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Travel Sustainably
You can conserve resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality by choosing sustainable transportation options such as walking, biking and public transportation. Northwestern offers facilities and resources that make it easier to take advantage of alternative transportation options.
When traveling short distances, consider walking rather than driving. Northwestern's campuses are designed to be pedestrian friendly. Exploring the green features of campus on foot makes for great exercise. Check out Northwestern's Campus Sustainability Maps for both the Evanston and Chicago campuses here.
Biking is a green and healthy form of transportation. As a level Silver Bike Friendly University, Northwestern is committed to providing an accommodating environment for cyclists and encouraging students, and faculty, and staff in their cycling efforts. The University is working with the cities of Evanston and Chicago to create more protected bike lanes designated bike routes.
Click here for resources that can help you get going on a bike, including bike maps, cycling groups, and information on discounted membership in the Divvy bike sharing program.
Public transportation
Northwestern's Evanston and Chicago campuses are close to multiple public transportation options including buses, trains, and campus shuttles.
During the academic year, September 1 through June 30, the CTA 201 bus that runs adjacent to the Evanston campus along Sheridan Road is free to students, faculty, staff, and anyone else with valid Northwestern University ID.
Benefits-eligible employees who commute to Northwestern using public transit can reduce their transportation costs by signing up for the Commuter Pre-Tax Transit program through Human Resources.
Check maps and schedules for local public transportation services at the following sites.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle charging stations are available for use on both the Evanston and the Chicago campuses. Locations can be found on the Northwestern Campus Sustainability Maps. There are three easy ways to use the new charging stations:
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At Camp Nesher, the safety and physical well being of our campers and staff is our number one priority.
Our medical staff consists of a doctor, registered nurses, and a camp "mother." Together, they oversee the medical care of our campers including those with unique situations such as allergies, chronic health issues, and those requiring regular medication. Our Health Center is staffed 24 hours a day and our doctor and nurses live on campus to ensure appropriate care. Campers are encouraged to come in for a visit when they (or their counselors) think they need medical assistance. Nurses dispense medications from the Health Center. We are also only a short distance from both Wayne County Memorial in Honesdale, PA and Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA.
Our staff understand that campers away from home with a health issue often need an extra dose of "tender loving care." It is essential that our staff have not only the required credentials but the right temperament as well, to work with children.
The goal of our Chadar Ochel (dining room) is to provide nutritious and well balanced meals that kids will enjoy. Our 3 separate kitchens include dairy, meat (Glatt) and pareve and are under the constant supervision of our Mashgiach.
We strive to put together a menu that is delicious, diverse and nutritionally sound. We realize that our campers have varying tastes – that's why we make sure that we always have multiple options available. Daily breakfast Includes a full cereal bar, fresh fruit, yogurt, mini bagels and cream cheese.. At lunch and dinner, we offer a salad bar, plain pasta and marinara sauce and fresh fruit. These items complement our hot entrees. A camper celebrating their birthday gets a cake along with a big round "Happy Birthday!"
We are a nut-sensitive camp, also catering to campers with other food allergies or sensitivities including those to Gluten products. Vegetarians will always have an option offered to them at meat meals.
To complement our 3 meals, we offer a daily snacks including fresh fruit available all day long. We also encourage campers to stay hydrated throughout the day by bringing their own water bottles that can be refilled often.

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Shaun's Top 100 Video Games of All-Time (2016 Edition) 20-11
Shaun Cordingley
Here we are: my Top 20 Video Games of All-Time. This list was a lot of fun to do, but I have been picking at the Top 20 for months, tweaking it here, and adding/subtracting a game there, so I could finally get you guys my Top 100...and now here we are.
If you have missed any of the previous "tens" check them out here:
OK then, here are numbers 20-11:
20) Star Wars Rebellion
Star Wars Rebellion is a completely underrated, and often forgotten 4X strategy game for PC which was set in the Star Wars galaxy wherein you took control of one of the two sides, and with the help of 30 characters from the original trilogy of films (6 major, with voice clips, 24 minor without) tried to take over the galaxy. You not only had to maintain strong fleets, but also manage construction, ensure that you have characters in the right positions (to provide bonuses), and use espionage to try and outwork the other side.
I played Rebellion every 4-6 months until I no longer had a computer that would comfortably run it (due to it's age--as the game was released in 1998), and always loved every minute of it. The bits and pieces of dialogue were fun, but it was the asymmetrical feel to the two sides (Rebels and Empire), and having to not only take the other's base over (which was way easier as the Rebellion, as you just had to go to Courscant, as opposed to the Empire having to FIND the Rebel base on...well I usually played the biggest map possible, which meant 200 planets), but also capture two key characters from the other side. The game even boasted that it was possible to do "3d real-time battles" but those were clunky at best, so it was really just better to let the sides roll out based on statistics and planning.
I played this game solo, I played multiplayer, I played the hell out of Rebellion, and to this day I miss being able to throw the disc into my PC and play it for a week, telling C-3PO to shut up, even though he can't hear me. Before the "Rebellion" board game, this was as close to "Star Wars in a game" that we had, and it was awesome.
19) Bubble Bobble
I love Bubby and Bobby.
That's right, those are the names of the two "bubble dragons" from the arcade classic Bubble Bobble. The game is super simple: you play as one of the the dragons, and you blow bubbles in order got get past obstacles, defeat enemies, earn powerups, and eventually save their girlfriends from the Cave of Monsters. The game spanned 100 levels, and had multiple endings depending on how you did throughout the game (and how many secrets you found).
If the arcade I used to work at were still around, I would go and check it to see if I still held the top 5 scores on the machine...I played this arcade game whenever I could, and then also would play it again and again when it would appear on other consoles. Bubble Bobble is an integral part of my gaming life, and always will be (I hope).
18) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves took everything that made Uncharted: Drake's Fortune fun, and made it bigger, better and more bombastic, while eliminating the few things that didn't quite work. Among Thieves is really the game that cemented Naughty Dog as the crown jewel of Sony's First-Party Studios, and it's a game that is...well it's essentially the best action-adventure anything that has come out in years (sorry Sahara).
This is a third-person action game where pulp adventure here Nathan Drake is off to find Shangri-La in a race against Serbian mercenaries. It's fun, it has huge, amazing set-pieces, it's wonderfully written, brilliantly acted...it's just a great experience through and through...and I bet you, if I replayed it before the next edition of this list, it might even move it's way up a few places...the PS3 had a few masterpieces on it, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is definitely one of them.
17) Bloodborne
Considering Bloodborne was my GOTY last year, it should come as little surprise to long time readers of theguysfrom.com that it has placed so high on this list. Again I stand by everything that I said previously when I was gushing about it back in January.
I think the thing about Bloodborne is that most people who are into these difficult, dark, obtuse RPG's are playing the Souls series (mostly because they are available on multiple platforms, while Bloodborne is a PS4 exclusive), and have gotten used to that world, and that feeling, but that fell away for me completely thanks to this game. The slightly sped-up combat, while still maintaining everything else makes a huge difference to me in feeling more comfortable, and suits how I want to play a third-person action game like this. I love this game...and even after I wrote that article, I continued to play Bloodborne for hours upon hours, getting better and better at the combat until I felt great at it.
And then died horribly, for it is Bloodborne and you are punished for confidence and pride.
Honestly, I know that this is not a game for everyone, nor do I suggest that it is, but if a 'super hard, action-rpg set in a Lovecraftian world where you have no idea what is going on and you have to figure it out yourself' sounds cool to you, then you really must play it.
I literally started the trailer I posted above, heard one line of dialogue from the game, and got all shiver-y and thinking about playing it again...
16) Diablo III
I had never really played a Diablo game until Diablo III came to PS4; I had heard great things about them, and had a lot of friends tell me that I would love it, but for whatever reason I never sat down and got into one. Then I was looking for something loot-grind-y, and saw that the complete edition of Diablo III was available, so thought "oh sure", tried it...and was immediately thrilled.
It is not often that a PC-centric game feels good on console, but the button-mapping and setup of Diablo III was just perfect. I really liked the story, and that it was slightly different depending on which character class you chose to play (if only via cinematics), the art style was fun, and it was exactly what I was looking for: a game where I am crawling through dungeons and other areas, trying to stop an evil force, and constantly upgrading my characters' equipment. I then started another character in 'Hardcore' mode and played that, then played with friends (several different friends, with a few different characters). In the end, I think my first, solo run character (my Witch Doctor) was my favourite, but I never stopped having fun in Diablo III.
15) Sim City (4)
I have always really enjoyed the Sim City franchise (...ignoring the latest, awkward version that was always online and didn't let me actually build...cities...), playing it as far back as the origina PC games, and even on SNES, but I think the one that I spent the most time with (because I loved it so much) was Sim City 4.
Sim City 4 allowed you to build huge metropolitan centers on gigantic maps, while still giving you all of the crunchy city-sim minutia that makes these games great; I know I say this all the time, but I cannot even begin to guess how many hours I poured into building cities in 4 over the years, especially once I discovered that you could name streets and things...because I am the sort that likes doing that, and I would....I would actually sit there and name block by block, all of the major streets, and was giddy about it.
That doesn't even mention the ability to do little driving missions, and moving around your cities....
I hope that the Sim City franchise doesn't die with the mistakes of the last one, because I would sure love to see another (good) mainline game someday.
14) Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest VIII was a JRPG recommended to me by a friend who worked at an EB Games who thought that I would really enjoy it (based on my JRPG fondness)...and he was very, very right. The game uses cel-shading and 3d textures, which allowed for moving through the world to feel great, and look beautiful, features random, turn-based combat, and is very grind heavy (for those unfamiliar: fighting lower-level monsters over and over again to accrue experience points to level your characters up, because you cannot progress the story without dying at the level you are at). I loved it: the plot, revolving around an unnamed guard trying to save the kingdom from a jester with a magic scepter, even though it is not purely innovative, was a blast, thanks in large part to three wonderful playable companions.
I say three, because the main character "The Hero" is a silent, balanced protagonist, so there's not a lot of personality there, as he's really just an avatar for the player.
Dragon Quest VIII remains one of my favourite RPG's of all-time, and I wish that PlayStation would get more of the main-line games (that way I could actually play them)...as the series has trended heavily toward Nintendo of late--case in point, it appears VIII is heading to DS, which is awesome for those people (it's a game that should be played by all JRPG fans)...but man...PS2 was a long time ago...
13) TIE Fighter
TIE Fighter is a 'flight' combat simulator game from 1994 where you flew several different TIE Fighters for the Empire in between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. You worked primarily as a pilot, completing objectives, but there was also a sub-story led by one of the Emperor's Inner Circle that gave you secret & secondary objectives that you tried to complete in order to advance and become more powerful within the Empire.
The game was a sequel to X-Wing and felt a lot better, particularly on the flight-stick style joystick that I picked up expressly for the purpose of playing (and replaying this game), and the story, while linear, was very entertaining and had several challenging missions throughout, that always somehow felt a little bit different every time you played.
Sadly, TIE Fighter died for me years ago, as Lucasarts never patched the game for newer versions of Windows or drivers (or anything, really), so once the computer that ran it was gone, I either had to set up a mirror, older OS, or (what actually happened), I had to put the game away, sadly, with only my wonderful memories to keep the game alive.
12) Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Bethesda's massive action-RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was the first game that I played on my shiny, new PS3 and it did not disappoint. The game centers around your created character, and the main storyline involved your character (in my case, a Nord named Njoll--I did not have to look that up) attempting to stop a cult called the "Mythic Dawn" from opening gates to the demonic realm of "Oblivion" (GET IT? WHEE!), and over the course of a massive, sprawling saga, Njoll was forced to upgrade a multitude of character 'stats', find and occasionally forge useful new equipment and armour, and go flower picking in order to make the potions he needed to survive. All of this within a "living" world where you could have conversations with piles of characters, and side quests (or side sagas) abounded.
Now Njoll was not my only character, but he was the one who finished the main quest, however the beautiful thing about Oblivion was that there are so very many other things you can do: once you're through the opening 'tutorial' level, and have picked the character you are going to be, you are let loose in the world to do as you please: you could go join a different guild and play through their storylines, you could just wander around, existing, you could be a hunter, it was up to you, and that was just awesome. I easily put 500+ hours into Oblivion (and that's probably short), across multiple characters, over the entire lifespan of the PS3 (or at least until Skyrim road in), but I'll always have a soft spot for Oblivion.
...and Njoll...
...and Obe...
...and Picaroon....
...and Theyale...
...and, perhaps my favourite side character of all, Elshad, my dark elf vampire assassin (seriously).
11) The Bard's Tale
Just missing out on my Top 10 is the PS2 game The Bard's Tale, which is...sort of an action-adventure game told from an RPG perspective (you only have one playable character, and there's no real inventory management or character classes, but it looks a bit like a Diablo style dungeon crawler).
This game is medieval fantasy with a delightfully funny twist; The Bard (voiced by Cary Elwes) is not your typical hero, but rather he is just more interested in doing things the easy way, and getting his drink on along the way. The narrator is dry, sarcastic, and cannot stand the main character, and the story had so many twists, turns, and hilarious little one-offs that I always think about when I think about my favourite video games of all time, and the three choices at the end (the three endings) all made perfect sense (for The Bard), and were a delight to get to each time (or saving and trying everything out to see what happens).
I love that the dialog options were "Nice" or "Snarky", and there are so many little moments that make this game a wonderful satire of the 'sword and sorcery' genre that this was actually one of the first games on my shortlist.
Well now, it seems like we have finally gotten to the end; tomorrow, I will be putting up my Top 10 Video Games of All-Time (2016 Edition).
Have a good one, and see you tomorrow,
-S (@Shauncord)


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Answer: Weight is an important factor that we need to consider. Since these will be hanging off our necks, we would not want to put too much bulk on it. Basically, men's dog tags will weigh like a quarter coins. Get hold of one and feel it. It is around 6-7 grams. That is the basic weight that your necklace will have.
Easily the most recognizable symbol of all the religions is the cross. This is the ultimate symbol of Christianity, the obvious significance being that Jesus died on the cross for their sins. Because of this, cross charms are a popular way to exhibit their faith and gratitude.
Selling Gold for Cash is the most appropriate thing in this need of hour. The returns you get are the best and you go home a happy and content individual keeping all worries at bay knowing you will confidently sail through.
Ceiling lights are one of the most popular lighting options. Obviously, as the name implies, ceiling lights are attached to the ceiling. Your home improvement store should have many styles available, with single bulb, and multi-bulb configurations. You can find traditional or contemporary fixtures available to match just about any decor. Ceiling lights are, in most cases, the most affordable light fixtures, making them a good choice if you're remodeling on a tight budget.
Plenty of online portals buy your gold. They offer you highest possible returns on it. Do your research and choose the portal that enjoys the best reputation on the block in terms of returns.
There's also a variety of flower pendants available for your Pandora Necklace: a 14K large gold flower, a 14k diamond flower, amethyst CZ hibiscus, white pearl flower dangle, ethyst posey with 14K, single or triple daisy hoop with 14K.
Blown glass beads are empty inside that is why they are lightweight. They come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. The most commonly used shapes are round, heart, oval, flat round, drop, column and bicone. They are also made in some other special shapes, such as spindle, rice, moon, diamond, butterfly, 8-shape, some animal shapes and so on. About the colors, you will find what you can image. You also will have a large selection about the sizes according to your designs. While, please keep in mind that no 2 pieces handmade blown glass beads are exactly the same.


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Cierra Runge Breaks School Record; Fail Swims Lifetime Best in Tucson
The Arizona women rolled, while the Arizona State men won a close battle on Saturday, but all 4 squads had noteworthy times to close their regular seasons.
LA Invite Day 4: Kendyl Stewart, Riley Scott Among Final Day Winners
Stewart dropped the #2 100 fly time in the United States this year, coming within a second of her best time for the first time since early 2017.
LA Invite Day 3: Scott Continues Stellar Meet, Dwyer Drops 1:47 200 Fr
Other notable swims included a Team China podium sweep in the women's 400 free, and another triple-event session for Katinka Hosszu.
LA Invite Day 2: Yufei Zhang Tops Head-to-Head 200 fly vs. Hosszu
20-year-old Yufei Zhang edged out Katinka Hosszu, who swam the 200 back and 400 IM in addition to the 200 fly Friday night.
Riley Scott 3-peats in USC Win Over ASU
The USC men prevailed against 153-147 over ASU in a tight dual meet Friday, while the USC women won handily, 176-122.
ASU Women Narrowly Defeat FSU, Men Take Down Seminoles
Silja Kansakoski was crucial in the ASU women's defeat of FSU today.
ASU Sweeps Utah in First Home Meet of the Season
ASU won 27 of 32 events against Utah in their first dual of the season.
The Bowman Effect: Arizona State's Momentum in the Pac-12
Arizona State only earned 2 medals in 2016: A bronze from the 400 free relay and a bronze from Christian Lorenz in the 200 breast. In 2017, they quadrupled that with 8 total medals.
2017 Men's Pac-12 Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
USC's defending champ Reed Malone will take on the 500 free this morning, but he'll be up against a loaded Stanford distance group that includes Liam Egan, True Sweetser, and Grant Shoults.
After Scoring Revision, Arizona St. Men, USC Women Win Dual
Santo Condorelli had a win in the 50 free for USC, as the men battled to what was initially a tie with ASU on Friday. A later re-score gave the meet to Bob Bowman's crew. The Trojan women were victorious over the Sun Devils.
Arizona State Starts The Season 2-0 With Wins Over BYU
Arizona State completed a sweep of their away meets this weekend, with the men and women both picking up a victory against BYU today.
Freshmen Win 10 of 18 Events at Arizona State Intrasquad
Cameron Craig and the Arizona State freshman class led the day at the Sun Devils' intrasquad meet.
Cielo's 22.2 In 50 Free Highlights 2016 Four Corners Sectional
World record-holder Cesar Cielo made an appearance at the Western Zone's Four Corners Sectional, going 22.28 in the 50 freestyle.
Arizona Gold OT Qualifer Ben Olszewski Chooses ASU
For more commitment articles, be sure to check out SwimSwam's College Recruiting channel. ASU has gotten a verbal from Arizona…
AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 11/12/2014
Presenting the AgonSwim weekly age group wonders for the weekend of November 7-9, 2014.


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Travel Tuesday: Guangzhou - A Brief Guide
Article and photography by Polen Türkmen
During the winter break, I decided to pay my mother a visit in the southern city of Guangzhou in China. Romanised as Canton, Guangzhou is the most populous city in the region of Guangdong and has a metropolitan population of 25 million people.
What felt like the longest plane journey of all time culminated in being held up for two hours by customs controls at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Fortunately, I was equipped with around seven VPNs (which I downloaded beforehand, six of which failed to work by the end of the trip) to help me gain access to the Internet.
In the first week, I struggled terribly with jet lag, but I nonetheless managed to get around to see a few places. Our first destination was Beijing Lu, the main shopping thoroughfare where one is in a constant state of defence against the insistent street sellers. In the middle of the street, there is a display depicting the original road from the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 A.D.). At the Xinhua Bookstore, you can even find some English books and thousands of other cheap goods you will never need, but that you'll still love to see.
As a vegetarian, I initially found it very difficult to find something to eat. What I thought was Chinese food from the takeaways I'd eaten in Europe turned out to be drastically different in China. After a few days spent wandering about, I gave up on eating my beloved spring rolls. Zhujiang New Town and the Liede region (especially the Canton Place) provided access to many western restaurants, but I tried to get out of my comfort zone, eventually settling on finding Buddhist restaurants which were mainly vegetarian.
However, on one particular trip to Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant with a St Andrews alumnus, I was ecstatic (and filled with pride) to see Eden Mill gin (!) on the menu. A quick trip through a local supermarket revealed my ignorance regarding the wealth of fruits we have on this planet. Lo and behold, I came across the craze of our times – durian! The fruit smells like feet, and looks equally dubious.
Now read carefully. This is a particularly pressing issue in Guangzhou. Google Maps (obtained through VPN, of course) will only sometimes understand your destination in Latin characters. And even then, it will probably give you an estimated one-hour journey. There are two ways to get from point A to point B in Guangzhou easily. The first is the ever-expanding underground system. But may you be vigilant and not self-sabotage your day by attempting to use it during rush hour. If you do, this is what you will encounter…
As well as a lot of pushing (and, in my case, floating into the metro by the force of people), there is also a great deal of unwanted groping. (I want to underscore that besides this, Guangzhou is very safe and filled with plenty of CCTV cameras and tough laws that discourage crime.) Your photos will be taken if you look western, and people might even dare to stroke your hair. It is a bizarre occurrence, but one that reflects the unfortunate reality of the marketing industry, which persistently enforces western beauty ideals. After this trip, I have doubts as to whether I will ever ask for a photo with a celebrity again.
One other noteworthy point is that people on the metro seldom look up from their handheld devices. You will easily encounter a middle-aged businessman playing a racing game on his phone beside a woman in her 20s shopping on Taobao, the Chinese equivalent of eBay. You might even find an elderly grandmother watching a soap opera. People are glued to their screens, and there is little social interaction between people. WeChat (a messaging app where you can also make transactions) dominates most communication between people. To get back to our point, the most effective way to travel using the underground system would be to obtain a ticket which you can top up beforehand. Otherwise, you can download the English version of Didi, which is the equivalent of Uber. It is perhaps the easiest and safest way to travel in Guangzhou, though certainly more expensive (around £5) than the underground (which is roughly 60p per ride).
For a while, I could not stop gazing up at the skyscrapers above in New Town. The most famous of these skyscrapers is Canton Tower, which lights up in rainbow colours at night.
It is fairly costly to go up the tower, but it is doable if you decide to visit one of the rotating restaurants for tea. Otherwise, the hop-on, hop-off bus is also a cheap and convenient way to travel through the main historic areas of Guangzhou. The red line takes you through the 'The Thousand-Year-Old Ancient City', and I recommend that you get off at the majestic Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Zhongshan Qi Road), Guangxiao Temple (Zhongshan Liu Road) and Shamian Island (Yanjiang Road). The first showcases traditional Chinese architecture and has wonderful stalls where you can purchase paintings done by artists on the spot. The temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples (its history is said to date back around 1700 years) in Guangzhou. Please note, however, that when entering a temple, you must carefully step over the doorway.
My favourite place to visit in Guangzhou was, without a doubt, Shamian Island. This sandbank island was actually divided in two by the Qing dynasty during the 19th century; one half belonged to the UK, and the other half belonged to France. Hence the colonial-style mansions and the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes on the island, which serve as reminders of a difficult era involving the Opium Wars and colonial interests. The Central Avenue on the island is a paved path with beautiful, ancient trees by its side. The splendid architecture and nature of the island provide a perfect backdrop to the multitude of photoshoots which occur along here. If you desire, you can even rent a bike, but the island is small enough to get by on foot. During your walk, notice the iconic bronze statues dotted around the island. With the weather being so agreeable most of the time in Guangzhou (it is usually around 20°C, and mostly sunny with periods of rain), a drink on the terrace of a coffee shop provides an ideal rest.
Besides the above, there is the Chimelong Paradise, the largest amusement park in China, as well as the central Teemall Department Stores and TaiKoo Hui for shopping.
As well as being home with my mother, Guangzhou holds a dear place in my heart for being the first country I have visited in Asia, and I look forward to visiting again.


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For the last time, our pal Stewart Lee returning to the Leicester Square Theatre to host a comedy night in aid of North London Cares and our sister charity, South London Cares.
Stewart will be returning to the venue on Monday 20th May, and this year, he's bringing Felicity Ward, Harry Hill, Jamali Maddix, Lolly Adefope, Martin & Vivian Soan and Shazia Mirza with him, with further acts to be announced.
You don't want to miss it - as it's the last time that Stewart will host this event.For the last four years, this has become a really special evening for the charity. Just look at the joy from last year!
All money raised on the night will help to make friendships between older and younger neighbours possible across London.
See you there
Posted by Victoria Buckle on Wednesday 13th February 2019
Victoria is North London Cares' Development Coordinator


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- Curtain pass- through solution. Through a gap in KWIKtrak, curtain cass pass through to provide privacy for a patient.
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2015 Sonoma Valley "Pagani Ranch" Zinfandel
91% Zinfandel
6% Alicante Bouschet
3% Petite Sirah
We picked the Zinfandel component from vines planted in 1895 on September 19th. Six days later we came back for the Alicante Bouschet component from the eastern half of the ranch planted in 1920. After malolactic fermentation the following spring, we did blending trials and determined the best wine was a blend of 91% Zinfandel. 6% Alicante Bouschet, and a dash of Petite Sirah from neighboring Rossi Ranch for mid-palate structure. As usual, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Note:
Medium translucent ruby-garnet. Very hi-toned, explosive aromas of raspberries, blood orange, and briar. Truly smells like a raspberry and orange were crossed to produce a whole new fruit. Medium-full bodied with flavors of pomegranate, red currant, and cherry. Texturally, very elegant and very sophisticated. The lumberjack has been gentrified! This wine will be best from 2019 to 2025. (MRO – 07/18/17)


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Release date is 28th of December 2015 Genre:RnB/Rap Studio name:Gentle Studios Composed by: McRhymz, Niffy and Olumide Synopsis This song portrays the meaning of a quote from a friend , It says 'Love is rare, life is unpredictable. Nothing lasts forever and people change. So live every moment to its fullest.'….You're gonna love it 😉…
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Dirty Grandpa (2016)
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Parents be ahead of your kids. If you know they will do the same thing to you every night like clockwork, in regards to giving you a hard time with bedtime, Be one step ahead of them. >>Every night my boys do the same exact thing to me for as long as I can remember. There are days I practice what I preach and there are days that I don't because I'm not thinking lol. (I'm working on that) Attempt to not get upset, don't yell, don't spank them, as matter of fact, SAY NOTHING. Your children know what buttons to push. ..
I ignored my kids last night, before telling my oldest he could not get his usual Friday luxury of playing with his Nabi (kid tablet) after school because of a prior issue, I went in the room and gave them a look. (You know that look, the look that says it all.) I then went to living room to finish what I was doing and hadn't notice that they fell asleep minutes later. "Try it, you'll like it." .
How do you win bedtime wars?
Yo gabba theme song) #bedtimewars #monlife101 #footdown #silence #momsbelike
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Hands down, the following is my favourite problem from this school year.
I put this up on the IWB for my grade 9 applied classes, and after a brief discussion they had their problem:
When will he be able to use his iPod again?Assume the picture was just taken (10:45 am, January 5, 2016). Off they went to work on the vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) HT @alexoverwijk in their visibly random groups (VRGs) via Superteachertools HT @fawnpnguyen.
Plenty of great discussion and learning about units of time, and rates. We ended up with a few different solutions, but were any of them correct?


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Guiding Principles
The Preferred Path Ministry acknowledges the following guiding principles for communicating, building consensus, and resolving conflict in Christian communities:
- Conflict Exists: Whether in the form of a minor disagreement between two people or a major dispute between groups, conflict is predictably present in churches, homes, work, and community settings.
- Multiple Causes: In any given situation, a conflict can have multiple causes (e.g., communication breakdown, fear, lack of negotiation skill, etc.).
- Danger and Opportunity: Like crisis, any conflict has the potential for good or bad outcomes (broken relationships or growth); more precisely, how conflicts are addressed can spell the difference in whether parties achieve a sense justice, peace, and healing, or not.
- Four Ways to Resolve Conflict: See Figure 1 below.
- The Preferred Path: Matthew 18:15-17 and behavioral science best practice suggests that in order to preserve relationships and encourage growth of individuals and organizations, "collaborative" methods (direct conversation and/or facilitated/mediated conversation) should precede "higher authority" methods (see Tables 1, 2, and 3 below).
- Standard Solutions: Experience suggests that parties in conflict desire one or more of the following standard solutions, delivered to them by a perceived opponent, or offered by them to another person or group, in order to achieve healing, a sense that justice has been served, and reconciliation with former opponents/enemies: acknowledgment/ apology/repentance; restitution; plan for the future [corrective action]; and forgiveness.
- The Role of Attorneys: When parties are represented by trial attorneys, collaborative options on the Preferred Path sometimes become subservient to prevailing before a judge, jury, or administrative hearing officer. Furthermore, the judicial nature of the proceedings mean that acknowledgement/apology, forgiveness, and voluntary corrective action (three of the Standard Solutions) receive less attention than the higher authority decision on right or wrong according to a point of law. Accordingly, the Preferred Path Ministry endorses the Two-Track method of attorney representation, whereby, if parties need attorneys, they engage Track 1 attorneys to begin the case (hired exclusively to resolve the matter through negotiation and mediation), preserving the option for resolution by different attorneys for Track 1 (arbitration and litigation if necessary, whether inside denominational higher authorities bodies or in the secular courts). (See www.twotracklawyers.com.)
- Help Along the Way: In the heat of the moment or "when push comes to shove," parties are often filled with anxiety and do not know which way to turn to begin resolving the conflict. Accordingly, the Preferred Path Ministry makes use of "help along the way" options: convening/help line services, courses, and covenants to integrate the Preferred Path into family, church and work life.
- "Systems" are Important: The Preferred Path Ministry grew from decades of experience in partnering with internal teams to design custom systems for the early resolution of conflict in businesses, churches, and governmental organizations. Based on lessons learned in these settings, a critical guiding principle for this ministry is that all Christian communities—from the smallest house church to the largest denomination, and including international missions, educational institutions and faith based partnerships—need systems for resolving issues and conflicts that integrate guidance from Scripture with other denominational and/or cultural requirements.
Figure 1
Four Ways to Resolve Conflict
Take No Action
Table 1
Scriptural References
|A Brother Who Sins Against You
|Matthew 18:15-17
|Lawsuits Among Believers
|I Corinthians 6:1-6
|The Greatest Commandment
|Matthew 22:37-40
|Look Not Only to Your Own Interests
|Philippians 2:4
| Ephesians 6:18,
James 5:16
Table 2
Sample Relationship to Local Church Mission, Vision and Values:
Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church (Austin, TX)
WHPC Mission, Vision and Values
Link to Conflict Resolution
|The Mission of Our ChurchTo invite people into God's larger story as we follow Christ together.
| God's larger story frequently involves people in conflict with themselves, with God, and with other people.
|Vision StatementTransformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit, WHPC will be a Christ-centered community of faith that intentionally nurtures relationships with God, one another, our neighbors and the world.
The Values of Our Church
|Biblically Faithful
We are biblically faithful and theologically responsible.
|Spiritually Attentive
We are attentive to the present action of the Holy Spirit in us and through us.
|Courageously Caring
We are vibrant in faith and generous in love; creating environments of caring community in all that we do.
|Missionally Motivated
We are committed to Kingdom Impact, both local and global.
|Intentionally Releasing
We build and release the leadership of God's people for the sake of the Kingdom, expecting transformation of our lives, our relationships and our communities.
Table 3
Sample Link to Church Governance:
Key References in the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order
Regarding the Resolution of Church Conflict
|The Church's Calling
|Mediation Provisions
|Mediation Participation
|Committee on Ministry's Responsibilities
|Constitutional Questions to Officers
|Questions to Congregation
|W-4.4004 (a.(2))
|Reconciliation: Justice and Peace
|Relating to Each Other and the World
|Principles of Church Discipline
|Conciliate and Mediate
|Judicial Process
|Alternative Forms of Resolution
|Disciplinary Cases


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In my first post on our conservatory work I told you how the first thing our builders did was remove our external doors, and that's why the update posts weren't being posted in real time. Since then work has progressed, so much so that we're now builder-free and I can no longer use the excuse of potentially weaker security as a reason for not sharing more, so here's the next in the series, and it's the one where the dust starts to appear...
I knew there'd be dust and so I (almost) cheerfully took it on board, but then again it was the first proper week of work. Arriving home from work each evening, it became my ritual to explore - and inspect (as you do) - the work of the day.
Of course, it's all in the preparation and so the first few days included the woodwork and paintwork being rubbed down and prepared for the undercoat. This corner of the window became a good barometer of the work going on, and throughout these updates I'll share this view so you can see actual progress.
With the sanding came some dust, and thankfully dust sheets - but it did get me wondering what happens to the dust in the dust sheets, they can never truly be dust-free once used, can they?
On the exterior there was an immediate change, the wood added previously was now covered with the anthracite grey finish of the doors and guttering attached. It's the first time this conservatory, which has been in place since 1996, has had any guttering - so quite a momentous event, sort of.
And yes, I really should get out more to be this excited by some guttering, and a drainpipe!
Then suddenly our woodwork was undercoated white, and with a ghost-like feel to it.
The masking tape appeared and added a "border" to the obscured window we kept, as there was nothing wrong with it, and the roof panels. I quite like this photo with its angles and reflections, but of course it's still a building project not some kind of modern art.
Later in the week the grey - or anthracite - paint started to appear and we did have that moment of thinking "what are we doing" as the beams, or RSJs have been British Racing Green since we've been here, each time we've had the conservatory decorated we've replicated the steels colour, but not this time.
As the grey increased, it grew on us and we relaxed and grew into the colour. Doesn't it look great with the laburnum in the background, or should that be doesn't the laburnum look great against the new colour of the conservatory? I'm not sure which, you decide.
So after a full week of work, while there were still no exterior doors or a window we were starting to get a feel for how our new look conservatory might look. And we were starting to appreciate the open feel to the back of our house, not so much so that we cancelled the new doors, but it did have a certain charm.
So this was the week the dust started, but as we were to discover there was much more to come, and as we soon learnt there'd be a delay in the delivery of our doors - but more on that in the next update, which will hopefully be along sooner than this one was.


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LeMans 2014: UPDATE – Leading Toyota Crashes Out (w/ Video)
The face of this weekend's 24 Hours of LeMans 2014 changed rapidly about an hour ago when the no. 8 Toyota TS 040 Hybrid crashed into the no. 3 Audi R18 e-tron Quattro during a wet session in the early hours of the historic race.
The no. 7 Toyota – which started from 3rd on the grid, sandwiched between the lighter, less-powerful Porsche 919 Hybrid racers – seems to have been at fault in the accident, which also collected the no. 81 Ferrari 458 Italia that was running well in the GTE class before "finishing off" the Audi.
You can see some of the damage suffered by the Toyota, below, in this tweeted photo from French magazine AUTOhebdo, who is live-tweeting LeMans 2014 (assuming you can read in French, of course).
Crash de l'@Audi__Sport n°3 et de la @Toyota_Hybrid n°8 aux @24heuresdumans @FIAWEC >> http://t.co/TIM5jsguXw pic.twitter.com/IFUsl5MTTw
— AUTOhebdo.fr (@autohebdo) June 14, 2014
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We're pleased to share our latest acquisition, Minding the Gap, which makes its World Premiere in the US Documentary Competition section at Sundance.
In their Rust Belt hometown of Rockford, Illinois, three young men bond together through skateboarding to escape volatile home lives. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship.
Directed Bing Lui returns home and reconnects with his friends Zack and Keire, whom he's been skateboarding with since childhood. Archival recordings of their former glory coupled with current interviews and extraordinary skateboard footage tell the story of three young men who banded together to escape their volatile families. As they grow up before our eyes, unexpected revelations threaten to crash their decade-long friendship. Read the announcement in Variety here.


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Pearls from artists* # 317
*an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on.
But everything that may some day be possible to many the solitary man can now prepare and build with his hands, that err less. Therefore, dear sir, love your solitude and bear with sweet-sounding lamentation the suffering it causes you. For those who are near you are far, you say, and that shows it is beginning to grow wide about you. And when what is near you is far, then your distance is already among the stars and very large; rejoice in your growth, in which you naturally can take no one with you, and be kind to those who remain behind, and be sure and calm before them and do not torment them with your doubts and do not frighten them with your confidence or joy, which they could not understand. Seek yourself some sort of simple and loyal community with them, which need not necessarily change as you yourself become different and again different; love in them life in an unfamiliar form and be considerate of aging people, who fear that being-alone in which you trust. Avoid contributing material to the drama that is always stretched taut between parents and children; it uses up much of the children' energy and consumes the love of their elders, which is effective and warming even if it does not comprehend. Ask no advice from them and count upon no understanding; but believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance and trust that in this love there is a strength and a blessing, out beyond which you do not have to step in order to go very far!
Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet, Translation by M.D. Herter Norton
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Q: How do you feel about accepting commissions?
A: By the time I left the Navy in 1989 to devote myself to making art, I had begun a career as a portrait painter. I needed to make money, this was the only way I could think of to do so, and I had perfected the craft of creating photo-realistic portraits in pastel. It worked for a little while.
A year later I found myself feeling bored and frustrated for many reasons. I didn't like having to please a client because their concerns generally had little to do with art. Once I ensured that the portrait was a good (and usually flattering) likeness, there was no more room for experimentation, growth, or creativity. I believed (and still do) that I could never learn all there was to know about soft pastel. I wanted to explore color and composition and take this under-appreciated medium as far as possible. It seemed likely that painting portraits would not allow me to accomplish this. Also, I tended to underestimate the amount of time needed to make a portrait and charged too small a fee.
So I decided commissioned portraits were not for me and made the last one in 1990 (above). I feel fortunate to have the freedom to create work that does not answer to external concerns.
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Pearls from artists* # 41
* an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on.
If you look at the work of an artist over a lifetime there is always transformation. Some hit a lively place early and then seem to lose it later. Others find that place progressively throughout their life; others still, find it late. But regardless, they are all learning to isolate the poetic place within them. That focus on the poetic in our own work increases our appreciation of the beauty around us, increases our growth, and increases our divine connection.
One thing you see in many artists' work is that as they continue over the decades to translate their experience of the poetic into form, they learn to communicate better. They strip away all the extraneous stuff and artistic baggage they had. They say more with less.
The problem is seldom that what we truly, deeply experience is too simple to simplify. There is power in stripping everyhing away to reveal the vision. That's what takes a lifetime.
Ian Roberts in Creative Authenticity: 16 Principles to Clarify and Deepen Your Artistic Vision
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Pearls from artists* # 9
* an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on.
ART when really understood is the province of every human being. It is simply a question of doing things, anything, well. It is not an outside, extra thing.
When the artist is alive in any person, whatever his kind of work may be, he becomes an inventive, searching, daring, self-expressing creature. He disturbs, upsets, enlightens, and he opens ways for a better understanding. Where those who are not artists are trying to close the book, he opens it, shows there are still more pages possible.
The world would stagnate without him, and the world would be beautiful with him; for he is interesting to himself and he is interesting to others. He does not have to be a painter or sculptor to be an artist. He can work in any medium. He simply has to find the gain in the work itself, not outside it.
Museums of art will not make a country an art country. But where there is the art spirit there will be precious works to fill museums. Better still, there will be the happiness that is in the making. Art tends toward balance, order, judgment or relative values, the laws of growth, the economy of living – very good things for anyone to be interested in.
Robert Henri, The Art Spirit
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This blog is not about what kinds of rooms or how many should be included in a large house blueprint. The one piece of advice I always pass along to my clients is to build their home not for future owners or by any standard but their own. Choose your spaces because you think they will enrich your home life, not because other houses in your neighborhood have them.
This blog post is for people who want a large luxury home where every space is useful and all of the details and proportions make the right statement.
As a seasoned designer with diverse clients, I am often either helping a family decide how much to add to a home they are outgrowing or I am figuring out how to put unused rooms to work in a house that is a little too big for its owner.
Generally my opinion is that less house is better than too much house, but my skills and vision afford me the opportunity to create impactful designs no matter the scale of the project. For the homeowner who is trying to decide the size of their next home investment, there are a number of ways to evaluate what will be the perfect fit.
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They're here! They're here!
I'm so excited that the Mint Julep and Fresh Peach Hero Arts shadow ink cubes finally came in! They came in a set with two other colors I already have. I really like having duplicate colors especially because I often fall in love with them and want to share with my sister. Here's a pic of the pack. At a recent crop, I found the simple plastic holder convenient for bringing over other colors.
This is what they look like stamped with my Evalicious "love" stamp. I stamped the Fresh Peach first and it took me many stamps before I could get a pure representation of the Mint Julep. Looking at this picture, there might be little traces left along the outline of "love."
I love all my shadow inks but I think Mint Julep and Fresh Peach just became my absolute favorites! Here's a zoomed out picture – Fresh Peach is very similar toSoft Cantalope and Pale Tomato but they're all slightly different hues. As always, these inks create beautiful images.


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Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. is the leading manufacturer and supplier of high altitude operation truck, aerial working platform, overhead working truck, , Aerial work platform lift, Aerial platform truck, truck mounted aerial platform, aerial work platform, hydraulic beam lifter, bucket truck, bucket boom truck, truck mounted aerial lift, telescopic platform truck and aerial working platform(truck mounted) in China. With many years'experience in supplying, Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. could design and supply ISUZU aerial working platform, ISUZU telescopic overhead working truck, Dongfeng high altitude operation truck, JMC bucket truck, JAC truck mounted aerial lift, Foton Auman aerial working platform truck, IVECO Yuejin bucket truck, forland truck mounted aerial lift, etc.
And the working height of the high altitude operation truck is from 12m to 24m. And working cage can be made of steel structure or reinforced fiberglass, loaded 200kg. And the operation plate are with Chinese and English words, easy for our foreign cutomers to operate.we can operated the truck on ground or at the cage, so flexible.Emergency stop swiched is at base and the operator's cage.
CLW overhead working truck is ideal for maintenance of traffic lights, street lights, landscaping trees, cleaning/setting signboard and other high aerial works.
Every overhead working truck leaving our factory will be inspected by our technical person. We're sure of the quality of the aerial working platform.
Look at the pictures, the workers can inspected the JMC 12m high altitude operation truck exported to South America.


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- Sleeps 2
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi available
- Garden/courtyard
- Private parking
- Bed linen provided
Special Offers: Last minute discount! 10% off bookings starting within 14 days (may not apply in conjunction with other offers)
Save £75 on all summer holidays taken before 14th September 2019! Use code SUMMERSUN75 when booking
Ideally placed for walking in the South Downs National Park Candlemas Studio is attached to a converted granary in a quiet location. Originally part of the adjoining farm of Medieval origins. The county town of Lewes, Glyndebourne and the seaside towns of Eastbourne and Brighton are all a short drive away. A real 'get away from it all ' location.
Shop: 2 miles Pub: 500 yards Coast: 9 miles
Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Area: with wooden floorboards and rugs throughout incorporating...
Sitting Area: with sofa, occasional table, wall-mounted TV with in-built SD card slot for viewing digital photos plus views across the garden
Dining Area: with extending solid beech table and two chairs and lovely views across the paddock. Pull down double bed with built-in wardrobe and shelving
Kitchen Area: with combination electric oven and microwave, electric hob with extractor hood, built-in fridge with three star freezer compartment, cupboards and drawers well stocked with kitchen equipment
Shower Room: is designed as a wet room with Altro flooring, fully tiled shower, washbasin, heated towel rail, mirrored cabinets and w.c. The washing machine is also housed here
Heating: Full electric central heating via eco-friendly heat pump.
Garden: Private access to secluded and sunny lawned area with fruit trees, table and chairs and views to the Downs and Firle Beacon.
Parking: Off road parking directly outside the studio.
Also Provided: Electric car charging point
Notes: There are stations at Berwick and Polegate for trains to Gatwick, London, Brighton, Hastings and Ashford International for Eurostar.
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi available
- Garden/courtyard
- Private parking
- Bed linen provided
- Bath towels included
- Equipped with a washing machine
- On one level
- Nearest shop: 2 miles away
- Nearest pub: 0.1 miles away
- 9 miles from the coast
Small but bijouMr Herridge - 10th May 2019
Nice small Studio in a village, excellent for a solo traveller or a couple. Raymond Smith - 9th May 2019
The Studio is perfect for a single traveler or a couple. Located in a lovely village with no through traffic making it very safe and quiet. The accommodations are well thought out and well equipped. I enjoyed every aspect of my stay.Mr Smith - 29th April 2019
Ideal location, very friendly helpful host. High quality finish with attention to detail. Just the shower which wasn't very powerful and the kettle didn't pour very well! Everything else was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay in the area. Thank you.miss J Everitt - 1st March 2019
people very friendly and kindMr Michael Barratt - 10th October 2018
It was lovely and we will definitely use it again as it was the ideal distance from family and friends Mrs Alison Parris - 18th June 2018
This is an ideal place to stay and so quiet enough to hear the bird songs and horses. A tasteful well equipped studio. We will come back! Thank you for everything. Perfect start base for long walks over the Downs. We love this part of the UK..Willy & Ann Wouters - Belgium - 14th April 2017
This is an ideal place to stay: quiet, birdsong, horses and a tasteful well equipped studio. We'll come back! Perfect start for long walks over the Downs - we love this part of the UK.Mr & Mrs W from Ghent, Belgium - 4th April 2017
Lovely, beautiful, relaxing studio. Thank you.Linda McCall - 8th January 2017
Lovely, beautiful, relaxing studio.Mrs McCabe from Macclesfield, - 8th January 2017
Another very productive novel writing stay - thank you! Perfect apartment in a perfect place.Mr C from Hertfordshire - 20th October 2016
Another very productive novel writing stay. thank you. Perfect apartment in a perfect place, another lovely stay - many thanks.S Collins - Herfordhire - 20th October 2016
A lovely stay in a beautiful area. Good local pubs. Warm comfortable studio.Mr & Mrs C from Cullompton - 16th September 2016
We visited Eastbourne and Brighton Pier, Portsmouth... Canterbury and Arundel. Three words to describe this studio: complete, compact, comfortable.Mr And Mrs van der Heiden from Holland - 31st July 2016
We were very pleased with the property and it provided a good base for the sort of holiday we were looking for; walking yet not too far from a town. A pub a short walk away helped. We would certainly consider a return visit.Mr Kaycee Bell - 17th April 2016
Excellent location friendly host great walks good pub...great place for a relaxing break - we loved it.Mrs C from Kent - 1st May 2015
Our second visit to this lovely apartment. We have enjoyed another relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Many thanks.Reg and Rose, Devon - 16th September 2011
Fabulous accommodation. Fabulous location. We have really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!Stuart and Margaret Pilsworth, Napier, New Zealand - 3rd June 2011
Springtime in Sussex - perfect. This is a beautiful place from which to explore. Sunshine and the South Downs....wonderful!John and Helen Willson - 6th May 2011
A Lovely studio - very comfortable enjoying the Sussex countryside and villages. Thank you.Val & Kevin McCarthy Staffordshire - 28th October 2010
We especially enjoyed the view from the back window and the walks straight from the doorMr & Mrs Forgan, Birmingham - 28th October 2010
A superb week. Weather beautiful, an opportunity to explore an area we didn't know well and from such a lovely studio base. Thank you John, for your welcome and help through the week. We look forward to returning in the future.Denise & Nigel Bray - 24th October 2010
We especially enjoyed the view from the back window and the walks straight from the door.Meg & Ted Forgan - 15th October 2010
Very enjoyable stay despite the weather. Cosy and warm. Thank youJoan & Tony Kery - 8th October 2010
A lovely studio with everything we needed. Great to explore Sussex fromPeter and Wendy Crowhurst, Victoria, Australia - 17th September 2010
A Lovely studio with everything we needed. Great to explore Sussex in such a beautiful weather.Peter & Wendy Crowhurst Victoria Australia - 17th September 2010
Fantastic time spent here. Studio well equipped, ideal location, Rose Cottage Inn good food. Recommend Scotney Castle & Ightham Mote (NT). Many ThanksLes & Margaret Tyne & Wear - 17th September 2010
Lovely studio well equipped. Wonderful walks without getting the car out. Good food at Rose InnMargaret & Ken Beckenham in Kent - 10th September 2010
Great Views, a Lovely peaceful spot with great walks right outside the door. Studio compact & Well equipped.Gary & Elaine Bromley Kent - 20th August 2010
Very welcoming host & a very enjoyable week. Would recommend Arundel Castle & Wakefield Place (NT). Rose Inn for food. Enjoyed walks around Cuckmere Valley and Devils Dyke.Simon & Denise Norfolk - 30th July 2010
Lovely, well equipped appartment, beautiful location and glorious weather, have made our time here a dream holiday. Many ThanksReg & Rose - 23rd July 2010
Lovely Studio everything we needed and more in a beautiful village. Our holiday has been a huge success. Thank youRita Kingsley & Alex Davies - 16th July 2010
Very relaxing few days - Studio an ideal location pub in village. Good food. Lunch at Wine Centre at Alfriston. Excellent on all counts. Thank youDerek & Sonia Collington - 9th July 2010
We stumbled upon a beautiful oasis in this maddening world! Thank youAngie & David - 25th June 2010
A lovely peaceful, tranquil spot - with birdsong and wonderful walks magnificent. We had everything we needed.Pauline & Mike Holgate - 4th June 2010
The Studio is fantastic, such a lovely spot - good for the soul! We'll be back as soon as we can. (Melbourne Australia)Sally & David Ranson - 17th May 2010
Superb, well equipped Studio. Fantastic location , and pub was a bonus. Lovely break. Many ThanksAngela & Gerald Bullock - 30th April 2010
Thank you for an enjoyable stay in this lovely village. Thanks too for the alt.energy info.Derek & Jill - 23rd April 2010
Our second visit to Candlemas Studio. Just as enjoyable as our first - Thanks.Rose & Derek Moses - 16th April 2010
Another lovely week spent at Candlemas Studio. many ThanksHilary & Malcolm Lamon - 9th April 2010
Wellington New Zealand, but currently residing in Brighton. Most satisfying & rejuvenating & good for the soul. Thank you John.Donald Reid & Sally Davidson - 13th November 2009
An excellent Studio in a wonderful location. Perfect for walking & bird watching. Great food in Rose Cottage Pub. ThanksJoan & John S - 18th September 2009
Very nice and comfortable studio. Good starting point for any walk or ride in any direction. Perfect Stay!Trus & Peter - 21st August 2009
One word describes it all - ExcellentMr & Mrs Chappell - 17th April 2009
A perfect studio - a perfect week!Mr & Mrs van de Kerkhof - 11th April 2009
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NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health - Evening - Unit IC
Program code: NDIP - C
Course Outline
The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is a qualification for health and safety practitioners operating internationally. It is intended to build upon the foundation provided by the NEBOSH International General Certificate.
Course Objectives
The NEBOSH International Diploma is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals building directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH International General Certificate. It is designed to provide students with the expertise – wherever in the world they may be working – required to undertake a career as a safety and health practitioner. It also provides a sound basis for progression to an MSc or more specialist study (such as the NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management
Course Content
The NEBOSH International Diploma is modeled on the NEBOSH National Diploma. The key difference between the two is that instead of referring to UK Laws, the International Diploma takes a risk management approach based on best practice and international standards, such as the International Labor Organization (ILO) codes of practice, with special reference to models such as the ILO's "Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems" (ILO-OSH 2001). Underpinning knowledge of legal frameworks is included and local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study programmer where relevant and appropriate. This qualification provides the core health and safety knowledge which underpins competent performance as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner The qualification is divided into four units, each of which is assessed separately: • Unit IA: International management of health and safety • Unit IB: International control of hazardous agents in the workplace • Unit IC: International workplace and work equipment safety • Unit DNI: International application of health and safety theory and practice Students may choose to take individual units in any order over a five-year period.
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification, though the achievement of the NEBOSH International General Certificate or direct equivalent prior to undertaking the Diploma curse is highly recommended. The standard of English required by students studying for the NEBOSH International Diploma must be such that they can both understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. The qualification is divided into four units, three assessed by written examinations of three hours' duration (Units IA, IB and IC) with the assignment unit designed to test knowledge across the syllabus, assessing application of health and safety theory and practice (Unit DNI).
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Bruce Power has once again received positive marks from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in its annual report card looking at 2013, which focuses on all aspects of the company's operations.
The regulator's report card gives Bruce Power's Conventional Health and Safety program, which achieved 15 million hours without a Lost Time Injury last year and Security functions the highest available marks of 'Fully Satisfactory,' while 11 other aspects of the company were deemed 'Satisfactory' for the third year in a row.
The CNSC has compared these marks to grades of A+ and A respectively in previous media reports.
While we are pleased with this report card, good will never be good enough in our business which focuses on continuous improvement. World-class nuclear operators like Bruce Power are constantly looking for ways they can be better in all areas of their business,
said Duncan Hawthorne, President and CEO.
"We continue to focus on improving our operation, while safely and reliably producing clean, low-cost electricity for the province."
Bruce Power also continues to focus on sharing information with the public about its operations, using new, innovative communications tools as part of its commitment to openness. Yesterday, the company released new videos on its website focusing on emergency preparedness and 'myth busting' on radiation.
Last week, Bruce Power launched a new version of its innovative App for the iPhone, which is also available for the iPad. The company remains committed to using a wide range of tools to engage with the public on its operations to maintain public confidence.
In January, President & CEO Duncan Hawthorne held a telephone town hall across region, where 11,000 people participated to discuss the performance of Bruce Power in 2013. Hawthorne appears before the CNSC on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to discuss Bruce Power's 2013 report card. The CNSC hearing will be webcast for any interested member of the public to watch online at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca.
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power operates the world's largest operating nuclear generating facility and is the source of roughly 25% of Ontario's electricity. The company's site in Tiverton, Ontario is home to eight CANDU reactors, each one capable of generating enough low-cost, reliable, safe and clean electricity to meet the annual needs of a city the size of Hamilton. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is an all-Canadian partnership among TransCanada, Borealis Infrastructure Management (a division of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) as well as the Power Workers' Union and Society of Energy Professionals. A majority of Bruce Power's employees are also owners in the business.
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A story from my historic cemetery walking tour yesterday.
Walking Among the Ghosts of Gettysburg
Yesterday, I walked the grounds of historic Bloomfield Cemetery, in Bloomfield, NJ. The cemetery is unknown by many, forgotten, where soldiers of the Revolutionary, Spanish American, Civil, and World Wars I and II reside in slumber together.
Others of note rest there as well.
One in particular is William Bradbury.
Let me tell you his story………..
In the 1860's, Anna Warner was a best selling novelist. She lived almost at the doorstep of West Point Military Academy, where rumors of impending war swirled. She taught Bible studies to cadets, and often wondered if many would see their final days on the battlefield.
She wrote with her sister Susan……one novel in particular, "Say and Seal" captivated the country for a brief time. Its popularity faded, except for one short passage.
A character recited a short poem at the bedside of a dying child in the story: "Jesus loves me, this I…
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Frustration in Hobbit Nation
Call me selfish or call me a non-team-player, but I am NOT a big fan of collaborative board games like The Lord of the Rings. I consider myself a pretty competitive person, but that does not mean I am unable … Continue reading
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Catan Doesn't Need to be Settled Anymore. It Belongs to Rachel.
I've played Settlers of Catan thrice now. And thrice has it been settled by someone else. Alas, it was not meant to be. Maybe Middle Earth needs my help? Settlers of Catan somehow manages to be refreshingly new and exciting … Continue reading
In Catan It's Always a Good Time to Buy.
In last night's gaming session I was surprised to find myself Playing Settlers of Catan once again. It was enjoyable to return to this semi-collaborative, more aptly described as cooperative, game for a second round. Understanding the rules and having … Continue reading
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The Road goes ever on and on
Last night I had the pleasure of playing The Lord of the Rings board game for the very first time and I had a really fun time with it. The game mechanics were really engaging since they involved just the … Continue reading
Well, I will say that my experience playing this game was fun, however, I did find myself perpetually confused for the majority of it. At first I was very excited to play this game with goofy cards and characters that … Continue reading
Munchkins. Oder mehr wie die meisten verwirrend Scheiße je.
Oh man, what an odd and confusing game. It's fun after you figure what you're doing, which won't happen for a while if it's your first time around. The good thing is I won. Munchkin is like an RPG based … Continue reading
Merrily Playing Lord of the Rings
As we began to choose which board game to play, I sat down at the table with the Lord of the Rings board, mostly because I was intrigued by the multiple, intricate boards. When more students came into the room, … Continue reading
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We're back with another State of the Franchise feature as we creep closer and closer to the start of the NFL season. Who's pumped?
It always seems so long over the offseason, and that's probably because it is, but since we started this State of the Franchise series it seems to have gone much quicker!
This time around, Thomas Goodall (@thomasgoodall) has helped us out by writing about his Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have disappointed in the last 2 season but does Thomas think that might change this time around? Let's find out.
Last Season's Reflections
Overall last season was a disappointment for the Bengals. There was some optimism going into the year but that very quickly disappeared with the disastrous 0-2 start. The Bengals managed to achieve something so rare it hadn't happened since 1939, they opened the season without a touchdown in two home games. This resulted in the firing of Offensive Coordinator Ken Zampese and Bill Lazor took over as OC.
What followed was an up and down season filled with some promising moments from young players but ultimately this team was never going to be in contention to make the playoff's. Many Bengals fans, including myself, felt this was the time to say thank you and goodbye to long-time head coach Marvin Lewis, who despite having the most wins in Bengals history, has never won a playoff game. The news that Lewis signed a 2 year extension to continue as head coach just after the season finished came as a surprise to many, and a frustration to many more.
Changes During The Offseason
The Bengals are never big players during the off season. A blockbuster free-agent signing is a rarity so even seeing the team make a trade involving their first round draft pick was a big surprise.
The trade for Bills mountain left tackle Cordy Glenn was a sign that the front office recognised the abysmal offensive line play of recent seasons. 3 years ago the Bengals had one of the best lines in the league, but since 2015 things have not been great. Loosing LT Andrew Whitworth and guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency last offseason meant things went from bad to worse.
Given the perceived lack of offensive line depth in this year's draft, this is in theory a good move and should help give second year running back Joe Mixon a better chance to show what he can do. Glenn however will have to prove he can stay healthy having not played a full season since 2015, but if he can his presence could be a big positive for the Bengals.
The other big change came with a new Defensive Coordinator in Teryl Austin, formally of the Lions. He replaces Paul Gunther who took the job of DC in Oakland. Austin comes in to coach a group of exciting young players and some really good veterans.
Focusing on the line …
During the draft the Bengals looked again to improve the offensive line taking Centre Billy Price from Ohio State in the first round. Price should start from day one if all is well with the pectoral injury he picked up at the scouting combine and it will be important for him to form a connection early with Andy Dalton. The other pick that interested me was also from Ohio State, third rounder Sam Hubbard who will join what is becoming quite the rotation at Defensive End.
Overall it was a solid draft by the Bengals, no big name picks like last year with John Ross and Joe Mixon, but history shows us that this front office can draft well so here's hoping this is another good draft class who can contribute early.
Predictions For The New Season
Having spoken about the offensive line so much already it should come as no surprise that it may well be what defines the Bengals season. Giving up 40 sacks and ranking 31st in total rushing yards simply isn't good enough and if the Bengals have any hope of being in contention for the playoff's this must improve significantly.
Andy Dalton has shown he can play well when he is surrounded by talented players and with perennial pro-bowler A.J Green leading deep group of WR's and Joe Mixon looking likely to be the featured back, Dalton could be in for a bounce back season. It's also worth remembering, this will be the first time Bill Lazor has had a full offseason with his players to implement his system.
On the defensive side of the ball the player that excites Bengals fans the most is third year Corner Back William Jackson III. Jackson missed his first season through injury but was outstanding last season and will likely line up as the starting CB and will be looking to put his name into the hat for the NFL's next lock-down corner.
If everything comes together there is enough talent on this team to make it to the playoffs but in a tough AFC North where the Steelers are the clearly the best team and I believe both the Ravens and Browns will improve, it will be no easy ride. Should the season not go as planned and the Bengals fall to a third loosing season in a row, will owner Mike Brown finally call time on Marvin Lewis? Probably not.
Predicted finishing record – 8-8 and miss the playoffs.
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ST. LOUIS - Lambert International Airport (STL) has opened a call to St. Louis area artists and organizations for new exhibition opportunities for late 2018 through 2021. The airport is looking to schedule exhibitions at eight different locations in its terminals and post-security concourses.
Jeff Lea from Lambert talks about the exhibition and the call for submissions. The Lambert Art and Culture Program Temporary Exhibitions Program is seeking submissions from arts, culture, history and science organizations, as well as independent curators and artists in the St. Louis region and surrounding area.
Submissions are due Feb. 28.
For more information regarding the exhibition, visit www.ArtOfTravelSTL.com. For information about submissions, visit www.flystl.com/art.


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How to Start to Serve GodAugust 10,2018
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Overcoming FearAugust 10,2018
There is one tried and tested way that can help people in overcoming fear: Faith in God. God is our protector. He is our rock, our shield, and ourread more
How to Strengthen a MarriageAugust 10,2018
Even for those who have been married for several years, some couples still desire to know how to strengthen a marriage. Unlike fairy tales and romaread more
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Have you ever experienced what it is like to be ignored? Most mothers who have adolescent children have experienced this at one point or another. Itread more
Achieving True BeautyJune 6,2018
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Spiritual AmnesiaApril 25,2018
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"How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day haread more
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Matthew 6:1 "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Faread more
Do Not Be Dismayed for God Is With YouMarch 21,2018
"…fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous rigread more
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Cashew Milk
Making your own nut milk sounds like it might be daunting, but it's actually quite easy! By making your own you not only get a more flavorful result, but you don't have any of the preservatives and thickeners found in most commercial brands.
Nutritional Facts: Cashews are a wonderful source of minerals such as copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium. Just 1/4c of whole cashews contains 7 grams of protein, so they make a great snack choice as well.
Source: Natural News
Makes 5 - 8oz servings
Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free and no processed sugar
1 cup organic, raw cashews
1 t vanilla
¼ t sea salt
4 cups filtered water
1. Soak cashews in filtered water for 5 hours.
2. Rinse and drain cashews and place in a high speed blender.
3. Add in filtered water, vanilla and sea salt. Blend on high for one minute.
4. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and strain into glass bottles. Store refrigerated for up to one week.
Cooks note: Soaking time for various nuts you may want to use for making nut milk may vary. Check out this post for our guide!