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We are three young women, one Italian and twoFrench. We launched this blog at the end of 2014 on a voluntary basis in the prospect of 2015 Universal exposition in Milan because:
- We believe in the capacity to improve society each in our own small way.
- We believed that food and agriculture are essential starting point to change model towards more sustainability.
- Lucia, I'm a French woman who has been living in Rome for four years, foodie and good cook, in love with Italy and professionally specialized in implementing sustainable development policies.
Professionally I worked withing the French Embassy in Rome to implement a green embassy project. I have so much to learn on the Expo themes, and I hope that this blog will allow us to move forward in better understanding good nutrition and agriculture practices.
- Laura, Italian, is from Veneto, a region historically dedicated to agriculture. My family has handed down from generation to generation the love for genuine and healthy food. I like travelling and tasting the different and typical food of the various countries I visit. I came to Rome to carry on my international studies in a very stimulating city rich in cultural opportunities.
At the moment I'm working at FAO, a dynamic and international environment where I have the opportunity to broaden my knowledge on nutrition and agriculture. I am fully convinced that we can live in a more sustainable world starting from what we eat and produce. This is why I have accepted this challenge of creating a blog in order to share and learn good practices for a more ecological agriculture and nutrition and to discuss together the themes of Expo 2015.
- Juliette participated to the blog up until 2015.
- Juliette, I come from Marseille and grew up in a family who cares about good food and local specialties: a Christmas without the thirteen traditional desserts or an Epiphany without the king's cake do not exist in my family! I moved to Nantes, the city of crepes and cider, to pursue my studies in business. After nearly two years of working in Paris, I decided to move to the only country where I knew I would not be victim of culinary or cultural shock: Italy.
Regarding my professional background, I mainly worked in the banking sector on sustainable development issues (microcredit, management of environmental and social risks in project finance). Currently in Milan, the city of Expo 2015, and convinced by the motivation of Lucia and Laura, I decided to undertake this blog project on the Universal Exposition 2015. It is a great opportunity for me to work on a project which makes sense, to learn about sustainable nutrition and to meet committed people from different culture and various horizons.


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Nov 6, 2016
Episode 150 Being well with Lauren
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Hi everyone. It is so windy today I just love it.
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A secretive group of Republican operatives and conservative leaders convened Thursday morning for more than three hours to discuss ways to unite the right against Donald Trump, with a presentation about the feasibility of mounting a third-party challenge as well as extensive deliberations about whether a coalition of anti-Trump forces could prevent the billionaire mogul from securing the party's presidential nomination at the July convention in Cleveland.
"It's certainly not too late," Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) said as he left the session. "You could get another party on the ballot. A candidate could be picked as late as August. … It would have to be a movement conservative.""
"I was there to listen," Franks, a supporter of Trump rival Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), added. "I am worried about the kind of damage that Trump could cause to our party. … As a conservative, I can't trust Donald Trump to do the right thing. However, I can trust Mrs. Clinton to do the exact wrong thing. Therefore, if it comes down to a one-on-one contest, I would vote for Trump."
Franks repeatedly declined to name who was floated as a potential standard-bearer for a third-party conservative bid.
[The Fix: Republicans keep meeting secretly to stop Trump. Here's a better idea.]
A second attendee, requesting anonymity to discuss private conversations, said Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska was one name mentioned as a possible late-entry contender who conservatives could rally around.
A spokesman for Sasse said he did not send a representative to the meeting.
In a statement, the senator said he would not run: "Absolutely not. I've got three little kids and the only callings that I want: raising them and serving Nebraskans. No way."
Per three people familiar with the talks, the mood of the room was muted and downbeat. Attendees voiced frustration with the lack of coordination so far and wondered aloud whether Trump could be halted. The third-party scenario drew intense interest, but it was also acknowledged that it would be logistically and financially difficult with few high-profile politicians willing to take the political risk that such a run would entail.
[RNC member: 'Political parties choose their nominee, not the general public']
Instead, a bloc of participants argued that the best option may be working in upcoming primaries to boost Cruz and prevent Trump from securing a majority of delegates. A convention standoff would be the culmination of those efforts, the people said.
"I support Ted Cruz," said Mike Farris, an influential Virginia conservative, as he stepped onto 17th Street NW shortly before noon Thursday, waving off questions from reporters.
The meeting, a breakfast of more than two dozen people held at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, was hosted by longtime conservative activists Bill Wichterman and Bob Fischer. Popular right-wing radio host Erick Erickson, another organizer of the gathering, did not attend due to illness but participated by phone, as did many other conservatives from around the country.
In a blog post on the Resurgent, a conservative website, later Thursday, Erickson published a statement on behalf of the assembled group.
"We call for a unity ticket that unites the Republican Party. If that unity ticket is unable to get 1,237 delegates prior to the convention, we recognize that it took Abraham Lincoln three ballots at the Republican convention in 1860 to become the party's nominee and if it is good enough for Lincoln, that process should be good enough for all the candidates without threats of riots," the statement read.
"We encourage all former Republican candidates not currently supporting Trump to unite against him and encourage all candidates to hold their delegates on the first ballot," it continued.
The meeting was one of several similar huddles that have been held in recent days as Trump's opponents look ahead to the convention, all as the front-runner continues to rack up primary victories.


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Senior Service Design & Transition Manager to join a Technical Site Strategy, Engineering & Build function involved with expanding a network across the UK & Europe.
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- Establish a framework of performance measurement and governance that enables the delivery teams, operations and other key stakeholders to work together to continuously review and manage performance within the contractual frameworks.
- Successfully manage the introduction of a new or a change to a service catalogue item, or the retirement of an existing item, by defining and executing a plan that delivers the required organisational capabilities including process, standards, systems, governance frameworks, security and organisation.
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Last night the kids came to stay.
I have a son & daughter from my previous marriage.
Let me set the record straight here, not all divorced fathers run away & want nothing to do with their offspring. I get on great with my ex & can have access to our children anytime I want. I support them & cover for my ex partners frequent business trips overseas.
It wasn't always like this, when we first exploded apart after 10 years of marriage, the only way we could communicate was by e-mail ( there is no real emotion in text) gradually, the hurt, the blame were put aside & we became friends again. The one good thing from all this was, that the children were never used as pawns in our nasty emotional war.
It now means that our children have good times with both of us & although they don't have a traditional family they do have all the benefits of both parents in their lives.
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Nothing lasts forever
Although the journey we have all taken with Maemo has been an amazing one, we do have to admit to ourselves that everything with a beginning has an end; and that end may just be in sight.
I know I personally wish I could hold onto my N900 forever, even when it must be replaced I know that I will hold onto it and still use it frequently, but how long does that all really last? Although Maemo is an open system, and a very open one at that compared to the competition, there are still closed elements to it. These elements are controlled by Nokia, and heavily restrict what we can do to keep the longevity of our devices going. It has been proven that Nokia do not open up these parts of the system, as they still have not done so to older versions of Maemo and care even less now then they did before.
We could always continue on as we are now, but how long would that course really keep us happy, as we start to feel restricted in our actions, seeing everything around us evolve while our platform remains stale. While Maemo was ahead of the crowd at its release, and still age's well, there is only so long it can steam along on the aging hardware of the N900. What's more is the hardware itself isn't built to last forever, I myself have had my handset replaced a few times already, the most one lasted for was 12 months.
But what about the community? I have always preached about the community, and I still think it is an amazing one, but with the limitations already listed, how long will the pillars of the community stick around? What happens when their device bites the dust and a simple solder job will not suffice?
We all will need to face the facts that nothing lasts forever, and as the N900 fast approaches its 2nd birthday, it's an anniversary that will be marked by sadness as more people will break away from the device, or break their device. I am hoping that my newly replaced N900 will still last another year yet, but what will I do then? There is still nothing I really desire on the horizon that compares to my mobile computer. If only the N950 was released commercially. Each passing day I find myself more frustrated with Nokia, and more affectionate towards my N900.


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You must bring to the office your current Driver's License/State ID and Social Security Card. We have to make copies for your file.
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View this informative video which describes HUD Homes and who's eligible to buy them. This article is written for residence buyers, not investors, and I will discus the issues they need to know before making a bid on a HUD house. The purchaser has the full asking worth for the home to provide HUD and the customer has an FHA loan used to acquire the hudhome. HUD makes owner occupants signal a document confirming they're an proprietor occupant and if they are discovered to be an investor, HUD can wonderful them $250,000 with prison time. The rules for buying HUD houses for sale are totally different for residence buyers (HUD calls them Owner-Occupants) and buyers.
Any agent who's registered with HUD can show a HUD home and submit a bid for buy. In reality, HUD houses are carefully related to the system of foreclosures and come to connect with part of the atmosphere of the U.S. real property. We ship most of our purchasers to them and I do know they've loads of experience dealing with HUD houses.
I crunched some numbers and it seems the average net bid that wins a HUD house domestically is eighty five{0bf740df539cce9b2fddfe847d069e770305f4029691b63ea20a1cf6ce3318a7} of the checklist worth (for houses itemizing for 90K and over). If you might be not sure who can bid, HUD will checklist who the eligible bidders are on When traders can bid it can say All bidders."A good actual property agent who knows the HUD system can walk you through the method as well. We estimate that improvements will price $15,000, and we can both rent the property for about $745 per thirty days or sell it for about $eighty five,000.
Generally advertised beneath the heading, New Listings," HUD needs the consumers of these properties to actually reside at that property for at the very least one year. HUD's Dollar Homes initiative helps native governments to foster housing opportunities for low to reasonable revenue households and tackle specific community wants by providing them the opportunity to purchase certified HUD-owned houses for $1 every. It's also vital to know that the supply of HUD housing varies from location to location. While shopping for a HUD Home can prevent some huge cash, there are some issues to be careful for.
If you contact HUD directly, they may not ship you an inventory of properties, but they will send you an inventory of HUD approved brokers in your space. If HUD finds out any repairs had been made, they often cancel the contract on the spot, take the buyer's earnest money, investigate the buyer's agent to see in the event that they knew about it after which consider fees depending on the severity. If the purchaser can qualify for a mortgage (with sure restrictions) or has the cash then they could purchase a HUD Home.


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This Lp is dedicated to all of the artists who struggle with perfectionism. For the artists who struggle with confidence in their work and themselves. Each instrumental represents me stepping outside of my comfort zone and allowing myself to simply create in the moment. As you listen to this project, you may think that these tracks don't mesh together or follow a typical "story line". I chose a different approach by allowing my creativity to take me instead of me trying to control it. As the days go on and…Read more
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Lurvely cover of the Lost Boys theme.
I wanted this to be longer, and may expand on it later. Here is almost 30 minutes of royalty-free spooky music. I prefer atmospheric and instrumental, so this playlist makes a great haunt background.
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David Figlio
Orrington Lunt Professor of Education and Social Policy and of Economics | IPR Director
IPR Director David Figlio conducts research on a wide range of educational and tax issues from school accountability and standards to welfare policy and policy design. His current research projects involve evaluating the Florida Corporate Tax Credit Scholarships Program, the largest school-voucher program in the United States; conducting a large-scale study of school accountability in Florida, using a state census of public school principals; and following children from birth through their school career to study key questions regarding early childhood policy and inequality. He is leading a National Science Foundation-sponsored national network to facilitate the use of matched administrative datasets to inform and evaluate education policy.
Figlio's work has been published in numerous leading journals, including the American Economic Review, Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Law and Economics, and Journal of Human Resources. Organizations supporting his research include the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, as well as the Annie E. Casey, Smith Richardson, and Spencer foundations, among others.
Figlio is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a member of the executive board of the National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research. He served as the inaugural editor of the Association for Education Finance and Policy's journal, Education Finance and Policy (MIT Press), and currently serves as co-editor of the Journal of Human Resources and Associate Editor of the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, Journal of Urban Economics, Education Finance and Policy, and Public Finance Review. He has been part of many national education task forces and panels, such as the National Research Council's Panel on K-12 Science Assessment, and advised several U.S. states and foreign nations on the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational policies.
Figlio joined Northwestern in 2008 from the University of Florida, where he was the Knight-Ridder Professor of Economics.
Current Research
School vouchers in Florida. Figlio is evaluating the Florida Tax Credit Scholarships Program, the largest school voucher program in the United States. He is currently following the performance of more than 40,000 voucher recipients statewide, which involves the collection of original source data from all participating private schools in the state. Using quasi-experimental research tools, and collaborating with Cassandra Hart (PhD, Northwestern) of the University of California, Davis, Figlio is examining:
- the effect of voucher receipt on student performance and family satisfaction,
- the effect of private school competition on public school performance,
- how a large statewide voucher program changes the market for private education, and
- how families with different backgrounds choose different types of private schools.
Early work on this topic has been published in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics and Economics of Education Review.
School accountability and school practice. Studying the effects of school accountability design on student achievement and school behaviors is another part of Figlio's active research agenda. Early work on this topic has been published in the American Economic Review, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, and Journal of Public Economics. Together with Cecilia Rouse of Princeton University, Dan Goldhaber of the University of Washington, and Jane Hannaway of the American Institutes for Research, Figlio is currently analyzing original survey data collected from a three-wave census of public school principals in Florida and a two-wave survey of teachers in a state-representative sample of Florida schools. The researchers hope to measure the degrees to which accountability is changing school policies and practices in an attempt to get "inside the black box" of the performance effects of accountability. (See a related paper.)
With Tim Sass of Georgia State University and Li Feng of Texas State University, he is also studying how school accountability has influenced the teacher labor market. With Jonas Vlachos of the University of Stockholm and Lauren Linzmeier (SESP '12), a former IPR summer undergraduate research assistant, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he is investigating the effects of school accountability on family sorting across neighborhoods. On a related topic, he is collaborating with Tim Sass of Georgia State University and Celeste Carruthers of the University of Tennessee to evaluate the effects of Florida's recent accountability-based reform of the teacher tenure system.
Intergenerational issues in health and education. Using matched birth records and school records, Figlio is currently studying the degree to which public policies might influence the outcomes of children from different backgrounds. Early work on this topic has been published in the Journal of Public Economics and a University of Chicago Press volume. With Jeffrey Roth and Sarah Hamersma at the University of Florida, he is studying the role of information in determining WIC Program participation and later school outcomes. With Damon Clark of Cornell University, Heather Royer of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Paco Martorell of the RAND Corporation, he is investigating the pathways through which the intergenerational transmission of human capital operates. With Umut Ozek of the American Institutes for Research, he is studying the ways in which parental education affects school choice. With Jeffrey Roth of the University of Florida, IPR economist Jonathan Guryan, and Chris Karbownik of Uppsala University, he is studying the effects of poor neonatal health on children's development and the role of parental education. Also with Jeffrey Roth, Northwestern graduate student Claudia Persico, Janet Currie of Princeton University, and Joshua Goodman of Harvard University, he is investigating the effects of early autism detection on children's development.
Selected Publications
Journal Articles and Book Chapters
Figlio, D., with Dan Goldhaber, Jane Hannaway, and Cecilia Rouse. Forthcoming. Feeling the Florida heat? How low-performing schools respond to voucher and accountability pressure. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy.
Figlio, D., with L. Feng, J. Hannaway, T. Sass, and Z. Xu. Forthcoming. Value-added of teachers in high-poverty and lower poverty schools. Journal of Urban Economics.
Figlio, D., with M. Rush and L. Yin. Forthcoming. Is it live or is it Internet? Experimental estimates of the effects of online instruction on student learning. Journal of Labor Economics.
Figlio, D., with D. Fletcher. In press. Suburbanization, demographic change, and the consequences for school finance. Journal of Public Economics.
Figlio, D., with J. Ludwig. 2012. Sex, drugs, and Catholic schools: Private schooling and non-market adolescent behaviors. German Economic Review 13(4): 385-414.
Figlio, D., with C. Hart. 2011. Does competition improve public schools? Education Next 11(1).
Figlio, D., with S. Loeb. 2010. School accountability. In Handbook of the Economics of Education, vol. 3, ed. E. Hanushek, S. Machin, and L. Woessmann. Amsterdam: North Holland/Elsevier.
Figlio, D., with L. Kenny. 2010. Public sector performance measurement and stakeholder support. Journal of Public Economics 93(9-1): 1069-77.
Figlio, D., with C. Hart and M. Metzger. 2010. Who uses a means-tested scholarship, and what do they choose? Economics of Education Review 29(2): 301-17.
Figlio, D. 2009. School reforms and low-income families. In Pathways to Self-Sufficiency: Getting Ahead in an Era Beyond Welfare Reform, ed. T. Kaplan, C. Heinrich, and J. Scholz. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.
Figlio, D., with J. Roth. 2009. The behavioral consequences of pre-kindergarten participation for disadvantaged youth. In The Problems of Disadvantaged Youth: An Economics Perspective, ed. J. Gruber. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Figlio, D., with S. Hamersma and J. Roth. 2008. Does prenatal WIC participation improve birth outcomes? New evidence from Florida. Journal of Public Economics 93(1-2): 235-45.
Figlio, D., with L. Kenny. 2007. Individual teacher incentives and student performance. Journal of Public Economics 91(5-6): 901-14.
Figlio, D., 2007. Boys named Sue: Disruptive children and their peers. Education Finance and Policy 2(4): 376-94.
Figlio, D. and with Lawrence Getzler. 2006. Accountability, ability and disability: Gaming the system? In Advances in Microeconomics, Vol. 14: Improving School Accountability - Check-ups or Choice?, ed. T. Gronberg and D. Jansen, 35-49. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Figlio, D. 2006. Testing, crime, and punishment. Journal of Public Economics 90(4-5): 837-51.
Figlio, D., and C. Rouse. 2006. Do accountability and voucher threats improve low-performing schools? Journal of Public Economics 90(1-2): 239-55.
Figlio, D., with J. Winicki. 2005. Food for thought? The effects of school accountability plans on school nutrition. Journal of Public Economics 89(2-3): 381-94.
Figlio, D., with M. Lucas. 2004. What's in a grade? School report cards and the housing market. American Economic Review 94(3): 591-604.


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"Six years ago I started using supplements to fulfill nutritional requirements, to aid me during workouts, and to help recover faster. When I first began using supplements I was clueless to how poorly some companies made their supplements, and I always opted for the cheapest products I could find.
For two to three years I was unknowingly using supplements that were doing more harm than good to my body and health. One day I stumbled across an article comparing supplements, and I decided to switch to a "healthier" brand. After using those "healthier" products for another two years, I came to find that they too were filled with a bunch of junk that was more harmful than beneficial.
With the discovery of the bad ingredients in the "healthier" supplements, I really started to buckle down and become more aware of what I was putting in my body. So I decided to take break from using any supplements for a while, to educate myself in them, and to really understand what a good supplement is. During my break from supplements I discovered some other areas of life that I was being exposed to harmful ingredients.
When I found out about all of the harmful ingredients in products everywhere, I thought it would be beneficial to dive into the world of essential oils. In the process of learning about essential oils and all of their amazing benefits, I came across Young Living. To my surprise, Young Living has it's own line of supplements. When I started reading the ingredients in their supplements I was amazed at the quality, and care they use in producing their products.
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10/12/2014 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday 10 December 2014
Ashburton District Council is investigating the feasibility of entering into a joint venture with businesses in the Ashburton Central Business District (CBD) whose premises are being affected by pigeons.
The concept of a joint venture has come about in response to the number of businesses located in the CBD recently requesting help from Council to eradicate these common pests.
Council's Environmental Monitoring Manager Rick Catchpowle, says those businesses with affected sites should contact Council if they would like to be part of what would be a collective eradication programme.
"Although pest control is not a Council function in Ashburton District, it has come to our attention that more and more businesses are looking to Council to try and help fix the problem," he says.
"We are requesting that people contact us if they would like to become part of a potential joint venture which would see affected businesses share the overall cost of an initial pigeon eradication programme in the CBD.
"Once we have established businesses' interest levels in this project, we can move forward with getting cost estimates and working on possible timings."
Businesses in the CBD have until 30 January 2015 to advise Council if they wish to be part of the venture.
For more information or to leave your details, please contact Rick Catchpowle or Victor Ikini on 03 307 7700.


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2 Home Improvement Skills Every Homeowner Should Have/
Being a new homeowner can be a scary, scary thing, especially when it comes to home repairs that have been handled by your happy handyman for so long. Having these few skills cannot only empower you but keep more money in your wallet.
Painting a room yourself can save you upwards of $100. Painting is not as difficult as it may seem. It is a skill you can teach the whole family to do and will likely save you a good chunk of change. You want to start by prepping your wall, it helps the paint stick better to previously painted walls.
You will want to wear gloves and use a sponge and trisodium phosphate cleaner to scrub the walls. Taping the walls can be tricky because sometimes you may not get the precision or ease you are looking for. Try only taping horizontal borders, especially your baseboards and just cut into vertical borders slowly and carefully with a paint brush.
Even if you have just brought home your paint from the store and immediately use it you could still have dry chunks of paint or other debris inside. Straining the paint with a paint strainer or stocking will avoid all those bits and pieces getting on your wall. If you would like at this point you could add a paint extender or conditioner to prolong the life of the paint and prevent those ugly lap marks.
Painting your wall with a roller can be a breeze just take it one wall at a time and do not move to the next wall until you have completed the one you're working on. You will want to roll your brush straight up then roll straight down. You will then roll up 3" to the right and roll down 6" to the left and there you have it, some key basics to painting a room in your own home.
Furnace Filters Need To Be Replaced Monthly
When you forget or neglect to change your filter you are literally killing your furnace slowly. The filter keeps dust and dirt away from the blower and prolongs the life of the furnace. You can choose a basic filter or an electrostatically charged fiber filter which is a little more expensive but it will remove even more particles.
When Installing make sure you replace it correctly. You will want to make sure that the arrows or the filters edge is facing toward the blower.
Learning how to take care of some of your own home repairs gives you a sense of pride in yourself and your home. Learning how to keep up your home slowly can help you to not feel overwhelmed. I recommend learning one skill and when you feel comfortable add a new skill.


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I have been putting off leaving Santiago for a number of reasons (money is tight, I don't have anyone to travel with, I have to work, etc.) But today it just dawned on me that I only have a few weeks left in Chile. If I'm serious about going somewhere else in Chile, it's now or never!
I heard from my program advisor that there was a bus service near my office where you could book long distance bus trips (www.turbus.cl for those who are interested), so I today I finally tracked this place down.
I went to the Tur Bus desk all set to book my trip to the Atacama dessert. It's one place that's been at the top of my bucket list to see since I got to Chile.
And of course, what better time to go than Halloween weekend, right? We get a couple days off work….
The woman at the Tur Bus desk audibly laughed when I told her this plan (to be fair, it could have been that she was laughing at my terrible gringa accent).
The slight flaw in this brilliant plan of mine?
The entire country will also be traveling north this weekend, and unlike me, have likely made their travel plans months in advance (rather than the weekend prior).
The tickets prices were doubled, what they normally would be and and the trip was going to take about 25hours…one way!
That means that out of the entire weekend, I would spend 2/3rds of the time on the bus.
So onto plan number two!
I decided that a nice compromise would be to go to Púcon (another place I've been dying to see and can't believe I'm even referring to as a "compromise") and to leave the weekend after Halloween.
Púcon is only 12 hours away, which means that I'll have much more time to enjoy myself there, and the bus tickets are about 9,000 CP or less than $20.
I went ahead and bought the tickets and reserved my hostel, so there's no way I can back out! And now that I've set it all up, I'm really starting to get excited about this!
Top things to do in Púcon are:
1. Climb Villarrica Volcano– This could actually be a bit pricey since it's mandatory that you go with an experienced guide, not that I would want to go by myself anyway. People do die trying to climb this thing (and my Dad's biggest concern was me getting mugged at the hostel haha…if you're reading this Daddy, sorry! I love you! I promise I'll be careful!).
2. Trekking or Bike tour in Huerquehue National Park– Every photo I've seen of this park is stunning. If I have time and energy after the volcano climb, I would love to spend a full day here hiking, mountain biking, etc.
3. Rafting– There are numerous white water rafting tours in Púcon, and this seems to be a relatively cheep activity (15,000CPish). Everything I've read says to expect class 3 and 4 rapids here. I haven't been rafting in a while, but I'm definitely up to the challenge!
4. Horseback Ridding in one of the many national parks– this is definitely on the dream sheet, but I'm only going to be in Púcon for 3 days, so it might have to take a back seat to something like…oh I don't know…Climbing a Volcano?
5. Explore the Volcanic Caves– Wow! These things just look unreal. I would love to do a tour of the Villarrica Caves, although this isn't as high a priority as climbing the volcano itself, so we'll see if I have time.
6. Los Pozones (the natural Hot Springs/Geysers)– This activity is definitely a must for me! It's relatively cheep (5,000 Pesos I believe, to get into the park) and it sounds like the perfect way to relax after all the other, more strenuous activities I have in mind. I think I'll reserve this for the morning before I leave.
So now that I've written about all these wonderful things, I have to do at least one of them, and preferably two or three of them. WordPress audience, hold me to it!
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Vector Control is currently surveying many areas of Yuma County. They are primarily concerned with plastic pools, wheel barrows, empty planters, and assorted kids' toys that lay in the yard. "People don't generally think about these items as potential breeding grounds, yet many times they are the source of the problem," explains Diana Gomez, Yuma County Health District Director. "Something as small as a bottle cap full of water is enough to create an ideal mosquito breeding ground."
The vector control division actively monitors mosquito population trends throughout the county and conducts fogging and spraying efforts to mitigate issues as necessary. Spraying for mosquitoes reduces adult mosquito populations, but it's important to take proactive steps to eliminate breeding grounds. Citizens can help by looking in their yards for ANY standing water and remember to drain, empty, and cover any items that can collect water at least once a week. Residents can also help by reporting large, stagnant bodies of water and green pools by using the Service Request feature found at www.yumacountyaz.gov or by calling (928) 317-4584.Mosquitos can carry viruses that may cause illnesses such as Dengue, West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, and Zika so it is important to both manage mosquito populations and take steps to prevent bites. Residents should wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and apply mosquito repellant.


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Do you think you have competed with your colleagues in everything possible?
And have you competed in producing cuvee? We offer you a unique opportunity to taste Slovak wines and snacks in the Little Carpathians and take part in the production competition afterwards. All competitors will receive what they made as a gift. In addition to that, they can give the wine their name and will be given an original label with it.
Price: 85 € per person
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This mix of winter root veg makes for the perfect side dish.
Preparation time: 10 minutes•
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6 people
*This recipe serves 6 to 8.
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.
2. Peel the squash and cut it in half, then remove the seeds and chop into bite-sized cubes. Chop the carrots, parsnips and beetroots into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onions lengthwise into long, thin half moons. Finally, peel the garlic cloves and leave them whole.
3. Put all the prepped veg on one large baking tray or two smaller trays. Add three sprigs of thyme and three sprigs of rosemary along with the oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly so that all the veg get a nice covering of oil.
4. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until the veg are crisp on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside and smell divine!
5. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with 2 or 3 more rosemary and thyme sprigs.
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Wilhelm Weitling (1808-1871) was a German-born tailor, inventor and editor. In Germany he worked as a journeyman tailor and was a prominent socialist agitator. After emigrating to the U.S. in 1848, he organized an Arbeiterbund or "Workingmen's... more


text: I found a wonderful old copy of Letters To Felice by Frank Kafka at a crazy old warehouse in Philadelphia that I love. As I was in line to check my suitcase to go to SF, I left it on a counter. Very sad about losing this book. It was $2 and I had been seeing quotes from it all over Tumblr than randomly ran across it in the book warehouse. I felt like I was meant to read it, than I lost it. If anyone has an old copy, that they are willing to donate, let me know. It would be ever so appreciated.


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Rising to the rank of Lieutenant, Medd served in the Crimea and the China War, 1857-58 (medals with 2 clasps). He retired in 1861 invalided. Turning to the church he was made a deacon in 1868 and a priest in 1870. He was Curate of Rotherfield, Sussex, 1868-70; Curate of Harrietsham, Kent, 1870-76; and Vicar of Whitchurch, near Aylesbury, from 1876 to his death. Eighteen documents laid down on leaves of a contemporary notebook, bound in black half calf with marbled covers.
3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. Aged and worn. Medd's son Walter Hall Medd was later a Royal Navy Paymaster-Commander, and the present letter was evidently written concerning a period of his shore leave. The letter begins: 'My dear Medd | Your boy was not able to get out here (51. miles) in the short time the fleet remained but I made it pleasant for him in Kingston.
The Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place, set up in Terry's home in her memory by her daughter Edy Craig in 1929, is now a National Trust property. 3pp., 4to. Bifolium. Aged and worn, on brittle paper, with slight loss to one corner. Heading the front page is an illustration of a banner and bouquet, with the words 'Barn Theatre | E T'. Beneath this is printed: 'TENTH ELLEN TERRY ANNIVERSARY | PERFORMANCE | Sunday, July 24th, 1938 | at | 5 p.m. | In Memory of | Dame ELLEN TERRY, G.B.E., LL.D. | Born at Coventry February 27, 1847 | Died at Smallhythe July 21, 1928'.
Both items in good condition, lightly aged, and both bearing the Society's stamp. ONE: 26 January 1915. 1p., 12mo. He is obliged by a previous engagement to decline the invitation 'to take the Chair for Mr. F Vincent Brooks lecture on Lithography on the 10th.', but feels the honour 'all the same'. TWO: 1 April 1915. 1p., 12mo. He would like, 'for every reason', 'to take the chair for M. Paul Lambottes lecture on C Meunier', but he will probbably be 'out of London during the first two weeks in May'.
The present item is a remarkably disciplined production for a boy ranging in age from twelve to sixteen. At the beginning of the volume the author writes: 'I, George Tate Medd 4th. Son of John and Sarah Medd of Stockport, Cheshire (at the age of 12¾ years), entered Her Majesty's Navy as Naval cadet on board H.M. Ship "Impregnable" June 11th.
Although not yet twenty at the time of writing, Medd was already an experienced sailor, having enlisted at the age of twelve, and seen service in the Crimean War. The four letters present here are vivid, well-written, and informative. (Medd had been educated at Dr Burney's school at Gosport, and had had a letter on the Crimean War published in the Stockport Advertiser.) Medd describes the background to the letters as follows (in Item Two below): 'I served in HM Steam sloop "Hornet" in China from July 1857 to July 1859. And was at the storming and taking of Canton city December 29th.
The first part of the volume, with entries from 14 March 1853 to 19 March 1854, describes Medd's service, under Captain (later Rear-Admiral) Charles Graham (1792-1857), on HMS Rodney (90 guns), which, as Medd states, travels 'with the combined Fleets, from Bosphorus to Sinope and back'; the second part, 20 March to 31 December 1854 , covers his time on the paddle frigate HMS Sidon, under his cousin and godfather Captain (later Admiral) George Goldsmith (1806-1888), the ship blockading (from April 1854) the coastline around the mouths of the Danube, assisting French troop transports during the
The vivid and entertaining material in this volume is the work of an author who as it begins is a naval cadet aged twelve, and by its end is a sixteen-year-old midshipman. It includes a splendid account of Christmas at sea on HMS Britannia in 1852, and another (with two illustrations) of a 'Row about the Wine bills' between Medd, together with other midshipmen of the Rodney. and its captain Charles Graham. Medd was the son of John Medd of Mansion House, Stockport, Cheshire.
2pp., 4to. Bifolium. On aged and worn paper. The text of the letter is on both sides of the first leaf; the second leaf, around half of which has been torn away, carries four postmarks, and the remains of Medd's autograph address to his father John Medd, Stockport, Cheshire. The letter reads: 'My dear Papa | I am happy to inform you that our Vacation will commence the 15th Instant when I trust that Dr. Burney and the Revd. E. Burney will be enabled to give you a satisfactory report of my conduct and improverment during the half term.
The letters total 5pp., 4to; and 1p., 12mo. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. With stamps of the Royal Society of Arts. On the reverse of one letter are pencil notes, presumably by Wood.
2pp., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. He considers that 'the scraps of Irish Architects' might be 'very useful for reference', and suggests offering them to the Royal Institute of British Architects or Association of Architects. In the latter part of the letter he makes suggestions regarding a meeting the following week.
Each of the six issues in its original card wraps, the first four with cover design by Wyndham Lewis. Internally good, on lightly aged paper, in aged and worn wraps. A total of 176pp., 8vo. No.10 (May 1938), pp.29-54. No.11 ('Long poems by George Barker and Kenneth Allott', July 1938), pp.55-78. No.12-13 ('an attempt to get inside the covers of a small magazine a number of the best, and most representative, living poets born in America', October 1938), pp.79-118. No.14 (December 1938), pp.119-142. No.17 (April/May 1939), pp.1-26. No.18 ('A Special Number', June/July 1939), pp.27-62.
1p., 8vo. On a bifolium. Addressed, with postmark, on the reverse of the second leaf: 'To the Overseers of the Parish of Darlington - | Durham'. In fair condition, on lightly aged and worn paper, with two spike holes. The document reads: 'Gentn. | A Single Woman of the Name of Ann Allison, belonging to this Parish is gone to inhabit in your Parish - you will therefore have the goodness to pay her 2/6 pr. Week - from the 28th. Inst.
1p., 12mo. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. He writes to apologise that he 'cannot get away to see the Holbein' at the previously arranged time, because he has a meeting with 'my accounting officer'. He suggests an alternative time, and apologises 'heartily for my mistake'.
Printed on a slip of laid paper. Royal Crest at head. The announcement, signed in type by Bridgeman, is in sixteen lines of small type. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Tate and Brady have petitioned that they have, 'with their utmost Care and Industry, compleated A New Version of the Psalms of David', and their request that 'the said Version may be used in such Congregations as shall think fit to receive it' is agreed to.
4to: 36 pp + 12 pp of prints on art paper. Stapled. In striking original printed red card wraps. With A4 addendum leaf loosely inserted. Good, with light stain to bottom outer corner. Important two-page introduction by Lewis, reviewing his career, followed by three-page essay by Rothenstein on 'Wyndham Lewis and Vorticism'.
Painter and art historian (1918-91). The two items are both very good, attached to one another by a staple in a corner. The copy of Samson's letter (one page quarto, very good, on yellow paper) explains that the Society is 'endeavouring to arrange a course of three Cantor Lectures next Spring on modern philosophies - art, architecture and music', and invites him to deliver the first of these. Gives details of the fee, dates, etc. Gowing's letter: one page, octavo. 'I am honoured by your invitation to give the first of the Cantor Lectures next year. But I must refuse it - I'm very sorry.
Director of the Tate Gallery (1869-1936). 1 page, 8vo, grubby and creased, with otherwise-blank verso docketed and attached to piece of card. 'Both our funds and our space are extremely limited and Mr Warne Browne's 'Catch of Pilchards', though a pleasant subject picture, is scarcely of national importance and my Board would not consider purchasing it. | It might possibly be of interest for a local Museum such as the Truro Gallery or the Passmore Edwards Art Gallery, Newlyn. I am returning the reproduction | Yours very truly | Charles Aitken | Director'.
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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 397 - Workgroup to Enterprise/
Workgroup to Enterprise:
This podcast discuses the challenges and preparation when considering the move from SolidWorks Workgroup PDM to Enterprise PDM. Although this transition is common, not every transition is the same. Topics covered:
- When to consider migrating
- How the major differences in the two PDM products factor in
- What is involved in migrating data
- How to prep the move to EPDM
- Types of migration to consider
- Post migration activities
The dynamics of design are changing. Remote teams, larger data sets, complex change processes, ERP/MRP systems, etc and with that the task of tracking data during design grows in importance. PDM (Project Data Management) tools have often been looked at as a final resting place (therefore the nickname VAULT). But as teams work together and data is constantly changing, tracking of file versions and revision schemes during design has become more "In-Process" management.
In the SolidWorks family of products, Workgroup and Enterprise PDM are two products that are used and the question of when to move from WPDM to EPDM is considered when the design process outgrows or strains the workgroup mentality. Although migration from WPDM to EPDM is a common activity, the process and result are vastly different depending on a number of factors.
Since I am performing a major migration this weekend, I thought it was worth discussing this process and what I see when I work with companies that take this journey. Migration is not a perfect process but there are a number of things that one can do to ease the stress and allow for a smooth rollout. ~Lou
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This month it's back to our usual UGC Toison d'Or venue and group ticket.
Following April's hugely enjoyable A United Kingdom, our film is (quite by chance!) another British production set in the forties, this time during the war.
It's Their Finest (1h57min), a witty romantic comedy about a young woman recruited to write the "women's dialogue" for propaganda films designed to boost public morale during the blitz.
It stars Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy alongside a cast packed with other famous faces. The director is the Danish filmmaker Lone Scherfig.
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Dealing with bad news (especially the what-if kind you dream up) is exhausting until you remember that there's solid ground.
"On hearing the news [of the enemies' approach] . . . the king's heart and the hearts of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake in the wind." Isaiah 7:2
"[God] only is my rock. . . . I will not be shaken." Psalm 62:6


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"This Caramel Baileys Pound Cake is so good, it just about melts in your mouth. The soft, moist Baileys pound cake with the caramel icing is a match made in heaven!"
It snowed and I was just itching to bake a cake, so after looking (and pinning) tons of bundt cake recipes, this one was the one I just had to make. And oh, I'm so glad I did. Friends, this pound cake is fantastic. It's nice and moist and the Bailey's adds such great flavor. Add the caramel icing to the top and you've got a combination worth splurging calories on. So the next time you're like me and get the urge to bake, I urge you to bake this cake.


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I've been spending a lot of time at my parent's convenience store. It's in the heart of the east end, and they've been there for a little over a decade now. A lot of change has come to the area, for the better? who knows yet. I owe everything to the neighborhood—my education, my shelter—It has clothed and fed me. My parents tell me to thank it every time I turn to go home. I do. Thank you.
I remember being eight years old, sitting in a circle at school. One by one, we had to tell our class what our parent's 'did'. Doctor. Lawyer, engineer, nurse, then me, me who has photographs of herself as a child next to racks of Playboys, riding Princess Jasmine-themed bikes down aisles, running tickets through the lotto machine, me, me who didn't know what to say, me who replied, my mom is a cashier so fast the words blurred together.
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The life-sized French Bulldog sculpture by Tanya Russell, ARBS. Limited edition, from the 'Affection' sculptures range. Handmade in England.
Material: either Bronze Resin or Foundry Bronze
Size: life-sized
Bronze Resin (Limited Edition: 25) Price £810.
Foundry Bronze (Limited Edition: 25) Price £2,270.
(Prices include VAT and exclude delivery)
To purchase this French Bulldog sculpture please contact the artist. As this artwork is handmade colour and weight can vary slightly.
Materials explained
Bronze Resin (known also as Cold Cast Bronze) is made from a polyester epoxy resin with real bronze powder mixed into the surface layer. The final product is patinated (a term that describes the reaction of chemicals with the bronze powder in the surface) to give it a very similar colour to foundry bronze.
Foundry Bronze is made from molten metal using the lost wax method. Bronze metal is a blend of copper and tin along with other metals to give different characteristics to the final product.
Both forms begin as a clay or wax sculpture, from which a mould is taken, but Foundry Bronze casting is a costly and time-consuming process. Cold Casting allows for faster production and a more affordable sculpture.
The intention behind the French Bulldog sculpture
This French Bulldog sculpture was modelled on Mae, a beautiful and bouncy dog, whose age seemed no impediment for her sitting for me.
After taking Mae's measurements I took lots of photographs of her in a variety of poses, watching her expressions and mannerisms, and hearing about the way she behaved at home with her family. After that, with her owners, I decided which pose would suit Mae best, then proceeded to model her in clay.
Once I'd sculpted Mae a rubber mould was taken, with 'keys' placed in the rubber to ensure proper positioning. Then a shell of fibreglass was applied, to protect the mould and support it during the casting process.


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Midnight is an incredibly sweet boy. He greets visitors at the door to ensure you get a chance to stroke his soft coat. Review here.
While I didn't catch his name, this friendly cat sat on our laps and table for the entire visit. Review here.
Kenzo followed me around for a bit until I sat on a couch where he promptly nuzzled my head and caused my heart to melt. Review here.
This adorable boy demanded head scratches during our visit... and we happily complied! Review here.
Sweetheart is aptly named. If you sit patiently, she will reward you with a lap visit! Review here.
This sweet baby slept in my lap for the entire hour I visited this cat cafe near Hongik University. Review here.
A cat cafe featuring rescues available for adoption, the kitties at Save Cat love to cuddle up on your lap with a blanket. Review here.
Azur is one of the biggest cats I've ever seen with a heart to match! Review here.
Jacky Smoky can't sit in everyone's lap, so you are truly the 'chosen one' if he settles into yours! Review here.
The majority of cats at Cat's Eye lined up for head scratches and lap time, which made our visit heartwarming & memorable. Review here.
The cats at Curious Cats are so sweet and loving, you will find it difficult to leave. Review here.
If you are sitting on the red velvet softa, Mica will surely keep you company! Review here.
Last, but not least, the cats at Momi were super loving making it our pick for #1 friendliest cat cafe in the world! Review here.
We've met a lot of friendly felines, but these are among the most sociable cats on the planet. If you are hoping for a lap cat, here are the kitties (and cafes!) where you are likely to get the chance!


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Android :: Extending Soft Keyboard With Language Switching Support?Apr 21, 2010
I just got my HTC Desire with Android 2.1, and the first problem I'm running into a lot is when using the visual keyboard. Being multilingual and having friends who only speak one particular language, there's no single 'correct' input language setting for the word prediction feature, so I started looking into how much work it might be to extend the keyboard with two rather basic, though essential, features:
1) Showing the current language selection, so that I don't have to type stuff, getting it mis-corrected, then discover the language setting must be wrong, go into the settings, select to change language, select language, etc. until I get back, erase the old text and start over. That gets old real quick.
2) Being able to simple change whatever language is used for the word prediction by just having a button on the keyboard doing that directly, i.e. a button that just cycles through the 'relevant' languages with the key label showing which is currently active. Improving it even further, one might imagine:
3) Having a per contact setting, noting the word-prediction language that should be used when communicating with that user. But searching through the docs, I'm slowly coming to the realization that the input text language setting may not even be available to be changed outside the system settings dialog, making this impossible to implement - is that correct?


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Megan Trainer is this week's lovely #FEMMEFEATUREFRIDAY! Megan is a Canadian artist who passionately lives her life to the fullest. She welcomes new adventures with open arms and she has no problem leading life with her heart. We love Megan's compassionate spirit, and she's always willing to lend a hand to others. She has a down-to-earth vibe that makes her an awesome gal pal to have around, and her thirst for growth and evolution is undoubtedly inspiring.
Megan hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and she developed the foundation of her training at Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She first went to Vancouver to train, then moved to LA in 2012 to further pursue her professional dance career. Since then, this talented woman has worked with many artists and on different projects including Disney's Descendants and Descendants 2, Disney's Zombies, The Voice, Kelly Clarkson, and Michael Buble. She can also be seen in the film Bravetown starring Josh Duhamel, Maria Bello, and Laura Dern.
This woman is full of ambition, and we love that she has her eyes set on a wide range of goals. She is currently working towards her masters of psychology, she's an aspiring actress, and she strives to have a global impact on the welfare of animals. Her life goal is to open up her own animal sanctuary that serves as a forever home for all dogs and animals, more specifically for dogs that are seniors, disabled, or abandoned. Megan's love for laughter, joy, animals, and fun is what makes her so magnetic. You can't help but smile when you're around her giving soul, and we're so motivated by her desire to spread more love to the world. Thank you Megan for being your magnificent self!
You just went on a magical adventure to Peru! Tell us about that experience and why you feel like travelling is good for the soul.
It was honestly the most incredible life experience and adventure I have ever embarked on. I travelled to Cusco, Peru to work with Soy Callejerito Animal Shelter to rehabilitate and take care of the dogs situated in the shelter as well as rescue dogs off the street. Additionally, I did a solo 5-day trek through the mountains, which was absolute magic. The amount of perspective I gained on this trip alone was insurmountable. I believe travelling alone is medicine for the soul. Disconnecting from your everyday reality and comforts, and unplugging from the cyber world (which I think is the most important part) allows you to 100% reconnect with yourself. When you're in a new country, surrounded by a foreign language and the unfamiliar, you are in a position of opportunity to engage in human connection with strangers, which are life's little moments of magic. You will most likely be out of your comfort zone, which is such a great opportunity to simply exist and be open to the unknown. It is a refreshing taste of freedom, you have the opportunity to meet new people, gain new life experiences, and go and do realistically whatever appeals to you in that very moment. You get to unapologetically be you in your purest form and get to cater to and explore your own curiosities of what you want to accomplish.
What is the most valuable lesson you've learned so far in life?
To trust, surrender and let go. Understanding that you can only control your thoughts in any given moment and that everything else is beyond your control and to surrender to whatever challenges may arise. Also, knowing that everything comes and equally goes. That change is necessary for growth and nothing is permanent. Flowing through your challenges and letting go of anything that does not serve a positive feeling to your well-being and to trust yourself whole-heartedly.
Who is your biggest female inspiration and why?
My mother. Honestly, she inspires me on a daily to make honest choices in my life and to stay true to who I am and my dreams. She has shown so much love and grace even in the most challenging situations and I aspire to lead in the same manner. Otherwise, I would say on a daily, women in general inspire me to better myself. There are so many beautiful women, standing up and putting the effort forward to make a positive change and that inspires me to keep pushing towards the difference I want to make in this world.
What advice would you give your 10-year-old self?
To trust the direction of your life. Recognize that no two journeys are the same so you cannot compare your journey to someone else's. That there will always be challenges and that certain life events don't always add up in the moment but to keep pushing through and you'll eventually be able to recognize and understand how divinely things are lined up for you. To also stay open to things not going your way because it tends to open up doors you never even knew existed!
What's your definition of a YGTGirl?
Positive empowerment. Those are the words that first come to mind. It is an outlet and a safe space to help connect with your inner and most truthful self and it encourages women of all ages to really work from the inside out to grow to their fullest potential, in all realms of their life.


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Exhibit: January 14 - March 9, 2019; Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-8pm; Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: 10am-2pm
Public Reception: Saturday, January 26, 2019, 3-5 pm
Join us for this year's Black History Month Exhibition entitled, Motivation by Inspiration: A Black History Month Exploration. This year's collection features African American visual artists from Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Kentucky. A diverse group of themes is explored as we travel through conflict, migration, identity, and expression. As we move through themes of pain, we push towards triumph. Each artist finds inspiration through their own exploration of the African American perspective.


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Flight Centre - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Follow the one best way sales process. In depth knowledge on your Top 5 destinations in store. SA citizen / Relevant working visa. Team Leader and Area Leader.
Twisp - Killarney, Gauteng +1 location
Handling of cash and card sales, including processing of sales, banking, doing cashups and managing the float. Main purpose of the role:
Altron - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Achieving and maintaining service levels, response times and Sales Targets. Responding to leads from all sales channel (Motor dealer, Insurance, Inbound, Emails…
Giraffe - Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001
A very well known Insurance company in JHB is looking for call centre sales agents who have an Regulatory Exam qualification.
The Foschini Group - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sales driven and service focused. Searching out opportunities for making new sales. Actively keeping track of sales performance against target.
Dynexity - Johannesburg, Gauteng
If you are passionate about sales, and have at least 1 year experience in attracting and sourcing new clients, this job is for you!
Altron - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Ability to work with in a team at all levels as well as on your own. All customer queries received completed timeously. ASTEA experience will be an advantage.
MIPC Network - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Car Sales Executives for Dealership. This position is strictly for Candidates with recent experience within the Motor Industry and specifically Branded Motor…
Core Group South Africa - East Rand, Gauteng +2 locations
Are you an enthusiastic student with an affinity for people and tech, and looking for a part-time job? The iStore is a retail environment like no other -…
hr Xchange - Sandton, Gauteng
A well-established high end retail store in Sandton requires a Retail Sales Assistant. Salary R5000 and R8000 per month depending on experience plus commission.
Altron - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Minimum 5 years Sales Experience. Excellent track record in Sales. Knowledge of Motor Dealer Industry. Manage and services dealerships within in an area.
Transman - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Our client in the north of Johannesburg is looking for a Sales Rep with 2 - 3 years' experience in Aluminium (doors and windows) industry.
MIPC Network - Johannesburg, Gauteng
New Car Sales Executives for Motor Vehicle Dealership. This position is strictly for Candidates with recent experience within the Motor Industry and…
Giraffe - Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196
Sales of various financial products Requirements: A leading insurance company in Sandton is looking for call centre agents. Personable and good with customers.
ACDC Dynamics - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Pick stock for the sales people behind the trade counter but only in retail not at the warehouse. Qualifications, Skills and Competencies Required:
Recruitmentmatters - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Qualification in Sales and/or Marketing. Conclude sales and deals effectively in the best interest of the company. Make appointments to meet clients daily.
Prosperitas Personnel - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Implementation of new Sales strategies within the Renewable energy industry. 3-5 years sales and business development experience within the Renewable Energy…
The Foschini Group - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sales driven and service focused. Searching out opportunities for making new sales. Actively keeping track of sales performance against target.
Personal Match Placements - Westonaria, Gauteng
Minimum of 2 years sales experience in a relevant industry. Ensure that the current customers are serviced according to predetermined schedules.
Just Gym - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Planet Fitness Roodepoort currently has a great opportunity for a Membership Sales Consultant to join the sales division.


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I grew up in the rural midwest of Indiana. I did what most kids do; got lost in cornfields, made tree houses in the middle of the woods, and caught lightning bugs in mason jars. Even though the silent fields of Indiana hold a special place in my heart, I knew that there was more that I needed to explore. When I was 18, I packed up my things, and moved to San Francisco.
What has happened in the years since is something I'll never get over. When God says He is "able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine," He's not kidding. I've learned that firsthand.
I now call San Francisco home. I love the beautiful hustle of this city, and my soul has connected with love for its community.
I take pleasure in the simpler things of life, like black coffee, a good pair of boots, or a solid wifi connection. But more than anything, I long for people to know, love and create in the image of our Creator.
Glad you could stop by.


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We all share that experience in any given year when we have to purchase a gift for a family member, friend or work colleague. Hours spent searching online or trapsing around the many stores, feeling like you are going to faint. Being driven into a madness that wouldn't be out of place in a Lovecraft tale. Well I may have something that can help. If you're interested then please dear reader, continue.
Having been inspired by the stories and characters of H.P Lovecraft I have created a small but perfectly formed selection of wrapping papers that are perfect for the Lovecraft fanatic or horror lover in you life. How does this help you, you may say? Well once you have used this gift wrap, the actual present that is housed inside becomes secondary, They will probably toss the gift aside and get back to lovingly and possibly scarily staring at the paper for many hours afterwards. Do not be surprised if you are castigated by your gift receiver for daring to fold and cover their newly owned prescious sheet of paper with sticky tape. Maybe you should have just gave them the wrapping paper on its own? Well at least you know for next time.
The Wrapping Paper
The Gift Tags
Each sheet of wrapping paper is 90gsm thick and 580mm x 830mm in size.
The gift tags are sized 70x48mm and are a 350gsm card.
The rewards will be sent to their recipients in sturdy postal tubes.
Artwork has been created by the amazing illustrator Paul Loudon. I emplore you to head over to paulloudon.com and check out his work, he really is very good.
The Lovecraft logo was created by the Liverpool-based illustrator Scott Duffey and you can see more at scottduffey.com
Where will my money go?
Good question! Your hard earned cash will go towards the following:
- Printing of the sheets of wrapping paper
- Printing of the Gift tags
- Gift tag twine
- Postal tubes
- Delivery
- Kickstarter fees
If this is very successful then I would hope to use any left over money to create brand new wrapping paper, greeting cards etc which I am very keen to do.
Thank you for taking an interest in this project, it means a lot that there are people out there that are willing to support it. I hope that this is just the beginning and if this project is successful, I would want to create similar items but you will have to wait to find out what those are.
Any feedback and ideas you would like to give is more than welcome.
Risks and challenges
As the artwork is complete and a printing company already sourced to create the wrapping paper and gift tags, the risks are minimal.
The biggest challenge(I hope)will be sending out all the lovely Lovecraftian rewards to my even more lovely backers.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Funding period
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Aatish Bhattacharya is a professional TV actor based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai.
He started off as an actor during his teens and performed exceptionally in all his roles undertaken. He walked on several ramp shows, won titles, etc.
Aatish does his bit for the society and environment. He is a social icon in the true spirit and loves nature. He adopts strays, finding them shelters and keeps the animals in his house under his care.
He is known to create happiness and bring smiles to your faces and has grown from being one of the crowds to the one in the crowd.
Aatish has been undertaking model management, being part of productions, being casted in short films, ad films, Bengali cinema and now the latest and the sensational new serial on the silver screen – CID Kolkata Bureau.


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New city law to regulate short-term rentals
The Cambridge City Council recently adopted a short-term rental ordinance, which goes in effect on April 1 and regulates the rental of property for transient housing for stays up to 30 days.
Cambridge residents who meet eligibility requirements and wish to use their residential property for short-term rental must register with the city's Inspectional Services Department by April 1.
Platforms such Airbnb, Home Away and others have made the short-term rental of bedrooms or whole dwelling units a popular travel accommodation option, particularly in urban areas where hotel prices can be very high.
Research shows that Cambridge has hundreds of short-term rental units available. Just like other types of lodging houses and hotels, short-term rentals will also be required to comply with building code, life safety regulations and health and hygiene standards. In order to qualify for a short-term rental certificate, the respective dwelling unit or bedroom must also be inspected by a city inspector. Additionally, the operator of a short-term rental must live in or adjacent to the unit, as described in the new ordinance.
The city's Inspectional Services will host informal drop-in sessions where residents can ask questions about the new ordinance, eligibility requirements, the process of obtaining a Certificate of Registration or check on the specific conditions of their dwelling unit.


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Show your support for sport on National Jersey Day!Friday, November 29 is a national day to show your love and support for sport by wearing a jersey, team or club uniform to school on National Jersey Day AND FREE "Try-It Sports Day" on Saturday, November 30 at Brampton Soccer Centre, to celebrate this year's Sports Day in Canada.
National Jersey Day is part of rallying support for RBC Sports Day in Canada on November 30. Presented by ParticipACTION, CBC and True Sport, RBC Sports Day in Canada is a great chance to celebrate the power of sport and all it can do for schools, families, communities and our national pride.
To learn more, please visit www.cbcsports.ca/sportsday.
Sports Day in Canada
November 30– 10am to 4pm
Brampton Soccer Centre
On Saturday, November 30, between 10am and 4pm the City of Brampton in partnership with sports affiliates and community partners are hosting a "Try-It Sports Day" at Brampton Soccer Centre, to celebrate this year's Sports Day in Canada. Visit www.brampton.ca for detailed information or www.cbcsports.ca/sportsday to browse a complete list of community events.
Activities/Events for Ages 4 – 18
Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Fire Life Safety Education, Football, Get Fit Program, Gymnastics, Hockey Shooting Targets, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Powerlifting, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Team Building, Track, Volleyball, Youth Leadership and Development.
Participating Organizations
Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association, Brampton Girls Softball Association, Brampton Minor Football Association, Brampton Minor Basketball Association, Brampton Youth Volleyball, Brampton Youth Soccer Club, BRAMS United Girls Soccer Club, Brampton East Soccer Club, Brampton Track Club, Brampton A's, Brampton Beast, Brampton-Etobicoke & District Cricket League, One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Development Organization, Brampton Fire Life Safety Education Division, Brampton Sports Hall of Fame, Brampton Youth Unlimited, Sports Xpress, Justine Blainey Wellness Centre, Live Long Health Group, Brampton Minor Ball Hockey, COBRA Swim Club, Bramalea Boxing Club, Brampton Minor Baseball Inc., Brampton Minor Lacrosse Assocation, Young Dragons Taekwondo, Flower City Brampton Gymnastics Club, Lika Sports, Bolton Food Products and Brampton Recreation & Culture.
Other Highlights
Meet some of Brampton's professional athletes, Olympians and Hall of Famers. Athletes scheduled to appear from 10am – 2pm
- Orlando Bowen, CFL Athlete and Executive Director
- Bob Burke, Man Cup Champion and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Member
- Chuck Ealey, CFL Grey Cup Champion and MVP Quarterback
- Dean McLeod, Chair of Brampton Sports Hall of Fame and Ontario Junior "A" Lacrosse Commissioner
- Troy 'The Boss' Ross, Olympic Boxer and Canada's top ranked boxing athlete
- Harnek Singh-Rai, Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Member and Canadian Power Lifting Hall of Fame Member
- Clinton Wayne, CFL Grey Cup Champion
- Ron Wicks, NHL Referee, 5 Stanley Cup Finals
- Information Booths and Multi Media presentations showcasing other sports and opportunities Brampton has to offer
- Win Great Prizes! Free youth sport registrations and opportunities to train with professional athletes and much more !