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School of Medicine
- Basic Medical Science
- Clinical Medicine
- Cardiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Nephrology
- Diabetology and Endocrinology
- Hematology and Immunology
- Neurology
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- Infectious Diseases
- General Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
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- Neuropsychiatry
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- Cardiovascular Surgery
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- Otorhinolaryngology
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School of Nursing
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Division of General Education
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Medical Research Institute
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School of Medicine - Clinical MedicineOtorhinolaryngology
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology was established in January, 1974, with Professor Koichi Yamashita (now Professor Emeritus at Kanazawa Medical University) as the first Chair of the Department. Professor Yamashita played an active role in contributing to the development of rhinology, as a pioneer of endoscopic sinus surgery in Japan. In April, 1997, Professor Koichi Tomoda became the second Chair of the Department and exerted influence on the development of surgical devices for endoscopic sinus surgery. Professor Takaki Miwa became the third Chair of the Department in May, 2009 and has started a very unique and novel outpatient service for olfactory and gustatory disorders. Our main research field is the clinical and basic research of olfaction and we are leading the field both nationally and internationally.
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Professor and Chair
- MIWA Takaki
Associate Professor
- SHIGA Hideaki
Senior Assistant Professor
- MIYAZAWA Toru
- YAO Toru
- SAKAI Aya
Assistant Professor
- YAMAMOTO Junpei
- KINOSHITA Yuko
- INAGAKI Shingo
- YAMADA Kentaro
- HARITA Masayuki
- NAKAMURA Yukari
- ISHIKURA Tomoko
Research Doctor
- KUMAI Masami
- NISHIMAE Norishige
Research Achievements
- Tokunaga, T., Sakashita, M., Haruna, T., Asaka, D., Takeno, S., Ikeda, H., Nakayama, T., Seki, N., Ito, S., Murata, J., Sakuma, Y., Yoshida, N., Terada, T., Morikura, I., Sakaida, H., Kondo, K., Teraguchi, K., Okano, M., Otori, N., Yoshikawa, M., Hirakawa, K., Haruna, S., Himi, T., Ikeda, K., Ishitoya, J., Iino, Y., Kawata, R., Kawauchi, H., Kobayashi, M., Yamasoba, T., Miwa, T., Urashima, M., Tamari, M., Noguchi, E., Ninomiya, T., Imoto, Y., Morikawa, T., Tomita, K., Takabayashi, T., Fujieda, S. Novel scoring system and algorithm for classifying chronic rhinosinusitis: the JESREC Study. Allergy 70 (8): 995-1003, 2015.
- Shiga, H., Nagaoka, M., Washiyama, K., Yamamoto, J., Yamada, K., Noda, T., Harita, M., Amano, R., Miwa, T. Reduced nasal transport of insulin-like growth factor-1 to the mouse cerebrum with olfactory bulb resection. Chemical Senses 39 (7): 595-599, 2014.
- Shiga, H., Yamamoto, J., Kitamura, M., Nakagawa, H., Matsubasa, T., Seo, A., Miwa, T. Combinations of two odorants of smell identification test for the screening of olfactory impairment. Auris Nasus Larynx 41 (6): 523-527,2014.
- Welge-Luessen A, Leopold DA, Miwa T. Smell and taste disorders- diagnostic and clinical work-up. Management of smell and taste disorders. A practical guide for clinicians. Welge-Luessen A, Hummel T(eds), Thieme, 49-57, 2014.
- Shiga, H., Taki, J., Washiyama, K., Yamamoto, J., Kinase, S., Okuda, K., Kinuya, S., Watanabe, N., Tonami, H., Koshida, K., Amano, R., Furukawa, M., Miwa, T. Assessment of olfactory nerve by SPECT-MRI image with nasal thallium-201 administration in patients with olfactory impairments in comparison to healthy volunteers.
PLoS ONE 8 (2) : e57671, 2013.
External Research Funding
- Miwa,T., et al. : Development of Alzheimer's disease early diagnosis method from olfactory dysfunction with the new imaging method. Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Japan (C), 2016-2020.
- Shiga, H., et al.: Olfactory training in daily diet and imaging analysis for the olfactory nerve regeneration. Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Japan (C), 2013-2016.
- Yamada, K., et al.: Study on the regeneration after olfactory epithelium damage in Menopausal agedmice. Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists from the Ministry of Education,Science and Culture of Japan, 2019-2020
- Nakamura,Y,et al: Visualization of olfactory center regeneration by Making the brain transparent. Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists from the Ministry of Education,Science and Culture of Japan, 2018-2019
- Fujieda S, Miwa T, et al: Japanese Epidemiological Survey of Refractory Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (JESREC Study). Health and Labour Sciences Research Grants Research on rare and intractable diseases, 2016.

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Monster Trucks Nitro
Our website provides a free download of Monster Trucks Nitro 188.8.131.52061. This program is an intellectual property of RedLynx. Our built-in antivirus scanned this download and rated it as 100% safe. Monster Trucks Nitro lies within Games, more precisely Racing.
The software can also be called "Monster Trucks Nitro Demo". MonsterTrucksNitroDemo.exe, GTA Romania.exe, Monster Trucks Nitro.exe, MonsterTrucksNitro-WT.exe or MonsterTrucksNitro.exe are the common file names to indicate this program's installer. The following versions: 3.2, 2.2 and 2.1 are the most frequently downloaded ones by the program users. You can launch Monster Trucks Nitro on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 32-bit.
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Muncie Action Plan on the Move! Let's Go Muncie!
Muncie Action Plan Steering Committee announces the hiring of the Volunteer Coordinator. MAP is moving along nicely.
Mr. Larry Strange, a professional planner has been selected as the MAP Volunteer Coordinator. Mr. Strange comes to the table with an impressive CV. He started his own company MP2 Planning and is certifed by the American Institute of Certified Planners and nearly 30 years of experience.
Larry Strange's salary will be provided through Ball Brothers Foundation and the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County.
Strange will help volunteers implement the plan, for which the first five priorities are:
1. Creating an awareness-building coalition to promote the importance of early-childhood education, especially the importance of Muncie students being able to read well by the end of third grade.
2. Developing a Council of Neighborhoods to represent Muncie neighborhoods.
3. Making Muncie a bike-friendly community.
4. Continuing to pursue a cultural district designation from the Indiana Arts Commission and a cultural trail. The cultural trail would link Minnetrista, Ball State and Heekin Park.
5. Developing a city brand identity and marketing campaign.
Star Press 2-10-11
Let's welcome the newest edition to Muncie Action Plan, Mr. Larry Strange! Welcome, Larry!
MAP will begin to address Priority #2 which is developing the Council of Neighborhoods.
The Council of Neighborhoods will embrace all the neighborhoods in Muncie, Indiana. Greg Maynard, the coordinator of Muncie Weed & Seed program had this to say about the Council of Neighborhoods initiative:
Essentially, this council is the heart of the Weed and Seed effort, but it's also the heart of the (entire) city, as neighborhood people band together to take ownership of the city, … and do all those things we talk about to make Muncie a better place," said Greg Maynard, coordinator of Weed and Seed. Star Press 2-10-11
To better facilitate the Council of Neighborhoods inititive, MAP had divided the 40 neighborhoods into eight zones. The Star Press reported of the eight zones, four have facilitators in place. At the date of this writing (2-12-11) the following neighborhoods are still in need. They include the far southeast side; the near southeast side; the downtown, Old West End and East Central neighborhoods; and the north side.
Jim Wingate is volunteering his time and if you would like to be a neighborhood organizer or block captain, see below for contact information:
Muncie Action Plan website.
Or by contacting Jim Wingate at 287-3123
Meeting information for the Council of Neighborhoods
Date: Tuesday February 15th, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Muncie Boys & Girls Club, 1710 S. Madison St-Muncie, IN
Ball State University criminal justice faculty and students will present the results of a survey of more than 600 residents on topics including graffiti, vandalism, safety, noise, crime, drug use and their opinions of the police department.


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Recreation Instructors – Fitness (Various Class Formats)
City of Coquitlam
Recreation Instructors – Fitness (Various Class Formats)
Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Casual, On-call Positions
The City of Coquitlam is the sixth largest city in B.C. with home to more than 150,000 residents. Our municipality continues to grow through development of our green spaces, arts & culture, urban design and state-of-the art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.
The City of Coquitlam is seeking enthusiastic, personable, energetic and outgoing fitness professionals to complement our health & wellness team. These casual positions are responsible for the planning and execution of community based fitness classes at the City of Coquitlam recreation facilities. We are looking to bring on recreation instructors to teach drop-in and registered fitness class formats below:
- Boot camp/ HIIT Training
- Choreographed Fitness (i.e. Low Impact)
- Cycle
- Yoga
- Restorative yoga
- Barre
- Pre/Post Natal
Requirements – Candidates are required to be available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Basic Qualifications
- Current BCRPA Fitness Certification registered as a fitness Leader in group fitness or equivalent certification / registration accepted by the City of Coquitlam and/or specialty modules.
- Current First Aid, CPR C/AED Certification
The range of pay is $25.00 - $40.00 per hour.
Ongoing casual opportunities are shortlisted and filled on an as-needed basis only.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please submit a resume, your certifications, as well as a proof of level one first aid certification (or equivalent). Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.
Please apply online by 5:00 p.m., December 15, 2019 at coquitlam.ca/jobs
The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Back on Market-Buyer did not preform. Lowest Price in the neighborhood! 3.5% down FHA Loans gets you this Home. Great Deal. Just Painted, New Carpet Move in Ready. Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath 1050 Sq ft Manufactored home built in 1999 on Permanant Foundation (Detached PUD) Nice Kitchen with lots of cabinets, 2 car attached garage, Laundry Room with Washer and dryer included. Central AC and Heat.New carpet in the Bedrooms. New Landscaping in Backyard. Canyon View Estate is Leased Land Community in which you purchase the Home and Lease the Land Lease and Hoa amount is will be $1338.71 By having a Land lease you only pay half on Property Taxes around $900.00 year. It is a gated community with guard Amenities include Club House, Pool/Spa, Basketball and tennis courts.
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You might be decked out in layers of jackets, sweaters and scarves in the winter but keeping your skin protected is still a priority, especially in Australia. With strong UV rays, a high percentage of Australians suffer from skin cancer each year. While UV rays aren't as strong during the winter, it's still important to bring along a few more skincare products if you're heading to Australia in winter (meaning now).
Here are some great ways to protect your skin from Australia's dry climate and strong UV rays:
Bring along a gel or oil cleanser
If you're used to using foam cleansers, perhaps it's time to switch out. It's important to make sure you don't strip off too much oils from your skin during winter because of the dry climate. Gel and oil cleansers make a great option because they get rid of dirt from your skin without being too harsh on the skin. You don't want to come back from your holiday having tired, dehydrated skin from over-cleansing.
Use skin oils
A great way to lock in moisture for your skin: Applying skin oils. There are lots of skin oils in the market and some may suit you better than others. In general, if you're looking for something that can soothe and moisturise your skin, go for argan-rich or rosehip oils. These are great during the night and are more long-lasting than most cream-based products.
How to use: Put two to three drops of skin oil on the palm of your hands and gently massage it all over your face. Then, seal it off with your favourite moisturiser.
Put on a hydrating mask
Consider bringing a few hydrating masks with you especially if you have dry skin. To keep your skin from peeling, pamper your skin with a hydrating mask every two days.
Don't have dry skin? It's still a good idea to keep your skin hydrated. After all, pampering your skin can be a relaxing way to end off the day.
Avoid showering in (very) hot water
When it's cold, a nice hot shower could be just what you're thinking of. Make sure you're not running a shower that's too hot, though. Hot temperatures can strip oils and moisture from your skin. After your shower, make sure you lather up some body lotion as well to keep your skin from drying up. Pay extra attention and TLC around dryer areas like the elbows, knees, and heels.
Don't skip the sunscreen
While you may not feel as much sun when temperatures are chilly, it's still important to lather up some sunscreen. Although UV rays may not be as strong during winter, these harmful rays can still cause damage to your skin. Before you go out, remember to put on a generous amount on your face and neck, or any exposed skin.
Wear a sunhat
An effective way to shield yourself from the sun is wearing a hat when you're outdoors. Sunscreens usually last up to an hour and sometimes, it's easy to forget when you should reapply them. Wearing a hat is great to block out harmful rays and give your skin some protection even after your sunscreen wears off.
Drink up
When it's chilly, it's easy to forget that your body needs to be hydrated. One of the best ways to hydrate your skin is to hydrate it from within. Make sure you drink plenty of water — perhaps consciously drink an extra cup after each meal. No amount of skincare products can replace the wonders that water can do for you.
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The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a public tender for the management and maintenance of bus shelters and their advertising spaces.
According to Gebiz, only tenderers with relevant experience in outdoor advertisement will be considered for the contract. Additionally, tenderers need to have a minimum share capital of SG$10million and minimum net assets of SG$10 million.
If tenderers are unable to comply with the second requirement, the company needs to provide a performance guarantee acceptable by LTA. Instead, the entity providing the performance guarantee needs to at least have a minimum share capital of SG$10 million and minimum net assets of SG$10 million.
Current major players in the OOH space in Singapore include JCDecaux, The X Collective (XCO), Mediacorp OOH Media, Moove Media, Clear Channel and SPHMBO, to name a few. Competition in the space is also heating up.
Earlier this year, JCDecaux expanded its OOH offering, introducing two new advertising formats at ION Orchard shopping mall. It also renovated the look of its Changi Airport Terminal 2 Arrival immigration halls advertising space and it struck a new advertising partnership with Suntec City. Meanwhile, in July this year, XCO launched eco-friendly OOH advertising papers and ink for its assets. It also partnered with Nielsen exclusively to offer marketers to engage consumers through surveys. Last year, the company also rolled out its first OptiMaX truck.
For Mediacorp OOH Media, the company partnered with Trans-cab Services to offer taxi advertising exclusively to add variety to its OOH platforms. It also bolstered its OOH offering through the launch of 2D illuminated lightboxes and ventured into cinema advertising. Clear Channel Singapore also launched its Play 2.0+ asset recently, in a bid to give advertisers more flexibility and reduce ad inventory wastage. Last year, Clear Channel won an exclusive five year contract to manage the bus-wrap advertising operations for bus operator Tower Transit Singapore.
Moove Media also added new offerings to its OOH arsenal. This includes its Moove Big Top bus in February this year and Moove Bling Bus in May last year. This followed a partnership it struck with new bus company Go-Ahead Singapore, for a period of five years.
Meanwhile, SPHMBO made several strides in boosting its OOH offering the past year. In July 2016, it re-launched a new indoor digital advertising screen at 313@somerset and set up OOH spaces at VivoCity. It also struck a partnership with South Beach Consortium to market a suite of digital advertising screens.


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Jhenna Quinn Lewis
Oil Paintings
Hanson Howard Gallery, 89 Oak street, Ashland
Jhenna is a contemporary realist. She is a nationally-known collected artist. Her work is represented in a museum, various corporate and private collections. Jhenna was featured on Oregon Art Beat in 2011 and has been in many publications. She is represented by numerous galleries.
Jhenna's inspiration comes from her connection with nature, Japanese masters and the tenets of wabi-sabi. Jhenna's focus is on still life paintings with meditative compositions that often feature birds.


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This is our 3rd annual Velo-tine Tandem-Ride-Pizza-Date contest.
You want to surprise your other half by taking them out for a tandem ride and a pizza (large, for sharing – obviously) at our friends the Fernwood Pizza Company?
Send an email to email@example.com and tell us WHY this would be the perfect Valentine's surprise for you and your other half, deadline is February 13 at noon.
Obviously, this is going to be a highly subjective committee decision and the winner will be informed on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2019 (in case you needed a little reminder when that is).
The winner picks the ride-and-date-day. And once committed to a day the winners have to roll up to the Fernwood Pizza Company on the tandem… obviously!


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Speak Up For Blue Ocean Conservation
I am Water Ocean Conservation
to everyone in need.
We are living on a water planet, an environment teeming with life like no other in the entire universe, at least as far as our investigations go.
The presence of water is the basis of all life forms on Earth, evolution of human kind would have been impossible without it and without clean and safe water we are simply unable to live.
The last 70 years in the history of mankind dramaticlly changed life on Earth. The advent of fossil fuel based, mass-produced single use plastics not only revolutionized our lifestyles but also impacted on our environment in unprecedented ways.
Largely unnoticed or ignored by consumers, our environment is suffering heavily from the consequences and this is already having its effects on our very own health.


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Advice given by the pharmacy team can help to change behaviour. How do you run an effective health awareness campaign?
Do you run health awareness events in the pharmacy, but would like to see them have more impact?
Is there an awareness week coming up that you think could make a huge difference in your local community?
Here's how to run an effective health awareness campaign.
After reading this module, you will:
Michael Holden, FRPharmS, Pharmacy Complete
Pharmacy needs strong managers, effective leaders and people with the right skills to drive the profession forward. With this in mind, P3 Business CPD modules are written as practical learning tools for use by anyone in the pharmacy team.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a statutory requirement for pharmacists. Completion of the module will contribute to the nine pieces of CPD that must be recorded in a year, as stipulated by the GPhC.
Test your understanding of the topic by completing the online pre-test. Then work through the module and complete the post-test to see if your knowledge has improved. Record your learning and how you applied it in your practice using the action and evaluation record at the end of this module, which will then be stored in your personal learning log.


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http://www.tomsparks.com Please call for availability 815-739-6054. My name is Tim Jennings, I have 18 years of automotive experience, 15 at Tom Sparks Buick. I have successfully earned the business of 1500 people in the DeKalb area, 3500 people from 243 Illinois communities, plus over 100 people from 2 states.. I strive to do this in a friendly fashion. It is my job to search the Internet and price our vehicles as competitively as possible. I provide cars and trucks of exceptional quality and reasonable cost to our customers. All of our used cars go through a 110-point inspection process. I insure our customers satisfaction through honest sales practices, responsive service and friendly communication at all levels. At Tom Sparks we approach each customer on the Internet and in person with the belief that we are developing a life-long relationship, beneficial to both parties. You can be confident I will be here after each sale to help fill your continuing automotive needs. When you call or visit our dealership in person please ask for me. I have been the Internet manager at Tom Sparks Inc since its inception in 1999. At TomSparks.Com you will start with me. Tom Sparks Auto is the premier Used Car Dealership in Dekalb-Sycamore IL. We are located in Dekalb, Illinois but we serve all of Northern IL and Chicago. We even offer FREE transportation to and from Chicago Airports. The cities we serve include Hinckley, Rochelle, Rockford, St Charles, Elgin, Waterman, Shabbona, Malta, and anyone looking for Worry-Free Car Buying in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin! At Tom Sparks Automotive we have many Used Cars to choose from including Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Hyundai and Kia. For more information about Tom Sparks, please visit https://www.tomsparks.com
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NFL Friday 2018-2019: Week 3
9.21.18 8:02pm
The Week 3 edition of NFL Friday is here! Jets beat reporter Vinny DeBellis, Jackson Heil, and Matt Costantini sit down to discuss the Jets' and Giants' performances and look ahead to Week 3.
Artemis Tsagaris joins the show to give fantasy advice and join in on our Pick 'Em segment!
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Connect with RICBA on Facebook!
The 2019 RI Children's Book Award Winner is Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero by Patricia McCormick and illustrated by Iacopo Bruno. Check out the Award Winners and Nominees page for more details, including the breakdown of votes and the list of 2020 nominees.
Want to have the latest RICBA news delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the quarterly RICBA newsletters to get the scoop on award and nominee announcments, voting information, and the newest RICBA resources.
Beginning in 2018, children in grades 3 to 5 have the opportunity to vote on their favorite book from a ballot of 20 selections nominated for the Rhode Island Children's Book Award by a panel of librarians, reading specialists and teachers. Children vote as part of their class or with their local public library. The award began in 1990 as a joint project of the Rhode Island State Council of the International Reading Association, the Rhode Island Library Association, and the Rhode Island Educational Media Association, under the coordination of the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services. Today, the Rhode Island Children's Book Award is co-sponsored by the School Librarians of Rhode Island (SLRI), the Rhode Island Library Association (RILA), and the Rhode Island Center for the Book at the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICFB), and is advised by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS).Three public youth services librarians, three members of SLRI, and three members of RICFB are each chosen to each serve three year terms on the committee.
2018-2019 RICBA Committee Members, advised by Danielle Margarida, OLIS Youth Services Coordinator.
The RI Middle School Book Award is a children's choice award for youth in grades 6-8, and the RI Teen Book Award is a young adult choice award for teens in grades 9-12. RI Latino Books Month is celebrated each May and promotes books by and for Latinos.


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From the White Guide Nordic 2018:
Admiralgade 26
- Address: Admiralgade 26, 1066 København K
- Phone: +45 33 33 79 73
- Web: admiralgade26.dk
- Seats: 45
Comfy bistro with an academic touch
The guys behind the Ved Stranden 10 wine bar have embarked on an ambitious new project. At Admiralgade 26, the excellent wine is joined by cuisine that is personable and unassuming, yet still maintains an edge. The decor reflects a controlled chaos with designer furniture scattered throughout. Each evening they choose to adorn one of the raw wooden tables with a Damask tablecloth, making it the "elegant" table that diners may end up at by chance. The bistro also has an academic touch, with its own newspaper featuring such luminaries as Rilke and Kafka. Consideration must also be given to sustainability, various dietary interests and other matters of importance in the upper echelons of the gastronomic world. The restaurant's chosen style is assured with the adept Chef Jonas Hillgaard (formerly of Relæ and Manfreds) in the kitchen: there is room here for culinary enjoyment and luxurious indulgence. The menu inevitably offers oysters and caviar, but in combination with great creativity and artistry. The starters tend to be stingy in size, but the house bouillabaisse is nonetheless worthy of mention. With a reduced, rich fish stock, loads of fresh fish and shellfish, and a generous use of liquoricey herbs, this soup teems with flavour. The main course of hanger steak is succulent and intense with bits of rich marrow and sharp, pickled onions. The juicy pata negra pork is wonderfully chaperoned by a wealth of small chanterelles and slightly bitter cress sprinkled generously on top. Mustard adds an edge to the flavour of both meat dishes, which are of the highest class in terms of ingredients and preparation. Many of the wines are within the realm of organic/natural, though not dogmatically, and every wine on the menu is also available by the glass – a sympathetic touch. We enjoy a 2010 Barolo from Eugenio Bocca in La Morra. With a remarkably elegant combination of classic notes of warm herbs, white flowers and tobacco held together in a highly tannic body, it's the type of wine you dream of meeting again. Add to this the competent and empathetic service, and it should come as no surprise that we certainly will be paying a return visit...
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CW are very proud to announce that board member Sylvia Lu, won the Tech Star award at this year's DevelopHER Awards!
What are the DevelopHER Awards?
The DevelopHER Awards are an annual, not for profit awards ceremony recognising women who work in the technology sector in East Anglia.
The awards were inspired by the team based at the Norwich SyncDevelopHer, who run regular meet-ups, hosting female role models speaking about their experiences in tech and encouraging more women to join an ever-growing community.
The DevelopHER awards aim to raise the profile of women in technology in East Anglia, creating role models to inspire the next generation to become developers, technicians, project managers, testers and digital experts.
This year's awards were held on the 29th of November at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.
The 2017 awards categories
This year, there were 15 awards with sponsors including Google, University of East Anglia and EposNow. The awards were:
- Agile Angel Award: Nominations included those who lived and breathed agile and/or amazing scrum/master project managers. This award was won by Andrea Jelley, Wheatley Solutions.
- Apprentice Award: Nominations included those who prove that you don't need to be a graduate to excel in the tech world. This award was won by Hannah Jones, Absolute Digital Media.
- Best Newcome Award: Nominations included newcomers who have really exceled over the past year. This award was won by Catherine King, Crafted.
- Digital Marketer Award: Nominations included those who had done fantastic jobs in marketing a digital product. This award was won by Zhanna Askarova, Crafted.
- Emerging Talent Award: Nominations included those who were destined to go far. This award was won by Emily Godden, Audit Chaos.
- Entrepreneur Award: Nominations included female entrepreneurs who had really driven their company off the ground! This award was won by Nikita Hari, University of Cambridge.
- Eye for Design Award: Nominations included those who had a sharp eye for design. This award was won by Chiara Aliotta, Until Sunday.
- Game Developher Award: Nominations included those who exceled in the game devloping world. This award was won by Jodie Azhar, Creative Assembly.
- Innovation Award: Nominations included those who had come up with an innovative idea for a product. This award was won by Gabriela Gallegos Garrido, London South Bank Innovation Centre.
- Inspiration Award: Nominations included those who were massive inspirations amongst the tech community. This award was won by Hazel Cottrell, Creative Content Company.
- Tech Star Award: The Tech Star award celebrated the achievements of amazing developers and software engineers in the tech community. This award was sponsored by recruitment agency Cooper Lomaz. This award was won by Sylvia Lu, U-Blox.
- Tester Award: Nominations included those who were key players in the tech testing world. This award was won by Kaye Blundell, Wheatley Solutions.
- Unsung Hero Award: Nominations included those who may not be in the limelight often, but does an exceptional job everyday - The ones who deserved some recognition. This award was won by Frida Tveit, Softwire.
- User Experience Award: Nominations included those who listened to their users and made the user experience of their website(s) top notch! This award was won by Jenny Cham, EMBL-EBI.
- The DevelopHER Award: The overall winner from all the above categories went on to win the DevelopHER award, which was picked by their partner sponsor, Redgate. This award was won by Hazel Cottrell.
A summary of the evening
Hosted in the heart of Cambridge, at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on the 29th of November, the evening was attended by hundreds of industry professionals. Our CCO Abhi Naha attended along with fellow board member Faye Holland and both described the evening as a fantastic event which sucessfully celebrated the achievements of women in the tech industry.
With event brochures for each attendee, (which included complimentary biographies for each nominee), delightfully decorated tables and goody-bags with freebie's from each award sponsor, the awards proved to be a spectacular way to celebrate inspirational women in the tech industry.
Everyone in attendance seemed to be in great spirits in the beautifully decorated venue, with the Twitter hashtag #DevelopHERAwards blowing up!
Sylvia and the Tech Star Award
In her nomination submission form, Faye detailed Sylvia's achievements throughout the years, such as becoming one of CW's first female board member, (alongside Faye) and being named as one of the best women in engineering by Silicon Republic.
With over ten years industry experience in wireless communication R&D, technology standards and innovation, Faye felt that Sylvia was the right candidate to be awarded the Tech Star Award...and so do we!
Unfortunately, Sylvia was unable to make the night due to a work trip, so Abhi was there on hand to bring home the trophy! Upon receiving the news that she had won the ward, Sylvia had this to say:
I am really grateful to have the opportunity to be working with a group of world class engineers on defining the next generation wireless systems and global standards that really matter to our life, including IoT, connected cars, high precision positioning and 5G. Among the group of engineers, there are a few women engineers too. I want to say that the tech industry is not just for men, women can also have high impact positions in the tech industry and add value to our society. Our inner voice is as good as our male colleagues. Just go for it, for the good of our society and the world. Remember - results have no gender.
One of the judges for the Tech Star Award, Simon Brown, (Managing Director at Cooper Lomaz), gave us his reason as to why Sylvia was chosen to win the award:
[...] the reason for picking Sylvia was her combined commitment to demonstrating a proven and experienced background academically, within industry whilst also mentoring and sharing best practice with others. This experience combined with the wide ranging areas of expertise she has worked across made Sylvia a high level all round candidate.
We're extremly proud of Sylvia for winning the award and for all of her achievements and we can not wait to see what she achieves in the new year.
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Scripture to consider: Isaiah 27
1 In that day,
the Lord will punish with his sword—
his fierce, great and powerful sword—
Leviathan the gliding serpent,
Leviathan the coiling serpent;
he will slay the monster of the sea.
2 In that day—
"Sing about a fruitful vineyard:
3 I, the Lord, watch over it;
I water it continually.
I guard it day and night
so that no one may harm it.
4 I am not angry.
If only there were briers and thorns confronting me!
I would march against them in battle;
I would set them all on fire.
5 Or else let them come to me for refuge;
let them make peace with me,
yes, let them make peace with me."
6 In days to come Jacob will take root,
Israel will bud and blossom
and fill all the world with fruit.
7 Has the Lord struck her
as he struck down those who struck her?
Has she been killed
as those were killed who killed her?
8 By warfare and exile you contend with her—
with his fierce blast he drives her out,
as on a day the east wind blows.
9 By this, then, will Jacob's guilt be atoned for,
and this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin:
When he makes all the altar stones
to be like limestone crushed to pieces,
no Asherah poles or incense altars
will be left standing.
10 The fortified city stands desolate,
an abandoned settlement, forsaken like the wilderness;
there the calves graze,
there they lie down;
they strip its branches bare.
11 When its twigs are dry, they are broken off
and women come and make fires with them.
For this is a people without understanding;
so their Maker has no compassion on them,
and their Creator shows them no favor.
12 In that day the Lord will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, Israel, will be gathered up one by one.13 And in that day a great trumpet will sound. Those who were perishing in Assyria and those who were exiled in Egypt will come and worship the Lord on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.
Thought to ponder:
Oh great mammon of form and function
Careless consumerist consumption
Dangerous dysfunction
Described as expensive taste
I'm a people disgraced
By what I claim I need
And what I want to waste
I take no account for nothing
If it's not mine
It's a misappropriation of funds
Protect my ninety percent with my guns
Whose side am I on?
Well who's winning?
My kingdom's built with the blood of slaves
Orphans, widows, and homeless graves
I sold their souls just to build my private mansion
Some people say that my time is coming
Kingdom come is the justice running
Down, down, down on me
I'm a poor child, I'm a lost son
I refuse to give my love to anyone,
Fight for the truth,
Or help the weaker ones
Because I love my Babylon
I am a slave, I was never free
I betrayed you for blood money
Oh I bought the world, all is vanity
Oh my Lord I'm your enemy
Come to me, and find your life
Children sing, Zion's in sight
I said don't trade your name for a serial number
Priceless lives were born from under graves
Where I found you
Say, my name ain't yours and yours is not mine
Mine is the Lord, and yours is my child
That's how it's always been
Time to make a change
Leave your home
Give to the poor all that you own
Lose your life, so that you could find it
First will be last when the true world comes
Livin' like a humble fool to overcome
The upside-down wisdom
Of a dying world
Zion's not built with hands
And in this place God will dwell with man
Sick be healed and cripples stand
Sing Allelu
My kingdom's built with the blood of my son
Selfless sacrifice for everyone
Faith, hope, love, and harmony
I said let this world know me by your love
By your love
Oh my child, daughters and sons
I made you in love to overcome
Free as a bird, my flowers in the sun
On your way to Mount Zion
All you slaves, be set free
Come on out child and come on home to me
We will dance, we will rejoice
If you can hear me then follow my voice
—Josh Garrels, "Zion and Babylon"


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Owen Webb has lifted his way to another national title.
The 18-year-old competed in the New Zealand secondary schools weightlifting championships, winning the over-15 under-69kg class with a total of 192kg.
Webb snatched 87kg and managed 105kg in the clean-and-jerk.
He was pleased with his efforts in the snatch, but was disappointed with his clean-and-jerk.
His best clean-and-jerk is 111kg and he felt his form on the day was "pretty poor".
But it was enough for him to secure the title.
The secondary school championships were held over two weekends, one for upper North Island competitors and one for and lower North Island and South Island competitors.
The lower North Island and South Island event, held in Wellington, came first, so Webb had to wait until the results of the upper North Island event before he found out he had won.
Webb won the over-15 under-62kg class last year and had hoped he could achieve back-to-back wins.
He moved up a weight class this year and felt like he had done enough to win.
The Kavanagh College pupil has been weightlifting for about four years and took up the sport after seeing Commonwealth Games events.
He trains at the Otago Weightlifting Club after school and does strength training at a gym before school.
Webb's focus now will turn to the national junior and senior championships in October.
"Hopefully, I can take out the junior class .. [and] can knock off a senior and get a bronze."
The championships will be held in Dunedin for the first time in about 40 years.
Otago Weightlifting Club manager Shanaya Allan put in a successful bid for Dunedin to host the event, and hopes it will attract about 120 competitors.
The championships act as a Commonwealth Games qualifier, so the country's best weightlifters will be competing.
It will be held over three days in the More FM Arena at the Edgar Centre and comprise 10 different sessions.
The sport was growing "so quickly" in all grades, from secondary school athletes, such as Webb, to the masters class, Allan said.
"Each year there's more and more competitors.
She hoped to have about 10 Otago weightlifters compete in the national championship and said many had been working hard to qualify.
The event was the main focus for many weightlifters, she said.
Entries for the national championships close this weekend.


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I can't login to my main account (Nenrinya, level 68) which is linked to my Facebook. When I try to click on the login button, it just goes back to the Game Start page.
I've re- installed the Everytown game and restarted my phone, but the problem is still there. My other accounts using Twitter and Google do not have any login problems.
Edit: I'm using an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 5).
Hope the problem will be fixed soon...
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My upright and I performed nine shows in four days. The libraries were located in several towns such as Clinton, Weatherford, Cheyenne, Sentinel, and several more. The small towns loved us! They treated me like the superstar I am. Most of the towns didn't even have a movie theater—so I was a live theater show and I believe much more entertaining than anything you could find at a theater. In addition to performing cool tricks, I'm also a bit of a comedian. I now start every show with a joke! When my upright, Denise, asks, "Are you ready to be a star?" I immediately fall down and play dead. I like to embellish the tales my upright tells and often "add" extra things.
I also loved how salty my upright's legs were from sweating. Sometimes in the middle of the show, I would start licking her leg. She needed a bath, right? She's always taking care of me, so I thought I'd make sure her legs were clean. My upright brushes my teeth and fur every morning until my teeth are white, my breath fresh, and my fur silky smooth. She even clips my nails every two weeks. I'm a lucky, well-groomed dog. And hey, kids, did you know that it's important to brush your dog's teeth just like it's important to brush your own. We can get cavities too, plus our breath can smell like we just got sprayed by a skunk. But if you brush our teeth even three times a week, you'll see our smile improve and our breath won't stink (too much).
I enjoyed my visit to Oklahoma and look forward to visiting Enid, Oklahoma in July.
Okay, can you guess what my favorite part to performing is? I asked this question in last week's blog, but thought I'd ask it again. If you guess correctly, I'll send you an autographed picture of my adorable fluffy self!


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Storage Solutions: How-to Store Your Brushes
Sephora Brand Makeup Artist Brush Belt Make Up Artist Brush Belt ($42.00) This is a nifty way to store all of your brushes in one fell swoop. You can wear it around your waist for easy grab and go. You might even feel like a bit of a super hero 🙂 If you don't have quite as many brushes as the image above, you can probably roll it up, too!Otherwise, if yours is so full, you just fold it in half and call it a day.
Check out another brush storage solution…
Make Up For Ever Dany Kit ($35.00) This is a brush canister/case. It reminds me a lot of a pencil case (and by all means, seek out a back-to-school pencil case instead for a cheaper alternative). These are also really great for travel.The big drawback for these is simply they're not that large, so you might need multiple ones or different solutions for all of your brushes.


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Former UConn star Orlovsky off to impressive start as ESPN football analyst
CROMWELL — Dan Orlovsky, the pride of Shelton and owner of pretty much every UConn football passing record, provided a few hints of a glorious career opportunity not long after playing his final shot in the 2018 Travelers Championship Celebrity Pro-Am.
A year later he took the time to reflect on what has been a wild and rather enjoyable transition into life after his playing career came to an end.
Orlovsky has been utilized in different ways by ESPN in the last year, but more than anything his ability to break down game tape has gotten him plenty of air time.
"It's been an incredible experience, it's been everything I kind of thought it could be," Orlovsky said. "I didn't think it could happen that fast; I didn't know if opportunity would present itself that fast. It's been an encouraging time to do a lot of stuff."
Plenty of folks from ESPN and in the football world have reached out to Orlovsky on social media to let him know how much they appreciate his analysis. His ability to dive deep into action on the field without talking down to the audience has allowed Orlovsky to flourish after ending a 12-year run as an NFL quarterback.
"I kind of take it as if they ask me to work and do stuff that's important to the network, they must be pleased with it," Orlovsky said. "I've been fortunate, everyone there has been great to me, kind and willing to talk. I ask a lot of questions and they give me a lot of opportunities and I take it to heart."
Orlovsky prided himself on his preparation during his playing career and believes paying attention to the little things has helped him make the transition from playing football to talking about it with the cameras rolling.
"It's very similar to what I did in my playing days," Orlovsky said. "Every opportunity matters, you have to go out and do a high-level job on a consistent basis, that's how, over time, you become very good to great at what you do. The same stuff that helped me as a player, my preparation, my work ethic, my commitment to it helps me in that field. It's OK to be yourself and that's something I've learned and every single day I realize how fortunate I am to do it."
A couple of worlds collided Wednesday as Orlovsky played the round of golf with his college coach Randy Edsall as well as ESPN mainstay Trey Wingo, a former host of "NFL Live." Edsall is not surprised to see Orlovsky enjoy success in his new role.
"I'm proud to see what he's done since he's left UConn, having a 12-year career in the NFL and seeing what he's doing now with a media career with ESPN, that doesn't surprise me because he's earned it," Edsall said. "Nobody has given him anything, he just worked his tail off to get where he is and when his playing career was over he did the same thing to get himself into the position he's in with ESPN so he's a great story for our program, what we stand for, and he's a great ambassador."
Edsall and Orlovsky were asked about their playing partners' golf game and some good-natured barbs quickly followed. Edsall then cracked that he wouldn't mind having Orlovsky throw some passes for the 2019 UConn team.
It's been a challenge to find productive quarterbacks since Orlovsky graduated. David Pindell certainly had an impressive season in 2018, especially running the ball. With Pindell's graduation and the decision of Marvin Washington to leave the program, redshirt freshman Steven Krajewski is the only quarterback on the 2019 UConn roster to throw a pass for the Huskies, with all three of his passing attempts coming in the 2018 finale.
Krajewski will compete with transfers Mike Beaudry and Micah Leon as well as true freshman Jack Zergiotis (who took to social media Tuesday to shoot down rumors that he has been considering playing college football in his native Canada) for UConn's starting quarterback position. Fellow freshman Miles Foerster was recently added to the roster as well.
No position battle will be watched more closely than the one for the starting quarterback.
So what advice would Orlovsky give to the quarterback candidates?
"Stay true to who you are; being quarterback is like being the president, it's 24/7, 365 (days a year)," Orlovsky said. "It's the coolest job in the world and don't take it for granted, it's not going to be given to you and you have to earn it every single day. Once you realize that, if you take care of a lot of the little things, the big things take care of themselves."


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Bad Samaritan Debuts Nationwide on May 4, 2018
By Mlgagne
If you are a fan of thriller films, the movie theater may be the place for you this weekend, as Bad Samaritan debuts nationwide on Friday, May 4. Starring David Tennant and Robert Sheehan, the film tells the story of two restaurant valet workers who rob the houses of customers on the side. However, when they attempt to rob one customer's house but instead discover a woman who is being held captive in his home, the tables are turned on the duo, who are now being pursued by the psychopathic homeowner.
In a press conference held in West Hollywood on April 28, writer Brandon Boyce commented that one aspect of the film that is interesting to him is the fact that the tables are turned on the people who are breaking into this home…and that the pair was able to organize this through their day jobs as valets, a service that is used frequently in real life without a second thought. He also commented on the use of technology throughout the film, stating, "We put a lot of faith in locks and passwords. I'm interested in picking away at the sense of security we give ourselves."
If you are interested in heading to your local theater to see Bad Samaritan, tickets are currently on sale here, and the official trailer can be viewed on YouTube.


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Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote
The Debators Live with Steve Patterson
May the Best Wit Win: Kicking off Our 100th Celebrations with The Debaters Live
Monday, May 6, 2019
Watch a special welcome video from Steve Patterson
Be it resolved that laughter and stimulating debate are the rules of the evening as we launch Convention 2019 and our 100th anniversary celebrations with The Debaters Live! Join us for a fun and topical hour of stand-up comedy mixed with hard-hitting debate in a format familiar to fans of the hit radio show. Your host Steve Patterson warms things up before bringing two clever stand-up comics to the stage. They'll go head-to-head in a friendly war of words with the winner chosen by you, the audience. What's up for debate? You'll just have to be there and find out for yourself! If laughter is the best medicine, then The Debaters Live is the gold standard prescription, bringing you a great evening celebrating Advantage Ontario's first 100 years.
Sponsored by
STEVE PATTERSON is best known as host of the hit show The Debaters on CBC Radio One. Patterson has been a professional headliner since 1997 and has taped numerous national television specials in the past decade including four Just For Laughs galas. His performance in 2010 earned him a Gemini nomination and caused host Steve Martin afterwards to exclaim "If I'd have known he was going to be THAT good, I would have cancelled him." Following that performance, Patterson was name Best Male Stand-up Comedian at the 2011 and 2013 Canadian Comedy awards and was nominated for Canadian Screen Awards as Host on HGTV's I Wrecked My House and CBC's Great Canadian Screen Test. Steve's nationally toured theatre show entitled This is Not Debatable is on itunes and his The Book of Letters I Didn't Know Where to Send is available in bookstores nationwide and on Audible.
Reflections Panel
Tuesday, May 7
Details to be released soon!
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Closing Keynote with Paul Huschilt
A Wrap-up Like No Other
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
This is one Convention wrap-up you won't want to miss as we cap our 100th anniversary celebrations with a very special finale. Using razor-sharp wit, pizzazz and a sense of fun, speaker Paul Huschilt will skillfully weave together a Convention 2019 highlight reel known as "Paul's World Famous Conference Ending Summary." Using an outsider's insight and comic whimsy, Paul will activate your sense of recall better than any set of notes by tickling your funny bone and helping you to lock in the lessons of Convention 2019 for future use. We guarantee you'll leave the Convention laughing, re-energized and remembering your sessions' most important messages. Pssst — our speaker's research methods are slightly unconventional too. More will be revealed as Convention 2019 unfolds…
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PAUL HUSCHILT is an award-winning professional speaker with a unique style that motivates and inspires people to be their best while they fall over laughing. A trained actor and singer with degrees and diplomas in management, adult education and counselling, he has spoken to audiences across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan over the last 16 years. He is a recent inductee into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame.


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Property Details for MLS® # C4236221
#207 5100 52 St, Olds
Single Level Unit Low Rise Condominium for Sale
- Price: $234,900
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2(full) 0(half)
- Parking: 1
- Status: Active
- Year Built: 2004
Come home to your 55+ home! You will love the location of this building, located close to the downtown sector of Olds. Main floor of building is dedicated to a social room, either entertain family or socialize with the other building residents. You will find a 2pc bath, and access to yet another social area -perfect for building puzzles or reading books. Main floor garage has one parking space assigned to our condo, and also gives access to the work shop, which is handy for using your tools for creative projects. A short elevator ride up, you will find our listed condo. Enjoy your morning coffee on the outside deck (comes with separate storage) watching the sun rise in the east. Kitchen/living/dining boast an open concept, and are the perfect space to host family gatherings. Master bedroom will fit all your furniture, and also contains a 3pc ensuite. Bedroom 2 is a great space for the extra bed or den that you have downsized to. 4pc bath and a separate laundry room located in suite finish off our home.
Contact Kelly Kernick About MLS® C4236221
Kelly Kernick, 403-875-7629 at Urban Real Estate Services, 820, 26th Street NE , Calgary, Alberta, T2A 2M4
property information
- Property Type: Low Rise Condominium
- Style: Single Level Unit
- Year Built: 2004
- Total Floor Area: 939 sq.ft
- Finished Levels: 4
- Restrictions: Adult Living,No pets allowed
Community Information
- Address: #207 5100 52 ST
- Neighbourhood: Olds
- City: Olds
- Postal Code: T4H 1Y1
- Included: Air Conditioner-Window, Dishwasher-Built-In, Dryer, Garage Control, Hood Fan, Oven-Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Washer, Window Coverings-All
- Bedrooms: 2 (Bedrooms Above: 2)
- Bathrooms: Full: 2
- Rooms Above Grade: 6
- Floor Finish: Linoleum
- Exterior Features: Back Lane, Low Maintenance Landscape, Shopping Nearby
- Exterior Finish: Vinyl
- Construction: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Front Exposure: South
Main Floor Room Dimensions
- Master Bedroom: 3.73m x 3.38m
- Living Room: 5.00m x 4.11m
- Laundry Room: 1.55m x 2.18m
- Kitchen: 2.46m x 3.28m
- Dining Room: 4.17m x 3.48m
- Bedroom: 3.38m x 3.00m
services & amenities
- Features: Deck, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Sprinkler System-Fire, Vinyl Windows
- Parking: Single Indoor, Parkade (1 Parking Space)
- Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water
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Congratulations and best wishes with your newest book, Rick. I think the title is entrancing!
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Here's the front cover for the new Book! Wow, editing was a nightmare with all of the minutia of page numbers and references, but it's done and on the way. Paper version first on Amazon and then the Kindle should be ready in a couple of days after that. Finally, I'm going to work with one of the e-pub places to get the interactive book done so you can shoot around the book on your tablet while you're cruising the beach as well! Should be on the shelves for Amazon next week! Enjoy!
Congratulations and best wishes with your newest book, Rick. I think the title is entrancing!
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Asiad Circus
Jul 11 – 29, 2018
DDA Ground: Delhi,
Asiad Circus, one of India's few surviving major traveling circuses which is currently in town, holding three shows every day in DDA ground in east Delhi's Shastri Park.
CULT 10K with Milind Soman
Jul 29,2018
Cult Sector 29: Gurugram,
Join them for the special Cult 10K run with the Iron Man, Milind Soman, the first male supermodel of India.
Rock Climbing Session
Near Qutub Minar: Delhi,
Get a foothold in the adventurous world of rock climbing and learn to ascend granite cliffs with chalky hands in a park between Qutub Minar & Saket metro station with an experienced climbing guide to show you the ropes and uncover the best techniques for tying the perfect support knot.
Detective Nau Do Gyarah
Aug 04-05, 2018
Kamani Auditorium: Delhi,
Detective 9-2-11 is a gripping, exhilarating gangster comedy always at improbability flirting with impossibility but buzzing with adrenaline throughout.


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Will you take your child/ren to school or will they ride a bus?
They will both ride the school bus.
School was close to home so I drove her to school. A few times she walked to school. Now she's a bus rider to and from her place.
They rode the bus until they could drive


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November 10, 2016
Shalom Chaverim,
While the dust slowly settles on the US elections, one thing has become very clear to me over the past 8 months: we are living in an extremely divided society for which civil nuanced discourse has been replaced by shouting matches and a basic unwillingness for people to listen to (never lone appreciate) other people's perspectives. Certainly the tone of the election process - from the candidates' debates and stump speeches, to their surrogates' words against their "opponents," to the unfiltered, visceral and often hateful outbursts from Americans across the country via social media - is something this country has not experienced in living memory. The question now is: what's next?
How do we heal the divides within the society? How do we (re)create an environment in which multiple perspectives and viewpoints are heard, welcomed and appreciated? How do we allow and encourage the debate of ideas without the demonizing of those who stand on a different side of the table?
There are five key ingredients that Young Judaea brings to bear on creating a civil society of discourse:
- Passionate Pluralism- as a movement that is grounded in being non-partisan, non-denominational and non-divisive: providing a broad tent under which all can enter and be welcomed we strive to bring out the diverse opinions, beliefs and questions that everyone brings to our table. The Jewish notion of there being "70 faces of Torah" and the fact that the Talmud always quotes the dissenting voice alongside the 'majority' voice because no individual has absolute knowledge or truth, are the bases for our approach to education.
- Skills of Discourse and Understanding- In order to create a "safe space" in which those thought processes can be developed, challenged and fine-tuned among people with very different perspectives, Young Judaea trains its peer teen leaders and professional facilitators in how to structure conversations and learning from one another, encouraging active listening, critical thinking and nuanced interpretation (when typically our problems cannot be resolved with a simple bumper-sticker phrase and approach)
- Role modeling- by exposing our participants to multiple perspectives, facilitating dialogue that allows participants to compare and contrast those perspectives and self-reflect on their own viewpoints in light of that learning, we are creating future leaders and facilitators for the wider Jewish community and society at large. We can, and must, express our personal opinions and beliefs when called for - it is how we do that, how we behave towards others while doing that which distinguishes a thinker from an arguer.
- Intolerant of intolerance- as a movement, we cannot be silent when seeing or hearing bigotry, racism, sexism and anti-Semitism. The vitriol - the hate speech - that has been released is absolutely unacceptable. As Jews - as human beings - we cannot stand by as our community together with many other communities are attacked - verbally or otherwise.
- Civic engagement and social activism- we aim to inspire all who come through our gates with the notion that "You and I can change the world" and that it is our duty - our obligation - as a free people - to right the wrongs that we see in society: t repair the world. Once our beliefs and views have been formed - and even as we are still open to learning from others with different perspectives - we teach our participants to turn those values and ideals into action - be that in our own homes or on Capitol Hill.
So, for me, this election period - while very hard to witness and comprehend in terms of its severe tone and unforgiving exchange between sections of our society - has underscored the need for our work. The need for summer camps that create a place where diverse communities of learning and understanding are formed, for year-round activities that train teen leaders to be facilitators of nuanced exchange of differing viewpoints, for our Israel programs that shed light on the multiple perspectives of Israeli society and the many ways in which one can have a meaningful lifelong engagement with Israel and the Jewish people.
We see the results among our alumni - role models for civility and social change - for teaching and learning, for mentoring the next generation that will change the world for the good.
Whoever you voted for and however you now feel, I hope you will agree with me that Young Judaea's approach of pluralistic, civil quality education embedded in Jewish values that creates leaders and activists is critically important in today's world.
Ultimately, our role as the premier Zionist youth movement of America, is to inspire hope, and truly live the words of our anthem - Ani v'ata neshaneh et ha'olam - You and I WILL change the world. We have been doing it for over 100 years and will clearly need to continue for many more years to come.
We look forward to offering opportunities - to our participants and our alumni - for us to discuss these serious issues in the weeks and months ahead. It will only be through thoughtful, tempered discussion that we will model the type of discourse we wish to see in the world today.
Yihyeh tov -- It will be better.
Simon Klarfeld


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There are many little drains on our money and lots of ways that we find ourselves losing cash. One of the biggest drains on our finances is gas money, and there are many ways you can save money on gas. Here we will look at how to go about running your car for cheaper so you can save more money toward paying off your debt.
Change Cars: There are lots of cars that can help you to save money and choosing wisely will prove a great investment. Things to look for here are a good kilometers to the gallon, a smaller engine, a lighter/smaller vehicle and a car with fewer fuel-draining bells and whistles. Of course if you want a real investment of a vehicle then you should go the whole hog and choose the electric car/hybrid car route which uses an alternative energy source to save your gas.
Use it for Driving: There are lots of features in cars these days from radios to heaters for the seats. If you want to save money though then you shouldn't use them as all of them will use up energy and that means gas. Your air conditioning is probably pretty important to stop you falling asleep, but other than that it's all superfluous.
Lighten Up: Another way to save money is to lighten your load. The more you have to carry around in your car the more fuel you'll use up. So take out anything unnecessary from your boot (most of us drive around with a load of junk in there or on the back seat). If you want to go the whole hog then you can also benefit from stripping your car of your other unnecessary interior aspects and change your seats for plastic ones for more speed, fuel efficiency and a racing aesthetic.
Close Your Windows: Closing your windows while driving on the motorway is an important way to save gas money. Why? Because the windows being open will otherwise make the car less aerodynamic meaning you need to use more fuel to reach the same speed.
Get Up Early: Fill your car early in the morning or late, late at night. This will save you money because the cold air will cause a chemical reaction in the gas meaning you get slightly more for you buck. It's not much, but over time it will add up and you'll save money.
Drive Right: There are ways to drive that will save you more money than others. Look up a 'defensive driving course' or an 'efficient driving course' and either will teach you to drive while using up the minimum amount of fuel. The key things to remember are to avoid breaking whenever possible, and to certainly avoid completely stopping. This means hanging back and leaving space between you and the car in front, and it means staying alert and keeping your eyes fixed ahead on the road.
These are very important tips on ohow to save money on gas. I can't think of any better tips than these. I always drive without extra weight in my car. Also, I know about eco driving, which is also extremely important.
Nowadays, it's a big thing to know how to save money on gas.
It is great to know how to save money on gas. However, it would be best to avoid using your personal car. Try using the public transportation system. When you really need your car, apply the "how to save money on gas" advice. You will see that you will pay less.
Maybe someone should write a book, if it's not already in stores. Everyone wants to know how to save money on gas. And that kind of money can be enough to pay some of your debts.
Anyway, I love your post. Now I know how to save money on gas.
Actually it's not that difficult. Everyone can think about how to save money on gas. You just need to think.
Even I do know how to save money on gas and I'm a woman, for gods sake! And I've been driving for less than 1 year!
One of the best tips on how to save money on gas is the last one. If you drive right you will definitely save money because you will consume a smaller quantity of gas. There are many ways of driving efficient. Avoiding breaking and stopping are some of them. Try to inform yourself about this and you will see after you follow these tips that you will truly save some money.
The best way to save money on gas is to drive a small car, a car which consumes a small quantity of gas. Why you need to have a big car in the city? You don't need that. It is just if you want to stand out. But if you think to save money on gas you don't need a car like this. You just need a car to drive it wherever you need to.
I agree with nr.3 – Mihnea. You should really write a book. These tips on how to save money on gas are truly helpful. And yes, everyone is interested in this. Especially on this crisis. So, a book with tips on how to save money on gas would be a best seller I guess. 😀
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Enjoy the magic of the Cíes Islands during this full-day sailing trip from Vigo
Enjoy a varied full-day sailing trip from Vigo and sail to the divine Cíes Islands off the Galician coast in a small group.
Booking option: 8-hour sailing trip from Vigo in a nature reserve
The full-day sailing trip from Vigo brings you to a very special place, a dreamlike archipelago in the Atlantic, the idyllic Cíes Islands. The three small islands are also called "Island of the Gods" because of their beauty. Because of their ecological value and biodiversity of its land- and water ecosystem, they are a nature reserve and part of the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. Discover this splendid paradise off the Galician coast during a sailing trip from Vigo and enjoy beautiful and relaxing hours aboard a sailing boat in a small group.
The sailing trip from Vigo takes you through the estuary of the Ría de Vigo to the uninhabited Cíes Islands. The boat anchors at Playa de Rodas, a beautiful long sandy beach that connects the northern- and the central island. Now you have the opportunity to explore the Cíes Islands or just lay on the beach and relax. Afterwards you sail to the southern island of San Martiño, whose beach is only approached by private boats. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze and see breathtaking landscapes during this varied full-day sailing trip from Vigo.
- Duration: ~ 8 hours
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Days: daily
- Months: possible all-year
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Pick-up not included
- Starting points: Vigo
- Skipper, fuel, swim stop(s), passenger insurance, boat ride, final cleaning, toilet on board
- Price Full-day sailing trip from Vigo - all-year - per person from 17 years old: 122.-€
- Price Full-day sailing trip from Vigo - all-year - per person up to 16 years old: 95.-€
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- A free cancellation is possible 30 days before the booked date. Cancellations made under 30 days will not be refunded.
- The Vigo sailing trip takes place from 4 to max. 12 participants.
- Seasickness: If you tend to become seasick, we recommend tablets "Biodramina C", one hour before departure.
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Sailing shoes or shoes with bright, flat sole, swimwear, towel, sunglasses, sun blocker, spare clothes, long trousers / jacket, hat, waterproof camera, small travel pharmacy (just in case), drinks, snorkeling equipment, Catering
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Discover the divine Cíes Islands during a full-day sailing trip from Vigo
This sailing trip from Vigo will take you to the beautiful Cíes Islands - islands of the gods, as they are called as well. And not without reason, because the archipelago of three islands enchants with its impressive landscapes and its biodiversity. Since 2002, the Cíes Islands have been part of the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. You sail in amazing surroundings - important colonies of waterfowl, dunes, white sandy beaches with turquoise blue water, steep cliffs and a multi-faceted underwater world. Let yourself be inspired by this sailing trip from Vigo and spend relaxed and varied hours aboard of a sailing boat in a wonderful setting. Feel the wind in the sails. Let the fresh sea breeze blow around your nose and enjoy the sound of the sea.
The sailing trip starts in Vigo. Together with the skipper, you will cross the estuary of the Ría de Vigo and sail to the Cíes Islands, which lie in the open sea. You will reach Playa de Rodas, a long white sandy beach that connects the northern island Monteaqudo and Do Faro, the central island. Spend relaxing hours on the beach or walk through the dunes, pass by pine forests and explore the diversity of the two small islands. During your sailing trip from Vigo your skipper will take you afterwards to the southern island of San Martiño, whose sandy beach is only approached by private boats. Watch birds or simply enjoy a magnificent panoramic view on the cliffs. This full-day sailing trip from Vigo will thrill you, because of the fastastic Cíes Islands. You will experience a special day at sea as well on land!
Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.
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Situated right on the seafront next to the beach with its grand manor house, Sandhills Holiday Park is in a superb holiday setting - whether you're after a great family holiday or a short break.
Enjoy relaxing on the sun terrace and take in the stunning views across the Solent to The Needles, or stroll along the promenade to Mudeford Quay on Christchurch harbour.
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Rev. Joe and Deaconess Dr. Jennie Asher serve the Lord in Germany. Joe serves as the pastor of Kaiserslautern Evangelical Lutheran Church (KELC), which serves the surrounding English-speaking community. He also reaches out and serves the United States military personnel living on the military bases in the area.
Jennie organizes the children's ministry and assists with ministry to the women in the congregation. In addition, she works with the LCMS partner church in Germany, Selbständige Evangelisch—Lutherische Kirche (SELK), to coordinate GEO (globally engaged in outreach) missionaries from the United States who come to Germany to assist in reaching out to refugees. Jennie also serves the LCMS as the interim director of Communications for the Eurasia region and as a facilitator for online missiological studies offered to other LCMS missionaries.
Joe and Jennie are members of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Apostles, Melrose Park, Ill. Joe received a bachelor's degree in communication from Indiana University, Bloomington, his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, and a master's degree in communication from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. In his free time, Joe enjoys writing and traveling.
Jennie received a bachelor's and a master's degree in special education from St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn. She earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies and her deaconess certification from Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., and her doctorate in educational technology from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. In her free time, Jennie enjoys baking, cooking and gardening.
Please pray for the Ashers as they serve in Germany. Pray that the Lord would open doors to reaching U.S. military personnel in the Kaiserslautern area. Pray that they are effective in teaching and boldly witness to the Gospel. Let us give thanks that the Ashers are serving in this part of the world.


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While marketers in both on and offline retailing are scrambling to understand how consumers are behaving in time for the holidays, it seems that the only one really winning in this scenario is the consumer.Whether savvy shoppers are using their mobiles to price-compare or purchase online while in-store (showrooming), or they are browsing online with the intention to purchase in a physical store (webrooming), it seems that in either case the customer has all the power, and is in charge of their own conversion path. This has inevitably left many marketers feeling quite powerless and ill equipped to handle this shift in control over conversions.
This, if you haven't noticed by now, has been BIG news in digital marketing and retail since last Christmas, especially in the US and UK. In particular, the UK has been plagued this year by disconcerting reports on the decline of the British high street, the inclement weather pushing people to shop online, and the lack of incentives for a customer to want to deal with long queues and busy high streets. But webrooming also has a part to play here, because it's not just physical retailers who are disgruntled by showroomers. Consumers who spend lots of time browsing, price comparing and opening up lots of new baskets across websites, are behaving in a way that makes attribution almost impossible to allocate and confuses conversion paths. This, together with some statistics stating basket abandonment rates for retailers average 72.4%, makes things even more complicated. Webrooming not only makes the customer journey more difficult to track, it makes it hair curling to determine the ROI of digital marketing spend when customers are not completing a purchase where it started.
However, this post provides some facts and insights for how retailers can bring a relevant experience back into physical shopping, while strengthening the power of the consumer at the same time. And this is where an omnichannel strategy comes to play. Whether retailers and etailers choose to believe it or not, they are living in an omnichannel world, with omnichannel customers, and if they aren't thinking this way already, they definitely aren't seeing the trees for the forest.
General Facts on Show and Webrooming
Here are some general facts about M-shopping and showrooming habits from Columbia Business School's September Report, which surveyed 3000 M-shoppers from the US, UK and Canada:
- There are 5 types of M-shoppers
- Traditionalists - (30.2%) Prefer in-store shopping experiences
- Experience-Seekers - (31.7%) Value the best experience, not just price
- Price-Sensitives - (19.4%) Don't plan, but always opt for deals
- Savvys - (12.6%) Calculating, but persuadable
- Exploiters - (6.1%) Premeditated about lower prices
- The term 'showrooming' began in 2010 when retail analysts began talking about Best Buy becoming a showroom for Amazon.
- The exponential growth on smartphone adoption raised fears of showrooming even further, with mobile-assisted shoppers now accounting for 21% of total UK consumers. That's 1 in 5 people in the UK making purchases on mobile.
- 40% of UK mobile respondents to this particular survey made below £25k.
- 74% of all M-shoppers were over 29 years old, which confronts whether millennials are behind all this hype – apparently not!
- 65% of respondents planned to webroom, 63% planned to showroom.
- The main reason behind webrooming is to avoid shipping fees (47%)
- The second reason is to see and touch an item before purchase (46%)
- Another big reason for webrooming is checking stock availability online before purchasing in-store (42%). This is quite important for Merchandisers looking to incorporate an omnichannel strategy into their company
How Omnichannel is Empowering Customers
Now, for those of you out there who are running a pure-play or bricks and mortar exclusive store, there is still space out there for each strategy to thrive. However, the overwhelming trajectory of shopping behaviour is leaning at least towards multichannel, but more heavily towards omnichannel retailing.
Omnichannel is a strategy that allows you to streamline all departments, both on and offline, to have a consistent and integrated system of communication. That means that I can find a blouse in store, search for it online to find another colour, then order it for click and collect at a store near home, and every aspect, from the fulfilment centre to the product description page, reflects the same information in real time. Omnichannel can be difficult for many retailers to implement since it is an expensive and complex process to put in place, but consumer demands are pushing towards this strategy.
Adding onto this trend, a new app called ShopSavvy is making price checking even easier for consumers by allowing users to scan barcodes, find where the item is sold nearby or online, where it's in stock and how much it costs – all at the scan of a barcode. These kinds of tools are growing rapidly, especially amongst consumers who already shop on and offline. Omnichannel retailers are the best place for these savvy shoppers to go, and these particular stores will be building the most credibility and gaining the most brand ambassadors in the future.
How Retailers Can Empower Consumers in Time for Christmas
The first step is to get rid of complicated attribution models, which force you to look at the trees, not the forest. Attribution is still important to determine ROI, but it should be looked at as an increasingly shared activity, where all channels contribute in one way or another to convert a shopper. Webrooming negates most attribution models that retailers now use, so instead of fighting over what consumers do and when, you should offer click and collect services, which allow you leverage physical stores with ecommerce. I used Topshop's click and collect service the other day, and did it mainly to avoid not being home for the delivery, but also to allow me the opportunity to return items immediately rather than shipping them back. Otherwise I would have opted for the less lazy but more stressful route of going to the Topshop at Westfields on a weekend – eek!
The second step is to implement cross-channel marketing in the form of personalised content. Personalisation is becoming an increasingly important feature for most retailers, so make sure to organise campaigns across all your channels, and offer personalised offers for each segment or user if possible. You should consider a cross-channel merchandising strategy as well, so that products descriptions, coupon deals, and sales can be accessible and available to customers throughout their journey, whether it be online or off.
Another step in the right direction is to offer Wifi in store! This is becoming very important, and rather than being seen as an aid to those pesky showroomers, it should actually be seen as a way to keep customers inside for longer. Many shoppers want to interact with more information on the products they are looking at, so why not offer NFC tags, QR codes, or engaging information in store? Even price comparison is not a conversion killer anymore, as engaging shopping experiences and product immediacy can turn up to 74.5% of M-shoppers according to the stats above.
If you are not doing so already, you should be listening more carefully to your customers and learning from their habits by using all that data you've been collecting but don't know how to act on. Product and marketing analytics are vital to staying in the omnichannel game. In the coming year, every retailer will need to start using their data in constructive and actionable ways, whether that means implementing webmaster tools and GA, or looking to a more robust platform that is able to clean everything up and serve it to you with a pretty bow (like us!).
Webrooming and showrooming are here to stay, as consumers want a more integrated and streamlined shopping experience that blurs the lines between off and online. It is time that retailers took advantage of these trends, rather than trying to combat them. In the end, the consumer will only do what technology allows them, and mobile-wielding shoppers will be using technology in droves this Christmas, so the question remains, what are you doing about it?
Please let me know in the comments below how your company or brand is handling web and showrooming this holiday!