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All Wheel Drive
Air Suspension
Power Steering
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Brake Assist
Aluminum Wheels
Tires - Front Performance
Tires - Rear Performance
Temporary Spare Tire
Generic Sun/Moonroof
Heated Mirrors
Power Mirror(s)
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Power Folding Mirrors
Rear Defrost
Privacy Glass
Intermittent Wipers
Chrome Grille
Deep Tinted Glass
Clearcoat Paint
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Steel Spare Wheel
Chrome Door Handles
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Lip Spoiler
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
LED Brakelights
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Roof Rack Rails Only
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Body-Colored Bodyside Moldings and Chrome Bodyside Insert
Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Rear fog lamps
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 19 x 8.5J Twin 5-Spoke
Tires: P275/55R19 AS
Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Trip Computer
Delayed Accessory Power
Systems Monitor
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Analog Display
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Urethane Gear Shift Knob
Outside Temp Gauge
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Rear Cupholder
Valet Function
1 LCD Monitor In The Front
Cruise control
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Engine Immobilizer
Cargo Space Lights
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Front Cupholder
Air Filtration
Perimeter Alarm
Front Cigar Lighter(s)
3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 AC Power Outlet
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Front And Rear Map Lights
Power Rear Windows and Power Vented 3rd Row Windows
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Smart Device Integration
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Heated Front Seats
Audio Theft Deterrent
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Window Grid Diversity Antenna
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Roll-Up Cargo Cover
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Tracker System
8 Speakers
Power tilt/telescoping steering column
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 AC Power Outlet
Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
Power Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
MB-Tex upholstery
Front Center Armrest w/Storage and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Streaming Audio
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Flip Forward Cushion/Seatback Rear Seat
Power Front Seats w/Driver Memory
Single CD Player
FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate, Windows, Sunroof/Convertible Roof and Remote Engine Start
Interior Trim -inc: Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents and Leatherette Upholstered Dashboard
Radio: AM/FM/CD -inc: Bluetooth connectivity
8-Way Power Front Seats
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Weatherband, DVD-Audio and External Memory Control
8 Color Display Upgrade
4-Way Driver Lumbar Support
Driver Seat
Passenger Seat
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Permanent Locking Hubs
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
180 Amp Alternator
26.4 Gal. Fuel Tank
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Full-Time 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4-Corner Auto-Leveling Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Air Springs
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Air Springs
95-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Automatic w/Driver Control Height Adjustable Suspension
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.0L Biturbo V6
3.27 Axle Ratio
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Driver knee airbag
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Back-Up Camera
First aid kit
Childseat Sensor and Rear Child Safety Locks
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2 Ground floor extensions and first floor extension to a property in Quorn.
A lovely job built by local firm Cumberland Construction.
The dimension across the car port was critical in order to fit a vehicle between the supporting pier and the chimney breast. The side window under the car port had to be upgraded to a fire resisting construction to comply with Building Regulations.
Above: Photos showing the property before work commenced.
Below: The 3 completed extensions. Note the covered patio area in place of the original kitchen door and dining room window.
Quorn Plan Services, Northage Close, Quorn, LE12 8AT. T: 01509 413332, M; 07989 488615. E: email@example.com © 2007 - 2013
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Women's rock Climbing Day // 1st of July - $55 + booking fees
We've partnered with JT Expeditions to bring you this Women's Rock Climbing Experience. During your time with us at Boiler Slab, we'll teach you all the basic skills of rock climbing on what we call a bottom rope system, similar to that you may see in an indoor climbing wall. We'll teach you how to tie into the rope correctly, belay your partner safely as well as climb with good technique and lower from the top of a route.
Meet outside the Public Toilet Block in Port Eynon Public Car Park. Near the Smugglers Haunt and sea front where there are a selection of fish and chip shops.
The car park is next to the camping and caravan site. PLEASE BRING CHANGE WITH YOU FOR THE CAR PARK. You can also use debit card but please bring change as well just in case. The nearest postcode to use is: 2 Highfield Holiday Prk, Port Eynon, Swansea SA3 1NN
- Helmet
- Harness
- Rock Climbing Hardware & Ropes
- Qualified and Insured Instructor with safety and emergency equipment
- Photos from the day
- Lunch and Drinks (please bring your own)
- Personal Clothing and Equipment
- Personal insurance
- Travel to and from the Location
Location Boiler Slabs, near Overton in Swansea
10:00 Arrival, introduction, brief, equipment collection and start walk to Boiler Slabs
10:30 Arrive at crag. Introduction to climbing: tying in, belaying and rope work, safety
12:00 – 14:00 Climbing technique, further opportunity to climb more routes or repeat the mornings routes
14:00 Walk back to car park and debrief!
Equipment List..
- Appropriate Outdoor Clothing
- Warm fleece or jacket
- Trainers or walking shoes
- Water Bottle (min. 1 litre capacity)
- Lunch and Snacks
Optional Items:
- Camera
- Hat
- Gloves
- Climbing Shoes
- Waterproofs
All personal protection equipment (harness, helmet etc.) and safety & emergency equipment will be provided by your instructor
Safety... Food and Water
Rock Climbing is a strenuous activity and requires a greater amount of calorie and water intake than an average day. Please ensure that you are well hydrated before and during your day, and that you bring sufficient food (lunch and snacks).
Crag Safety
Safety is critical within the rock climbing environment, you will be accompanied by a qualified and insured Single Pitch Award holder (rock climbing instructor) with vast experience at British crags and climbing venues. Your instructor holds a valid outdoor specific First Aid Certificate and will carry appropriate safety equipment at all times. We require that you pay attention and adhere to their instructions and guidance at all times to insure your own safety and do not act in a manner that could potentially risk the safety of the instructor, the group or yourself.
Cancelation Policy
In the event of bad weather, we will aim to re-organise the event, if you're unable to make the new date it we will offer you a full refund.
No refund on tickets on cancelations 7 days out from the event.


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India's forest-Certification Scheme gets Global Recognition
The council of Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has decided to recognised forest-certification scheme developed specifically for Indian forests by Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), an Indian non-profit. The Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management developed by NCCF is the first forest-certification scheme from India to get global recognition. Certification Standard Read More…
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Vast Valley In The High Desert
The Grand Valley of Western Colorado is a huge valley. Here you can see a vast valley, set within the Grand Valley, at the foot of the Bookcliff Mountains, which form the northern border of the Grand Valley.
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Sometimes it all just comes together and this particular moment from Will and Jess' wedding at Fig Tree Restaurant in Byron Bay was one of those times. Although we had beautiful overcast light all day, the sun decided to blast through the clouds for no more than five seconds during Will and Jess' ceremony which allowed for a bit of drama. I made two frames before the sun went back behind the clouds and this was one of them.
I'm over the moon to have it recognised by Wedaward as a winner of their 9th Collection International Wedding Photography Awards.
Thanks to Will and Jess, you guys are amazing and your wedding was simply incredible.
Awards: www.wedaward.com
Location: Fig Tree Restaurant, Byron Bay
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Fighting Sioux Have Become Fighting Hawks
FARGO, N.D. (CN) – The University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux are a relic of history, after a long, contentious process ended with students and alumni voting to replace the school mascot with the Fighting Hawks.
The university began its hunt for a new name 10 years ago, when the NCAA banned the use of Native American nicknames without tribal support. The UND was given a grace period to seek support from the Sioux Tribes, and though North Dakota's Spirit Lake Sioux put the issue to a vote and tribal members favored keeping the Fighting Sioux , the Standing Rock Sioux, also of North Dakota, opposed it.
The Fighting Sioux was officially retired in 2012, though the name remained in common parlance.
After winnowing through more than 1,000 suggestions from the public, the school gave students, alumni, contributors and ticketholders a chance to vote online for a new name, but none of the five candidates got 50 percent + 1 vote.
Two runoff elections followed. The Fighting Hawks held a commanding lead from the first round on, and never relinquished it. The Hawks got 57.2 percent of the votes in the second runoff, beating out the Roughriders, at 42.8 percent.
The final round of voting saw the heaviest turnout, according to the Grand Forks Herald.
Voting was online, by students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and season ticketholders.
The private nature of the voting process caused backlash from some members of the Sioux Tribes this year, as tribal members were not invited to vote unless they had one of the other prerequisite ties to the university.
A complaint was filed in Grand Forks County just days before the original vote was scheduled. Members of the Sioux Tribe attempted to halt the voting process.
"Someone with no other ties to UND other than the purchase of a season ticket is allowed to participate in the vote on the nickname selection, but not the members of the Sioux Nations, who bestowed the name to UND," plaintiffs said in their complaint.
A Fargo judge denied the request for an injunction, and the vote went off as scheduled.
Roughly 82,000 potential votes could have been cast – turnout for the final round came to just under 33 percent, with 27,000 votes cast.
The new nickname made its debut at Friday night's hockey game against St. Cloud State, which the Fighting Hawks won, 4-3.
The UND hockey team is known for two things: Controversial names and winning hockey games. Both qualities were on display, as the St. Cloud venue was full of green-and-white-clad UND fans still chanting the name "Fighting Sioux."


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Iraq government urged to seize assets from Saddam relatives and officials
The National Reconciliation, Accountability and Justice Committee named dozens of relatives and cronies of the executed dictator
An Iraqi parliamentary committee on Monday urged the government to authorise the confiscation of the assets of former dictator Saddam Hussein's relatives and officials within his regime.
The National Reconciliation, Accountability and Justice Committee made the call – the first of its kind since Saddam's fall in 2003 – in a letter sent to the prime minister's office as well as to the ministries of finance, justice and agriculture.
Saddam's children, grandchildren and other relatives were included on a list of names, along with ex-regime ministers, security chiefs and Baath Party officials. Some of the people mentioned on the list are in prison or dead.
In the wake of the Saddam government's fall, many properties belonging to the former dictator and his close allies were reportedly taken by Iraq's new leaders, armed forces and militias.
Now the National Reconciliation, Accountability and Justice Committee is seeking to put an official stamp on these past confiscations, as well as the confiscation of assets not yet seized.
Read more:
Iraq MPs call for timetable for foreign troop pullout
Comment: Reconstruction isn't just about rebuilding Iraq, it is an exercise in nation-building too
On the list of names is Ali Hassan Al Majid, a cousin of Saddam better known as "Chemical Ali", who was hanged in 2010 for ordering the 1988 gassing of thousands of Kurds.
Tareq Aziz, a veteran foreign minister who held the post of deputy prime minister before Saddam was ousted in the US-led 2003 invasion of Iraq, is also named in the letter.
Sentenced to death in 2013, Aziz, the only Christian in Saddam's inner circle, died two years later in prison.
His son Ziad, who lives in Jordan, condemned the letter as nothing more than "a stunt to win votes" in Iraq's upcoming general elections. He denied his family had any remaining assets, saying his father's house in Baghdad had already been seized by prominent Shiite politician Ammar Al Hakim.
In February, Iraqi authorities published the names of people wanted on suspicion of belonging to the Baath Party, ISIL and Al Qaeda.
Among those named was Saddam's daughter Raghad.
The The National Reconciliation, Accountability and Justice Committee's letter comes just two months ahead of national elections in the country, where Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi is hoping to remain in office for another term.
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Workers at the Royal Mail processing centre in Swan Valley are working against the clock to deliver Christmas gifts and cards to loved ones in this county and beyond.
Royal Mail South Midlands is the largest processing centre in the country and staff there have been gearing up to deliver five per cent of the countries post before the big day.
Wednesday (December 12) marked the busiest day on the calendar for the workers.
More than six million items were handled yesterday - about four million more compared to the average day.
Coach Julie Barrett is tasked to look after 96 Christmas casuals on the early shift who were brought in to help with the festive spike.
"Without them we would struggle," she said.
But when she's not teaching the newcomers she also works hard to sort catalogues, brochures and magazines into the right piles for delivery.
"For us, in this area, it does not have a massive impact until we send out holiday brochures and magazines for the New Year sales," she added.
'Self-gifting' has become a new trend: "We have seen a big rise in subscription boxes that come to your door once a week. It's really taking off, there's lots of ones offering make up."
She said weather is a contributing factor to how busy her team is.
"We have been really lucky that it's been really mild. People are going to Christmas fairs and markets so they are going out and buying things, but when it's rubbish weather we find people are perhaps sitting in more, writing more Christmas cards and ordering presents online."
The sorting office serves four postcode areas, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Milton Keynes and Coventry, with a catchment area of 2,900 square miles.
Staff numbers have been ramped up to more than 1,500 people to cope with pressure - with 540 seasonal workers employed to work across four processing sites. An additional three sites are used for December.
150 extra vans have been brought in to assist with deliveries and collections and an additional 26 7.5T vehicles are being used to transport mail and large customer collections - on top of the hundreds of extra vehicles and contractors that are being used to help the national network.


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Observer Forum: Letters to the editor
In response to "Charlotte to study 'pay as you throw'" (Aug. 22):
What could possibly go wrong with this?
One would be hard-pressed to conceive a more convoluted way to encourage recycling. The city will have to create a system to be sure that only the "special bags" are being loaded into the back of the truck and then somehow track, follow-up and bring non-compliers to justice. That won't cost much, right?
A sensible solution to carry recycling to its optimum level would be a professionally run education program via all media, to make all households conscious of recycling and its benefits. C'mon Charlotte, let's let common sense prevail. The system isn't broken, not yet anyway.
John Walsh
Here's a better way to encourage recycling
This sounds like a good idea. But because there is money involved, citizens will get more creative about how and where to dispose of trash. Maybe pay people to recycle. Now that would get people to cut what they send to the landfill.
Virginia Klinkman
In response to "I'm a cop. Don't challenge me" (Aug. 20 Viewpoint):
This officer's rules are precisely why they're feared
While Sunil Dutta's column hit on some valid points, his "bottom line" lays bare one of the main reasons Ferguson residents question police motives and reactions to the Michael Brown shooting.
Dutta, a 17-year veteran cop with a PhD, states flat out that, should you or I choose to vocally object in any way when he stops us, he may just shoot us. His position is that we should simply shut up and comply with any cop's orders, regardless of their validity.
Yes, it is true that most policemen are honorable. But I hope police departments take the opportunity to point out to their officers that Mr. Dutta's "bottom line" embraces an arrogant view of authority, and is not the position of their departments.
David Williams
Columbia, S.C.
This is the only response that will get ISIS's attention
ISIS is a new, more virulent strain of radical Islam, more terrifying and irrational than the Taliban or al-Qaida. They've just beheaded an American journalist and threaten to kill anyone who disagrees with them. How to stop them? Only one way, unfortunately. Use a force greater than themselves to not just repel them but destroy them altogether. It's the only thing they understand and expect.
Jon Schuller
Those so-called fines are really just a secret tax on all of us
Has anybody else figured out that the feds have found a new way to tax us without making it look like a tax? How about all these massive fines on the big banks and big industries? Billions of dollars.
It's eventually a tax on consumers because have you ever heard of one of those biggies not passing on any and all cost increases they get to their customers? Wonderful revenue stream don't you think?
Murray Coulter
In response to "Icahn: Board is too loyal" (Aug. 20):
Hmmm, whom to support, Icahn or the Levines?
As I understand it, the Levines have built a company worth billions from little. The company employs thousands, makes a profit and has been socially responsible in the Charlotte area.
Carl Icahn is a rich guy who doesn't build, manage or sell a product. He buys a stock, criticizes the management, gets lots of publicity and sooner or later the company is sold and he makes a bundle while people lose their jobs.
Bill Beller
In response to "Howard Levine rescues field trips" (Aug. 21):
Thank you, Levines, for your unending generosity
Every time I see that the Levine family has stepped up to fill a gap, whether it be in education, health care or the arts, I am overwhelmed by their generosity. Their grants are meaningfully considered and often require a local match to encourage other donors. Their commitment is beyond measure in the number of lives saved, children educated and arts available to all. Thank you, Levine Family.
Carla DuPuy


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Ok, My last day of school was Thursday and my daughter's end of the year party was yesterday (continued into this morning for the 6 people that slept over)
Today is the first day of summer break for me. time to start blogging again.
I plan to do my daily challenges again this summer. It not only seemed popular last summer but I was thrilled with all the layouts and cards I had completed before the school year started up again.
I did not plan out my first day so I am going to work on my own challenge and will post my finished results later today.
Challenge # 1 - is to do a scrapbook layout or make a card about summer. I can tell you know mine will be a card because I still have a house of teenagers and that may be all I can accomplish today.
So this is rather general. Use whatever you have but the finished project should have a summer feel to it.
Come back later to see what I come up with for an idea. I will hint that I may flip through some idea books and C.A.S.E. something but that is usually where I get my best inspiration and go from there to get the creativity pumping again.
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BANGLADESHI-American, MUSLIM PROFESSOR from LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Syed Ahmed Jamal is a 55 year-old father of three and a beloved member of the community in Lawrence, Kansas. Born in Bangladesh, Syed came to the U.S. on a student visa to attain his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Molecular Biology, eventually becoming an adjunct chemistry professor at a local University. He has lived in this country for over 30 years, and he and his wife Angela have three U.S.-born children: Taseen, Naheen, and Fareed.
On January 24, 2018, Syed was getting his kids ready for school when ICE agents showed up at his house. Before he could even say goodbye to his wife and children, the agents arrested him on the front lawn and led him away in handcuffs. His family was shocked and terrified as he was threatened with deportation to Bangladesh.
The community of Lawrence immediately sprung into action, launching online campaigns to collect signatures for his release and raise money for the family's needs. Syed is the sole breadwinner and the family had no idea how long he would be gone - or if he would even come back. In fact, a few weeks after his arrest, Syed was aboard an ICE flight that was to deport him to Bangladesh when the Board of Immigration Appeals stayed his deportation.
Through relentless community and bipartisan advocacy, including a bill co-sponsored by the Democratic and Republican U.S. Representatives of his district, Syed Jamal was released on March 20th, after 8 weeks in detention. His case is not over, but the threat of deportation is no longer imminent and he is back with his family and community.


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Day 2 in Sardinia: Exploring Cagliari
I woke up super early this morning around 8 am I swear there were bare mozzies last night. I've been bitten like a bitch.
I ate about 8 slices of toast, a Nutella croissant, a cappuccino and a coconut juice, worked on the website for about 3 hours and then set off to Poetto beach. I went to a diff section this time. All of the beaches is sooooo peng!!!!
After, I decided to flicker around in town and try and head to El Castillo de San Michel. But I got sidetracked and went up Bastion de San Remy then found loads of shops in rustic stone buildings and went window shopping. The town is absolutely stunning it's so old especially the bit at the top of the hill at San Remy. It's all cobbled and filled with small alleyways and ruins. It reminds me a bit of Rome but quieter. I love it here it's so relaxing and beautiful.
The Bastion of Saint Remy
Still, on my way to Bastion de Remy I walked past a tiny shop with photoshoot pictures of people wearing "traditional Sardinian outfits" it was the cheesiest thing ever; so I went and got one done 😂🙈
I finally got to the top of San Remy it seemed to be under construction so I did more wandering around the alleyways checking out the old buildings and ruins. After a while I kept bumping into the same faces and cracking up I decided to hop on a bus to San Michels castle. I had half an hour left to walk up the hill to get there. #insertpowerwalk.
Castello di San Michele
The views from the top where San Michele's castle was SICK. The info leaflet said it was the highest point in Sardinia. The castle had a little photography exhibition inside which was crap. Don't go in there – it was 2 euros but I mean… it was pointless. I would just stay outside and admire the building from there and then check out the views and walk around the gardens.
I was starting to get super hungry and wanted to go to Osteria Gioia e Gusto. I even got there before it had opened and they told me it was fully booked all night 😭😳🤧
There was a reggae band on at the hostel tonight but I really wanted to eat out so I chose food over live music and it flopped I was a bit gutted.🤧
After being turned away from a restaurant that wasn't even open yet I went to the bus stop for the 100th time wanting to get deeper into town determined to find seafood then I was like might as well walk around and find something here. 5 minutes away I found this jokes pub. The waitress gave me a menu completely in Italian so I asked for Verdures (my new word) vegetarian and seafood and she went through the menu to try to explain. 2 dishes in she mentioned Pasta and lobster and I was like DONE. I ordered an Aperol spritz and now here I am kinda tipsy and nearing 10pm. Do NOT be fooled by the word "pub" this dish was the best meal I've eaten all week!!!! My spaghetti tasted like the ocean.
In the moment of time I am writing this, I am sitting sipping an Aperol spritz in a cool breeze outside some jokes alternative Italian pub. All these 50-year-old Italian rockers with bare tattoos, shaved heads and AC/DC t-shirt keep turning up 😂
Better head back lol


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Before I present today's video post (yes, I said video LOL), I should probably explain WHY I'm in a blazer sitting on a yoga mat in the woods. I was all dressed up yesterday because I attended a conference here in Richmond where I was able to make several new contacts for my business. What I'm learning is that when you move to a new city, you can't wait for other people to connect you. You have to go out there and connect yourself!
When I got back, all I wanted to do was sit down for a while and unwind from the day. And I started thinking about how my daily practices have been keeping me focused on what really matters to me, even through the stress of relocating, maintaining my business and navigating my personal relationships. I've been feeling happier and lighter and this is why.
In the video below, I share two of the daily practices that have been helping me in my journey:
- Meditation
- Releasing attachment
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Angling Trust Welcomes Government Commitment to Fish Passage Legislation – At Last!
Posted 16 March 2016 - 12:00 AM
Click here to view the full article. Please reply below to add your comments, if any.
Posted 09 May 2016 - 07:57 AM
quote: In practice, research by Mark Lloyd of the Angling Trust suggests that the 'passes' and 'screens' (the escape routes for fish) are not efficient.
Free to choose apart from the ones where the trust poked their nose in. Common eel. tope. Bass and sea bream. All restricted.
New for 2016 TAT are the main instigators for the demise of the u k bass charter boat industry, where they went screaming off to parliament and for the first time assisting so called angling gurus set up bass take bans with the e u using rubbish exaggerated info collected by ices from anglers, they must be very proud.
Upgrade, the door has been closed with regards to anglers being linked to the e u superstate and the failed c f p. So TAT will no longer need to pay monies to the EAA anymore as that org is no longer relevant to the u k . Goodbye to the europeon anglers alliance and pathetic restrictions from the e u.
Angling is better than politics, ban politics from angling.
Consumer of bass. where is the evidence that the u k bass stock need angling trust protection. Why won't you work with your peers instead of castigating them. They have the answer.
Recipie's for mullet stew more than welcomed.
Angling sanitation trust and kent and sussex sea anglers org delete's and blocks rsa's alternative opinion on their face book site. Although they claim to rep all.
new for 2014. where is the evidence that the south coast bream stock need the angling trust? Your campaign has no evidence. Why won't you work with your peers, the inshore under tens? As opposed to alienating them? Angling trust failed big time re bait digging, even fish legal attempted to intervene and failed, all for what, nothing.
Looks like the sea angling reps have been coerced by the ifca's to compose sea angling strategy's that the ifca's at some stage will look at drafting into legislation to manage the rsa, because they like wasting tax payers money. That's without asking the rsa btw. You know who you are..
Posted 09 May 2016 - 11:46 AM
I've only seen where he says they are not 100% effective "for all fish, at all times", Barry, I can agree with that.
We had a problem some years ago with a gauging weir that was built on the R Nidd. It created a barrier to spawning fish, especially barbel, on their migration upstream. It took a while but they 'resolved' the problem. but it took nature even longer to fully repair the damage.


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When We Fight We Win: Join UTLA At Our 5th Annual Convention!
When We Fight We Win: Join UTLA At Our 5th Annual Convention!
For nearly two years, 35,000 educators in more than 900 schools in Los Angeles organized to fight for a fair contract. In January 2019 they went on strike for the schools Los Angeles students and families deserve - and won .
How do we make Philly #UTLAStrong?
Join Georgia Flowers-Lee and Gillian Russom from UTLA, Maurice Weeks from Bargaining for the Common Good , and PFT members, parents, and allies, on April 6, 2019 for a day of workshops to learn how the UTLA rank and file are transforming their union, building power, demanding a fair contract, fighting for racial and economic justice in LA - and winning!
Flowers-Lee and Russom are both members of the UTLA executive board, classroom teachers, and regional organizers of the recent strike. Get to know Flowers-Lee on the picket line and listen to Russom in this interview on day 2 of the strike.
UTLA leaders have served as mentors for the Caucus for years, including hosting 10 of us in Los Angeles in August 2017 at a conference designed to support Working Educators and like-minded caucuses. (UTLA is currently led by the Union Power caucus, a sister caucus of WE.)
SAVE THE DATE: WE Annual Convention on Saturday, April 6th.
Make sure you register yourself and members from your school on this form! http://bit.ly/MakePhillyUTLAStrong
And, you can donate here to support making this organizing happen!
Here is our agenda. We can't wait to see you.
Sat. April 6, 2019 (9:30-3:30pm), Temple University,
Tuttleman Bldg, 809 N 13th St, Phila 19122
9:30 AM - Registration & Breakfast
9:45 - 10:15 AM - Putting Racial Justice At the Center
10:15 - 11:15 AM - Keynote 1 - Maurice Weeks (Bargaining For the Common Good)
11:30AM - 12:15PM - Breakout 1 - Contract Issue Groups
12:15PM - Tax Abatement Action
12:15 - 1:15 PM - Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 PM - Keynote 2 - Georgia Flowers Lee and Gillian Russom (UTLA)
2:15 - 3:00PM - Breakout 2 - Building Contract Action Teams
3:15- 3:30 PM - Closing
6:30-8:00 PM - Organizing for the Common Good (Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th St)
Educators Deliver Petition to End Our Toxic Schools
On Thursday, March 28, the Caucus delivered a petition signed by nearly one quarter of the entire Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, demanding that the School District of Philadelphia abate the toxic building conditions in our schools.
(Click to see high resolution version)
The demands are:
- Make a plan to remediate all lead, mold, and asbestos - in all of our schools - NOW
- Make a plan to treat all rodent infestations in all of our schools - no
- Make a plan to overhaul all heating and cooling systems in our schools - now
- Fund this repair with an end to the 10-year tax abatements on large property owners in Philadelphia and collecting Payments in Lieu of Taxes from universities like UPenn.
The petition was signed by over 3,300 educators, parents, students and community members, the majority of whom were PFT members. The petition has signatures from over 100 schools in the District -- representing nearly half of the schools in the District. This is a huge victory for our rank and file, in our fight for racial and economic justice, and in the fight against dispossession of public education in Philadelphia.
One hundred educators were present at tonight's Board of Education meeting. The petition was delivered via email after the Board of Education went into recess after student protests on the vote for mandatory metal detectors.
WE will deliver the petition to City Council members on Monday, April 15th at 4:30PM on the 4th floor of City Hall -- RSVP HERE! WE will also present the petition in person at the April Board of Education meeting.
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Educators Fight Back Against Teacher Bullying
At the School Board Meeting this Thursday, WE members took a stand against top down policies that interfere with educator autonomy and the retaliation that takes place when they questions these unreasonable policies.
When educators in one area of the city started receiving demands to complete overly extensive and uncontractual lesson plans and reports, they worked together to ask questions and fight back. They wrote a public letter signed by over 150 educators from more than 10 different schools. They set up meetings with administrators. And when one of the educators was bullied by an administrator with unfair retaliation, they spoke out about these issues at the school board.
Instead of giving in to these fear tactics, their testimony was so well received by the board that Dr. Hite immediately approached them and asked to speak further on the matter. He stated to the room that, "this is policing and it will end now!". Additionally, a few board members along with Dr. Hite asked follow up questions to testimonies, asking about the extent of administration retaliation and to be put in touch with the specific teachers mentioned. Dr. Hite was observed a few times shaking his head in disgust, hearing about the unnecessary obstacles we are facing.
When we work together to fight for our schools and students, we can overcome fear and win! Watch their testimony below, along with the community letter.
Read more about other victories against new charter schools and criminalization of students from the February School Board Meeting here.
(Photo: Victorious educators from the affected network after the school board meeting!)
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Students and Educators Are Fighting Back - And Winning
On Thursday night, PFT members and leaders in the Caucus of Working Educators were fighting for our students and schools at the February meeting of the Board of Education. For several years, Caucus members in coalition with Our City Our Schools, organized to abolish the School Reform Commission and fight for local control. Last night's testimonies from WE members took place alongside students and community members across multiple campaigns that are fighting for the schools Philly deserves. The presence of this school board and ways that we continue to collectively hold the district accountable are a continued testament to the work, leadership, and local power of students, families, and rank and file educators.
Kait McCann, Jessica Way, and Honey Polis-Bodine testified against increased busy work, top-down lesson plan policies that interfere with educator autonomy, and retaliation against PFT members who are pushing back. Board members asked follow up questions to testimonies and wanted to know what the extent of district-level administrative retaliation includes and to be put in touch with the specific teachers mentioned in their statements. Hite named publicly that this policing of PFT members and must end immediately. Read the open letter, read Kait McCann's testimony, and watch videos from the video here.
These testimonies connected increased teacher bullying to increased attrition in our district. Proposed language in Policy 111, to be voted on by the Board in March, did NOT reflect the PFT contract. PFT members have been organizing against these top down policies all year, including circulating an open letter signed by 150 PFT members. When rank and file educators organize collectively, we can debunk fear and fight back.Read more
Black Lives Matter Week Reflection: Brian Gallagher
Brian Gallagher is a second year teacher. Brian teaches 8th grade English at McDaniel Elementary in South Philadelphia. He is also on the Building Committee.
When I was invited to write this blog post, I hesitated to accept. I realize the irony of a cisgender, heterosexual, white man talking about Black Lives Matter. This is also just my second year teaching, so I really don't feel confident in anything I do in the classroom. But, this blog, this week, and this work are not about me. I am not a savior. I am just one person trying to play my part. Having said that…
If you have experienced public education in this city, or pay attention at all, you know that far too often, education is not what it should be. Education SHOULD NOT be about working alone in order to fill one correct bubble on a standardized test.
Education SHOULD be about teaching young people the skills and strategies to look at their world through a critical lens. It SHOULD be about affirming their identities while building self-esteem and social skills. It SHOULD be about learning to work collaboratively and creatively to solve problems without predetermined answers. It SHOULD be about helping them to develop the tools to be engaged citizens and agents of change.
The Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action is a perfect example of what education SHOULD be. It is about allowing our students, who are predominantly people of color, to see themselves as strong and capable, despite inequitable treatment at every level of our society.Read more
Black Lives Matter Week Reflection: Dana Carter
Dana Carter, a middle school teacher in Philadelphia, reflects on the impact of teaching with a focus on Black lives had on her teaching and her students.
I started back teaching in the District in February of the 2015-16 school year. My new school had a number of issues, and one major issue was student behavior. In my first three weeks at that school, I held three different positions. I ended up having to take over a K-8 Literacy prep class that looked like a miniature version of East Side High School in 1982.Read more
Educators Support CCP Faculty & Staff: Call-In Day for a Fair CCP Contract on Thursday and Friday!
As Philadelphia educators, we understand the struggle of faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia to create a high quality learning environment, one that allows young people in Philly to achieve their dreams despite the many obstacles they face. CCP Faculty and Staff are fighting for the college that their students deserve- but the CCP Administration is seeking to cut faculty, increase course loads, and reduce healthcare and benefits for employees. They have gone over 2 years without a contract, and now CCP's President is seeking to impose a contract that we all know will harm students, faculty and staff, and the college overall.
In Philly's public schools, we understand the struggle of constantly being asked to do more with less, over and over again (especially after going 4 years without a contract). This constant "death by a thousand cuts" leads to burnout, mental health issues, and high rates of staff turnover- issues which in turn harms the students who most need the support. CCP educators teach more students than other area community colleges, leaving them with less time to give each student. When students seek out the critical support they need from other resources -like counselors, advisors, and librarians- the administration refuses to hire sufficient support faculty.
Alongside faculty, the union at CCP represents support staff who are often on the front lines of helping students navigate many aspects of college life, including financial aid and course registration. Staff are sometimes the first people students meet when they arrive on campus, and allow students to count on safe and clean buildings at CCP. The union is demanding real raises and living wages for staff, some of whom have worked full-time at CCP for 20 years and still qualify for food stamps. We also know that all of these pressures and strains disproportionately impact faculty and staff of color, at a time when research has shown that educators of color play a key role in helping students succeed and stay in school.
Philly educators know that it's students who lose out if faculty and staff at CCP cannot win the fair contracts that make a vibrant and meaningful education possible. For this reason, we stand in solidarity with CCP Faculty and Staff in their fight for a fair contract. The teacher uprisings and #Red4Ed movement across the country have shown that when we stand together to fight for our students, colleagues, and communities- we can win the quality public education that our city needs.
As part of CCP Faculty and Staff's "Show CCP Some Love" Campaign this week, please help us support CCP Faculty and Staff by calling College President Guy Generals and Board Chair Jeremiah White. You will find all the information and short points you can make. After calling, please fill out the quick form below so that we know how many calls were made.
Click here to the call script and form!
(Please make sure to fill out the brief form so that we can track how many calls were made.)Read more
Philly City Council Unanimously Passes "Black Lives Matter at School Week" Resolution
On Wednesday night, in front of over 150 Philadelphia educators, students, parents, and community members attending the Black Lives Matter at Schools National Rally, Councilwoman Helen Gym publicly announced for the first time that she would be bringing to City Council a resolution to officially endorse the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. The event was part of a week filled with events dedicated to centering the lives of black students and educators, and also included concurrent events in over 20 cities across the country.
And this morning, City Council unanimously passed this resolution to officially declare February 2-11, 2019 as "National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action" in the City of Philadelphia! Read the full text of the resolution here.
This a victory for the grassroots organizing that has been occurring since the week started in 2017 to center students of color in schools across the city. The Caucus of Working Educators thanks Councilwoman Gym and City Council for this resolution, and all of the educators, parents, organizers, and organizations that have made the Black Lives Matter at School Week possible in Philadelphia and in over 30 cities, districts, and unions nationwide. For further inquiries, email the Caucus of Working Educators at email@example.com more
City and Nationwide Support Grows for BLM at School Week
According to James Baldwin, "The obligation of anyone who thinks of himself as responsible is to examine society and try to change it and to fight it no matter what risk. This is the only hope society has. This is the only way societies change." We are living during a time where it is imperative that we all begin to practice critical thinking and reflection. Who wouldn't want to support that? Who wouldn't want to provide a means for every student and educator to be able to question and figure out solutions to the issues that affect Philadelphia? Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action shines a light on issues such as housing, hunger, gun violence, trauma, large class sizes, hazardous school environments, and inequity in school funding, which are worse in Black, Brown and marginalized communities.
As educators, parents, students, and community members gear up for the third annual Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action in Philadelphia, the Racial Justice Committee of WE wanted to take a minute to share our excitement and gratitude for the over 50 supporters and national endorsements.
We want to thank all of the individuals, unions, districts, and community groups who said YES to Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Because a YES means YES to the hiring of more Black educators. YES to anti-racist training, ethnic studies, and African-American studies for ALL educators and students. YES to the end of zero-tolerance policies. And YES to Funding Counselors and Not Cops.Read more


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Extra large cancer warning labels 'threat to exports.'
Sligo News File
Sligo TDs have hit out at proposed mandatory cancer notices on alcoholic products warning that the move will damage the country's rural-based brewing and distilling industry.
Ireland will be the only country in the world to have mandatory cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages, Sligo-Leitrim Deputy Eamon Scanlon told the Dail on Thursday.
The measure, which has also been attacked by local Fine Gael Deputy Tony McLoughlin, is contained in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill currently being piloted through the Oireachtas.
Producers will be required to post king-size cancer warning labels on all alcoholic beverages, if the legislation is enacted.
Scanlon said the dictate would seriously hurt the activities of the country's thriving indigenous rural-based brewing and distilling sector as well as the investment and jobs connected with the industry.
He pointed out that no other country in the world has mandatory cancer warnings on alcoholic products. The provision, which also stipulates that cancer or health messages will have to make up at least a third of dedicated labelling space of the product, will he said, "attach a stigma to products produced in Ireland," and give "a clear advantage" to competitors abroad who are not required to have such labels.
The Bill, the overall principles of which he agreed with, also did not exempt Irish whiskey, gin, cream liqueur or distillery visitor centres from proposed punitive controls on product advertising. Brewing and distillery centres attract "over 2.5 million visitors annually," he said.
Centres will be prohibited from exhibiting any images of people or
the suggestion of a storyline relating to alcohol.
Small and new alcohol producers will be acutely disadvantaged "in terms of brands."
Noting its economic importance to the country, he said the drinks industry currently supported the employment of 204,000 people, generated €2.9 billion in wages, purchased more than €1.1 billion of Irish products annually, exported goods worth €1.25 billion, provided the State with over €2.3 billion in excise and VAT and contributes hundreds of millions in income tax, PRSI receipts and tax on profits every year.
The sector embraces brewers, distillery workers, suppliers, farmers, distributors and those engaged in the hospitality sector.
Alcoholic beverages manufactured in Ireland are exported to 130 countries worldwide, "reinforcing our reputation as a premium food and drinks producer." he said.
Stating that where four years ago there were four whiskey distilleries in the country, now there is 18, and an additional 16 in planning. "There are also approximately 100 microbreweries operating in Ireland today."
The Shed in Drumshanbo, a craft distillery, was, he said, an example of the kind of development which could be seriously impacted by the Bill. Launched by the Taoiseach, the business had grown to where it is now employing a staff of 18, and proposing to add at least 20 more if a "visitors' experience centre" is approved. The planned expansion will link the €2 million investment with local hotels, the Shannon Blueway and Arigna to broaden the local tourism base.
Of the current 18 employees at the Shed, 16 were previously on the live register, he said. "Some of them were unemployed for up to eight years.
"In conjunction with its US distiller, the Shed has trained a wonderful local staff with zero previous experience to become world-class distillers from the point of zero. "All of this has happened in Drumshanbo.
"Why should the company invest if it is being undermined by the Government in the form of this extreme and unbalanced Bill," he asked.
"In my home town of Ballymote, there is a micro-brewery which has been operating for approximately four years and which employs 20
people in an area where people have no real opportunity to gain employment.
"Another small micro-brewery in Sligo, Lissadell brewery, employs 18 people. Those are brave individuals who are trying to do something for their local areas by creating employment where previously there was none."
The Bill in its advertising and labelling demands will make Ireland "one of the most restrictive countries in the world" for the marketing of alcohol products
It will be extremely difficult for new distilleries and breweries to market their products and compete against established brands, he said.
Outdoor advertising will be severely limited and advertisements prohibited in train stations and at bus and Luas stops.
He added that the Bill would also "shift advertising revenue away from Irish media towards international, non-Irish regulated media organisations that broadcast freely in this country."
Deputy Tony McLoughlin said that if the Bill was simply about "reducing the consumption of alcohol and about reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol in our society, as its listed objectives advise," he believed there would not be any major cause for concern.
However, the Bill did not limit itself to these aims and included several areas "which deeply concerned him as an elected representative for Sligo-Leitrim."
He said,"It seems as though, yet again, the hands of the un-named and unaccountable Government officials are all over this Bill and that we as public representatives are expected to run with it, despite its flaws. It is unfair."
"I speak here as a life-long pioneer and as a person who never has taken a drink of alcohol in my life. …there is no vested interest on my part.
"I strongly believe this Bill goes too far when attempting to address the real problems with excessive drinking in this country and will have many unintended consequences on a wide range of sectors throughout Irish society. These are consequences which could be avoided while still ensuring the Bill's overall aims are met. These are aims which I fully support and Ireland is already on its way to addressing them judging by the fall in consumption levels since 2002.
"Whether it is in agriculture, employment, tourism or the economy, this Bill will have many unintended consequences across the country and many jobs will be lost as a result. My colleague, Deputy Eamon Scanlon, highlighted this earlier…"
Speaking of the Shed in Drumshanbo where the owner Pat Rigby had gone on to develop a unique, award-winning Irish gin "that has taken the world by storm…" he said the development proved "just what a success rural Ireland can be for investment. The product's incredible growth has meant that further expansion and jobs are planned in Drumshanbo."
"It is a wonderful success story for County Leitrim and is something which the local community in Drumshanbo is very proud of. A small start-up company, with limited market share to date, has grown in size as a result of its premium quality and being able to tell the unique story of its production and its humble origins."
However, sections of the Bill "will ultimately put this great product's future in doubt." It had, he said, already put the new visitor attraction centre and the further new jobs scheduled to come on stream in Leitrim in doubt.
"I am firmly of the opinion," he said, "that the key way to tackle the real abuse of alcohol in this country is to ensure that the below-cost selling of alcohol is tackled hard and that dangerous advertising campaigns and unsafe drink offers aimed at young people are curtailed."
"The key areas of this Bill which, I believe, are causing the most alarm are the proposed new measures on labelling and the advertising of alcohol products. These dramatic and, in my opinion, unnecessary measures are somewhat excessive and when considered along with the fact that Ireland's alcohol consumption levels are already rapidly declining can be seen as extreme.
"…I cannot see why the Government has accepted two amendments in the Seanad from Senators Nash and Black which, if retained, will require the introduction of mandatory cancer warnings on all alcohol products sold in the Republic of Ireland and a requirement that health warning labels must make up at least one-third of dedicated labelling space."
"I must ask where has the Department of Health presented real scientific or evidence-based argument to justify the introduction of these specific cancer and 30% labels. Are the officials suggesting here that we will soon be putting cancer labels to the tune of 30% of the packaging on labels for bacon, sausages, red meat, butter, smoked salmon etc. for cancer risk also? What will be next?
"What will these cancer warnings look like? Will they be the same as those on the cigarette packages? As of yet, we do not know as this function will be decided solely by the Minister for Health. I do not doubt the Minister's good intentions here, but can one imagine a bottle of premium Irish whiskey, gin or whatever with such huge labels and images on it and the effect it will have on the potential to sell this product abroad?"
"It is unworkable and it will greatly damage local business in Ireland and internationally."


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FESTIVALS: Aphasia at Palm Springs!
After an unbelievably special world premiere at Tribeca in April and fresh off the Court Métrage at Cannes in May, Aphasia will be making its West Coast premiere at Palm Springs this Friday, June 19!
All the glorious details on our screening are here! Join us for some fun and sun in the desert and an inevitable pool party or two.


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The days when it was reasonable to argue that open source is a mistake either as a model for software development or as a part of a business model are long gone. The world is dominated by companies that use open source, that build open source, and that make money from open source. Even that old holdout Microsoft is firmly committed to open source. InterWorx wouldn't exist were it not for open source projects that range from Linux and CentOS to Apache.
But it can be difficult to see where the percentage lies in dedicating significant expense and expertise to create something only to give it away. In this article, I'd like to take a look at three ways businesses are leveraging open source software to make money.
The Red Hat Model
Red Hat was the first billion dollar OS company and it remains hugely popular. In essence, Red Hat gathers together a huge range of open source software and combines it — along with some of its own software — into a Linux distribution. Most of that distribution is also freely available as CentOS, which is now part of Red Hat, so the company doesn't make its money there.
Red Hat's business model is all about support. The company creates a product and then offers a range of support services and related expertise.
The WordPress Model
WordPress is the world's most popular content management system. It's free and open source, used on millions of sites that don't pay a penny for the privilege. WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg founded Automattic to build a business around WordPress. Automattic creates platforms and services with WordPress and tools that serve the WordPress ecosystem, the most obvious of which is WordPress.com — itself a freemium service. Some consider the WordPress model to be the best bet for open source businesses going forward — Red Hat-type companies are difficult to scale.
The Open Core Model
In this model, the core of an application is open source and freely available, but the company creates proprietary extensions or services that extend the application. MySQL under Oracle's ownership can be considered open core. IBM's Linux software is a free core on top of which the company sells proprietary middleware and database software.
There are also number of lesser models that tend to be employed by smaller projects, including the donation model, the foundation model (Linux, in part), and the crowdfunding model. Additionally, many companies simply invent solutions that scratch their own itches and release them back to the community.
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Siblings: it's a complicated relationship. They're the reason you feel slighted by your parents. You have probably done something cruel and humiliating, like taking a picture of them kissing a Disney figurine of Bambi's butt, but would kill anyone else who tried to do the same. You are more alike than you think, but will always project your own faults on to them and insist that YOU are the only rational one in the family. You have inside jokes that are inexplicable outside of the coded language you have created. This is the dynamic the intrepid writers of This Is Us are about to embark on today. Do they go about in a nuanced, layered, complex approach? HELL TO THE NO. They're just going to go full throttle on the idea that brothers are polar opposite, what can you do?
Let's dig right in.
Mommy Pearson and Daddy Pearson
It's the early 90s, the kids are 10, and Daddy Pearson has noticed that a decade has gone by and his biological child continues to treat his adopted brother like crap. The solution? Camping. Where boys become men and men become wolves. (Extra points to whoever gets that reference.) Jack is convinced that forcing his sons to poop in the woods will provide the kind of bonding they are seriously lacking.
The trip starts off about as well as you would expect. Little Randall is overachieving and bootstrapping and bravely facing the struggle of building a tent. Little Kevin, fulfilling his destiny as the show's ultimate useless entity, is sitting there and criticizing everything Randall is doing. There is no stronger metaphor for the status of race relations in this country, but I'm going to let that train of thought go because the news is depressing enough. Just read some Ta-Nehisi Coates and we can talk about it later. Jack notices that his progeny is being terrible and tries to understand why Little Kevin is such a little shithead. After all, Jack is perfect. That's what we've been told since Day One, despite all the alcohol issues. Let's face it, we've all been blindsided by that shot of his buttocks on the very first episode and have yet to recover. Little Kevin, though, is basically growing up to embody almost every adjective used to describe your best friend's hot but loser boyfriend. Despite all the prodding though, Little Kevin is mum about his seething hatred for Little Randall. It is only after Little Kevin finds Little Randall's notes detailing his brother's likes and dislikes that he grows something resembling a heart. Little Randall, budding scientist he is, has been trying to figure out exactly what would make Little Kevin love him. The world hasn't taught him yet that trying to satisfy the entitled desires of a white man is a losing game. In any case, it's enough for Little Kevin to go from absolutely horrible to semi-tolerable. He begins to entertain the idea that Little Randall can become his One Black Friend.
The Pearson's Brothers' rivalry though is not the most dramatic event that occurs during the weekend. It wouldn't be This Is Us if there weren't some inopportune death scare in each episode. This week's, it's Jack's father. The abusive old bastard is rotting away in some nursing home. Rebecca is the only one there to take the call. She has never met him before but since Jack is being a man and simply opting out of dealing with some real life issues, she heads over to the nursing home. Did anyone else feel, uh, conflicted about Rebecca's little monologue to Ye Olde Bastard? On the one hand, it's true that Jack overcame all of his father's abuse and somehow resulted in a better version of himself. On the other hand, uh, it's still violence. I could not tell if she was throwing shade or giving Ye Olde Bastard some solace. When watching this scene, my entire face clenched up like Melania's when she's forced to smell the decaying wheel of cheddar that is her husband. I don't know. Did not sit well.
In the present, the brothers are also spending time together. Kevin is in town for some big gala his ex-wife/current girlfriend is planning. I refuse to learn her name because one does not learn the names of wallpaper, silly readers. Randall is still having a hard time connecting with Deja. Kevin is not. That is because Deja is 12-years-old and crushing hard on the Manny. Beth is obviously aware of this because she was too once a 12-year-old. The first thing you do when you hit puberty is to lust after Basic Bitches, and their palatable, pumpkin-spice tinged beauty. Kevin's good looks are so inoffensive, I'm convinced his big break was as a Bumble bot.
Of course, behind that pretty face hides a deep, dark secret. Kevin is well on his way to relapse. He's lying to his doctor for more prescriptions. He's lying to Wallpaper about why he's having a beer. He's lying to America about having any talent. At the gala, Kevin turns into a belligerent mess real quick. He skips most of the dinner to make frantic calls to his doctor about drugs. He's not in the dining room when some rich lady buys him off in an auction to participate in this year's Purge festivities. He gets into an awful fight with Wallpaper, which may be slightly triggering to anyone who's had the fun experience of dating an addict.
But here is how I know This Is Us is actually a fantasy show disguised as a realistic drama. He somehow has enough sense to encourage Randall to speak to Deja after she freaks out when Randall takes a piece of shrimp tail out of her hands. Randall barges into the ladies' room where Deja is crying. I swear this isn't creepy. Over the sacred confessional of the bathroom stall's crack, Deja reveals why she freaked out so hard when Randall touched her. She spoke of past abuse and violence. Randall says some words of comfort. I do believe Deja will soon understand that being perpetually embarrassed by your father is the epitome of having a father figure. We shall soon see.
Kate announces her pregnancy the way I suspect too many of us do: after hearing her partner make some dumbass joke about pornography. (One incidence of this is already too many.) It's not enough for Toby to ruin this sweetest of moments. Kate brings it home by mentioning the fact that it's considered geriatric, her weight and her lifelong list of "tragedies." Reminder, this is a white woman living in one of the richest countries in the world enjoying a solidly middle class lifestyle. Since Kate truly does believe in the power of jinx—fair—, she demands Toby never speak of it.
Kate is in group therapy, witnessing the return of Madison. For those who don't know, Madison is an average-sized lady who attends these meetings and blabbers one about how hard her life is. She is the equivalent of Kate, without the actual body issue. I can't decide who I dislike more. Kat tells off Madison and I find myself rooting for her. Then Madison tells of Kate and I kind of agree. The obvious conclusion is that they're both terrible people. The whole point of this duel of words though is that it ends up with Kate being so distracted, she accidentally bumps her car into Madison's. When Madison runs to make sure Kate's ok, Kate blurts out that she's pregnant. I guess they're friends now?
Kate realizes she can't deny that same joy to her boyfriend. She gives Toby permission to be himself within the confines of a café full of strangers. How does homeboy decide to celebrate? By blasting "I only want to be with you" by Hootie And the Blowfish. It is literally impossible for Toby to be tasteful at any point in his life.
Little Boy Jack
That's right! Amidst all this back-and-forth, blah blah blah, yadda yadda yadda, we did get a little nugget of intrigue. See, for the first time ever we get a glimpse of Little Boy Jack. A tiny flashback here and there of Jack as a wee going camping with his own dad. Y'all, I am THRILLED. Maybe this means we'll go further into his complicated relationship with his dad. Maybe I'll reach some level of enlightenment as to why all my exes, flings, casual dates, hook ups, and complicated dalliances shed big fat tears over their terrible fathers. The patriarchy hurts everyone, people. And this case, it hurts Little Boy Jack. Instead of camping, Dad makes a stop at a rural bar, leaving his son behind in the car. Little Boy Jack mumbles, "he's coming back" over and over again. To whom, you may ask? TO NICK! In a classic This Is Us twist, we see a bespectacled little boy pop up from the backseat of the care. We also later see Grown Up Jack looking at a picture of him during his Vietnam years and a certain bespectacled someone in uniform with him. What happened to Nick? Did he not make it back from the war? Is he the brainy one? Will we see his ass? We demand answers!
Reasons to Lust After Milo
Jack is in full on Portland hipster mode in this episode. All he needs is a The National playing in the background and a rant about why IPAs are passé.
Attempts at Emotional Manipulation
- The Pearson men lying down in a circle, their heads touching each other, as they stare in wonder at the night sky
- Deja recounting all the horrible things that happened to her. The fact that it involves US Weeklies does not make the pain any less hurtful.
- Rebecca waxing poetic to Ye Olde Bastard about what a great father Jack is.
- Little Boy Jack praying his dad stops drinking may very well have broken my hard exterior.
Deep Quote of the Week
"No black man will ever be jealous of being auctioned. Hashtag American history." –Randall, dropping an ounce of truth in a show that is filled with saccharine platitudes. Really, have you all read your Ta-Nehisi Coates yet? Please stop reading this immediately and go do that instead.


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With June 1st came winter in New Zealand. Apparently the June 20th winter/summer solstice date doesn't have much clout here. If winter remains a high of 15C (60F) everyday, sounds like a good season to me (this coming from someone born & raised in Massachusetts, I don't think my California coworkers will agree with me on this one). Realistically, there is actually snow in the forecast for tomorrow. Our native New Zealand intern asked me before he left today if we would still work when it snowed. When I said "most likely yes" he gave me a great look of horror. For the record Christchurch shuts down when it snows, but apparently you can always go to KFC for some tasty chicken.
The week was another busy one, but it's just starting to become a typical occurrence. Typically 4pm comes around (the time my multiple cups of espresso coffee intake has worn down), I'll switch up my iPhone to play some more upbeat guilty-pleasure music and can run on that for as long as I need to. I visited a couple more churches (unreinforced stone work doesn't always fare so well in earthquakes) and got entangled in another fun conversation with the same priest from before. Although, after we proved we didn't bite, were nice people, and were actually trying to move along the insurance process he became downright friendly. Slowly but surely I am making friends with the locals. The local coffee shop barista even called me over the other day and said "Jennifer right?" as he handed me my latte with a smile. You've got to love the days when you finally become a regular.
This 3-day weekend kicked off Friday with yet another apartment dinner party & movie night. Another amazing meal was cooked for all. A good Christchurch office requirement should probably be that at least 2 great cooks that double as engineers be present at all times. As I shared in the last post, Star Wars was our movie night last week, this week we decided to watch Caddyshack (one of these days I'll convince everyone to watch a movie made after the 1990s, working on it…). With our favorite marathon runners – Viviana & Nick – gearing up for the Christchurch marathon on Sunday a few of us planned some surprises. During lunch on Friday I escaped work with another coworker and made a giant cookie cake that we turned into a race course. Additionally, we made mildly ridiculous custom cape flags for both marathon runners to wear once they crossed the finish line. Four less ambitious coworkers, myself included, entered ourselves into the 10k–the shortest race available for the Christchurch Marathon event. The six racers spent most of the rest of the weekend watching movies, eating a lot, working a bit, and running together.
A few photos to capture the weekend–
Any ideas for our next movie night? I've given up hope that a chick flick will ever be a top choice. Maybe I can swing Moulin Rouge or Princess Bride one of these days.


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The past two weeks have been very hectic for gamers. We had the Sony PS4 launch and the Xbox One launch a week between each other and aside from minor issues, overall, both systems had an exceptional launch.
But what's not exceptional is the amount each company makes from each console sold. The PS4 goes for $399 while the Xbox One goes for $499. The $100 difference is very clear and that's because the Xbox One comes with the Kinect included.
According to research firm HIS, they have reported that the Xbox One costs Microsoft $471 to build and the PS4 to only cost $381 to build. Basically, for each console sold, Microsoft makes $29 while Sony makes only $19.
The Xbox One comes with a microprocessor from Advanced Micro Devices that costs $110, DDR3 memory chips that go for $60 and the rest of the parts for a total of $332. The controller goes for $15, while the Kinect goes for $90, the external power supply goes for $25, and the box contents and the headset going for only $10.
The Xbox One is reported to make their profits mostly from game sales in the future. "That's the way it happened with prior versions of both the Xbox and the Playstation," IHS analyst Andrew Rassweiler told AllThingsD. "Microsoft could eventually eke out a break-even scenario. But they'd probably use it as an opportunity to cut the retail price, in hopes of selling more."
So there you have it guys, Microsoft makes $10 more than Sony per console sold. Do you think this was an important thing that Microsoft focused on while making the Xbox One? Comment below!Further reading: Microsoft, PS4, Sony, Xbox One


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midwinter yoga suite
midwinter yoga suite
w/ TaraMarie Perri (bio)
9:30-11a Sat, December 23rd
9:30-11a Wed, December 27th
9:30-11a Sat, December 30th
Midwinter offers us a beautiful space for gathering together in Yoga and the breath. Join TaraMarie for a special series...come to one class or enjoy an immersive Yoga journey!
This series is a three-class suite but can be taken as drop-in single classes if space is available. Early registration is advised and discounted (drop-in $20). Come prepared for a full class of movement. All mats, props, and other supplies will be provided. The studio is heated but it is recommended to bring an extra layer and socks for the restorative portion of class to stay cozy.
Class is 1 hr 30 min. Tea will be served in the kitchen afterwards.
This event sells out quickly. Please email email@example.com if you'd like to be placed on the waiting list.
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Hi Guys,
It has been a bit quite the last couple of weeks on my blog. Sorry for that, but there are coming many new blogposts in the next couple of weeks.
So back to topic, it's fall, it's chilli and I want to show you one of my favorite outfits for this fall season.
The coat is from Jofama which is known as a perfect affordable jacket,coat and parka maker. What I personally love of Jofama is that the quality is very good and the outwear are in a very fair price range.
So for my outfit I decided to go casual with THE must have this season. A classic coat as every year
The fabric of this coat is very soft and warm and the fitting is pretty good. I love it when the coat is not too oversized and you can actually see the shape of the body. For me a coat is a piece you buy every year and if you stay in shape you can wear it almost every fall and winter season. I must say i am bit of coat and jacket guy as i have over 40 jackets and 10 coats for the Fall season.
I combined the coat with a bright blue button shirt and a dark blue chino. I think it`s important to have atleats one bright neutral color in your outfit that it doesn't get to boring. Last but not least I chose some classic loafers in a grey colorway as fall is mostly the last season of the year that allows you to wear loafers.
Let me know what you think about this outfit
Link to the coat
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Join us for a fun portrait drawing workshop with artist and instructor Brian Flowers. The session will begin with an introduction to sighting and proportion, followed by a series of fast warm-up drawings. After a short break, learn how to identify basic face shapes and apply value to your portraits, followed by a longer pose with individual instruction. No experience? No problem! This program is designed for figure drawing novices as well as active studio artists. Basic drawing supplies and boards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—feel free to bring your own!
Please arrive promptly at 6 p.m. for introductions and refreshments. Availability is limited to 15 guests, 21 or older.
Brian Flowers is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, where he received his BFA with an emphasis in fi gure drawing & painting. He has been active as a private art tutor and instructor for high school and adult art classes in Illinois and Missouri. Brian has exhibited throughout the region, including In Tandem, a duo-exhibition at Southeastern Illinois College. In addition to a variety of commissioned and private collection pieces, his artwork is on permanent display at Southeast Missouri State University's Towers Complex and Harrison College of Business.
This event is SOLD OUT
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided.
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- School Bus arrivals begin 10:00am
- Program start at 10:30am | Auditorium. Youth Museum Tours begin at 11:30am.
- School Bus departures by 1:00pm
In partnership with PAMM, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Starbucks, this annual event is curated specifically for opportunity youth involved in CARES "The Rising" Wellness Group Mentoring programs in South Florida.
Scholars are welcomed to the Perez Art Museum Miami and begin day in a special presentation involving an holistic warm up with motivational trainer Kellie Sikorski, video viewing of their Rush Arts scholar project InFractions*, elements of The Rising: Elevating Education, Expectations and Self Esteem program led by a special guest, a special guest led meditation and talk with a community of caring adults. Light brunch snacks, provided by Starbucks, and private youth art tours to follow.
Music curated by artist Nasir Dean and powered by Silent Revolution Miami.
Photography courtesy of Color Crush Media.
We welcome you to join us in celebration and support of these Rising Scholars, particularly if you are interested in learning more about CARES programs and how to become a Mentor, Donor, Wellness Circle Sponsor or Volunteer.
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Baker Mayfield on Character Concerns: 'I'm Not Trying to Please Everybody'March 8, 2018
During an appearance on NFL Network's NFL Total Access on Wednesday, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield shrugged off concerns regarding his character.
According to NFL.com's Nick Shook, Mayfield defended his personality and said he only needs one team to believe in him:
"I'm gonna be who I am. I don't think I'm over-the-top cocky, I'm just proud of where I came from. I'm proud of the fact that I had to earn it, so if that comes across as cocky to some people, it is what it is.
"All I need is one team out of 32 to take a chance. I'm not trying to please everybody. I'm just trying to play for one team and do it the right way."
Mayfield is widely considered one of the top four quarterbacks in the 2018 draft along with USC's Sam Darnold, UCLA's Josh Rosen and Wyoming's Josh Allen.
Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy last season, was no stranger to controversy during his collegiate career.
Most notably, he got into some off-field trouble in February 2017 when he was arrestedin Arkansas for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and fleeing.
Mayfield later issued a lengthy apology on Twitter and called it the biggest mistake of his life:
On the field, Mayfield made headlines in 2017 for some negative reasons as well.
After a road win over Ohio State, Mayfield emphatically planted an Oklahoma Sooners flag on the Ohio State crest at midfield.
Later in the season, Mayfield made a lewd gesture toward the Kansas bench, which resulted in a benching to start the following game.
While his antics created distractions at times, Mayfield had an awesome statistical season that saw him complete 70.5 percent of his passes for 4,627 yards, 43 touchdowns and six interceptions.
On top of that, Mayfield turned in a strong performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, as seen in this video courtesy of the Cleveland Browns:
Cleveland Browns @Browns
🚨 Highlights from Baker Mayfield's #NFLCombine workout 🚨 📺: @nflnetwork https://t.co/SQzSEmuxJ2
Cleveland owns the No. 1 overall selection and is in need of a franchise quarterback, and Mayfield will likely be under consideration for that pick. The Browns will also select fourth overall, barring trades.
In his most recent mock draft, Bleacher Report's Matt Miller predicted the Arizona Cardinals would select Mayfield with the No. 15 overall pick.


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De Furnace ministering in song at Gospelfest Barbados. (Pictures by Tre Greaves)
HUNDREDS ARE AT Farley Hill National Park as the 25th Gospelfest Barbados comes to a climax.
They spilled from in front of the stage all the way into the trees and up the hill, to enjoy the gospel in song.
Many families made it a day out, packing Sunday lunches to enjoy at the venue.
The annual marquee event began around 2 p.m. and so far performers Vanessa Briggs, De Furnace, Axia, Gary Bynoe and Sherryann Maughan have taken the stage.
Still to come are Barbadian acts Naycha Kid and John Yarde. (TG)
Gary Bynoe
Sherryann Maughan
The crowd at Gospelfest Barbados.
De Furnace ministering in song at Gospelfest Barbados.


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Airing of the Quilts
About Me
Nowadays to walk down Regent Street in Steiglitz is like walking amongst ghosts. Once the towns business and social centre, it is now a dirt track with few buildings remaining. As other towns in the region are practically exploding at the seams with people seeking the charm of country life, the population of Steiglitz remains at 7- a number represented throughout this work. Nestled amongst the Anakie Hills, Steiglitz is located a short drive away from my own hometown of Bannockburn.
Steiglitz's population may be small, but they make up for it in their unbridled passion for the preservation of their town and history. The vocal Back to Steiglitz association has spent the past 7 years campaigning for the preservation of historical buildings and fund their important conservation work through events such as the annual 'Airing of the Quilts' which attracts people from all over Victoria to the town to appreciate the skilled craftsmanship of the quilts and the unique landscape of Steiglitz.
This series documents the skeletal remains of what once was a bustling township with visual hints of former production and dwelling. The overarching subject matter of this photo book is how nature has reclaimed the landscape of Steiglitz.
Steiglitz is a small town located in the Brisbane Ranges National Park. The town was established and famed for gold during the second half of the nineteenth century. These rich yields attracted many miners, families and business owners and by 1893 the town was home to an estimated 1500 residents. Tragically Steiglitz's downfall began with the tragic 'Black Thursday' bush fires of 1896 that destroyed many homes and valuable equipment surrounding The United Albion Mine. This led to the town's population shrinking to 500 by 1897. Although gold did bring some financial success, life in Steiglitz was never easy and not suitable for 'featherbed diggers'.
Filter by the artist, a category or choose the trail.
Tony has always been keen on building cubby houses. With a background in sculpture, prop making and design, it seemed natural that all these things would come together in a tiny house. Tony is a university lecturer by day and tiny house builder/sculptor by night.
I have always loved wool and started to spin when my girls were small. I progressed to weaving and felting after joining the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild.
I have been fortunate in having the opportunity to exhibit samples of my work at local exhibitions, Geelong and Bendigo Shows and to have been a section winner at the Scarf Festival at the Geelong Wool Museum.
I have been drawing all my life and received honours and awards during my school years. I sold my first painting, a watercolour at 16.
About four years ago I had my first formal lessons in soft pastels and haven't looked back, winning an award at the Bannockburn Art Show in 2015.
I also love acrylics for a slightly abstract style.
Over the last eight or so years I have been enjoying my card making for family and friends. The craft is enjoyable, soothing, satisfying and a wonderful way to socialise and meet new people. It is a craft that can be done at home as well as being easily transportable to other crafting venues around Victoria and even aboard a crafting cruise!


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Post Note: Want to make one for yourself, the free pattern can be found on McCalls here.
What a beauty! Love it!
Just gorgeous!
Looks gorgeous Gail! Can't wait to see it "in person"...
It's beautiful and I know all your hard work will be well appreciated!
Absolutely stunning!!♥
Wow Gail! HOpe that you are bringing it to coffee. Linda G
Love nine patches and this one is great.
Beautiful Gail!!!
Beautiful quilt, Gail!
Wow! I bet they raise a lot of funds with that!!!
Would LOVE to be able to buy tickets on it for the fundraiser! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!
Love it! Mine is gone to Alberta. I loved making it, quilting it and even letting it go. Especially since it went to my youngest and she loves it too.
It looks beautiful!
It's beautiful, Gail! All your pinning paid off. And your good piecing skills, too.


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"Leave no buddy behind"
I did a 6 mile run today and rendezvoused with Dolores and her walk to met at Cafe Dolce. The juice and coffee will pick me up for the walk home together.
Note: these flowers were in the hanging basket outside Cafe Dolce
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