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Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced Senate Joint Resolution 54 on February 28, which, if passed, would require President Trump to remove all US personnel from their activities in support of the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen and halt US logistical support to coalition air raids--including in-flight refueling, intelligence sharing, and targeting assistance--that have consistently targeted civilian schools, markets, and homes. Furthermore, S.J.Res.54 reasserts Congress' power to approve and oversee the president's deployment of the armed forces, as mandated by the War Powers Resolution. This assertion is not only a welcome congressional effort, as multiple presidential administrations have failed to push for an end to the war in Yemen; S.J.Res.54 is also the latest manifestation of a positive upward trend in congressional engagement on ending US complicity in and perpetuation of Yemen's catastrophe.
Though some Members of Congress have challenged US involvement since the intervention's start, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), with support from Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), introduced the first piece of legislation to build significant momentum around ending US engagement in the ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis in Yemen in September 2016. Senate Joint Resolution 39 attempted to curb the export of specific topline weapons and other US military equipment to Saudi Arabia, primarily by blocking the sale of 153 Abrams tanks. While the resolution did not pass, 27 senators did vote to bring it to the floor.
This effort was later echoed in the introduction of Senate Joint Resolution 42, again led by Senators Murphy and Paul. In contrast to S.J.Res.39, S.J.Res.42 specifically tried to block the transfer of precision guided munitions (PGMs) to Saudi Arabia, which human rights groups have directly connected to strikes on civilian targets. Similar to S.J.Res.39, S.J.Res.42 was ultimately unable to pass through the Senate; however, there was a significant increase in the number of senators that voted in support of the resolution. Forty-seven senators voted to bring S.J.Res.42 to the floor. The debates around the two resolutions signaled a recognition by the Senate that the Saudi-led coalition is not using these weapons to further US foreign policy objectives and peacebuilding initiatives. Yet despite this progress, neither of these resolutions addressed the significant US provision of logistical support to the coalition's bombing campaign, which has arguably been just as lethal as the US weapons transfers.
Following these two Senate Resolutions, Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Walter Jones (R-NC) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 81 in September 2017. H.Con.Res.81 directly addressed the role that the US government is playing in the war by fueling the coalition's bombing campaign in Yemen. It directed the President to remove all US Armed Forces from missions related to Yemen, except those engaged in operations directed at Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and affiliated groups. In invoking Congress' Article I, section 8 war powers to end the US role in exacerbating Yemen's civil war, H.Con.Res.81 became the most consequential congressional action to date regarding the conflict. By directly exercising these rarely invoked constitutional war powers, Congress would have prevented US personnel from provisioning in-flight refueling, intelligence sharing, and targeting assistance to the Saudi-led coalition's engagement in Yemen's civil war. This resolution was stalled when House leadership arbitrarily stripped it of its privileged status in November 2017. It continues to attract support in the house, however, so far gaining 50 cosponsors.
In between these resolutions have come other less visible, but no less important, congressional initiatives aimed at curtailing the United States' exacerbation of the war and humanitarian crisis. In March 2017, Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) led on a letter signed by 52 members of Congress urging Secretary of State Tillerson to push for the opening of Yemen's Hudaydah port, partially shut down by blockade. A month, later, 55 representatives sent a letter to President Trump demanding that he consult Congress before deepening US involvement in the civil war. The annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment process also yielded several Yemen-related initiatives. While a strong NDAA amendment proposed by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) to prohibit funding for US military missions in Yemen unrelated to the 2001 AUMF did not make it into the final act, two reporting requirements proposed by Rep. Lieu, which require the US to publicly detail its military activities in Yemen and to propose a diplomatic strategy for the United States in Yemen, did, and are now awaiting response from the administration.
Now S.J.Res.54, the Senate counterpart to H.Con.Res.81, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), and Senator Murphy, is up for debate and vote. Similar to the House resolution, S.J.Res.54 aims to halt US logistical support for coalition air raids and remove all US personnel from the conflict. This resolution additionally reaffirms congressional authority to oversee and approve the president's deployment of armed forces in support and advise missions to foreign militaries, as mandated by Section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution. This authority is more important than ever, as the Trump Administration continues to offer a blank check of support to the coalition, even as its campaign is the leading cause of civilian casualties in Yemen, per the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
It is critical that this latest effort pass, and that this war powers debate, and potentially H.Con.Res.81, be taken up again in the House. S.J.Res.54 marks the highest point yet of a positive upward trend in congressional engagement on Yemen, and it is actionable legislation that, if passed in both chambers, can immediately start protecting civilian lives in Yemen.


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The Luxuria Lifestyle June Hit List!
June 1, 2017
The Luxuria Lifestyle June Hit List has landed! There's loads of chances to win including tickets to the supercar City Concours Evolution and Marcus Lancaster's Gallery Event at Aquavit, along with the latest offerings from Quaglinos (Martinis and Meringues anyone?!), Westfield's Open-Air Cinema and Galvin's gourmet bbq at La Chapelle. Get that diary filled up pronto!
Retox! With Brunch at the W
Why detox when you can Retox?! Brunch up while you get down to some cool electro beats from the DJ – there's an unlimited fresh smoothie bar, fresh fruits, homemade granola and healthy snacks… And then, after all that goodness, you'll need some fuel in the form of Parmesan and Asparagus Tarts, Mini Potato Tortillas with Aioli and Caprese Salads with Pistachio Pesto! There's an Iberico Ham Bar, Cheese Station with Manchego, Tallegio and lots of other dairy goodness and a loaded dessert stage with Oreo Cheesecake, Matcha and Toffee Panna Cotta and Rose Gateaux. £45 per person for unlimited food and 2 hours free-flowing prosecco.
Champagne Crab Shack Pop-Up with CLAW at 100 Wardour St
From 8th June for four weeks only, 100 Wardour St will host the Champagne Crab Shack with award-winning seafood restaurant CLAW. With the installation of an immersive fisherman's shack experience including fishnets and giant crab claws, you can indulge in Moët & Chandon Champagne while feasting on CLAW's mouthwatering famous crab, lobster and crayfish rolls, served up with sides of seasonal greens and classic chips. The collaboration will fall under D&D London's group-wide #Blossomcity17 campaign – a floral celebration in May and June.
City Concours Evolution of the Supercar
The new London City Concours is being held at the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters in the City of London from 8-9 June. With super cars from the past 6o years, there will be a display of some of the most iconic, extreme and beautiful performance cars ever built.
Featuring arguably the very first supercar, the 1950s Mercedes 300SL 'Gullwing' with its iconic shape and title of world's fastest production car, along with the Ferrari 288 GTO – the first production car to break through the 186mph barrier, the Ferrari LaFerrari will also be on display – a 963hp technological marvel featuring active aerodynamics and petrol-electric power.
Each of the cars, from legendary motorsport contenders to pre-war rarities, has been carefully picked by a panel of experts, including those from the event's partners at Octane and evo magazines.
Searcys Gorgeous New Summer Menus
You'll be spoiled for choice at Searcys St. Pancras Restaurant & Bar this summer with a number of new menus including an express service for those in a rush to board the Eurostar – just look out for the 'express icon' and your food will be with you in no time!
Fizz and Fish Friday meanwhile, offers up head chef Colin Layfield's signature fish pie for two, served along with seasonal seafood and two glasses of Searcys Selected Cuvée for just £50.
Taking place this Wednesday at Westfield London, you can also explore The Women in Champagne with five cuvées and a selection of cheese and charcuterie. (tickets £35).
Thirsty Thursdays each week offers fantastic value for money with 30 minute Champagne tastings with four cuvées for just £10, with 20% off all bottles bought on the evening.
Westfield's Open Air Cinema
From 7-18th June at Perks Field near Kensington Gardens, the London Food Month's Night Market will be running along with a bevvy of brilliant movies to enjoy. With some of the capital's best food and drink vendors serving up delicicious grub against the backdrop of some epic films, you can book up here.
Jeff Galvin Hosts Gourmet BBQ at Galvin La Chapelle
Barbecue season is here! Making the most of the warmer weather, Michelin starred chef Jeff Galvin will be cooking up a storm on Thursday 8th June in the garden of La Chapelle in Spitalfields. With starters including grilled Norfolk asparagus, poached egg & Summer truffle followed by mains of BBQ salt-baked celeriac, goat's curd, grilled celery, balsamic beetroot gel & sorrel or smoked côte de boeuf served with mille-feuille potatoes, chargrilled artichokes & grelots onions, there's also a selection of mouthwatering desserts on offer like the roasted & chargrilled spiced pineapple, coconut sorbet as well as roast apricots with lavender honey ice cream. Bookings can be made for both lunch and dinner.
Also firing up on Thursday and Friday evenings at Galvin HOP from 8th June and all day on Saturdays and Sundays will be a special barbecue menu accompanied by a Sipsmith Gin bar – the perfect accompaniment.
A Taste Of Argentina with 7 Days of Gaucho
Gaucho will celebrate London Food this month this month with A Taste of Argentina showcasing some of the best it has to offer. On Thursday 1st June, the showcase begins at Gaucho Picadilly with The Divine Bovine, Gaucho's annual celebration of their stunning Argentine Beef including a five course tasting menu with paired wines.
On Sunday 18th June, Gaucho will be hosting an extra-special Gaucho Film Club, with a screening of Chef but in true immersive style, you'll get to eat and drink exactly what's being shown in the film!
There'll also be a Festival of Gin at Gaucho Canary Wharf, on Saturday 24th of June to celebrating the start of Gaucho's summer terrace season on the Tanqueray Terrace with specially created cocktails and bar snacks, rounding off with the Gaucho Summer Terrace Party at Gaucho Broadgate on Tuesday 27th June. Expect free-flowing drinks, cool beats and Argentinian canapés. Book here.
Cinnamon Kitchen's Bombay Sapphire Gin Garden
Vivek Singh's modern Indian Restaurant Cinnamon Kitchen, is cooling off during the summer months with its Bombay Sapphire Gin Garden. Opening on Friday 2nd June, it will feature a bespoke gin bar, luxury gazebos and an outdoor TV screen airing the best of the summer's sport in Devonshire Square. Expect lush botanicals, comfy seating, a giant swing bench and life size baby elephants in the juniper jungle! There's also a range of mouthwatering cocktails on offer including the Ultimate Gin & Tonic Twists with mint and ginger and chilli and cucumber, or the signature Starry Summers Night, made with Star of Bombay, green cardamom, cinnamon stick and tonic. Bar snacks will include traditional grazing plates of lamb shammi kebabs, East-meets-West masala potato wedges, and platters of farmhouse cheeses, served alongside naan bread and mixed chutneys. Make sure you don't miss any of the big sporting events like Wimbledon and Ascot with all the action on the big screen while you kick back in a private gazebo, or if you're looking for a bigger gathering, the Summer Pavillion with Cinnamon Kitchen's bar Anise is just the place decked out with vintage sport memorabilia.
Open from 12pm-11pm Monday to Friday.
WIN pair of tickets to Marcus Lancaster's Exclusive Photography Showcase
Win a pair of tickets to this exclusive London Gallery event being held on Monday 19th June to view Marcus Lancaster Photography's stunning work. Being held at Aquavit, you'll be able to enjoy delicious drinks from House of Elrick Gin, whilst perusing the collection on Scandinavia. Check out the website for a glimpse of what to expect.
To win, just copy and paste the following on Twitter and be sure to follow @luxurialifeuk @houseofelrick
#WIN pair of tickets to Marcus Lancaster Photography Gallery Event 19 June Just F+RT @luxurialifeuk, @houseofelrick & @Aquavitlondon
Vivek Singh's Guest Series
The best foodie collaboration series of the summer is Vivek Singh's Guest Chef Series taking place at his renowned restaurant, The Cinnamon Club this June & July! Vivek Singh is teaming up with four of London's most talented chefs for a series of one-off collaborative dinners. Joining forces with Adam Handling of the Frog, Aggi Sverrisson of Texture, José Pizarro of Pizarro and Mark Hix of Hix, each dinner with demonstrate the chefs' individual talents and no two dinners will be the same.
The series of dinners will offer guests a gastronomic dining experience, featuring five courses that fuse Vivek's signature Indian cooking techniques with each chef's individual culinary flair. The Cinnamon Club's sommelier, Laurent Chaniac, will expertly pair wines to each dish.
The series kicks off with Adam Handling of the Frog on the 12th June, followed by Aggi Sverrisson on the 21st June, José Pizarro on the 19th of July and Mark Hix on the 18th September.
Tickets are £120 and include a welcome cocktail, canapes, five courses plus wine pairings and can be purchased by clicking this link here
Atul Kochhar's Indian Haute Cuisine Pop-Up at Barcelona's Cotton House Hotel
Heading to Barcelona in the next couple of months? Until July 31st, you can experience a delicious offering from Benares' Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar at the renowned Cotton House Hotel Autograph Collection.
The luxury five star hotel which boasts library, lounge, terrace and outdoor pool, will for the next few months also be offering a pop up restaurant experience which will include seven delicious dishes, plus a selection of mouthwatering cocktails and Indian-inspired tapas.
Oasis UK's Big River Give Fundraiser
Fancy a nautical dining experience on the Thames? Bubbles against the backdrop of some of London's famous landmarks and an auction with a tonne of money-can't-buy prizes?! Make sure you get your tickets for Oasis UK's charity event with boarding at 7pm on June 29th from Westminster Pier Dock 2. Tickets are £95 each or 4 for £360 including full bottle of wine, glass of fizz, half a bottle of still or sparkling water and a 4 course dinner included in the price. Oasis UK is a charity which works to support disadvantaged people to transform their situations. To book, click here.
Hyde Bar Ocho Tequila Masterclass
Guest bartender Tomas Estes (who is one of two Tequila Ambassadors for the Mexican Government no less), is the perfect person to show you how to shake it with the Hyde Bar's Tequila Class. Learn how to create the best Margarita, whilst perfecting the technique for other de-lish tequila based cocktails. You'll get to mix the drinks yourselves and enjoy them amongst the group. There'll also be a prize for the best – a £50 bar tab. Nice. Cocktails and canapés included along with intro and short talk from Tomas. £29 per person. Email email@example.com or click here.
Written by Luxuria Lifestyle UK's Ashleigh Whitfield
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Masterclass at Taste of London 2017
Taking you 'Behind the Label', this exclusive Laurent-Perrier champagne masterclass will reveal untold secrets, whilst showcasing the entire range of its seven champagnes –
Go 'Behind The Label' with Laurent-Perrier champagne as it returns to Taste of London 2017. This exclusive masterclass experience will reveal untold secrets behind the entire portfolio – the widest range in the world of a single house, including the Grand Siècle which is enjoyed aboard British Airways First, the Alexandra Rosé 2004, one of the world's most highly acclaimed sparkling Rosés and the chance to sip the new La Cuvée, launching this summer. The tasting experience will run 14th – 18th June, tickets £72, available here.

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The Renewables Obligation Order and Ofgem require an Independent sustainability audit for generating stations with a TIC ≥1MW. The audit must be performed in accordance to the International Standard for Assurance Engagements (ISAE 3000). The date of report submission is by the 30th June each year for biogas installations.
EnviroSense is a provider of assurance engagements in the biomass, biogas and bioliquid industry.
Below is a summary of the Ofgem guidance, the sustainability criteria and audit requirements which are included for your information and further reading. Alternatively, contact us directly with any questions you may have. We shall be pleased to answer any questions.
Ofgem Sustainability Audit and Annual Report
The sustainability audit, often referred to as the, "Ofgem Sustainability Audit" is required for biogas stations with a total installed capacity (TIC) ≥1MW. The purpose is to provide independent assurances to Ofgem that the sustainability criteria have been met. This is an annual requirement. All biogas stations claiming ROCs over ≥1MW have to be audited and must provide the results of the audit to Ofgem in a sustainability audit report. The audit report must be conducted and compiled by the independent audit company and verify if sustainability information reported to Ofgem are accurate. The audit should also verify the generating station is adhering to their procedures as stated in the Fuel Measurement and Sampling (FMS) procedures. The actual Ofgem sustainability criteria are laid down in the Renewables Obligation Order 2009 (as amended) and Ofgem guidance.
At present, biogas generating stations that generate electricity from biogas do not have to meet the sustainability criteria in order to receive financial support in the form of ROCs. Therefore biogas sustainability is not a condition at present. However, reporting is conditional and ROCs can be withheld in the absence of complying the RO requirements for an annual sustainability audit or claiming ROCs on fossil fuel contaminated feedstocks.
Biogas Sustainability and the Sustainability Criteria
Anaerobic digestion facilities have the added benefit of frequently receiving waste biomass which is exempt from sustainability requirements. If the feedstock is not waste then greenhouse gas emissions and land use sustainability criteria apply.
For the feedstock to be classed as waste it must meet the principles of waste as defined in the DEFRA 'Guidance on the legal definition of waste and its applications' published in 2012 though this guidance is not definitive and in general terms this is material that the user discards, intends to discard or must discard. Particular cases should be discussed with Ofgem in order for the definitions of waste to be compatible with the Renewables Energy Directive (RED).
Anaerobic digestion plants frequently receive waste and as a consequence the Ofgem sustainability audit may be limited in general terms to verifying if the feedstock is definitely waste, verification of correct designation of consignments, amounts of feedstock and Nm3 of gas produced per feedstock and use of the apportioning tool if applicable, mass-balance or accounting of any stock carried over into the next month, gross calorific values (GCV) per feedstock and processes and systems in place to manage and store accurate report data.
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) must meet or be below threshold values in order for the feedstock and gas production to be classed as sustainable. An operator of a generating station using biomass to generate biogas must report their GHG emission value in grams of CO2 per MJ of electricity. This means that for most operators, the relevant GHG emission threshold is 79.2 gCO2eq/MJ electricity. An operator of a generating station that meets the definition of 'post-2013 dedicated biomass station' will be required to report against the GHG emission threshold of 66.7 gCO2eq/MJ electricity.
The key steps in calculating greenhouse gas values can be summarised in three emission stages as referenced in Ofgem sustainability criteria guidance:
The above is a simplified chain. In reality the elements will involve more stages as in the example below:
Two methods are available for calculating greenhouse gas values of biogas feedstocks lifecycles; Actual Value method and the Default Value method. For generating stations with a DNC ≥1MW then either method can be used. The Actual Value method can be time consuming as a large amount of accurate data is required that will need to be verified by the auditor. Not all values must be actual values, standard input data from reference sources can be used. Default Value method uses conservative values and if the final greenhouse gas value is near the threshold the operator of the generating station may then elect to use the Actual Value method and aim for a saving based on more accurate and less conservative values.
Sustainable Biogas and Land Use
Crops, organic residues and matter used for biogas production will not be eligible for ROCs if the land:
- At any time during or after January 2008 was primary forest
- At any time during or after January 2008 was land designated for nature protection purposes (unless production of that biomaterial did not interfere with purposes for which this land was designated)
- At any time in January 2008 was peat land (unless the cultivation and harvesting of biomaterial did not involve the drainage of previously un-drained soil).
A variety of practical methods and information sources can be used to substantiate that land was not converted after 2008 for the purposes of use by generating stations.
The Ofgem Sustainability Audit Report
The Ofgem sustainability audit and formulation of a report must be performed in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000. The Renewables Obligation specifies points that must be addressed as part of the audit process which include the need for the auditor to consider:
whether the systems used to produce the relevant sustainability information are likely to produce information that is reasonably accurate and reliable whether there are controls in place to help protect the relevant sustainability information against material misstatements due to fraud or error
the frequency and methodology of any sampling carried out for the purpose of obtaining or checking the data on which the operator relied in preparing the relevant sustainability information
the robustness of the data on which the relevant sustainability information was produced.
In addition to making a clear statement expressed in the negative form, such as "nothing has come to our attention that the Operator has not reported submissions accurately", the auditor must state whether anything has come to the attention of the person conducting the assurance engagement and preparing the report to indicate that the relevant sustainability information is not accurate.
Impartiality is a condition of conducting the audit. Any other direct services or activities performed by the audit company that may influence the outcome may invalidate the audit and be called into question by Ofgem. Such instances could result in the Ofgem sustainability audit having to be performed again by a separate party. Hence there is a need to conduct a brief evaluation of suppliers and companies involved prior to commencing the Ofgem sustainability audit.
Ofgem Sustainability Audit Report Recommendations and Adding Value
Ofgem have highlighted the fact the recommendations can be made in the audit report provided these do not alter the validity of the attestation statement. The attestation statement must be clear and unambiguous.
Auditors from EnviroSense will highlight options where they believe improvements could be made, or potential information sources could be utilised to aid the client. These are optional, not conditional or are a criticism. The intention is that the recommendation can be reviewed at a later point by the company should they wish to revisit the sustainability audit outcome and report. At no point will a recommendation invalidate the attestation statement or affect the outcome of the audit.
Why EnviroSense?
EnviroSense is a trusted third-party. We have worked with many companies in the biomass industry and have several non-disclosure agreements in place as we recognise the sensitivity of much of the information involved in the audit, especially supplier and customer details, feedstock sources, costs and joint ventures or planned business. The audit report is the property of the client – the operator of the generating station and cannot be disclosed or used for any other purposes than its intended use.
EnviroSense have years of experience in a variety of sustainability audits including attestation engagements (ISAE 3000) for non-financial information and we understand the need to work with companies to provide a valued service. This means a positive approach when conducting audits and providing trusted advice or interpretation of the finer details of the sustainability criteria.
Contact Richard Watkins, Emma Hughes or Robin Askey if you have any questions:
e: email@example.com
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To contact the Lead Auditor directly, Robin Askey:
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Keep Your Pet Safe During 4th of July Weekend – Wag-tastic Pet Tip
For many folks the 4th of July three day weekend begins at 5PM today. It is a great time to gather around, family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate our freedom in America. Many people like to set off fireworks throughout the weekend. Just remember, your pet doesn't understand fireworks like you might. This weekend can be a dangerous time for pets -- and one of the busiest days of the year in animal emergency hospitals, according to BluePearl Veterinary Partners.
It's usually one of the busiest days of the year in emergency rooms
Exploding firecrackers can be just as hazardous for pets as for humans, but that's not where the danger ends. The loud noise, and even the food and family gatherings, all pose hazards to dogs, cats, birds and other pets.
Dr. Sonja Olson says, "It's usually one of the busiest days of the year in emergency rooms." It's common for emergency animal hospitals to see 25 percent or more patients than normal on Independence Day. The noise of fireworks – including that string of firecrackers set off by your neighbor– sometimes causes panic in pets. Scared dogs have been known to charge into glass doors or bolt outside into traffic.
Outdoor grilling is a must for many people, but some human food that gets spilled to the ground or pilfered from an unsupervised picnic table can make animals sick. Foods that can upset your pet's digestive tract include onions, garlic, avocados, grapes, raisins and chocolate. Staying out in the sun can cause heatstroke, not just for people, but also for fur-covered members of the family.
Fortunately, a little planning and care can help your pets stay safe and comfortable as you enjoy the festivities. Here are a few tips:
- During fireworks, make sure your dogs or cats are in safe, indoor places where they cannot escape or get hurt. Turn on music or television for comforting background noise. You also can play a game with them or give them a favorite toy.
- If your pets are especially nervous about fireworks, consult your family veterinarian about whether to give them anti-anxiety medicine. But this is a step you should take at least a day or two before the fireworks start popping so you can see how your pet will respond to the medication. Another option is to buy a specially designed, snug-fitting jacket which comforts dogs by applying pressure around their bodies.
- After the family barbecue, don't treat your dogs to leftover bones from steak, ribs, chicken or other human food. The bones often splinter and may become a choking hazard.
- The safest policy is to avoid giving human food to pets because so much of it can be harmful to them. If you want your pets to celebrate along with you, buy them a few extra pet treats while stocking up on your own groceries.
- Don't let your pets stay outside in the heat for long periods of time, especially if they're not used to it. If pets do get overheated, spray them down with water that is cool or room temperature – but never ice water, which causes a decrease in blood flow to the skin and makes things even worse.
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Sometimes people use being mean to sound right. (Intentionally or unintentionally).
When you're afraid of someone, it can feel dangerous to disagree with them. (Sometimes the danger is real, sometimes it isn't.)
If you're afraid to disagree with someone, you might find yourself coming up with a lot of arguments in favor of their position, and feeling like they're more credible than they really are.
It can be worth noticing you're afraid, and thinking through whether you'd still agree with them if you weren't afraid.
For instance:
- Susan (in a mean, not-quite yelling tone): Implausible hounds are real! I can't believe anyone thinks they're not. I'm glad all my friends get it.
- Susan's friend Bob isn't sure whether or not implausible hounds exist, but doesn't want to get yelled at, doesn't want Susan to stop respecting him, and doesn't want to be a bad friend
- So Bob might ignore his doubts about implausible hounds and try to convince himself that they definitely exist by ignoring all the arguments he can think of that implausible hounds are implausible.
This can happen subconsciously, so it's worth trying to notice when it's happening:
- If someone is saying something forcefully
- And you find yourself agreeing
- And you feel really bad about agreeing
- Or you feel really bad about doubting them
- It's worth asking yourself whether you're agreeing out of fear, and whether you'd agree with them if you weren't afraid
This can happen for other reasons; sometimes learning a new thing can feel bad (eg: if you realize you were being a jerk). It's worth considering whether you're agreeing out of fear, and also worth being open to the possibility that you're agreeing because you're actually convinced. It always takes thought to figure out which it is.
tl;dr When people are mean or scary; it can make their arguments seem better than they really are. If you're afraid, feeling awful after agreeing with something, or feeling awful about doubting someone, it's a sign that you might be agreeing out of fear rather than having been persuaded. When that happens, it's worth pausing to think through things and figure out whether you're agreeing out of fear, or agreeing because you've actually been persuaded.
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Yep. Totally. This is the dark side of the "don't tone police" argument. It means no one on our own side will dare say, "Hey, slow down. You're going too far."
Which mean we always run on maximum hostility, and then we eat our own.
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Yes. No matter how we are, we will be accused of mistreating others. "Don't tone police" ought to be a way of responding to that problem; specifically.
It should not be taken to mean that we have the right to treat people however we want if they say objectionable things.


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From left to right: Irv Briscoe of Von91, Arlene Birt of Background Stories, Janie Hanson of Connect the Grey
On March 25, the Connect the Grey team participated in Monicat Data's first-ever Data for Art Workshop, the kickoff to an ongoing series on the cross-pollination and shared applications of data and art. While the assumption may be that art is all about emotions and data is hard numbers, Monicat's workshop explored the idea that measuring and analyzing data can help artists enhance their impact, and that artists can bring a valuable perspective to the world of data analytics.
The workshop dove into those concepts with three sessions: a presentation on evaluation from Renae Youngs of the Minnesota State Arts Board; an interactive session on planning for impactful art led by Teeko Yang of Northern Lights and the My Token Friend podcast and Monicat's Kurt Blomberg; and a panel discussion on bridging art and data with Irv Briscoe of creative agency Von91, Arlene Birt of data visualization firm Background Stories, and our own Janie Hanson, founder and CEO of Connect the Grey.
As an attendee, I loved the variety of presentation styles ― I got to fill pages of my notebook with definitions and advice from Renae's overview of the field of evaluation, then try to articulate my own thoughts on questions like "what is art?" and "what is data?" during the conversation on impactful art.
The event also included the opportunity to see original art: It was held at The Third Place Gallery, owned by Twin Cities photographer Wing Young Huie, and the walls displayed his identity-exploring and "what if?"-asking exhibition Chinese-ness.
Here are a few of the insights we took from an entertaining and thought-provoking workshop.
1. Always start with the questions.
There are more tools for collecting and analyzing data than ever before, but it can be hard to know what kinds of data to measure, or what to do with all the raw information that comes in. A reminder that was stressed by Renae Youngs of the Minnesota State Arts Board was that it's important to start with the questions. What do you want to know about your work, its impact, and your audience? Then you can decide how and what to measure specifically to find the answers. That focus is especially important for nonprofits and small businesses working within limited resources.
2. Data and art both involve inquiry.
This one came from Erin Brueggemann of ArtsMidwest, my discussion partner during the session on impactful art. She pointed out that art is often not just about expression, but also about exploration and inquiry ― digging into a question or into the implications of an idea or action. And data, too, is all about the questions ― measurement and evaluation start with wanting to know more about something. That connection between art and data made me think more openly about both. Data isn't just about numbers; it's about learning, investigation, and seeking to understand.
3. Data can help us understand how to support artists' work and what resources they need.
Though their work has value beyond dollars and cents, artists still have to eat and afford insurance ― and it can be hard to understand exactly what goes into a piece of artwork or what artists need to succeed. Using data to capture artists' income, costs, and additional needs and benefits, CtG's Janie explained during the Bridging Art & Data panel, can help others better know how to support artists. Data can also inform ways to recognize artists beyond simply buying their work. For example, while running a gallery in New York, Janie and her business partner hosted a variety of events; capturing data on who attended those events helped them plan future offerings and gather ideas for potential partners and funders to continue supporting the artists.
4. Data can also help artists find their audiences.
Artists attract devoted audiences who feel personally connected to their work ― but it's not always easy to find those people when you're starting out. Some art just isn't for everyone; it needs the passionate fans or the people willing to get a little weird. Data measurement and analysis can help an artist find and identify their "tribe," the Bridging Art & Data panel discussed. As Background Stories' Arlene Birt explained, it's like a hardcore metal band's fans: They're a very specific group of people, not a mass audience, but they are ride or die.
5. In a "post-truth" world, it's important to give people a personal connection to data.
It's become clear that although there are more opportunities than ever to measure and analyze data, people don't respond to data alone. Facts are often outweighed by people's beliefs, emotions, and biases; people respond best when they have a personal connection to the information. That means that data needs art ― it needs storytelling, it needs visualization, it needs creative expression that invites people to follow a narrative or interactively explore for themselves. Though we all shivered a bit at the idea of "post-truth" (the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year for 2016), it felt like more of an opportunity than an alarm. As data provides information to help us prove our value and improve our processes, art can illuminate that data in a way that ensures it is understood and used.
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Source: Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation
India's Railways and Union Government Budgets (hence forth the Budget) for 2016-17 should be assessed as part of a continuing process of transforming India rather than as a stand-alone event (albeit the most important event of the year).
Any budget is constrained by past policies and developments, and it will have impacts which transcend the fiscal year. Broader domestic and global developments, and perceptions and expectations of the stakeholders are also relevant in formulating a Budget.
The current external environment of subdued global growth and global trade, low or negative nominal interest rates, and a pervasive sense of fragility globally are factors which formed a part of the broader context in which the 2016-17 Budget was formulated.The domestic economic environment has also been challenging. There has beena continuing need to contain aftermath of imprudent fiscal policies of the previous government, two continuous years of drought, fiscal impact of the seventh Pay Commission for government employees, and fiscal challenges for the Union government arising from the acceptance of the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission to devolve higher proportion of sharable tax revenue with the State governments.
Source http://spmrf.org/wordpress/2016/03/19/the-2016-17budget-a-positive-step-in-indias-transformation-process/
Mukul G. Asher is Professorial Fellow, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. This article was first published inDr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation on 19 March 2016.
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Today the first players started seeing their ISK from their wallets confiscated by GM's in relation to recently announced exploits by CCP.
'Ghost training' was a method in which unsubscribed players could continue Omega training at their regular pace while unsubbed, simply by not logging in yet having skills left in their skill queue. It was first unintentionally released in 2008, before being disabled 9 months later. Here is a statement from that time from then Senior Producer CCP TorfiFrans
As many of you know by now, on Wednesday, Oct 15th, CCP will put out a server update disabling "ghost training". Ghost Training was an unintended feature where unpaid accounts of EVE Online were able to continue training skills. While this allowed players to run multiple characters on a shoestring budget, in all effect, this was a bug.
It should be noted that we're not changing offline skill training for active subscribers in any way. This change only affects those who do not have an active subscription.
Does that mean that CCP is a greedy money chewing monster that just loves nerfing things? Of course not. We're a company like everyone else, we make a game, that we happen to love making and for most of us is the passion of our lives. But it's also a company. We make a product, sell it, get salaries and then continue maintaining the product and making it better.
Now I'm not saying that if me personally would be at the other end of this Dev Blog I wouldn't be annoyed by CCP's actions. We are gamers. We game the system. We figure out how to maximize our returns. There's no surprise that people have done this for the simple fact that it wasn't banned per se and also for the fact that it was possible. But recently we have seen a surge in this behavior in a way that we were essentially supporting and maintaining a large number of customers that weren't paying us regular subscriptions. That's not fair towards CCP as a service provider and it's not fair towards other players that pay a subscription but don't make use of this bug.
Now a single customer that doesn't log into the servers may not weigh heavily on our database infrastructure, just as a single snowflake isn't that heavy, hardly a measurable quantity. But it's hard not to notice an avalanche if it hits you. And that's what was starting to happen in our database.
We can look at this from a variety of angles, but it all comes down to:
There was a way to progress a character in EVE without an active subscription
CCP noticed a surge in the trend and decided to fix the leak
Players now have to pay a subscription for characters to have them progress
We truly hope that the community will understand our actions and continue to enjoy playing EVE as much as we enjoy making it.
Of course, this was all before the days of skill extractors and injectors. After outcries for months that players were generating game breaking amounts of ISK by subscribing multiple Omega accounts, sometimes in the hundreds, and then letting them ghost train for months before extracting their Skill Points, CCP finally declared this an exploit last week, and vowed to bring repercussions to users who had abused the system.
On June 14'th, CCP gifted special edition Concord hulls to Eve players who attended Fanfest in Iceland. As an unintended consequence of ghost training, Eve players who were both abusing the exploit, and also going to fanfest, were awarded the valuable hulls on a per account basis. This resulted in abusers of ghost training making ten of billions of ISK selling the hulls to a market eager to fly them. Again, CCP vowed to make it right in this statement. Here is an excerpt:
After what has been an eventful week, we felt that it would be prudent to put together more information to explain both the intentions behind the deployment of the CONCORD hulls that were gifted to Fanfest ticket purchasers on June 14, and how we'll be awarding these hulls in future.
This is the first mass distribution of rewards of this size and value that we've undertaken since the introduction of Alpha accounts with EVE Online: Ascension, and in retrospect it's now very clear to us that methods of distribution that have worked successfully for us in the past are no longer viable.
The intention with this distribution of hulls was to offer a thank you to all those who made what is, for many, a long and expensive journey and a sizeable commitment to come visit Iceland for Fanfest 2017.
Given the delay between Fanfest and the distribution of the hulls, and the fact that these hulls will soon be available more widely, these were awarded on a per account basis as a bit of an extra thank you for the wait that occurred before they were gifted.
Unfortunately, entirely on our part, an oversight that did happen was a lack of clarity surrounding the extent that the current issues with Ghost Training would affect their distribution. The community was very fast to point this out and without a doubt, this has been a very direct and fast learning experience for us in this new era where open access to New Eden is now a reality.
We're aware of the concerns around how we gifted these hulls, and we apologise for the issues surrounding how the distribution happened. We would also like to reiterate that we're fully aware of concerns around people who have been abusing the Ghost Training Exploit receiving large numbers of these hulls, and our customer support team is currently working to ensure that anyone who abused this exploit knowingly and is reprimanded for it, also has these hulls or the ISK generated from the sale of them confiscated.
Within the last few hours reports are coming in on social media of players seeing GM's confiscating ISK from the wallets of abusers, claimed owner of the account reddit user /u/oli0202 has this to say in response to the posting of his wallet logs by an alliance-mate:
honestly, i just didn't care. i did not think i did it to the tune of 100b in the first place since i only did it on purpose for like a week. the rest of it was unintentional when i lost interest in game a half year ago and more than half my sp farmers had 20ish extra days on their quques.
someone guessed that they did not take extractors into account when removing this isk so i kinda got double fucked on it. this would also explain why it is higher than i thought it would be.
on a related point i really hope they take sp or ban my sp farmers, getting super bored of logging them in
Unsubstantiated reports claim that this deduction was both for Concord ship hulls, over 100, along with isk from extracted Skill Points, according to the owner of the account who posted it in game. EN24 has reached out to several sources to substantiate these claims as well as /u/oli0202 for confirmation and will further update the story as details become available.
Do you think it's fair for CCP to reclaim ISK from players in this fashion? We would like to know in the comments.


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"Can't See the books for the Pages" was written and recorded with seven other audio plays.
"Can't See the books for the Pages" was recorded on October 23rd, 2016 in the community room at Rethke Terrace on Madison's east side with directors Autumn Shiley and Casem Abulughod, stage managers Malissa Petterson and Jenna Mitchell with audio recording and editing by Matt Haag of MattHaagMusic.com.
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An hour and a half ago (as of the exact moment I am writing this sentence—an hour and 27 minutes, to be somewhat precise), I turned 39 years of age. I entered my 40th year on this plane of existence, in this life.
I had planned a pondering on [tag]Charles Darwin[/tag], since my favorite historical happening that shares my birthday is Darwin's embarkation upon his five-year journey aboard HMS Beagle, a trip which begetted the world "[tag]The Origin of Species[/tag]" and controversy that persists to this day—despite an overwhelming mountain of observable, quantifiable evidence to support the idea of evolution. But William Gibson's blog pointed me to someone who already offered some insightful commentary on Darwin and the modern world, so I'll just let that slide. What the hell; it's my [tag]birthday[/tag], and what better excuse to slack? Not that I need an excuse to do that …
Besides, I think at this age self-reflection is only natural on one's b-day, particularly when it falls at this time of year, and one has been spending the holidays with family, both old and young. So Darwin will keep for another time.
As usual on birthdays, I don't feel any different than I did yesterday—it's really just an arbitrary designation after all. I wasn't born self aware, at least not to the point that I retained any memories (not ones I can readily access, anyway). So really, from my perspective, my life, as it were, began at some hazy indistinct point a couple of years later, where recollection of my first memories begins. Of course, from a purely biological vantage point–and an anti-abortion perspective, but we're not going to get into that debate just now—my life began nearly ten months earlier, sometime in March of 1968, soon after my conception when the cells of my fetus began dividing and replicating themselves.
"… the cells of my fetus … " Why does that make laugh out loud? I guess it's a phrase one doesn't often have occasion to use very often. "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the cells of my fetus." But I digress.
Yes, it was nearly 10 months; I was three weeks (thereabouts) late when I was born. I would have been born later, but my mother's obstetrician was going out town after the holidays, and my mother, tired of being pregnant—who can blame her?–and not wanting to have to deal with a strange doctor, requested him to finally induce labor, to get my lazy ass the hell out of her womb. And here I am.
An aside (off-topic, in modern Internet parlance): in all seriousness, Mom, thanks for bringing me into this world. This is the first Christmas since your death where your absence hasn't weighed heavily at times. But you are still never far from my thoughts, and in some ways, as I imagined I always would, I still grieve.
Now back to our regularly scheduled topic, already in progress:
And birthdays were always pretty casual affairs in my family–mine especially, as it fell between Xmas and New Years. Everyone forgot my 18th birthday, in fact, including me. This used to bother me when I was a kid, of course, but has worked to my advantage as an adult; no one makes an unwanted fuss, and I like flying under the radar of most people, as it were.
But like most people around this age, I suppose I am more acutely aware of the passage of time, more so than I have been in past years. After all, I'll never see the median point of the average [tag]lifespan[/tag] of an American male again; it is already more than a year behind me. And I have changed with the times. In years past I probably would have embarked on a grand drunk to mark this annual milestone. These days fear of alcoholic-induced insomnia and a hangover will preclude the consumption of mass quantities this day—damn, I swear just three beers and I have trouble sleeping and I wake up with a headache.
It's hell to get old.
But in other ways I haven't changed, and with the backdrop of the holiday and family visits, the ways in which I haven't changed with the passing of years are highlighted in relief. Namely, I still have no desire for [tag]marriage[/tag] or progeny. I like [tag]kids[/tag], love women, love sex, but have no desire to engage in [tag]matrimony[/tag], holy or otherwise, or pass along my genetic material. Everyone has always told me—some might say warned me—that at some indeterminate point in the future I would feel differently. That as I got older, my mind would change with regard to [tag]children and marriage[/tag]. But it hasn't. In fact, the opposite is true. As my father observed over the Xmas holiday, I remain, despite my years and his earlier predictions, "footloose and fancy free."
Key word: free.
I'm not knocking anyone else's choices, though—more power to those that obey the biological and cultural imperatives. Those life paths are just not for me. And my own choices aren't the result of some sort of psychological childhood trauma. My parents were married nearly 50 years when my mother died, and it was, by all accounts—and my own observation, naturally–a stable, happy, loving and fulfilling one—so it wasn't like I wasn't provided with a good example in my formative years.
I could offer up all sorts of valid, rational arguments—there are too many people on the planet, too many children need adoption, etc. But in the end it comes down to this: it's just not for me. I have no problem with [tag]monogamy[/tag], I just don't believe I'm cut out for it in the long run—and I suspect many people are not, many more than are willing to admit it, to themselves or anyone else (much less their spouses—d'oh!). Besides, there is just too much fun to have and too much of the world to see—too much self-enrichment to engage in–to consider sacrificing the next 20 to 30 years of [tag]personal growth[/tag] and [tag]fulfillment[/tag] to stop and raise a family and commit to one spouse in the process.
Furthermore, the older I get, as I consequently become more sensitive to the passage of time, I'm also acutely aware that no matter how long I live, I'll never read all those books I want to read. I'll never see all of the world that I want to see. I'll never get to study and experience all of the things I would like to before I die. I'll never get to make mad passionate monkey love to all the women I would like—I've already fallen far behind on that goal, heh. As a result, the idea of settling down, getting married and starting a family becomes less and less of an option. Indeed, the very idea fills me with dread.
Besides, I'm a light sleeper—I don't even like sleeping with people I'm sleeping with, so to speak (unfortunately it seems to go with the territory). I'm a happily selfish bastard, when it comes down to it.
But it's more than just selfishness. Given the above feelings, I don't think I have any business getting married and having children, even if part of me still wanted too. I used to think that if I fell in love with someone and having a family was important to her, that I'd be okay with it. After all, I do like kids—my niece and nephews are the best, and I always have fun when I hang out with them. They rule. Heck, over the holidays I even drove with my 15-year-old nephew, who just got his temps, because all of the other adults around were too nervous–those pussies. Kidding! They're just minor wusses. Anyway, I couldn't help but remember what that was like, being 15 and wanting to drive, and having to pester reluctant adults to indulge me—and how much it sucked–so rather than be a hypocrite, I happily volunteered.
But now I'm pretty sure I was bullshitting myself with the idea that it would be okay if I met someone who wanted a family. I'd eventually be miserable, she would be miserable, and the kids would be miserable—not to mention screwed up in the head for years, after we all ended up in the news, I imagine. I wouldn't want to do that to anyone—the kids or their mother. I may be self-centered, but I'm not a dick; I follow the Buddha's Golden Rule.
I think I'm much more suited to the weird-but-cool-guy uncle role. The siblings have the [tag]biological imperative[/tag] taken care of; the family name will go on, as will my forbears' [tag]genes[/tag]; no need for my gametes to step up. So I remain footloose and fancy free as I enter my fortieth year.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Consider yourselves warned.


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Collierville man missing in New Albany
NEW ALBANY, Miss. — Police in North Mississippi are searching for a missing man from Collierville.
According to reports, New Albany police received a call from Collierville authorities to report Eric Bannon's disappearance sometime before September 10.
The missing man's phone showed at one point he was within a mile of the New Albany Walmart.
His unlocked car was later found at the old Tokyo Sushi and Hibachi restaurant. His phone was in the passenger seat, but he himself was nowhere to be found.
If you can help, call the New Albany Police Department at (662) 534-2222.
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Manchester is a booming city with lots of residents and visitors. Sadly, with more good people; comes more bad people. Manchester has recently been the highlight of a number of thefts, arson attacks and other forms of violent crimes. Keeping your valuable items and important documents out of harms reach is essential. Not making sure your house is safe and locked can lead to things such as missing items and even identity theft. This isn't good for anybody so it's best to be prepared! You may think that it'll never happen to you but it's sadly a very common issue displayed throughout today's society.
Locks and Keys
When you use your keys to get in and out every day, they're bound to get stolen or lost sometime. So if you find yourself without your keys, for whatever reason, get the locks changed as soon as possible. They can easily get into the wrong hands. It is also encouraged that you get your locks changed every year or so (depending on the area and door type).
Hiding Valuables Away or Out of Sight.
All important documents and valuables are the main target for every robbery due to their importance and price status. It is essential that you take copies of every document and store them away from the area in which the original documents are. Also, storing valuables out of sight in very hard to find areas will add that extra layer of security to your belongings. You could try and rent a safe deposit box in Manchester as it's away from home and will be much safer from any thefts or fires. Obviously, don't do this if you need to use those items and documents often, or place the originals in there and keep the copies at home. This will protect you from paying a fee to replace or buy new documents and items. Try and invest in a paper shredder or chop up any important details on mail as this will provide a greater protection against identity theft. Bins are easier to get into than a house.
Home Alarm Systems.
Investing in a home security system will be beneficial over time. Things such as burglar alarms and CCTV enable you to detect and chase down any potential threats and is also easier for the police to recover any stolen items.
Keeping Your Valuables safe in Manchester.
Distraction Burglars.
Usually targeting the elderly, these burglars will distract you at your front door while an accomplice will sneak in through the back. If anyone you don't know or who seems dangerous or 'off' attempts to come to your house, do not answer, lock all doors and windows and tell them to leave.


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LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1.0
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Mirage Spa Education Canada collects students' personal information for the following reasons:
- To maintain student records as required by PTIB.
- To maintain student records as required by SABC (accredited schools.)
- To keep students/graduates informed of activities of the school.
- To issue T2202As in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency
- Students' personal information is not used for any other purpose.
For all full career training programs:
- Mirage Spa Education Canada retains the full student file for a period of seven (7) years following the student's withdrawal, dismissal or graduation. After seven years, the full student record is destroyed using a secure destruction method.
- Mirage Spa Education Canada uploads a copy of the students' contract, transcripts and credential (if any) to an approved third-party vendor. These records are retained for a period of fifty-five (55) years by the third-party vendor.
Procedure for maintaining student files:
- Student personal information is collected throughout the student's attendance at the institution. All required information regarding the student is placed in the student file.
- Student files containing personal information are safely stored in locking file cabinets and access to the student files is limited to the appropriate administrative staff, the Senior Education Administrator, and the School Owner.
- When a student leaves the school either by withdrawal, dismissal or graduation a transcript is prepared showing the marks achieved in the courses completed. If the student has completed all courses within the program of study, a program credential is also prepared. These documents are signed by the School Owner and copies of the signed documents are placed in the student file.
- Within 30 days of the student leaving school, copies of the Enrolment Contract, Transcript and Diploma for full career training programs are sent to the third-party vendor for long term storage.
- After documents are sent for long term storage, the full student file is placed in "inactive" student storage for one year.
- At the end of one year, the student file is placed in "closed" storage for a further six years.
- At the end of the seven year period, the full student file may be destroyed using a secure destruction method.
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May 4th - 7th photo a day
A mostly wet and stormy bank holiday weekend has left lots of time for tinkering with the cameras so here are the latest shots for this month's Photo a Day for May challenge. The themes were:
May 4th: fun!
May 5th: bird
May 6th: you
May 7th: someone that inspires you.
I've set up a Pinterest board for the challenge too so whizz on over there if you want to see the full set as it builds up.
Rolling on to this week's set of images now - there are some good ones in there so time to get my creative brain working…


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Boomerang Hotels opens a 55-room GuestHouse International ® Inn located at 616 W. Heron Street in Aberdeen, Washington that is owned by Pacific Kims Group, Inc.
"GuestHouse International continues to experience tremendous growth in this area," said Brendan Watters, CEO of Boomerang Hotels. "We are thrilled to open another Washington location, and we couldn't be happier than to welcome Pacific Kims Group."
Boomerang Hotels announced today the opening of the 55roomGuestHouse International ® Inn located at 616 W. Heron Street in Aberdeen, Washington owned by Pacific Kims Group, Inc.
"We chose GuestHouse International ® because they have the friendliest franchise agreement in the industry," said SungKwen Kim, President of Pacific Kims Group, Inc. "In addition to their fair and balanced approach, they offer personalized service and have made every effort to ensure our success from the start."
Seated in Grays Harbor County on the southern edge of the Olympic Peninsula, the former Olympic Inn has undergone extensive renovations and upgrades in preparation for the conversion to the GuestHouseInternational ® brand.
The hotel features newly upgraded guest rooms, updated breakfast lounge and newly installed security features. The property is a destination for business and leisure travelers alike and is conveniently located near attractions such as clamming, bike riding, and deep sea fishing.
"GuestHouse International continues to experience tremendous growth in this area," said Brendan Watters, CEO of Boomerang Hotels. "We are thrilled to open another Washington location, and we couldn't be happier than to welcome Pacific Kims Group."
Reservations may be booked by calling the GuestHouse International ® 24hour, tollfreereservations number at 1-800-21-GUEST (1-800-214-8378), online at www.guesthouseintl.com or by calling the hotel directly at 1-360-533-4200.
Boomerang Hotels offers a designated brand website with online booking, a 24/7 reservation call center, inhouse Director of Revenue Management, online marketing and social media support, and an affordable customer loyalty program. Additionally, each property is assigned a Franchise Service Manager to provide assistance with operations, training and support.
About Boomerang
Hotels Boomerang Hotels is a franchise company with a simple approach to lodging that focuses on delivering the most important services and amenities to guests at a reasonable rate. Comprised of Settle Inn & Suites® and GuestHouse International®, Boomerang Hotels is based out of Hendersonville, TN and Aberdeen, SD. Boomerang Hotels® brands focus on offering franchisees a costeffective, common sense approach to franchising relationships. To learn more, please visit www.boomeranghotels.com or contact us at 8008907850 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Now that the weather is improving MOH and I have vowed to get out and about more as there is just soo much to do in London and us Londoners aren't always the best of making the most of it. Some of this "exploring London" we'll do together and some of it I'll do on my own - that's a logistics thing rather than anything else, as with a full-time job MOH just isn't around as much as I am.
Last Sunday we headed out for a stroll and instead of turning right as we left our house, as we invariably do we turned left and headed up towards Shooters Hill, Oxleas Wood and Severndroog Castle. We walked the back roads avoiding the main A207 with its traffic and fumes and didn't have a set route to follow, just a general direction...
We reached Oxleas Wood and despite being prepared for some mud we took what we hoped would be the least muddiest route up to Severndroog Castle - and it was ok!
Btw I have a deep irrational fear of getting stuck in mud after a disastrous school trip many years ago where we were ill-prepared for a muddy bridle way and several of the class "lost" shoes in the mud. Anyone who knows me and shoes can guess how much of a problem this would be!
We first heard of Severndroog Castle many years ago when it was part of the Restoration programme fronted by Griff Rhys Jones. Looking back this was in 2004, which hardly seems possible. Back then we had every intention of going to explore this once magnificent folly for ourselves. Sadly in the intervening ten years, last Sunday was our first attempt to do this.
I suspect that many of the local people who got behind Severndroog in 2004 have also fallen by the wayside, but thankfully not everyone has. On its website it says that "after eleven years of hard work from the Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust (SCBPT), restoration work finally started at Severndroog Castle on Monday 10 June 2013" and it looks as if SCBPT are working towards reopening in Spring 2014 (although no date has been announced yet).
Severndroog Castle is a folly built in 1784 by Lady James of Eltham as a memorial to her husband, Sir William James, who died in 1783. It's sited on Shooters Hill, in an ancient bluebell wood just seven miles from Charing Cross, London. It's a 60 foot high triangular brick-built tower designed in the gothic style by architect Richard Jupp and is a nationally listed Grade II building which was on English Heritage's Buildings at Risk register (and may well still be on the list) and has been closed to the public since 1988.
Progress is remarkable and I'm sure there is still a little way to go before it opens, but I hope it gets there and once again stands proud looking across South East London.


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|"I missed the Celtics THIS much"
Wit the 2014-2015 now just around the corner, the time has come to take stock of the Celtics. GM Danny Ainge partook in quite some wheeling and dealing, bringing in guys like Evan Turner, Tyler Zeller, Marcus Thornton, Dwight Powell, Will Bynum and draftees Marcus Smart and James Young, and trading away Keith Bogans and Joel Anthony. We only have
glorified scrimmages the preseason to go by, but the Celtics definitely showed a lot of potential in those games, going 5-3. Do preseason games mean anything? Heck no, but, just like last year, I did take away a couple of things.
Coach Stevens will make better decisions
It's Year 2 for Brad Stevens. With a full year of head coaching experience at the NBA level under his belt, he should be more comfortable with the pace, how to distribute minutes and how to adjust his rotations. With five years remaining on the 6-year, $22 million contract he signed last year, he has ample time to install his blueprint for success, and so with the rookie head coach jitters behind him, I expect him to be more relaxed as he navigates our rebuilding Celtics squad through another long and challenging season.
Marcus Smart is the real deal
No. 6 overall pick Marcus Smart, whom I badly wished the Celtics would get, is a stud. Sure, his shooting mechanics leave a lot to be desired, but he can certainly make a difference with his defense, court vision, passing and ultracompetitiveness. Under the tutelage of Rondo and Bradley, Boston's $20.1 million starting backcourt, he could become something special. I wouldn't be surprised if his preseason stats of 8.4 PPG and 4.6 APG carried over into the regular season.
Our backcourt is loaded
Even if the NBA decides against switching to a 44-minute format, minutes will be hard to come by if you're a guard for the Celtics. With Rajon Rondo (who might return in time for the regular season opener after breaking his left hand) and Avery Bradley (who was re-signed to 4-year, $32 million deal) in the fold, C's coach Brad Stevens only has 33-some minutes left to divy up between Smart, Phil Pressey, No. 17 pick James Young, Marcus Thornton, Will Bynum and Evan Turner.
Rondo is our star
The trade chatter might always be on, but, at least for the time being, four-time All-Star Rajon Rondo is still a Boston Celtic. He might even play in the regular-season opener, way ahead of the six to eight weeks he was expected to miss after breaking his left hand Sept. 25 in a fall at his home. When healthy, Rondo is the best passing point guard in the league, and with a bunch of shooters surrounding him, he should have another terrific season. I hope you're ready for some Grand Theft Rondo.
Sullinger and Olynyk will be awesome
During the Big Three era of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, the Celtics looked far and wide for big men to fill out the roster. That revolving door of bigs included, among others, Patrick O'Bryant, Mikki Moore, Darko Milicic, Jason Collins and Ryan Hollins, each of whom was a stopgap solution at best. Sure, our days of championship contention are nonexistent for the immediate future, but having young and dynamic bigs like Jared Sullinger and Kelly Olynyk on the roster certainly is a breath of fresh air. "Sullynyk" should be even better in 2014-2015, as starting slots and more playing time will aid their improvement.
Jeff Green is Jeff Green
We all want forward Jeff Green to be a 25 PPG scorer. He has all the tools to do it and, at $9.2 million per year, isn't paid to be average, but he simply lacks the killer instinct that could make him a star. Gerald Wallace has apparently worked on that with him, trying to make Green an All-Star, but his preseason play certainly doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. Prepare yourselves for another season of frustrating good-not-great performances, passiveness on the court, and disappearing acts.
Evan Turner is a steal
Former No. 2 overall pick Evan Turner joined the Celtics on a modest 2-year, $7 million contract. His ability to do a little bit of everything (he averaged 9.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG and 4.4 APG in the preseason) is extremely valuable, and his age (28) and durability (a grand total of six missed games over four seasons) only further make Gerald Wallace expendable. Just like Green, Turner is probably not a go-to guy, but his many talents should allow him to thrive in a supporting role.
The future is bright
I am not delusional. If these Celtics win 30-some games, I'll be extremely satisfied. Our team is young and should be focused on gaining experience and getting better. It's up to Danny Ainge to use our assets wisely at the February deadline and make use of the team's considerable cap space in June. With the contracts of Super Bass ($6,950,000) and no-conscience gunner Marcus Thornton ($8,697,000) set to expire at the end of the season, expect them to be showcased these coming months. Bass, especially, a hardworking veteran with a smooth midrange shot and a great attitude, could help a lot of team. And then comes June, when the team's salary is down to $32 million and we could cash in on some of our many draft picks.
The Boston Celtics play their first game of the 2014-2015 season against the Brooklyn Nets on October 29.


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The GOP's ObamaCare replacement bill that passed the House would result in 23 million fewer people with health insurance over 10 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said in an analysis released Wednesday.
The total is slightly less than the CBO's accounting of a previous version of the bill.
The bill would reduce the deficit by $119 billion over 10 years — less than the $150 billion reduction the CBO prediction in the previous version of the bill.
Overall, premiums would increase for two years before they decreased — by 20 percent in 2018 and 5 percent in 2019. After 2020, premium costs would depend on which states get waivers and how much funding they get from the proposal's Patient and State Stability Fund. Read more at The Hill.


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4 Things to Do For a Stress-Free Back to School
Summer has finally arrived, and unfortunately it will fly by before we know it. I have been spending some time this week getting organized for next year in order to avoid that back to school stress. Although it can seem like a chore to work on school over break, I actually feel less stressed. In turn, feeling less stressed is actually allowing me to enjoy my summer more since I am not constantly worried about my To-Do list piling up.
Here are just a few of the things (4 to be exact) that you can do in order to set yourself up for a less stressed back to school!
#1: Organize
I don't know what the rules are at your school about when you are allowed to get into your classrooms and work, but at my school moving furniture is a cardinal sin. However, just because I can't get my classroom set up doesn't mean that I can't start organizing.
One way to get organized for next year is to clean out your cabinets. Throw out or find a new home for what you don't use and organize what you do use so it will be easier to find next year when you need it.
As you can see I have quite a bit of organizing to do!
#2: Decorate
Again, I know that some of us are limited as to what we can do over the summer with all of the cleaning. However, as far as I know the walls don't get cleaned. Unless, your room is getting a fresh coat of paint over the summer (lucky you), it should be safe to start working on bulletin boards and other wall decor.
Here is one of two bulletin boards that I put up this week. I love my woodgrain paper and farmhouse decor schedule cards!
#3: Plan and Make Copies
Another way to prepare for a stress-free back to school is by making all of those tedious copies ahead of time. These include your first week lesson plans and activities, morning work, as well as any copies you need for back to school night.
As you can see all of my copies for the first week of school are made. To see my first week of school lesson plans and activities click HERE.
If for some reason your copy machine is off limits over the summer you could still work on unit plans and lesson plans. Also, keep a file of all of your masters that you need to copy so that when you finally do have access to the copier you are prepared.
#4: Relax
This is a picture of my husband and I on vacation in California earlier this month. It was a very relaxing vacation which even included a Yoga session in the park.
While it definitely is important to get organized over the summer, it is just as if not more important to relax and take some time for yourself. After all it has been long year with students, take some time to rest and recover so that you are able to give the best version of yourself to your students this next year!
I hope you have found this blog post helpful. To stay connected with Carly and Adam's teaching tips and classroom freebies be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, and subscribe to our blog!


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Lake view room is 43 m², with a king size bed or 2 queen size beds, 350 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and feather pillows, mini bar, Smart Led TV, Direct-TV, telephone, alarm clock, air conditioning, background music, safe, desk, rooms decoration by Latin Gallery, with original works of well-recognized national artists, Laguna del Sauce view terrace, large marble bathroom with bath or shower, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, possibility of connecting rooms.
Reasons to book this room:
With a King Size bed or two Queen Size and 43m², the Lake View room stand out from the others, overlooking the Lake, it is the most comfortable and spacious one you can find in the destination, whether for private or family stays which are up to 4 people. Perfect for romantic stays, as you can enjoy each sunset from the terrace with a magnificent view of Laguna Del Sauce. Comfortable and modern room with free Wi-Fi, Smart TV LED 32" and air conditioning.