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Manual for Historic Streets
This document brings together a collection of articles by experts in both the theory and practice of good streetscape management. National policies and guidelines, the purpose and economic benefits of the public realm and the risk debate are explored in Part 1. Part 2 looks at achieving high quality in the various elements which make up the streets - from paving and street furniture to lighting and public art. The document concludes with Key Principles and an extensive reference list.
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Bus Based Park and Ride
In 1993 the English Historic Towns Forum produced its first Park & Ride Good Practice Guide in response to widespread interest in the potential benefits of bus-based park & ride systems in our historic towns. These towns were among the first to introduce out-of-town parking provision, with cheap and frequent public transport links to the centre. Since 1993 the implementation of park & ride has developed apace, and there are now at least 35 towns and cities operating over 80 year-round systems.
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Traffic in Historic Town Centres
Where pedestrians and cars have to share streets in busy town centres not only should the number of vehicles be reduced to the minimum, but pedestrians should also have priority over vehicles. New ways should be found to reduce the speed of vehicles, to walking pace where necessary, and to reduce the need for physical traffic measures and signs. The report considers working practices in this country and on the continent. It highlights a need for government departments to be working more closely together and identifies some areas where changes would assist in achieving both conservation and traffic objectives. Although some aspects of this document are now out of date, it is sometimes very helpful to reflect on the historical perspective in seeking to move forward. There is also still a lot within this publication that makes very good sense and shows that EHTF (now HTF) was and still is very much ahead of the game. 'Manual for Historic Streets' published in 2008 reflects further on the changes advocated in this document.
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Traffic in Townscape - Ideas from Europe
This document seeks to assist traffic engineers and urban designers working together. It is also intended to be useful to people concerned with the amenity of their own town or village.
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Focus on the Public Realm
The spaces between buildings - the Public Realm - have come under increasing scrutiny recently. The important contribution to economic development, regeneration, tourism and other aspects of the overall vitality of our towns and cities cannot be under-estimated. The Forum has expressed concern about the quality of the public realm since it was formed in 1987 and a number of publications have addressed various aspects of it. At the 2002 Annual Conference we pledged to make it the main focus of our work in 2003, and this has been the theme running through the events and publications since then. This publication identifies the issues surrounding management of the public realm in our historic towns and cities, looking at the problems and highlighting examples of good practice. It is clear that acheiving both quality and local distinctiveness in the historic built environment is vital to the success of historic towns, and the spaces between the buildings are of equal importance. The Forum believes that there is a need for greater co-ordination of the management of our public spaces and that the time has come for all stakeholders to work in partnership to ensure quality and local distinctiveness.
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Transport Demand Management
This Guide to Practice has been produced by the Forum to meet the requirements of its members and other Local Authorities throughout England for some straightforward guidance on the application of demand management techniques and measures in the special environment of the historic town.
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Ok, let's see if I can explain this without confusing you :) The girlfriend of the friend that got my cute little lion (she named him Leopald, how cute is that???) asked for a bunny... This one was quick and easy, the pattern is here. The only thing I changed was stopping on round 1 of the head, going 3 rounds of 12 stitches and then starting at round 12 of the body and working backwards. If that's confusing, sorry, and if anyone wants further instructions, I'll try to be more specific. I just hate sewing on the heads because I can never get them on straight, so I basically made a neck and them started the body as one piece. And, I thought she needed a little color, so I added the flower. She still needs eyes and a mouth, but I think she looks kinda cute without? Waddya think? She's pretty small (that's a mini post-it cube next to her), so I might be keeping her and making a bigger one to give away. If I keep her, I'm going to make her a friend holding a carrot :)
Look at her cute puffy tail!!!
Oh, and see her friend? My little big bro got her for me when I started working at home. She's solar powered and her head moves back and forth all day long. She keeps me company :)
Friday, March 28, 2008
8 comments:
- She'sSewPretty said...
Ack!! How do you keep making all of these cuties!? I need a bunny now..brown with pink please.
- March 28, 2008 at 3:06 PM
- NH Knitting Mama said...
- March 28, 2008 at 7:18 PM
- hetty said...
Very cute bunny! I think I will make one too. I am still in the amigurumi and toy mode. I love the flower!
- March 29, 2008 at 8:48 AM
- Laura said...
I agree - the bunny is very cute! I love the flower, too!
- March 29, 2008 at 11:03 AM
- Rima said...
So very nice!
- March 29, 2008 at 1:08 PM
- Amy Wagner said...
Very cute!!!! You are so talented...but I think I have told you that before!!
- March 30, 2008 at 11:53 AM
- Oiyi said...
I like the flower that the bunny is holding!
- March 30, 2008 at 3:55 PM
- Sophee-a Laroo Bijoux and Sheri too said...
You and your mom are so creative. What a sweet pic of you and your hubby. It is a small world cause through blogging I found out your mom is in clovis too! Have a great day!
- March 30, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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Minister for Transport & Infrastructure /NSW Government
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Minister for Transport & Infrastructure - NSW Government
Hon. Andrew Constance MP is the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure since 2 April 2015.
He is the member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Bega for the Liberal Party of Australia since 2003. Minister Constance previously served as the Treasurer of New South Wales and the Minister for Industrial Relations between 2014 and 2015 in the first Baird government; the Minister for Ageing and Disability Services between 2011 and 2013; and the Minister for Finance and Services, between 2013 and 2014, in the O'Farrell government.Political career At the time Constance was elected in 2003, he was aged 29 years, and he became the youngest member of the Parliament.
Minister Constance previously worked as a corporate affairs consultant representing large industry associations and multinationals in the Asia-Pacific region. Under Constance's stewardship, NSW became the first Australian state or territory to agree to the full funding of the scheme with the Commonwealth.
Following the 2015 state election, Minister Constance was appointed Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. He is responsible for the delivery of Australia's largest public transport project, the Sydney Metro.


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According to Russian media reports citing a source in the Lebanese army, US navy destroyers; USS Porter and USS Ross, equipped with up to 90 Tomahawk cruise missiles each, were on April 5th off the coast of Sicily, but on April 6, suddenly made a sharp maneuver, to 40 miles southwest of Tel Aviv.
The US launched 59 Tomahawk land attack missiles targeting the Syrian military's Shairaat air base. The operation, according to the Pentagon, was punishment for an alleged chemical attack, which claimed nearly 80 lives and left 200 injured on the outskirts of Khan Shaikhun, a small town in the militant-held province of Idlib, on Tuesday.
At 3.26 local time on April 6, the first salvo of Tomahawk cruise missiles was fired, and at 3.48 – the second salvo.
"The missiles were observed passing through Israeli and Lebanese airspace", said the source, noting that the Lebanese military were outraged by the developments.
According to the source, some missiles flew through a valley at a height of around 50 meters, while the Russian air defense, stationed outside Syria's Tartous and Hmeimim airbase, did not observe the missiles which when fired, had taken advantage of the radar's blind spots.
Approximately 23 of the long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missiles were reported to have struck the sprawling airbase, with unverified reports of others having been shot down or having malfunctioned.
Situated 200 kilometers inside Syria, the Shairaat air base was also targeted and hit by missiles fired over the Golan Heights. Israel later declared airspace over the region closed until April 18.
Social media users reportedly mistook the incident as another Israeli operation, as missiles were observed coming from Israeli and Lebanese territory, as well as over Syria's Daraa, Damascus and Homs provinces. Sky News Arabia initially reported the strikes as an attack mounted by Israel.
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A total of six people, three being policemen, others civilians were killed after a bomb was detonated by a man, who drove a Toyota Siena car into a petrol filling station in Kano State on Friday, the police said.
The police said the suspected suicide bomber drove the car into the Magasurku petrol filling station on the guise that he wanted to buy Premium Motor Spirit, PMS also known as petrol, when the bomb exploded killing the six people.
Confirming the incident was the Kano State Police Commissioner, Adelenre Shinaba, according to him "A man driving a Toyota Sienna drove into the filling station as if he was going to buy fuel. The vehicle exploded causing six deaths, including three policemen."


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CCISD trustees get final boundary proposals
The School Boundary Advisory Committee members presented their recommendations to the Clear Creek School Board Monday afternoon - proposals that will make some happy, but not everyone.
Boundary Committee Chairman Charlie Wilson told trustees that the committee listened carefully to all the speakers at the three public hearings and "we considered all the comments."
Then, he explained, they made a couple of changes in their final recommendations.
Wilson said they had decided to leave the Weber Elementary boundaries as they currently are because of the long distance children would have to travel if rezoned.
The panel also decided against moving students from North Pointe and Ward to Brookwood, bringing Trustee Charles Pond to praise the panel.
"I applaud you for listening," he said of the changes made.
CCISD trustees are expected to vote on the issue at their Feb. 27 meeting.
"None of us takes this lightly," Board President Dee Scott said Monday, asking that the public "bears with us while we get through this."
However, despite emotional pleas from a well organized group of South Shore Harbour parents, the panel decided it had to go forth with its proposal to move a portion of children living in South Shore Lakes along South Shore Boulevard between Tucker Road and Austin to Hyde Elementary as Mossman Elementary's projected enrollment next year is 915 students in a building with a capacity of 900.
Hyde, which has a capacity of 850, currently has 572 students and its enrollment is projected to be 538 for the next two years without an infusion of students.
The recommended elementary attendance zone changes include:
Bauerschlag Elementary
Move single and multi-family homes along Calder Road and on the west side of Highway 45 to Parr Elementary
Goforth Elementary
Move Davis Road single and multi-family homes from Goforth to Ferguson Elementary
McWhirter Elementary
Move multi-family homes along Egret Bay Boulevard to League City Elementary. This move includes: Towers at Clear Lake Apartments, Hidden Lake Apartments, Harbor Tree and Tranquility Lakes Apartments.
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Move a portion of South Shore Lakes along South Shore Boulevard between Tucker Road and Austin from Mossman Elementary to Hyde Elementary
Move Haven at South Shore Apartments from Mossman Elementary to Goforth Elementary plus property being developed at Hidden Lakes.
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text: Natural gas gains 2.7 centsPosted on: October 13, 2016Natural gas gained 2.7 cents on Wednesday after moving within a range of $0.105 settling at $3.21. Weather forecasts predict the warm weather to continue as we make our way through the shoulder season and we expect inventory numbers will continue to rise. The market expects an injection of 90 bcf for the EIA figure of the week. Today we see support around $3.150 and resistance around $3.320.


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Thursday, 24 March 2011
Today's makes...
I love tea...well who doesn't? I really wanted to make a tea soap, so today I made an Earl Grey based creamy one. I infused the water portion with a strong blend of Earl Grey then mixed in the Sodium Hydroxide. I had a pan of oils and butters to one side ready to receive the tea mixture and begin it's transformation into beautiful gentle tea fragranced soap. I wanted to incorporate a nice blend of essential oils but wanted something a bit more complex than just Bergamot alone.
Continuing on the 'me time' theme from yesterday, I decided another walk was in order so off I went further along the river. It turns out they were sand martins I saw yesterday not swallows, they were flying so fast I could not tell the difference. 4 horsies and about 12 toads later I came to a huge nesting area for sand martins, made note to self to come back in a couple of months and see their frenzied to-ing and fro-ing. I decided to turn back as a cup of tea was calling and I was starting to get a bit weary, I must have walked about a hundred miles (slight exaggeration maybe) in the last 48 hours. Well tea is in the oven and wine is chilling in the fridge, settling down to the end of another lovely day, toodle pip for now xx.
Pics below are some lovely early flowers in my Mum and dad's garden.
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30 April 2018 @ 6:35 pm - 9:30 pm
For the next Film Club we're going high brow. We'll be diving deep into questions of human nature and right vs wrong through the classy medium of superheros. Join us as we enjoy Marvel's latest lycra-clad smash-fest Avengers: Infinity War and head to the pub after to ask why the Hulk is always so grumpy and who the heck that blue faced guy was?
The screening is at 6.35pm on Monday 30th April at the VUE in Angel (Angel Central, 36 Parkfield St, London, N1 0PS) and as it's a Monday you can get tickets for a fiver! Just sign up for a free myVUE account at http://myvue.com and book online, I'm in seat F8. We'll then head somewhere nearby for a sneaky midweek shandy to unpack it all whilst becoming best friends #BCI.
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Oct 16
A few new stills from next week's episode of Chicago Med, Alternative Medicine.
Gallery Links:
– Torrey DeVitto Web > Chicago Med (2015 – Present) > Season Two > Episode Stills >
02×06 | Alternative Medicine
Oct 16
Tonight is an all-new episode of Chicago Med, Extreme Measures! I have added one still from the episode to the gallery.
Gallery Links:
– Torrey DeVitto Web > Chicago Med (2015 – Present) > Season Two > Episode Stills >
02×05 | Extreme Measures
Oct 16
Be sure to tune into Chicago Med tomorrow night for an all new episode!
A car accident at the Chicago Marathon tests Halstead, April and her medical-resident brother, who are on the scene and must spring into action. Meanwhile, complications ensue when a girl experiences sudden hearing loss; Choi treats a malnourished woman; and Goodwin tries to get her personal life in order.
Oct 16
The Hollywood Reporter shares the exciting news that Torrey will return as Melissa to the PLL Final Season!
The 'Chicago Med' star will reprise her role as Melissa in the Freeform drama's final season.
A family reunion is in the cards for Pretty Little Liars' final season — but it may not be a happy one.
Torrey DeVitto will reprise her role as Melissa Hastings in the Freeform drama's last batch of episodes, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Melissa was last seen in the second half of season six as a suspect in Charlotte's (Vanessa Ray) murder. Although her involvement wasn't confirmed, she fled Rosewood due to alleged threats from the latest Big Bad and has not been seen since.
Melissa's former lover Wren Kingston (Julian Morris) will also return in what executive producer Charlie Craig told THR is "part of the ultimate final twist in the final episode." It was revealed in flashbacks that Wren and Melissa broke up because Charlotte told him about Melissa's shady past — including when Melissa accidentally buried Bethany Young alive when she thought the body was that of Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) — and her sister, Spencer (Troian Bellisario), was also very suspicious of Melissa.
DeVitto has recurred on Pretty Little Liars since the series' inception. The actress, who is repped by APA, Insight and Hansen Jacobson, currently stars on NBC's Chicago Med.
Pretty Little Liars returns in April 2017 on Freeform.
Oct 16
This weekend Torrey was in Connecticut where she attended two red carpet events.
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– Torrey DeVitto Web > 2016 > October 14 | Kevin Hart Official After Party
– Torrey DeVitto Web > 2016 > October 15 | Mohegan Sun's 20th Anniversary Ballroom Red Carpet After Party
Oct 16
One of Torrey's most popular roles is Melissa Hastings on Pretty Little Liars. I have added stills from the first season of the series to the gallery.
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– Torrey DeVitto Web > Pretty Little Liars (2010 – Present) > Season One > Episode Stills
Oct 16
Some stills have been released from next week's episode of Chicago Med, Brothers Keeper. Anyone else excited to see a still of Natalie with Will? I know that each week when we watch my mom is always like "They belong together!" Ha ha!
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– Torrey DeVitto Web > Chicago Med (2015 – Present) > Season Two > Episode Stills > 02×04 | Brother's Keeper
Oct 16
A same rare infection plagues several patients, resulting in a medical investigation by Dr. Charles' epidemiologist daughter. Meanwhile, an ill elderly man is treated, but a conflict rages over how to best help him, and Dr. Reese cares for a drug addict.
Oct 16
Torrey is a vegan and shared with People Food about what foods she eats in a day.
For Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto, food is about more than just eating.
"The way I eat is a heavy statement on my belief system," DeVitto, 32, tells PEOPLE. "I eat cruelty-free. It is my way of being able to take a stand against doing harm to any living creature."
And it allows her to fully appreciate her food. "I enjoy eating so much," DeVitto says. "I eat for happiness, fuel and nourishment."
Check out her vegan daily diet, and pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, to read more about DeVitto's food philosophy.
60 oz. of water a day
Venti iced coffee with a splash of coconut milk
Quinoa flakes with berries
Avocado and grilled berries
Vega Nutritional protein shake with almond milk
Apple with almond butter and toasted hemp seeds
Quinoa mixed with veggies, chickpeas, sweet potatoes and almonds
Red and yellow peppers, cucumbers and celery
Peanut-butter-cookie-dough flavored No Cow Bar
Thai pad see ew, a noodle dish with vegan beef and broccoli
Hot water with tocos (rice bran) powder by Sun Potion
2 to 3 spoonfuls of Eat Pastry's vegan chocoholic chocolate-chip cookie dough
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DeVitto starts the day out well, according to dietitian Keri Glassman of nutritiouslife.com. "I love that breakfast is all about real food and not specifically about breakfast food," Glassman says. "She gets excellent healthy fat from avocado, vitamins and minerals from the veggies and berries, and fiber." DeVitto gets high marks again for her snack and lunch, which is "perfection for a vegan meal," according to Glassman. "She has healthy fats in her snack from the almond butter and hemp seeds, which are super satisfying and packed with nutrition." The same goes for her lunch, which has fiber, protein, more healthy fats and phytonutrients – "clean eating at it's best!"
DeVitto's dinner sounds good on paper, but Glassman warns that vegan meats might also be highly processed. "Many vegan meats are loaded with fillers and not-so-great ingredients. Just because it's a meat substitute doesn't mean it's good," she says. DeVitto should be careful with the vegan cookie dough as well – "vegan pastry is still a pastry, and can be loaded with sugar."
NOTE: It is recommended that women eat at least 1,200 calories per day, and men eat at least 1,800 calories per day.
Oct 16
Some stills have been released from next week's episode of Chicago Med, Natural History.
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A battle to prevent a Sheffield pub from being replaced with a grocery store has suffered a setback.
Campaigners sought to protect The Cherry Tree Inn, in Brincliffe Edge, from development by getting it listed as an 'asset of community value'.
But Sheffield Council has rejected the request, claiming the applicants provided insufficient evidence of the Carter Knowle Avenue watering hole's value to the neighbourhood.
Its decision, published today, says no details were provided of how the pub supports local groups, and quotes the building's owner Enterprise Inns as saying the pub is 'neither busy nor popular'.
The Co-operative Group applied in November to demolish the pub and build a food outlet in its place, which it claimed would create jobs and increase choice for shoppers.
Carter Knowle & Millhouses Community Group (CKMCG) applied to have the pub listed as an ACV, which would give the community six months in which to put in a bid should the building be put up for sale.
The application, which was supported by two other neighbourhood groups, claimed the pub promoted 'community cohesion' by enabling people to meet and socialise.
It described the venue as a very popular pub and said there were plans to host social an educational sessions for local people who are isolated or lonely.
The decision to reject the application was taken by Councillor Jack Scott, cabinet member for community services and libraries.
His ruling, published on Thursday, states that no such services are currently provided and says Enterprise Inns claims trading figures show the pub is neither busy nor popular.
"The owner also believes there will be no impact on the community if usage of the property as a public house ceases because the local residents already prefer to go elsewhere," the report continues.
The council's ruling outlines the applicant's belief that the owner has deliberately allowed the pub to become run-down so it can generate more money from an alternative use for the site.
"Whilst there is clearly support for this nomination and interest in the planning application, there is a lack of detailed support for the community function currently provided by the pub such as testimonials from users/groups that benefit from the current usage of the pub," the written decision states.
CKMCG secretary Mike Hodson accused the council of having an 'erratic' approach to ACV nominations and said the group planned to challenge the ruling.
The Star has contacted Enterprise Inns and the Co-operative Group for a comment.
Earlier this month, councillors rejected an application to convert The Plough at Sandygate into a convenience store.
The Plough is one of eight pubs across the city and 13 sites in total to have been recognised as assets of community value.
Sex attack in Sheffield park not linked to any others
Public's 'state of fear' after gun shots are fired at Sheffield homes
VIDEO: Aftermath of six-vehicle crash on Sheffield's Tinsley Viaduct caught on camera
How much South Yorkshire Police paid out in compensation for raiding the wrong properties
Sheffield schoolgirl hit by van on city street
Investigation launched into allegations of pet poisoning in Sheffield
Monster who raped unconscious woman at Sheffield house party is jailed
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Happy Easter, everybody!
I know, I know, not everybody celebrates Easter but who knew that we use a lot of Easter terminology in our everyday lives?
Here's the list:
1. Easter Eggs
- We all know the Easter egg to be a hard-boiled egg, that is dyed and often decorated as part of the Easter celebration.
- But the most avid movie watcher may know the "Easter egg," as an inside jokes, reference or bonus in a movie. Marvel is very heavy handed with the amount of Easter eggs found in their movies.
2. Peeps
- Made by Just Born Inc. the ubiquitous brightly colored marshmallow treats have been placed in Easter baskets since 1953.
- But in everyday lexicon, peeps or "my peeps" is slang for my peoples (family or friends.)
3. Chicks
- Baby chickens are almost as synonymous with Easter as the bunny rabbit.
- But in everyday life the word chick is another term for a girl or a woman or girlfriend/wife.
4. Carrots
- The Easter Bunny is never seen without his carrot, because the Vitamin A giving vegetable can be used in soups, juice and even cake. It's a great multi-use veggie!
- But 'carat' (the homophone) can be used to describe the size of diamonds and the amount of gold in jewelry.
5. Grass
- Freshly cut grass in between our toes let's us know that springtime has sprung and Easter is near!
- But grass is also one of the many names for the sticky-icky aka Marijuana.
Enjoy your Easter Sunday!
How much do you know about these Easter traditions?
Happy Easter, everyone!
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Mr. Greenberg seems to delight in a game of scholarly gotcha. N.Y. Times
A must read for those interested in biblical scholarship. The Tennessee Tribune
An ingenious comparison of Biblical and Egyptian history. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Guaranteed to raise hackles and lively debate . . . Sure to provoke challenge. Denver Post
This is an intriguing and controversial book, bound to add fuel to the still smoldering debate between Afrocentrists and classicists over Africas role in the evolution of Western culture and civilization. MultiCultural Review
Its a hot subject and Greenbergs publisher hopes this work will appeal to students of (and opponents to) Afrocentrism. Booklist
Greenberg claims that the Genesis stories of the patriarchs are modified Egyptian myths altered by Moses, a member of the Egyptian royal line who was forced to flee the land after losing a power struggle with Ramesses I. The New York Jewish Week
Bold! Courageous! Potentially a paradigm shift in biblical scholarship. Professor Edgar A. Gregersen, Professor of Anthropology, Queens College and Graduate Center, City University of New York
Greenberg offers some engaging new insights into the age-old problem of the Moses story. This volume should be of interest to all those curious about the intimate links between ancient Egypt and Israel. Robert R. Stieglitz, Associate Professor, Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations, Rutgers University
Even if one doesnt accept Greenbergs historical reconstruction, he unquestionably succeeds in bringing to ones attention the largely neglected resonance of ancient Egyptian mythic archetypes in biblical narrative. Prof. Murray H. Lichtenstein, Dept. of Classical and Oriental Studies, Hunter College, CUNY


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To my beloved family
We are having a lot of great things happening in Quimey. Durring the last week, we left with members to appointments 10 times. We had a lot of good lessons too. And we had success knocking doors, and finding new people to teach. Me had miracles durring the week, like brother Osses who hasnt attended the church for a lot of time meeting with the bishop. He also came home, fell on his knees and prayed for help. And then was drawn to reading in the book of mormon, Alma 38 about Corianton, son of Alma. He felt the spirit so strong and the strong desire to change, because he feels that he is destroying his family. I`m happy to see him comming to Christ and experiencing the desires to change. Today we went to the Cerro Chena, where there is a statue of a virgin, and then played soccer in a park at the foot of the hill. It was fun, and will have to send you the photos newt week because I don´t have my cord to send the pics. We are preparing for the Capillas Abiertas, and on sunday they took a video from the elders in quimey to talk about what it means to be an Elder. It will be great to introduce people to the church. We are also working around the clock preparing Martina for her baptism the 9th of August. We might have to push the date a little, but I love teaching this family, they are so great. It is an extended family of members, with the grandfather and grandmother returning, and we still have a lot of work with her aunt and uncle, which are a little harder. I love you all, and enjoy your fall, and I will enjoy spring. It`s not there yet, but in the comming months. I am ready for a break from the fridged cold. Love you all, Elder Chandler.
Real Growth
We had an amazing zone capacitation with the president tuesday. It was about: What is the Godhead, a few changes in the Missionary Work and Mission rules, and real growth. The godhead is something that many people in the world don´t understand. And it is a basic that we should be focusing on in the lessons. And then there is knowing about God, and getting to know God. God is our father, not a mystic ball of gas or an alien. The godhead consists of three seperate beings. We are here to live His commandments to become closer to him. Much of our friends from other religions just don´t understand these basic truths about God. Also it is a new requirement from the quorum of the 12 apostles to teach the requirements for baptism to the missionaries the zone capacitations. It is now a requirement worldwide to teach lesson 5 before baptism, and we have a new page for the area book to log the progress of less actives. We can now go to the temple 4 times a year, and whenever we go with someone we are teaching. That means a lot more opportunities to enjoy the blessing of the temple. I am so happy for that. President Cook also talked about ward missionary plans, and real growth which means baptizing more in general, but also preparing them a lot more before and after baptism. It is just further proof of the Lord progressing his work, but in a smart way. A church more strong in number, and in conversion. Real growth requires a lot of hard work with the missionaries, and also a large help and suport from the members. This week was a good week too. We had a rocking family home evening monday night. We had it with two less actives and family Garrido, and they became great friends and the lesson by brother Garrido helped Marco and Gledys a lot with their marriage problems. We hade a really good time. We ended up doing a lot of contacts this week when appointments fell through, which was great practice. More good news, Doris quit her job so she can come to work on sunday. A lot of great things are happening, and I am ready to work hard this comming week and take a few steps more towards our baptism date. I am looking forward to another great week, love, Elder Chandler
The Work Must Go On.
´´till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done.´´
Quimey, or Zion
I am ready to make another chapter in the mission, now that I am serving in Quimey, and have a good district leader and a good companion and a good, strong ward. This week was a good one, while I have been getting to know the new ward. On Sunday we had 135 people attend, compared to 60 in my old ward. It is a young ward too, with many returned missionaries. I have heard a lot of good things about the ward, and it has the nickname of Zion. It is one of the strongest wards in the mission. On sunday we scheduled a lot of members to leave with us durring the week, which is one of the keys to the work, and we should be able to get more lessons durring the week and our people can get to know the members more. The only negative thing I can say about the week is that we wasted a large amount of time waiting for the bus to come, and traveling time, and money to pay for the bus. But thats because the sector is gigantic compared to my old sector, and most of the sectors of the mission. The lessons were really good though, and the members are strong. My companion is Elder Figueroa from Mexico, and so we might be cooking up some mexican food the the house. He in Santa Cruz, close to the beach. He just has a little more time in the mission than me, 2 weeks more. He is a great companion, and we are going to acomplish a lot together. The ward is cool because there is a little country, and people raising cows, horses, chickens, and growing vegetables. My other ward was pure city. P day was awesome today. We fasted as a mission to think of ideas on a vision for the mission, now that the mission turned one year old. Today we climbed Cerro Chena as a mission, and we had a little devotional at the top about the vision for the mission. It was a great experience, and we had a lot of fun. I love the mission, and the mission president is an amazing person and leader. Oh yeah, we are without power in the house too. It went out friday, and we haven´t had power scince, but we have it taken care of and the repare man should be comming to repare it. It is great to to hear from you, everything in summervil. Love, Elder Chandler


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Lastreopsis hispida (Hairy fern)
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Dryopteridaceae
SubFamily: Elaphoglossaceae
Genus: Lastreopsis
Species: L. hispida
Binomial name: Lastreopsis hispida
Synonyms: Rumohra hispida, Polystichum schkuhrii, Nephrodium hispidum, Polypodium setosum, Polystichum hispidum. Aspidium hispidum, Dryopteris hispida, Lastrea hispida.
Common names: Hairy fern, Tuakura
Lastreopsis hispida is an indigenous New Zealand fern endemic to the North, South, Stewart, Chatham Islands and also found in Australia. Its habitat is usually in coastal to montane forests. It is present in Taranaki.
It is a rhizome creeping ground fern with five angled finely divided fronds. The fronds are up to 50 long and up to 30 cm wide.
The stipes are covered with long red/black bristle-like scales hence the common name of 'Hairy Fern'.
The fronds are brownish green, harsh, bearing bristle-like scales and shorter brown hairs along the veins and midrib. The sori are round and in one row on either side of the midrib
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The underside of a fertile frond. The sori turn black when mature.
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Engagement and ownership of group activities.Following the Hen & Stag do theme, thinking about other strange group activities we participate in: Christmas Office Parties, Baby Showers, Surprise Birthday Parties (some birthdays, like 50 years, we consider more important than others), (non-religious people?) Christening After-Parties, House Warmings, Team Building, etc.
People as commodities."In a survey conducted by Men's Health magazine, 44% of the males said they had an affair with a co-worker at a holiday office party at least once in their life." How do we feel about the concept of 'owning' another person? We do not feel protective over a sibling in the same way we do a partner, do we? Is the mourning we suffer when selling/disposing of a commodity similar to when a sibling, friend get married or when we split up from partners or move out of our parents' homes? Jealousy (according to Richard Dawkins) is a natural instinct we use to protect our kin and to keep close, how does this compare to possessiveness – are we allowed to feel possessive over people?
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There are plenty of amazing things to say about Love, Simon, the new teen romance from Greg Berlanti, best known for DC's Arrowverse shows. So let's start with praise for 20th Century Fox for distributing the first major film about a gay teen's coming out. Think about that. This is 2018, and we've seen plenty of movies with gay central characters. We've seen Hollywood 's occasionally awkward steps towards acceptance and inclusion. Joining the likes of Brokeback Mountain, Blue is the Warmest Colour, and very few others, Love, Simon is an essential step on that journey and among the best representations of a gay love story depicted on screen.
It's also just a great high school comedy, full of warmth, humor, and characters you could hang out with endlessly. Based on Becky Albertalli's book, the film stars Nick Robinson as Simon Spier, who on the surface appears to have everything a high school senior could want. He's handsome, has a family that is intact and that he loves dearly. He's also got a great group of friends and coffee mates in Leah (13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford), Nick (Jorge Lendeborg Jr. of The Land), and Abbey (Alexandra Shipp of X-Men: Apocalypse) he has known almost his entire life. There's just one thing that's missing, and that's the freedom to be who he really is. Simon has kept the secret of his homosexuality since figuring it out for himself, always playing the part of the good-looking but aloof guy at school. He's the best friend but never any girl's boyfriend.
When another student anonymously comes out of the closet on a school website, Simon sees someone he can finally be himself to. Also anonymously, of course. He begins exchanging emails with his new pen pal, nicknamed "Blue", but they never reveal their true identities to one another. Simon is just like other teens, daydreaming about his ideal match and wondering who among the people he knows might be "Blue". When loudmouthed student Martin (Logan Miller) discovers Simon's secret, he threatens to out him to everyone, forcing Simon to take desperate, even hurtful measures to maintain the status quo.
We haven't seen a ton from Berlanti as a film director but one thing he excels at is fully realizing how special one's closest relationships are. This was something he was particularly good at with the underrated Life As We Know It, and we see it again in Love, Simon. Josh Duhamel, a key figure in both movies, shines as Simon's father and I think he probably represents a lot of dads out there who see their kids a certain way and don't know how to react when that changes. Jennifer Garner is the most understanding mom EVER, sharing a heart-to-heart moment with Simon that is simply too perfect. Berlanti gives equal time to Simon's family and friends, as the people in his life that he's terrified of losing. His friendship with Leah is crucial to the person he is, while his relationships with Nick and Abbey click on different levels. Langford, Lendeborg, and Shipp are all terrific, but so are the rest of the supporting cast including The Flash's Keiynan Lonsdale, Tony Hale, and the hilarious Natasha Rodwell as the take-no-prisoners school musical director.
Coming out is still one of those things that requires a certain amount of bravery, no matter what your age. Think how hard it was to truly be yourself in high school, and now add a monumental revelation like this on top of it. Berlanti explores Simon's fear and anxiety with sensitivity and heart, but also understands that there is a love story to be told here, too. Prone to just as many big, corny declarations of love and longing as any American romantic comedy, it's refreshing to see them in a movie about a gay lead character. It's worth noting that in the screening I attended, all of these huge romantic moments and revelations were greeted with cheers and tears (only a few by me, thank you very much) by an audience that has never had the chance to see something like this in a major studio movie before. I long for the day when a film such as Love, Simon is seen as just a terrific movie and not a groundbreaking cultural moment. We're not there yet, but this is a damn good way to start.
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In statement during meeting of donors and officials, NGOs argue that a failure to monitor such progress could hurt MDG effort
ACTIONS Needed
- Implement the currently signed UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by 2010
- Promote education for children with disabilities to ensure that 100 percent of them are able to attend primary education by 2010
- Collect statistical data about children with disabilities out of and in schools by 2010
- Implement the Law on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of People with Disabilities by 2010
- Promote the implementation of the National Plan of Action for Persons with Disabilities including Landmine and ERW survivors by 2010
- Implement the national survey on disabilities by 2010
- Promote disability-related adjustment and implementation of sector policies for education, health and employment by 2010
THE NGO community argued on Tuesday that the failure to address the needs of disabled Cambodians would prevent the Kingdom from meeting its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly those pertaining to education, poverty, and demining and victim assistance.
Estimates of the number of disabled people in Cambodia vary widely, according to data provided by the NGO Committee for the Monitoring of Cambodia Development Cooperation Forum Indicators (NC). While the government's official estimate is 4 percent, the United Nations estimates that between 7 and 10 percent of Cambodians are disabled. The Asian Development Bank estimates that 15 percent of Cambodians are disabled.
At the 14th Government Donor Coordinating Committee meeting, which brought together government officials and representatives from NGOs and donor countries, the NC pressed for the establishment of a "joint monitoring indicator" (JMI) to assess the government's progress in assisting disabled Cambodians, noting that this group must cope with "limited access to education or medical care, and employment". Current efforts to measure such progress are lacking, the NC said in a prepared statement.
"We need a specific JMI to measure the progress and promotion of people with disabilities in Cambodia," said Ken Ratha, project manager for Handicap International, in an interview with the Post. "Without the proposed JMI, Cambodia will fall short of its MDGs."
Kem Sokha, president of the Human Rights Party, said, "It's necessary to have a law that promotes both the dignity and the political, social and economic rights of disabled people."
Kham Piseth, program manager of the Cambodian Disabled People's Organisation, echoed this call for a law supporting disabled people, calling the lack of such a law one of the "main impediments" - along with discrimination - facing the disabled.


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Managing Your Finances is Like Baking a Pie #LifeByThePie
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Life, By The Pie #LifeByThePie sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors.
I'll always remember 2014 as the year I finally took control of my finances. One of my new year's resolutions this year was to set financial goals for myself. I wanted to pay off credit card debt, save money and basically get a better understanding of the money I have coming in and out each month. I've come a very long way from even a couple years ago. My finances used to be a huge mess! My credit cards were maxed and I had no savings. I was living pay cheque to pay cheque and barely making ends meet. It was very stressful on me and I'm sure it affected my family too. I didn't want my kids to see me always worried about money and I knew changes had to be made.
I think the turning point for me was when I consciously made the decision that I didn't want to live like this anymore. I realized that I had no idea where my money was going each month and at this rate, I would never be able to pay off credit cards. Something had to change. For me, the key was in the KNOWLEDGE. They say knowledge is power and you know what? They are right. Knowing exactly where my money was going, keep tabs on spending, debt and setting some small goals was what turned things around for me. I'm pleased to say that in the past several months I was able to pay off my credit card entirely and start a small savings fund! I know exactly how much money is in my bank account at all times. And here's a big one that I never thought would be possible: I'm planning to purchase a new home all on my own! I would have never thought to be even remotely possible 5 years ago!
If I can turn improve my financial health, I believe anyone can. The most important element is to understand your personal finances and to set some small goals to work towards. One of my new favourite tools in my budgeting arsenal is Life, By The Pie. It's a web-based personal financial management tool that helps you manage your money and make informed decisions. I like it because it's not like any budgeting system that I've used before. There are no huge spreadsheets to fill out and it lays out the information in a way I can understand. It's perfect for people who like to visually see where money is going and helps them get a better handle on spending. Plus, it's super easy to use! It took me only a matter of minutes to see how and where I was spending my money.
Life, By The Pie makes managing your personal finances as easy as pie. It really doesn't get any easier than this folks! In fact, Life, By The Pie is built on the philosophy that managing your finances is just like baking a pie. It takes you through all the ingredients you need to building (baking) your personal financial budget (your pie). Let me take you through the simple steps to baking your pie and show you how effortless it is to set up.
Step 1: Everyone Has a Home. We all need to live somewhere and in this step you would look at all your expenses related to where you live like mortgage, rent, property tax, utilities, etc.
Step 2: Everyone Must Roll. We need to get around so this step includes all transportation costs like vehicle insurance, car payments, gas, transit, etc.
Step 3: The Filling. This step shows all our day-to-day living expenses like groceries, medical, education, daycare, etc.
Step 4: The Topping: These are the little extras that we often don't track like entertainment, vacations, memberships, donations to charity, etc.
The first thing I did after signing up for Life, By The Pie online is create my pie for our current home in Nova Scotia. I inputted our income and then went through the steps of filling in our monthly expenses. I noticed it also factored in income taxes which was very eye-opening for me! As someone who is self-employed, I always end up owing a good chunk of money every April. I appreciated how Life, By The Pie estimated the taxes I would owe on my income and factored it into my pie (budget).
Life, By The Pie also helped me decide if it would be feasible to buy a new home. I created a new pie and calculated how much it will cost move our family to a new home. I was able to see if we could afford to move and what my budget would look like at a new location. I'm happy to report that my pie looked great and moving is definitely an option we are considering.
We also want to be able to go on a family vacation to Disney World. My girls went a few years ago with my parents, but we've never gone anywhere together as a family. I'm setting aside money each month to save towards this goal and have factored this monthly amount into my financial pie. My kids will be so excited to hear that we are going and I now can visually see that we are definitely on our way to making this dream a reality.
Income and expenses can change and I like being able to easily edit my Pie. It's just a matter of logging into my Life, By The Pie account and adjusting the numbers. Easy peasy!
I also wanted to mention the Daily Dish app which helps you track your daily spending. You can use it either online or on your smartphone/tablet. It helps you to see where your money is actually going and you can compare it to your budget. Remember knowledge is power and sometimes we may not realize how much we are spending until we see the numbers right there in front of us. It's available on iTunes, Google Play and Blackberry.
Are you ready to take control of your finances and work towards some goals? Learn more about Life, By The Pie and how it can take the mystery out of managing your finances and make it as "easy as pie".
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WHEN THE TERm "CAlIFORNIA CUISINE" WAS COINED
over thirty years ago, it promised to usher in a
brave new cooking era, one in which the
constricting shackles of conventional thinking
would be thrown off in favor of a style as wide
open and vast as the Western horizon. (Smoked
salmon pizza. grilled fish with fruit salsa! Beet and
goat cheese salad.) In hindsight, it seems the
party was premature: mashing together culinary
traditions that evolved elsewhere over generations
does not a new cuisine make.
When we describe the food at Coi as
"Californian," it tends to raise eyebrows; our
cooking does not much resemble the kind of
food the moniker has come to represent. In our
kitchen we create dishes that are new but speak
clearly of our place. To us it means working with
local products, both wild and cultivated, and
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Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed his views on Pakistan election results, particularly Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf president Imran Khan's statement. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Farooq Abdullah congratulated the cricketer turned politician Imran Khan for his party's lead in official trends as Pakistan Election Commission has made it clear that final results will be announced tomorrow and there is no delayed as Returning officers are still on the field.
Reacting to Imran Khan's remarks, the National Conference (NC) leader said his statement to have better relations with India is kind-hearted. The opposition leader further asked the Imran Khan to implement what he is saying. In late February, Farooq Abdullah said that India and Pakistan should find ways to end the bloodshed in the Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier in the day, Imran Khan, addressing the media for the first time since his party taken lead in election trends, vowed to have better relations with India.
The PTI leader further said he wants to solve all long-standing issues through dialogue. Further speaking on his plans after coming to power, he said he will try to eradicate poverty from Pakistan. As per unofficial election trends, Imran Khan's party Tehreek-e-Insaaf is leading in around 120 seats while Shahbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (N) is trailing with 63 seats. Bilawal Bhutto's PPP is leading in 38 seats.
The election results in Pakistan is significant for India as relations between neighbouring countries are not well since last 2 years. With military backing, Imran Khan is set to lead Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said it was completely predictable that Imran Khan's party will emerge as a leader in election results as he is the most pliable potential for Pakistan military.


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"Cultural Encounters and Political Orders in a Global Age"
The research agenda of the Centre for Area Studies (CAS) founded in 2009 benefits from the existence of a wide range of institutes dedicated to regional studies and an atmosphere of cross-disciplinary cooperation with the social sciences and cultural studies. This provides the essential grounds for a broad and comprehensive scholarly programme funded by Federal Ministry for Research and Education (2009-2014). It aimed at an understanding of how regions and areas were formed, constructed or invented as reactions to processes of globalization and how these areas as frameworks for cultural encounters and political order in the world are challenged by the current wave of global transformation.
Extra-university research institutes, such as the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (ifL) and the Leipzig Centre for the History and Culture of East Central Europe (GWZO), actively contribute to the CAS activities and programme.
The GESI is among the 21 institutes profiting from the CAS as a platform to coordinate very different research agendas. With its focus on the study of globalization the GESI has a core function within the scholarly programme of CAS, whose spokesperson is the director of GESI whereas Prof. Ulf Engel is spokesperson of the Research Training Group and the Africa-related Special Programme at the CAS.
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As is often the case at the U.S. Open, the golf course itself got as much coverage as the players. After months of rain which had thoroughly soaked Bethpage Black, the Open weekend had officials scrambling to remove water from greens rather than the usual drill of carefully syringing them. While names that were unfamiliar to many golf fans, let alone the general public, climbed the leaderboard, the world #s 1 and 2 lurked. Neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson were able to mount sustained, successful challenges to Lucas Glover, who played the rain-shortened 18th hole with a two-stroke advantage that he had no intention of relinqishing. David Duval, Ricky Barnes and Ross Fisher rounded out the top 5.
Phil was the only player to complete each round in par 70 or better, playing his final tournament before taking off indefinitely for family health reasons. This was his 5th time finishing second in our country's championship - moving him one ahead of the following group - Jones, Snead, Palmer and Nicklaus. Some fancy company to step past. After opening the week with a four-over 74, Tiger rebounded with rounds of 69, 68, and 69 - but those four strokes in the first round were exactly what separated him from his 15th major trophy, or at least a playoff, (and the inevitable result thereof, just ask that guy Rocco).
After the shock of Tiger Woods missing the cut at a major championship had barely faded, the world was treated to one great show on Sunday at the Ailsa Championship Course at Turnberry. Eight time major champion Tom Watson had a one-stroke lead and an eight iron in his hand... We probably needn't relive the agony, but suffice it to say we congratulate Stewart Cink on his first Major and our hat is still tipped to the great Tom Watson.
Paul Azinger made this interesting observation during Sunday's telecast: "Tom Watson said a long time ago that he didn't learn how to win these tournaments until he learned how to control his heart rate, and he did that by trying to control his breathing... In four counts, real slow, out four counts, real slow."
As we see time and time again, managing emotions on the golf course, especially during high pressure situations such as major championships, is one of the true keys to success, both toward playing as well as possible, but to enjoying the time that you are out there, as well.
Zinger mentioned this as Watson was waiting patiently on the tee of the 206 yard 15th hole. After a par there and on 16, Watson birdied 17 to climb back to the top of the leaderboard. After taking three strokes to get down from the back of the green, and falling into a playoff with Cink, Watson was unable to turn the tide of momentum that was lost on the 72nd hole.
Lee Westwood had bounced back with a birdie on 17 after two straight bogeys, and was right there in it until a questionable three putt on the eighteenth green. Rather than simply going through his routine, choosing the path and pace, and rolling the ball to his target, Weestwood thought he "needed to make it" and powered it well past the hole, and lost his chance for the Claret Jug.
Finally, it was just great to see the 59 year-old Watson standing next to 16 year-old low amateur Matteo Manassero ( who finished just 4 strokes out of the playoff at +2 for the Championship) at the awards presentation.
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By missing the cut at the Open Championship, (only his second missed cut in a major, and fifth as a PGA Tour member), Tiger Woods relinquished the lead of the Consecutive Cuts list for only the second time since 1998. Tiger has always prided himself on not ever giving up, and by missing the cut less in his entire career than most players do in one season, he will eventually have a cut-making percentage that may never be seriously challenged.
As this goes out into cyberspace, there are currently 4 PGA Tour members who have made 10 or more consecutive cuts. Kenny Perry (22), Peter Hanson (13), Graeme McDowell (13), and Camilo Villegas (10) are the only players on the double digit list right now, and McDowell and Hanson combined have only played 13 tournaments this year.
Granted, Tiger plays a very limited number of tournaments during a year, but his consistency and never-give-up attitude have set the bar at a very high level.
Tiger's PGA Tour record of 142 straight tournament cuts made towers over Byron Nelson's 113 and Jack Nicklaus' 105, and was set from February 1998 through May 2005.
Surprisingly, Tiger's is not the longest cut streak in professional golf history. Jane Blalock has a record on the LPGA Tour that is difficult to imagine being broken anywhere by anyone- 299 -over a span of 12 years, from her rookie year in 1969 through 1980!
P.S. It was amusing as the blogosphere lit up with the possibility that Tiger might miss two cuts in a row for the first time in his pro career, with his pedestrian -1, T95 in round 1 of the Buick Open. His response was classic - starting his second round birdie-birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie on his way to capturing his 69th PGA Tour win. And, of course, the beginning of his next consecutive cuts-made streak...
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SOURCE: Christian Brothers Automotive
January 14, 2015 09:45 ET
Christian Brothers Ranked in 2015 Annual Top 200 List
Christian Brothers Ranked in 2015 Annual Top 200 List
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - Jan 14, 2015) - Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm, announced today that Christian Brothers Automotive joins the elite list of companies earning a spot in their annual Top 200 Franchise Companies List. The list, entitled The Best of the Best, Top 200 Franchise Systems List for 2015, ranked hundreds of participating franchise companies by their overall levels of franchise owner satisfaction.
Christian Brothers was the top-rated automotive franchise, beating out every other automotive contender for the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. Auto repair franchises have proven to be a very stable investment over time; Christian Brothers has never had a location close.
"We are extremely excited about our ranking," says CEO Mark Carr. "This reflects our own view of our business. Our franchisees are really enjoying what they do, and we expect to have substantial growth in 2015 with the current market conditions."
Christian Brothers is a highly rated, faith-based, auto repair franchise with a unique financial model. Christian Brothers assumes a majority of the startup risk by constructing "built-to-suit" buildings, which the franchisee then manages. Christian Brothers does not charge a franchisee from the top-line revenues like virtually every other franchisor, but from a share of the profits, which are calculated after expenses. Franchisees also pay themselves a salary before they pay the franchisor a nickel.
The Franchise Business Review Top 200 ranking puts Christian Brothers Automotive into an elite group of the best franchise companies in the country. Only companies with excellent fundamentals, great financial positions and high franchisee satisfaction scores earn a spot in the ranking. Over 3,000 companies franchise in the United States.
To select its top 200, the franchise magazine surveyed 28,500 franchisees from 350 brands that have at least 10 franchises in North America. The survey ascertained franchisees' thoughts on financial opportunity, training and support, leadership, operations and product development, core values (e.g., honesty and integrity of franchisor), general satisfaction and the franchisee community.
"We are delighted that our franchisees have responded very well to our support and operations leadership," Carr said. "We will continue to help our franchisees and look forward to even better our relationships in the future. As our franchisees' satisfaction grows, so does our business."
Christian Brothers also ranked 249th on this year's Franchise 500 list, published by Entrepreneur magazine. It was the fifth consecutive year on the list for Christian Brothers, which has grown from 109 locations in 2013 to more than 130 today. Christian Brothers, which was founded in Houston in 1982, has been franchising since 1996.
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President Trump touts how the maximum pressure campaign on North Korea is resulting in a lack of nuclear threats.
In a tweet Saturday the President said Pyongyang has not conducted a missile test since November of last year.
He claims North Korea has promised not to do so through meetings between the countries, and adds he believes the rogue nation will honor that commitment.
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders discussed the issue during Friday's briefing, saying North Korea must prove it is abandoning its nuclear program.
"We are making no concessions and we are not going to move forward until we see concrete and verified actions taking place by North Korea," said Sanders. "We are also operating from a position of strength that we haven't had in previous administrations due to the maximum pressure campaign."
The former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has also credited President Trump for the progress being made with North Korea.
During an interview Huckabee said, previous Presidents played nice with North Korea and all it did was escalate tensions between the two countries.
He claims, now that President Trump is in office concrete steps are being taken to combat threats from Pyongyang.
If the meeting between the President and Kim Jong Un takes place, it'll be the first time a current President of the United States sits down with a leader of the rogue nation.


text: The words "refugee" and "immigrant" conjure many images for people in the West, and many of those images are rooted in fear. We are scared of an increase in crime, terrorism, a drain on our country's resources and a decline in our standard of living. How often do we put ourselves in the shoes of the person forced to leave their home due to unforeseen circumstances, against their will? Or the person looking for the opportunities we all deserve? Through the use of reclaimed furniture pulled from the roadside, dangling in the air as though suspended in tornadic winds, I am posing questions for the viewer to contemplate. Through the lens of the continental philosophy of Guiles Deleuze and Felix Guattari, we can unpack this piece with the idea in mind that there is a deterritorialization taking place and a reterritorialization happening, or a Re-Rooting. When something is ripped from the foundation, be it a plant or a home, or a family, its' natural inclination is to scramble to establish normalcy in a new environment. Whether or not it is successful depends on the identities you assign the objects in order to assess the sculpture.


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Artist's description:
From my project "TimelessScapes".
This image was taken by a selfmade pinhole camera along the river Fiora, central Italy.
This bridge was built by Etruscans and restored by Romans along the road that until the end of XIXth century connected the Vatican State with Granducato di Toscana (Tuscany State).
Today the bridge is still in use to connect the Vulci castle with the archeological site. This pinhole (lensless) image was taken from the river on a summer cloudy day. Pinhole fotography is my preferred technique because it is possible to take a photograph of time, not only of the subject. It's something magic. Also, with pinhole photography you returns to the origins of the photographic art: no technology, no automatic support, only a cardboard box, a small hole, a piece of B&W paper and your fantasy and capabilities.
The paper negative was reproduced and optimized digitally.
Materials used:
Bridge and Rocks (2014)
Photograph by Marco Scataglini
- Photograph on Paper
- From a limited edition of 5
- Size: 11.81 x 15.75 x 0.04 in (unframed) / 11.81 x 15.75 in (actual image size)
- Signed and numbered on the back
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
This artwork is sold by Marco Scataglini from Italy


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Soft Tissue Fillers can plump thin lips, elevate shallow contours, soften facial creases and wrinkles, or improve the appearance of depressed scars.
The visible signs of facial aging occur over time as a result of cumulative sun exposure, heredity, diet, and other detrimental factors such as smoking. As a person ages, the loss of facial fullness, the development of wrinkles, and the deepening of furrows progresses. Injectable fillers can often soften these lines and restore fullness in the face.
Small injections of the filler are placed either in the dermis (the second layer of skin) or in the deeper tissues of the face to accomplish these goals. This type of soft tissue augmentation will not halt the natural aging process, but fillers can help delay the time at which surgical procedures, such as a facelift, may be required. If you wish to change your face more comprehensively, then a facelift, browlift, or eyelift may be a better option for you. In any case, the best candidates for any procedure are those who are physically healthy, have a positive outlook and realistic goals, and who want to improve their appearance for themselves.
Collagen is a natural protein that supports the skin. Injectable collagen formulas derived from human dermis include Cosmoderm® or Cosmoplast®. The results may last 2 to 4 months.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a natural substance found in our bodies. It is well suited to plump thin lips and fill facial creases such as nasolabial folds. It may also be appropriate for some surface wrinkles and concave scars. The results may last 6 months or longer, depending on the product. Juvederm and Belotero are examples of HA's that we use.
Hydroxylapatite is a mineral-like compound found naturally in human bones, suspended in a gel-like formulation. It is the heaviest of facial fillers and is recommended to fill deeper creases such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines and frown lines, as well as to enhance fullness of the cheeks and other facial contours. Radiesse is an example of this type of filler.
Poly-l-Lactic Acid is a biocompatible, biodegradable material that has been widely used for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants, and other types of implants. It is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. Sculptra Aesthetic® provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. Visible results appear within the first few treatment sessions.
Although tissue augmentation is a quick, in-office procedure that can produce a marked improvement in restoring facial fullness and a more youthful appearance, effective and safe use requires a physician with specialized training and a thorough understanding of facial anatomy to recommend and inject an appropriate filler.
Choosing a highly-trained physician like Dr. Sholar to treat your face with injectable fillers means that your treatment will be performed by someone who not only has training in injection therapy, but in all types of non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation.
Complications from fillers are uncommon, but could be serious. The risks vary depending on the specific filler used and the relative permanence of the filler substance and include:
The results of soft tissue augmentation using injectable fillers are apparent immediately. Your initial appearance after treatment with any filler may include:
These conditions can be alleviated by using ice packs and will improve within a matter of hours or just a few days. You will also be instructed how to massage the treated areas to ensure an optimum result.
The results of soft tissue augmentation with injectable fillers are not permanent, even though a filler substance may be considered permanent. The continued aging of your face and variables in the absorption of fillers will affect how long your results last.
Should you choose not to repeat treatment, your appearance will return to its original condition. Plumped lips will lose volume and improved wrinkles, creases, and scars will visibly recess and fully reappear in time.
Your initial treatment will include a complete consultation. Subsequent follow-up procedures may take only a few minutes, as the full process of consultation is not necessary to repeat, although consent is required at each visit.


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Thread Lift
(Stitch Lift)
1. Who are the best candidates for an Thread Lift Surgery?
Thread lift surgery for suitable candidate assist in:
- Lifting and adding volume to sagging cheeks
- Elevate sagging brows
- Elevate and refresh marionette lines and nasolabial grooves
- Support and revitalize the neck area
- Correct asymmetry of the brow and face
- Revitalize and lift the jowl area
2. What threads do we use?
Next-generation Promoitalia dissolvable threads have been available in Australia since 2009, and have been successfully used in hundreds of thread lift procedures. The threads dissolve within 9 to 12 months, while the long term benefits of the thread lift will last for several years.
Promoitalia Threads are patented, unique, absorbable and offer significant advantages compared to the older style threads.
These new revitalizing threads are very different to the older threads that were used in the past. The new threads (unlike the conventional smooth threads) have small soft barbs (also known as cogs) that resemble a fishbone. When inserted just under the skin the cogs cling to the facial soft tissue, gently lifting the tissue and thereby providing a new support scaffolding that lifts and holds the tissue in place. These new threads rebuild the structure of your skin from within.
Over a period of nine to twelve months the threads dissolve – but before dissolving they produce fibrosis that in turn creates a new support scaffolding of collagen for the skin. This new scaffolding can lift and support the thread lift for many years to come.
In addition to the lift effect, the thread lift creates new skin firmness and may assist with improved skin colour, skin tone and texture. The Promoitalia thread lift preserves the natural contours of the face, so that the results are more subtle and natural looking. The results are achieved without hospitalisation, without scarring and with a minimum of downtime. In fact, you can return home within a few hours and resume normal activities after a few days.
The advantage of absorbable threads is that they will not impact on any future procedures (should you wish further thread lifts or other lifts in years to come).
The Ageing Face
Typically the ageing face starts to lose elasticity and volume, as evidenced in the following common features:
- Development of fine lines and wrinkles
- Poor skin texture, tone and colour
- Droopy eyes
- Sagging skin of the neck, jowls and cheeks
- Cheeks looking flat and hollow
- Thinning of the lips
- Loss of tissue volume
- Skin dehydration.
From even an early age the ageing process becomes visible. Connective tissue thins and collagen and elastin fibers start to break down. The result is sagging of the tissues, with folds and wrinkles appearing. It is at this point, or even earlier, that many women and men seek to refresh and rejuvenate a tired look. Your doctor may recommend a revitalizing thread lift as a procedure to rejuvenate your face, restoring the youthful contours without changing the natural features of your face and neck. In addition to restoring the natural facial contours there are also other advantages of a thread lift procedure, including new skin firmness, and the procedure may improve skin colour, tone and texture. The thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that can be carried out in the doctor's medical suite with a minimum of downtime and at a cost much less than a conventional facelift.
Unlike traditional face-lifting procedures, the Promoitalia dissolvable threads offer a "soft" surgical approach and in typical cases do not leave any scars on the skin. The typical thread lift takes from 45 to 90 minutes depending on the number of threads, after which you can return home within a few hours.
Please see below what is expected of you pre and post threadlift procedure.
Before Procedure:
- Try to avoid or reduce caffeine and nicotine intake prior to your procedure.
- If you are on an anti-coagulant or blood platelet anti-aggregation drugs discuss this with your Doctor.
- If you suffer from cold sores discuss this with your Doctor. It is recommended to take antiviral therapy at least 48 hours before operation and continue with antiviral therapy for the three days after the procedure.
- If you suffer from any blood coagulation problems discuss this with your Doctor.
- Smokers tend to heal a little slower than non-smokers. Your Doctor may recommend Vitamin C.
- Arnica tablets starting from 3 days prior to the operation and continuing for 4 to7 days after the operation
- Avoid Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Green Tea for 10 days before and after the operation.
- Do not take Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS/Aspirin) for 2-3 weeks before and afte the procedure. If you are on anti-inflammatory drugs discuss this with your Doctor at time of consultation.
- Do not drink alcohol for 48 hours pre and post surgery.
- Do not apply moisturiser or make-up on the day of surgery.
- Cleanse your hair with chlorhexidine on day of surgery.
- Advise your Doctor of any medication (prescription and non-prescription) that you may be on.
After Procedure:
- For the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery apply cold compresses on the areas treated. Remember, no pressure to be exerted on the face. The compresses should only be placed gently on the areas where the threads have been implanted.
- Immediately after the procedure and for 24 hours at least reduce "Frequent Speaking" and avoid excessive "Laughter". Excessive speaking and laughing can increase unwanted facial movements.
- Do not use make-up for 3-5 days
- Sleep in seated position; that is, keep this position with the help of some pillows behind, use a supporting pillow for the neck (similar to those provided on international flights). This is important if the threads have been inserted into the mid-face and temporal areas. Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for 7 days. Do not sleep with pressure on your face.
- Antibiotic therapy is necessary post surgery. Your Doctor will prescribe an appropriate antibiotic.
- Recommend liquid or semi-liquid food, cold or slightly warm never hot.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid very hot drinks.
- Soft diet / small mouthfuls so that your mouth only opens a small amount for seven (7) days.
- Do not pull your face down.
- Do not raise brows or smile.
- No Smoking if possible.
- No drinking with straws as this distorts the facial muscles.
- Avoid Shaving for 10 days after procedure (because of involuntary grimacing). After 10 days shave with a new blade allowing one passage over the skin without contorting the face. Usual shaving after 25 days.
- Hold face with hands if crying, coughing, and sneezing to avoid excessive use of facial muscles.
- Paracetamol (Panadol) or Paracetamol and Codeine (Panadeine) as required.
It is normal to experience some swelling, bruising and slight discomfort. There may be a feeling of tightness, pulling and tenderness.
Immediately call your Doctor if you experience any of the following:
- Sudden relapse or asymmetry (your face becomes uneven).
- Bump appears on your face (where the thread was trimmed).
- If you suspect infection.
- Micropore tape to be left in place for three (3) to ten (10) days depending on procedure.
- Wash your face very carefully; use a sensitive soap and gentle showering.
Showering / Bathing:
- Your may commence showering or bathing the day after your procedure taking care not to put any stretch on the neck or face.
- Hair colour can be done at three (3) weeks post procedure.
- Avoid facials, massage, waxing for three (3) weeks.
Appointments / Follow up:
- First appointment is at the third day (3).
- Second appointment is at day ten (10)
(Doctor will advise if these time-frames will vary.)
- Return to work in five (5) to seven (7) days.
- You many commence driving after 24 hours.
Post Op Care / Follow up:
- Please confirm a contact telephone number so you can be reached for 24 hours following your surgery.
- You must have a responsible person staying with you for the first 24 hours after your surgery.
- Please call you doctor if you are concerned about any matters regarding your surgery.
- No strenuous exercise for at least 14 days, Light exercise eg walking is O.K. If you are in doubt discuss with your Doctor.
- Avoid trauma on the area of surgery for at least 45 days after procedure.
3. How much does it cost?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a costing for a thread lift procedure without Dr Michael Zacharia examining the areas that the threads would be used. Please appreciate there are a variety of threads in the promoitalia range used for the facial and neck areas. Also the other variable would be the quantity of threads used.
Please keep in mind not all patients are alike and some will require a slightly different operation than others. Rest assured, you will receive a specific price quotation during your consultation visit. Our staff are always happy to discuss these matters with you in more detail. Read more about Facelift, S-lift and Brow Lift Surgery.
4. Is there patient financing?
Patient financing is completely independent from the clinic. For patients wanting affordable payment plans please apply directly with Total Lifestyle Credit. This facility is subject to approval. Our advice to all patients is to be financially responsible when undertaking finance for elective surgical procedures.


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In the context of Turgut Erçetin's DAAD residency in Berlin, an open discussion with statements by Pavlos Antoniadis, Turgut Erçetin, Antye Greie and Turgay Ulu, moderated by Andrew Noble, took place on the 09.06.2016 at ExRotaprint in Berlin.
Statements on Political activism and New Music:
video and text by Pavlos Antoniadis
Pavlos has been active in recent years in response to the refugee crisis (Watch the Med Alarmphone), as well as in antifascist & anti-austerity demonstrations in Greece, while remaining vigilant of the technological transformations of globalised capitalism. He hopes to contribute by stressing the tension between the observed degrees of political engagement or alienation in the professionalised new music scene and the urgency of an "anti-politics of dignity" (John Holloway). He is particularly sensitive to issues of appropriation of the refugee crisis by the art world and of residual racism in European music institutions.
text by Turgut Erçetin
As being one of the most significant outputs of the current social media environments, so-called selfies have displayed important roles in documenting some of the recent social movements that are intentionally disregarded by the mainstream media in the countries such as Turkey and the US. With their focus centered on selfhood, however, this trendy self-portrait photography has yielded a new imagery narrative, of which the spatial entities are conceived to saturate the self-oriented aspect of the composition. Accordingly, social struggle spaces such as streets or street barricades, started to have substantial imports for the digital-self as long as they are able to pass through this self-oriented filter. Selfies as such continue to shift our notion of social spaces and the political struggles pertaining to them, as the spatial reproduction and documentation stemming from political actions become commodity forms that are distributed through digital technologies. Most of the recent works coming from the contemporary music scene, which claim to engage with political issues, seem to follow a similar pattern with the selfies of this kind. While they are integral for documenting the neglected political agencies, such works constitute a "buffer zone" between the politicized social spaces and the audience, for they highlight a counteracting self-narrative that re-constructs the given political output as their content.
text and projects by Antye Greie
I cannot make a clear distinction between my work and activism, work follows different rules than activism but my life and actions are informed by social political reality. Activism takes place close to one's own identity and realities, as a musician or artist the source of the activism is often filtered through art, but sometimes activism also requires to forget your own identity and just act along everybody else and identity matters but should take second order. As an artist I enjoy to work alone and find the core of my personal expression which can be an egocentric practice. As an activist I collaborate with others such as the international network: female:pressure and others, the more powerful your collaborators or the network is, the more the activism succeeds.
text by Turgay Ulu
Turgay Ulu, 42, is a journalist, writer and comunist. He spent 15 years in prison in Turkey due to his political work, during which time he was also tortured. After his release in 2011 he flied to Germany via Greece. In autumn 2012, Turgay was one of the organisers of the Refugee March from Würzburg to Berlin and he also lived in the protest camp on Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg. Since then he has been engaged in refugee protests in Berlin.
text by Andrew Noble
I come to this discussion as someone who has somehow given up on the idea that "New Music" as it exists structurally today (in Germany, Europe, or the US at least) can constructively contribute towards any kind of society that I would hope to be a part of. That said, I also believe very strongly in our collective capacities to redefine structures and in the agencies that might become available to us when we open ourselves up to the idea that the skills, abilities, and creative approaches – or 'tools' – at our disposal might be reconsidered in terms of how and why we exercise them.