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I think the rumor that Robert P. McCulloch bought the London Bridge thinking it was the more recognizable Tower Bridge is probably true. The chairman of McCulloch Oil Corporation who founded Lake Havasu City flatly denies this, of course. It's still a beautiful bridge and since it was purchased to be a tourist attraction, it appears to have worked.
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Revit Level 2 Technician/ Technologist
- Recruiter
- Hunter Dunning
- Location
- Southwark, London (Greater)
- Salary
- competitive
- Posted
- 22 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 22 Feb 2019
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- Job (Function)
- Architectural Technician, Architectural Technologist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client is looking for a Revit Technician or Technologist, who will embrace a diverse, supportive and hard-working boutique sized office in South-Central London.
The practice has three offices across the UK, including London, Brighton and Manchester and have projects predominantly in commercial, towers and residential sectors.
The practice currently has a number of large projects running that require the extra support of an experienced Technician/Technologist, who can join two Architects in their Southwark based office.
Role & Responsibilities
- Liaise directly with clients
- Report to the practice Directors
- Assist in the production of Bid information
- Take a lead role in the running of large-scale projects, specifically a tower project in a London Home County
- Work with the team on the roll out the BIM strategy that will optimise BIM delivery whilst maintaining the design focus of the practice
- Responsible for project administration, reporting and co-ordination
- Take ownership of your tasks and be innovative
- Meet tight deadlines
Required Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in practice
- Happy to work in a small team of three
- Experience of working to BIM Level 2
- Fully proficient in Revit, including a portfolio showing the use of Revit in technical drawings will be required upon application
- Large-scale project experience
- Fantastic detailing and construction drawing ability
- Ideally experienced working on residential developments and towers
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong awareness of building and material technologies
- Good model making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible
- Confident and able to work using your own initiative and with limited supervision
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- Organised, structured and detail-oriented
- Dedicated to finding the joy in architecture and immersing yourself in my client's creative environment
- Be ambitious and have the desire to develop professionally within the business
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- A competitive salary fully dependent on experience
- 20 days holiday + Bank holidays
What you get back
- Training
- Social events
- Team building
- Annual team trips to Europe
- Refreshments
- Close to local amenities
- Good transport links
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Small Biz Resource: Mac OS X shines in comparison to Vista
Posted by: ReMeDy on: 01/09/2007 07:28 PM [ Print | 5 comment(s) ]
Small Biz Resource has an article posted comparing the two OS's; Apple's OS X and Microsoft's Windows Vista. The article compares items like the UI, work flow, features and functionality.
I'll allow the members of 2CPU serve their opinion and comments below. Read the entire article here.
|I've yet to see anything in Vista that blows away the Mac OS, even a version of the Mac OS that's over a year old. Microsoft still can't manage to make something simple and easy to use. Vista reeks of committee and design by massive consensus, while OS X shines from an intense focus on doing things in a simple, clear fashion and design for the user, not the programmer.
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#39460 Posted on: 01/10/2007 01:40 AM
Please put down the crack pipe. They completely miss the most important part of what a small business needs: Support. Nothing ever goes wrong with a Mac, right?
Nearly all businesses need support for their workstations: they don't have the money for an in-house IT staff. When a Mac stops working, for whatever reason, you're screwed, and that's when they hose you.
Speaking from experience, Mac OS X costs about 500% more (and that is a conservative figure) in the Enterprise to support than Windows. It may not be that bad in a small business environment, but it will be worse than Windows any day.
Why? No one knows how to troubleshoot it, and the troubleshooting tools that are out there are not free, nor are they well-documented, and some of them don't work at all or are not what the customer needs. None of the tech support plans are "free" for OS X. Hardware troubleshooting is even more sparse (though this is improving somewhat with the x86 Macs), quality control of the hardware has been very weak in the past. Patch management is non-existent, cross-platform software compatibility is non-existent. Try getting any sort of certification for Mac OS Anything: it isn't there to be had.
So, yes it might be cheaper out of the box, but I dare you to say that after one year.
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#39462 Posted on: 01/10/2007 04:58 AM
Thank you MultiMediaMan.
I've pointed this out in previous post before. Enterprises do NOT care about Apples design at all. They will take a plastic bezel case that runs Windows and supports their application any day over an Aluminum design Mac. Every day we're taking more and more Macintosh off the network because;
1)The systems with PPC are just too inferior to the evolving PC platform and the support for the PC platform is there.
2)The average pay rate for a Certified Macintosh technician up here is about $25+ an hour starting. Corporations are for ever striving to save every dollar they can. $25+ an hour is about $42k annually and no Operations manager wants to waste that type of dollar on such a minor platform.
3)Infrastructure. For the Apple Macintosh platform, it just isn't there. Windows Server 2003 and Windows Desktops and Windows Mobile devices and Windows applications (MS Office) just integrate so well that Apple has years to catch up with this type Interoperability in the Enterprise.
4)Hardware compatibility. As Multimediaman mentioned, it's too costly per component on the Macintosh side. (PPC)
This is NOT to say the Macintosh is a poor platform. Maybe @ Home where you have very little to do with large scale business Operations. Outside of the SoHo of <25 devices, it isn't happening. (yet)
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#39463 Posted on: 01/10/2007 05:20 AM
Originally posted by MultimediaMan:
Yeah, you said it. I didn't realize this until last week when I had to get 'support' from Apple (what business would put up with it taking FOUR days for you to even drop off your hardware to get looked at.
Now as far as the 500% goes...I would agree that would be true for a short time, but if it were to ever become popular I would bet a skilled administrator could spend less time fighting viruses and troubleshooting on an OS X network vs a mostly Windows network. That is just my opinion though.
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#39466 Posted on: 01/10/2007 07:08 AM
"skilled administrator could spend less time fighting viruses and troubleshooting on an OS X network vs a mostly Windows network."
If you're a network administrator with any skills at all, you don't spend any time fighting viruses, since updates are automatic, and you have a firewall and mail filtering in place. I haven't actually seen a virus in years. As far as managing the network, troubleshooting the desktop OS isn't the bulk of the task. Of course, if someone really doesn't know what they are doing, there could be a problem as you suggest, but that applies no matter what the OS.
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#39473 Posted on: 01/11/2007 02:12 PM
I don't know much about mac in an enterprice environment. But I do know that for personal use, it is fantastic.
My wife wanted a laptop, and after long debating I got her to buy a macbook (2Ghz) . I don't know why. I've never used mac. Ever. Very experienced with Win/*Nix. But I got fed up with her getting into trouble with XP and me having to come to the rescue each time (I'm a bit busy on my PhD). My brother is longtime mac user and advised it.
Well, it took us half a day to figure out the OS and get going. Everything works. No drivers for this and that. It's sleek, it interacts. (not to mention it looks gorgious) It's unbelieveable. From a user point it's a dream. She's able to do everything on her own. Simple but important things like connecting up her phone with bluetooth was done in no time. No click thirty buttons, get into device manager, install the right driver, reboot the pc now please. Straight forward. Every message you get on the screen worth reading. Giving info on what should be done next very clear. From XP, I (and especially my wife) have the habbit of ignoring every single popup window. Just click away.
Nobody can get around the fact that if your grandma wants to get online and sort out the pics of her granchildren and listen to some old elvis you digitised for her, you should get her a mac. What I'm saying is, it is 10x more user friendly and thus a good purchase for anybody who doesn't want to mess about but get the (simple?) tasks done.
I was impressed and now I'm seriously jalous. Luckaly she went away for a week and I have the new toy for myself. And what do you know, I just discovered is that it runs a lot of linux programs thanks to it being Unix (I knew that, but never took it that litteraly). I'm currently forced to writing my PhD on two pc's. Latex and Xmgrace (and other plotting tools) on the Linux box, Illustrator/Matlab/excel on the XP. Imagine, on a mac I could unite it all into one!
This is a long post and I sound like a zealot. But this is really something. I think I bought my last PC. No more sado masochism for me.
I liked his article. Sure, it smelled like fanboy ... a lot! All things negative Vista/XP vs all things positive Mac. But it had a point I can agree with. Simplicity is the way forward.


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There are some potential downsides to buying organic as a consumer.
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In addition, some research suggests that it's not actually any better for your health. A recent study conducted by the British Journal of Nutrition, however, found that there were higher levels of antioxidants, vitamins and other nutrients found in organic produce compared to non-organic[1].
So with this research shedding more light on the organic/non-organic debate, what are the main benefits of going organic?
Better for the planet
Quite simply, organic farming helps to protect our wildlife. Organic farming uses fewer pesticides and no weed killers, providing safe homes for bees, birds, insects and butterflies. With 75% of UK wildlife in decline, and 8 of our 25 bumblebee species threatened, organic farming could make a massive difference. In addition, organic farming doesn't rely on synthetic or petroleum-based pesticides or fertilisers,which reduces water and soil contamination and improves the quality of soil, meaning that it is more resistant to droughts and floods.
Agriculture is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and the food we eat within the EU is responsible for almost a third of our climate footprint as consumers. That's a pretty scary number when you consider all the other factors that contribute to our climate footprints (car fumes, land-fill waste and air miles).
Better for our bodies
Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found significant nutritional differences between organic and non-organic farming, namely that organic food is richer in antioxidants and lower in toxic metals and pesticides [1]. Now for some stats: organically produced crops have up to 68% more antioxidants than non-organic, whilst organic milk and meat contain around 50% more omega-3 fatty acids, as well as slightly higher concentrations of iron, vitamin E and some carotenoids. So that argument about organic food being no more beneficial for health than non-organic? It's got some competition.
Better for the animals
In the dairy and meat industry, many animals spend their lives in a state of constant distress and trauma. They are bred inside for volume, not welfare and often attempt to mutilate themselves and other animals as a result of treacherous conditions. Even regular standards of 'free range' are pitifully low. Organic animals are truly free-range – meaning they are free to graze on natural, organic pasture and are reared without the use of antibiotics or growth-stimulating hormones.
Farm animals account for around 45% of all antibiotics used in the UK (and two-thirds in the EU) – which is a pretty huge proportion. These antibiotics are used to compensate for cramped conditions, where disease outbreaks are common. And of course, the antibiotics don't disappear when the animals are slaughtered – they simply get passed on to you through the food chain.
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Tell us a bit about yourself!
My name is Justin Missert, I'm a dual major in economics and history. I'm a junior and will graduate in 2020. I'm from Windham, New Hampshire.
Why did you choose London? Why a UNH managed program specifically?
I chose London Spring 2018 because 1. They speak English there, 2. It is a hub of travel, I could, and did, go all through out Europe, and 3. The weather was much nicer! We only had about a little bit more than an inch of snow… compared to the six plus inches in New Hampshire. I chose a UNH managed program because it was very well supported by UNH and it was easier than doing it on my own.
Have you been out of the country before? If so, where? Did this influence your decision to study abroad in London?
Yes, but not as far or as long as when I was in London. I went to Canada for about a week with my high school band and also to the Bahama's. But I haven't travelled nearly as long as January to June.
What were your expectations of London before arriving?
Wow, going in I knew it was going to be like this huge city and traffic would be different, but other than that I had no idea how beautiful London could be, especially central London. You see all the movies and you realize it's very different than what you expect… it's better. It looks big and spread out but in central London, it's only maybe a 20 or 30 minute walk to anywhere. This was very surprising because oh, you're in Piccadilly and you can skip over the Buckingham and more!
What is the most valuable lesson you learned from studying abroad?
I guess, learning I can be very independent when I need to be, I did a lot of traveling both in the city and in Europe in general just by my self.
What has your experience taught you about yourself and the world around you?
That the world is a bigger place than I thought it was. I was sheltered, had only minimally travelled, and to going to a metropolitan with people and cultures from all over the world really opened my horizon.
Did you travel outside your host city? If so where was the favorite place you went and why?
Oh boy, I travelled so much I can't choose. I will say, top three places would have to be Switzerland, Rome and Amsterdam. But London goes with out saying.
Tell us about the classes you took abroad. Did you have any memorable moments in any of these classes?
Yes, I took two really fun classes, one called "The History of London" where the professor took us into London to visit historical sites. We were also able to see many plays, my favorites were Book of Mormon and Pippin. My family actually came to visit, and I originally booked tickets to see Book of Mormon, made a mistake and had to move the date, so we also saw Phantom of the Opera. One memorable moment was meeting Ian McKellen, he was bumbling around a pub and I saw him and talked to him. He had his Gandalf staff around the counter. I had to control my inner fanboy from screaming, "ahhhh it's Gandalf!"
Why do you recommend London? What are some of London's benefits?
Yes, highly encourage. Oh boy, so again you open your experience to a more localized culture which isn't isolated. You learn how to be independent, that's a huge thing, but you also learn how to navigate and become comfortable in a large city. If you don't come for that, it's somewhat of a culture shock. Another large thing is becoming more financially aware. You need to watch what you spend.
What is one piece of advice you would give to prospective students looking to study in London? (ex. don't be afraid to explore alone, don't pack your warmest jacket, be open minded)
Definitely do it, I think it should be mandatory to study abroad. No one has said I never had fun. It's an opportunity that might only come once in your time, so you might as well jump at it.
Any last comments?
My stay in London was brilliant.


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As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.
Genesis 50:20
When we look at scripture, we see what God has given for us to know. We find His promises, His character, His commands, and His revealed will for our lives, amongst other things. The way in which these things work themselves out in the lives of the characters in the Bible are varied in many ways.
In the book of Job, we find a man suffering for what seems to be no apparent reason. Yahweh calls him His servant and points out how he has lived a righteous life. Satan challenges that notion and says, in essence, that Job is only the way he is because of the good things in his life. God proceeds to allow Satan to basically do any and everything but kill Job. As readers of this story, it is easy for us to draw certain conclusions like "Job should know better" this is because we have the information in front of us. We see why these things are happening to Job, but from the perspective of the people in the story, it is a mystery, or is it?
In the life of Joseph, found towards the end of the book of Genesis, we find that there is a lot of drama in this story. Joseph is betrayed by his brothers, sold into bondage in Egypt, falsely accused of adultery and thrown into prison, and experienced living through a great famine. Throughout all of the suffering, and injustices that Joseph experienced, nothing we read infers that Joseph knew what was going to happen next, but what we do find is that Joseph held on to what he already knew.
We must challenge our hearts, and ask the question, how much faith do I have in the will of God for my life, and the lives of others? How much does an individual trust that though he does not know why he has lost his mom, he doesn't know why his son was murdered, or he doesn't know why he is paralyzed from the waist down, that God is working out His will for His glory and for our good, in that order? As my good friend Doug told me recently, sometimes people have faith that is a mile wide and inch deep, and when suffering comes, the life of a Christian doesn't seem so appealing anymore.
I recently had some tests done that showed some signs of a problem with my liver, and I need to do some further tests to see what the issue might be. The results could be just about anything at this point. This was probably the first time in my life that I had to think about something happening to me healthwise that could potentially be life threatening. To my own surprise, my mind did not instantly move towards a prayer for healing, but I suddenly had a great movement in my heart and mind towards how good God is. I say none of this to make myself out to be some kind of a super Christian, but as an admonition for us to always be thinking about God's goodness--come what may.
A songwriter once said, "I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future." We must hold tight to the truth that God is sovereign over all things that come to pass. If we remember, and hide in our hearts what God has revealed to us in His Word, then when something happens that we in our finite minds do not expect, our response will be very different. It is the difference between Israel wanting to go back to the leeks and the onions of Egypt, and Job saying "though He slay me, yet I will trust in Him."
"May we always remember that the secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law." Deuteronomy 29:29
Heavenly Father. The sun, moon, and stars are in your hands, the nations are a drop in a bucket in your sight, and You own the cattle on a thousand hills. And yet, in your tender love and mercy, you show great care in even the smallest details of our lives. Help us to remember your goodness in the midst of the most crushing circumstances. Help us not to fear the unknown but to embrace what we do know--that you are faithful, just, and righteous. We ask these things in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, your Son and our Saviour. Amen.


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If I have insane amounts of money, I would be willing to spend it all just to stay one night in all of these spectacular paradise – the 39 Best Luxury Hotels of the World.
1 – Grand Hotel Timeo in Sicily
Located in the high point of Taomina Hills, this hotel offers a luxurious view of Mount Etna and the volcanic coastline in Sicily. When you stay at this hotel, you can enjoy the perfect blend of ancient architecture combined with the Mediterranean.
2 – Hotel De L'Europe in Amsterdam
Settled at the heart of historic Amsterdam, this hotel overlooks the grand Amstel River. One fun fact trivia that you would love to know is that the establishment is originally built to defend people of the city from possible invaders. This place has been occupied ever since the 17th century.
3 – Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong
Sitting on top of a tall skyscraper, this hotel is considered as the highest and tallest hotel in the world along with the highest pool in the world– about 118 floors up. Stay in this hotel and enjoy a one of a kind, amazing view of the entire city.
4 – Lion Sands in South Africa
This hotel is for the brave hearted as it is outdoors and is completely uncovered. Since it is located in a game reserve, which is a home to all the wild animals out there, the rooms are located high up to keep visitors and guests safe and secure. Now, you can enjoy wilderness in all its glory.
5 – Gritty Palace in Venice
This is a hotel that lets guests experience Venetian at its finest. Located in the enchanting part of the Grand Canal stretch, you can surely enjoy amazing views. It is also once owned by the doge of Venice.
6 – Aqua Dome in Austria
This hotel tells us that there is more to Alps than just snow. This wellness resort is situated 21,000 ft atop the Alps and is surrounded by long miles of ski slopes. Enjoy a warm bath with hot water that has been collected from a thermal spring located underground. There are 3 open top pools which offer a great view of the sunset.
7 – The Caves resort in Jamaica
Since this hotel is built inside the limestone cliffs of Jamaica, it brings you as close to the Atlantic ocean as you possibly can. See the walls and have a tour of what the ancient marine life looked like through the fossils embedded in it.
8 – Conrad Rangali Island Resort in Maldives
If you have always dreamt of sleeping underwater, then this resort can certainly fulfil your dreams. You can lay down at your bed while watching the dolphins, manta rays, sharks and turtles swimming above you.
9 – Hotel Klakslauttanen in Finland
This hotel offers the best view of the starry night sky. Since it is miles away from the city, it offers guests unpolluted view of the sky while they lie at their bed.
10 – Hotel de Glace in Canada
This is a hotel that is only available from January to March and melts away during the summer time. Every year, it is completely rebuilt from scratch. An ice sculpted hotel which is equipped with an ice chapel which have witnessed thousands of weddings.
11 – Ashford Castle Hotel in Ireland
Experience living like royalty in this 800-year old hotel. This hotel has witnessed history at its finest and has played hosts to royalties like Prince Edward, Sir William and many more.
12 – Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort in Thailand
On the inside, the hotel offers luxury like no other but step out of its walls and you can see hundreds of elephants. You are given the chance to know more about these animals or to enjoy a sunset elephant trek.
13 – Treehouse Point Hotel in Seattle
This quaint yet amazing hotel is a dream come true of a man who once dreamt of living atop the trees. Guests stay at six tree houses located in the middle of a dense forest. Each and every morning, they are woken up by the sounds of birds chirping and sunlight peeking through their windows.
14 – Giraffe Manor in Kenya
Located in 140 acres of trees, this is a home to the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Regulars say that it is usual for you to see giraffes on a regular basis and oftentimes, they stop by at your villa for dinner!
15 – Jade Mountain in Sta. Lucia
Enjoy the mountains of the Caribbean as you stay in this cliffside hotel. All bedrooms are provided with an amazing view of the mountains and an infinity pool provides a great view to guests while they are swimming.


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Remember Port Ambrose, the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) marine port that Liberty Natural Gas LLC has proposed for the ocean off Long Beach and Jones Beach? Last July, 2013, a packed public hearing took place at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach. The vast majority of attendees were opposed to the project and vocal. The town at that point still showed visible signs of the damage from Superstorm Sandy, with many of the businesses not yet reopened. At a community meeting held at the Long Beach Library this past Wednesday night, the city has recovered nicely, but the sentiments against Port Ambrose were unchanged. Sane Energy Project and New Yorkers Against Fracking were invited to present about the project by local advocate, All Our Energy. The mandate from residents has been the same every time we've visited Long Beach: kill the LNG port and build the wind farm.
That's right: there's a wind farm proposed for the same plot of ocean as the LNG port. The choice between clean and dirty energy does not get more direct than this: a wind farm that would actually cut down the force of hurricanes and produce thousands of long term jobs, vs. a greenhouse gas producing monster that's a terrorist target and brings with it 6 (six) long term jobs.
What's happened with the project since last year's hearing? The agencies involved in the review process have repeatedly "stopped the clock" to allow Liberty to supply missing information about the project. The company simply can't seem to get it together: their story keeps changing even on their own website, which used to claim that gas would be delivered in ships from Trinidad and Tobago. Now the website claims they'll be importing gas from the Gulf Coast of the U.S.
This claim that Port Ambrose is meant to import gas from anywhere is an obvious invention. It would not be economically feasible to liquefy gas, load it into tanker ships, drive it up the east coast, then regasify it for Long Island markets, when the Marcellus Shale Play is one state away and the pipeline network supplying Long Island is already proposed for enlargement.
The obvious ploy is revealed by what is already happening with LNG import terminals that are built or proposed: if approved as an import terminal, it could be later flipped to export, which is a trend that's accelerating in the U.S. . Massive floating LNG terminals, such as the ones being developed by Shell and Exxon, are the wave of the future. Land-based LNG terminals, which require a more extensive environmental review, won't even be needed.
Adding to the evidence of the port becoming an export terminal is the fact that a sister project, Port Meridian, is being developed in England by the same partners as Port Ambrose.
The draft EIS for Port Ambrose is expected to be released sometime around Halloween or the November elections. A brief public comment period will then follow, so stay tuned for alerts about the public hearing. After the last public hearing, the NY and NJ governors have 45 days to respond to the proposal. Governors Christie and Cuomo have veto power, they can stop the project.
In response to this looming threat, Sane Energy Project asks all of you to get active! Do you have friends or relatives on Long Island? In the Rockaways? Please let them know!
Let's make sure they ALL call the person with the power to STOP the LNG port and BUILD the wind farm! Call Cuomo: (518) 474-8390


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Tree pruning is one of the most important and common tree maintenance services you can get. It helps remove defective areas of your tree enabling it to grow more healthily all year round. However, there are some negative side effects caused by improperly pruning your trees.
Here's what we (the tree surgeons Manchester) recommend you do and don't do to your trees when pruning.
Pruning Do's
First, it's beneficial to prune your tree. There are several acceptable types of pruning that you'll need to be aware of whether you hire tree services in Manchester or if you do it yourself. These include:
- Crown Cleaning
- Crown Raising
- Crown Reduction
- Crown Thinning
Notice that all pruning should be done on the crown of the tree. Tree's grow new branches and foliage in the crown, so when you prune in this area you're helping the tree do what it does best.
Second, you'll also want to prune the edge of the branch collar. Do not cut straight down. Instead, cut at an angle to ensure the growth is possible.
Third, do remove the branch before you start cutting close to the trunk.
Pruning Don'ts
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University of Sunderland's ultimate frisbee team extended their winning run in the league on Wednesday thanks to a dominating away performance as they beat Teesside University 1sts 15-5 at Saltersgill Playing Fields.
The Spinners came into this match off the back of a drubbing at the hands of Keele University in the cup, and were keen to bounce back in the league and build on their 15-0 thrashing of York St John 2nds.
And the team experimented with a change of tactics to help them with this – captain Kieran Thirlwell employed cutter Harry Hughan in a deep handling role and this extra option in attack seemed to come up trumps for the Red and Whites. Hughan combined well with fellow handler Teo Nistri, building the base of most of Sunderland's attacks, as well as grabbing two points and MVP.
The extra option also meant that handler Dean Lenker could break further forward and try some cuts of his own without leaving either of the other two isolated. This worked to devastating effect with the Spinners transitioning from defence to attack efficiently on many occasions throughout the game, with Lenker even scoring three points of his own.
Sunderland started the game well as they scored on their first drive after winning the toss, with Thirwell running long to grab a long backhand huck from Nistri, before quickly building on their lead to race into a 5-0 lead. The highlight of the points was a lovely forehand swing pass into the left side of endzone from Hughan to the returning Roger Wei Fang, who had missed the previous game with injury.
However, Teesside had other ideas, threatening a comeback as they pulled two back with consecutive points from some quick pass and move frisbee which left the Sunderland's defence in shock before they quickly bounced back to go into halftime 8-2 up.
The Spinners did not start the second half as well, with some complacent defending allowing Teesside to counter well after withstanding pressure around their own endzone, scoring three unanswered points and yet again threatening a comeback. But this only shocked Sunderland back into life who responded with seven back-to-back points, though not without Teesside's chances, to wrap up a dominating away victory.
Pick of the points included a curving forehand pass from Nistri to top scorer Ben Ballantyne, who managed to escape his man after a lovely run and grab in the endzone, as well as a flowing pass and move drive up the field which saw Hughan, James Davison, Aidan Kenny, Jack Hellier and Ballantyne combine before Wei Fang finished the move after Hellier's dummy run dragged away two defenders.
After the game, captain Kieran Thirwell was upbeat about his team's performance, hoping they could continue their momentum into Wednesday's game against Hull.
"I'm really proud of how we played on Wednesday," he said. "We finally showed some of the quality we actually have and it's all about making sure we build on this performance going forward to Hull next week."


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Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport
Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport
by Richard J. Mouw
Review by Jacob B. Mansfield
I'm not a very good historian but Richard Mouw had made me feel as though I were walking in the footsteps of some of the great men of Christendom. In this relational book, Mouw attempts to debunk the common negative conceptions of Calvinism by relating the Doctrines to the historical contexts of Dutch Reformed traditions like the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dort, and giving them a modern day language for the lay person to communicate with.
To make connections with people today, Mouw argues that Calvinists must shift their focus from what they believe to how they live. He is not concerned with producing another 500 + page book over each doctrine of the TULIP, they have plenty of those already. Rather he is focused on using those doctrines to shape the relationships of our lives.
I enjoyed this book because it brings a softer side to what is commonly misunderstood as a stoic understanding of scripture. Mouw does a good job of attempting to bridge that gap between the theologian at his desk and the 20 something college students returning home from a weekend of debauchery in Las Vegas.
Mouw tends to be a little wishy-washy with his exegesis. There are a few areas where I questioned his ability to take life lessons from the Bible or take life lessons from experiences. Mouw tends to err on the side of life experiences and it comes out in this book. He uses terms like, "spiritual hunch", to describe the salvation of his friends who currently do not claim Christ as their savior but may change their minds once they die and meet Christ, reference bottom of page 87. These statement alone make me question other areas of this book and his theology.
Overall, I would not suggest this book to anyone who is a babe in the faith, I don't think it would help at them grow at all. However, I might suggest this book to someone who has a clear understanding of Total Human Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and the Perseverance of the Saints, but needs a reminder of God's grace in relating to us when we were sinners.
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Chapter 14: Page 24 – Dramatic Irony
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You know the best part of this page? I didn't realize what a dramatically ironic statement I'd written for Tenzin until Seba pointed it out XD
It's good to be part of a creative team :D
Speaking of teams, the SpiderForest comic collective welcomed a bunch of great new comics to their team that you might enjoy! Here's four pretty funny ones :)


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Spanish Football Transfers
La Liga Review has received a number of e-mails asking us what's happening with Ignasi Miquel, a story we covered here a few weeks ago about the Catalan youngster who had reportedly joined Arsenal from UD Cornella in Barcelona.
Many readers are wondering why the deal has not yet formally been announced by Arsenal and have asked us if the deal has collapsed.
All we can say is, don't panic. The player will be joining Arsenal and has in all intents and purposes become an Arsenal player. The lack of any formal announcement is down to the fact that the player cannot sign a professional contract until he turns 16 on the 28th September 2008.
The player, his family, agent and club bosses have now had several visits to London and all are delighted with the treatment that they have received at the hands of Arsenal and there is no doubt that the player will be joining the Premiership.
La Liga Review has spoken with Miquel's Spanish club, UD Cornella, and they have told us that the player has really been given the VIP treatment on all of his trips to London - an indication, perhaps, of how highly he is regarded by Wenger.
According to Cornella, Miquel has visited his new school in London as well as his new home: the same home where Fran Merida and Cesc Fabregas both lodged.
Several weeks ago Miquel got to have lunch with the first team squad and was a guest at Arsenal's 2-0 win over Blackburn and, as the press office at Cornella told us, Ignasi Miquel was given his hero Cesc Fabregas's shirt after the match. On his second visit to London the player was present at Arsenal's match at the Emirates with Aston Villa. In fact, the staff at Cornella were so chuffed with their treatment at Arsenal that they have even posted some photos of their little trip on their website. (Photos of the President with Fabregas and Almunia here). Bless.
All we can say at La Liga Review is - don't worry, he's coming - and at least he hasn't had to go in to hiding like Fran Merida did: unlike Merida who Barcelona did not want to lose, Cornella are very happy with the deal that will see their youth set up financially secure for many years to come.


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A warning: We are talking about high proof Spirits here not beer or wine, which have a lower alcohol content and a much larger number of participant businesses, thus a larger political influence.
So, you have jumped through the government hoops (federal and local), you have your finances in order, you have your equipment and you are making your Spirits.
Now what?
The first thing is to get your Spirits in a given states liquor stores. This means getting a distributor for said state or getting into the state run warehouse. The problem is that there are 50 different states and it would seem 50 different rules (I won't talk about foreign distribution here).
There are basically two types of state distribution models:
Control States- These are states where the state government controls the distribution of the alcohol (and in some cases the stores themselves). See http://www.nabca.org/States/States.aspx for a list of control states.
(Go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_beverage_control_state for a lot more information on control states)
To be able to sell your product in these control states; you must pass a jurying in process (usually held once or twice a year) and you must meet certain quotas or risk being de-listed from said state.
If you are a distillery in a control state you are (usually) automatically listed with the state, although a minimum sales quota may still apply.
3-Tier States- These are states that use a state licensed distributor, at the wholesale level, to distribute alcohol to state licensed businesses. (See the above link to see if you are in a control state or not). Your distributor will probably also have quotas that you will need to meet in order for them to keep you listed with them.
(It's all about making money folks)
With all the new micro-distilleries coming on line, getting a distributor seems to be getting harder. Persistence is the key. Sometimes working with a distributor outside the main channels can work but you do need to be careful.
The next thing you will need to decide is how aggressively you want to grow.
Quite frankly this is usually a matter of how much money you want to put into advertising and competitions.
This reminds me of the old joke; how do you make a small fortune with a winery? Start with a large fortune.
The same can apply for a distillery. As you grow you will also need to keep up with demand. If you can't keep up with demand you had better have a product people are willing to wait for.
I am a fan of being more conservative. On the other hand you can be too conservative. You will have to cross that bridge when you come to it.
-Christopher M Neumann


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A corrupted customs officer, Choi Ik-hyeon, faces losing his job. Then, his life turns around as he meets ganster Choi Hyeong-bae who has connection with the Yakuza. They quickly form…
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The Biggest Bundle of Them All
A kidnapped mobster (Vittorio De Sica) persuades his captors to help him rob platinum ingots from a train.
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Empire of the Wolves
When the young detective Paul Nerteaux finds the third slashed female corpse of illegal Turkish immigrants, he decides to ask for support to the experienced dark retired detective Jean-Louis Schiffer…
Arrest Letter
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Raquel is desperate: a series of unfortunate events have led to her daughter being taken and she needs a large amount of money to get her back, and fast. After…
Deception of the Novelist
The Deception of the Novelist revolves around Justin's character as a famous novelist who receives a large inheritance after his father's passing. He rents out one of his inherited properties…
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Mr. and Mrs. Spencer were set to enjoy a romantic evening in celebration of their anniversary. However, the evening had other plans for them as it took a turn down…
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Jason wants to be taken more seriously as an actor, so he asks his friend Kevin Smith for advice, and decides to become a method actor. Trouble is, being a…
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In this unique take on the infamous Manson murders we follow two generations of chilling real life events which occur at 10050 Cielo Drive, one of America's most notorious addresses.
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The story concerns the funeral of one of three brothers in a family of gangsters that lived in New York in 1930s. Details of the past of the brothers and…
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An innocent woman, Claire Scully is drawn into a terrorist plot to kill people through the mail using a deadly strain of TB.
Crazy in Alabama
White Sands
After a series of bomb blasts in Hyderabad a special ATS team lead by officer Desai name Yasin Darji as the suspect. Following a tip-off the team reaches a location…
Whisper of Silent Body
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A mysterious new villain known only as Hush uses a gallery of villains to destroy Batman's crime-fighting career as well as Bruce Wayne's personal life, which has been further complicated…


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text: I attended an excellent one-day workshop on "The Voice of Leadership" run by Bernadette O'Brien at the School of Life. She's an actress, voice coach and therapist. Rather than focusing on the usual "how to start and end a presentation"-type approach, she taught us how to use our voices better. Continue reading "Speak Like a Leader"


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text: I have such a love for photographing newborns and expanding families. I LOVE letting babies and their families just BE, capturing the realness of who they are as a family and documenting this tiny little thing that has changed everything. It's an awesome thing to be able to witness someone during their first few moments as a parent and my goal is to capture the love and the emotions that they never knew they were capable of before. To see the way they look at their baby, to see how that baby has completely taken over their heart. To give them these images for when their baby is no longer a baby as a way to remember what it felt like to be right now. Thank you D Family for allowing me to capture this special time in your lives!


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About Real Estate: Here's what buyers should expect when seeking a mortgage
Question: We are planning to begin shopping for our first home in a month or two. What kind of financial paperwork will a lender need in order to approve our loan application?
Answer: Requirements vary from one bank to the next. If you know which lender or mortgage-brokerage firm you plan to use, sit down with one of its representatives and ask to get preapproved for a loan. The rep will tell you which documents you'll need to submit, will review them and then will determine how much you will be able to borrow.
Getting preapproved is important for two primary reasons. First, knowing the maximum amount that you can borrow will discourage you from looking at homes that you simply cannot afford. And second, the preapproval will make the offer you eventually submit for a house look stronger than a similarly priced offer from a buyer who isn't preapproved, because the seller will know that you already have the financing lined up to close the deal quickly.
That said, you probably will be asked to provide copies of the past two income-tax returns you filed and the W-2 forms that show how much you earned. Expect to produce your most recent pay stubs as well. If you're self-employed, you'll likely need to provide a year-to-date profit-and-loss statement and a current balance sheet.
The bank also will ask about your various debts. Make a list now of all of your credit cards, auto and personal loans. Write down the name and address of each creditor, the account number, the outstanding balance and the minimum monthly payment that is required.
The lender will ask about your employment history for the past several years. Be prepared to explain any lengthy gaps between jobs: Banks generally don't mind if you took time off to have a child or go back to school, but they get nervous if a borrower spent a long time without working for no apparent reason.
You also will need to show where the cash needed for the down payment and closing costs will come from. Expect to be asked for recent statements from your checking and savings accounts, stock-brokerage accounts and the like. If your parents or someone else is giving you some or all of the down payment, they probably will be asked to sign a "gift letter" that states that the money truly is a gift rather than a loan that must be repaid.
Again, your best bet is to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you begin your house-hunting trek. Gathering all the paperwork to garner preapproval may take hours or even a few days, but the benefits of spending the time now will pay dividends later.
Real estate trivia: A report released by the rate-setting Federal Reserve Board in April said many of its members want to raise interest rates in June to curb borrowing and thus quell the threat of a long-term pickup in inflation.
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Q: What is an "easement in gross"?
A: It's a document, often held by a utility company, that gives the firm access to your property if there's an emergency or to perform basic maintenance.
The title to your home probably grants an easement in gross to the phone company to string wires above your yard, or to sewage officials to maintain the pipes that run from your house into the public sewer system.
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Q: Where can I get one of those new mailboxes that zap a mail-carrier's hand when he or she tries to deliver junk mail?
A: You can't. The so-called "Smartbox" was an elaborate April Fools' Day prank orchestrated by Inbox, a unit of Internet giant Google. Its expensive online commercial not only touted the fictitious box's ability to deliver a small electric shock to a carrier who tries to fill it with unwanted mail, but also boasted of its climate-controlled interior (apparently to keep incoming correspondence at a comfortable temperature) and a built-in computer screen on its side that would allow you to search the Internet and perform several other functions.
If you're feeling a bit gullible for being fooled, don't. Plenty of other homeowners fell for the prank, as well as another launched by online insurer Esurance, for a new type of policy called "Presurance" -- a warning system that purportedly would give you up to seven days' notice before you get into a fender-bender or suffer some other type of mishap.
A friend of mine who manages an electronics store says he's still getting calls from customers who are hoping to get their hands on Samsung's made-up "Galaxy Blade," the world's first chef's knife that doubles as a top-of-the-line smartphone. And susceptible homeowners are still asking Duluth Trading Co. about the retailer's fictitious magnetic work pants: Lined with hundreds of high-powered magnets, do-it-yourselfers would simply slap their hammer and other metal tools directly onto the outside of the jeans, and thus eliminate the need for a bulky tool belt.


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A Latvian and english Linux tiny operating system. used by golf & dvd lovers
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The computer technology of software was always new codecs for more efficient data processing. This created many conversion software to slow things down.
Adobe had provided a service to unify on the internet many marking codec, video and audio codec as well.
Laterly, they were confused by the inability of directx to run games. Not substituting newer opengl for directx replacement on older operating systems.
Adobe announced Google will continue their flash player development, but Google had less experience than Adobe in older operating systems. Success of XP running Facebook games changed all the Adobe v11 outlook.
So. the use of opengl plug-ins universally will make Adobe flash players again the unifying extension of older computers and operating systems, extending the investment in the third world countries to stay on the internet a few more years or even forever.
Good luck, Adobe. Add hdmi, opengl, Dolby mobile sound, mpeg4/h.264, and speech commands, in flash player.
Adobe is a matched player of video and audio codecs and marker languages. Its service for browser operating system is necessary in the long run. Adobe flash player do Microsooft activex and directx for many internet webpages. It also did mpeg4/h.264 and MP3 for DTV. with silverlight 5 layer superimposed data layers. Adding adobe adds webpage display for windows operating system and their different browsers. So, giving up on google android makes android an orphan.
Having said that, Adobe flash player recently replaced Microsoft directx with openGL to run apps and games(smartphones) on any browsers in facebook. Now firefox on XP, vista, win7, and win8 can all run 3D video accelerator of openGL. It was nice for windows operating system users to use webkit with openGL.
It is however apparent that Android 4.1 or later may branch out more to html5 that conflicts with metro8(webGL). But then Adobe will get more customers to use their microsoft metro8 webpages on android 4.1 or later?
We will be asking adobe to display metro8 webpages(smartphone apps and games) on android by webGL(included html5 already) not android html5 at all.
adobe flash player may have to branch out to facebook and twitter diaplay codecs. ie. iE8 can not respond to webpage scripts of new advertizing panels due to html5 marker language to place ads on the webpage by shifting spaces.
iE8 has no html5. Adding webGL maybe sufficient to run apps and games without html5.
What Adobe flash player does is to enable proprietary browsers to use webpages with codecs that are not in browsers of old.
The latest adobe flash player is autoupdated on my XP with openGL accelerator. It made Firefox much faster to display webpages.
No doubt, adobe got the essence of webpage operating system requirements of apps and games programming. and it can now synchronize all the technology of cloud computing on older desktop operating system.
Great going Adobe, keep up the good work and never give up. Apps and games are going with webgL and its own html5 in the webGL. so far so good, to convert all the operating systems to internet codec(mpeg4/h.264=mjpeg+MP3+webGL).
The question is now how important is ARM cpu that adobe flash player has to have systemd packets to run USB peripherals added recently?
The software used in smartphones were simplified withou all the codecs. Only a few codec to make the software work such as openGL and html5 now combined into webgL. So if you have adobe flash player installed on your browsers, you can run smartphone apps from webpage. It maybe possible someday to run apps from apps stores on desktops, but I doubt it.
If you can run facebook on your browser then you can run the apps software from smartphones that facebook adapted. iE8 with directx has to use adobe flash player with webGL to run the smartphone software.
Microsoft had added personal settings on XP autoupdate.
The latest Adobe flash player v11x32axau_mssa_aih.exe is now installed on firefox v17.0, if you don't use dialup modem but use wifi to download.
McAfee scan plus found 5 websites maybe dangerous.
If you install Adobe v11.8, you will stop firefox from installing plug-ins from version 23, which will crash your computer.
v11.9 is testing now, may still have some problems.
Facebook games was unable to play because of lack of html5 and webGL.
Added adobe flash player(v11) and facebook(on firefox17) is now enjoyed by everyone playing games such as angry birds.
Adobe v11 now has two versions stacked for winXP. You must instal the aaa version first then install the awc version to use facebook for games.


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ALL this season Walsall fans have regarded the League Two table with varying degrees of optimism.
As the Saddlers chugged along in the top three, it's been a case of: "We might go up. We could go up."
This was the day it became: "We should go up."
Dean Keates' 67th-minute penalty, thundered home in a style befitting a marauding, man-of-the-match display by the midfielder, clinched a victory which lifted Walsall seven points clear of fourth place.
That gap could be trimmed to four if Milton Keynes win their game in hand, against Macclesfield tomorrow. But the pressure is right on the Dons after Keates & Co kept their nerve to subdue a troglodyte Chester side.
A seven-point gap with nine games left? If Walsall keep their nerve over the next month, they're on the way up.
If promotion is achieved, one of the perks will be not playing Chester next season. Blimey, we thought Boston were brutal. Compared to Chester, the Pilgrims were prima ballerinas.
But never mind that. Walsall coped and came out with a win and, in the face of such rugged opposition, manager Richard Money hailed it his team's best performance of the season.
The Saddlers had an early slice of luck when Lee Steele missed a 12th-minute sitter, but then pretty much dominated. This despite losing Darren Wrack, luckily only with a dead leg, to a horrible two-footed tackle by Dave Artell.
Artell's wretched challenge yielded a yellow card - the same punishment for taking off your shirt to celebrate a goal. Somebody really should have a look at these rules.
Fortunately for Walsall, Wrack's replacement, Hector Sam, was in fine form.
And, with Keates and Michael Dobson driving from midfield and Martin Butler looking sharp, Chester were stretched.
The pivotal moment arrived on 66 minutes. On a rare raid, Chester worked Chris Holroyd deep into the box but Clayton Ince sent out a telescopic arm to block his shot. A terrific save - and seconds later, at the other end, the visitors' over-physical approach caught up with them.
Butler was unnecessarily fouled just outside the box and, from the free-kick, Jamie Hand's handball was, even Chester boss Mark Wright admitted, blatant. Keates lashed home the penalty.
Sam then hit the inside of a post and the lead was never threatened. Again, Walsall's young back four excelled.
You could only feel sorry for Chester's fans. They have to watch that drivel every week.
WALSALL (4-4-2): Ince; Pead, Dann, Gerrard, Fox; Harper (Taylor 82), Keates, Dobson, Cooper; Butler, Wrack (Sam 27). Not used: Bossu, Demontagnac, Cederqvist.
CHESTER (3-5-2): Danby; Linwood, Bolland, Artell; Maylett (Cronin h/t), Holroyd, Bennett (Kearney h/t), Hand, Wilson; Holroyd, Steele (Brownie 73). Not used: Sandwith, Hessey.


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ANZ finalises reinsurance arrangements with Zurich | Insurance Business
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has finalised its reinsurance arrangements with Zurich and has received roughly $1bn of reinsurance proceeds, resulting in a ~25bps increase in its APRA common equity tier 1 capital.
The deal is part of the $2.85bn sale of ANZ's life insurance business, One Path Life, announced in December last year. The two-tiered transaction includes some $1bn of upfront reinsurance commission and the sale of 100% of OnePath Life.
Having received the reinsurance proceeds, ANZ said it "will continue to work through its capital management options, which may include an additional on-market buyback of $1bn to $1.5 bn." The plans will be confirmed once an analysis of the various alternatives and requisite approvals has been completed.
Meanwhile, Zurich's acquisition of OnePath Life will make the Swiss insurance giant the leading life reinsurer in the Australian market, with roughly 19% of the Australian retail life insurance market, and 6% of the group life market. As part of the deal, Zurich also inked a 20-year distribution agreement with ANZ in Australia to distribute insurance products via the bank.
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At this point Emma Stone could be an honorary Haim sister. The 30-year-old actress previously teamed up with the trio pop act during the holiday season to co-host a fundraising party for Planned Parenthood. The Oscar winner joins forces again with Este, Danielle and Alana for another worthy cause. Ready to spice up your life?
It's no secret that Stone is a huge Spice Girls fans. She, along with HAIM, recreate the girl group's iconic "Stop" routine for a new Omaze charity campaign. "Stop right now. Thank you very much. I need… you guys to hear this idea we had," Stone says. "What if you and a friend came with us to a Spice Girls concert in London?"
That's right! You can join Stone and HAIM to watch the Spice Girls, minus Posh, live in concert. You'll be flown out to London and be put up in a 4-star hotel and then ride with them to the show, taking multiple selfies along the way no doubt. Once there, not only will you sit with them in the VIP section, but you'll also meet Scary, Ginger, Baby and Sporty backstage.
How do you enter? Simply by donating. The more you give, the better your chances. Head over to Omaze.com/GirlPower to donate right now. All proceeds are going to support PATH, Child Mind Institute, The Los Angeles LGBT Center, The Global Girls Alliance, and Charities Aid Foundation of America.
Watch the video announcement below.
Emma Stone and HAIM Invite You to Meet the Spice Girls


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From STAFF REPORTS
Published: Thursday, January 23, 2014 | 11:19 AM
From February 7 – 9, 2014, thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will converge at the Pasadena Convention Center for the 47th California International Antiquarian Book Fair. Recognized as one of the world's largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, the Book Fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, photographs and more. The 2014 edition of the Book Fair will also include a special celebration of William Shakespeare's 450th birthday.
Featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Book Fair will present volumes from five centuries of printing, as well as original manuscripts that predate Gutenberg. Books will cover every imaginable area of interest — from the history of travel and exploration, early science and medicine to classic literature, modern first editions, children's and illustrated books, and the arts. Items range in price from a few dollars to more than six figures.
"Because of Shakespeare's enduring influence on literature and the arts, we couldn't let this milestone birthday pass without celebrating his genius,†said Michael R. Thompson, Book Fair Chair of the Southern California Chapter of the ABAA, which organizes the event. "The Book Fair is all about bringing people closer to books by giving them a chance to browse, touch and even go home with items that they might imagine could only be found in a museum or special collections library. We're really excited about connecting people with Shakespeare in the same way.â€
The Book Fair's tribute will include a special exhibit featuring some of the finest expressions of Shakespeare through the centuries. The Huntington Library, which holds a world-class collection of early editions of Shakespeare's works, will offer an enlightening display on Shakespeare scholarship throughout the 90-plus years of its history. Fine press and artists' books from the Ella Strong Denison Library at Scripps College will show how Shakespeare has inspired the art of the book. Poster images from the collections of the Margaret Herrick Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will spotlight memorable film adaptations of Shakespeare from around the world, while photos, costume studies and prompt books with actors' handwritten notes from the Honnold/Mudd Library at the Claremont Colleges Library will offer insights into stage productions.
Rare books on food and cookery in Elizabeth times from the University of California San Diego Library and a related special panel "What Shakespeare Ate: Dining in the Elizabethan Age" will further immerse Book Fair visitors into the world of the Bard. Panelists include Los Angeles Times and Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold; noted food historian Charles Perry; cookbook author and founder of the Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne Anne Willan; and bookseller Ben Kinmont who specializes in antiquarian books on gastronomy. Los Angeles Times columnist Patt Morrison will moderate. Those who want to start their own collections of the plays or sonnets will find many opportunities to acquire items from individual dealers who will be displaying their finest Shakespeare works at the Book Fair.
The Book Fair is the perfect introduction for those new to the world of rare books and includes a seminar on the basics of collecting. Sunday, February 9 is Discovery Day, which gives attendees the opportunity to present up to three items to experts for free examination.
Book Fair hours are Friday, February 7 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 9:00 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center, located at 300 East Green Street, Pasadena. Tickets on Friday, February 7 are $25 and provide three-day admission. Proceeds from Friday tickets will benefit and offer free admission to the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens during the month of February. Tickets purchased on Saturday or Sunday are $15 and include return entry and free admission to the Huntington during the Book Fair.
Purchase tickets for the Book Fair at Eventbrite. For more information, visit www.cabookfair.com or call (800) 454-6401. Connect with the Book Fair at http:/twitter.com/cabookfair or http://www.facebook.com/CABookFair.


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Bishop Clint S. Brown
With a strong presence anchored in praise & worship, Dove Award Winning Bishop Clint Brown is a staple Pastor, Singer, and Songwriter today. Boasting a recording career that has spanned over 30 years, Bishop Brown has released over 22 albums with over 400 songs, many translated into different languages, with record labels such as Hosanna, Integrity, Daywind, Word, Maranatha, Universal Music Group just to name a few. In addition to his stellar music career, Bishop Brown has been a Senior Pastor and International Speaker at churches and conferences for over 20 years.
Clint Brown can best be described as a modern day David who is synonymous with praise and worship as well as gospel music around the world. Much of his work has been recorded by other artists such as Ron Kenoly, Vicki Winans, Beverly Crawford, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop Marvin Winans, Vicki Yohe and many more! Clint Brown got his start as a youth pastor at a small church in Eunice, Louisiana. As a young man, Clint Brown was hired by Pastor Rod Parsley as music director to lead praise and worship at World Harvest Church in Columbus Ohio. After 6 years with Pastor Rod Parsley, Bishop Brown moved to Orlando in 1992 and started Faithworld Church following God's plan for him to pastor. Since that time Bishop Brown has seen his congregation grow to over 6,000 members. In 2014, God shifted Bishop Clint Brown into a new dimension to re-launch the vision of the ministry with a new name, JUDAH Church! Judah Church is multi-racial church with over 31 different nationalities represented in it's membership.
When asked about the purpose and direction of his church, Bishop Brown said, "We have a desire to bring healing and restoration to hurt and broken people as well as covering many pastors and churches throughout America.
Each year, Bishop Brown has overseen a major music conference, The Judah Music Conference, which reaches people worldwide and teaches keys to leadership and ministry while hosting Pastor and members alike from over 500 churches. In 2015, the Judah Music Conference was refocused to expand outside of the city of Orlando, and has been re-created as a nationwide tour with conferenes hosted throughout the year by different churches from Florida to Canada and New York to Hawaii!


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American Eagle to open new prototype store
The nationwide fashion retailer, American Eagle, is diving into new territory with its new prototype store, AE Studio, which is set to open on November 10 in New York's Union Square neighborhood. The new store will be different in its offerings including a higher focus on denim, the ability to customize your jeans, and even doing your laundry. The store hopes to bring in new and young customers and keep them longer with their customization process. There are plenty of other additions to entice crowds such as iPads in the dressing rooms to serve the customers, a studio bar and seating area, and many more that are not usually a staple of retail outlets. These unique offerings however have their downfalls. AE will need to work hard to publicize and market this new store as well as portray all of the benefits of their resources to their customers in a way that makes them want to get the full experience from the store. American Eagle has had great successes in the apparel industry for the past 4 decades, and judging by their new innovations such as AE studios, this trend does not seem to be ending anytime soon.


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The 2008 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize
with guest judge Amy Hempel
The winning submission, selected by Amy Hempel, will be read as part of the Selected Shorts performance at Symphony Space on May 21, 2008. The story will be recorded for possible later broadcast as part of the public radio series. The winner will receive $1000.
Full details at http://www.symphonyspace.org/shorts/writing_contest.


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Luzon Colleges of Science and Technology is an institution accredited by TESDA that offers Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs (TVET) under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Luzon Colleges of Science and Technology
Address: Arzadon Bldg., #5 Mc Arthur Hiway, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines
Telephone Number: (075) 568-3474 / 2829
TESDA Approved Programs
Here is the list of available TESDA registered programs and short courses offered in "Luzon Colleges of Science and Technology" in the Province of Pangasinan.
List of Tesda Courses Offered / Registered Programs
|Course Authorized
|Automotive Servicing NC I
|1,460 Hours
|Automotive Servicing NC II
|840 Hours
|Bartending NC II
|378 Hours
|Bartending NC II (Ladd.-BSHRM)
|378 Hours
|Building Wiring Installation NC II
|1,400 Hours
|Caregiving NC II
|1,042 Hours
|Caregiving NC II (Ladd.-BSN)
|1,042 Hours
|Commercial Cooking NC II
|342 Hours
|Commercial Cooking NC II (Ladd.-BSHRM)
|342 Hours
|Computer Hardware Servicing NC II
|594 Hours
|Computer Hardware Servicing NC II (Ladd.-BSComSci)
|594 Hours
|Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II
|2,332 Hours
|Food & Beverage Services NC II
|356 Hours
|Food & Beverage Services NC II (Ladd.-BSHRM)
|306 Hours
|Front Office Services NC II
|414 Hours
|Front Office Services NC II (Ladd.-BSHRM)
|414 Hours
|Health Care Services NC II
|660 Hours
|Health Care Services NC II (Ladd.-BSN)
|850 Hours
|Household Services NC II
|400 Hours
|Housekeeping NC II
|288 Hours
|Housekeeping NC II (Ladd.-BSHRM)
|288 Hours
|Machining NC II
|1,460 Hours
|Practical Nursing
|2,640 Hours
|Programming NC IV
|792 Hours
|Programming NC IV (Ladd.-BSComSci)
|792 Hours
Basic Requirements for TESDA Courses:
- At least 18 years of age
- At least High School Graduate
- Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
- With good moral character
- Undergone a pre-training assessment
- Can communicate both orally and in written form
Training Fees and Schedule
The cost of training and tuition fees may vary depending upon the specific course of interest and the school offering the training. Training centers also may have slightly different syllabus to teach to students in a class.
For inquiries, tuition fees, enrollment procedures, class schedule and other concern, it would be better that you visit their school/training center and inquire for other documents they may need.
Location and Contact Information
For further information, please contact the school directly at telephone number (075) 568-3474 / 2829. You can also visit Luzon Colleges of Science and Technology. The assessment center is located at Arzadon Bldg., #5 Mc Arthur Hiway, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines.


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Last night, was amazing. Last night, I went to go see Gallant with special guest, Eryn Allen Kane, at U Street Music Hall in D.C. Went with Demi and some friends. Shoutout to my new Indo friends! Haha. It was wild though. I recently started listening to Gallant again last week after a homegirl of mine mentioned him on Twitter. I checked if he had any shows coming up and it just so happened that he was having one in DC on my birthday. It was fate.
Dude was amazing. His falsettos in person are crazy. You know you're good when you sound just as good live, if not better, than on a recorded track. if you haven't heard of Gallant, get on Spotify right now and look him up. Or click below. Shoot, Eryn Allen Kane was bomb too. She paid tribute to D.C. with Sexy Lady at the end though!
It was an intimate show. U Street Music Hall is pretty small. It's basically a basement that can fit about 500 people. There's something about smaller shows that make it that much better. It was dope. I wanted to be first in line but nobody wanted to go with me except Rian hahaha. Rian ended up getting Gallant's sweaty ass towel during the show too lmao. It was cool that this show was the start of his Ology tour. Basically, his first show as a headliner. This dude is gonna get big one day. Maybe even win a Grammy.
It was nice not taking that many photos and just enjoying the concert. It's crazy now that at shows, all you see are phone screen. Wild bruh. Live in the moment more instead of trying to capture it all! I get it, you want to take some photos/videos. If you do, just make sure it doesn't take up half of of your whole damn time at the show. Enjoy yourself!


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Ukrainian food producers to take part in Food West Africa Exhibition in Nigeria
In Lagos, Nigeria, the Food West Africa Exhibition will be held on May 17-19, 2017 that can become a unique platform for the Ukrainian food producers to conclude direct agreements.
Business Development Director of the UCCI Group Viktoria Rakhmatullina said this at a press conference in Ukrinform on the topic "How Ukrainian entrepreneurs can work in the Arab-African region. Participation of the national companies in exhibitions of the UAE and Nigeria in order to assess the prospects of the market for export of own production," an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"In Lagos, Nigeria, the Food West Africa Exhibition will be held on May 17-19. The Nigerians say that this is the largest event for the food industry in the African region. And this is a unique platform for the Ukrainian food producers," she said.
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?/
Mr. Rogers needs no introduction. It's all too easy to gently pluck the heartstrings of many a grown adult with the same dulcet tones featured in the theme song he himself wrote back in 1968.
At the beginning of the trailer, a broadcaster intones the debut of the show on WQED as the glockenspiel chimes a harmonic minor tune that definitely errs on the side of nostalgia. At 0:21, however, a contemporary piano doubles the rhythm from 6/8 to 12/8 with cascading, arpeggiated chords, as we suddenly switch perspectives to one that looks back at his career. At 0:32 some very soft strings enter, alongside the chiming glockenspiel again.
Various of Rogers' issues that he tackled are highlighted, rightly, as radical for his time: divorce and race relations feature predominantly as part of an overall legacy that causes us to realize how forward looking Fred was, and unique in the way that he was able to distil such issues in a way that is friendly towards children.
At 1:05 we enter the second half of the trailer with a fresh hit of brass and a bed of strings. A highlighted review card cites the movie as a "balm of empathy in divisive times"; indeed, it's a less than subtle nod towards the deeply entrenched political camps currently in the United States.
Through a monologue by Mr. Rogers that arguably epitomizes his life philosophy, the soundtrack builds and builds, calmly but surely, until it finally breaks at 2:10. We then distinctly hear the door that a youthful Mr. Rogers opens, possibly during the first time he did so on television in 1968. Notably, this is on the dominant chord – the second last chord we usually hear at the end of a typical classical symphonic phrase.
Suddenly, we are taken back again to where we were at the beginning of the trailer, awash in the original recording of "Won't you be my neighbor?" as the title and date cards appear. It's a no-holds-barred, unabashed wave of reminiscence that works perhaps because that's what Mr. Rogers' neighborhood was always about: unabashed earnestness, whether through the Civil Rights movement, or the Cold War – and, yes, even (and perhaps especially) through today's political moment.
The narrative shifts and transitions for this trailer, then, are deftly handled by the music, which shifts completely in both tone and timbre as well as standard musical elements like rhythm and harmonic motion, bookended by the recording whose lyrics the film borrows its title from. The cinematic middle section in particular helps Mr. Rogers' words come alive – and reminds us that they resonate equally well today.
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the end.
she couldn't breathe.
it was as though the city was crumbling in on her.
it was on the subway when she first noticed it: the slow, inching end of her love-affair with new york. she had ceased to find any charm in the thousand little eccentricities around her.
she could no longer bear the plaintive cries of taxi horns or the cloying sense of loneliness in crowded elevators.
so she began to pull out detailed maps of the continental US. she traced the orange interstate lines back and forth, up and down, planning her escape. her fingers running over the rocky mountains, the great lakes, along the continental divide divining for answers, groping for meaning. the questions always, where to go?
she dreamt of closing her eyes, moving her hand along the folded ridges until she felt the need to stop. and that stop would be the beginning. the next move. the migratory edict.
but she lacked the courage to close her eyes.
and without an answer she was forced to stay.


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Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Finished Quilt Top
We enjoyed some visiting, sewing, and festivities. One of the quilters brought us snacks and her napkins said: "Wise men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Wise women brought wine."
There were a lot of HST's to make in this project and we didn't have enough time to finish our tops that day, but mine is now finished. I made the door hanging version (there is also a tablerunner version) and am eager to quilt this.
I pieced some batting scraps together, and found a hunk of old fabric I don't really like to use for a backing. Now I am pin basting the three layers together using my favorite "Kwik Klip" tool.
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A start and a finish! What a great way to start the new year in style.ReplyDelete
Nice looking little door hanger in those great KT fabrics. I don't know how I ever basted a quilt with pins before I got my Kwik Klip.ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous quilt! I love the fabrics you chose. I'm afraid that I consumed much wine while constructing a quilt with triangles, that quilt wouldn't be fit for the dog to use (if I had a dog). ha!ReplyDelete
That is so cute! Love your choice of fabrics. I'm with Kathy - alcohol and sewing do not mix with me =) Something about falling asleep quickly...... =)ReplyDelete
A machine quilter friend(not Kathy) told me a glass or two of wine makes you relaxed and machine quilting easier. I have tried it....SHE LIED!!! Okay maybe it wasn't the wine so much as the one behind the sewing machine. Great finish!ReplyDelete
Yeah for a finish! I love sewing with friends!ReplyDelete
Love your quilt. The colors are right up my alley. An YES! the wise women did bring wine LOL.ReplyDelete
I love that your group does Kris' mysteries. You have a lovely little piece for the new year.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful piece! I love the cheddar centers! Haha! You could call this little piece, "Wine and Cheese"! LOL! Happy to help . . . I'm here all day. (Unless my eyes or the photo have deceived me and the center blocks are not cheddar. In which case, ignore my entire post after "What a beautiful piece!") ;)ReplyDelete
Fun! I really like the border fabric.ReplyDelete
You are already very productive this year. I love the door version of this quilt.ReplyDelete
Beautiful! I love mysteries, so much fun!ReplyDelete
I like your color choices. Very nice quilt.ReplyDelete
Your door hanging is so beautiful. Love the colours. I wanted to participate too but haven't started yet :( I like the table runner version. Love the napkins. so funny and true. Only women would think of bringing the wine. ;^)ReplyDelete
I love, love, love your colours. Wonderful!ReplyDelete
Love the top....ReplyDelete
What a cute flimsy and a great way to start off the new year :)ReplyDelete
Wow, that's a pretty quick finish!ReplyDelete


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A fair reading of Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's "Sunday Tweetorial" on the opioid overdose crisis leaves one simultaneously encouraged and frustrated.
First the encouraging news. The Commissioner admits that the so-called epidemic of opioid overdoses has "evolved" from one "mostly involving [diverted] prescription drugs to one that's increasingly fueled by illicit substances being purchased online or off the street." Most encouraging was this passage:
Even as lawful prescribing of opioids is declining, we're seeing large increases in deaths from accidental drug overdoses as people turn to dangerous street drugs like heroin and synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Illegal online pharmacies, drug dealers and other bad actors are increasingly using the Internet to further their illicit distribution of opioids, where their risk of detection and the likelihood of repercussions are seen by criminals as significantly reduced.
As I have written here and here, the overdose crisis has always been primarily caused by non-medical users accessing drugs in a dangerous black market fueled by drug prohibition. As government interventions have made it more expensive and difficult to obtain diverted prescription opioids for non-medical use, the black market responds efficiently by filling the void with heroin, illicit fentanyl (there is a difference) and fentanyl analogs. So policies aimed at curtailing doctors' prescriptions of opioids to patients only serve to drive up deaths from these more dangerous substitutes, while causing patients to suffer needlessly, sometimes desperately, in pain. Gottlieb validates my argument in his "tweetorial," providing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Now for the frustrating news. Gottlieb next reminds us, "No controlled substances, including opioids, can be lawfully sold or offered to be sold online. There is no gray area here." He provides evidence of rampant illegal internet marketing of prescription opioids, with 95 percent of internet pharmacy websites selling opioids without a prescription, often conducting transactions with cryptocurrencies, and shipping these orders "virtually anywhere in the US." This is also the way illicit fentanyl is flooding the market.