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Brighton feeds the 5000 – A community comes together to stop waste
On Thursday October 29th, charities, activist groups, and unions across the city united to put on "Feeding the 5000", with the simple aim of providing 5000 meals to the residents of Brighton and Hove made with food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Taking place at The Level, a large local park in central Brighton, thousands braved the drizzle and rain to get a hot free vegan meal. Volunteers ran the event, standing over massive pots and vats of oil to cook up a spiced curry that was handed out to over 5000 people.
Fruit, vegetables and all manner of good that were due to be wasted we're also given out to the people of Brighton, stopping tonnes of food ending up in a landfill.
The food came from local farms and small businesses that had leftover crops or stock.
Groups like Brighton and Hove Food Partnership and the Real Junk Food Project provided cookery lessons and education on waste and cookery, as well as live music and speeches on how we as individuals and the city as a whole can reduce food waste.
As well as all the food being environmentally conscious, bunting was made from recycled and reused paper and wonky crochet fruit and vegetables made from donated wool and yarn decorated the white tents strewn across the level, packed with people learning about food wastage and sheltering from the rain.
The participants cut across Brighton society in an effort to reach as many people as possible and show how we all have a responsibility to reduce our food wastage. The Sussex Students Union were present, along with the University of Brighton to reach out to the student population. The political group Love Activists, who primarily work with the Brighton homeless population were working under the same tent as the Brighton Permaculture Trust, which targets environmentally conscious Brightonians.
Joe, a third year at the University of Sussex said "The events got the whole of Brighton together."
"I suppose it raises awareness that the amount of food wastage that happens in our modern world. If a parsnip is a wrong shape or something is damaged it gets thrown away. We've got an epidemic of poverty and hunger which is a joke…"
Feeding the 5000 started as an initiative in london in 2009, with the project being replicated worldwide. With the tagline "Feed bellies not bins" and the average household throwing away £470 a year's worth of food in the UK, the project is set to expand further. The event in Brighton is set to move the local agenda on food waste forward, with local politicians hoping to create a new local strategy in the coming months to prevent or redistribute food waste.
Emily, also a third year echoed the sentiments of the thousands of people who attended, saying "free food is great"
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College Offers Credit Course on 'Queering' the Bible
A college course that plans to teach students how the Bible can be interpreted through "queer theory" will be offered at Pomona College in the 2019 spring semester.
The private college in Claremont, California is offering the one-credit "Religious Studies" course, titled "Queer Theory and the Bible," by instructor Erin Runions, the chair of the Religious Studies department at Pomona College.
Pomona student Daniel Silverman told Campus Reform the course meets the high demand at the school for classes that contain topics representative of left-wing ideology.
"As I see it, 'Queer Theory and the Bible,' and other similar classes related to gender theory, exist because there is a high demand among students to enroll in those courses."
Silverman added a thought that if the course were to be "co-taught with a conservative professor," he thinks "fewer Pomona students would enroll in it than otherwise, as students on campus, in general, don't seem interested in learning from conservative professors."

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Consider attending the "What's Your Story" Workshop on Saturday, October 17 as a follow-up to this summer's series on stories. Keynote StoryTellers: Anthony Madison, Trish Waltz, Bob Sklar, and Karene Kobel will share their life stories. Small groups will follow each general session enabling you to process your story: places where you're stuck, have been hurt or need encouragement to keep moving forward. Check out the table on the patio this Sunday for fliers and more information.
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My favorite baseball team must have eaten at Taco Bell last night because today they got the runs.
The NFL is raising the goal posts. It will be sponsored by Viagra.
Former New York Yankee Robinson Cano signed a huge contract with the Seattle Mariners. This means he's getting Star Bucks!
Former NFL player Channing Crowder said he peed on himself every game. I've heard of players getting pissed off during games, but pissed on?
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When Lamar Odom was arrested for DUI, he failed the field sobriety test. Instead of walking a straight line, he dribbled.
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Bitcoin Volume Improves: Crypto Market Primed for a Major Short-Term Rally?
Yesterday, on October 10, the price of Bitcoin broke out of the $6.600 mark after stabilizing at the $6,550 level for a few weeks.
The volume of Bitcoin saw an increase of 12 percent from $3.2 billion to $3.6 billion on Coinmarketcap and $2.1 billion to $2.38 billion on ShapeShift's CoinCap.io.
Some tokens including 0x and Polymath have recorded decent 5 to 10 percent gains in the past 24 hours but the inability of Bitcoin to demonstrate a promising recovery in its volume to its previous level at around $4.3 billion has prevented the rest of the market from initiating a major rally.
Technical Analysts Predict a Big Move
The majority of technical analysts and prominent traders in the cryptocurrency sector are anticipating a large move on either the upside or downside. Currently, due to the relatively low volume of the crypto exchange market, it is not certain that the next major movement of Bitcoin will be breakout of two resistance levels at $6,800 and $7,000.
Hence, in the days to come, it is possible that BTC experiences a substantial spike in its volume and breakout of the $6,800 level or sees another shakeout before initiating a meaningful short-term rally.
"The range that never ends. It's getting tighter though and I suspect we'll get a big move soon. Recent PA is stuck in the one big green candle. Be careful in both directions, I wouldn't be surprised by big shakeouts before the real move," Don Alt said.
But, as respected trader Crypto Dog explained, the probability of BTCinitiating a positive upside movement in the upcoming days is higher than the likelihood of the dominant cryptocurrency testing the $6,000 support level, given its stability and graudal increase in volume.


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Sandy Ryan is the owner of Homestead Wool and Gift Farm with her husband Jim, located in Monroe, Wisconsin. She is a shepherdess, a prolific spinner (of yarn and tales), and dyer of some of the finest fiber and roving around.
What kind of maker are you?
I am a maker of a safe place for sheep to graze out their sweet little lives. They provide the beautiful fleeces I spin my yarn from.
Why Art Yarn?
Art yarn is my favorite because I can just cut loose. With any fiber, yarn weight or trinkets spin right into the yarn. It gives me freedom to create from deep in my spirit.
What inspires you?
The sheep inspire me most. Their fleeces talk to me and tell me how they want to be spun. The exploration of that fleece, each color, texture is obvious to your eye. What intrigues me is how different each fleece is. As I work with it, shades of color emerge right before my very eyes. The fleeces are as unique as the sheep they came from.
What is your favorite type of yarn to work with?
I love to spin our lash yarn. (Tailspun). It is dramatic and really shows off each sheep. I also love spinning yarn that makes no sense. Any fiber, any color and lots of add-ins like yarn snips, sparkle and trinkets.
What is your favorite method of making (knit/crochet/weave, etc)?
Knitting is my favorite way to use my yarn. I am very novice but the handspun hides my mistakes quite nicely. My great grandma would have called that character! I also have a very basic knowledge of crochet and love to weave. Sleep is over rated right?
What advice do you have for beginners using art yarn?
Just have fun! Art yarn is sheep to spinner to you. Projects are a circle that brings us all together. There is no wrong way to use this yarn, it is just like any other-beautiful, versatile and exciting. It is as special as the sheep, the spinner and the creativity of each artist. Dare to find your own favorite path to create with art yarn!


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Diamond Creek, Australia -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/04/2015 -- Residential mishaps involving keys and locks happen all the time and rectifying those problems is an area in which Luke's Locks excels. The company provides assistance any time of the day or night, enabling families to gain access to their homes, garages, pools and outbuildings.
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Many estate owners often discover that an interruption in electricity will prevent them from gaining entrance to their homes or exiting the property. Luke's Locks professionals are trained in maglock technology, along with roller doors and wire door security locks. Pools have specific rules that must be observed to prevent accidents and the company's experts are cognizant of the lock-related regulations.
Many individuals are choosing to keep their valuable documents close at hand with an in-home safe that requires a key rather than a combination lock, but losing the key is still a problem. Luke's Locks specialists have the expertise to open safes and the company can provide and install anchors-key safes.
The company serves the needs of those with in-home offices and their key-related needs. Filing cabinets, desks and even cubicles have locks that can become damaged or unusable if a key becomes lost, misplaced or stolen. A wide variety of furniture comes with locks and may be used in the home office and Luke's Locks ensure those who work at home have access to items when they need it without losing productivity.
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1 - Dratini (Level 5, Extremespeed)Pidgeot (Level 100, Quick Attack)
Here's how it went. Dratini went first, and did 1 HP damage. :P Then Pidgeot Quick Attacked Dratini and KO'ed it. We now know Extremespeed always goes first, no matter what the speed is.
2 -Tyrogue (Level 5, Mach Punch)Pidgeot (Level 100, Quick Attack)
Pidgeot went first and KO'ed Tyrogue. Leading me to believe that Mach Punch and Quick Attack are one and the same, just different types.
3 -Eevee (Level 5, Quick Attack)Hitmontop (Level 100, Mach Punch)
Hitmontop went first, thus proving that Extremespeed is the only move that always goes first, even when QA/MP are used. Just something I thought I'd do. Hey, I've got a lot of time, OK?
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extremespeed beat mach punch: 7extremespeed beat quick attack: 5mach punch beat extremespeed: 3mach punch beat quick attack: 4quick attack beat extremespeed: 5quick attack beat mach punch: 6
i have no idea how your dratini went first. are you sure it didn't have quick claw attached?
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Since you're so intent on sharking, shark up an Extremespeed/Charm/Barrier/Recover Steelix and a QuickAttack/Charm/Barrier/Recover Onix.
Then have each Charm three times, Barrier three times, and pound away with their respective attacks for many many rounds (try 40 or so).
Keep track of how many times each went first, and post the results here.
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Out of 50 rounds...
36 times, Steelix went first with Extremespeed.14 times, Onix went first with Quick Attack.
Guess it's just random.
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Some university vice-chancellors are being paid as much as 13 times the median pay of their staff, the university regulator has revealed.
The Office for Students data also shows 62% of universities in England raised the number of staff paid over £100,000, between 2016-17 and 2017-18.
The government says the OfS can require universities to justify high pay.
But the University and College Union said its "lightweight" report exposed the regulator as a "paper tiger".
The universities with the greatest increases in vice-chancellor pay were:
- De Montfort University – from £286,000 to £350,000
- Bishop Grossetest University – from £158,000 to £188,000
- The University of West London – from £266,000 to £306,000
- The University of Essex – from £257,000 to £289,000
- Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation
OfS chief executive Nicola Dandridge said: "It is good to see signs of pay restraint at some universities, with some vice-chancellors refusing a salary increase.
"A number of governing bodies have reduced the basic pay of their vice-chancellor, though we acknowledge that it can be difficult to revisit contractual obligations while a vice-chancellor is in post.
"We expect to see further progress next year."
'Greater transparency'
But the University and College Union said the regulator had failed to keep its promise of requiring universities to justify annual salaries above £150,000.
The report showed only four institutions out of 133 paid their vice-chancellor under £150,000 but contained no details about the justification for those awards, the union said.
And it failed to look at the "excessive and arbitrary rises still enjoyed by some vice-chancellors" or tackle the expenses and other benefits in kind that have "plagued universities in recent years".
Education Secretary Damian Hinds said: "We set up the Office for Students to look out for students' interests and it is absolutely right that the OfS demands greater transparency from universities by requiring them to justify the pay and benefits of their vice-chancellors.
"We have given the OfS powers to take action if universities do not do this and we expect them to be used where necessary."
He added: "Of course salaries need to be competitive – but high pay must be justified by high performance on objectives such as widening participation for disadvantaged groups, low dropout rates, growing export earnings and pioneering innovative research."


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Under criticism, militia group shares tally of donations for arrested Idahoans
The group 3% of Idaho says it provided more money for the four Idahoans accused of crimes in the 2014 Bundy Ranch standoff in Nevada than was collected through several fundraisers.
In a statement released Friday, the Meridian-based group said it spent a total of $4,900 for money deposited to the jail accounts of Scott Drexler, Eric Parker, Todd Engel and Steve Stewart.
That was more, the group said, than the $2,475 raised from the Freedom Fest benefit concert held in Twin Falls on July 9. The group said it also took in $1,064 in cash donations, $680 from clothing sales and $375 from a banner auction.
The payouts included $3,666 in phone and commissary deposits, $680 in bills paid for families of the prisoners, $255 in fundraising expenses and $300 paid to families for traveling to court hearings.
Thirty-six members of 3% of Idaho, many of them in leadership positions, resigned Tuesday after accusing group president Brandon Curtiss of misusing $2,475 gathered for the arrested Idahoans from Freedom Fest. Among other spending, they questioned purchases made from the PayPal account used to receive donations to the group through its website, such as $295 to an Indiana company that supplies aftermarket parts for diesel pickups.
3% of Idaho did not specify a time frame for the numbers provided Friday, nor did it release bank statements or other receipts for the spending. Bank and PayPal statements obtained by the Statesman found at least $1,563 disbursed to the four men since their March 3 arrest, including $429 the members who resigned said was the sole amount from the July benefit to be used for its intended purpose.
For its financial problems, 3% of Idaho continues to blame former vice president Johnathan Casey, who they say made $1,400 in unauthorized expenditures. Casey has denied any improper spending, saying all of his purchases between March and August were authorized by Curtiss and other 3% of Idaho officials.
A 3% of Idaho spokesman who has not provided his name to the Statesman this week, but uses an email account belonging to a Doug Price, said the focus should stay on spending by Casey.
"To some who have seen this, there are new questions as to who really was at fault and why the blame is completely on Mr. Curtiss," the spokesman said in an email Friday.
He said people should be patient until an ongoing audit is completed soon.
"While this audit is nearly complete and ready for release it is important to remind the public and former members that the outrage is misguided and needs to stop until everything is out," the spokesman said. "The continued onslaught of fingerpointing and accusations has not slowed. It has actually increased with demands being made by people who refuse to allow the audit process to be completed."
The group has not identified the person or firm conducting the audit, only saying a bookkeeper was handling the inquiry. Typically, outside audits are conducted by a certified public accountant, who is bound by state regulations and ethical rules in carrying out an audit.
Curtiss, whose private businesses have also run into financial trouble, has not given any sort of public response to the Statesman this week on these new financial mismanagement allegations. But Friday morning, he spoke with KIDO radio host Kevin Miller, among other things saying the PayPal account is his personal one.
Curtiss said those who resigned his group this week have jumped to conclusions without seeing the full evidence. "Those aren't members and people we want to be a part of our organization (and) associate with," he told Miller.
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Many jobs, that's what I have. Many roles, that's what I juggle. Like a jester throwing knives in the air, shuffling them above his head with the hopes that his skills won't falter and he'll be triumphant in catching the knife only to swing it back up into the air to start the process all over again. Woah, that was a mouthful, but you get the idea.
The many hats I wear
As it is with this juggling buffoon who does it only to beguile the crowd and tell the story of how amazing his dexterity is, so is my life. I juggle many jobs in my day to day existence. I also juggle many positions as I create this book. Not only am I the writer, but I am also the character designer, the penciller, inker, colorist, and letterer. I also serve as hype-man and marketing guru, because who else would promote my book if not me? I bet you didn't know there were so many steps, or people behind each step (or maybe you did).
Step by step
The step you see before you is what I like to call a "Rough" and it is usually done by the "Penciller", which I am at this stage. This is where I lay down all the important elements that I will later polish. This step, at least for me, comes right after all the thumbnails are done. In my opinion, this is one of the most tedious parts because this is practically the foundation for the whole page. Let me know your thoughts down in the comments.
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8 gram Moldavite specimen, approximately 5cmx1cm.
Moldavite is a glassy substance believed to have been formed approximately 15 million years ago, as a result of the Nördlinger Ries meteorite impact in Bavaria, Germany.
As the meteorite impacted the Earth, huge quantities of dirt/rock were instantly melted/ejected from the newly forming crater, hurled dozens to hundreds of miles downrange, or into low Earth orbit.
As the molten droplets cooled while re-entering the upper atmosphere, the drag forces produced regmaglypt like features, similar to those found on meteorites.
Since Moldavite originated on Earth, and was ejected by a meteorite impact, but later returned to Earth, it belongs to a class of objects known as "Tektites".
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In Memory of
Lonnell Marlon Blagrove
1975 - 2019
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Obituary of Lonnell Marlon Blagrove
Lonnell Marlon Blagrove was born January 18, 1975 to Yolanda Dickerson and John Ragland at Atlantic City Medical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He departed this life suddenly on February 21, 2019 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Lonnell was called "The Gentle Giant" by his grandmother. He was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders football team, the San Antonio Spurs basketball team and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. He loved listening to all types of music, especially NWA, The Manhattans and Lou Rawls, just to name a few. Lonnell loved to cook. You could always depend on him for all holiday functions. He also loved playing his video games.
He was a great husband, loving father, dedicated son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend.
Lonnell is predeceased by his nephew, Zai'yon Dickerson.
He leaves to mourn: his loving wife, Tonya (Revis); son, Maurice; two daughters, Elizabeth and Dalyn; mother, Yolanda Dickerson; father, John Ragland; maternal grandmother, Margaret Forrest; paternal grandmother, Joan Ragland; two brothers, Levine Dickerson and John J. (Julie) Ragland; two sisters, Lakesha (Rodney) Bethea and Cecilia (Daniel) Ragland-Loment; his uncle-daddy, Allen Ragland; father-in-law, Arthur Revis and mother-in-law, Edna Lark-Revis; his godfather, David Hadley; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. He also leaves his special friends, Leon Williams, Collin Mitchell, Marcus Elliott, Mark, Mike, John Glass, George Tucker and many other friends.
Lonnell will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
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Friends living in cities around the country have been talking of crime spikes in their neighborhoods, or ones close by, in the past year.
I don't know if these "on the ground" impressions are reflected in FBI crime rate data, but I'd say keep an eye on the stats to see if, in the next few years, the official numbers swing upward along with the anecdotal trend. We may be headed into an old-is-new-again era of multicultural bonhomie.


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Monica Daniels is a Social Work Supervisor and City Council member. Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Monica spent her early years in New York City. In her early twenties she returned to North Carolina where she raised her children and began her career in the Human Services. Monica is a community advocate with a strong commitment to others that has been framed by her love of family and community.
Monica earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Barton College in Wilson, NC and a Master of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services from Capella University. Monica is also a certified Life Coach. She has been working in the field of Child Welfare for over fifteen years and is currently a Social Work Supervisor at the Pitt County Department of Social Services. Monica enjoys working with children and families and feels it is a privilege to assist families as they develop and grow.
Monica is a member of many organizations including NC Civil and the Mediation Center of Eastern, NC. She was recently appointed to the District 1 seat with the Greenville City Council where she proudly serves her community and its citizens. She is passionate about youth, paying it forward through hard work and dedication as well as being a voice for the voiceless.
Monica is the mother of five beautiful girls affectionately known at the Fabfive and the grandmother of three.


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Workplace Violence – No excuse
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Physical violence is a serious occupational hazard. It covers insults, threats or physical aggression. In 2005 4% of workers report being subjected to actual physical violence from members of the public in the previous twelve months. There is no excuse for violent behaviour.
Violence can come from inside or outside an organisation. Specific acts of violence may be unpredictable, but the likely situations in which violence occurs are not. Risk factors include working with the public, handling money, and working alone.
The consequences of violent incidents, which include injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, sickness absence and poor job performance, can be extremely serious both for individuals and organisations.
Organisations cannot wait until a physical assault takes place before acting. Effective interventions should match an organisation's particular circumstances, and be based on thorough risk assessments.
Approaches based on preventing violence in the first place are more sustainable than isolated, individual-level measures once an incident has occurred. Effective measures can include providing adequate lighting and video surveillance systems, making changes in work organisation and job design to avoid employees working alone, and providing training in managing difficult situations with customers and recognising warning signs.
It is also important to have procedures that are to be followed in the case of any violent incident, including providing the victim with psychological support.
However, be careful. There are the occasional elements within some organisations that will 'Cry Wolf' and that will undermine all the good work and support you provide. I know of a couple of supervisors who work for the local authority who deliberately antagonise members of the public, winding them up until they raise their voice. Then run to their manager and complete a 'Violence Report'. This leaves the member of the public feeling bullied, harassed and intimidated as the wheels of authority brow beat them into submission. The accuser then has an excuse to claim stress and anxiety and take a well earned break from work. While the real victim is subjected to the letter of accusation and threat of criminal investigation.
So Yes a good Violence Policy is needed but it has to be managed and controlled. All accusations must be properly investigated and all parties given equal rights until a conclusion is reached. False accusations should be strongly dealt with.
So how do you know when opposing parties are telling the truth?
This is where Competence Coaching comes into play. Learning to listen to people at an intuitive level, learn to listen to what not is said and the internal language of the interviewee. Use Global Listening – In Competence Coaching we teach advanced Global Listening techniques. If you are threatened by false accusations or even if you want to protect your organisation from the abuse of false accusations then contact – firstname.lastname@example.com to arrange a for confidential chat.
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We're going to look at two or three deals from The Great SPAC Wave Of 2007-2008.
United Refining Energy Corp. (URX) agreed to acquire privately held Chaparral Energy Inc. in a deal the companies valued at $1.8 billion and which would boost the independent oil and gas company's capital.
This week kicks off a month's worth of deal votes guaranteed to keep SPACs' volume up into November.
What's significant now is that investors are approving SPAC acquisitions, rather than reflexively voting "no" and taking back the cash, which is certainly what they would have done a few months ago during the crisis period.
Are Special Purpose Acquisition Companies back, or have they never left the scene?
Three blank check companies: 2020 ChinaCap Acquiro (AMEX: TTY), NRDC Acquisition (AMEX: NAQ) and Capitol Acquisition Co. (AMEX:CLA), are all trading at or above their trust values prior to their deal votes. This signals growing investor confidence in the targets the SPACs have selected.
It is one of the strongest signs yet that deal activity has picked up and investors have regained an appetite for riskier bets.
Germany2, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), is planning a $400 million sale.
REGIAN ACQUISITION CORP. is the first blank check IPO filed this week. ...
...This morning, the company announced a deal to merge with GHL Acquisition(GHQ), an Amex-listed SPAC taken public earlier this year in a dealsponsored by ...
This week brings several issues and votes in the special purpose acquisition company sector.
GHL Acquisition, the blank-check acquisition company backed by investment bank Greenhill & Co., said Monday that its chief executive resigned so the company could comply with requirements for having its shares listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
MBF Healthcare Acquisition Corp. amended its merger agreement with Critical Homecare Solutions Holdings and the health care company's private equity owner Kohlberg Investors V. ...
A Chicago financial services firm is planning a merger with Dekania Corp., a $100 million SPAC. ...
For the first time in more than a year, a special purpose acquisition company, a SPAC, saw its shares broke through their trust value prior to a deal vote.
Richard Baker, a big investor in shopping centers and retailers, raised $400 million in 2007 for a "blank-check company" that would buy operating businesses like restaurants and casinos. But he didn't do a deal as the economy fell off a cliff.
First up is consummate Texan and legendary dealmaker Thomas Hicks, now chairman of Hicks Acquisition Co. 1 Inc. (AMEX:TOH), a $552 million special purpose acquisition company.
GHL Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, on Friday said it entered into several agreements with certain shareholders to buy back nearly 1.2 million of its common shares.
Sports Properties Acquisition Corp could not finalize the $230 million deal and talks collapsed two days ago.
We have seen many significant developments in recent days regarding the field of M&A in form of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs.
In a joint launch of the new framework on August 3 2009, the Securities Commission and Bursa expressed the hope that the competitiveness of the Malaysian bourse as an equity-raising and listing destination will be enhanced and that the advent of Spacs, in particular, will not only promote private equity activity but also spur corporate transformation and encourage mergers and acquisitions.
GHL Acquisition Corp (GHQ.A: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it reached new agreements to repurchase more than 2.4 million of its shares so it can vote those shares in favor of its proposed takeover of Iridium.
Blank-check company Orbit Acquisition Corp withdrew its filing for an initial public offering on Friday, citing "market conditions" in a letter to U.S. regulators.
Santa Monica Media Corp. said its shareholders have voted to end its status as a special purpose acquisition company and distribute among the shareholders the assets of an April 2007 initial public offering.
There is quite a bit changing in the land of special purpose acquisition companies, a.k.a. SPACs.


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Homegrown innovation feeding Africa's tech hub
Africa is taking a great leap forward into the digital era. But as tech advances, innovators should never be far behind. Smartphones and social media may be ubiquitous, but our continent still lags behind in other basic infrastructure, such as reliable power. This gap has created the perfect environment to be our own 'world-class tech innovators'. Here are some innovations that can make SA the new tech hub:
From the rural parts of the Eastern Cape, Zuko Mandlakazi and his team of engineers and social entrepreneurs are developing a wearable wrist device that detects sound and communicates to the user through vibration and LED lighting. This device is called Senso. Senso, conceptualised with the blind as primary user, has the capability to alert the user of their surroundings. The device can be used to monitor a child's movement or to track a pet or a car. The project is currently in its final stages and ready for production. Senso received a GAP ICT Award and the SAB Foundation Social Innovation Award.
Founded by award-winning entrepreneur, innovator and speaker Jaco Gerrits, CrashDetech is a smartphone app that runs silently in the background of your phone. Once installed and subscribed, it automatically detects serious vehicle crashes and reduces emergency response times by pinpointing the crash location. It also ensures appropriate medical attention by providing vital patient information.
The app uses smart drive detection technology to switch on when the driver starts driving and begins monitoring the trip. It's available to download on iOS and Android devices.
Density is a challenge all urban informal settlements share and a major risk factor that enables the rapid spread of fires. In order to provide sufficient warning, a communal alert is required. This prompted Samuel Ginsberg, Francois Petousis, Paul Mesarcik, Emily Vining, Max Basler and David Gluckman to develop Lumkani, an early warning system to reduce the damage and destruction caused by the spread of shack and slum fires in urban informal settlements.
Since its inception, Lumkani has distributed detectors to over 7000 households in total. They're already detecting fires and creating the value envisioned, while collecting insightful data around the technology, the fire challenge and the human experience. But it doesn't end there, Lumkani's next phase is to send, in real-time, the coordinates of fires to the municipality's emergency response personnel.
Many science students desperately need resources to guide them through the academic program. This was the reality for Bathabile Mpofu, who create Nkazimulo Applied Science, a start-up that manufactures and supplies science kits for high school learners to improve understanding and performance. The ChemStart kit was developed following CAPS basic education curriculum guidelines and is being used by learners from grade 8-12 since its launch in June 2016.
Who says we should look to Silicon Valley for innovation? It's here.


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Octoberfest is here to bring out the best in you
Now you can participate with all the festivals of October. Well the world's largest beer festival has a ton of funfair travelers visiting Miami this time around in October. Music here is part of their culture and you will find some live music performance in this festival. More towards the evening the brass music closes out and the fading music gives raise to pop or electric music. The men are regularly dressed but it's the women and their historic festival costumes such as the dimdl that steal the show. The 8th annual Octoberfest is going to be launched soon and people can come here and enjoy their day at free of cost. Live music, gain beer drunk tank, Miss and Mr. Fest contest, giant jenga, corn hole and lots more things are still waiting for you. You do not need to book your tickets because Octoberfest is completely free and you just need to buy some combo tickets from the official portal of Octoberfest. With these tickets, you will get free beer, a beer stein and a Bavarian hat. Apart from that, the top beer manufacturer will provide you free beer, but to get a free beer you need to come early and only first 100 participates will get the free beer as complimentary.
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It's true that Octoberfest is not just about the number of people turning out, it has also got to do with the kind of beer that is served out here. The interesting part of a festival as such is that not all beers that may like to be a part of the Octoberfest. Specifically there are about 5 to 6 beers that are allowed to be part of the feast in Munich Oktoberfest. This year it starts in October 6th-8th. You will find more brands and this year more than 25 varieties of beer will come to boost you. So do not miss the Octoberfest and come to join the largest beer fest in Miami.
The one nice part of Samuel Adams Octoberfest is that it is home coming for those Bostonians who've loved to enjoy their malt, soak up the sun and sing away their Boston song. All one needs to do is follow my advice on the tickets that are a giveaway for the fest.
The early bird tickets of 6 bucks worth your beer, a stein and a Bavarian hat to go along your swagger will be all worth it, and you will realize that this little value can give you the most amazing time at this fest. There are tickets on the first, second and final release too. So don't loose heart over missing the bus for the early bird tickets. Grab the later releases and you are still part of the tent.
Rock you with the beers
This Sam Adams Octoberfest will rock you through, you will get the rarest of the blends opening up this year round and missing it is not an option. The fest this time also boasts of Artisan markets, shop on the merchandise available till you drop, there is plenty of live music and entertainment, the instrumental to the brass music, well I would choose to get myself to the time closest when they start playing the electric music.
Another attraction that should catch your attention as it did mine is that of the Grand Beer Hall. You could choose to even go along with the 6-course meal paired with Sam Adams beer. Pretzel which are made in house and are accompanied by sour dip with a dash of cranberry moustarda are the must have as appetizers. Skipping the entire course and moving straight into the desert that is tagged along with tetravis.
There are two types of tickets for the Octoberfest is available on their website like Early Bird ticket and Final Release tickets. The early birds tickets are already sold out, but never miss the second one, otherwise you can miss lots of exciting things of the fest.
Your sweet tooth is taken care
The desert is my favorite and this time around I had a blast at the white chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake. The ginger crust was the deal of the desert, so precise and so much flavor it will get you to go straight back to the beers after this.
The many games here will keep you busy if you get into it. You will not regret it a bit; there is also a clearance sale that is available on the Sam Adams Octoberfest. The key is that if you're not part of it, you've missed out on a whole lot of fun.


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"Welcome to the Raider Nation"
Matthew Kent
Of all the weddings we've filmed or photographed, this was the first where one spouse welcomed the other to a sports team community. It was well played... I don't know if Melissa is a football fan or already had a team, but judging from everyone's reaction, it sounded like she took one for the team :P
Melissa & Shaun, thank you guys for being an awesome couple. We're honestly usually a little scared of weddings with wedding parties as large as yours, but you guys were pretty awesome at staying on time and being organized while putting out a great reception for everyone. Cheers & congratulations! Please enjoy the photos.


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Community Input
Please see the message below from the Greater Wichita Partnership, including a statement from Sedgwick County. We appreciate your input through the website and email, and this community input will remain open through end of day Dec. 15. Thank you.
Through preliminary research and discussions with key partners, it has become clear there is not support in Sedgwick County for incentives for this project at this time. Given this information we thought it was best for the project team to let state partners know that Sedgwick County would likely not be competitive for this particular project.
"The Partnership has done excellent work gathering information and analyzing this potential project," said Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O'Donnell. "However, the marketplace for new jobs especially at this level is very competitive and no community has unlimited resources. That means every community has to make decisions on when and where in the marketplace to compete. Sedgwick County has communicated to our state partners that this is one of those times when we need to focus our energy and resources on other economic development opportunities. We wish Tyson, the State of Kansas and especially all other communities who compete for this project the best. Tyson Foods already has many jobs and sites throughout Kansas and those communities greatly value the company's investment and commitment. We believe this will be another one of those opportunities for a Kansas county."
Part of the Partnership's role is to conduct analysis of and discussions of all potential projects. When it comes to public investment in any of those potential projects, we respect that it's the role of elected officials to determine when and if public investments are made. The positive news is that our staff is working on multiple projects in a variety of industries, and we are seeing increased interest in the opportunities available within our region. Agriculture continues to be an important industry cluster within our region and is an integral part of our community's Blueprint for Regional Economic Growth (BREG) plan. It's also important to note that local governments do not provide investments or incentives for all projects. We will continue to compete as aggressively as possible for economic development opportunities for this area and will work with our state and local partners to grow our region.
If you would still like to submit input before the site and email close at 5 p.m. Dec. 15,
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Art in public space can have many forms, from good old statues to performances to graffiti art. Working as an architect in teams that design our public places, I have become interested in integrating artistic approaches into the way public space planning and design teams work. To me, this would mean integrating professional artists into already very multidisciplinary design teams, and seeing, how the artists knowhow of meaning making, identity, and innovative use of materials could benefit the way we build. As I talk about public art, (or "integrated, team based public art" trying to describe my approach), I really don't mean art objects that have been brought into public space, but public space and its structures treated and created as art. I'm interested in what artists and engineers can create together, an how we could make this collaboration a more inviting option for both.
The photo above shows only one example of an ordinary form approached from an artistic angle. There are of course innumerable examples of bridges of most extraordinary forms built around the world all the time, and it's clear that many of them have had an extensive budget allowing the designing of a landmark, rather that just a bridge. Still, great results can be achieved also from the starting point of: less money, more willpower and skill. Even small details can transform an environment, as long as they are designed and executed by a well working team of professionals of each their own fields.
My understanding is, that using artists in design teams to approach ordinary forms in new ways is often more a question of lack of knowledge than lack of money or interest. Luckily, new things are learned even when - and I guess especially when - financial resources are scarce. I think that as the knowledge spreads on how to successfully build and operate urban design teams that include also artists, we will see bridges (and all other urban structures) of tomorrow created in a variety of ways that we have not even dreamed of yet. In short - what an interesting time to work in this field.
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Ambassador Articles & Blogs
We Have Twelve Years....
Jasmine has written an article from the recent media around the UN's prediction that we have just twelve years to tackle the impact we are having on our environment.
How sustainable is plastic?
Another blog from YRS Ambassador Jasmine. This time she asks, how sustainable is plastic?
My Experience of Gardening Scotland
YRS Ambassador Jasmine recently attended the Gardening Scotland event in a YRS capacity and has created a blog to share her experience with you!
The Big Bang Event
Jasmine attended the Big Bang event in Dumfries in what was her first reporting capacity as a YRS Ambassador. The event was for S1-S3's showcasing STEM career pathways.
Gardening Scotland Article
YRS Ambassador Jasmine has written article about the Gardening Scotland event which she attended on 1st June 2018.
My First Experience as a YRS Ambassador
As part of her YRS Ambassador journey, Jasmine will be keeping regular Blogs. This is her first of many to come from her experience of reporting at the Big Bang event in Dumfries.


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The General Data Protection Regulation, applicable as of May 25th, 2018. have made a global impact by building the awareness on the importance of keeping safe your personal data and how to manage such data. This also gave us a reason for putting our standards on a higher level, and emphasize it to the user in a simple and direct way.
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Maker Faire! Why, yes, we'll be at Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA this weekend!
$500 Laptop Recco Javier tweets, "Hey @Snubs @patricknorton do you guys know a decent laptop 13 inches or more with upgradable ram and hard drive under 500 dollars?" We've got minimum specs, CPU reccos, some new and refurbished options from Dell... and, heads up, ASUS has a VivoBook with solid specs for $509... but you'll want to upgrade its HD!
Firefox Focus vs Brave Browser vs Orfox on Android In Shannon's never-ending quest to find the most privacy conscious apps and tools on the market... she's tried quite a few browsers on her Android phones. Three standouts are Firefox Focus, Brave, and Tor's Orfox browser. She's ditched Chrome on her Android phone for GOOD for one of them... find out which, and why, in the video!
Caavo Remote Review "Say what you want to watch." It sounds simple enough, but it's not really that easy to say "Watch Iron Man," and have it play on your TV. Logitech's Harmony remotes can get you to your Apple TV or Roku at the click of a button, but -not- to the actual content you want to watch. Content level integration for everything is what Caavo's Universal Remote aims to do... full review in the video!
Fix 100% Drive Use in Windows??? Jason emailed email@example.com, "I'm finding that my daughter's 1 year old laptop is running at 100% disk usage. It is an HDD. In general, would upgrading to an internal SSD be the way to reduce this usage problem and speed up the laptop?" Upgrading to an SSD is always good, but probably -won't- solve this problem. Find out why in the video, and check the guide to diagnosing 100% disc usage (including turning off search and superfetch!) at MakeUseOf.com!
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What to see in Norway: 12 days travel itinerary
Norway is, according to many, a mysterious and distant country. In addition to its capital city Oslo – and the world-famous fjords, most of us do not know too many corners, of that, as it turns out the truly unique country. 12 days itinerary thus becomes an excellent way to discover the charms of Norwegian landscapes, each of which deeply impresses. Fabulous snow-covered hills, black-blue fjords, forested hills and proximity to the Arctic allows us to discover the closeness to the whole world. Interestingly, among these extraordinary circumstances of nature, we can visit here many attractive and cosmopolitan cities, charming provincial towns and remnants of the perverse Viking community.
Why is it worth to book a flight to Norway and move in 12 days itinerary? Answer below!
Magical Norwegian nooks, which can not be overlooked during the itinerary
From the majestic mountains, through the extraordinary fjords to the picturesque towns – Norway is one of the most beautiful corners of the world, inviting you to go hiking, long road trips or boating. Rich history, beautiful legends on the background of the northern lights is a magic that delights! Here are some places you must go!
- Alesund is a beautiful corner that is like a gate to the majestic fiords. The city rebuilt after a fire from 1904 impresses with its stone and brick buildings in the style of Art Nouveau. Here you can admire the breathtaking views.
- Tromso – the largest of the northern cities of Norway, impresses with museums, 18th-century wooden houses and birch forests. Nearby you can go to Mount Storsteinen in the Fjellheisen Cable Car. Fans of natural phenomena are coming here to see the Northern Lights.
- Viking fans will certainly love the city of Trondheim, which was the capital of Norway at the time of this exceptional nation. This is a great place to get rich in history, and beautiful architecture works like Sverresborg – a restored 12th-century castle or Nidaros Cathedral brings the charm of those years.
- Jotunheimen National Park (the Giant's House) is a unique place that captures the highest peaks of Norway, the Vettisfossen waterfall, hiking trails and a possibility of glacier trips.
- The fabulous Islands of Svalbard, located on the border of the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea, Greenland Sea and the Norwegian Sea is a place where it is impossible not to fall in love. Incredible glaciers and rocky mountains, and unusual animals such as polar bears, caribou, reindeer, polar foxes, whales, seal and walrus delight.
- The capital of Norway – Oslo, is a combination of modernity and laid-back atmosphere. Beautiful forests and green areas are combined here with urban architecture and monuments. Numerous museums, galleries, bike trails and walking, lively bars and restaurants – everyone will find something for themselves.
- In summer it is best to go to Stavanger where the sandy beaches will delight the sunbathing fans. Near the shore are many attractions such as art exhibitions, medieval buildings like the cathedral or the intriguing Gamle district.
- Bergen is Norway's second largest city, located just next to the most famous Scandinavian fjords, stretching from Stavanger to Molde. The most famous fjords are the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord. The picturesque town beyond fabulous fjords, islands and the surrounding natural beauty impresses with local attractions like the cable car.
Norwegian attractions – what to try, visiting this unusual Scandinavian country
Norway is a magical country, so being here you can experience things which you won't find anywhere else. Among the most interesting attractions are:
- Northern Light is a natural phenomenon that consistently delights. To see this amazing effect caused by the magnetized particles emitted by the sun, get a little Arctic cool in the period from October to March.
- Staying on the outskirts of Stavanger, you will find Rock View where the view will be enchanted! The blue waters of Lysefjord and fabulous scenery will delight you.
- Mountains of Svalbard is a place where you can see with your own eyes in a natural environment – a polar bear – if you are a fan of these unusual animals you will be delighted!
- Being in coastal towns necessarily visit the fish markets – freshest fish will become your favorite tasty memory of this great expedition.
- Discover amazing Norwegian culture, music, dances and regional delicacies. Near Oslo, on the island of Bygdøy, visit the Norske Folkemuseum.
- Your 12-day itinerary must include the largest glacier – Jostedalsbreen, which is a paradise for nature lovers and extreme sports enthusiast like kayaking.
- In the most northern part of Norway – Tromsø, enjoy a beer – the local brewery is famous all over the world.
A handful of tips that will be useful during the Norwegian adventure
Norway is not one of the cheapest countries in the world, and it may surprise you in different ways. Here are a few tips that will help you have an enjoyable time here.
- If you want to save – cook yourself, and you can still have fun in the Norwegian kitchen – a hint of salmon, hard boiled eggs, and fresh bread will create a truly Norwegian breakfast!
- To travel in Norway is best to choose a train! Surprisingly, it is extremely cost efficient, and it also offers the most scenic travel routes in the world!
- Traditional cuisine is based here on potatoes and fatty meats. The favorite dish is the Pinnekjøtt (ribs/lamb ribs, which are usually served during Christmas), amazingly good bread and grilled mackerel. There's no denying that vegetarians do not be satisfied too much.
- Norwegians speak English excellent, but knowing a few polite phrases in their native language will be in good taste. Say thank you: "takk" or order beer "kan jeg få en øl?"
- Do not count on the "thank you," "please" or "I'm sorry" – Norwegians simply do not have the habit. Therefore, you need not offend – that is how it is in here.
- Do not complain about the prices – at least in public, Norwegians know that they are not cheap – you do not have to remind them.
- A one day stay can cost an average of $75 per day, but you must be creative.
- Packing up for your flight remember warm clothes – even in summer. For trips to the fjords or other places, you should be prepared for a variety of weather options. You will need a sturdy, waterproof touristic hiking boots, raincoat, and cap. If you want to drink alcohol cheaply – get it at the airport, here it will be the cheapest.


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Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the third and final member of the completely redesigned Forte (also known as 'Cerato' in many countries) lineup when it unveiled the sleek and purposeful all-new Forte Koup at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Following the launch of the Forte sedan and Forte 5-door, the all-new two-door Forte Koup SX boasts European-inspired design and performance to match with a 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. As equipped, the SX is the most powerful Forte Koup ever. Sales are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2013, and pricing will be announced closer to the Koup's launch.
"The Forte Koup is arguably the sportiest vehicle in our award-winning lineup, and it has helped raise Kia's brand awareness significantly among automotive enthusiasts," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing & communications, KMA. "Its rakish design, premium amenities and powerful turbocharged engine set it apart from the competition. With the debut of the Forte sedan and 5-door earlier this year, and now the Koup in New York, the Forte lineup has been completely revamped from top to bottom."


text: Oye Group (formerly Brooklyn Gypsies) is an artist collective made up of New Yorkers both native and immigrant to the city. We present annual showcases of new work in theater, dance, poetry and film that spark dialogue on critical issues such as immigration, gentrification, economics, and urban survival. We curate a mix of established and emerging artists and give them a platform to share their art in a stimulating environment. Oye Group is a playground to celebrate what is unique about New York City's eclectic and converging art communities.


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How to Use the Selfseeds Program
The 11 Selfseeds © grew out of a whole body practice, but that doesn't mean that the entire garden has to be planted all at once. Plant what you can manage. Start with one seed and see how it integrates into your current life practice. Consider starting with the seed that you will most reliably have success with. Pick a seed that feels more sustainable, inviting, and familiar. Starting with too exotic of a seed might be overwhelming, discouraging, and daunting for even 5 minutes. Sit with the 11 aspects and get a sense of how they resonate within you. Try not to have judgement about what you "should" or "should not" pick, but honor your uniqueness. Design your own garden. The idea is to be inspired and take joy in tending your garden instead of finding it a drudgery.
As a person who had multiple businesses, competed seriously in two sports (dressage and ballroom dancing), cross-trained at the gym, and deepened into a spiritual practice, I often felt overwhelmed trying to meet the standards and commitment demanded by each aspect of my life. Instead of giving up, I carved out 5-minute practice sessions.
As an example of how I integrated Selfseeds into one of my days, in the morning I stretched and sat in silence, each for 5 minutes. While driving to work, I picked out a song and focused on the beat–feeling the rhythm in my body. At noon, if I began to lose focus, I took out my "I" band and spent 5 minutes integrating my mind and body. Later in the day, I created a personalized 5, so I reinvigorated/reinvented myself.
Finally, at the end of the day if I was just too tired to practice dancing, I selected a few key principals to focus on for 5 minutes.
It didn't take long for all 11 Selfseeds to be part of my day, but I also didn't despair if I only touched into using a few. These 5 minute sessions did not replace full sessions, but they supported my mind, body, and spirit staying in touch with the essence of a whole body practice. When I did have the time or energy to practice more fully, my mind and body were much quicker to remember and attune to the action at hand. Over the years of practicing this 5-minute system, it provided continuity and peace of mind. Whether I felt like I was teetering on a precipice, spinning out of control, or at the bottom of a deep well, it was a bridge or lifeline to staying engaged in life.
Small, obtainable steps over and over as needed to keep my personal garden flourishing.
"If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into
increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity."


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text: The tropical paradise community of Vizcaya resides on the south end of Longboat Key on 9 acres w/31 private residences & 500 ft. of beachfront. Upon entry through the manned gate, up the lush brick paved drive, passed manicured grounds w/cascading fountains instantly making this community feel like home to you. This 3,900 sq. ft. 4BR/4.5BA southern exposure home is sophisticatedly designed for instant enjoyment. Addison Mizner residence has a private courtyard that embodies a casual elegance & instantly feels like a single family home. Elaborate 10 ft. ceilings w/recessed lighting throughout. Open concept living, dining & family room have crystal blue panoramic water views, a perfect backdrop for creating memories. Spacious eat-in kitchen any master chef. Luxurious master suite is designed for relaxation & style has custom designed his/her walk-in closets. Splendid marble master bathroom w/access to terrace. 3 additional bedrooms include an expansive guest suite w/terrace and separate entry. Generous wrap around terrace overlooking the Gulf w/outdoor BBQ. Vizcaya hosts many top amenities such as: sugar sand private beach, Gulf-side pool/spa, state of the art fitness center w/water treadmill, tennis courts, pets welcome-board approval, generous private 2 car garage. Minutes to boutique St Armands Circle w/shopping/dining. Over the bridge to downtown Sarasota to enjoy: opera, theater, shopping, dining/drinks. Enjoy the best life has to offer in the company of family & friends at Vizcaya!


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198 North Main Street –Rutland
Commercial law office for sale in Pond Meadow Park Professional Building. Condominium approximately 1400 sq ft: 3 large rooms, large adjacent common area sitting room/reception and one file/storage room. Rooms are described as: partner office, conference room/library, reception/secretary/staff room. Office furniture and furnishings, law library also included. Office has been used as a law office for over 40 years, but is suitable for any other type office with several reconfiguration options possible. Office space is nearly double the size of a normal office; could be made into a conference room/library or divided into two professional offices. Price: $75,000.
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- County Rutland
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- Location – Physical Address 198 North Main Street, Rutland Vermont 05701
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- Municipal Services at Site or Available
- Power at site
- Square Footage 1400
- Ceiling Heights
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Both sides of the desk were recognized at Tuesday's meeting of the Madison County Commissioners.
Members of the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) met with the commissioners to mark the start of August as Child Support Awareness Month for 2018.
"Through the leadership of Madison County Child Support Enforcement Agency, we recognize the importance of educating our parents about the services that are available through the Child Support program," Commissioner David Dhume said in a proclamation. "The theme of this year's Child Support Awareness Month is 'support is key.' We applaud parents who are committed to the success of their children."
Commissioner David Hunter also gave recognition, acknowledging the struggle agencies such as CSEA face in receiving funding from the state and federal levels.
"We really appreciate the work you guys do with the limitations you have," Hunter said. "And we know those limitations are tough."
Sue Mosier, Child Support Administrator for the county, said that getting funding is difficult across the state.
"We have a lot of budget constraints from the state level and they're facing it from the federal level so it's a complex issue to solve," Mosier said. "A lack of funding prevents us from doing more but we just try to get done what we can with what we have."
She said funding has diminished over the years going back to the recession of 2008.
"It's not just the state. It's happening everywhere and I know it's difficult at the legislative level," Mosier added. "That's why we appreciate the support we receive from the local level."
Funding for services such as those performed by the CSEA is not included in the budget in every county. Mosier added that the agency is thankful funding is available in Madison County.
CSEA members presented the commissioners with a plaque for their ongoing relationship with the CSEA and Department of Job and Family Services overall.
In other action at Tuesday's meeting, the commissioners:
• Appointed Matt Higgins to the county zoning commission. Higgins has worked in the construction field for more than 25 years.


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|£23000 - £25000 per annum
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|6 months ago
Job Description
Field Service Engineers required for a well established and leading specialist in kitchen appliance retail and repair. Based in Coventry these are permanent positions offering a salary up to £25k per annum depending on experience. These vacancies are ideally suited to candidates with experience repairing and maintaining white goods.
- Salary up to £25k per annum depending on experience.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Company Van.
- Uncapped commission.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday.
- One Saturday in two, with a day off in the week.
- 09:00 to 17:30.
- Diagnosing and repairing any issues with multi branded white goods.
- Use of hand tools.
- Travelling from to and from customer homes / premises.
Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working within Service Engineering.
- Reliable, punctual and good customer service skills.
- Experience or training with manufacturers such as Bosch, Samsung, Miele.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact us on 0116 366 7602 and ask for Justin. Or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you have not been contacted by telephone or email within 7 days of your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unless you notify us otherwise, we will retain your CV and covering letter on our database and may contact you with other job opportunities in the future.
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Our dry Rosé is made with an eye toward balance and character, elegantly showcasing the vibrant essence of Zinfandel with light spice, balanced acid, a refreshing swirl of red fruit, and finesse. Grab an ice bucket, chill, and enjoy on the porch.
Classic faint salmon color, the 2017 Rose explodes out of the glass with vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries, passion fruit and lime skin. Soft and slightly supple upon entry, it oozes flavors of lemon marmalade and quince paste before winding up for a wild ride through a gauntlet of a perfectly ripe fruit basket. Lemons to limes to strawberries to raspberries to guava all play equal parts in this symphony. Drink Chilled - Drink Now. -JS


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After you figure out the listing price, it's time to get the property in presentable condition.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people will slap a "For Sale" in the front yard of a home with peeling paint, waist high grass, cars up on blocks in the driveway, fence falling down, and, no less than, three children's "Big Wheels" blocking the path to the front door.
These same people just don't understand why the house down the street sold in 10 days and they have had their home on the market for 5 months without a single offer.
Put a little time and elbow grease into your property and it will really payoff.
De-personalize the house
When a potential buyer comes to view your home, you want them to view it as their potential home, not your "lived-in" home.
When a potential home buyer sees your family photos hanging on the wall, it puts your own brand on the home and momentarily shatters their illusions about owning the house.
Therefore, put away family photos, sports trophies, collectible items, knick-knacks, and souvenirs.
Put them in a box and, if at all possible, rent a storage area for a few months and put the box in the storage unit.
If you just put the box in the attic, basement, garage, or closet, it is just going to cause more clutter and one of the most important parts of preparing the home for sale is eliminating clutter.
Remove clutter
This is very tough for many people because you don't look at your treasures as clutter.
These are items that you are emotionally attached to or items that you are going to need "someday".
After years of living in the same home, you don't even notice the clutter because you see it everyday and it has become a part of your life. Now is not the time to be sentimental or get your feelings hurt.
Get rid of that clutter that has collected on shelves, counter tops, drawers, closets, garages, attics, and basements.
Invite a friend over and let them point out areas of clutter.
Your real estate agent can also help you with this.
You have to promise to accept their views and not get defensive, since you will be better served in the long run.
Properly clean the kitchen
The kitchen is an easy place to start.
First, get everything off the counters. Everything. Even the toaster. Put the toaster in a cabinet and take it out when you use it.
Find a place where you can store everything in cabinets and drawers.
Of course, you may notice that you do not have cabinet space to put everything.
Clean them out.
The dishes, pots and pans that rarely get used? Put them in a box and put that box in storage, too.
Home buyers are nosy people and they will open all your cabinets and drawers, especially in the kitchen.
They want to be sure there is enough room for their "clutter." If your kitchen cabinets, pantries, and drawers look jammed full, it sends a negative message to the buyer and does not promote an image of plentiful storage space.
The best way to do that is to have as much "empty space" as possible.
For that reason, if you have a "junk drawer," get rid of the junk. If you have a rarely used crock pot, put it in storage. Do this with every cabinet and drawer.
Create open space.
If you have a large amount of foodstuffs crammed into the shelves or pantry, begin using them – especially canned goods.
Canned goods are heavy and you don't want to be lugging them to a new house, anyway – or paying a mover to do so. Let what you have on the shelves determine your menus and use up as much as you can.
Beneath the sink is a very critical area, too. Make sure it is as empty as possible, removing all extra cleaning supplies.
You should scrub the area down as well, and determine if there are any tell-tale signs of water leaks that may cause a home buyer to hesitate in buying your home.
Clean the closets
Closets are clutter magnets. We all have those clothes or shoes that are going to come back into style someday.
Do without these items for a couple of months by putting them in a box, because you don't want your closets to be stuffed.
It will make the home buyer think that their stuff won't fit in there either. Sometimes there are shoe boxes full of "stuff" or other accumulated personal items, too.
Properly arrange the furniture
Many people have too much furniture in certain rooms – not too much for your own personal living needs – but too much to give the illusion of space that a homebuyer would like to see.
You may want to tour some builders' models to see how they place furniture in the model homes.
Observe how they place furniture in the models so you get some ideas on what to remove and what to leave in your house.
Empty your storage areas
Basements, garages, attics, and sheds accumulate not only clutter, but junk.
These areas should be as empty as possible so that buyers can imagine what they would do with the space.
Remove anything that is not essential and take it to the storage area or have a garage sale.
Repair and clean the plumbing and fixtures
All your sink fixtures should look shiny and new. If this cannot be accomplished by cleaning, buy new ones where needed.
Basic sinks and fixtures are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
Make sure all the hot and cold water knobs are easy to turn and that the faucets do not leak. If they do, replace the washers. It is not difficult at all.
Check to make sure you have good water pressure and that there are no stains on any of the porcelain. If you have a difficult stain to remove, one trick is to hire a cleaning crew to go through and clean your home on a one-time basis.
They seem to be wonderful at making stains go away.
Also, make sure that you have a clean filter in the air conditioner. Homebuyers love to look at the heating and cooling units and if you have a dirty filter, it gives the appearance of neglect.
They will start wondering about other maintenance items that may not have been attended to.
Check the ceilings, walls and painting
Check all the ceilings for water stains. Sometimes old leaks leave stains, even after you have repaired the leak. Of course, if you do have a leak, you will have to get it repaired, whether it is a plumbing problem or the roof leaks.
If you have had a leak, you need to seal the stain before painting over it. If you don't it will bleed back thru in no time.
You should do the same for walls, looking for not only stains, but also areas where dirt has accumulated and you just may not have noticed. Plus, you may have an outdated color scheme.
Painting can be your best investment when selling your home. It is not a very expensive operation and often you can do it yourself.
Do not choose colors based on your own preferences, but based on what would appeal to the widest possible number of buyers.
You should almost always choose an off-white color because white helps your rooms appear bright and spacious.
This might be a good time to call in favors from friends. If you have a lot of people, you can zip through your house in no time and you won't believe the difference.
Clean the carpet and flooring
Unless your carpet appears old and worn, or it is definitely an outdated style or color, you probably should do nothing more than hire a good carpet cleaner.
If you do choose to replace it, do so with something inexpensive in a fairly neutral color.
If the carpet is really shot, sometimes it is preferable to offer a "carpet allowance" to the buyer instead of replacing it yourself.
Just give them a credit at closing for the amount of carpet replacement and let them take care of it themselves. This way they can choose their own style and color.
Repair or replace broken floor tiles, but do not spend a lot of money on anything. Remember, you are not fixing up the place for yourself. You want to move. Your goal is simply to have as few negative impressions upon those who may want to purchase your property.
Take care of the windows and doors
Check all of your windows to make sure they open and close easily. If not, a spray of WD40 often helps. Make sure there are no cracked or broken windowpanes. If there are, replace them before you begin showing your home.
Do the same things with the doors – make sure they open and close properly, without creaking. If they do, a shot of WD40 on the hinges usually makes the creak go away.
Be sure the doorknobs turn easily, and that they are cleaned and polished to look sharp. As buyers go from room to room, someone opens each door and you want to do everything necessary to create a positive impression.
Get the odor under control
This is VERY IMPORTANT.
Homebuyers can be quickly turned off by unpleasant odors hitting them in the face as they enter.
For those who smoke, you might want to minimize smoking indoors while trying to sell your home.
You could also purchase an ozone spray that helps to remove odors without creating a masking odor.
Those little "plug-in" air fresheners are terrific. Plug those in around the house to exude a pleasant scent.
Pets of all kinds create odors that you may have become used to, but are immediately noticeable to those with more finely tuned olfactory senses.
For those with cats, be sure to empty kitty litter boxes daily.
There are also products that you can sprinkle in a layer below the kitty litter that helps to control odor. For those with dogs, keep the dog outdoors as much as possible.
You might also try sprinkling carpet freshener on the carpet on a periodic basis.
Don't go overboard with the repairs cost
Do not do anything expensive, such as remodeling. If possible, use savings to pay for any repairs and improvements – do not go charging up credit cards or obtaining new loans.
Remember that part of selling a house is also preparing to buy your next home. You do not want to do anything that will affect your credit scores or hurt your ability to qualify for your next mortgage.
Work on the outside of the house
Most real estate advice tells you to work on the outside of the house first, but unless there is a major project involved, we believe it is best to do it last.
There are two main reasons for this.
First, the first steps in preparing the interior of the house are easier. They also help develop the proper mind set required for selling – beginning to think of your "home" as a marketable commodity.
Second, the exterior is the most important. A home buyer's first impression is based on his or her view of the house from the real estate agent's car. So you want everything to look freshly maintained.
Take a walk across the street and take a good look at your house. Look at nearby houses, too, and see how yours compares.
Do some crucial landscaping
Is your landscaping at least average for the neighborhood? If it is not, buy a few bushes and plant them.
Do not put in trees. Mature trees are expensive, and you will not get back your investment. Also, immature trees do not really add much to the appearance value of the home.
If you have an area for flowers, buy mature colorful flowers and plant them. They add a splash of vibrancy and color, creating a favorable first impression.
Plant lots of flowers and close together so that it looks full, not just a few plants a foot apart.
Do not buy bulbs or seeds and plant them. They will not mature fast enough to create the desired effect and you certainly don't want a patch of brown earth for homebuyers to view.
For $50 you can buy a couple trays of flowers and a few bags of mulch. It will look like a million.
Your lawn should be evenly cut, freshly edged, well watered, and free of brown spots. If there are problems with your lawn, you should probably take care of them before working on the inside of your home.
This is because certain areas may need re-sodding, and you want to give it a chance to grow so that re-sod areas are not immediately apparent.
Plus, you might want to give fertilizer enough time to be effective. Always rake up loose leaves and grass cuttings.
The house exterior needs taking care of
To paint or not to paint, that is the question. When you look at your house from across the street, does it look tired and faded?
If so, a paint job may be in order. It is often a very good investment and really spruces up the appearance of a house, adding dollars to offers from potential home buyers.
When choosing a color, it should not be something garish and unusual, but a color that fits well in your neighborhood. Of course, the color also depends on the style of your house, too.
For some reason, different shades of yellow seem to illicit the best response in home buyers, whether it is in the trim or the basic color of the house.
Sometimes you can get away with just pressure-cleaning the exterior. Consult a professional.
Take care of the Roof
As for the roof, if you know your house has an old leaky roof, replace it. If you do not replace a leaky roof, you are going to have to disclose it and the buyer will want a new roof, anyway. Otherwise, wait and see what the home inspector says. Why spend money unnecessarily?
Clean the back yard
The back yard should be tidy.
If you have a pool or spa, keep it freshly maintained and constantly cleaned. For those that have dogs, be sure to constantly keep the area clear of "debris."
If you have swing sets or anything elaborate for your kids, it probably makes more sense to remove them than to leave them in place.
They take up room, and you want your back yard to appear as spacious as possible, especially in newer homes where the yards are not as large.
Spruce up the front door & entryway
Make them fall in love immediately. The front door should be especially sharp, since it is the entryway into the house.
Polish the door fixture so it gleams. If the door needs refinishing or repainting, make sure to get that done.
If you have a cute little plaque or shingle with your family name on it, remove it. Even if it is just on the mailbox.
You can always put it up again once you move.
Get a new plush door mat, too. This is something else you can take with you once you move.
Make sure the lock works easily and the key fits properly. When a home buyer comes to visit your home, the agent uses the key from the lock box to unlock the door.
If there is trouble working the lock while everyone else stands around twiddling their thumbs, this sends a negative first impression to prospective home buyers.
So, these are just few tricks to make your house more presentable, get better offers and sell it for more money. What else would you add?


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Mind Your Behaviour
How Architecture Shapes Behaviour
How can architectural surroundings affect your behaviour?
Architecture can get people talking together. Architecture can calm children in the classroom. Architecture can make passive people more active. Architecture can shape corporate culture. Architecture can encourage people to find new paths, discover new aspects of their city – and of themselves. In short, architecture can shape your behaviour.
Mind Your Behaviour opens February 12 at the Danish Architecture Centre. It will be on display until May 13 2010.
Mind Your Behaviour invites you to step in behind the scenes at one of the largest and most successful architectural companies in Denmark, 3XN, known for prestigious projects such as: Ørestad College, the new Denmark's Aquarium, 'The Blue Planet', Saxo Bank's award-winning head offices and the Danish Embassy in Berlin. Read the rest of this entry »


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Mini Avocados
Nutrition Benefits
Packed with nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, the avocado is a super tasty and versatile superfood that is part of both a heart healthy and diabetes-friendly diet.
How to Select
Look for avocados that feel heavy. The skin should be dark, with a hint of green, and taut, with no dents.
How to Store
If avocados at the market are green and unripe, you can ripen them at hoe. Put them in a brown paper bag out of direct sunlight. Within three days they'll be perfect. Press the skin gently. It will be tender but not too soft.
Vegetable & Avocado Saute
Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 25 Min Calories/serving: 332
- 1 1/2 tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 ripe Mini Avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, shallot and thyme. Saute for 3 minutes.
- Mix in zucchini, bell pepper and lemon peel. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Lower heat and cover. Cook for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice with avocado.
- Add to skillet and gently mix.
- Cook for 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend.