🙁 I'm working on fixing all this stuff for 0.16 though, so that there's importing and packs can override everything, not just textures." – /u/mojang_tommo, June 13, 2016
- "Oh look, a new Settings screen 🙂 This one actually makes sense and there's more options too. What do you think?"– @_tomcc, July 14, 2016
- http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Pocket_Edition_Alpha_0.16.0
- http://minecraftpeapk.com/minecraft-pocket-edition-0-16-0-apk-full-update/


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Yes, so the plastic invasion begins. The problem of buying lost of boxes of new toy soldiers, is you then have to put them all together. With Mark painting like possessed demon at the moment, I'm going to need to crank out all these boys for him to paint rather quickly. Which now I think about it, it's probably good for me to spend less time looking at screens and more time on my hobby.
I also started pulling out the board games at home tonight and actually managed to win a game of Carrcassonne against my wife. I'm certain that my wife will not let that stand for long.
30 November 2015
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One of my favourite and most visited blogs is that of Retromummy. I must admit that I visit her blog daily, buy fabrics from her shop, know her kids by name, have met her and converse with her by email regularly. Her blog is entertaining and well worth a daily visit.
At the moment Corrie is running an amazing giveaway, offering fat quarters in each of the fabrics from Rosalie Quinlans "Sweet Broderie" range! So 14 fat quarters!! Just click the link below for your chance to enter in the giveaway, and check out Retromummies blog while you are there!


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Chinese Takeout Recipe: Beef, Onion, and Broccoli Stir Fry
If you haven't noticed, I've been craving Chinese food a lot lately. I think I could eat it at every meal. Maybe it's the meat to vegetable ratio that I love? For every thin slice of meat you get, you're loaded with vegetables. Yum!! This stir fry is no different. I've used my wok many times making fried rice, but somehow I stayed away from making a simple stir fry until last night.
A thin beef sirloin is cut up into strips and fried over high heat in a wok. Then you set it aside while leaving the oil and juices in the pan. Toss in your vegetables to cook quickly while absorbing all of the rich flavor the sirloin provides. (Are you drooling yet, because I am!). Then you combine everything back together and make a simple sauce right over the top of everything. Cook time: 30 minutes. Now how's that for takeout made at home? 🙂 Enjoy this awesome recipe everyone! Comment below if you make it or tweet me @The_NoobChef. I can't wait to hear from you. Have an awesome day everyone and let's get cooking!
Beef, Onion, and Broccoli Stir Fry
Courtesy of: "Sweet Mandarin" Cookbook
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2 (Note:Double amount if need be)
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10 oz. beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 medium broccoli, florets separated
- 1 medium onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock, or beef stock
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons potato starch (substitute with corn starch mixture of 1 tbsp. corn starch to 4 tbsp. water mixed)
- Add the oil to a hot wok, drop in the slices of beef and stir-fry over high heat for 5 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. Drain off the oil, but don't wash the wok.
- Return the wok to low heat-it should still be lightly coated in oil- and stir-fry the garlic, broccoli, and onions, for 4 minutes. Add the slices of cooked beef, pour in the stock, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add all of the ingredients for the sauce- except for the potato starch mixture, and bring to a boil. Once the sauce is bubbling, add the potato starch mixture and stir vigorously to thicken the dish. Serve hot with boiled rice and enjoy! 🙂


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The Clashindarroch Community Fund is provided by Vattenfall, the developer and owner of the Clashindarroch Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire. The Fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting one or more of the three community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap O Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association. The fund's purpose, priorities and award levels have been informed by the Clashindarroch Conversation which community members contributed to in 2014.
Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area may apply to the Fund. Your group must have a constitution (a governing document or set of rules) and be set up on a not-for-profit basis. It does not need to be a registered charity to apply.
For more information about the fund read the Fund Factsheet.
For more information about the local community read the community profile.
Volunteer Development Bursary Scheme
The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Community Fund Panel has decided to make the sum of £5,000 available to provide a Bursary Scheme to increase the pool of volunteers in the community who have the training and skills needed to help increase participation in grassroots sports and physical activity or cultural activity and the arts or other recreational activity in the area of benefit for this Fund.
The maximum bursary award is £500 and there are two stages to the award:
Stage 1 involves you doing the course or training. The award can cover the cost of the course, training or event and/or the travel and subsistence costs.
Stage 2 is about using your new skills in a voluntary capacity within the area of benefit
More details are available in the application form. There are no deadlines for these applications, and are decided on a rolling basis. Once the initial £5,000 has been awarded, the Panel will review the Bursary Scheme. This scheme will launch during Spring 2018.
The fund will support projects which will support positive change and strategic impact, in particular the fund will support projects which:
* improve community services and facilities* increase participation in and access to contemporary culture, events and recreational activity* preserve and enhance the natural environment for residents and visitors * promote rural regeneration * celebrate the area's cultural, historic and archaelogical heritage.
The following case studies provides examples of how the fund is making a difference to the community:
Huntly and District Development Trust
Friends of Insch Hospital and Community
Key dates
Application Deadline
Panel Meeting Date
Year 4 Round 2
10 September 2018
29 October 2018
Year 4 Round 3
4 February 2019
25 March 2019
Small and standard grants: Please read the guidelines before completing the online application form or downloadable form returning to the Programme Administrator, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL.
Large grants: Please read the guidelines before completing and returning the application form returning to the Programme Administrator, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL.
Volunteer Development Bursaries: Please read the guidance notes contained in the application form, then complete and return it to the Programme Administrator, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL.
School Transport Costs: Please read the policy and the guidance for completing the applcation form, before completing and returning the application form to the Programme Administrator, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL.
Applications for Community Defibrillators: Please read the policy adopted by the Panel on funding such applications, before completing an application form for Small and standard grants detailed above.
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Scott Ginsberg, the nametag guy and owner of one of my favourite blogs, HELLO, my name is BLOG wrote an interesting piece of article on avoiding writer's block (which really is thinker's block) by creating a constant stream of ideas. This is what he suggests (I especially like how-to #1):
1. U NEED 2 READ EVERY DAY. This is the #1 reason people suffer from Thinker's Block: they don't read. (And no, US Weekly doesn't count!) I'm talking about BOOKS. Old and new. Every single day. Also, I suggest reading more than one book at once. Keep reading material in your car, bathroom, briefcase, gym bag, desk and anywhere else you spend a lot of time. (AMEN!)
2. Copy your notes. Don't just read; STUDY! Take copious notes. Write related ideas in the margins. When you're done, re-copy your notes onto your computer. Store them in a folder called "Book Notes." Revisit them regularly to refresh your melon. (Am already practising how-to #2)
3. Write everything down. Writing is the basis of all wealth. And if you don't write it down, it never happened. That's all I have to say about that.
4. Everything communicates something. But are you paying attention? Probably not. And yes, it's hard. Especially in such a fast-paced society. So, remember the words of Ferris Bueller: "Life move pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while – you could miss it." What does your hurried lifestyle make you miss out on?
5. Soften your eyes. Literally AND metaphorically. It's about slowing down and noticing the novelties of life. It's about being more mindful of your surroundings. Studying ordinary things intently. Are you making the mundane memorable?
For the rest of the 10 how-tos, please click here. I hope you too will enjoy this write-up!


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Loyal warrior and peaceful farmer; skilled craftsman and crafty trader. The Norseman has many astonishing qualities for someone commonly seen as a bloodthirsty, unprincipled marauder, but perhaps one of his most astonishing traits is a seemingly unquenchable lust for adventure and travel, which often leads him far from his native land.
The Norseman seems to be everywhere in the ancient world: his longboats can be found docked in the harbours of England and France; his caravans loaded with goods can be discerned winding their way through the desert to the markets of Arabia; his cattle can be heard calling on the slopes of the most isolated islands of the Atlantic Ocean; his laughter can be heard ringing through the corridors of Eastern palaces. Every corner of Europe, no matter how far from their frigid home, seems to harbour a Norseman or two.
A new home in the North
Towards the north, one would hardly be surprised to find the Norsemen in large settlements. There is, of course, Greenland, home of Erik Thorvaldsson, also known as Erik the Red and an excellent example of the adventurous Norseman. His father was Thorvaldsson, a hot-tempered man who was banished from Norway for killing a man. The family settled in Iceland, but Erik, who was nicknamed 'The Red' for his hair and his temper, followed in his father's footsteps and killed two men, which resulted in his banishment from Iceland for three years. Erik decided to use his time well and discover a land rumoured to exist to the west of Iceland.
Erik didn't actually have any selfless colonization thoughts when he decided to look for this new land: in fact, he was on a good old fashioned plundering raid, for he believed it to be 'Greater Ireland', the fabled western land settled by the wandering Irish Culdee monks and filled with rich monasteries such as could be found in Ireland itself. Erik packed up his family and belongings and set sail in search of this rich loot. Unfortunately for him, the priests had already left the new land. After the first landfall on a ruggedly inhospitable shore, Erik spent many months exploring before he found a place with sufficient grass to make dairy farming possible.
When he returned to Iceland after his banishment he named his new land Greenland, as he shrewdly realized a pleasant name would make the land more attractive to settlers. Indeed, he was able to fill 25 ships with people who believed they were going to a green pastoral paradise. What they thought when they arrived at their new home is not recorded, but they did go on to found a colony on the harsh land, so perhaps they were forgiving of the deception. The colony of Greenland sprang up, and Erik became the de facto leader of the colonists.
Incidentally, though Erik was King Greenland, he was by no means all-powerful. His Christian wife Thjodhild bullied her pagan husband into building a church on the land, though Erik was at least successful in refusing to convert. Unfortunately, his refusal put him at odds with his pious wife, who refused to share a bed with him.
Constantinople's Northern Guards
Yes, men such as Erik the Red have conquered the forbidding north and made it their home. The problem however is keeping the Norsemen in the north, for they seem to have a perpetual wanderlust, and an eye for the treasures and the softer life found in the warmer south. Even far to the east there is no escaping them. As far east as Baghdad and East Chorum, which is halfway along the Silk Road to China, the Norseman's trade caravans can be found, carrying delicately crafted goods.
In Constantinople, that beautiful, impossibly decadent last bastion of the Holy Roman Empire, not only can the Norseman be found in great numbers, he is even an esteemed member of the royal court. There we would also find one of the most famous Norsemen of his time, the courageous Harald Hardrada, whose exploits include conquering towns, decimating armies and absconding with princesses.
Born Harald Sigurdsson, he was the half brother of Olaf the Saint, King of Norway, and even in his youth, was known for his love of warfare. After a particularly crushing battle in which King Olaf was killed, Harald escaped and made his way to the city of Navgorod, where he was guested by the friendly Prince Yaroslav, then made his way to the distant citadel of Constantinople. Here, Harald joined the Varangian Guards, an elite military body, personal bodyguard to the Emperor and almost entirely made up of his fellow Norsemen, who are after all counted the best fighters in the world.
Harald's bravery and cunning soon made him a leader. He lead his troops on numerous campaigns, sacking cities and tearing down formidable castles in Africa, Sicily and any other land the Emperor wished to chastise. Harald was pragmatic enough to send much of the loot he obtained from the plundered town back to Norway. Together with the exceptionally high pay he received from the Guards, the treasure he sent back to his homeland was enough 'be more than any one man had ever amassed in the land."
Once he had had his fill of Constantinople, Harald sailed back to Norway. Back in his homeland, Harald's money, experience and cunning stood him good stead and within a few years, he was King of Norway. It was at this point that he earned the name 'Hardrada', which means 'hard rule' and succinctly describes his reign. Governing a country was not enough for him however, and he continued to war, sailing expeditions here and there, and generally becoming a holy terror.
Harald's end came, predictably, in another land. In England, the Norseman in his long ships was a cursedly regular visitor — hardly surprising given the number of rich monasteries and wealthy towns scattered conveniently along the coast. Waves of Norseman settlers had also established communities on the island and in 1066, what did Harald decide but that England needed a Norseman king as well. He based his legitimacy on some claims made by a former ruler and when he heard that the Saxon leader Harold had had the temerity to crown himself king, Harald roused himself and set sail immediately for England.
He took with him 300 long ships and landed near York, where he first plundered the nearby towns. Harold was still in the environs of London and Harald apparently thought himself safe, for he permitted his men to doff their clothes and lie sunbathing along the Avon River. When the company saw a detachment of men approach, they made no move to rearm for they thought it was the local townspeople, come to sue for peace. Harald and his men reacted too late when they realized that Harold had managed to march his men 200 miles in three days and were now upon them. Their defeat was so ignominious that only 13 ships out of the original 300 made it back to Norway.
Harald died at the battle of York, but may have been pleased know that even though he did not deliver the deathblow himself, he was at least able to contribute to his enemy's defeat. In wearying out the Saxon army at York, Harold was unable to turn back the Norman invasion led by William (afterwards known as the Conqueror), and lost his life at the battle of Hastings. Ironically, the Normans are also descendants of Norsemen.
Norsemen in the New World
So, England owes much of its history to the deeds of the Norseman, but surely not every country has seen the fearsome form of the Norseman? Perhaps the west is free of him? Ah, but no, he seems to have left his footprints to the west as well — and not just any Norseman, but the son of a famous adventurer too. Much like his father, Leif Eiriksson, son of Erik the Red, was an adventurer to his bones.
When Leif heard rumours of a land far to the west of Greenland, he resolved to explore it and together with a fleet of three long ships, made off and found the coast of the American continent 500 years before Columbus set foot on its shores.
He came first of all to a land whose beach was littered with stones, and so he called it 'Helluland' or 'Flat-Stone Land', which now is thought to be Baffin Island.
Then he came to a place with many majestic trees, and so he named it 'Markland' or 'Woodland', which now is thought to be Newfoundland.
Finally he came to a place where it was very pleasant to live, filled with green grass, many tall trees, edible berries, juicy fruits and other delights. This place he named 'Vinland'. He built a colony at this pleasant place and spent the winter there. In the spring, he sailed back home to Greenland. Along the way he rescued a stranded merchant ship, whose passengers gave him all their belongings in gratitude; this feat, together with his good fortune in finding the New World, earned him the nickname 'Leif the Lucky'. Erik the Red died soon after Leif's return, so Leif took over his father's farm and never traveled again.
Archaeologists have struggled for years to discover the actual location of the mysterious Vinland colony and dozens of sites have been suggested from as far north as Newfoundland to as far south as Cape Cod. Most bets have now settled on L'anse Aux Meadows in Northern Newfoundland, which has the remains of a Norseman colony. Unfortunately, even this find is heavily disputed and many believe it was simply a base point between Greenland and the real Vinland site, which thus far has been pleased to remain undiscovered.
Leif's legacy continues to trouble the sleep of serious archaeologists, who dream of a find that will change the course of both European and American history, but he is not alone in the influence he has wielded over history. Erik the Red and Harald Hardrada both had profound effects on the nations they came into contact with, and many of their nameless brethren were just as quietly influential. North, south, east and west, the roaming feet of the Norseman took them to all points of the compass and in the countries they found there, for better or for worse, they altered the course of events and helped shape the nations of today.


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We are looking for the individual who possesses excellent organizational skills and is good with people both inside the organization and outside. There is a strong sales component to this position and must have the ability to speak knowledgeable about Kimble's and our products. We want someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Some of the job duties that will be part of this position:
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How to Make a Simple Weaving Loom and Basic Weaving Techniques: part 1Submitted by Pam on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 18:37
I hadn't even finished the first piece of weaving on my new table loom before I began thinking about a weaving project that anyone could weave without owning a traditional loom or any weaving tools. I also wanted the project to be a "work in progress" that could be left on the "loom" as wall art.
And here it is...
How to Make Ojos de Dios (God's Eyes)Submitted by Pam on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 02:07
God's Eyes (also known as Ojos De Dios) are colorful and very simple to make. They work well as ornaments on trees and garlands, as accents on gift-wrapped packages, or as the gift itself. And they are a great way to use up those little bits of yarn we all accumulate because they are just too pretty to throw away.
Christmas trees for every seasonSubmitted by Pam on Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:30
Christmas trees and christmas tree ornaments are my absolute favorite symbols of the season, and packing away all of my ornaments is the saddest part of the holiday.
Over the past 35 years I have collected a LOT of ornaments. And even after giving my children all of those that were theirs, I have way too many for my tree. Five years ago I found a very happy solution for both problems. A "Seasonal Tree" - a 4 foot tall artifical tree that takes up just a little bit of space next to my fireplace.


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- Fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices
- Smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory
- Relief in arthritis pain
- Anti-clotting effect on the blood
- Reduces the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells
- Lowers blood sugar [especially beneficial fr people with Type 2 diabetes]
- Lowers LDL cholesterol
- Aids in digestion.
- Helps to treat diarrhea
- Helps cure the common cold
- Treats toothaches
- Eliminates bad breath.
- Cures headaches and migraine pain
- Can be used for Colon Cancer Prevention
- Treats Morning Sickness
- Remedies Motion Sickness
- Reduces Pain and Inflammation
- Heartburn Relief
- Prevents and treats the Cold and Flu
- Treats Migraines
- Relieves Menstrual Cramp
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Whether you are eager to arrange your new home the way you always pictured it in your head but just never had the chance to do it in the old surroundings or you are so totally exhausted by the moving process that the mere sight of empty rooms and piles of boxes throws you in panic, you have no choice – you need to unpack and organize after moving. However, there is no real pressure, no deadlines approaching too fast and no strict rules to be observed, so the process of unpacking and tidying your new home doesn't have to be stressful or unpleasant. You just need to get the essentials ready as soon as possible, so that you can have rest and food, and then you can continue at a much slower pace that suits your frame of mind.
Where to begin the unpacking process?
The first thing you are advised to do is to check against your inventory list whether all your possessions have been promptly delivered to your new place. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the moving company immediately. Then make sure that each box has been carried in its designated room. If everything was properly marked and labeled, sorting out your belongings should be very easy.
In case you have arranged it for your movers to take all the larger furniture and appliances to their predetermined spots (or reliable friends helped you to do so when unloading), then you will be able to start unpacking and tidying your smaller items right away. Otherwise, make a plan as to where you want all the major items to be located and get them in place according to your design really soon because you cannot unpack and arrange anything before that. Plan well, so that the heavy and bulky pieces are moved only once and use felt pads or furniture blankets to avoid causing damage to your new property.
Open up your essentials box – there should be tools, toiletries, clothes, medicines, food and other much needed items in it.
Unless you already have all the utilities transferred and running, contact your providers immediately, for this is a matter of primary importance.
Which rooms to unpack first?
Without a doubt what you will be impatient to do first after the moving procedures are over is to take a shower and go to sleep. So, set up your bed (if it requires reassembly, make sure you have the right tools and you know how to do it or there is someone you can rely on to help you out) and unpack the box with the bedding, so that your well-earned rest is assured. Then find your toiletries, hang the shower curtain and the towels and let the hot water wash away your weariness and stress. You can relax at last, just don't forget your prescription medications, if any.
You may have packed some food in your "open-first" box or you can have something to eat delivered to your new place for the first day or two, but once the bedroom and the bathroom are ready, you need to turn your attention to the kitchen. Hook up the large appliances, such as the fridge and the washer, first and then get your favorite smaller devices (the coffee maker or the toaster) ready to use.
Now that you can prepare your food and refuel your energy, take a shower and have a good night's rest, you have the liberty to organize the rest of the unpacking tasks completely to your liking and whenever you have enough time.
How to unpack boxes quickly and efficiently?
Here are some extra tips to help you finish the unpacking process in a quick, systematic and pleasant manner:
- Stay focused. Use whatever tactics works for you – set mini goals, play rhythmic music or plan your breaks, just maintain your focus to achieve a quick success;
- Don't procrastinate. Whatever can be done today, should be done today. You will have plenty of other things to deal with tomorrow;
- Get rid of packing materials. Flatten the damaged boxes in stacks to be recycled soon and store away the ones you intend to use – just make sure the packing materials don't get in your way;
- Clean regularly. You will be overwhelmed by the accumulation of trash and dirt if you do not clean after every completed mini task;
- Have fun. Make the unpacking process a challenging game for all the family members, invite your friends to an unpacking party with music and beverages, take photos to document a funny moment, etc. – just relax and have some fun;
- Make your place feel like home. The last finishing touches, such as arranging your flowerpots on the window sills or your souvenirs on the shelves, will turn your new place into your cozy and cheerful home.