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Out & about – Richard's pick of the best London Christmas windows
It's that time of year again and we've been out and about immersing ourselves in all things Christmas. This year's presentation of Christmas windows don't disappoint with the market leaders Selfridges setting the standard.
As the internet and social media become ever more important in communicating with customers we've also looked at what retailers are doing to offer a fully omi- channel consumer experience and how they are creating events to draw customers into stores.
There are also a couple of themes running across the window executions including…
Sound + Movement
Many big brands have created totally immersive experiences by introducing moving image, sound and complex mechanics.
Gold became this seasons key colour story.
This year's Selfridges theme is inspired by Santa's disco alpine adventures. Selfridges commissioned a handmade bespoke sequin Santa suit for every window and of the windows five have an accompanying party soundtrack. The music is played via a special speaker that uses the glass to convey sound.
Selfridges also featured a video showing the making of their window to reveal the skill, complexity and resource required to create retails most important window.
The party continues in store with giant disco balls and host of events including Breakfast with Santa and drag queen pantos.
Burberry have created a stunning but simple window scheme inspired by honeycomb paper directions. The enlarged decorations are used to create interesting and dynamic compositions. Some elements were motorised allowing mannequins to sit atop and move slowly round.
Burberry have also partnered with Harrods to create a window that tells the story of two children and an enchanted country house, and includes 44 bespoke mannequins alongside 90 animal figurines.
In-store Harrods will host craftsmanship and personalisation demonstrations with the Burberry artisans and get the chance to uncover the craft behind their iconic trench coat.
Gold & Silver
Everyone got the memo about gold then. Phew!
Jo Malone
Magic & mayhem from Jo Malone with their Merry Mischief campaign. We love this harlequin inspired theme.
Urban Outfitters
Simple & effective
Calvin Klein
We love the new Coach store & their non traditional Christmas campaign.
Richard McVetis
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MTV's "Made" Comes to Mason
Comments: 6 - Date: February 29th, 2012 - Categories: On TV, Uncategorized Tagged: dictatorship, GMU, Jessica Farley, Mason Cheerleading, MTV, MTV's Made
By: Jessica Farley
MTV might be making a George Mason University students dream come true.
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, producers from MTV's hit show "Made" visited George Mason University's Fairfax campus and auditioned students to star in future episodes.
The show, which has aired on MTV since 2002, features a different individual every episode pursuing a certain goal or aspiration, with the help and guidance of a "Made Coach." The show follows the individual for a few weeks as they try to reach their goal.
"This is one of the greatest and coolest opportunities," says Tyler McDonald, an undeclared Freshman, who went to the auditions hoping to be "made" into a stand-up comedian. He has performed at GMU's Homecoming Talent show and runs a comedy-based YouTube channel under the stage name "T-Money."
"I actually got her laughing," said McDonald, 18, after his audition. "I thought that was a good sign."
McDonald was one of nearly 40 students who auditioned for Jessica Arbus, a casting associate producer for MTV Networks.
Arbus selected Mason because she was looking for a diverse student body.
"Mason was a great fit for that," she said.
Ayana Butler, a Freshman majoring in Vocal Performance, 18, went to her interview in hopes of becoming a collegiate cheerleader. Butler was out of the country at the time of last year's try-outs, and feels that with the help of the show, she can learn how to kill next years tryouts. Although she was nervous when Arbus asked her to cheer.
While many students auditioned earnestly trying to make a dream come true, others just wanted to have fun. For example, Jackie Mulherin, a 21-year-old senior majoring in Global Affairs, went into her audition in hopes of "becoming a dictator."
Surprisingly, she says, when she told Arbus her sarcastic goal the reaction was "complete seriousness and understanding."
Now, students who auditioned have to wait and see if the made it to the show. If they did, they'll get a phone call or an e-mail letting them know, that MTV is going to make their dream come true.

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Ran into a very strange problem sometime back. I had to write a simple piece of code, subtract two number and return the result. Sounds simple doesn't it, it was but not initially.
The problem was, if the last two digits were different, the program would return '0'. If say the last three digits were different, it would return '256' or '512' or something like that. In short I was not getting the correct result for subtraction.
var num1 = $.trim( $('#textbox1').val() ); var num2 = $.trim( $('#textbox2').val() ); $('#textbox3').val( num1 - num2 );
I had other validations in place to make sure 'num1' is always greater then 'num2'. Tried using parseInt, still the same result.
$('#textbox3').val( parseInt( num1 - num2 ) );
Not sure what to do, I checked with my colleague Rahil (website). One look and he asked me, what's the range for 'int'? I never thought on those lines! A quick google search showed me that the max value for an 'number' in JavaScript is '9007199254740992' and in my scenario both the numbers were 19 digits long. Did a google search to check if we have JavaScript long int. Turns out there is no JavaScript long int.
Fortunately for me only last 5-7 digits would be different between the two numbers.
The two numbers would be something like this :
num1 : 1234567890123456789
num2 : 1234567890123987654
Here is what I did, compare each character from num1 and num2 (string values). And wherever the characters are not equal, we extract the remaining characters starting from that character till the end. This will give us two new values and these values will be within the number range. Now we can do normal subtraction and get the correct result. Here is the function :
function subNums( startVal, endVal ){ var newStartVal = '', newEndVal = ''; for( var i = 0; i < endVal.length; i++ ){ if( startVal[i] != endVal[i] ){ newStartVal = startVal.substring(i,startVal.length); newEndVal = endVal.substring(i,endVal.length); return ( Math.abs( newEndVal - newStartVal ) ); } } }
Lucky for me I could get over this problem with a small function. That worked for me, I would love to know if anyone else came across something like this and how you handled it.
JavaScript Long int anyone :P.
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Something new for me is that I have finally decided to go ahead and start creating some things to sell! That right! I am opening up an Etsy store!! I have thought about this and wanted to try it for such a long time and have finally decided to do something about it. I also need something bringing in money so I can buy more fabric and craft supplies. ;-)
I am also learning how to source craft supplies and fabric in the country. It is proving quite tricky! We moved to Mt Isa in Queensland's north west and sewing supplies up here are scarce! I am getting very good at scouring the internet and the best source of fabric I have found here so far are op shops! I bought this gorgeous vintage flat sheet last week.
Isn't it sweet?? I have lots of ideas running around in my head for this!
I also got this beautiful fabric!
I'm not sure what I'm going to use this one for but I absolutely love asian prints and fabrics and couldn't pass it up! I am hoping to create lots of asian inspired items for my shop.
Anyway, as you might have noticed, I love to try lots of different crafts and sewing projects so to start off with, I will be selling quite a variety of items while I discover my style. I am also fitting in my crafting around my 2 little boys and helping out my husband by creating teaching resources so I will only be listing items as I can make them. This might mean that some weeks it will only be 1-2 new items...other weeks it might be 10! Hopefully there won't be
I don't have the store open yet as I am doing some final touches but will let you know as soon as it opens! Keep checking back for updates!!


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We offer the Premier Program during the off-season and in-season to both high school and youth (ages 12+) athletes looking to compete at the next level. If you are interested in more information regarding the Premier Program please contact email@example.com or fill out the P3 Online Pre-Assessment.


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The Access/Print Project is a free mentorship program that hosts 7 – 10 outstanding teen artists each school year. Teens receive over 70 hours of studio access and instruction in the printmaking arts to create a body of print work. More information is available on the ACCESS/PRINT PROGRAM page..
Spring 2014 Session:
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Throughout the school year Highpoint hosts hands-on printmaking classes for school visitors from the metro area and beyond. Students in grades K–12 visited Highpoint to create their own relief, drypoint, and monotype prints. Highpoint is proud to exhibit these works in our galleries. Participating schools include: Augsburg Fairview Academy, Belle Plaine High School, Hennepin Technical College, International Spanish Language Academy, Lyndale Community School, Minneapolis Kids – Barton, Pillsbury House and Theater, River Bend Elementary, Southside Family Charter, Visitation School, Washburn High School, and YouthCARE.


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$101,620.00 -170,550.00/year*
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Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!
With over 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for hypertension and thrombotic disorders, under the Group's 2025 Vision to become a \"Global Pharma Innovator with a Competitive Advantage in Oncology,\" Daiichi Sankyo research and development is primarily focused on bringing forth novel therapies in oncology, including immuno-oncology, with additional focus on new horizon areas, such as pain management, neurodegenerative diseases, heart and kidney diseases, and other rare diseases.
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for assisting Corporate Finance in strategic planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, market analysis, capital planning, internal reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and change management initiatives. The individual will be involved in budgeting and reconciliation of administrative spend for cost centers, budgeting and reconciliation of advertising and promotion spend (A&P), understanding the causes of variances and providing the Forecasting and Planning Analytics team with intelligence regarding future impacts to revenues and expenses that are not accounted for in forecasting/latest estimates models.
Planning and Forecasting
Facilitate the understanding of operational and financial requirements of various departments of the company, development of templates and coordination of the process for the Company's Annual Strategic and Operating Plans, and support to budget managers through the capital planning process, as well as contribution in completion of the final reporting package to the parent company in Japan.
Analyze actual results vs. forecast, driving a clear and deep understanding of significant variances.
Corporate Accounting
- Responsible for journal entries and account reconciliations for relevant SG&A expense accounts. Track and amortize prepaid expenses, depreciation, and accruals. Ensure adequate support for all related entries. Support audit requirements as needed by Corporate Finance.
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-the position is responsible for building and managing effective business relationships throughout the organization, including product managers and department managers, learning their needs for financial information and providing financial support to various departments.
Management Reporting
- Responsible for the development, preparation, and distribution of ad hoc reports and other analytics in cooperation with Corporate Finance. Also responsible for identifying opportunities to improve business operations.
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- Work together with Corporate Finance in the development and implementation of new processes, procedures and/or systems to improve organizational efficiencies and cost controls.
Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Accounting or Finance concentration preferred. Advanced degree or certification preferred
3-5 years of combined Financial Planning & Analysis and Accounting experience required, with at least one year of experience in each. Strong project management skills.
Strong accounting and financial analysis skills, relationship management, project management, problem solving, initiative, teamwork, creativity, and independent decision making.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Ski Club Events – 2018/19 season
September 22 – Trail Trot
November 3 – Cross Country Ski And Outdoor Equipment Swap
December 15 – First day of Jackrabbits !!
December 31 – Family New Year's Eve Lantern Ski
January 20 – Snowfest Loppet
February 2 – Maple Syrup Stampede – St. Joseph Island
- 2km Classic race, 7km Classic race and 14km Skating race
- Register online through Zone 4
- 2019 Maple Syrup Stampede
February 9 – Bon Soo Lantern Ski
- Cross-country ski the Pinder Trail lit by candle lanterns with our friends at the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club! Free trail pass with Bon Soo 2019 Souvenir Button or Carnival Pass (sold on site), event rate starts at 6pm. Homemade baking & hot drinks available, $7 ski rental – don't miss it.
February 24 – Ski the Trails
March 3 – Mabel Lake Tour
- The Mabel Lake Tour is a fun recreational event for classic-technique cross country skiers, fat bike riders, and snowshoers on groomed back-country wilderness trails.
- Participation is open to the public and SFN club members. There are two trail-head options giving round-trip ski distances ranging from 6 to 25 km: the Half-Mabel 6 km, the Kin-to-Creek 12 km, the Connor-Mabel 14 km, the Full-Mabel 19 km, and the Uber-Mabel 25 km.
- Two rest stops along the trail provide an opportunity to enjoy a warm drink, delicious snack, and some good conversation.
- Please note that snowshoe participation is limited to Connor Road trailhead.
March 9 – Family & Friends Ski Day – Last day of Jackrabbits
- Ski the Pinder trail system in REVERSE direction. We welcome all ski trail pass holders, ski club members, and the general public to join in on the fun and celebrate the ski season. Hiawatha Highlands will be offering discounted ski rentals and trail passes for the event; bring a friend to enjoy cross country skiing, the beautiful scenery, and our wonderful community. $5 Rentals $7 Trail Pass.
- Campfire, cookies, and warm drinks will be available at the intersection of the Mockingbird extension. Voluntary nut-free cookie donations may be dropped off at the Kinsmen Centre on Friday, March 8th.
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MOST REVEREND DANIEL E. PILARCZYK, the Archbishop of
Cincinnati since 1982, will celebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy on Sunday July 27 at 2:30
PM in Bellarmine Chapel. Archbishop Pilarczyk teaches to the faithful with clarity.
Come and welcome him to this year's Institute.
FATHER ROB JACK is currently an instructor of Theology at Mt. St.
Mary's Seminary. He will be presenting the seminar, Blessed Virgin Mary: Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope, on Tuesday, July 29. Father Rob is an animated
and compelling teacher that will enliven your relationship with Mary.
An exciting and challenging day is planned for young people. Music, teaching, skits, large and small group activities, fellowship and time to share are all a part of this special day. This program will be offered on Friday, August 1. You don't want to miss this opportunity to stand up for Christ.
JACK AND SUE ELSAESSER, who re-located to Kodak Tennessee recently, are being used in powerful ways by the Holy Spirit to heal in Jesus' name. Their preaching of
the Gospel have brought about many miracles. Through their
ministry, many have been healed of physical, spiritual, and emotional illnesses.
FATHER GREGORY BRAMLAGE, a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's Seminary,
is dedicated to his work as a pastor and actively involved in the healing and
deliverance ministry. He will be our guest for an
evening of adoration on Thursday, July 31.
FATHER CHRIS CLAY, the Associate Pastor at the Cathedral of Christ the King
in Lexington, Kentucky, will be the main celebrant for the opening Eucharistic Liturgy
at the Bible Institute on Friday, July 25 at 7:30 PM. Come and be a part of this
joyful celebration!
"COME AND SEE!" (Jn 1:39)
Come and experience the power and excitement of the Holy Spirit in an evening of song, word, and prayer. Join other young adults as they worship together. God's Word and the witness of other young people living their lives for Christ will inspire you. There will be a time of fellowship with other young people at the end of the evening. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Place: Kelly Auditorium
Time: Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 PM
Who: Young Adults
YOUTH GROUP PRESENTS "Judy 2412"
Presentation Ministries' young people will present the play, Judy 2412, based on the book of Judith under the direction of Matt Menkhaus. If you have been to one of the plays in the past, you know the talent, quality, and dedication that go into these productions.
Be sure to come and
join us for this awe-inspiring theatrical production.
The play will be offered Monday evening at 7:30 PM.
The location will be announced at a later time.
BILL RICHART, born Catholic, a
former altar boy and eucharistic minister who spent two years in seminary, has
worked on an Oklahoma oil rig, as a congressional intern and as a country music disc
jockey. After struggling with a gambling
addiction, he thanks the power of the Lord for
restoring his relationship with Jesus and in 1998, Bill went into ministry full time.
He will be ministering at the Bible Institute on Sunday, July 27 with an evening
of healing praise and will also be presenting the
two-day seminar, Praise and Worship: Standing in the Glory.
FATHER JOHN TONKIN, the associate pastor at St. Susanna Parish, will
celebrate the closing Eucharistic Liturgy for the Bible
Institute on Saturday, August 2, at 3:45 PM. Don't miss this powerful closing celebration!
FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG, the Pastor of St. Antoninus Church, is a
dedicated and vibrant priest. He will be the main celebrant for the Eucharistic Liturgy
on Friday, August 1, at 7:30PM. We are happy to welcome him back to the Institute.
D.A. has dedicated his life in service to the poor. He and his
wife, Daneen, minister in Haiti sharing God's love with the people there and
receiving even more in return. Retired as
Professor at St. Vincent College, he is a skilled
and motivating teacher of the Catechism, papal documents, and the gospel message.
FATHER BILL McCARTHY the well-beloved and energized priest, returns to the Bible Institute this year. He will present the seminars, Freedom and Victory in Christ and Clothed With Power (for priests only). He is a Spirit-filled priest, a gifted author, teacher, and evangelist. He speaks with clarity and zeal about our faith.
Father Bill was ordained a priest in Rome and has been serving the Lord in the Archdiocese of Hartford Connecticut. He is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of "My Father's House" Spiritual Life and Retreat Center in Moodus, Connecticut. For more than 20 years, Father has served the Lord with his Spirit-filled teachings.


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With China's swift rise to prominence on the global stage, the demand for Mandarin language courses and qualified teachers is growing in just about every corner of the world. Many young professionals in the West seem to agree that speaking Mandarin Chinese will be absolutely necessary for their careers in the future, but the Chinese are saying: "Don't bother!"
According to Mr. Yang, founder of learnmandarinnow.com, the demand for English courses in China continues to rise and most young Chinese living in large cities like Guangzhou and Shanghai grew up learning English at school, in college or listening to it often on TV. What most did not have, was the opportunity to practice it:
"It is very common for Chinese parents to encourage their young children to greet foreigners in English. One time I was in an elevator in Guangzhou and a foreigner walked in. There was a lady there holding a child who couldn't even speak yet, but still she kept telling the baby to wave and say 'hi' to the laowai uncle."
After living in Shanghai for a while, I can't stop noticing that no matter how long a foreigner has been in China and how good (or how poor) their Chinese is, people will always treat them like they've just gotten off the boat. This is not only true in large cities like Shanghai, but for all of China as well.
I have lost count of how many times I was sitting in a restaurant ordering some food (in Chinese) and the waiter insisted in facing my Chinese companion instead of me. At first I thought they were probably not understanding what I was saying, but I always seemed to get exactly what I ordered. Even more peculiar than my restaurant experience, is my baozi (包子) story.
I remember during the beginning of my stay in Shanghai, I used to buy 3 vegetable steamed buns for breakfast every single day. I worked in a foreign company surrounded by other foreigners, so going to the little BaoZi shop was the only real chance I had to speak to some real hardcore Chinese. The problem is that I practically ordered the same everyday and around my fifth time in, the lady began to pack my order as soon as she saw me coming up the road and I went from saying 我要两个菜包 (2 vegetable buns), to just saying 谢谢 (thank you). I eventually solved the problem by always ordering a random number of steamed buns and periodically switching flavors, leaving her with no option but to wait for me to speak my order out.
In most countries people would actually find it disrespectful for a foreigner to approach them speaking any language that is not the local one. But where everybody else sees crisis, the Chinese usually see opportunity; and wherever there is a foreigner, there is opportunity for free English practice.
So if having to deal with an ever growing number of foreigners who are unable to speak their language does not upset the Chinese, then what does? According to Yang, the answer is "criticism".
"I have met many foreigners in and out of Guangzhou. In general, I think they are nice people, but many seem to enjoy criticizing China or Chinese people. Sure, there are problems in China, but then again there are problems everywhere."
If on one hand it is relatively easy to get by without Chinese in China these days, on the other hand it is incredible how much one misses out by not understanding the language. The truth is that Chinese culture and thinking is tightly bound to their language and even tighter to their character system.
I have found that to take the time to learn Chinese and most importantly being able to understand how the Chinese convey their ideas orally, is helpful to develop my own set of negotiation and bargaining skills in this country. Getting things done here or getting someone to do something for you, can be a matter of days or minutes and it all depends on how you ask.


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The people of Pakistan celebrated the 70 years of Independence on Monday. This marks the partition from India as well.
The Pakistan Air Force put on one of its largest air shows in the country's history, with visiting aerobatic teams from Turkey and Saudi Arabia joining in the display in Islamabad.
The first airshow was held at Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad. President Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest at the occasion while Defence Minister Khurram Dastagir, Chief of Air Staff Sohail Aman and ambassadors of friendly countries also witnessed the magnificent event.
Air planes fall into formation during the airshow in Islamabad on the eve of independence.
Saudi Hawks pilots demonstrate their skill during the air show.
Mirage, SAAB-2000, and Augusta-139 from PAF, and MI-17 and Puma helicopters from Army Aviation participated in the show


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Overhearing in the Public Sphere
Any conversation in any public sphere is doomed to entail consequences
Smart Media Is a Pain
As machine intelligence advances, we encounter the painful limits of our social intelligence
Understanding Media in Dark Times
The extensions of men and women
A Post on Friendship, Love and Power
On the Power of the Powerless in Dark Times
Finding Value in Schoolhouses as Public Things
A Reply to Johann Neem
Why Engage Public Anger
A reply to Chakravarti's Introduction to 'Sing the Rage'
Twitter as the Medium and the Message
Or Twitter as The Public
Further Reflections on Truth, Politics and Education
Media and Publics III
Media and Publics in Dark Times
An OOPS course
On Media Monstration and the Politics of Small Things
An ongoing discussion with Jeffrey Goldfarb
This post is the first of two making a series of points: Here I answer Jeff Goldfarb's points in the post he devoted to our common classes. In the second, I will stress a couple of issues that have to do with my central concern: the role of media as "showing."
On media power and resistance:
Goldfarb writes, "Dayan thinks the media set the agenda more thoroughly than I think actually happens. I see not only the possibility, but also the reality of resistance, even when it doesn't prevail… The power of big media is great, but it is something else completely if it faces persistent resistance."
In answer to these two points, let me answer that I am less interested in quantifying power than qualifying power.
In my view the power of the media lies not only in the consequences of what they show, but in the very fact of showing it. …


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Event sound, DJ, and location recording make up the bulk of what MKE Sound Machine offers, but we work in all aspects of sound.
If your needs aren't specifically listed below, contact us to discuss unique services we can offer.
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You've rehearsed and perfected your performance; now it's time to share it with the world. Let MKE Sound Machine help you be heard and sound your best!
Event DJ
Entertainment can be the most memorable part of any occasion. Let us make your wedding reception or private event an unforgettable party.
Location Recording
Bring the recording studio to your performance! Capture the elusive vibe of "live" by bringing MKE Sound Machine along to record your performance.
Sound System
Presonus StudioLive 32SX Mixer - 64 Channel live sound mixing console with 16 Aux mixes
PreSonus StudioLive 16R Rack Mixer - 16 Channel live sound mixer
JBL SRX-812P Main Powered Speakers
JBL SRX-828SP Powered Subwoofer
Yamaha SM12iii Stage Monitors (pair)
Yamaha CM10V Stage Monitors (pair)
Recording Rig
22 Simultaneous Recording Channels
6 cue mixes for monitoring and headphones
Redundant Backup Recording for Live Events
Sample Rates Up To 192kHz (depending on channel count)
Portable Vocal Booth
RME Fireface UFX Recording Interface
Focusrite Octopre MKii (x2) 8-channel microphone preamplifier
A.R.T Digital MPA II Two-channel tube preamplifier
PreSonus StudioOne Professional 3 DAW Software
Reaper Professional DAW Software
Ableton Live Suite Professional Production Software
Boom Microphone for Video
Marantz DR100 MK ii Portable Recorder
Rhode Video Mic
Mic Locker
Blue Bluebird
Custom Michael Joly K47 (matched pair)
Blue 8-Ball
Rhode NT1A
Shure PG81 (pair)
Cascade FAT HEAD (pair)
Shure SM58 (pair)
Shure SM57 (pair)
Shure Beta 58
Blue Encore 100
Sennheiser e906 (pair)
Line 6 XDV-75 Handheld
Line 6 XDV-75L Lavalier
Shure SM58 Handheld
Shure Beta 98 Horn
Shure WL185 Lavalier
Audix Drum Kit:
D6 Kick
D4 Tom (pair)
D2 Tom (pair)
i5 Snare
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Screaming Laundry Hawks
Noise of the Boys
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dance Department
Milwaukee Montessori School
Strawberry Space Jam
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Meet the Pioneer. This foot soldier lives for new experiences and forging trails of it's own. It will fearlessly explore new paths and it loves to make a way for others to follow.
Not only brave, this everyday messenger touts a cool, simple style with sophisticated organization. But be warned; Pioneer gets bored easily with routines and narrow minded thinking. This one lives on the new and original, but don't be afraid; it will still go where you lead it… for awhile. Up for the challenge? We thought so.
Just like it's namesake, the Pioneer is a bit different than most of it's family. With strategic leather detailing that adds strength and style, a permanently attached shoulder strap and a traditional, simple buckle closure (no top zipper), it's also helped us see that new & different is actually really good. Pioneer's buckle closure is ultra sturdy, you can easily get in and out quickly and the adjustable strap gives you some options to carry a little more or cinch it down when you have a lighter load.
Pioneer still packs all our signature organizational essentials from a removable padded divider, interior pockets and a back pocket. Plus a 15" laptop fits snugly between the sides of the divider and the bag so it's safe while you're out being original. The Pioneer has a bit more structure and drive than its long-lost cousin Kate.
With names like Annie Oakley and Columbus, being called a Pioneer is no small feat. But it's all quite simple; think for yourself and be brave enough to open a door that everyone else is too scared to touch. All of this maybe a bit intimidating, but with Pioneer by your side (or dragging you forward) you can safely go where no man, or woman, has gone before.
Made with durable canvas and full grain leather.
**This leather scuffs easily, but we like character and natural markings after our leather has been used. The canvas color may vary slightly**
Dimensions, Gear & What you Get:
Overall measures: 14″ L x 5″ W x 11.5″ H
Weight: 4 lbs
Antique Brass Hardware
Storage & Pockets:
- 3 Padded & adjustable dividers (with velcro) with 4 slots, removable from bag
- Exterior back snap pocket (12″ x 8″)
- 2 interior open pockets (3" x 5")
- 1 Interior zip pocket (8" x 6")
Gear Notes From Kelly:
- Quick Access – I like this bag because I can keep it open & get in and out quickly via the flap. A must for mom's on the go, travelers or the photographer who's changing lenses often.
- Pocket Organization – Pioneer's pockets keep you organized while doing life & shooting. Back-up batteries, SD Cards, phone, keys never will be lost at the bottom of your bag again, well unless your kid moves it.
- Lens – This bag can carry, up to a 11″ lens, camera body, flash, phone, batteries and other accessories
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Straps & Accessories:
- Cross body messenger strap – extendable to 50" L
- Grab handle – (handle drop 4″)
- Removable Canvas Shoulder Pad


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Whether you're single or not, getting some time to yourself is important. You might enjoy nights in on your own but sometimes it's better to get out there and enjoy all the things you love with others around you, but on your own. Solo dating can be thrilling and it's a chance to really get to know yourself and learning to love your own company is a real skill.
Here are five reasons you should consider solo dating, even if it means turning down a night out with the girls once in a while:
The first thing you'll enjoy when taking yourself out on a solo date is the freedom. No one is rushing you or slowing you down, no one is expecting you to stick to a plan. You've got your own time and you are free to do what you want with it. There's no need to worry about anything beyond your own desires for the evening and if you're idea of a good solo date is to spend a couple of hours sat in a bar and people watching, with no real agenda, then get in there and enjoy it.
If you're used to spending most of your time with your friends or your man, then you can feel a bit like your independence is lost. This doesn't have to be the case. Taking time out to spend with just yourself is a chance to regain some of this independence and enjoy your own company. Time alone is just what your soul needs sometimes.
A bit of pampering is a chance to give your body the love and attention it needs. If you're going on an official date with yourself then make it special, get yourself ready in the same way as you would for a regular date, and enjoy the whole process. It's a gift to yourself to truly pamper and value yourself for a special night out, even if you end up doing something really simple and every day.
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There is nothing more boring than a person who has forgotten how to say 'I did' or 'I went'. It's always 'we did' or 'we went' and can even become 'we think'. When you're involved in a long-term relationship it is possible to lose a bit of yourself which is why it is essential to get time back to spend solely on your own, in your own company doing something just for yourself.
A solo data may be something you only indulge in once every few weeks but you can be sure it'll become something you really look forward to.


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The Digital Scholars Program is a collaboration between the Center for the Humanities at Temple and the Digital Scholarship Center of Temple Libraries. It trains graduate students at Temple to apply digital research methods to humanistic or artistic material for their own research or creative projects. Participants meet weekly in the Fall for an introduction to digital research techniques. In Spring, students work on their own projects and meet every two weeks. At the end of the year, all participants present their projects to the scholarly community. Students also are eligible to participate in an international online collective and receive a $500 scholarship.
Applicants must be a graduate student in good standing at Temple University. Students in all schools, colleges, and departments are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be able to attend weekly workshops at the DSC throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. In the fall, the workshops are weekly, in the spring, biweekly.
Please send a three-page statement (1000 words) proposing a digital research or creative project and explaining how you think it will further your work. This can be provisional, but you should touch on each of the following elements:
- What digital material do you want to work with, and where will it come from? You do not need to have it in hand, but you do need to know what kind of data you need (a Twitter feed? Images? Maps? Texts?). Is it accessible?
- What digital tools do you imagine using? Explain if you need an exhibition platform, mapping capability, textual analysis software, and so forth. Think in terms of function rather than specific programs.
- Identify at least one online project similar to what you want to do.
No previous experience or familiarity with digital research tools is needed, but do explain your relevant skills and background.
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The proposed constitutional referendum on the rights of children is, as the government has been at pains to point out, not one that should cause division along party political lines. The great majority of right-thinking people will surely have no difficulty in making the constitutional protections for our children more explicit. The real danger that faces this proposed amendment is that it will be too narrow and therefore limited in its impact. There is already not insignificant provision for the rights of children in the Constitution. Article 42.5 states: "In exceptional cases, where the parents for physical or moral reasons fail in their duty towards their children, the State as guardian of the common good, by appropriate means shall endeavour to supply the place of the parents, but always with due regard for the natural and imprescriptible rights of the child."
The only proposed wording for an amendment so far comes from Barnardos, the children's charity. While it strengthens the existing provision and adds another article which makes the rights of children "paramount" it is still not the substantive change that is required. It will be helpful in prosecuting cases of child abuse and in family law disputes it will give further and much needed protection to children caught in the middle of bitter disputes. This is good news but if it is truly to be a referendum on the rights of all our children then it has to go further and be a lot broader in its remit.
One of the early attacks on this proposed amendment came from John Waters in his Irish Times column (6th November), where he articulated the view that it will facilitate a "transfer of parenting rights from parents to the State". I do not support his conclusion but I think he is right to draw our attention back to the role of parents in protecting the rights of children. No matter how big the budget, how plentiful the resources or how imaginative the legislation that might be based on any proposed constitutional amendment, the State cannot possibly be 'parent' to all the children whose rights are currently being denied. This is not just about the 5,000 children currently in the care of the HSE but about thousands of other children who are neglected by parents who for various reasons have neither the time nor the ability to properly parent their children.
Sadly we only become aware of this issue when it spills out onto the streets and affects our lives as well. An increasingly common manifestation is the senseless vandalism and violence committed by gangs of minors who roam our streets at all hours and in all weathers, and seem to have no respect for other people or their property. They are aware that there is little sanction that can be used against them, particularly when their parents in so many cases deny all responsibility for their children and their actions. This is the gaping hole in the Constitution that does need to be addressed. No parent, whatever the circumstances, should be able to deny that basic responsibility towards their own offspring, and with it a legal accountability for the actions of their children.
But even that is not enough! We also need to ask ourselves why things are the way they are? Why are so many parents failing to parent their children? Why do so many children want to do damage to their neighbours and their neighbourhood? Is it too much of a leap of faith to assume there is a connection? Of some comfort may be the fact that Ireland is not alone in dealing with these issues. Very similar things are happening in other countries but not all countries.
It is almost a cliché now but Ireland has experienced economic growth of a scale and in a timescale unparalleled throughout the world. Only last week the Lotto had to be raised to a guaranteed minimum of Two Million Euro, because One Million is no longer enough! Such has been the rate of change that our value systems are struggling to keep up with our new opportunities and choices. We have largely marginalised the Church and the family is increasingly seen as a curtailment to the freedom and individualism to which we aspire and which society tells us we deserve. In their place we have placed the Gospel of Prosperity which has nothing to offer to those who fall off the consumer express. Where we do show interest in the needs of our children it is more often in terms of the latest computer console or designer clothes. Even in the area of education we are more interested in school league tables which say more about our status-anxiety than the real needs of our children. We live our lives on credit, refusing to accept the inconvenience of waiting for our little luxuries and we worship shallow celebrity while mocking those who forsake material reward for moral integrity. These are the values that we are giving to our children!
Maybe we should be asking another question: Are the children who smash our windows and beat up strangers not merely the product of our own moral and spiritual poverty? Its easy to blame others but we all have a responsibility in building society and community. If the rights of all our children are to be protected then all of us need to ask some serious questions of ourselves. The Constitution is a good place to start but it is only a part of a much bigger picture. Let us hope we have the vision and the courage to do what needs to be done.
Tuesday, 7 November 2006
The rights of children - Whose responsibility?
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BREAKING: HELP!!! Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Raises Another Fresh Alarm, And The Latest Plot By President Muhammadu Buhari's Powerful Men
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has alleged plots to implicate him, over Tuesday's blockade of the National Assembly, by men of the Department of State Security Services, DSS.
In a joint statement signed by his Media Aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, and Uche Anichukwu, Aide to his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, Saraki said that the plot was to also implicate other Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lawmakers, including Ekweremadu.
He revealed that the Presidency had constituted a Panel, to review the Police report, and submit a final recommendation, adding that, information available to them, indicated that there were attempts to implicate them.
Saraki noted: "They want to shield the fact that the previous night before the invasion, and up till the early hours of Tuesday, there was a meeting of the All Progressives Congress Senators.
"And that the plan was for them to be moved in a Coaster bus into the National Assembly complex, to purportedly remove us and select a new Senate President and Deputy Senate President.
"Their plot only failed, because the Media, particularly Social Media, Nigerians, and the International community, responded very swiftly, as some Legislators who came into the complex were refused entry by gun-wielding and hooded Security Operatives.
"Now, they want to turn the facts and blame us for their botched plot against democracy.
"We hereby reiterate our earlier position, that the coup against democracy as shown by last week's invasion, must be probed through an independent Judicial Commission of Inquiry, which will produce a comprehensive report.
"We reject any manipulated and fabricated investigation", he stated.
Saraki added that his group had also uncovered a plot in which the government planned to use anti-graft and Security Agencies, to incarcerate them and some members of their families, as from next week.
This, he said, was all in a bid to break their will, and effect their removal.
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With only 2 days left in the campaign, we'll suggest a modest stretch goal.
If we reach $12,500:
We will be able to repaint the front of the Randyland building where there is a lot of paint peeling off, flaking off, and just really needs a refresh. So let's not just restore the map, but also the front facade of the building as well! (pictured below)
What is Randyland?
Need a Randyland 101? Watch Randyland featured on NBC's Today Show.
If you're ever strolling down Arch Avenue on the Northside, you'll be hard pressed to miss my whimsical home with a 40 ft high mural of brilliantly colored castles and landscapes with ladybugs, butterflies, dinosaurs and more. It's Randyland, and it all started about 35 years ago when I moved into the neighborhood.
How it Began
I really fell in love with the architecture of the Northside even though it was a rough neighborhood. There were a lot of empty lots littered with garbage. It seemed like people were not getting along and no one helping to clean up any of the weeds or litter. That's when I started thinking that I need to do something myself.
I dipped into my savings from my job as a waiter and started cleaning up the neighborhood, starting with the litter and planting mini gardens. With one thousand dollars, I bought whiskey barrels and put them in front of all the empty houses with shrubbery and flowers, the neighborhood started to look better, the neighbors began to pitch in and help with every initiative, and people began taking pride in their neighborhood again. Much of the work was done on a shoestring budget which taught me how to get creative and recycle unwanted materials. Over the course of those 30 years, I've gone on to contribute to projects all over the Mexican War Streets, installing about 800 streetscapes, 50 vegetable garden plots and 8 parks.
The Birth of Randyland
In 1995, I purchased this dilapidated, abandoned building with a credit card and began turning it into my expression of art. I knew I could apply the same ideas to my home as I had done with the neighborhood. I recycled paint, wood and things I found in the alley ways. Over time, the building turned into a giant outdoors art gallery, open everyday and free to the public. It was later dubbed by a friend, "Randyland" and now receives tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Although Randyland was built up over time with a minimal budget, I've probably put about $100,000 into these efforts over the span of those 35 years and the maintenance of the property is becoming more and more expensive.
What is the Kickstarter Campaign For?
This year, I'd like to focus on refreshing and restoring the map of the Northside on the Jacksonia Street face of the Randyland yellow building.
This is one of the main attractions of the building and it has become outdated and has been worn down and beaten by the weather. Many of the labels have faded or peeled off. Much of the paint has worn off and many other pieces and markers have been lost.
My Plan:
1. Completely reimagine the map to make it more colorful, expansive and durable to withstand time and weather.
2. Expand the map to include many of the nearby neighborhoods like Manchester, Fineview, Deutschtown and Observatory Hill.
3. Create the streets out of metal and engrave them with their street names
4. Create more intricate pieces and markers to represent the great attractions of the Northside like the National Aviary, Hazlatt Theater, Childrens Museum and Gus & Yaya's.
5. Add new buildings along the North Shore like Stage AE and the Del Monte building.
6. Restore the marquee to the right of the map to feature the Northside's cultural events
As you can see, it's a big project that will require more funds than one waiter to handle!
With the funds collected, I plan on completely starting from scratch and rebuilding a better, even more colorful map! If we hit our goal, about 1/3 of our $10,000 will be lost to campaign overhead, that is our Kickstarter fees, credit card processing and fulfillment of our backer rewards. The remaining $6,500 will go towards the map itself - creating stainless steel streets engraved with their street names, high quality outdoor paints and tools (rollers, brushes, pans, cloths, etc) and all the materials need to create high-quality models of Northside landmarks.
What are the Rewards?
We're going to give our donors some really great Randyland items! First, every donor will be thanked on the Randyland "Wall of Nice!" - a page on our website that commemorates your generosity.
Next, we'll be debuting brand new Randyland t-shirts for all of our donors pledging $25 or more!
What are the "Thinkerers" featured on the T-Shirts and Prints?
Thinkerers are a series of more that 200 original pieces of art created by Artist, Randy Gilson. Colorful and unique faces were hand-painted on reclaimed slate tiles to bring back to life the energy of a material as old as the Earth itself. The original "Thinkerer" pieces are not yet for sale but plans are forthcoming to make them available for purchase. Learn more about the Thinkerers here: http://vimeo.com/75250817
The Thinkerers are featured on some of the rewards offered to our sponsors, including T-Shirts and Print Posters.
What happens if we exceed our goal?
There's so much to do at Randyland! If we're fortunate enough to exceed our goal then every extra dollar that we collect will go directly into Randyland and it's public art projects. Money will go to paint, painting tools, pots, dirt, flowers, vegetables and structures that improve the Randyland experience for every one of our guests. We'll buy new materials for more art projects, host arts and crafts events for children and fund more public gardening projects.
On specific project we have in mind is to refresh the murals painted on the front (Arch Street) side of the building which has experienced significant wear as much of it's paint flaking off.
Thank You!
Thank you so much for visiting our Kickstarter campaign! We hope you feel compelled to sponsor our project to support our work and get some great Randyland swag in return! Your donation means so much to me as it will help me to continue my passion for making the city of Pittsburgh a happier, more colorful place!
Peace and love!
- Randy
Risks and challenges
There's no risk here baby! I've been 100% committed to Randyland for 20 years and once I receive the funds we'll be off to the races! There s nothing that will stop me from completing this map!
We already have our T-shirt printers ready to go and plans for the Thinkerer prints so it's just a matter of knowing how many we'll need.
I hope you'll all stop by Randyland and say hi and see what magic is happening today!Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Japanese products are prominent for their eminence and dependability and seek attention of the buyers all over the world. And used vehicles from Japan are no such exception. Almost all countries across the world import used vehicles from Japan and one such nation is Armenia. Large numbers of vehicles in the country are reconditioned vehicles from Japan. With the presence of many online used vehicle portals it has become easy for importers to purchase a used vehicle.
Armenia, a landlocked European nation is another major importer of Japanese used vehicles. Armenians prefer to buy a used motor vehicle as new ones are very expensive. The new car market of Armenia is very small, thus giving ample opportunities to used vehicle exporters to make their fortune. The local used car market of the country is also good.
Every country has its own rules and regulations that must be followed while importing a vehicle in order to clear customs smoothly. It is allowed to import left-hand drive vehicles in the country. Armenians generally go with used vehicles as they get cars with enhanced technology, design, shape at quite reasonable rates.
Popularity of used vehicles in Armenia is rising gradually. In the year 2011, around 159 units of used vehicles were imported, which increased to 421 units in the year 2014. This shows the clear inclination of people towards used vehicles. The Armenia market possesses a lot of potential and Japanese exporters can do much in the country.


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18ct White Gold, Old Cut, Vintage Diamond Ring. The Ring is Hall Marked 1953 London. The Main Diamond is approx 0.50ct & is set with 6 side Diamonds =0.12ct. H Colour approx & PK1 Clarity.
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As our website is only a very small selection of what we have in store it's well worth dropping in to see our knowledgeable staff.
We have been voted best Pre 1950's Antique Shop in Sydney.
It is almost impossible for us to photograph and upload them all and sometimes we sell an item before removing it from the website. So if you are thinking of coming to the store to view an item you have seen, please call us on 02 9524 0360 and we will let you know its status. We might even have a few similar items in stock.
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Central Kentucky home sales up in December, down for year
Residential real estate sales in Central Kentucky posted a 17 percent increase in December, but the surge in recent months wasn't enough to boost the yearly total above 2010's figures.
For the year, there were 6,649 sales reported by Realtors in 11 area counties, according to the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors. That's down 1 percent from 6,719 in 2010. It continues a yearly slide dating to 2005, when there were 10,333 sales.
"As 2012 begins, the real estate market in Central Kentucky will continue to stabilize," LBAR president Mary Anne Simmons said in a statement. "The spring market will ultimately be the major test as to the rate of recovery throughout the year."
During December, residential sales increased 17 percent to 570 from 486 in December 2010. The median sales price fell in December from $148,450 a year ago to $134,000.
Inventory, or the number of homes available for sale, continued its steady decline, as the figure fell to 5,503 from 5,955 a year ago.


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A what? Yes, it's a wine that's called a FAT bastard (my mom cringes at the name and so that makes me like it, even more, haha) It's a well-loved, delicious, full-bodied range of South African wine that is celebrating 21 years of LIVING large and I was super lucky to be part of the celebrations.
The FAT bastard Chardonnay has been one my favourite white wines and their cute golden hippo logo gives it a somewhat quirky and easily recognisable brand appeal.
I mean, I would die to own one of these golden hippos – his name is Mr.b. It's like a Buddha idol but instead of rubbing the tummy for luck, you can rub its fat little bum or perhaps kiss its nose to turn it into a prince 😉
WHY FAT bastard? When Thierry and Guy first created these delicious wines, they did it with gusto. They poured their hearts, souls and great dollops of generosity into every bottle. In fact, it was a great big discovery (in winemaking terms) that led to the name 'FAT bastard.' It comes from having left the wine on the lees for a lot longer than usual, which allowed it to develop more fully and completely. And when tasted, there was simply no other way to describe it other than: "Well, now that's a FAT bastard!"
This tradition of creating full-bodied wines to be enjoyed with bellyfuls of laughs and good-natured cheer continues today 21 years later. Whether it's a celebration, a kuier or a "COME ON OVER!", there's a FAT bastard (or two) waiting to be opened.
FAT bastard Range of Wines: The name might be fun, but the wine is serious. This high quality, fruit-driven, rich and round, food-friendly range of wines, with a delightful story behind its name, includes a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Golden Reserve Bordeaux-style red blend, and very soon, a Chenin Blanc. The FAT bastard wines are widely available nationally and retail between R75 and R85 (white wines) and between R110 and R120 (red wines).
In closing, here are 21 things that Mr.b (the Hippo) loves about FAT bastard!
- We have a hippo, yes, we do! It's ME, a solid gold beautiful hippo!
- We LIVE large. The sky is not the limit…we are BIG and BOLD and GOLD and FUN!
- We have the best-selling Chardonnay in South Africa! It's the wine, red-wine lovers who "hate" white wine, love, and the Chardonnay that Chardonnay "haters" love. It's as subtle as a punch in the face, but it is fantastic quality, and everyone loves it.
- In 2017 we introduced our first blend to the pod – please meet FAT bastard The Golden Reserve…. We love adding bling…
- Each of our FAT bastard wines are vineyard selected = AMAZING quality.
- We offer ALL the wines you LOVE…talking Sauvignon…or Merlot or Pinotage…. We have the best ready for you…
- We win awards… so it is not just us saying we are awesome.
- We have a VIB club…the Very Important Bastards… a group of restaurants offering the best food and wine and we are right in the middle of all that.
- We've stood the test of time… 21 years of LIVING large and making memories with you.
- FOOD loves our wines… we can find a FAT bastard pairing for ANY food…
- We have a Rosé… perfect pink wine for all the lovers of pink out there…
- We have the best wine makers. Each of these wines tells the story of their passion and commitment to get the best grapes, to make the best wines so that you can enjoy and make the best memories.
- All the FAT bastard red wines age in a secret underground cellar. Seriously.
- All grapes used are hand-picked… only the best will do!
- We are adding to the pod! In September 2018 we are adding a beautiful new FAT bastard Chenin Blanc! Hip-hip-hooray!
- FAT bastard loves interesting pairings…talking cheese cake? Try it with our FAT bastard Chardonnay… and the list goes on!
- FAT bastard wines are available everywhere. We have great distribution…and if you can't find what you are looking for, contact us and we'll find it for you.
- We LOVE to party! Like all golden hippos do.
- Our full-bodied reds really are winters' best friends! Bring the fire, bring the wine!
- You can experience our LIVE large life on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and our website.
- We love that FAT bastard wines are great with food or without food. Your best friend for any occasion.
Website: http://www.fatbastardwine.co.za/


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Mateo Mollier
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I am from Paris but attended a Spanish school in France. I love reading, mostly for my own pleasure but also for educational purposes. I discovered myself a taste for languages since I started Arabic here at IE, and I'm trying to learn some Japanese. I am very sociable, and I love spending time with people, friends or literally anyone I just met. I participated in two moot court competitions, where I got to finals both times.
Mateo Mollier, France
University Student
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Mateo is a very friendly, open-minded and proactive student currently completing a Dual Degree in Business Administration and Laws. As he is currently in second year, his future trajectory is not yet defined but he keeps his options open.
Mateo's interview is part of the Faces of IEU project, with seeks to bring closer together the IE community by sharing stories of students about their experience at the university, professionally, and about themselves. Through a series of interviews, students are able to share, explore and learn about opportunities that make IE University and its community truly unique.
To learn more about Mateo's experience, read the full interview


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Quarterly, gu. and or, on a bend ar. a martlet betw. two cinquefoils of the first. Crest—A rock sa.
This surname is from old English in origin. It is regional from any of the different areas named as Southall or South Hall. These acquire before 7th-century old English words "suth" which means south, and "halh," which means a hall or castle, or can mention a region within a dale or clear land. Without knowing the particular atmosphere of every region, it is not possible to say with the accurate idea. It said that the old hamlet of Southall in Middlesex, now a part of Greater London, was first listed as Sudhalle in the pipe rolls of the year 1212, but other Southall's in the divisions of Worcestershire and Shropshire are known to have introduced some name heritors. The surname first listed in the second part of the 13th century. Other previous examples derived from remaining parish records of the very early times consist those of Nycholas Sowthall and Jone Fuller who married at St. Olave's, Old Jewry, in the city of London in February 1539, while in April 1595, John Southall married Rachell Harvie at Aylesbeare, in Devonshire. The name also well listed in the Birmingham region of Warwickshire, and example being that of John, the son of Thomas Southall, who named at St. Martin's parish in July 1749.
More common variations are: Southhall, Southalla, Southwall, Souuthall, Southal, Suthall, Southll, Southell, Southwal, Southoll.
The origins of the surname Southall found in Suffolk where people held a family seat as kings of the castle. After the war of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having overcome to King Harold, given most of Britain to his different champions. It was not unusual to find a champion, or a priest, with 60 or more championships stretched all over the country.
The very first recording spelling of the family was shown to be that of Nicholas de Suthalle, dated about 1273, in the "Hundred Rolls of Norfolk." It was during the time of King Edward 1st, who was known to be the "The Hammer of the Scots," dated 1272-1307. The origin of surnames during this period became a necessity with the introduction of personal taxation. It came to be known as Poll Tax in England. Surnames all over the country began to develop, with unique and shocking spelling varieties of the original one.
Many of the people with name Southall had moved to Ireland during the 17th century.
Individuals with the surname Southall settled in the United States in two different centuries respectively in 18th, and 19th. Some of the people with the name Southall who settled in the United States in the 18th century included Martha Southall landed in Virginia in the year 1713. William Southall arrived in Virginia in 1714.
The following century saw much more Southall surnames come. Some of the people with the name Southall who settled in the United States in the 19th century included Solomon Southall at the age of 45, landed in New York in the year 1812.
Some of the people with the surname Southall who settled in Australia in the 19th century included Peter Southall who was an English prisoner from Warwick, who shifted aboard the ship " Asia" in October 1824, coming in New South Wales, Australia. John Southall who was an English prisoner from Warwick, who shifted aboard the ship " Albion" in October 1826, coming in New South Wales, Australia.
Some of the people with the surname Southall who settled in New Zealand in the 19th century included Alfred Southall arrived in Auckland, New-Zealand aboard the ship " Bombay" in the year 1863.
Here is the population distribution of the last name Southall: United States 3,754; England 3,745; Australia 553; Canada 243; South Africa 183; Scotland 98; Wales 384; Germany 134; New-Zealand 178; Spain 43.
Leslie Nicholas "Nicky" Southall was born in January in the year 1972. He is an English professional football player who is a senior officer at National League South side Maidstone United.
Neville Southall MBE was born in September 1958. He is an old Welsh international football player.
Brian Michael Southall was born February in the year 1982 in Detroit, Michigan. He is an American guitar player, drummer, keyboardist, vocalist, director, and band manager.
Patricia "Pat" Annette Smith (née Southall), was born in 1971. He is an American inventor.
The three main devices (symbols) in the Southall blazon are the cinquefoil, rock and martlet. The three main tinctures (colors) are or, gules and argent .
The bright yellow colour frequently found in coats of arms is known to heralds as Or, or sometimes simply as Gold.1. Along with, argent, or silver it forms the two "metals" of heraldry – one of the guidelines of heraldic design is that silver objects should not be placed upon gold fields and vice versa 2. The yellow colour is often associated with the Sun, and the zodiacal sign of Leo.3.
Gules, the heraldic colour red is very popular, sometimes said to represent "Military Fortitude and Magnanimity"4. It is usually abbreviated as gu and in the days before colour printing was shown in a system known as hatching by vertical lines 5. Although it may look like a French word it is normally pronounced with a hard "g" and may be derived either from the Latin gula (throat) or Arabic gule (rose).6
Argent is the heraldic metal Silver and is usually shown as very pure white. It is also known more poetically as pearl, moon (or luna) 7. In a sketch or drawing it is represented by plain, unmarked paper 8.
Natural objects abound in heraldry, and one category that gives especial delight are the many flowers and flowering plants that frequently occur 9. The cinquefoil is also of this type, being drawn, at least a little, realistically and often to very pleasing effect. It is shown as five-petalled flower, each petal quite rounded but with a distinct tip. It is sometimes pierced with a hole in the centre and usually appears on its own, without any leaves. 10 It has no fixed colour but can appear in any of the available heraldic tinctures.
The rock, says Guillim in his "Display of Heraldry" signifies "safety, refuge and protection" and we can clearly understand why. 11 It occurs more often in Scottish arms than in English (that nation having a much rockier landscape) and is almost always drawn in natural colours. 12
The martlett is by far the most common bird to appear in British Heraldry, perhaps only equalled by the eagle, however it is not a species ever to be found in an ornithologists handbook! The word itself is though to have come from the French word merlette, the female blackbird and itself a similar type of charge used in French Heraldry. 13. Over time the image has become quite stylised, without visible legs or distinctive feathers. Wade suggests that this representation arises from "the appearance of the bird of paradise to ancient travellers" 14. Other bird species may be named in coats of arms (cornish chough is a frequent example) but in actual execution their appearance is often indistinguishable from the martlet.


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QUESTION: The idea of swallowing something "hook, line and sinker" has been around for a long time. In what year did Jerry Lewis star in a comedy of that name?
Today, we explore another one of the matchbooks in the newly-added collection displayed in our Toy Box for a restaurant in upstate New York (you know, the part of the state not considered New York City). Utica, southeast of Rome, became a major hub in the city because of its location along the Erie Canal during the 19th century. Three miles south of Utica is the comparatively quiet suburban town of New Hartford, settled in the 1780's by families traveling west out of New Hampshire and Connecticut. It is believed one of these settlers came from Connecticut's capital and, as such, named it New Hartford. Just ahead a couple hundred years, and a restaurant emerged on the Seneca Highway named Hook, Line and Sinker, a seafood restaurant with an admirable salad bar and options for non-seafood lovers as well. We understand the broccoli and cheddar soup was worth its weight in gold. We also have reliable information that the lounge/bar was a nice place to meet up with friends new and old, but if you were looking for a quiet experience, you would have to avoid that section of the facility. It got loud during happy hour. Unfortunately, we can only conjecture on the quality of the experience at Hook, Line and Sinker because they closed their doors on Sunday, October 17, 2010.
When Richard Zdyb opened the restaurant in the 1970's, it was a strange thing to find anywhere in the country: a stable menu, reliable service, good food, and loyal customers. For over thirty years people continued to dine there but, as more and more businesses left the area, Zdyb found it more and more difficult to sustain. He expressed sadness that he had to close the doors, but his patrons showed their grief even more passionately. The building has since been taken over by a Sprint Store, living in the shadow of the nearby Sangertown Mall. If you find yourself in the area, we may recommend Zebb's Deluxe Grill and Bar instead. But, if you were a fan of Hook, Line and Sinker, come on over to the American Treasure Tour. We have one of their matchbooks on display to remind us of its heyday.
ANSWER: C) 1969. If you guessed 1930, don't kick yourself too hard. There was a comedy made by that title then starring Wheeler and Woolsey. Of course, Jerry Lewis was only four years old then, but who's counting?


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Weekend Wrap Up 9.17.16
Whew! What a week! This Thursday, the inaugural Midlevels for the Medically Underserved (MMU) class converged on Nashville for our kickoff conference. We dined at Nashville restaurants, practiced abscess I&D on chicken drumsticks, had a spirited bowling competition, and mastered foreign body removal skills using hot dogs. Our week was jam-packed with learning, new NPs ending the conference with 14 continuing education hours. And, we had plenty of time for a little fun, too.
If you're interested in being a part of the MMU experience in 2017, check out our info packet for more details about the program. Once you've reviewed the latest on MMU, check out this week's more interesting medical news stories.
Talk about brand loyalty. A Chipotle customer who got E. coli asks for free burritos in a recent settlement. The company agreed to send a 'couple dozen' coupons her way.
College tuition payment for your spare kidney? A new bill proposes a change to the way we compensate organ donors. Rather than doling out cold, hard cash, the bill suggestss contributing to an organ donor's retirement fund, an income tax credit, a tuition voucher, or lifetime health insurance in exchange for guts.
Harvard's sugar industry scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. A paper published this week in JAMA revealed that in the 1960's, the sugar industry paid scientists to pad research to support its interests. The fabricated results downplayed sugar's role in cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of other junk science out there.
How long will you live? This simple sitting test predicts longevity.
Canada approves prescription heroin. The drug is approved for use in extremely addicted patients who have proven unable to stop using the drug through other methods. The program responsible for distributing the drug aims to keep users off the streets.
Want a BRCA test? Some insurers require genetic counseling first. Some companies will allow physicians to provide the required counseling services while others will require a conversation with a certified genetic counselor. Insurers cite concerns that some women are getting the test who don't need or understand it.
Leprosy suspected in 2 California kids. It's unclear how the two schoolchildren contracted the disease. Experts say that often, transmission from animals such as armadillos, is to blame.
Simone Biles and the Williams sisters' health records are the latest targets of Russian hackers. The hackers penetrated the World Anti-Doping Agency's athlete database and publicly revealed private health information about the famous athletes.
New electric generators use body heat to power body worn devices. Recharging is a hassle. So, researchers in North Carolina are tackling the tech problem by perfecting a small device, worn on the upper arm, to take care of all your charging needs.
What does your gait look like? Research shows that walking style may indicate aggressive personality. Exaggerated movement of both the upper and lower body is correlate with increased aggression. Scientists hope the research will be useful in crime prevention.
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Facebook user, Bodmas from Bayelsa on Friday, posted photos from a surgery he underwent for undisclosed ailment. He wrote:
"For seven years I have been living with this ailment, today it's finally out. As a young boy, it disrupted my day to day activities, some days I will stay indoors and be crying of pains no one ever knew, I am happy to be finally free. WOYIN may your name be praised"
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"I was always into art. I used to come home from preschool with stacks of drawings everyday," Mary Finlayson recalls. And while a lotta kids got comfy with Crayolas, Mary's creative itch stuck big-time. The Vancouver native got her BFA in painting and printmaking, but the process of making a living at the work was a bit more complex than she'd expected. "I got really discouraged early on, so I went back to school and got my masters in art therapy and another degree in art education," she explains.
After spending her twenties running a mural program for at-risk kids in the Bronx and working with adults with disabilities, she decided in 2017—after she and her husband moved to San Francisco—that it was time to turn her attention to her own creative projects full-time. Enter her splashy, colorful Painted Mary prints, which bring so much cheer to any wall they hang on that they'd be equally suited for a (mighty sophisticated) children's book.
Key to the City An Artist's Guide to Doing San Francisco's North Beach Right
Where the bars come Allen Ginsberg-approved.
Inside Job The Wonderfully Colorful Art Studio of Your Dreams
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Dear non-culturally queer, non-trans men,
You should be reading gay fan fiction.
Now I know this may squick some of you out, but here me out. Reading gay fan fiction will help you get laid and/or get dates! I know! Unreal right? And no, this is more than just a chance for me to drool over one my favourite pairings.
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Excessive attachment to a goal robs you of your integrity. Honouring the journey allows you to stand in your full integrity every step of the way. In yoga, using all your drive to get to the full expression of a pose as quickly as possible robs you of the required foundation, strength and flexibility to hold the pose with integrity. The last two days have taught me this lesson more effectively than ever before.
Journey to Side crow
I have been working on my side crow for a few weeks now. Unlike its original iteration, crow pose, side crow requires twisting, hip levelling, leg strength and a lot of wrist control.
When I rushed into this pose a few weeks ago, my wrist buckled underneath me (not healthy!).
But yesterday, I dedicated a 45-minute home practice to cultivating the ability to draw strength up from the earth through my hands before even attempting side crow. Drawing strength requires firmly pressing your finger mounds into the earth and doming your palm upwards energetically (like a tiger claw).
In this home practice, I worked through downward dog, plank, chaturanga, crow, and uttanasana repeatedly with full attention on my fingers, wrists and upper arms. Only once that awareness was cultivated could I press into side crow from a twisted squat position. With absolute attention and mental stillness, I was able to use the strength of my legs against my forearm to press my legs into a comfortable twist and bring my hips a little further down for stability, which allowed me to hold the pose for an extended period of time. It took patience, dedication and building a mindful foundation to get into side crow with integrity.
Half-lotus Handstand
Today, on the other hand, I woke up freaking out because my alarm hadn't gone off and my favourite advanced yoga class was about to begin in ten minutes. Having had a rough week, I pinned all my hopes on my yoga class to save me from my own misery. I cried a little, threw my socks across the room as I was getting dressed, then pulled myself together long enough to get out the door and into the studio ten minutes late for class.
All I missed was the beginning seated meditation. But because I ran to the studio and was in such a poor state of mind, my whole practice was scattered and harmful in many ways. I was pushing myself too hard before I had the right preparation, I didn't bother working with my breath, and, after attempting a half-lotus handstand, I came down hard on my left ankle and nearly fractured it. The shooting pain in my ankle brought me to tears in class as it dawned on me that my excessive attachment to the class rather than the practice as well as my aggressive overeagerness to prove myself in the half-lotus handstand almost injured me, and almost marked the end of my yoga practice for a while. I wasn't honouring myself, I was chasing my attachments. I moved back into my downward facing dog and began whispering to myself my personal mantra, "I am in harmony, I am in harmony, I am in harmony."
After that, I walked home determined to rededicate myself to honouring my body and my practice through a purifying re-centering ritual. First, I would apologize to my loving, supportive body for putting her in harm's way without her consent. Second, I would practice again, by myself, in my home, moving with mindfulness and love without attempting a single advanced pose. I started my practice in cat/cow and found myself in child's pose without a desire for anything else. So I stayed there, because it felt right. Then I sat up and bowed, thanking myself for my willingness to engage in such a simple practice.
There is such a clear difference between moving with integrity and moving with excessive attachment. Honour your integrity, fellow yogis and yogini.
May you move through the world in honour and integrity. May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.


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Presented by Ann Taylor
Program administrators want to know which incentives are effective in attracting and retaining part-time, or adjunct, faculty members, but one size doesn't fit all. Adjunct faculty members come from different living and working contexts that influence their motivations. Examining the motivations of each of the following career types can give us a better understanding of what we need to do to attract and retain specific types of adjuncts. In this presentation, the results of research focused on identifying the incentives most likely to attract and retain part-time teaching faculty will be shared, along with implications for practice. Participants will also share their own strategies for what works at their institutions, and we will discuss how this research can be expanded to provide a better picture of what it takes to attract and retain qualified part-time faculty at our respective institutions.


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France passes 'anti-Yellow Vest law' amid mass protests
Ramin Mazaheri
Press TV, Paris
France has passed new legislation which many say is part of attempts to undermine the 'Yellow Vest' movement. The new law has been heavily criticized by human rights groups who say it could lead to more clashes with anti-government protests.
Press TV correspondent Ramin Mazaheri has more from Paris.


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Nigerian Dwarf Buckling Deposit
This is a deposit on a Nigerian Dwarf buckling. Your baby goat will be disbudded, tattooed, and will come with papers so he can be registered with the ADGA (American Dairy Goat Association).
Any balance due must be paid in cash at time of pickup. If we do not have any bucklings available within 1 year of the deposit, your deposit will be refunded or rolled over to the next year (your choice). The deposit is not refundable if you change your mind.
Nigerian bucklings cost $350. Bucklings with blue eyes cost an extra $50. By placing a deposit, you get on the list to choose from available bucklings as they are born. We will notify you when a potential buckling has been born.
Bucklings are usually available to go to their new homes at 4 weeks of age. After 5 weeks of age, a daily boarding fee will be charged. If your buckling is not picked up by 4 months (unless other arrangements have been made) the deposit will be forfeit.
Goats are herd animals and must have a companion. You must purchase two goats or more from Goat Milk Stuff unless you already have goats and are willing to sign a waiver that you are responsible for the health of the animal once it leaves our farm.


text: May 1905, Scientific American, on Coal Resources- "The report of the Royal Commission on the amount of coal still available below the surface of Great Britain comes as a flat contradiction of those alarmists who take pleasure in telling us that, within such and such a limited time, we shall have dug all the coal out of the earth, and shall have to depend on some other kind of fuel. The conclusion is that if coal were to be mined at the average rate per year of the past thirty-four years, there is enough coal available to last for over six hundred years to come. If this condition may be taken as representative, the exhaustion of the world's coal supply will take place at such a remote date that it need give us no concern."from here (9/2003), class action lawsuit on wi-fi radiation, Item 10- "There are questions of both fact and law common to the class, and those common questions predominate over any questions affecting only individual members of the class. Among the common questions are the followingWhether Defendants failed to exercise ordinary care in determining to install wireless local area networks in the classrooms of District 97; Whether, by such conduct, Defendants have breached the duty of care they owe to the children of District 97; Whether, by such conduct, Defendants have exposed the children of District 97 to unreasonably dangerous health risks caused by constant exposure to high frequency electromagnetic radiation; and Whether Plaintiffs and the Class are entitled to injunctive relief."


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Mentalism Products & Mentalist Tricks
Welcome to Read My Mind Ltd, a new Mentalism company set up by Award-Wining Mindreader & Mentalist Looch. Read My Mind Ltd has been set up with a singular goal in mind, to provide performers the world over with the very best Mentalism products & Mentalism tricks from Looch.
Who is Looch?
Looch is the stage name of the Award-Winning Mentalist from the UK. He professionally performs at a wide range of corporate and private events across the UK & Europe. Looch is considered by his peers & clients to be one of the most creative mentalists & mind readers in the world today. Looch has a reputation for producing some of the worlds best Mentalism Products & Mentalist Tricks, and has had several best selling mentalism products including; SAD (Simple & Direct Mentalism), The L.P.I (Looch Pocket Index), The AREA Book Test & more recently, the 2015 Tarbell book of the year 'The Black Project'.
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When you purchase one of our mentalist products / mentalist tricks you are purchasing a 'secret' in addition to a prop or set of ideas. Read My Mind Ltd will only exchange items that are faulty and not for any other reason (Faulty items should be reported to Read My Mind not later than 7 days after you have received your item). In the case of faulty items, upon receipt of the item, Read My Mind Ltd will issue a straight swap for another unit of the same product that will be checked before dispatch.
In the case that a customer should wish to make a return then please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com before posting items back to us. Read My Mind Ltd will only accept returns once agreed through correspondence. Read My Mind Ltd reserves the right to refuse an exchange if they deem that a product is damaged through extensive use or other means as opposed to a genuine manufacturing defect.


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