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The Exchange «Saint-Petersburg» 22 year of success . The Exchange "Saint-Petersburg" was founded in January 1991 according to the decision of the Presidium Leningrad City Soviet of National Deputies Since 1994 Exchange " Saint-Petersburg " trades futures and options contracts
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The Exchange "Saint-Petersburg" was founded in January 1991 according to the decision of the Presidium Leningrad City Soviet of National Deputies
The Exchange "Saint-Petersburg" was founded in January 1991 according to the decision of the Presidium Leningrad City Soviet of National Deputies.
11 April, 1991 - first trades in commodity Exchange Hall
12 March , 1992 - Viktor Nikolayev was elected CEO by the decision of the general meeting of Exchange "Saint Petersburg" members
14 April , 1997, the stock exchange "St. Petersburg" received license No. 1 on the right to function as a stock exchange.
19 July, 2002 - grand opening of the construction of the first COMPLEX with the Governor of St. Petersburg A. Yakovlev.
Opening ceremony of the new Exchange buildings
16 June, 2008 - the opening ceremony of the new Exchange buildings specially adapted for trading technology.
Red stripe was cut by President of Russian Exchange Union Gavrilenko A., CEO of exchange "Saint-Petersburg" Nikolayev V. and the head of Vasileostrovsky district of St.-Petersburg Isayev A.
On the 29th of July representatives of China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) made a visit to "Exchange Saint-Petersburg". The parties shared their experience in the field of futures market development.
Deputy Director General of "Exchange Saint-Petersburg" SergeyevAlexey presented a report on futures and securities market. New products on futures market were presented: futures on wheat, soybeans, cotton, corn, diesel fuel, and gasoil. Problems of trade and clearing development on Russian Derivatives Market and IT-technologies were discussed.
President ofChinaFinancial Futures Exchange Mr.HuZheng spoke about tendencies of market trade on Chinese Financial Markets and trade of futures contracts and securities on CFFEX.
Business Meetings
On the 4th of June 2009 the official delegation from Hong-Kong with Minister of Finance in chief visited the "Exchange Saint-Petersburg".
Following the invitation of the Centre of Collaboration with countries of Asian-Pacific region, on the 4th of June, 2009 Director General of "Exchange Saint-Petersburg" Viktior Nikolayev took part in business-lunch during the visit of Hong-Kong Minister of Finance Mr. John Tan Zhunva to Saint-Petersburg.
The goal of the meeting was to define key directions of further mutual collaboration between Saint-Petersburg and Hong-Kong, to find new business partners in the sphere of market trade.
After the lunch the delegation, which consisted of 15 persons visited "Exchange Saint-Petersburg" and studied the functioning of the Exchange, its main tendencies of development, shared the experience and established business contacts for further development.
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For 2011, the total turnover of Exchange "Saint-Petersburg" trades in stock, derivatives and commodity markets exceeded 55.6 trillion rubles.
And for 5 months in 2012 it amounted to 18.85 trillion rubles.
There are more than 300bidders on commodities market
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Bidders of Exchange "Saint-Petersburg" service more than193 000clients
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Discussion in 'User Submitted News' started by Danieluz, Mar 25, 2007.
R.i.p Dampe
You will be missed, Dampé...
There's never a bottled fairy around when you need one...
Wow, that sucks. There were several people working on a project like this, seeing as Daniel Barras was originally the first but was forced to quit.
The creator of the project is TRM (TheRealMetuselah), Daniel Barras...
but it means no disrespect to Dampé or his work.
Too bad for the project, but before all.. rest in peace!
This has to suck, a lot of people were looking forward to this too. RIP Dampe.
Also, at another forum I go to, they were not so upset about it. If I hear a single "Dampe's in the graveyard now" joke, I'll personally beat them with a stick.
as "mean" as it sounds, not many people were really interested in dampe's game, it was just being made in rpgmaker afterall, and most people have assumed he is TRM/danniel barras.. but really theres about a dozen people making their own OOT2D's
well rest in peace
did this game ever get finished?
What a shame T_T I was looking forward to this too
Wasn't dampe the same of the person in the karikaro graveyard?
But yeah, dying in a car accident sucks. Hope the other person who crashed into him (if applicable) died too.
Mehhhh, not so much.
Wow I hope for his sake he does not believe in karma cause that is highly unethical.
It barely even got started.


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The book tells the story of the railway from its earliest beginnings in the 1860s, when local business people in Quebec and Sherbrooke sought to implement rail service in their region. The largest of Quebec's regional rail carriers, the QCR was also, for some period of time, one of Canada's most profitable systems. After the Depression, the QCR entered a long decline culminating in its abandonment in 1994. Its subsequent rebirth under new management in 2000 added yet another chapter to the history of the railway, this one as a "short line." This most recent business incarnation of regional railways in Canada survived until 2006." Queen1
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The Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences is dedicated to understanding the principles and mechanisms that underlie complex behavior. From the microscopic level of cells and organelles to the grand scale of human interaction, our mission is to bring together multiple discplines to tackle the most intriguing questions about the brain, the mind, consciousness, and behavior.
How does the function of a complex system like the brain depend upon its elements and their connections? How do genes work together to form and shape a cell? What happens when a nerve is damaged? How are our perceptions shaped by our neural pathways? How do we control movements, coordinate activity, play and listen to music, and see the world around us? What neural networks exist and emerge when we perform various activities?
Founded by Dr. J.A. Scott Kelso in 1985, the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences is a multi-disciplinary academic unit in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University. The Center brings together scientists from different backgrounds such as theoretical physicists, cognitive psychologists, laboratory biologists, and applied mathematicians to tackle the most profound questions of brain and behavior.
Professor Scott Kelso was invited keynote speaker at the opening session
of the 18th Herbstakademie in Heidelberg, Germany, March 26-28. His
talk "De Agencia" was on the dynamical origins of agency.
During his visit, Dr Kelso had the opportunity to meet and discuss with
his old friends Prof. Dr Hermann Haken (the recipient of an Honorary
Doctorate at FAU in 1992) and Dr. Thomas Ditzinger, a former
Post-Doctoral Fellow at CCSBS and now an Executive Editor of Springer
Publishing (see attached photos). Drs Ditzinger and Kelso visited the
famous Philosophenweg in Heidelberg, a path taken by scientists such as
Bunsen, Kirchoff and Helmholtz, philosophers such as Hegel and poets
such as Goethe.
Ph.D. candidate Joseph Norman successfully defended his dissertation entitled "A Theory for the Perception of Object Motion" on May 1st, 2014 at 2PM. He began a position as a postdoctoral fellow at the New England Complex Systems Institute in mid-May with a research focus on complex social systems with applications to real-world problems.
Ph.D. student Tracy Romano successfully completed her dissertation entitled "Time-frequency classification of gamma oscillatory activity in the frontoparietal system during working memory" in 2013. She began a new position as a reports analyst at FEMA on March 9, 2014.
Prof. John Jeka, a former Center student and PhD graduate (1992) received FAU's Distinguished Alumni Award at a Hall of Fame Ceremony on April 29, 2014. Jeka is currently Professor and Chair of Cognitive Motor Neuroscience in the Department of Kinesiology at Temple University and Professor Emeritus at The University of Maryland, where he held appointments in Neuroscience and Bioengineering.
Prof. Jeka is internationally recognized for his work on human locomotion and balance, with a specific interest in how information from multiple senses is fused for upright stance control. He is extensively published and has received multiple awards from the National Institutes of Health, NASA and the National Science Foundation. He is co-founder of Treadsense, a company which develops technology for human balance and mobility.
Please join us in congratulating Emmanuelle Tognoli for her much deserved promotion to Associate Research Professor!
Emmanuelle came to the Center as a post-doctoral fellow in 2003 and later joined Dr. Kelso's Human Brain and Behavior Laboratory (HBBL) as a Research Assistant Professor. She was the first author of a landmark paper (the cover article!) published in PNAS in 2007 entitled "The phi-complex as a neuromarker of human social coordination." She has published numerous noteworthy papers, book chapters and proceedings in the past six years.
Prof. Scott Kelso gave Invited Keynote/Plenary talks describing he and his colleagues' research at three major European meetings:
Intelligent Systems Research Summit, "Brain breakthroughs: From cells to society", Derry~Londonderry, UK City of Culture, N. Ireland, June 11-12, 2013
18th European College of Sports Science, "The neural choreography of coordinated behaviour", Barcelona, Spain, June 26-29, 2013.
4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics, "Bidirectional coupling between humans, machines and nervous systems", Sigtuna, Sweden, June, 23-27, 2013.
Dr. Scott Kelso and Dr. Steven Bressler were plenary speakers at the 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics held in Sigtuna, Sweden on June 23-27, 2013. This ongoing conference series represents the emergence of a new field, which spans the entire spectrum of cognition from synaptic dynamics to social interactions, and is united by concepts from nonlinear neurodynamics operating simultaneously across spatial and temporal scales. A new kind of scientists is also emerging, schooled in multiple academic disciplines, comfortable in working with data from different levels, and conversant with the mathematical and computational tools that are essential to cross boundaries. Cognition in its essence is dynamic and multilayered, and pursuit of new clues inevitably leads from one layer to the next, both reductionist and holistic. A trend to study cognition from the point of view of neurodynamics has emerged as a result of the current, rapid developments taking place in nonlinear dynamics and cognitive science.
Scott Kelso: "Multiscale coordination dynamics: From astrocyte~neuronal coupling to the human dynamic clamp"
Steven Bressler: "Set-related neurocognitive networks and neurodynamic processing"
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World Of Warcraft Micro-Transactions, Blizzard Reveals More Information
Having already talked about the recent datamined information leading to the discovery of a new cash shop item in World of Warcraft, Blizzard has opened up with more info on the matter.
The current plan is to start in Asia with new items that will be intended for leveling up purposes only. As if it isn't already easy enough to level up in. Not that I think that's a bad thing, I just think it's funny players need even more assistance. However, I do think it's good because when you love a game enough to play it for so long, you level up alts. And that's where the real pain in the butt can be. So while I may think it's a little silly to make it even easier to level up in the game, it also makes sense to me for long time players.
Community Manger Bashiok had this to say:
For players who are already interested in the in-game items we offer, such as Pet Store pets and mounts, the benefits of an in-game store are pretty clear. We think everyone would appreciate the convenience of being able to make such purchases without having to leave the game, and ultimately that's our long-term goal for the system, though there's quite a bit of work involved in retrofitting those existing items into the new system.
This kind of ticks me off. Benefits of an in-game store are pretty clear? Yeah, no kidding, for you Blizzard, not for us. I'd much rather earn my loot in-game, thank you. I seem to be in the minority though, as apparently player feedback and where their money is going is how they have been determining what they add to the cash shop. Of course it makes sense. It just really makes me mad to pay a subscription fee on top of all that. I think the least they could do is start offering subscribers some rewards after all these years of this nonsense.
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Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu, approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth, the Cape Forchu Lightstation is home to the first "applecore" style lighthouse with its 75 feet of statuesque beauty. This towering beacon sits atop picturesque volcanic rocks and has guided vessels safely into the Yarmouth Harbour since 1840.
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Sunday, May 11, 2014
The Lanyard - Billy Collins
off the blue walls of this room,
moving as if underwater from typewriter to piano,
from bookshelf to an envelope lying on the floor,
when I found myself in the L section of the dictionary
where my eyes fell upon the word lanyard.
No cookie nibbled by a French novelist
could send one into the past more suddenly-
a past where I sat at a workbench at a camp
by a deep Adirondack lake
learning how to braid long thin plastic strips
into a lanyard, a gift for my mother.
I had never seen anyone use a lanyard
or wear one, if that's what you did with them,
but that did not keep me from crossing
strand over strand again and again
until I had made a boxy
red and white lanyard for my mother.
She gave me life and milk from her breasts,
and I gave her a lanyard.
She nursed me in many a sick room,
lifted spoons of medicine to my lips,
laid cold face-clothes on my forehead,
and then led me out into the air light
and taught me to walk and swim,
and I, in turn, presented her with a lanyard.
Here are thousands of meals, she said,
and here is clothing and a good education.
And here is your lanyard, I replied,
which I made with a little help from a counselor.
Here is a breathing body and a beating heart,
strong legs, bones and teeth,
and two clear eyes to read the world, she whispered,
and here, I said, is the lanyard I made at camp.
And here, I wish to say to her now,
is a smaller gift - not the worn truth
that you can never repay your mother,
but the rueful admission that when she took
the two-toned lanyard from my hand,
I was as sure as a boy could be
that this useless, worthless thing I wove
out of boredom would be enough to make us even.
In a touching and funny way, Collins identifies one thing I'm sure all children thought at some point, that we can "repay" our mothers in some sense for all that they do for us. Of course, that's impossible, but that is, as Collins correctly notes, a "worn truth." It seems blindingly obvious that we can never repay our mothers. The comic relief in which Collins throws this is wonderful. All the selfless, loving acts of motherhood answered with, "yes, I know, here's a lanyard." It's often said that parenting is a thankless job, and the naivete of children when it comes to gratitude probably does not help.
While I am not a parent, I still think that most mothers (or fathers) would accept that lanyard with thankfulness and joy. I hope you think about selfless love, reader, and enjoy the humor of the poem. We can never repay our mothers, but that's not important. Love is boundless, and knows no time frame. It makes the world go round, and even when our loved ones are gone, is still as present as that lanyard buried somewhere in a drawer in the house.
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- AnonymousOctober 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM
I like this poem its funnyReplyDelete
Wonderful, funny, poignant - all at the same time. Thank you Mother for all you did for me/us. Five girls - almost two families - since the birth years,1933 and 1937 years, separated the two older girls from Diane, 1940-1947 and the two younger girls, myself 1946 and my youngest sister, 1952. Miss you much, love you forever !ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousOctober 7, 2016 at 2:18 AM
Of course one needs to take care of their parents.ReplyDelete
But as a mother I am sure that parents are more than happy every time they see their children smile, every time they
succeed in life.
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2016 at 7:57 PM
My Mother passed away this afternoon. She was 90 and I, myself, am no "spring chicken." I introduced her to this poem several years ago. We both loved it . . . perhaps for slightly different reasons, yet we could both smile simultaneously in recognition of simple truth. Thank You, Billy Collins for this masterpiece of understanding.ReplyDelete
So, I'm on a line with my daughter who's waiting to get Billy Collins' latest book inscribed. My sister just told me about this poem. I am weeping.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM
cute poem talking about how moms sacrifice for their kids.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2017 at 11:04 AM
Lanyards are coolReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2017 at 11:13 AM
NO lanyards are awesome not cool. also cute poem talking the love and sacrifice of a mother. Go mom's!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2017 at 9:52 AM
My 14 year old daughter just texted me to tell me they read this in class, and it reminder her of us! She proudly gave me lanyards in every color imaginable and YES I still have them. Thank you Billy Collins...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2017 at 9:11 AM
man do i feel like a lousy sonReplyDelete
Always loved this one. Thanks so much for posting it. It will probably pop up at our Literary Town Hall tonight, in NJ -- check us out. Connecticut is not so far away!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 2, 2017 at 7:38 AM
Reminds me of a booger I lost the other day...Delete
This poem shows the true potential of a lanyard. It is a powerful object that has wisdom and is powerful. Lanyards are everything.ReplyDelete
When we first heard this poem, my son and I both laughed. It was years back, before he graduated from high school. He spent a month that summer traveling through Europe with his girlfriend. When they walked out from customs at the airport, almost unrecognizable after their adventure, he hugged me and gave me a lanyard, which, like your poem, moved me to tears. Thank youReplyDelete


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Total Film got an early peek at DreamWorks' new 3D toon Monsters Vs Aliens, yesterday and we can report that even in its unfinished form, it's looking like a lot of fun.
We were also given a look at the cast list – and thought it only polite to pass it on to you. Reese Witherspoon is lending her lungs as a young woman named Susan Murphy, who, after being struck by radiation from a meteorite, finds herself transforming at the most inopportune moments into Ginormica, a 50-foot woman. She's shipped off to a top-secret lab where she discovers that the US government is holding all sorts of beasties. Good thing too, as nasty alien robo-types are invading and Susan will have to unite her monster pals to battle the menace from the stars.
Also toning up their tonsils are Seth Rogen and Will Arnett (because these days you can't have an animated movie without one or both of them), Hugh Laurie, Rainn Wilson from The US Office, Keifer Sutherland, Stephen Colbert (we can't wait to see what he says about his role as the President on his TV show) and fellow comedy god Paul Rudd.
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Before I go on with this wonderful story of heroic deeds and sordid sexual encounters. I need to point out that some players who had quit Ragefire or just gotten bored decided to try Phinny and for me these guys are the heart and soul of what Darkwind has come to be on both servers. They have added to an already talented and great team of players that finished Velious while these guys were levelling up and they have fitted in very well to the team here: Edrix, Birkoff, Gusta, Alexsan, Aeth etc [sure I forgot others] Thank you for making it easy for me to settle on the server. Darkwind is on two servers but we remain a united family always putting the guild as a collective first and staying true to what it means to play in Darkwind for the last 20 odd years.
So Luclin hits, we wake up its all broken. No SSRA to raid shock horror content released broken, what a surprise!! Thankfully this isn't Ragefire at start of Velious and it doesn't take over a month to be fixed…
24 hours later after some amazing fun and excitement Darkwind is Seru keyed. 2nd on server. The teamwork and coordination behind this was great and shows how less can do more. Anyway lets get back on track. We call Seru that night clear up prep the encounter which we all know is pretty simple and fucking Birkoff goes and wipes us. I mean Jesus Christ Birkoff you caused the only wipe on any raid I have lead in Darkwind on Phinny. Instead of a glory shot of me degrading Birkoff's corpse I will leave you with this.
Since the start of Luclin Seru has died 5 times to DW. We have dominated moving on this encounter down to the hard work put in by the members.
Onto the real content of the expansion. Our aim was to not be the last 'major' guild to clear content in Luclin like in Velious. On the opening SSRA raid I took us on a wonderful trip to see some big and interesting snakes… For once Eveil kept his one eyed snake under wraps meaning the women of the guild could focus on more interesting things than defending his awkward advances. 'Black lives matter'
Despite being new the content is pretty underwhelming in terms of challenges but that was to be expected when mobs don't repop in instances…trivializing the shit out of a couple of fights. Arch Lich is defiantly the hardest encounter in the zone bar Emp himself. So as you can guess day 1 of ssra resulted in us killing everything bar Emp + Cursed which we did not attempt.
On the 10/3/16 we went back to SSRA and cleared Emp. 4th on server that's right fucking 4th.This raid did actually feel epic. We struggled with the adds at first and I wanted to call it off but I was convinced not to and we executed a very exciting and dramatic fight that made him hit the floor first time. I won't lie my opinions on a lot of people changed during the process of this fight watching members perform as well as any I have seen, so this an absolute pleasure to be involved in. [looking for a kill image from any member still please]
As to be expected Daybreak were not through with fucking us over and denied us our rifts due to a loot lockout bug. I could live with this but it meant we had to wait a whole week to get them back. While it gave us time to farm shards it was a joke at the customer service. Devs disagreeing with gms and so on. Sort yourselves out.
Darkwind then became the 3rd guild on server to finish the expansion and 1st euro guild. A huge result for a team that has never once filled its raids even with all the boxes we can run.
Anyone who has ever worn the 'Darkwind' tag deserves to be proud of this.
Ever wondered what Darkwind got up to originally when Luclin was released way back when? Take a look: http://www.darkwind-gaming.com/eqhistory.html
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All over Asia, the name Jim Thompson is synonymous with luxury, but what really happened to him? This famous CIA agent was holidaying in the Cameron Highlands in 1967, when he went missing and was never to be seen again. In his memory, the reading lounge is named after him, keeping guests warm and toasty on cooler evenings in this colonial hill station.
Each of the 56 guest rooms at the Cameron Highland Resort harks back to a bygone era, and this nostalgic reminiscence is translated in the plantation shutters, wooden beams, timber floors, teak furniture, exquisite silks, and large four poster beds used. All the rooms with elegant French doors opening up onto a small balcony with views over the golf course just next door. Families are comfortably accommodated in the two bedroom Family, Cameron and Jim Thompson suites. Children are most welcome at the Resort but parents should be aware there are no facilities to keep the children entertained.
What the children would enjoy, is the wealth of outdoor activities primarily on foot – trekking through the waterfalls and nature trails, learning about the production process on the tea plantations, getting an insight to the indigenous culture at the Orang Asli Village, or getting their hands dirty in solving one of the best mysteries of our time in the exact spot where it occurred – Mr Thompson's disappearance.
In the afternoon retreat after a morning's activities for traditional English tea before a dinner at. Unwind just before dinner at either the Japanese restaurant or in the homely dining room with one of the more unique treatments such as a green tea bath.
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- Activities: Visit tea plantations, waterfalls and nature trails, night markets or the Orang Asli Village.
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Urine is normally sterile, but it becomes infected when bacterial growth occurs. UTI implies multiplication of organisms in the urinary tract and is defined by the presence of more than hundred thousand organisms per ml in a freshly void midstream sample of urine. Most of urinary tract infections are not serious, but are painful. It involves kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra. UTI is common infection affects women more then men.
Causes of UTI
Most common cause is infection from E. coli/ Chlamydia/ mycoplasma
Poor hygiene
Sexual intercourse
Infection from GIT spreads to urinary tract.
Risk factors of UTI
Female at menopause
Suppressed immune system
Symptoms of UTI
Constant desire to urinate
Severe burning sensation while voiding urine
Offensive or strong odor of urine
Pain in pelvic region in ladies
Child screams before and during urination.
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Physical examination – color, smell, viscosity, specific gravity.
Microscopic examination – for RBC, WBC, pus cells, epithelial cells, urine culture.
Congenital abnormalities should be ruled out.
UTI remedy
Before treatment of UTI one should always follow instructions:
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Patient should drink a lot of water
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Homeopathic treatment of UTI – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat UTI but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved remedies are available for UTI that can be selected on the basis of cause, condition, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below to treat UTI:
Homeopathic UTI remedy – Aconite, Apis Mel, cantharis, Dulcamara, Terebinth, Equisetum, Staphisagria, Merc Sol, Belladonna, Sulphur, Pulsatilla, Clematis, Sarsaparilla and many other remedies.
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Words Have Deeper Meaning Than You Think
Words! They are the most powerful tool in our grasp, having the ability to connect us or pull us apart at the same time. Words have been created and recreated over again throughout the centuries all over the world, in all kinds of languages and dialects. Words represent us as people, as cultures, and give us a profound way to communicate what is going on within our minds and souls. But what if I told you that words are even bigger than all this? That the meaning behind our spoken word is deeper than you could have ever imagined?
Energy flows through words as it does our bodies, spirits, and the rest of the universe. Each word we speak or write resonates at different frequencies. Even in an age where we communicate mainly electronically through texting, emails, or social media, the feeling behind our words can still be sensed on the receiving end. You've heard the timeless advice to never respond to someone when you are angry, and this especially holds true when you realize the strength of the energy behind your words.
This strength goes farther than we could have ever imagined, especially with new studies that show that DNA can be reprogrammed by words and frequencies. Russian scientists are still working on a theory of conclusions found that there is a genetic code within our DNA that parallels the very roots of language. All semantics of language—from dialect to the actual diagraming and breakdown of a sentence in any world language—are practically identical to the set rules that our DNA follows. This is a huge breakthrough as now we know that the language of a human being has never been coincidental, but instead is something biologically written within us from the day we are born. Essentially this means that when we communicate, is it our DNA that is being verbalized. So, in turn, we are able to reverse this order of events and use words to change our DNA patterns. By using the right type of frequency and vibrations merged with our phrases, we can influence and morph cellular metabolism. What does this mean to non-scientists? It finally makes sense why things like hypnosis have such a big effect on human beings. It explains what intuition really is. Can you just imagine how much we could tap into within ourselves if we could block the negative vibrations brought on us from negative words? Our gifts could be limitless.
Just the ideal of this discovery has major implications on how we live our lives, how we see ourselves, how we interact with others, and how we lead. The persuasion and influence behind DNA syntax is much like the Neuro-linguistic Programming technique. NLP is a dynamic approach to how we communicate with our words. Founded in the 1970's, NLP is based upon the belief that there is a strong connection between language, experience, and brain processes, and that this connection can be altered to obtain ultimate prosperity in our lives. With a single word, we can change our perception of the world around us, which in turn changes our reality. With this mindset, there are no limits to our empowerment. NLP consists of 4 basic fundamentals:
1. Rapport: This is the methodology of how you nourish and build a relationship with yourself and with others around you. It is what will change the way you look at the world and the way that you exist in it.
2. Sensory Awareness: This comes about when you begin to understand the vibration and energy behind words and embrace the concept of "perception is reality". When you tap into all your senses, your perception and how you literally sense the world around you is infinitely changed, and this brings about an awareness that is truly transforming.
3. Outcome Mindset: When you set expectations and beliefs about what outcomes will be in your life, you can literally begin to see those outcomes before they happen. This mindset puts words and phrases out into the universe with positive energy, which in turn causes a magnetic shift of outcomes you wish for towards you.
4. Behavior Flexibility: This is another level of clarity awareness that comes when you readily change behaviors that just aren't working for you in your life.
Knowing these four basic building blocks that make up the pseudoscience of NLP can better help you to understand just how powerful a single word can be. Verbiage such as "aware", "beyond", "freely", and "discover" are examples of NLP using specific words to elicit powerful responses that trigger emotions and send out real energy into the world. These emotions paired with this energy evoke action to create a life that is full of a deeper meaning, substantial gifts, and a fruitful existence as not only a human being, but more specifically as a successful entrepreneur. Isn't it amazing that just one word can make all the difference in our lives? This also carries over into the power we have as leaders within our business, and how understanding the impact behind a single word can be a tool you use to build your brand and your relationships with customers. In the NLP spectrum, this is more specifically known as embedding commands.
Embedding commands is the center of what NLP can be used for in regards to business. As an apt entrepreneur, you'll want to be expert at persuasion techniques and having a real effect on your staff and your customers. Becoming valuable to people that work for you and people that invest in you is crucial to your livelihood and long term business goals. Let's take a look at a list of amazing language-based strategies that work both for the spoken word and for the written one.
1. Know the Energy and Use It: Every single person is different in many, many ways, and you absolutely have to know exactly what type of energy lies within the person you are persuading before you delve right in. For instance, a statement that commends a mother and touches her deep down will not work for a young boy. Pointing out the high skillset of a manager versus a line level staff employee likewise uses completely different words. This strategy can be applied in one-on-one conversation or in an email. Either way, you have to cater to the specific individual in order to steer him or her in the objective direction you wish for.
2. Find the Emotional Button: Gear your words towards an emotional value within the person you're communicating to. What positive words that resonate with your audience will jump off the page and grab hold of someone? Depending on what exactly you are trying to accomplish, a singular word such as "significant" or "love" can gain the attention and reaction you want from the person reading it.
3. Be Inquisitive: As a basic rule of social engagement, nothing peaks a person's interest more than when you ask questions pertaining to them. Showing real focus on someone will instantly make them feel as though they are important, and therefore they want to become involved with what you are doing. Inserting the word "you" is the ultimate way to portray authentic interest in whom you are speaking with. Sometimes, making someone feel special is all it takes.
4. Be Enthusiastic: Nothing is more motivating than getting excited about your passions when you are trying to persuade others to invest in those passions. When you're jubilant about what you're trying to accomplish, this comes across in phrases that contain the word "benefit". When the people around you realize that out of your excitement comes real advantages for them as well, they begin to lean towards you. Shine the light on how your ideas or passions can make their lives better.
5. Flip the Coin: On the other side of the spectrum of being excited and jovial, you'll want to also showcase just what negative effects can come on if your audience doesn't see things your way. Just as there are magnificent words full of positive energy, there are also words you'll use that pack a negative (but albeit productive) punch. If someone is hesitant or reluctant to get on board with the ideas you are trying to persuade, you have to target their emotions so that they have a clear view of what they would be missing. Great words for this are "losing", "last", or "is not".
6. Steer Clear of Yes or No Questions: When you can limit someone's options, you create a tunnel leading people to where you'd like for them to go. When the only choices for an answer are Yes, No, or I don't know, you come to a permanent halt in the conversation. For instance, instead of asking someone if they would like a sandwich, you would ask them "Would you like a turkey or ham sandwich?" This completely changes the entire direction of the conversation and by limiting the choices, the person is automatically required to make a decision (which will most likely swing in the direction you wish for).
7. Stay Away from Conjunctions: "And" is the only connection word you should be using in any sentence to someone you are trying to persuade. All other conjunctions like "but", "however", and "nor" hold inexplicitly terrible connotations for those reading or listening. A negative feeling is produced when you use these words, as they make someone feel trapped by limits. In fact, these words can be so powerful that someone will stop paying attention altogether once the word is uttered. People want possibilities, so give them lots of "ands"!
8. Be A Storyteller: One word can have a huge impact on someone, but so can a bunch of words and language creatively strung together. Since the beginning of time, people have been in love with stories and the art of good storytelling. Tell the person a story that their identity can relate to, that focuses on the "plot" of you coming to the point in which you want them to come to now. You'll be amazed at what positive tale can really do as a persuasion technique.
9. Use the Ultimate Gateway Word: Because. That's right. This is the ultimate gateway word because it gives people a feeling of trust and compassion towards what you are saying. Here's a great example: You ask someone if you can use their personal printer. They might agree, but chances are just as high that they won't, or they won't be so happy about sharing their expensive ink, paper, and time. Add the word because and see what happens. Ask someone if you can use their personal printer because you have to print your airplane boarding pass for your flight. Chances skyrocket up that not only will they agree, but they will also have a sense of positive connection with you. By adding the word "because", you just became relatable and trusted because you had the courtesy to give someone a reason at all. That adds something else to the plate that any and every one on this earth is drawn to: humbleness.
10. Point Out the Action: This is an awesome persuasion technique that is definitely subliminal in its own rite. To do this, you announce to the person you are communicating to what they have done that has led them up to this point. For example, we will use an employee scenario. Let's say you're speaking with someone on your staff who you'd like to promote. To use this method of persuasion, you would say, "Your quality of work has been incredible over the last six months. You have expressed interest on several occasions of wanting to further your career, which tells me you are definitely ready to take on more responsibility with our company." By walking through the motions that this person has gone through to arrive at this point, you open the door for them to walk right through to where you want them to be.
11. But Above All Else… don't lose grasp on your integrity. You may be using your higher knowledge of persuasion, but you should be doing so as your authentic self with no ill intent. Understanding the power of words in the universe isn't about conning other human beings. It's about transforming their lives as you have done to your own. Be honest and be forthright in your actions.


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Australia captain Michael Clarke tells journalists at Old Trafford, venue for the third Test in the series, that he still believes his team can win the Ashes.
After the 347-run defeat to England at Lord's, Clarke said then that he remained confident and he has re-iterated his belief that his team can win the final three games in the series.
To do so, they must show significant improvement with Clarke and his fellow specialist batsmen badly needing to make big contributions.
"I honestly believe we can win this series," Clarke says. "I know there's a lot of people out there who would laugh at me saying that, but I wouldn't be here today if I thought this team wasn't good enough to have success.
"If I didn't think I could get the best out of these players I certainly wouldn't be captain of this team. Like I say the reality is our backs are against the wall, there's no doubt about it, but if we play our best cricket I think we'll give it a real shake the rest of this series."
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We had to make sure they could float and were water proof.
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I used cardboard, duck tape, and bubble wrap to make my boat, I used these materials because they were water proof and helped my boat to float.
The boat took two days to build. It wasn't hard to build I just had to wrap the air bubbles together and put the deck on .
I designed it as a boat with stripes and the boat didn't look the same as my original picture.
When we tested the boats we had a basin full of water. The boats had twenty seconds to float. My boat floated.
I made sure it floated because I had the boat strapped to the bubble wrap.
I liked this activity because we made our own boats.
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We also had a visit from some engineers during Engineering Week, thanks to Mr O'Neill.
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During Engineering week, we had two engineers visit our school to talk to us about different types of engineering. The engineer's names were Jeff and Donal.
In some engineering you work on mechanics and wire things to make them work. There are lots of types of engineering, like mechanical engineering.
The engineers showed us an experiment about how planes fly and land. To show us this the engineers used two balloons. The balloons flew apart from each other; this is because if air goes in between two balloons they will grow apart from each other.
They also talked to us about solar power. Solar panels get their energy from heat like the sun and you can use renewable energy to power things.
The engineers work for a company that design underground pipes that transport oil from under the sea to the surface. The pipes are cylinder shaped so the oil can go through them.
At the end of the talk, we were giver marshmallows and sticks and asked to make a strong structure with them. The strongest structure we could engineer was a triangle so our team made the marshmallows and sticks into a triangle shape.
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Miss Marple is on the case in classic Agatha Christie murder mystery
Agatha Christie's classic Miss Marple mystery, A Murder is Announced is being staged by Middle Ground Theatre Company at The Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds from April 19-23.
The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.
Unable to resist, a group gather at the house at the appointed time and the lights go out and a gun is fired.
Starring Judy Cornwell, best known for her portrayal of Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances, as Miss Marple, and Diane Fletcher, forever immortalised as Elizabeth Urquhart in House of Cards, as Letitia Blacklock.
Middle Ground were on stage at the Theatre Royal last year with The Business of Murder.
For tickets, priced from £30 to £8.50, and further details please call 01284 769505 or visit www.theatreroyal.org.


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New guidance for employees in the Appeals division of the IRS goes into effect in the first week of September.
A memorandum released earlier this summer provides guidance to Appeals employees on implementation of the Appeals Judicial Approach and Culture Project, which will affect multiple sections of the Internal Revenue Manual.
The AJAC Project "is reinforcing Appeals' quasi-judicial approach to the way it handles cases, with the goal of enhancing internal and external customer perceptions of a fair, impartial and independent Office of Appeals," according to the memorandum.
The memorandum contains attachments that provide guidance pertaining to all Appeals employees who open and close cases and hold hearings, conferences or otherwise resolve open case issues in the affected Examination work streams in Appeals.
The guidance generally applies to nondocketed cases and does not change any practice with respect to docketed cases. Similar procedures for docketed cases will be issued in the future,
The effective date of the memorandum is Sept. 2, 2014, except for IRM 188.8.131.52.4, which has an effective date of Oct. 1, 2014. The guidance is in effect for all new Appeals case receipts on or after Sept. 2, 2014, and will be incorporated into the Internal Revenue Manual within two years from the effective date of the memorandum.
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Unbound: Gimmickless Invisible ( video DOWNLOAD )
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This appeared in the Twittersphere today, courtesy of my friend and big racing fan SpeeedFreekBash, who basicailly went straight from the operating table to Texas Motor Speedway, such is her enthusiasm for the racing product. Republished with permission.
Ten Reasons Why #IndyCar Should Hire @shagers (no particular order):
1. Babe magnet. Looks like a driver, sounds like one, too. A boost to the female demographics for the league.
2. He is custodian of the Briscoe Consolation Vegemite and can ably expand to handle a case of the stuff for Will Power.
3. He's an accomplished hot dog taster and can help the league's concessionaires improve their offerings.
4. Who else can set up and administer a network, then i'view/photo drivers, observe races and provide content over that network?
5. He's a rising radio star.
6. He's a team player, devoting his energy to getting Hideki Mutoh a date instead of keeping the hot young ladies for himself.
7. In a rare moment of consensus, media members AND bloggers love him.
8. He's always thinking of ideas for improving the product and how it is received by the fans.
9. Dedication – up at any hour of the day or night to witness a race live or via broadcast. Your racing organization needs him.
10. He's plug n play, with a wide range of knowledge: technical, strategic, marketing, PR and the business of racing.
Nice work Bash. I need to figure out how to get that in my resume!
Jeff, Brian, Terry, you have my email address.


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Hey Blake,
What do you know about the Carroll-Crawford House on First Street? I wonder about it every time I walk by.
Dear reader,
Entire books have been written about the history and architecture of the homes in New Orleans' Garden District. The home you ask about, a beautiful Italianate-style mansion at First and Chestnut streets, could fill a couple paragraphs on its own.
According to the Historic District Landmarks Commission, the general boundaries of the Garden District are Magazine, Josephine, Carondelet and Delachaise Streets. The neighborhood grew out of land that made up the sugar plantation owned by Jacques Livaudais. The plantation was sold in 1832 to a group of investors and lots were put up for sale in what was termed Faubourg Livaudais. Soon, the area joined with two smaller faubourgs to become the City of Lafayette. It was annexed by the City of New Orleans in 1852. The 1840s and '50s were a time of great prosperity which saw many of the American merchants of the city build ornate homes in the neighborhood. Many of them featured lush gardens, which led to the area's name. The Garden District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark.
The home at 1315 First St., known for its beautiful iron lace galleries, was designed in 1869 by architect Samuel Jamison. The first owner was Joseph Carroll, a Virginian who became one of the city's most successful cotton merchants. According to the Preservation Resource Center, the home was later owned by R.M. Walmsley, whose grandson, T. Semmes Walmsley, would go on to serve as mayor from 1929 to 1936.
In 1920, the home was sold to Valentine Merz, the founder of Dixie Brewery. In 1932, the house changed hands again, purchased by engineer Charles Crawford. Crawford's sister Josephine was a well-known French Quarter artist of the 1920s and '30s. In 2003, arts patron Allison Kendrick purchased the home and hired noted designer Richard Keith Langham to redecorate the interior.


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We quite enjoyed Animal Collective's man Avey Tare and his solo release Down There when it dropped in late 2012. Over a year later though, the good folk over at 130BPM now point towards some footage of Avey performing new material. The fan shot footage is taken from Avey's current tour and is from a few different locations but it gives you a taste of where he's headed. Titles include "Song For Jerome", "In Photographs", "Slow Words," and an untitled track. Give the videos a watch at the top and after the jump and keep your eyes peeled for some new material from Avey in the new year. It'll be good to hear some studio versions of these.
"Song For Jerome" & "Lucky 1"
Untitled (Some callling it "Sometimes")
"In Photographs"
"Slow Words"


text: FRESNO, Calif. --In California, there are nearly one and a half million students identified as "English learners" or students who were either not born in the United States or whose native language isn't English. And according to a new study, only a third of them graduate from high school. Tuesday, a state senator brought his mission to change those stats to the Central Valley.


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The Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is where the two Boeing VC-25A aircrafts used as Air Force One by the President of the United States are stationed. The base was formed in 2009, by joining the Naval Air Facility Washington and the Andrews Air Force Base.Continue Reading
The Joint Base Andrews is home to several units, including 11th Wing, 79 Medical Wing Air Force District of Washington and more. The term Air Force One refers to one of the two planes specifically designed and built for transporting the President of the United States. Air Force One is one of the most recognizable aircraft units in the world.Learn more about Military


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Be part of the sprint distance triathlon in this picturesque seaside resort. The event is open to both adults and children age 14 and over and has the fantastic finish line atmosphere we have at all of our events.
The Saundersfoot Triathlon offers athletes travelling down to support friends, family or club members who are tackling the Ironman Wales a chance to take home their own medal! Taking place on the Saturday before, the event is open to both adults and children aged 14 and over.


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Springhead is a beautiful seven-acre estate, offering formal, semi-formal and wild gardens lying at the foot of spectacular downland. The downs, at the north-eastern edge of the Cranborne Chase, command outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale and Hardy's Wessex.
At Springhead's entrance a range of thatched cottages and an 18th century mill form a courtyard with a small pool at the centre, which is fed by running water which cascades beneath the mill building to become a gentle stream flowing into the River Stour. There are roses on the cottages and shrubs line the borders of the mill.
The lakeside gardens to the rear of the buildings nestle in a horseshoe of chalk down land cleft by deep combes. At the head of the lake (where the chalk of the down meets the greensand of the vale) are several springs, crossed by a wooden bridge and overshadowed by great and ancient trees.
Springhead's gardens are featured in '1001 Garden You Must See before You Die' by Rae Spencer-Jones, published in 2007.


text: WGNO: You know better than to mess with people in Louisiana and our Second Amendment! Governor Bobby Jindal just signed a controversial gun bill that's getting applause in gun country. The new law will make it a crime for journalists or anyone else to publicly identify concealed gun permit holders or applicants. It'll be a misdemeanor to release or publish names or addresses with a fine up to $10,000.


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NU students investigating shaken-baby cases
Students in a Northwestern University program that gained national fame for investigations that helped free wrongfully convicted prison inmates -- including some who were on Death Row -- have a new cause. They are now investigating cases in which caregivers were convicted in what are called shaken-baby syndrome cases.
In a news release, the Medill Innocence Project at Northwestern says the students will look at two Chicago-area cases.
This is the first time the project has looked into shaken-baby syndrome cases. The project's director, Alec Klein, says the decision to take a look was made because science has evolved and some assumptions about the cause of death in such cases are being challenged.
The project has also compiled a national data base and is reviewing about 1,400 other cases.


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Show Choir
Show Choir Program Overview
The McKendree University Show Choir Program is derived of the highest vocal and dance talent in the region. You will utilize vocality, choreography, staging, costuming and production simultaneously to create a beautiful work of art. We will take all of our favorite aspects of performing arts and mold it into one cohesive and powerful show. We find strength in not focusing on musical theater or 'Glee'-esque songs, but instead of songs from all different genres, from gospel to Broadway, proving our strength and versatility. Expect great things from our show choir program as it is the highest form of entertainment imaginable.
Interested in Auditioning?
To become a member of this elite performing arts program, each candidate must submit themselves through a simple and easy audition process. We prefer that all graduating seniors apply to McKendree University before auditioning.
Gain a collegiate show choir experience
Perform in places such as Carnival Cruise Lines or Disneyworld
Utilize superb costumes
Put on extravagant shows and events
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The host of The NFL Today on CBS says that the Washington Redskins should change the team name.
"If the name is offensive to a group of people, then do the right thing and change the name," James Brown declared on a panel hosted by CBS News on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "It's as simple as that. I know people will engage in an argument and say, 'Well it hasn't been an issue all this time.' Yeah, well, the civil rights issue was one where 'that's just the way it was' for a long period of time, right? So that holds no basis and substance to me."
The remarks come in the wake of CBS Sports President Sean McManus divulging that the network will leave it up to announcers whether to say the team's name or not on the air.
While The Seattle Times, football writer Peter King, and Grantland editor Bill Simmons have vowed to expunge the word from their vocabularies, not all sports journalists think as they do. "I mean all of a sudden–mean, for 70-some odd years this was a zero issue, and then it became an issue," iconic play-by-play man Al Michaels said last month. "I understand we live in this politically correct environment. It's crazier than ever; you know, senators want to weigh in on this, like there's nothing better to do in Congress. This becomes a big issue. I mean, I just think it's nuts."
The Redskins will appear at least four times on CBS this season.


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An F-Rated film must be directed and produced by a woman and actresses must have a significant role on-screen. Holly Tarquini is the Director of the Bath Film Festival, the founder of the F-Rating and a feminist.
General Manager of Soppexcca, Fátima discusses how power, confidence and gender equality is vital to the success of a union of 18 coffee co-operatives in northern Nicaragua.
Sinéad Gleeson is the co-founder of The Anti Room, the presenter of The Book Show on RTÉ Radio One, editor of 'The Long Gaze Back' and a bit of rockstar.
Author of 'Only Ever Yours' and the Irish Book of the Year, 'Asking For It', Louise O'Neill discusses the importance of female friendship and her definition of success.
In the midst of promoting Brooklyn, actress Saoirse Ronan discusses honesty, being a woman in Hollywood and female friendships.
CEO of ROADS Group and founder of The Lir Academy, Danielle discusses the necessity of continuously challenging yourself, relinquishing power and creativity.
Fashion Editor of the Financial Times and previously, Features Editor at Vogue UK, Jo discusses the business of fashion, the art of a gown and her Irish roots.
Self-described as a singer, actress and mother, Maria Doyle Kennedy discusses success, family, The Commitments & friendship.
Master of The National Maternity Hospital, Dr Rhona Mahony narrates the importance of education, embracing vulnerability and the reality of the medical profession.
The modern embodiment of Beckett, actress Lisa Dwan discusses Billie Whitelaw, criticism and banishing the stereotypical image of women in theatre.


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Watmuff & Beckett
The guys at Pencil created a wonderful soup and risotto for Watmuff & Beckett. Check out the clever line drawings of the ladle and fork that allow the enticing color of the product to show through.
"The goal was to create a range of packaging that extended their brand. We used their lines illustrations to create utensils used on the products, it was mandatory we showed some of the product so we integrated this with the utensils to reveal a clever show through."
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Depending on the state you are hunting in, some areas that offer excellent hunting can be extremely large in acreage. Enjoy your hunting trips by knowing where you are located and where you want to go for pursuing upland game birds. Find a map!
Visit Quail Forever
Our sister organization dedicated to quail and quail habitat.
Pheasants Forever is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your donation is tax deductible under the fullest extent of the law.


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The countdown to implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC2006) is drawing to a close. The implementation date is August 20th, 2013.
Douglas B. Stevenson, Chairman if ICMA and Director of the New York based Center for Seafarers Rights of ICMA member the Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey, addressed the ICMA Regional Conference in Odessa on the imminent implementation of MLC2006. "The MLC2006 is in the best interest of both seafarers and owners," he said.
Maritime Law predates Christianity. Laws were made that awarded remarkably favourable rights to seafarers. At the time, seafaring in the Mediterranean was both an adventurous and risky enterprise, much like present day space explorers. At the time it was in the interest of owners to get the best people. To do so competitively, they needed to take exceptional care of their crews. Recruitment and retention was as important then as it is now. MLC2006 is still in the best interest of owners, as much as it to the benefit of seafarers themselves.
The MLC is an agreement by consensus between ship owners, unions and 85 nations, to work together for the benefit of all in the industry.
MLC will come into affect only for the countries that have ratified it. It will apply only to those countries that have ratified the Convention, and on their flagged ships. Port states that have ratified MLC will commence inspections in terms of MLC2006 on ships entering their ports from August 20th.
Stevenson went on to explain to chaplains the structure and finer details of the Convention, leading to a lively discussion. He urged countries, especially labour supplying countries like the Ukraine, to ratify the Convention. Ratification will help their citizens to find seafaring employment. Countries represented at the Conference that have ratified the MLC include Morocco, Spain and France.
The MLC2006 strongly encouraged Port Welfare Committees. But port states were not obliged to pay for shore-based welfare facilities.
It is a requirement of the Convention that an onboard complaints procedure be put in place. If seafarers file a complaint they have the right to be supported. It may happen that seafarers ask chaplains to accompany them on such occasions.
Stevenson offered ICMA's personnel the services of the Center for Seafarers' Rights for advice on implementation and compliance and assistance in resolving problems in collaboration with flag states, if required. He referred to "the miracle of ICMA" as a network of organisations that have no obligation to cooperate, yet they do: every port chaplain has, through the ICMA online directory, access to a worldwide network of professional support to refer to for follow up. Chaplains should make every effort to work with port state inspections. In addition, IMO's website has a directory of officials responsible for flag state compliance


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Bright Smoke, Cold Fire, by Rosamund Hodge
I was seriously impressed by this, the first truly original retelling of the Romeo and Juliet mythos I've read. Viyara is the last city left in the world, made safe from the Ruining by the blood sacrifice of the Sisters of Thorn. But there is a necromancer loose in the city who could doom them all, unless Juliet, Romeo, Paris, and Runajo can stop it. Lush, gorgeous, bloody, and imaginative.
Keeper Of the Mists, by Rachel Neumeier
As the illegitimate daughter of her country's Lord, Keri knew it theoretically possible she might inherit her father's magic, but she never expected it to actually happen. But when her father dies, and the magic that conceals their country from its enemies fails with him, Keri's going to have to figure out what to do – and who to trust – fast. Lovely prose and an interesting new world.
Lie Tree, by Frances Hardinge
Faith might act like modest and well-mannered, girl, but she is also fiercely intelligent and observant. She knows the real reason her family has relocated; she also know her father's death was not an accident. The answer might lie with the strange tree she finds among his possessions: a tree that will reveal hidden truths when fed lies. A powerful story about truth, lies, family, and the great and terrible things we do for (and to) them. Astonishingly good.
Long Way To A Small Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers
Chambers simultaneously scratches the itch for Bujoldian, galaxy-spanning space opera and creates a universe that's modern, diverse, and joyful. The Wayfarer's crew tackle boarding parties, red tape, messy families, queer relationships, imminent galactic war, and interspecies workplace misunderstandngs with the same uncynical energy: each are equally important and vital parts of their lives. Delightful, ebullient, and kind.
The Skids, by Ian Donald Keeling
Like all the Skids in the Skidsphere, Johnny Drop has only five years to live. Live fast; die fast; eat sugar in between – that's the Skid way. But Johnny's about to discover that not only is the world bigger and stranger than he'd ever imagined, but it's also in serious danger. And he can't save it alone. Smart, funny, action-packed, and compulsively readable.


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Nike's Wings
Nike's Wings
All Nike wanted was to be 'real' again, whatever real was...
Ty Connor, ex-CIA, has just been named to head a new branch of Homeland Security - a fast-response group called the NIO. Nike has a chance at redemption and more...if she dares to take it.
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A Home for the Holidays
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#MeToo – Abuse, Domestic Violence, Rape 'fantasies' & Trigger Warnings
Synchronicity is a strange animal. The Michael Weinstein exploded about a month after this was posted. Prior to that a question had come up on Facebook – in books where a primary part of the plotline is abuse, domestic or sexual violence is it necessary to start with the gory details? On another thread a rather harsh discussion took place regarding rape in an 'erotic' novel. The quotation marks around erotic are deliberate – and pertinent to a recent change on Smashwords as recounted on their blog. Because of the...read more
Song of the Fairy Queen – New Cover
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Song of the Fairy Queen – New cover?
"If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." – Toni Morrison So, like most writers, that's what I did. I love fantasy but I'd run out of books I wanted to read, stories of action, adventure, magic and – yes – passion. Something between Stardust and Game of Thrones. I love Gaiman's mix of adventure and romance, and I loved G. R. R. Martin's political intrigue and action. What surprises and puzzles me is the criticism...read more
History and how it should influence fantasy writers
When I began the prequel to The Coming Storm/A Convocation of Kings some of the research I'd done on Egyptian society for the Servant of the Gods series – particularly how influential the Nubians were – came into play withsome major characters. I knew there had to be other African cultures I hadn't learned about – especially knowing how much native history tended to be overlooked by European nations. (Forgive me for taking some liberties with those societies, not with the essentials, but combining them to further...read more
In keeping with Valentine's Day – who is my favorite fictional couple?
I've probably had dozens over the years, as a teenager I read a pretty diverse mix of books from the classics to science fiction (which, if they featured women at all, they made them male sex fantasies) to fantasy (Tolkien's mentioned Arwen only briefly, but Eowyn was stellar) and a few standard romances (which were pretty unrealistic prince/millionaire types). The old classical writers knew a relationship was essential to a story – Anne, Constance, and Milady De Winter were essential to The Musketeers....read more
There are those who say writers shouldn't insert politics into their writing…
To those folks I say, "Oh please! I blow raspberries in your general direction". Have you read Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol? He was using his writer's bully pulpit to bring attention to the poor, and how they were kept that way through ignorance (lack of public education). Or on the opposite side, Tom Clancy – a known conservative whose political views informed all his writing. To find myself the subject of a political 'intervention', though, was more than a little shocking. After all, in this...read more
An Optimist on 2016 – A Year in Review…It Sucked. Bring on 2017.
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I write fantasy for grownups
Writers are frequently told to write what they want to read. I want to read fantasy for grown-ups – in other words for people over age twenty-one. I want to read fantasy where people have complex, healthy relationships and *gasp* sex. Not G.R.R.Martin sex where incest and rape are the primary forms – nothing against George R. R., and I get what he was saying about the culture. On the other hand, in the medieval period, people did have good relationships. There were arranged marriages but they actually and frequently turned out to...read more


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Up In the Air
Photo: Connie Barnett
Working high in the air, a construction crew on Tuesday afternoon were topping off a wind turbine north of Lockney along Farm Road 378. This photo shows the Nacelle, which houses the turbine machinery, about to be set into place atop its tower base. A hub and then blades will be added to finish the construction. According to a recent report in the Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, three wind energy companies have active construction projects in Floyd County, including SunEdison, Invenergy and Apex.