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"Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies - Business, Living, Creativity" Concluded in Shanghai with Overwhelming Success
Strategic programme of Hong Kong Design Centre at Shanghai Expo returns to Hong Kong in February 2011
Hong Kong artists share Shanghai Expo experience
Following their dazzling performances during Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Hong Kong artists reunited in November 18 to share their Expo experiences
The Hong Kong Ani-Com Carnival celebrates the precious art pieces of content industry to community
Hong Kong Comics & Animation Federation, Hong Kong Productivity Council and Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Support Centre staged The Hong Kong Ani-Com Carnival at Hall 3, AsiaWorld Expo, Lantau.
Hong Kong's eye-catching stand-alone pavilion highlights the theme of "Hong Kong – Potential Unlimited".
The Pavilion showcases Hong Kong's creativity, as well as our connectivity with the Mainland and the rest of the world, the connectivity of ideas and information, and the connectivity of nature with the built environment.
Hong Kong participates in the Urban Best Practices Area (UBPA) Exhibition under the theme of "Smart Card • Smart City • Smart Life
Hong Kong's highly interactive UBPA exhibition will demonstrate the pervasive use of smart card technology in the city and how it has improved efficiency and the quality of city life.


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Welcome to Browne's Ferry
Please accept our heartfelt welcome to the Browne's Ferry neighborhood. We are so glad you have chosen to join our community. We want your new home to be a great experience for you and your family, so we have gathered a few helpful tips about our area that we would like to share with you!
Below you will find information on utilities and municipal services, as well as schools and things to do in the area. We would love if you could join us at our Homeowners Association meetings.
BrownesFerry.com contains great information on our community, including upcoming community events and activities, local news relevant to our neighborhood, contact information for our HOA leadership, PDFs of past newsletters and links to our Homeowners Association covenants and bylaws. Browne's Ferry is also on NextDoor.com: http://brownesferry.nextdoor.com and have a private Facebook group: Browne's Ferry Neighborhood
Welcome to Browne's Ferry!
Browne's Ferry Park
Browne's Ferry Park is a public area available to all Browne's Ferry residents. Located at the end of Browne's Ferry Road, Browne's Ferry Park boasts a gazebo, playground, half-court basketball area and tennis court. Reservations are not required for use of the gazebo, but keep in mind that the park closes at dusk to ensure the safety of park visitors and nearby residents. Most community events are held at the park.
Duke Energy – Electricity
Piedmont Natural Gas
City of Charlotte – Water & Sewer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Solid Waste Services – Trash & Recycling
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Solid Waste Services picks up garbage and recycling on Fridays. Recycling is collected every other Friday. The City has a calendar available, which we also publish in the calendar on BrownesFerry.com. A recycling center is located at 12300 N. Statesville Rd. This center accepts electronics, appliances, fluorescent light bulbs and batteries, among other items.
The City also collects yard debris and grass clippings on Friday mornings. Branches must be cut to no longer than 5 feet and 4 inches in diameter. Piles must be no higher than 3 feet, and the City asks that piles not obstruct the flow of water into storm drains. Leaves and clippings must be placed in untied plastic bags or uncovered trash cans.
Curbside bins must be put by the street by 6 a.m. to ensure pickup. Neighborhood covenants require that all trash and recycling bins be kept in an enclosed structure or screened by adequate planting or fencing so its view is obscured from the street and from other neighbors.
HOA Dues (Assessments)
Homeowners Association assessments are collected once per year for a total of $190.
Assessments are due by Jan. 1, but late penalties are not issued until after Jan. 31. If you are having trouble paying the full amount, please contact the property manager to set up a payment plan and avoid late fees.
Assigned Public Schools
Croft Community School
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
4911 Hucks Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0370
Ridge Road Middle School (as of 2018-19)
6th – 8th Grades
7260 Highland Creek Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 344-3410
Mallard Creek High School
9th – 12th Grades
3825 Johnston Oehler Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-1341
Local Charter Schools
- Bradford Preparatory Academy (K-8): 2502 Salome Church Road
- Community School of Davidson (K-12): 565 Griffith Street South, Davidson
- Corvian Community School (K-4): 9501 David Taylor Drive
- Lake Norman Charter School (5-12): 12435 Old Statesville Road
- Mallard Creek STEM (5-12): Browne Road
- Sugar Creek Charter School (K-8): 4101 N. Tryon Street

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What is macca powder, you might ask after reading the ingredients list. This naturally sweet beige colored powder is made from the macca root harvested in high altitudes in the Andes. Macca contains the minerals phosphorus, calcium, potasium and zinc and is ideal to add into smoothies. It has a lovely malty flavor that is a great compliment to cocoa or carob powder. Macca is known for strengthening the body and maintaining optimal strength and stamina. Some people use it as a caffeine free energizer and we like to recommend it for those quitting coffee. It is also known to be a hormone regulator and great for balancing moods for menstrating and menopausal women. Often recommended for those with adrenal fatigue as it is both nourishing and helps to reduce impact of stress hormones.
When I intuitively create recipes I like to hand pick ingredients that work synergistically so you get a lot of bang for every gulp of smoothie. A foundational ingredient we choose to include in all of our smoothie recipes is spirulina because of the exceptional nutritional value that is concentrated into a small amount of powder.
Spirulina in and of itself is a complete whole food. It contains all of the vitamins and minerals and is the best form of plant protein.
Cucumber smoothies are my new favortie. The cucumber provides a great liquid base as an alternative to nut milks. I like to top of my smoothie with bee pollen and eat the whole thing with a spoon. For a thicker smoothie add more frozen bananas.
Combine these ingredients in the blender and whirl on high:
Serves 2
1 cucumber
1 cup coconut water
2 handfuls of fresh spinach
2 frozen bananas
2 T chia seeds
knob of fresh ginger
2 heaping tsp. spirulina powder
2 T macca powder (optional)
fresh mint
bee pollen


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Cabinet likely to approve FDI in multi-brand retail3 min read . Updated: 23 Nov 2011, 10:56 PM IST
Cabinet likely to approve FDI in multi-brand retail
Cabinet likely to approve FDI in multi-brand retail
New Delhi: The Union cabinet is expected to approve 100% foreign direct investment, or FDI, in single-brand retail and 51% in multi-brand when it meets on Thursday.
The approvals, however, will come with riders, according to the agenda note.
The Companies Bill 2011 will also be taken up for discussion, says the note, a copy of which Mint has reviewed.
In the case of multi-brand retail, fresh agri produce cannot be branded and 30% of the inputs have to be sourced from small enterprises. Multi-brand entities will have to bring an investment of $100 million (Rs 500 crore).
As for FDI in single-brand entities, retail presence has to be directly through the owner.
In July, a committee of secretaries (CoS) headed by cabinet secretary Ajit Kumar Seth gave its approval for 51% FDI in multi-brand retail.
CoS also suggested that multi-brand stores source 30% of the value of their procurement of manufactured items from small and medium enterprises.
Goldie Dhama, associate director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, said the entry of multi-brand retail is a win-win for all—existing retailers, consumers and farmers.
"One, there will be substantial investment in back-end logistics such as cold and supply chains, lack of which results in a wastage of 30-40% of the total produce; two, consumers will be spoilt for choices and will benefit greatly from deals common to such chains; three, farmers will get a wide choice to sell as multi-brand retails are expected to source directly from them," said Dhama.
FDI in multi-brand retail, he expects, will also help ease inflationary pressures and result in large-scale employment with better remuneration.
An inter-ministerial group set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and headed by chief economic adviser to the finance ministry Kaushik Basu had backed FDI in multi-brand retail, holding it will help in moderating the high level of food inflation in India.
Retail chains, too, say the entry of FDI in multi-brand retail will benefit the sector.
"The Indian market is very large. A $100 million investment in back-end for a serious player, who wants to make an impact and create a supply chain, is not much. The investments required are much larger," said Ajay Sheodaan, customer management director, Metro Cash and Carry India Pvt. Ltd.
Metro was the first large global retailer to enter India when it started a fully owned subsidiary in 2003. The German firm operates eight wholesale stores in India, and earlier this month, it announced plans to open 8-10 stores in the country annually in the next four years, with an investment of around ₹ 2,400 crore.
"The government has held extensive stakeholder discussions before forming these criteria. They are agreeable and should not meet with any resistance from international retailers," said Thomas Varghese, chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry's national retail committee and chief executive of Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
If the cabinet decides to approve FDI in multi-brand retail, the decision will come five years after it allowed 51% FDI in single-brand retail and 100% FDI in wholesale retail through the automatic route.
"Allowing single-brand retailers only through ownership is a continuation of existing policy and on expected lines," said Dhama.
Global retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Carrefour SA, Tesco Plc and Metro AG have long been waiting to enter the lucrative Indian market.
India, however, was unable to put together a consensus on allowing foreign investment in multi-brand retail because of concerns that this could wipe out small family-run stores.
The cabinet is likely to approve the draft of the long-awaited Companies Bill 2011. The proposed law is aimed at making companies more accountable, while making it easier for them to do business with less regulation. The Bill, once passed by Parliament, is also expected to check fraud more effectively.
The Bill was discussed in the cabinet last month, but sent back to the ministry of corporate affairs, or MCA, to incorporate some changes.
"The ministry was asked to align a couple of discrepancies in the Companies Bill with that of Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) Act, which have been taken care of," said an MCA official who did not want to be identified.


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A principal source of advice, support and information on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
A registered charity no: 1118192
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The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is a score used by doctors and nurses to record psoriasis severity. It is widely used to assess the progress of people receiving treatment for psoriasis, particularly in research trials. PASI has become the most widely used measure of psoriasis severity internationally. It does not examine arthritis for which other scores are available.
PASI examines four body regions: i) the head and neck, ii) the hands and arms, iii) the chest, abdomen and back (trunk) and iv) the buttocks, thighs and legs. Each region is given a score to show how much of the region is affected by psoriasis (area) and a score to record how bad the psoriasis is (severity). The area score can range from 0 (no psoriasis) to 6 (all of the skin affected). The severity score for each region is reached by adding scores for redness, thickness and scale, each of which is graded from 0 to 4, giving a maximum of 12.
Some complicated arithmetic is then used to produce the final score. An area and severity score for each region is calculated by multiplying the area score by the severity score (maximum 6 x 12 = 72). The amount each region contributes to the final PASI is then weighted according to how much of the total body skin surface it represents. The head and neck contribute a tenth, the hands and arms two tenths, the trunk three tenths and the buttocks, thighs and legs four tenths. The region scores are each weighted by the given amount and then added together to give the final PASI score. Thus someone with severe extensive psoriasis affecting the face and scalp might achieve a region score of 36 for the head and neck but this would contribute only 3.6 (one tenth of 36) to the final PASI score. Although PASI can in theory be as high as 72 it is rare to get a score of more than 40. PASI scores will also vary to some degree between scorers as there are no absolute standards to indicate, for instance, how red, thick or scaly a patch of psoriasis must be to be counted as very severe (4) rather than severe (3).
PASI is used to help judge the most appropriate treatment for a person's psoriasis. A score of more than ten is generally taken to mean that the psoriasis is "moderate-to-severe" and therefore may be suitable for the more powerful forms of treatment. A PASI level of ten or more is often required for someone to be considered for a clinical trial. This is also used in helping to decide whether some of the newer treatments are appropriate for a given person with psoriasis.
In many recent clinical trials success is measured by the proportion of people receiving a treatment who achieve a "PASI 75". This is shorthand for a 75% reduction of the PASI score from the start to the end of the trial. If someone starts with a PASI score of 36 then the final score should be no more than 9 for that person to achieve a PASI 75 response. The important issue to remember that PASI 75 is not clearance and although your doctor may be content to see this level of improvement you may still not be happy with your skin.
PASI is a useful way of indicating how severe psoriasis is but it is not a perfect tool and many other factors are taken into account when you and your doctor are discussing what the best treatment will be for you.
We are grateful to: Dr Robert J G Chalmers MB FRCP, Consultant Dermatologist, University of Manchester for his input into this article. July 2008.


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My counselor asked me to write about meetings and how helpful I have found them to be, for people who may be thinking of attending 12-step or other meetings, and are wondering what they are like. This week's safe coping strategy:
Go to a meeting. Feet first; just get there and let the rest happen.
I think what the wording here is trying to say is just go. Even if you're doubting the process and are nervous and aren't sure if it's for you, just try it at least once.
I went to my first AA meeting about a year ago, when I was first attempting to get sober, on my own. My husband urged me to join AA, and found meetings near us that were convenient for me to attend. He drove me to my first meeting, and waited outside for me while I was there. I was so nervous, I was visibly shaking and I felt dizzy. I didn't know what to expect. My hugest fear was that I'd be forced to speak. And I didn't know what kind of crowd awaited me.
When I walked in, I was only the third person to arrive. The secretary was there, setting up, and there was also an older gentleman there, dressed nicely, wearing a fedora. When he saw me, he said to me in an East Coast Italian accent, "Well, you don't look like a drunk." It made me laugh, and he introduced himself, and I felt a little more at ease.
When the meeting started, we all went around the room and said the line you know from TV and movies, "Hello, my name is … and I'm an alcoholic." Other than that, I was not expected to speak at all. And I didn't, not for my first two or three meetings.
It got easier, and I always found the meetings helpful. The topics of discussion were always relevant to me and there was a sort of kinship, being in a room full of people that are in the same boat as you–just trying to recover and feel better.
I went to meetings off and on for the next few months. After attending rehab and other recovery meetings, I have found that while AA is incredibly supportive and helpful, it's not my favorite group. Mainly, they say in their literature that the only requirement for membership is "a desire to stop drinking." We all have the desire, but not necessarily the action. I have been to many a meeting where an attendee is obviously under the influence of something. And I myself went to some meetings having had a drink before I went. This seemed counterproductive, to allow this to happen.
I have gone to what are called SMART recovery meetings. SMART stands for Self Management and Recovery Training. They help with the recovery from anything, from prescription drugs to behavioral addictions, such as gambling and sex. There, they do not allow you to attend if they can tell you've been using. People are not allowed to wear attire that advertises drugs or alcohol. And they do exercises, similar to the worksheets I did in rehab. This kind of environment was much better for my recovery and I found a higher level of success.
There are far fewer SMART meetings to attend than AA meetings, which is one of the downsides. And one of the reasons I keep going to AA, even though it's not my "favorite." AA is still useful, and much more readily available. It's a good starting off point, if you are in early recovery.
Your first meeting will be scary. You will be nervous. But rest assured you won't have to talk any more than you want to. And the people will be friendly. And you will belong. It will make you feel good to have attended a meeting, and that you have made progress in your recovery. And they call them meetings. So, if someone asks you where you're going or why you're busy, you just say, "I have a meeting." Who can argue with or judge that?
I urge you to find a meeting close to you, and go. Even if just the once. It's a great tool to have in your arsenal, and it will make you feel good. I know this, because even when I truly did not want to go, and I dragged my feet all the way in, I always left feeling good about the experience.
I once broke down and cried listening to another AA member share at a meeting I attended while in rehab. His story touched me to the bone, and I just couldn't help but let it out. Afterward, several people approached me to find out if I was ok. They were truly concerned by my reaction and wanted to help in any way they could.
Meetings are the most supportive thing you can do for yourself. It will open you up to a whole community of people in recovery. People who have been where you are. People who are where you were before, that you can help with your experience. It's amazing what human interaction can do for your sanity and your recovery.


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AENEON release XTUNE DDR3-1333 Kit
AENEON, a Qimonda AG brand have announced some new high-speed "XTUNE" DDR2-1333 memory modules this week, these in the form of a 2x1GB dual channel kit running latencies of 8-8-8-15 at 1.5V.
You can read the press material here for For full details folks.
Munich, Germany, October 2, 2007 - AENEON, a Qimonda AG brand, announced the availability of its new XTUNE DDR3-1333 CL8 memory modules. DDR3 is the upcoming memory technology which will be mainly used in high-end desktop platforms. The XTUNE DDR3 series is the AENEON solution for these platforms addressing enthusiasts' highest performance needs as well as enabling fast, stable and reliable system operation.
The XTUNE DDR3-1333 memory module is available with a density of 1GByte (AXH760UD00-13G) and the single module is tested to run at 1333 MHz at a latency timing of 8-8-8-15 at the standard DDR3 voltage value of 1.5 V. The modules can be organized as 128M x 64-bit DDR3-1333 based on 16 components of 64M x 8-bit DDR3 FBGA components. The XTUNE DDR3-1333 memory modules are offered in dual channel kits with two identical modules (2x1GB) tested together in dual channel mode at 1333MHz at a latency timing of 8-8-8-15 on several platforms.


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Report Foreshadows Deeper Job Losses
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Private employers slashed a record number of jobs last month, a sign that while the economy appears to be pulling out of its tailspin, a recovery is still far off.
U.S. companies shed 742,000 jobs in March, payroll services company ADP said yesterday, far more than forecasters had been expecting and a bad omen for tomorrow's report on the nation's unemployment rate. That figure will almost certainly rise above its current level of 8.1 percent.
The rate of job losses remains brisk because employers are ratcheting down production and shrinking their workforces to match the sharp fall in consumer demand in recent months. The economy has shed more than 600,000 jobs in each month since December. Analysts expect tomorrow's data to show that March was no different.
"I fully anticipate the jobs report for March will be quite dismal and that will persist for several months to come," said Anirban Basu, chief executive of the Sage Policy Group, a Baltimore consulting firm. "We're in the worst of it from a labor market perspective."
The grim job loss figures from ADP coincided with other, slightly more positive data that bolstered the notion that the economy is deteriorating at a slower pace than in the past three months of 2008, and that the recession is closer to bottoming out.
A closely watched business barometer compiled by the Institute for Supply Management showed that manufacturing activity continued to fall last month, as it has for more than a year now, but at a slower pace. It was the third uptick in the ISM index in as many months.
The ISM report showed that manufacturers have made progress in reducing inventory, but their customers' levels are still too high. As long as retailers and manufacturers are weighed down by unsold goods, they have little incentive to hire or buy new equipment.
Inventory levels could come down more quickly if demand picks up. The ISM report showed that last month the index for orders, while still weak, jumped to its highest level in seven months. The industries reporting more new orders included plastics, furniture, food and computers.
Also yesterday, the Commerce Department reported that spending on new construction in February fell less than expected. However, spending on office buildings, shopping centers and other private nonresidential construction fell for the second month in a row year over year, suggesting that a long-anticipated slump in commercial real estate construction has officially begun and will likely accelerate.
Kenneth Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, referred to the development as "a somber milestone."
The decline in non-residential construction is one of many reasons analysts fear that prospects for a rapid recovery are weak. Rising foreclosure rates and mounting job losses could mean trouble for banks already saddled with bad debt. Manufacturers are likely to keep struggling as consumers, contending with falling home prices, rising unemployment and mounds of debt, remain tightfisted.
Markets for U.S. exports aren't faring much better. Unemployment in Europe rose more than expected in February to 8.5 percent, its highest level in three years, the European Union said yesterday. A closely watched survey by the Bank of Japan, also out yesterday, showed business confidence at an all-time low with companies saying they still have too many workers.
In the past, sharp downturns in the United States were often followed by sharp recoveries, but Wachovia chief economist John Silvia said all these factors make it unlikely that will happen this time. He described the recession's likely trajectory as "more like a Nike swoosh," referring to the sneaker maker's logo, with a big dip followed by a long and slow slog of a recovery.
"There is not just a business cycle going on here but structural challenges," he said. "I just don't want people to get all happy days are here again."


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Fall Detox Cleanse- DAY 2 & 3
Detox Salad
Tip: While this is fast and easy to make, save time in the morning and make this the night before to bring to work.
1 head of broccoli, stems removed
¼ to ½ head cauliflower, stems removed
1 carrot
1-2 tbs. currants or a small beet chopped fine
7 sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped fi nely
1 tbs. sunfl ower seeds
Pinch of turmeric
Pinch of cumin
Pinch of sea salt and pepper, to taste
2-3 tbs. fresh lemon juice
1. In a food processor (or chop by hand) process the broccoli until fi ne. Remove to a large bowl, and repeat with the caulifl ower, and then carrots.(and beets if using)
2. Stir in the currants, parsley, and sunfl ower seeds. Season with rest of ingredients, to taste.
3. Enjoy!
Broccoli: A strong detoxifi er, broccoli neutralizes and eliminates toxins while also delivering a healthy dose of vitamins.
Cauliflower: This anti-oxidant rich cruciferous veggie aids your body's natural detoxifi cation system and reduces infl ammation.
Turmeric: This powerful detoxifier and anti-inflammatory cleanses the liver and helps prevents many types of cancer.
Roasted Root Veggie Salad
½ pound root vegetables (any variation of sweet potatoes, carrots, brussels, turnips, parsnips), diced
4 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 medium shallots
½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
3 cups frisee (or other bitter salad green)
½ tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 tbs. dijon or stone ground mustard
Dash of sea salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2. Line baking sheet with piece of parchment paper.
3. In medium bowl, toss diced vegetables and shallots with 1 tbs. of olive oil and 1/2 tsp sea salt to coat.
4. Spread the veggies out in one layer on a baking sheet.
5. Roast in oven until all veggies are tender and some are starting to brown at the edges (about 22-25 minutes).
6. Drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil and add fresh rosemary to the vegetables and toss to coat.
7. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tbs. of olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until well-combined.
8. Place frisee in mixing bowl, pour dressing over greens and toss to coat.
9. Serve salad, top with roasted vegetables.
Tip: Cut your time in the kitchen by baking the root vegetables for this recipe and tomorrow's soup at the same time.
Carrots: Rich in fi ber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, carrots aid the digestive tract and protect against colon cancer.
Parsnips: High in vitamins and fi ber, parsnips help lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar.
Turnips: This cruciferous veggie aids the body's natural detoxifi cation process, and is also a great source of vitamin C.
Green Lemonade
Kale (one bunch, stalks and all)
Celery (5-6 large stalks) (½ inch piece)
Apple (one)
Lemon (one, without peel)
Fresh Ginger- if blending peel and smash a small 1/2 inch.
1. Juice ingredients in order.
2. Serve and enjoy!
(If you do not have a juicer blend high speed with distilled water)
Tip: Want to know how to make green juice taste great? Add fresh lemon or apple to any green juice recipe to take away the "green" taste, while still providing all of the benefi ts!
Celery: This health-promoting veggie speeds liquid elimination while also delivering high amounts of Vitamin K and C
Ginger: Aids digestion, is highly anti-infl ammatory, and protects against certain types of cancer.
Lemon: Packed with Vitamin C, lemons also have an alkalizing effect on the body and a mild diuretic effect, helping you shed pounds.
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
1 carrot, cut into cubes
1 parsnip, cut into cubes
1 small sugar pumpkin, cubed
½ small butternut squash, cubed
2-6 cups vegetable stock
2 tbs. olive oil Pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger), to taste
Sea salt to taste
1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Place all cubed vegetables on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until tender.
4. In two batches, use a food processor or blender to blend vegetables with enough vegetable stock to reach a smooth consistency. Once processed, transfer to a soup pot on low heat, stirring in more stock until desired consistency is reached.
5. Season with more pumpkin pie spice and salt, to taste.
6. Enjoy!
Tip: Make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body fl ush out toxins and stay hydrated. I recommend 8 glasses per day for maximum cleansing!
Winter Squash: These gourds are rich in fi ber which aids in digestion and heart health, and are also high in beta-carotene and vitamin C.
Pumpkin: Packed with vitamins and carotenoids, pumpkin is also high in fi ber and will help you fl ush out toxins.
Cloves: A powerful detoxifier, clove contains a variety of phytonutrients making it an ant-iinfl ammatory as well.
Massaged Kale Salad
1 bunch kale, stems removed
1 tsp. sea salt
¼ cup sunfl ower seeds
¼ cup red onion, chopped
¹⁄3 cup dried cranberries
½ green apple, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbs. apple cider vinegar/balsamic vinegar
1. Wash and dry kale.
2. Stack leaves, roll up and cut into thin ribbons.
3. Put kale in a large bowl and cover with salt.
4. Massage salt into leaves with your hands for about 2 minutes or until it looks wet and broken down.
5. Transfer kale to a fresh bowl and discard any leftover liquid.
6. Mix in onion, cranberries, apple and sunfl ower seeds.
7. Dress with oil and vinegar and toss.
8. Enjoy!
Kale: One of the most nutrient dense and anti-oxidant rich foods available, kale is a powerful blood and cell detoxifi er.
Onion: Provides anti-infl ammatory benefi ts and protects cells from oxidative stress. Helps lower risk of certain cancers.
Sunfl ower Seeds: High in selenium, sunflower seeds aid the body's natural detoxification system and help prevent cancer.
Next cleanse is in January!! It will be the same cleansed that is pinned to the top but there may be revisions that will be posted! I hope you enjoy this restart and many blessings for days to come
~ Namaste


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The US version of the Nokia E71 is one highly anticipated handset, although it won't command as strong a following as the recent iPhone 3G release. Still, this business centric cell phone is touted to be the slimmest QWERTY device on the market, measuring a mere 0.39″ in thickness. It is currently available to the general public via a range of consumer electronics, wireless and online retailers, and at the Nokia Flagship Stores in Chicago and New York. More of the E71 can be garnered if you read past the jump.
The Nokia E71 also includes a number of entertainment features and supports many of the latest Ovi services including Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi. With integrated A-GPS and Nokia Maps 2.0, the Nokia E71 can easily pinpoint locations and provide optional turn-by-turn navigation information. The device also captures high-quality images and videos with its 3.2 megapixel camera, which can be quickly uploaded and shared with friends and family around the world using the fun and easy Share on Ovi service.
Easy-to-configure email, including support for both enterprise-grade email including Mail for Exchange and Intellisync as well as the most popular consumer email services like Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail, combined with real-time access to calendar information, contacts and to-do lists make the Nokia E71 a perfect productivity tool. Built-in encryption technology for both the device memory and an optional microSD memory card is also included with the Nokia E71.
I would go on a limb and speculate that most Nokia E71 customers would have owned the E61i prior to this, since that cell phone was one multi-functional unit although this one improves on the predecessor's strong points even further. You can pick up an unlocked Nokia E71 for approximately half a grand.


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With the meteoric rise of Open-source Software (OSS) and Software as a Service (SaaS), the options for meeting your software needs have expanded exponentially. For any given set of software needs, you can often find an overwhelming set of possible solutions. These include building your own solution, buying a pre-existing solution, or borrowing some of both!
In this webinar, you'll be introduced to some of the important terms and technologies at play in the OSS and SaaS worlds. With this foundation, we will then identify the pros and cons of the different approaches and how you might combine approaches into a single solution. We'll clarify the difference between configuration and customization (an important and often overlooked cost variable) and how you can educate yourself on the impacts of each for your specific needs. Finally, we will review a process we have used successfully to help our clients analyze different potential solutions and weigh the costs and benefits.
Examples used in this webinar will be taken from existing software systems such as Drupal, WordPress, CiviCRM, Salesforce and CodeIgniter.
In this webinar, participants will
- Gain an understanding of the pros and cons of Open-source Software (OSS) and Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Learn how to differentiate between configuration and customization and their related costs
- Learn a process for analyzing features of potential solutions and choosing the best for you and your organization
About the Presenter
Kevin Howard Goldberg
As President / Technology Strategist at imagistic, Kevin oversees and directs all projects with a business-centric technology approach. From his early experiences in technology consulting and development, Kevin offers more than twenty years of experience combining business and technology. Since 1997 at imagistic, Kevin has delivered successful business and technology plans for such clients as Boston University, the ACLU, Move.com, Disney, UCLA, and Reed Publishing. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School of Business and has completed coursework towards a master's degree in Computer Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Kevin has taught Introduction to Computer Programming, held a position on the Santa Monica College CSIS Advisory Board, wrote the critically acclaimed: "XML: Visual QuickStart Guide (2nd Edition)," published by Peachpit Press, and is also an author on IBM developerWorks, focusing on open-source technology software.


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I am unsure if my child is getting the right help and support from their school. Can you help with this?
Absolutely! It is difficult to know what you can expect from schools and if the level of support provided is pitched at the right level to enable your child to overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing so they can go on to achieve their social and academic potential. We understand the importance of school in building your young person's identity which is why we will liaise closely with education services. Meeting with the appropriate professionals, from pastoral care teachers to educational psychologists is a key feature of our service and we can arrange and attend these meetings on your behalf or at your side, if you prefer.
It is easier to build from what is going well within a family – identifying key strengths and protective factors – than allow problems to dominate. It is the consultant's job to shift parents' energy to becoming more solution focused. At Your Family Matters the focus is on empowering caregivers to solve current and future problems. We coach parents on how to successfully interrupt negative patterns of behaviour and teach new techniques to manage conflict and achieve positive results.
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Designer to Know | Sharon Wauchob PRE-FALL 2015
The Pre-Fall 2015 presentations are nearly coming to an end of course with fashion week being just around the corner. I love discovering new designers and one of my new favorites of Sharon Wauchob, a Paris-based designer that had stints at Louis Vuitton before launching her own brand in 1999. Wauchob turned out an impeccable Pre-Fall collection mixing sheer whites and blacks with delicate lace and slightly flared silhouettes. I am excited to see what she debuts in Paris next month.


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I have a confession to make: For the last for years I have lived in Wellington, I have avoided getting a bus for the fear that I'll hop on only to find it is going on the right line but in the wrong direction, or on completely the wrong line. I had visions of hopping on the bus and hoping to head to work but the bus suddenly turning onto the Motorway 'first stop Porirua'...
Well, since starting work at Snapper this is hardly acceptable so I've forced myself to learn a bit about the bus system and I've learned a few interesting things.
Firstly and most important, Google has recently integrated public transport in New Zealand into Google Maps. As a result you do not have to navigate Metlink's awful website which displays things from the Bus's perspective, neglecting to suggest you should walk 50 meters to a more suitable stop.
By putting things from my perspective, Google Maps allows me to say I want to go from say my current location to my home and will work out where I should walk to and when I should leave. For someone like me that sees bus stops all over the place and has no idea which one I should wait at, being told exactly where and when to walk is perfect. Google will even tell me when it's better for me to simply walk, and by giving the time of arrival will make it clear when I should catch a cab.
The other observation that I have made since starting to use busses is they all go the same route. I've been looking for a good program to visualise the route information and make it clear but in written form, I've found every single Wellington bus goes from the railway station, along Lambton quay, down Hunter street and up Cuba street, then along Courtney place.
This is perhaps not the fastest route from say Courtney place to the railway station but it means for someone new to the bus system they can look at what direction a bus is going and know instantly if it will take them to their inner-city destination. For instance, if you work on upper Willis street and arrive at the railway station by train only to find it's raining then absolutely any bus from the main platform (Platform C) will take you to lower Willis street.
Now if only the busses would run on time it would be a trustable means of getting around!


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Individual stories
Throughout the War, the Rector Sydney Boyd was in close contact with members of the Abbey community who were serving overseas, and the newsletters of the period contain many references to their activities and, sadly, often their deaths. The young men he writes about were all members of the congregation, the Choir, the Church Lads' Brigade, the Young Mens' Bible Class, the Abbey Football team, and Weymouth House School. The Abbey congregation supported them by sending food parcels and warm clothing to men in active service and those who became prisoners of war. In January 1917 the Rector recorded that Christmas gifts had been sent to 58 of the Abbey's old footballers and Church Lads Brigaders. The congregation also supported the wider war effort though their 'All Day War Working Parties' which made clothing for the troops; and by collecting food and donations for the newly established Bath War Hospital at Combe Park.
Each year between 1915 and 1918, the Rector published Rolls of Honour in the Abbey Yearbooks, recording the names of everyone who had enlisted or was on active service during the year. At this time the Abbey worked closely with St James Church (later destroyed by bombing in 1942; and so the Rolls of Honour include members of St James' congregation as well as old boys from Weymouth House School.
You can download PDFs of the Rolls of Honour by clicking on the year: 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918
We would like to see if we can find any members of the family of Prebendary Sydney Adolphus Boyd, who was Rector of the Abbey from 1902-1938. It would be great if we could find any descendents who might have access to more information about this period of the Abbey's history from family letters or papers.
Here are some individual stories from the Abbey community during the war:
Private Stanley V Wooten (5th Dorsets)
Sydney Victor Lane
Frederick Scovell
Frederick was born in Bath, had lived in Kingsmead Terrace all his life and before the war worked as an indoor porter. Like Sydney Lane he was a member of the Abbey's Church Lads' Brigade, and was really still only really a boy when he joined the Navy as a stoker on HMS Panther. His photograph in the Bath Chronicle of January 9th 1915 depicts him fresh faced and innocent, but does not show any of the numerous tattoos which his service records describe!
Private Alfonso W Thackway (Royal Army Medical Corps)
Corporal Tom King (North Somerset Imperial Yeomanry) who was killed in June 1915 whilst digging out Sergeant Pemberton who had been buried as a result of a shell explosion. Both were old boys from Weymouth House School. The Rector wrote that 'Pemberton in a grateful letter to King's mother says "he gave his life to save mine"; and incidents like these 'reflect imperishable glory on the school and repay a thousand fold the efforts and labours expended on it'.


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I like big (cinnamon) buns and I cannot lie
Trust me. You are going to like them too.
Hope your week has been going well for you- we are finally in the home stretch of the reno. We primed last night, and as I type, tiling has begun. Hot dog! I hope to do a bathroom post next week, I doubt it will be finished (cause that is just the way things go) but a progress post nonetheless. I also went and grabbed my paint this morning- but I forgot to get ceiling and trim paints, so back to the store I go again. Oh well, at least I'm getting the paint, not just trying to decide on it still!
Last time I blogged, I shared some birthday ideas with you as my kids' birthdays were coming up. We had their family "party" last Sunday, and that spy/kittie party is this Saturday (I'll share that one soon, I know you're all just DYING to know about spy parties)
The last two years we have had the family over for breakfast for their birthdays. We really like doing that- all of us are big breakfast lovers (and breakfast for dinner too!). Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, fruit and this year a big old cinnamon bun "cake". It's not a cake, it's really a giant cinnamon bun. We had 14 people eating, and 2 didn't get a piece. (sad faces for my sister in law and my son, but we all know, if you snooze, you loose) Needless to say, it went over really well.
I had come across this recipe before on Pinterest, from Sally's Baking Addiction. Click here to go to her recipe- I did tweak it a bit for myself. Her technique for the yeast never works for me- I always find I have to proof it. And I added a tablespoon of flour to the cinnamon mixture- I know I read that in some kind of Cinnabon copycat recipe many moons ago. It just changes it ever so slightly, but I like it.
I hope you enjoy it- I've made it twice in a week. I need to stop, or I really am going to have big(ger) buns myself!
GIANT Cinnamon Bunadapted from Sally's Baking Addiction
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package or 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (I use Fleischman's)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk (I used 1%, but it doesn't really matter)
3 Tablespoons butter
1 egg
3 Tablespoons softened butter
2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup icing sugar
1 Tablespoon milk or cream
1 Tablespoon maple syrup or 1 Teaspoon vanilla
In a measuring cup, heat the water, milk and butter till warm- not hot about 110 degrees F. Add in 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the yeast. Let it sit for about 15 minutes. It will get all foamy.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, remaining sugar and salt. Once it's combined, pour in the yeast/liquid mixture. Mix it and once it's fairly well combined, add in the egg.
If you're using a mixer, let it go and mix and knead until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and it is nice and smooth. If it's sticky- add a bit more flour. The dough shouldn't be sticky, but it shouldn't be dry either. You can do this by hand too- mix it up with a wooden spoon or stiff spatula, then turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it by hand, about 5 minutes or so until you feel the dough is in a nice firm, not too sticky ball.
Oil up your bowl (I just use vegetable oil) put your dough back in and cover the bowl with a tea towel. Place it in a warm area and let it rise, at least 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
For the filling- mix all the ingredients together. You want to incorporate as much of the sugar, cinnamon and flour into the butter as you can. Make it into a paste, it will be easier to spread later.
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangle. (Or if you're like me, some sort of rectangular-ish shape)
Pour your filling onto the dough and spread it around with a butter knife. Spread it as evenly as you can, getting close to all edges and corners.
Using a pizza cutter (or if you don't have one, you can use a knife) cut the dough into strips. Make them about 2 inches wide if you can.
Butter a pie plate or a round cake pan.
Take a strip of dough, use one of the middle strips, and roll it into a spiral.
Place it in the centre of your pan.
Take each strip and wrap it around the spiral, building the bun out as you go. Use the middle ones first and the ones with less filling as you get to the end.
Any filling that has fallen out, sprinkle on the top of your bun.
**At this stage you can wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. You will need to take it out and let it rise for at least an hour the next day before baking.
Cover the bun with a tea towel again, and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size. Anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how warm your house is.
(I like to rise mine in the oven, I preheat it to 200, then shut it off and pop it in- I have a cold, cold house)
Preheat your oven to 350. Place the pan in the middle to upper half of your oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check it at 20 minutes and if the top is getting too brown, cover it with foil for the remaining time.
To make the glaze, mix your icing sugar with the milk or cream and flavouring. If it's too runny, add more sugar, too stiff, add more cream- but just a little.
Once you take the bun out, let it cool for 5 minutes before you put the glaze on. Drizzle it all over the bun- make sure you get it even or you'll hear complaints (I did!)
Cut it into slices and serve.
Or put candles in it and blow them out first!
Please let me know if you try it. My entire family loved it. My friend Leslie would have loved it too, had I brought her a piece in to work. I'm terrible I know, but I can live with it.
Have a fantastic day!
If you're on Insta, check out my reno updates or take a peek into my ideas on Pinterest the boards master and bath will give you an idea of where I'm trying to go.


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The combination of cannabis and coconut oil is able to help relieve pain, fight cancer, improve the immune system, boost cognition, and reduce inflammation. It also helps increase the metabolism, and protect hearthealth. This oil can be used in a wide variety of recipes and can be used in the form of cannabinoid edibles and topicals, in places where cannabis has been legalized.
About Cannabis Coconut Oil
Cannabis has a compound called THC-A, which converts [1] to THC, a more powerful cannabinoid when it is heated. This THC is able to bond with fats, which is why creating cannabis butter is such a popular practice for those who use this controversial substance. However, the fat content of coconut oil is much better than butter, allowing for a much more efficient binding with THC, and therefore a more potent cannabis oil. Adding to that the long list of coconut oil's healthy properties, such as its ability to increase energy, boost metabolism, protect the heart, strengthen the immune system, and aid in weight loss, and you have a truly desirable oil with an impressive list of health benefits.
Cannabis has an unusual place in the medical world, because many of its healthy properties have been identified, and proven in medical studies, it is still considered illegal in many parts of the world, and is currently the subject of numerous legalization efforts around the world. However, in those places where it has been decriminalized or legalized entirely for medicinal or recreational purposes, it has already begun to prove its value.
Cannabis Coconut Oil Benefits
Let us look at some of the health benefits of cannabis coconut oil in detail;
Improves Heart Health
The healthy fats found in coconut oil are actually beneficial forms of cholesterol and can help lower your LDL or bad cholesterol levels in the body. THC is also known to lower blood pressure, making this combination an all-around boost for your cardiovascular health.
Reduces Inflammation
One of the main applications [2] for THC and cannabinoids is inflammation associated with arthritis, injuries, and other conditions within the body. Similarly, coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help it soothe the stomach, and when topically applied, cannabis-infused coconut oil can help clear up irritation on the skin as well.
Improves Metabolism
Coconut oil is able to stimulate the metabolism. Research has shown that energy expenditure is roughly 3-4% higher in those who regularly take coconut oil, which is equivalent to more than 100 calories every day!
Boosts Cognition
THC has long been associated with improving cognition, reducing oxidative stress in the brain, and even preventing [3] the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Combined with coconut oil's antioxidant properties, this can be a powerful boost to your brain.
Prevents Cancer
One of the most exciting developments regarding cannabis oil is its potential effect on cancer prevention. THC and other cannabinoids are being researched heavily in terms of their effect on the spread of cancer, as well as for pain treatment.
Relieves Pain
As mentioned, THC is considered an extremely effective painkiller with very few side effects, unlike pharmaceuticals and morphine-derived pills. Coconut oil allows more THC to bind to the fat cells, making the cannabis oil more powerful and better able to function [4] as an analgesic.
Reduces Anxiety
The constituents in coconut oil can help regulate hormones, due to the release of ketones in the liver. Similarly, THC is closely linked to a reduction in anxiety and stress, and can also help with sleep disorders and insomnia.
Cannabis Coconut Oil Uses
The uses for cannabis coconut oil are endless.
- Add it to your morning coffee or herbal tea
- Stir it into your smoothie
- Drizzle it over pasta
- Add to sauces, salads, and dressings
- Put it in soups or stews
- Prepare meat dishes or even scrambled eggs
Basically, anything that you would normally use [5] cooking oil for in your cooking can be switched out for cannabis-infused coconut oil.
However, it is important to remember that pure THC can be very powerful, and will give you the same effects as smoking marijuana. While adding this oil to your life can be hugely beneficial, as the list above shows, it is also a drug with mind-altering effects.
You should never operate heavy machinery or drive a car while you are under the influence of cannabis. It is also essential that you create a cannabis coconut oil that is safe to consume, so it must be in the proper ratios. Following a strict recipe is highly recommended, particularly if you are making cannabis coconut oil for the first time.
Cannabis Coconut Oil Ratio
The general consensus on a good ratio for a potent cannabis coconut oil is 1/4 ounce of marijuana to 1/4 cup of coconut oil. Depending on how much of the cannabis coconut oil you plan to make, you can easily scale up from there. Those are not always the only two ingredients, as many recipes also call for soy lecithin or other ingredients. As mentioned, you should always follow a recipe when preparing your own cannabis coconut oil, to ensure that you don't make anything too strong!
Cannabis Coconut Oil Recipe
While there are many recipes for preparing cannabis coconut oil, one of the simplest methods involves 2 ounces of cannabis buds, 16 ounces of coconut oil, a crockpot, a strainer, and some cheesecloth.
- Step 1: First, grind the fresh buds down to a level where surface area is maximized, but not so small that the grounds could pass through a strainer.
- Step 2: Add water and the oil to the crockpot, allowing the oil to float on top.
- Step 3: Heat the coconut oil until it is melted, and then add the ground cannabis, stirring it thoroughly in the oil, ensuring the buds are completely coated in the oil.
- Step 4: Once the temperature of this mixture reaches 250 degrees F, keep the temperature there and continue stirring the mixture, allowing the entire decoction to simmer.
- Step 5: For the next 12-18 hours, check the crockpot every hour to check the water level, making sure it doesn't all boil off, which would cause the cannabis and the coconut oil to burn.
- Step 6: Turn off the crockpot and let the mixture cool, but not enough so that the oil fully hardens.
- Step 7: Put a cheesecloth in the strainer and then dump the mixture slowly through it into a large bowl below.
- Step 8: Press down [6] on the cannabis to remove as much oil as possible.
- Step 9: Put the bowl in the fridge for 8-10 hours.
- Step 10: In the morning, the oil will have separated from the water, and it can be removed from the top and stored until you are ready to use it!
Cannabis Coconut Oil Capsules
Cannabis coconut oil capsules are very popular for people who want a discrete way to ingest cannabis oil and benefit from the effect, rather than smoking cannabis or eating an edible. After following the recipe for cannabis coconut oil above, you need a few extra components, namely a syringe and fillable gel capsules. If you want to fill the capsules immediately after making the oil, then it is important to let the mixture cool enough to be handled and not melt the capsules. However, the syringe will only work if the oil is fully liquefied, and not beginning to harden.
Simply suck up a small amount of the oil and fill each of the gel capsules, ensuring that the seal is tight. At that point, simply place the capsules in the refrigerator or any other dark and cool place. The newly infused oil will harden in the capsules, providing you with a perfect dose of healthy cannabis-infused coconut oil whenever you need a lift!


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- Palestinian women earn substantially less than Palestinian men
- Israeli defense minister meets with senior U.S. officials in DC
- In first, Arab Israeli leaders back national volunteer program
- Team Israel stuns baseball world's best
"It is well known that male and female workers in Palestine are treated differently, especially in the private sector," Fadwa al-Labadi, a professor of Women's studies at Al-Quds University, told The Jerusalem Post. No law mandates that men and women receive comparable private sector starting salaries (unlike in the public sector).
"Private sector employers often value male employees more than female employees, because women take time off during pregnancies," PA Women's Affairs Minister Haifa al-Agha told the Post. "This is wrong and we need to make sure both sexes are judged by their merit, not by their sexual orientation. Women should be honored in the workplace and receive equal salaries in comparison to men."
Women's rights remain a pressing issue under Palestinian Authority and Hamas rule. Honor killings persist in the West Bank, and a survey by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics from 2011 showed that 35 percent of married women in Gaza had been exposed to physical violence by their husband within the past year, and that 40 percent of unmarried women had been physically abused by a household member.
According to a White House readout of the meeting, Pence emphasized the "unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to upholding Israel's qualitative military edge." The vice president also underscored "the need to counter threats posed by Iran and its proxies as well as terrorist organizations."
While speaking with Mattis, Liberman stressed his concerns about Iran and about recent statements made by Lebanese President Michel Aoun, which legitimized Hezbollah's armaments in Lebanon. "As long as the Lebanese army lacks sufficient power to face Israel, we feel the need for (Hezbollah's) arsenal because it complements the army's role," Aoun said.
In his meeting with Tillerson, Liberman urged the U.S. to reconsider its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Liberman told Tillerson that the "Human Rights Council deals with demonizing Israel and with efforts to harm it by distorting reality."
The UNHRC has an agenda item specifically dedicated to Israel, as opposed to serial human rights violators such as Syria, North Korea, and Iran. According to a May 2016 analysis by UN Watch, "In the nine years of its existence [2006-2015], the UN Human Rights Council has condemned Israel more times than the rest of the world combined." UNRWA teachers regularly incite students to terrorism and anti-Semitism, including by praising Adolf Hitler.
The leader of the Arab Joint List faction, MK Ayman Odeh, and fellow Joint List lawmakers Masud Ganaim and Jamal Zahalka announced last week their support for a volunteer program for army-age youth, which would be administered by local governments in Arab towns, The Times of Israel reported.
The effort to promote volunteerism in Arab Israeli communities comes as Israel's national service program is attracting more non-Jewish youth. Last summer, Israel reported a 650 percent increase in the number of Arab Israelis enrolling in its national service program in just six years.
National service volunteers get the same benefits as Israeli soldiers: a monthly stipend around NIS 800 ($209), free healthcare and use of public transportation, and a grant given at the end of their program that can be used for higher education or purchasing a home. The state will also cover a full year of university studies for participants who served for two years.
The program also has a special perk for Arabic speakers, offering them a free year-long university preparation course that comes with a monthly stipend of NIS 1,500-3,700 ($393-$969).
Arab volunteers are deliberately placed in positions near their homes, allowing them to serve their own communities while retaining their living arrangements. Jewish volunteers, on the other hand, can be assigned to positions across the country.


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KUALA LUMPUR, July 7:
Segambut DAP Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has shot a salvo back at MCA over a company run by a Chinese national claiming to be "the future richest man in the world".
MCA Youth vice-chairman and MCA Youth Federal Territories chairman Tan Kok Eng had claimed that Lim did not know the difference between the Finance Ministry and the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry.
This came about when Lim called on the authorities to investigate a company, CDTUP International Sdn Bhd, and its founder Zhang Jian, a young Chinese millionaire.
"Over and over again, I am repeating myself.
"I made the complaint to three authorities — the Royal Malaysian Police, Bank Negara and the Domestic Trade Ministry.
"I asked the three authorities to investigate this group and see whether it has broken any laws.
"So far, there is only a black-and-white letter from the police.
"Police said this is not police business, but that it contains criminal elements under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia.
"This is in writing. In the same letter, police asked us to forward the complaint to Bank Negara," said Lim.
On its website, Bank Negara states that it "reports to the Finance Minister and keeps the minister informed of matters pertaining to monetary and financial sector policies".
Lim said the only verbal response he had received from that sector was when newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong told the press that the matter did not come under Bank Negara, but rested with the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry.
"There is a deafening silence coming from the Domestic Trade Ministry. I wrote to the minister and hand-delivered it,
"If this is a get rich quick scheme, it is under the Domestic Trade Ministry, but can Bank Negara initiate investigations under the Financial Services Act and Anti-Money Laundering Act to ascertain the source of their funds?
"This chap claims to be from China. Why are Bank Negara and Chua too lazy to initiate investigations?
"When police push it to them, they pushed it to Domestic Trade.
"There is no harm in initiating investigations. What is so harmful for multiple investigations to be carried out at the same time?" asked Lim.
On why he had posed his questions at a deputy minister who had only just been appointed, Lim claimed there were photographs of the owner of the company standing with MCA leaders.
"The owner took photos with almost all MCA leaders — from previous leaders like Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting to current president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. They shared the same stage at a public appearance.
"So, I think it is correct for me to ask an MCA leader, who is also the Deputy Finance Minister, whether this is linked to their leaders.
"But if it is not, say it is not," said Lim, adding that as it was in the public service, MCA should answer questions for the public.
Tan released a statement today claiming Lim was confused over the correct ministry in charge of multi-level marketing because he had said he will write to the Deputy Finance Minister to investigate CDTUP International when such business schemes fall under the jurisdiction of the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry.
"Obviously, Lim is trying to confuse the situation by creating nonsensical allusions to Chua, which indicates DAP's despicable political ploy.
"Chua has been very clear that no businesses may begin operations without the permission of the respective government departments or agencies.
"Lip Eng should better understand that direct marketing falls under the purview of the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism.
"Unfortunately, he is ignoring his own complaint as he only cares about whether his political goals will be reached, that is using a separate issue and magnifying the topic to attack MCA," claimed Tan.
Tan also accused Lim of confirming he and DAP were only capable of attacking BN-based Chinese elected representatives to win support from the Malaysian Chinese, but dared not challenge any Umno minister.
"If this is the case, then clearly he is a political wimp," said Tan.
He added that Lim had seized this opportunity without bothering to find out the proper channel for such types of complaints.
He could not wait to use this issue to create a media circus, cause confusion and divert blame to MCA.
"It is important to raise this issue to create awareness on the impact of such questionable schemes on people.
"If Lim was sincere in addressing the issue of questionable direct marketing schemes, he would have lodged reports or complaints with the relevant government departments rather than politicising the subject and creating confusion, thereby causing the whole focus of the issue to be blurred, resulting in the issue eventually backfiring," wrote Tan earlier.


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Ingenuity grooved on re-invention this year. That's heartening for a city with so much in the way of abandoned and obsolete raw material.
Figuring out new ways to use our old stuff is a kind of ingenuity Clevelanders get, deep in our souls. We garbage pick. We shop thrift. We rig stuff up.
Not to short change cutting edge technology. Cleveland has that, and so did Ingenuity, 2011. How could you not love Kasumi's mind blowing video, projected on the white gloss of a glazed tile subway platform? The Guggenheim Award-winning artist-and Cleveland-Institute-of Art-prof's use of video is a psychedelic exploration of the medium as raw paint. It's also cultural documentary, twisted with humor, a disturbingly fun look at where we've been and what we're becoming.
Her collages combine video sources, from her own original material to public domain footage, and re-mix them. We're accustomed to the rhythmic, satiric, irresistible effects made possible in sound by hip hop artists. Kasumi does that with video. Can we pause for a moment, just to marvel at the bandwidth?
Remarkable as the tech installations may have been, the festival itself has re-invented the forgotten basement of a half-mile long bridge. Ingenuity gives big, new life to an obsolete structure in a city plagued by thousands of "obsolete" homes. Maybe we should consider those houses a resource? This kind of ingenuity speaks to us on a completely different level.
What other city holds an art and music festival along a half mile span that soars more than 100 feet above a river valley, while thousands of cars a day still roll overhead? Is there any cooler festival venue in the United States? Drip some of that mojo on our abandoned factories, would you please?
Beyond the venue, re-invention –or, as the developers would say, "adaptive re-use" –made its way into the festival's programming this year in a big way.
Consider Chair and Tell, an exhibit of seating put together by artists using supplies from industrial resale shop, HGR.
For the unfamiliar, HGR sells old machines, shop fixtures, and other used supplies from Cleveland's manufacturing plants. Sometimes the equipment is just old. Sometimes the company that once owned it went out of business. You want to buy an old fork lift? This is the place. You want a metal lathe, or an arbor press, or a drill bit to bore big holes in concrete? Come browse the aisles.
For Chair and Tell, artists including Kevin Busta, Dana DePew, Stephen Yusko, and Grant Smrekar took parts from old industrial equipment, cut, welded, and re-arranged it into chairs. DePew made one out of rollers from an old conveyer system. Busta's used drive shafts with universal joints as legs. Yusko cut up, re-arranged, and re-welded a pallet jack.
On the other side of the bridge, Zygote Press brought a new kind of fun to the medieval technology that is relief printing—by adding a rocking horse. The
printing plates were carved plywood. They'd ink it up with a hand roller, lay over it a sheet of paper and some felt blankets, then lay it all on the floor beneath the rocking horse. Then a kid would climb on board and rock on the horsey's one, wide rocking panel. A few times back and forth, and they had rocked out a woodcut print.
Loads of local, original bands kept the place kicking. Even Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. the place was full of people and energy.
Ingenuity's leadership has gone through some re-invention this year: With founder James Levin no longer at the helm, the festival is at a critical point in its evolution. For organizations run by their founders, the transition to a new director is always a tough time. And whether Ingenuity will continue to thrive remains to be seen. But this festival–including the bridge as its venue–deserves to outlive the tenure of the person who had the idea.
If this year's event was any indication, executive director Paula Grooms and director of programming James Krouse have it off to a good start.


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Hell, Yeah!!
We ALL know this unsatisfying feeling of being completely lost. And I don't mean lost in a confused way. Most of the time it's more a 'I don't wanna go outside,' or a 'I really can't be bothered to do the stuff I gotta do' kind of lost. I absolutely hate these days and as I'm writing this, I actually feel super lazy and everything but creative and proactive. Where has the motivated me from yesterday gone so quickly? A couple of days ago, I was super busy - and I loved it. Today I am overwhelmed by all the little things I gotta do.
But you know what? I know that I am not the only one feeling like this today. And at the end of the day, when I've done everything that had to be done, I will lay down in bed with my tea - it might also gonna be a beer - and I will say: Hell, yeah!! I've done it. I've done all the things that will lead me closer and closer to my achieving my big future goals. Mission accomplished!
Photographer: Clément Decoster @clemendecoster
Model: Justine Delcroix @justinedelcroix


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Run the Ville
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Run the Ville
Downtown Bartlesville
Phone: 918-766-2361
Take a run through beautiful Bartlesville at the Run the Ville 10K event. Starting downtown near the corner of SW Frank Phillips Blvd and S Johnstone Ave, the race path will take you through a little more than six miles of scenic Bartlesville. Runners have two options, making this the ideal race for all types of competitors. Either run the entire race on your own or split it half and tackle it with a friend in the 10K relay. Participants receive a shirt and medal for finishing the race.
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Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.): US-75
Take Hwy 75 to Hwy 60W to Johnstone Ave.
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OSWEGO, NY – Oswego Speedway will continue to offer some of the best concession items in Northeast short track racing as track management announces the return of Cam's Pizzeria, Dino's House of Burgers and Skip's Fish Fry for the 2019 season.
Prior to it's 2018 Opener, the track revealed it would bring these three local businesses and their award winning menus to it's concession stands. Each of the vendors received rave reviews from race fans and Oswego Speedway did not hesitate in continuing to build on this much improved concession experience for the upcoming season.
"We look forward to welcoming Cam's Pizzeria, Dino's House Burgers and Skip's Fish Fry back to the Oswego Speedway," said track owner John Torrese. "We brought these vendors on last season in hopes of improving our concession experience and things worked out very well. The fans loved it, and it was a no brainer to have everyone return for 2019."
This year's concession setup remains very similar to that of 2018, with Cam's continuing to offer the same NY style pizza customers have enjoyed since it's first Central New York location was opened in 1980. Cam's has provided all of the pizza in Oswego's concessions for the past several years and will return with it's popular thin crust slices this season. Cam's 'New York Pizzeria' has grown to house over a dozen locations across the Central New York area.
Home to CNY's 'Best Burger,' Dino's brings its award winning options such as the Cowboy Burger and Mac N' Cheese Bacon Burger, among others, back to the speedway. In addition to the burgers, Dino's also offers a variety of sides which last year included Mac n' Cheese, Loaded Tots, and Boneless Wings, all of which are expected to return. If you'd rather keep it simple, Dino's also offers the traditional single stack burger or a pack of family 'sliders' served with French fries. Dino's was voted as having one of top 10 burgers in New York State by the New York Beef Council in 2018.
Skip's Fish Fry opened it's doors just over a year ago, but has quickly earned the reputation for serving some of the area's best seafood. As the only local restaurant that offers authentic New England style fish fry, Skip's will continue to serve its mouth watering Haddock Sandwiches, Fried Shrimp and Fried Clams at Oswego Speedway this year. In addition to its popular seafood options, Skip's will also provide classic menu choices such as the Hofmann Hot Dog and 'speedway style' fries along with other sides that include chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and even deep fried Oreos.
In addition to the return of Cam's, Dino's, and Skip's, Oswego Speedway will continue to offer popcorn, candy and other miscellaneous items in the 'Snack Shack' located at the east end of the concession area along with alcoholic beverages at the popular 'Tiki Bar' which can be found just past the turn 1 pit entrance. More information on menu choices and specials at these two locations will be made available in the coming weeks.
While it is anticipated that the track's concession vendors will continue to offer menu options similar to those listed above, speedway management encourages interested parties to keep up with Cam's Pizzeria, Dino's House of Burgers and Skip's Fish Fry on social media for any updates. You can also view full menus online at CamsPizzeria.com, DinosHouseofBurgers.com, or SkipsFishFry.com.
Oswego Speedway's 69th season of racing is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 25 with Jim Shampine Memorial Twin 50 features for the Novelis Supermodifieds plus full programs for the Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers and the 350 Supermodifieds.
An Open Practice session for all 2019 divisions will commence one week earlier on Saturday, May 18.
Those wishing to renew Classic or season ticket packages for the year have until Saturday, May 1 to contact Paul Conzone at email@example.com.
For more information on Oswego Speedway, be sure to visit online at OswegoSpeedway.com. You can also FOLLOW on Twitter @OswegoSpeedway or LIKE on Facebook at Facebook.com/OswegoSpeedway.
About Oswego Speedway: Oswego Speedway, a sports entertainment company, is a 5/8 mile semi-banked pavement racing oval located off the shores of Lake Ontario in scenic Oswego, NY. Oswego Speedway has been a continuously run weekly racing venue since August, 1951. The premier open-wheel pavement short track cars in the world, Supermodifieds, run weekly at Oswego Speedway making Oswego the only weekly Supermodified racing venue in the world. The Small Block Supermodifieds accompany the full blown Supers on a weekly Saturday night schedule which runs from May through September. Oswego Speedway is mentioned in racing circles as the "Indy of the East," as no fewer than a dozen past and present competitors have competed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway including Mario Andretti, arguably the greatest driver of all time, two-time Indy 500 champion Gordon Johncock, along with former International Classic Champions Bentley Warren, Joe Gosek, and Davey Hamilton.


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Christian Segei is Home!/
Last night I had the pleasure of capturing a homecoming. My roommate's friend and her husband traveled to Ukraine to adopt a little boy and they met and fell in love with Christian. They arrived back home to Lexington last night after three long weeks in Eastern Europe. It was one of the sweetest moments I have ever witnessed. Christian was greeted by new friends, grandparents, and a brother. He will have such a blessed life! Congrats to the family! Enjoy and thanks for this opportunity! Brothers!
Christian was a bit shy around my camera, but he warmed right up to Grandpa's!
Sweet hug with mom.


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2008: The Amphibian Halo (as In 'my Blurry View Of 2008')
Updated version of the list previously published here. You'll notice that the comments are a bit different for sure, as is the order:
1 to 3: best of the year (in preference order)
4 to 25: other great stuff (alphabetical order)
And then there were some average (sometimes bad, sometimes good) albums that didn't make it in this list, but they featured some of the most awesome songs of the year. Like Voices Of The Fallen by Battlelore, Dylath-Leen's Frozen Reflect On A Broken Mirror, and particularly Iced Earth's Come What May...
Disclaimer: All top lists are unofficial and do not represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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Cultivating robust and trustworthy relationships with sources is a skill that is as important for journalists as writing a strong intro and being able to fact-check, but developing a connection with your interviewee can be challenging at times.
According to Keith Woods, vice president of newsroom training and diversity at NPR, "sourcing the news — meeting people; building relationships; working out the terms of engagement — is part skill, part art".
Woods asked three of the organisation's correspondents for their tips on finding, developing, engaging and quoting sources.
Their advice is rounded up in this post on the NPR Training website, and includes taking the time to get to know people and asking them how they would prefer to communicate, as well as giving something back by offering new information on topics that matter to the person you are hoping to profile or interview.
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Immigrant Workforce Learning Community (IWLC)
June 2019
This webinar will consider models of improving immigrant access to, and experience of the U.S. labor market, advocacy strategies for expanding workforce protections, and how philanthropy can apply these lessons.
October 2018
News Article
Many immigrants have years of work experience. 'Upskilling' programs are helping them use that knowledge.
This radio program looks at efforts to "upskill" immigrant workers by helping them utilize their existing skills in higher level positions throughout the American workforce.
Source: PRI's The World
July 2018
A recent visit to southwestern Minnesota by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis president reaffirms what many economic experts already had determined, but the message bears repeating: Rural Minnesota needs immigrants to work and live here.
Source: Star Tribune
January 2018
This article explores the reasons for earning inequalities among farmworkers. Using national data from the US Department of Labor's National Agricultural Worker Survey (NAWS), we detail and examine differences in earnings among farmworkers based on certain characteristics identified in prior literature.
Source: Center for Migration Studies of New York
January 2018
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Report
This 16-page playbook considers both the "why" and the "how" of building more welcoming local economies, including strategies and best practices.
Source: Welcoming Refugees: Welcoming America
March 2017
A report on the growing demand for bilingual talent in major industries in the United States. The research looks at online job posting data acquired by Burning Glass Technologies, a leading labor market analytics firm that searches 40,000 job boards daily.
Source: New American Economy
January 2017
Data Tool
The Low-Wage Work in California Data Explorer provides users with graphics, tables, research summaries, interactive visualizations, and downloadable data
Source: UC Berkeley Labor Center
September 2014
News Article
Immigrants in the country illegally can apply for professional licenses under a new California law that aims to integrate them into the working world and generate new tax dollars for the state.
Source: KPCC


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It never comes as a surprise to hear people complain about or show some dissatisfaction with their God-given features. One young lady wishes she had blue eyes rather than brown or a young man complains that he would prefer to have straight hair not the curly version he was born with, which his friends and family admire. Even those of us in our 30s, 40s and beyond express some annoyance about a personal attribute that is not distinctive enough for our liking. Such a negative approach to life leads to depression. Accept what you are blessed with and make a positive effort to improve it.
How does one improve looks, appearance and attitude? Not without some discomfort and being human, few of us take kindly to that. It requires effort on our part. It is true that there is no gain without pain. Everything we achieve in life is gained only by sustained and earnest endeavour. Even the most slovenly members of society try to smarten their appearance on occasions. What therefore, drives people to improve and show off their presentation to the rest of the human race?
In most cases people are driven by pride, knowing that the way they look affects them. You know that you want to react with others in a way that makes you feel accepted. You find you attract people to you when you are well groomed. Having a clean appearance, meaning not only your dress but your well-looked-after features, says much about you.
You will from time to time be congratulated on your looks, your dress and your figure but nobody will tell you directly if you are dirty and untidy. Several times daily everyone is making judgments on one thing or another without ever communicating. Because nobody tells you, it does not mean that everything about you is alright. You must take stock yourself and do something positive about it.
The way you look after your skin shows you have self-respect and in return people, including friends and family will respect you for it. That should increase your self-confidence and will undoubtedly influence others. You create an image that makes you stand in a crowd. Your influence will encourage others to follow your good example. In effect you are creating a better environment for all humanity.
The way you dress and how you care for your skin and health in general brings into play many personal traits of character. Outside influences exert their power over you but it is your decisions, and only yours that have the final say.
It boils down to personal choice and as far as dress is concerned only you know what suits you comfortably. My only suggestion is that before you make a decision on skin care treatments, give some thought to the products that can improve your looks beyond your expectations. They are all on my website.


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BLOCKS is the first modular smartwatch. The BLOCKS smartwatch will be made up of a number of modules and users will be able to customize according to their needs.
In particular the Core module is based on a circular colour touchscreen and performs most functions of current smartwatches and the strap is made up of several modules with different functions. BLOCKS units are hot swappable and easily replaceable.
You don't need to restart the watch when you connect a new module.
It use a modified version of Android Lollipop and an open hardware platform. Companies or developers can create apps or even build blocks. The development of the first functional prototype has been completed. It will come on the market in 2016.